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The ''Kirby'' universe is set in a galaxy populated by highly abstract, colorful planets and lifeforms with a very simple and basic design aesthetic, and Kirby himself, an 8-inch-tall lifeform with almost no demonstrable speaking capacity, lives on {{s|wikirby|Popstar}}, a planet structured like a glowing yellow five-pointed star. "{{s|wikirby|Dream Land}}" itself is a kingdom on Popstar. Each game is typically a self-contained adventure with little carry-over between installments, not unlike the ''[[Mario (universe)|Super Mario]]'' series, though in comparison each ''Kirby'' game's narrative tends to be a little more involved. | The ''Kirby'' universe is set in a galaxy populated by highly abstract, colorful planets and lifeforms with a very simple and basic design aesthetic, and Kirby himself, an 8-inch-tall lifeform with almost no demonstrable speaking capacity, lives on {{s|wikirby|Popstar}}, a planet structured like a glowing yellow five-pointed star. "{{s|wikirby|Dream Land}}" itself is a kingdom on Popstar. Each game is typically a self-contained adventure with little carry-over between installments, not unlike the ''[[Mario (universe)|Super Mario]]'' series, though in comparison each ''Kirby'' game's narrative tends to be a little more involved. | ||
The recurring setup initially appears to be parallel to the [[Mario]]/[[Bowser]] relationship, where Kirby has to go out on a quest to put a mischievous, troublemaking, self-styled "king" of Dream Land, Dedede, back in his place. (An alternate-universe [[wikirby:Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|''Kirby'' anime series]] that ran for 100 episodes adheres to this pattern fairly strictly.) However, Dedede is only very rarely a villain, with fights against him frequently being due to a misunderstanding or him being controlled by another entity. Kirby is usually pitted against some kind of greater threat to Popstar or the galaxy, revealed either from the outset or over the course of the game. In addition to Dedede, another recurring character Kirby encounters is Meta Knight, a rival who similarly shifts between ally and occasional antagonist, while similarly usually being the latter against his will or due to miscommunication. In many games, one or both of Dedede and Meta Knight ally with Kirby against the greater threat at hand, and Kirby also receives assistance from other characters, such as the | The recurring setup initially appears to be parallel to the [[Mario]]/[[Bowser]] relationship, where Kirby has to go out on a quest to put a mischievous, troublemaking, self-styled "king" of Dream Land, Dedede, back in his place. (An alternate-universe [[wikirby:Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|''Kirby'' anime series]] that ran for 100 episodes adheres to this pattern fairly strictly.) However, Dedede is only very rarely a villain, with fights against him frequently being due to a misunderstanding or him being controlled by another entity. Kirby is usually pitted against some kind of greater threat to Popstar or the galaxy, revealed either from the outset or over the course of the game. In addition to Dedede, another recurring character Kirby encounters is Meta Knight, a rival who similarly shifts between ally and occasional antagonist, while similarly usually being the latter against his will or due to miscommunication. In many games, one or both of Dedede and Meta Knight ally with Kirby against the greater threat at hand, and Kirby also receives assistance from other characters, such as the {{s|wikirby|Animal Friends}} or {{s|wikirby|Bandana Waddle Dee}}. Kirby's adventures regularly take him through not just Dream Land and the planet Popstar itself, but other planets as well. | ||
Additionally, details scattered throughout each entry in the series establish a consistent setting and connection between games; for example, the recurring presence of the corruptive {{s|wikirby|Dark Matter}}, or the existence of a parallel {{s|wikirby|Mirror World}} to Dream Land that includes its own counterparts to the land's traditional inhabitants. Because of this, a highly intricate backstory is present in the overall ''Kirby'' universe that, while superseded by the main plot of each game, creates ongoing themes that influence the overarching universe of the series. | Additionally, details scattered throughout each entry in the series establish a consistent setting and connection between games; for example, the recurring presence of the corruptive {{s|wikirby|Dark Matter}}, or the existence of a parallel {{s|wikirby|Mirror World}} to Dream Land that includes its own counterparts to the land's traditional inhabitants. Because of this, a highly intricate backstory is present in the overall ''Kirby'' universe that, while superseded by the main plot of each game, creates ongoing themes that influence the overarching universe of the series. | ||