Kirby is a pink puffball who is one of the most popular video game characters in the world. He is known for his ability to inhale enemies and copy their abilities. Kirby has starred in over 20 games, and he has also appeared in various other media, including anime and manga. Kirby was created by Masahiro Sakurai, the same person who created the Super Smash Bros. series. Kirby first appeared in the game Kirby's Dream Land, which was released for the Game Boy in 1992. The game was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to launch Kirby into the mainstream. A fanart Kirby progress bar for YouTube with Kirby Running.