German gamers will be able to watch episodes of the Kirby anime series through the Nintendo Channel.

In an unexpected move Nintendo will offer their German fans the chance to view the Kirby anime series through the Nintendo Channel. Nintendo WiiX state the 2001 series will be shown through the Nintendo Channel in Germany, beginning at the end of the month.

Initially four episodes will be available and every two weeks a new episode will become available, replacing one of the older episodes. Apparently 52 of the 100 episodes made have been translated into German but it is unknown how long this will continue for.

At present no other countries have been confirmed but we'll keep you updated! A trailer for the English version, that was translated by 4Kids years ago, can be seen below.