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About
Hypernova or Hypernova Yourself![3] is an online photo editor which most notably allows users to apply a “Hypernova” effect from Kirby: Triple Deluxe, which involves a swirly colored overlay and a Spherize effect. Aside from applying the Hypernova effect, the site also allows to add various Kirby-related stickers on the pictures.
History
The site first appeared on April 22nd, 2014, as an advertisement for an upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Kirby: Triple Deluxe[4]. In the game, the Hypernova ability amplifies Kirby’s signature inhale ability, allowing him to inhale larger objects and projectiles.
On May 2nd, 2014, the same day when the US version of the game was released, the link to the site was posted on 4chan’s /tv/[1] (Television & Film) and /a/[2] (Anime & Manga) boards. It is highly likely that the link was originally posted on /v/ (Video Games) board, but at the time the board’s activity had not been properly archived.
Highlights
Since the time when the link to the Hypernova site was posted on 4chan, the users had created a staggering amount of pictures, using the editor. The images include characters from a variety of franchises, like Sonic the Hedgehog, Shrek, Donkey Kong, etc.
Notable Examples
Search Interest
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External References
[1]Foolz – First appearance /tv/
[2]Foolz – First appearance /a/
[3]kirby.nintendo.com – Hypernova Yourself!
[4]Wikipedia – Kirby Triple Deluxe