Knuckle Joe
Young fighter boy
An enemy character in the form of a boy fighter who can copy the 'Fighter' ability. A popular character in anime and games.
Quotes
- Raijin Break, here I go!
- For my dad, I can't lose!
- I'll surpass your Fighter!
- Rubbing my nose is a habit. Don't copy it, okay?
- Kirby, we're comrades.
Trivia
- Initially had purple skin and gray hair, but later changed to blond hair and flesh-colored skin.
- Has unique elements in the anime, such as using Tomoe Throw not present in games.
- The habit of rubbing his nose with his finger was imitated by Kirby.
- Appeared as an Assist Figure in Smash Bros. Brawl and gained popularity.
- Few appearances in games, but active as a major character in the anime.
Alternate names
Knuckle Joe
Joe
Fighting Boy
Profile
- Species
- Humanoid
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Boy-like figure from 2-head to 3-head proportions. Wears something like a headband on his head and light clothing befitting a martial artist.
- Height
- 2-head to 3-head proportions
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
-
- Headband
- Boy martial artist style
- Purple skin (at first appearance)
- Iconic items
-
- Fighting Headband
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Fighting Spirit
- Detailed personality
- Hot-blooded and competitive boy martial artist. Resented Meta Knight (initially thought to be Kirby) who killed his father, but reconciled after learning the truth. Bound to Kirby by a warrior's friendship.
- Keywords
-
- Hot-blooded
- Friendship
- Competitive
- Loyalty
- Proud
- Talents
-
- All martial arts
- Raijin Break
- Smash Punch
- Vulcan Jab
- Skills
-
- Copy Fighter ability
- Various martial arts
- Tomoe Throw (used in anime)
- Motivation
- Revenge against Meta Knight, his father's killer, uncovering the truth, and deepening bonds with comrades.
- Habits
- Has a habit of rubbing his nose with his finger, which is also imitated by Kirby.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- Martial arts training
- Favorite colors
- Red
- Favorite places
- Battlefield
- Disliked situations
- Betrayal, Father's death
History
- Backstory
- Boy martial artist with a father who was a member of the Galaxy Soldier Corps. Hated Meta Knight who killed his father, later reconciled. Also active as a beast hunter, nurturing friendship with Kirby.
- Debut date
- 1996
- Work title
- Kirby Super Star
- Media type
- Game
First Appearance
- Significant event
- First Appearance
- Description
- Debuted as an enemy character in Kirby Super Star. Can copy Fighter ability.
Role in Anime Version
- Significant event
- Role in Anime Version
- Description
- Plays an important role as protagonist Kirby's ally in the Kirby anime.
Guest Appearance in Smash Bros. Brawl
- Significant event
- Guest Appearance in Smash Bros. Brawl
- Description
- Appears as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Reconciliation with Father's Killer
- Significant event
- Reconciliation with Father's Killer
- Description
- Reconciled with Meta Knight, his father's killer, in anime episode 19.
Defeat of Beast Masher
- Significant event
- Defeat of Beast Masher
- Description
- Defeated the Beast Masher together with Kirby in the anime.
Relationships
Unknown
Father
Has a father in the Galaxy Soldier Corps, but details unknown. Father was killed by Meta Knight.
Kirby
Best friend
Defeated the Beast Masher together, deepening their friendship as warriors.
Silica
Friend
Became friends around the final episode of the anime.
Lord Aucher
Ally
Fought together when attacking Nightmare's fortress in the anime.
Galaxy Soldier Corps
Galaxy Soldier Corps: unknown
Media appearances
Kirby Super Star
Game / Supporting
1996
Kirby (Anime)
Anime / Supporting
1999-2003
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Game / Supporting
2011
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Game / Supporting
2016
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Game / Supporting
2014
Kirby Star Allies
Game / Supporting
2018
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Game / Cameo
2008
Voice cast and creators
Minami Takayama
- Voice actor
- Minami Takayama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Anime version, games
- Notes
- Mainly responsible for voicing Knuckle Joe
Nintendo
- Creator name
- Nintendo
- Role
- Original author
Unknown
- Creator name
- Unknown
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Knuckle Joe Figure
- Item name
- Knuckle Joe Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Knuckle Joe Headband Motif
- Item name
- Knuckle Joe Headband Motif
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited