ChuChu Artwork ofChuChu fromKirby's Dream Land 3. Details First appearance Kirby's Dream Land 3 (1997) Latest appearance Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023, cameo) Cameo appearance(s) Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Kirby: Canvas Curse Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot Team Kirby Clash Deluxe Kirby Star Allies Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Super Kirby Clash Related Nyupun (friend)

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ChuChu (also spelled asChuchu) is one ofKirby'sAnimal Friends, and a frequently reoccurring character in theKirby series, though most of her appearances are only as cameos. ChuChu is a pink octopus-like creature,^[1] most closely resembling aJapanese flapjack octopus, who wears a red bow on her head. Unlike most other Animal Friends, who can carry Kirby or Gooey around in some manner, ChuChu rides on the head of her partner. Kirby appears to have a content or lovestruck expression when ChuChu is on his head, and several of their interactions imply that they may have a romantic interest in each other. ChuChu also shows a feisty side, particularly around the other animal friends and Gooey.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]

ChuChu debuts inKirby's Dream Land 3 as one of Kirby's sixAnimal Friends, first appearing in the second stage ofGrass Land. When paired with Kirby, ChuChu is able to use her sticky, extendable "tentacles" to grab enemies in front of her and put them into Kirby's mouth, as well as sticking to and moving along ceilings. Furthermore, if the player presses the B button while the two are falling, she can perform a weak aerial jump, making it possible to slow down their fall if the button is pressed repeatedly. Despite resembling a octopus, ChuChu has no increased swimming skills when underwater.

Combinations[edit]

Like with the other Animal Friends, ChuChu can help Kirby perform unique team-up moves when using variousCopy Abilities. These are outlined as follows:

Base Ability	Appearance	Description
Burning		Kirby produces a small constant heat source which causes ChuChu to distend like a hot air balloon when angled up, allowing the two to gain some lift. Kirby can use the fire cone itself to attack enemies.
Clean		Kirby and ChuChu equip a large broomstick and are able to fly freely through the air for a moment, leaving a trail of magic dust behind that damages opponents.
Cutter		Kirby swings ChuChu around himself like an axe blade, defeating enemies around him. He cannot throw ChuChu, however.
Ice		Kirby spits out snowballs which ChuChu grabs and tosses at enemies at various arcs. The snowballs freeze enemies on contact.
Needle		ChuChu shoots out five needles around herself which travel a short distance and hurt enemies on contact.
Parasol		Kirby and ChuChu get inside an up-side-down parasol and spin forward, defeating enemies on contact.
Spark		ChuChu shoots a laser from her tentacle which flies straight forward and can defeat enemies, similar to theLaser ability. Unlike said ability, however, the laser will rebound off of flat walls if charged.
Stone		Kirby transforms into a boulder and ChuChu proceeds to start swinging him around. The two can travel back and forth while doing this maneuver, damaging enemies on contact.

Locations[edit]

InKirby's Dream Land 3, ChuChu can be found in the following levels and stages:

ChuChu locations inKirby's Dream Land 3
Stage	Grass Land	Ripple Field	Sand Canyon	Cloudy Park	Iceberg
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Stage 6

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]

A stone carving of ChuChu appears inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards as one of the possibleStone-Cutter transformations. In this form, Kirby cannot walk, and can only move by hopping once in short bursts.

Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]

ChuChu is one of the objects thatPaint Roller can paint in thePaint PanicSub-Game.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

ChuChu appears as aKeychain inKirby: Triple Deluxe.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Stone transformation of ChuChu fromKirby: Planet Robobot

ChuChu appears as asticker inKirby: Planet Robobot, which can be applied to theRobobot Armor. AStone sculpture based on her also makes an appearance.

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe &Super Kirby Clash[edit]

In bothTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe andSuper Kirby Clash, a set of equipment forDoctor Healmore can be purchased atMagolor's Shoppe called the 'Chuchu Cap' and 'Chuchu Flask'. Both of these items resemble ChuChu, although, since the cap wiggles, it is presumed that the cap is actually ChuChu.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

ChuChu makes a brief cameo appearance inKirby Star Allies whenCleaningKirby orBroom Hatter uses the Clean ChuChu attack - the same attack ChuChu uses when she has the Clean ability inKirby's Dream Land 3. Other than that, her only appearance in the game is in the "A Dream Above the Clouds"Celebration Picture.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

InKirby's Dream Buffet, ChuChu (spelled here as "Chuchu") appears as one of Kirby'scostumes, unlocked atGourmet Rank 71. She is worn on Kirby's head, where she can be seen wiggling and blinking. Acolor based on Chuchu (known as "Chuchu Rosy") is also available for Kirby, unlocked at Gourmet Rank 72, and she appears on aCharacter Treat using her artwork fromKirby's Dream Land 3.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

InKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, aDress-Up Mask based on ChuChu can be unlocked by completing card #25 in theStamp Rally.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

ChuChu appears as a spirit inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, and can be obtained inWorld of Light. She is a support spirit who causes the host fighter to start the match with aSuper Leaf. This is a reference to her ability to float briefly in the air with continuous jumps while partnered with Kirby.

Gallery[edit]

Main article:ChuChu/gallery

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  Artwork fromKirby's Dream Land 3
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  Artwork of ChuChu on top of Kirby fromKirby's Dream Land 3
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  Artwork ofClean + ChuChu fromKirby's Dream Land 3
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  In-game cutscene icon fromKirby's Dream Land 3
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  The Chuchu Cap fromTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe
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  Dress-Up Mask fromKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
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  ChuChu in the bookFind Kirby!!
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  ChuChu in the bookIt's Kirby Time: Thank You
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  ChuChu plushie, manufactured by San-ei

Names in other languages[edit]

References

• Characters
• Playable characters
• Allies
• Animal Friends

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