Nakoruru

Nakoruru (ナコルル) is a character in the Samurai Shodown series. She is also a common mascot for SNK's social action programs for children and nature awareness campaigns, sometimes being paired with Terry Bogard for such events. Her official nickname is Mother Nature's Guardian.
Aside from the main series, Nakoruru also has several figurines made in her image from various game appearances and is a featured character in several of the series's drama CDs. She stars in her own character image CD and is also a member in SNK's character image band, Band of Fighters.
== Personality ==
Nakoruru is calm and gentle. She seems to be shy toward people. Yet, to others, her mannerisms and appearance make her seem rather "doll-like", a term that somewhat displeases her. She is also maternal, chiding her sister as she would a child. She believes that Nature can be protected without killing others and often vies for non-violent solutions if she thinks it's possible and, thus, has a will to protect the weak, fearful, and innocent. She also knows that true power must not be misused. Although she is dedicated in her mission, she also desires to be a normal girl with selfish desires, which sometimes sets her apart from her friends and peers.
== Powers ==
* Listening to Nature: Nakoruru can hear and sense nature's voice. In other media, this power also includes sensing the spirits of people or nature.
* Energy Slash: Nakoruru's weapon can be fueled with ki energy.
* Reflector: With the power of her cloak, Nakoruru can reflect a projectile back to its sender.
* Healing: With the power of nature, Nakoruru can heal wounds.
== Fighting Style ==
Nakoruru fights with a kodachi, and, depending on the form, a hawk named Mamahaha (in "Shura/Slash") or a wolf named Shikuru (in "Rasetsu/Bust" form and later Rera). To compensate for her short weapon range, players must rely on her speed to punish her opponents' mistakes. She can also recover from her moves a little quicker than other characters, making it easier for her to hit-and-run during fights. To balance her out with the rest of the cast, her attack strength is slightly weaker than most fighters. Her move set usually incorporates slightly longer ranged attacks that project her or her animal companions to her foes so her attack range isn't limited to her sword. She can also reflect projectiles with the move, Kamui Ryusei.
== Game Appearences ==
===Super Smash Bros Accelerant===
She appears as a newcomer, alongside of Haohmaru. She appears in the chapter 17: A known Dragon.
===Neo Geo 2: Match of the Century===
Nakoruru represents Samurai Shodown alongside Haohmaru, Genjuro Kibagami, Charlotte Christine de Colde, Earthquake, Shiki, Asura, Yashamaru Kurama, Galford, Ukyo Tachibana and Mina Majikina.
===TPXZF1997's Super Smash Bros.===
Nakoruru appears as a Support Spirit.
===Capcom vs SNK 3: Fighters' Spirit===
Nakoruru appears as a playable character.
=== Super Smash Bros. Storm ===
Nakoruru debuts as the 4th DLC Fighter in this game.
==Gallery==
File:Nakoruru Spirit.png|Samurai Shodown artwork, as well as a Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
File:Nakoruru (KoF Heroines).png|SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy artwork.
File:SNK Heroines - Nakoruru 2.png|SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy artwork.
File:SNK Heroines - Nakoruru 3.png|SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy artwork.
File:NakoruruSSBI.png|Samurai Shodown (2019) artwork.
File:Nakoruru.png|Neo Geo Battle Coliseum artwork.
==Trivia==
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