Batamon is an enemy in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby's Dream Land 3.
Physical Appearance
Batamon greatly resembles Kirby, having a pink-ball body with stubby arms and red feet. Its mouth is always in an open smile, and its eyes are shorter compared to Kirby's.
Games
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Almost all Batamon are found patrolling behind the walls inaccessible to Kirby, and they are also very rare to encounter. However, many abilities and Animal Friend combinations can put an end to them. The only way to encounter a Batamon face to face without hacking the game is by entering a hidden door in Cloudy Park. If Kirby decides to inhale this Batamon, he doesn't get an ability.
The most interesting thing to note about Batamon are their aforementioned resemblance to Kirby. Batamon appears as a nearly identical creature to him, although they differ in width and facial appearance, as Batamon are wider and have a more spread-out face. Their near-identical appearance suggests that they could possibly be of the same species.
It has also been believed to be an abandoned sprite for Kirby in the early stages of the game's development, though this is purely speculation.
Kirby Star Allies
Batamon makes an appearance as one of the paintings Adeleine can make in Kirby Star Allies. It walks around damaging any enemies it runs into.
Etymology
Batamon's name likely comes from the Japanese word referring to a knockoff or fake/unlicensed merchandise, バッタモン (battamon) or バッタもの/バッタ物 (battamono); this references Batamon's uncanny resemblance to Kirby.
Trivia
- Batamon's artwork is very similar to that of Shadow Kirby; both characters are drawn from behind while walking.
- Batamon's artwork also has Batamon in the exact same pose as Kirby is in the Door artwork from Kirby Super Star.
- An enemy from the game Link's Awakening, known as Anti-Kirby, is similar to Batamon where both enemies share strong resemblance to Kirby.
Artwork
