Info
Black Ninja (黒忍者, Kuro Ninja) is a original character. He was created by Demon Sanya at 2000.
Story
Middle Ages
- "The Fall Of Soul Edge And Soul Calibur"
- "Hard Choise" (not participate, but mentioned)
- "Anxious Hearts"
- "Escape"
- "Respite" (not participate, but mentioned)
Relationships
- Kira - older brother
- Fu-Ma Ninja Clan - native clan
- Alexander - enemy, later ally
- Serik - ally
- Lexa - ally
- Demian - ally
- Fortune - ally
- Taurelia - ally
- Angelina - ally
- Demons - enemies
- White Ninja - WWE Tag-team partner
Trivia
- Black Ninja first appeared in 2000 in the game "WCW Mayhem".
- He initially had no name, and it was not until 2022 that he was given the name Kuro (derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the word "Black").
- The character's hair color was originally white, but later changed to red.
- Black Ninja received a second life and backstory in "Soul series" character creation mode.
- Kuro is a young man from the Fu-Ma Ninja Clan. His older brother, Kira was sent on a dangerous mission, during which he disappeared without a trace. Ten years later, Kuro encountered the demoness. When the ninja attempted to attack her, he was attacked by the demoness's bodyguard. In a difficult fight, Kuro managed to knock Killer's helmet off his head, and he immediately recognized him as his own brother.
- Kuro led a resistance squad during the demon invasion, which earned the honor of his clan. Later, the young ninja led the Fu-Ma clan.
Games and Media
- SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny
- SoulCalibur IV
- SoulCalibur V
- SoulCalibur VI
- WCW Mayhem (1999)
- WCW Backstage Assault (2000)
- WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW 2008
- WWE 2K16
- WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role (2000)
Inspiration and resemblance
List of characters influenced the image of Black Ninja:
- Hanzo Hattori "Samurai Shodown"
- Rikimaru "Tenchu"
SoulCalibur Universe
Arcade Ending
Killer was created as a vessel for the many souls of fallen warriors. After a long search, Kuro found Soul Edge and used it against Killer. The cursed sword absorbed almost all the souls in his body, except for one - the soul of a warrior from the Fu-Ma Ninja Clan. Kira returned, and the brothers were reunited once again.
Fighting Style
Black Ninja uses Taki's (SCIV), Natsu's (SCV) and Mitsurugi's (SCV, VI) fighting styles.
Weapon
Twin Edge
Twin Edge is the same form as Taki's Kris Naga (SCIV) and Natsu's Hunting Knife (SCV).
Jonin's Sword
Jonin's Sword is the same form as Mitsurugi's Shishi-Oh.
Critical Finish
Fu-Ma Ryu
Black Ninja uses the Doppelganger technique, summoning two clones. All three then impale the enemy, jump into the air, and become one again. Finally, the Black Ninja knocks the helpless enemy down with one fatal blow.
Critical Edge
Fu-Ma Ryu (SCV)
Black Ninja slams his Kodachi into the ground, summoning the Great Demon, who fires six powerful blasts across the arena and launches the opponent high into the air.
Fu-Ma Ryu (SCV)
Black Ninja uses his sword to throw his opponent into the air, then delivers a second blow, slamming him to the ground.
Fu-Ma Ryu (SCVI)
Soul Charge
Black Ninja regains his Relic stance, and some of his strings end in Reversal Edge parries.
Stats
SoulCalibur IV
SoulCalibur V
Ease of Use, Power, Attack Rate, Speed, Reach.
SoulCalibur VI
Difficulty, Type, Offense, Close, Defense, Far
WWE Universe
"WCW Mayhem" (1999) was the first game where Black Ninja are appears.
He is a high flyer.
Black Ninja is a member of the Fallen Angels alliance together with Sanya and Killer. And he is a member of the Ninja team together with White Ninja.
Finishers
- Spanish Fly
- 450 Splash
Signatures
- Reverse STO / Flatliner
- Twist of Fate
- Samoan Driver
- Abdominal Stretch
- Hurricane
Music Theme
- "Kaientai" (Shoichi Funaki's music theme)
- "Japanese Patriot"