WHO IS META KNIGHT? A Kirby Series Character Analysis

[@pyrojack8230]

Anime fans would recognize him as Kirby's cool Spanish uncle.

[@zouexzouex297]

That

[@bamama1365]

kirby has the best uncle of all

[@daylinhesford3116]

his accent is great

[@PhamngAndi]

u n c l e ' d

[@dantec4458]

italian but yes

[@KoroH2O]

There's a timeline where Meta Knight accomplishes his goal of becoming the most powerful warrior of all. That timeline is called "Super Smash Bros. Brawl"

[@Edixim]

That's why he's the goat

[@matti.8465]

"Why does Dedede have a chest containing Dark Nebula" there's a theory that Dedede and Meta Knight used to be adventuring heroes until they drifted apart, which would explain how they know each other and their knowledge on ancient evils like Nightmare or Dark Nebula.

[@gruginator69420]

Then they took arrows to the knee

[@VitorSilva-ee7vb]

@@gruginator69420 what knees?

[@user-jl7cz2pe6d]

@@VitorSilva-ee7vb Yes

[@gruginator69420]

@@VitorSilva-ee7vb I really hope that you understand that this was a joke because if not I feel sorrow for you

[@snazzyskullington2333]

@@gruginator69420 no no I think he got it... But like, it's ironic since they both don't have knees.

[@xx_squirtle8621]

Meta Knight was always a good guy, but he hadn’t always appeared as a “good guy”

[@sonicthehedge]

The term you are looking for Anti-Hero. Meta Knight might save the world or do good things but it's solely for the desire to get stronger and be the strongest of all warriors. He only helps Kirby defeat the main villian when he has already fought the threat and failed (Mirror and Robobot). This "be the strongest warrior" is also a good thing somewhat as that means Meta Knight wants to go honest and truly be the strongest warrior and not a cheap bastard winning with dirty tactics.

[@xx_squirtle8621]

@@sonicthehedge Nah, at this point he isn’t even an antihero. He was an antihero in the early games.

[@enti]

@@xx_squirtle8621 hardly agree with this, at this point, MK and DDD are heroes as much as Kirby iz

[@m.s.e.advanced2842]

Even Galacta Knight, the strongest warrior in the galaxy, couldn't defeat Brawl Meta Knight

[@Trikip_]

Can anyone defeat brawl meta knight?

[@lpfan4491]

@@Trikip_ Brawl metaknight...... And funnily enough ganondorf because his F smash appearently has a higher priority than tornado.

[@katlynlazuli8954]

@@Trikip_ Melee Fox or Wii U Bayo prolly

[@toastwings9358]

tbf he couldn't even beat regular meta knight

[@castroller1358]

@@katlynlazuli8954 Nope, neither of them, For Fox, all mk has to do is spam up-airs and up-b's, and for Bayo, all he has to do is dodge the....you know, and then tear her to shreads.

[@riiverstyxx]

I'm convinced he has like 20 backup halberds

[@iR-80]

And each is slightly different, the older Halberd from Super Star was chonky but the newer Halberds are thinner

[@wildfire9280]

@@iR-80 it's just like pikachu losing weight

[@conniefan123]

He'll release the fleet eventually

[@-FutureTaken-]

He has atleast 1. The one in Super Star was brought up from the sea in Squeak Squad, then destroyed in Robobot. However, you cannot convince me he fixed it in like 10 minutes

[@Chokun-Gaming]

​@@-FutureTaken-closer to 10 hours, but your point still stands

[@PMBlackFox]

A selfish monarch with a heart of gold. What a true, yet contradicting, set of words

[@eclecticsoffy]

*confused unga bunga

[@ota8487]

*Perplexed ooga booga

[@goose7666]

@@eclecticsoffy bro that translates to confused flowers

[@goose7666]

@@ota8487 that translates to perplexed the wound

[@virgilio6349]

Ah yes, the Vegeta of the Kirby universe. Jokes aside, villians turned heroes are one of my favorite tropes

[@kkotheracountnstuff]

metaknight is dark kirby if you didt know

[@lazygalxys240]

@@kkotheracountnstuff he isn't

[@MightyMageGames]

@@kkotheracountnstuff Dark Kirby And Meta Knight Are Literally In The SAME Room At The SAME Time The First Time That Dark Kirby Is Introduced.

[@MightyMageGames]

@@lazygalxys240 Thank You!

[@kkotheracountnstuff]

​@@MightyMageGames ..time travel is in the game and kirby is one of the most powerfull beings, dark kirby is litterally kirby dark mode

[@keaton5101]

I always thought of Meta Knight as what Kirby could be if he trained himself in one specific copy ability. Maybe this is contradicted by some recent lore or something, but my idea was that maybe at one point Meta Knight could use copy abilities, but at some point he chose to hone his skills with the blade. This gives him specific strengths like learning new moves, while Kirby has the infinite potential of copy abilities to choose from.

[@Moss_Dude]

Now I need Kirby to spend a few centuries trying to master walk the dog, and become the coolest boss in history.

[@MFlari]

@@Moss_Dude nah man, poison ftw

[@skylersilva6582]

@UCXjNTfaL40ilztHXTAC3QtQ fukk yall staff is the best ability!

[@geschnitztekiste4111]

I like the Jo-Jo, yo!

[@suraivase7285]

Well, it is implied that kirby is most likely a manifestation of void, so if that's the case and Meta knight and kirby are the same species, then that means that Meta Knight is a manifestation of void born by the desire to improve apon oneself and honor, while kirby is a manifestation of void born out of joy and hunger. A little story I just thought up of from this: On a distant planet, a being of sorts has found out how to manifest void and it's potential, they conduct a ritual, sommoning Void at it's base, potential, but with no direction, but once void detects the sense of honor, and the burning desire to improve from the being who manifested it, and so it takes these desires into itself and dissapears to a far off planet, with no memory of it's creation, it names itself "Meta Knight" and beguins it's journy of self improvement. Years later another being finds the ritual after entering an abandoned building to seek shelter. They unintentionally activate the ritual and summon another Void, the exact same as the first, and it takes in this being's hope, wonder joy, and hunger, and dissapears to the same planet as the first, with no memory of it's creation it names itself "Kirby" and thus it starts it's simple, care free life.

[@Cyberguy64]

Star Allies was kinda skimpy in a lot of ways, but I think there's something worth noting about the ways the Jamba Hearts amplify the dark desires of their holders. For example, Dedede initially just reverted back to his greedy tendencies from his time as a villain. But when pushed to his limit, the reaction was to become physically stronger to try and match Kirby's considerable power. And we know Dedede has always had issues with the idea of Kirby being stronger than him. He explicitly trained to be stronger in Adventure, after all. If we look at how Meta Knight reacts to a heart, at first, he seems unchanged from any time he fights Kirby. He honorably throws him a sword for a proper duel and everything. But he's actually reverted back to his mindset from Revenge. If you wait long enough, or fly up to disturb him, he'll lose patience and fight you, even kicking the sword away as if to say "Screw honor, I just wanna beat you!" Just like in Super Star. And when he taps into the heart's power, he duplicates himself, which ties into Dark Meta Knight being a literal reflection of the darkness in his heart. Also, in a game all about friendship and teamwork, it's essentially saying "I will rely on my own strength. I am the only one who I can trust." This sentiment ties in nicely with MK's lone wolf habits of charging in to face the threat alone, without even trying to explain things or get help until Kirby reminds him "I'm Kirby, remember?" I love how even the choice of boss attacks can have lore implications in current Kirby.

[@CorruptThoseInTheWay]

Long

[@kingcrafteroderderfahradtu7331]

@@CorruptThoseInTheWay boss atack has lore about him only trusting himself

[@andysmellsbad4570]

Idea what if dark matter that in the Kirby right back at you? You know the dead body what if Kirby did not do it but dark Matter past?

[@syrelian]

Dark MK isn't really the darkness in his heart, so much as a parallel him, down to still kinda being heroic(just hard to notice when he and Dark Kirbo's first response is to get in the way) MK is a loner through and through though Also every "tosses sword duel me" scene has had that option of forgoing the sword, iirc Super Star MK actually does not respond to you flying up to him, though eventually the sword will despawn and he'll come down(KSSU MK might however)

[@Knirfish]

Before reading all this, let me just preface that KF2 isn't necessarily "canon", but I don't think it really causes problematic plotholes for the main canon. This game has the same general director as the newer mainline games too, just would like to point out. Regardless: It's odd, he's portrayed to be a loner most of the time, stated as his splash title outright in Forgotten Land, but that makes Kirby Fighters 2 more... Interesting. Makes sense when you consider that Meta Knight and King Dedede both bonded because of their shared jealousy and motive to best Kirby. Dedede and Kirby are destined rivals, and Meta Knight is the greatest warrior in the galaxy - yet, can't even beat Kirby. Though, specifically the way Meta Knight and Dedede bond not only with their alliance, but the synchronization of their attacks, is more intriguing. The fact they genuinely care for eachother (quite deeply I might add) is pretty easy to read, and is likely a sign of character development. Because, let's be honest. Would Spring Breeze Dedede and Revenge of Meta Knight, uh, Meta Knight, even like eachother that much aside from Meta Knight being hired by Dedede? Even if the two possibly have a longer period of past history with eachother, their original motives as villains feel too conflicting. EDIT: I felt this was quite important to add: Meta Knight being a loner represents him depending on his own strength to become the greatest warrior in the galaxy. He can still care greatly for his friends and allies, but that's mostly kept seperate from his main goal. Kirby Fighters 2 represents him tapping into a part of his power-hungry side, taking desperate measures to beat Kirby. You know, that same locked away side of him that was shown by the Jamba Heart - just on a lesser scale in KF2.

[@StarForce99]

The plot of Squeak Squad is literally a Regular Show plot: -Starts off with something normal like eating cake -You have to retrieve your stolen cake -Fight a demon from the underworld -You get your cake back and everything is back to normal

[@gladd8869]

I always thought that after Kirby destroyed the Halberd, Meta Knight decided to rethink his actions and had a change of heart.

[@alexanderdahms4001]

They rebuloid and got destroyed

[@supersilver4457]

I think Meta Knight isn’t as power hungry as you said. He wants to better himself, and reach his full potential. That’s why he trains relentlessly. He wants to beat Galacta Knight because if he could, he could finally rest assured that he had achieved his pinnacle, becoming the greatest warrior of all time. In squeak squad, he’s trying to prevent Kirby from making a huge mistake, because he probably didn’t know Kirby thought the chest had his cake in it. MK figured that Kirby just thought it would be cool to unleash Dark Nebula, because that makes more sense to him than Kirby going on a rampage over some cake. In Return to Dreamland, MK probably thought, “yeah I’ll go to a distant world with these guys, it’s not like I have anything better to do and maybe there will be some strong opponents”. In Star Allies, probably the same thing, and in Robobot, he straight up was just trying to stop a planetary invasion. I think at this point, his faction, the Meta-Knights, are officially allied with Dreamland, and MK is on good terms with it’s ruler Dedede. In earlier games, his interest in Dreamland probably stemmed from the fact that Kirby lived there. Kirby, likely being from the same rare species as him, would catch Meta Knight’s attention. He agrees to help Dedede with the Star Rod so he can observe and test Kirby, and possibly see how he handles the encounter with Nightmare. In the amazing mirror, he again wishes to see what Kirby can do by giving him the Galaxia sword. In Super Star, I think he was trying to remake Dreamland which he saw as weak, and likely a hinderence on Kirby. He wants to refine Kirby so that he can someday take MK’s place as strongest warrior so he can better protect Dreamland. By threatening Kirby’s life, MK forces him to fight like everything he knows and loves depends on it, which we all know is when Kirby is most motivated.

[@moosesues8887]

Uhh dedede and knight are homies tho

[@hamishrobertson131]

Agreed with his only one attempt of taking over dreamland

[@matti.8465]

Yeah, Meta Knight doesn't care about proving anything to anyone, he wished for Galacta Knight because he wanted a challenge to make him a better warrior.

[@jotarokujo-starplatinum6286]

That makes sense Especially the part where he wants Kirby to be the heir to his spot, and to beat him eventually. And as for the powerful nature of Meta Knight and Kirby.... Kirby can crack a planet in half with one hand? And meta knight is the universes most powerful warrior? Oh boy, dont get on their bad side

[@GigachadYemeni]

That's touching.

[@dieg7749]

I’d say his villainous role in super star was sorta down scaled in ultra because they changed his dialogue, instead of being happy his crew stays to fight, he feels regret that they may die and also says “Kirby prepare to meet your doom”. Also I’d argue that it’s likely he was friends with Dedede given their paired role in Kirby fighters 2 showing them as strong partners and with the mask of dark bonds at the end of the game. Maybe this could imply that they’ve been defending dreamland way before Kirby?

[@eleSDSU]

Not likely at all, the series is quite clear about their relation.

[@adhiprajna4127]

And thats how the story end

[@skylord1846]

But Kirby fighters 2 isn’t canon tho. So I doubt that they are friends.

[@lunakingsley.7247]

​@@skylord1846it is referenced in the main games. I

[@Jesterman]

To answer your questions about squeak squad: The squeaks likely thought there was gold or something in the chest Dark Nebula is a form of Dark Matter so Dedede coming across it and sealing it isn't to unlikely given his experience with dark matter If the Dedede and Meta Knight are friends theory is true then that would explain why Meta Knight would know about the chest.

[@wobblewokgaming655]

In Forgotten Land, it's shown that Meta Knight resisted the mind control of the main antagonist, and now allows you to fight him in Waddle Dee Town.

[@Amber_CEO]

and fights off gorimondo at least 30 times also proceeds to go through the main campaign but fails to king dedede in winter horns

[@ileonardoi3791]

Meta Knight saying "Prepare to die" was a minstranslation if I remember correctly. Great video, will you also cover Bandana Dee? As you can guess, I like the little guy and think he has a bit to cover.

[@SilveryMP]

I love Bandana Dee too, but I don’t know if there’s enough in the main series for a video given his limited appearances... Now if we were to include spinoffs like Rainbow Curse and Battle Royale...

[@melee6456]

@@SilveryMP D O I T

[@rubyrogers8879]

@@SilveryMP I'd say certain spin offs are worth mentioning Like even if they're very minor of importance to the overall lore I do think at least tackling the ones that match the game canon (like Canvas Curse, Rainbow Curse, Battle Royale, Super Kirby Clash and Kirby Fighters 2) is noteworthy...also because I just want Dee to get some love lol Also you mentioned Epic Yarn which isn't a mainline game.

[@forkwithasuit]

"It is Fire Dedede! Our hero! I would never say that!" - Meta Knight

[@sbyrd1495]

9:15 actually I heard that's a mistranslation and that he is suppose to be called ruler of the dark, also Star Allies wasn't that disappointing, ok when it first can out it was but after all the updates it's gotten I think it's great

[@SilveryMP]

Thank you for the feedback, I didn't know it was a mistranslation! As for Star Allies being disappointing, while I admit that the game has definitely improved since launch, I still think the overall game is kinda lackluster especially off the heels of Triple Deluxe and Planet Robobot. Maybe I'll go into detail in another video, but as it stands it's not bad, just a little underwhelming to me.

[@sbyrd1495]

@@SilveryMP Yeah I agree Star Alliesdid have a like of flaws like the story mode being to short and some level designs just being not as good as Triple Deluxe or Planet Robobot ( unlike were talking about Guest Star or Heroes in Another Dimension mode which have great level design) also this was a great video

[@lazygalxys240]

Actually dark nebula is mistranslated and their true name is Dark zero (THE LORE HOLY CRAP)

[@lpfan4491]

I personally do not see any relation between dark nebula and zero. I actually see more similarities with miracle matter and I just assume the localisationteam noticed the nonsense going on and that is why it was changed.

[@user-kg2lp8jz2r]

@@lpfan4491 ok,dark matter is an army that zero created,dark zero is a "soldier" that was trapped in a chest for eons

[@riskyworks]

Meta Knight is a cool dude. He has a good character arc tbh. He clearly begins to care about Kirby. He's a loner, but he knows to ask for help when he has to.

[@mopedicon]

I kinda think that revenge of metaknight takes place before his first “appearance”. It would make a lot of sense if he changed and is not as violent and has become an honorable warrior.

[@skylord1846]

No. Kirby’s adventure is before revenge of Meta Knight.

[@turretboi]

Did you know that Kirby Café confirms Meta Knight's favorite foods are affagatos (please correct me if i misspelled that) and parfaits? Meta Knight also tries to keep his sweet tooth a secret.

[@lucasmaxvargassilveira853]

In Kirby fighters 2 he was shown using the powers he received from the Jamba Heart corruption, but without the corruption itself. The powers were pink-ish instead of the evil looking dark purple (wich ironicaly would be more fitting for Meta Knight). So he might just be able to use the cloning and telekinesis thing on his own now.

[@Dark_Peace]

Confirmed now in Forgotten Lands

[@skylord1846]

But Kirby fighters 2 isn’t canon tho.

[@bluevines1303]

that also might be because he got a friend heart and is useing its power for good becasue its a fren heart

[@skylord1846]

@@bluevines1303 But Kirby fighters 2 isn’t canon.

[@bluevines1303]

@@skylord1846 well we thgout all the other side modes wert cannon but then morpho knight comes out of nowhere MAKEING THAT SHIT CANNON so why can this be diffrent

[@daveplays8144]

11:17 Meta Knight read book title out loud: What to do after you become the greatest warrior in the galaxy

[@kalandillon8320]

3:02 that was perfect

[@mrfrog3876]

Well I will say one thing interesting about Meta Knight in epic Yarn... he actually appears to be trying to resist Yin Yarns control in between his phases which is actually pretty rare in a lot of these types of fights throughout the games.

[@Devilcakes]

Ah yes, me and my friends all help each other by removing our lazy lifestyles. In a way, they stage a coup in my apartment and dethrone me from my laziness.

[@trashbag9446]

So I know kirby fighters 2 is technically spinoff game but it atcually does show the relationship between Dedede and Meta knight And yes i'm aware that this video was uploaded a mouth before

[@lazygalxys240]

I think the game is canon

[@AzumarillConGafasBv]

I think the game is canon

[@metaknight115]

@@AzumarillConGafasBv spin offs are not canon

[@AzumarillConGafasBv]

@@metaknight115 Canvas Curse, Mass Attack, Epic Yarn, And the Rainbow Curse and Battle Royale are canon

[@skylord1846]

@@AzumarillConGafasBv They aren’t canon.

[@KnucklesMoive]

And now in the new Kirby game, Dedede and MK know home boys.

[@Poker2735]

I like to think meta knight met king dedede as a friend, and the reason they help each other is because they just have friendly competition with each other

[@roboxgaming8355]

Theory: Meta Knight is from an alternate universe in his alternate universe is where he couldn't save dream land and it ended up being destroyed (Pretty much explaining on why he sometimes help Kirby)

[@superdokugami]

meta knight was definitely the most powerful warrior in brawl! good video mah dude

[@cthulhuisgamer373]

A knight takes on many challenges and taking over a whole kingdom is a very big challenge

[@brinst_ar]

Man, i love these characters, meta knight is one of my favorites and using Galaxia at the end of amazing mirror was, in fact, amazing.

[@nickk3077]

I love how Dedede and Meta Knight team up with Kirby a bit during some of the games! It’s awesome to see and gives the characters way more depth! They aren’t even bad people really.

[@DefinitivNichtSascha]

05:32 Actually, that move where he unleashes a giant tornado was originally called Mach Tornado until Smash started to call the smaller tornado he turns himself into for his Neutral Special Mach Tornado instead. About that thing with Dark Nebula and the being the ruler of the underworld: The Japanese version instead calls him the ruler of darkness. A personal theory of mine, seeing as he's called Dark Zero in Japan and uses elemental powers not unlike Miracle Matter, is that Dark Nebula is the remains of Miracle Matter that were sealed inside the chest after Kirby 64, which Dedede decided to guard thereafter. He probably entrusted Meta Knight with the knowledge of the chest's contents in the event that something should happen to it or himself. But as I said, it's just complete fan-speculation.

[@mothcrust8431]

This is becoming one of those videos I watch when I feel a little down

[@SilveryMP]

Thank you for these kind words, this really makes my day! I can always count on Kirby to pick me up too!

[@metainstincts85]

3:10 Me too bro, I never got through that as a kid

[@churlie9473]

Coming back to this video after Forgotten Lands release makes MK's character so much better imo, he shows up as an optional boss but there's a legit reason as to why he's there, to protect Waddle Dee Town both day and night. Dialogue in game and in the collectibles states that he's scouted the entire continent and has beaten Gorimondo 30+ times just to defend the town! Now that's heroism right there.

[@khalaberta319]

If you watch kirby (right back at ya) he works for dedede but was an old star warrior. His team got defeated and he failed to fight the nightmare army. He helps kirby overcome his fears, taught him how to fight and taught him about the warp star

[@pinktlrb]

I think King Dedede's theft of all the food in Dreamland is the straw that broke the camel's back for Meta Knight's invasion. I mean, he *is* (heavily implied to be) the same species as Kirby--and we've all seen how seriously Kirby takes cake theft. ;)

[@anthonyplacek9703]

I don't quite remember the source, in fact it could be the cartoon, which would likely make it noncanon where the games are concerned, but I believe it boils down to metal night being an older "star warrior" which is of the same race as kirby, but holding a relationship with kirby similar to superman and supergirl, two aliens, of which the older was meant to protect, guide, and teach, the younger, but kirby was beyond metal nights strength, if not experience, for reasons I never learned at least, and as a protector and guide of kirby who lives in dreamland, it can be extrapolated that the best way to raise kirby is simply to give him a safe environment to raise him in a friendly and balanced manner, as opposed to raised on war and violence, as after all, anyone could guess that a truly violent kirby could be nigh unstoppable. As such, metal night allows kirby to be raised in the relative safety of popstar, with friends food, and beautiful scenery, in an attempt to allow for a wholesome growth to maturity, likely before metaknight trains him to be a defender and warrior in his own right. But that's all assumptions. The basic facts gleaned from the animated series is that, it doesn't really matter what media metaknight is in, he's serious, calm, but wise and guiding, even if his methods are forceful. Perhaps the remakes were a ret on in some ways, perhaps not. After all, it's entirely possible his "villainous" actions were simply a heavy handed attempt at protection via control, and his attempt to "kill" kirby was simply a false pressure lesson. But that's only in theory, after all, we've never truly had much in the way of an explanation from, about, or by metaknight himself. So all we really have to go on is some shadow guard metaknight.

[@mr.ravioli6793]

I think Meta Knight sides with what he thinks is right, wether it is helping Dedede with the star-rod to keep Nightmare trapped, helping Kirby in the las battle against star dream, or stealing the chest to prevent Kirby from opening it, trying to always help Dreamland and it's inhabitants, even if it might be questionable at times, like when he invaded Dreamland because it's inhabitants were lazy

[@unaskedbeeman3549]

I just want to say Nintendo should really expand on the relationship between Meta Knight, Sword Knight, and Blade Knight because we haven't seen the 3 together since Kirby super star ultra.

[@toastwings9358]

there actually is a fairly significant dialogue change in super star ultra. instead of feeling grateful that his crew is willing to stay with him, he instead feels guilty. the lines "it's dangerous, but it's worth a try" and "thank you, guys" are replaced with "you are all about to perish. do as you please" and "(i'm sorry...)". i find the latter much more interesting. he knows his crew doesn't stand a chance against kirby or the sinking ship, but he doesn't have it in him to tell his men to stop fighting for him

[@gamingwithjustin3694]

This man is a genius and is painfully underrated Change my mind

[@jhart6764]

Oh fun details with squeak squad! Meta knight was repairing the Halberd under the ocean! His boss fight is the rebirth and launch of the Halberd. I don't think we see the Halberd flying again untill after Squeak Squad.

[@dubbacheezbugga5366]

Good news there’s a bit of something else to add to meta Knight in Forgotten land: defending the waddle dee village and clearing off the beast pack from the area before Kirby showed up. He appears in the coliseum but it’s shown that he is watching over the village Batman style post game.

[@bben9-kun597]

Link?

[@Marcuskwok-hn5yi]

@@bben9-kun597what do you mean,it is stated that he decided to protect waddle Dee town while Kirby is gone.

[@bben9-kun597]

@@Marcuskwok-hn5yi You are a whole year late dawg, I been found that out by playing through the game again 💀

[@IAmGhostOnYt]

Meta knight is a dark version of Kirby from the multiverse. He doesn’t kill Kirby because he knows it’ll hurt him.

[@leopardbunny]

I wish this video was made after Forgotten Land because I feel like it's an interesting addition to his character, even if a small one.

[@SuperMilkshake]

An excellent debut video. Honestly didn’t know the depth of the lore and history of Meta Knight as a character so it was really interesting to see such an in-depth and lovely analysis. Can’t wait to see more :) -Anthony D.

[@thiccchungo1041]

I believe Meta Knight is the reason why the enemies Kirby fights are always the most over the top world-ending threats. It’s because Meta Knight takes care of all the smaller threats. It’s the reason why in Amazing Mirror and Robobot Kirby has to fight evil versions of Meta Knight, Meta Knight and his Meta Knights are Dream Land’s first line of defense, so if Kirby is ever needed to protect Dream Land it’s because the threat is too much for Meta Knight and his Knights (or airship) to contain. My guess for his attempt to conquer Dream land is because he perceived that Dream Land’s lazy lifestyle was detrimental to his efforts in protecting it, since everyone was so lazy while he and his Knights worked around the clock to keep Dream Land safe he wanted them to be more like his Knights, and his defeat at the very lazy Kirby’s hand made him realize that trying to end the lazy lifestyle of Dream Land contradicted his primary mission of protecting Dream Land. Basically I think Meta Knight and the Halberd are the guardians of Dream Land, with the well disciplined and loyal Meta Knights along with them Meta Knight can keep Dream Land safe from most threats, it’s only when the enemies are too powerful for him that Kirby has to intervene to save everyone (usually this also involves saving a brainwashed Meta Knight somewhere along the line)

[@ShadeKirby500]

I believe Meta Knight is a very heroic figure, not really power hungry, but constantly seeking to protect the universe from its various threats. Revenge of Meta Knight was less him desiring to rule, but a plan to rally the weak lazy populace that he thinks couldn't fend for itself. Since his defeat, he has never made another attempt at controlling dreamland, instead choosing to simply test the skills of Kirby, the puffball who defeated him, as well as simply being there to protect order. If I were a speculating type, and I am, perhaps Galacta Knight and Meta Knight are related in some capacity. Did they work together before succumbing to a great power, and becoming as a result, the greatest warrior in the galaxy. Or is there appearance merely a coincidence.

[@OmnipotentSaiyan]

Meta Knight wishing to fight the strongest warrior in the galaxy makes me think of Goku popping out and fighting him.

[@lucyread]

I like how he just defends the waddle dee village when Kirby is gone in forgotten land. There wouldn't be alot for him to do otherwise, and it's definitely better than nothing.

[@lasercraft32]

I like how Galacta Knight literally one-shots Planet Robobot's final boss, but then gets totally wrecked by Meta Knight.

[@jacq0272]

This is a great analysis! Good job lad! Knew very little about Meta Knight until now. I can't wait to see more!

[@a.bdioro5302]

DEDEDE is legitimately one of the best characters in fiction

[@LettyFitznote]

Love this video, got me caught up with the hidden lore of the Kirby series, cant wait to see what you come up with next!

[@ShockHat734]

This was pretty good You earned a subscriber

[@SSageFDK]

0:38 My man really did just forget Bandanna Waddle Dee

[@double2254]

Meta Knight wants to be the strongest warrior in the galaxy? *Super Smash Brothers Brawl intensifies*

[@crowsenpai5625]

I love Meta Knight’s motivations in “The Revenge of Meta Knight. He just wants everyone in Dream Land to get off their lazy butts…SO HE STARTS A FREAKING WAR so the people of Dream Land have to do something. Only to be stopped by Kirby. Funniest thing is if Kirby didn’t stop him Meta Knight still probably wouldn’t have been happy. He would have gotten to the first town and claimed “people of Dream Land, I’m here to conquer you!” Expecting them to say something along the lines of ‘we’ll never follow you!’ And resist only for Meta Knight to be so disappointed as they go “yeah, alright.” And accept Meta Knight as their new ruler without a fight.

[@BookofPlagues]

Star Allies was disappointing? I love that game

[@ivoryvt]

Captain Vul states that the Halberd is his battleship in dialogue. My guess is that he's the guy who created the Halberd, hence calling it his battleship and Meta Knight working with him.

[@kubilusaurus2]

3:56 someone doesn’t know how sibling rivalries work

[@user-jl7cz2pe6d]

Here's how I think Dedede got ahold of Dark Nebula. After Dark Matter possessed him (Dedede), they hid Dark Nebula's chest in his (Dedede's) treasure hoard. Also Dark Nebula being the ruler of the underworld was apparently just something that the translation team added.

[@Lazer_Specter]

That Samurai Kirby clip was gold. XD Basically sums up how everyone feels while playing that. Also Kirby Fighters 2 might confirm that Meta Knight and Dedede are friends but it could be that they just had a common goal. But it's a side game so it technically doesn't count. Also, again, I think in squeak squad, Meta Knight doesn't bother to explain himself because Kirby probably doesn't listen when he's hangry.

[@kaloz429mobile9]

Kirby:who are you? Meta knight:im you but smarter

[@philine9404]

He was from the beginning my favourite charakter

[@overcookies6135]

*YES*. Kid friendly video, no boredom, full lore walkthrough and *finally* JUST THE FACTS. :) love it, so helpful for my favorite game character of all time.

[@JenSpinsSGP]

I don’t know too much about Kirby and I’d love to play more games but even so I really enjoyed the video and could tell your passionate about the subject. Great job and thank you for making this! 😄

[@Ghost-ul8eu]

If you want a place to start Kirby Super Star Ultra is a good jumping on point if have a DS/3DS or you can just play Super Star on the switch if a an active membership. Return to dreamland,triple deluxe,or planet robobot are also good choices.

[@JenSpinsSGP]

@@Ghost-ul8eu so far I’ve played star allies and a good portion of planet robobot, I’ll definitely be checking the games you recommend out

[@owenseaton672]

"the three main kirby characters" *sad bandana waddle dee noises*

[@twistedash9431]

I thought Meta Knight was so cool just because of the fact that he's mysterious and skill full

[@Mani-oc6cy]

This is such a great analysis! I love Meta Knight and video on him was so detailed and amazing. When will the next character analysis be? and WHO will it be this time? :0

[@tippetytap9437]

“Your all about to die… I’m sorry…” -Meta Knight

[@l.n.3372]

Great video. You really did some in depth research of the series. Super Smash Bros Brawl was technically my first introduction to Meta Knight, funny enough. But my first actual Kirby game was Triple Deluxe, so I also technically met Dark Meta Knight as a boss first, before even meeting the real Meta Knight himself in Planet Robobot. As for Star Allies, I think the biggest flaw of the game was the emphasis on multiplayer, when I personally prefer single player modes. Also, way too much emphasis on 4 player mode instead of 1 or 2 player. But my sister and I played it last year, and I cannot deny how fun it was to use Marx and Magolor while my sister was Kirby. Having all the Star Allies to choose from truly made that game shine in multiplayer. And I loved the chance to use those unique bosses like Marx and Magolor, after already getting used to the idea of playable co-op with King Dedede and Meta Knight in Return to Dream Land.

[@EteamProductions]

Woah, I enjoyed this analysis quite a lot! You have a way to describe and explain character tropes. I'm eagerly waiting for the next one!

[@squatch1565]

Meta Knight has always been my favorite Kirby character, mostly by default and because his Smash Bros. play style is more fun than Kirby's and Dedede's. But now he's definitely my favorite because he likes to read.

[@blackskrillexvevo]

lets not forget Meta Knight is the official lord of badassery to anyone that ever played brawl

[@fxirywind8812]

Kirby and the amazing mirror was my very first game to playing

[@johnathanegbert9277]

Fun fact: according to Triple Deluxe, there is an Amazing Mirror version of Dedede called Shadow Dedede.

[@Vitrap]

I will never understand why we keep pretending that Meta Knight is this cool responsible guy when he literally breaks or loses all of his belongings in almost(?) every game he appears in?

[@jamesh9257]

That transition in the beginning though-

[@evilyoshimaster]

Coming back to this after Forgotten Land and Kirby Fighters 2 is interesting, as both games have had a surprising impact on his character.

[@Zyxeta]

Which side is meta knight on ? He’s basically on the neutral side which results him to switch allies very often

[@deadlycookie9617]

Amazing mirror was my first Kirby game as well, it's amazing. Honestly, the final boss is so fun.

[@user-yd3qo6zd2t]

He is like the brother who adopted Kirby, who is sorta mean, but at his core, finds Kirby interesting and most likely cares for the pink gumball.

[@humanperson6568]

They might have used meta knights sprite to give out the candy because they needed to save space

[@Icepiq72]

I like that Kirby’s friends all have such villainous characteristics but under Kirby’s influence they become heroes. What a way to characterize an entire cast without the need for much dialogue

[@Lord_Seraph]

I can imagine Meta Knight wants to fight the strongest warrior in the galaxy and nova just makes another Meta Knight.

[@kirbykraftgames]

With how the last decade of Meta Knight went, I like his role in the new game and what it provides for his character growth

[@johnnybgood7649]

Theory: Maybe the reason meta knight tried to kill kirby in super star, is because maybe he thought kirby could be or become more powerful than him.

[@carlosmeza4524]

For me. Many of Kirby's villains and antiheroes, MetaKnight is my favorite Antihero of the franchise. But, for me, the best villain or the most important in the whole Kirby Omniverse, is undoubtly Void. I am REALLY interested in Void in so many ways. And is said that Void is Kirby's counterpart and a big piece of chaos and destruction, where aside Kirby, he just wants to destroy rather than protect. And Dark Matter has something to do with it. Or maybe Zero/ZeroTwo. For me, The Dark Matter Trilogy is the best trilogy of kirby's game and they had to do SOMETHING with Kirby thanks to Star Allies where the Dark Matter lore became ultimately relevant to the point that Dark Matter is the Kirby's Antithesist himself. The true main villain of the franchise and the only one Kirby can face face to face. I really want to know EVERYTHING about Dark Matter's plot, but, oh well, maybe I am exhagerating.

[@nicholasfelczan7781]

That bit with samurai Kirby had me crying it's amazing

[@YoPierreStudios]

Thank you for Telling me who he is

[@Isa-tm6ls]

Bosses have pause screens that give lore now (both in normal and extra mode), you missed a couple of things like Meta Knight's in Star Allies and maybe even how he interacted with Susie (it's featured in her dialogue in the Gigabyte Grounds boss fight) before he got turned into a mechanic. It's weird... also I'd like to mention that maybe Sakurai's Meta Knight is not the same as Kazumaki's Meta Knight, considering there's a huge difference in how Sakurai's Meta Knight voice lines in Brawl compares to Kazumaki's Meta Knight dialogue, starting from... Air Ride? Kirby's Amazing Mirror, maybe? I'm not sure. It just seems to me Sakurai Meta Knight is a huger dick compared to Kazumaki's. But genuinely if you're into the lore part, consider looking at the light novels. Yeah, they are a side story but they characterize the main cast really well. Even Captain Vul's in it, your favorite! :)

[@SilveryMP]

Haha I was thinking about doing a subvideo about the anime, but now I might have to look into doing one for the light novels too...

[@lazygalxys240]

@@SilveryMP I hope you make the anime.

[@Liverator]

I think Meta Knight's characterization in Meta Knight's Revenge isn't as immoral as it seems. He's too honorable to want to rule the world like a tyrant. Meta Knight is very proactive. He constantly tries to better himself, does everything he can in dire situations rather than panicking, and tries to be aware of any threats to Dreamland. It makes sense that he'd view Dreamland's laziness as a vice that would ultimately lead to its downfall. It wouldn't be an unfounded belief either, given Meta Knight's knowledge of threats like Dark Nebula. It's honestly one of the more interesting takes on a motive for world domination, being based in pragmatic selflessness as opposed to the all-too-popular arrogant/selfish dictator approach.

[@Syrius_Li]

"Sir. Galacta knight, some guy who kinda looks like you wants to fight" "Lol ok"

[@jeffthekiller4]

This is great for your first video, definitely subscribing. For future Kirby videos I do recommend referring to the anime. Even though it isn’t canon it still gets the characteristics of each character down perfectly.

[@ShockHat734]

Besides dedede