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|image=[[File:DKJB Black Ninjape.png]]<br>A black Ninjape
|image=[[File:DKJB Black Ninjape.png]]<br>A black Ninjape
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|latest_appearance=''[[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])
|latest_appearance=''[[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])
|variant_of=[[Helper Monkey]]
}}
}}
'''Ninjapes''' are enemies appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' and its enhanced remake, ''[[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''. They appear to be [[Helper Monkey]]s who turned towards the lifestyle the of the ninja and originally oppose [[Donkey Kong]] in the first levels they’re seen in, in favor of working for the enemy Kongs. After Donkey Kong defeats his all his enemies, the Ninjapes have a much higher respect for him and seem to be aligned with him as they can be seen clapping and chanting for Donkey Kong at the end of the game. Despite their name, Ninjapes are not apes, but are, in fact, monkeys.
'''Ninjapes''' are enemies appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' and the enhanced remake, ''[[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''. They are colorful though hostile variants of regular [[Helper Monkey]]s, attacking or threatening [[Donkey Kong]] in the levels they appear in. In the ending of ''[[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', the Ninjapes appear to gain a much higher respect for him and can even be seen clapping and chanting for Donkey Kong at the end of the game. Despite their name, Ninjapes are actually monkeys. With the exception of red ones, which appear much sooner, they first appear in the [[Durian Kingdom]] and are raced against in the [[Ninjape Rally]] level of the [[Star Fruit Kingdom]].
 
Ninjapes first appear in the same kingdom in which [[Ninja Kong]] first appears, the [[Durian Kingdom]].
 
Donkey Kong must also race Ninjapes in the [[Star Fruit Kingdom]]'s level, [[Ninjape Rally]].
 
==Variants==
==Variants==
There are four different types of Ninjapes: black, blue, green, and red, each with their own specialized attacks and traits.
There are four different types of Ninjapes, in the colors black, green, blue and red. Each variant has its own attacks and traits.


===Black Ninjapes===
===Black Ninjapes===
Black Ninjapes are the first types of Ninjapes to be encountered. They will rush towards [[Donkey Kong]] with katanas and jump high into the air, flinging themselves at the player, dealing damage to Donkey Kong if the player fails to avoid the attack. Before the Black Ninjapes do fling themselves at the player, however, they will momentarily pause midair, giving the player a chance to hit them using their [[Sound Wave Attack]]. If the player does this correctly, the Black Ninjapes will be stunned allowing Donkey Kong finally defeat them.  
The first type of Ninjapes to be encountered, black Ninjapes rush toward [[Donkey Kong]] with katana and jump high into the air, flinging themselves Donkey Kong and inflicting damage if the attack is not avoided. Before the black Ninjapes do fling themselves at Donkey Kong, however, they momentarily pause midair, giving Donkey Kong a chance to hit them with his [[Sound Wave Attack]]. If done correctly, the black Ninjapes become struck by lightning and stunned, allowing Donkey Kong to defeat them.  
[[File:Ninjape.PNG|thumb|left|Black Ninjapes seen in [[Battle for Storm Hill]]]]
[[File:Ninjape.PNG|thumb|Black Ninjapes seen in [[Battle for Storm Hill]]]]


===Green Ninjapes===
===Green Ninjapes===
Green Ninjapes try to keep their distance from Donkey Kong and attack by throwing shurikens. If the player gets too close to a Green Ninjape they will back away from him, but since Donkey Kong is faster than them, he can easily catch up to them and defeat them with a Sound Wave Attack.
[[File:DKJB Ninjape green screenshot.png|thumb|100px|left]]
Green Ninjapes attempt to keep a distance from Donkey Kong and attack by throwing shuriken horizontally, though they can follow the contour of the ground. If Donkey Kong gets too close to one, they back away from him, though they can easily be caught up with and defeated with a Sound Wave Attack.
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===Blue Ninjapes===
===Blue Ninjapes===
Blue Ninjapes are most common in levels that involve Donkey Kong having to use a [[Helibird]] to float to higher parts of the stage. They will throw shurikens at the player to damage them and hide when they get too close.
[[File:DKJB Ninjape blue screenshot.png|thumb|100px|left]]
Blue Ninjapes are most common in levels involving Donkey Kong having to use a [[Helibird]] to float to higher parts of the stage. They throw shuriken in straight lines of any direction at Donkey Kong to damage him and hide when he gets too close. A blue Ninjape sometimes assists a [[Tusk]] boss during battle. They are able to stand on ceilings.
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===Red Ninjapes===
===Red Ninjapes===
Red Ninjapes are the least involved of the Ninjapes and can be seen hanging around cannons and sitting on [[Fire Pig Poppo]]s and [[Kiba Pig Poppo]]s. They cannot hurt the player and when Donkey Kong gets too close to them they disappear. Likewise, if Donkey Kong attacks either type of Pig Poppo that has a Red Ninjape on top of it, the Red Ninjape will simply disappear.
[[File:DKJB Ninjape red screenshot.png|thumb|100px|left]]
Red Ninjapes are the least common or involved of the Ninjapes and can be seen sitting atop [[Kiba Pig Poppo]]s, [[Mini Elephant Cannon]]s, and [[Fire Pig Poppo]]s. They cannot hurt Donkey Kong, and when he gets too close to them, they disappear. Likewise, if Donkey Kong attacks an enemy with a red Ninjape on top of it, the red Ninjape simply disappears.
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==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''
|file1=<tt>ObjectData/NinMonkey.arc</tt>
|name1=NinMonkey
}}


==Names in other languages==
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ニンザル
|Jap=ニンザル
|JapR=NinZaru
|JapR=Ninzaru
|JapM=From "Ninja" and a corruption of "Osaru", which means monkey. Translated as "NinMonkey" in the game files.<ref>''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat'' internal filename (<tt>ObjectData/NinMonkey.arc</tt>)</ref>
|JapM=A corruption between「{{ruby|忍者|にんじゃ}}」(''ninja'') and the voiced version of「{{ruby|猿|さる}}」(''saru'', monkey)
}}
}}
 
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==References==
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{{DKJB}}
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[[Category:Kongs]]
[[Category:Ninjas]]
[[Category:Ninjas]]
[[Category:Primates]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Jungle Beat enemies]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Enemies]]
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Latest revision as of 13:56, November 5, 2023

Ninjape
A black Ninjape
A black Ninjape
First appearance Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2004)
Latest appearance New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2008)
Variant of Helper Monkey

Ninjapes are enemies appearing in Donkey Kong Jungle Beat and the enhanced remake, New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. They are colorful though hostile variants of regular Helper Monkeys, attacking or threatening Donkey Kong in the levels they appear in. In the ending of New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, the Ninjapes appear to gain a much higher respect for him and can even be seen clapping and chanting for Donkey Kong at the end of the game. Despite their name, Ninjapes are actually monkeys. With the exception of red ones, which appear much sooner, they first appear in the Durian Kingdom and are raced against in the Ninjape Rally level of the Star Fruit Kingdom.

Variants[edit]

There are four different types of Ninjapes, in the colors black, green, blue and red. Each variant has its own attacks and traits.

Black Ninjapes[edit]

The first type of Ninjapes to be encountered, black Ninjapes rush toward Donkey Kong with katana and jump high into the air, flinging themselves Donkey Kong and inflicting damage if the attack is not avoided. Before the black Ninjapes do fling themselves at Donkey Kong, however, they momentarily pause midair, giving Donkey Kong a chance to hit them with his Sound Wave Attack. If done correctly, the black Ninjapes become struck by lightning and stunned, allowing Donkey Kong to defeat them.

Black Ninjapes seen in Battle for Storm Hill

Green Ninjapes[edit]

A green Ninjape from Donkey Kong Jungle Beat

Green Ninjapes attempt to keep a distance from Donkey Kong and attack by throwing shuriken horizontally, though they can follow the contour of the ground. If Donkey Kong gets too close to one, they back away from him, though they can easily be caught up with and defeated with a Sound Wave Attack.

Blue Ninjapes[edit]

A blue Ninjape from Donkey Kong Jungle Beat

Blue Ninjapes are most common in levels involving Donkey Kong having to use a Helibird to float to higher parts of the stage. They throw shuriken in straight lines of any direction at Donkey Kong to damage him and hide when he gets too close. A blue Ninjape sometimes assists a Tusk boss during battle. They are able to stand on ceilings.

Red Ninjapes[edit]

A red Ninjape from Donkey Kong Jungle Beat

Red Ninjapes are the least common or involved of the Ninjapes and can be seen sitting atop Kiba Pig Poppos, Mini Elephant Cannons, and Fire Pig Poppos. They cannot hurt Donkey Kong, and when he gets too close to them, they disappear. Likewise, if Donkey Kong attacks an enemy with a red Ninjape on top of it, the red Ninjape simply disappears.

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat ObjectData/NinMonkey.arc NinMonkey -

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ニンザル
Ninzaru
A corruption between「忍者にんじゃ」(ninja) and the voiced version of「さる」(saru, monkey)