King Dedede

King Dedede as he appears in King for a Day

> *"HEHEHEHEH! I AM A SUPAHSTAR WARRIAH!"*
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> **King Dedede**, **Kirby's Right Back At Ya!: Cartoon Buffoon**

King Dedede is an antihero from the *Kirby* series, and the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land. Despite his role of leadership, no one ever takes him seriously.

He is most important for being a part of Jet Set Radio and his participation in both King for a Day Tournaments, both of Norendera's Low-Quality Tournaments with Geno as the Super Star Warriors, and King for a Crazy Day with Matt from Wii Sports as The Ultimate Fighters.

## Biography

King Dedede ruled as the self-proclaimed King of Dream Land for many years, and eventually received an invitation from John Notwoodman to join a tournament of some kind. King Dedede agreed of course, for he knew that because of his presence on the SiIvaGunner channel and insane popularity, he would make it far, most likely to the top. King Dedede flew past "Weird Al" Yankovic and Etika despite a source list of only Kirby boss music, but as we all know, penguins can't fly, and Dedede lost to Unregistered Hypercam 2, with #4 overall.

A year later, King Dedede received an invitation to the next tourney, King for Another Day. King Dedede brought his mask and Jet Hammer this time, knowing that he had to get serious, and expanded his sources. This is because Dream Land was in debt, and Dedede needed to find a way to fix it. He eventually won one match against Off the Hook (ft. Paruko), but then lost to the Jack Bros. and Papyrus, wirh #17 overall.

King Dedede then started to expand his relations in order to get some money for his kingdom, as well as funds to get his stolen castle back from Kirby. He began to post on the Juno Songs channel, releasing various covers and even the 10K special and his own MEGALOVANIA. The full list includes:

* Macho of Dedede
* The Dedede Medley
* MEGALOVANIA (3-D Mix)
* Megalovania 4: The Revenge (Mentioned)
* MEGALOVANIA (Elafiphobia Mix) (Mentioned)
* MEGALOVANIA (Skeleton Version) WITH SANS! (Mentioned)
* Deltarune Megalovania (Mentioned)
* Wrongalovania

King Dedede also formed an alliance with Geno to try and win the Norendera's Low Quality Tournament, and an alliance with DJ Professor K to help him with Jet Set Radio.

Eventually, King Dedede and Matt from Wii Sports were captured and sent to participate in the King for a Crazy Day Tournament. After dying, he was later revived by the MF Like Button. King Dedede also hosted the "Most Liked Character" section in the King for Another Day Awards, and is the host of Jet Set Radio's version of DEATH BATTLE!

King Dedede later suggested Byleth battle The President in a DEATH BATTLE, which stressed out everyone and convinced Byleth she was going to die. Dedede only did this because he knew Junko was working with The President, but when he finally attempted to explain it to Byleth, she didn't want to hear it.

After Byleth's death, King Dedede went to Fodlan with his mask to explain his crimes to the Emperess Edelgard. After explaining to her what happened to Byleth, he left, stating he would fight for what was right. He then told Edelgard that went it all was over, she could kill him if she wanted.

Still wearing his mask, he later showed up to confront Junko Enoshima.

Before the next Direct, Dedede was seen in a call with an unknown person and claimed he would "find a new partner". He was later implied for the King for a Crazy Day sequel in said Direct, and announced to have a new partner in the reveal.

King Dedede then hosted the DEATH BATTLE! between King K. Rool and Dingodile, but was beat up after provoking them with the prize invitation. At the end of E3, Dedede mentioned that he'd get his due soon, hinting that he'd appear in something big.

In SiIvaRonpa: Psycho Killers with No Order, he is the Ultimate Glutton.

## Personality

King Dedede can basically be summed up as a bratty child, expecting everything to go his way and getting in a rage when it doesn't. He's usually demanding power, but is unable to stop people when they're against people without a monster from NME backfiring. He's also fairly abusive to his servant, Escargoon. He also has an obsession with "clobbering that dare Kirbah". However, King Dedede does have a softer side, and can be kind to his people if he's well fed by the citizens. He still has the best of Dream Land in mind, and is willing to side with his rival Kirby if it's for the better. He's also a bit of a prankster, as shown when he fooled Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong into making them think he was King K. Rool, before being knocked unconscious by the Kremling.

After the death of Byleth, Dedede went under a personality change. This is when he learned what it meant to be king, and was willing to do whatever he could to protect his friends and kingdom.

## Abilities

As shown in the DEATH BATTLE! episode Wario VS King Dedede, his strength is only outrivaled by his durability, with him being able to survive black holes from Magolor with the Master Crown. He can also inhale, fly and spit air bullets like Kirby, and has some sort of electrokinesis seen in *Kirby's Pinball Land*.

King Dedede also has his hammer, which is pretty self telling, he swings it and clobbers people. In *Kirby Star Allies*, it could also be infused with various elements. He also has an even stronger Jet Hammer used with his mask, and a Star Hammer seen in *Kirby Fighters Deluxe* and *Kirby Blowout Blast* that allowed him to create weaker clones of himself and grow large.

His strength should be noted since he is able to stay on par with Kirby, and defeat foes such as Queen Sectonia and Dark Meta Knight.

## Tournament Information

### Sources

#### King for a Day

* Rips with Dedede's Theme of course
	+ ...and any other Kirby villain themes as well!
* Any Rips relating to Kirby Right Back at Ya!

#### King for Another Day

* Rips featuring boss themes and other songs from the Kirby series
	+ Moonstruck Blosson, 02, The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy
	+ Ripple Star, Iceberg, the *Kirby Right Back At Ya!* theme song

### Rips

#### Sample Rips

* Mt. Dedede - Kirby's Dream Land
* King Dedede - Kirby Star Allies
* Vs. King Dedede (United Utopia Boss) - Kirby Does His Taxes
* Nightmare Battle (Beta Mix) - Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
* Vegetable Valley (OST Version) - Kirby's Adventure
* Hilltop Chase (Alpha Mix) - Kirby Super Star
* Grass Land 2 - Kirby's Dream Land 3
* Gourmet Race - Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
* Yogurt Yard - Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
* Moonstruck Blossom - Kirby Triple Deluxe
* L86 - Kirby Planet Robobot
* Kirby: Right Back At Ya! Theme (PAL Version) - Donkey Konga
* Main Theme - Mukoubuchi (DS)
* Boss - Mega Man 2

#### King for a Day

* A Weird Race
* Dedede Boss Battle: Star Allies & United Utopia
* Kirby Bosses Retro Medley
* Dedede's Two-Dimensional Cannon
* Journey to King
* Victory! King Dedede

#### King for Another Day

* A Gourmet Worth Racing For
* Bubbly Clouds
* Hilltop Rave
* Rainbow Route
* The Star Conquering Traveler -FINAL SHOWDOWN-
* (5/4)est Trail
* My Good Friend, Kirby!
* House of the Fallen Halberd
* Fountain of Dremes
* Ordeal of the Masked King
* Clobba Dat Dere Dark Mind!
* BOSS☆BUTCH
* PERFECT KNIGHTMARE
* ～THE MIRACLE ⦿F DEATH～
* Moonstruck blossom
* Crown-Taking Battle
* KIRBY​!​! ☆星のヒーロー☆
* Victory! King Dedede

##### Dual Rips

* Banana Split Island (with HOBaRT)
* SoundMAD Canyon (with Nico Nico)
* Funky Rush (with The Jazz Cats)
* Butter Building (with The Jazz Cats)

##### Other

* POLKA FOR ANOTHER DAY (with "Weird Al" Yankovic)

### Interviews

* Right Back At Ya! - King Dedede Interview
* A Slipper-hee Allegiance - Jack Bros. and King Dedede Reinterview
* Food Frustration and Feuds
* Gourmet Spaghettioire
* A "mysterious" breakfast with friends
* Why Does He Wear the Mask?
* I Am A Loser
* What Nintendidn't
* The Party - Part 2
* The Party - Part 3

## Trivia

* Chiaki Sakura Rose mains Dedede in *Super Smash Bros.*
* King Dedede is the only character who has appeared in both King for a Day Tournaments, both of Norendera's Low-Quality Tournaments, and the King for a Crazy Day Tournament as a contestant.
* King Dedede's frequent appearances are most likely due to his popularity, apparently being the most requested character to appear in King for a Day.
* The removed quote from his interaction with Edelgard is a reference to an old RP done by Chiaki Sakura Rose. While it was private, the quote Dedede said became a personal joke with her sister.
	+ The original quote went as follows: "I never knew what it meant to be King…. I was gluttonous…. Greedy… I cared nothing for my citizens… and look where I am now… and now I finally know what it means to be a True King…. But it's too late…. IT'S TOO LATE!"
* Scaling King Dedede to Kirby shows that Dedede is likely only 3 feet tall. However, Dedede is portrayed as larger in King for Another Day and other interactions with Jet Set Radio.