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|appearance = [[Rhythm Tengoku]],<br>[[Rhythm Heaven]],<br>[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]],<br>[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]}}'''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]].
|appearance = [[Rhythm Tengoku]],<br>[[Rhythm Heaven]],<br>[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]],<br>[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]}}'''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'' ==
== ''Rhythm Tengoku'' ==
The Wandering Samurai first appeared in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' in the eighth rhythm game and second rhythm game in Set 2, [[Samurai Slice (GBA)|Samurai Slice]]. He very soon later appears in the [[Remix 2 (GBA)|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]].
The Wandering Samurai first appeared in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' in the rhythm game [[Iai Giri]]. Here, he is tasked with slicing monsters who are terrorizing a village.
== ''Rhythm Heaven'' ==
== ''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 (DS)|Samurai Slice]]. In this one, you must slice the watermelon, fish and demons and give them to small children.
In ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'', our slicing samurai returned, but he only appeared in the endless game [[Samurai Slice (DS)|Samurai Slice]]. In this one, he must slice watermelons, fish and demons to feed the children in the village.
== ''Rhythm Heaven Fever'' ==
== ''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 (Wii)|Samurai Slice]], the game right before the [[Remix 4 (Wii)|fourth remix]], him appearing again. He gets a sequel minigame [[Samurai Slice 2]], then appears in [[Remix 8 (Wii)|Remix 8]], and in the [[Remix 10|final remix]].
In ''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]'', the samurai returns in [[Samurai Slice (Wii)|Samurai Slice]]. Here, he wanders through a village, and stumbles upon a couple of kids, whose pinwheel was stolen by demons. In the name of justice, the samurai follows the demons to a cliff, where he proceeds to slice them all until getting the pinwheel back. Later in [[Samurai Slice 2]], a similar story happens as the samurai slices more demons to return a stolen bunny to a man in the city.
 
== ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'' ==
== ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'' ==
In [[Rhythm Heaven Megamix|''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 (Wii)|Samurai Slice]], which is an unlockable game you can buy in [[Saffron]]'s shop.
In ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', The Wandering Samurai appears in the game [[Super Samurai Slice]]. This time, the samurai has wandered into a village, where the demons have kidnapped a lady walking through the streets. He proceeds to slice every demon in his path to rescue her.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*[[File:Samurai Slice icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:Samurai_Slice_icon.png]] [[Samurai Slice (GBA)|Samurai Slice]]
*[[File:Samurai Slice icon.png|20px|link=Iai Giri]] [[Iai Giri]]
*[[File:2nd Remix icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:2nd_Remix_icon.png]] [[Remix 2 (GBA)|Remix 2]]
*[[File:2nd Remix icon.png|20px|link=Remix 2 (GBA)]] [[Remix 2 (GBA)|Remix 2]]
*[[File:6th Remix icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:6th_Remix_icon.png]] [[Remix 6 (GBA)|Remix 6]]
*[[File:6th Remix icon.png|20px|link=Remix 6 (GBA)]] [[Remix 6 (GBA)|Remix 6]]
*[[File:7th Remix icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:7th_Remix_icon.png]] [[Remix 7 (GBA)|Remix 7]]
*[[File:7th Remix icon.png|20px|link=Remix 7 (GBA)]] [[Remix 7 (GBA)|Remix 7]]
*[[File:8th Remix icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:8th_Remix_icon.png]] [[Remix 8 (GBA)|Remix 8]]
*[[File:8th Remix icon.png|20px|link=Remix 8 (GBA)]] [[Remix 8 (GBA)|Remix 8]]
*[[File:Samurai Slice DS icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:Samurai_Slice_DS_icon.png]] [[Samurai Slice (DS)|Samurai Slice]]
*[[File:Samurai Slice DS icon.png|32px|link=Samurai Slice (DS)]] [[Samurai Slice (DS)|Samurai Slice]]
*[[File:Samurai Slice Wii icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:Samurai_Slice_Wii_icon.png]] [[Samurai Slice (Wii)|Samurai Slice]]
*[[File:Samurai Slice Wii icon.png|32px|link=Samurai Slice (Wii).png]] [[Samurai Slice (Wii)|Samurai Slice]]
*[[File:Samurai Slice 2 icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:Samurai_Slice_2_icon.png]] [[Samurai Slice 2]]
*[[File:Remix 4 Wii icon.png|32px|link=Remix 4 (Wii)]] [[Remix 4 (Wii)|Remix 4]]
*[[File:Remix 4 Wii icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:Remix_4_Wii_icon.png]] [[Remix 4 (Wii)|Remix 4]]
*[[File:Samurai Slice 2 icon.png|32px|link=Samurai Slice 2]] [[Samurai Slice 2]]
*[[File:Remix 8 Wii icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:Remix_8_Wii_icon.png]] [[Remix 8 (Wii)|Remix 8]]
*[[File:Remix 8 Wii icon.png|32px|link=Remix 8 (Wii)]] [[Remix 8 (Wii)|Remix 8]]
*[[File:Remix 10 wii icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:Remix_10_wii_icon.png]] [[Remix 10 (Wii)|Remix 10]]
*[[File:Remix 10 wii icon.png|32px|link=Remix 10 (Wii)]] [[Remix 10 (Wii)|Remix 10]]
*[[File:Samurai Slice 3DS icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:Samurai_Slice_3DS_icon.png]] [[Super Samurai Slice]]
*[[File:Samurai Slice 3DS icon.png|32px|link=Super Samurai Slice]] [[Super Samurai Slice]]
*[[File:Samurai Slice 2 3DS icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:Samurai_Slice_2_3DS_icon.png]] [[Super Samurai Slice 2]]
*[[File:Samurai Slice 2 3DS icon.png|32px|link=Super Samurai Slice 2]] [[Super Samurai Slice 2]]
*[[File:Right Remix icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:Right_Remix_icon.png]] [[Right-Hand Remix]]
*[[File:Right Remix icon.png|32px|link=Right-Hand Remix]] [[Right-Hand Remix]]
*[[File:Final Remix icon.png|30px|link=http://rhythmheaven.wikia.com/wiki/File:Final_Remix_icon.png]] [[Final Remix]]
*[[File:Final Remix icon.png|32px|link=Final Remix]] [[Final Remix]]


==Trivia==
==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.[[File:Game_&_Wario_Samurai.png|thumb|218px|The Wandering Samurai in ''Game & Wario'']]
*The Wandering Samurai makes a cameo appearance in ''Game & Wario''. He appears during a microgame in Gamer mode where he is slicing a fish.[[File:Game_&_Wario_Samurai.png|thumb|218px|The Wandering Samurai in ''Game & Wario'']]
*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 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.
*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.''
*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 Korean versions feature the Wandering Samurai in traditional Korean clothing instead of Japanese.
*The Wandering Samurai makes a cameo during Kat & Ana's preview for ''WarioWare Gold''.
*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.|''Super Smash Bros.'']]'' Ultimate ''where he can be enhanced into his design from [[Samurai Slice 2]] at level 99.
*The Wandering Samurai makes a minor appearance as a spirit in ''[[Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' where he can be enhanced into his design from [[Samurai Slice 2]] at level 99.
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== Gallery ==
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==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
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Revision as of 18:16, 8 July 2019

The Wandering Samurai
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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 rhythm game Iai Giri. Here, he is tasked with slicing monsters who are terrorizing a village.

Rhythm Heaven

In Rhythm Heaven, our slicing samurai returned, but he only appeared in the endless game Samurai Slice. In this one, he must slice watermelons, fish and demons to feed the children in the village.

Rhythm Heaven Fever

In Rhythm Heaven Fever, the samurai returns in Samurai Slice. Here, he wanders through a village, and stumbles upon a couple of kids, whose pinwheel was stolen by demons. In the name of justice, the samurai follows the demons to a cliff, where he proceeds to slice them all until getting the pinwheel back. Later in Samurai Slice 2, a similar story happens as the samurai slices more demons to return a stolen bunny to a man in the city.

Rhythm Heaven Megamix

In Rhythm Heaven Megamix, The Wandering Samurai appears in the game Super Samurai Slice. This time, the samurai has wandered into a village, where the demons have kidnapped a lady walking through the streets. He proceeds to slice every demon in his path to rescue her.

Appearances

Trivia

  • The Wandering Samurai makes a cameo appearance in Game & Wario. He appears during a microgame in Gamer mode where he is slicing a fish.
    File:Game & Wario Samurai.png
    The Wandering Samurai in Game & Wario
  • 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.
  • The Korean versions feature the Wandering Samurai in traditional Korean clothing instead of Japanese.
  • 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.

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In Other Languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan.svg Japanese 虎伝立国 Koden Rikkoku
Flag of France (1794–1815, 1830–1974, 2020–present).svg French Le samouraï
Flag of Spain.svg Spanish Samurái rebanador
Flag of Italy.svg Italian Il samurai errante
Flag of South Korea.svg Korean 방랑무사 "The Wandering Warrior"