Kuro is a lone-wolf and heroic cousin of the Prince who is first introduced in Katamari Damacy. He has one antenna at the top of his head. From We ♥ Katamari onward, his head has a total of two antennas. However, in the REROLL titles, this design change has been undone.
Kuro is shown to be a large fan of superheroes, with his mask in Me & My Katamari being Jumboman and his location in this game being on stage at a V-Men live action show.
Appearance[]
Katamari Damacy[]
Kuro has a black body and pants with red gloves on his arms, red boots on his feet, and red rings on his head.
We ♥ Katamari[]
Kuro has gained a second antenna (looking similar to Shikao's antennas) and his head-rings have become pointed.
Me & My Katamari[]
Kuro's arms are now entirely covered by his gloves.
Beautiful Katamari[]
Kuro's design does not change in this game.
Katamari Forever[]
Kuro's design does not change in this game.
Katamari Damacy REROLL[]
Kuro returns to his Katamari Damacy design.
We ♥ Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie[]
Kuro's design does not change in this game.
Appearances[]
Katamari Damacy/Katamari Damacy REROLL[]
Where/How to Find: Make Gemini - Riding on one of the boards of one of the swimmers in the pond.
Size: 70cm8mm
Description: A solitude loving lone-wolf. He dislikes forming bonds, but We heard he ended up here after getting lost.
When Rolled Up: "Oh, there's Kuro. Styling yourself as a superhero? How disturbing."
We ♥ Katamari[]
Where/How to Find: Old Man (As Large as Possible 3) - In the schoolyard flying under hurdles. (Must roll Twinkle first).
Size: 1m
When Rolled Up: Oh!! You just rolled up some weird black thing!! Wait... It’s cousin Kuro. Oh, stop getting in the way!
Stage Conclusion: "Oh, it's cousin Kuro. What were you doing on Earth? Hmm? Practicing for the 110m hurdle race? We have no idea what you're talking about."
Race Car: Motorcycle
Mask: Superhero Helmet
Me & My Katamari[]
Where/How to Find: Oak Town - Standing on a stage with tons of people running around him, after passing the 75 cm barrier.
Size: 1m
Description: A lone-wolf cousin who likes to be alone. No matter how much time passes, he never goes back home.
When Rolled Up: "Hmm? We feel something zippy... It's cousin Kuro! Having a nice time?"
Stage Conclusion: "Oo, slipped Our silky mind. You had someone rolled up. We'll pop 'em over to Beanstalk Island. Grace them with a visit, yes?"
Mask: Jumboman
Beautiful Katamari[]
Where/How to Find: Chatéau Notre Desir - Overlooking Monster Lake.
Size: 12m
Description: A lone-wolf cousin who likes to be alone. No matter how much time passes, he never goes back home.
Cousin Leaderboard Description: A lone-wolf cousin who doesn't get along well with others, but means no harm.
When Rolled Up: "Hm? Something fast... It's Kuro! We asked you to stay under light speed!"
Stage Conclusion: "Woosh, something fast! Kuro, We knew it. Shoo, go send everyone in the Princedom Our love."
Katamari Damacy Online[]
Kuro makes an appearance in Katamari Damacy Online as a playable cousin. His rarity is unknown.
Katamari Forever[]
Where/How to Find: Rich - Flying around a flower pot on the shelf with the playing cards near it. Be careful not to get too big, or you'll roll up the playing cards and won't be able to reach him.
Size: 5cm
Description: A lone-wolf cousin who likes to be alone. No matter how much time passes, he never goes back home.
When Rolled Up: "I think you just rolled up a shadow. ANALYZING SHADOW... Oh! It's Kuro! He seems dark and scary. I'm a bit worried..."
Stage Conclusion: "UNKNOWN COUSIN OR FILE NAME. Hmmm? Oh, it's just you Kuro. Were you stuck in there this whole time?"
Tap My Katamari[]
How to Obtain: Eighth available cousin, he can be called for 2.30m coins.
Description: A solitude loving lone-wolf. He dislikes forming bonds, but We heard he ended up here after getting lost.
Trivia[]
- He can be found in the Cleanup stages of We ♥ Katamari and Katamari Forever. He is on the floor near L'Amour.
- He can be rolled up at 8cm.
- He can be found in the As Large As Possible 5 and Make a Star - 11 stages of We ♥ Katamari and 'Katamari Forever. He is standing on a tall island L'Amour.
- He can be rolled up at 300m.
- In the Cousins stage, he is in the boxing ring with Lucha and Drooby.
- He can be rolled up at 1m.
- He can be found in Dangerous Colony and Make a Star - Danger in Beautiful Katamari and Katamari Forever, where he is standing on the skyscraper island near Odeko and Nickel.
- He can be rolled up at 300m.
- Kuro, along with, Huey, Miki, Foomin, Shikao, June and Dangle are the only cousins to have two or more antennae in the main series games.
- The word "Kuro" in Japanese means black, which makes sense, since he wears mainly black clothing.
- Kuro’s description from the Beautiful Katamari Matching Game, when translated is: “ “He loves solitude. He is a lone wolf cousin. But no matter how much time passes, he never comes home...”
- A creepy version of his design can be found in the Katamari wa Damacy album pamphlet.