Kirby of the Stars Pilot
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[edit] History
To celebrate the release of Kirby Air Ride in Japan, a special Kirby DVD was released with a popular video gaming magazine. It had clips from episodes and different games, and also a short 'pilot anime' that seems to be an early form of the show. No information was given about it, and it was not narrated with any voice acting. It was done in a mix of 3D computer graphics and 2D animation, much like the current series.
[edit] The Plot
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It first shows Kirby in space, sleeping on his Warp Star which then crashes down onto a planet (presumably Pop Star). A young, yellow skinned girl in a tiara who resembles Tiff is the first to find him. The two soon become friends, but Dedede, likely to be the princess' angry father, also appears. He tries to get rid of Kirby with a series of weapons and pranks, but each plot fails or backfires, leaving Kirby unharmed. Kirby then gives him a hot dog on a fork, completely unaware of what was going on, causing Dedede to start crying. At the end, dark clouds appear along with animated versions of many Kirby game enemies, such as Dark Matter, Ice Dragon and Meta Knight. But Kirby quickly goes into battle, inhaling them to gain their powers. Though he doesn't gain his signature hats as with the current anime, he does gain their abilities. This is what happens in games like the original Kirby's Adventure, Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby's Dream Land 3, and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Kirby defeats them all, and he, Dedede, and the girl were seen charging to something. All of a sudden, a looming figure similar to Nightmare appears and attacks the trio with an electric shock. Kirby wakes up on his Warp Star, only to find that his adventure was only a dream. |
[edit] Character Differences
The pilot of Kirby of the Stars has several differences between itself and the anime you would see on TV. Some examples may just be the appearances of the characters themselves.
Kirby's appearance is similar to his simple appearance in games like Kirby's Adventure and Kirby's Dream Land 2. However, there is not that much of a difference. He appears to be able to float, unlike in the anime (Kirby rarely uses his floating ability). He also still has a childish psyche. Also, when Kirby copies an enemy's ability, he does not gain a hat, and doesn't appear to have to swallow, either.
King Dedede's design is much more similar to Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Rather than his usual white bobble, which is seen in the regular anime and most Kirby games, he has a yellow crown on top of his hat. He does not wear his gloves, either. Most of his scheming is reminiscent of Wile E. Coyote, pulling simple pranks (and backfiring) rather than summoning a Demon Beast to do away with Kirby.
The female character in the pilot has no name, but she appears to be an early concept design for Tiff. She appears to be able to fly, which is rather strange. Her crown suggests that she may be a princess, or the daughter of King Dedede.
Meta Knight seems to be an enemy to Kirby, unlike in the anime (he is seen to be a mentor). The sword he uses is not the Galaxia of the anime-- it has no spikes on the side. It looks much more similar to Master, the sword of Kirby and the Amazing Mirror. This is also the only time Meta Knight ever uses his wings in the anime.
[edit] Kirby of the Stars: The Pilot Episode
Can't see the video? Go here.[edit] Character Pictures (Gallery)
 Kirby as he appears in the pilot. |
 King Dedede is upset to see the girl with Kirby. |
 This female character resembles Fumu/Tiff, even with her attitude. |
 Meta Knight appears with his wings for the only time in the anime. |
 An enemy who appears to be Nightmare captures the trio. |
[edit] Trivia
- Also King Dedede uses a gun-like machine, and uses TNT.
