Nakoruru - Team Samurai
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Intro
This marks Nakoruru’s historic first official entry into the KOF series. As a beloved fan-favorite from the Samurai Shodown franchise, her crossover brings a refreshing new energy to the KOF arena. Fans can once again witness the seamless synergy between her and her faithful companion, the eagle Mamahaha, as they recreate their iconic tag-team combat style.
Forming a formidable alliance with Haohmaru and Darli Dagger as part of "Team Samurai," Nakoruru brings the soulful and dynamic fighting spirit of her home series to the tournament. Her inclusion significantly enriches the strategic variety and gameplay depth for players worldwide.
Features
Wielding her signature kodachi, Nakoruru distinguishes herself from her heavy-hitting teammates by specializing in high-speed, close-quarters skirmishing. Within the KOF gameplay engine, her agility is further amplified, allowing players to utilize her exceptional movement to force opponents into making critical errors and punish them instantly.
Beyond her individual prowess, her greatest strength lies in her synergy with Mamahaha. By coordinating with her eagle for dynamic long-range harassment, she can effectively disrupt an opponent's approach and dictate the flow of the match. With her charming aesthetic and intuitive, fluid mechanics, Nakoruru is an ideal entry-level character for newcomers to the King of Fighters series.
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Character Tutorial
We've curated Azu Ch.阿秩's character combo videos to help players quickly master Nakoruru's techniques and ignite your passion for the character. Many thanks to Azu Ch.阿秩 for their enthusiastic sharing! Players who wish to delve deeper into Nakoruru's information can also visit the official KOF XV website.
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