Candycurl

"Candycurl Raises Some Hairs!"

Candycurl (real name Jackie Wilson) is an original character created by Faz in November 2020, being a character for a creative writing project known as the "Project Cape Universe".

She is also a playable character in Nexed.

Real-World History
Candycurl was originally created on November 29th, 2020. Initially, she was a unnamed, cheerleader-inspired character with the ability to manipulate her hair. However, the concept would develop over time, eventually gaining her cotton candy theming to compliment Chewout and being given her final name.

Candycurl would be redesigned in 2022, giving her longer hair, more defined ponytails, and a skirt.

Gameplay Information
"A childhood friend of Chewout, Jackie Wilson felt somewhat envious of her friend's gum manipulation powers. Setting out to gain abilities of her own, she replicated the same chemical mishap Chewout experienced, gaining the ability to freely manipulate her (now cotton candy-scented) hair! While her brashness often gets in the way, her ultimately good heart led to her fighting crime as Candycurl!

Candycurl was actually invited to the Nexus Tournament by Chewout herself, not wanting to miss out on battling aside her old friend. Ready to put her powerful ponytails to use, Candycurl joins the brawl!"

Candycurl is a prime example of a grappler, having a long-range grab, command grab, and powerful throws. However, she specializes in up-close combat, having moves designed to either combo or deal multiple hits of damage in one go. This makes her a formidable force up close, with her Side Special allowing her to reel in opponents before releasing her strongest attacks.

Despite this, Candycurl is actually fairly lightweight, relying on her ponytails' super armor to tank damage. While this does make her more mobile than the average grappler, it also leaves her in danger should she dedicate her ponytails to certain attacks, as she will often be left open from behind. In addition, her strongest attacks tend to be on the laggier side.

Moveset

 * Ponytails: Candycurl’s ponytails act as an extension of her body and have limited super armor, allowing them to be attacked without interrupting Candycurl or causing her to receive knockback. However, the ponytails will still take damage, and attacks above a certain threshold will break the armor.

Grounded Attacks

 * Jab: Candycurl throws a punch.
 * Dash Attack: Candycurl performs a vault-like maneuever, using her ponytails to vault forwards while throwing a dropkick.
 * Forward Light: Candycurl spins around, allowing her ponytails to hit opponents in front of her twice.
 * Up Light: Candycurl puffs up the tops of her ponytails before throwing an upwards headbutt.
 * Down Light: Candycurl sweeps a ponytail across the ground in front of herself.
 * Forward Strong: Candycurl forms the end of one ponytail into a fist before throwing a hook punch with it. This is her best kill move, but is also somewhat laggy.
 * Up Strong: Candycurl uses her ponytails as stands as she raises herself into the air and throws a bicycle kick.
 * Down Strong: Candycurl slams one ponytail on each side of herself.
 * Counter: Candycurl spins her ponytails like a fan in front of herself, blowing the opponent away.

Aerial Attacks

 * Neutral Air: Candycurl spins with her ponytails extended.
 * Forward Air: Candycurl throws a double axe handle with her ponytails, being able to spike opponents.
 * Back Air: Candycurl swings a ponytail behind herself.
 * Up Air: Candycurl sweeps a ponytail above herself.
 * Down Air: Candycurl wraps her hair around herself, forming a ball shape before crashing to the ground. Opponents hit in the early frames of the move can be spiked.

Grabs / Throws

 * Grab: Candycurl grabs the opponent with her ponytails.
 * Pummel: Candycurl's ponytails tighten around the opponent.
 * Forward Throw: Candycurl’s ponytails rear back and fling the opponent them forward.
 * Back Throw: Candycurl’s ponytails suplexes the opponent, launching them backward.
 * Up Throw: Candycurl’s ponytails engulf the opponent before pointing themselves upwards and “spitting” the opponent upward. This is her best kill throw.
 * Down Throw: Candycurl’s ponytails slam the opponent into the ground, bouncing them forward. This is her best combo throw.

Stage Intro
Candycurl, using her ponytails as copter blades, descends onto the stage.

Taunts

 * Candycurl flexes her arms as her ponytails follow suit.
 * Candycurl bends down slightly in an aggressive pose as her ponytails form into arms. While doing this, she says “I’m ready for ya!”
 * Candycurl fans out her ponytails, smirking while making a “bring it” gesture with her hand and saying “Bring it on!”
 * Candycurl uses one of her ponytails as a beanbag, laying down on it and yawning.

Victory Animations
Chewout's victory theme is a unique jingle composed for Nexed.
 * Candycurl spins around with her ponytails extended before posing with her arms and ponytails flexed.
 * Candycurl fluffs up her hair before posing.
 * Candycurl stretches her ponytails above her head, while commenting “Another sweet victory!”

Colors / Costumes


Trivia

 * Candycurl's Up Special was originally going to be the Ponytail Pirouette, taking inspiration from Donkey Kong's Up Special in the Super Smash Bros. series. However, this was changed due to Faz lacking any ideas for an alternative Down Special.