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'''Attila''' (Japanese: '''ブソン''' ''Buson'') is a member of [[Team Rocket]]. He appeared along with his partner, [[Hun]], in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. | '''Attila''' (Japanese: '''ブソン''' ''Buson'') is a member of [[Team Rocket]]. He appeared along with his partner, [[Hun]], in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. | ||
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* The origin of his Japanese name is {{wp|Yosa Buson}}, considered one of the greatest {{wp|haiku}} poets in history. As both he and {{wp|Matsuo Basho}} flourished during the {{wp|Edo period}}, some have suspected that both were also {{wp|ninja}} employed by the administration. This may be a reason why these names were chosen for Hun (whose Japanese name is Basho) and Attila. | * The origin of his Japanese name is {{wp|Yosa Buson}}, considered one of the greatest {{wp|haiku}} poets in history. As both he and {{wp|Matsuo Basho}} flourished during the {{wp|Edo period}}, some have suspected that both were also {{wp|ninja}} employed by the administration. This may be a reason why these names were chosen for Hun (whose Japanese name is Basho) and Attila. | ||
** Additionally, Buson idolized Basho, and carefully followed in his footsteps in an attempt to perfect his own haiku. Seeing as Attila so unhesitatingly follows Hun's orders, this may be the reason for the selection of Buson's name over other influential poets of the time. | ** Additionally, Buson idolized Basho, and carefully followed in his footsteps in an attempt to perfect his own haiku. Seeing as Attila so unhesitatingly follows Hun's orders, this may be the reason for the selection of Buson's name over other influential poets of the time. | ||
* Like the other Rocket duos, his and his partner's names together form the name of a well-known historical person: in this case, {{wp|Attila the Hun}}. | |||
* According to concept art, Attila's design is meant to evoke a {{wp|tanuki|raccoon-dog}} while Hun's design is meant to evoke a {{wp|kitsune|fox}}. | * According to concept art, Attila's design is meant to evoke a {{wp|tanuki|raccoon-dog}} while Hun's design is meant to evoke a {{wp|kitsune|fox}}. | ||
