How long does Aku Aku last?

Aku Aku’s invincibility lasts for 20 seconds in Crash Bandicoot: Warped, while in Time Trial mode, it lasts a bit longer, around half a second more, as Crash doesn’t leap when he breaks the third Aku Aku crate. In Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex, Aku Aku’s invincibility lasts for 10 seconds, highlighting the varying durations of his protective powers across different games in the series.

FAQs

General Questions

1. What does Aku Aku say when you lose him? The sound Aku Aku makes is gibberish and was never intended to mean anything, with interpretations ranging from “Rutabaga” to other humorous phrases by the Crash team and their relatives.
2. Is Aku Aku a God? Aku-Aku are spirits of the dead but are not immortal and can be disposed of, with some being deified and associated with particular areas of Easter Island.
3. What does Aku Aku symbolize? His name may come from Easter Island’s expression “Aku-Aku“, meaning “spiritual guide“, fitting his role in guiding Crash throughout his adventures.

Power and Abilities

4. How powerful is Aku Aku in Crash Bandicoot? Aku Aku is a sentient, wooden mask and a powerful ancient artifact created by the witch doctor of the Wumpa Islanders to protect them from harm, with the ability to levitate and speak.
5. What is Aku Aku’s weakness? Aku can be damaged by items such as Jack’s Sword or magic like divine energy, showing vulnerability despite his powers.
6. Who can beat Aku? Those with divine power, such as Jack’s Sword, Odin’s Gungnir, Rama’s Sharanga, and Ra’s Crook, can harm or defeat Aku, alongside the Goddess of Water and her fellow elementals.

Origin and Inspiration

7. Who is the god Aku? Aku-Aku, also known as Aku, Akuaku, or Varua, are humanoid spirits in Rapa Nui mythology of Easter Island.
8. What type of mask is Aku Aku? Aku Aku is a witch doctor spirit who lives as a wooden mask, guiding Crash, his sister Coco, and their friends against evil forces.
9. How tall is Aku Aku? The Aku Aku mask stands a whopping 25 1/2″ Tall!, including a detailed base and authentication card.

Voice and Portrayal

10. Who played Aku Aku? Mel Winkler was the voice of Aku Aku in the Crash Bandicoot video games from Crash Bandicoot: Warped to Crash Twinsanity.
11. What does Aku Aku say? The sounds Aku Aku makes are gibberish but have been humorously interpreted as “Rutabaga” among other phrases.

Relations and Comparisons

12. Are Aku Aku and Uka Uka brothers? Yes, Uka Uka is the evil younger twin brother of Aku Aku and supervisor of Cortex’s plots for world domination.
13. Is Crash Bandicoot a fox? No, Crash is a mutant eastern barred bandicoot genetically enhanced by Doctor Neo Cortex.

Meaning and Cultural Significance

14. What does Aku mean in English? The Japanese word “aku” means “to open“, “to begin“, or “to become vacant“, differing from its use in names or contexts related to evil or villainy.
15. Is Aku a moon god? In some contexts, Aku is referred to as a moon god, though this is distinct from the Aku Aku character in Crash Bandicoot, highlighting the diverse use of the name “Aku” across different stories and mythologies.