The Hidden Fighter with the Flying Flags of Fury

KUROKO

In the past, the Kuroko was a demon hunter, along with Nicotine. Back in
those days, Nicotine wielded a sword named "Taima," and the Kuroko had
already taken to concealing his identity in black. Together, these two
defeated many powerful demons and none could stand in their way. None,
until Rashoujin Mizuki.

BM: "Be on your guard. I am very strong."
AM: "What, no more? I'm stronger than you."

Background: Kuroko are the "hidden" stage hands in Kabuki plays.
Weapon: Flags
Full of: Anatomical hearts
Occupation: Fighting referee
Nationality: Unknown
Voice: Toshikazu Nishimura
Ranking: NA
Notes: Kuroko is NOT the character's real name. His real name is obscured in
the Japanese version of SS2.
Almost all of Kuroko's moves are borrowed from other Neo-Geo fighting
games, mostly FFS and AoF2.
You will get CPU Kuroko randomly in the game, sometimes. You can play
Kuroko, but only on a home system.

Special Note: This section is adopted from the Kuroko FAQ, which can be
downloaded separately at SS2 FTP sites.

HIMALAYA -- TOP OF MOUNTAIN

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Standing Far Standing Close

A/B -- Flag Thrust A/B -- Elbow
AB -- Down Slash AB -- Up, then Down Slash
C/D -- High Kick
CD -- High Kick CD -- Triple Kick

Crouching Far Crouching Close

A/B -- Short Flag Swing A/B -- Elbow
AB -- Up Slash
C/D -- Crouch Kick
CD -- Longer Crouch Kick

Jumping

A/B -- Diagonal Flag Thrust
AB -- Down slash
C and D -- Down kick
CD -- Down kick

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Koh Ken | Throws a fireball that hits for
(RYO SAKAZAKI from ART OF FIGHTING) | damage.
+ A |
* |
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Haoh Sho Koh Ken | Throws a massive, double-sized ball of
(RYO SAKAZAKI from ART OF FIGHTING) | energy that hits for damage.
+ A |
* |
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Double Koh Ken | Throws two fireballs, one on top of
(WOLFGANG KRAUSER from FATAL FURY) | another, that hit for damage.
+ A |
* |
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Mega Smash | Hurls a cylindrically shaped missile
(JOHN CRAWLEY from ART OF FIGHTING) | of energy at opponent to hit for
+ B | damage.
* |
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Gekihou | Bends over and produces a giant
(TUNG FU RUE from FATAL FURY) | projection of self that hits for
Tap C repeatedly * | damage.
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ZatentsuHa | Hurls a crescent-shaped projectile
(EIJI KISARAGI from ART OF FIGHTING)| that hits for damage.
+ A |
* |
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Flags of Fury | Sends flags out on a chain that
| captures opponent, and drags them
+ A | closer, also yielding a dizzy. Note:
* | This move will drag opponent closer.
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Mass Slash | Swipes flags in a downward arc,
| creating a powerful energy blast that
+ ABC or BCD | reflects projectiles. Note: BCD will
| also strike enemy, ABC will not.
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Spike Ball | Hurls a black orb covered with barbs
| that hits for damage.
+ BC |
* |
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Side Splitter | Splits into a top and bottom half. If
| ABC is used, the top half explodes,
when attacked, press ABC or BCD | and if BCD is used, the bottom half
| explodes, while the other joins fight.
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Throws:

B/AB/D/CD Ressen Kyaku (TUNG FU RUE from FATAL FURY)
Grabs opponent, and kicks them up to six times for damage.
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Super Deformed Transformation:

+ D
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Taunts:

AC: Says "Ora, Ora!" (RYO SAKAZAKI from ART OF FIGHTING)
BD: Stands and waves a japanese fan (MAI SHIRANUI from FATAL FURY)
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Power Specials:

(RYO SAKAZAKI from ART OF FIGHTING)

Ryuuko Ranbu | Charges at opponent, and begins a
| massive barrage of kicks, punches,
+ AB | and flag swipes, finishing with a
* | flaming rising punch for breaking.

Alternate Ryuuko Ranbu | Same as above, except character stops
| halfway through for a breather. A
+ CD | definite must see!
* |
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Poses:

In all of Kuroko's poses, he claps and bows.
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Notes: Kuroko cannot be thrown normally. He is thrown like Earthquake.
You cannot break Kuroko's weapon.

Special Note: Check out this site's [Hidden Stuff] for the code to play as Kuroko!
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Ending: Because Kuroko cannot be played against the CPU, he doesn't have
one. Check out Nicotine's ending, though.

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7 Good Reasons to play as KUROKO:
--> Most special moves in the game
--> Slashes are fast and hard-hitting
--> High throw priority
--> Incorporates specials from other great SNK fighting titles
--> Best Power Special in game
--> His flags of fury cannot be broken
--> He can haul some MAJOR ass

2 Bad Things about KUROKO:
--> No low attacks
--> You cannot play as him in the ARCADE version, and only for one
match in the HOME version