Dark Matter
Evil lifeform in the form of a black sphere
The final boss of ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', a mysterious evil lifeform that takes the form of a black sphere. It has the ability to possess and control hosts.
Quotes
- Evil always emerges from within the darkness.
- I'll dye your world black.
Trivia
- Its name derives from astronomical dark matter (Dark Matter).
- In ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', it is an unusual boss that transforms into a swordsman to fight.
- The Real Dark Matter form uses extremely difficult full-screen attacks.
- Among the Dark Matter clan, there is an exception named Gooey who becomes an ally.
- It appears in the anime pilot version but not in the official anime.
Alternate names
Dark Matter
Real Dark Matter
Clone Swordsman Dark Matter
Profile
- Species
- Lifeform
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Black cyclops sphere shape. Originally shaped like a black pineapple with one eye, but during battle, it changes into a knight-like form wearing a mask and clothes, using a sword. The Real Dark Matter form attaches eyes and fin-like protrusions to the sphere and has a black cloud-like body.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Single eye
- Black sphere
- Fin-like protrusions (Real Dark Matter form)
- Iconic items
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- Sword
- Mask
- Black Explosive Projectile
- Sword Beam
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Evil
- Detailed personality
- A mysterious evil lifeform shrouded in mystery, it aims for invasion and domination, manipulating hosts to spread a world of darkness. Cruel and cunning, it fights using direct attack methods and dark-attribute techniques.
- Keywords
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- Evil
- Mysterious Lifeform
- Possession
- Invader
- Cunning
- Ruthless
- Talents
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- Possession Ability
- Body Transformation
- Dark Energy Manipulation
- Firing Black Explosive Projectiles
- Sword Beam
- Skills
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- Swordsmanship
- Battle Transformation
- High Defense
- Full-Screen Attacks
- Motivation
- To spread black clouds, transform the world into one of darkness, and make it habitable.
History
- Backstory
- A mysterious lifeform born from evil black clouds, it envelops every planet it visits in black clouds, dominates them, and turns them into worlds of darkness—an invader. It has multiple forms and can possess and control hosts, allowing for diverse combat styles. It first appeared as the final boss in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''.
- Debut date
- November 21, 1995
- Work title
- Kirby's Dream Land 2
- Media type
- Game
First Appearance and Swordsman Form
- Significant event
- First Appearance and Swordsman Form
- Description
- First appeared in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', donning a mask and clothes to showcase sword-based combat.
Transformation into Real Dark Matter
- Significant event
- Transformation into Real Dark Matter
- Description
- When the Swordsman Dark Matter form is defeated, it transforms into the Real Dark Matter form—a black sphere with protrusions—and engages in the final battle.
Reappearance in Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Significant event
- Reappearance in Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Description
- In ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', it appears in Real Dark Matter form under the name Dark Matter, and its clan leader Zero appears.
Appearance of Clone Swordsman Dark Matter
- Significant event
- Appearance of Clone Swordsman Dark Matter
- Description
- In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', Clone Swordsman Dark Matter is summoned from Meta Knight's wish.
Appearance in Anime Pilot Version
- Significant event
- Appearance in Anime Pilot Version
- Description
- It appears in the pilot version of the ''Kirby'' anime but does not appear in the main series.
Relationships
Dark Matter Clan
Dark Matter Clan: leader
Media appearances
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Game / Protagonist
1995
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Game / Supporting
1998
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Game / Supporting
2016
Kirby (Pilot Version)
Anime / Cameo
2001 - 2003
Kirby Mass Attack
Game / Supporting
2011
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Game / Supporting
2000
Kirby (Ryōko Sakuma's Manga)
Manga / Supporting
1992 - 2009 / 2022 -
Voice cast and creators
HAL Laboratory
- Creator name
- HAL Laboratory
- Role
- Original author
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Dark Matter Figure
- Item name
- Dark Matter Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular