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[[File:Bonji.png|thumb|250px|Bonji]]
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'''Bonji''' (Japanese: '''ボンジイ''' ''Bonjī'') is a character from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. He is a {{pkmn|Professor|researcher}} who spent many years of his life chasing after the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{p|Ho-Oh}}. He is known to have written a book titled "Ho-Oh is My Life".
'''Bonji''' (Japanese: '''ボンジイ''' ''Bonjī'') is a character who appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. He is a {{pkmn|Professor|researcher}} who spent many years of his life chasing after the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{an|Ho-Oh}}. He is known to have written a book titled ''Ho-Oh is My Life''.


==In the movies==
During the movie, he helped {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]] on their adventure towards [[Mount Tensei]], where Ho-Oh lives.
During the movie, he helped {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]] on their adventure towards [[Mount Tensei]], where Ho-Oh lives.


==Voice actors==
===Character===
 
===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:140px; height:140px"| [[File:Bonji M20.png|200px]]
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| Artwork from the movie website
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===Voice actors===
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|ja=古田新太 ''Arata Furuta''
|ja=古田新太 ''Arata Furuta''
|en=[[Mike Pollock]]
|en=[[Mike Pollock]]
|cs=Ivo Hrbáč
|fi=Markus Bäckman
|it=Cesare Rasini
|ko=유강진 ''Yu Gangjin''
|ko=유강진 ''Yu Gangjin''
|es_eu=José Ángel Juanes
|es_eu=José Ángel Juanes
|es_la=Ferso Velázquez
|es_la=Ferso Velázquez
|th=ภัคภูมิ ลิ้มมานะสถาพร ''Pakkapoom Limmanasathaporn''
|th=ภัคภูมิ ลิ้มมานะสถาพร ''Pakkapoom Limmanasathaporn''
|pl=Przemysław Glapiński
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==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:140px; height:140px"| [[File:Bonji M20.png|200px]]
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| Artwork from the movie website
|}
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Bonji M20 manga.png|thumb|200px|Bonji in ''{{ma|Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!|I Choose You!}}'']]
[[File:Bonji M20 manga.png|thumb|200px|Bonji in ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
===Movie adaptations===
Bonji appeared in ''{{ma|Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!}}''. After [[Ash Ketchum (M20)|Ash]], [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]] arrived at the Raizen Mountains, Bonji appeared and told them about the [[wild Pokémon]] residing there. He was searching for {{an|Ho-Oh}} for 20 years and saw that Ash had the [[Rainbow Wing]]. As such, he went with the group to where Ho-Oh was going to be.
Bonji appeared in ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}''. After [[Ash Ketchum (M20)|Ash]], [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]] arrived at the Raizen Mountains, Bonji appeared and told them about the [[wild Pokémon]] residing there. He was searching for {{an|Ho-Oh}} for 20 years and saw that Ash had the [[Rainbow Wing]]. As such, he went with the group to where Ho-Oh was going to be.


After {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}} was freed from the evil in the tainted Rainbow Wing and Ash was able to get a new one, Bonji advised Ash to place the Rainbow Wing on the rainbow rock. As a result, a rainbow formed and Ho-Oh appeared. After Ash battled Ho-Oh, Bonji then bade Ash his farewells.
After {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}} was freed from the evil in the tainted Rainbow Wing and Ash was able to get a new one, Bonji advised Ash to place the Rainbow Wing on the rainbow rock. As a result, a rainbow formed and Ho-Oh appeared. After Ash battled Ho-Oh, Bonji bade Ash his farewells.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Bonji's hat resembles [[Media:Red Green Red.png|the one]] {{ga|Red}} wears in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}.
* Bonji's getup is similar to [[Media:Red Green Red.png|the one]] {{ga|Red}} wears in the [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}, particularly the hat.
* Bonji is referred to as '''Bonjii''' on the [http://sg.portal-pokemon.com/movie/series/m20/ Pokémon official site for Asia].
* Bonji is referred to as '''Bonjii''' on the [http://sg.portal-pokemon.com/movie/series/m20/ Pokémon official site for Asia].


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! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| Japanese  
| Japanese
| ボンジイ ''Bonjī''
| ボンジイ ''Bonjī''
| From 爺 ''jī'' (old man)
| From 爺 ''jī'' (old man)
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| Korean
| Korean
| 덕훈 ''Deokhun''
| 덕훈 ''Deokhun''
|  
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 梵爺 ''Fànyé''
| 梵爺 ''Fànyé''
| From Japanese 梵爺 ''Bonjī'' and 爺 ''yé'' (old man)
| From Japanese 梵爺 ''Bonjī'' and 爺 ''yé'' (old man)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 梵爺 ''Fàahnyèh''
| From Japanese 梵爺 ''Bonjī'' and 爺 ''yèh'' (old man)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| Thai
| บอนจี ''Bonji''
| บอนจี ''Bonji''
| Same as Japanese name  
| Same as Japanese name
|}
|}
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Bonji

Bonji (Japanese: ボンジイ Bonjī) is a character who appeared in I Choose You!. He is a researcher who spent many years of his life chasing after the Legendary Ho-Oh. He is known to have written a book titled Ho-Oh is My Life.

In the movies

During the movie, he helped Ash, Verity, and Sorrel on their adventure towards Mount Tensei, where Ho-Oh lives.

Character

Artwork

Bonji M20.png
Artwork from the movie website


Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 古田新太 Arata Furuta
English Mike Pollock
Czech Ivo Hrbáč
Finnish Markus Bäckman
Italian Cesare Rasini
Korean 유강진 Yu Gangjin
Polish Przemysław Glapiński
Spanish Latin America Ferso Velázquez
Spain José Ángel Juanes
Thai ภัคภูมิ ลิ้มมานะสถาพร Pakkapoom Limmanasathaporn


In the manga

Bonji in I Choose You!

Movie adaptations

Bonji appeared in I Choose You!. After Ash, Verity, and Sorrel arrived at the Raizen Mountains, Bonji appeared and told them about the wild Pokémon residing there. He was searching for Ho-Oh for 20 years and saw that Ash had the Rainbow Wing. As such, he went with the group to where Ho-Oh was going to be.

After Marshadow was freed from the evil in the tainted Rainbow Wing and Ash was able to get a new one, Bonji advised Ash to place the Rainbow Wing on the rainbow rock. As a result, a rainbow formed and Ho-Oh appeared. After Ash battled Ho-Oh, Bonji bade Ash his farewells.

Trivia

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ボンジイ Bonjī From 爺 (old man)
English, French, Italian
Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
Bonji Same as Japanese name
German Bonifaz Similar to Japanese name
Korean 덕훈 Deokhun
Chinese (Mandarin) 梵爺 Fànyé From Japanese 梵爺 Bonjī and 爺 (old man)
Chinese (Cantonese) 梵爺 Fàahnyèh From Japanese 梵爺 Bonjī and 爺 yèh (old man)
Thai บอนจี Bonji Same as Japanese name


Movie characters
Human protagonists
AliceAsh Ketchum (M20)AudreyBarazBiancaCallahanCarlitaCoreyDamosDianaDianeEricFergusHarrietJack WalkerJuanita
KarlKathrynKidd SummersKimiaKokoLisaLizabethLorenzoMannesMarenMargoMelodyMerayNeeshaNewton Graceland
Professor LundRafeRaleighRebeccaRisaRowenaSamSheenaSidSir AaronSorrelTonioTorenTory LundTowaVerityYuko
Human antagonists
AlvaAnnieArgus SteelButlerCherieCrossDamonDoctor ZedGalenGooneGrings KodaiIron-Masked MarauderLawrence IIILeviMarcus
MerilynMillis SteelMolly HaleOakleyPokémon huntersPokémon poacherRiotThe PhantomZero
Pokémon
ArceusArticunoCarbinkCelebi (M04)Celebi (M13)CobalionDadaDarkraiDeoxysDialgaDiancieEntei (M03)Entei (M13)GenesectGiratina
Ho-OhHoopaJirachiKeldeoKyuremLatiasLatiosLucarioLugiaMagearnaManaphyMarshadowMew (M01)Mew (M08)Mewtwo (M01)
Mewtwo (M16)MoltresPalkiaPikachu (M20)PikachutwoRaikouRayquazaRegiceRegirockRegisteelReshiramShayminSlowking
Spiky-eared PichuSuicune (M04)Suicune (M13)TerrakionUnownVictiniVirizionVolcanionXerneasYveltalZapdosZekrom
ZeraoraZoroarkZorua
Others
AliciaAllegraAstridBanksBaron AlbertoBlock BotBogieBonjiCarolChrom MolybdenumCTV news crewDabuDavidDionaDonuke
Dr. FujiDundeeFlamelFreddyGabuGhrisGlacineGodeyGurūHeroes of Truth and IdealsHoytInfiJasonJennyJoeJudy
KaiKakoKanataKatoKellieKevinKikoKing of the People of the ValeKyleLaylaLeekuLucianneLuisLuisaMakoMalin
ManukeMarcus's soldiersMauryMayor OliverMeredithMeta GroudonMewtwo's creatorsMiaMilesMimiMirandaMisakiMoose
Mother and daughterMr. WhiteNevaNikolaOld Man DomŌyamaPegPeople of the WaterPhossa MolybdenumPokémon Baccer teams
Queen IleneQueen RinRavineRaymondRickRossSchuylerSharonShepShunSpencer HaleSylvanTakaTammyTanner
TappTatsukiThe Marina GroupTobiasTownesUschiZabu
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