Waddle Dee

The most common enemy character in the Kirby series

A round and cute small fry enemy character that appears in the Kirby series. Sometimes becomes Kirby's ally.

Trivia

  • The only character besides protagonist Kirby to appear in every Kirby series game.
  • Name derives from the English word 'waddle,' meaning to toddle.
  • Bandana Waddle Dee is characterized by a blue bandana and spear, active as Dedede's subordinate and Kirby's ally, and can speak.
  • In the anime, Waddle Dees exist in large numbers and converse with sound effects. Waddle Doo speaks human language as the commander.
  • The 'Waddle Dee Report Squad' is a popular group of four reporters on the series' official X account.
  • The derivative character Waddle Doo shoots beams from its eyes and has an aggressive personality.

Alternate names

Waddle Dee Bandana Waddle Dee Waddle Dee Waddle Doo

Tags

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Profile

Species
Unknown (round creature)

Appearance

Overall appearance
Like Kirby, it has a round body shape, with a skin-colored face, red body, and yellow feet as standard. Color variants also exist.
Height
small stature
Weight
unknown
Eye color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • round body shape
  • yellow feet
  • basically red body color
  • skin-colored face
Iconic items
  • Bandana (Bandana Waddle Dee)
  • Spear (Bandana Waddle Dee's weapon)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
loyal
Detailed personality
Basically silent and just walks around, but shows a kind personality when becoming an ally. Also has natural and carefree sides.
Keywords
  • weak
  • loyal
  • airheaded
  • dexterous
  • kind
  • team-oriented
  • taciturn
Talents
  • dexterity
  • cooking
  • vehicle operation
  • security
  • cleaning and chores
Skills
  • simple combat
  • race refereeing
  • cooperation as an ally
  • spear use (Bandana Waddle Dee)
Motivation
Swearing loyalty to King Dedede and devoting oneself to comrades
Habits
No mouth, expresses emotions with sound effects or body language
Disliked situations
having food wasted (loses loyalty), being forcibly attacked in battle

History

Backstory
Appears from the first Kirby game, a familiar small fry enemy that appears in every series. Basically a weak enemy in games, but also active as variants or ally characters. Bandana Waddle Dee is King Dedede's subordinate and spear user, especially popular. In the anime version, they are Dedede's loyal retainers, existing in large numbers and performing various roles.
Debut date
1992
Work title
Kirby's Dream Land
Media type
Game

Bandana Waddle Dee's first appearance

Significant event
Bandana Waddle Dee's first appearance
Description
Appears in Kirby Super Star Ultra, thereafter becoming a semi-regular ally character.

Anime debut

Significant event
Anime debut
Description
Appears in large numbers as King Dedede's retainers in the 2001 Kirby anime.

Super Smash Bros. series appearance

Significant event
Super Smash Bros. series appearance
Description
Appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, etc., with Waddle Dee troops as King Dedede's moves.

Waddle Dee Report Squad activities begin

Significant event
Waddle Dee Report Squad activities begin
Description
A group of four appears as reporters on the series' official X account, beloved by fans.

Relationships

Kirby

Ally

Fought together as allies in Kirby 64, Discovery, and Wii

King Dedede

Boss

Bandana Waddle Dee is Dedede's loyal subordinate

Meta Knight

Waddle Dee Report Squad

Waddle Dee Report Squad: reporter

King Dedede's retainers

King Dedede's retainers: soldier

Media appearances

Kirby series

Game / Supporting

1992-

Kirby (anime)

Anime / Supporting

2001-2003

Super Smash Bros. series

Game / Cameo

2008-

Kirby Wii

Game / Supporting

2011

Kirby 64

Game / Supporting

2000

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Game / Supporting

2022

Voice cast and creators

齋藤彩夏

Voice actor
齋藤彩夏
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Kirby Battle Deluxe!

神崎ちろ

Voice actor
神崎ちろ
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Kirby (anime, early)

小松里賀

Voice actor
小松里賀
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Kirby (anime)

水谷優子

Voice actor
水谷優子
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Kirby (anime, later)

桜井政博

Creator name
桜井政博
Role
Original author

下村真一

Creator name
下村真一
Role
Character designer

ハル研究所

Creator name
ハル研究所
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Bandana Waddle Dee Figure

Item name
Bandana Waddle Dee Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Waddle Dee Plush

Item name
Waddle Dee Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

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