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Nago is one of Kirby's animal friends who appears as a playable character in Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Kirby Star Allies. He is a cat and is about twice Kirby's size. Nago has made several cameo appearances throughout the series.

Physical Appearance

Nago appears to be a round, pudgy Japanese Bobtail cat with brown ears and tail, three whiskers and orange spots on his head and back. He has small arms and legs. His arms and legs are sometimes absent from in-game sprites, official artwork, and Ado's drawings. Nago's eyes are almost always closed, being opened only when Kirby chooses another Animal Friend over him and when he is attacking with the Needle ability.

Appearances

Kirby's Dream Land 3

Nago rolls Kirby around like a ball. All of his abilities consist of using Kirby as a projectile weapon. Unlike Rick the hamster, Nago can triple jump in midair. Shiro is Nago's love interest in this game.

Base Ability	Description
Burning	Nago launches a pillar of fire out of Kirby. It stays relatively close to the ground for the entirety of the attack.
Needle	Nago spins his partner who shoots a blitz of spikes quickly, launching at slightly varied angles.
Spark	Nago rubs his partner, building up a static charge, they can then move around freely and sparks will shoot out and damage enemies.
Cutter	Nago swings his partner upwards and fires a large purple shock wave that damages aerial enemies.
Ice	Nago aims Kirby downward as they jet out a burst of cold breath and launch through the air.
Parasol	Nago and his partner use the Parasol like a pogo stick. This will block projectiles from below and smash through enemies. The duo are invincible while using this move.
Stone	Nago slams a Rock Kirby into the ground, pulverizing anything in the duo's path.
Cleaning	Kirby turns into a cloth which Nago pushes along the ground. This move is similar to Wheel.

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

When the player mixes the Stone and Cutter abilities, Kirby gains the mix ability Stone Friends, which lets him turn into statues of any of his past animal friends, including Nago. In this form, Kirby can jump three times midair just like Nago. Although he can still walk, it is very slow.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Nago appears as a collectible sticker.

Kirby Star Allies

Nago appears as part of Cleaning's moveset.

In the Super Smash Bros. series

Nago appears as a primary, Novice-class grab spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. His spirit sports no effect when applied to a fighter.

Music

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Etymology

Nago’s name could possibly be a play on “neko,” the Japanese word for cat.

Trivia

Nago was planned to be in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, but he was left out for an unknown reason.
- However, a similar character appears in the anime. He is Kawasaki's friend, Nagoya, whose name also uses the word Nago in it.
In the Japanese comic strips, Nago is easily put off and is enemies with Pitch.
In Kirby Star Allies on the title, file select, and menu screens, Nago can sometimes be seen chasing Daroach. This is a reference to the classic “Cat and Mouse” formula.
The official strategy guide for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards incorrectly calls Nago a mouse.

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 {{character-infobox
-|image = [[Image:Nago2.png]]
+|image = [[Image:1543204890998.png]]
+|caption = ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' artwork
-|full_name = Nago
 |jap_name = ナゴ (Nago)
-|jap_meaning = ''neko'', Japanese for "cat"
+|jap_meaning = Nago
 |games = {{PortalLogo|KDL3}}{{PortalLogo|KSA}}
 |species = Cat
 |affiliation = [[Animal Friends]]
+|gender = Male}}'''Nago''' is one of [[Kirby]]'s [[Animal Friends|animal friends]] who appears as a playable character in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. He is a cat and is about twice Kirby's size. Nago has made several cameo appearances throughout the series.
-|caption = ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' artwork
-|gender = Male}}
+==Physical Appearance==
-'''Nago''' is one of [[Kirby]]'s [[Animal Friends]] who appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. He is a cat and is about twice Kirby's size. For transportation Nago rolls Kirby into a ball and rolls him along. He also can accomplish a triple jump in midair, unlike the other animal friend like him, [[Rick]] the Hamster, who can jump once off the ground but can climb against walls. [[Shiro]] is Nago's love interest in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''.
+Nago appears to be a round, pudgy [[wikipedia:Japanese Bobtail|Japanese Bobtail cat]] with brown ears and tail, three whiskers and orange spots on his head and back. He has small arms and legs. His arms and legs are sometimes absent from in-game sprites, official artwork, and [[Ado]]'s drawings. Nago's eyes are almost always closed, being opened only when Kirby chooses another Animal Friend over him and when he is attacking with the [[Needle]] ability.
-Nago's name may be a pun on ''Neko'', the Japanese word for "cat".
+==Appearances==
-Nago also appears as a cameo in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', when Kirby uses the [[Stone Friends]] ability (which is a combination of [[Cutter]] and [[Stone]]). Like in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', he can jump thrice, yet is very slow.
+=== ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' ===
-A similar character appeared in the anime. He was [[Kawasaki]]'s friend, [[Chef Nagoya|Nagoya]], which also uses the word Nago in it. In the Japanese comic strips, Nago is easily put off and is enemies with [[Pitch]].
+[[File:Nago intro.png|thumb|52x52px]]
+Nago rolls Kirby around like a ball. All of his abilities consist of using Kirby as a projectile weapon. Unlike [[Rick]] the hamster, Nago can triple jump in midair. [[Shiro]] is Nago's love interest in this game.
-Nago later appears as a [[sticker]] in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.
-Nago is set to appear in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' as part of [[Cleaning]]'s moveset.
-==Abilities==
-<div style="clear: both;">
 {| class="wikitable"
 !Base Ability
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 |-
 |[[Burning]]
 |Nago launches a pillar of fire out of Kirby. It stays relatively close to the ground for the entirety of the attack.
 | align="center" |[[File:KDL3 Burning Nago sprite.png]]
 |-
 |[[Needle]]
 |Nago spins his partner who shoots a blitz of spikes quickly, launching at slightly varied angles.
 | align="center" |[[File:KDL3 Needle Nago sprite.png]]
 |-
 |[[Spark]]
 |Nago rubs his partner, building up a static charge, they can then move around freely and sparks will shoot out and damage enemies.
 | align="center" |[[File:KDL3 Spark Nago sprite.png]]
 |-
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 |-
 |[[Ice]]
 |Nago aims Kirby downward as they jet out a burst of cold breath and launch through the air.
 | align="center" |[[File:KDL3 Ice Nago sprite.png]]
 |-
 |[[Parasol]]
 |Nago and his partner use the Parasol like a pogo stick. This will block projectiles from below and smash through enemies. The duo are invincible while using this move.
 | align="center" |[[File:KDL3 Parasol Nago sprite.png]]
 |-
 |[[Stone]]
 |Nago slams a Rock Kirby into the ground, pulverizing anything in the duo's path.
 | align="center" |[[File:KDL3 Stone Nago sprite.png]]
 |-
-|[[Clean]]
+|[[Cleaning]]
 |Kirby turns into a cloth which Nago pushes along the ground. This move is similar to [[Wheel]].
 | align="center" |[[File:KDL3 Clean Nago sprite.png]]
 |}
+=== ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' ===
-==Physical Appearance==
+When the player mixes the [[Stone]] and [[Cutter]] abilities, Kirby gains the mix ability [[Stone Friends]], which lets him turn into statues of any of his past animal friends, including Nago. In this form, Kirby can jump three times midair just like Nago. Although he can still walk, it is very slow.
-Nago appears to be a round, pudgy cat with brown ears and tail, three whiskers and orange spots on his head and back. He has small arms and legs. His arms and legs are sometimes absent from in-game sprites, official artwork, and [[Ado]]'s drawings. Nago's eyes are almost always closed, being opened only when Kirby chooses another Animal Friend over him and when he is attacking with the [[Needle]] ability.
+=== ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' ===
+Nago appears as a collectible [[sticker]].
+=== ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' ===
+Nago appears as part of [[Cleaning]]'s moveset.
+==In the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]==
+[[File:SSBUl_Spirit_Fight_Nago.jpg|thumb|Spirit battle]]
+Nago appears as a primary, Novice-class grab [[spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. His spirit sports no effect when applied to a fighter.
 ==Music==
 {{db|Template:PortalRA06/Core}}
+==Etymology==
-{{Template:PortalRA06/Core/Theme - Rick}}
+Nago’s name could possibly be a play on “neko,” the Japanese word for cat.
+==Trivia==
+* Nago was planned to be in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', but he was left out for an unknown reason.
+** However, a similar character appears in the anime. He is [[Kawasaki]]'s friend, [[Chef Nagoya|Nagoya]], whose name also uses the word Nago in it.
+* In the Japanese comic strips, Nago is easily put off and is enemies with [[Pitch]].
+*In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' on the title, file select, and menu screens, Nago can sometimes be seen chasing [[Daroach]]. This is a reference to the classic “Cat and Mouse” formula.
+*The official strategy guide for ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' incorrectly calls Nago a mouse.
 ==Artwork==
 <gallery widths="150">
 File:KDL3 NagoKirby1.png|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
+Nago_intro.png|Nago in the opening of ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''
+KDL3NagoPeek.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3''
 File:KDL3 NagoKirby2.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3''
 Nago Star Spit.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3''
 Nago Artwork.PNG|''Kirby's Dream Land 3''
-nagofire.gif|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' ([[Burning]])
+nagofire.PNG|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' ([[Burning]])
 Image:Nago.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' ([[Ado]]'s drawing)
 Nago KDL3.png|''Kirby's Dream Land 3'' (Ado's drawing)
+Kirbyanimenago.png|''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' (unused)
 KPR Sticker 112.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' ([[sticker]])
 K25_Nago_artwork.png|''[[Kirby series anniversaries#25th Anniversary|Kirby 25th Anniversary]]'' website
+Kirby 25th Anniversary artwork 24.jpg|Kirby 25th anniversary artwork (cameo)
+K25th Twitter (106).jpg|Kirby 25th anniversary artwork
+Kirby Twitter Valentines Day 2.jpg|Valentines Day artwork from official Kirby Twitter (cameo as a cookie)
+File:Cats_Twitter.jpg|''Kirby Twitter''
+White Day.jpg|''Kirby Twitter''
 </gallery>
 == Concept Artwork ==
 <gallery>
-HnK Nago concept art PNG.png|''[[Kirby: Right Back At Ya!]]''
+HnK Nago concept art PNG.png|''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
-</gallery><div style="clear: both;">
+</gallery>
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
 DL3 Rick.gif|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
-K-NintendoSwitch_Nago.png|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
+KSA_Nago.jpg|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
+SSBUl_Spirit_17.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[spirit]])
 </gallery>
 ==Sprites==
-<gallery captionalign="left">
+<gallery>
 KDL3 Nago sprite.gif|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
 </gallery>
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 [[it:Nago]]
 [[ja:ナゴ]]
-[[Category:Allies]]
+[[ru:Наго]]
+[[zh:娜哥]]
 [[Category:Animal Friends]]
 [[Category:Allies in Kirby's Dream Land 3]]
+[[Category:Male characters]]
+[[Category:Allies in Kirby Star Allies]]
+[[Category:Main Characters]]
+[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Series Characters]]