Kalypso
Kalypso is a female Kritter who makes her debut in the game Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, where she is an unlockable character. Currently, she and Kass are the only female Kremling characters to have appeared in a game in the Donkey Kong series, although King K. Rool has been implied to have a wife in some games. Her name is derived from the style of lively Caribbean folk music known as "calypso". Aside from her debut appearance she has only appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a trophy and sticker. According to her European trophy description, she seems to have a high rank among the Kremling Krew as she is described as being a strong leader figure while having trust of the full crew, including King K. Rool. She is also good at sports and dancing and owns a clubhouse.
History
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
In her first appearance, Kalypso joins the races against their long lifetime rivals the Kongs. She is an unlockable character, and is unlocked by winning the Sapphire Cup with a Kremling. She appears in the game as a rival for the character Tiny Kong; as such they share stats and have similar body composition. Kalypso has a claw attack and as all characters in the game she can also perform Wild Moves.
Her bongos are designed to represent her purple palette and golden jewelry. She has top boost and good speed but below average agility.
Aside from the main game she can be seen in various cutscenes. In the Single Racing cutscene Kalypso can be seen, alongside Kass, Kritter and Klump, in front of their rivals, Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, Dixie Kong and Donkey Kong. In the Time Trial cutscene she can be seen along with Kopter and Diddy Kong as part of the public giving indications to the racers of where to go next by showing them a sign.
She makes another appearance in one of Candy Challenges in Challenge # 14: Help Tiny Kong!. Donkey Kong has to help Tiny Kong beat Kalypso in a race; this challenge is level 2 in difficulty.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Kalypso also appears as a Sticker and a Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, both of which are unlockable, and designed after her appearance in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. Her trophy mentions her beauty and her groovy hair as well as describing her stats and her clawing attack. Her sticker uses her artwork from Donkey Kong Barrel Blast and increases launch power. The European version of the game mentions that she owns a clubhouse and that she is good at sports and dancing, while also being a good leader.
Character Description
Kalypso has pale blue-green skin, a purple top with a skull design, purple claw polish, and blue jeans with a skull belt. Her hairstyle is a large purple afro. Her size complements Tiny Kong's; as such they rival each other in her debut appearance. Kalypso has been described as a cool and attractive character, but it is said she has a high-pitched laugh. She is also described as being a good leader who has the trust of all the Kremling Krew as well as having good reflexes. She is also good at sports and dancing, the latter never having been shown in games. Kalypso is known to own a clubhouse which is seen as an oasis by all the Kremlings.
Other Information
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
- Unlock method: Win the Sapphire Cup with a Kremling.
- Rival: Tiny Kong
- Boost: 5/5
- Speed: 4/5
- Agility: 2/5
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Trophy Information (US)
| # | Name | Image | Appearance(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | Kalypso |  |
Wii Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast 2007 |
A cool beauty with chic makeup and groovy hair. Kalypso combines enough acceleration to break free from the pack with a respectable top speed. Her cornering is a bit weak, but good players should be able to overcome this. Her claw attack will get you...if her high-pitched laugh doesn't. |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Trophy Information (Eur)
| # | Name | Image | Appearance(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | Kalypso | |
Wii Donkey Kong: Jet Race 2007 |
A cool beauty with chic make-up and groovy hair. A strong leader figure, she has full trust of all the Kremling Krew. She boasts excellent reflexes, and is very accomplished in sports and dancing. The clubhouse she owns is regarded as something of an oasis for Kremlings. |
Sticker
| Image | Game | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| File:Kalypso DK Barrel Blast.jpg | Donkey Kong Barrel Blast | [Launch Power] - Attack +26 |
Names in other languages
| Kremlings | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Congazuma • Cranky K. Rool • Draglinger • General Klump • Giant Viking Kremling • Green Kroc • Jr. Klap Trap • Junklomp • K. Lumsy • Kalypso • Kaptain Skurvy • Kass • Kerozene • King K. Rool • King Kut Out • Kip • Klubba • Kleever • Kludge • Krunch • Krunch's mother • Krusha • Krushy • Kudgel • Kutlass • Mega Amp • Okusan • Quint Skurvy • Resident demon |
| Species | Bazuka • Ghost • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Kasplat • Klampon • Klank • Klaptrap • Klasp • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klump • Knocka • Kobble • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Kosha • Kracka • Krash • Kremling (boater) • Kremling cop • Krimp • Kritter • Kroc • Krockhead • Krook • Krumple • Kruncha • Krusha • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Kutlass • Re-Koil • Robokremling • Rock Kroc • Shroom • Skeleton Kremling • Skidda • Super Team goalie |
| Donkey Kong Barrel Blast | ||
|---|---|---|
| Playable characters |
Kongs | Donkey Kong (Ultra Barrel) • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Lanky Kong • Tiny Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Cranky Kong |
| Kremlings | Kritter • Kip • Kass • Klump • Kalypso • Kludge • Kopter • King K. Rool | |
| Non-playable character | Candy Kong | |
| Cups | Topaz Cup | DK Jungle • Salty Sea • Mt. Dynamite |
| Sapphire Cup | Scorching Canyon • DK Jungle Falls • Shimmering Sea • Mammoth Glacier | |
| Diamond Cup | Open Ocean • Mt. Dynamite Remix • Parched Palace • Cranky's Temple | |
| Platinum Cup | Dynamite Run • DK Jungle Sunset • Alpine Peak • Temple Heights • Cosmic Highway | |
| Other | Gallery | |
