Rimururu

**Rimururu** (リムルル, *Rimururu*), known as **Rimnerel** in some translations, is a *Samurai Shodown* series character who has since become one of the most popular characters in the series. She appears in many of the series's merchandise, and even has her own character image CD.

Her prototype design in *Samurai Shodown II* was formerly a scrapped concept for one of the heroines from another SNK game, Robo Army. According to the creators' commentary for *Samurai Shodown V*, she is one of the main programmer's favorite characters.

## Personality

Rimururu idolizes her sister and wants to be like her every way possible. Just like any teenager, Rimururu is cheerful and is always seen smiling. Although she always offers to help her sister, she is often left in the dark about her sister's personal problems.

## Powers

* **Ice Spirit Control** - Rimururu can summon and control the ice spirit, Konril.
	+ **Ice Shield** - Rimururu can create a shield of ice to reflect projectiles. It can also emit a spike of ice afterwards.
	+ **Ice Crystal** - Rimururu can create crystals of ice on her weapon to increase her attack range. She can also summon multiple spikes at once to attack her foe.
	+ **Ice Flower** - Rimururu can throw a chunk of ice, which turns into an image of a flower when it lands. She can also create a rising version of the said flower to catch jumping opponents.
	+ **Ice Pedestal** - Rimururu can create a momentary block of ice during her jumps, giving her the ability to make a staggered double jump. The pedestal can also damage her enemies.
	+ **Ice Boulder** - Rimururu can create a boulder of ice to throw at her opponents.
	+ **Ice Hammer** - Rimururu can create a giant mallet of ice to smash her opponents.
	+ **Ice Geyser** - Rimururu can materialize a large spike to shoot from the ground.

## Fighting Style

With her ice spirit Konru, sometimes translated as "Konril", she has the ability to freeze her foes. Her normal attacks are similar to her sister with some modifications in execution. Unlike her sister, many of her moves are short range, giving her a narrower range of efficiency than her sister. However, this may not be a disadvantage as the swiftness in most of her moves make up for it. Like her sister, she may also reflect projectiles with proper timing. In *Samurai Shodown 64-2*, her Slash form relies more on Konru, making her playing style more defensive. Her Bust form, however, is more aggressive and the more close-ranged of the two.

While Konru is absent from *Samurai Shodown Sen*, Rimururu is still able to use her ice powers.

Her moves are written in the Ainu language.

From *Samurai Shodown V Special* onwards, Rimururu can be fatalitied which is something players could not do in previous 2D *Samurai Shodown* titles. This feature is also available in *Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage*and later titles.

## Music

* **Kokoro no Kagami (Heart's Mirror)** - Samurai Shodown III, V
* **Kokoro no Kagami -So no ni** - Samurai Shodown IV
* **Banquet Invitation** - Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden
* **Silken Snow** - Samurai Shodown 64
* **Snow** - Samurai Shodown 64-2
* **Awakening** - Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage
* **Purification** - Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage
* **Odori Mauo Yuki** - Nakoruru ADV
* **Sayuki ~ Ranman no Yuki** - Nakoruru ADV

### Image Songs

* **Afereru Omoi ~Kori no Yosei~ (Feelings Overflowing ~ Fairy of Ice)** - 1996 Image Song
* **With a Smiling Face...** - 1998 Image Song
* **Kokoro wo Tsunaide** - Duet Image Song with Nakoruru
* **Heavy Baby's 2** - Neo Geo DJ Station shared image song

## TMNT X Pokemon

Rimururu is determined and cheerful. She always tries her best and is willing to fight till the very end.