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Boxin
| Boxin | |
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 Artwork of Boxin from Kirby: Squeak Squad. | |
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| First game | Kirby & The Amazing Mirror (2004) |
| Latest game | Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014, keychain) |
| Other game(s) | Kirby: Squeak Squad |
| Copy Ability | Fighter |
| Similar entities | Box Boxer, Knuckle Joe |
- This article is about the small enemy which appears in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad, and should not be confused with Box Boxer.
Boxin is a relatively uncommon enemy in the Kirby series. As indicated by its name and the boxing gloves on its paws, Boxin will jab at Kirby when he gets near, though it can also perform a rolling leap towards him. Unlike the Bronto Burts, Blippers, and Waddle Dees, Boxins generally are not found in groups as often only a single one can be found in any given room or area in a stage. The physical traits of this enemy resemble that of a small dog or mole, though somewhat anthropomorphized to be given a bipedal stance. When inhaled, Boxin will empower Kirby with the Fighter copy ability.
Boxin can be said to be similar in some respects to the mid-boss Box Boxer, as both rely on Fighter-like techniques, though the latter uses its ears to box with instead of arms.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[edit]
Boxin made its debut in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror as a minor enemy. It can be found in every major area of the Mirror World except for Olive Ocean.
Locations[edit]
In Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Boxin can be found in the following rooms:
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| Rainbow Route | Moonlight Mansion | Cabbage Cavern | Mustard Mountain | Carrot Castle | Olive Ocean | Peppermint Palace | Radish Ruins | Candy Constellation | Dimension Mirror |
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Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]
Boxin returns in this title, having been given formal artwork in the instruction booklet for the first time. It was also given a few more fighting moves to attack Kirby with, making it more similar to Knuckle Joe in its versatility, though it is still just as easy to defeat as before [needs verification]. It appears fairly commonly in stages, though it is seldom seen in groups, preferring to fight on its own.
Locations[edit]
Boxin can be found in the following levels and stages in Kirby: Squeak Squad:
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| Stage | Prism Plains | Nature Notch | Cushy Cloud | Jam Jungle | Vocal Volcano | Ice Island | Secret Sea | Gamble Galaxy |
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
Boxin makes a cameo in this game as a randomly-obtained Keychain, depicting it in sprite form.
Gallery[edit]
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Artwork from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror -
Sprite from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror -
Two Boxins in Rainbow Route (Kirby & The Amazing Mirror) -
Kirby attacks Boxin in Mustard Mountain (Kirby & The Amazing Mirror) -
Boxin in Radish Ruins (Kirby & The Amazing Mirror) -
Keychain sprite of Boxin from Kirby: Triple Deluxe -
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | デッシー[1] Desshī |
Corruption of「弟子」(deshi, disciple). According to the Kirby & The Amazing Mirror guidebook by Shogakukan, Boxins are disciples of Box Boxer [citation needed] |
| English | Boxin[1] | Clipping of "boxing" |
| French | Pittbox[1] | Portmanteau of "pitbull" and "box" |
| German | Boxin[1] | - |
| Italian | Boxy[1] | - |
| Korean | 원투 Wontu |
One-Two from "one-two punch"; in boxing, sequence of 2 punches |
| Spanish | Kickboxi[1] | Clipped form of "kickboxing" |
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