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A '''Kyororo''' is a one-eyed enemy from ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'' that appears in | A '''Kyororo''' (generically referred to by [[Prima Games]] as '''one-eyed ghosts'''<ref>Campbell, Stuart. ''Game Boy Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 94. "''Head to the watery area beneath the one-eyed ghosts.''"</ref>) is a one-eyed enemy from ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'' that appears in [[Pumpkin Zone Level 2]] and usually wait in open spaces, repeatedly looking back and forth. If one spots [[Mario]], they will charge at him full speed. Kyororo can be defeated simply by [[jump]]ing on their heads or shooting a [[fireball]] at them, but jumping on them can be difficult due to their speed. | ||
The Kyororo, along with many other enemies in the Pumpkin Zone, are based on | The Kyororo, along with many other enemies in the [[Pumpkin Zone]], are based on {{wp|obake|monsters}} from {{wp|Japanese folklore}}. The Kyororo comes from ''{{wp|hitotsume-kozō}}'' (one-eyed boys), troublesome one-eyed boys with large tongues that are said to run around frightening people. | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|Jap=キョロロ<ref> | |Jap=キョロロ<ref>「任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオランド２ ６つの金貨」 (''Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''), page 14.</ref> | ||
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|JapM=From「キョロキョロ」(''kyorokyoro'', Japanese onomatopoeia for glancing left and right repeatedly) or「きょろり」(''kyorori'', eyes wide open) | |JapM=From「キョロキョロ」(''kyorokyoro'', Japanese onomatopoeia for glancing left and right repeatedly) or「きょろり」(''kyorori'', eyes wide open) | ||
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Revision as of 15:16, January 19, 2022
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.
Template:Species-infobox A Kyororo (generically referred to by Prima Games as one-eyed ghosts[1]) is a one-eyed enemy from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins that appears in Pumpkin Zone Level 2 and usually wait in open spaces, repeatedly looking back and forth. If one spots Mario, they will charge at him full speed. Kyororo can be defeated simply by jumping on their heads or shooting a fireball at them, but jumping on them can be difficult due to their speed.
The Kyororo, along with many other enemies in the Pumpkin Zone, are based on monsters from Japanese folklore. The Kyororo comes from hitotsume-kozō (one-eyed boys), troublesome one-eyed boys with large tongues that are said to run around frightening people.
Gallery
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | キョロロ[2] Kyororo |
From「キョロキョロ」(kyorokyoro, Japanese onomatopoeia for glancing left and right repeatedly) or「きょろり」(kyorori, eyes wide open) | |
| German | Kyororo[?] | - | |
| Italian | Kyororo[3] | - |
References
- ^ Campbell, Stuart. Game Boy Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 94. "Head to the watery area beneath the one-eyed ghosts."
- ^ 「任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオランド２ ６つの金貨」 (Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins), page 14.
- ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 75
