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|caption = Bucha from ''Skyward Sword''
|title = Kikwi Elder
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|gender= Male<ref>{{Cite|He is the elder of the herbivorous Kikwi race. He can hide objects in the structure on his back.|Fi|SS}}</ref>
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'''Bucha''' is the large Kikwi Elder of the [[Kikwi]]s in {{SS}}. When Link meets him, he will ask the young hero to find all of the missing Kikwis. In return, he will give Link the [[Slingshot]].
'''Bucha''' is a character in {{SS}}.
 
==Biography==
{{Fi|Bucha|I have recorded information on this creature.
{{Fi|Bucha|I have recorded information on this creature.


His name is '''Bucha'''. He is the elder of the herbivorous Kikwi race. He can hide objects in the structure on his back.}}  
His name is {{Color|SS Blue 1|Bucha}}. He is the elder of the herbivorous Kikwi race. He can hide objects in the structure on his back.}}
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== Biography ==
Bucha is the elder of the [[Kikwi]]s of [[Faron Woods#Skyward Sword|Faron Woods]]. He is extremely large, towering over his fellow Kikwis and [[Link]].<ref>{{Cite|Kweeeee-heee... I am {{Color|SS Blue 1|Bucha}}, the Kikwi Elder. I saw the way you spotted me through my ingenious camouflage. Kweee, you are clearly a master woodsman.|Bucha|SS}}</ref>
Bucha is the Kikwi Elder. He is extremely large, towering over his fellow Kikwis and [[Link]].<ref>{{cite|Kweeeee-heee... I am Bucha, the Kikwi Elder. I saw the way you spotted me through my ingenious camoflage. Kweee, you are clearly a master woodsman.|Bucha|SS}}</ref> He resides in [[Faron Woods]] and he asks Link to help him find some of his missing [[Kikwi]] when they first meet. He notes that they all went into hiding after a large number of [[Bokoblin#SS|monsters]] started to appear throughout the woods. He asks Link to come back to him after finding all of the missing Kikwi, at which point he might remember something about Zelda.<ref>{{cite|Ah, the girl creature with the blond hair. She looked like one of your kind. Yes, she was with me, kweeee. But now is not the time for such talk... The woods are full of monsters. I am worried about my missing tribe. Kweeee... The shock and worry has made my memories of the girl quite hazy...|Bucha|SS}}</ref><ref>{{cite|What? You say you've met some of my people, kweee? Kweee... So Machi is safe, eh? Ahhh, but the monsters! They are still lurking in the forest. I don't dare leave this spot. Three Kikwis are still unaccounted for. Could I ask you to search for them and make sure they are safe, kweee? I am worried sick for my fellow Kikwis. If you could calm my fears, I might be able to remember more about the girl you seek went of to, kwee.|Bucha|SS}}</ref> After finding all of the Kikwi, Link returns to Bucha, who is extrememly grateful for Link's assistance and rewards him with a Slingshot, saying the item will help him get around the woods without a hassle.<ref>{{cite|Kwee! So all my fellow Kikwis are well. And they want me to stop worrying? Aha, excellent! They know me too well. You have a real talent for finding whatever is missing, kwee. I don't know who you are or where you come from, but you have my thanks.|Bucha|SS}}</ref> He also tells him he saw a [[Princess Zelda#Skyward Sword|young girl]] that looked just like Link heading towards the [[Deep Woods]].


After going through the [[Skyview Temple]], Link can find Bucha and all of the other Kikwis hiding in a well-supplied valley, guarded from the monsters inhabiting the woods. Later in the game, Bucha comments on Link's [[Water Dragon's Scale]], saying it will give him access to a large number of abilities he has not possessed before. While Faron Woods is submerged underwater, Bucha can be found on a large [[Lily Pad]] where he gives Link helpful hints on how to find all of the [[Tadtone]]s hidden around the flooded forest. Bucha also suggests Link uses his [[dowsing]] ability to find the hidden Tadtones.
When he and Link first meet, he is asked if he had seen Link's missing friend [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]], to which Bucha recalls having been with her.<ref>{{Cite|Ah, the girl creature with the blond hair. She looked like one of your kind. Yes, she was with me, kweeee.|Bucha|SS}}</ref> However, Bucha is more concerned about his missing Kikwis, who all went into hiding after a large number of [[Bokoblin]]s started to appear throughout the Woods.<ref>{{Cite|But now is not the time for such talk... The woods are full of monsters. I am worried about my missing tribe. Kweeee... The shock and worry has made my memories of the girl quite hazy...|Bucha|SS}}</ref> He asks Link to help him find his Kikwis and to come to back to him after finding them all, at which point he might remember Zelda's whereabouts.<ref>{{Cite|I am worried sick for my fellow Kikwis. If you could calm my fears, I might be able to remember more about the girl you seek went of to, kwee.|Bucha|SS}}</ref> After finding all of the Kikwis, Link returns to Bucha, who is extremely grateful for Link's assistance. He remembers that Zelda had headed to the [[Skyview Temple]] in the [[Deep Woods]].<ref>{{Cite|Kwee hee hee, I feel much less worried now! I believe I just remembered where that young lady went! I think she headed down that way toward the temple, kwee...but be sure to take great care if you follow her. That area is crawling with monsters.|Bucha|SS}}</ref> He also gives Link his Kikwi heirloom, the [[Slingshot]], as a reward for helping them, saying it will help him get to the Temple without a hassle.<ref>{{Cite|As a reward for finding all my fellow Kikwis, I will give you a precious Kikwi heirloom.|Bucha|SS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|With a {{Color|SS Yellow|slingshot}}, a clever young man like you should be able to find a way to the temple.|Bucha|SS}}</ref>


==Etymology==
After going through the Skyview Temple, Link can find Bucha and all of the other Kikwis hiding in a well-supplied valley, guarded from the monsters inhabiting the Woods. Later in the game, Bucha comments on Link's [[Water Dragon's Scale]], saying it will give him access to a large number of abilities he has not possessed before.
It is possible Bucha's name is based off the Japanese word, {{Romanize|部長|Buchou}},<ref>{{Cite web| url= http://www.jisho.org/words?jap=%E9%83%A8%E9%95%B7&eng=&dict=edict| title= 部長 or buchou in Japanese| site=Denshi Jisho — Online Japanese dictionary }}</ref> which generally translates to "Chief" or "Director".  


==Gallery==
While Faron Woods is submerged underwater, Bucha can be found on a large [[Lily Pad]] where he gives Link helpful hints on how to find all of the [[Tadtone]]s hidden around the flooded forest. Bucha also suggests Link uses his [[Dowsing]] ability to find the hidden Tadtones.
<gallery>
File:Kikwi 2.png|Bucha, the giant Kikwi elder.
File:SSBuchaConcept.jpg|Concept art of Bucha from [[Hyrule Historia]]
</gallery>


{{Ref}}
==Etymology==
Bucha's name may be derived from {{Wp|kombucha}}, a type of fermented tea. Bucha's name may also be derived from {{Romanize|部長|Buchou}},<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://www.jisho.org/words?jap=%E9%83%A8%E9%95%B7&eng=&dict=edict|title= 部長 or buchou in Japanese|site=Denshi Jisho — Online Japanese dictionary}}</ref> which generally translates to "Chief" or "Director".


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|jaM= From Japanese tea 玉露(Gyokuro)
|jaM= From Japanese tea 玉露(Gyokuro)
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Kikwi 2.png|Bucha and Link
File:SSBuchaConcept.jpg|Concept art of Bucha from {{HH}}
</gallery>
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[[Category:Kikwis]]
[[Category:Kikwis]]
[[Category:Characters in Skyward Sword]]
[[Category:Characters in Skyward Sword]]

Revision as of 19:13, 5 February 2017

Template:Character Bucha is a character in Skyward Sword.

Biography

Bucha is the elder of the Kikwis of Faron Woods. He is extremely large, towering over his fellow Kikwis and Link.[1]

When he and Link first meet, he is asked if he had seen Link's missing friend Zelda, to which Bucha recalls having been with her.[2] However, Bucha is more concerned about his missing Kikwis, who all went into hiding after a large number of Bokoblins started to appear throughout the Woods.[3] He asks Link to help him find his Kikwis and to come to back to him after finding them all, at which point he might remember Zelda's whereabouts.[4] After finding all of the Kikwis, Link returns to Bucha, who is extremely grateful for Link's assistance. He remembers that Zelda had headed to the Skyview Temple in the Deep Woods.[5] He also gives Link his Kikwi heirloom, the Slingshot, as a reward for helping them, saying it will help him get to the Temple without a hassle.[6][7]

After going through the Skyview Temple, Link can find Bucha and all of the other Kikwis hiding in a well-supplied valley, guarded from the monsters inhabiting the Woods. Later in the game, Bucha comments on Link's Water Dragon's Scale, saying it will give him access to a large number of abilities he has not possessed before.

While Faron Woods is submerged underwater, Bucha can be found on a large Lily Pad where he gives Link helpful hints on how to find all of the Tadtones hidden around the flooded forest. Bucha also suggests Link uses his Dowsing ability to find the hidden Tadtones.

Etymology

Bucha's name may be derived from kombucha, a type of fermented tea. Bucha's name may also be derived from 部長 (Buchou),[8] which generally translates to "Chief" or "Director".

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ギョクロー (Gyokurō) From Japanese tea 玉露(Gyokuro)
Canada FrenchCA Péko
France FrenchEU Lorion
Germany German Roiboss
Italy Italian Infusonio
Latin America SpanishLA Jefe Salvio

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References

  1. "Kweeeee-heee... I am Bucha, the Kikwi Elder. I saw the way you spotted me through my ingenious camouflage. Kweee, you are clearly a master woodsman." — Bucha (Skyward Sword)
  2. "Ah, the girl creature with the blond hair. She looked like one of your kind. Yes, she was with me, kweeee." — Bucha (Skyward Sword)
  3. "But now is not the time for such talk... The woods are full of monsters. I am worried about my missing tribe. Kweeee... The shock and worry has made my memories of the girl quite hazy..." — Bucha (Skyward Sword)
  4. "I am worried sick for my fellow Kikwis. If you could calm my fears, I might be able to remember more about the girl you seek went of to, kwee." — Bucha (Skyward Sword)
  5. "Kwee hee hee, I feel much less worried now! I believe I just remembered where that young lady went! I think she headed down that way toward the temple, kwee...but be sure to take great care if you follow her. That area is crawling with monsters." — Bucha (Skyward Sword)
  6. "As a reward for finding all my fellow Kikwis, I will give you a precious Kikwi heirloom." — Bucha (Skyward Sword)
  7. "With a slingshot, a clever young man like you should be able to find a way to the temple." — Bucha (Skyward Sword)
  8. Template:Cite web