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☆ Knuckle Joe (ナックルジョー) is another popular Kirby character, due in part by his frequent appearances in the main games, side games, and anime. He was first introduced in Super Star, where he was the Fighter Ability helper, as well as stage enemy, and participant in the Megaton Punch competition. He proved interesting enough for them to bring him back in KiraKira Kids (Super Star Stacker) granting him the status of being one of few "recurring" Dream Land opponents. After having his backstory expanded in HnK, the character really took off as a fan favorite (however, I'm no fan of the anime's design). Knuckle Joe was later blessed with being included in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as an Assist Trophy,standing alongside Dream Land Characters like Kirby, Meta Knight, and King Dedede. His latest appearance, aside from once again starring in KSSU (especially Helper to Hero, where Joe performed in the sub-game's opening movie), was Return to Dream Land, where he was again foe and supplier for Fighter Ability.

☆☆ Knuckle Joe has a look to him that is unique among Kirby's cast of characters, in that he's one of the few that could be considered "humanoid". He has a broad face on a blue, blobby body, and blond hair that is parted in the middle "Hey Arnold" style, by his sparring headband. He has large feet on short legs, and large, boxing-gloved hands on short arms. With such an awkwardly-formed body shape, one might wonder exactly how this guy could become a master of martial arts! That said, he is one of the few Helpers to not prove equal to Kirby, as he lacks the ability to preform Judo Throw. He is still a decent fighter, though, and can throw fireballs and uppercuts like a pro. As the Kirby games have progressed, certain design elements have changed with the times-- Knuckle Joe is no exception, since he originally lacked shoulder guards and a mouth (at least, in official art!). Today, his design clearly incorporates these elements, yet Joe is about the only character to have kept the classic "hash-cheek" blushes of older games.

☆☆☆ According to Brawl's trophy description, Knuckle Joe "looks and fights the part of a Muai Thai boxer". It's kind of a far stretch to say, since the sport is known for its eight strike points, of fists, feet, elbows, and knees- and many of Kirby's relations have only a fraction of the required limbs- but AT LEAST Joe does technically possess the necessary joints, so I guess it's worth a shot. It is possible that Knuckle Joe was named after the character from Tetsuya Chiba's old manga, "Tomorrow's Joe". Like Knuckle Joe, Yabuki Joe is also a hardcore boxer, as well as an orphan, and strives to be the best at one thing in life-- fighting. I recently learned about the series, and it's an interesting read, if your a Knuckle Joe fan, I guess. *Wipes nose with gloved-finger; leaves*

☆Dedede-Daimyo-Koikoi☆
Knuckle Joe © HAL Labs & Nintendo

Description
☆ Knuckle Joe (ナックルジョー) is another popular Kirby character, due in part by his frequent appearances in the main games, side games, and anime. He was first introduced in Super Star, where he was the Fighter Ability helper, as well as stage enemy, and participant in the Megaton Punch competition. He proved interesting enough for them to bring him back in KiraKira Kids (Super Star Stacker) granting him the status of being one of few "recurring" Dream Land opponents. After having his backstory expanded in HnK, the character really took off as a fan favorite (however, I'm no fan of the anime's design). Knuckle Joe was later blessed with being included in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as an Assist Trophy,standing alongside Dream Land Characters like Kirby, Meta Knight, and King Dedede. His latest appearance, aside from once again starring in KSSU (especially Helper to Hero, where Joe performed in the sub-game's opening movie), was Return to Dream Land, where he was again foe and supplier for Fighter Ability.

☆☆ Knuckle Joe has a look to him that is unique among Kirby's cast of characters, in that he's one of the few that could be considered "humanoid". He has a broad face on a blue, blobby body, and blond hair that is parted in the middle "Hey Arnold" style, by his sparring headband. He has large feet on short legs, and large, boxing-gloved hands on short arms. With such an awkwardly-formed body shape, one might wonder exactly how this guy could become a master of martial arts! That said, he is one of the few Helpers to not prove equal to Kirby, as he lacks the ability to preform Judo Throw. He is still a decent fighter, though, and can throw fireballs and uppercuts like a pro. As the Kirby games have progressed, certain design elements have changed with the times-- Knuckle Joe is no exception, since he originally lacked shoulder guards and a mouth (at least, in official art!). Today, his design clearly incorporates these elements, yet Joe is about the only character to have kept the classic "hash-cheek" blushes of older games.

☆☆☆ According to Brawl's trophy description, Knuckle Joe "looks and fights the part of a Muai Thai boxer". It's kind of a far stretch to say, since the sport is known for its eight strike points, of fists, feet, elbows, and knees- and many of Kirby's relations have only a fraction of the required limbs- but AT LEAST Joe does technically possess the necessary joints, so I guess it's worth a shot. It is possible that Knuckle Joe was named after the character from Tetsuya Chiba's old manga, "Tomorrow's Joe". Like Knuckle Joe, Yabuki Joe is also a hardcore boxer, as well as an orphan, and strives to be the best at one thing in life-- fighting. I recently learned about the series, and it's an interesting read, if your a Knuckle Joe fan, I guess. *Wipes nose with gloved-finger; leaves*

☆Dedede-Daimyo-Koikoi☆
Knuckle Joe © HAL Labs & Nintendo