Nintendo Removes Star Skins in Kirby Air Riders After 18 Plus Memes Flood Online Gallery
Kirby Air Riders Custom Skins Removed After 18 Plus Memes Cause Uproar
Kirby Air Riders has officially returned as the long awaited follow up to the high-speed spinoff of the beloved pink puffball, blending lighthearted racing action with a charming competitive edge for fans across the SEA region and around the world. Its comeback after more than twenty years arrives with modern features, including the highly anticipated custom star design system that lets players create and share their own patterns online. What should have been a fun creative playground quickly spiraled into chaos when the online gallery was taken over by a surprising wave of 18 plus memes that Nintendo was not amused by, giving players plenty to talk about in the first week of launch.
Creative players filled the gallery with brilliant designs, but as expected, mischievous fans took things much further by turning the viral Bikini Kawasaki meme into full star skins. These designs featured Chef Kawasaki in various bikini outfits, turning the star into what looked like a blushing beach ready mascot. Some skins used two-piece swimwear, others used lingerie with fishnet stockings, and some even added succubus tails to complete the meme inspired transformation. The result was a gallery filled with hilarious but inappropriate skins that quickly caught the attention of Nintendo moderators who had to react fast.
Nintendo swiftly removed the inappropriate skins from the in game shop, cleaning up the trending designs before they spread further. However, the company did not restrict the overall sharing system, allowing players to continue uploading new creations as long as they followed community guidelines. Interestingly, the cleanup also affected skins that were not risqué but still raised copyright concerns, including star designs mimicking iconic shapes like the famous three circle silhouette that clearly resembled a certain cartoon mouse. It seems the copyright radar was working overtime as well.
Kirby Air Riders continues to shine as a fantasy racing game that swaps cars for Warp Stars, letting players take control of iconic Kirby characters as they glide at high speed across themed circuits filled with magical obstacles and power ups. Each race mixes fast paced competition with the signature charm that the Kirby series is known for. Whether playing solo or in multiplayer, players can expect adrenaline filled races enhanced by quirky enemy encounters and special abilities that make every match feel unpredictable and fun for all kinds of racers. With customization, creative freedom, and a touch of chaos, Kirby Air Riders is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining titles in the series today.
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Kirby fans will always find a way to turn chaos into comedy, but this wave of Bikini Kawasaki memes proves just how fast player creativity can push boundaries. Nintendo’s swift cleanup keeps the game’s community space fun and safe, and it reminds us that player driven features require balance and moderation. Kirby Air Riders is off to a spirited start, and this early drama only adds fuel to its growing buzz across the SEA region.
