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Kine
Artwork ofKine fromKirby Star Allies
Details
First appearanceKirby's Dream Land 2 (1995)
Latest appearanceKirby Air Riders (2025)
Other appearance(s)Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)
Kirby Star Allies
Cameo appearance(s)Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby Mass Attack
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Kirby Battle Royale
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Kirby Clash
Kirby Fighters 2
Kirby's Dream Buffet
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
RelatedMine (wife)
Theme music

Clip of Kine's theme fromKirby's Dream Land 2

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Under water, Kine can get the job done. Strong currents are no problem! Kine's a great swimmer.
— Kirby's Dream Land 3 Instruction booklet

Kine is anocean sunfish-like creature and one ofKirby's sixAnimal Friends, making his first appearance inKirby's Dream Land 2. He is distinguished by his bright blue body, wide circular eyes, and gaping mouth, big enough to fit Kirby inside when they travel together. Pairing up Kine with Kirby allows for a number of different methods of attack based on whatCopy Ability the pink puffball has, though these vary heavily in effectiveness.

Kine makes his most prominent appearances inKirby's Dream Land 2,Kirby's Dream Land 3, andKirby Star Allies, where he is a playable character (though always paired up with either Kirby,Gooey, or another Animal Friend). He has appeared in a large number of other games as well, though he rarely makes more than a cameo appearance, and is seldom seen in isolation fromRick andCoo. Kine also has a supporting role in the anime seriesKirby: Right Back at Ya!, where he has the ability to speak in full sentences and develops a crush onTiff.

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Characteristics[edit]

Kine bears the distinctive shape of the ocean sunfish: a wide but flat circular blue body, with large circular eyes and a gaping mouth with puckered lips on one side, triangular yellow dorsal and ventral fins, and wide but stubby limbs and tail. This bodily configuration serves him well enough in thewater - where he can swim with great speed - but on land, it leaves him clumsy, only able to hop about slowly. This clumsiness is particularly notable when he is paired up with Kirby and the other Animal Friends in cutscenes, where he is often the last in line, and often snubbed in favor of the typically more versatile Rick and Coo, who can sometimes be seen bullying him. Like the other Animal Friends, Kine is always angling to get Kirby to travel with him, and can be seen sobbing when Kirby picks someone else as a companion. Kine is particularly fond ofapples, and likes to play with them in cutscenes. He also has a tendency to latch onto Kirby using his mouth, whether Kirby wants him to or not.

Game appearances[edit]

Kine's video game appearances  
GameRoleNotes
Kirby series
Kirby's Dream Land 2Supporting playable character
Kirby's Star Stacker forGame BoySupporting character and puzzle element
Kirby's Dream Land 3Supporting playable character
Kirby's Star Stacker forSuper FamicomSupporting character and puzzle element
Kirby 64: The Crystal ShardsReferenceDepicted as one ofStone-Cutter Kirby's transformations.
Kirby: Canvas CurseReferenceAppears as a drawing inPaint Panic.
Kirby Super Star UltraReferenceAppears as one ofStone Kirby's transformations and as a card inKirby Card Swipe.
Kirby Mass AttackCameoAppears inKirby Brawlball andKirby Quest.
Kirby's Return to Dream LandReferenceAppears in one of Stone Kirby's transformations.
Kirby's Dream Collection Special EditionVariousAppears inKirby's Dream Land 2 andKirby's Dream Land 3, and has cameos and references inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards andKirby's History.
Kirby: Triple DeluxeStage hazard and CameoAppears in two of thekeychains and as a hazard in theCoo's Forest stage inKirby Fighters.
Kirby Fighters DeluxeStage hazardAppears as a hazard in theCoo's Forest stage.
Kirby and the Rainbow CurseReferenceKirby briefly resembles Kine whenElline is turning him into theKirby Submarine. Kine also appears in theSecret Diary.
Kirby: Planet RobobotReferenceKine is depicted in twostickers.
Team Kirby Clash DeluxeCameoAppears in the background in the Village after the player makes sufficient progress through the game.
Kirby Battle RoyaleCameoAppears in the audience in the Stretch Arena ofSlam Hockey.
Kirby Star AlliesSupporting playable characterAppears alongside Rick and Coo as one of the playableDream Friends. Also appears in two of theCelebration Pictures.
Super Kirby ClashCameoAppears in the background in the Port Village after the player makes sufficient progress through the game.
Kirby Fighters 2Stage hazardAppears as a hazard in theCoo's Forest stage.
Kirby's Dream BuffetReferenceAppears as acostume andcolor for Kirby as well as on someCharacter Treats.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land DeluxeCameoAppears in one of Stone Kirby's transformations, a golden statue inMerry Magoland as a reward for completing 10 Missions, and his likeness appears as aDress-Up Mask. Briefly appears as aDream Kingdom resident in one of the credit photos for theExtra ModeMagolor Epilogue.
Kirby Air RidersCameo/Route CharacterAppears as a cameo onSkyah inCity Trial as well as a route character inRoad Trip.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. UltimateCameoAppears as a support spirit.

Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]

Artwork of Kine and Kirby.
In-game sprite.

Kine makes his first appearance inKirby's Dream Land 2 as one of Kirby's threeAnimal Friends. He is first encountered in the second stage ofRipple Field, whereMaster Green is guarding him, making him the last of the three friends to be found by Kirby. Apart from appearing in a number of stages, the sunfish is also seen in four level intros: in the Ripple Field intro, he unites with Kirby after being fed an apple; inIceberg, Kirby leaves him behind in favor ofRick; in Cloudy Park, he latches onto Kirby while the latter is stuck in a cloud; and finally, inDark Castle, he apparently falls asleep as Kirby and his friends are preparing to enter the castle.

When teamed up with Kine, Kirby is contained inside the sunfish's mouth. Being a fish, the latter is at a disadvantage on land, where he moves slower than other friends and continuously makes small hops as his method of "walking". Despite this, his jumping skills are equal to those of Rick. Kine's main strengths become apparent underwater, however; while paired up with him, Kirby may inhale foes while underwater and is also capable of swimming much faster than usual by repeatedly pressing the A button while diving. This increased swimming speed lets Kirby and Kine bypass strong currents, enabling them to reach areas that are otherwise inaccessible, and makes certain sections of stages easier to survive.

Like other Animal Friends, Kine will enhance any Copy Ability that Kirby possesses while the two are traveling together, turning it into a new, unique power. Unlike other abilities in the game, all of Kine's combination abilities can be used underwater to their full extent.

Combinations[edit]

Base AbilityAppearanceDescription
Burning
Kine spits large fireballs from his mouth, which slowly travel in a straight line.
Cutter
Lets Kine spit a crescent-shaped laser from his mouth, which grows as it travels further.
Ice
Freezes enemies around Kine. Using the power for too long temporarily turns Kine into an ice cube, paralyzing him.
Needle
Using this power causes Kirby and Kine to grow spikes all around them.
Parasol
A large parasol appears from Kine's mouth, which can be used as a shield for a limited time.
Spark
A light bulb appears from Kine's mouth, which can harm foes and illuminate dark areas, revealing hidden doors. Letting go of the B button launches it forward, exploding when it collides with something or the button is pressed again.
Stone
Lets Kirby assume his stone form inside Kine, making him sink downwards and defeat enemies.

Locations[edit]

Kine can be found in the following levels and stages:

Kine locations inKirby's Dream Land 2  
StageStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6Stage 7Stage 8
Grass LandNoNoNoNoN/AN/AN/AN/A
Big ForestNoNoNoNoN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ripple FieldNoYesNoNoN/AN/AN/AN/A
IcebergNoNoNoRandomlyNoN/AN/AN/A
Red CanyonRandomlyRandomlyYesNoNoNoN/AN/A
Cloudy ParkNoYesNoRandomlyNoRandomlyNoN/A
Dark CastleNoRandomlyNoNoRandomlyNoNoNo

Kirby's Star Stacker[edit]

Screenshot of Kirby and Kine as pirates.

Kine returns inKirby's Star Stacker forGame Boy, alongside the other two friends (Rick andCoo) from the previous game. Just like the other animals, he appears as one of the three types of Friend Blocks essential for destroying the various other kinds of blocks. As such, it acts identically to the other two Friend Blocks but requires other Kine blocks for a reaction to take place.

Apart from being an integral gameplay element, the sunfish is also seen in the various "time out" cutscenes between rounds, where he makes small hops while moving like inKirby's Dream Land 2, as well as in three of the pictures unlocked by completing certain modes. Finishing Hard mode shows him and Kirby riding across the sea in pirate costumes, and he is seen together with the other Animal Friends in the pictures awarded for completing Super Hard and Insane!.

Kine also shows up in theSuper Famicom remake ofKirby's Star Stacker, where he appears in the story mode cutscenes and has the same role as a Friend Block in gameplay.

Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]

Artwork of Kirby and Kine.

InKirby's Dream Land 3, Kine makes a reappearance, once again acting as an Animal Friend for Kirby to unite with. He is first located in the third stage ofGrass Land alongside Coo, once more making him one of the final friends to be found. The fish is also seen in the intro ofRipple Field, where he quarrels withChuChu over which of the two gets to stay united with Kirby, as well as theHyper Zone intro, where he, together with the other friends andKing Dedede, watches as Kirby ascends into space.

Up to and including his ability to bypass water currents, Kine acts the same in this game as he does in his debut appearance, but possesses a slightly different array of combination abilities. He is the preferred target of the bluePropeller enemy, causing it to move faster. Abandoning Kine in favor of a different friend causes him to look devastated, tears appearing in his eyes.

A female sunfish namedMine appears in the fifth stage of Grass Land. Reuniting her with her husband, Kine, is required to obtain herHeart Star.

Combinations[edit]

Base AbilityAppearanceDescription
Burning
Kine spits a ring of fire from his mouth, which slowly travels in a straight line and breaksStar Blocks without stopping.
Clean
While the Y button is held, a plunger protrudes from Kine's mouth. All enemies touched by the plunger will stick to it; these can be pushed into other enemies to harm them or launched as projectiles by letting go of the button.
Cutter
Lets Kine spit a crescent-shaped laser from his mouth, which destroys Star Blocks without stopping and shrinks as it travels further until it has fully disappeared.
Ice
Temporarily turns Kine into an immobile, invincible block of ice that slams onto the ground and freezes all enemies it touches. Using the power while dashing causes him to slide until he thaws.
Needle
Using this power causes Kirby and Kine to grow spikes all around them.
Parasol
Kine turns to face upwards as a large parasol appears from his mouth, which guards him against attacks from above and slows his fall.
Spark
A light bulb appears in Kine's mouth while the Y button is held, which can harm foes and briefly illuminate dark areas, revealing hidden doors and symbols. The bulb breaks after a few seconds, keeping it from giving light; letting go of the button and then activating the ability again fixes it.
Stone
Lets Kirby assume his stone form in Kine's mouth, making the fish face downwards and slam onto the ground.

Locations[edit]

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

Kine locations inKirby's Dream Land 3  
StageGrass LandRipple FieldSand CanyonCloudy ParkIceberg
Stage 1NoNoNoYesNo
Stage 2NoYesNoNoNo
Stage 3YesYesNoYesYes
Stage 4NoYesNoNoNo
Stage 5YesYesNoNoYes
Stage 6NoNoYesNoYes

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]

Model of the Kine sculpture.

Although Kine does not appear in the game proper inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards, using theStone-CutterPower Combo sometimes causes Kirby to transform into an invincible sculpture of him upon activating the ability. Unlike the other statues, the Kine form is immobile apart from being able to turn around, both on land and in water. Using the ability again while transformed shatters the sculpture, returning Kirby to his regular form.

Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]

InKirby: Canvas Curse, one of the images that the player can connect the dots to draw in thePaint Panic boss game depicts Kine.

Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

Kine statue sprite.

InKirby Super Star Ultra, Kine, alongside the other friends fromKirby's Dream Land 2, appears as a statue once more, this time being one of the possible results of using theStone ability. The Kine sculpture is completely immobile and behaves identically to all other Stone forms, differing from them only in looks.

Kine also cameos in the sub-gameKirby Card Swipe alongside the other Animal Friends.

Kirby Mass Attack[edit]

Kine makes a cameo in theKirby Mass Attack sub-gameKirby Brawlball, aPinball game withKirby elements. He acts as the "stopper" between the flippers at the bottom of the main playing area, serving as a "safety net" by catching Kirby (the ball) in his mouth and spitting him out again when he would otherwise have fallen through the drain. Afterward, Kine disappears and can only be reactivated by hitting all three mole-like targets on each side of the lower area. Kine is also responsible for bringing a second Kirby into play if the slot machine stops on three Kirbys by spitting the surplus one into the playing field.

Kine also appears in the sub-gameKirby Quest, where he appears alongside Rick and Coo in the "game over" screen.

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

The sculpture fromKirby's Return to Dream Land that depicts Kine along with Rick and Coo.

Kine once more cameos as a Stone transformation inKirby's Return to Dream Land. Instead of receiving his own separate statue, however, he is part of a sculpture consisting of all three of Kirby's original Animal Friends (Kine,Rick, andCoo). As usual, this result only differs from other Stone forms in appearance and size.

InKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, the Animal Friends statue from the original is replaced by the one fromKirby Star Allies, depicting Kine, Rick, and Coo in aProtective Bag. There is also aDress-Up Mask based on Kine, unlocked upon completingStamp Rally card #01 inMerry Magoland; this is one of two Dress-Up Masks in the game to have a gameplay effect beyond an aesthetic change, as it replaces the wearer'sWater Gun with theWater ability's Enhanced Water Gun, an effect it shares with theMine Dress-Up Mask. Additionally, a gold statue of Kine, Rick, and Coo appears in Merry Magoland after completing 10missions, which seems to reuse the same pose of the original Animal Friends Stone transformation fromKirby's Return to Dream Land. Kine also makes a brief appearance in an image shown near the end of thestaff credits inMagolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler, in which he can be seen sleeping on a bench in theDream Kingdom.

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]

InKirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, Kine makes a number of appearances: naturally this includes his roles in the games featured in the collection, but he also appears in places in theKirby's History hallway, and has a few appearances in the Kirby's 20th Anniversary Celebration Book as well.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Kine appears as a stage hazard on the Coo's Forest stage of theKirby Fighters sub-game ofKirby: Triple Deluxe. In this appearance, Kine just flops on the ground, having no special attack that can harm the fighters. Colliding with Kine does 16 damage to the fighters as per with other Animal Friends that appear on the stage.

Kine also appears in twokeychains. The first depicts him with Kirby inKirby's Dream Land 2, and the other shows him and Kirby performing the combination Spark attack inKirby's Dream Land 3.

Lastly, the Stone sculpture featuring Kine fromKirby's Return to Dream Land returns in this game.

Kirby Fighters Deluxe /Kirby Fighters 2[edit]

Kine appears in Coo's Forest once more in bothKirby Fighters Deluxe andKirby Fighters 2, retaining his role as a stage hazard.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]

Kine has a cameo inElline'sSecret Diary inKirby and the Rainbow Curse and can also be seen briefly in theKirby Submarine transformation animation. Kine is also illustrated in theSecret Diary, along with Rick and Coo.

  • Page 13 from Elline's Secret Diary.
    Page 13 from Elline's Secret Diary.
  • Kine's cameo in the Kirby Submarine transformation.
    Kine's cameo in theKirby Submarine transformation.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Kine makes an appearance on twostickers inKirby: Planet Robobot. One is based on artwork of him with Kirby fromKirby's Dream Land 2, and the other is artwork of his Friend Block fromKirby's Star Stacker on Game Boy.

Additionally, the Stone sculpture featuring Kine fromKirby: Triple Deluxe returns in this game.

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe /Super Kirby Clash[edit]

Kine cameos inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe, appearing in the background in the Village, sleeping on a bench. He appears there after clearing the ordeal againstLandia EX for the first time.

InSuper Kirby Clash, Kine appears again, this time in the background of the Port Village after clearing the "Tough:Frost Kibble Blade" Story Quest. He is also depicted alongside Rick and Coo as asticker.

Kirby Battle Royale[edit]

Kine can be seen in the audience in theSlam Hockey battle mode inKirby Battle Royale. He only appears in the Stretch Arena.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Main article:Rick & Kine & Coo

Kine appears as aDream Friend inKirby Star Allies, rolled together withRick andCoo into a single playable character. Kine appears when swimming, and can use ice powers in the water, though doing this for too long will freeze him. Kine is a much faster swimmer than the other characters, though, on land, he can only flop around. When flopping around on land, he can provide theSplashPower Effect and put out fires. When underwater, he can use his "Ice Kine" power to supply the Blizzard effect, though being able to position properly to grant it to allies can be tricky.

Kine also appears in two of theCelebration Pictures, namely "A Dream Above the Clouds" and "Crazy Mischief in the Stars".

Lastly, Kine appears alongside Rick and Coo in one of Kirby orRocky's Stone transformations, contained inside aProtective Bag. This particular form is always the result whenRock Painter is used on Rick & Kine & Coo.

  • Screenshot of Kine using the "Fish Flop" technique in Kirby Star Allies
    Screenshot of Kine using the "Fish Flop" technique inKirby Star Allies
  • Kine appears in "A Dream Above the Clouds".
    Kine appears in "A Dream Above the Clouds".
  • Kine appears in "Crazy Mischief in the Stars".
    Kine appears in "Crazy Mischief in the Stars".

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

Kine does not appear directly inKirby's Dream Buffet. However, Kirby can dress up like him using the appropriatecolor andcostume. In addition, Kine appears on severalCharacter Treats.

Kirby Air Riders[edit]

InKirby Air Riders, Kine makes multiple cameo appearances. He can appear in the ocean ofWaveflow Waters inAir Ride, and via a hole in the wrecked pirate ship onSkyah inCity Trial. He also appears inRoad Trip, where he can be chosen for the crossroads ofReefside Ride to get past the school ofBlippers, allowing the rider to move on toSunset Shoreline. Finally, Kine is also depicted on two stickers (one based on his appearance in Road Trip, and one onartwork with Kirby fromKirby's Dream Land 2) and an icon (based on his Road Trip appearance) used for the player'sLicense Card.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Kine appears as a ★★ supportspirit inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, using his artwork fromKirby's Dream Land 3. He supplies the "Toss & Meteor" bonus and takes up one slot. He can be purchased from the vault shop for 1000G or via battling on the Spirit Board. In the spirit battle, the player is pitted against a blue Kirby andSquirtle, the latter of whom represents Kine.

InKirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]

Main article:A Fish Called Kine
Kine
Artwork ofKine fromKirby: Right Back at Ya!
Details
First episodeA Blockbuster Battle
Last episodeCaterpillar Thriller
Main roleSupporting character
Similar charactersRick,Coo
Voice actor(s)Darren Dunstan (English)
Nobuo Tobita (Japanese)
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Kine is a recurring character in the animeKirby: Right Back at Ya!. He is shown to have a crush onTiff, one ofKirby's friends, with the episodeA Fish Called Kine particularly focusing on this. Kine is portrayed as being somewhat dim-witted and stubborn, but also loving and determined. Unlike in the games, Kine has very little to do with Kirby directly, and is unable to survive for long on land, as would be expected for a fish. He is also somewhat smaller than he is in the games.

In the English dub of "A Fish Called Kine", Kine is mistakenly called a blue surgeon fish, when he is referred to as an ocean sunfish in Japanese. This was corrected in "The Kirby Quiz", where he is referred to as an ocean sunfish in both languages.

Filmography[edit]

The following is a complete list of all of Kine's appearances inKirby: Right Back at Ya!, along with other information regarding his role in each episode:

Kine's appearances inKirby: Right Back at Ya!  
EpisodeImageRoleRole detailsSelected quoteNotes
A Blockbuster Battle
Tertiary characterKine shows up briefly in an underwater scene, watching asKirby swims back to the surface after defeatingBlocky.(No dialogue)
Kirby's Egg-Cellent Adventure
Tertiary characterKine shows up when Kirby is being chased by Dyna Blade near the seaside. He tells Kirby to get in the water to evade Dyna Blade, though this does not ultimately end up working."Kirby, hurry, dive into the water! It can't get ya if you stay under!"This is Kine's first speaking role in the series.
A Fish Called Kine
Primary characterThis is Kine's first proper role in the series. In it, he attempts to express his deeply-held affection forTiff to her, but is rebuffed when she points out that she can't breathe water, and he can't go on land, making a relationship difficult. Kine finds a way around this by making a deal withKing Dedede to give him a mobile fish tank in exchange for revealing the location of the Rainbow Coral Reef. Seeing Kine in the tank, Tiff is forced by her own promise to go on a date with Kine through Dream Land, but this ends up not going well for the fish, as he is nearly killed multiple times due to various mishaps. Later on, when learning of King Dedede's true intentions for the reef, Kine leads Kirby and his friends to it in order to put a stop to Dedede's demolition."A lot of fish are very educated because we spend so much time in schools!"
The Kirby Derby - Part II
Tertiary characterIn this episode, Kine shows up in order to rescue Kirby andTokkori after their vehicle plunges into the sea."No offense, but I sure wish it was Tiff I was rescuing instead of you guys!"
Escar-Gone
Tertiary characterWhenEscargoon and Kirby are at the beach, Kine shows up to visit Kirby, and asks him who he is sitting with (due to having forgotten who Escargoon is along with everyone else)."Hey, Kirby! Who's that guy?"
Pink-Collar Blues
Tertiary characterIn this episode, Kine shows up briefly to comment on theWaddle Dees as they march to the beach upon being expelled fromCastle Dedede."Huh? Where are they going?"
Tourist Trap
Tertiary characterIn this episode, King Dedede takes some tourists to the beach and spots Kine out in the water. Hoping that Kine will entertain the tourists, he tosses Kirby into the sea as a "ball", but Kine just ends up chatting with Kirby as the two float in place."Kirby, does Tiff ever ask about me?"
Kirby Takes the Cake
Tertiary characterKine shows up briefly at Kirby's anniversary party.(no dialogue)
Buccaneer Birdy
Tertiary characterNear the end of the episode, Kine shows up withJoe to stop King Dedede and Escargoon from getting away with Captain Kick's treasure. He later offers to rescue the sunken treasure for Tiff, but she declines."Hey, Tiff! This is a friend of mine, and I asked him to catch these guys for ya!"
A Whale of a Tale
Primary characterIn this episode, Kine joins in with Kirby and his friends to help locate the lost whale's missing family. He and Kirby ultimately end up succeeding in reuniting the whale calf with its mother."Don't talk to me that way, Tiff! It frightens me! I have nightmares about waking up with a side order of fries!"
Caterpillar Thriller
Tertiary characterIn this episode, Kine can be seen reacting with horror upon spottingMosugaba approach Dream Land from the sea.*screaming*

In theKirby novel series[edit]

Kine
Details
First appearanceKirby: Save the Rainbow Islands!
RoleDeuteragonist
Other appearance(s)his video game counterpart
his anime counterpart
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Carefree, but reliable. Adept at fighting in the water.
— Unofficial translation of Kine's description fromKirby: Save the Rainbow Islands!

In theKirby novel series, Kine appears as a deuteragonist inKirby: Save the Rainbow Islands! together withRick andCoo. He is a resident of theRainbow Islands and one ofKirby'sAnimal Friends.

InKirby: Save the Rainbow Islands!, he comes toDream Land with Rick and Coo to ask Kirby to help find the cause of the drought on the Rainbow Islands. Kine tells that even when it stopped raining in the Rainbow Islands, he andMine didn't struggle as much as other fish due to being trained to live on land. In their search, the group findsPirika, who indicates at an intruder in the clouds as the culprit. Kine sets off to the lake in the cloud with the rest.

When they reach the lake, Kine prepares to jump into it, butGooey stops him, starting a fight. After they flee from the battlefield, the group decides to investigate the lake by sending Kine into it, since he is the most fit for underwater combat. Kine cowers, so Pirika suggests that he will hold Kirby in his mouth so they both could fight, which he agrees to. Kine and Kirby prepare to jump into the lake, but Gooey tosses them onto the tree, making them fall unconscious, and another fight ensues. After Coo wakes Kine and Rick up, the three fight against their controlled friends. After Kirby falls unconscious, Kine sprays water to wake him too.

As they catch a break, Kine and the others listen to Gooey telling his side of the story. Kine notices movement in thepouch, andKing Dedede andMeta Knight break out, continuing the fight. It is cut short after Kirby inhales all the lake water. Kine and Rick run over to Kirby, who is in great pain. Despite their worries, Kirby shortly wakes up. After the rain returns, Kine swims happily in the purified water of the lake. He returns to the land and meets Mine once again.


  • Rick, Kine and Coo pay a visit to Kirby.
    Rick, Kine and Coo pay a visit to Kirby.
  • The three unamused by King Dedede's beach plans.
    The three unamused by King Dedede's beach plans.
  • The seven squeeze into a three-seater boat.
    The seven squeeze into a three-seater boat.
  • Kine and Kirby team up.
    Kine and Kirby team up.
  • Kine looking at the crying Pirika.
    Kine looking at the crying Pirika.
  • Kine enjoying the return of the rain.
    Kine enjoying the return of the rain.
  • Kine portrayed in the table of contents
    Kine portrayed in the table of contents
  • Kirby, Gooey and the Animal Friends (colored)
    Kirby, Gooey and the Animal Friends (colored)

Profiles[edit]

Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]

  • Manual bio: "Kine the fish is a great swimmer.With Kine, Kirby can swallow while in water."
  • 3DS Virtual Console manual bio: "This fish is a very strong swimmer. When you ride in his mouth, press A to increase his swimming strength and pass through even the strongest currents without being swept away. With Kine's help, you are able to inhale while underwater."

Kirby's Star Stacker official website (Japanese)[edit]

マンボウそっくりのヒョウキン者。
いつもみんなといっしょです。[1]
A funny guy who looks just like an ocean sunfish.
He'll always stick by everyone's side.

Nintendo Today![edit]

Kine and his big yellow mouth. He first appeared in Kirby's Dream Land 2 as an ally that carries Kirby in his mouth while swimming. As expected from his fishy appearance, he's pretty good at moving about in the water.

When using the "Ice" Copy Ability with Kirby, Kine will freeze the enemies around him... But if he keeps using it, he'll clumsily freeze himself as well.

Trivia[edit]

  • In the anime, Kine is the only frequently-recurring character who does not appear inKirby: Fright to the Finish or any of its constituent episodes.

Gallery[edit]

Main article:Kine/gallery

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaning
Japaneseカイン
Kain
Kine
  • Derived from「海」(kai, an on'yomi reading of "sea")
Chinese海恩
hǎi ēn
Kine
  • Direct reference to the Chinese character「海」(hǎi, sea)
DutchKine-
FrenchKen
Kiné (Kirby: Right Back at Ya!)
-
GermanKine-
ItalianKine
Troteo
-
From "trota" (trout)
Korean카인
Kain
Kine
PortugueseKine-
RussianКайн[2]
Kayn
Kine
SpanishKine-


References

v  d  e
Characters of theKirby video game series (ordered by first game appearance)
Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby's Adventure
Kirby's Dream Course
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Kirby Super Star
Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)
Kirby's Dream Land 3
AdoChuChuMineNagoNyupunPickPitchPitch MamaShiroZero
Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Kirby Mass Attack
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Battle Royale
Kirby Star Allies
Super Kirby Clash
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2
Edition + Star-Crossed World
Kirby Air Riders
Other recurringbosses (at least 3 appearances)
Recurringmid-bosses (at least 3 appearances)
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Copy Abilities
Standard abilities
AnimalArcherArtistBackdropBallBalloonBeamBeetleBellBombBubbleBurningCircusCleaningCookCopyCrashCupidCutterDoctorDrillESPFestivalFighterFireFlashFreezeGhostHammerHi-JumpIceJellyJetLaserLeafLightMagicMechaMetalMikeMiniMirrorMissileNeedleNinjaPaintParasolPlasmaPoisonRangerSandSleepSmash Bros.SparkSpearSpiderStaffSteel BallStoneSuplexSwordThrowTornadoUFOWaterWheelWhipWingWrestlerYo-Yo
Last Battle Abilities
Animal Friends
CooChuChuKineNagoPitchRick
Helpers/Friends
Power Combos
Air Ride Machines
Metamortex Transformations
Super Abilities
Transformations
Robobot Armor
Roles
Friend Abilities
Friend Actions
Ravel Abilities
Mouthful Mode
Evolved Copy Abilities
Other
Non-series abilities
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Kirby's Dream Land 2
Characters
Copy Abilities
Enemies
Mid-Bosses
Bosses
Levels and Stages
Extra
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Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy) andKirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)
Characters
Opponents
Extra
Gallery (Game Boy /Super Famicom) • Glitches (Game Boy /Super Famicom) •Love-Love Stick • Round Clear (Game Boy /Super Famicom)
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Kirby's Dream Land 3
Characters
KirbyChuChuCooGooeyKineNagoPitchRick
Levels and stages
Copy Abilities
BurnCleanCutterIceNeedleParasolSparkStone
Enemies
Mid-Bosses
Bosses
Items
Heart Star characters
Extra
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Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Copy Abilities
ArcherBeamBeetleBellBombCutterFighterHammerNinjaParasolSwordWhip
Battle Stages
Hazards
Items
Bosses
Extra
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Kirby Star Allies
Characters
Levels and Stages
World of Peace: Dream Land

Green GardensDonut DomeHoney HillFruity ForestClash at Castle DededeExtra Eclair

World of Miracles: Planet Popstar
Friendly FieldReef ResortEcho's EdgeNature's NavelSacred SquareInside IslandsDuplex Dream

Fortress of Shadows: Jambastion
Gatehouse RoadEastern WallLongview CorridorWestern Outer WallInner SanctumHeavenly HallSector ASector BSector C

Far-Flung Starlight Heroes
Planet EarthfallFalluna MoonPlanet MisteenMareen MoonPlanet CavernaGrott MoonPlanet FrostakBlizzno MoonPlanet TowaraGabbel MoonStar LavadomSizzlai MoonJambandra BaseThe Divine TerminusExtra Planet αExtra Planet βExtra Planet γExtra Planet δAbility Planet

Kirby Star Allies

Heroes in Another Dimension

Dimension IDimension IIDimension IIIDimension IVFinal Dimension
Copy Abilities
ArtistBeamBeetleBombCleaningCookCrashCutterESPFestivalFighterFireHammerIceMikeNinjaParasolPlasmaSleepSpiderStaffStoneSuplexSwordWaterWhipWingYo-Yo
Friend Abilities
Friend Actions
Standard Friends
Dream Friends
Regular enemies
Mid-bosses
Bosses
Items and objects
Sub-games and extra modes
Extra
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Super Kirby Clash
Characters
Roles
Locations
Bosses
Extra
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Kirby Fighters 2
Playable fighters
Battle Stages
Bosses
Hazards
Items
Extra
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Kirby Air Riders
Main game modes
Additional features
Gameplay mechanics
Riders
Air Ride Machines
Copy Abilities
BombCutterDrillFighterFireFlashFreezeJetMikeMissileNeedlePlasmaSleepSteel BallSwordUFOWheel
Air Ride courses
Top Ride courses
FlowerFlowAirCrystalSteamCaveCyberMountainNova
City TrialStadiums
City Trial miscellaneous
Road Trip stages
Road Trip crossroads choices
Road Trip obstacles
Enemies
Bosses
Background characters
Items
Other
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Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Recurring characters
Cappies
Side characters
Monsters
AmonAnigeBelly BusterBlockyBroom KingBugzzyChillyChimera DinosaursChuckieCobgoblinCrowemonDangerous BombDedede DollDedede StoneDelivery ManDemon FrogDirk, Kirk, and SmirkDoctor MoroDomestic Servant RobotDrifterEbifryerElectronic PetErasemEscar-droidFire LionFlame FeederFridgyFryclopsGabonGalboGarnieGhostGreat Sea Slug MonsterHardyHead Cold MonstersHeavy AnacondaHeavy LobsterHonker StomperIce Dragon RobotIce DragonKirisakinKrackoLobzillaLovelyMaimaigonMartial Arts All-StarsMasherMasher 2.0Max FlexerMoggyMonsieur GoanMosugabaMumbiesNoddyOctaconOzomashiiPaint RollerPhan PhanPoponPukey FlowerRed ViperRekketsuSasukeScarfySlice n' SpliceSlicerDicerSquishySusshiTeacher CreatureTogeiraTornadonTrash BasherWalkyWheelieWhippyWindwhipperWolfWrathYamikage
Pilot-only characters
Episodes
JP No.En No.Japanese nameEnglish name
00星のカービィ PilotKirby of the Stars Pilot
11出た!ピンクの訪問者Kirby Comes to Cappy Town
22大変!戦士のおうち探しA Blockbuster Battle
33え!メタナイト卿と対決?Kirby's Duel Role
44星の戦士のひみつA Dark & Stormy Knight
55怒れ!ウィスピーウッズBeware: Whispy Woods!
66見るぞい!チャンネルDDDUn-Reality TV
77逆襲!ダイナブレイドKirby's Egg-Cellent Adventure
88キュリオ氏の古代プププ文明Curio's Curious Discovery
99ロロロとラララ愛のメロディThe Fofa Factor
1010ボルン署長をリニュアルせよHail to the Chief
1111宮廷シェフ・カワサキThe Big Taste Test
1213デデデ城のユーレイEscargoon Squad
1329ププビレッジ年忘れ花火大会Cappy New Year
1414夢枕魔獣顔見勢The Pillow Case
1512誕生?カービィのおとうとKirby's Pet Peeve
1615私を愛したサカナA Fish Called Kine
1794パームとメームの指輪物語The Thing About the Ring
1816眠りの森のピンクボールFlower Power
1917ナックルジョーがやって来たHere Comes the Son
2018さよなら、雪だるまチリーDedede's Snow Job
2119王女ローナの休日A Princess in Dis-Dress
2220孤島の決戦・老兵は死なずIsland of the Lost Warrior
2321迷子のダイナベイビーThe Empty Nest Mess
2422ニンジャ、ベニカゲ参上!Ninja Binge
2523エスカルゴン、まぶたの母Escargoon Rules
2624忠誠!ソードとブレイドHour of the WolfWrath
2725恋に落ちたウィスピーウッズThe Flower Plot
2826恐怖のデデデ・ファクトリーLabor Daze
2927激辛!ファミレス戦争A Spice Odyssey
3028カービィの謎のタマゴHatch Me If You Can
3130ビバ!デデベガスへようこそAbusement Park
3295歯なしにならないハナシA Dental Dilemma
3331え〜っ!宇宙のゴミ捨て場Junk Jam
3434究極鉄人、コックオオサカA Recipe for Disaster
3532栄光のプププグランプリ 前編The Kirby Derby - Part I
3633栄光のプププグランプリ 後編The Kirby Derby - Part II
3735お昼のデデデワイドをつぶせ!Watermelon Felon
3844読むぞい!驚異のミリオンセラーA Novel Approach
3936忘却のエスカルゴンEscar-Gone
4037魔獣ハンター・ナックルジョー!Monster Management
4138メーベルの大予言 前編Prediction Predicament - Part I
4239メーベルの大予言 後編Prediction Predicament - Part II
4340ヒツジたちの反逆Sheepwrecked
4441ウィスピーウッズの友・アコルWar of the Woods
4552真夏の夜のユーレイ!前編Scare Tactics - Part I
4653真夏の夜のユーレイ!後編Scare Tactics - Part II
4742帰れ、愛しのワドルディPink-Collar Blues
4843プププランド観光ツアーTourist Trap
4947アニメ新番組・星のデデデCartoon Buffoon
5048貯めるぞい!のろいの貯金箱Don't Bank on It
5149センチメンタル・カービィKirby Takes the Cake
5245悪魔のチョコカプセル!前編Snack Attack - Part I
5346悪魔のチョコカプセル!後編Snack Attack - Part II
5454やりすぎの騎士!キハーノOne Crazy Knight
5555ある愛のデデデSweet and Sour Puss
5656わがままペット、スカーフィDedede's Pet Threat
5757パイを笑う者はパイに泣くぞい!A Half-Baked Battle
5858魔獣教師でお仕置きよ!eNeMeE Elementary
5959最強番組、直撃!晩ごはんThe Meal Moocher
6060宝剣ギャラクシア!Crusade for the Blade
6161肥惨!スナックジャンキーFitness Fiend
6262たかが占い、されど占いMabel Turns the Tables
6363師走のカゼはつらいぞい!Something to Sneeze At
6464新春!カービィ・クイズショーThe Kirby Quiz
6565逃げてきたナックルジョー!Masher 2.0
6666さまよえるペンギーThe Chill Factor
6767魔獣教師2The School Scam
6868勝ち抜け!デリバリー時代Delivery Dilemma
6969ウィスピーの森のエコツアーTrick or Trek
7070トッコリ卿の伝説Buccaneer Birdy
7171密着!ホエール・ウォッチングA Whale of a Tale
7272ワドルディ売りますWaddle While You Work
7373まわれ回転寿司Dedede's Raw Deal
7474モスガバーの逆襲!Caterpillar Thriller
7575夢の恐竜天国!前編Fossil Fools - Part I
7676夢の恐竜天国!後編Fossil Fools - Part II
7777ロイヤル・アカデデデミーDedede's Monsterpiece
7878発進!エスカルゴン・ロボRight Hand Robot
7979ボンカースあらわる!Goin' Bonkers
8080強壮!ドリンク狂想曲Power Ploy
8181ドキッ!かたづけられない女A Trashy Tale
8282合体ロボ・リョウリガーZ!Cooking Up Trouble
8383魔獣教師3Teacher's Threat
8484キュリオ氏の秘宝?Mumbies Madness
8585まぼろしの紫外線!A Sunsational Puzzle
8686弟子対決!コックナゴヤA Chow Challenge
8787襲撃!カラスの勝手軍団Waste Management
8888はだかのエスカルゴンShell-Shocked
8989オタアニメ!星のフームたんTooned Out
9090爆走!デデデス・レース 前編Born to Be Mild - Part I
9191爆走!デデデス・レース 後編Born to Be Mild - Part II
9292ワドルディの食文化大革命Hunger Struck
9393カービィ感謝の日!D'Preciation Day
9496脱走魔獣ファンファンCowardly Creature
9597デビル・カービィ!Frog Wild
9650ワープスターの危機!前編Air-Ride-in-Style - Part I
9751ワープスターの危機!後編Air-Ride-in-Style - Part II
9898発進!戦艦ハルバードCappy Town Down
9999撃滅!ナイトメア大要塞Combat Kirby
100100飛べ!星のカービィFright to the Finish
101101星のカービィ〜特別編〜 倒せ!!甲殻魔獣エビゾウKirby 3D
Copy Abilities
BatonBombCleaningCookCrashCutterFighterFireHammerIceIronJetKabukiMikeMirrorNeedleNinjaPaintParasolSparkStar RodStoneSwordThrowTopTornadoWaterWheelWing
Locations
Extra
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Kirby series elements inSuper Smash Bros.
Games
Playable fighters
Stages
Assist Trophies
Items
Boss
Smash Run enemies
Other
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Kirby novel series
Protagonists
Supporting characters
AwoofyAxe KnightBeetleyBlade KnightBonkersBouncyBroom HatterBugzzyBurning LeoButterflyCappyCapsule J2Captain VulChaos ElfilisChef KawasakiChillyChipClawrolineClayciaClockersComoCooDark Meta KnightDark TaranzaDaroachDelivery Waddle DeeDevils(Me-DevilWe-DevilYe-Devil)DigguhDocDribleeDuo EdgeElfilinEllineFecto ElfilisFecto ForgoFlambergeFlotzoForgo LeonFranciscaGalacta KnightGalactic NovaGigant EdgeGooeyGoriathGorimondoGrand DoomerHornheadHot HeadHynessIgnite EdgeItem-Shop Waddle DeeJammerjabJavelin KnightKineKing D-MindKirbysKnuckle JoeKrackoLandiaLeafanLeongarLi'l KrackoLor StarcutterLovelyMace KnightMagolorMagolor SoulMineMoleyMookieMorpho KnightMr. DooterMr. FrostyMrs. MoleyNESPNoddyOba-chanParallel NightmarePengyPickPoppy Bros. Jr.President HaltmannPrince FluffQueen SectoniaRickSailor Waddle DeeScarfyServer HandsShadow KirbySillydilloSoldier Waddle DeeSphere DoomerSpinniStar DreamStoroSusieSword KnightTaranzaTookeyTrident KnightTwin WoodsVividriaVoid TerminaWaddle DeesWaddle DooWalkyWeapons-Shop Waddle DeeWheelieWhispy WoodsWise Waddle DeeYggy WoodsYin-YarnZan Partizanne
Minor characters
Guest characters
Volumes
No.Japanese nameEnglish name
1ほしのカービィ あぶないグルメしき!?のまきKirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!
2ほしのカービィ くらやみもりおおさわぎ!のまきKirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!
3ほしのカービィ大盗賊だいとうぞくドロッチェだんあらわる!のまきKirby Meets the Squeak Squad!
4ほしのカービィ メタナイトとあやつりひめKirby: Meta Knight and the Puppet Princess
5ほしのカービィ プププランドでだいレース!のまきKirby: Big Race in Pupupu Land!
6ほしのカービィ大迷宮 だいめいきゅうのトモダチをすくえ!のまきKirby's Labyrinth Rescue!
7ほしのカービィ ロボボプラネットの大冒険だいぼうけんKirby and the Great Planet Robobot Adventure!
8ほしのカービィ メタナイトと銀河ぎんが最強さいきょう戦士せんしKirby: Meta Knight and the Galaxy's Greatest Warrior
9ほしのカービィ結成けっせい! カービィハンターズZゼットまきKirby Clash Team Unite!
10ほしのカービィ決戦けっせん! バトルデラックス!!Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!
11ほしのカービィ スターアライズ フレンズ大冒険だいぼうけんへんKirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!
12ほしのカービィ スターアライズ宇宙うちゅうだいピンチ!?へんKirby Star Allies: The Universe is in Trouble?!
13ほしのカービィ毛糸けいと世界せかい大事件だいじけんKirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land!
14ほしのカービィにじしまじますくえ!のまきKirby: Save the Rainbow Islands!
15ほしのカービィ スーパーカービィハンターズだい激闘げきとう!のまきKirby: Super Team Kirby's Big Battle!
16ほしのカービィ夢幻むげん歯車はぐるまさがせ!Kirby and the Search for the Dreamy Gears!
17ほしのカービィ メタナイトと黄泉よみ騎士きしKirby: Meta Knight and the Knight of Yomi
18ほしのカービィ カービィカフェはおおさわぎ!?のまきKirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!
19ほしのカービィ カービィファイターズ宿命しゅくめいのライバルたち!!Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!
20ほしのカービィ デデデ大王だいおう脱走だっそう大作戦だいさくせんKirby: King Dedede's Great Escape Mission!
21ほしのカービィ ナゾと事件じけんのプププトレイン!?のまきKirby: The Mysterious Incident on the Pupupu Train?!
22ほしのカービィ スターライト・シアターへようこそ!のまきKirby: Welcome to the Starlight Theater!
23ほしのカービィ ディスカバリー新世界しんせかいはしせ!へんKirby and the Forgotten Land: Start Running to the New World!
24ほしのカービィ ディスカバリー絶島ぜつしまゆめをうちくだけ!へんKirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!
25ほしのカービィ まんぷく、まんまる、グルメフェス!Kirby: Full Stomach, Perfect Circle, Dream Buffet!
26ほしのカービィ刹那せつな見斬みきりであくて!Kirby: Sever Evil with a Slash in a Flash!
27ほしのカービィ おいでよ、わいわいマホロアランド!Kirby: Come On Over to Merry Magoland!
28ほしのカービィ ミュージックフェスでおおはしゃぎ!Kirby: Having a Blast at the Music Festival!
29ほしのカービィ プププ温泉おんせんはいいだな♪のまきKirby: The Dream Onsen is a Good Hot Spring♪
30ほしのカービィ メタナイトと魔石ませき怪物かいぶつKirby: Meta Knight and the Monster of the Magic Stone
31ほしのカービィ雪山ゆきやまよる事件じけんでいっぱい!のまきKirby: Snowy Mountain Nights are Eventful!
32ほしのカービィ早撃はやう勝負しょうぶ大決闘だいけっとうKirby: Great Duel at a Quick Draw Contest!
33ほしのカービィ ワドルディのおるすばん大決戦だいけっせん!!Kirby: Waddle Dee's Great House-Sitting Decisive Battle!!
34ほしのカービィ地底世界ちていせかい大冒険だいぼうけん!のまきKirby: Great Adventure in the Underground World!
35ほしのカービィ ディスカバリー流星りゅうせいのスターリーワールドへんKirby and the Forgotten Land: Meteoric Star-Crossed World
Specialほしのカービィあまけるふね虚言きょげん魔術師まじゅつしKirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood
Copy Abilities
Locations
Objects and plot devices
Extra