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{{Enemy-infobox
|image = [[File:KPR_Cultra.jpg|270px]]
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|image = [[File:KSA NESP artwork.png]]
|caption = ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' screenshot
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|caption = ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' artwork
 
|jap_name = ネスパー (Nesupā)
 
|jap_name = ネスパー (Nesupā)
|jap_meaning = Esper + Ness ?
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|jap_meaning = Nesper
|games = {{PortalLogo|KPR}}
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|games = {{PortalLogo|KPR}}{{PortalLogo|KSA}}
 
|ability = [[ESP]]
 
|ability = [[ESP]]
|category = [[Regular enemy]]}}
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|category = [[Regular enemy]], [[Helper]]}}
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{{quote|Hee hee hee…|NESP|[[Kirby Star Allies]]}}
 
'''Esper''' is an [[Regular enemy|enemy]] in the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series, debuting in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''. It yields the [[ESP]] [[Copy Ability|ability]] when [[inhale|inhaled]].
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'''NESP''' is an [[Regular enemy|enemy]] in the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series, debuting in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''. He yields the [[ESP]] [[Copy Ability|ability]] when [[inhale]]d.
   
 
==Physical Appearance==
 
==Physical Appearance==
Esper is a floating, wizard-like enemy with a black cloak and hood. Its hood has a golden eye-like design emblazoned on it, and has a golden ball attached to the hood's tip. Underneath the hood, a white, spherical head sporting a small grin is visible. The enemy's cloak features a golden stripe. Esper's hands are white and float in midair, making them resemble the hands of [[Magolor]].
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NESP is a floating, wizard-like enemy with a black cloak and hood. his hood has a golden eye-like design emblazoned on it, and has a golden ball attached to the hood's tip. Underneath the hood, a white, spherical head sporting a small grin is visible. His cloak features a golden stripe. His hands are white and float in midair, making them resemble the hands of [[Magolor]].
   
 
==Games==
 
==Games==
 
===''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''===
 
===''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''===
Esper first appears in Stage 1 of [[Resolution Road]], and appears in many stages thereafter. The enemy floats in midair, and attacks [[Kirby]] at regular intervals when he is in its range by sending forth a small, purple ball of psychic energy. In addition, Esper may sometimes project a spherical shield of energy around itself. This shield will hurt Kirby if he touches it. The enemy is also able to teleport itself short distances multiple times in rapid succession.
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NESP first appears in Stage 1 of [[Resolution Road]], and appears in many stages thereafter. He floats in midair, and attacks [[Kirby]] at regular intervals when he is in his range by sending forth a small, purple ball of psychic energy. In addition, NESP may sometimes project a spherical shield of energy around himself. This shield will hurt Kirby if he touches it. He is also able to teleport himself short distances multiple times in rapid succession.
   
Esper can teleport between planes and attack Kirby from the background.
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NESP can teleport between planes and attack Kirby from the background.
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===''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''===
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NESP reappears in ''Kirby Star Allies''. He again provides the ESP ability, and can be controlled by the CPU or another player though the [[friend]] system. While a helper, NESP wears Kirby's ESP cap underneath his hood, with the brim pointing forward instead of backwards.
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==Etymology==
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NESP's name is likely a portmanteau of "Ness" and "ESP." Ness is a protagonist from the ''EarthBound'' video game series, also developed by [[HAL Laboratory]]. Ness, like NESP, can use psychic powers.
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His Japanese name, ネスパー (Nesupā), is likely a portmanteau of "Ness" and "Esper," the latter of which refers to a person who practices the development of psychic ability.
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His Dutch name in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', Esper, is taken from his internal filename in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.
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==Related Quotes==
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{{Quote|Though not quite yet an adult, he brims with the power of a new generation! He predicts there’s something out in the darkness and sets off to find it…with teleportation!|[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] description|[[Kirby Star Allies]]}}
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{{Quote|A floating, hooded enemy who looks like a wizard. He can unleash powerful bolts of energy, and use his telekinesis to lift rocks or teleport himself.|''[[Choose your buddy]]''|Play Nintendo}}
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==Videos==
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<gallery>
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Kirby Star Allies NESP Showcase
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</gallery>
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== Artwork ==
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<gallery>
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Spring Harvest Festival Twitter.jpeg|[[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|''Kirby 25th Anniversary'']] Twitter
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</gallery>
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
KPR Cultra attack.jpg|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
 
KPR Cultra attack.jpg|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
KPR Cultra attack 2.jpg|Esper generates energy around its body.
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KPR Cultra attack 2.jpg|NESP generates energy around its body.
KPR Cultra attack 3.jpg|Esper casts energy from the background.
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KPR Cultra attack 3.jpg|NESP casts energy from the background.
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KSA_NESP.jpg|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
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KSA_NESP_2.jpg|NESP warps.
 
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Esper DFjREHmU0AEGzsh.png large.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
 
Esper DFjREHmU0AEGzsh.png large.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
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</gallery>
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[[es:Esper]]
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[[ja:ネスパー]]
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[[Category:Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
 
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
 
[[Category:ESP Enemies]]
 
[[Category:ESP Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Characters]]
 
[[Category:Characters]]
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[[Category:Enemies in Kirby Star Allies]]
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[[Category:Playable characters in Kirby Star Allies]]
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[[Category:Friends in Kirby Star Allies]]
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[[Category:Playable characters]]
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[[Category:Male characters]]
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[[Category:Novel Characters]]

Revision as of 16:33, 16 November 2019

Hee hee hee…
— NESP • Kirby Star Allies

NESP is an enemy in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby: Planet Robobot. He yields the ESP ability when inhaled.

Physical Appearance

NESP is a floating, wizard-like enemy with a black cloak and hood. his hood has a golden eye-like design emblazoned on it, and has a golden ball attached to the hood's tip. Underneath the hood, a white, spherical head sporting a small grin is visible. His cloak features a golden stripe. His hands are white and float in midair, making them resemble the hands of Magolor.

Games

Kirby: Planet Robobot

NESP first appears in Stage 1 of Resolution Road, and appears in many stages thereafter. He floats in midair, and attacks Kirby at regular intervals when he is in his range by sending forth a small, purple ball of psychic energy. In addition, NESP may sometimes project a spherical shield of energy around himself. This shield will hurt Kirby if he touches it. He is also able to teleport himself short distances multiple times in rapid succession.

NESP can teleport between planes and attack Kirby from the background.

Kirby Star Allies

NESP reappears in Kirby Star Allies. He again provides the ESP ability, and can be controlled by the CPU or another player though the friend system. While a helper, NESP wears Kirby's ESP cap underneath his hood, with the brim pointing forward instead of backwards.

Etymology

NESP's name is likely a portmanteau of "Ness" and "ESP." Ness is a protagonist from the EarthBound video game series, also developed by HAL Laboratory. Ness, like NESP, can use psychic powers.

His Japanese name, ネスパー (Nesupā), is likely a portmanteau of "Ness" and "Esper," the latter of which refers to a person who practices the development of psychic ability.

His Dutch name in Kirby Star Allies, Esper, is taken from his internal filename in Kirby: Planet Robobot.

Related Quotes

Though not quite yet an adult, he brims with the power of a new generation! He predicts there’s something out in the darkness and sets off to find it…with teleportation!
— Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! description • Kirby Star Allies
A floating, hooded enemy who looks like a wizard. He can unleash powerful bolts of energy, and use his telekinesis to lift rocks or teleport himself.
— Choose your buddy • Play Nintendo

Videos

Artwork

Gallery

Models