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Moonja
Artwork ofMoonja fromKirby: Triple Deluxe.
Details
First gameKirby's Return to Dream Land (2011)
Latest gameKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other game(s)Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages)
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Copy AbilityNinja
Similar entitiesBio Spark
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Moonja[1] is anenemy that debuted inKirby's Return to Dream Land. It resemblesKirby in physique, but bears more defined hands and feet, along with a yellow face, a mostly purple ninja garb, and white gloves and socks. It hops in many different fashions to avoid getting hit while tossing shurikens, and is able to toss these while clinging onto walls. It sometimes can appear suddenly and get the jump on Kirby by using its teleporting technique. It has a fair amount of health, but cannot withstand Kirby'sinhale, nor a good pummeling with any other attack.

Game appearances[edit]

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

Screenshot of Moonja fromKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Moonja debuts inKirby's Return to Dream Land, where it serves as the main source of theNinjaCopy Ability, rather thanBio Spark.

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

Moonja 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 RuinsNoNoNoNoNoN/A
Onion OceanNoNoNoNoNoN/A
White WafersNoYesNoNoNoNo
Nutty NoonNoYesNoNoYesNo
Egg EnginesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Dangerous DinnerNoYesNoN/AN/AN/A

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

InKirby: Triple Deluxe, Moonja is mostly the same as before, but is now capable of traveling between the foreground and background when it teleports.

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

Moonja locations inKirby: Triple Deluxe  
StageStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6 (EX)Stage 7 EXStage 8 EX
Fine FieldsNoNoNoNoNoNoN/AN/A
Lollipop LandNoNoYesYesNoNoN/AN/A
Old OdysseyNoNoNoNoNoNoYesN/A
Wild WorldNoNoYesNoNoNoNoN/A
Endless ExplosionsNoYesNoNoNoNoYesN/A
Royal RoadYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNo

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

InKirby: Planet Robobot, Moonja is unchanged from its previous appearance.

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

Moonja locations inKirby: Planet Robobot  
StageStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6 (EX)Stage 7 EXStage 8 EX
Patched PlainsNoNoNoNoNoNoN/AN/A
Resolution RoadNoNoNoNoNoYesN/AN/A
Overload OceanNoNoYesNoNoNoNoN/A
Gigabyte GroundsNoNoYesNoNoNoYesN/A
Rhythm RouteNoNoYesNoNoNoYesN/A
Access ArkYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNo

In theKirby novel series[edit]

Illustration of Moonja fromKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!.

In theKirby novel series, Moonja first appears inKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!! and later makes an appearance inKirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land! andKirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!.

InKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!, duringKirby andKing Dedede's 1-on-1Battle Arena match, Moonja appears from the shadows after Dedede launchesKnuckle Joe back to the stands before Kirby can reclaim theFighter ability. It tells Kirby that it was inspired by the bravery of Knuckle Joe and offers to be inhaled so Kirby could gain theNinja ability. Before King Dedede could interfere, Moonja jumps into Kirby's mouth, allowing Kirby to get the Ninja ability and thanks Moonja for the assistance.

InKirby: Big Trouble in Patch Land!, Moonja makes a minor appearance at the end of the volume, as one of the many residents ofDream Land present at the party in the epilogue.

InKirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!Bandana Waddle Dee asks Moonja to help come up with the recipe for the dessert that the Dedede Café will serve at the competition, matcha mousse. Moonja explains to the Dedede Café staff why the dessert will win the heart ofMeta Knight. After Meta Knight compliments the dessert, it becomes happy to see that he liked it.

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

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaning
Japaneseツキカゲ
Tsukikage
Katakana form of「つきかげ」(moonlight). A reference to a famous Japanese ninja story,Ninja Tsukikage-shō (The Tsukikage Ninja Scribes), whereTsukikage is the name of the sword technique used by the main character.
EnglishMoonjaPortmanteau of "moon" (probably in reference to most depictions of ninjas being active at nighttime) and "ninja"
Chinese月影[2]
Yuèyǐng
Moonlight
DutchMoonja[2]-
FrenchLuneja[1]Portmanteau oflune ("moon") and "ninja"
GermanMoninja[1]Portmanteau ofMond ("moon") and "ninja"
ItalianLuninja[1]Portmanteau ofluna ("moon") and "ninja"
Korean문닌자[2]
Munninja
Moon Ninja
Brazilian PortugueseLuaninja[2]Moon ninja
European PortugueseMoonja[1]-
RussianЛундзя[1]
Lundzya
Portmanteau ofлуна ("moon") andниндзя ("ninja")
SpanishSeleninja[1]Portmanteau of "Selene" (the moon goddess of Greek mythology) and "ninja"

References

  1. 1.01.11.21.31.41.51.6Super Smash Bros. for Wii UNinja Kirby trophy description
  2. 2.02.12.22.3Nintendo Today! Name that Copy Ability #17
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ArcherBeamBombCircusCutterDoctorESPFighterFireHammerIceJetLeafMirrorNinjaParasolPoisonSmash Bros.SparkStoneSwordUFOWheelWhip

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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
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