Puppeteer guide

  • Table of Contents
  • Act 1: Stolen Away
  • Act 2: Who to Trust
  • Act 3: All that Glitters
  • Act 4: High Noon
  • Act 5: Fear of the Dark
  • Act 6: Time's-a-Tickin'
  • Act 7: The Tyrant King

The adventure of the pint-sized puppet Kutaro takes you across many places and along the way gives you plenty of different heads to uncover and collect.  There are 100 heads in total that you can find and put on your shoulders to allow you to access secret areas and performs certain actions.  Some of the heads are given to you as rewards for defeating bosses, but there are tons that are cleverly hidden away in secret areas of backgrounds and interactive scenery.  Below we have listed the location of where you can find each head to help you nab yourself the Head Hunter and Head Hoarder trophies.

Act 1: Stolen Away

Curtain 1:

1: Skull

This is the first head given to you as part of the story.

2: Spider

To get this head, smash the first floating pot that you come across.

3: Burger

Have Ying-Yang hit the large fast food items in the background.

4: Ying-Yang

For this head, you’ll need to return here once you have the Ninja bombs. Use the Ninja-bomb on middle pot with the bomb symbol to free the head.

5: Bat

To find this head, smash the first suit of armor you come across as soon as you enter the spiral staircase.

6: Banana

When you reach the top of the spiral ramp, hit the large painting to make the head and a load of banana peels appear.

7: Lock

Hit the large lock that is held up in the center of the screen just after you receive the Calibrus scissors.

8: Crown

You will receive this head once you have defeated the Weaver boss at the end of the level.

Curtain 2:

9: Vile Vine

You can find this in the first large green vine bud. Whack the right side if it to make it bloom and the head will fall out.

10: Iron Ball

Defeat the Weaver boss at the end of this level and you will receive the iron ball head.

Curtain 3:

11: Wynken

When you reach the large guillotine machine, hit the red headed puppet in front of it to bounce his head off to you.

12: Guillotine

You will receive this odd head after you defeat the guillotine.

13: Pikarina

To get this head, use the Crown head when facing the two shooting plants and the princess is in the cage.

14: Tiger

During the General Tiger boss fight, tickle the tiger’s nose three times to make the head appear.

Act 2: Who to Trust

Curtain 1

15: Caterpillar

When you first reach leaves after the bounce pads, hit the large caterpillar to the right.

16: Koi-Nobori

When you reach the two trees with red wheels on them, hit the red fish banner in the background. 

17: Panda

Hit the panda three times that appears in the background on the bamboo trees.

18: Cherry Tree

After you reach the top of the cherry blossom tree, this will appear automatically once you reach the ground again.

19: Jizo Statue

During the lantern battle, use Pikarina on the six statues to turn their heads upside down and make them smile.

20: Paper Lantern

To get this head, you will need the pirate hook and use it on the last stage of the Lantern Boss.  Latch onto the hook that pops out of the right side of the lantern and the head will fly out.

21: Taiko Drum

Once you defeat the Lantern Weaver, you will receive this head for your troubles.

 

Curtain 2

22: Mushroom

Hit the stack of mushrooms right at the start to make this head appear.

23: Kappagaeru Sprog

In the second stage when you meet the three frogs, once they get eaten, this head will fly towards you.

24: Acorn

For the acorn, near the start of the level there will be a group of leaves that you can shake with Pikarina.  When you shake them, leaves will fall out.  Cut up them and to the left to find three holes.  Hit the squirrels that appear in each hole and the acorn will fall out.

25: Cedar Couple

When you are bombing the purple ooze off the cedar couple, there will be a ledge to the upper left on the male tree where you can use the Cherry Tree head.

26: Rat

When General Rat is on the ground after you have defeated him, have Pikarina hit him to make it appear.

Curtain 3

27: Mummy

Use the rat head when you reach the head marker on the side of the snake’s body.  There will also be a pyramid of cheese in the background.

28: Snake

After you seam cut out of the snake’s body and land on the ground in front of it, use Pikarina to hit General Snake in the mouth a few times.

Act 3: All That Glitters

Curtain 1

29: Jolly Lambham

Hit the three paintings of the ship before going up to the deck. Once the third painting is hit, the head will appear.

30: Fishing Rod

Just after the first blowfish that is hanging from the ceiling, hit the fishing pole on the wall with Pikarina.

31: Balloonfish

Hit the 5 different blowfish that expand in the hull then open the chest immediately after them with the blowfish on it.

32: Shark

When you are passing the tidal waves on the deck with the large tuna, you will see a spot for the fishing rod to attach.  Use the Fishing Rod head there to receive the Shark.

33: Sword

The first time you arrive on the ships mast, there will be a sword stuck in the upper left side.  Hit it with Pikarina to make it pop out.

34: Treasure Chest

Once you defeat the Jolly Roger Weaver, this will be your reward.

Curtain 2

35: Sushi

Hit the table of food in front of the God of the Sea and this will fly out towards you.

36: Squid

Hit the first squid right at the start before jumping on it to go for a ride.

37: Jellyfish

You will come to three small jelly fish with another below them.  Hit all four for the head to drop out.

38: Octopus

Once you defeat General Octopus you will receive this head.

Curtain 3

39: Submarine

Once you talk to the witch you will receive this.

40: Crab

Hit the crowd of crabs to the left of the start of the climb up the ramped hill.  They will move towards you and drop the head.

41: Sheep

Once you have cut the Robo-Crab in half, hit the Sheep with Pikarina before hitting Square.

42: Pig

Once you have cut the Robo-Crab in half, hit the Pig with Pikarina before hitting Square.

Act 4: High Noon

Curtain 1

43: Prairie Dog

Hit the prairie dog three times as it pops out of the holes on the right side near the start.

44: Fossil

After you bounce up the large flower pads, at the top will be a skull in the wall.  Break it out with Pikarina and the head will drop for you

45: Moon Witch

For this head you will need to hit the witch three times in 6 different places to make her cast her spell on Ying-Yang or Pikarina.  The spots to hit her are when she appears in Act 1 Curtain 1, Act 1 Curtain 3, Act 2 Curtain 1, Act 3 Curtain 1, Act 3 Curtain 3, and finally in Act 4 Curtain 1.  If you missed one, you can go back and hit her in the chapter you missed and still receive the head.

46: Guitar

Once you have the wrestler’s mask, hit the guitar player in the saloon.  Once he finishes his song, this head will pop out.

47: Cowboy

In the second town stage, body slam to release the prisoners on the left.  There will be one prisoner hanging around, so hit him with Pikarina and the hat will fall out.

48: Six-Shooter

Defeat the gunslinger Weaver and this will drop for you.

Curtain 2

49: Steak

On the second road stage, there is a sign to the right with a cow on it.  Hit it with Pikarina and then cut through the steak that appears.

50: Lion

When on the train and the lions paw reaches up, hit the lock on the side of the car with Pikarina to make this head appear.

51: Locomotive

After you beat the train in the race, you will receive this at the station.

52: Horse

When you are at the boss battle, hit General Bull at the rear of the train with Pikarina to make him drop this

Curtain 3

53: Castanets

Near the start of the stage, you will pull out the first building that has a window and a guitar player inside it.  Use the guitar head to play with him and a band will appear.  Once they are done, the head will drop.

54: Rocket

Cut the rocket that launches at the top of the town and this will pop out for you.

55: Bull

While fighting General Bull in the coliseum, stun him and then hit him with Pikarina.

Act 5: Fear of the Dark

Curtain 1

56: Pumpkin

Right at the start of the stage you will come to a large pumpkin with a moon and star for eyes.  Whack it in the star eye and the pumpkin will fall out.

57: Cake

Near the end of the first stage, there will be a large piece of floating birthday cake.  Hit it and the head will fall out.

58: Ghost

After you talk to the scarecrow, hit him for the head to fall out.

 

59: Candy

When you reach General Dog, hit the three pieces of candy around his head and youwill get osme candy for yourself.

60: Brain

When fighting General Dog, hit the top of his head and his brain will pop out for you to wear as a head. Gross.

Curtain 2

61: Candy House

When you crash through the gate after rolling through the level, the head will fall for you.

62: Blnyken

When you are running from the pumpkin monster and he is crushing the platforms with his hands, you will come to a ring of moon sparkles floating in a circle. Hit Blynken who will be on the column behind the fence there.

63: Nod

Just after you find Blynken, you will need to cut some cream to get on platforms.  The third platform will have a gate on it.  Hit it and the head will come out.

64: Nebula

When you defeat the pumpkin monster, you will receive this head for your troubles.

Curtain 3

65: Garlic

When you go underground, you will see a large tree and its roots are in the shape of garlic. Give it a whack to make the head drop out of it.

66: Devil

There are three black statues that are located in the graveyard.  Hit all three statues and light up their eyes red to make this head fall out.

67: Owl

Just like the devil statues, there are three owls to hit to get this head.  Look for them popping out of holes in trees.

68: Angel

To get this head, you will need to have the Devil head equipped.  Reach the fourth statue in the graveyard and use the head to reveal an Angel statue which will then release the head.

69: Reaper

To get this head, you will need to defeat the Reaper Weaver boss.

70: Robot

When you reach the mansion, knock on the front door and the butler will answer. Hit the tray he is carrying and the head will pop out.

71: Dog

During the boss fight with Robo-Dog, hit him in the head when it is on the ground and the head will fly out for you.

Act 6: Time’s-a-Tickin’

Curtain 1

72: Clock

Hit the rabbit’s watch when he first appears to make this head fall out.

73: Star

After the first set of platforms, hit the star in the background to make this head appear.

74: Playing Cards

When running along the cards, there will be four different stacks of cards in the background, with one opposite colored card. Hit the odd card on each stack to reveal the four jacks.  At the fourth one, you will get this head.

75: Elephant

During the General Rabbit boss fight, body slam the cards at the symbol and climb up to the platform at the top.  Cut down the rope that holds up the medium sized green box to drop it.  When it lands, an elephant will appear.  Hit it and the head will fall out.

76: Rabbit

During the battle with General Rabbit, hit his hat and the head will fall out.

Curtain 2

77: Topiary

Cut the first bush at the very beginning of the stage to make the flamingo appear.

78: Beehive

To find the Beehive, you will need to have the Topiary head equipped. Body slam the bull sign and slide down the long ramp.  When you the reach the bottom, there will be a purple vine to the right and a passage to the left.  Go left and use the Topiary to make the spinning wheel appear. Once the wheel does its thing, hit the three flower buds on the rear to make the bees appear and drop the head.

79: Ladybug

Hit the three ladybugs on the tree tops throughout the level to make this appear.

80: Triceratops

When you ride on the triceratops back, this head will appear automatically for you.

81: Teacup

When you reach the table with the 4 sets of teacups, make sure to cut around the table twice and then the head will appear.

82: Gargoyle

Hit the three gargoyles when General Rooster is blowing gusts of wind at you for the second time and they will drop the head to you.

83: Rooster

Hit General Rooster in the head during the boss fight to make this head appear.

84: Mr.Pink

Once you defeat General Rooster, you will get this head automatically.

Curtain 3

85: Dragon

Once you finally down General Dragon during the boss fight, hit him in the nose a few times to make the head pop out.

Act 7: The Tyrant King

Curtain 1

86: Yeti

Hit the three girls hiding behind the trees through the first stage and the third one will toss this head out to you.

87: Snowman

When the snowman’s head rolls down the hill towards you at the dark section of the stage, hit it and the head will appear.

88: Christmas Tree

When you reach the three large Christmas trees where the large monkey is, hit the middle tree and the head will fallout.

89: Penguin

After the first race down the icy slopes in the cavern, hop up the platform directly to the left and you’ll see the purple penguin up to the right.  Hit him with Pikarina to get the head.

90: UFO

When you reach the very bottom of the cavern and are fighting Grubs on the platform surrounded by lava, run around to the left to get to the rear of the center cylinder. On the backside will be a UFO symbol.  Hit it and the head will drop out.

91: Monkey

When you are fighting General Monkey in space, he will eventually take off his helmet. When he does, hit him in the head and you will get this.

Curtain 2

92: Fighter Plane

Once you reach the top of the vines at the beginning of the stage, you will face off against two shooting plants and there will be a plane flying back and forth across the top of the screen. Hit the plane with Pikarina to get the head to fall out.

93: Gaff

Once you are halfway up the White Castle, placing the Moonstones in the alcoves next to the paintings, the Pirate Gaff will appear to talk to you. When he does, hit him with Pikarina and you will get a head for doing so.

94: Moon Goddess

When you reach the top of the circular ramp, placing the moonstones next to the paintings, you will come to a large painting like at the beginning of the game where you received the Banana head. Hit the painting and you will receive this head.

95: White Castle

Once you have defeated the Vile Vine boss at the end of the stage, you will automatically receive this head as your reward.

Curtain 3

96: Grub

After you enter the smoke stack and cross the steam vents, there will be some grubs hanging from chains along the back wall. Hit them to release the head.

97: Black Castle

Just after the third time you fire out of the cannon you will come to a pinball type plunger.  Hit the ball before it fires to get the head out of it.

98: Moon Bear King

Once the Moon Bear King is normal size during the boss fight, hit him in the head with Pikarina and this will drop from him.

99: Little Bear

For this head, you will need to play the last stage a curtain a second time.  When you reach the Moon Bear King again, and he shrinks to normal size, hit him in the head just like you did for the Moon Bear King head, except this time you will get the Little Bear head.

100: Kutaro

Once you have completed the game, you will automatically receive this head.