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Hour of the WolfWrath
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Hour of the WolfWrath is the 26th (24th in the 4Kids broadcast) episode of theKirby: Right Back at Ya! series. In this episode,King Dedede orders one ofNight Mare Enterprises' most powerfulmonsters namedWolfWrath to get rid ofKirby, but the monster runs haywire and starts settingCastle Dedede ablaze. Having fought this beast before,Meta Knight attempts to duel WolfWrath again, but gets one of his fangs embedded into his mask which paralyzes him.Sword Knight andBlade Knight pick up the fight while attempting to keep the other castle residents safe, recounting to them that Meta Knight protecting the two from WolfWrath in the past was the reason they are loyal to him. AgainstTiff's wishes, Kirby grabs Meta Knight's swordGalaxia and joins the fight against the monster, and he and the two warriors manage to kill him once and for all after a lengthy fight, saving Meta Knight in the process.
This episode marks the first appearance of the Galaxia variant of theSword ability. It also marks the first time Sword Knight and Blade Knight have been in leading roles for an episode.
Characters[edit]
The following characters appear in this episode:
| Cast of "Hour of the WolfWrath" | ||
|---|---|---|
| Character | Selected quote | Notes |
| Primary characters | ||
| "Poyoooooaaaaah!" | ||
| "He can't wake up unless his sorry sally WolfWrath is defeated!" | This episode marks one of the few times where Blade Knight can be at least somewhat understood in the 4Kids dub. | |
| "Listen to me, both of you! Protect Kirby no matter what! I will deal with WolfWrath!" | ||
| "Blade, I can't believe it! It's here! WolfWrath is here!" | ||
| Secondary characters | ||
| "But we just served the King a ten-course meal!" | ||
| "Ah. I don't think it's housebroken!" | ||
| (Fololo)"That monster's not around here...yet." (Falala)"But it'll keep looking 'til it finds us!" | ||
| "Warp Star!" | ||
| "I don't care nothin' about its temperature! All I want it to do is get rid of that pink pest Kirby!" | ||
| "What a try-ifying experience!" | ||
| "I'm afraid WolfWrath doesn't take too well to training, Triple D. He's kind of a hot dog, and if you try to break him, you'll get burned!" | ||
| "Calm yourself." | ||
| "Really? So how come you didn't keep your promise to him to protect Kirby?" | ||
| "You guys sure are loyal to him. How'd you meet 'im?" | ||
| (no dialogue) | ||
Locations[edit]
Plot synopsis[edit]
The episode begins in Castle Dedede, as King Dedede is ordering a new monster fromNight Mare Enterprises. Through theteleporter comes one of N.M.E.'s "hottest monsters"WolfWrath, a spiky red wolf with a wild temperament and fire-based abilities. The N.M.E. Sales Guy explains that WolfWrath is not to be taken lightly, and may attack King Dedede if he is not careful. As the monster runs free through the castle grounds, Sword Knight and Blade Knight spot WolfWrath - recognizing him right away - and run off to warn Meta Knight of the situation. King Dedede orders the Waddle Dees to lock up the castle grounds to prevent WolfWrath from escaping. The monster soon finds Kirby and Tuff out in the castle courtyard and attacks them. Meta Knight swoops in to defend them, and Sword and Blade soon step in as well with Tiff.
Meta Knight orders the others to get back while he deals with WolfWrath. As the fight commences, King Dedede and Escargoon watch from a surveillance camera. After a long running battle with the beast, Meta Knight is critically injured by WolfWrath, getting one of his fangs lodged into his mask, and collapses, as Sword and Blade recover their master. In a place of safety, the two attempt to pull the fang out but fail, and explain to the others that Meta Knight is still alive, but has been paralyzed, and cannot recover unless WolfWrath is destroyed. Sword and Blade then resolve to go after WolfWrath. Kirby attempts to follow, but Tiff stops him, fearing for his safety. WolfWrath continues to roam around the castle as the two soldiers attempt to track him down. They try to battle him in the kitchen, but WolfWrath creates a veil of smoke through the area and pin them down. Kirby steps in to inhale the smoke and then blow it back, throwing WolfWrath aside and giving Sword and Blade a chance to get away.
The group holes up along with Meta Knight in a small living chamber in the castle as Tiff patches Sword and Blade up. Tiff then scolds them for running recklessly into battle against Meta Knight's orders. Tuff then asks the two why they are so loyal to Meta Knight, and Sword and Blade recount the story. They explain that they had once been roadside bandits, and had attempted to rob Meta Knight on a roadside during the war against N.M.E., but he was being pursued by WolfWrath, and the monster soon started attacking them as well. Meta Knight defended them from the monster and drove him away, earning their gratitude. Sword and Blade then explain that WolfWrath re-energizes himself using fire, and can only be defeated by exposing him to water.
As King Dedede wolfs down his second ten-course meal of the day, he demands to know why WolfWrath has still not been contained, and Escargoon soon sees using the remaining cameras that the whole castle is burning. Seeing this, King Dedede orders the castle to be opened up again to let WolfWrath escape, and the Waddle Dees get to work extinguishing the flames. The sprinkler system activates, which drives WolfWrath into the courtyard and gives Sword and Blade an opportunity to battle him again. On his own initiative, Kirby pulls Meta Knight's swordGalaxia with the intent to help them, and jumps down against Tiff and Tuff's wishes. Tiff then calls theWarp Star, and Kirby uses it to bat WolfWrath away. The monster then leaves the castle down toward Cappy Town, but has to stop when a large pool appears in the way. Sword and Blade attempt to corner him there, and Kirby jumps in to help again. The Galaxia is knocked out his hands, but he inhales it to gain theSword ability, wielding Galaxia.
Kirby bats WolfWrath aside again, where he briefly gets his foot dipped into the pool, reeling in pain. This reminds Sword and Blade of how Meta Knight had bested WolfWrath in their first encounter, and they formulate a plan to force the monster into the pool. WolfWrath manages to knock Kirby away using more fireballs, but Sword and Blade run in and get a hold of him, dragging the beast into the pool. Kirby then regroups and finishes WolfWrath off using a Sword Beam, cutting him clean in half and finally killing him. The fang embedded in Meta Knight's mask breaks, allowing him to wake up. As Kirby poses with the Galaxia in hand, Sword and Blade look on, remembering the moment they swore loyalty to Meta Knight as the episode ends.
Dialogue differences between versions[edit]
- In the Japanese version, theN.M.E. Sales Guy describesWolfWrath as a monster born in the fires of Hell.
- In the Japanese version, there is no implication that King Dedede had already eaten before ordering his cooks to prepare the meal. There is also no marching song as they bring the meal out.
- After King Dedede learns WolfWrath is setting his castle on fire, in the Japanese version, he demands compensation from the N.M.E. Sales Guy, who claims it's a small price for Kirby's defeat. In the English dub, King Dedede demands to know what's going on, to which the Sales Guy sarcastically gives an "oops" for failing to mention that WolfWrath needs to set fires to power itself up.
Trivia[edit]
- This is the first episode to end with a simple fade-out, rather than the star wipe which focuses on Kirby.
- This episode would later be included as a bonus feature on the DVD release ofKirby: Fright to the Finish.
Gallery[edit]
WolfWrath is called through the Night Mare Enterprises Teleporter.
WolfWrath peers through the walls using his infra-vision.
WolfWrath demonstrates his fireball attack.
Sword Knight and Blade Knight encounter WolfWrath in the halls.
The Waddle Dees panic as King Dedede gives his orders to contain the monster.
Castle Dedede goes into lockdown.
WolfWrath reveals himself, having caught Tuff and Kirby's ball.
Meta Knight battles WolfWrath as King Dedede and Escargoon watch using a camera.
Meta Knight trades blows with WolfWrath.
Meta Knight - wounded by WolfWrath - urges his apprentices to look after Kirby.
Sword and Blade tend to Meta Knight, who has been paralyzed.
Sword and Blade fail to catch WolfWrath, losing him through a hole in the wall.
Captain Waddle Doo and the Waddle Dees bring King Dedede his second ten course meal of the day.
WolfWrath feeds on the kitchen fire to restore his strength.
Sword and Blade are lost in the smoke created by WolfWrath.
Kirby inhales the smoke to give Sword and Blade a chance to escape.
Meta Knight wrestles with WolfWrath in a flashback.
Smoke pours into the court's safe haven.
Castle Dedede goes up in smoke.
The Waddle Dees put out the fires in the castle.
Sword and Blade prepare to fight WolfWrath again.
Kirby pulls the Galaxia out of Meta Knight's scabbard.
Kirby knocks WolfWrath away using hisWarp Star.
Sword and Blade corner WolfWrath near a pool of water.
Blade Knight strikes WolfWrath in his water-damaged foot.
Sword and Blade manage to drag WolfWrath into the water as Kirby gets back up.
Kirby poses with the Galaxia after defeating WolfWrath.
Flashback scene where Sword and Blade swear loyalty to Meta Knight.
The final shot of the episode
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 忠誠! ソードとブレイド Chūsei! Sōdo to Bureido | Loyalty! Sword and Blade |
| German | Die Stunde des Wolfszorn | The Hour of the Wolfswrath |
| Italian | Amici per la vita | Friends for life |
