Kururin (universe)
Developer(s)	Eighting
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Genre(s)	Puzzle
Console/platform of origin	Game Boy Advance
First installment	Kuru Kuru Kururin (2001)
Latest installment	Kururin Squash! (2004)

TheKururin universe (くるりん,Kururin) is a series of puzzle games developed by Eighting and published byNintendo.

Franchise description[edit]

The original game in the series,Kuru Kuru Kururin was first revealed at Space World 2000. The game released in Japan on March 21, 2001 and in Europe & Australia on June 22, 2001 as a Game Boy Advance launch title. The game did not officially release in North America until February 11, 2016 onWii UVirtual Console. The game involves the player piloting a constantly movingHelirin, rotating and repositioning it so it does not crash into walls or other obstacles. The plotline revolves around a small blue bird named Kururin whose family has wandered off during a walk in the park, leading him to pilot his helicopter to rescue them. Different shapes and colors for the Helirin can be found in levels. A sequel titledKururin Paradise released for the GBA exclusively in Japan on December 6, 2002. Interestingly, the game was on display atE3 2002, the first time the series made an appearance in North America, despite never actually releasing there. Another sequel, titledKururin Squash!, released on October 14, 2004 forGameCube. This is the first time the series appeared on a home console, and subsequently the first to use 3D polygonal graphics.Kuru Kuru Kururin was rereleased in February 2023 via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

InSuper Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Trophy[edit]

The series has one trophy inMelee, where "Helirin" ismisromanized as "Heririn".

Heririn's trophy inMelee

Heririn

Kururin sets off in his specialized helicopter to rescue his siblings, who have lost their way somewhere among ten worlds. The helicopter is fitted with an enormous blade, which propels the machine forward by slowly rotating. The mazes that Kururin must navigate are narrow and filled with all kinds of strange obstacles.

Kuru Kuru Kururin (Japan Only)

InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Assist Trophy[edit]

Official artwork of Helirin fromBrawl.

Helirin appears as an Assist Trophy inBrawl. When summoned, Helirin will move in similar fashion to how it did within its games, in that it will rotate sideways. Helirin acts as a solidplatform and can be stood on.

Trophies[edit]

Helirin's trophy inBrawl

Helirin

A unique helicopter that flies with long, slowly rotating wings. If the wings strike walls or obstacles, the Helirin takes damage and loses hearts. The wings normally spin clockwise, but the rotation can be reversed by touching springs. There are many areas that require this technique. The Helirin can be customized by picking up and using a variety of items.

:Kuru Kuru Kururin (Japan and Europe Only)

:Kururin Squash (Japan Only)

:Kuru Kuru Kururin

:Kururin Squash! (Japan Only)

Action Helirins's trophy inBrawl

Action Helirins

Helirins created by Prof. Rabbit. One is a helicopter that can throw punches from its wings to smash things--HELIBOKAAN! Press and hold a button to submerge, then release to surface--HELIBASHAN! Shoot fire left and right from the wings--HELIBOBOH! Use a spinning ability to create tornadoes--HELIBURUUN! There are also five varieties which shoot in rapid fire--HELIBIBYUUN!

:Kururin Squash (Japan Only)

:Kururin Squash! (Japan Only)

Stickers[edit]

Name	Game	Effect	Characters
Helibokaan	Kururin Squash!	AttackWeapon+013 Attack +13	All characters
Kururin	Kururin Paradise	AttackHead+004 Attack +4	All characters

Helibokaan (Kururin Squash!)

Kururin (Kururin Paradise)

InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

The Helirin does not reprise its role as an Assist Trophy, but it and Kururin himself both return as a sharedspirit.

Spirit[edit]

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Cost	Ability
1,166		Helirin		★	2	Screw Attack Equipped

Games with elements appearing in theSuper Smash Bros. series[edit]

TheKururin universe has games represented throughout theSuper Smash Bros. series with a total of 3 games. The latest game represented in this universe isKururin Squash!, released on October 14, 2004.

Kuru Kuru Kururin[edit]

• Assist Trophy:
  • Helirin appears as an Assist Trophy.
• Trophies:
  • Helirin appears as a trophy inMelee andBrawl.
• Stickers:
  • Kururin appears as a sticker
• Spirit:
  • Helirin appears as a spirit.

Kururin Paradise[edit]

• Stickers:
  • Kururin's sticker uses artwork from this game.

Kururin Squash![edit]

• Stickers:
  • Helibokaan appears as a sticker.
• Spirit:
  • The Helirin spirit uses artwork from this game.

Trivia[edit]

• Melee incorrectly listsKuru Kuru Kururin as a Japan-exclusive release, despite also being released in Europe and Australia.
  • Brawl also incorrectly listsKuru Kuru Kururin as a Japan and Europe-exclusive release, despite it also being released in Australia.

• Universes
• Kururin universe