Meta Knight is one of the most popular characters in the Kirby franchise. He is a masked swordsman who is often seen as a rival to Kirby. However, Meta Knight is also a complex character who is capable of great acts of kindness and compassion. Meta Knight first appeared in the 1993 game Kirby's Adventure. He was introduced as a mysterious swordsman who was initially hostile to Kirby. However, Meta Knight eventually revealed that he was actually a guardian of Dream Land, and he helped Kirby to defeat the evil King Dedede. Meta Knight has since appeared in numerous other Kirby games. A fanart Kirby progress bar for YouTube with Meta Knight Fly.