Bouncy
Bouncing Ribbon Enemy Character
A bouncing enemy character characterized by a large red ribbon. First appeared in Kirby's Dream Land 2 and appears in multiple works throughout the series.
Trivia
- No official gender has been announced in the settings, but it is depicted alongside female characters in Valentine's Day illustrations.
- The ribbon size was small initially and became larger in later works.
- A variant called Bouncy Tie exists, and this name was used in the debut work at times.
- Characterized by bouncing movements, the large ribbon is said to be attached to avoid being mistaken for Kirby.
- Popular as an enemy character characterized by mechanical movements and high jumping power.
- In manga and anime, it sometimes appears as a girl about the same size as Kirby.
Alternate names
Bouncy
Bouncy Tie
Profile
- Species
- Enemy Character
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Moves by bouncing in a steady rhythm with coil spring-like legs, and has a large red ribbon tied at the back of the head.
- Distinguishing features
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- Large red ribbon
- Coil spring legs
- Bouncing movement
- Iconic items
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- Red ribbon
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- unknown
- Keywords
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- Bouncing
- Enemy
- Cute
- Mechanical
- Talents
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- Jumping power
- Continuously bouncing at a steady pace
- Skills
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- Hindering the player character's progress
- Continuous jump attacks
- Motivation
- Hindering Kirby
History
- Backstory
- Appears as an enemy character in the Kirby series. Possesses the body of the Copy Ability U.F.O. and coil spring legs, and acts by bouncing. The reason for tying the ribbon is to dislike being mistaken for Kirby.
- Debut date
- November 21, 1995
- Work title
- Kirby's Dream Land 2
- Media type
- Game
Kirby's Dream Land 2 Debut
- Significant event
- Kirby's Dream Land 2 Debut
- Description
- First debuted in a game work. A variant called Bouncy Tie also exists.
Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Significant event
- Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Description
- Appears with the current appearance featuring a larger ribbon. Added ribbon fluttering movement when bouncing.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
- Significant event
- Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
- Description
- Appears as a giant individual called Big Bouncy. In addition to bouncing actions, there are also individuals that change direction or reciprocate.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Significant event
- Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Description
- An individual with extremely high jumping power appears, hindering the player with mechanical movements.
Popularity Poll Evaluation
- Significant event
- Popularity Poll Evaluation
- Description
- Ranked 7th in the enemy character popularity poll, supported for its cute appearance.
Media appearances
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Game / Supporting
1995
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Game / Supporting
1998
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Game / Supporting
2000
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Game / Supporting
2014
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Game / Supporting
2016
Kirby Star Allies
Game / Cameo
2018
Kirby: Gather! Kirby
Game / Cameo
2011
Voice cast and creators
Nintendo
- Creator name
- Nintendo
- Role
- Original author
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Character designer