Bandana Waddle Dee | What is Kirby Canon?

[@Meteorz]

Whoo, finally! The last video of the year. You have no idea how hard it was for me to keep tightlipped about this video. Every time I saw someone request a Canon or Cannot video about him, or whenever someone mistakenly remembers Bandana Dee previously having his OWN video, there was a lot of internal screaming, lol. Gotta say, grew to love this guy so much more after making a video about him! =D Also, as far as I can tell this will probably also be the last ‘standard’ Kirby Canon I could make until the next MAINLINE game. Please correct me if I am wrong, here are a few requests others had: Susie: Already talked about in Haltmann & Star Dream (In fact the entirety of new info in the remake was about her specifically) Gooey: Talked about all I could in Dark Matter’s remake Galacta Knight Remake: Currently, the videos Galacta Knight, Morpho Knight, and Super Kirby Canon all segue into each other. So I’ll hold off on this one, as the next game seems to imply him coming back in the MAIN story Mr. Star and/or Gryll: Pretty sure this request is a joke, but I could always play the English Fan translation of Super Star Stacker, just in case Animal Friends: I tried, MULTIPLE times. There is honestly nothing there, which is quite saddening. If there is anything else I have not thought of, please let me know. Thanks again for watching! =D

[@scorpionc31c54]

Aw I loved this video!! Bandana dee getting his own video makes me all warm and happy inside! Really good job! I definitely reccomend talking about the fairies. They got a lot of lore! Look at my theory on them if you haven't. I promise you, it is worth taking a read. ❤ also, yes #Bandanadee

[@PurpleBirdProductions]

If people keep requesting Susie, then just change the name of the haltmann video to, Haltmann, star dream, and Susie.

[@kirimusse]

The animal friends, huh...? Well, there truly isn't much to say about them (they aren't unique in their species, their copy abilities probably come from thir bond with Kirby, and they probably are just some fellas that spend their life in the forest), but a video compilating all this (.....useless???) information would be pretty fine anyway ~ EDIT: Gryll is usually ignored by the fanbase, and yet, there's even less to say about him/her.

[@oimenamesrick]

Next Kirby game hype

[@sparklingemolga5169]

What about Adeleine? I mean, I know you already explained a lot about her in the artists video, and other "What is Kirby Canon?" videos. but I still feel like there's some missing things.

[@Absi5the]

One thing everyone can agree on about bandana waddle dee that he's so cute.

[@blankandgone]

I wish that was he should be in smash bros

[@yesimsureieneteredmynameco4540]

Y e s

[@AsecasJavi]

Hes not just a pretty face tho

[@ToyFreddyGaming1987]

It's hard to argue with his assessment

[@kirbylink1992]

Yes

[@memerio1458]

People who think that Bandana Dee is just a Kirby Goomba with a hat are the same people who think that Terry Bogard is just Ken Masters with a hat.

[@Murr248]

Also they probably wanted Captain Toad to be in Smash despite him just being Hat Toad

[@larkison9140]

WAIT, HE'S NOT KEN MASTERS?!

[@ShockHat734]

Jay Miracle no, because captain toad could have a interesting and unique moveset. And also because Toad isn’t in smash for some reason.

[@lpfan4491]

Bandana Dee is if captain goomba was actually cool.

[@Meteorz]

I'm not even going to lie, I ALSO want Captain Toad. Only problem is the fact he can't jump... But seriously, I absolutely fell in love with Captain Toad since the original Galaxy =P

[@Hawlucha77]

Also, many Waddle Dees are defeated with one hit, this little guy can survive a beam from Void Termina

[@justjames4]

More like Bandana Waddle Dee is a Dream Friend, and those characters are classified as legendary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4fUh2iKaZqEeJI. That is the game's differentiation between characters like Banana Waddle Dee who are very strong and characters like Parasol Waddle Dee that can also be Kirby's allies despite being much weaker than him.

[@ricardodnda3826]

Hey hola pensé que habías muerto XD

[@mega6662]

Y para cuando nuevo video?

[@ShockHat734]

Hey its that one guy who should be in smash

[@Gaiagate2263]

How dare you

[@ShockHat734]

{Sonic The Werehog} the joke wasn’t to disrespect bandana dee, it was to take how people who didn’t know anything about him therefore didn’t want him in smash and switch it around so the only thing he’s known for is not being in smash because HE SHOULD BE IN SMASH.

[@Gaiagate2263]

@@ShockHat734 Yeah!, Then the whole team can be in Smash!!!! Image a team battle , that would awesome

[@toastedart8644]

He should be in smash

[@scorpionc31c54]

Hey there! Nice to see you again. :) yes i think Bandana dee should be in smash. Edit: This is what his moveset may play as : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHukoZ6Vf7icgas

[@PaintraSeaPea]

i love this little guy. i think it's really interesting how kirby characters can be so simple yet have so much depth and charm to them when you read into how they're portrayed across the series. bandana going from a fiercely loyal servant of dedede's to an eager ally of kirby's is real good.

[@cheesytoad7023]

Oh, Hi Paintra

[@hogrider9107]

eyyy its the funny painter person

[@mimik173]

The hammer king, the brave and sometimes lonely knight, the loyal spear warrior, and the pure void incarnation.

[@mimik173]

@@jamiegameplaythrough9485 kirby

[@bandan8992]

@@jamiegameplaythrough9485 Kirbo

[@Kuu-n-koi2317]

@@jamiegameplaythrough9485 kirb

[@justjames4]

​@@jamiegameplaythrough9485 They are wrong. There is a dark lord that can reincarnate and has versions of it in all dimensions, Void Termina is a negative incarnation and Void is a positive incarnation. If anything, Kirby can be speculated to only be a positive Dark Matter.

[@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8]

Well that’s your mage I guess

[@Nando75549]

Meteorz: No one got hurt... At least physically... Dedede: *Trips*

[@narxmagee727]

Serious Dededepression.

[@kirbylink1992]

@@narxmagee727 XD

[@kirbylink1992]

Sorry Dedede

[@coolninja493]

now I feel bad for him

[@TheRealSuperKirby]

You forgot 1 thing.... HE ABSOLUTELY NEEDS TO BE IN SMASH!!

[@shapshapshapshap2829]

BANDANA DEE!!!! WADDLES INTO SMASH!!!! I really hope I see this one day

[@michaelmd8771]

He’s my most wanted character, I hope and cross my fingers every time. Hopefully they’ll release him to advertise the new Kirby game that might come out next year.

[@Ash90]

God we need a new Kirby rep

[@michaelmd8771]

@@Ash90 ikr, Kirby can really feel just so unappreciated in smash.

[@inlegend2129]

@@michaelmd8771 ik people say sakurai likes kirby too much but honestly I think he hates the kirby series so much

[@Hamantha]

I consider Bandana Waddle Dee to be Kirby’s best friend tbh. He’s been there for him more often than others

[@TimG57867]

Can't really be debated to be honest. The only competition for that title he's got is Gooey and that dude only resurfaced recently.

[@Noebody6970]

@@TimG57867 gooey is more of a relative then a friend tbh

[@wildfire9280]

@@Noebody6970 Maybe to Dark Matter Swordsman, but not directly to Kirby.

[@warmblanket3394]

@@wildfire9280 Dark matter is like a direct relative and kirby would be like a seco of cousin

[@derlisnoguera79]

One extra detail that supports the Crystal Shards waddle dee being bandana dee is that they both share a more reddish skin tone compared to other waddle dees.

[@Jann75]

Waddle Dees were red in several early games including the entire Dark Matter saga.

[@Pickel2725]

In KSSU though, Parasol Waddle Dee does have the same feet color though.

[@parasoldeefan7331]

@@Pickel2725 Same, I kinda headcanon Parasol Waddle Dee as the 64 Dee.

[@BandanaDeeFan28]

Someone: bandana dee has no personality Revenge of the king and kirby battle royale: *allow us to introduce ourselves*

[@LightingRakurai]

Wait, WHAT?! Bandana Dee cheers Masked Dedede in the background everytime he hurts Kirby?! I didn't noticed that until now, that's neat detail.

[@jfp0763]

Bandana Dee: - No magic - No relation to the eldritch horrors of the world - No possession bullshit (after that one time, but the first is a free pass) - 100% skill - Nobody has anything against him - Does'nt have anything against anyone - BFF with the most powerful entity in fiction - Take gods in a fistfight *absolute chad*

[@train4292]

It’s my personal headcannon that the Waddle Dee in Kirby 64 is the same Waddle Dee with the bandanna we see today. I think it just fits so well with how at first he was a little defenseless, but soon became a force to be reckoned with like Kirby. Either way you see it though, he’s a SUPER good boi that needs to be in Smash.

[@narxmagee727]

I always like to see it as a friendly Waddle Dee joining the adventure and going on his own path. But I do see why people think he's the Dee from 64. I hope we get a difinetive answer someday.

[@parasoldeefan7331]

I feel like Parasol Waddle Dee would make more sense but Bandana Dee fits as well.

[@haruhitomaeda4802]

That was a great episode of “What is Kirby Canon?”

[@C_Arson]

I do want to point out that there's a title screen animation in Star Allies featuring the Kirby 64 cast, with parasol waddle dee filling in for the waddle dee. The only reason Bandanna Dee is used in the trailer is that the parasol dee is only red when he's player 1, which is impossible with Kirby around since Kirby has to be player 1.

[@Meteorz]

Huh, well, the more you know!

[@zeroddor2665]

Twitter: He is just a generic character and is basically a goomba. Generic Character My Ass Thank you so much for this video :)

[@AlloyAmi]

i think they mean his moveset would be generic, not his actual personality and story

[@logicaltips4107]

Bandana Waddle Dee? Don't you mean, "The Next Smash Fighter?"

[@TheXtremeBoltGuy]

YES

[@captaingalaxy9167]

I NEED THIS!

[@bluekirby_64]

Hopefully.

[@nabbit66]

TRUE

[@lofikirbstar623]

if only

[@Waddleboyadvance7187]

Ah yes god himself

[@Officially_Unofficial-1]

*I don't need sleep, I need to know about this boi*

[@codeswag1960]

its 2 am and WE LEARNIN ABOUT BANDANA DEE

[@cornwalter1123]

Lol

[@Axecon1]

In my head cannon, Bandana Waddle Dee is the same Dee from Kirby 64. Also really hope he comes to Smash (with an Adeleine spirit!).

[@parasoldeefan7331]

My head canon is different but Bandana Dee one kinda makes sense.

[@Gaiagate2263]

I think there all good friends , with good hearts, and they just all want to bet Kirby at least once, but they wouldn't hurt or kill each other ether

[@kirbylink1992]

Yeah!

[@fruitsalad7404]

3:10 APPLE JUICE SONG!!!! Happy it got mentioned in the video

[@SLucarioM]

Of all of the highly requested characters that have yet to be included in Smash Bros. Bandana Waddle Dee, as well as Dixie Kong, was always a character I never understood why he was never included. Waluigi and Geno are exclusive to spinoff titles, Sora is owned by Disney, which would be a legal hell, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 came out too late in development for Rex and Pyra/Mythra, and Shadow and Dante have really no reason why there not in. But Bandana Dee is a first party character and Sakurai made him, albeit all of his character were made long after Sakurai left HAL Laboratory, we have no spear users in Smash so I would love to see him make the roster. As well as Dixie Kong, can we please have Dixie Kong?

[@duby3292]

I don’t know why only being in spin-offs is a problem when most of those spin-offs sell more than Kirby games

[@ronaldoodles]

About pyra...

[@mrmeep2047]

Yeah prya may or may not be in?

[@Lagw1020]

I agree with Dixie Kong and Bandana Waddle Dee!! As well as Impa (we have too many Links, we need more reps for LoZ), Porky from Earthbound (for quite obvious reasons), Chun-Li is a great female representative that many people should recognize and deserves a spot imo, and I feel that out of all Pokemon, Gengar would have the most personality that should be great for Smash! Shadow and Alph would be great echoes too! And oh! Tails falls along the lines of "iconic character from an already represented series". All these characters would help the currently represented series feel a bit more complete.

[@benyager3355]

Aged like milk

[@jackeroni216]

Its the Luigi of Kirby, Bandana Dee!

[@antonioaguirre5464]

One thing you could have adressed along with Adeleine's trailer, is that in the short sequences that play while in the title screen, there is one that also references Kirby 64, but uses a regular Waddle Dee instead of Bandana Dee.

[@Pickel2725]

Um, you know that's Parasol Waddle Dee on the title screen sequence right?

[@antonioaguirre5464]

@@Pickel2725 Yeah, I know. But that's because there's no plain Waddle Dee helper/friend, so they settled for the 2nd most normal thing. Also, Parasol Waddle Dee isn't really a character, unlike Bandana Waddle Dee.

[@Pickel2725]

@@antonioaguirre5464 What do you mean he isn't a character? He is a character just like Bandana Dee.

[@Mirai_24]

Bandana Dee is one of my favorite kirby characters and you made an episode dedicated to him, 💯

[@kirbyandbandanawaddledee937]

Bandana waddle dee is easily my favorite Kirby character (beside kirby).

[@shroomfruit345]

In the menu animations in Star Allies, they used Parasol Waddle Dee for the Waddle Dee in 64, so I don’t think it’s Bandana Dee.

[@parasoldeefan7331]

Yeah I agree. Not to mention my headcanon is Parasol Waddle Dee.

[@kirbyfan6949]

The funny thing is that in the menu of Star alies they used a generic waddle dee for the Kirby 64 Squad

[@alvamartensson2030]

In the kirby light novels there's a waddle dee similar to bandana dee, while still being loyal to the king he secretly hangs out with kirby. That's kinda how I imagen the situation.

[@Poyostar]

Ah, I see you're a cultured person as well; the Kirby light novels are a blessing, and I really wish they weren't exclusive to Japan. Atleast we've got a couple fan-made translations of the novels! Also, spoiler warning (if you care about those)... The reason why that Waddle Dee is so similar to Bandee is because they are the same character!

[@alvamartensson2030]

@@Poyostar I see, in which book is that clarified? It may be that I've already read it but didn't realize

[@Poyostar]

Don't know which one as I've only read up to the Galacta Knight novel, but the person who translated it (and all the previous novels) clarified that they're one and the same, so I think we should take their word for it.

[@Pickel2725]

I think Parasol Waddle Dee is the Waddle Dee from 64 but I won't state my reasons unless some asks for them.

[@parasoldeefan7331]

Me too! I mean seriously look at his design!

[@dugoo3405]

State your reasons

[@Pickel2725]

@@dugoo3405 Ok hopefully this isn't too long. 1. Around the time of K64's release, Parasol Dee was the only Waddle Dee that helped Kirby. 2. People say the Waddle Dee had a bond with Dedede and Kirby but he only just helps Dedede in the cutscene where Dedede is done being possessed. Like any Waddle Dee probably would. Plus in ROTK, Bandana Dee is shown to be more on Dedede's side which wasn't something the Waddle Dee from 64 did. 3. We've seen Parasol Dee without his Parasol. In Milky Way Wishes. So why wouldn't this be the case for 64? Plus in the intro skits for Star Allies they show Parasol Dee as the Waddle Dee with both Marx and Adeleine's skit. 4. And lastly, in Star Allies' Guest Star mode, it shows the game they first starred in (canonically). Bandana Dee's was Super Star Ultra. NOT Kirby 64. So you don't take this the wrong way, while I'm not against the theory, I just don't believe it.

[@3eazy350]

The long awaited episode with Bandana Dee. Keep up the good work Meteorz!

[@redmario7]

Killing Bandana Waddle Dee in Revenge of the King left me speechless and satisfying.

[@Legoluigi26]

I've been trying to figure out how Bandee can be Dedede's most loyal soldier but go on to curbstomp him in BR and KF2 for a while now. Thank you.

[@circledude2362]

Maybe that was Bandana Dee with out the Bandana that snatched Kirby's cake in Squeak Squad Only to get Kirby's antention to tell him Dedede was robbed only for Kirby to think Dedede stole his cake. And Bandana Dee forgot to give Kirby his cake back. Which is why the Squeaks give Kirby another piece of Strawberry Shortcake at the end.

[@shapshapshapshap2829]

Every time in Kirby games I get the chance to play has Bandana Dee I take it, in star allies every time I would lose him I just went back and picked him up again. Also I really hope he gets in smash

[@Murr248]

I really hope he'll get into Smash one day... We need a new Kirby character. But do you think he's like Geno where he'd be considered too irrelevant?

[@PurpleBirdProductions]

No. That is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.

[@localcommenter4853]

Silence fool! Nothing is dumb when it comes to BWD for Smash

[@Meteorz]

I think he was referring to the part of Bandana Dee being "too irrelevant" I mean, Geno's a character from a 24 year old game, older than even Bandana Dee's first appearance in Megaton Punch, that made like ONE cameo in another game. Bandana Dee just gets more character added each game.

[@de_kirby_boi_]

Why would he be considered irrelevant? He's literally in every Kirby game since Return to Dream Land

[@chinyereudeh3405]

I think the reason he is worried he is "too irrelevant" is because Bandana Waddle Dee does not have as strong a presence in the gaming/Nintendo scene in general, especially since Kirby is one of the "top dog" series that gets easily overshadowed. Due to his simplicity some might find him generic; moreover, some consider his moveset potential lacking (though I would disagree). It's a sad truth, but compared to legacy characters like Terry and Banjo, or figureheads of underrated communities (at least, for the "casual Nintendo" side of things) like Dragon Quest or Persona, the Kirby series and by extension Bandana Waddle Dee mean basically nothing to people who aren't fans of the series to begin with :(

[@arcticdino1650]

Cake, the ultimate motivator. It will even make you forget friendships

[@nautilume7114]

You forgot to mention the Assist Star and Kirby's initial reaction to Bandana Dee in the 3ds games. Kirby defensively flinched in the first one, showing Kirby wasn't sure about where he stood with Bandana Dee until he did that. Also the Assist Star 100% needs to be one of his special moves if he gets into smash, along with a spear that can morph into a makeshift blue umbrella.

[@narxmagee727]

One question I still have is who trained Bandana Dee in the ways of the spear. I don't think it's ever been explained how BD got so good with that spear. I doubt he could learn how to turn his stick into a makeshift helicopter on his own. So maybe someone trained him? if so who?

[@FedoraKirb]

Send this to any Bandana Waddle Deetractors.

[@marrqi7wini54]

Fedora Kirby? Boy you're Meta Knight!

[@johnofonett8036]

Yes. An episode on the BEST BOI!!!

[@syweb2]

2:10 The title screen animations swap between Bandee and Parasol Dee, though, and I think those are equally important.

[@rubyrogers8879]

I'd like mention a small thing about KF2 This is small but if you notice in the credits you see that in every pic with Bandana Dee he's always the player 1 color and never yellow or blue or green (unless hik and Kirby are fighting another Bandee) That seems to hint that the canonical partner of KF2 was Bandee. Also given how he's the only one who you have at the start, him being the icon for player 2 and being the only character who isn't Kirby in the demo seems to back it up. .....again tho this is really small lol

[@chinyereudeh3405]

To add to this, in one of the celebratory pictures made by HAL Labs for KF2, Bandana Waddle Dee is depicted as the buddy Kirby had with him. Moreover, Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee are currently the ones on the Kirby Twitter delivering all news related to KF2.

[@rubyrogers8879]

@@chinyereudeh3405 truuuuue That is pretty cool how Bandee and Kirby vs DDD and MK kinda suggest how theit both similar despite the age gap. Kirby and Dedede are fat, hungry and powerful peeps who are a bit lazy. Both can consume a large amount of food Meanwhile Bandee and Meta Knight are hard workers and train hard to get as strong as they can be. One is a popular hard worker and the other is working hard and is getting there.

[@chinyereudeh3405]

@@rubyrogers8879 Yes, that's a clever parallel to draw between each of the two! It gives you an insight of what each character is like, and it shows how the depth of each of their relationships (Bandee depends on Kirby for his raw power, and Kirby depends on Bandee for his reliability; this is a similar aspect for Meta Knight and Dedede). It's no wonder that they're all rivals and friends in a way! Edit: Also to add to your comparison, just like how Meta Knight is popular amongst many Dream Landers, so is Kirby! However, both King Dedede and Bandee are overshadowed by their compared other (everyone sees Dedede as a villain because of Kirby; and Meta Knight is popular for his hard work while Bandee has yet to be recognized for it as you said). Both Bandee and Dedede are still working hard to show their true worth, and will hopefully one day be recognized for it.

[@rubyrogers8879]

@@chinyereudeh3405 holy shit wait I've never thought about that (to both) That actually makes this even cooler, that makes like a square of awesomeness with all 4 of them. Hope Bandee and Triple D get what they deserve frfr

[@mcmlava254]

i love the idea that the wadle dee from crystal shards is bandana dee because me and my brother loved him soo much we nicknamed him buddy when we were small and now we can go on more adventures with him

[@justinjyeung]

And as far back as Super Star Ultra, in the credits, they had little images of Kirby playing DS with Bandana Dee too, so the devs had been fond of him even from way back then

[@MiguelGonzalez-du8de]

In the official light novels, Bandana Dee is actually Kirby's best friend and he was an individual Waddle Dee. He later gets cloned and decides to wear a bandana to differentiate himself from the other Waddle Dees

[@de_kirby_boi_]

Time to spam this video in twitter to people who call him a hat goomba

[@j84o-xp1dn]

I haven't heard any goomba argument ever since piranha plant is in smash all i see was about boring moveset or other kirby rep is better

[@de_kirby_boi_]

@@j84o-xp1dn oh buddy people still call him generic and un-important

[@MadameSomnambule]

If they were to remake Kirby 64, it'd be neat to have a scene somewhere added somehow where Bandana Dee puts on his bandana for the first time. That'd be a neat touch.

[@TheXtremeBoltGuy]

I'VE WAITED TOO LONG FOR THIS!!! 8D

[@kirbylink1992]

The true best friend of Kirby! Well Gooey too!

[@Part_Time_Fox]

Bandanna Dee reminds me of the Toads in the NSMB series as they are not your generic toads, they have names and can utilize abilities thier normal counterparts cannot. Great video it's always nice to hear about kirby's friends :)

[@train4292]

Never heard of Bandanna Dee being compared to Bucken Berry and Ala Gold, but the parallels kinda fit

[@narxmagee727]

God whoever thought of the names Bucken Berry and Ala Gold needs three raises and a promotion. After I heard those names for the first time I knew I wouldn't call those toads anything else.

[@AlloyAmi]

@@narxmagee727 ''bucken berry'' and ''ala gold'' were nicknames that the devs of new super mario bros wii chose to call them. However it isn't canon and they are still sadly named as ''blue toad'' and ''yellow toad''

[@narxmagee727]

@@AlloyAmi Well that's...disappointing. Well, they'll always be Bucken Berry and Ala Gold to me at least.

[@BandanaDeeFan28]

That's actually what he reminds me of as well.

[@FedoraKirb]

I love that you used Apple Scramble music in the background. Nice touch ;)

[@unknownartist7204]

now that u mention that bandana dee loves cake, could he be the waddle dee that stole kirby's cake in squeak squad? 😮

[@cosmicspacething3474]

I wonder if we’re ever gonna get an ACTUAL Bandanna dee boss fight

[@ProtoSage]

@Kirbydude667 Bandana waddle doo

[@j84o-xp1dn]

Kirby super star ultra

[@umapessoa240]

I mean, a true friend will stand up to your bullshit, so him aiding Kirby against Dedede’s antics makes sense.

[@apatheosis8841]

There is one thing to consider when explaining why Bandanna Waddle Dee became more friendly to Kirby after Revenge of the King. This mode is somewhat based on the Extra Mode from Kirby's Dreamland on Gameboy, and it takes place after Spring Breeze (based on main story which originated on Superstar, both games released before Kirby 64. If this is true, it would explain why Dedede and Bandanna Dee have never been direct villains for so long, their rivalry has been settled. However, this only speculation, and one can argue Revenge of the King takes a different place in the timeline (if at all canon), not to mention I have failed to consider Kirby Fighters or Blowout Blast, which may or may not (also) contradict my speculations.

[@Dinorino10]

My favorite Kirby character

[@meta9492]

A great Kirby lore video as usual! I’ve enjoyed you content since the start of the year and this a great video to end it off :)

[@Yipper64]

Ah kirby lore. I never stop learning something new. Defenitely my headcanon that the crystal shards waddledee is bandana dee before dawning the bandana. Man... Now i really want him in smash.

[@Pickel2725]

I think Parasol Waddle Dee is the 64 Waddle Dee.

[@Yipper64]

@@Pickel2725 we see waddle dees with parasols all the way back in kirby's dreamland. I think its just a generic weapon some waddle dees hold.

[@Pickel2725]

@@Yipper64 Yeah but the helper Parasol Waddle Dee is more mastered at it and knows more moves. Not to mention he has the same parasol as Kirby's parasol which is a different color and has a star on top. Last thing is Parasol Waddle Dee can use Chumbrella which other Parasol Waddle Dees can't do.

[@Yipper64]

@@Pickel2725 thats the star allies thing, completely different. its a one off thing. Technically not even any specific waddle dee. Its not like umbrella dee is a dream friend.

[@Pickel2725]

@@Yipper64 What do you mean?

[@sintijasurubkina2390]

Nice video, Meteorz. I actually recently found out something interesting regarding the Waddle Dee from Kirby 64, that I thought I might share here. If you go to the Character section on the Official Japanese Website for Kirby 64, there are bios for each main character and they are written in a way as if the characters are talking about themselves. The waddle dee's one, however, is written in brackets, and the only line that isn't put into one translates to "...And, that what he seems to be saying". Yeah, in that group Waddle Dee is the unintelligible one, not Kirby who apparently knows more words besides saying 'Hi' at every opportunity. Whenever that de-confirms Kirby 64 Waddle Dee = Bandana Waddle Dee theory, due to the latter's ability to talk, a possibility of Bandana Dee learning the language later, or an early character trait about their species that got retconned, I'll leave that for you to decide.

[@Meteorz]

Interesting, it could also be a joke sort of like Kenny from South Park, where it's almost impossible to make out what they're actually saying since they have no mouth. =P

[@sintijasurubkina2390]

@@Meteorz Lol, now I imagine the Kirby 64 squad as the South Park boys. On the serious note, that website is pretty interesting from what I was able to translate, as it contains a few of flavour text, especially in regards to King Dedede. It's kind of a shame that people only bring this website to talk about the Shiver Star history.

[@sephserrano5194]

I like to imagine Kirby and bandanna dee just having a fun light hearted spear duel to train him in spear mastering, all in good fun of course. Also you can’t deny that they’re basically best friends

[@johnnymind4151]

I didn't think about it before, but it would make sense to "retcon" the generic Waddle Dee in 64 to be Bandana Dee, it would make sense and give the character even more history with Kirby and Dedede! By the way, since I've only started relatively recently commenting, let me say how much I appreciate your videos, they're always informative, interesting and really well done!

[@TayoEXE]

In hindsight, how does apple juice help Bandana Dee get stronger? Haha

[@LycheePuff]

Bandana Dee for smash

[@Onox792]

I also like to think that the Waddle Dee playable in Power Paintbrush was Bandana Dee.

[@MaggieandVincent]

maybe after the waddle was saved by Kirby he decided to become stronger and defend himself so he got a bandana and spear

[@ericwijaya2119]

I'm a bit pissed Bandy didnt see the Smash Bros potential in him

[@miss-tessbess]

*when this boi gonna be in smash*

[@oucyan]

Bandana Dee for Smash!

[@CaptnStarFry]

So Bandana Dee has this great friendships, but lacks a little courage? Lets see if he finds the courage to get into smash...

[@randomnessanimation6831]

So after Kirby inhales an enemy do they just regenerate their bodies out of thin air, or from the Star that they become after.

[@faedwill6853]

This is the perfect introduction to Bandana Dee and his history, it'll be my go-to video when introducing people to the character.

[@MiniKeanuReeves]

I think the final dlc is gonna be bandana dee if it’s not waluigi. It just makes sense. The character is popular with both Japanese and western audiences, and doesn’t have much controversy besides the people who argue “waddle dee with a hat”. It would be a good way to end this era of smash bro’s.

[@scorpionc31c54]

Oh snap, That would be a really great way to end it! Good on you for coming up with that! 👏😯 #Bandanadee

[@justjames4]

Banana Waddle Dee is a great character even though there is not as much to him as other characters in the Kirby of the Stars series.

[@dannykazari]

I never thought of the Kirby 64 Dee being the same as Bandana Dee but it makes sense if that was their intention

[@Pickel2725]

I think Parasol Waddle Dee is the 64 Dee considering Parasol Waddle Dee pretty much looks like a regular Waddle Dee without his parasol. (which also matches Kirby's parasol so he stands out a bit.) And also, if a lot of people headcanon Parasol Waddle Dee as the Waddle Dee from milky way wishes, he might as well be the 64 Dee because they both don't wear anything on their head.

[@PoyoPowerPlant]

Bandana Waddle Dee is the best Kirby character and there is no way to change my mind.

[@ToxicPea]

That video tag made my day Meteorz. #BandannaDee4Smash

[@rosewood618]

I had no idea Bandana Dee had so much lore!!

[@Darion_dx]

I love Bandana Dee's role, Meta Knight and DeDeDe being rivals, BD is directly Kirby's friend and even knowing how powerful Kirby is he won't give up and will give his best to help. He's honestly very underrated, but I love he's there for Kirby in Forgotten Land

[@theorangeguy9285]

And you know in Kirby battle royale how he uses a parasol maybe it’s because he maybe wanted to get the memories from when he used to maybe use a parasol

[@TimG57867]

Surprised you didn't mention the cameo he made alongside Sailor Waddle Dee in Star Stratos Patrol EOS where they were rooting for Meta Knight to beat Kirby. Thankfully Mass Attack came out before Return to Dreamland so it's still realistic to think that BWD's initially tension with Kirby hadn't subsided just yet.

[@rubyrogers8879]

BANDEEEEE LEZ GOOOO

[@christianwalton7080]

The hero arrives

[@yushakoe1]

PLEASE KEEP MAKING MORE! These vids are epik (did that on purpose)

[@YoinkEveryHat]

Brushing up on my bandee lore for a bandana waddle dee cosplay

[@extremmefan7305]

Oh hey it's the guy everyone wants in Smash for some reason Not that I'd complain. Most Kirby candidates are adorable.

[@riffmond]

bandana dee is someone who should be in smash. that's all you need to know.

[@Dennis_Ryan_Lynch]

I took a what Kirby character are you test once and got bandana dee

[@djroscurro9859]

I love Bandana Dee's growth. Idk about the other characters too much, but I like seeing how he's grown.

[@WhiteCresentKnight]

I love how in cannon Bandana Dee is in world good looking

[@antoinewilliams290]

Waddle Dee got me when I play that Kirby battle royal game

[@PK-Radio]

So basically in superstar ultra Bandana dee was escargoon but unconditionally loyal and caring

[@sydneyhamilton2575]

When Are You Kirby Canon On The Beast Pack And Elflin?

[@jayz_1408]

I hope Bandana waddle dee is the final dlc fighter

[@NaughtaNoob]

I'd like to throw in another bit to the "Bandana Dee is the one from 64" theory. If you look closely, Bandana Dee is not pure orange like the rest of his species, he's a bit brown, and the one in 64 is more brown than orange.

[@PK-Radio]

I feel like bandana dee is slowly starting to become kirby's sidekick

[@shyguymike]

I just wander, how is he alive? Like, in Mario, you can make an argument koopas are knocked unconcious (besed on RPGs), or that they are teleported to the empire's castle... But Kirby straight up swallows them and makes them either into stars he shoots, or digests them... And you can't really say when the star collides with something and explodes into smaller stars/smoke, that DeDeDe teleports them and heal them in his kingdom, since He doesn't have a Kamek as far as I know... In other platforms, Eggman just rebuilds badniks, but Waddle dees are biological, right? Cortex's troops are most likely knocked unconcious, Razor beard has a robot army again... In spyro there are no reacquiring minor antagonist as far as I know... Yeah, Kirby is the only one of the big bois who doesn't have an explanation... What, do they have lives, like in Mario's canon? I guess they are part of the extended multiverse, but that would... well, in mario it actually made sense, since 1-up have magical properties, but in Kirby 1-up items are especially tied to him... I really don't know... Don't have a single explanation for how bandana dee lives....

[@MGVoltJesk]

Simple answer: Gameplay mechanics, In-universe kirby and bandana dee may have fought in a traditional way, they just didn't make any special animation of him living or anything, most enemies in kirby don't die because if you scroll back they are just fine, with a few exceptions (Sectonia, Star dream, etc)

[@Jann75]

Personally, this is the reason I think that most of the things Kirby eats do survive somehow. Think about it, even if he is their protector, they would HAVE to see Kirby as a genocidal monster at this point especially with how little qualms he has shown about eating them for menial reasons. And I feel like this may be one of the most perpetuated myths about the series. Basically, it's seems to be consistently clear that they're ejected out of him. Even if VERY questionable this seems to be consistent among Smash Bros. and Manga - as well as Return to Dream Land and Star Allies that they appear to be eject what he eats out of him. Some manga depictions show enemies being ejected when he discards their ability. Even if the specifics are unclear, but one things for sure is that this somehow seems to defeat them.

[@AlloyAmi]

probably game mechanics, also in kirby 1 ups are game mechanics as well, 1 ups in mario are actually power ups that resssurect

[@shyguymike]

@@AlloyAmi Sometimes they resurrect, sometimes they respawn. It seems as if an outside force changes the world between the states of RPG like system and regular mario. And as for kirby 1 ups, I was just proposing one solution, not saying they definitely are real.

[@shyguymike]

@@Jann75 Huh.... I guess that could work...