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C-R-O-W-N-E-D
Samples of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" from Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake.
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Debut appearanceKirby's Return to Dream Land (2011)
Last appearanceKirby Air Riders (2025)
Other appearance(s)Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Composer(s)Hirokazu Ando[1]
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"INTERNAL STRUGGLE" redirects here. For information about a very similarly named theme called "Inner Struggle", see "VS. Meta Knight".

"C-R-O-W-N-E-D"[2][3][4][1][5] (also parsed "CROWNED"[6]) is a musical piece composed by Hirokazu Ando,[1] which serves as the battle theme of Magolor's second form and Magolor Soul in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake.

Composition[edit]

Magolor's appearance after being crowned.

"C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is a dramatic orchestral track in F minor and 4/4. It is primarily based on "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" while completely lacking in the latter's cheeriness. The intro starts slowly as the corresponding cutscene portrays the Master Crown; this intro is a slowed down version of the second section of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler", played by cellos with a heavy tremolo effect, alongside supporting strings and choir. The choir leads to the main section, where the tempo increases to a frantic rate. The ostinato accompaniment presents the main motif of the track, which soon kicks in properly with the strings. This melody is structurally identical to the main melody of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler", albeit in straight rhythm and inverted. In a call and response, the strings lead the melody as other instruments second it. As it comes to a resolution, a counterpoint quoting "The Adventure Begins" keeps up the pace. The melody is repeated by a flute in A-flat (G-sharp) minor; rather than a repetition in the response, said response now features the motif of "Road to Victory". This ends in a similar fashion to the first iteration.

Heroic and somewhat lyrical in character, "Four Adventurers: Cookie Country" takes the lead, at first uninterrupted by "C-R-O-W-N-E-D"'s own motifs. However, the melody of the latter returns as a counterpoint. A climactic brass minor iteration of the melody of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" sounds, at first stably in A-flat minor, but then becoming tonally unstable with diminished harmonies. Continuing in this instability, "Road to Victory" joins in for its resolution in E minor.

From the newly established key, the theme repeats its structure through the "Four Adventurers: Cookie Country" segment. The motif of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" comes in early as a quiet counterpart, making space for another familiar motif. Now in C minor, a resolute brass version of the rising phrase of "Green Greens" plays. This is followed by a clarinet's quote of its sister theme, "Kirby's Triumphant Return". This theme plays again with a tutti. Bells join in its resolution, and the phrase imitates the conclusion of "Road to Victory". The choir joins again with quiet string support, bridging back to F minor for the track to loop.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby's Return to Dream Land[edit]

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, the original version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is used in the boss battle with Magolor's second form in Main Mode and The Arena, and Magolor Soul in Extra Mode and The True Arena. It can be found as Music 105 in the game's Sound Test.

Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe[edit]

In Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe, "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is arranged twice to serve as the Bonus Level music.

  • The first arrangement is a truncated version of the track simply titled "C-R-O-W-N-E-D", featuring melodica.
  • The second arrangement is titled "C-R-O-W-N-E-D (Reprise)" ("CROWNED: Ver. 2" in the Japanese and Korean versions and in the English versions of some later games), featuring electronic instrumentation as well as the music being extended to its original length.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]

"C-R-O-W-N-E-D" from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse.

An arrangement of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" can be unlocked in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse by collecting one of the Treasure Chests found in the Wonder Space stage, to then be played in the game's Music Room as track 36. It features a predominant electric guitar and electronic instruments.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, "CROWNED: Ver. 2" from Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe is reused in Access Ark - Stage 8 EX. It can be accessed in the game's Jukebox as track 132.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

There are two distinct arrangements of this theme in Kirby Star Allies.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Both the original version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" (here titled "CROWNED") from Kirby's Return to Dream Land and "CROWNED: Ver. 2" from Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe are playable music tracks in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for use on any Kirby series stage, Battlefield, Big Battlefield, Small Battlefield and Final Destination.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a remastered version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" sees use during the battles with Magolor's second form in Story Mode and The Arena, along with Magolor Soul in Extra Mode. It can be found as track 127 in the Jukebox after clearing Extra Mode. This arrangement has discernible changes in sound mixing compared to the Wii version's track.

Several additional partial or full arrangements of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" appear in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe:

  • "Judgment of the Malus Pumila" — the title screen theme for Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler incorporates elements of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D". It can be found as track 169 in the Jukebox after clearing Magolor Epilogue.
  • "Mistilteinn, Tree Crown without a Ruler" — Magolor Epilogue's final boss battle music is a medley of themes incorporating "C-R-O-W-N-E-D". It can be found as track 184 in the Jukebox after clearing Magolor Epilogue.
  • "Crossing into the Parallel with You" — Magolor Epilogue's staff credits theme features an arrangement of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" as part of another medley. It can be found as track 186 in the Jukebox after clearing Magolor Epilogue.
  • Magolor Epilogue's Extra Stage features the first version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" from Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe. It can be found as track 188 in the Jukebox after clearing the Extra Stage for the first time.
  • "INTERNAL STRUGGLE" — a partial arrangement plays in the rest area preceding Magolor Soul's battle in The True Arena. It is composed by Jun Ishikawa, and can be found as track 196 in the Jukebox after clearing The True Arena.
  • "Supreme Ruler's Coronation - OVERLORD" (from Kirby Star Allies) — a medley of themes that plays during the battle with Magolor Soul in The True Arena, once again incorporating "C-R-O-W-N-E-D". While at first the track is identical to the Kirby Star Allies version, during the battle's second phase, an added choir plus what sounds like Magolor's cries for help get mixed into the track. A variation of the theme that fades the second phase version in after one complete loop can be listened to in the Jukebox as Track 197 after clearing The True Arena.
  • "Deluxe Master!" — a jingle that plays upon clearing all of the missions in Merry Magoland, all the stages in Magolor Epilogue, or The True Arena. It is an arrangement of the late first portion of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D", which in itself is an arrangement of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler". It is composed by Yuki Shimooka, and can be found as track 199 in the Jukebox after clearing the 20 True Extra Missions in Magoland.
"C-R-O-W-N-E-D" in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe  
Theme Sample
"C-R-O-W-N-E-D"
"Judgment of the Malus Pumila"
"Mistilteinn, Tree Crown without a Ruler"
"Crossing into the Parallel with You"
"INTERNAL STRUGGLE"
"Supreme Ruler's Coronation - OVERLORD"
"Deluxe Master!"

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]

In Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" plays as one of the sections of "Judgment of the Malus Pumila" during the first phase of the battle against Forgo Leon in The Ultimate Cup Z EX. It also appears at the Waddle Live! Corner Stage as track 136.

Kirby Air Riders[edit]

In Kirby Air Riders, the original version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" can be unlocked as the alternate track for Galactic Nova, and is fittingly titled "Galactic Nova (Alt)".

Other appearances[edit]

In the Kirby Wii Music Selection CD, the bonus track ボーナストラック:サイゴノタタカイ (Bonus Track: Last Battle) is a medley of themes related to the final battle against Magolor, and "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is featured at the end of it.

The original version of the theme is included as Track 41 on the Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack.

In The Sound of Kirby Café, 王様と魔女のランデヴー/カービィシリーズ番外編メドレー (Rendezvous of the King and the Witches / Kirby Series Extra Game Medley) features "C-R-O-W-N-E-D (Reprise)" from Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe at its beginning.

In the Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert, "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is featured in the "Kirby's Return to Dream Land Medley".

The theme was performed live at the Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival as part of the "Kirby Finale Battle Fest" medley, along with the "Final Boss" theme from Kirby's Adventure, "Vs. Marx", "0² Battle", "Fatal Blooms in Moonlight", and "Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection".

The "Deluxe Master!" jingle from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe plays as the jingle for coming in 1st place on the Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe theme in Tetris 99.

The Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is featured in an officially licensed collection of Kirby sheet music published by Yamaha Corporation.[7]

Etymology[edit]

The title "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" consists of the seven first letters of the levels in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, indicating how Magolor has crowned himself with the Master Crown:

The French, German, Latin American Spanish and Dutch translations sometimes translate "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" accordingly (again, based on the seven level names), while other times leaving the track title in English.

Names in other languages[edit]

C-R-O-W-N-E-D[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese CROWNED[8][2][9][10][1][5]
-
English C-R-O-W-N-E-D[2][3][4][1][5]
CROWNED[6]
-
-
Chinese CROWNED[1][5]
-
Dutch C-R-O-W-N-E-D[1]
P-O-P-S-T-A-R[5]
-
Acronym of the level names from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
French P-A-R-F-A-I-T[4][5]
C-R-O-W-N-E-D[1]
P-E-R-F-E-C-T
-
German C-R-O-W-N-E-D[4]
K-R-O-E-N-E-N[1][5]
-
T-O-C-R-O-W-N
Italian CORONA[4]
C-R-O-W-N-E-D[1]
CROWN
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Korean CROWNED[3][1][5]
-
Portuguese C-R-O-W-N-E-D[1][5] -
Latin American Spanish C-O-R-O-N-A-R[4][1][5] T-O-C-R-O-W-N
European Spanish C-O-R-O-N-A-R[4][1]
C-R-O-W-N-E-D[5]
T-O-C-R-O-W-N
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C-R-O-W-N-E-D (Reprise)[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese CROWNED:Ver.2[3]
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English C-R-O-W-N-E-D (Reprise)[3]
CROWNED: Ver. 2[6]
-
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Korean CROWNED:Ver.2[3]
-


INTERNAL STRUGGLE[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese INWARD STRUGGLE[1]
-
English INTERNAL STRUGGLE[1] -
Chinese INWARD STRUGGLE[1]
-
Dutch INNERLIJKE STRIJD[1] INNER STRUGGLE
French COMBAT INTÉRIEUR[1] INTERNAL BATTLE
German EIN KAMPF IM INNEREN[1] A BATTLE IN THE INSIDE
Italian CONFLITTO INTERIORE[1] INTERNAL CONFLICT
Korean INWARD STRUGGLE[1]
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Portuguese LUTA INTERIOR[1] INTERNAL BATTLE
Spanish Lucha interior[1] Internal struggle


Deluxe Master![edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese デラックスマスター![1]
Derakusu Masutā!
Deluxe Master!
English Deluxe Master![1] -
Traditional Chinese 豪華大師![1]
háo huá dà shī!
Deluxe Master!
Simplified Chinese 豪华大师![1]
háo huá dà shī!
Dutch Meesterlijk![1] Masterful!
Canadian French Virtuose deluxe![1] Deluxe master!
European French Virtuose deluxe ![1] Deluxe master!
German Deluxe-Meister![1] Deluxe Master!
Italian Maestro deluxe![1] Deluxe master!
Korean 디럭스 마스터![1]
direokseu maseuteo!
Deluxe Master!
Portuguese Maestria suprema![1] Supreme mastery!
Spanish ¡Qué maestría![1] What mastery!

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