| Kururin (universe) | |
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| 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) 
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The Kururin universe (くるりん, Kururin) is a series of puzzle games developed by Eighting and published by Nintendo.
Franchise Description
The original game in the series, Kuru Kuru Kururin was first revealed at Space World 2000. The game released on 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 on Wii U Virtual Console. The game involves the player piloting a constantly moving Helirin, 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 titled Kururin Paradise released for the GBA exclusively in Japan on December 6, 2002. Interestingly, the game was on display at E3 2002, the first time the series made an appearance in North America, despite never actually releasing there. Another sequel, titled Kururin Squash!, released on October 14, 2004 for GameCube. 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.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
The series has one trophy in Melee, where "Helirin" is misromanized as "Heririn".
Trophy
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
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Assist Trophy
Helirin appears as an Assist Trophy in Brawl. 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 solid platform and can be stood on.
Trophies
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)
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)
Stickers
| Name | Game | Effect | Characters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helibokaan | Kururin Squash! |  Attack +13
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| Kururin | Kururin Paradise |  Attack +4
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.png) Helibokaan (Kururin Squash!) |
.png) Kururin (Kururin Paradise) |
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Helirin does not reprise its role as an Assist Trophy, but it and Kururin himself both return as a shared spirit.
Spirit
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Cost | Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,166 |  |
Helirin |  |
★ | 2 | Screw Attack Equipped |
Games with elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series
Kuru Kuru Kururin
- Assist Trophy:
Helirin appears as an Assist Trophy.
- Trophies:
Helirin appears as a trophy in Melee and Brawl.
- Stickers:
- Kururin appears as a sticker
- Spirit:
Helirin appears as a spirit.
Kururin Paradise
- Stickers:
- Kururin's sticker uses artwork from this game.
Kururin Squash!
- Stickers:
- Helibokaan appears as a sticker.
- Spirit:
- The Helirin spirit uses artwork from this game.
Gallery
Helirin trophy in Melee.
Official artwork of Helirin from Brawl.
Helirin trophy in Brawl.
Action Helirins trophy in Brawl.
Trivia
- Melee incorrectly lists Kuru Kuru Kururin as a Japan-exclusive release, despite also being released in Europe and Australia.
- Brawl also incorrectly lists Kuru Kuru Kururin as a Japan and Europe-exclusive release, despite it also being released in Australia.