Shikuru

Shikuru (シクルゥ) is Nakoruru's wolf companion introduced in Samurai Shodown III who acts as an exclusive helper to Nakoruru's Rasetsu/Bust form and eventually Rera. His name has no meaning and was chosen based on sound and character.

Story

Shikuru started accompanying Nakoruru when her darker personality started to surface. Sharing sentiments with Rera, he is often found following her around.

Personality

Originally, he is portrayed to be one of Rimururu and Nakoruru's friends. In later games, he became more colder and ruthless than Nakoruru's other animal companion Mamahaha. He however remains loyal to his owner's cause.

Powers

• Charge - Shikuru can perform charges against opponents.

Fighting Style

Unlike other pets, Shikuru serves primarily as Nakoruru/Rera's battle mount. Shikuru is a necessity for several of his master's special moves, as having her travel on him is a great emphasis to mastering her form of gameplay. Whilst Nakoruru/Rera mounts him, the player can run faster and jump longer distances -at the sacrifice of a lower height. If their opponents attempt to attack, the player can quickly counter with Shikuru's rush attack, which may also launch Nakoruru/Rera after the blow for increased damage. Players may be handicapped, however, due to the heavy reliance put on mounting Shikuru. For instance, Nakoruru/Rera cannot mount him if he is too far away from her and when she is in the process of mounting him, she remains temporarily vulnerable to any attack.

Game Appearances

• Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden
• Samurai Shodown III
• Samurai Shodown IV
• Samurai Shodown V
• Samurai Shodown V Special
• Samurai Shodown VI - playable with Mamahaha in the console version only
• Samurai Shodown!
• Samurai Shodown 64
• Samurai Shodown! 2
• Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage
• Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono

Cameo Appearances

• Days of Memories (third and ninth title)
• Samurai Spirits (pachinko)
• Samurai Spirits Oni
• SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy - Mentioned by Nakoruru in Story Mode

Anime Appearances

• Samurai Spirits 2: Asura-Zanmaden (OVA)
• Nakoruru ~Ano hito kara no okurimono~ (OVA)

Sprites

Gallery

Samurai Shodown IV ink painting.

Samurai Shodown IV: Roster artwork by Shiroi Eiji.

Nakoruru ADV artwork.

Samurai Shodown VI: artwork.

Samurai Shodown V Perfect eXA-Arcadia Poster by Shirou Ohno

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