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:''For fighter info, see [[Azumanga Daioh (SSBB)]], [Azumanga Daioh (SSB4)]], and [[Azumanga Daioh (SSBU)]].''
{{Infobox Character General
{{Infobox Character General
|name        = ''Azumanga Daioh''
|name        = King Dedede
|image        = https://i.imgur.com/zBw2K8N.gif
|image        = [[File:King Dedede.png|275px]]
|caption      = Not to be confused with that ''other'' daioh.
|caption      = [[File:KirbySymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]
|universe    = ''Azumanga Daioh''
Official artwork of King Dedede from ''{{s|wikirby|Kirby Star Allies}}''.
|firstgame    = ''Azumanga Daioh'' (1999)
|universe    = {{uv|Kirby}}
|firstgame    = ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' (1992)
|games        = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|games        = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance=''Azumanga Daioh: Supplementary Lessons'' (2009)
|lastappearance=''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe}}'' (2023)
|console      = Manga
|console      = Game Boy
|species      = I wish I were a bird...
|species      = Bird<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410061607/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dv3MflbX4AAQWf2.jpg|title=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Nintendo Power Guide, page 21}}</ref>
|gender      =
|gender      = Male
|homeworld    = Japan
|homeworld    = {{s|wikirby|Dream Land}}, {{s|wikirby|Popstar}}
|creator      = Kiyohiko Azuma
|creator      = [[Masahiro Sakurai]]
|artist      = Kiyohiko Azuma
|artist      = Masahiro Sakurai
|voiceactor  =
|voiceactor  = Masahiro Sakurai
|interwiki    =
|interwiki    = wikirby
|interwikiname=
|interwikiname= Wikirby
|interwikipage=
|interwikipage= King Dedede
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'''''Azumanga Daioh''''' (Japanese: {{ja|あずまんが大王|Azumanga Daiō}}, lit. ''Great King Azumanga'') is a manga written and illustrated by Kiyohiko Azuma. It was published by MediaWorks in the magazine Dengeki Daioh from 1999 to 2002 and collected in four ''tankōbon'' volumes. It is drawn as a series of vertical four-panel comic strips called ''yonkoma'' and depicts the lives of a group of girls during their three years as high school classmates. The story was set in real time at the time of its publishing – the second volume was made in 2000, and that was also the year of that volume's events.
'''King Dedede''' ({{ja|デデデ大王|Dedede Daiō}} ''Great King Dedede'') is a character from the {{uv|Kirby}} series. Following his debut in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' as a full-fledged villain, King Dedede steadily transitioned into both an antihero and [[Kirby]]'s "arch-frenemy"<ref name=PlayProfile>{{cite web|url=https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/king-dedede/|title=King Dedede - Play Nintendo}}</ref> by willingly allying with Kirby on a number of occasions for the greater good while maintaining their rivalry.


It was adapted as an anime, ''Azumanga Daioh: the Animation'', which was produced by J.C.Staff and aired from the week of April 8, 2002 until September 30, 2002.
After making cameo appearances in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' as a background character and in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as a [[trophy]], King Dedede transitioned into a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and has remained as such since then.


==Synopsis==
==Origin==
Azumanga Daioh chronicles everyday life at an unnamed high school in Japan, following the trials and triumphs of six girls: reserved Sakaki's obsession with cute animals, Chiyo's struggle to fit in with girls five years older, Osaka's spacey nature and skewed perspective on the world, Yomi's aggravation at an annoying best friend, Tomo, whose energy is rivaled only by her lack of sense, and Kagura's efforts in sports and school. The story covers three years of tests, culture festivals, and athletic events at school, after-school life at the nearby shopping district, at Chiyo's large house, vacations spent at Chiyo's summer home on the beach and at Magical Land, a theme park.
[[File:KDL2ArtKingDedede.png|left|thumb|150px|Artwork of King Dedede from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''. This design influenced his background appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'']]
King Dedede is a rotund, blue, penguin-like bird who possesses an egocentric and selfish disposition, which is best exemplified by his status as the self-proclaimed king of {{iw|wikirby|Dream Land}}.<ref name=PlayProfile/> His signature attire consists of a red, regal coat with white fur trim and his personal emblem, a stylized version of his hand striking the V sign, embossed on the back. He also wears yellow mitten-like gloves, a red {{iw|wikipedia|tuque}} with a white fur pom-pom and gold crown-like brim, and a sash featuring blue and white trim with red and yellow tessellated triangles.


The manga and anime follow the same storyline, though there are differences in small details. For example, in the first manga volume, Osaka's appearance is noticeably different from in the anime and succeeding manga volumes. This might be because the broadcast of the anime started when the manga series was nearly finished, and the drawing style had already changed since the beginning. Hence, the anime was drawn in a style more similar to that of the later manga volumes than the early ones. In the same vein, Sakaki's initial unapproachable demeanor in the manga is downplayed in the anime.
King Dedede is most often defined by his gluttony. He lives in [[wikirby:Castle Dedede|a regal castle]] staffed by [[Waddle Dee]] servants, and he enjoys food to the extent of hoarding piles of it. This behavior, however, is contrasted by his incredible athleticism and ingenuity. Like [[Kirby]], King Dedede is able to {{b|inhale|King Dedede}} enemies and spit them out as projectiles (but he cannot copy a foe's ability like Kirby can). After his first defeat at Kirby's hands, Dedede underwent rigorous training to learn how to puff up and fly like him. Outside of this, Dedede wields a large wooden mallet as his signature weapon; this mallet is depicted in some games as having special features built into it, such as a powerful jet engine, or the ability to fire missiles or a chargeable laser.


==Characters==
In early ''Kirby'' games and spin-off titles, Dedede is depicted as the central antagonist. King Dedede's misdeeds, driven by greed, range from stealing food from the Dream Land residents in ''Kirby's Dream Land'' to stealing all the stars from the sky in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Course}}''. In other games, such as ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land 3}}'' and ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby: Triple Deluxe}}'', Dedede's antagonism is not of his own volition; he is manipulated by a greater evil through mind control or possession.
The main cast of Azumanga Daioh consists of six schoolgirls and two of their teachers. Secondary characters include Kimura-sensei, a creepy male teacher with an unhealthy obsession with high school girls, and Kaorin, a classmate with a lesbian crush on Sakaki.
*'''Chiyo Mihama''': Also known as Chiyo-chan, who is considered amazingly cute by the other characters. Through her, the series humorously explores the consequences of skipping five grades to tenth grade.
*'''Tomo Takino''': An extremely energetic and competitive girl, despite being nonathletic and a slacker. Tomo's character is extremely impulsive and rarely considers the consequences of anything. The opposite of Yomi, she is hyperactive and immature. She generally frustrates others, primarily Kagura and Yomi.
*'''Koyomi "Yomi" Mizuhara''': A grade-school friend and Tomo's general antagonist. Yomi, as she is commonly known, is the title's voice of reason and straight man, carrying herself as the most mature and serious of the group. Though smart and athletic, she is constantly dissatisfied with herself due to her weight and is always trying various diets in an effort to become thinner.
*'''Sakaki''': A tall, soft-spoken girl uncomfortable with her height and busty physique. Despite being shy, she is misinterpreted as mysterious, or cool. Sakaki is actually an emotionally sensitive person who holds a secret longing for cute things. Sakaki loves cats, but the neighborhood cats dislike her. While being naturally athletic, she has no real interest in sports.
*'''Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga''': More popularly known by her nickname Osaka (大阪), she is a transfer student from Osaka. Tomo quickly chose for her the nickname "Osaka" contrary to Ayumu's behavior, which is different from what Tomo sees as the "typical" Osakan. She has a mind that works differently than other people, prone to daydreaming, absentmindedness, etc.
*'''Kagura''': A girl who joins Yukari's class in the second year. Yukari selects her as a ringer to win the school athletic competitions. Originally in Nyamo's class and with little success in studies, she devotes her time to the swim team but is an all-around good athlete. She is genuinely nice to her classmates but has no tolerance for Tomo and is competitive and slightly obsessed with Sakaki.
*'''Yukari Tanizaki''': The girls' English and homeroom teacher (class 3), with very unconventional methods and a close relationship with the class. Her students are casual enough to call her by her first name: Yukari-sensei, and even use the very informal and intimate name and title of "Yukari-chan". She can be moody and, like Tomo, is incredibly impulsive and has a tendency not to think things through. Yukari has a rivalry/friendship with Minamo and attempts to prove that she is the superior teacher. Yukari is known for being an absolutely horrible driver with a car beaten entirely with dents. Yukari's driving skills are responsible for Chiyo-chan developing an occasional phobia to riding in cars.
*'''Minamo "Nyamo" Kurosawa''': A gym teacher at the girls' school. In the girls' first year of high school, she was the homeroom teacher of class 5. During their last two years, she was the homeroom teacher of class 2. She is an old high school friend and rival of Yukari, who occasionally refers to her by an old nickname of Nyamo (にゃも), despite Minamo's wishes to the contrary. Popular with the students, Minamo is nicer and in greater control of herself than Yukari, but, in moments of weakness, Minamo has proven that she can be just as vulnerable to losing control as is Yukari. She likes to gossip about Yukari to the students, but doesn't do so because Yukari has blackmail material on Minamo from back when they were students.
*'''King Dedede''': The self-proclaimed King of Dream Land with an egocentric and selfish disposition, as well as an insatiable greed. He is often cast as a rival to [[Kirby]], but the two have developed an odd friendship as "arch-frenemies". But that has nothing to do with ''Azumanga Daioh'', does it?


==Manga==
In fact, a common misconception about King Dedede is that he is evil. He is merely selfish and mischievous, which renders him too benign to be an outright villain, especially compared to other ''Kirby'' antagonists. Beginning with ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}'', he began being depicted as an anti-hero, possessing a standoffish personality tempered by hidden compassion for others. This depiction is his most consistent portrayal in the series, especially as of ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}''.
''Azumanga Daioh'' was originally published in four-panel (''yonkoma'') format by MediaWorks in the magazine Dengeki Daioh from February 1999 to May 2002 and collected in four volumes. A new three volume edition titled ''Azumanga Daioh Supplementary Lessons'' ({{ja|あずまんが大王·補習編|Azumanga Daiō Hoshūhen}}) was released in Japan to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the manga. Each 16-page chapter takes place during each school year in ascending order, volume one taking place in the first year. Author Kiyohiko Azuma uses his new drawing style in these updated volumes, making them look very similar to an ongoing comedy manga of his titled ''Yotsuba&!''. Besides creating new chapters, Kiyohiko Azuma redrew a large portion of the entire series for the anniversary edition, even changing certain joke punchlines, title pages and character designs.


The series is licensed in English in North America and the United Kingdom by ADV Manga, who has released all four volumes, with the fourth being released on April 20, 2004. ADV later reprinted the series on November 7, 2007 in an omnibus edition (ISBN 978-1-4139-0364-5). A new English translation was later collected in an omnibus by Yen Press.
However, Dedede's good intentions are occasionally misguided, or undermined by his self-centered nature; in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', he breaks the [[Star Rod]] (the power source of the [[Fountain of Dreams]]) to protect Dream Land from the villain known as [[Nightmare]], but its inhabitants are unable to dream as a consequence, and Kirby later finds him nonchalantly bathing in the Fountain of Dreams' waters.


==Anime==
King Dedede's relationship with Kirby varies from a nemesis to a partner. The king believes himself to be Kirby's "destined rival". Kirby, on the other hand, bears no such grudge. While Kirby regularly foils Dedede's schemes, the duo also partake in friendly speed-eating contests in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Gourmet Race sub-game, and Dedede even teams up with Kirby as a playable character in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', and ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Star Allies}}''. In the anime series ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby: Right Back at Ya!}}'', he is much more malicious and determined to defeat Kirby, but he rarely succeeds due to his simple-mindedness. However, he retains a form of respect for Kirby, which he rarely shows.
The television anime, ''Azumanga Daioh: the Animation'', was produced by J.C.Staff and aired from April 8, 2002 until September 30, 2002. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, and AT-X in five-minute segments every week, then repeated as a 25-minute compilation later on. The compilation episodes, which were the only versions to include the title and credits sequences, were released on VHS and DVD.


There have been two other animated adaptations: ''The Very Short Azumanga Daioh Movie'', a six minute trailer released to movie theatres to publicize the upcoming television series, and ''Azumanga Web Daioh'', a shorter pilot episode that appeared on the official Japanese ''Azumanga Daioh'' website for a limited time. ''Azumanga Web Daioh'' was originally intended to gauge whether there was enough interest to create a web-released anime adaptation; because of overwhelming demand, the original plan for web-release was changed to a television release. As a pilot, it featured different voice actors and music from the regular series.
In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, King Dedede is voiced by his creator, [[Masahiro Sakurai]], who also voiced him in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. His appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is primarily influenced by ''Kirby Super Star''. However, there are additional details original to the series, such as his kimono-like robes and mechanically-enhanced hammer. His more elaborate robes would later make an appearance in ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Mass Attack}}'', while the idea of an upgraded mechanical hammer is seen multiple times in the ''Kirby'' series, starting with ''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby Super Star Ultra}}''.
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In the United States, the television anime was released in a six DVD volume set September 9, 2005 and then later in a five DVD volume "Thinpak" set. The sixth DVD volume included ''The Very Short Azumanga Daioh Movie''.
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
[[File:KingDededeSSB.jpg|thumb|150px|left|King Dedede as he appeared in the background of the {{SSB|Dream Land}} stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'']]
In ''Super Smash Bros.'', King Dedede makes a cameo in the background of {{SSB|Dream Land}}. However, according to a page on ''[[Smabura-Ken]]'' (the game's official Japanese website), King Dedede, alongside [[Bowser]] and [[Mewtwo]], was [[Beta elements (SSB)|planned]] to be included as a playable character, but was cut due to time constraints. Aside from this, no other information is available.
 
The design of King Dedede's sprite closely resembles his design from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', except he isn't wearing his gloves, his beak is red, and his eyes are open.
 
In an official poll held on ''[[Smabura-Ken]]'' regarding characters for a potential sequel, Dedede placed fourth with 46 votes, being the highest ranked non-{{uv|Mario}} character.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html</ref>
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
Like in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', King Dedede reappears in the background of Dream Land in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
 
===Trophy===
{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Kirby series)}}
King Dedede also makes an appearance as one of the collectible trophies that can be found through the [[Trophy Lottery]].
 
{{Trophy
|name=King Dedede
|image=King Dedede Trophy Melee.png
|desc=Dedede's the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land. While he says he's king, Dedede performs no administrative functions and the citizens of Dream Land continue to live as they always have. He's able to suck in air and fly like Kirby does, but only as a result of the vigorous training he undertook after being bested by Kirby.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Kirby's Dream Land|release1=8/92}}
|game=Melee
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===As a playable character===
{{Main|King Dedede (SSBB)}}
[[File:King Dedede SSBB.jpg|thumb|200px|King Dedede, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
King Dedede is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', making him the third playable character from the ''Kirby'' series following {{SSBB|Kirby}} and {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}. He wields his trademark hammer, swinging it in most of his standard attacks, like the {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}, and has very powerful hammer-based attacks. His special moves are {{b|Inhale|King Dedede}}, [[Waddle Dee Toss]], [[Super Dedede Jump]], and [[Jet Hammer]]. Inhale is very similar to Kirby's trademark move, but King Dedede lacks the ability to copy abilities. Waddle Dee Toss lets him throw his minions at foes, sometimes producing not only [[Waddle Dee]]s, but also more deadly [[Waddle Doo]]s and [[Gordo]]s. It is also possible for Dedede to throw out capsules containing items.
 
Super Dedede Jump is an effective recovery move, sending King Dedede high into the air, then crashing into the ground to damage foes. He can also cancel out of doing this. Finally, King Dedede mechanizes his hammer with Jet Hammer. The hammer's power is charged up by holding the special attack button, and then released for a mighty swing. King Dedede incurs damage after charging for too long, however. His dash attack, forward smash, Inhale, and Super Dedede Jump all come from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''.
 
Like other playable characters, King Dedede retains his core design, albeit greatly enhanced graphically; most notably, his usually-exposed girth (other than his patterned waistband) is now covered by fine robes of a similar color, making his overall wear resemble a kimono. Additionally, his alternate costumes not only change the color of his outfit but the design on his waistband, as well.
 
King Dedede currently ranks 12th on the [[tier list]] in C+ tier. King Dedede possesses a powerful chain grab that can perform infinites on most lower-tier characters, which is complemented by his fast and long-reaching grab. He also overcomes his poor speed through his high vertical endurance, boasts one of the best recoveries in the game, and has a strong aerial game (with his back aerial in particular being very useful).
 
===Trophy===
{{main|List of SSBB trophies (Kirby series)}}
{{Trophy
|name=King Dedede
|image=King Dedede - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=The self-styled king of the amazingly peaceful Dream Land. He continually does things unbecoming a king, like stealing the kingdom's food supplies or all the stars from the sky. He's not all bad, though, and sometimes performs good deeds. While he and Kirby often battle, they've been known to compete good-naturedly at speed-eating contests and minigames.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Kirby's Dream Land|console2=N64|game2=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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===Stickers===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Game
! Effect
! Fighter(s)
|-
| King Dedede & [[Kirby]]
| ''[[wikirby:Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
| {{SortKey|AttackSpecialsDirect+021}}[[File:SpecialsDirect.png|16px|link=Specials: Direct]] Attack +21
| {{StickerHead|Kirby|Meta Knight|King Dedede}}
|-
| King Dedede
| ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
| {{SortKey|AttackLeg+028}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +28
| {{StickerHead|Kirby|Meta Knight|King Dedede}}
|-
| King Dedede
| ''[[wikirby:Kirby: Squeak Squad|Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
| {{SortKey|AttackThrowing+030}}{{TypeIcon|Throwing}} Attack +30
| {{Head|King Dedede|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|King Dedede & Kirby|Kirby 64}}
{{StickerPicBox|King Dedede|Kirby Super Star}}
{{StickerPicBox|King Dedede|Kirby Squeak Squad}}
 
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===As a playable character===
{{Main|King Dedede (SSB4)}}
[[File:King Dedede SSB4.png|thumb|King Dedede, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
King Dedede returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.  He has a more cartoonish look than his appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', reminiscent of his appearance in ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'', and gained a new Final Smash called [[Dedede Burst]].
 
King Dedede has seen a large fall from his previous [[tier list]] spot for ''Brawl'', now ranking 52nd out of 55 characters for ''SSB4''. While still maintaining his high power and [[disjointed]] reach with his hammer, he lost his effective [[chain grab]], a technique removed from ''SSB4''. This removes what made him so effective in ''Brawl''. His back aerial was also changed for the worse, no longer being as versatile as it once was. King Dedede also has a new side special: [[Gordo Throw]]. Since he now throws only Gordos, the new move has consistent power compared to the random nature of Waddle Dee Toss. However, this new attack can also be a hindrance for Dedede, as the Gordos are easily sent back to him by [[reflectors]] or any attack that does 2% or higher. The combination of his large size and slow mobility also makes him vulnerable to combos and camping.
 
Due to his flaws heavily outweighing his strengths, Dedede is regarded poorly in competitive play despite some notably high tournament results from players like {{Sm|Big D}} and {{Sm|Zaki}}.
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===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Kirby series)}}
{{Trophy
|name=King Dedede
|image-3ds=KingDededeTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=KingDededeTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-3ds-ntsc=He calls himself the King of Dream Land, but he doesn't have a lot of interest in ruling. He really loves to eat, so it's no surprise he's a heavyweight fighter. Despite his size and low speed, he can easily recover with his four jumps. His Jet Hammer will leave a mark on everyone he meets.
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=He calls himself the King of Dream Land, but he doesn't have a lot of interest in ruling. He really loves to eat, so it's no surprise he's a heavyweight fighter. Despite his size and low speed, he can easily recover with his five jumps. His Jet Hammer will leave a mark on everyone he meets.
|desc-pal=Being a self-proclaimed king, Dedede clearly doesn't care too much about the whole "politics" thing. He's just a bit greedy. In this game, his weight and hefty hammer make him slow, but he can still jump four times in mid-air anyway, making it easy for him to get back to the stage. Fully charge his Jet Hammer for ultimate destruction.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Kirby's Dream Land|release1=08/1992|console2=3DS|game2=Kirby: Triple Deluxe|release2=05/2014}}
}}
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{{Trophy
|name=King Dedede (Alt.)
|image-3ds=KingDededeAltTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=KingDededeAltTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-3ds-ntsc=For the Gordo Throw side special, King Dedede sends a Gordo bouncing with a hammer strike. It bounces off walls—or sometimes gets stuck in them. After a while it'll disappear. If an enemy hits one, it'll bounce back toward you. Use the special again to whack it back at them!
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=For the Gordo Throw side special, King Dedede sends a Gordo bouncing with a hammer strike. It bounces off walls—or sometimes gets stuck in them. After a while it'll disappear. If an enemy hits the Gordo, it'll bounce back toward you. Use the special again to whack it back at them!
|desc-pal=For the Gordo Throw side special, King Dedede hits a Gordo with his hammer, sending it bouncing along the stage. It'll bounce off walls, or sometimes get stuck in them. Then, after a while, it'll disappear. If an enemy hits the Gordo with an attack, it'll fly back towards you. Use the special again to whack it back at them!
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Kirby's Dream Land|release1=08/1992|console2=3DS|game2=Kirby: Triple Deluxe|release2=05/2014}}
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a playable character===
{{Main|King Dedede (SSBU)}}
[[File:King Dedede SSBU.png|thumb|King Dedede, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
King Dedede returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.'' He once again features a new [[Final Smash]] called [[Dede-Rush]], which features him launching an opponent into a steel cage, assuming his {{iw|wikirby|Masked Dedede}} persona, and then attacking any trapped opponents with a barrage of missiles and his [[Jet Hammer]]. Unlike ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'', he is an unlockable character instead of a starter character.
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===Spirits===
====Fighter spirit====
<center>
<gallery>
SSBU spirit King Dedede.png|325. '''''King Dedede'''''
</gallery>
</center>
====Primary spirit====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
|-
| 353 || {{SpiritTableName|Masked Dedede}} || {{SpiritType|Attack}} || ★★★ || 2 || 2835 || 8550 || 1531 || 4617 || 1304 || 3933 || No Effect || ''Kirby'' Series
|}
 
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|デデデ|Dedede}}, ''Dedede''
|en=King Dedede
|fr_ca=Roi Dadidou
|fr_caM=King Dedede
|fr_fr=Roi DaDiDou
|fr_frM=King Dedede
|es=Rey Dedede
|esM=King Dedede
|de=König Dedede ({{GameIcon|ssbb}} onwards)<br/>König Nickerchen ({{GameIcon|ssbm}})
|deM=King Dedede<br/>King Nap
|it=King Dedede
|nl=Koning Dedede
|nlM=King Dedede
|pt=Rei Dedede
|ptM=King Dedede
|ru={{rollover|Король Дидиди|Korol' Dididi|?}}
|ruM=King Dedede
|zh_cn={{rollover|帝帝帝大王|Dìdìdì Dàwáng|?}}, ''Dedede''
|zh_cnM=Great King Dedede
|zh_tw={{rollover|帝帝帝大王|Dìdìdì Dàwáng|?}}, ''Dedede''
|zh_twM=Great King Dedede
|ko={{rollover|디디디 대왕|Dididi Daewang|?}}, ''Dedede''
|koM=Dedede the Great
}}
 
==Trivia==
*King Dedede's name is pronounced in two ways: the English, Korean, Dutch, and Russian versions read his name as "Dee-Dee-Dee", while the Japanese, Spanish, German, and Italian versions read it as "Day-Day-Day".
**Additionally, the [[announcer]] does not say King Dedede's title in Japanese; he is simply referred to as "Dedede".
**King Dedede uniquely uses two different announcer voice clips in the Chinese versions of ''Ultimate'' depending on the setting; the simplified version uses the English "King Dedede" clip, while the traditional version uses the Japanese "Dedede" clip like the rest of the roster.
*King Dedede is one of the two playable characters to appear in every game of the series who was not playable in every iteration, the other being [[Charizard]].
**When counting both versions of ''SSB4'' as the same game, [[Ridley]] also shares this distinction.
*In ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', the Hammer ability received a new move called Hammer Twirl, which is directly inspired by King Dedede's down aerial from ''Brawl'' in which he twirls his hammer below himself. Ironically, King Dedede's down aerial was changed in ''SSB4'', which was released after ''Return to Dream Land''.
*King Dedede is one of the four characters to have a different Final Smash across every entry since Final Smashes were introduced; the other three are [[Pit]], [[Zero Suit Samus]], and [[R.O.B.]]
*Ever since his debut in ''Brawl'', King Dedede has had the worst air speed of any fighter.
**King Dedede is also the heaviest ''Brawl'' veteran as of ''Ultimate'', though [[Snake]] was heavier than him in ''Brawl''.
*If King Dedede is present when playing on [[Dream Land]], the sprite of King Dedede in the background will not appear.
**However, in ''Smash 3DS''{{'}}s [[Training Mode]], it is possible for both of them to appear at the same time.
*King Dedede is the only confirmed cut fighter from ''Super Smash Bros.'' who was not added in ''Melee''.
 
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For fighter info, see King Dedede (SSBB), King Dedede (SSB4), and King Dedede (SSBU).
King Dedede
King Dedede.png
KirbySymbol.svg

Official artwork of King Dedede from Kirby Star Allies.

Universe Kirby
Debut Kirby's Dream Land (1992)
Smash Bros. appearances SSB
Melee
Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Console/platform of origin Game Boy
Species Bird[1]
Gender Male
Place of origin Dream Land, Popstar
Created by Masahiro Sakurai
Designed by Masahiro Sakurai
Voice actor Masahiro Sakurai
Article on Wikirby King Dedede

King Dedede (デデデ大王 Great King Dedede) is a character from the Kirby series. Following his debut in Kirby's Dream Land as a full-fledged villain, King Dedede steadily transitioned into both an antihero and Kirby's "arch-frenemy"[2] by willingly allying with Kirby on a number of occasions for the greater good while maintaining their rivalry.

After making cameo appearances in Super Smash Bros. as a background character and in Super Smash Bros. Melee as a trophy, King Dedede transitioned into a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and has remained as such since then.

Origin

Artwork of King Dedede from Kirby's Dream Land 2. This design influenced his background appearance in Super Smash Bros.

King Dedede is a rotund, blue, penguin-like bird who possesses an egocentric and selfish disposition, which is best exemplified by his status as the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land.[2] His signature attire consists of a red, regal coat with white fur trim and his personal emblem, a stylized version of his hand striking the V sign, embossed on the back. He also wears yellow mitten-like gloves, a red tuque with a white fur pom-pom and gold crown-like brim, and a sash featuring blue and white trim with red and yellow tessellated triangles.

King Dedede is most often defined by his gluttony. He lives in a regal castle staffed by Waddle Dee servants, and he enjoys food to the extent of hoarding piles of it. This behavior, however, is contrasted by his incredible athleticism and ingenuity. Like Kirby, King Dedede is able to inhale enemies and spit them out as projectiles (but he cannot copy a foe's ability like Kirby can). After his first defeat at Kirby's hands, Dedede underwent rigorous training to learn how to puff up and fly like him. Outside of this, Dedede wields a large wooden mallet as his signature weapon; this mallet is depicted in some games as having special features built into it, such as a powerful jet engine, or the ability to fire missiles or a chargeable laser.

In early Kirby games and spin-off titles, Dedede is depicted as the central antagonist. King Dedede's misdeeds, driven by greed, range from stealing food from the Dream Land residents in Kirby's Dream Land to stealing all the stars from the sky in Kirby's Dream Course. In other games, such as Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Dedede's antagonism is not of his own volition; he is manipulated by a greater evil through mind control or possession.

In fact, a common misconception about King Dedede is that he is evil. He is merely selfish and mischievous, which renders him too benign to be an outright villain, especially compared to other Kirby antagonists. Beginning with Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, he began being depicted as an anti-hero, possessing a standoffish personality tempered by hidden compassion for others. This depiction is his most consistent portrayal in the series, especially as of Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

However, Dedede's good intentions are occasionally misguided, or undermined by his self-centered nature; in Kirby's Adventure, he breaks the Star Rod (the power source of the Fountain of Dreams) to protect Dream Land from the villain known as Nightmare, but its inhabitants are unable to dream as a consequence, and Kirby later finds him nonchalantly bathing in the Fountain of Dreams' waters.

King Dedede's relationship with Kirby varies from a nemesis to a partner. The king believes himself to be Kirby's "destined rival". Kirby, on the other hand, bears no such grudge. While Kirby regularly foils Dedede's schemes, the duo also partake in friendly speed-eating contests in Kirby Super Star's Gourmet Race sub-game, and Dedede even teams up with Kirby as a playable character in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, and Kirby Star Allies. In the anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, he is much more malicious and determined to defeat Kirby, but he rarely succeeds due to his simple-mindedness. However, he retains a form of respect for Kirby, which he rarely shows.

In the Super Smash Bros. series, King Dedede is voiced by his creator, Masahiro Sakurai, who also voiced him in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. His appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series is primarily influenced by Kirby Super Star. However, there are additional details original to the series, such as his kimono-like robes and mechanically-enhanced hammer. His more elaborate robes would later make an appearance in Kirby Mass Attack, while the idea of an upgraded mechanical hammer is seen multiple times in the Kirby series, starting with Kirby Super Star Ultra.

In Super Smash Bros.

King Dedede as he appeared in the background of the Dream Land stage in Super Smash Bros.

In Super Smash Bros., King Dedede makes a cameo in the background of Dream Land. However, according to a page on Smabura-Ken (the game's official Japanese website), King Dedede, alongside Bowser and Mewtwo, was planned to be included as a playable character, but was cut due to time constraints. Aside from this, no other information is available.

The design of King Dedede's sprite closely resembles his design from Kirby's Dream Land 3, except he isn't wearing his gloves, his beak is red, and his eyes are open.

In an official poll held on Smabura-Ken regarding characters for a potential sequel, Dedede placed fourth with 46 votes, being the highest ranked non-Mario character.[3]

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

Like in the original Super Smash Bros., King Dedede reappears in the background of Dream Land in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Trophy

Main article: List of SSBM trophies (Kirby series)

King Dedede also makes an appearance as one of the collectible trophies that can be found through the Trophy Lottery.

King Dedede's trophy in Melee
King Dedede
Dedede's the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land. While he says he's king, Dedede performs no administrative functions and the citizens of Dream Land continue to live as they always have. He's able to suck in air and fly like Kirby does, but only as a result of the vigorous training he undertook after being bested by Kirby.
Kirby's Dream Land (8/92)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As a playable character

Main article: King Dedede (SSBB)
King Dedede, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

King Dedede is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, making him the third playable character from the Kirby series following Kirby and Meta Knight. He wields his trademark hammer, swinging it in most of his standard attacks, like the Ice Climbers, and has very powerful hammer-based attacks. His special moves are Inhale, Waddle Dee Toss, Super Dedede Jump, and Jet Hammer. Inhale is very similar to Kirby's trademark move, but King Dedede lacks the ability to copy abilities. Waddle Dee Toss lets him throw his minions at foes, sometimes producing not only Waddle Dees, but also more deadly Waddle Doos and Gordos. It is also possible for Dedede to throw out capsules containing items.

Super Dedede Jump is an effective recovery move, sending King Dedede high into the air, then crashing into the ground to damage foes. He can also cancel out of doing this. Finally, King Dedede mechanizes his hammer with Jet Hammer. The hammer's power is charged up by holding the special attack button, and then released for a mighty swing. King Dedede incurs damage after charging for too long, however. His dash attack, forward smash, Inhale, and Super Dedede Jump all come from Kirby's Dream Land.

Like other playable characters, King Dedede retains his core design, albeit greatly enhanced graphically; most notably, his usually-exposed girth (other than his patterned waistband) is now covered by fine robes of a similar color, making his overall wear resemble a kimono. Additionally, his alternate costumes not only change the color of his outfit but the design on his waistband, as well.

King Dedede currently ranks 12th on the tier list in C+ tier. King Dedede possesses a powerful chain grab that can perform infinites on most lower-tier characters, which is complemented by his fast and long-reaching grab. He also overcomes his poor speed through his high vertical endurance, boasts one of the best recoveries in the game, and has a strong aerial game (with his back aerial in particular being very useful).

Trophy

Main article: List of SSBB trophies (Kirby series)
King Dedede's trophy in Brawl
King Dedede
The self-styled king of the amazingly peaceful Dream Land. He continually does things unbecoming a king, like stealing the kingdom's food supplies or all the stars from the sky. He's not all bad, though, and sometimes performs good deeds. While he and Kirby often battle, they've been known to compete good-naturedly at speed-eating contests and minigames.
Game Boy: Kirby's Dream Land
N64: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Stickers

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
King Dedede & Kirby Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards AttackSpecialsDirect+021SpecialsDirect.png Attack +21 Kirby Meta Knight King Dedede KirbyHeadSSBB.pngMetaKnightHeadSSBB.pngKingDededeHeadSSBB.png
King Dedede Kirby Super Star AttackLeg+028TypeIcon(Foot).png Attack +28 Kirby Meta Knight King Dedede KirbyHeadSSBB.pngMetaKnightHeadSSBB.pngKingDededeHeadSSBB.png
King Dedede Kirby: Squeak Squad AttackThrowing+030TypeIcon(Throwing).png Attack +30 KingDededeHeadSSBB.png
Brawl Sticker King Dedede & Kirby (Kirby 64).png
King Dedede & Kirby
(Kirby 64)
Brawl Sticker King Dedede (Kirby Super Star).png
King Dedede
(Kirby Super Star)
Brawl Sticker King Dedede (Kirby Squeak Squad).png
King Dedede
(Kirby Squeak Squad)

In Super Smash Bros. 4

As a playable character

Main article: King Dedede (SSB4)
King Dedede, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. 4.

King Dedede returns as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. 4. He has a more cartoonish look than his appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, reminiscent of his appearance in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, and gained a new Final Smash called Dedede Burst.

King Dedede has seen a large fall from his previous tier list spot for Brawl, now ranking 52nd out of 55 characters for SSB4. While still maintaining his high power and disjointed reach with his hammer, he lost his effective chain grab, a technique removed from SSB4. This removes what made him so effective in Brawl. His back aerial was also changed for the worse, no longer being as versatile as it once was. King Dedede also has a new side special: Gordo Throw. Since he now throws only Gordos, the new move has consistent power compared to the random nature of Waddle Dee Toss. However, this new attack can also be a hindrance for Dedede, as the Gordos are easily sent back to him by reflectors or any attack that does 2% or higher. The combination of his large size and slow mobility also makes him vulnerable to combos and camping.

Due to his flaws heavily outweighing his strengths, Dedede is regarded poorly in competitive play despite some notably high tournament results from players like Big D and Zaki.

Trophies

Main article: List of SSB4 trophies (Kirby series)
King Dedede's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
King Dedede's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
King Dedede
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS He calls himself the King of Dream Land, but he doesn't have a lot of interest in ruling. He really loves to eat, so it's no surprise he's a heavyweight fighter. Despite his size and low speed, he can easily recover with his four jumps. His Jet Hammer will leave a mark on everyone he meets.
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U He calls himself the King of Dream Land, but he doesn't have a lot of interest in ruling. He really loves to eat, so it's no surprise he's a heavyweight fighter. Despite his size and low speed, he can easily recover with his five jumps. His Jet Hammer will leave a mark on everyone he meets.
PAL Being a self-proclaimed king, Dedede clearly doesn't care too much about the whole "politics" thing. He's just a bit greedy. In this game, his weight and hefty hammer make him slow, but he can still jump four times in mid-air anyway, making it easy for him to get back to the stage. Fully charge his Jet Hammer for ultimate destruction.
Game Boy: Kirby's Dream Land (08/1992)
3DS: Kirby: Triple Deluxe (05/2014)
King Dedede (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
King Dedede (Alt.)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
King Dedede (Alt.)
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS For the Gordo Throw side special, King Dedede sends a Gordo bouncing with a hammer strike. It bounces off walls—or sometimes gets stuck in them. After a while it'll disappear. If an enemy hits one, it'll bounce back toward you. Use the special again to whack it back at them!
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U For the Gordo Throw side special, King Dedede sends a Gordo bouncing with a hammer strike. It bounces off walls—or sometimes gets stuck in them. After a while it'll disappear. If an enemy hits the Gordo, it'll bounce back toward you. Use the special again to whack it back at them!
PAL For the Gordo Throw side special, King Dedede hits a Gordo with his hammer, sending it bouncing along the stage. It'll bounce off walls, or sometimes get stuck in them. Then, after a while, it'll disappear. If an enemy hits the Gordo with an attack, it'll fly back towards you. Use the special again to whack it back at them!
Game Boy: Kirby's Dream Land (08/1992)
3DS: Kirby: Triple Deluxe (05/2014)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As a playable character

Main article: King Dedede (SSBU)
King Dedede, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

King Dedede returns as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He once again features a new Final Smash called Dede-Rush, which features him launching an opponent into a steel cage, assuming his Masked Dedede persona, and then attacking any trapped opponents with a barrage of missiles and his Jet Hammer. Unlike Brawl and SSB4, he is an unlockable character instead of a starter character.

Spirits

Fighter spirit

  • 325. King Dedede

    325. King Dedede

Primary spirit

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
353
SSBU spirit Masked Dedede.png
 Masked Dedede
Attack
 ★★★ 2 2835 8550 1531 4617 1304 3933 No Effect Kirby Series

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese デデデ, Dedede —
UK English King Dedede —
France French (PAL) Roi DaDiDou King Dedede
Quebec French (NTSC) Roi Dadidou King Dedede
Germany German König Dedede (Super Smash Bros. Brawl onwards)
König Nickerchen (Super Smash Bros. Melee)		 King Dedede
King Nap
Spain Spanish Rey Dedede King Dedede
Italy Italian King Dedede —
China Chinese (Simplified) 帝帝帝大王, Dedede Great King Dedede
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 帝帝帝大王, Dedede Great King Dedede
South Korea Korean 디디디 대왕, Dedede Dedede the Great
Netherlands Dutch Koning Dedede King Dedede
Russia Russian Король Дидиди King Dedede
Portugal Portuguese Rei Dedede King Dedede

Trivia

  • King Dedede's name is pronounced in two ways: the English, Korean, Dutch, and Russian versions read his name as "Dee-Dee-Dee", while the Japanese, Spanish, German, and Italian versions read it as "Day-Day-Day".
    • Additionally, the announcer does not say King Dedede's title in Japanese; he is simply referred to as "Dedede".
    • King Dedede uniquely uses two different announcer voice clips in the Chinese versions of Ultimate depending on the setting; the simplified version uses the English "King Dedede" clip, while the traditional version uses the Japanese "Dedede" clip like the rest of the roster.
  • King Dedede is one of the two playable characters to appear in every game of the series who was not playable in every iteration, the other being Charizard.
    • When counting both versions of SSB4 as the same game, Ridley also shares this distinction.
  • In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, the Hammer ability received a new move called Hammer Twirl, which is directly inspired by King Dedede's down aerial from Brawl in which he twirls his hammer below himself. Ironically, King Dedede's down aerial was changed in SSB4, which was released after Return to Dream Land.
  • King Dedede is one of the four characters to have a different Final Smash across every entry since Final Smashes were introduced; the other three are Pit, Zero Suit Samus, and R.O.B.
  • Ever since his debut in Brawl, King Dedede has had the worst air speed of any fighter.
    • King Dedede is also the heaviest Brawl veteran as of Ultimate, though Snake was heavier than him in Brawl.
  • If King Dedede is present when playing on Dream Land, the sprite of King Dedede in the background will not appear.
    • However, in Smash 3DS's Training Mode, it is possible for both of them to appear at the same time.
  • King Dedede is the only confirmed cut fighter from Super Smash Bros. who was not added in Melee.

References

  1. ^ Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Nintendo Power Guide, page 21.
  2. ^ a b King Dedede - Play Nintendo.
  3. ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostResult2.html


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