Great Harmoneel
| Great Harmoneel | |
|---|---|
| |
| Species | Underground eel |
| Appears in | Donkey Kong Bananza (2025) |
| Member of | Eel Family |
- “That layer was super deep, huh? I'm glad those little
eelings were there to guide us. Ya know, there's suppose to be a way, way, waaaay bigger eel digging around down here too. What do you think it looks like? A huge-ified eeling might be cute? I just hope it's as friendly as the rest of them.” - —Pauline, Donkey Kong Bananza
The Great Harmoneel, or just the Harmoneel, is a giant underground eel in Donkey Kong Bananza, who is the father of the Li'l Eelevators and the husband[1] of the Eelevator. He first appears at the end of the Radiance Layer, having been mind-controlled by the Mind-Bender Mask to serve Void Kong, swallowing Pauline after she and Donkey Kong beat Grumpy Kong. During the Groove Layer, the Harmoneel is freed by Donkey Kong when he plays his favorite song, breaking the Mind-Bender Mask. After apologizing to Donkey Kong, he lets him dive into his stomach to save Pauline.
During the post-game and after finishing the previous five Bananza Rehearsals, the Great Harmoneel hosts a live show at the Heart of Gold in the Planet Core. Seeking ideas for a new song, Donkey Kong and Pauline jump into his windpipe, which serves as the final challenge in the game.
Prior to the Harmoneel's appearance, statues made out of debris in the Landfill Layer depict him, and he is mentioned in the sinkhole to the Racing Layer by Pauline.
Gallery[edit]
The Great Harmoneel wearing the Mind-Bender Mask
Pauline falling into the Great Harmoneel's mouth
Statue of the Great Harmoneel
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 巨獣ハーモニーレ[?] Kyojū Hāmonīre |
Giant Beast Harmoneele | |
| Italian | Mega Cantamurena[2] | Mega Sing-eel; "Cantamurena" for short | |
| Spanish | Cantanguilón[3] | Portmanteau of cantante ("singer"), anguila ("eel") and the suffix -ón (Used to indicate an augmentative value) |
Notes[edit]
- The Great Harmoneel acts like rubber if Donkey Kong jumps on him.
References[edit]
- ^ Eelevator: "Sorry, dears, but may I have a moment? I have distressing news... That wicked brute who brainwashed my husband is back! I saw him staking a claim on DK Island, of all places! Such a pest..."
- ^ Mariuigi Khed (July 24, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza ITA [Live 5]. Italian. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ RockDevil (July 21, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza - Juego Completo en Español Latino - NS2 4K60 HDR (13:14:21). Spanish. Retrieved from YouTube.
