Uja is a large enemy in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby: Squeak Squad. It grants no Copy Ability when inhaled.
Physical Appearance[]
Uja is black hand or sword made of a swarm of bugs. Its presence announced by a loud buzzing sound.
Games[]
Kirby: Squeak Squad[]
Uja will appear out of nowhere accompanied by a loud buzzing noise, shortly before assuming the form of a hand or sword, and moving towards Kirby. Uja has a predetermined form depending on where it is found in the game.
It can transform into a shadowy hand or into a shadowy sword. If it is in hand form, it will grab Kirby, turn into a black oval, then float away, causing damage. If it is in sword form, it will come near Kirby and stab him with the tip, causing damage as well. Uja gives no ability when inhaled. It has high health, and so often requires multiple hits to be defeated. If it tries to attack Kirby, Kirby can avoid this simply by crouching down and wait for Uja to fly off.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[]
Uja appears as a Keychain.
Etymology[]
Uja comes from "Uja Uja" (じゃうじゃ), A Japanese onomatopoeia of swarming bees or wasp that makes.
Trivia[]
- In hand form, the arrangement and behavior of Uja's fingers make it resemble Master Hand, specifically its appearance in Kirby and the Amazing Mirror.
- Its similarity to Master Hand and its ability to change into a sword makes it predate the Master Core, the final boss of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.
- On June 13, 2016, the Arcade Bunny in Nintendo Badge Arcade mistook the two characters, referring to Uja as Master Hand.
- It only appears five times throughout the game — three times as a hand and twice as a sword.
- When possessed by Ghost Kirby, Uja is able to attack in all four directions.
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