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'''Samurai''' is a character appearing in Rhythm Doctor. Samurai makes his first appearance in [[Samurai_Techno|Samurai Techno]] and exclusively uses [[Classic Beats]], usually without further gimmicks, although often at high and/or fluctuating speeds.
'''Samurai''' is a recurring character in ''Rhythm Doctor,'' making his first appearance in [[Samurai Techno]]. He is the first treatable patient of the game, using solely [[Classic Beats]] at varying speeds that tend to fluctuate.


== Appearance ==
== Appearance ==
As the name suggests, Samurai is a samurai who wears red armor with golden details, and wields a sword in his left hand. He is of small to average height and has tanned / bronze skin. His body is round enough for him to use rolling around as a method of locomotion.
As the name suggests, Samurai is a samurai who wears red armor with golden details, and wields a sword in his left hand. He is of small to average height and has tanned / bronze skin.


== Personality ==
== Personality ==
Samurai doesn't talk much, but is known to like donuts as well as electronic music like Drum & Bass. Before coming to the hospital, Samurai used to visit night clubs.
Samurai is not a talkative character. Although he does have dialogue, it is rare for him to speak, and whenever he does, it is usually in brief, short sentences. He is known to be a frequent goer of night clubs, with an appreciation for electronic music, taking a particular liking to [[Cole|Cole's]] drum and bass music as shown in [[Unreachable]]. Of his few instances of dialogue, he is seen complimenting Cole's music in [[wish i could care less]] and thanking the two doctors in [[Super Battleworn Insomniac]], showing a glimpse of him being amicable and kind to others.
 
He is depicted as a skilled skater in [[The 90's Decision]], with the [[Janitor]] stating "he's really good" at it. He is seen skating through the Roller Disco, participating in the chase for the donut, showing how the Samurai is prone to act in a silly manner.


== Relationships ==
== Relationships ==
*Samurai seems to be friends with [[Cole]] due to his music, the two are seen partying together in [[Unreachable]]
*Cole and Samurai share an appreciation for electronic music. He is first seen complimenting Cole's music in 2-1N, and once again seen complimenting it in 2-2N, partying with Cole and "blaring music through the hospital" with him, as stated in the pager's post-clear text.
*Samurai and [[Insomniac]] are likely to be related in some way as his internal name is ''SamuraiBoss'', although no details about this are known.
*[[Insomniac]] and Samurai have an unknown relationship. The two of them share oriental theming; their levels were formerly known as '''Oriental Insomniac''' and '''Oriental Techno''' respectively, and their levels prominently feature visual oriental themes. Furthermore, Insomniac's internal name is ''SamuraiBoss.'' However, the only evidence of any direct relationship between the two characters is that they are briefly paired together during X-0, seen in Samurai's room. Thus, the nature of their relationship remains mostly unknown.
*[[Marija]], [[Buro]], and [[Rin]] are not seen speaking much to the Samurai, but he is featured in the B-rank outcome for MD-3, where Buro gives the donut to him, much to Rin's surprise.


== Levels ==
== Levels ==
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== History ==
== History ==
* The sprites for Samurai have been reworked for Rhythm Doctor's Early Access release, most noticeably his colors have been changed.  
* The sprites for Samurai have been reworked for Rhythm Doctor's Early Access release on Steam, with his colors being notably changed.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==

Revision as of 08:18, 27 June 2023

Samurai
Samurai.png
"Samurai."
First appearanceSamurai Techno
Internal nameSamurai
Alts
  • SamuraiBlue
  • SamuraiYellow
  • SamuraiGreen
  • SamuraiGirl
  • SamuraiPirate
In-universe information
Full name[Unknown]
GenderMale

Samurai is a recurring character in Rhythm Doctor, making his first appearance in Samurai Techno. He is the first treatable patient of the game, using solely Classic Beats at varying speeds that tend to fluctuate.

Appearance

As the name suggests, Samurai is a samurai who wears red armor with golden details, and wields a sword in his left hand. He is of small to average height and has tanned / bronze skin.

Personality

Samurai is not a talkative character. Although he does have dialogue, it is rare for him to speak, and whenever he does, it is usually in brief, short sentences. He is known to be a frequent goer of night clubs, with an appreciation for electronic music, taking a particular liking to Cole's drum and bass music as shown in Unreachable. Of his few instances of dialogue, he is seen complimenting Cole's music in wish i could care less and thanking the two doctors in Super Battleworn Insomniac, showing a glimpse of him being amicable and kind to others.

He is depicted as a skilled skater in The 90's Decision, with the Janitor stating "he's really good" at it. He is seen skating through the Roller Disco, participating in the chase for the donut, showing how the Samurai is prone to act in a silly manner.

Relationships

  • Cole and Samurai share an appreciation for electronic music. He is first seen complimenting Cole's music in 2-1N, and once again seen complimenting it in 2-2N, partying with Cole and "blaring music through the hospital" with him, as stated in the pager's post-clear text.
  • Insomniac and Samurai have an unknown relationship. The two of them share oriental theming; their levels were formerly known as Oriental Insomniac and Oriental Techno respectively, and their levels prominently feature visual oriental themes. Furthermore, Insomniac's internal name is SamuraiBoss. However, the only evidence of any direct relationship between the two characters is that they are briefly paired together during X-0, seen in Samurai's room. Thus, the nature of their relationship remains mostly unknown.
  • Marija, Buro, and Rin are not seen speaking much to the Samurai, but he is featured in the B-rank outcome for MD-3, where Buro gives the donut to him, much to Rin's surprise.

Levels

History

  • The sprites for Samurai have been reworked for Rhythm Doctor's Early Access release on Steam, with his colors being notably changed.

Trivia

  • Samurai is often associated with beans due to Beans Hopper.
  • The game's icon features Samurai on a blue background.
  • Originally SamuraiGirl was used as a second Samurai for 2 player levels, however this was later changed to Blue Samurai.
  • Samurai's Pirate alt replaces him in Samurai Techno during Halloween.

Gallery