Magical Taruruuto-kun is a side-scrolling platformer based on the anime series of the same name. The player takes the role of Edojou Honmaru, a kid who can summon the hero Tarurūto in his quest of fighting evil. During gameplay he needs to pick up an power-ups; this causes Tarurūto to walk behind Edojou and grant him an extra hit before dying. Other than that if offers the traditional platforming experience: jumping over gaps, avoiding obstacles and killing enemies by punching them. Hundred coins collected on the way and in hidden rooms reward an extra life. One level is a side-scrolling shooter in a helicopter with no special features besides shooting and dodging.
