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{{quote|Muscle-bound and muscle-headed, Kruncha is impervious to Diddy and Dixie's attacks. They only make him mad!|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' manual, page 29}}
'''Krunchas''' are light blue, muscular members of the [[Kremling Krew]] and common enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. They are [[Krusha]]s that wear pirate gear,<ref>{{cite|author=WinkySteve|language=en|date=December 17, 2017|url=x.com/WinkySteve/status/942523428606799874|title=Yes|publisher=X|accessdate=July 17, 2024}}</ref> but despite this, Krunchas are noticeably different in appearance, being shorter and wider than Krushas.
'''Krunchas''' are light blue, muscular members of the [[Kremling Krew]] and common enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. They are [[Krusha]]s that wear pirate gear,<ref>WinkySteve (December 17, 2017). https://twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/942523428606799874. ''Twitter''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref> but despite this, Krunchas are noticeably different in appearance, being shorter and wider than Krushas.


==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
[[File:GangplankGalleySNES.png|thumb|left|Three Krunchas being encountered in Gangplank Galley, the first level where Krunchas appear]]
Krunchas are enemies in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. Their behavior involves moving back and forth slowly while swinging their heavily-muscled arms. Krunchas can defeat the player character on contact. They can be defeated from either a [[Team-up]] throw, an [[Animal Friend]], being hit by a [[crate]] or a [[barrel]], or from the effects of the [[Invincibility Barrel]]. In the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]] only, a Kruncha can also be defeated from being jumped on while Team-up is active. Attempting to attack a Kruncha in any other turns it bright red as it roars in anger. In their enraged state, Krunchas walk around faster, and a team-up throw only defeats the Kong thrown while in this state. After a while, an angry Kruncha reverts to its calm, default state. Most Krunchas are light blue, though there is also an uncommon pink variety that walks off of platforms and moves even faster when enraged. In the cast roll, a Kruncha is classified as being part of the [[Kremling Kuthroats]].
In their debut appearance, ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', Krunchas slowly move back and forth while swinging their heavily-muscled arms, defeating a Kong if they come in contact with them. Krunchas can be defeated by [[Team-up]] throws, [[Animal Friend]]s, strikes from a [[crate]] or a [[barrel]], and contact with an [[Invincible Mario|invincible]] Kong. Attempting to attack a Kruncha in any other way causes it to turn bright red as it roars in anger. In their enraged state, they walk around faster, and attempting to attack it with a Team-up throw will only result in the defeat of the thrown Kong. After a while, an angry Kruncha reverts to its calm, default state.


Krunchas are commonly light blue. However, a rare, light pink variant can be encountered in [[Castle Crush]] and [[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Clapper's Cavern]]. Unlike their blue counterparts, pink Krunchas would walk off platforms, and they also move at an even quicker pace when enraged. In the ending Cast of Characters, a Kruncha appears under the [[Kremling Kuthroats]] category.
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
Krunchas are enemies in ''Donkey Kong Land 2''. They behave identically as in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' but lack any variants due to the [[Game Boy]]'s monochromatic screen.
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
In American English releases of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Kruncha is mentioned in [[Kludge]]'s [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]].


In the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]], a Kruncha can also be defeated from being jumped on while Team-up is active. There is also a [[photograph]] of Kruncha in [[Red-Hot Ride]], and it appears under the second page of the [[Scrapbook (Donkey Kong Country series)|Scrapbook]].
==Profiles and statistics==
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===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
;Level appearances
{{DKC GBA enemy
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|name=Kruncha
|image=[[File:Kruncha DKC2 GBA sprite.png]] [[File:Kruncha DKC2 GBA sprite 3.png]] [[File:Kruncha DKC2 GBA sprite 2.png]]
|worlds=[[Gangplank Galleon (world)|Gangplank Galleon]]<br>[[Crocodile Cauldron]]<br>[[Krem Quay]]<br>[[Krazy Kremland]]<br>[[Gloomy Gulch]]<br>[[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lost World]]
|levels={{columns|count=2|
*[[Gangplank Galley (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Gangplank Galley]]
*[[Gangplank Galley (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Gangplank Galley]]
*[[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Topsail Trouble]]
*[[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Topsail Trouble]]
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*[[Red-Hot Ride]]
*[[Red-Hot Ride]]
*[[Slime Climb (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Slime Climb]]
*[[Slime Climb (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Slime Climb]]
*[[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Rambi Rumble]] ([[Bonus Level]] only)
*[[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Rambi Rumble]] ([[Bonus Level]])
*[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Ghostly Grove]]
*[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Ghostly Grove]]
*[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Web Woods]]
*[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Web Woods]]
*[[Windy Well (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Windy Well]]
*[[Windy Well (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Windy Well]]
*[[Castle Crush]] (pink variant only)
*[[Castle Crush]] (pink only)
*[[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Clapper's Cavern]] (both variants)
*[[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Clapper's Cavern]] (both)
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|page=2
|photo_location=In Hot-Head Hop
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{{Multilang profile
|type=manual
|Eng=Muscle-bound and muscle-headed, Kruncha is impervious to Diddy and Dixie's attacks. They only make him mad!<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' manual|page=29|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1995|author=Nintendo}}</ref>}}
 
===''Nintendo Power'' issue 79 trading cards===
*'''Height:''' 6'2''
*'''Weight:''' 400 lbs.
*'''Turn Ons:''' Barbells, washboard abs, feeling the burn.
*'''Turn Offs:''' Yogurt, quiche, people who hog the mirror at the gym.
*'''Favorite Quote:''' I'll be back.
*'''Favorite Video:''' Anything with Schwarzenegger in it.
*'''Favorite Song:''' Macho Man
*'''Tips and Secrets:''' Kruncha is invulnerable to Diddy's and Dixie's attacks. Hitting him only makes him mad, and if he turns red, a mere touch will make you lose a life. Use barrels or chests to send him packing.


===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
In ''Donkey Kong Land 2'', Krunchas behave identically as in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', though due to the [[Game Boy]]'s monochromatic screen, they no longer have color variants.
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;Level appearances
;Level appearances
*[[Mainbrace Mayhem (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Mainbrace Mayhem]]
*[[Mainbrace Mayhem (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Mainbrace Mayhem]]
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*[[Fiery Furnace (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Fiery Furnace]]
*[[Fiery Furnace (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Fiery Furnace]]
*[[Klobber Karnage (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Klobber Karnage]]
*[[Klobber Karnage (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Klobber Karnage]]
 
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===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
In American English releases of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Kruncha is mentioned in [[Kludge]]'s [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]].
 
==Profiles==
===''Nintendo Power'' issue 79 trading cards===
*'''Height:''' 6'2''
*'''Weight:''' 400 lbs.
*'''Turn Ons:''' Barbells, washboard abs, feeling the burn.
*'''Turn Offs:''' Yogurt, quiche, people who hog the mirror at the gym.
*'''Favorite Quote:''' I'll be back.
*'''Favorite Video:''' Anything with Schwarzenegger in it.
*'''Favorite Song:''' Macho Man
*'''Tips and Secrets:''' Kruncha is invulnerable to Diddy's and Dixie's attacks. Hitting him only makes him mad, and if he turns red, a mere touch will make you lose a life. Use barrels or chests to send him packing.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
{{Main-gallery}}
{{Main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Kruncha.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Kruncha artwork 2.png|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Kruncha artwork 2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Kruncha DKC2 blue.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (blue)
Kruncha DKC2 blue.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (blue)
Kruncha DKC2 pink.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (pink)
Kruncha DKC2 pink.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (pink)
Kruncha DKC2 red.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (angry)
Kruncha DKC2 red.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (angry)
GangplankGalleySNES.png|Screenshot from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Revision as of 23:37, July 17, 2024

Not to be confused with Krunch.
Kruncha
Artwork of Kruncha
Artwork of a Kruncha from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
Latest appearance Donkey Konga 2 (cameo) (2004)
Variant of Krusha
Comparable

Krunchas are light blue, muscular members of the Kremling Krew and common enemies in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Land 2. They are Krushas that wear pirate gear,[1] but despite this, Krunchas are noticeably different in appearance, being shorter and wider than Krushas.

History

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Krunchas are enemies in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Their behavior involves moving back and forth slowly while swinging their heavily-muscled arms. Krunchas can defeat the player character on contact. They can be defeated from either a Team-up throw, an Animal Friend, being hit by a crate or a barrel, or from the effects of the Invincibility Barrel. In the remake only, a Kruncha can also be defeated from being jumped on while Team-up is active. Attempting to attack a Kruncha in any other turns it bright red as it roars in anger. In their enraged state, Krunchas walk around faster, and a team-up throw only defeats the Kong thrown while in this state. After a while, an angry Kruncha reverts to its calm, default state. Most Krunchas are light blue, though there is also an uncommon pink variety that walks off of platforms and moves even faster when enraged. In the cast roll, a Kruncha is classified as being part of the Kremling Kuthroats.

Donkey Kong Land 2

Krunchas are enemies in Donkey Kong Land 2. They behave identically as in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest but lack any variants due to the Game Boy's monochromatic screen.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In American English releases of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Kruncha is mentioned in Kludge's trophy.

Profiles and statistics

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) enemy
Kruncha
Blue Kruncha in Donkey Kong Country 2 for Game Boy Advance. An angered Kruncha from Donkey Kong Country 2 for Game Boy Advance. Pink Kruncha in Donkey Kong Country 2 for Game Boy Advance.
Worlds Gangplank Galleon
Crocodile Cauldron
Krem Quay
Krazy Kremland
Gloomy Gulch
Lost World
Levels
Scrapbook page 2 Photograph location In Hot-Head Hop


  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      Muscle-bound and muscle-headed, Kruncha is impervious to Diddy and Dixie's attacks. They only make him mad![2]

Nintendo Power issue 79 trading cards

  • Height: 6'2
  • Weight: 400 lbs.
  • Turn Ons: Barbells, washboard abs, feeling the burn.
  • Turn Offs: Yogurt, quiche, people who hog the mirror at the gym.
  • Favorite Quote: I'll be back.
  • Favorite Video: Anything with Schwarzenegger in it.
  • Favorite Song: Macho Man
  • Tips and Secrets: Kruncha is invulnerable to Diddy's and Dixie's attacks. Hitting him only makes him mad, and if he turns red, a mere touch will make you lose a life. Use barrels or chests to send him packing.

Donkey Kong Land 2

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Kruncha.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クランチャ[?]
Kurancha
Kruncha
Spanish Kruncha[?] -

References

  1. ^ WinkySteve (December 17, 2017). Yes. X (English). Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Nintendo (1995). Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest manual. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 29.