{{Nihongo|Dog Ninja|<ruby>犬忍者<rt>いぬにんじゃ</rt></ruby>|Inu Ninja}} is the 3rd [[Rhythm Game]] of the fifth stage (23rd overall) in ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'' and the 2nd of [[Lush Tower]] (29th overall) in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''.
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{{Nihongo|'''Dog Ninja'''|犬忍者|Inu Ninja}} is the 23rd minigame in ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'' and the 29th minigame in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''. The player plays as [[Dog Ninja (Character)|a dog that slices things such as vegetables, tires, and frying pans.]]
The objects come into the screen from either side and are sliced when they reach the middle. When a good slice is done, the object is split in half.
The player plays as the eponymous [[Dog Ninja (character)|Dog Ninja]], who slices things such as vegetables, tires, and cast-iron skillets. The objects come into the screen from either left or right, or both sides, and must be sliced at the precise moment.
During practice, [[Dog Ninja (character)|Dog Ninja]] can be seen inside a room. In the real game, he is seen outside, with [[Mister Eagle]] appearing at the start with a sign saying "Cut everything!"
==Controls==
==Controls==
===''[[Rhythm Heaven]]''===
===''[[Rhythm Heaven]]''===
{{Controls|Th=Prepare to slice|Tr=Cancel|F=Swing sword(s)}}
{{Controls|Th=Go into slicing stance|Tr=Cancel|F=Cut}}
===''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''===
===''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''===
{{Controls|At=Swing sword(s)}}
{{Controls|At=Cut}}
==Timing Display==
==[[Timing Display]]==
*'''Perfect!/Ace!''': The item is completely sliced in half.
{{Timing
*'''Early!/Late!''': The item will bounce off of the blade, making a slight noise.
|just=The item is completely sliced in half.
*'''Miss...''': The sword will completely miss the thrown item.
|miss=The item bounces off of the blade, emitting smoke.
|through=The object is not sliced.}}
==Results==
==Results==
{{Results|Console = DS|caption = Dog Ninja speaks...|cp_DEF_Ng = Where's your sword technique?<br>Control your swings next time.|cp_DEF_Hi = Nice sword action!<br>Those sword swings were swift!<br>You didn't bat an eye at anything!}}
{{Results
{{Results|Console = 3DS|caption = "Dog Ninja Silently Implies"|cp_DEF_Ng = Where's your sword technique?<br>Were you seeing double?|cp_DEF_Hi = Nice sword action!<br>Way to dual-wield!}}
|Console=DS
|caption=Dog Ninja speaks...
|cp_DEF_Ng=Where's your sword technique?<br>Control your swings next time.
|cp_DEF_Hi=Nice sword action!<br>Those sword swings were swift!<br>You didn't bat an eye at anything!}}
{{Results
|Console=3DS
|caption=Dog Ninja Silently Implies
|cp_DEF_Ng=Where's your sword technique?<br>Were you seeing double?
|cp_DEF_Hi=Nice sword action!<br>Way to dual-wield!}}
==Epilogue==
{{Epilogue
{{Epilogue
|Console=DS
|Console=DSuk
|NG Image=Epilogue DS Dog Ninja NG.png
|NG Image=Epilogue DS Dog Ninja NG.png
|OK Image=Epilogue DS Dog Ninja OK.png
|OK Image=Epilogue DS Dog Ninja OK.png
|HI Image=Epilogue DS Dog Ninja HI.png
|HI Image=Epilogue DS Dog Ninja HI.png
|NG=Haaaaaiiiii - - Huh?
|NG=Haaaaaiiiii-- Huh?
|OK=I think I've earned a little snack.
|OK=I think I've earned a little snack.
|HI=Nothing beats fresh-<br>sliced veggies!
|HI=Nothing beats fresh-<br>sliced veggies!
}}
|NG alt=Haaaaaiiiii... Huh?
|OK alt=I think I've earned a little snack.
|HI alt=Nothing beats fresh-<br>sliced veggies!}}
{{Epilogue
{{Epilogue
|Console=3DS
|Console=3DS
|NG Image=Epilogue 3DS Dog Ninja NG.png
|OK Image=Epilogue 3DS Dog Ninja OK.png
|HI Image=Epilogue 3DS Dog Ninja HI.png
|NG=Let's get outta here...
|NG=Let's get outta here...
|OK=Here I come!
|OK=Here I come!
|HI=I can slice anything!
|HI=I can slice anything!}}
}}
==[[Rhythm Item]]==
==Rhythm Item==
{{item
===Mister Eagle===
|name=Mister Eagle
{{Item
|title=Ninja Poetry
|header = Ninja Poetry
|explain=I, a humble ninja beagle, did<br>battle on high a mighty eagle.<br>I fought for my lord most regal,<br>though it was probably illegal.<br>I was then befouled by a seagull.<br>I pray there is no sequel.}}
|item = Mister Eagle.png
==[[Skill Star]]==
|desc = I, a humble ninja beagle, did battle on high a mighty eagle.<br>I fought for my lord most regal, though it was probably illegal.<br>I was then befouled by a seagull. I pray there is no sequel.|name = Mister Eagle|title = Ninja Poetry|explain = I, a humble ninja beagle, did battle on high a mighty eagle. I fought for my lord most regal, though it was probably illegal. I was then befouled by a seagull, I pray there is no sequel.}}
==Skill Star==
The Skill Star appears on the frying pan midway through the game.
The Skill Star appears on the frying pan midway through the game.
==Challenge Land==
==[[Challenge Land]]==
{{PAGENAME}} appears in the following [[Challenge Train]] courses:
{{PAGENAME}} appears in the following [[Challenge Train]] courses:
Screenshot 3DS Dog Ninja.png|[[Dog Ninja]]<br>[[Left-Hand Remix]]
Dog Ninja Lush Remix.png|[[Lush Remix]]
Screenshot 3DS Dog Ninja Lush Remix.png|[[Lush Remix]]
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==Video==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The towers in the background look similar to the ones used in [[Ninja Bodyguard]]. Both games feature a ninja of some kind that slice incoming objects (in the case of Ninja Bodyguard, it's arrows).
*The towers in the background look similar to the ones used in [[Ninja Bodyguard]]. Both games feature a ninja of some kind that slice incoming objects.
**Also, the Dog Ninja title card shares the same scenario from the Ninja Bodyguard title card: A big yellow moon with grass in the foreground with a dark blue sky.
**Additionally, the prologue to this game shares the same scenario as the one to [[Ninja Bodyguard]]: A big yellow moon with grass in the foreground with a dark blue sky.
*[[Mister Eagle]] reappears in [[Super Samurai Slice 2]].
*[[Mister Eagle]] reappears in [[Super Samurai Slice 2]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''.
*In an advertisement for the demo of ''[[Rhythm Paradise]]'', this is erroneously referred to as a "karate-style" game<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2009/Download-a-Rhythm-Paradise-sample-to-your-Nintendo-DS--251065.html Download a Rhythm Paradise sample to your Nintendo DS! | Nintendo]</ref>.
==Video==
==Development History==
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|[[File:Rhythm Heaven Megamix - Dog Ninja (Perfect) (English)-0|300px]]
The player plays as the eponymous Dog Ninja, who slices things such as vegetables, tires, and cast-iron skillets. The objects come into the screen from either left or right, or both sides, and must be sliced at the precise moment.
During practice, Dog Ninja can be seen inside a room. In the real game, he is seen outside, with Mister Eagle appearing at the start with a sign saying "Cut everything!"
I, a humble ninja beagle, did battle on high a mighty eagle. I fought for my lord most regal, though it was probably illegal. I was then befouled by a seagull. I pray there is no sequel.
The towers in the background look similar to the ones used in Ninja Bodyguard. Both games feature a ninja of some kind that slice incoming objects.
Additionally, the prologue to this game shares the same scenario as the one to Ninja Bodyguard: A big yellow moon with grass in the foreground with a dark blue sky.
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