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Bonkers
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| “ | He's here to destroy things with his hammer—and he's not monkeying around! | ” | — Bonkers Quest description inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe |
Bonkers is a simian-likemid-boss, wielding an enormous hammer which resemblesKing Dedede's. He made his first appearance inKirby's Adventure. In order to attack, Bonkers may charge atKirby, jump in the air and swing his hammer, or throwCoconuts at Kirby to deal damage. These Coconuts may be inhaled then shot out to harm him. Once defeated, Bonkers lays on the ground for a bit, like all mid-bosses, at which point Kirby can inhale him and get theHammer ability. Since Bonkers was the only enemy with a hammer prior toKirby and the Forgotten Land, he is thehelper for the Hammer ability. He appears in every game with the Hammer ability, and has had many spin-offs and variations.
Physical appearance[edit]
Bonkers is characterized as a large-bodied bipedal anthropomorphic gorilla, though still noticeably hunched over in posture. He has the look of a stereotypical "greaser"; he wears denim jeans and a belt, and he has a "coat" of what appears to be purple body hair around his upper body and head, which is stylized to resemble a heavy vest and a pompadour hairstyle. His brow extends as to obscure his eyes, rendering them unseen behind a black veil (though some artwork portrays him with dot eyes).
Bonkers' arms are proportioned cartoonishly, with overly large forearms compared to the upper arm width. His hands and feet are well-defined, with five digits on each, unlike characters likeKirby who have no visible fingers or toes. His ears are often pointed like those of anelf, but this is not a consistent feature of his. Additionally, inKirby Super Star and its remake, Bonkers' feet are colored differently than his skin, resembling shoes; this is not the case in any of his other appearances.
Game appearances[edit]
| Bonkers' video game appearances | ||
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| Game | Role | Notes |
| Kirby series | ||
| Kirby's Adventure | Mid-boss | |
| Kirby Super Star | Mid-boss and playable character | Bonkers can be played as when recruited as aHelper. |
| Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Mid-boss | As this is a remake ofKirby's Adventure, his role doesn't change. |
| Kirby & The Amazing Mirror | Mid-boss | |
| Kirby: Squeak Squad | Mid-boss | |
| Kirby Super Star Ultra | Mid-boss and playable character | As this is a remake ofKirby Super Star, his role doesn't change. |
| Kirby Mass Attack | Enemy | Enemy in theKirby Quest Sub-Game. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land | Mid-boss | |
| Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition | Mid-boss | Mid-boss inNew Challenge Stages.Kirby's Adventure andKirby Super Star are also included, where Bonkers has the exact same role in both. |
| Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Mid-boss | |
| Kirby: Planet Robobot | Mid-boss | |
| Team Kirby Clash Deluxe | Boss | |
| Kirby Star Allies | Mid-boss and playable character | Bonkers can be recruited as aFriend. |
| Super Kirby Clash | Boss | |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Mid-boss | Appears asWild Bonkers. |
| Kirby's Dream Buffet | Reference | Appears on twoCharacter Treats. |
| Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Mid-boss | As this is a remake ofKirby's Return to Dream Land, his role doesn't change. |
| Super Smash Bros. series | ||
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Cameo | Appears as a trophy and a sticker. |
| Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS | Smash Run enemy | Also appears as a trophy. |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Spirit | |
Kirby's Adventure /Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]
Kirby's Adventure marks the first appearance of Bonkers, andits remake also includes him. In the original, he is seen wearing either orange or blue, and he is only seen wearing purple in the remake. Most of Bonkers' signature attacks were introduced in this title, including his hammer strikes, leaps, and coconut tosses.
Locations[edit]
InKirby's Adventure andKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Bonkers can be found in the following levels and stages:
| Bonkers locations inKirby's Adventure andKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | |||||||
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| Stage | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Stage 6 | Stage 7 |
| Vegetable Valley |  | | | | | N/A | N/A |
| Ice Cream Island | | | | | | | N/A |
| Butter Building | | | | |  | | |
| Grape Garden | | | | | | | |
| Yogurt Yard | | | | | | | |
| Orange Ocean | | | | | | | |
| Rainbow Resort | | | | | | | |
Bonkers also appears in theArena inYogurt Yard.
Kirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
InKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra, Bonkers is a common mid-boss that appears in most of the game modes, starting inSpring Breeze. He is also thehelper for the Hammer ability. As a mid-boss, Bonkers has largely the same moveset as he did inKirby's Adventure.
InKirby Super Star Ultra, Bonkers also appears on a card inKirby Card Swipe and as a target inKirby on the Draw.
Locations[edit]
Bonkers can be found in the following places inKirby Super Star andKirby Super Star Ultra:
Bonkers is fought as an optional mid-boss encounter inOld Tower in the "The Great Cave Offensive", while he is fought as Twin Bonkers in "Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 3".
Bonkers also appears as an opponent inThe Arena andHelper to Hero, as part of "Mid-Boss All-Stars 1". He is not faced inThe True Arena.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror &Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]
In both of these games, Bonkers appears as a mid-boss, looking and behaving essentially in the same way he did inKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land except he can now occasionally throw a giant coconut which must be Super Inhaled.
Locations[edit]
InKirby & The Amazing Mirror, Bonkers may be found in the following areas and rooms:
| Bonkers locations inKirby & The Amazing Mirror | |||||||||
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| Rainbow Route | Moonlight Mansion | Cabbage Cavern | Mustard Mountain | Carrot Castle | Olive Ocean | Peppermint Palace | Radish Ruins | Candy Constellation | Dimension Mirror |
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Bonkers is also fought inBoss Endurance along withMr. Frosty andPhan Phan.
InKirby: Squeak Squad, Bonkers can be found in the following locations:
| Bonkers locations inKirby: Squeak Squad | |||||||
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| Stage | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Boss | Secret |
| Prism Plains | | | | | | | |
| Nature Notch | | | | | | | |
| Cushy Cloud | | | | | | | |
| Jam Jungle | | | | | | | |
| Vocal Volcano | | | | | N/A | | |
| Ice Island | | | | | | | |
| Secret Sea | | | | | | | |
| Gamble Galaxy | | | | N/A | N/A | | N/A |
Kirby Mass Attack[edit]
Bonkers appears in theKirby Mass AttackSub-GameKirby Quest in Stages 13 and 37. In the latter, he appears alongside twoOohroo. He has 300 HP in this game mode.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land /Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
Bonkers reappears again as a mid-boss inKirby's Return to Dream Land, appearing in various stages, and offering the Hammer ability. InExtra Mode, Bonkers appears asBonkers EX, supporting a red and black color scheme and using tougher attacks. There is also a super version of Bonkers calledSuper Bonkers that yields theGrand HammerSuper Ability.
InKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Bonkers reprises his role as a target inKirby on the Draw. Additionally, Bonkers has his ownDress-Up Mask, which is obtained by completing card #32 of theStamp Rally.
Locations[edit]
InKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Bonkers can be found in the following levels and stages:
| Bonkers locations inKirby's Return to Dream Land andKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | ||||||
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| Stage | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Stage 6 |
| Cookie Country | | | | | | N/A |
| Raisin Ruins | | | | | | N/A |
| Onion Ocean | | | | | | N/A |
| White Wafers | | | | | | |
| Nutty Noon | | | | | | |
| Egg Engines | | | | | | |
| Dangerous Dinner | | | | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]
Along with appearing in the games featured in the collection that include him, Bonkers also appears inNew Challenge Stages, specifically in theFighter Combat Chamber andSmash Combat Chamber EX, where he fights just like inKirby's Return to Dream Land.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe &Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
Bonkers returns again forKirby: Triple Deluxe as a mid-boss that provides the Hammer ability. In addition to his normal moveset, he may also perform a hammer spin that takes him in and out of the foreground. InKirby: Planet Robobot, Bonkers fights in exactly the same way, though he has been given robotic aesthetic changes such as a metal jaw and ears. InKirby: Triple Deluxe, his EX form is calledBonkers DX. InKirby: Planet Robobot, this variant is calledBonkers 2.0.
InKirby: Triple Deluxe, Bonkers also appears as two separate randomly-obtainedKeychains, one represented by hisKirby's Adventuresprite and another by hisKirby Super Star one. InKirby: Planet Robobot, Bonkers appears as asticker as well, as 'Manga Bonkers'.
Bonkers inKirby: Triple Deluxe
Bonkers DX
Bonkers inKirby: Planet Robobot
Bonkers 2.0
Bonkers operates on a number of different attack orders in these games. Click "Expand" on the right to see the lists.
In both these main-series games, alongside the first battle against him inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe, his regular form attacks in a fixed order on loop as follows:
- Hammer
- Stomp Jump x3
- Coconut Bomb
- Hammer Twirl
- Hammer
- Hammer Swing
- Coconut Bomb
- Hammer
- Stomp Jump x3
- Coconut Bomb
- Hammer
- Hammer Swing
- Coconut Bomb
After losing around half of his health, he abruptly switches to one of two fixed orders on loop as follows:
- Stomp Jump [homes in on Kirby's position]
- Hammer Flip
- 3D Hammer Swing
- Coconut Bomb x3
- Hammer Twirl x2 [fiery conflagrations]
- Stomp Jump [homes in on Kirby's position]
- 3D Hammer Swing
- Hammer Flip
- Coconut Bomb x3
- Hammer Twirl x2 [fiery conflagrations]
- Stomp Jump [homes in on Kirby's position]
- 3D Hammer Swing
- Hammer Flip
- Coconut Bomb x3
- Hammer Twirl x2 [fiery conflagrations]
- Stomp Jump [homes in on Kirby's position]
- Hammer Flip
- 3D Hammer Swing
- Coconut Bomb x3
- Hammer Twirl x2 [fiery conflagrations]
Locations[edit]
InKirby: Triple Deluxe, Bonkers can be found in the following levels and stages:
| Bonkers locations inKirby: Triple Deluxe | ||||||||
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| Stage | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Stage 6 (EX) | Stage 7 EX | Stage 8 EX |
| Fine Fields | | | | | | | N/A | N/A |
| Lollipop Land | | | | | | | N/A | N/A |
| Old Odyssey | | | | | | | | N/A |
| Wild World | | | | | | | | N/A |
| Endless Explosions | | | | | | | | N/A |
| Royal Road | | | | | | | | |
InKirby: Planet Robobot, Bonkers can be found in the following levels and stages:
| Bonkers locations inKirby: Planet Robobot | ||||||||
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| Stage | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Stage 6 (EX) | Stage 7 EX | Stage 8 EX |
| Patched Plains | | | | | | | N/A | N/A |
| Resolution Road | | | | | | | N/A | N/A |
| Overload Ocean | | | | | | | | N/A |
| Gigabyte Grounds | | | | | | | | N/A |
| Rhythm Route | | | | | | | | N/A |
| Access Ark | | | | | | | | |
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe &Super Kirby Clash[edit]
Bonkers is encountered three times inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe, and three more times inSuper Kirby Clash. He's been made even larger, and his spinning moves made more elaborate to pose a challenge to four Kirby heroes working in unison. Of the threeSuper Kirby Clash encounters, he is paired withBlocky in the sole Party Quest he appears in to form Team Heavy Hitter. Despite this, he is out-shined by his electrified cousin,Spark Bonkers.
Attacks[edit]
| “ | Are you ready for the hammer-swinging showdown? He's waiting... | ” | — Tougher Quest flavor text fromSuper Kirby Clash |
The following are all of Bonkers' attacks inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe andSuper Kirby Clash. Note that attack names are sourced from Japanese strategy guides related to Bonkers' appearances in other titles.
| Bonkers' attacks inTeam Kirby Clash Deluxe &Super Kirby Clash | ||||
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| Attack | Description | Variants | Notes | |
| ハンマーたたき Hammer | Bonkers raises his hammer, then swings it down in front of him. | Bonkers may use this attacks several times in succession, and may turn around to face a Kirby behind him. | ||
| ココナッツ爆弾 Coconut Bomb | Bonkers tossescoconuts ahead of him, which land on the ground and then detonate shortly afterward. These coconuts can be destroyed with an attack. | Bonkers may throw several, and some of the coconuts might be extra large. | ||
| ぐりぐりハンマー Hammer Twirl | Bonkers jumps and lands while twirling his hammer downward. | He may do this once, twice or three times in a row. | ||
| ジャイアントスイング Hammer Swing | Bonkers begins spinning rapidly with his hammer out, and travels across the stage. | Bonkers may swing for only a brief moment, or may swing across the stage. | Bonkers always raises his hammer for a split-second before spinning. | |
| ジャンププレス Stomp Jump | Bonkers performs a large jump across the stage and lands somewhere else. | |||
| ３Ｄジャイアントスイング 3D Hammer Swing | A more powerful variant of Hammer Swing, Bonkers spins rapidly while extending his hammer, weaving in and out of the background. | Bonkers always raises his hammer for a split-second before spinning. | ||
| おにごろし火炎ハンマー Hammer Flip | Bonkers charges up and unleashes a huge fiery upward swing which does substantial damage to anyone hit by it. Even guarding still causes a fair amount of damage to be taken. | |||
| 空中ジャイアントスイング Aerial Hammer Swing | Bonkers begins spinning rapidly in the air, throwing out coconuts as he does. | Bonkers may throw out larger coconuts during this move. | ||
Kirby Battle Royale[edit]
Bonkers himself does not appear in this game, but a large robot modeled after him calledRobo Bonkers can be battled as one of the 10 main stadium modes.
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
Bonkers returns in this title, reprising his role as amid-boss. Once defeated, he can be recruited as afriend by tossing a heart at him before his body explodes. As a friend, Bonkers can use all the same moves asHammer Kirby, can perform the covetedInfinity Jump, and can also infuse his hammer with variousPower Effects. In addition, Bonkers gains his own adventure in the Extra Game, titledGuest Star Bonkers Banana Mania.
Due to his larger size, Bonkers is a bigger target than Hammer Kirby, but he also possesses morehealth than Kirby in The Ultimate Choice.
The following is a list of attacks Bonkers can perform as a mid-boss inKirby Star Allies.
| Bonkers' attacks as a mid-boss inKirby Star Allies | |||
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| Attack | Description | Variants | |
| ハンマーたたき Hammer | Bonkers walks up to a target, stops and raises his hammer, and then swings it down in front of him. The slam reveals aDropped Star on the ground afterwards. | ||
| ココナッツ爆弾 Coconut Bomb | Bonkers throws explosive coconuts that explode after a while or after hitting a target. They can be inhaled and spat back before they explode to inflict damage. | His regular form starts out by throwing only one coconut. In phase 2 or his harder variation's phase 1, he throws out three coconuts. His harder variation throws out one big and two small coconuts in the second phase. | |
| おにごろし火炎ハンマー Hammer Flip | Bonkers walks up to a target, stops and charges his hammer with a fiery glow and then swings it upwards, dealing massive damage to anyone that gets hit by it. ADropped Star appears in front of the hammer after the attack. | ||
| ジャイアントスイング Hammer Swing | Bonkers rapidly swings his hammer around him, moving horizontally for a few seconds before stopping. As soon as he stops hammer swinging, a Dropped Star appears in front of him. | ||
| ジャンププレス Stomp Jump | Bonkers performs a giant leap which homes in on a given target's current horizontal position. | Bonkers normally cannot do this attack until phase 2. Only his harder version can use it in phase 1. | |
| Harder version only | |||
| ぐりぐりハンマー Hammer Twirl | Bonkers jumps up and then twirls his hammer beneath him. When landing, a fiery conflagration is left behind for a few moments while Dropped Stars appear on both sides of the hammer. This repeats three more times, with the hammer enlarging and delaying Bonkers hitting the ground for the last twirl. | ||
Bonkers operates on a number of different attack orders inKirby Star Allies. Click "Expand" on the right to see the lists.
As a mid-boss, Bonkers' regular variation attacks in a fixed order on loop as follows:
- Hammer
- Jump in place x3
- Coconut Bomb
- Hammer Flip
- Jump in place x3
- Hammer
- Coconut Bomb
After losing enough health, Bonkers will abruptly switch to this fixed order on loop:
- Hammer Swing
- Stomp Jump
- Coconut Bomb x3
- Hammer Flip
- Hammer Swing
- Stomp Jump
- Hammer Flip
- Coconut Bomb x3
Bonkers' harder variation attacks in a fixed order on loop as follows:
- Hammer Swing
- Hammer Flip
- Stomp Jump
- Coconut Bomb x3
- Jump in place x3
- Hammer
- Stomp Jump
- Jump in place x3
After losing enough health, he will abruptly switch to this pattern:
- Hammer Twirl
- Jump in place x3
- Hammer
- Stomp Jump
- Coconut Bomb x3 [one large, two small]
- Jump in place x3
- Hammer Flip
- Hammer Swing
- Hammer Twirl
- Jump in place x3
- Hammer
- Stomp Jump
- Coconut Bomb x3 [one large, two small]
- Jump in place x3
- Hammer
- Hammer Swing
In some stages and on the Soul Melter EX difficulty ofThe Ultimate Choice,Twin Bonkers is fought and comes in two varieties. It can consist of one regular and one hard variation or two hard variations, both of which attack in a different order from each other.
Locations[edit]
InKirby Star Allies, Bonkers can be found in the following levels and stages:
Kirby and the Forgotten Land /Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]
- Main article:Wild Bonkers
| “ | The mysterious vortex brought Bonkers to the new world too! They arrived before Kirby and quickly joined the ranks of the fearsome Beast Pack. They really like their new look, and they're getting along with all of their new coworkers...especially the Mookies! | ” | — Figure description |
InKirby and the Forgotten Land and itsNintendo Switch 2 Edition, Bonkers reappears as a mid-boss, now given a wild makeover after joining theBeast Pack and referred to asWild Bonkers. It is the first time Bonkers is referred to with gender-neutral pronouns, though some of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition-exclusive EX figures refer to them with masculine pronouns.
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
InKirby's Dream Buffet, Bonkers' likeness can be seen on twoCharacter Treats; one depicting hissprite fromKirby's Adventure, and another showing artwork of him as a friend with theZap Hammer fromKirby Star Allies.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Bonkers appears as a trophy and as a sticker inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl. As a sticker, it can be used inThe Subspace Emissary, to grant +16 to weapon attacks. It only benefitsKirby,Meta Knight, andKing Dedede.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]
Bonkers makes an appearance as an enemy in theSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS-exclusive mode Smash Run, and has his own trophy. When encountered in Smash Run, his attacks include jumping in place, throwing one to three exploding coconuts (though they only cause fighters to flinch if touched before it explodes), doing a Hammer Flip, or swinging his hammer repeatedly. While his attacks are slow, he cannot be knocked back and his attacks deal high damage to fighters. He drops high stat boots upon defeat.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Bonkers appears as an Ace rankprimary spirit inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, with attack as his primary type, with one support slot. He can be obtained on the spirit board, with his spirit battle taking place on theKongo Jungle stage and involving a purpleDonkey Kong who begins the battle with aHammer and can swing it for a long time.
InKirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]
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- Main article:Goin' Bonkers
Role in Goin' Bonkers[edit]
| “ | Star Warrior me want to be! Like you, Kirby. | ” | — Bonkers, inGoin' Bonkers |
Bonkers appears in theKirby: Right Back at Ya! episodeGoin' Bonkers, serving as the guest star and themonster of that episode. Initially, Bonkers lived on his own in a jungle outside ofDream Land, but was captured by a circus and forced to perform for them for a time. While in his cage, Bonkers would be able to catch glimpses of his trainer watching episodes ofKirby: Right Back at Ya!, and became enamored with the idea of being aStar Warrior likeKirby. Eventually, Bonkers was able to escape the circus with one of their hammers, and traveled great distances in order to reach Dream Land and find his idol Kirby.
Once he arrives, Bonkers causes a stir inCappy Town when he asks about Kirby's whereabouts and accidentally clobbers those he asks with his hammer when he stoops to bow farewell. After a great deal of misinformation is spread about him, Bonkers manages to find Kirby, but is antagonized byKing Dedede and his lackeys, who he is initially able to drive off. Bonkers begs Kirby to train him to be a Star Warrior, but his incomplete grasp of language along with Kirby's inability to speak outside of saying "poyo" confuses matters. King Dedede is later able to trick Bonkers into attacking Kirby by saying Kirby is testing his ability to fight, but this later backfires when Bonkers saves Kirby from a falling boulder that King Dedede andEscargoon were trying to roll at Kirby to crush him.
Fed up, King Dedede abducts Bonkers and takes him toCastle Dedede, where he is transformed into a larger, more monstrous form byNight Mare Enterprises. In this form, Bonkers abducts Tiff and climbs to the top of the castle. Kirby flies after him on theWarp Star, and the sight of the heroic Star Warrior wielding theHammerCopy Ability retrieved from Bonkers' hammer reminds the monster Bonkers of his true self, and he is able to return to normal. After all remaining misunderstandings are cleared up, Bonkers bids his new friends farewell after receiving a picture of himself with Kirby. He sets off for parts unknown in order to train to become a real Star Warrior.
Characteristics[edit]
Bonkers looks very similar to his appearance in the video games. Notable differences include extra brown hair on his face and arms, and his friendly temperament toward Kirby. His hammer also has a big "B" on it, which differs from the usual star insignia seen on his hammer in the games. On his back is a scabbard for his hammer, which is notable, since he does not have this in the games.
When transformed into his monster form, Bonkers and his hammer become significantly larger. He also becomes more disheveled in appearance, his eyes turn red, and he grows sharp teeth and claws. In this form, he acts with a blind rage, going afterTiff for seemingly no reason. However, as he remained good at heart, he was unable to be transformed completely, and seeing Kirby acting like a hero allowed him to return to normal.
Bonkers inquiring about Kirby's whereabouts
Bonkers finding Kirby
Kirby flies after Bonkers, who has been transformed into a monster and has abducted Tiff.
Bonkers holding a picture of him posing with Kirby
In theKirby novel series[edit]
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In theKirby novel series, Bonkers is a recurring side character. One ofDream Land's residents, he is known and feared for his strength and quarrelsome nature; however, he is also honorable, and steps in to help others when needed. When inhaled by Kirby, Bonkers grants theHammer ability.
Volume appearances[edit]
The following is a list of every appearance Bonkers has made in theKirby novel series, along with the role he plays and its details in the plot of each volume:
| Bonkers' appearances in theKirby novel series | ||||
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| Volume | Image | Role | Role details | Notes |
| Kirby and the Great Planet Robobot Adventure! |  | |||
| Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!! | (unillustrated) | Tertiary supporting character | After theNinja ability is proven useless in destroying theKirby Printer, Bonkers asksKirby to inhale him, so the Kirby copies will not destroy his territory. Kirby agrees to the offer and inhales him, gaining theHammer copy ability. | |
| Kirby: The Mysterious Incident on the Pupupu Train?! | (unillustrated) | Secondary character | When Kirby decides he wants to be roommates withWalky during the inaugural Pupupu Train trip, Bonkers steps in to prevent this dangerous loud duo and asks to be Kirby's roommate. During the trip Kirby would complain about Bonkers' snoring, while Bonkers would wake up irritated to Kirby's humming. Later in the story this fact becomes the key to waking up the train's crew from the effects of the slumbercumbers. In face of the imminent meteor impact, Bonkers offers to send it flying with his hammer, but Kirby inhalesCapsule J2 instead in order to leap over the meteor. | |
| Kirby: The Dream Onsen is a Good Hot Spring♪ | ||||
Profiles[edit]
Flavor text[edit]
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
|---|---|---|
 | Kirby Star Allies | Guest Star Bonkers: "Ook ook! I love bananas!" He's always looking for bananas! Even when he loses sight of this goal, this giant gourmand smashes anything in his way, wherever he likes! |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy[edit]
| Image | Appears In | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | NES Kirby's Adventure DS Kirby: Squeak Squad | A large enemy who wields a giant hammer as a weapon. Bonkers battles you with several moves—his hammer attack and coconut throw could be considered his specialties. Kirby can inhale Bonkers to learn Hammer and Smash techniques.[sic] Not many know this, but Hammer Kirby can also break walls and pound down stakes. |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS trophy[edit]
| Image | American English description | British English description |
|---|---|---|
 | Bonkers looks quite a lot like a gorilla and swings a giant hammer with huge launch potential. If he hits you with his own Hammer Flip attack, it's an instant KO. If that isn't bad enough, he also throws exploding coconuts. Bonkers is seriously out to ruin your day. | Bonkers looks quite a lot like a gorilla and swings a giant hammer with huge launch potential. If he hits you with his own Hammer Flip attack, it's an instant KO, so be careful and make good use of dodging! If that wasn't bad enough, he also throws exploding coconuts. Yes, Bonkers is really out to ruin your day. |
Nintendo Today![edit]
The wild, gorilla-like creature Bonkers. He first appeared in Kirby's Adventure. When Kirby inhales him, the powerful "Hammer" Copy Ability can be used. The secret to Bonkers' muscles is perhaps the constant throwing of coconuts. Or maybe it's the bananas he loves so much?
Trivia[edit]
- According to an infographic released by Nintendo, Bonkers prides himself on his strength.
Gallery[edit]
- Main article:Bonkers/gallery
Artwork fromKirby's Adventure, which depicts Bonkers with eyes
Artwork fromKirby Super Star
Icon fromKirby Super Star
Artwork fromKirby: Squeak Squad
Artwork fromKirby Super Star Ultra
Manga BonkersSticker fromKirby: Planet Robobot
Pause screen artwork as aFriend fromKirby Star Allies
Bonkers in a piggyback from thecanceledKirby game for Nintendo GameCube
Names in other languages[edit]
Bonkers[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ボンカース Bonkāsu | Bonkers |
| English | Bonkers | A pun on the adjective "bonkers", a slang term for "crazy", describing his behavior, and the verb "bonk", referring to the hammer he holds. |
| Traditional Chinese | 錘星猩 chuí xīng xīng | Hammer Star Gorilla 星猩 is a pun on 猩猩 (gorilla) and 星星 (star), both of which are pronounced identically. |
| Simplified Chinese | 锤星猩 chuí xīng xīng | |
| Dutch | Bonkers | - |
| French | Bonkers | - |
| German | Bonkers | - |
| Italian | Bonkers | - |
| Korean | 본커스 Bonkeoseu | Bonkers |
| Portuguese | Bonkers | - |
| Russian | Балбес[1] Balbes | Chump/fool |
| Spanish | Bonkers | - |
Bonkers EX[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ボンカースＥＸ Bonkāsu Īekkusu | Bonkers EX |
| English | Bonkers EX | - |
| Traditional Chinese | 錘星猩EX chuí xīng xīng EX | Hammer Star Gorilla EX 星猩 is a pun on 猩猩 (gorilla) and 星星 (star). |
| Simplified Chinese | 锤星猩EX chuí xīng xīng EX | |
| Dutch | Bonkers + | - |
| French | Bonkers EX | - |
| German | Bonkers X | - |
| Italian | Bonkers X | - |
| Korean | 본커스EX Bonkeoseu Iegseu | Bonkers EX |
| Portuguese | Bonkers EX | - |
| Latin American Spanish | Bonkers EX | - |
| European Spanish | Bonkers + | - |
Bonkers DX[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ボンカースＤＸ Bonkāsu Derakkusu | Bonkers DX |
| English | Bonkers DX | - |
| French | Bonkers DX | - |
| German | Bonkers DX | - |
| Italian | Bonkers DX | - |
| Korean | 본커스DX Bonkeoseu Dileogseu | Bonkers DX |
| Spanish | Bonkers DX | - |
Bonkers 2.0[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Re：ボンカース Ri:Bonkāsu | Re:Bonkers |
| English | Bonkers 2.0 | - |
| French | Bonkers 2.0 | - |
| German | Bonkers 2.0 | - |
| Italian | Bonkers 2.0 | - |
| Korean | Re:본커스 Ri:Bonkeoseu | Re:Bonkers |
| Spanish | Bonkers 2.0 | - |
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