Meta Knight | What is Kirby Canon?

[@Meteorz]

I've "actually" wanted to redo this video for SOOOO long! And here we are! Like I said before, there aren't TOO many new bombshells here, but I just wanted a video more suitable for new viewers, with better script/narration, I hope you enjoy! (Btw, I know World of Light isn't canon, I just thought it was funny =P)

[@dave6848]

I "actually" see what you "actually" did there

[@themossyslime]

Can't meta knight fly as fast as the warp star though

[@gabe_23]

Awesome explanations and analysis as usual Meteorz! Keep up the outstanding work! I will always look forward to your next Video!!

[@nintendash9943]

You forgot his glorious counter in star allies!

[@justjames4]

Did you know you're my idol in the Kirby of the Stars series? You know more than I do, and I know a lot!

[@DaNintendude]

I actually have a theory about Meta Knight and his intentions in Revenge of Meta Knight. It seems to be a common theory that Meta Knight was testing Kirby in Revenge of Meta Knight, but I believe that it's not like that at all. He still tested Kirby throughout, but there was something else he was testing as well. He was actually testing Dreamland. As we know, he wants to end Dreamland's lazy lifestyle. He wants to take over dreamland, NOT because he wants to rule, but because he wants to see if Dreamland will rise up to stop him. Ever since Kirby appeared, evil forces have been attacking Dreamland. Meta Knight is worried that if Kirby wasn't around, Dreamland wouldn't be able to stand up and fight against those evils. This also works with the Japanese translations. A "Fallen" or "corrupted" Dreamland, could refer to the dark evils that have been trying to wreak havoc since Kirby appeared. He would definitely rule Dreamland and try to get them into shape, if his test failed, but luckily, it didn't. Even though Kirby interfered, Meta Knight's test was a still a success. Even if he didn't realize it until he reflected on what happened. The answer was in the credits. Revenge of Meta Knight is one of 2 subgames that don't have staff credits. The Great Cave Offensive shows the treasures you collected, which makes sense. But what does Revenge of Meta Knight show?----The Helpers. Kirby didn't fight Meta Knight alone. He fought alongside helpers. The theme of Revenge of Meta Knight is using teamwork to take down a threat to your home. Even the scene with Dyna Blade pushes this theme forward. it showed that Dyna Blade was willing to sacrifice herself to help Kirby save Dreamland. Meta Knight may have been ticked off at Kirby the entire time, but in the end, he ultimately realized that Kirby would always be there to fight for what is right. Even after getting shot down twice. But more importantly, even if Kirby were to fall, there are residents of Dreamland that WILL stand up and fight as well. Whether it be helping Kirby, or being on their own. Dreamland may be lazy for the most part, but there will always be "helpers" to rise up if they are needed. This is what gave Meta Knight the confidence to relax a little more. He trusts Kirby and the rest of Dreamland to protect themselves. He'll still help when he finds it necessary, such as with a threat as large as the Haltmann Works Co., or when other dimensions get involved. But for the most part, he leaves it up to Kirby and his friends to come through.

[@DaNintendude]

@Bethany Bradley That sort of works into my theory. Like, alternatively, instead of testing Dreamland, he didn't even believe in them enough to test them. He was just going for it to force them to get stronger. But he was proved by Kirby and his helpers that Dreamland is prepared, and can still be lazy, while being there when their land needs it.

[@gabriellopez4100]

Wow, I hadn't seen it that way, but it really makes a lot of sense, especially speaking of Meta Knight. What a nice theory!

[@CyanicCore]

In Kirby Star Allies' guest star mode, it is said that each playable character has become a hero in their own right. Perhaps this is akin to what Meta Knight hoped for Dream Land?

[@reformedorthodoxmunmanquara]

Wow that’s actually a really interesting thought

[@roaringthunder115]

Ok that’s a good theory

[@reformedorthodoxmunmanquara]

If Meta Knight continues to get more skilled then, he is gonna be so insanely hard to fight and it’ll be great

[@ShibuNub3305]

I want a meta knight fight that is as hard as galacta knight someday

[@reformedorthodoxmunmanquara]

CryoNub Yeah, then Galacta (or Morpho) would be insane

[@supermaximglitchy1]

in smash bros he’s already stronger

[@bagelgod946]

Brawl meta knight has something to tell you

[@the_alpha_arachnid4831]

@@ShibuNub3305 harder then galatic knight

[@healmore8716]

I have a friend that literally know nothing about Kirby lore and he said that metaknight is Kirby’s father and Galactica Knight is Kirby’s Grandfather...

[@glazeddapperdonut2400]

No... Just no...

[@yevoythekalo1275]

Probably thinking of a comic or animation someone did

[@healmore8716]

He only knew Kirby from smash bros

[@alphaamoeba]

...wimp...

[@Elixer]

Sounds about right.

[@user-jl7cz2pe6d]

Actually in Planet Robobot Meta Knight didn't expect for Kirby to scan the Halberd. He just tried to invite him on.

[@oxyidiot1275]

"Hey, get in, we have to kill this-whAT ARE YOU DOING TO MY SHIP!"

[@alphaamoeba]

"Wha- well- uh- I guess that works..."

[@hunterotte4085]

If I had to guess a reason why, Galeems beams are slower, reason they seem to get Sonic is because you see him reach for Pikachu. Pit and Dark Pit lose their ability to fly. And most others were trying to fight it like dips. Not to mention, Galeem had like 80 different targets he needed to land, Meta Knight had 1 and different guns firing at that same target. ... Either this or the possible powers of plot, I mean screw it, if Kirby can defeat the embodiment of Fate itself (that butterfly). I think he should just inherently have plot armor as an ability. XD

[@Edgeperor]

Meh, Smash Bros has no place in Kirby canon. Even though Sakurai created Kirby, I think tier lists and the glaring lack of representation will show that he doesn’t care too much about Kirby anymore, apart from giving him a role that basically lasted 2 seconds in a lackluster adventure mode. Revenge of Meta Knight was only in SsU, so Sakurai had already left Kirby.

[@zionblake2315]

I think that Kirby just got better at riding the warp star

[@3eazy350]

Edgeperor Slight correction...Revenge of Meta Knight was in SS AND SSU, but I agree with most of what you’re saying. I personally really want Bandana Dee in smash but with Sakurai’s bias towards the Kirby games he made I doubt we’ll get it

[@isabellethedoggo7884]

I’m not sure Sonic can outrun the universe in base form :P

[@bandannadoo]

Ali Basheer Sakurai is more so reluctant to representing modern Kirby than the games he made (no wonder). If you think on it, Smash 4 gave us Great Cave and Kirby’s Dream Land as stages, both of which he directed. Furthermore, Marx is featured as a boss in WoL and Classic Mode. Even in music, the only modern tracks in there, from the top of my head at least, are CROWNED, and maybe one or two from other modern titles.

[@nekopuppet]

despite the twists and turns in kirbys, my favorite part is that meta knight always looks like kirby under his mask.

[@victoriaflamenco7589]

“It’s a plot twist!”

[@justjames4]

The only thing Kirby did wrong in Kirby Squeak Squad was attack King Dedede, everything else that canonically happened would not have gone any worse.

[@francjirachi]

even then, kirby only knew someone who has stolen food before, so it is kinda fair to doubt dedede, but he took it too far, he just gave him a beating with no questions or remorse

[@justjames4]

@@francjirachi Even at that, Kirby is smart and knows King Dedede or himself wouldn't get seriously injured, cause he has fought King Dedede before and knows they are comparable to each other in combat.

[@runeanonymous9760]

I remember encountering a theory that Meta Knight is able to naturally and innately do the duplication thing, and that it wasn’t the Jamba Heart. The supporting evidence was that Kirby was born from Void, which can duplicate, and it also birthed the Dark Matter, which can do that as well, and Meta Knight looks like Kirby- this theory also claims that the little dance Kirby does with copies of his sprite actually happens, and he just only summons them for that, for some reason. … I don’t know if it was proposed in earnest, but it’s a cute headcanon, that Kirby’s too childish and innocent to think of other uses, and that Meta Knight is too honorable to abuse that power.

[@pichuperez9037]

... Not to mention the mirror ability, and that it also explains Dark Meta Knight's powers extremely well.

[@Meta-Wah]

In kirby fighters 2, meta knight can do that without the influence of the jamba heart.

[@discorobots198]

This came out just days after I submitted my school research paper about Dedede and Meta Knight. This would have helped, but I still think I did ok.

[@jadendafinger]

I'm sorry what?!?

[@Mqstodon]

Wow that's so cool!

[@TayoEXE]

Reminds me of how I was able to write about Aang's ethical dilemma and the prima facie duties involved with his decision to defeat Ozai in the Last Airbender for my Ethics class. Gotta say, people underestimate the relevance of animation and video games. Haha

[@Net_15]

Thats the best school ever lol

[@Meteorz]

It's Kirby lore, what other purpose do you need?!

[@smbmario7474]

Here is an overall synopsis of Meta Knight. Meta Knight, making his appearance in Kirby's Adventure is aware of the Star Rod pieces broken apart. Possibly knowing that something villainous was the cause of Dedede hastily breaking it. Meta Knight protecting it at all costs however realizes that the pink child that he has heard battled against Dedede is stronger than he looks. So he decides to improvise and test Kirby, seeing if he's really up to the challenge to collect all the pieces. First, aiding him with few items and then sending out his armed specialists to engage combat with him. Meta Knight is then astounded by how he took out his guards. But that doesn't mean he earns his prize so easily, he has to get through Meta Knight, the master himself first. It may be risky, but if the hero can get past him then he's worthy of taking on whatever crisis is next. If anything, Dedede will be there to aid him as well. That is if Dedede doesn't defeat Kirby beforehand. Meta Knight recognizes how strong the pink hero after the defeat of Nightmare. Even Dedede's courage is recognized. However, things start happening. Time after time. Dark, and powerful beings such as Dark Matter terrorize Dreamland. Meta Knight then realizes something. Kirby and Dedede may be worthy enough to take menaces down but that doesn't mean that it'll stop Dreamland and even Popstar from being attacked. He realizes that this place and it's lifestyle is too naive, unsuspecting, and soft. It's *lifestyle is too lazy.* Meta Knight comes to the conclusion that Dream Land is too vulnerable which is why he decides to go through radical actions to reform Dream Land. His plans of militarizing the world is about to come up foot. That is until that pink child named Kirby arrives and comes to sabotage the plan. After blasting Kirby's Warp Star which seems to be his strongest source it seems to be over. His plan of upgrading Dream Land into further prosperity will be uninterrupted. That is until.. Kirby somehow arrives with the help of someone else he has befriended. Someone else who is also resident of Dream Land, *Dynablade.* From what seems to be impossible, Kirby somehow takes apart most of the Halberd. Meta Knight is there with his crew stuck in panic as they're in a life or death situation. Meta Knight decides for them to retreat because now it's his burden and he doesn't want people to sarcrifice themselves because of what he wanted. But his men are too loyal not to retreat and stay by Meta Knight's side. Besides, they've fought Kirby before. They know how he is. Unfortunately, they do not make it against the pink menace. Meta Knight then waits for him to arrive, somewhat enraged but still respectful of his courage. Respectful in fact that he offers him a sword, just as before. After a difficult but honorable battle, Kirby manages to take Meta Knight down but the swordsman isn't defeat just yet. Now Meta Knight is enraged for Kirby had humilated his men, and his own honor. Enraged enough that he'll chase him even if it results into their own deaths. *Prepare to die, Kirby!* However, Kirby escapes the falling Halberd as it falls into the orange bright sea. Meta Knight, left in shame. Meta Knight at this point has now reached an epiphany. He realizes that he caused all of men to fall. He realizes that this was all because of his pride for becoming stronger only to manipulate everyone else with it so they could be stronger. He is now the being terrorizing Dream Land, the very thing he wanted to protect Dream Land from. As he breathes after his plan being foiled he becomes aware of how strong Dream Land actually is. *Everyone is friends with eachother. Kirby and his bird friend(Dynablade)came together to stop me. Even then, it was actually him and Dedede that stopped Nightmare. They're the ones that are strong. Maybe...maybe I'm just the weak one.* So after that Meta Knight decides to become stronger himself. Without his halberd, without his men, he faces his own burden alone so he could be like Kirby. He has heard rumors of collecting Star Pieces to summon a giant clockwork star that grants wishes. He now knows want to do to prove himself *worthy* Meta Knight, without his Halberd now travels with himself and the rest of Dream Land's nature that he was going to conquer earlier. He becomes overwhelmed with guilt and mourn since he now knows that he was going to be responsible for the obliteration of the peaceful life he didn't appreciate before. He took it for granted. Meta Knight travels through planets and gets a lifetime experience of all types of life out there. He finally summons the Nova he has heard about. It asks for a wish, and Meta Knight speaks.. *My wish is to become stronger... So I wish to fight... the greatest warrior in the galaxy!* Notice how he doesn't wish for strength, he wishes to gain strength on his own. The Nova says that this warrior was feared for that it's power was too great putting Meta Knight in a pumped state. Nova summons the warrior after a countdown. The warrior, named Galacta Knight, a cold bloodthirsty warrior that had an extraordinary amount of power that it put people into fear. Meta Knight sees that it looks much like himself and thinks that this warrior could've been him if he continued along with his dark path. So now he sees that he's basically fighting a former and more dangerous version of himself. The Meta Knight that continued with his mistakes and pure selfish ambition. The pink of Galacta Knight reminded him of Kirby and he thought, *Heh, it's like when Kirby fought me in the Halberd. I will now have the courage that Kirby had fighting against my evil self! And this evil Meta Knight will go down! Draw your sword, Galacta Knight!* After a crazed battle, with the evil Galacta Knight destroyed. Meta Knight returns to Popstar gracefully knowing that he has received the reformation that he himself needed instead of Dream Land. And the courage that Kirby and Dedede had.

[@SantaFishes101]

this was pretty damn good

[@sparrowsonnett]

**applause** well done!

[@memerio1458]

I remember when people used to make joke theories about Meta Knight being Kirby’s dad. Now, it’s highly possible that Kirby has no parents and is actually a god of destruction made up of positive energy. I can’t tell which of the two theories I prefer more.

[@hunterotte4085]

Meta Knight in Squeak Squad (probably): "Time to beat a child..." Edit: Yes this is a joke.

[@emmanuel2025]

I like the god of destruction theory better

[@Mqstodon]

Is that even a theory anymore? It's basically canon that Kirby is a dark matter filled with positive energy instead of negative one

[@sarckat7021]

@@Mqstodon not just dark matter, void termina. somewhere in the descriptions, its said that void can be rebirthed as good or bad, depending on the influence around it. I love the theory that kirby is a positive incarnation of void termina, but what would that make mk? maybe something similar to gooeys case

[@dreamer1292]

@@sarckat7021 gooey is more of an overcoocked dm, he is even called mock matter in of his attacks, I think mk is a positive incarnation with a pinch of darkness

[@14thperuvian34]

The weirdest thing is that I was binge watching what is kirby canon episodes this morning.

[@grimgrim_mfpc]

Me too actually lol amd last time the DDD Cannon came out and I got happy

[@chezi34]

I have theory on Meta Knight. At this point, it’s obvious that he’s another Kirby, just with a permanent Sword ability. However, he seems to not only have complete mastery over Sword, but also other Copy Abilities. Two of his known moves are Shuttle Loop and Mach Tornado. Shuttle Loop is a move obtainable from the Wing Ability and Mach Tornado, specifically the Smash version, is basically just Tornado Kirby. It stands to reason that Kirby would probably end up with multiple abilities when he gets older, especially since we see him get stronger with every game. It also makes the life cycle of a Kirby make more sense: No Abilities (Kirby’s Dream Land) -> Copy Abilities-> Multiple Abilities (Meta Knight) -> God (Void Termina)

[@PuffyBuffy25]

Kirby will probably get sword and Cook

[@chezi34]

Jeff Andonuts from Mother bound I don’t think Cook would be one, even if it fits Kirby’s character. It’s a one time use ability. I think he’d end up like his Smash appearances with a few more abilities mixed in

[@sudoornator3000]

Metaknight’s sword isn’t a permanent ability because he gave it to Kirby to use if it was he wouldn’t be able to give it away

[@chezi34]

Sudowoodo The Great One When Kirby throws uses hammer throw, he doesn’t officially lose the ability until the hammer disappears. Meta Knight being an older Kirby could give him that type of advantage, not losing the Sword ability when he loses his sword for whatever reason

[@finnjager1510]

@@chezi34 Does the sword ability not give you a real sword, but rather some of illusion like thing? Because weapons that are given to you in kirby games dont disappear when you get hit? So it doesnt even mean Meta Knight has some kind of sword ability, despite being a swordmaster.

[@kikiiiithesillykitkat]

The fact that after Meta Knight kicks the sword away it's still shown in the splash screen.

[@teiturmadsson9108]

I love meta knights title card when you attack him instead of taking the sword

[@AleT118]

Matpat: *KIRBY IS A GOD OF DESTRUCTION WHO SHOULDN'T BE TRUSTED WITH ANYTHING* Meta Knight: ...

[@Foulowe59]

4:17 are you sure that meta knight really allowed, or expected kirby to scan his halberd ? because i remember that in one miiverse post, (maybe it was a translate error ? because i have actually back then read all of them only in french) It was said that meta knight din't expect or wanted kirby to scan and control his ship so do you have a proof ? Or maybe it's just me, and i am completely wrong...

[@Meteorz]

I think I remember that too now that you mention it, I think he was just expecting Kirby to board. Dang. Regardless, doesn't change the fact that he still had deep respect for Kirby at that point regardless, and he didn't get upset at Kirby for doing it either.

[@Foulowe59]

@@Meteorz yep exactly ! and that's definitly that, he was just expecting to get kirby on board... Thanks for your reply !

[@krisalis_]

"Kirby! Get on board!" *Kirby just scans the entirety of the Halberd in his Robobot* "Or... That. That works as well."

[@Foulowe59]

@@krisalis_ yep ! ^(^•^)^ kinda...

[@ironcloud3463]

*I wasn't expecting that.* *But I was expecting not to expect something, so that doesn't count.*

[@JakeSwish]

It'd be really interesting to see a mainline Kirby game where Meta Knight is the dedicated villain. This could potentially give way to a truck-load of lore.

[@reformedorthodoxmunmanquara]

Swish . net Why tho? He knows Kirby would knock him out again. I don’t see a reason for him to be a villain considering that he is an ally to Kirby and again, Kirby would beat him up like he does with anyone else

[@SareuoueMado]

It would work if the plot twist was that the entire game you were not Kirby but you were the reincarnation of Void and Meta Knight already knew that you were not the real Kirby Then the game ends with the real Kirby and Metaknight defeating Void

[@fort2558]

@@reformedorthodoxmunmanquara he can still atleast give kirby a challenge but I do disagree he should not be a villain it would be out of character for him

[@WintryMetal]

Kirby on warp star:can't survive a normal laser Also kirby on warp star: survives multiple lasers from the god of light

[@LANmaster7]

You know, we've always run on the assumption that Meta Knight looks like Kirby, but after all the information with Void Termina, I think the reality might be that Kirby looks like Meta Knight. Termina shows us that Voids have a very malleable form, and once they become a more solid being like Dark Matter, they have a more set appearance. And as well, when Termina was defeated, it chose an appearance that was similar to Kirby. So I think, when Kirby was being formed, he saw Meta Knight - courageous, heroic, always quick to act - and decided that was what he wanted to be. So, he took on a similar form to Meta Knight.

[@Meteorz]

Huh, that's an interesting theory! However, according to Rainbow Curse, Kirby originally flew into Pop Star on a spring breeze and was helping ever since That happened in Kirby's Dream Land, before he met Meta Knight. So that wouldn't be possible unless he met Meta Knight before even flying in...

[@LANmaster7]

@@Meteorz I guess that's true. It's not really a solid theory unless we get some details about Meta Knight's past, but it's fun to think about.

[@ChristopherMoom]

2:11 The Halberd is now confirmed to be more powerful than freaking Galeem himself -Either that, or Kirby had the power of bias in World of Light-

[@healmore8716]

Hi again

[@zedero_]

The Kirby franchise has many secrets

[@supernoot6368]

Smash bros is considered non-canon and also others probably could have fled but they tried to fight tbh I'm surprised somebody like meta knight or Dedede didn't hop on the star with Kirby guess because people would suspect bias

[@francjirachi]

to be fair, kirby was trying to aproach the halberd carefully, while he was fleeing from galeem, when aproaching a bunch of weapons you are sure to be shot down, but fleeing he had the light speed travel

[@Mewseeker]

1:44 I mean, you have the self proclaimed King Dedede in charge, isn't that enough? XD

[@robertlupa8273]

4:35 "(..) burning up in the atmosphere" *sad Mega Man Zero 4 flashbacks*

[@meleboo6072]

Maybe if Kirby and meta knight are the same species recklessly rushing into dangerous situations is just a trait of the species

[@justjames4]

Kirby's Warp Star was calculated to actually be faster than Galeem's light that absorbed the galaxy. Since all characters in Kirby of the Stars scale to the speed of each other, the Halberd can shoot down the Warp Star, and is faster than Galeem's lasers.

[@Edgeperor]

Smash Bros doesn’t influence canon. The warp star isn’t even faster than a bird. A bird. A very fast bird, yes, BUT SHE’S STILL A BIRD!

[@justjames4]

@@Edgeperor That either means the bird is MFTL+ or it is just plot-induced stupidity.

[@syweb2]

Its BULLETS are faster than Galeem's lasers. Unless the Halberd RAMMED the Warp Star, your argument makes no sense.

[@justjames4]

@Oofers Joofers Galeem is far faster than light for being able to absorb a whole galaxy with light in a few seconds. Kirby of the Stars characters can travel galaxies casually though, so that wouldn't be a problem, plus the Warp Star can teleport to escape that universe. Other characters should've been able to escape too going off of this.

[@metaknight115]

@@Edgeperor yes it does, the halberd , galaxia’s(meta knight’s swordsword)and pits cannon design came from smash bro’s brawl, meta knight’s igsignia on his left shoulder pad, and kirby’s canon design came from smash bro’s 64

[@PyroGothNerd]

Wait, he wasn't sick of everyone being lazy in the Japanese version of the game?! Also, Meta Knight is implied to have a temper in Kirby Fighters, when a Waddle Dee says, "I hope Meta Knight keeps t clean, I'm recording every word!"

[@catluvr2]

A Meta Knight amiibo arrived in the mail today for me. Well played.

[@MetaKnuxXbeats]

Wonderful remake. Perfect lore video about one of my favorite characters and I will admit, I did learn something new with him taking action relatively quickly like Kirby, which I guess shows that he isn't too different to Kirby as we think. I know this isn't canon since this is Smash Bros but I also LOVE Meta Knight's characterization in Subspace. He also did acted before questioning when he attacked Marth but then what be realized what was really happening, they then teamed up and Meta Knight joins the party. Just so badass.

[@zeromarurb4791]

Maybe the warp star travels faster when is only going in one direction. I mean in the intro of Super star Ultra Kirby is moving around with the warp star but at the end when he goes in one direction to the sky he goes really fast. And in World of Light he manage to escape when he stops trying to evade the lasers and instead he just goes straight and he manage to go so fast that he basically disappear.

[@Starcat5]

2:06 Two words: Monado Speed. Shulk saw that Kirby was the last to fall, and gave him enough of a boost to escape.

[@Emily12471]

You know something i like to think about Kirby's species is that while they are young they are like kirby is (before anyone makes any assumptions please let me finish) but as they get older they stick with one copy ability based on their personality and whichever copy ability or combination of copy abilities Like Meta Knight he is smart, cunning and skillful nauturally a sword fits that personality well And Kirby is just a kind generous guy who does whatever he can do to help others so nauturally sticking with the "ability" that can do the most to help others

[@conmanay4563]

4:24 that’s a really nice detail I never noticed! One thing that always bothers me when discussing whether he is Kirby’s species or not is that the difference in his anatomy, his hands and wings. To me it’s just what Kirby will look like when he gets older, the hands are meh but the wings are questionable.... Is it just me or can the games not decide whether or not his wings are part of his cape or not. In super star ultra the cape turns into the wings, then in return to dreamland the cape is over his wings, then in Robobot his wings can wrap around him for his cape!

[@Pixelflame5826]

All of this talk about Metaknight is making me want an entire game about him, maybe make it more action-oriented and more challenging than regular Kirby.

[@Net_15]

What happened to my boy Sailor waddle dee...

[@lofigalaxy1272]

ded

[@nataliasoto9681]

Aren’t you him?

[@Barkity]

He died

[@metaknight115]

Don't worry, he's okey.

[@metaknight115]

He helped pilot the halberd when me and kirby fought star dream.

[@coleminer8847]

The thing about world of light might be because he has the most experience in smash

[@malius4528]

Cole Miner too bad his move set is pretty disappointing. 50% of it (probably more even) is foot action.

[@Bowser6495]

@@malius4528 I see your a man of culture

[@malius4528]

Tyler Becker i mean, I’m good at Kirby, he’s not that bad to play as he’s fun. But he has so much more potential of a move set then just using his stubby excuse of a foot

[@Bowser6495]

@@malius4528 you know the reason I said that is because I thought you were referencing Fawful's Minion

[@malius4528]

Tyler Becker i was lmao

[@BobbinRobbin777]

2:11 kirby got an increased dodge stat after the incident, i guess.

[@kuromikendall]

doctor: “you have 6 minutes and 25 seconds left to live” me:

[@R0-83-RT]

I had a theory that Meta Knight was a secret herald for Nightmare, being as he helps Kirby crush King Dedede's forces, and does seek revenge against Dreamland in Revenge of Meta Knight. The two do share quite a few abilities such as teleportation, and the ability to roll around as a tornado. Nightmare's cape seems to correspond to Meta Knight's own. The fact that Dark Meta Knight was a herald to Dark Mind, who is theorized to be the mirror-world version of Nightmare brings a bit more merit to the theory. This also explains why Meta Knight was so against Dreamland's lazy lifestyle, without Nightmares there is no fear, so Meta knight must enforce that fear to ensure stagnation doesn't pursue. The mode where one plays as Meta Knight is called "Meta Knightmare" creating a weird connection between the two. Even in superstar Ultra the title Meta Knightmare remained.

[@ironcloud3463]

But then why wouldn't he stop kirby right at the start? The first time you see him he actually helps you, and never really does anything to stop you, even his fight looks more like him testing kirby. Meta Knight also didn't necessarily have bad intentions by conquering Dreamland, probably hoped that by flying in with a *giant warship* the inhabitants of Dreamland would do something, anything to defend themselves. And for "Meta Knightmare", I think it's just a reference to Nightmare in Dreamland, the remake of his debut game, and not to the character of nightmare, also considering the Japanese name for the mode just means "Go with Meta Knight!" and has no connection with either Nightmare in dreamland or Nightmare.

[@R0-83-RT]

@@ironcloud3463 Meta Knight didn't stop Kirby from the start because helping Kirby would free Nightmare.

[@ironcloud3463]

@@R0-83-RT I find it pretty hard to believe that a powerful swordsman with a squad of highly trained soldiers wouldn't have the power to defeat a tree, a ball with a paintbrush, a robot, a cloud and dedede. Actually, scrap that, because we KNOW he could, since in the special meta knight mode for nightmare in Dreamland he defeats them all. The story might not be Canon, but by logic he should have the same power in this what-if scenario as in the actual story.

[@R0-83-RT]

@@ironcloud3463 I think you're giving Dedede's forces too little credit, Dedede himself is on par with Kirby, not as powerful but still able challenge Kirby. Also, it should be factored that Meta Knight is most likely weaker at this point considering this is his debut game. Also, factor even within the actual game Meta Knight did already assist Kirby in his fight against Dedede's forces.

[@ironcloud3463]

@@R0-83-RT but then why didn't he return to try and stop kirby after nightmare was freed? Even if he still doesn't fly at this point, it would be illogical for him to not try and halt, or at least slow down, Kirby, since if he was Nightmare's herald, I bet he would know his weakness being dreams and stars.

[@Feral174]

Imagine how much more Kirby games we could have gotten if Meta Knight didn't succeed in beating other threats off screen

[@abdullahhadi8798]

i like how in kirby and the amazing mirror while kirbys fighting dark mind the other kirbys are just chilling somewhere

[@generalpershingm2656]

Meta knight was able to shoot down Kirby with the halberd, because he has experience with fighting kirby. The reason galeem couldn't hit Kirby, is because galeem has not even seen the fullest of power from Kirby. Galeem saw Kirby as just a side character. Galeem was too worried about the others.

[@abuckarooboyo7104]

If only it knew that kirby was a god slayer

[@fort2558]

and also the power of plot and the characters not being at the actual power they are in their home games

I thought Meta Knight having more attacks in later fights was because of holding back less as he recognised Kirby got stronger.

[@paulrubens776]

this version of the metaknight kirby cannon video is awesome, i loved it. Keep up the great work

[@Barkity]

Teacher tells me to write an essay out of anything she suggests books but when she said how about this little kirby game thing you like so much? Me: under 3 seconds submits a 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 word essay abou the kirby franchise and the plot

[@eliteknightfanboy1619]

4:54 i like to think he did learn the upper calibur move before he got possessed by the jamba heart since he did use that move BEFORE his second phase where he is really corrupted just saying

[@jaxthewolf4572]

I want there to be a game solely about Meta Knight.

[@hielum1337]

Meta knight Meta knight met a knight Meta knight met a knight with a metanite (pokemon)

[@R0-83-RT]

Meta knight met a knight with a Metanite, who knew a Mennonite

[@circledude2362]

You know, in Metaknightmare ultra, When Meta Knight wishes to fight Galacta Knight, when he summoned NOVA, NOVA was brought back after being destroyed.

[@notapro6430]

Meta Knight grew up maining Marth in smash so he only uses the sword copy ability

[@hassoncarmon5779]

I think the reason why meta knight rushes into danger alone is because of what happen in kirby super star he watched his entire crew get wiped out by kirby and even told them to evacuate the ship when it was crashing. He must have felt a lot of guilt to the point where he will take on BIG threats alone because he never wants anyone, he cares about to get hurt again especially by his own commands. This is why meta knight is my favorite kirby characters he's adorable, badass, mysterious, and a good-hearted character who just wants to protect dreamland. Also, I found it funny how you talked about meta knight getting stronger and only mentioned a tiny number of powers he has. Meta knight has got to be king of learning new abilities every game I mean this man hits you with something new EVERY BOSS FIGHT, and it hurts playing him in smash bros because in that game they gave him the most basic of moves from his HUGE arsenal of abilities. Even in the main games when you get to play as him, he's just wing/sword kirby, but with a few different animations and only a few new moves none of which being his magical abilities. This is why I always wanted a meta knight videogame that way we can play as a meta knight that has ALL of his abilities (boss fights, metaknightmare, star allies, etc)

[@TayoEXE]

Confirmation that Meta Knight's beef with Dream Land might have just been that he saw being lazy as being corrupted. Haha

[@devilish1892]

Hey there Kuuurbe Have you ever... MeHt-A-kNiGhT? *confused kirby face*

[@goldenlightning8842]

Woah has that intro always been that slick

[@MsDarkz123]

Star Allies isn't the only time Meta Knight can lose his patience if you wait long enough withouth picking the sword in Revenge of Meta Knight he will start the fight either way. Dunno if in Adventure and its remake also has that.

[@Meteorz]

You're forced to use a sword, even in the Boss Endurance of Adventure/NiDL. (In which case you go back to your old powerful the next fight)

[@GoldLight73]

Ya know, given what recent Kirby games have implied, if Meta Knight were the same species as Kirby... Would that not make him Void?

[@RTDelete]

Meta knight was always my favorite

[@CyanicCore]

I like the style of the video, but perhaps to call it a remaster it should cover more? For example, Dedede seemed to trust Meta Knight enough to give him the star rod piece. (This isn't the best example, I just feel there is more to add)

[@Meteorz]

Usually when I redo a video it's because there's a lot of new lore. When it came to this one, it because I stuttered and said 'actually' 28 times in the last one. It was the last video I made before someone pointed it out, and it made me cringe

[@jackson3475]

(01:58) I'm curious and also really new to Kirby lore, but with the whole Morpho Knight ordeal... is the butterfly actually trying to fuse with Kirby at the start of every game, but somehow... can't?

[@Treesarewoke]

I think the butterfly tried to fuse with kirby because it thought kirby was galacta knight

[@kirbuilders6701]

I keep looking at meta knight's face and he looks like a violet kirby

[@kingdmind]

He is more unknown then Galacta Knight

[@Mr.Boy112]

Thought a Metaknight video would be longer. He may also be a reference to Robin mask from Kinnikuman.

[@dashdash4582]

I still don't get why they haven't confirmed that MK is apart of Kirby's species or a subspecies at least, even though people would say we need more evidence I really think the face is all we need

[@TheCreatorF.M.]

Ya know after every invasion/possession that has happened, maybe Meta Knight was on to something about ending the Laziness in Dreamland.

[@7Dillons]

Meta knight in Kirby adventure 🖤 Kirby returns to dream land (start of help) ❤️

[@swirlybun9616]

META KNIGHT LOOKS LIKE KIRBY COMFIRMED! So adorable.

[@tyvanbuskirk1009]

Meteorz, just wanted to say your vids are awesome. Also congrats on reaching 40k soobs!

[@JesusDaLawd]

Regarding your world of light comment have you ever thought that running away is far easier than having to approach like would you rather run away from a giant dog or run towards it

[@Meteorz]

As an electric meter reader, this comment relates, and makes sense to me on a personal level!

[@mjc0961]

5:11 - Whoa, I actually never knew that!

[@Meteorz]

I bet you got a real kick out of that!

[@miau3615]

I like how meta Knight is the edgy guy but his crew in super star doesn't let him to be super edgy with they sudden comments

[@spidey5108]

Meta Knight is arguably the "bad guy" in Revenge of Meta Knight, where he's fueled by wanting to best Kirby for his last defeat as well as his intention to better Dream Land. In Squeak Squad, his only mistake was not informing Kirby of the mix-up, probably from a pride that he alone was qualified to deal with Dark Matter. Could he have had a jealousy of Kirby's accomplishments against previous Dark Matter invasions, thus shutting him out of the know and driving him away from Nebula's chest? Thanks to Star Allies, we know that Meta grudgingly is tempted/possessed to corruption occasionally, in the face of power. Speaking of, that might've been his motivation in Fighters 2 to team up with Dedede: To prove himself stronger than the one guy who beat the Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy. Kirby besting Galacta put Meta's strength right back to where it belonged... above Galacta, sure, but still under Kirby's own. Oh yeah, and he's in Battle Royale, I forgot. But outside of the games I mentioned earlier, he's pretty chill (Battle Royale included).

[@luckysix1015]

I know Metaknightmare ultra is officially non-canon but I feel like it still fits for at least a headcanon. Look at Star allies we fight Morpho knight Ex in Heroes from another dimension, which should be canon being the sequel to the story and all. And nothing tells us Morpho knight Ex is some alternate version (unless the Japanese pause screen says he is from another dimension, which I doubt). If anything they hint it is the same Morpho Knight from Guest Star and by telling us his Ex form is it getting a grip on its power. So back to Metaknightmare ultra. We know that it takes place after the original super star sub-games and presumably Meta Knight is going through them to sharpen catch up with Kirby. Now yes it doesn’t make sense for him to blow up his own ship but that’s easier to ignore then Dedede fighting Queen Sectonia when it’s a giant plot point she is dead. It could a simulation or something. Anyway he goes through Milky Way wishes summons kinda broken Nova proving it takes place after the main story and frees Galacta knight which is why he isn’t in the crystal when summoned in guest star. Of course this is just the rambles of someone who really likes with Super Star Ultra and wants all the really hard modes to be canon. thank you for reading this whoever you may be.

[@racheldan-harry2797]

0:13 I love the dance

[@SaxyKnight]

Honestly I want a new Meta Knightmare as hard as, or harder than the original.

[@TheeM15]

Meteorz : " MetaKnight , although ambitious , has a severely low success rate " Super Smash Bros Brawl Metaknight : *you wot mate*

[@Joe-yx1gq]

I know that what i talking about while galacta for one reason doesn't his battles also seem like he slowly shows more of his power in battle like meta knights battles in super stars ultra not mentions the meta Knight Attack such as the mach tornado he has Fire Pillers that come form the ground a spark lasers thats first sweeps some range shock waves that can be counters by dash kicking and uses his own Meta-Knights in RTD True Area we see Glacata Fire a Lasers Beam Impact shock waves that You can't slide kick to get rid of spawn Lighting Bolts Instead of Fire Pillers his Meta-knights are gone and He Now Has His throw Knifes and directions that Bounce on Impact in Planetrobobot Glacata Knight Improved his Lighting attack change his Mach Tornado and Does the Time Space Dimeions Rift attack (even if it was easy to Avoid) and finally super kirby clash His normal Fight was mostly the same other then a Damage buff but in Aeon Heros Light Form he Able to do the Charnge Torando Attack to a double Mach Torando attack makes his Lighting attack even Stronger and Fire A Lasers That Explodes the Ground and Aeon Hero Dark Form having the Jamba Spear attack Swam Replacing the Kifes like it really shown Progeuss of a Harder fight just like meta Knight just what to mention!

[@syweb2]

Will you be talking about the Parallel characters? I mean both the Clash ones and the Star Allies ones, since those two groups seem to be related only in name, and each one has interesting implications and backstory.

[@alec2733]

That butterfly Is everywhere

[@karloexe]

They said that Kirby was a "part" of Void Termina right? What if MK is the part that wishes to fight against others to become the very best fighter?

[@Arcaco829]

Agree talk about Gollum and dharkon

[@thefunwashere6221]

Ah yes the return of the king! He is back!

[@thezygardiantrio9434]

Another nice episode, great job

[@aryandescendant6116]

That intro was awesome.

[@meta9492]

My boi Meta Knight do be vibin doe

[@Elite_Teach]

The real question is what Kirby game did Meta Knight get his signature wings?

[@jaxthewolf4572]

Kirby Super Star

[@jay-yi9im]

To be honest meta knight is the only one in Dreamland who knows more about kirby than anyone and considering that he's apart of kirby species i think he's knows kirby weakness as well

[@memelurd7341]

Meteorz: *prefers the english translation over the Japanese one* Me: Impossible

[@gezi5927]

Do an episode of his Meta-Knights

[@drome2]

I honestly felt it weird that in star allies, when he was *corrupted*, he just left the sword behind.

[@metaknight6498]

I'm Training And Watching

[@harrydeslak]

Could it be that the shadow at 4:22 is actually Morpho Knight? Considering that he can turn into a butterfly

[@Meteorz]

Considering the wings are different, and the butterfly's shadow is seen at the top of the screen before Meta Knight leaves, no.

[@generalfletch7043]

That intro tho 👀

[@awsumsas]

I actually really like this video!

[@captaingalaxy9167]

It makes you wonder what he was doing in games he doesn't appear in such as 64 and Triple Deluxe. Maybe that book in Return to Dreamland was more important at the time.

[@garsrandom4358]

he can also get impatient in star allies (and maybe every other game)

[@Anguishjumps]

I still believe that MK's appearance in Meta Knight's Revenge is Dark Meta Knight, whether intentional or not.

[@Silver_Arrow2023]

Maybe the halberd has insane accuracy

[@Magic_Ice]

Hey wait. So If Meta Knight and Kirby are the same species, and Kirby is created by putting positive energy into Void, then where does that put Meta Knight?

[@thenecromancer9879]

Hey meteroz since in Star allies past allies and enemies are now friends of Kirby do you think that it was under the influence of the pink hearts as the jamba and pink hearts were scattered and gave the same friendly influence that Kirby has when touched by the pink heart, do you think that's why Marx and Magolor was able to still be there to be Kirby's friends?

[@bomberfett3439]

Magalor was reformed after his defeat in return to dreamland since it turns out the return to dreamland style bonus power trials in the kirby anniversary collection for the wii are apparently cannon who were designed and run by none other than magalor.

[@arek.k8688]

And Marx will help if he gets food

[@bamama1365]

Unpopular opnion: Meta Knight is underrated