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Gigatzo
Screenshot ofGigatzo fromKirby and the Forgotten Land.
Details
First gameKirby's Return to Dream Land (2011)
Latest gameKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World (2025)
Other game(s)Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages)
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Copy AbilityN/A
Similar entitiesShotzo,Volttzo,Coldtzo
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Gigatzo is an invincible stationaryenemy that debuts inKirby's Return to Dream Land. It is a larger counterpart toShotzo, characterized by its large red barrel and giant flaming projectiles it fires in a straight path that cannot beinhaled or reflected, though it usually fires these infrequently.

Game appearances[edit]

Gigatzo's video game appearances  
GameRoleNotes
Kirby's Return to Dream LandEnemy
Kirby's Dream Collection Special EditionEnemyAppears inNew Challenge Stages.
Kirby: Triple DeluxeEnemyHas a slight redesign.
Kirby: Planet RobobotEnemy
Kirby and the Forgotten LandEnemy
Kirby's Return to Dream Land DeluxeEnemyAs this is a remake ofKirby's Return to Dream Land, its role does not change.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed WorldEnemyReprises its role fromKirby and the Forgotten Land, and appears inStar-Crossed World.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land /Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

In its debut inKirby's Return to Dream Land, apart from firing projectiles, Gigatzo (in one of the alternate dimension sections inDangerous Dinner) is shown to cause pillars it is situated in to move downward because of its recoil, creating a crushing hazard forKirby.

InKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Gigatzo can be found in the following levels and stages:

Gigatzo locations inKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe  
StageStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
Cookie CountryNoNoNoNoNoN/A
Raisin RuinsNoNoYesYesNoN/A
Onion OceanNoNoNoNoNoN/A
White WafersNoNoNoNoNoNo
Nutty NoonNoNoNoYesNoNo
Egg EnginesNoYesNoNoYesNo
Dangerous DinnerYesNoNoN/AN/AN/A
Gigatzo locations in Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler  
StageAppearance?StageAppearance?
Opening StageNo4-3No
1-1No4-4No
1-2No4-EXYes
1-3NoSphereYes
1-BOSSNoLevitationYes
2-1NoHealthYes
2-2NoSurgeNo
2-3NoBombYes
2-4YesUpwardNo
2-BOSSNoNeedlesNo
3-1NoBarrierNo
3-2NoVanishNo
3-3NoCannonNo
3-4NoBlack HoleNo
3-BOSSNoTrickeryNo
4-1NoSecret StageNo
4-2YesFinal BossNo

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]

In theNew Challenge Stages forKirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, Gigatzo appears as an obstacle in theNormal Challenge course, looking and behaving exactly as it did inKirby's Return to Dream Land. It does not appear in any of the other courses.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe andKirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Gigatzo returns inKirby: Triple Deluxe. In this game, it gains a slight redesign, and it is not quite as large as its appearance inKirby's Return to Dream Land. However, it is now capable of changing its direction of fire in certain instances. It appears again inKirby: Planet Robobot, essentially unchanged from its incarnation inKirby: Triple Deluxe.

InKirby: Triple Deluxe, Gigatzo can be found in the following levels and stages:

Gigatzo locations inKirby: Triple Deluxe  
StageStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6 (EX)Stage 7 EXStage 8 EX
Fine FieldsNoNoNoNoNoNoN/AN/A
Lollipop LandNoNoNoNoNoNoN/AN/A
Old OdysseyYesNoYesNoNoNoNoN/A
Wild WorldNoNoNoNoYesNoNoN/A
Endless ExplosionsYesNoNoYesNoNoYesN/A
Royal RoadNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNo

InKirby: Planet Robobot, Gigatzo can be found in the following levels and stages:

Gigatzo locations inKirby: Planet Robobot  
StageStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6 (EX)Stage 7 EXStage 8 EX
Patched PlainsNoYesYesNoNoNoN/AN/A
Resolution RoadNoNoYesNoNoYesN/AN/A
Overload OceanNoNoNoNoNoNoYesN/A
Gigabyte GroundsNoNoYesNoNoNoNoN/A
Rhythm RouteNoNoNoNoNoNoNoN/A
Access ArkNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo

Kirby and the Forgotten Land /Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]

Kirby bypassing many Gigatzos usingDrill inKirby and the Forgotten Land.

Gigatzo appears again as an enemy inKirby and the Forgotten Land and itsNintendo Switch 2 Edition, serving the same purpose as usual. Gigatzo's shots can travel very long distances, but it will not fire shots if it cannot be seen. It also appears inStar-Crossed World, though it does not have a Crystal variant.

InKirby and the Forgotten Land and Star-Crossed World, Gigatzo can be found in the following stages:

Gigatzo locations inKirby and the Forgotten Land  
StageAppearance?StageAppearance?StageAppearance?StageAppearance?
Point of ArrivalNoThe Tropical TerrorNoAn Unexpected Beast KingNoThe Beast Pack's Final StandNo
Downtown GrasslandNoWelcome to WondariaNoThe Wastes Where Life BeganNoIn the Presence of the KingNo
Through the TunnelNoCircuit SpeedwayNoSearching the OasisNoLab DiscoveraNo
Rocky Rollin' RoadNoInvasion at the House of HorrorsNoAlivel Mall (Staff Side)NoForgo PlainsNo
A Trip to Alivel MallNoThe Wondaria Dream ParadeNoMoonlight CanyonYesForgo BayYes
The Brawl at the MallNoDanger under the Big TopNoCollector in the Sleepless ValleyNoForgo ParkNo
Abandoned BeachNoNortheast Frost StreetNoEnter the Fiery Forbidden LandsNoForgo HornsYes
Concrete IslesYesMetro on IceNoConquer the Inferno RoadYesForgo WastelandYes
Scale the Cement SummitYesWindy, Freezing SeasYesBurning, Churning Power PlantYesForgo ZoneYes
Fast-Flowing WaterworksNoThe Battle of Blizzard BridgeNoGathering of the Beast CouncilYesForgo LandNo
Gigatzo locations in Star-Crossed World  
StageRegularCrystal
Meteor Shower's ArrivalNoNo
Lost in Alivel MallNoNo
Fallen-Star BeachNoNo
Washed Away at the Cement SummitYesNo
Crossing WondariaNoNo
Spinning Dream ParadeNoNo
Frost Street Snow ParkNoNo
Freezing Wind and Some SnowmenNoNo
Wastes That Count TimeNoNo
Moonlight Canyon LabyrinthYesNo
Crumbling Fiery Forbidden LandsNoNo
Crystal Beast Pack Volcano BattleNoNo
Star-Crossed WorldNoNo

Gallery[edit]

  • Model from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
    Model fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
  • Screenshot from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
    Screenshot fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
  • Screenshot from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
    Screenshot fromKirby: Triple Deluxe
  • Screenshot from Kirby: Planet Robobot
    Screenshot fromKirby: Planet Robobot
  • Figure from Kirby and the Forgotten Land
    Figure fromKirby and the Forgotten Land
  • Screenshot from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
    Screenshot fromKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaning
Japaneseギガッツォ
Gigattso
Portmanteau of "giga" (referring to its huge size) and「シャッツォ」(Shattso, Shotzo)
Chinese巨大炮
Jùdà pào
Giant cannon
DutchGigatzo-
FrenchGigatzo-
GermanGiga-KanonorGiga-Shotzo
ItalianMega Shotzo-
Korean기갓조
Gigatjo
Gigatzo
SpanishGigatzo-


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KirbyBandana Waddle DeeKing DededeElfilinBeast Pack (LeongarClawrolineGorimondoSillydillo) •Waddle DeesMeta KnightFecto ForgoMorpho KnightNEICHEL

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
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Arch MouthBig-Rig MouthCar MouthCoaster MouthCone MouthDome MouthLight-Bulb MouthPipe MouthRing MouthScissor-Lift MouthStairs MouthStorage MouthVending MouthWater-Balloon Mouth

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Everbay Coast
Sweet Success! Invincible RampageStep It Up! Moving the StairsHammer Road! Hit the StakesDig and Destroy! Drill TrialUp and Over! Across Spike RoadLight 'Em Up! Lantern SwitchesSlash and Slice! Sword TrialFling, Twirl, Return! Hit the Switches

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With Gusto! Turn the WindmillsRoll and Jump! Pipe-Ramp PathRoll On! Needle RoadLine 'Em Up! Toss and ReturnToss 'Em! Hit the Bomb BlocksSwirl and Twirl! Turn the WindmillsWhack Attack! Hammer TrialBurn over the Belts! Conveyor DashSlash Wisely! Rope-Cutting Quiz

Winter Horns
Shine and Seek! Into the Ghost MazeSlash! Meta Knight Sword TrialCast a Line! Chain Bomb TrialDig and Dash! Path of FencesTriple Strike! Over Freezing WaterSliding Road! High-Speed SkatingRoll Up and Throw! Clutter Needle TrialLong Shots! Noble Ranger TrialStop Time! Slow-World ScrambleSpeed and Swerve! Conveyor Circuit

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