Knuckle Joe: Difference between revisions

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Knuckle Joe also appeared as a recurring character in the ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'' anime. Reflecting his in-game appearance, he starts out as a minor antagonist before befriending Kirby and aiding him in later episodes. His Japanese actor in the anime, Minami Takayama, also provides his Japanese voice for ''Smash''.

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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Knuckle Joe is one of the supporting characters that spawns from the [[Assist Trophy]] [[item]]. When Knuckle Joe is summoned, he uses his "Vulcan Jab" technique, which is a series of rapid punches, on the nearest foe. Afterwards, he finishes the opponent off with one of two "finisher" attacks: the strong, short-ranged "Smash Punch", or the electricity-charged uppercut known as the "Rising Break" technique. The finisher he uses is chosen at random. He will use the finisher either the second or third time he did the Vulcan Jab. He could be considered one of the most powerful Assist Trophy characters, because if he manages to trap an opponent in his initial barrage, he can [[One-hit KO|KO them at 0%]]. A few other Assist Trophies share this ability, such as [[Lyn]].

[[File:Knuckle Joe - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|100px|Trophy in ''Brawl''.]]

''A martial artist known for amazing attacks like the Vulcan Jab. With his bandana, he looks and fights the part of a Muay Thai boxer. When [[Kirby]] copies Knuckle Joe, he gains the fighting techniques of a hand-to-hand-combat expert. Knuckle Joe also engages in friendly block-breaking competitions with Kirby. His other famous techniques are the Smash Punch and Rising Break.''

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[[File:KnuckleJoeTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|100px|left|Trophy in ''for Wii U''.]]

[[File:KnuckleJoeTrophy3DS.png|thumb|100px|right|Trophy in ''for 3DS''.]]

{{flag|ntsc}} ''A martial-arts master, Knuckle Joe can be inhaled by Kirby and his Fighter ability copied. If you summon him, he'll leap toward the enemy nearest you and unleash his powerful Vulcan Jab attack. He'll then finish off his target with a devastating Smash Punch or Rising Break.''

 

{{flag|pal}} ''When Kirby copies this expert in all martial arts, he becomes a pro at hand-to-hand combat. Release Knuckle Joe in this game, and he'll jump towards the enemy nearest to you and unleash his mighty Vulcan Jab, then finish them off with a devastating Smash Punch or Rising Break!''

{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Kirby Super Star (08/1996)|console2=Wii|game2=Kirby's Return to Dream Land (10/2011)}}

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|ko={{rollover|넉클 죠|Neogkeul Jyo|?}}, ''Knuckle Joe''

*In ''Brawl'', his official artwork has his mouth wide open while his trophy has his mouth shut.

*Like Meta Knight, Knuckle Joe is also another ''Kirby'' character whose Japanese voice is a reprisal from the anime, as in his prior game appearances there were no voices for him provided.

**Both characters also have different English voices solely provided for their ''Smash'' appearances.