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'''Tonnura''' (トンヌラ) was one of the possible names for the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince of Sumaltria]] in the Japanese version of ''[[Dragon Warrior II|Dragon Quest II]]''. The name ''Tonnura'' has become an in-joke in ''Dragon Quest'' ever since. To start with, the name sounds "odd and stupid" to Japanese people. On top of that though, in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]] version, the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince of Sumaltria]] is kind of a weak character. Between these two facts the name Tonnura became known as being a particularly weak and uncool name, but not a hated name. The impact that this name created has caused the name to reappear in ''Dragon Quest'' on multiple occasions:
'''Tonnura''' (トンヌラ) was one of the possible names for the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince of Sumaltria]] in the Japanese version of {{Dragon Quest II}}. The name ''Tonnura'' has become an in-joke in {{Main Series}} ever since. To start with, the name sounds "odd and stupid" to Japanese people. On top of that though, in the {{Famicom}} Version, the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince of Sumaltria]] is kind of a weak character. Between these two facts the name Tonnura became known as being a particularly weak and uncool name, but not a hated name. The impact that this name created has caused the name to reappear in the {{DQSeries}} on multiple occasions:


*In ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', [[Papas]] wants to name the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|main character]] Tonnura at the start of the game, though he'll say a different name if you actually choose to name your character Tonnura.
*In {{Dragon Quest V}}, [[Pankraz]] wants to name the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|main character]] Tonnura at the start of the game, though he'll say a different name if you actually choose to name your character Tonnura.
*Tonnura is the name of the rebel army leader in [[Prison Town]] in ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'', and the name changer complains if you try to rename a character Tonnura.
*Tonnura is the name of the rebel army leader in [[Gallows Moor|Prison Town]] in {{Dragon Quest VI}}, and the name changer complains if you try to rename a character Tonnura.
*In ''[[Dragon Warrior VII|Dragon Quest VII]]'' there is a merchant in the [[Immigrant Town]] and some people refer to the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior VII)|hero]] as having a ''Tonnura type'' name.
*In {{Dragon Quest VII}} there is a merchant in the [[The Haven]] and some people refer to the {{Hero 7}} as having a ''Tonnura type'' name.
*It also was one of the random names for monsters in ''[[Dragon Warrior Monsters|Dragon Quest Monsters]]''.
*It also was one of the random names for monsters in {{DQM}}.
*Tonnura is used as the Prince of Sumaltria's name in {{DQTact}}.


Wikipedia says that [[Yūji Horii]] came up with the name Tonuura from one of the fantasy books that he was using as a reference. From that they think that he is named after Ernest Tonnelat.
Wikipedia says that [[Yuji Horii]] came up with the name Tonuura from one of the fantasy books that he was using as a reference. From that they think that he is named after Ernest Tonnelat.


==See Also==
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*[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%88%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8C%E3%83%A9_(%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88) Tonnura on the Japanese Wikipedia]  
*[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%88%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8C%E3%83%A9_(%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88) Tonnura on the Japanese Wikipedia]  
*[http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Tonnelat Ernest Tonnelat on the German Wikipedia]
*[http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Tonnelat Ernest Tonnelat on the German Wikipedia]
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Latest revision as of 23:25, 22 January 2022

Tonnura (トンヌラ) was one of the possible names for the Prince of Sumaltria in the Japanese version of Dragon Quest II. The name Tonnura has become an in-joke in Dragon Quest ever since. To start with, the name sounds "odd and stupid" to Japanese people. On top of that though, in the Famicom Version, the Prince of Sumaltria is kind of a weak character. Between these two facts the name Tonnura became known as being a particularly weak and uncool name, but not a hated name. The impact that this name created has caused the name to reappear in the Dragon Quest series on multiple occasions:

Wikipedia says that Yuji Horii came up with the name Tonuura from one of the fantasy books that he was using as a reference. From that they think that he is named after Ernest Tonnelat.

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