Vanishing Gungaroo, known as Vanishing Gangarun (バニシング・ガンガルン)[1] in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X7. He is a explosion-themed Reploid based on a kangroo, who attacks with a Ride Armor and explosion attacks. He is a member of the vigilante syndicate Red Alert.
Vanishing Gungaroo debuted in Mega Man X7 as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He servesas the boss of the Tunnel Base stage. He is a member of Red Alert who is childish and loves to cause destruction. He occupies an underground weapons bunker as part of the conflict with the Maverick Hunters.
Vanishing Gungaroo first fights using a Ride Armor, emerging to box on foot with a huge speed increase once it is destroyed. Defeating Gungaroo grants Explosion to Axl and X, and Hadangeki to Zero. His weakness is the Wind Cutter or Souenbu from Wind Crowrang, which briefly knocks him down. A boss attack rematch with Vanishing Gungaroo later occurs in the Crimson Palace.
A bounty hunter whose base is a weapons bunker in an underground tunnel. Although he is still a kid, he is respected by his comrades for his ability to pilot a powerful kangaroo-shaped Ride Armor.[2]
Piloting a special Ride Armor, he attacks within a transparent rectangular prism. There is a theory that he sees Axl as a rival, which his attitude may confirm.
Attack:
Effect:
Gungaroo Personal Ride
Stops to do a one-two punch, or attacks with Shockwave.
One-Two-Three
Shouting, he runs while attacking continuously.
Shockwave
Crouches and launches an energy barrier with his hind legs.
Vanishing Upper
Runs while jumping three times.
Triangle Kick
Jumps at the wall yelling "Triangle Kick!" and bounces into a kick.
Gungaroo is a bounty hunter who has holed up in an underground tunnel system converted for heavy weapons storage. His Reploid brain was only programmed with the intellect of a child, so he feels most comfortable cradled in the cockpit of his humongous kangaroo Ride Armor, like it's a mother's pouch. His comrades are glad to have him around, but they try to stay out of his way.
Behind the Scenes
Developer Commentary
"We put boxing gloves, shoes, and headgear on a baby wearing a diaper. Of course, he's all pink, reminiscent of X3's Kangaroo Ride Armor. In the cockpit of the Kangaroo Ride, there is a sprite that shows "X Locked On" secretly placed on its console. Unfortunately, I don't think you'll be able to see it during the game." - (Concept Art Room)[3]
Nomenclature
Language
Name
Origin
Japanese
Vanishing Gangarun (バニシング・ガンガルン)
"Vanishing" refers to his fast footwork, while "Gangarun" is derived from the Japanese "gangaru" (ガンガル) which is a corruption of kangaroo.
English
Vanishing Gungaroo
"Gungaroo" is a portmanteau of "gun" and "kangaroo", based on his original Japanese name.
References
↑R20: Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works. 2008.
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Explosion
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Wind Cutter
Souenbu
