• "Wwwwwelcome to theColosseum's reception areaaa!"
• "You canenter tournaments here andbattle a rush of former bosses!"
• "If you make it all the way to the end and come out on top, you'll win a...speciaaal rewaaard!"
• "And that's not all! We seem to have an unexpected warrior using our first tournament as training..."
• "All the way from Planet Popstar! Stuck in this new world like us! Thaaat's right, it's...Meta Knight!"
• "So...are you gonna enter the tournament too?"

Talking to Commentator Waddle Dee outside the Colosseum subsequent times:

• "Wwwwwelcome to the Colosseum! If you're here to enter a tournament, you came to the right spot!"
• "If you'd like to enter later, just come back to this reception area!"

Entering Meta Knight Cup or The Ultimate Cup:

• "OK! You're officially entered inMeta Knight Cup/The Ultimate Cup. It's about to get intense in there... I can't wait!"

Entering Meta Knight Cup for the first time:

• "Theentrance to the Colosseum is right over there. Prepare for some tough battles, then head on in!"

Talking to Commentator Waddle Dee outside the Colosseum after having already entered a tournament:

• "What's up? Do you need to withdraw from the tournament?"
• "Oh, good! Once you're ready for battle, just head on through theColosseum entrance right next to us."
• "Got it. You're officially out of the tournament. If you ever want to enter again, I'll be here!"
• "Got it. You're officially out of that tournament. Did you want to enter a different one?"

Before entering The Ultimate Cup Z for the first time:

• "Kirby!"
• "I should warn you aboutThe Ultimate Cup Z..."
• "The Ultimate Cup Z takes place in some other realm where you'll face intense battles with scary foes."
• "I can't follow you into that arena...and worse than that, I can't commentate over your battles..."
• "But I know you'll survive. No—I know you'll WIN! After all, you just saved this entire world!"

Before entering The Ultimate Cup Z on subsequent attempts:

• "You've enteredThe Ultimate Cup Z... It's a gauntlet of brutal battles in a mysterious arena!"
• "You'll be fighting in a different realm than ours, so I can't follow you...or provide any commentary..."
• "But I WILL be cheering you on from the rest area between battles. So good luck, Kirby! Go get 'em!"

When the first battle starts in Meta Knight Cup and The Ultimate Cup:

• "Here we go, folks! Kirby has entered the arenaaa!"
• "The puffy, pink pugilist has arrived! Kirby makes his way into the arenaaa!"
• "Kirby has entered the arena, and the crowd has entered hype mode!"

When a battle starts in Meta Knight Cup and The Ultimate Cup:

• "This battle's heating up, and the crowd is going wiiild!"
• "How long can Kirby keep up this victory streak?! The crowd is hyped to find out!"
• "The crowd's cheers for Kirby are echoing off every wall in the arena!"
• "Go, Kirby! Victory is within your grasp!"
• "Kirby may never be stopped! What is the secret to his colossal strength?!"
• "Things are heating up. What amazing moves will Kirby show us next?"
• "You just can't take your eyes off him, folks! Don't even blink, or you'll miss the action!"
• "The crowd can't contain its excitement! I can't even contain my own! Go, Kirby!"
• "Time to clap and cheer—our hero is here! Kirby's ready for another rooound!"
• "Kirby's martial might has everyone mesmerized! What will he do next?!"
• "So many dazzling moves! What amazing skill will Kirby show us next?!"

When the final battle starts in Meta Knight Cup and The Ultimate Cup:

• "It's down to this! The final battle! Whatever you do, don't get up for snacks now!"
• "The last battle is upon us, and the crowd is really going wild! Make some noiiise!"
• "Finally! The last battle! Which warrior will the goddess of victory smile upon today?!"

Prior to the first battle in The Ultimate Cup Z:

• "My voice can't reach this mysterious arena, but you'll hear me in this room!"
• "Looks like you'll face some powerful foes. I'll track your progress from this room!"
• "We can't follow you into this mysterious arena...but we'll be watching from here!"

Prior to battles in The Ultimate Cup Z:

• "No fear, not even in this mysterious arena! Our pink prizefighter is on fire!
• "Hoo-wee! That last battle looked tough. Keep going, Kirby! We believe in you!"
• "He's doing great in there, folks! Keep it up, Kirby—and good luck!"
• "Another intense battle surely awaits... Take a moment to rest, Kirby!"
• "Our hero is a veteran of battle, folks. Some circles call him the "Pink Demon"!"
• "You've come so far, Kirby! Prepare for the next round. We're rooting for you!"
• "Kirby! Don't let your guard down! Your foes will only get wilder from here!"
• "Each enemy is more powerful than the last... Patch yourself up and fight on!"
• "He's still in it, folks! We expect nothing less from the "Pink Demon" himself!"
• "Go, Kirby! Fight on! Precious victory is within your grasp!"

Prior to the final battle in The Ultimate Cup Z:

• "F-f-finally! It's the f-f-final battle! *gulp* We wish you luck, Kirby!"
• "Such skill! So many intense battles! Now you must face your final foe... Good luck!"
• "The next battle is also the last... Go finish this fight and come back safe, Kirby!"

When Kirby is low on health in Meta Knight Cup and The Ultimate Cup:

• "Kirby is taking a beating! It's looking dire out there, folks, but don't lose hope yet!"
• "Our hero is on his last leg! He can't take much more of this... Watch yourself, Kirby!"
• "Things are looking rough for Kirby! Is this the end, or can the puffball turn it around?!"

When the battle enters its final phase in Meta Knight Cup and The Ultimate Cup:

• "Hang on to something, folks! Kirby's foe is about to go all out! Watch out, Kirby!"
• "This battle's about to get way more intense! Keep those eyes aimed at the arena, folks!"
• "Kirby's offense has made his opponent desperate! Things are about to get tough!"

When Kirby is KO'd in Meta Knight Cup and The Ultimate Cup:

• "Oh no! Kirby's down for the count, folks! Can he get back on his feet in time?!" (first KO)
• "Down again?! Come on, Kirby! Up and at 'em!" (second KO)
• "Has Kirby finally fallen for good? Will he find his footing and fight on?!" (third KO)
• "He can't take much more, but this is the true test! Tough it out, Kirby!" (fourth KO)
• "Has our hero truly met his match? Never! You can do it, Kirby! I know you can!" (fifth KO onward)

When Kirby retries after a KO in Meta Knight Cup and The Ultimate Cup:

• "Kirby's back to it! This fight is far from over, folks!" (first retry)
• "Kirby hasn't given up yet! Let's see what new surprises he has in store!" (second retry)
• "Incredible! The brutal battle continues! Good luck, Kirby!" (third retry)
• "Go, go, Kirbyyy! He refuses to quit! You can't help but root for him!" (fourth retry)
• "Yes! Go, Kirby! We're right here with you!" (fifth retry onward)

When Kirby returns to the Waiting Room after retrying in The Ultimate Cup Z:

• "You OK, Kirby? The true test of skill hasn't even started yet!" (first retry)
• "Don't give up now, Kirby! Take a moment to recover, then dive back into it!" (second retry)
• "It's a tough battle for sure, but don't give up, Kirby! We believe in you!" (third retry)
• "Stand your ground, Kirby! You've got this next battle in the bag!" (fourth retry)
• "Don't give up, Kirby! We know you can do it! We know you can win!" (fifth retry onward)

Game over very early (round 1 in Meta Knight Cup, round 1–2 in The Ultimate Cup, round 1–3 in The Ultimate Cup Z):

• "Oh no! You hate to see it end so soon... Let's hope Kirby fares better next time!"
• "Oof! Not the most impressive showing from our hero, but we love him all the same!"
• "Our hero fell far short of victory...but don't give up, Kirby! There's always next time!"

Game over early (round 2–3 in Meta Knight Cup, round 3–4 in The Ultimate Cup, round 4–5 in The Ultimate Cup Z):

• "He fell short this time, but here's hoping he returns to fight again! See you soon, Kirby!"
• "Aaand that's the match, folks! Tough luck, Kirby. We'll see you in your next attempt!"
• "Kirby's tasting bitter defeat for now...but the little fella's got potential. Next time!"

Game over midway (round 4 in Meta Knight Cup, round 5–7 in The Ultimate Cup, round 6–7 in The Ultimate Cup Z):

• "Awww, and he was on such a roll! A tough defeat, but he's sure to get 'em next time."
• "A stellar start, but the plucky puffball finally hit his limit. Tough luck, Kirby!"
• "Kirby gave it his all, but fate stopped him just short of victory!"

Game over near the end (round 5 in Meta Knight Cup, round 8-10 in The Ultimate Cup and The Ultimate Cup Z):

• "So close to victory... Imagine how exciting the next attempt will be! Try again, Kirby!"
• "Shocking defeat! Kirby put on quite a show, but it wasn't enough to cinch the win! Aww."
• "Victory was so close! Cheers are echoing in from the future... Return to fight again!"

Game over at the end (round 6 in Meta Knight Cup, round 11-12 in The Ultimate Cup and The Ultimate Cup Z):

• "Oof! A mortifying defeat for our hero, Kirby! Don't worry, folks—he'll get 'em next time!"
• "Oh no! So close! This one's a heartbreaker, folks... Let's hope he tries again soon!"
• "Nooo! Bested by his final opponent with victory in sight... Sorry, Kirby!"

First clear of Meta Knight Cup:

• "Whoa! A stunning victory over the lone swordsman, Meta Knight! KIRBY WINS!"

First clear of The Ultimate Cup:

• "Wow! Our beloved, pink puffball is the last fighter standing! KIRBY WINS!"

First clear of The Ultimate Cup Z:

• "He made it back! The champion of Planet Popstar has done it! KIRBY WIIIIINS!"

Second clear onward in Meta Knight Cup and The Ultimate Cup:

• "What a heated battle! I'll bet the next tourney gets even more intense!"
• "A solid show of skill indeed! We always knew Kirby would come out on top!"
• "Such an amazing victory! Knowing Kirby, many more are sure to follow!"

Ranking in Meta Knight Cup and The Ultimate Cup:

• "What an amazing battle! Let's see if he can do it again, only faster!"
• "What an impressive record! Next time, aim for that top spot!"
• "No new record this time...but wow, what a battle! Stupendous job, Kirby!"

Setting a top record in Meta Knight Cup and The Ultimate Cup:

• "An impressive new record! Kirby has set a high bar for the tourneys to come!"
• "Look at that, folks! Kirby has set a new record for an unbelievable victory!"
• "History has been rewritten! There's a new best time to beat, and it belongs to Kirby!"

Second clear onward in The Ultimate Cup Z:

• "What a grueling gauntlet that was...but our hero still made it out alive!"
• "In this and any other world, Kirby is simply unstoppable!"
• "That mysterious arena is no match for our plucky prizefighter! Congrats, Kirby!"

Ranking in The Ultimate Cup Z:

• "It was a harrowing battle in a mysterious arena...but Kirby still set a new record!"
• "An impressive new record! Kirby's a force to be reckoned with in any arena!"
• "Kirby lives to fight on! Will he return to beat his own record time? We'll see!"

Setting a top record in The Ultimate Cup Z:

• "Kirby's bottomless courage has earned him a new top record! Way to go!"
• "What manner of battle just took place? Who knows? But Kirby set a new record!"
• "What just happened? I have no idea, but Kirby gets to claim a new top record!"

Clearing a cup after claiming the prize money from the Treasure Chests before the final few battles:

• "Congratulations on a stunning victory, Kirby! Here's your hard-wonreward!"

Clearing a cup without claiming any of the prize money from the Treasure Chests before the final few battles:

• "Kirby! You didn't grab yourreward from your recent Colosseum victory... Congrats again!"

After clearing the first three cups:

• "Kirby! You're amazing! Do you realize that you've conquered ALL of the Colosseum tournaments?!"
• "To honor your landmark achievement in the realm of arena-based combat...I got you a gift!"
• "Thisspecial figure is all yours. Congratulations!"

• "You did it, Kirby! You've taken hop honors in every tournament so far. That's the Kirby we know!"
• "To honor your landmark achievement in the realm of arena-based combat...I got you a gift!"
• "Thisspecial figure is all yours. Congratulations!"

Before entering The Ultimate Cup Z EX for the first time:

• "... You're actually going to enter the extra tournament? Are you serious?!"
• "It's horrifying! And terrifying! With super-dangerous powered-up enemies!"
• "In a chaotic, meteor-charged Colosseum!"
• "Even I, a professional commentator, can only accompany you as far as the Waiting Room."
• "But after hearing that, if you're really, really, really sure, I won't stop you. Best of luck, Kirby!"

Before entering The Ultimate Cup Z EX on subsequent attempts:

• "You've enteredThe Ultimate Cup Z EX! This'll be the ultimate "extra" tournament, a dangerous event with powered-up foes!"
• "Because it takes place in a chaotic, meteor-charged Colosseum, I can't commentate on the fight."
• "But... Uhhh... Good luck, Kirby!"

Prior to the first battle in The Ultimate Cup Z EX:

• "I sense a terrifying and chaotic presence... Hope you're ready for the challenge."
• "This place is creeeepy. The way the meteors shine... It makes me nervous."
• "The meteors' influence reached so far... Things are looking terrifying!"

Prior to battles in The Ultimate Cup Z EX:

• "Powered up or not, Kirby's foes are no match for him. What a victory!"
• "These tough opponents are fit for an "Ultimate Z" event with an "EX" added."
• "Kirby's not even scared! He's loving this! There's the "Pink Demon" we all love!"
• "Dangerous foes are ahead, but if you've made it this far, you're dangerous too!"
• "You got this, Kirby! You're so tough! You're so cool! You're... Oh... Lost my composure."
• "Everyone in town is rooting for you, Kirby! I hope their cheers reach you."

Prior to battles against the Four Warriors in The Ultimate Cup Z EX:

• "At last! Kirby's about to face the terrifying Four Warriors in four back-to-back battles!" (Phantom Meta Knight)
• "What a ferocious knight fight! And the next warrior is...some kind of king, I think." (Phantom Forgo Dedede)
• "What a royal rumble! For our third warrior, I sense a beast tainted by psychic energy..." (Forgo Leon)
• "It's the last warrior, the fluttering foe, full of the power he^[sic] gained in this world!" (Morpho Knight)

Prior to the final battle? in The Ultimate Cup Z EX:

• "My heart is racing! At long last it's the fated final battle...isn't it?"

Prior to the real final battle in The Ultimate Cup Z EX:

• "Another battle?! This must be the final fight that determines the fate of the planet."
• "We've reached the real final battle! For sure. The battle for your soul. Let's go!"
• "The last boss's chaotic aura hangs in the air. Grand-finale time, "Kirby of the stars.""

When Kirby returns to the Waiting Room after retrying in The Ultimate Cup Z EX:

• "Our formidable fighters, veterans of 100 bouts, are ready for a grudge match!" (first retry)
• "Our indomitable hero fights on! Never give up!" (second retry)
• "Third time's the charm...right? This time, aim to win!" (third retry)
• "Kirby, you might be having a tough time, but everyone's still on your side!" (fourth retry)
• "Don't give up, Kirby! Keep on fighting, and you WILL win!" (fifth retry onward)

First clear of The Ultimate Cup Z EX:

• "At long last, you did it, Kirby. You are the best of the best!"

Second clear onward in The Ultimate Cup Z EX:

• "Kirby won the fierce battle in our meteor arena! That's what you'd expect of a hero!"
• "Fantastic victory, Kirby! You really go the extra mile! Let's have a round of applause!"
• "Congrats, Kirby! You made it back from our meteor-tainted Colosseum! Great work!"

Ranking in The Ultimate Cup Z EX:

• "Kirby never stops! He's won a top-three spot in our records! Way to go!"
• "Big round of applause for our fearless hero! He's grabbed a fantastic top-three spot!"
• "Even in our meteor-muddled Colosseum, Kirby is unstoppable! What a record!"

Setting a top record in The Ultimate Cup Z EX:

• "You've improved the top time! "Kirby of the stars" can't be beat by any foe!"
• "Wow! A new first-place record! Even your meteor-tainted foes are no match for you!"
• "It's a new first-place record! That's our "Kirby of the stars." Always evolving!"

Clearing The Ultimate Cup Z EX for the first time:

• "Kirby!"
• "You've accomplished an "extra" great feat! Congratulations!"
• "I can't believe you survived to emerge from that place. You really are "Kirby of the stars"!"
• "I offer this reward to you, a true hero who did nothing less than save all of existence."

Clearing The Ultimate Cup Z EX subsequent times:

• "Kirby! I can't believe you claimed victory yet again in this chaotic extra tournament!"
• "You truly are...the ONE...the ONLY...Kirby of the stars! Congratulations! Here is your reward!"