Yariko
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Yariko is a child-like, spear-throwing enemy in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards that makes its appearances chucking rhythmic projectiles at Kirby from above. Physically, it is a very short foe with a large clump of orange hair, not to mention a small loin cloth draped about its waist. Yariko tends to throw its spears at Kirby up until it is at his eye level, upon which it can then be defeated quite easily; however, Yariko does not yield a copy ability when ingested, despite its Needle-like inclinations. Their design is similar to Yaban.
Yariko also appears on the 69th Enemy Info Card.
Locations
Yariko can be found in the following levels and stages:
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| Stage 4 | N/A |
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Gallery
Alternate artwork
Screenshot from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Sketch of Yariko along with Tick, Galbo, and Gabon from the bad ending credits of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Illustration of Yariko along with Tick, Galbo, and Gabon from the true ending credits of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ヤリコ Yariko |
Yariko Portmanteau of「槍」(yari, spear) and「子」(ko, child) |
