The Wandering Samurai

The Wandering Samurai (Samurai Steve in PAL regions) is a recurring character in the franchise, and appears in all four games in the series, much like Karate Joe and Widget.

Rhythm Tengoku
The Wandering Samurai first appeared in Rhythm Tengoku in the eighth rhythm game and second rhythm game in Set 2, Samurai Slice. He very soon later appears in the second remix alongside the four other games in Set 2. Much later, he reappears along with every other game in Remix 6. He then made appearances in the last two remixes, Remix 7 and Remix 8.

Rhythm Heaven
In Rhythm Heaven, our slicing samurai returned, but he didn't get his own rhythm game in any sets of games. Instead, he only appeared in an endless game Samurai Slice. In this one, you must slice the watermelon, fish and demons and give them to small children.

Rhythm Heaven Fever
In Rhythm Heaven Fever, the wandering samurai appears in many different games as cameo, however they are usually Easter-eggs. He first appears in Samurai Slice, the game right before the fourth remix, him appearing again. He gets a sequel minigame Samurai Slice 2, then appears in Remix 8, and in the final remix.

Rhythm Heaven Megamix
In Rhythm Heaven Megamix, The Wandering Samurai appears in the game Super Samurai Slice, which has retro style graphics. He later appears in the sequel Super Samurai Slice 2, in Right-Hand Remix, and Final Remix in a part based on Super Samurai Slice 2. He also appears in the returning Wii version of Samurai Slice, which is an unlockable game you can buy in Saffron's shop.

Appearances

 * Samurai Slice icon.png Samurai Slice
 * 2nd Remix icon.png Remix 2
 * 6th Remix icon.png Remix 6
 * 7th Remix icon.png Remix 7
 * 8th Remix icon.png Remix 8
 * Samurai Slice DS icon.png Samurai Slice
 * Samurai Slice Wii icon.png Samurai Slice
 * Samurai Slice 2 icon.png Samurai Slice 2
 * Remix 4 Wii icon.png Remix 4
 * Remix 8 Wii icon.png Remix 8
 * Remix 10 wii icon.png Remix 10
 * Samurai Slice 3DS icon.png Super Samurai Slice
 * Samurai Slice 2 3DS icon.png Super Samurai Slice 2
 * Right Remix icon.png Right-Hand Remix
 * Final Remix icon.png Final Remix

Trivia

 * The Wandering Samurai made a cameo appearance in Game & Wario, by the same creators who made the WarioWare series. He appears during a microgame in Gamer mode where he is slicing a fish.Game_&_Wario_Samurai.png
 * The Wandering Samurai has appeared as a playable character in 16 different games through the series, while Karate Joe appears in 23 games (Excluding cameos).
 * The Wandering Samurai and the Flippers are the two characters to have printed towels that could be bought from Club Nintendo Japan in December 2012.
 * His name, Koden Rikkoku, derives from an anagram of Rhythm Tengoku.
 * For some reason, the Korean versions of all Rhythm Heaven series feature the Wandering Samurai with a traditional Korean clothing instead of a Japanese one.
 * The Wandering Samurai makes a cameo during Kat & Ana's preview for WarioWare Gold.
 * The Wandering Samurai makes a minor appearance as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate where he can be enhanced into his design from Samurai Slice 2 at level 99.