OVA
Description
Bonjovina serves as the captain of the guard for the kingdom of Metallicana. He is a man of upper middle age, characterized by an angular face, straw-colored hair, and a prominent mustache. His typical expression is fierce, and he is almost always seen wearing silver plate armor, often with an open-visored helmet during combat.
At his core, Bonjovina is a sincere and deeply serious individual whose entire identity is rooted in chivalry. He possesses an unwavering loyalty to both his country and its royal family, a devotion that motivates him to carry out his duties with the utmost gravity. This strong moral code and sense of honor are the defining aspects of his personality. Consequently, he holds a profound disapproval of the protagonist, Dark Schneider, particularly objecting to the wizard's lecherous behavior and his disrespectful treatment of Princess Sheila. Despite this deep distrust, Bonjovina's own sense of honor is a trait that can be appealed to, as Dark Schneider once convinced him to confront a minotaur by framing the fight as a duty to protect the princess.
Bonjovina's role in the story is primarily that of a supporting figure representing the legitimate, traditional forces of Metallicana. He is first introduced as part of the party sent to rescue a kidnapped girl from the ninja master Gara in the Grave Valley. Throughout this mission, he openly expresses his contempt for Dark Schneider while remaining steadfast in his mission to safeguard Princess Sheila. His duties frequently place him in the position of leading the kingdom's knights in its defense. He is seen commanding the forces of Metallicana against the invading army of the warrior Arshes Nei, struggling to hold the line until reinforcements arrive. His relationship with Dark Schneider remains persistently antagonistic; he argues against recalling knights to assist even a temporary ally like Arshes Nei, leading to a moment where a frustrated Dark Schneider responds by pouring a cup of noodles on his head.
In terms of development, Bonjovina remains a remarkably durable and resilient figure throughout the story's many conflicts. He survives encounters with a hydra, being pummeled by a minotaur with a giant war hammer, and being blasted through walls. He witnesses the cataclysmic battle between Dark Schneider and the demon god Abigail and is later shown to have survived the explosion that consumed the kingdom. His loyalty endures even after the destruction of Metallicana, as he is seen two years later protecting the king in a ruined church. Following a four-year time skip, he continues his duties, patrolling alongside knights and hobbits on an island where various races are gathering to form an alliance. Regarding his abilities, Bonjovina is a skilled leader of soldiers and has demonstrated a mastery of swordsmanship befitting his rank as captain of the guard. His name itself is a direct homage to the rock musician Jon Bon Jovi, continuing the heavy metal naming motif prevalent throughout the series.
At his core, Bonjovina is a sincere and deeply serious individual whose entire identity is rooted in chivalry. He possesses an unwavering loyalty to both his country and its royal family, a devotion that motivates him to carry out his duties with the utmost gravity. This strong moral code and sense of honor are the defining aspects of his personality. Consequently, he holds a profound disapproval of the protagonist, Dark Schneider, particularly objecting to the wizard's lecherous behavior and his disrespectful treatment of Princess Sheila. Despite this deep distrust, Bonjovina's own sense of honor is a trait that can be appealed to, as Dark Schneider once convinced him to confront a minotaur by framing the fight as a duty to protect the princess.
Bonjovina's role in the story is primarily that of a supporting figure representing the legitimate, traditional forces of Metallicana. He is first introduced as part of the party sent to rescue a kidnapped girl from the ninja master Gara in the Grave Valley. Throughout this mission, he openly expresses his contempt for Dark Schneider while remaining steadfast in his mission to safeguard Princess Sheila. His duties frequently place him in the position of leading the kingdom's knights in its defense. He is seen commanding the forces of Metallicana against the invading army of the warrior Arshes Nei, struggling to hold the line until reinforcements arrive. His relationship with Dark Schneider remains persistently antagonistic; he argues against recalling knights to assist even a temporary ally like Arshes Nei, leading to a moment where a frustrated Dark Schneider responds by pouring a cup of noodles on his head.
In terms of development, Bonjovina remains a remarkably durable and resilient figure throughout the story's many conflicts. He survives encounters with a hydra, being pummeled by a minotaur with a giant war hammer, and being blasted through walls. He witnesses the cataclysmic battle between Dark Schneider and the demon god Abigail and is later shown to have survived the explosion that consumed the kingdom. His loyalty endures even after the destruction of Metallicana, as he is seen two years later protecting the king in a ruined church. Following a four-year time skip, he continues his duties, patrolling alongside knights and hobbits on an island where various races are gathering to form an alliance. Regarding his abilities, Bonjovina is a skilled leader of soldiers and has demonstrated a mastery of swordsmanship befitting his rank as captain of the guard. His name itself is a direct homage to the rock musician Jon Bon Jovi, continuing the heavy metal naming motif prevalent throughout the series.