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[[Image:Kruncha.jpg|thumb|200px|A blue '''Kruncha''', marching onward.]]  
{{distinguish|Krunch|Krusha}}
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:Kruncha.png|200px|]]<br>Artwork 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]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Konga 2]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|variant_of=[[Krusha]]
|relatives=[[Kannon]]
|comparable=[[Kasplat]]<br>[[Krumple]]<br>[[Kuff 'n' Klout]]
}}
'''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 large, burly, blue and sometimes pink members of the [[Kremling Krew]].
==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 [[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]].


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 Buddy]], 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. Krunchas can also be defeated when [[Diddy]] and [[Dixie]] team up. Their combined weight can defeat the kremling in a simple jump. When a Kruncha is enraged a team-up attack has no effect on them, the thrown kong only becomes injured.
===''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.


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. This pink variant is found mostly in the area [[K. Rool's Keep]].
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
Kruncha is mentioned in [[Kludge]]'s [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in American English releases of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.


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''.
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
{{DKC GBA enemy
|game=dkc2
|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]]
*[[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Topsail Trouble]]
*[[Hot-Head Hop]]
*[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Kannon's Klaim]]
*[[Red-Hot Ride]]
*[[Slime Climb (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Slime Climb]]
*[[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Rambi Rumble]] ([[Bonus Level]])
*[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Ghostly Grove]]
*[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Web Woods]]
*[[Windy Well (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Windy Well]]
*[[Castle Crush]] (pink only)
*[[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Clapper's Cavern]] (both)
}}
|page=2
|photo_location=In Hot-Head Hop
}}


== Trivia ==
{{Multilang profile
*According to the game's credits, Krunchas belong to the "[[Kremling Kuthroats]]" enemy class.
|type=manual
* Krunchas are similar to [[Krusha]]s, [[Krumple]]s and [[Kasplat]]s, other large blue, burly members of the [[Kremling Krew]].
|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}}</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''===
{{columns|count=2|
;Level appearances
*[[Mainbrace Mayhem (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Mainbrace Mayhem]]
*[[Gangplank Galley (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Gangplank Galley]]
*[[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Topsail Trouble]]
*[[Hothead Hop]]
*[[Redhot Ride]]
*[[Slime Climb (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Slime Climb]]
*[[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Rambi Rumble]]
*[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Ghostly Grove]]
*[[Parrot Chute Panic (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Parrot Chute Panic]]
*[[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]]
}}
 
== Gallery ==
{{Main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Kruncha artwork 2.png|Artwork from ''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 pink.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (pink)
Kruncha DKC2 red.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (angry)
GangplankGalleySNES.png|Screenshot from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=クランチャ
|JapR=Kurancha
|JapM=Kruncha
|Spa=Kruncha
}}
 
==References==
<references/>


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[[Category:Kremling Krew]]
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[[Category:Donkey Kong Species]]
[[Category:Kremlings]]
[[Category:Pirates]]
[[Category:Pirates]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest enemies]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Land 2 enemies]]
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Latest revision as of 18:24, August 5, 2024

Not to be confused with Krunch or Krusha.
Kruncha
Artwork of Kruncha
Artwork 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
Relatives
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[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

Level appearances

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Kruncha.
  • Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

    Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

    Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Names in other languages[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ^ WinkySteve (December 17, 2017). Yes. X (English). Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  2. ^ 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest manual. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 29.
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Kremlings
Characters Congazuma • Draglinger • General Klump • Giant Viking Kremling • Green Kroc • Jr. Klap Trap • Junklomp • K. Lumsy • Kalypso • Kaptain Skurvy • Kass • Kerozene • King K. Rool • King Kut Out • Kip • Klubba • Kleever • Kludge • Krunch • Krunch's mother • Krusha • Krushy • Kudgel • Kutlass • Mega Amp • Quint Skurvy • Resident demon
Species Bazuka • Bones • Ghost • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Kasplat • Klampon • Klank • Klaptrap • Klasp • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klump • Knocka • Kobble • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Kosha • Kracka • Krash • Kremling cop • Krimp • Kritter • Kroc • Krockhead • Krook • Kruiser • Krumple • Kruncha • Krusha • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Kutlass • Re-Koil • Robokremling • Rock Kroc • Skidda • Shroom • Super Team goalie
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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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