Bonolenov Ndongo

"In battle, my people are the most graceful in the world. I swear upon the spirits and my tribe... you can never defeat me." — Bonolenov to the Gun-toting Ant, in "10: Part 3"

Bonolenov Ndongo (ボノレノフ＝ンドンゴ, Bonorenofu Ndongo) is member #10 of the Phantom Troupe.^[1] His physical strength ranked eighth among the group.^[2]

Appearance[]

Bonolenov is covered from head-to-toe in white bandages (reddish-brown in the 1999 anime adaptation). He wears red boxing gloves, orange shorts, and red knee-high boots. He also wears some sort of loincloth over his shorts at times.^[3]

The bandages and gloves cover the countless holes in his body, including a large hole in his abdomen and a hole in each of his fingers.^[4]

His spider tattoo has the number 10 on the spider's abdomen,^[1] but the tattoo location has yet to be revealed.

Personality[]

Bonolenov presents himself as a graceful warrior, as seen during his brief fight against a Chimera Ant. He speaks formally and regally and displays pride regarding his tribe. During battles, he calmly displays both power, confidence,^[4] and bloodlust, making weaker Nen users tremble in fear.^[5]

Like the other Troupe members, Bonolenov is cold-blooded, ruthless, and not above inhumane mass murder,^[6] as the group he is a part of brutally massacred the Kurta Clan.^[7] Bonolenov does not seem to put too much value on his own life, a trait shared by all of the Spiders.^[7] He is extremely loyal to his fellow Spiders. He never hesitates to kill when necessary for the mission,^[8] only caring about the lives of his teammates.

Bonolenov has a good relationship with his fellow members, as seen when he competes with Phinks on who should fight Zazan next. Phinks and Shizuku also call him by the nickname "Bono", showcasing a familial bond between them.^[9][1] Despite not being born in Meteor City, Bonolenov was one of the Spiders who protected the city from the Chimera Ants, as he seemingly considers Meteor City his home as well,^[7] demonstrating loyalty to the junkyard city.^[4]

He lacks self-confidence in his ability to strategize and relies more on Chrollo's orders. Bonolenov prefers that other Spiders could deal with Hisoka, because he, and his fellow Spiders, realize that Chrollo is distraught over the deaths of Shalnark and Kortopi despite trying to act nonchalant.^[8]

Background[]

Bonolenov was a member of the Gyudondond Tribe, a small tribe that was all but eradicated when they were forced from their land by modern development.^[4] It is unknown when he left the tribe and joined the Troupe.^{[note 2]} It is also unknown if he took part in the massacre of the Kurta Clan.^[7]

Plot[]

Yorknew City arc[]

On August 31^st, Bonolenov and the other Phantom Troupe members meet at an undisclosed location in Yorknew City. Their leader Chrollo announces that they will steal all the items at the Underground Auction.^[10] The Troupe splits up, and Bonolenov is part of the group that stays behind at the hideout while the other group heads to the auction, eventually learning the items have already been taken.^[11]

On September 3^rd Pakunoda, Phinks, Nobunaga, and Machi return to the hideout with Gon and Killua as hostages. Bonolenov is seen sitting with the other members^[12] and overhears Pakunoda's answer Franklin's question. That evening, Shalnark hands out pictures of the Nostrade bodyguards to Bonolenov and the rest of the Troupe.^[13]

By nightfall, the Phantom Troupe (with the exception of Nobunaga) partake in a bloody massacre ordered by Chrollo,^[14] slaughtering police and 2,000 heavily armed Mafia members all around the Cemetery Building, Bonolenov pairs with Kortopi to kill.^[6][15] The Troupe return to their hideout after they manage to acquire the auction items and stage a fake auction.^[16] On September 4^th, Bonolenov witnesses Nobunaga confront Chrollo on whether they should leave or not, which leads to Nobunaga having his fortune told by Chrollo.^[7] After Shizuku has her fortune told, Chrollo tells the fortunes of all the other members besides Phinks, Feitan, and Kortopi (due to lack of information).^[17] After Pakunoda reads Hisoka's fortune, she asks the others to read it as well.^[18] Because of Hisoka's deception, Chrollo decides to stay in Yorknew City and splits the Troupe into three groups, telling Bonolenov, Franklin, and Hisoka stay at the hideout.^[19]

Chrollo then explains to everyone that he and Shalnark searched the Hunter Website the day before to get information on Neon Nostrade.^[20] After Chrollo is taken hostage by Kurapika, Phinks contacts Franklin, Bonolenov, and Hisoka and informs them that all ten of them have to be at the hideout or Chrollo will die. Franklin says that the chain user is using the other hostages to get updates and describes him as smart, with Bonolenov adding that he's tough.^[21] Soon afterward, as the three continue to wait for the others to return, they hear a sound in the distance and Hisoka suggests that they check it out. Once Hisoka turns the corner to leave the room, Bonolenov and Franklin spot a child standing on the ledge of a nearby window. After the child leaps down and escapes, Franklin wonders if it's one of them, and Bonolenov asks if they should follow. However, Franklin worries that it could be a trap and suggests that they wait until everyone returns. Hisoka, his eyes now entirely black, regroups with the other two Spiders.^[22]

After the other members return to the hideout, they wait for Pakunoda to return from the meeting with the chain user.^[23] Once she does, she refuses to tell Phinks where the chain user is and makes it clear that she will be left alone with the two kids. Bonolenov remains silent throughout the tense discussion, which concludes with Phinks agreeing to wait and see what happens after the hostage exchange.^[24] After the hostage exchange is successful, Pakunoda returns to the hideout and sacrifices herself by transferring her memories to six of the Troupe's members (which doesn't include Bonolenov). Phinks then explains everything to the others.^[25]

Greed Island arc[]

On September 10^th, Bonolenov is seen talking with Machi near Pakunoda's grave as Shalnark convinces Shizuku and Kortopi to enter Greed Island.^[26] Bonolenov is then seen with the other Troupe members on Greed Island as they locate an exorcist named Abengane and have Hisoka make a deal with him to remove Kurapika's Judgment Chain from Chrollo's heart.^[27]

Chimera Ant arc[]

During the Chimera Ant crisis, Bonolenov, Feitan, Shalnark, Phinks, Kalluto, and Shizuku all journey to Meteor City. On their way there, they discuss how the Chimera Ant invasion happened and why some of them came to Meteor City. The Troupe is met by some locals who tell them about the self-proclaimed Queen making a nest near the city and wreaking havoc amongst the people, and how the assembly is currently dealing with it. Seeing that no immediate progress is being made, the Troupe take it upon themselves to solve the Chimera Ant problem, with Phinks assuring the officials that they will exterminate the Queen by the end of the day. The Troupe members approach the enormous nest and walk right in through the front door.^[3]

With Kalluto surprised that they are going their separate ways, Phinks points out that he probably has abilities that he doesn't want the others to see. He also tells him that whoever kills the Queen first will become the acting leader. Bonolenov quickly encounters a spiky Chimera Ant who leaps toward him and tears off some of his bandages. Bonolenov dodges the attack, and the rest of his bandages unravel, revealing several holes in his body. He then dances around and uses the holes to create music. Bonolenov's tribe is revealed, and the significance of the holes is explained in detail.^[4]

As the music plays, Bonolenov activates his Battle Cantabile: Prologue ability, suddenly wearing a large mask and different clothes and wielding a long spear, which he uses to stab the Ant in the chest. Once the attire and weapon vanish, Bonolenov's bandages reappear, and he wraps up his entire body again, wearing his usual boxing gloves. He boasts that his people are the most graceful in the world and that he won't be defeated, but the Ant quickly recovers and mocks the soul of his people. Bonolenov drops his boxing gloves and shrugs off his words, explaining that a beast's nonsense doesn't affect him. It's later revealed that Kalluto made a chain of paper dolls representing each of the Troupe members to eavesdrop on them all.^[4] As Phinks decides which path he should take after defeating the Ant he encountered, the fight between Bonolenov and the spiky Ant continues.^[28]

The spiky Ant struggles against Bonolenov and is unable to land a single blow against him as Bonolenov continues to dance and taunt him. Becoming more and more agitated, the spiky ant lunges toward Bonolenov, who easily dodges out of the way. However, instead of continuing his attack, the spiky Ant threatens him with death while running away and telling himself that he will find Pike and have him tie up his opponent with silk. Bonolenov notes that while the Ant is quick, he is not faster than sound. He then activates his Battle Cantabile: Jupiter ability, causing an enormous explosion and crushing the Ant to death. Standing on top of his flattened corpse, Bonolenov says that being squashed is an appropriate death for a bug.^[29] As the fight between Feitan and Zazan continues, Bonolenov, Phinks, Shalnark, and Kalluto all watch nearby and are confused when Shizuku arrives nearly stripped of all of her clothes. Zazan then transforms, and Shizuku asks who will fight next if Feitan loses. Bonolenov and Phinks argue about who arrived first, but Shalnark tells them to settle it with a coin toss.^[30]

Bonolenov wins the coin toss and says that he gets to fight Zazan next if Feitan is killed. The Troupe members continue to watch the fight until the transformed Zazan breaks Feitan's left arm. Phinks then jokingly asks Feitan if he wants to switch places with Bonolenov, but after realizing that Feitan is preparing to use his ability, they all start to run away. Kalluto is left confused, and the others explain how dangerous Feitan's ability is, with Bonolenov adding that he goes all out once he snaps. After Feitan kills Zazan with his ability, the Troupe members encounter the transformed Meteor City residents, who all beg to be killed. However, Phinks refuses to do so and orders them to show what spirit they still have left as Meteor City natives. The other members ready their weapons, including Bonolenov who tightens his boxing gloves, and the Troupe members easily take care of the transformed residents. After returning to the city, the members decide to stay and take care of any more Ants that appear, but Shalnark receives a text from Nobunaga asking for help, leaving Phinks disappointed that it wasn't Chrollo contacting them.^[9]

Succession Contest arc[]

Bonolenov boards the Black Whale with the other Troupe members and begins searching for Hisoka in Tier 5. On the fourth day of the voyage, the Troupe gathers together in the crowded central dining hall and discusses the situation. When the Cha-R Family claims the table for themselves, the Troupe leaves without a fight. Chrollo states that they will meet again at that table and orders them to bring him Hisoka's head. Quickly after the group splits up, Bonolenov and Shizuku ask Chrollo if he wants to team up. Chrollo agrees to work with them, but stresses that he will be the one to kill Hisoka. Shizuku points out that both her and Bonolenov's abilities don't work well against Hisoka's Bungee Gum, and Chrollo replies that he plans to attack Hisoka as soon as he sees him. Shizuku says that she will look for Hisoka in disguise, and Bonolenov says that he will transform rather than disguise himself, explaining that he will use his Battle Cantabile: Metamorphosen. He adds that while he can take many forms, he isn't strategic enough to come up with a plan, asking Chrollo for help. Chrollo gives Bonolenov advice on how to use his ability, and after he reveals that Neon's ability disappeared from his book, Shizuku understands the implication and likens Chrollo's book to the Death Note. As Chrollo stays silent, Bonolenov tells Shizuku that she keeps thinking that.^[1]

The three are last seen making their way from Tier 5 to Tier 4 through the central passage.^[31] After Phinks, Nobunaga, and Feitan discuss the current situation with Ken'i and Tajao, Phinks asks them to verify Morena's location while they contact the other Troupe members to hunt down the hit man.^[32] After Onior confirms with Hinrigh that Hisoka isn't in Tier 4, he says that he can permit the Spiders to search that tier.^[33]

On the twelfth day of the voyage, Bonolenov, while transformed into Hisoka, comes across Hisoka himself in a casino on Tier 1. In a flashback, Chrollo instructs Bonolenov to transform into Hisoka and hang out where the mafia might be, so that they find him and take him to the "nicer rooms". Chrollo explains that they would do that to maintain balance, since both Hisoka and the Troupe were wild cards to the mafia. The mafia would lose face if either were allowed to freely roam through their turf, but could not recruit either of them because it would disrupt the balance between them, and so the simplest way to avoid that would be to find Hisoka and keep him away from the Spiders because the Spiders were a group and so harder to contain. Bonolenov understands and sees that once the Mafia thinks he's Hisoka and hides him, they would likely let the Spiders freely search for Hisoka, under the (incorrect) assumption that they would no longer be able to find him. Chrollo also tells Bonolenov that Hisoka is likely already on Tier 1 himself, and warns him to be careful to not run into him, but if so to transform into someone else and wait for him.^[8]

Heeding Chrollo's instructions, Bonolenov transforms into Owl, the Shadow Beast, using Metamorphosen and continues wandering around the casino. As he walks around, he worries about being found by the mafia. He worries about the mafia thinking that Hisoka had killed the "woman whose punch could reveal your inner voice" and thinks back to his interaction with Lynch and Zakuro while disguised as Hisoka. After being punched by Lynch, Bonolenov had reflexively hit her with a liver shot, causing her to collapse. He begins to panic, expecting that the "I.V. drip guy" had heard the voice as well, but sees that only he and Lynch heard his inner voice by Zakuro's confused reactions. While Lynch was knocked out, Bonolenov proceeded to knock Zakuro out and hide his body around the corner before transforming into Zakuro and checking whether Lynch had heard his inner voice. Lynch, unaware that the Zakuro she spoke to was a fake, had gotten angry at being tricked and had revealed her awareness that the Hisoka they found was a fake.^[8]

As Bonolenov walks around in his new disguise, he runs through his memory of taking Lynch's form after killing her to trick Zakuro into leading the mafia to the movie theatre. He tries to imagine things from Zakuro's perspective and hopes that they would think that someone else had killed her after she split up. He thinks that even if the mafia found their body, they would probably not come up en masse to kill Hisoka.^[8]

Unable to answer the questions he had, Bonolenov gives up and think of simply asking Chrollo. He also wishes that he can get Phinks' group to deal with Hisoka, and thinks about how everyone knows Chrollo still feels strongly about Shalnark and Kortopi, and how Chrollo is trying to act like he is fine because he knows that the Spiders know how he feels. He thinks about how everyone in the Troupe knows that Chrollo wants to settle it once and for all by himself, and that the treasure Chrollo seeks is an ability that he needs to kill Hisoka for good, which is why everyone wants to kill Hisoka before Chrollo can get to him.^[8]

Bonolenov mentally tells Chrollo that they all understand him, and why he had kept the #9 spot empty the whole time. He hopes Hisoka will be the last, and that they can close the curtain on their performance.^[8]

Back on Tier 3, Hinrigh reunites with Zakuro after being teleported back from the Heil-Ly secret base. The two make plans to reunite with Lynch and gather more information on the Heil-Ly using her Body and Soul when they learn that some soldiers found her corpse during a final sweep of Tier 3 ahead of 9^th Prince Halkenburg's funeral procession. Hinrigh and Zakuro retrieve her body and try to figure out who was responsible for her death. Hinrigh promises Zakuro that they would avenge her death even if it meant going to war with the Cha-R in the case that the Phantom Troupe were responsible. They remain aware that even though they (unknown to them; correctly) conclude that Lynch was killed because she found out that the "Hisoka" they found was a fake, their conclusions are based on deductions made upon assumptions, without any evidence to prove their theory as anything more than speculation.^[34]

Abilities & Powers[]

Bonolenov fights gracefully and playfully, dancing to music caused by the holes in his body and dodging enemy attacks.^[29] His proficiency in combat without Nen is unknown, but since the Bap are known as "dancing warriors",^[4] he must have some combat skills. In his fight against a Chimera Ant, he waited for his opponent to grow tired before finishing him off,^[29] though this might have been just a product of the Ant's anger and not a tactic.^[4] He was confident enough to engage in combat with the Squadron Leader, Zazan, even after she assumed her monster form. Kalluto also noted his inferiority compared to Bonolenov's level.^[9] By his own admission, he does not have a mind for strategy.^[1]

Preternatural Perception: According to Kurapika, the Spiders could sense Kurapika's hostile intent before attacking them, even though they were meters away.^[35]

Enhanced Strength: Bonolenov ranked eighth in arm-wrestling among the Troupe.^[2] He knocked out Lynch Fullbokko with just one blow^[5] and twisted her neck with ease.^[34]

Enhanced Speed and Reflexes: Bonolenov is quite fast, as he was able to avoid a sudden attack from a Chimera Ant soldier,^[4] as well as all the creature's subsequent offensive attempts without the need to block them,^[29] stripping off his bandages in mere moments. During his dance, Bonolenov also spun fast enough to create waves of wind around him, resembling a small hurricane. When equipped with his conjured lance, he stabbed the Ant before the latter had a chance to react.^[4] Bonolenov was also able to casually watch Feitan and Zazan fight at such extreme speed that Kalluto couldn't even see what was happening.^[30] According to Kurapika, an attack that lasted 0.5 seconds would be more than enough time for the Spiders to avoid it.^[35] Though surprised by Lynch's attack, he managed to knock out her out so quickly that Zakuro wasn't even able to see the blow.^[5]

Enhanced Agility: Bonolenov's ability to dance in combat suggests excellent balance and acrobatic skills.^[29]

Advanced Stamina: Bonolenov waited for a Chimera Ant to deplete all of his stamina, while he himself did not look tired in the least.^[29]

Keen Intellect: Although he doubts his own intellect, Bonolenov is quite intelligent. After being punched by Lynch, he instantly figured that her power could only be heard by the person being punched and by her. He then transformed into Zakuro to find out if Lynch knew he was an impostor, and after killing Lynch he transformed into her to trick Zakuro.^[8]

Skilled Performer: He is an accomplished dancer (and music player, due to his peculiar body), having inherited this skill from his tribe and combining it with his Nen abilities.^[4] While disguised as Hisoka, Zakuro, and Lynch, he was able to impersonate them convincingly.^[8]

Skilled Boxer: When the Phantom Troupe killed the humans mutated by Zazan, Bonolenov assumes a boxing stance, indicating that he might favor that style of combat when facing multiple and/or weaker enemies or when he doesn't want to reveal his abilities.^[9]

Nen[]

As a member of the Phantom Troupe, Bonolenov is a fearsome Nen user as it has been said that the Troupe does not allow amateurs to join them, confirming that he is much more skilled than the average Nen user.^[36] Zakuro found his aura so powerful and intimidating that it strengthened his wrong impression that the disguised Bonolenov was, in fact, Hisoka.^[5] He is skilled enough to have developed several Nen abilities, appearing to rely heavily on Conjuration, vouching for his proficiency in this category. They appear to be influenced by his Gyudondond heritage, as the warriors of his tribe transformed melody into battle strength. They appear to be strengthened by a condition, which requires him to perform a certain dance before he can use them, if not also by his pride as a Gyudondond. It also seems that the more holes on his body he uncovers, the more powerful the ensuing technique.^[4][29] The only techniques he has been seen using are Ten, Hatsu, Ren,^[4] and Zetsu.^[8]

Bonolenov's Nen Abilities
Type: Conjuration	Battle Cantabile: Prologue (戦闘演武曲(バト＝レ・カンタービレ)：序曲(プロローグ), Shadow War Fencing: The Prelude)
	Bonolenov plays music through the holes on his body during battle, with different songs creating different effects, such as the transformation of his own body or the conjuration of objects. Two different effects of his ability have been shown: Prologue and Jupiter. Prologue allows him to conjure warrior attire as well as a spear.[4]
Type: Conjuration	Battle Cantabile: Jupiter (戦闘演武曲(バト＝レ・カンタービレ)：木星(ジュピター), Shadow War Fencing: Jupiter)
	Jupiter allows Bonolenov to conjure a giant sphere with the appearance of the planet Jupiter around himself to crush his enemies. The opponent is not safe from this technique as long as they remain within earshot of Bonolenov's music. Once the required dance is completed, the sphere will keep chasing the target at tremendous speed.[29]
Type: Conjuration	Battle Cantabile: Metamorphosen[note 3] (戦闘演武曲(バト＝レ・カンタービレ)：変容(メタモルフォーゼン), Shadow War Fencing: Transformation)
	This ability allows Bonolenov to transform himself into someone he has spoken with. He can mantain the appearance as long as he's spent time with that person. There's no size limit to the transformation, although Bonolenov believes that the shorter the target is compared to himself, the shorter amount of time he can maintain the form.[8] However, its effectiveness is hampered by the user's self-proclaimed lack of proficiency in strategy.[1]

Manga Appearances[]

v • eYorknew City arc
64. Homecoming	Absent
65. About Ging	Absent
66. The Tape	Absent
67. The Flesh Collector's Mansion: Part 1	Absent
68. The Flesh Collector's Mansion: Part 2	Absent
69. Greed Island	Absent
70. To Yorknew	Absent
71. The Auction Begins!!	Debut
72. September 1st: Part 1	Absent
73. September 1st: Part 2	Absent
74. September 1st: Part 3	Appears
75. September 1st: Part 4	Absent
76. September 1st: Part 5	Absent
77. September 1st: Part 6	Absent
78. September 1st: Part 7	Absent
79. September 2nd: Part 1	Absent
80. September 2nd: Part 2	Absent
81. September 2nd: Part 3	Absent
82. September 2nd: Part 4	Absent
83. September 2nd: Part 5	Absent
84. September 2nd: Part 6	Absent
85. September 3rd: Part 1	Absent
86. September 3rd: Part 2	Absent
87. September 3rd: Part 3	Absent
88. September 3rd: Part 4	Absent
89. September 3rd: Part 5	Absent
90. September 3rd: Part 6	Absent
91. September 3rd: Part 7	Appears
92. September 3rd: Part 8	Appears
93. September 3rd: Part 9	Absent
94. September 3rd: Part 10	Absent
95. September 3rd: Part 11	Absent
96. September 3rd: Part 12	Appears
97. September 3rd: Part 13	Absent
98. September 3rd: Part 14	Absent
99. September 3rd: Part 15	Absent
100. September 3rd: Part 16	Absent
101. September 3rd: Part 17	Appears
102. September 4th: Part 1	Absent
103. September 4th: Part 2	Absent
104. September 4th: Part 3	Appears
105. September 4th: Part 4	Appears
106. September 4th: Part 5	Appears
107. September 4th: Part 6	Absent
108. September 4th: Part 7	Appears
109. September 4th: Part 8	Appears
110. September 4th: Part 9	Absent
111. September 4th: Part 10	Pictured
112. September 4th: Part 11	Absent
113. September 4th: Part 12	Absent
114. September 4th: Part 13	Absent
115. September 4th: Part 14	Appears
116. September 4th: Part 15	Appears
117. September 4th: Part 16	Appears
118. September 4th: Part 17	Appears
119. September 4th: Part 18	Appears

v • eGreed Island arc
120. September 6th: Part 1	Absent
121. September 6th: Part 2	Absent
122. September 6th: Part 3	Absent
123. September 6th: Part 4	Absent
124. September 7th: Part 1 to September 10th: Part 1	Absent
125. September 10th: Part 2	Absent
126. September 10th: Part 3	Absent
127. September 10th: Part 4	Absent
128. September 10th: Part 5	Appears
129. Antokiba, Town of Prizes	Absent
130. The Reason for the Recruitment	Absent
131. The Answer	Absent
132. The Forty Spells	Absent
133. How to Defend Yourself Without Spells	Absent
134. The Island's Secret	Absent
135. To Masadora! Part 1	Absent
136. To Masadora! Part 2	Absent
137. To Masadora! Part 3	Absent
138. To Masadora...?	Absent
139. Are They Really Going to Masadora?	Absent
140. They Got to Masadora, But...	Absent
141. They Went to Masadora Already, So I'll Go With a Different Title Now	Absent
142. The Bomber	Absent
143. Countdown	Absent
144. Release	Absent
145. Janken	Absent
146. Abengane: Part 1	Absent
147. Abengane: Part 2	Absent
148. The Exam Begins	Absent
149. Encounter	Absent
150. Embarkment	Absent
151. Progress	Absent
152. Contact	Absent
153. Success	Absent
154. Common Cause	Absent
155. The Captain and His 14 Devils	Absent
156. Face-Off: Part 1	Absent
157. Face-Off: Part 2	Absent
158. Two of a Kind +1	Absent
159. Aiai, the City of Love	Absent
160. Face-Off: Part 3	Absent
161. Face-Off: Part 4	Absent
162. Face-Off: Part 5	Absent
163. Face-Off: Part 6	Absent
164. Face-Off: Part 7	Absent
165. Face-Off: Part 8	Absent
166. Face-Off: Part 9	Absent
167. Face-Off: Part 10	Absent
168. Face-Off: Part 11	Absent
169. Declaration of War	Absent
170. Three-Way Struggle: Part 1	Appears
171. Three-Way Struggle: Part 2	Absent
172. Three-Way Struggle: Part 3	Absent
173. Three-Way Struggle: Part 4	Absent
174. Three-Way Struggle: Part 5	Absent
175. Three-Way Struggle: Part 6	Absent
176. Three-Way Struggle: Part 7	Absent
177. Three-Way Struggle: Part 8	Absent
178. Three-Way Struggle: Part 9	Absent
179. Three-Way Struggle: Part 10	Absent
180. Three-Way Struggle: Part 11	Absent
181. Three-Way Struggle: Part 12	Absent
182. Three-Way Struggle: Part 13	Absent
183. Three-Way Struggle: Part 14	Absent
184. The Choice of Three Cards	Absent
185. Chance Encounter	Absent

v • eChimera Ant arc
186. The Queen	Absent
187. The Beast Fodder	Absent
188. NGL	Absent
189. Infiltration	Absent
190. The Hunt	Absent
191. Pros	Absent
192. Human Dog	Absent
193. Scissors	Absent
194. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 1	Absent
195. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 2	Absent
196. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 3	Absent
197. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 4	Absent
198. Sudden Attack	Absent
199. Light and Shadow	Absent
200. Stipulation	Absent
201. Reunion	Absent
202. Duel	Absent
203. Gyro	Absent
204. Gyro's Story	Absent
205. Time Remaining	Absent
206. A Real Fight	Absent
207. Weakness: Part 1	Absent
208. Weakness: Part 2	Absent
209. ?	Absent
210. Weakness: Part 3	Absent
211. Loan Shark	Absent
212. Water Breaking	Absent
213. Birth	Absent
214. Results	Absent
215. Last Words	Absent
216. Republic of East Gorteau	Absent
217. Meat Orchard	Absent
218. Confession	Absent
219. Awakening	Absent
220. Reunion: Part 1	Absent
221. Reunion: Part 2	Absent
222. Reunion: Part 3	Absent
223. 10: Part 1	Absent
224. 10: Part 2	Appears
225. 10: Part 3	Appears
226. 10: Part 4	Appears
227. 10: Part 5	Appears
228. 10: Part 6	Appears
229. 10: Part 7	Appears
230. 9: Part 1	Absent
231. 9: Part 2	Absent
232. 9: Part 3	Absent
233. 9: Part 4	Absent
234. 9: Part 5	Absent
235. 8: Part 1	Absent
236. 8: Part 2	Absent
237. 8: Part 3	Absent
238. 8: Part 4	Absent
239. 8: Part 5	Absent
240. 8: Part 6	Absent
241. 8: Part 7	Absent
242. 7: Part 1	Absent
243. 7: Part 2	Absent
244. 6: Part 1	Absent
245. 6: Part 2	Absent
246. 6: Part 3	Absent
247. 6: Part 4	Absent
248. 6: Part 5	Absent
249. 6: Part 6	Absent
250. 6: Part 7	Absent
251. 6: Part 8	Absent
252. 6: Part 9	Absent
253. 6: Part 10	Absent
254. 6: Part 11	Absent
255. 5: Part 1 to 2: Part 1	Absent
256. 2: Part 2	Absent
257. 1: Part 1	Absent
258. 1: Part 2	Absent
259. 1: Part 3	Absent
260. 1: Part 4	Absent
261. Charge: Part 1	Absent
262. Charge: Part 2	Absent
263. Charge: Part 3	Absent
264. Charge: Part 4	Absent
265. Charge: Part 5	Absent
266. "In the Unlikely Event Of..."	Absent
267. Activation	Absent
268. The King	Absent
269. Adversity Is a Good Thing	Absent
270. Indebted To	Absent
271. Separation	Absent
272. Error	Absent
273. We Meet Again	Absent
274. Solution	Absent
275. Promise	Absent
276. Missileman	Absent
277. Insult	Absent
278. Destruction	Absent
279. Escape	Absent
280. Direct Hit	Absent
281. Godspeed	Absent
282. Sealed Area	Absent
283. Determination	Absent
284. Fifteen Minutes	Absent
285. Doubles	Absent
286. Core	Absent
287. Present State	Absent
288. Accolade	Absent
289. Terms	Absent
290. Name	Absent
291. Soliloquy	Absent
292. Hidden Agenda	Absent
293. Metamorphosis	Absent
294. Breakdown	Absent
295. Determination	Absent
296. Admission	Absent
297. The Last	Absent
298. Rose	Absent
299. Regeneration	Absent
300. Insurance	Absent
301. Memory	Absent
302. Target	Absent
303. Pain	Absent
304. Magic	Absent
305. Sorry	Absent
306. Relief	Absent
307. Loss	Absent
308. Flash	Absent
309. Game	Absent
310. Action	Absent
311. Deadline	Absent
312. Resolve	Absent
313. One Word	Absent
314. Persuasion	Absent
315. Home	Absent
316. Real Name	Absent
317. Answer	Absent
318. Final Will	Absent

v • eSuccession Contest arc
340. Special Mission	Absent
341. Threats	Absent
342. Challenge	Absent
343. Invitation	Absent
344. Author	Absent
345. Signature	Absent
346. Options	Absent
347. Inauguration	Absent
348. Resolve	Absent
349. Worm Toxin	Absent
350. Prince	Absent
351. Battle to the Death	Absent
352. Troublesome	Absent
353. Cold-Blooded	Absent
354. Heat	Absent
355. Detonation	Absent
356. Unfortunate: Part 1	Absent
357. Unfortunate: Part 2	Absent
358. Eve	Absent
359. Departure	Absent
360. Parasite	Absent
361. Withdraw	Absent
362. Resolve	Absent
363. Nen Beast	Absent
364. Speculation	Absent
365. Choice	Absent
366. To Each His Own	Absent
367. Synchronization	Absent
368. Foul Play	Absent
369. Limits	Absent
370. Observation	Absent
371. Mission	Absent
372. Disappearance	Absent
373. Inheritance	Absent
374. Ability	Absent
375. Persuasion	Absent
376. Determination	Absent
377. Scheme	Appears
378. Balance	Absent
379. Collaboration	Absent
380. Alarm	Pictured
381. Predation	Absent
382. Awakening	Absent
383. Escape	Absent
384. War	Absent
385. Warning	Absent
386. Hypothesis	Absent
387. Recreation	Absent
388. Reflection	Absent
389. Curse	Absent
390. Clash: Part 1	Absent
391. Clash: Part 2	Absent
392. Information	Disguised
393. Plea	Disguised
394. Hypothesis	Absent
395. Founding: Part 1	Absent
396. Founding: Part 2	Absent
397. Founding: Part 3	Absent
398. Search	Absent
399. Expulsion	Absent
400. Secrecy	Absent
401. Moonlight	Absent
402. Letter	Absent
403. Results	Absent
404. Speculation	Absent
405. Performance	Appears
406. Regalia	Mentioned
407. Negotiation	Absent
408. Negotiation: Part 2	Absent
409. Negotiation: Part 3	Absent
410. Negotiation: Part 4	Absent

Battles[]

Battles
Yorknew City arc: Bonolenov and Kortopi vs. Mafia Members† (Uvogin's Requiem)[6][note 4] Chimera Ant arc: Bonolenov vs. Gun-toting Ant†[4][28][29] Bonolenov, Phinks Magcub, Shalnark, Feitan Portor, Shizuku Murasaki, and Kalluto Zoldyck vs. Disfigured Meteor City Natives†[9] Succession Contest arc: Bonolenov vs. Lynch Fullbokko and Zakuro Custard[5] Bonolenov vs. Lynch Fullbokko†[5][8]

Quotes[]

• (To the Gun-toting Ant) "Don't bother taking it back. Beasts spout gibberish. It doesn't affect me."^[4]
• (To the Gun-toting Ant) "Quick to escape. But you're not faster than sound."^[29]
• (To the Gun-toting Ant) "Squashed to death. Appropriate for a bug, isn't it?"^[29]
• "Chrollo... You've kept the no. 9 spot empty this whole time. We all understand. Let's let Hisoka be the last... and close the curtain on this performance."^[8]

Trivia[]

• In the official databook, Bonolenov's name is also spelled as "Vonnornoth".^[37]
• Bonolenov is classified as a Conjurer in Hunter × Hunter Battle Collection.
• Bonolenov is one of the few Spiders who were not born in Meteor City, the others being Hisoka, Kalluto and Illumi. Of them, he was the first to join the Phantom Troupe.
  • Despite this, the narrator of the 2011 anime adaptation counts Bonolenov as an inhabitant of Meteor City.^[38][39]
• Bonolenov is the only Spider that Kurapika has never seen or interacted with.

Anime and Manga Differences[]

• In both anime adaptations, Bonolenov never spoke during the Yorknew City arc, while in the manga he has a few lines,^[7][21][22] who were replaced by different Spiders in the adaptations.
  • Bonolenov never spoke in the 1999 anime adaptation.
• The 2011 anime adaptation excluded Kalluto's interaction with Bonolenov and Franklin.^[22]

Intertextuality and References[]

• Bonolenov's Nen abilities are named after musical pieces or parts.
  • Present in the main name of his Nen abilities, cantabile is an Italian word and a musical term meaning literally "singable" or "songlike".
  • In the 2011 anime adaptation, "Battle Cantabile: Jupiter" is shown for the first time. The background music during this and other parts of the episode is an arrangement on "Jupiter" from "The Planets", composed by Gustav Holst.^[38]
  • "Battle Cantabile: Metamorphosen" is named after the piece "Metamorphosen" by Richard Strauss.
• Coincidence or not, Bonolenov has similarities to Uakti's legend. Both have holes in the body that produce sound and are associated with tribes.
• Ndongo, formerly known as Angola or Dongo, was an early-modern African state located in what is now Angola.

• In Chapter 120 of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., while attending a Halloween party hosted at Shun Kaidou’s house, Aren dresses up as Bonolenov and quotes him, saying "Don't bother recanting those words. They are but a beast's ramblings." Kaidou then recognizes him as "the guy in the Phantom Troupe."
• Chapter 392 was released on Halloween, a holiday known for participants wearing costumes. In it, Bonolenov appears disguised as Hisoka using his ability. This disguise would not be revealed to have been Bonolenov until Chapter 405, released two years later.

Miscellaneous[]

• It is stated in his Huncyclopedia entry that his job was to guard the hideout in Yorknew City.

Translations around the World[]

Language		Name
Arabic		بونولينوڤ دونجو (Bunulinov Dunju)
Brazilian Portuguese		Bonorenoff
Chinese		剝落裂夫
French		Bonorenof Ndongo
Greek		Μπονολενόβ (Bonolenóv)
Korean		보노레노프 은동고 (Bonorenopeu Eundonggo)
Russian		Боноленов (Bonolenov)
Thai		โบโนเรนอฟ (Bo no re nxf)

References[]

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