He made his debut in Kirby’s Dream Land for the Game Boy in 1992. Developed by 19-year-old Masahiro Sakurai, he was originally designed as a filler character while his game was still being produced.

Subsequently, he evolved from a supporting antagonist to a full-fledged character unto himself, with backstory and motivation. He re-emerged in Kirby Super Star (1996), starring in the sub-game ...