Bloo Kid (character)

**Bloo Kid** (ブルーキッド) is the hero and protagonistof the Bloo Kid series. Named for his mainly Blue color scheme, Bloo leads a family life in the woods near **Green Hills**. Bloo has appeared as the protagonist is 2 games of the series so far, and is returning for a third.

## Appearance

In the original 2 games, Bloo Kid wears brown shoes with cerulean blue pants and no visible torso. His most notably characteristic is his blue hair. He has white skin, a smirk most times, and connected eyes with thick eyebrows. His hair is parted in the middle and combed down. In his **Burning Bloo** state, his hair and clothes are engulfed in red flames similar to a fire bug.

In Super Bloo Kid Adventure, his appearance changes substantially. Although his face stays mostly the same, some minor changes are added such as a visible button nose and blue irises. He also is shown with a drastically different hair style- wild hair, with two notable tufts sticking out. His body has gained the most changes this time around with a visible torso, wearing a white shirt, with blue cuffs/collar, and a black belt. He wears baggy harem trousers, with a rip near the bottom of them. His brown shoes also change to red shoes with white soles and a collar.

## Personality

Bloo Kid is depicted as happy and optimistic person. Although on outside appearance, he’s just an everyday man, Bloo Kid is a heroic and brave soul who always puts his family first above all. Despite his brave actions, he is not completely fearless; in World 4, 5, 6, and 7 he is shown cowering at the dangers ahead. Nevertheless, he stays determined and doesn’t give up. He’s married to Pink Girl and he’s the father of Pink Kid, both of which he loves with all of his heart. He’s an adventurous and curious person who likes to go to new locations, but he has a clumsy side and can tend to make mistakes. Bloo Kid doesn’t have many enemies, as most of the bosses attack him because he accidentally walks into their domain while giving chase. Even then, he has made permanent enemies of both the Gargoyle’s evil forces and the knights.

## History

#### Bloo Kid

The Bloo Kid first appears as the titular character of **Bloo Kid**. The game opens with him resting with his girlfriend, Pink Girl, when suddenly a **Wizard** swoops down and kidnaps Pink. Determined to save her, he sets off on an adventure to the Wizard’s fortress to save the love of his life. After chasing down the Wizard and defeating him, Bloo Kid runs after and clings onto the cage Pink Girl has been put into which is being delivered to a kingdom across the mountains. For unknown reasons, Bloo Kid is knocked off the cage and continues on foot. Past the mountains was the Gargoyle’s Country, a dark and run down kingdom. Bloo Kid defeats the villainous Gargoyle and saves Pink Girl and they continue to live a peaceful life.

#### Bloo Kid 2

His adventures continued in Bloo Kid 2. It’s been a few years after the events of Bloo Kid, and Bloo is now married to Pink Girl. They are now parents to their first born daughter, **Pink Kid.** On a Picnic in Green Hills, they’re suddenly ambushed by a mysterious imp which abducts Bloo Kid’s child, and it flees once more. Bloo Kid gives chase as the imp flies away to the familiar mountains. At the Sky Fortress, Bloo Kid defeats the Green Knight and in the next chamber is Pink Kid, but before he can reach her, the imp appears again and carries the baby away. Right then, Pink Girl- from the other side- stomps the imp, saving the day. Bloo Kid carries Pink Girl and Pink Kid both back home to return to their peaceful lifestyle…

In 2021, our hero will return for his latest adventures in **Bloo Kid 3**, later named **Super Bloo Kid Adventure**.

## Abilities

Bloo Kid is very versatile in movement. He’s quick and acrobatic (though he sometimes needs to catch his breath) and can fight hordes even if the odds are stacked against him. Bloo Kid’s main ability is his ability to jump fairly high, and his quick reactions. He also has outstanding determination and loyalty. With the right equipment, Bloo Kid can perform the stomp attack by jumping on enemies. In **Bloo Kid 2**, Bloo learns the double jump which aids him in reaching new places. The double jump is performed when pressing the jump button twice. When doing so, he performs a somersault in midair which gives him a boost. In the upcoming **Super Bloo Kid Adventure**, he is able to pick up enemies (or items) by standing on them, or next to them and throw them. Additionally, he also learns the new Down Toss ability where throwing down an item in midair gives him an extra boost. This skill also doubles as an attack, as anything hit by the object he throws down will be harmed.

Introduced in Bloo Kid 2, when Bloo drinks a Flamme Potion, he becomes **Burning Bloo,** a transformation that’s immune to damage. In this form, Bloo Kid is not only invincible, but his speed and jump height drastically increases. Bloo Kid is engulfed in fire and while he runs a trail of red flames is behind him. When he touches enemies, instead of falling off the screen like they usually do, they explode in a puff of red flames. This transformation only lasts for 20 seconds.

## Trivia

* Bloo Kid’s character and iconic hair color is based off of Shion from **WonderBoy in MonsterWorld,** Jorg Winterstein’s favorite game of all time. Other Inspirations for the character was Bubby from Rainbow Islands, and Alex Kidd.
* The name Bloo Kid was thought up because Jorg liked the idea of a main character who’s name described his characteristics.
* Bloo Kid’s original design was due to technical and time constrictions since the game was being done by one person.
* The color of Bloo Kid’s hair is the only thing in his palette that barely changes throughout games.
* In the files of Bloo Kid 2 is an unused victory sprite for Bloo. It’s assumed it was going to be used for clearing a stage or getting a Bloo Star.
* Jorg has established that Bloo Kid is his full name; Kid being his last name. Despite the name, he is not actually a kid.

## Gallery

Bloo Kid on the game’s iconBloo and Pink during the opening of BK1The adventure beginsBloo Kid and Pink with their newborn daughter during the beginning of Bloo Kid 2Bloo Kid giving chase after the impBloo Kid fighting Rattle N RollBloo Kid as he appears in Bloo Kid 2Bloo Kid as Burning BlooBloo Kid in a mine cartBloo Kid as he was set to appear in early versions of the Bloo Kid remakeBloo Kid in Super Bloo Kid AdventureBloo Kid as he appears in the social media devlogs