Topic: kirby_(series) game/media implication list

The bulk update request #13046 is pending approval.

Reason: Implications of the kirby_(series) tag for every kirby-related copyright tag on the site, plus a few extras. I'll provide extra reasoning when applicable, but these first 25 should be self-explanatory.

The bulk update request #13047 is pending approval.

create alias kirby's_star_stacker (0) -> kirby's_super_star_stacker (14)
create implication kirby_30th_anniversary_music_fest (2) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby's_dreamy_gear (5) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby's_dream_course (5) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create alias super_kirby_clash (5) -> team_kirby_clash (0)
create alias team_kirby_clash_deluxe (4) -> team_kirby_clash (0)
create implication team_kirby_clash (0) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create alias kirby_fighters_2 (5) -> kirby_fighters (6)
create implication kirby_fighters (6) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby_cafe (4) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby_horoscope_collection (10) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby's_avalanche (1) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby_anime's_20th_anniversary (2) -> kirby:_right_back_at_ya! (304)

Reason: Continuation of kirby_(series) implications.

kirby's_dreamy_gear is actually not a game, but rather a series of official merchandise released some years ago, providing new designs to a variety of characters. It also got an official novel based off of it with its own original characters, too. More on the novels in the 3rd BUR.

Likewise, kirby_30th_anniversary_music_fest was a live "big band" music concert hosted in celebration of the series' 30th anniversary. Promotional artwork featured character's in special costumes for the occasion, and many fanartists decided to draw other prominent Kirby characters in similar outfits.

kirby_horoscope_collection is a merchandise selection based around the 12 zodiac constellations. With it came 12 unique designs for Kirby as well as some other characters. They only released in Japan, so you only really see fanart from that side of the globe, but I can attest that they're pretty popular to draw. Here's all of them for reference ( 1 2 ).

The bulk update request #13048 is pending approval.

create implication shook_kirby (1) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby_falls (2) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby's_pinball_land (0) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby_tilt_'n'_tumble (0) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication dedede's_drum_dash (0) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby's_blowout_blast (0) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby_battle_royale (1) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create alias kirby:_nightmare_in_dream_land (0) -> kirby's_adventure (28)
create implication kirby's_dream_collection (0) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby's_block_ball (0) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication star-crossed_world (55) -> kirby_and_the_forgotten_land (1658)
create implication kirby_(novel_series) (0) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby_manga_mania (0) -> kirby_(series) (7303)
create implication kirby's_toy_box (0) -> kirby_(series) (7303)

Reason: Continuation of kirby_(series) implications. This list in particular includes implications for two memes, as well as implications for games/other media that do not yet have tags, but could be added at some point later. I've no idea if it's proper to request implications for tags that haven't been used yet, but I would like to be as complete as possible with this list.

Most of these can be found on the Wikirby's Kirby (series) page. If you think any of these are too obscure to have a tag, all I can say is you shouldn't underestimate the dedication of Kirby fanartists.

kirby:_nightmare_in_dream_land is a remake of kirby's_adventure, with a few notable changes being the inclusion of different minigames and a new submode called Meta Knightmare.
On second thought, this'll be better off as an alias than an implication.

kirby's_dream_collection is a collection of Kirby games released for the series' 20th anniversary, but it also included a trio of extra challenge stages exclusive to the game.

kirby's_toy_box is a collection of 10 minigames released over time via the Super Famicom's Satellaview peripheral. I've honestly never seen fanart of this game, but I also didn't know it existed until today, so it might just be because I haven't been looking hard enough.

The kirby_(novel_series) and kirby_manga_mania tags are, as their names suggest, for a series of Kirby novels and manga respectively. The novels often contain original stories and characters that would warrant the tag. The manga has a unique artstyle (I've seen some style_emulation of it from more than one Kirby fanartist) and also has original characters/stories.

The only exclusions I made were for arcade machine games that don't even have pages on Wikirby, and Kirby Slide. Poor, poor Kirby Slide never gets any fanart...

Let me know if you would like extra context for any of these tags!

Went back and redid portions of this listing for some improvements. Changes include:

• implicated remakes/sequels to their original games (kirby_super_star_ultra -> kirby_super_star, kirby's_return_to_dream_land_deluxe -> kirby's_return_to_dream_land, etc.)
• Aliased spinoff games with multiple similar entries together (team_kirby_clash_deluxe & super_kirby_clash -> team_kirby_clash, kirby_fighters_2 -> kirby_fighters, etc.)
• added an implication and explanation for kirby_30th_anniversary_music_fest