Melman Artwork ofMelman fromKirby: Right Back at Ya! Details First episode Kirby's Duel Role Last episode Cappy Town Down Main role Supporting character Voice actor(s) Maddie Blaustein (English) Nobuo Tobita (Japanese)

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Melman is a minor supporting character in the anime seriesKirby: Right Back at Ya!. He is the oldestCappy inCappy Town, and his advanced age is often commented on by other characters. As his name suggests, he is the mailman for Cappy Town, and is often seen in that role, delivering letters to other characters. He does not have a significant role in the series outside of the episodeBorn to Be Mild - Part II, where it is revealed that he was once a legendary motorcyclist who went by the nameSteppenwolf. In this role, he returns one last time to defeatFang in the DDD Speedway race.

Characteristics[edit]

Melman's main personality traits stem from his advanced age, and he spends much of his time complaining about the physical complications that result from this. He often has a slouched-over appearance, and his face is dominated by his extremely long beard and eyebrows which cover his eyes most of the time. He is somewhat cranky and aloof, but is regardless studious, determined, and a good Samaritan. He is also surprisingly durable for his age, as he often has to recover from being run over by people on the road, whether intentionally or not.

InBorn to Be Mild - Part II, Melman is revealed to have once been a legendary biker named Steppenwolf. In this role, Melman shows off his incredible skill with a motorbike, being able to steer deftly around and jump over obstacles and parry attacks from the villainous bikerFang. Above all, Steppenwolf was known for his good deeds done in anonymity and his love of freedom that riding a motorcycle brings.

Filmography[edit]

Main article:Melman/filmography

Melman appears in a majority of episodes inKirby: Right Back at Ya!, though his role is usually incidental. For a full list of Melman's episode appearances along with details of his role in each one, seehis filmography page.

Gallery[edit]

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  Melman complains about the hundred "pork chops" he did not order.
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  Melman receiving help sorting mail from some Waddle Dees
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  Melman hitting onHana andButtercup after being rejuvenated by Pump-Up D
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  Melman accepting a letter fromButtercup
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  Melman as Steppenwolf
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  Steppenwolf stepping in to defeat Fang
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  Steppenwolf walking away from his wrecked bike
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  Animator sheet comparing heights of principal characters (Kirby alongsideCappy Town villagers and theAnimal Friends)

Names in other languages[edit]

Melman[edit]

Steppenwolf[edit]

• Kirby: Right Back at Ya! characters
• Anime Cappies

• Articles which list Japanese names