Editing Krusha

{{about|the enemy debuting in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''|other uses of the name Krusha|[[Krusha (disambiguation)]]}}
{{distinguish|Krushy}}
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:Krusha (TV series).png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Krusha from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series
|latest_portrayal=[[Chris Sutherland]] (1994–2004)<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/David_Wise/status/1083450138608193536|title=Post|publisher=X|author=Wise, David|date=January 10, 2019}}</ref>
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]])
|variant_of=[[Kremling]]
|variants=[[Kruncha]]
|relatives=[[Klump]]
|comparable=[[Kasplat]]<br>[[Krumple]]<br>[[Kuff 'n' Klout]]
}}
{{quote|We are not on the [[Crystal Coconut|Coconut]]? We're always on the Coconut.|Krusha|"[[The Big Switch-a-Roo]]"}}
'''Krushas''' are muscular, blue [[Kremling]]s and are among the elite soldiers of the [[Kremling Krew]]. They first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Krushas wear clothing with a camouflage pattern and a silver arm band on each forearm. They also have a spiky yellow mohawk on their heads, three clawed toes, and four fingers. They typically appear alongside [[Klump]]s, other militaristic Kremlings. Krushas are sometimes referred in the singular, as if they are an individual, as is the case for the [[Nintendo Power#Player's Guides|Player's Guide]] for ''Donkey Kong Country'', [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|the television series]], and ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''; a similar case happens with Klump with an [[General Klump|individual character]] appearing in the television series based off of them. Other Kremlings similar to Krushas have appeared in the games, such as [[Krumple|Krumples]] and [[Kasplat|Kasplats]].
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
[[File:Krusha DKC art.png|thumb|left|200px|Krusha's artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country'']]
Krushas are enemies in ''Donkey Kong Country''. Like most others, Krushas walk forward and injure [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] upon contact with them. Because they are muscular, Krushas will laugh off most of the [[Kong]]s' direct attacks. They can only be defeated with a [[barrel]], Donkey Kong jumping on them, or [[Rambi]] charging into them. Also, while it does not harm them, Donkey Kong can [[Hand Slap]] a Krusha, causing it to drop a single [[banana]] each time it is Hand Slapped. Exclusively in [[Platform Perils]] is a gray variant that wears orange wristbands, a purple camouflage suit, and has orange head spikes. This type is stronger because they laugh off Donkey Kong's jump attack, leaving barrels as the only method of defeating them. Gray Krushas do not drop any bananas when Hand Slapped. Krushas share their defeat voice clip with [[Klump]], [[Rambi]], [[Krimp]], [[King K. Rool]] and would be reycled for other enemies in later games. In the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|first remake]] only, gray Krushas also appear in [[Necky Nutmare]]. In the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|second remake]], during the opening cutscene, Diddy fends off some Kritters while guarding the [[banana hoard]], only to be subdued by a Krusha, taking the role of Klump in the original version.

The [[List of Donkey Kong Country pre-release and unused content|pre-release version]] of ''Donkey Kong Country'' had blue Krushas being unfazed by Donkey Kong's jump attacks. In the final game, this trait only applied to the gray Krushas.

====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:Kruncha.png|thumb|right|Kruncha's artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']]
While not pointed out in the manual, [[Kruncha]]s appear to be Krushas in pirate gear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. This was later confirmed to be true by character designer [[Steve Mayles]] in a Twitter post.<ref>{{cite|author=Mayles, Steve|language=en|date=December 17, 2017|url=x.com/WinkySteve/status/942523428606799874|title=Yes|publisher=X|accessdate=July 17, 2024}}</ref> Despite being the same thing, Krunchas appear to be shorter and wider than Krushas, probably stemming from having a different base model.

===''Donkey Kong Country'' novel===
An individual Krusha (referred to as "the strongest commander") appears as the final antagonist of the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (novel)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' novelization. After the [[Kong]]s board the [[Gangplank Galleon]] and defeat most of [[King K. Rool]]'s commanders, [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] attempt to attack Krusha, but the reptile shrugs off their assault and punches them both. The Kongs then propel themselves using coiled ropes found at opposites of the ship, knocking Krusha unconscious.

===''Club Nintendo''===
In the German ''[[Club Nintendo (German magazine)|Club Nintendo]]''{{'}}s [[Donkey Kong Country (comic)|comic adaptation of ''Donkey Kong Country'']], a Krusha makes a small cameo appearance, on the background of King K. Rool's [[Gangplank Galleon]].

===''Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special''===
[[File:Diddy's day .png|200px|thumb|left|Appearance in Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special]] 
A Krusha appears in the ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special]]'' comic "Diddy's Day". Part of a Kremling gang sent to get Donkey Kong, Krusha is summoned with the other Kremlings when the [[Rock Kroc]] leader of the group surprises Diddy Kong. The Krusha charges at Diddy in the ensuing brawl, but he is quickly taken out when Donkey Kong (who had been watching over Diddy from behind the bushes) throws a coconut at the back of his head. 
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===''Donkey Kong Land''===
Krushas are one of the three types of Kremling enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', the other two being [[Kritter]]s and [[Klaptrap]]s. Krushas behave identically to the standard blue type in ''Donkey Kong Country''.

===''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''===
{{Quote|It's the end of the line for you, [[Donkey Kong|Kong]]. I'm taking you to [[King K. Rool]].|Krusha|Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle}}
In the novel ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'', [[Donkey Kong]] encounters an individual Krusha on the eighth floor of the [[Kremling]]'s factory, within [[Big Ape City]]. Holding Donkey Kong in a bear hug, Krusha says that he will bring him straight to [[King K. Rool]], the leader of the Kremlings. Krusha is described as "the biggest and strongest of all the Kremlings", although not the "brightest". And Donkey Kong tricks Krusha into thinking that in his backpack, he has a list of the locations of all the [[Kong]]s on [[Donkey Kong Island]]. Krusha, who desires to make his boss happy by kidnapping all of the Kongs, loosens his grip on Donkey Kong to allow him to reach into his backpack. However, Donkey Kong pulls out a [[barrel]] instead, tossing it at Krusha which causes him to stumble and lose his balance. Donkey Kong then uses a [[Roll Attack|barrel roll]] and [[Double Jump|double jump]] to knock Krusha "out cold". He then continues his journey to the factory's defense-system.

===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
{{quote|Any recollection of why I'm referred to as... Krusha?|Krusha|[[Speed (episode)|Speed]]}}
[[File:DKCTVKrusha.png|thumb|200px|left|Krusha's appearance in the television series]]
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]], Krusha (voiced by [[Len Carlson]]) is one of the main characters and antagonists on the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]]. On the show Krusha is [[King K. Rool]]'s bodyguard and a high-ranking member. Krusha is shown to be unintelligent, having a hard time grasping simple concepts and becoming distracted. His intelligence is due to his dislodged brain, as seen in "[[From Zero to Hero]]", due to the fact that it fell out his skull and has been sitting inside his pelvis ever since. He likes watching "[[List of implied entertainment#Sing Along With Uncle Swampy Show|Sing Along With Uncle Swampy Show]]", a show meant for young children. Krusha appears regularly with K. Rool's second-in-command, [[General Klump]], and tend to work together. Krusha occasionally causes trouble for K. Rool and his [[Kremling Krew|crew]] due to his intelligence. Krusha is shown as much more intelligent in the episodes "[[Bad Hair Day]]" and "[[It's a Wonderful Life]]", the former of which is the pilot episode for the series. Krusha also has the ability to replicate voices of others, such as K. Rool and Donkey Kong, as shown in the episode "[[Kong for a Day]]".

In the episode "[[Speed (episode)|Speed]]", Krusha is run over with a [[Mine Cart]], causing him to gain above average intelligence. Krusha comes up with a plan to destroy [[Donkey Kong Island|Kongo Bongo]] and then claim the [[Crystal Coconut]] for himself, managing to force K. Rool into submission. Despite K. Rool giving in to Krusha and letting him lead, Krusha considers him disposable, only intending to save him upon Klump's request. However, by the end of the episode, Krusha gets run over again, acting like how he was in previous episodes.

===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[File:KrushaScreen.png|thumb|Krusha, with his gun, in the multiplayer mode of ''Donkey Kong 64'']]
A Krusha is an unlockable playable character in the multiplayer mode of ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. He can be unlocked by photographing fifteen [[Banana Fairy|Banana Fairies]] in the main mode. Krusha is a large character like [[Chunky Kong]] and has a unique fast sliding attack and uses an [[orange grenade launcher]] as a personal weapon, both dealing 1.5x the damage compared to Chunky. Krusha appears blue by default, but he also has three [[palette swap]]s of yellow, green, and purple. With a {{iw|wikipedia|cheating device}}, it is possible to play as Krusha in the main game. Some of the non-playable characters refer to Krusha by name, though none of them have unique dialogue while interacting to him. Krusha also has some unused animations, some of which are taken from Chunky's. He uses higher-pitched voice clips of King K. Rool. Kasplat is mistakenly called Krusha in the [[Prima Games|Prima]] guide to ''Donkey Kong 64''.{{page needed}}

==List of appearances==
{| class="wikitable sortable" width=100%
|-
! width=40% | Title
! width=25% | Description
! width=10% | Release date
! width=25% | System/format
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|Enemy
|1994
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
|Enemy
|1995
|[[Game Boy]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''
|Name appears in credits as [[Knocka]]'s name
|1997
|Game Boy
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
|Unlockable playable character (multiplayer only)
|1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]''
|Enemy
|2000
|[[Game Boy Color]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]''
|Enemy
|2003
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|}

==Profiles and statistics==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
{{DKC GBA enemy
|name=Krusha
|image=[[File:Krusha DKCGBA sprite.png]] [[File:Krusha DKCGBA sprite 2.png]]
|worlds=[[Monkey Mines]]<br>[[Gorilla Glacier]]<br>[[Kremkroc Industries, Inc.]]<br>[[Chimp Caverns]]
|levels=[[Millstone Mayhem]] (blue)<br>[[Snow Barrel Blast]] (blue)<br>[[Torchlight Trouble]] (blue)<br>[[Trick Track Trek]] (blue)<br>[[Manic Mincers]] (blue)<br>[[Platform Perils]] (gray)
|page=3
|photo_location=Floating in mid-air in Platform Perils.
|dk_attack=7500 (blue)<br>9000 (gray)
}}
{{multilang profile
|type=manual
|Eng=This muscle-bound Kremling will laugh off most attacks.<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=28|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo}}</ref>}}

*'''Player's Guide:''' ''Check out the big guns on this crazy Kremling! Krusha is the big, blue, buff dude. He's also the big, silver, buffer dude! Donkey Kong can take out the Blue Krushas by jumping on them or rolling through them. Unfortunately, Diddy can not do the same. They make a really funny groaning noise when they bite the dust. When it comes to the Silver Krushas, just leave them alone. They're too tough to take out. Jump over them when the coast is clear or toss a barrel at them if you have one handy.''<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' SNES Player's Guide|page=12}}</ref>
*'''Player's Guide (Game Boy Advance remake):''' Krushas, with their bulging biceps and pecs, are the brawn of King K. Rool's army. Donkey Kong can take out the blue Krushas with one jump, buy the beefy Krocks are a bit too much for Diddy to tangle with. Avoid the silver Krushas by jumping over them, or destroy them with barrels-they're the toughest of all the Krocs.<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|author=Folsom, Jessica, and Steve Thomason|date=2003|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide|isbn=1-930206-33-X|page=14|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>

===''Donkey Kong Land''===
;Level appearances
*[[Tricky Temple]]
*[[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Land)|Pot Hole Panic]]
*[[Mountain Mayhem]]
*[[Landslide Leap]]
*[[Balloon Barrage|Construction Site Fight]]
*[[Fast Barrel Blast]]
*[[Skyscraper Caper]]
*[[Oil Drum Slum]]

===''Donkey Kong 64''===
*'''Player's Guide:''' ''One Kremling can join in the Kongtest if you've managed to capture 15 Fairies on film. When Krusha is available to enter the fray, watch out for his shots above all else. Unlike the Kongs, the Kremling fires orange shots that explode just like grenade oranges. The over-sized lizar also uses a super slide move to attack unwary apes.''<ref>{{cite|author=Bihldorff, Nate, Jason Leung, and Drew Williams|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' Player's Guide|page=118|date=1999|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>

==Voice samples==
{{media table
|file1=Laugh Donkey Kong Country.oga
|title1=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|description1=Krusha's laugh
|file2=Defeat sound.oga
|title2=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|description2=When a Krusha is defeated (lower-pitched in-game)
|file3=Krusha's laugh (GBA).oga
|title3=''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (GBA)
|description3=Krusha's laugh
}}

==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
KrushaGBA.jpg|''Donkey Kong Country''
Krusha DKC blue.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Krusha DKL.PNG|''Donkey Kong Land''
Tricky Temple DKL Krusha.png|''Donkey Kong Land''
DK64 Krusha.png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
DKBB Kremlings Concept Artwork.jpg|Concept artwork of some playable [[Kremlings]] characters from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'', including a Krusha
</gallery>

==Quotes==
*"''[[Donkey Kong|You]]'re tickling me.''" — "[[Bad Hair Day]]"
*"''The [[Kong|apes]] will have supreme domination over [[Donkey Kong Island|Kongo Bongo]] and probably turn [[Kremling|us]] into matching luggage.''" — [[Buried Treasure (episode)|Buried Treasure]]
*"''I'm coming, [[King K. Rool|your swollen-nous]].''" — "Buried Treasure"
*"''Do pigs bite?''" — "[[Double Date Trouble]]"
*"''Krusha go for ride, wee!''" — "Double Date Trouble"

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=クラッシャ
|JapR=Kurassha
|JapM=Krusha
|Fre=Krusha
|Spa=Krusha
}}

== External links ==
*[https://mariowiki.net/wiki/Krusha_(Charakter) Krusha (character) on the German Super Mario Wiki]

==References==
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