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|image=[[File:Black Cat Artwork - Wario Land 4.png|150px]]<br>Artwork of the '''Black Cat'''.
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|first_appearance= ''[[Wario Land 4]]'' ([[List of games by date#2001|2001]])
|image=[[File:Black Cat Artwork Wario Land 4.png|150px]]<br>Artwork from ''Wario Land 4''
|species=Feline (actually human)
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|first_appearance=''[[Wario Land 4]]'' ([[List of games by date#2001|2001]])
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{{quote|Do your best until the end, ok [[Wario]]?|Kuro Neko|[[Super Mario-kun]], vol. 28}}
'''Kuro Neko''' is a [[List of characters|character]] in ''[[Wario Land 4]]''. She acts as Wario's enigmatic guide throughout the game. The cat's true form is [[Princess Shokora]] of the [[Golden Pyramid]], who once ruled the area.<ref>{{cite|title=''Wario Land Advance: Yōki no Otakara'' Strategy Guide|page=2|language=ja|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|quote=According to the article, the ruins appear to be the pyramid of the sleeping princess of the king who reigned over the area long ago, [which] had been captured/occupied and cursed by the arrogant and selfish golden dead person, Yōki [the Golden Diva] (translated)}}</ref> The cat makes small appearances throughout the game, such as on the map screen, and within the corridors before facing an area boss. In the final boss area, Kuro Neko can be seen transforming from the [[shop owner]], an additional form who runs the game's [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|Item Shop]]. The cat makes a prominent appearance in the end-game sequences, where she leads [[Wario]] out of the Golden Pyramid and her true princess form is revealed.


The '''Black Cat''' is a character in the [[Game Boy Advance]] game ''[[Wario Land 4]]''. She acts as Wario's enigmatic guide throughout the game. The Black Cat's true form is [[Princess Shokora]] of the [[Golden Pyramid]], who once ruled the area. The evil, power-hungry, money crazed [[Golden Diva]] put a curse on Princess Shokora, transforming her into a Black Cat and banishing her from the Pyramid. She soon came across a city inhabited by modern humans. There, she lived on the streets with a group of stray animals. Many months later, the Pyramid was discovered by a group of archaeologists. Many undisclosed occurrences caused all future investigations of the Pyramid to be canceled. A newspaper article was published. In the game's introduction, the Black Cat was crossing a street whilst [[Wario]] speeds towards her in his [[Wario Car]]. Frightened, she covers her eyes with her paws, and the car's wheels narrowly miss her. A newspaper flies into her face. It reads ''"Pyramid discovered deep in jungle. [[Legendary Treasure]] nearly found, but accidents hindered findings."''  
The black cat is seen at the very beginning of ''Wario Land 4'' in the animation sequence before the file select screen. She can be seen crossing a road whilst [[Wario]] speeds towards her in his [[Wario Car]], almost hitting her. A newspaper flies into her face, which reads "''LEGENDARY PYRAMID DISCOVERED DEEP IN JUNGLE!! [[Legendary treasure]] nearly found, but accidents hindered findings''".
[[File:WL4-BCpyramid.PNG|frame|The '''Black Cat''' and [[Wario]] in the [[Golden Pyramid]].]]
She journeys out of the city, through a desert, and deep into a jungle. She gets to the Pyramid before Wario (who has no knowledge of the Black Cat's true form), and guides him to the main room. Wario makes his way through the Pyramid's [[Wario Land 4#Passages|Passages]], ridding the Pyramid of it's evil, and eventually entering the Golden Diva's stronghold. Wario faces the challenge in the hope of a large amount of Treasure at the end of it all. When Wario and the Black Cat face the Golden Diva, the feline makes the first move by scratching the Diva's face. It has little effect, and the Diva swallows her whole. Wario challenges the Golden Diva to a battle and when Wario defeats her, she will spit out the Black Cat. The internal structure of the Pyramid begins to crumble. With the Cat warning Wario to escape quickly, he gathers up as much treasure as he can (including the [[Legendary Treasure|Golden Diva's Jewelry]]). With the Black Cat leading the way out, they escape the Pyramid before it crumbles on top of them.  


When they are at a safe distance, they watch the Pyramid fall to the ground. With the Cat quite content about the defeat of the Golden Diva, and Wario satisfied with his haul of Treasure, they laugh. But suddenly, the Black Cat undergoes a transformation and turns into [[Princess Shokora]], true ruler of the Pyramid. The crown, earrings, necklace and bracelets that Wario swiped from the Golden Diva return to their rightful owner. Wario cannot believe his eyes, with such a beautiful being standing before him. The Princess kisses Wario on the cheek and says, ''"Thank you, Wario...♥"'' With a wave of farewell, four angels surround her and lift her into heaven. Wario just sits there, trying to make sense of it all. He soon dismisses it, and picks up the sack of remaining Treasure, and drives back home. The ending cut scene is very similar to the opening one, except a white cat crosses the road this time. The newspaper that blows into this Cat's face is advertising a restaurant and it reads, ''"Steaks! Eat as much as you can!!"''.
The cat precedes Wario in reaching the pyramid, and she leads him to the game's main room. The cat is seen again on several instances throughout the game, such as in the boss corridor entering the [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|Item Shop]]. The cat also appears to have the ability to transform into other forms at will, namely the [[shop owner]] and its associated forms which can be purchased to assist in defeating a boss. The shop owner can only be seen transforming into the cat against the final boss, the [[Golden Diva]].
 
When the player faces the Golden Diva, the cat attempts to attack her, although it is ineffective. The Golden Diva then appears to suck the cat up her nose, and the player proceeds with the boss fight. After the [[lips]] are defeated, the cat emerges, and she leads Wario out of the pyramid before it crumbles to the ground. After escaping, the cat transforms a final time into [[Princess Shokora]], who wears the Golden Diva's [[Legendary treasure|jewelery]]. After saying thank you and kissing Wario on the cheek, Princess Shokora is lifted into the sky by four cherubs.
 
A white cat is seen crossing the road in the game's ending sequence, in a nod to the game's opening sequence. However, the newspaper now reads "''Steaks! Eat as much as you can!!''".
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===Artwork===
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Shokora and Black Cat Artwork - Wario Land 4.png|Princess Shokora with the Black Cat.
Shokora and Black Cat Artwork - Wario Land 4.png|Princess Shokora and the black cat.
Japanese Green Guide Page 3 - Wario Land 4.png|Official character description in the Shogakukan game guide
Japanese Green Guide Page 3 - Wario Land 4.png|Character description in the Shogakukan game guide.
BlackCat SuperMarioKun.jpg|From ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''
BlackCat SuperMarioKun.jpg|From ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
<gallery>
<gallery>
WL4-Cat.PNG|The Black Cat as seen in the introduction sequence.
WL4-Cat.png|The black cat as seen in the introduction sequence.
WL4 Sprite - Black Cat Idle.png|Idle, as seen during in-game sequences.
WL4 Sprite - Black Cat Idle.png|Idle, as seen during in-game sequences.
WL4 Sprite - Black Cat Walk.png|Movement, as seen during in-game sequences.
WL4 Sprite - Black Cat Walk.png|Movement, as seen during in-game sequences.
WL4-Cat Sprites.PNG|Black and white cat sprites.
WL4-Cat Sprites.png|Black and white cat sprites.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:WL4-BlackCat2.gif|frame|left|The '''Black Cat''' almost getting run over in the opening cut-scene.
WL4-BlackCat2.gif|frame|left|The black cat almost getting run over in the opening cut-scene.
File:WL4-Stray Black Cat Intro Screenshot.png|The Black Cat with a stray [[dog]] seen in the game's opening cut-scene.
WL4-Stray Black Cat Intro Screenshot.png|The black cat with a stray dog seen in the game's opening cut-scene.
File:WL4-newspaper.PNG|The newspaper seen in the opening cut-scene, with the Black Cat's shadow.
WL4-Newspaper.png|The newspaper seen in the opening cut-scene, with the black cat's shadow.
File:WL4-BCbattle.PNG|The Black Cat challenging the [[Golden Diva]].
WL4-Black Cat Pyramid.png|The black cat and [[Wario]] entering the [[Golden Pyramid]].
File:WL4-Ending Treasure.PNG|[[Wario]] and the Black Cat recovering the [[Legendary Treasure]].
WL4-Black Cat Battle.png|The black cat challenging the [[Golden Diva]].
File:WL4-Pyramid Escape.PNG|Wario and the Black Cat escaping from the [[Golden Pyramid]].
WL4-Ending Treasure.png|[[Wario]] and the black cat recovering the [[legendary treasure]].
File:WL4-White Cat.PNG|The white cat seen in the game's ending cut-scene.
WL4-Pyramid Escape.png|Wario and the black cat escaping from the [[Golden Pyramid]].
WL4-White Cat.png|The white cat seen in the game's ending cut-scene.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=<span class=explain title="くろねこ">黒猫</span><ref>''Wario Land 4'' official {{MediaLink|Japanese Green Guide Page 3 - Wario Land 4.png|Shogakukan Japanese guide, page 3}}.</ref>
|Jap={{ruby|黒猫|くろねこ}}<ref>{{cite|title=''Wario Land Advance: Yōki no Otakara'' Strategy Guide|page={{file link|Japanese Green Guide Page 3 - Wario Land 4.png|3}}|language=ja|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]}}</ref>
|JapR=Kuroneko
|JapR=Kuro Neko
|JapM=Black Cat
|JapM=Black Cat
}}
}}
==Trivia==
*The Black Cat can be seen in the rooms before the [[Wario Land 4#Bosses|boss]] entering the [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|Item Shop]]. But when Wario enters the Shop, the only other being there is the [[Item Shopkeeper]]. If Wario purchases an item before facing the [[Golden Diva]], after the item's use concludes, the shopkeeper will transform into the Black Cat. This suggests that the Black Cat has an additional form as the Item Shopkeeper.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:43, September 12, 2024

The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Kuro Neko
Artwork of Kuro Neko
Artwork from Wario Land 4
Species Feline
First appearance Wario Land 4 (2001)
“Do your best until the end, ok Wario?”
—Kuro Neko, Super Mario-kun, vol. 28

Kuro Neko is a character in Wario Land 4. She acts as Wario's enigmatic guide throughout the game. The cat's true form is Princess Shokora of the Golden Pyramid, who once ruled the area.[1] The cat makes small appearances throughout the game, such as on the map screen, and within the corridors before facing an area boss. In the final boss area, Kuro Neko can be seen transforming from the shop owner, an additional form who runs the game's Item Shop. The cat makes a prominent appearance in the end-game sequences, where she leads Wario out of the Golden Pyramid and her true princess form is revealed.

The black cat is seen at the very beginning of Wario Land 4 in the animation sequence before the file select screen. She can be seen crossing a road whilst Wario speeds towards her in his Wario Car, almost hitting her. A newspaper flies into her face, which reads "LEGENDARY PYRAMID DISCOVERED DEEP IN JUNGLE!! Legendary treasure nearly found, but accidents hindered findings".

The cat precedes Wario in reaching the pyramid, and she leads him to the game's main room. The cat is seen again on several instances throughout the game, such as in the boss corridor entering the Item Shop. The cat also appears to have the ability to transform into other forms at will, namely the shop owner and its associated forms which can be purchased to assist in defeating a boss. The shop owner can only be seen transforming into the cat against the final boss, the Golden Diva.

When the player faces the Golden Diva, the cat attempts to attack her, although it is ineffective. The Golden Diva then appears to suck the cat up her nose, and the player proceeds with the boss fight. After the lips are defeated, the cat emerges, and she leads Wario out of the pyramid before it crumbles to the ground. After escaping, the cat transforms a final time into Princess Shokora, who wears the Golden Diva's jewelery. After saying thank you and kissing Wario on the cheek, Princess Shokora is lifted into the sky by four cherubs.

A white cat is seen crossing the road in the game's ending sequence, in a nod to the game's opening sequence. However, the newspaper now reads "Steaks! Eat as much as you can!!".

Gallery[edit]

Artwork[edit]

  • Princess Shokora and the black cat.

    Princess Shokora and the black cat.

  • Character description in the Shogakukan game guide.

    Character description in the Shogakukan game guide.

Sprites[edit]

  • The black cat as seen in the introduction sequence.

    The black cat as seen in the introduction sequence.

  • Idle, as seen during in-game sequences.

    Idle, as seen during in-game sequences.

  • Movement, as seen during in-game sequences.

    Movement, as seen during in-game sequences.

  • Black and white cat sprites.

    Black and white cat sprites.

Screenshots[edit]

  • The black cat almost getting run over in the opening cut-scene.

    The black cat almost getting run over in the opening cut-scene.

  • The black cat with a stray dog seen in the game's opening cut-scene.

    The black cat with a stray dog seen in the game's opening cut-scene.

  • The newspaper seen in the opening cut-scene, with the black cat's shadow.

    The newspaper seen in the opening cut-scene, with the black cat's shadow.

  • The black cat and Wario entering the Golden Pyramid.

    The black cat and Wario entering the Golden Pyramid.

  • The black cat challenging the Golden Diva.

    The black cat challenging the Golden Diva.

  • Wario and the black cat recovering the legendary treasure.

    Wario and the black cat recovering the legendary treasure.

  • Wario and the black cat escaping from the Golden Pyramid.

    Wario and the black cat escaping from the Golden Pyramid.

  • The white cat seen in the game's ending cut-scene.

    The white cat seen in the game's ending cut-scene.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 黒猫くろねこ[2]
Kuro Neko 		Black Cat

References[edit]

  1. ^ 「According to the article, the ruins appear to be the pyramid of the sleeping princess of the king who reigned over the area long ago, [which] had been captured/occupied and cursed by the arrogant and selfish golden dead person, Yōki [the Golden Diva] (translated)」– Wario Land Advance: Yōki no Otakara Strategy Guide. Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 2.
  2. ^ Wario Land Advance: Yōki no Otakara Strategy Guide. Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 3Media:Japanese Green Guide Page 3 - Wario Land 4.png.
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Wario Land 4
Allies Wario • Kuro Neko • Keyzer • Arewo Shitain-hakase • Shop owner • Princess Shokora • Game Bot
Bosses Spoiled Rotten • Cractus • Cuckoo Condor • Aerodent • Catbat • Golden Diva
Passages Entry Passage • Emerald Passage • Ruby Passage • Topaz Passage • Sapphire Passage • Golden Pyramid
Reactions Bouncy Wario • Bubble Wario • Fat Wario • Flaming Wario • Flat Wario • Frozen Wario • Puffy Wario • Snowman Wario • Bat Wario • Zombie Wario
Levels Hall of Hieroglyphs • Palm Tree Paradise • Wildflower Fields • Mystic Lake • Monsoon Jungle • The Curious Factory • The Toxic Landfill • 40 Below Fridge • Pinball Zone • Toy Block Tower • The Big Board • Doodle Woods • Domino Row • Crescent Moon Village • Arabian Night • Fiery Cavern • Hotel Horror • Golden Passage
Places Golden Pyramid • Item Shop • Mini-Game Shop • Pink area • Sound Room
Enemies Beezley • Black egg • Bow Balloon • Bowler • Butatabi • Deburīna • Denden • Dice • Egg • Eggplant Warrior • Ghost • Glass bird • Goggley-Blade • Green enemy • Hammer • Harimen Zetto • Hoggus • Hotaru • Imomushi • Kaentsubo • Lips • Marumen • Mayubird • Mechanical fish • Menhanmā • Men'ono • Mine • Minicula • Moguramen • Onomī • Petbottom • Pig Head Statue • Pin enemy • Ringosukī • Robobird • Shieragutchi • Skeleton Bird • Spear-Mask • Spike Cannon • Spiky • Teddy Bear • Tobawani • Togemasuku • Togenobi • Togerobo • Totsumen • Toy Car • Utsuboankō • Yeti
Shop items Apple Bomb • Blast Cannon • Vizorman • Bugle • Black Dog • Large Lips • Big Fist • Black Dragon • Smile
Minigames The Wario Hop • Wario's Homerun Derby • Wario's Roulette
Objects "!" Button • Block • Blue block • Blue Crystal • Bonfire Block • Brown block • Bubble • Button • CD • Chance wheel • Chandelier • Chomp ball • Coin • Decompressor • Diamond • Domino block • Electric spark • Flower • Flying carpet • Full Health Item • Heart • Jewel • Jewel piece • Kaeru Block • Legendary treasure • Little heart • Medal • Pinball digital counter • Pinball tulip • Piston • Red Crystal • Round red rock • Spike • Switch • Togetoge • Toy Block Door • Treasure chest • Triangle block • Vortex • Wario Car • Warp Pipe
Further info Gallery (Golden Diva) • Media • Staff • Glitches • List of quotes • Pre-release and unused content • Warioland 4 (book) • Welcome to Greedville (Wario's Grab Bag • Wario's Crazy Caps • Wario's Dunk Tank • Greed $chool Test)
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