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Storo
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| “ | The fellow behind you goes by the name Storo. He's always been a big guy, but don't worry. He's really a pussycat. So to speak. | ” | — Daroach inKirby Mass Attack |
Storo is a member of theSqueaks alongsideDaroach,Spinni andDoc, acting as the muscle of them. He first appeared inKirby: Squeak Squad. Storo is a blue, burly bipedal mouse. He wears a red bandana, a black eyepatch and a red sleeveless shirt with the belly out. He has a round, black snout and a single visible tooth in his mouth. Despite having no visible eyes, Storo still cries when being beaten in the sub-gameSpeedy Teatime.
Personality[edit]
| “ | My friend Storo behind you might seem like a brute. But would a brute brush his teeth until they're all minty fresh? So, best not judge a book by its cover. | ” | — Daroach inKirby Mass Attack |
In the sub-game Speedy Teatime fromKirby: Squeak Squad, Storo was shown to be gluttonous, evidenced by the fact he smiles when eating more than Kirby (and consequently winning), and cries when losing. InKirby Mass Attack, Daroach says that Storo may look like a brute but is instead "a pussycat".
Game appearances[edit]
| Storo's video game appearances | ||
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| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby: Squeak Squad | Mid-Boss and secondary antagonist | |
| Kirby Mass Attack | Cameo | Appears atDaroach's Airship. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Reference | Appears as aKeychain. |
| Kirby: Planet Robobot | Reference | Appears as aSticker. |
| Kirby Star Allies | Cameo | Appears as part ofDaroach's moveset. |
| Kirby's Dream Buffet | Reference | Appears as aCharacter Treat. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Cameo | Appears as an enemy inSmash Ride. |
Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]
InKirby: Squeak Squad, Storo sometimes appears when Kirby obtains a large chest. As such, his main goal is to stealKirby's chest and take it to his headquarters.Kirby can either run away with the chest, defeat Storo, or if Storo already obtained the chest, quickly go to the headquarters to defeat him. His method of attacking is either bumping intoKirby or hitting him with a hammer. After he is halfway defeated, he turns red. At some point in the battle, Storo falls unconscious. At that moment, Kirby can repetitively attack him to obtainfood (or possibly evenInvincible Candy). He also appears inSpeedy Teatime as the main opponent.
Kirby Mass Attack[edit]
Storo reappears inKirby Mass Attack, boardingDaroach's Airship afterGreen Grounds is cleared. He is mentioned in some of Daroach's dialogue but can't be directly interacted with.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
InKirby: Triple Deluxe, Storo appears as akeychain using his sprite fromKirby: Squeak Squad.
Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
InKirby: Planet Robobot, Storo appears as asticker for theRobobot Armor using his artwork fromKirby: Squeak Squad.
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
InKirby Star Allies, Daroach can call upon Storo using theSummon Storo move. When he appears, he leaps into the air, then slams straight downward three times in succession before disappearing. His slams can do a large amount of damage, and can also poundstakes.
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
InKirby's Dream Buffet, Storo appears on one of theCharacter Treats, using his artwork fromKirby: Squeak Squad.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
InKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Storo appears as one of the main opponents inSmash Ride, only appearing on Level 3. Storo is very difficult to push off the stage due to his hefty size, but he gives 3 points if the player manages to do so.
In theKirby novel series[edit]
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In theKirby novel series, Storo appears as a supporting antagonist inKirby Meets the Squeak Squad!. He is part of theSqueaks as one ofDaroach's three high-ranking henchmen. Like the other three, Storo is extremely loyal to Daroach. He is the strongest and heaviest of the three, and also the least talkative. He usually carries a hammer, which is his main method of attack.
InKirby Meets the Squeak Squad!, Storo helps Daroach steal the egg thatKirby andWaddle Dee are tasked with protecting. He first appears when Kirby first finds the egg at an ancient temple. He shows up withSpinni andDoc to ambush the two of them. Storo attacks by swinging his hammer at Kirby, but Kirby dodges and spit fire at him with hisFire ability. After Kirby fends off all three of them, the Squeaks retreat.
Later on, Daroach plans to sneak in toCastle Dedede at night to snatch the egg, while everyone is asleep. When the Squeaks enter from the balcony, Storo stays on the balcony due to his lack of stealth. Daroach and Spinni escape with the egg, accidentally waking Kirby and Waddle Dee in the process. When Kirby goes after them, Storo stands in his way. He attacks with his hammer again, but thenKing Dedede enters the room. Dedede's hammer collides with Storo's, starting a test of strength, which allows Kirby to pass by and chase after the others. When he returns, it is revealed that King Dedede won, and Storo is now tied up. When Kirby, Waddle Dee, and King Dedede start interrogating Storo,Meta Knight shows up and cuts the ropes he is tied up in, freeing him. They swiftly escape, while Kirby and co. are shocked at why Meta Knight would ever help the Squeaks.
When Kirby and co. return to the temple, the Squeaks follow after them. They plan to explain to Waddle Dee that there is a misunderstanding about Daroach, because Kirby and Dedede did not listen before. Storo grabs Waddle Dee and the egg, and the Squeaks run off. They accidentally set off a trap, and fall through a trap door. They all land in an underground lake, and everyone gets up at the water's surface except Storo and Waddle Dee. Storo is unconscious from the impact of the water, and sinks down with Waddle Dee still in his grip. Daroach swims down and pinches Storo to wake him up, and he quickly rises up to the surface with Waddle Dee. With everyone safely at the lake's surface, Meta Knight then explains the whole misunderstanding to Waddle Dee.
In the end, it is revealed that Daroach only wanted the cushion that the egg was strapped to. He had trouble falling asleep before, and wanted to take the cushion so he could use use it as a pillow. Themother bird forgives him for all the trouble, and allows him to keep it. With the Squeaks on good terms with everyone, they bid farewell and fly away in their airship.
The Squeaks arrive to ambush Kirby.
Fire Kirby spews flames onto Storo while he is vulnerable.
Meta Knight shows up to free Storo.
The Squeaks capture Waddle Dee, along with the egg.
Table of contents artwork fromKirby Meets the Squeak Squad!
Trivia[edit]
- In the main menu forKirby Star Allies, one of the character interactions has Storo flattening Kirby as they pass. This is a reference to the intro forKirby: Squeak Squad, where the same thing happens.
- Despite having an eyepatch, Storo's other eye is never visible either, except when he is knocked out from a bomb explosion inSpeedy Teatime.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork fromKirby: Squeak Squad
Artwork fromKirby: Squeak Squad
Artwork of Kirby holding aTreasure Chest and being pursued by theSqueaks inKirby: Squeak Squad
Artwork of Kirby and the Squeaks in a dark, cloudy area inKirby: Squeak Squad
Artwork of Kirby fightingDaroach at one of the Squeaks' hideouts inKirby: Squeak Squad
Sticker of Storo fromKirby: Planet Robobot
"The Great Labyrinth Battle"Celebration Picture fromKirby Star Allies, featuring Storo with the Squeaks
Background art forGuest Star Daroach: Enter the Space Thieves inKirby Star Allies
Model fromKirby Star Allies
Storo inKirby Star Allies when summoned by player 2
Storo inKirby Star Allies when summoned by player 3
Storo inKirby Star Allies when summoned by player 4
Guest Star Daroach bonus credits picture fromKirby Star Allies
Artwork forKirby's 20th Anniversary
Miiverse illustration commemorating the ninth anniversary ofKirby: Squeak Squad
Illustration from theKirby JP Twitter featuring Storo
New Year's Day 2020 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring Storo
Storo inFind Kirby!!
The Squeaks in a game ofSpeedy Teatime inFind Kirby!! Big Gathering at the Party!
Dedede Directory about the Squeaks
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ストロン Sutoron | Clipped form of「ストロング」(sutorongu, strong) |
| Chinese | 鼠泰隆 Shǔtàilóng | Stron
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| Dutch | Storo | - |
| French | Forto | Masculine adaption of "fort" (strong). It can also mean "big", depending the context |
| German | Massivo | Masculine form of "Massiv" (massive) |
| Italian | Storo | - |
| Korean | 스트론 Seuteuron | Stron. Transliteration of Japanese name |
| Portuguese | Forto | Derived from "Forte" (strong) |
| Latin American Spanish | Estoro | - |
| European Spanish | Storo | - |
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