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{{Infobox Character General
|name=Samurai Goroh
|name=Samurai Goroh
|image= [[File:Goro.jpg|275px]]
|image= [[File:Samurai Goroh - F-Zero GX.png|250px]]
|caption=[[File:FZeroSymbol.svg|50px]]
|caption=[[File:FZeroSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]
Official artwork from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Official artwork of Samurai Goroh from ''F-Zero GX''.
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|firstgame=''{{b|F-Zero|game}}'' (1990)
|firstgame=''{{b|F-Zero|game}}'' (1990)
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|games= ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]
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|species= Human
|species= Human
|gender      = Male
|gender      = Male
|voiceactor = Akio Otsuka
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'''Samurai Goroh''' ({{ja|サムライ ゴロー|Samurai Gorō}}, ''Samurai Goroh''), is a rival racer to [[Captain Falcon]] in the {{uv|F-Zero}} series of futuristic Nintendo racing games. He has featured as a collectible [[trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and more recently he has appeared as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Samurai Goroh was the first ''F-Zero'' franchise update on the [[DOJO!!]]; when first revealed, his name was spelled without an "H" (Samurai Goro), but this was changed the following day.
'''Samurai Goroh''' ({{ja|サムライ ゴロー|Samurai Gorō}}, ''Samurai Goroh''), is a rival racer to [[Captain Falcon]] in the {{uv|F-Zero}} series of futuristic Nintendo racing games. He has featured as a collectible [[trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and more recently he has appeared as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Samurai Goroh was the first ''F-Zero'' franchise update on the [[DOJO!!]]; when first revealed, his name was spelled without an "H" (Samurai Goro), but this was changed the following day.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
==Origin==
Samurai Goroh appears the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' opening FMV in a heated two-way race with [[Captain Falcon]] ramming their respective racing machines into each other on the {{SSBM|Mute City}} track, but the [[Blue Falcon]] is able to send the [[Fire Stingray]] flying off the track and crashing into the camera. Samurai Goroh also appears as a collectible trophy along with his racing machine, the Fire Stingray, which is also seen in the two ''F-Zero''-themed stages in the game.
[[File:SamuraiGorohComic.png|thumb|left|150px|Samurai Goroh as he appeared in the ''F-Zero'' manual with his katana.]]
Samurai Goroh made his first appearance in ''[[F-Zero]]''. He drives an F-Zero machine called "Fire Stingray". He later appears in ''[[F-Zero X]]'' driving the same machine. In ''F-Zero X'', the tracks are suspended above ground which allows players to fall and lose the race, and it is also possible to knock other players off the track. As a possible reference to this, ''Melee''{{'}}s opening features Samurai Goroh racing against Captain Falcon in their respective machines, with the two ramming each other until Captain Falcon is able to knock Samurai Goroh off the track.


===As a trophy===
The ''F-Zero'' instruction manual had an eight paged comic book that goes over Captain Falcon's first bounty hunt. Samurai Goroh is in the comic as Captain Falcon's rival. In the comic, Captain Falcon shoots a criminal and was about to turn him in. Samurai Goroh shows up to try to stop him with his katana in order to claim the bounty for himself, since the criminal was apprehended in Red Canyon, which Goroh considers his turf; however, Captain Falcon is able to get away with his Falcon Flyer, leaving Goroh to swear revenge at the upcoming F-Zero race in Mute City. Samurai Goroh also appeared in ''[[F-Zero GX]]'', in whose story mode he challenges Captain Falcon to a race after the latter tried to pass through Red Canyon. In the cutscene in which the two meet, Samurai Goroh is wielding a katana. In ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'', and ''Ultimate'', Samurai Goroh appears as an Assist Trophy, and when summoned, he will use his katana to slash at enemy players.
Samurai Goroh features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the [[Trophy Lottery]] and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches, though it only appears once 200 VS matches have been played. It depicts both Goroh and his racing machine, the Fire Stingray. It reads as follows:
{{clrl}}
[[File:Samurai Goroh Trophy Melee.png|left|thumb|The Samurai Goroh trophy in ''Melee''.]]
:'''Samurai Goroh'''
:''A rival bounty hunter, Samurai Goroh has crossed paths with Captain Falcon in many a dark corner of the universe. He also goes head-to-head with Falcon in F-Zero races, so the threads of their fates seem to be deeply intertwined. Samurai Goroh is famous for his katana, and his signature T-shirt is instantly recognizable.'' (''[[F-Zero]]'', 8/91)
{{clr}}


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
Samurai Goroh appears in ''Brawl'' as an assist trophy. ''Brawl's'' game data also reveals that Goroh has an unused trophy, featuring him and his F-Zero Machine, the Fire Stingray.
Samurai Goroh appears in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' opening FMV in a heated two-way race with [[Captain Falcon]] ramming their respective racing machines into each other on the {{SSBM|Mute City}} track, but the [[Blue Falcon]] is able to send the [[Fire Stingray]] flying off the track and crashing into the camera. Samurai Goroh also appears as a collectible trophy along with his racing machine, the Fire Stingray, which is also seen in the two ''F-Zero''-themed stages in the game.
===As an assist trophy===
Samurai Goroh makes his gameplay debut as a computer-controlled Assist character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as one of the many secondary Nintendo characters that can appear from the [[Assist Trophy]] item in battle. When released, he uses his katana to slash at opponents.
[[File:SamuraiGoroInBrawl.jpg|thumb|200px|Samurai Goroh attacking with his sword in ''Brawl'']]


[[File:Samurai Goroh - Brawl Trophy.png|left|150px|thumb|The Samurai Goroh trophy in ''Brawl'']]
===Trophy===
===As a trophy===
Samurai Goroh features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the [[Trophy Lottery]] and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches, though it only appears once 200 VS matches have been played. It depicts both Goroh and his racing machine, the Fire Stingray.
''A man who presents himself as a bounty hunter much like Captain Falcon but is also the boss of a notorious bandit group. He tries to collect criminal bounties but always fails to beat Captain Falcon to the collar. He considers himself Falcon's arch-rival and always tries to beat him in F-Zero races. His machine, the Fire Stingray (#05), has a high top speed.''
{{Trophy
|name=Samurai Goroh
|image=Samurai Goroh Trophy Melee.png
|desc=A rival bounty hunter, Samurai Goroh has crossed paths with Captain Falcon in many a dark corner of the universe. He also goes head-to-head with Falcon in F-Zero races, so the threads of their fates seem to be deeply intertwined. Samurai Goroh is famous for his katana, and his signature T-shirt is instantly recognizable.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=F-Zero|release1=8/91}}
|game=Melee
}}
{{clrl}}


{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=F-Zero|console2=GCN|game2=F-Zero GX}}
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===As an [[Assist Trophy]]===
[[File:Samurai Goroh Brawl photo.png|thumb|200px|Samurai Goroh slices Mario and Fox with his sword in ''Brawl'']]
Samurai Goroh makes his gameplay debut as a computer-controlled Assist character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as one of the many secondary Nintendo characters that can appear from the [[Assist Trophy]] item in battle. When released, he does a loud battle cry before running around the stage, wildly swinging his katana. His slashes will continue so long as he is moving or jumping, allowing him to trap enemies in a flurry of hits before sending them away.
 
===Trophy===
''Brawl''{{'}}s game data reveals that Goroh has an unused second trophy (an unfinished version of his ''Melee'' trophy), featuring him and his F-Zero Machine, the Fire Stingray.
{{Trophy
|name=Samurai Goroh
|image=Samurai Goroh - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc-ntsc=A man who presents himself as a bounty hunter much like Captain Falcon but is also the boss of a notorious bandit group. He tries to collect criminal bounties but always fails to beat Captain Falcon to the collar. He considers himself Falcon's archrival and always tries to beat him in F-Zero races. His machine, the Fire Stingray (#05), has a high top speed.
|desc-pal=A man who presents himself as a bounty hunter much like Captain Falcon but is also the boss of a notorious bandit group. He tries to collect criminal bounties but always fails to beat Captain Falcon to the collar. He considers himself Falcon's arch-rival and always tries to beat him in F-Zero races. His machine, the Fire Stingray (#05), has a high top speed.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=F-Zero|console2=GCN|game2=F-Zero GX}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}
{{clrl}}


===As a sticker===
===Sticker===
Samurai Goroh is the subject of 2 stickers in ''Brawl''.
Samurai Goroh is the subject of 2 stickers in ''Brawl''.
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! Effect
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! Characters
! Fighter(s)
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| [[Samurai Goroh]]
| [[F-Zero X]]
| [[F-Zero X]]
| {{SortKey|AttackArm+018}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}} Attack +18
| {{SortKey|AttackArm+018}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}} Attack +18
| {{SortKey|Captain Falcon}}{{Head|CaptainFalcon|g=SSBB|s=16px|l=Captain Falcon (SSBB)}}
| {{StickerHead|Captain Falcon}}
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| [[Samurai Goroh]]
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===As an Assist Trophy===
[[File:SamuraiGorohSSB4.jpg|thumb|Samurai Goroh in ''SSB4'']]
Samurai Goroh returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' as an Assist Trophy, maintaining a similar function as in ''Brawl'', only this time he can be damaged.
===As a background element===
The Fire Stingray is present as a stage element on the {{SSB4|Mute City}} stage in {{for3ds}}, with its appearance from the original ''F-Zero'' game.
The Fire Stingray is present as a stage element on the {{SSB4|Mute City}} stage in {{for3ds}}, with its appearance from the original ''F-Zero'' game.
===As an assist trophy===
{{clr}}
Samurai Goroh returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' as an Assist Trophy, maintaining a similar function as in ''Brawl'', only this time he can be damaged.


===As a trophy===
===Trophy===
[[File:SamuraiGorohTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|left|100px|The Samurai Goroh trophy in ''for Wii U''.]]
{{Trophy
[[File:SamuraiGorohTrophy3DS.png|thumb|right|100px|The Samurai Goroh trophy in ''for 3DS''.]]
|name=Samurai Goroh
{{flag|ntsc}} ''This infamous pilot considers himself to be Captain Falcon's main rival. His racing machine, the Fire Stingray, is incredibly fast. If summoned into battle, he'll head toward the nearest opponent and slash with his katana. He definitely makes a better friend than foe!''
|image-3ds=SamuraiGorohTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=SamuraiGorohTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=This infamous pilot considers himself to be Captain Falcon's main rival. His racing machine, the Fire Stingray, is incredibly fast. If summoned into battle, he'll head toward the nearest opponent and slash with his katana. He definitely makes a better friend than foe!
|desc-pal=An infamous F-Zero pilot who considers himself to be Captain Falcon's main rival. He races as number 5 with his speedy Fire Stingray. When released in this game, he'll head straight for the nearest opponent, swinging his sword with reckless abandon. Try not to get on his bad side.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=F-Zero|release1=11/1990{{sic}}|console2=GCN|game2=F-Zero GX|release2=08/2003}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=F-Zero|release1=06/1992|console2=GCN|game2=F-Zero GX|release2=10/2003}}
}}
{{clrl}}


{{flag|pal}} ''An infamous F-Zero pilot who considers himself to be Captain Falcon's main rival. He races as number 5 with his speedy Fire Stingray. When released in this game, he'll head straight for the nearest opponent, swinging his sword with reckless abandon. Try not to get on his bad side.''
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=F-Zero (08/1991)|console2=GCN|game2=F-Zero GX (08/2003)}}
===As an Assist Trophy===
{{clr}}
Samurai Goroh retains his role as an Assist Trophy, functioning identically to how he did in Smash 4, albeit KOing him now earns a point. [[Training Mode]] describes his Assist Trophy with the following: ''Charges around the stage, swinging a dangerous katana.'' He cannot appear on [[Midgar]], [[Mute City SNES]], [[Norfair]], and [[Suzaku Castle]].


==Origin==
===Spirit===
[[File:SamuraiGorohComic.png|thumb|150px|Samurai Goroh as he appeared in the ''F-Zero'' manual with his katana.]]
Samurai Goroh also appears as a Legend-class [[primary spirit]]. He can be [[summon]]ed using the cores of {{h2|List of spirits (Others)|Takamaru}}, {{h2|List of spirits (Others)|Sakura Samurai}}, {{h2|List of spirits (Kirby series)|Tac}}, and one Attack type.
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
Samurai Goroh made his first appearance in ''[[F-Zero]]''. He drives an F-Zero machine called "Fire Stingray". He later appears in ''[[F-Zero X]]'' driving the same machine. In ''F-Zero X'', the tracks are suspended above ground which allows players to fall and lose the race. It is also possible to knock other players off the track. As stated before, ''Melee''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s opening features Samurai Goroh racing against Captain Falcon. The two start ramming each other until Captain Falcon is able to knock Samurai Goroh off the track, which may be a reference to being able to knock other people off the tracks in ''F-Zero X''. Samurai Goroh driving the Fire Stingray is also retained.


===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and ''Super Smash Bros. 4''===
{|class="wikitable"
The ''F-Zero'' instruction manual had an eight paged comic book that goes over Captain Falcon's first bounty hunt. Samurai Goroh is in the comic as Captain Falcon's rival. In the comic, Captain Falcon shoots a criminal and was about to turn him in. Samurai Goroh shows up to try to stop him with his katana; however, Captain Falcon is able to get away with his Falcon Flyer. Samurai Goroh also appeared in ''[[F-Zero GX]]'' where he challenges Captain Falcon to a race. In the cutscene that the two meet, Samurai Goroh is holding a katana. In ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'', Samurai Goroh appears as an Assist Trophy, and when summoned, he will use his katana to slash at enemy players.
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! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
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| 594 || {{SpiritTableName|Samurai Goroh}} || {{SpiritType|Attack}} || ★★★★ || 3 || 3955 || 9888 || 2662 || 6656 || 1141 || 2852 || Speed ↑ || ''F-Zero'' Series
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Fire Stingray.jpg|Samurai Goroh's Fire Stingray
Fire Stingray.jpg|Samurai Goroh's Fire Stingray
SamuraiGorohSSB4.jpg|Samurai Goroh in ''SSB4''
Goro.jpg|Official artwork from ''Brawl''.
Samurai Goroh Unused Trophy Brawl.png|Samurai Goroh's unused trophy model in ''Brawl''.
FireStingrayTrophy3DS.png|Fire Stingray trophy in ''for 3DS''.
FireStingrayTrophy3DS.png|Fire Stingray trophy in ''for 3DS''.
File:Samurai Goroh Unused Trophy Brawl.png|Samurai Goroh's unused trophy model in Brawl.
Samurai Goroh Assist Trophy (SSBU).png|Official artwork from ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|サムライ ゴロー|Samurai Gorō}}, ''Samurai Goroh''
|en=Samurai Goroh
|fr_ca=Samuraï Goroh
|fr_fr=Samurai Goroh
|es_es=Samurai Goroh
|es_la=Samurái Goroh
|de=Samurai Goroh
|it=Samurai Goroh
|nl=Samurai Goroh
|ru={{rollover|Самурай Горо|Samuray Goro|?}}
|ko={{rollover|사무라이 고로|Samurai Goro|?}}, ''Samurai Goroh''
|zh_cn={{rollover|哥洛武士|Gēluò Wǔshì|?}}, ''Samurai Goroh''
|zh_tw=Samurai Goroh
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*When a player completes All-star mode as [[Ike]], the picture it shows on the congratulation screen is him back-to-back with Samurai Goroh.
*In ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'', Samurai Goroh and Captain Falcon are the only ''F-Zero'' character trophies that do not have their respective ''F-Zero'' racers.
*In ''Brawl'', Samurai Goroh and Captain Falcon are the only ''F-Zero'' trophies that do not have their respective ''F-Zero'' racers.
*The kanji (激) on Samurai Goroh's shirt means "extreme".
*In both ''Brawl'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', Samurai Goroh was revealed before Captain Falcon himself.
*In both ''Brawl'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', Samurai Goroh was revealed before Captain Falcon himself.
*In ''Smash 4'', Samurai Goroh's trophy in NTSC English lists ''F-Zero''{{'}}s release date as 11/1990 (the Japanese release date) instead of the North American release of 08/1991 like the other trophies that include ''F-Zero''. The PAL English trophies correctly list 06/1992 for all trophies that list ''F-Zero''.
*In ''Ultimate'', the design on Samurai Goroh’s helmet was changed, both on his Assist Trophy model and on its respective spirit. In prior games, it was the Rising Sun, a symbol of Japanese nationalism - in ''Ultimate'', it is now the kanji for “samurai”, “侍”. This was done to avoid controversy in East Asian countries like South Korea and China, which heavily associate the Rising Sun iconography with Japanese militarism.
**This also applies to [[Ryuji Sakamoto]]'s spirit, where his edit is present in his shoes.


==External Links==
==External links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20070702221902/www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/index.html Original confirmation with faulty spelling ("Goro")]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20070702221902/www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/index.html Original confirmation with faulty spelling ("Goro")]
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/items/assist/assist02.html ''Brawl'' Confirmation]
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/items/assist/assist02.html ''Brawl'' Confirmation]
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Samurai Goroh
Samurai Goroh - F-Zero GX.png
FZeroSymbol.svg

Official artwork of Samurai Goroh from F-Zero GX.

Universe F-Zero
Debut F-Zero (1990)
Smash Bros. appearances Melee
Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance F-Zero 99 (2023)
Console/platform of origin Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Species Human
Gender Male
Voice actor Akio Ōtsuka
Article on F-Zero Wiki Samurai Goroh

Samurai Goroh (サムライ ゴロー, Samurai Goroh), is a rival racer to Captain Falcon in the F-Zero series of futuristic Nintendo racing games. He has featured as a collectible trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee, and more recently he has appeared as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. 4, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Samurai Goroh was the first F-Zero franchise update on the DOJO!!; when first revealed, his name was spelled without an "H" (Samurai Goro), but this was changed the following day.

Origin

Samurai Goroh as he appeared in the F-Zero manual with his katana.

Samurai Goroh made his first appearance in F-Zero. He drives an F-Zero machine called "Fire Stingray". He later appears in F-Zero X driving the same machine. In F-Zero X, the tracks are suspended above ground which allows players to fall and lose the race, and it is also possible to knock other players off the track. As a possible reference to this, Melee's opening features Samurai Goroh racing against Captain Falcon in their respective machines, with the two ramming each other until Captain Falcon is able to knock Samurai Goroh off the track.

The F-Zero instruction manual had an eight paged comic book that goes over Captain Falcon's first bounty hunt. Samurai Goroh is in the comic as Captain Falcon's rival. In the comic, Captain Falcon shoots a criminal and was about to turn him in. Samurai Goroh shows up to try to stop him with his katana in order to claim the bounty for himself, since the criminal was apprehended in Red Canyon, which Goroh considers his turf; however, Captain Falcon is able to get away with his Falcon Flyer, leaving Goroh to swear revenge at the upcoming F-Zero race in Mute City. Samurai Goroh also appeared in F-Zero GX, in whose story mode he challenges Captain Falcon to a race after the latter tried to pass through Red Canyon. In the cutscene in which the two meet, Samurai Goroh is wielding a katana. In Brawl, SSB4, and Ultimate, Samurai Goroh appears as an Assist Trophy, and when summoned, he will use his katana to slash at enemy players.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

Samurai Goroh appears in the Super Smash Bros. Melee opening FMV in a heated two-way race with Captain Falcon ramming their respective racing machines into each other on the Mute City track, but the Blue Falcon is able to send the Fire Stingray flying off the track and crashing into the camera. Samurai Goroh also appears as a collectible trophy along with his racing machine, the Fire Stingray, which is also seen in the two F-Zero-themed stages in the game.

Trophy

Samurai Goroh features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches, though it only appears once 200 VS matches have been played. It depicts both Goroh and his racing machine, the Fire Stingray.

Samurai Goroh's trophy in Melee
Samurai Goroh
A rival bounty hunter, Samurai Goroh has crossed paths with Captain Falcon in many a dark corner of the universe. He also goes head-to-head with Falcon in F-Zero races, so the threads of their fates seem to be deeply intertwined. Samurai Goroh is famous for his katana, and his signature T-shirt is instantly recognizable.
F-Zero (8/91)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As an Assist Trophy

Samurai Goroh slices Mario and Fox with his sword in Brawl

Samurai Goroh makes his gameplay debut as a computer-controlled Assist character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as one of the many secondary Nintendo characters that can appear from the Assist Trophy item in battle. When released, he does a loud battle cry before running around the stage, wildly swinging his katana. His slashes will continue so long as he is moving or jumping, allowing him to trap enemies in a flurry of hits before sending them away.

Trophy

Brawl's game data reveals that Goroh has an unused second trophy (an unfinished version of his Melee trophy), featuring him and his F-Zero Machine, the Fire Stingray.

Samurai Goroh's trophy in Brawl
Samurai Goroh
NTSC A man who presents himself as a bounty hunter much like Captain Falcon but is also the boss of a notorious bandit group. He tries to collect criminal bounties but always fails to beat Captain Falcon to the collar. He considers himself Falcon's archrival and always tries to beat him in F-Zero races. His machine, the Fire Stingray (#05), has a high top speed.
PAL A man who presents himself as a bounty hunter much like Captain Falcon but is also the boss of a notorious bandit group. He tries to collect criminal bounties but always fails to beat Captain Falcon to the collar. He considers himself Falcon's arch-rival and always tries to beat him in F-Zero races. His machine, the Fire Stingray (#05), has a high top speed.
SNES: F-Zero
GameCube: F-Zero GX

Sticker

Samurai Goroh is the subject of 2 stickers in Brawl.

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Samurai Goroh F-Zero X AttackArm+018Hand (type) Attack +18 Captain Falcon Captain Falcon (SSBB)
Samurai Goroh F-Zero StickerIconLaunchResistance.png +21 RandomHeadSSBB.png
Brawl Sticker Samurai Goroh (F-Zero X).png
Samurai Goroh
(F-Zero X)
Brawl Sticker Samurai Goroh (F-Zero).png
Samurai Goroh
(F-Zero)

In Super Smash Bros. 4

As an Assist Trophy

Samurai Goroh in SSB4

Samurai Goroh returns in Super Smash Bros. 4 as an Assist Trophy, maintaining a similar function as in Brawl, only this time he can be damaged.

As a background element

The Fire Stingray is present as a stage element on the Mute City stage in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, with its appearance from the original F-Zero game.

Trophy

Samurai Goroh's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Samurai Goroh's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Samurai Goroh
NTSC This infamous pilot considers himself to be Captain Falcon's main rival. His racing machine, the Fire Stingray, is incredibly fast. If summoned into battle, he'll head toward the nearest opponent and slash with his katana. He definitely makes a better friend than foe!
SNES: F-Zero (11/1990[sic])
GameCube: F-Zero GX (08/2003)
PAL An infamous F-Zero pilot who considers himself to be Captain Falcon's main rival. He races as number 5 with his speedy Fire Stingray. When released in this game, he'll head straight for the nearest opponent, swinging his sword with reckless abandon. Try not to get on his bad side.
SNES: F-Zero (06/1992)
GameCube: F-Zero GX (10/2003)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As an Assist Trophy

Samurai Goroh retains his role as an Assist Trophy, functioning identically to how he did in Smash 4, albeit KOing him now earns a point. Training Mode describes his Assist Trophy with the following: Charges around the stage, swinging a dangerous katana. He cannot appear on Midgar, Mute City SNES, Norfair, and Suzaku Castle.

Spirit

Samurai Goroh also appears as a Legend-class primary spirit. He can be summoned using the cores of Takamaru, Sakura Samurai, Tac, and one Attack type.

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
594
Samurai goroh
 Samurai Goroh
Attack
 ★★★★ 3 3955 9888 2662 6656 1141 2852 Speed ↑ F-Zero Series

Gallery

  • Samurai Goroh's Fire Stingray

    Samurai Goroh's Fire Stingray

  • Official artwork from Brawl.

    Official artwork from Brawl.

  • Samurai Goroh's unused trophy model in Brawl.

    Samurai Goroh's unused trophy model in Brawl.

  • Fire Stingray trophy in for 3DS.

    Fire Stingray trophy in for 3DS.

  • Official artwork from Ultimate.

    Official artwork from Ultimate.

Names in other languages

Language Name
Japan Japanese サムライ ゴロー, Samurai Goroh
UK English Samurai Goroh
France French (PAL) Samurai Goroh
Quebec French (NTSC) Samuraï Goroh
Germany German Samurai Goroh
Spain Spanish (PAL) Samurai Goroh
Mexico Spanish (NTSC) Samurái Goroh
Italy Italian Samurai Goroh
China Chinese (Simplified) 哥洛武士, Samurai Goroh
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) Samurai Goroh
South Korea Korean 사무라이 고로, Samurai Goroh
Netherlands Dutch Samurai Goroh
Russia Russian Самурай Горо

Trivia

  • In Brawl and Smash 4, Samurai Goroh and Captain Falcon are the only F-Zero character trophies that do not have their respective F-Zero racers.
  • In both Brawl and Super Smash Bros. 4, Samurai Goroh was revealed before Captain Falcon himself.
  • In Smash 4, Samurai Goroh's trophy in NTSC English lists F-Zero's release date as 11/1990 (the Japanese release date) instead of the North American release of 08/1991 like the other trophies that include F-Zero. The PAL English trophies correctly list 06/1992 for all trophies that list F-Zero.
  • In Ultimate, the design on Samurai Goroh’s helmet was changed, both on his Assist Trophy model and on its respective spirit. In prior games, it was the Rising Sun, a symbol of Japanese nationalism - in Ultimate, it is now the kanji for “samurai”, “侍”. This was done to avoid controversy in East Asian countries like South Korea and China, which heavily associate the Rising Sun iconography with Japanese militarism.
    • This also applies to Ryuji Sakamoto's spirit, where his edit is present in his shoes.

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