Ep. 19: Knuckle Joe arrives in Dream Land seeking vengeance for his father's death
Aired on February 9, 2002
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Knuckle Joe enters Dream Land to avenge his father's death at the hands of a star warrior. King Dedede frames an innocent Kirby for the crime. To resolve the conflict, Kirby uses his mirror ability to reflect Joe's actions, helping him recognize his own monstrous behavior. Meta Knight subsequently reveals the truth regarding Joe's father to him. This episode marks the debut of the Fighter Copy Ability and also features the Needle Copy Ability. The narrative focuses on Joe's journey toward understanding the reality of his past and his current violent path.
Episodes
- Ep. 15 · Kirby receives a robotic toy dog from N.M.E. and bonds with it despite jealousy from Tiff's friends and King Dedede.
- Ep. 16 · Kine falls for Tiff while Dedede attempts to take over the Rainbow Coral Reef
- Ep. 17 · Sir Ebrum Loses the Ring He Intended for Lady Like
- Ep. 18 · Kirby contracts sleeping sickness after swallowing a Noddy and relies on Pukey Flower for a cure
- Ep. 19 · Knuckle Joe arrives in Dream Land seeking vengeance for his father's death
- Ep. 20 · Ice Dragon brings winter to Dream Land while Kirby befriends Chilly the snowman
- Ep. 21 · Tiff Befriends Commander Vee While Kirby Battles Susshi After Dedede's Duel
- Ep. 22 · Kirby and crew survive a typhoon on Kit Cosmos island while fighting Tornadon
- Ep. 23 · Dedede kidnaps Dyna Chick to inject it and create a monster, prompting Dyna Blade's revenge.