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| “ | Just...five more...minutes. Please...just let me sleep. If you must...wake me...just...shake me... Zzz...zzz...zzz... | ” | — Pause screen flavor text forSleep inKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe |
Sleep is aCopy Ability that first appeared inKirby's Adventure. It is usually acquired fromNoddy. WhenKirby receives this ability, he stops and dons a night-cap, his eyelids grow heavy, and he falls asleep in the very spot he stands, then wakes up after a few seconds. Unlike other abilities, Sleep is almost universally a detriment to Kirby rather than a benefit, and its recurrence in the series can be seen as a joke (though some games give it some utility, withKirby Battle Royale in particular granting it a full fighting moveset). In mostKirby series games, Sleep Kirby also appears in theGame Over screen, either waking up, or continuing to sleep depending on whether the player chooses to continue or quit. Curiously, Kirby sleeping on the Game Over screen predates the actual ability.
Characteristics[edit]
As Kirby is immobile during the sleep ability, there are no skills obtained when receiving it in most games.[1] InKirby: Squeak Squad however, if Kirby gets theAbility Scroll for it, it will restore hishealth a little bit during his slumber. InKirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby may prematurely wake up from sleep if the player shakes the Wii Remote or rapidly pushes the +Control Pad in different directions. This also works inKirby: Triple Deluxe andKirby: Planet Robobot, though only by mashing the Circle Pad or +Control Pad. Doing so causes a bubble to grow on his face, which will wake him up when popped. InKirby Star Allies, shaking the controller or waggling the Control Stick will wake Kirby up like in past entries, but aFriend can also wake Kirby up by popping the bubble on his face.
Most games that featureCopy Essences include Sleep, except forKirby & The Amazing Mirror. Sometimes, Sleep Copy Essences appear as a joke ability to restrict the typical choice of two copy abilities before a boss battle (such as inThe True Arena). In other cases, they appear as an obstacle in tight areas, forcing Kirby to make difficult maneuvers to try to prevent touching the Copy Essences, as touching one will cause Kirby to fall asleep and put him in harm's way. Unlike other Copy Essences, helpers/friends will not be changed by touching them (since there is no helper for Sleep), allowing them to easily bypass such segments.
Appearance[edit]
Sleep's hat design has been consistent ever since its debut, although its colors have changed. Sleep's hat was introduced inKirby Super Star, a green cap with a yellow spotted pattern. InKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, the spots were changed to white, but otherwise the hat remaining unchanged up toKirby Super Star Ultra, with the exception ofKirby Air Ride. InKirby Air Ride and consistently fromKirby's Return to Dream Land onward, the color of the hat was changed to purple with yellow spots, and this has been the hat's design ever since. Regardless, the green sleeping cap reappears in some later games after the switch to purple was made. For example, inKirby: Triple Deluxe, the green sleeping cap makes a reappearance in the "Waking to a flowery coup!" cutscene, when Kirby is sleeping in his house; the model was reused fromKirby Super Star Ultra. Green caps also appear inKirby Battle Royale as a weapon for puttingother fighters to sleep. The green cap also occasionally appears in merchandise still, but the purple version is more common.
Game appearances[edit]
| Sleep Kirby's video game appearances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby series | ||
| Kirby's Adventure | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy andHeavy Mole's red missiles. |
| Kirby Super Star | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy. |
| Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy andHeavy Mole's red missiles. |
| Kirby Air Ride | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy. |
| Kirby & The Amazing Mirror | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy. |
| Kirby: Squeak Squad | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy. Can be upgraded using anAbility Scroll. |
| Kirby Super Star Ultra | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy. |
| Kirby and the Rainbow Curse | Cameo | Appears on theGame Over screen. |
| Kirby: Planet Robobot | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy. |
| Kirby Battle Royale | Playable character | Added to the game post-launch for free in ver. 3.0, given a proper fighting moveset. |
| Kirby Star Allies | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy. |
| Super Kirby Clash | Reference | Appears on twostickers. |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy. Can beevolved intoDeep Sleep. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Copy Ability | Has the same source and function as inKirby's Return to Dream Land. |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World | Copy Ability | Has the same source and function as inKirby and the Forgotten Land. |
| Kirby Air Riders | Copy Ability | Obtainable fromNoddy. |
| Super Smash Bros. series | ||
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Reference | Sleep Kirby appears as atrophy. |
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Reference | Sleep Kirby appears as atrophy. |
Kirby's Adventure /Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]
Sleep made its first appearance inKirby's Adventure, and is obtained by inhalingNoddy or a red missile when fightingHeavy Mole. When gaining this ability, Kirby falls asleep for a few seconds and cannot be moved by the player until he wakes up. This ability is largely a novelty and does not aid Kirby in any meaningful way, and may hinder him if it happens during the Heavy Mole fight.
Kirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
Sleep returns as an ability inKirby Super Star, here granting Kirby his spotted green cap for the first time. In addition to being obtainable from Noddy, Kirby can also get this ability by touching certainCopy Essences. Some stages turn this into an obstacle by creating challenges where Kirby has to avoid touching the Sleep Copy Essences or be forced to take a nap as he is pushed back to the start by gentle wind.
Kirby Air Ride[edit]
Sleep appears inKirby Air Ride and can be obtained from Noddy, from a Copy Panel, or by using aCopy Chance Wheel orMix. This appearance marks the first time the modern purple sleeping cap was seen. While sleeping, Kirby'sAir Ride Machine will continue moving forward, but the player will be unable to input any directions, and any other racer that Kirby bumps into while snoozing will also be put to sleep. Mashing the Control Stick will cause Kirby to wake up faster.
There is aChecklist objective that requires the player to finish a race in first place inAir Ride while using the Sleep ability. This is most easily accomplished onFantasy Meadows by using aMix.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror &Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]
Sleep appears as an ability inKirby & The Amazing Mirror andKirby: Squeak Squad, functioning identically to the way it does inKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.
InKirby: Squeak Squad, anAbility Scroll can be acquired for Sleep which allows Kirby to recover a littlehealth while snoozing, giving Sleep a beneficial attribute for the first time in the series.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land and most subsequent main-series games[edit]
InKirby's Return to Dream Land and subsequent main-series titles up toKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (but excludingKirby and the Forgotten Land), Sleep appears as a regular ability provided by Noddy. In all of these games, while Kirby is snoozing, the player can mash directions (or shake the controller where applicable) to cause a nose bubble to grow in size on Kirby's face. If that bubble pops, Kirby will wake up earlier than he otherwise would have. The pop also deals damage to enemies and breaks blocks within range.
InKirby Star Allies, there is a special action referred to as "Friend Wake-Up Call", which involves aFriend popping the nose bubble while Kirby is sleeping to wake him up early.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]
InKirby and the Rainbow Curse, Sleep Kirby cameos on theGame Over screen, acting much like in the Game Over screens from previous games. Sleep is not a usable ability in the game itself.
Kirby Battle Royale[edit]
Having won the second Copy Ability poll, Sleep was added to the roster of battle abilities as part of version 3.0 inKirby Battle Royale. As such, this appearance is the first (and currently the only) to give Sleep Kirby a proper fighting moveset.
Attacks include hitting opponents with a pillow, blowing huge snot bubbles, and putting opponents to sleep by placing a cap on their heads. Sleep Kirby wobbles when he moves like he's sleepwalking, and when holding still, will dream of cake, slowly recoveringhealth in the process.
Being an ability added to the game post-launch, Sleep does not have any alternateHeadgear, nor can it be used inDedede's Cake Royale.
| Sleep moveset inKirby Battle Royale | |
|---|---|
| Skill | Button Execution |
| Pillow Attack | B/Y |
| Pillow Uppercut | BB/YY |
| Pillow Takedown | BBB/YYY |
| Spinning Pillow Dive | B/Y during jump |
| Burst Bubble | Hold/release B/Y |
| Nighty Nightcap | Y/A |
| Sweet Dreams | Don't move for a while |
Super Kirby Clash[edit]
While Sleep is not an ability inSuper Kirby Clash, twostickers depicting Sleep Kirby are available for use. One of them uses theLINE artwork, while the other depicts Kirby sleeping next to a sleeping Waddle Dee, taken fromKirby no Copy-toru!.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land /Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]
Sleep returns as an ability inKirby and the Forgotten Land andKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, but it behaves slightly differently than to previous appearances. Here, when Kirby gains the ability, the player can still control him to a limited extent for a moment: Kirby becomes drowsy and can only walk slowly, becoming slower and slower until he nods off, at which point the ability behaves as usual. However, unlike most previous games, sleeping will gradually heal health as Kirby sleeps, healing up to half a full health bar (12.5% times 4). There is also anEvolved Copy Ability based on Sleep calledDeep Sleep. It allows Kirby to sleep in a bed, which fully heals him as he sleeps and gives him a random temporary bonus upon waking up, equivalent to the "Life Up", "Attack Boost", or "Speed Boost" items. Unlike Sleep, Deep Sleep allows the player to choose when to sleep, by pressing the attack button, rather than it being automatic. It also doesn't restrict Kirby's movement in any way, and the bed even deals a small amount of damage to enemies colliding with it when it appears.
It is also worth noting that the bubble that Kirby blows in his sleep now properly comes from his mouth, as opposed to coming from his nonexistent nose in previous games.
Kirby Air Riders[edit]
Sleep returns as an ability inKirby Air Riders, and is unchanged fromKirby Air Ride. There are twoChecklist tasks associated with it. One requires the player to complete anAir Ride race while sleeping, which can be attempted atCrystalline Fissure where a Noddy can appear near the finish line; this rewards the player with the Sleep decal forMy Machine. The other task requires making another rider sleepy by being in close proximity to them whilst asleep.
InKirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]
- Main article:Flower Power
While the Sleep Copy Ability does not appear in the anime seriesKirby: Right Back at Ya!, something comparable does happen when Kirby inhales a Noddy in the episodeFlower Power. He is put into a coma, and cannot be roused until he smells the pollen of thePukey Flower. Despite being similar in most aspects to the Sleep Copy Ability, this instance should not be confused as such, since there is no transformation sequence, Kirby does not gain a hat, and none of the characters refer to it as an ability.
In theKirby novel series[edit]
In theKirby novel series, Sleep makes an appearance inKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!! and inKirby: The Dream Onsen is a Good Hot Spring♪.
InKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!, the Sleep ability makes a minor appearance as one of the many copy abilities wielded by theKirby copies that theDededestroyer Z spews out.
InKirby: The Dream Onsen is a Good Hot Spring♪, Kirby tries to battleKracko with theFighter ability, but ends up losing it and gets really hurt in the process. As he's almost unconscious, he mistakenly inhalesNoddy, and obtains the Sleep ability, causing him to immediately fall asleep.Elfilin andBandana Waddle Dee try to wake him up, but they can't, and Bandana Waddle Dee notices Kirby's wounds are healing. They then come to the conclusion that this is a Copy Ability, but not one for combat, but for recovering.King Dedede also notices Kirby sleeping, and tries to wake up him, in vain, until he has the idea to pretend that he's eatingmanju, which works and causes Kirby to wake up, craving for manju, dropping the ability and freeing Noddy in the process.
Profiles[edit]
Flavor text[edit]
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
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 | Kirby's Adventure | ...Please... ...Let me sleep... ...A little more... ...Please... |
 | Kirby Super Star | Just take a little break and let Kirby sleep! |
   | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land,Kirby & The Amazing Mirror &Kirby: Squeak Squad | -DO NOT DISTURB- I need my beauty rest. |
 | Kirby Super Star Ultra | Just a li'l while longer... ...Please.Let me sleep... |
 | Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Just...five more...minutes. Please...just let me sleep. If you must...wake me... Just...shake me... Zzz...zzz...zzz... |
 | Kirby: Triple Deluxe | American English: Just...three more minutes, Mom. I'm just so...yawwwwn...sleepy. If you gotta...wake me up...Just...mash the...+Control Pad. Zzzzzz... Zzzzzzz... |
 | Kirby: Planet Robobot | Sleep is definitely important, but it can be dangerous if you doze off in the wrong place! Luckily, you can wake upquickly bybutton mashing. |
 | Kirby Battle Royale | Doze off to fight back! This sleepy-time ability will surprise your rivals! |
 | Kirby Star Allies | Zzz... Just a...few more...minutes... ...Please...I mean...just lemme sleep... Zzz...If you need...to wake me up... ...just ask...a friend...to...hit...me...zzz... |
 | Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Figure description: Zzz... Just one more minute, please... Zzz... Oh, c'mon... I'm too sleepy... Zzz... Just let me recover some health with a bit of rest... Zzz... Zzz... Zzzzz... |
 | Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Just...five more...minutes. Please...just let me sleep. If you must...wake me...just...shake me... Zzz...zzz...zzz... |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy[edit]
| Image | Description | Appears In |
|---|---|---|
 | "Kirby after he copies the ability to sleep peacefully. Kirby takes on this form when he inhales Noddy or other such enemies. Kirby cannot move at all while sleeping, so extra care should be taken not to use this ability when enemies are near. Kirby, in his slumber, tends to drool, and in his panicked awakening, isn't it cute how he forgets to wipe off the drool?" | Kirby's Adventure Kirby: Squeak Squad |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy[edit]
| Image | American English description | British English description | Appears In/Related Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 | "You don't get to see sleeping heroes very often. They're so busy rescuing princesses or saving the world, they just don't have time for a little nap. Not so with Kirby! The moment he inhales the snooze-prone enemy Noddy, he pops on his sleeping cap and dozes right off. Ah, Kirby, what dreams might you be having today?" | "You don't get to see sleeping heroes very often. They're so busy rescuing princesses or saving the world, they just don't have any time for a little kip. But not our Kirby! The moment he inhales the snooze-prone enemy Noddy, he pops on his sleeping cap and dozes right off. Ah, Kirby, what dreams might you be having today?" | Kirby's Adventure (05/1993) Kirby Super Star (08/1996) |
Nintendo Today![edit]
- Just...five more...minutes... Please...just let me sleep...Zzz...
Trivia[edit]
- The fact that Kirby blows nose bubbles in his sleep seems to prove that he actually does have a nose (even if it cannot be seen).
- InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl,Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, one ofJigglypuff's alternate colors has it wearing Kirby's original green Sleep cap. This is likely a reference to its physical similarities to Kirby, as well as its Sing and Rest moves, which both involve sleeping.
Gallery[edit]
- Main article:Sleep/gallery
Artwork fromKirby's Adventure
Icon fromKirby Super Star
Sprite fromKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Artwork fromKirby: Squeak Squad
Artwork fromKirby Super Star Ultra
Icon fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
Alternate artwork of the "Nap" card fromKirby no Copy-toru!
Kirby's Puffball Sticker Set fromLINE
Plushie from "KIRBY MUTEKI! SUTEKI! CLOSET" merchandise line
Kirby #1 from the Kirby 30th Anniversary site
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スリープ Surīpu | Sleep |
| Traditional Chinese | 睡覺 Shuìjiào | Sleep |
| Simplified Chinese | 睡觉 Shuìjiào | |
| Dutch | Slaap | Sleep |
| French | Sommeil | Sleep |
| German | Schlaf | Sleep |
| Italian | Sonno | Sleep |
| Korean | 슬립 Seullip | Sleep |
| Polish | Sen[2] | Dream |
| Portuguese | Sono | Sleep |
| Russian | Сон[3] Son | Sleep |
| Spanish | Sueño | Sleep |
References
- ↑"You can't do anything until Kirby wakes up. Good night..." –Sleep Power summary (Super Star Ultra)
- ↑Nintendo Poland -Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- ↑Nintendo Russia - Kirby 25th Anniversary Copy Ability Poll results (archive)
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- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Air Ride
- Copy Abilities in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Copy Abilities in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Copy Abilities in Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Battle Royale
- Copy Abilities in Kirby Star Allies
- Copy Abilities in Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
- Copy Abilities which can replenish health
- Limited use abilities
- Articles which list Japanese names
- Articles which list Chinese names
- Articles which list Dutch names
- Articles which list French names
- Articles which list German names
- Articles which list Italian names
- Articles which list Korean names
- Articles which list Polish names
- Articles which list Portuguese names
- Articles which list Russian names
- Articles which list Spanish names
