Papuru

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**Papuru** (パプル, *Papuru*) is a character in *Bombergirl*.

## Description

She is a Shooter-type Bombergirl.

Papuru (パプル) is an unlockable playable character in Bombergirl. She was present since the original version of the game, but she was the only unlockable character then.

## Profile

She's a kind-hearted fallen angel who doesn't like conflict - that's Papuru! She happened to meet her partner Seija when she descended to Earth. She joined the Bomber Battle in order/hope to return to heaven!

## Basic Abilities

Papuru is a Shooter, so she is effective at handling both allies and enemies. She can hit allies to raise their HP, and hit enemies to lower their HP.

## Skills

Default skills are always available, while additional skills must be obtained through the Bomber Gacha.

 Archivo:Papuru Skill 2.png | **2. Requiem** | Generate multiple pillars that deal damage on collision.
 Archivo:Papuru Skill 3.png | **3. Cerberus** | Fire three arrows in forward directions. Hit allies recover while hit enemies take damage.
 Archivo:Papuru Skill 4.png | **4. Orthrus** | Fire two arrows arcing from her left and right sides in a circular pattern. Hit allies recover while hit enemies take damage.
(Additional Skill)

## Trivia

* The name "Papuru" is a corruption of the Japanese word パープル (*Pāpuru*), meaning "purple".
* The name and design of Papuru's partner Seija reference the Angel of Light and Shadow from *Bomberman 64: The Second Attack!*
* Papuru's attire is a prison uniform, complete with shackles.
* Early concept art features a sketch of Devil Bomber's head, a Seija-type entity with his horns, and a general motif modeled after him.
* The Orthrus skill was added in the QMA X Bombergirl Crossing of Paths Gacha event on September 19, 2019.
* Cerberus and Orthrus were multi-headed guard dogs and brothers, in Greek mythology. The number of heads each dog had corresponds to the number of arrows Papuru fires in her respective skills.
* When *Bombergirl* first came out, she was the only unlockable character.
* Papuru is the 5th playable character added to *Bombergirl*.

## Gallery

Papuru art.pngFull ArtPapuru banner.png"My name is Papuru. Nice to meet you, master."Papuru loctest.jpgPromotional picture from the location test during July 2017Papuru loctest2.jpgAnother Promotional picture for the location testPapuru loctest3.jpgAnother Promotional picture for the location testPapuru concept.jpgA sketch of SeijaPapuru concept2.jpgConcept Art of Papuru and SeijaPapuru concept3.jpgConcept Art of PapuruPapuru concept4.jpgEarlier Concept Art of Papuru and SeijaPapuru concept5.jpgMore Concept Art of Papuru and SeijaPapuru concept6.jpgConcept Art of Seija transforming in wingsPapuru concept7.jpgMore Concept Art of Seija's abilitiesPapuru concept8 (1).jpgMore Concept Art of PapuruPapuru autograph.jpgAn autographed board of PapuruPapuru loctest4 (1).jpgPromotional picture from the location test during November 2017Papuru sketches.jpgSketchs of PapuruPapuru concept9.jpgMore Concept Art of PapuruPapuru promo.jpgPromotional artwork of PapuruPapuru s.pngPapuru Sporty Art (And BREAK Art)Bombergirl-b2-tapestry-5-papuru-591611.2.webpPapuru Swimsuit Art (And BREAK Art)Papuru In game.pngPapuru in gamePapuru BREAK.jpgPapuru's BREAK ArtPapuru Sporty costume concept art.jpgPapuru's sporty costume concept artBombergirl 4th Anniversary Tekka, Prune, and Papuru Hot Springs concept art.jpgPapuru's (Along with Tekka and Prune) Hot Springs Outfit Concept Art
## References

* @bombergirl573 tweet, 7/19/2017. Accessed 12/22/2021.
* ボンバーガール, Konami Digital Entertainment, 2018-2019. Last accessed 12/22/2021.
* @bombergirl573 tweet, 10/20/2017. Accessed 12/22/2021
* @bombergirl573 tweet, 8/17/2017. Accessed 12/22/2021
* @bombergirl573 tweet, 8/18/2017. Accessed 12/22/2021