Broom King Artwork of theBroom King fromKirby: Right Back at Ya! Details Debut episode A Novel Approach Ability granted Cleaning Similar entities Haboki,Popon,Anige

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TheBroom King^[1] is a large broommonster which appears in theKirby: Right Back at Ya! episodeA Novel Approach. He is initially disguised asRowlin in order to possess the people ofDream Land into attackingKirby using magical broomsticks that fight for him. When the real Rowlin appears on the scene, however, Broom King is forced to throw off his disguise and attack Kirby directly. He is later defeated when Kirby gains theCleaningCopy Ability from one of his brooms and swats him away.

Characteristics[edit]

The Broom King is a giant broom with crescent-shaped red eyes, two arms topped with gloves, and a large elaborate crown atop the brush-end of the broom. His powers include the ability to command smaller magical brooms, shoot dust and garbage at his opponents, and fly around. He can also disguise himself as other characters, particularly Rowlin. He is one of the few monsters in the series capable of speech.

The Broom King is particularly vicious in character, as he behaves cruelly while disguised as Rowlin, tarnishing her reputation and picking on Kirby in particular.

Role in A Novel Approach[edit]

Main article:A Novel Approach

The Broom King initially appears inA Novel Approach disguised as Rowlin. His disguise is blown when the real Rowlin shows up at Castle Dedede, and he tries to attack her directly before transforming into his true form to focus on Kirby. Kirby fights back byinhaling one of his brooms to gain the Cleaning ability. Kirby first disposes of the remaining brooms, then engages the Broom King directly, who buries him in dust and trash, then tries to throw a wave of dust at him. When Kirby counters these moves, the Broom King attempts to flee by flying away, but Kirby catches up to him using his broom and delivers one final sweep which causes the Broom King to explode.

Gallery[edit]

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  Alternate art of the Broom King
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  Broom King inA Novel Approach
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  Kirby is set upon by the Broom King.
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  Broom King attempts to flee from Kirby.

Names in other languages[edit]

References

• Monsters
• Cleaning-yielding creatures

• Articles which list Japanese names