Hongo
| Hongo | |
|---|---|
 Artwork of Hongo | |
| Species | Spirit |
| First appearance | Yoshi Topsy-Turvy (2004) |
| Latest appearance | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo) (2018) |
Hongo is the great spirit in control of the Forbidden Pop-Up Book in Yoshi Topsy-Turvy. When Bowser starts wreaking havoc on Yoshi's Island, Hongo traps the entire island within the pages of his pop-up storybook. While Hongo's intention was solely to get rid of Bowser, he ended up trapping everyone and everything on Yoshi's Island within the pages of his book as well. As Hongo rejects the idea of freeing everyone, as that would set Bowser free as well, the Yoshis have to lock Bowser somewhere else so they can be freed without freeing Bowser. To aid Yoshi in his quest, Hongo provides the Universal Gravitation Device, which allows Yoshi to manipulate his environment. After Yoshi defeats Bowser, Hongo agrees to restore Yoshi's Island back to its normal form.
General information
Appearance
Hongo has a purple torso and head, and a white, comb mustache with thick, white eyebrows over beady black eyes. He wears green pants, which are held up by a red belt. A red book lies on top of his head.
Personality
Hongo is quick-tempered, very powerful, and likes to be in control of other Spirits. He shows that he can be very pious, as he wanted to help Yoshi and did not bring Yoshi Island back to normal because Bowser would attack the island again. Also, he allows the Spirit Who Loves Surprises which was banished to go back into his council.
Profiles and statistics
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
| Spirit #317 Hongo | ||
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Series/game | Yoshi Series |
| Type | Support | |
| Slots | 1 | |
| Class | Novice | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Magic Resist ↑ | |
| How to obtain | Spirit Board | |
| Spirit battle | Opponent(s) | Robin (♂) |
| Conditions | Rule: Sudden Final Smash
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| Stage | Super Happy Tree | |
| Song | Yoshi's Story (64) | |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ゴッホン Gohhon |
Pun on「ゴホン」(gohon, onomatopoeia for coughing) and「ご本」(gohon, "book" in a polite way) |
| French | Teuheu |
Onomatopoeia for coughing |
| Italian | Hongo |
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| Russian | Хонго Khongo |
Hongo |
| Spanish | Hongo |
Fungus |