Gumchi

"An extra-terrestrial life form that came to Earth hundreds of years ago with the fall of a meteor, and took up residence in Iga."
Gumchi is a small alien being made of what appears to be yellow gum. It is unknown how it came to be or what it is fully capable of, but it currently spends its time being guarded by his protector and companion Kappei, who is the latest in his family to do so.
== Appearance ==
Gumchi appears as a large glob of yellow gum. The top of its head is round and the bottom is spread out and divided into sections, with a purple shuriken resting on its torso. It wears white socks with purple and brown geta on its feet. Its face appears to have a large, dark purple mask around its magenta eyes. Its mouth has two buck teeth, with a bit of its gum acting like a third bottom tooth that sticks out. It often wields a kendo stick the size of its body, keeping it attached to its backside.
== Personality ==
Gumchi is shown to be a very playful, odd alien with possible secrets. It spouts out gibberish constantly and is happy to be stretched out or compressed by curious kids. This may cause some to believe it's clueless or defenseless. However, in episode 4 of the Ninjala 2D Cartoon Anime, it has shown it can transform itself into an ippon katana and possibly other weapons, saving Kappei and his grandfather from likely assassination.
== History ==
Gumchi first arrived to Earth on a meteor hundreds of years prior to the events of Ninjala. It took residence in Iga village, being guarded by the shinobi that resided there after being built a shrine. Gumchi has since been desired by many for its possible power, though it hasn't yet demonstrated that it has any. It is unclear where Gumchi previously came from before Earth, though it may have relations to the enemy Space Ninjas that are in possible cahoots with WNA.
== Story ==
=== Episode 4: The Shinobi Village ===
After their residence is attacked by a group of ninjas, Kappei follows Gen'unsai deep into a bamboo forest to a hidden shrine housing Gumchi, who the family have guarded for centuries. Gumchi exits the shrine and Gen'unsai introduces Kappei to him; he explains Gumchi's extraterrestrial origins. Shortly after, the ninja group from earlier appear again and demand they hand over Gumchi. Gen'unsai, injured from his previous battle with them, is defended by Kappei. Impressed by his determination, Gumchi transforms into a weapon and offers to help Kappei. With Gumchi's help, Kappei defeats all of the ninja warriors.
Gen'unsai sends Kappei to study with his brother in Komerica and is tasked with protecting Gumchi, who has taken a liking to Kappei. Gumchi accompanies him during his training.
=== Story Mode: Chapter 2 ===
Gumchi appears briefly while training with Van under Genrysai's supervision. He appears again later while Kappei is in Oedo with Berecca, when Kappei uses it to demonstrate the space ninjas' ability to swallow things and gain their power.
== Trivia ==
* The inspiration for Gumchi's design "is that he's wearing a blown up bubble gum and since he has a connection with Gen'unsai's (Genryusai's twin brother) kendo dojo, he's holding a shinai (bamboo sword)." https://youtu.be/C5GSpwmDE0Y?t=292
* Gumchi also kind of appears on the start screen after the GungHo entertainment scene.
* In the Ninjala anime, hundreds of years ago, Gumchi's name was Dangochi. It was also implied that its home planet was destroyed by the space ninjas and that the meteor it arrived on Earth on was a small chunk of it.
* During a social media campaign on X called "Left vs. Right Art Contest!", it is revealed that Gumchi is right-handed https://www.gunghoonline.com/article/523/left-vs-right-art-contest 
== Gallery ==
Gumchi.png|Gumchi's official render.
Gumchi surprising everyone.jpg
Van and Gumchi eating donuts.jpg
Van sleeping with Gumchi and Kappei.jpg
IPPON Katana (Gumchi).png|A special Gumchi skin for the IPPON Katana, available exclusively via a redeemable code from CoroCoro.
Kappei.png|Kappei holding a Gumchi IPPON katana.
Kappei and Gumchi in the Master of Change shinobi card.jpg
Category:Characters
Category:Aliens