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|image=[[File:Kruncha.png|200px|]]<br>Artwork of a Kruncha from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|image=[[File:Kruncha.png|200px|]]<br>Artwork of a Kruncha from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]] ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (remake) ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Konga 2]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|parent_species=[[Krusha]]
|variant_of=[[Krusha]]
|related=[[Krumple]]<br>[[Kasplat]]
|comparable=[[Krumple]]<br>[[Kasplat]]
}}
}}
{{quote2|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}}  
{{quote2|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>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.


'''Krunchas'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet, [[Media:DKC2 Manual 28-29.jpg|page 29]].</ref> are large, burly, blue and sometimes pink members of the [[Kremling Krew]]. Similar to [[Kannon]]s being [[Klump]]s in pirate gear, Krunchas are [[Krusha]]s in pirate gear.<ref>Steve Mayles. December 17, 2017. https://mobile.twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/942523428606799874. ''Twitter''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref> Despite this, they are noticeably shorter and wider than Krushas in their in-game sprites.
== History ==
===''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]]
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.


[[File:Browndude.png|frame|left|A pink Kruncha]]
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: Diddy's Kong Quest)|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.
The first appearance of Krunchas is in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' as semi-common enemies. Krunchas are so muscular that regular attacks (such as jumping) have no effect on them, these only enrage them to the point that they turn red and move at a slightly faster speed. Krunchas can only be defeated with aid from an [[Animal Friend]], by having an object (such as [[crate]]) thrown at them, or by [[team-up|teaming-up]] and throwing either [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] or [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] at them. Also, by teaming up, Diddy and Dixie can use their combined weight to defeat the Kremling with a simple jump, but this is only possible in the GBA version. When a Kruncha is enraged, it will damage the Kongs, but a Team-up throw will defeat Kruncha and leave the thrown Kong unscathed.


Later in the game, a pink version of Krunchas are encountered. These Krunchas, if enraged, move at an even faster speed than an enraged blue Kruncha, and the pink variant also walk off the edge of the platforms. This pink variant is only found in two stages of [[K. Rool's Keep]]: [[Castle Crush]] and [[Clapper's Cavern]].
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]].
 
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Krunchas also appear in ''Donkey Kong Country 2''{{'}}s pseudo-sequel ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. There is no real difference between the Krunchas of ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' and ''Donkey Kong Land 2''.
;Level appearances
 
* [[Gangplank Galley (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Gangplank Galley]]
[[Kludge]]'s ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] mentions Kruncha, but only in the US version of the game.
* [[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Topsail Trouble]]
 
==Levels==
Krunchas appear in the following levels.
===''Donkey Kong Country 2''===
* [[Gangplank Galley]]
* [[Topsail Trouble]]
* [[Hot-Head Hop]]
* [[Hot-Head Hop]]
* [[Kannon's Klaim]]
* [[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Kannon's Klaim]]
* [[Red-Hot Ride]]
* [[Red-Hot Ride]]
* [[Slime Climb]]
* [[Slime Climb (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Slime Climb]]
* [[Bramble Blast]]
* [[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Rambi Rumble]] ([[Bonus Level]] only)
* [[Rambi Rumble]] (Bonus Level only)
* [[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Ghostly Grove]]
* [[Ghostly Grove]]
* [[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Web Woods]]
* [[Web Woods]]
* [[Windy Well (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Windy Well]]
* [[Windy Well]]
* [[Castle Crush]] (pink variant only)
* [[Castle Crush]] (Pink variant only)
* [[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Clapper's Cavern]] (both variants)
* [[Clapper's Cavern]] (Both variants)


===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
* [[Mainbrace Mayhem]]
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.
* [[Gangplank Galley]]
 
* [[Topsail Trouble]]
;Level appearances
* [[Hot-Head Hop]]
* [[Mainbrace Mayhem (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Mainbrace Mayhem]]
* [[Red-Hot Ride]]
* [[Gangplank Galley (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Gangplank Galley]]
* [[Slime Climb]]
* [[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Topsail Trouble]]
* [[Rambi Rumble]]
* [[Hothead Hop]]
* [[Ghostly Grove]]
* [[Redhot Ride]]
* [[Parrot Chute Panic]]
* [[Slime Climb (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Slime Climb]]
* [[Web Woods]]
* [[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Rambi Rumble]]
* [[Jungle Jinx]]
* [[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Ghostly Grove]]
* [[Fiery Furnace]]
* [[Parrot Chute Panic (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Parrot Chute Panic]]
* [[Klobber Karnage]]
* [[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Web Woods]]
* [[Jungle Jinx (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Jungle Jinx]]
* [[Fiery Furnace (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Fiery Furnace]]
* [[Klobber Karnage (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Klobber Karnage]]
 
===''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]].


==Names in other languages==
==Profiles==
{{foreign names
===''Nintendo Power'' issue 79 trading cards===
|Jap=クランチャ
*'''Height:''' 6'2''
|JapR=Kurancha
*'''Weight:''' 400 lbs.
|JapM=Kruncha}}
*'''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 ==
=== Artwork ===
=== Artwork ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Kruncha.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2''
Kruncha.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Kruncha_artwork_2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2''
Kruncha artwork 2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== Sprites ===
=== Sprites ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Krunchas.PNG|''Donkey Kong Country 2''
Kruncha DKC2 blue.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (blue)
Reddude.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2''
Kruncha DKC2 pink.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (pink)
Browndude.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2''
Kruncha DKC2 red.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (angry)
Kruncha DKL2.png|''Donkey Kong Land 2''
Kruncha DKL2 sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Land 2''
Kruncha DKC2 GBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA)
Kruncha DKC2 GBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA) (blue)
Kruncha DKC2 GBA sprite 2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA)
Kruncha DKC2 GBA sprite 2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA) (pink)
Kruncha DKC2 GBA sprite 3.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA)
Kruncha DKC2 GBA sprite 3.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA) (angry)
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Miscellaneous===
<gallery>
DKC2 commercial.jpg|Japanese commercial
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=クランチャ
|JapR=Kurancha
|JapM=Kruncha
|Spa=Kruncha
|SpaM=-
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*According to the game's credits, Krunchas belong to the "[[Kremling Kuthroats]]" enemy class.
[[File:DKCG_Cards_-_Krusha.png|thumb|150px]]
*Krunchas are similar to [[Krusha]]s, [[Krumple]]s, and [[Kasplat]]s, other large blue, burly members of the [[Kremling Krew]].
*[[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] adopts a pose identical to Kruncha in artwork for the trading card for the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|cartoon series]].


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 12:56, January 18, 2024

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
“Muscle-bound and muscle-headed, Kruncha is impervious to Diddy and Dixie's attacks. They only make him mad!”
—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 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

Three Krunchas being encountered in Gangplank Galley, the first level where Krunchas appear

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 Friends, strikes from a crate or a barrel, and contact with an 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. 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.

In the 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.

Level appearances

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.

Level appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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

Artwork

  • Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

    Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

  • Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

    Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Sprites

  • Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (blue)

    Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (blue)

  • Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (pink)

    Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (pink)

  • Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (angry)

    Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (angry)

  • Donkey Kong Land 2

    Donkey Kong Land 2

  • Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA) (blue)

    Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA) (blue)

  • Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA) (pink)

    Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA) (pink)

  • Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA) (angry)

    Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA) (angry)

Miscellaneous

  • Japanese commercial

    Japanese commercial

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クランチャ
Kurancha
 Kruncha

Spanish Kruncha
 -

Trivia

Donkey Kong Country (television series) CGI Japanese character card: Krusha

References

  1. ^ WinkySteve (December 17, 2017). https://twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/942523428606799874. Twitter. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
Protagonists Cranky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Swanky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Expresso • Glimmer • Quawks • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter
Bosses Krow • Kleever • Kudgel • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kerozene • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Cat O' 9 Tails • Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Kutlass • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Screech • Shuri • Snapjaw • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Crocodile Cauldron Hot-Head Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Red-Hot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Kleever's Kiln
Krem Quay Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Bramble Blast • Kudgel's Kontest
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Scramble • Rickety Race • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Haunted Hall • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Castle Crush • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Funky's Flights missions Aerial Loop • Submerged Stint • Kongstruction • Kongnapped • Cool Sounds • Kongnapped 2 • Toxic Kongstruction
Barrels Animal Barrel • Regular Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Biplane Barrel • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Diddy & Dixie Barrels • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Golden Barrel • Krockhead Barrel • Plus and Minus Barrels • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • Steerable Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster Star • Toxic waste
Miscellaneous Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Original Soundtrack • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Uncle Kong
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Donkey Kong Land 2
Protagonists Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter • Quawks
Bosses Krow • Kleever • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Lockjaw • Necky • Neek • Puftup • Shuri • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Krem Cauldron Hothead Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Redhot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Kleaver's Kiln
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Blast • Rickety Race • Bramble Scramble • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Krazy Koaster • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Dungeon Danger • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Barrels Animal Barrel • Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Light Barrel • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster • Star • Toxic waste
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