In the Kirby anime, what is the name of King Dedede's assistant?

King Dedede's assistant in the Kirby anime Kirby: Right Back at Ya! is Escargoon. He is an anthropomorphic snail who serves as Dedede's attendant, adviser, and frequent accomplice in schemes against Kirby and the residents of Cappy Town.

Escargoon is an original character created for the anime rather than one of the principal characters from the early Kirby games. His name combines “escargot,” the French word for snail, with a character-style ending. He usually wears a shell-like backpack and is depicted as expressive, argumentative, and more verbally capable than his impulsive employer.

Escargoon often obeys Dedede even when the king treats him harshly. The series also suggests that he genuinely cares about Dedede and wants his approval, which gives their comic relationship more depth than a simple villain-and-henchman pairing. Meta Knight is an ally and former associate of Dedede, while Tiff and Tuff are members of the human family living at the castle; none is Dedede's assistant.