Majin Buu ( Japanese : 魔人ブウ , Hepburn : Majin Bū ) , generally spelled Majin Boo in subtitles of the Japanese anime , and rendered as Djinn-Boo in the Viz Media manga , is a fictional character and final antagonist in the Dragon Ball manga series created by Akira Toriyama , before the release of Dragon Ball Super . He made his debut appearance in chapter #460 "Majin Buu Appears?!", first published in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine on March 1, 1994. Majin Buu is a genie-like magical life form awoken by the evil warlock Babidi that terrorized the universe millions of years before the events of Dragon Ball take place.
203-513: He was sealed away by Bibidi and brought to Earth; however, whilst being sealed away, Bibidi was killed and Buu remained sealed away and dormant. During the events of Dragon Ball , he is revived by Bibidi's son Babidi in order to continue his father's plan to conquer the entire universe. Manga author Akira Toriyama stated that when creating a villain in Dragon Ball , he would try to make them different from any that had come before. Although it
406-596: A super deformed spin-off of Dragon Ball written by Naho Ōishi, which depicts a comedic alternate retelling of him being released. Ōishi drew a special chapter focusing on Buu for the July 2014 issue, titled Dragon Ball SD Majin Buu Extra Story ( ドラゴンボールSD 魔人ブウ番外編 , Doragonbōru SD Majin Bū Bangai-hen ) it also features Toriyama's Neko Majin . He is a playable character in the franchise's video games ,
609-619: A Super Saiyan after Frieza kills Krillin. Out of anger and frustration at his inability to counter Goku's newfound power, Frieza blasts a hole into Namek's core in order to destroy the planet. Frieza is then sliced in half by his own attack and begs for mercy, with Goku giving him some of his surplus energy. After he uses that energy to attack, Goku then seemingly kills Frieza. He is later rebuilt with cybernetic body parts and travels to Earth with his father King Cold ( コルド大王 , Korudo Daiō ) and their forces to seek revenge, but all of them are easily killed by Trunks, who traveled back in time from
812-619: A Super Saiyan after Frieza kills Krillin. Out of anger and frustration at his inability to counter Goku's newfound power, Frieza blasts a hole into Namek's core in order to destroy the planet. Frieza is then sliced in half by his own attack and begs for mercy, with Goku giving him some of his surplus energy. After he uses that energy to attack, Goku then seemingly kills Frieza. He is later rebuilt with cybernetic body parts and travels to Earth with his father King Cold ( コルド大王 , Korudo Daiō ) and their forces to seek revenge, but all of them are easily killed by Trunks, who traveled back in time from
1015-650: A Super Saiyan despite still being a child. Like several characters in the series, he can also perform the Kamehameha technique. In order to save the world from Majin Buu, Goku and Piccolo teach Goten and Trunks the fusion technique, which allows them to form a single being, Gotenks ( ゴテンクス , Gotenkusu ) . Gotenks battles Buu multiple times but he is unable to defeat Buu even as a Super Saiyan 3. Buu temporarily absorbs Gotenks to increase his own power, but Vegeta and Goku are able to retrieve him from Buu. When Buu destroys
1218-543: A Super Saiyan despite still being a child. Like several characters in the series, he can also perform the Kamehameha technique. In order to save the world from Majin Buu, Goku and Piccolo teach Goten and Trunks the fusion technique, which allows them to form a single being, Gotenks ( ゴテンクス , Gotenkusu ) . Gotenks battles Buu multiple times but he is unable to defeat Buu even as a Super Saiyan 3. Buu temporarily absorbs Gotenks to increase his own power, but Vegeta and Goku are able to retrieve him from Buu. When Buu destroys
1421-477: A boyfriend. She gives up on the wish after meeting Yamcha, and much later in the series, she marries Vegeta. Bulma has also assumed the role of inventor and has consistently provided critical tech support to Goku and his friends with their battles against various enemies and threats throughout the series. Some of her notable innovations include a microband that could make her shrink, and a time machine that brought her son from an alternate future timeline, Trunks, to
1624-477: A boyfriend. She gives up on the wish after meeting Yamcha, and much later in the series, she marries Vegeta. Bulma has also assumed the role of inventor and has consistently provided critical tech support to Goku and his friends with their battles against various enemies and threats throughout the series. Some of her notable innovations include a microband that could make her shrink, and a time machine that brought her son from an alternate future timeline, Trunks, to
1827-499: A child. Majin Buu's manner is very naive and childlike, taking joy in fighting and scaring people. Throughout the series, he is always referred to by either Majin Buu or simply Buu, no matter what form he is in. However, each form has been given their own names in guidebooks, video games, or by fans, to distinguish between them. The first fat form seen is referred to as "Innocent Majin Buu" ( 無邪気な魔人ブウ , Mujakina Majin Bū ) . When Buu expels
2030-476: A fantastical version of Earth ( 地球 , Chikyū ) . The plot revolves around his search for the seven Dragon Balls used to summon a wish-granting dragon. The tone of the series becomes more action-oriented and less comedic as Goku reaches adulthood. He and his allies defend Earth against various threats, overcoming seemingly insurmountable opponents, and eventually emerging victorious against progressively more powerful foes. The series also includes depictions of
2233-476: A fantastical version of Earth ( 地球 , Chikyū ) . The plot revolves around his search for the seven Dragon Balls used to summon a wish-granting dragon. The tone of the series becomes more action-oriented and less comedic as Goku reaches adulthood. He and his allies defend Earth against various threats, overcoming seemingly insurmountable opponents, and eventually emerging victorious against progressively more powerful foes. The series also includes depictions of
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#17327900707422436-521: A human, he is able to have her self-destruct device removed. She settles down with Krillin, and at some point, they have a daughter named Marron ( マーロン , Māron ) . 18 continues to make recurring appearances as a secondary character, and later fights for Team Universe 7 in the Tournament Of Power arc. Son Goten ( 孫悟天 ) is the youngest son of Goku and Chi-Chi. When first introduced, Goten strongly resembles his father in appearance with
2639-450: A human, he is able to have her self-destruct device removed. She settles down with Krillin, and at some point, they have a daughter named Marron ( マーロン , Māron ) . 18 continues to make recurring appearances as a secondary character, and later fights for Team Universe 7 in the Tournament Of Power arc. Son Goten ( 孫悟天 ) is the youngest son of Goku and Chi-Chi. When first introduced, Goten strongly resembles his father in appearance with
2842-626: A large hole through his abdomen. Before dying, he regurgitates the egg containing his reincarnation, Piccolo Jr. , to enact his revenge. He is voiced by Takeshi Aono in Japanese, Scott McNeil in the Ocean dub, and Christopher Sabat in the Funimation dub. King Piccolo also appears in the American live-action film Dragonball Evolution , where he is portrayed by James Marsters ; his voice
3045-403: A large hole through his abdomen. Before dying, he regurgitates the egg containing his reincarnation, Piccolo Jr. , to enact his revenge. He is voiced by Takeshi Aono in Japanese, Scott McNeil in the Ocean dub, and Christopher Sabat in the Funimation dub. King Piccolo also appears in the American live-action film Dragonball Evolution , where he is portrayed by James Marsters ; his voice
3248-470: A misunderstanding; Toriyama incorrectly believed that Beerus's name was a pun on the word "beer" and so decided to follow the same rule to name the character's assistant, naming the character Whis as a pun on "whisky" ( ウイスキー , uisukī ) . Whis is voiced by Masakazu Morita in Japanese media and Ian Sinclair in the Funimation dub. Pilaf ( ピラフ , Pirafu ) , Emperor Pilaf in the English anime dub,
3451-415: A misunderstanding; Toriyama incorrectly believed that Beerus's name was a pun on the word "beer" and so decided to follow the same rule to name the character's assistant, naming the character Whis as a pun on "whisky" ( ウイスキー , uisukī ) . Whis is voiced by Masakazu Morita in Japanese media and Ian Sinclair in the Funimation dub. Pilaf ( ピラフ , Pirafu ) , Emperor Pilaf in the English anime dub,
3654-667: A mysterious young man who easily defeats Frieza and his father King Cold prior to Goku's return to Earth from Planet Namek. It is revealed that he is Vegeta and Bulma's future child who has traveled back in time to inform Goku of the arrival of the Red Ribbon Androids that, in his time, have killed everyone else in the Dragon Team besides Goku, who died of heart disease. Trunks' backstory is detailed in The History of Trunks television special. He helps fight against
3857-478: A mysterious young man who easily defeats Frieza and his father King Cold prior to Goku's return to Earth from Planet Namek. It is revealed that he is Vegeta and Bulma's future child who has traveled back in time to inform Goku of the arrival of the Red Ribbon Androids that, in his time, have killed everyone else in the Dragon Team besides Goku, who died of heart disease. Trunks' backstory is detailed in The History of Trunks television special. He helps fight against
4060-689: A relationship with Bulma, and later becomes a pupil of Master Roshi . His signature attack is the Rōgafūfūken ( 狼牙風風拳 , "Fist of the Wolf Fang", renamed to "Wolf Fang Fist" in the Funimation dub) , a physical barrage of punches and palm strikes, ending with a double palm strike. As a result of training under Master Roshi, Yamcha is able to perform the Kamehameha and develops the Sōkidan ( 繰気弾 , "Spinning Chi Bullet") , an energy sphere directed by psychokinesis . He also later trains under Kami to prepare for
4263-530: A relationship with Bulma, and later becomes a pupil of Master Roshi . His signature attack is the Rōgafūfūken ( 狼牙風風拳 , "Fist of the Wolf Fang", renamed to "Wolf Fang Fist" in the Funimation dub) , a physical barrage of punches and palm strikes, ending with a double palm strike. As a result of training under Master Roshi, Yamcha is able to perform the Kamehameha and develops the Sōkidan ( 繰気弾 , "Spinning Chi Bullet") , an energy sphere directed by psychokinesis . He also later trains under Kami to prepare for
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#17327900707424466-516: A rubbery body (again, with the exception of Pure Evil Majin Buu) that can regenerate instantly from any wound, separate parts of it from themselves and control them independently, and can even completely restore themselves from vapor. Buu can also heal damaged beings, and can absorb other organisms by enveloping them with his body or eating them, the latter done by using his signature attack that turns people into food such as candy. When first introduced he
4669-613: A slimmer and toned body and spars against Goku, beating him. Alas, also due to the intensity of his training, Buu falls asleep and will not wake for 3 months, forcing him to miss the Tournament of Power. Frieza is temporarily resurrected to fight in Buu's place. Shortly after the events of the Tournament of Power and Dragon Ball Super: Broly , Buu is kidnapped by the Galactic Patrol and taken to their headquarters. Goku and Vegeta are taken as well and find out their kidnapper
4872-532: Is Merus, the Galactic Patrol's #1 elite patrolman. Merus explains that an evil criminal named Moro has escaped from galactic prison, and in order to recapture this criminal they need the Grand Supreme Kai, who remains inside of Buu after his absorption. The Galactic Patrol reveals that the Grand Supreme Kai locked away the ancient warlock, Moro, before Buu had absorbed him. While waiting for Buu to wake, Goku and Vegeta travel to New Namek to battle Moro, who
5075-488: Is a Red Ribbon Android created by Doctor Gero, and the sister of Android 17 . After being released, she travels with Androids 16 and 17 to find and kill Goku, though they are interrupted by Cell and the Dragon Team several times. She and 17 are eventually absorbed by Cell, but later during the Cell Games, a hard blow from Gohan causes Cell to regurgitate her. Although Krillin is unable to wish for her to be turned into
5278-429: Is a Red Ribbon Android created by Doctor Gero, and the sister of Android 17 . After being released, she travels with Androids 16 and 17 to find and kill Goku, though they are interrupted by Cell and the Dragon Team several times. She and 17 are eventually absorbed by Cell, but later during the Cell Games, a hard blow from Gohan causes Cell to regurgitate her. Although Krillin is unable to wish for her to be turned into
5481-563: Is a deity who appears in the fourteenth and fifteenth Dragon Ball Z films, as well as in Dragon Ball Super . A purple catlike being, he is a God of Destruction whose purpose is to maintain balance by destroying planets, civilizations, or external threats that put the development of the universe at risk. Son Goku transforms into the Super Saiyan God for his fight against Beerus and loses, though Beerus spares him and
5684-429: Is a deity who appears in the fourteenth and fifteenth Dragon Ball Z films, as well as in Dragon Ball Super . A purple catlike being, he is a God of Destruction whose purpose is to maintain balance by destroying planets, civilizations, or external threats that put the development of the universe at risk. Son Goku transforms into the Super Saiyan God for his fight against Beerus and loses, though Beerus spares him and
5887-458: Is a muscular humanoid with brown skin, long red hair, and bull horns, and Salt ( ゾルド , Zorudo , Zald) is the smallest, with red skin. All four are killed by Gohan. Freeza ( フリーザ , Furīza ) , or Frieza in the English anime dub, is the self-styled emperor of Universe 7. His organization (フリーザ軍, Furīza-gun ), known as "Freeza's Gang" in the Viz Media localization and "Frieza Force" in
6090-401: Is a muscular humanoid with brown skin, long red hair, and bull horns, and Salt ( ゾルド , Zorudo , Zald) is the smallest, with red skin. All four are killed by Gohan. Freeza ( フリーザ , Furīza ) , or Frieza in the English anime dub, is the self-styled emperor of Universe 7. His organization (フリーザ軍, Furīza-gun ), known as "Freeza's Gang" in the Viz Media localization and "Frieza Force" in
6293-539: Is a small impish blue creature who is the leader of the Pilaf Gang ( ピラフ一味 , Pirafu Ichimi ) and dreams of ruling the world. He seeks the Dragon Balls to wish for world domination together with his two minions: Shu ( シュウ , Shū ) , a humanoid dog in a ninja outfit; and Mai ( マイ ) , a woman who resorts to weaponry and technology, and serves as a foil to the bumbling personalities of her colleagues. Shu
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6496-419: Is a small impish blue creature who is the leader of the Pilaf Gang ( ピラフ一味 , Pirafu Ichimi ) and dreams of ruling the world. He seeks the Dragon Balls to wish for world domination together with his two minions: Shu ( シュウ , Shū ) , a humanoid dog in a ninja outfit; and Mai ( マイ ) , a woman who resorts to weaponry and technology, and serves as a foil to the bumbling personalities of her colleagues. Shu
6699-413: Is actually Buu's original form. Super Buu was forced into that state after the fat Buu was completely removed from his body along with Gohan, Goten, Trunks, and Piccolo. While a child-like version of Evil Buu, Kid Buu is completely feral and animalistic, living only to destroy and is called "evil incarnate". Daizenshuu 2: Story Guide refers to him as the "strongest enemy in the universe". Even after Kid Buu
6902-446: Is also capable of detaching a large part of his body for various purposes, like ensnaring his targets like a lasso rope, and making clones of himself. This also allows him to absorb other people to obtain their power. Buu can instantly emulate techniques used on him, launching Goku's signature Kamehameha many times, and capable of using Instant Transmission , in his original form. Buu is also revealed to possess godly ki after absorbing
7105-541: Is also seen in the 2008 short film Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! and plays a small role in the 2013 theatrical Dragon Ball Z film, Battle of Gods . Majin Buu briefly appears in an episode of the 1997 anime remake of Toriyama's Dr. Slump , and makes a brief cameo appearance in Toriyama's manga series Neko Majin Z . He also appears in chapter four of the Saikyō Jump manga Dragon Ball SD ,
7308-427: Is bound to the service of a God of Destruction of their respective universes as personal attendants and guides, rarely leaving them unaccompanied: they are tasked with supervising their deity, and may intervene to keep them in check. Whis is consistently depicted as unmatched in power and possesses tremendous speed, effortlessly defending himself against assailants. It is also revealed that he and his fellow angels possess
7511-427: Is bound to the service of a God of Destruction of their respective universes as personal attendants and guides, rarely leaving them unaccompanied: they are tasked with supervising their deity, and may intervene to keep them in check. Whis is consistently depicted as unmatched in power and possesses tremendous speed, effortlessly defending himself against assailants. It is also revealed that he and his fellow angels possess
7714-484: Is created to battle Tien Shinhan, who he easily defeats until Goku appears and crushes his head in one blow. Piano is voiced by Masato Hirano in Japan and Sonny Strait in the Funimation dub; Tambourine is voiced by Ryūsei Nakao in Japan and Dameon Clarke in the Funimation dub; Cymbal is voiced by Daisuke Gōri in Japan and Mark Orvik in the Funimation dub; and Drum is voiced by Daisuke Gōri in Japan and Bob Carter in
7917-432: Is created to battle Tien Shinhan, who he easily defeats until Goku appears and crushes his head in one blow. Piano is voiced by Masato Hirano in Japan and Sonny Strait in the Funimation dub; Tambourine is voiced by Ryūsei Nakao in Japan and Dameon Clarke in the Funimation dub; Cymbal is voiced by Daisuke Gōri in Japan and Mark Orvik in the Funimation dub; and Drum is voiced by Daisuke Gōri in Japan and Bob Carter in
8120-690: Is described as "pure rage". This intelligence allows him to plan for the opportunity to absorb Gotenks and Piccolo , and later Gohan . After absorbing the first two, his antennae lengthen forming five full-fingers, Evil Buu gains Piccolo's intellect and momentarily wore Gotenks's vest and strength before his latter victim's fusion wore off.This form is sometimes called "Buutenks" by fans. He then absorbed Gohan, gaining his power while wearing his dōgi top and undershirt. Again, fans often refer to this form as "Buuhan." The last form shown, referred to as Kid Buu or "Pure Majin Buu" ( 魔人ブウ 純粋 , Majin Bū Junsui ) ,
8323-420: Is doing is wrong. Majin Buu attacks humans, destroying nearly all of the world's population, then builds a house by converting people into clay. He is resting in his house when Mr. Satan befriends him while waiting for an opening to kill him. The friendship coupled with the affection from a dog he healed, has Buu resolve not to kill anymore when two civilians shoot the dog and then Mr. Satan. Buu heals them, but
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8526-523: Is first introduced at the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament, having been trained by Master Roshi's rival Master Shen, trying to kill Goku and his fellow-students. After Tien Shinhan decides that Master Shen's teachings are wrong, the two leave him and join Goku and his companions to defeat King Piccolo. After assisting Tien Shinhan and Master Roshi in finding the Dragon Balls, Chiaotzu is killed by King Piccolo while trying to thwart his wish for eternal youth, but
8729-472: Is first introduced at the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament, having been trained by Master Roshi's rival Master Shen, trying to kill Goku and his fellow-students. After Tien Shinhan decides that Master Shen's teachings are wrong, the two leave him and join Goku and his companions to defeat King Piccolo. After assisting Tien Shinhan and Master Roshi in finding the Dragon Balls, Chiaotzu is killed by King Piccolo while trying to thwart his wish for eternal youth, but
8932-488: Is first shown in the 1990 Dragon Ball Z TV special by Toei Animation , and is later retold in Toriyama's 2014 Dragon Ball Minus: The Departure of the Fated Child special and Dragon Ball Super: Broly . He also stars in the 2011 spin-off manga Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock and its subsequent animated short film adaptation . Android 18 ( 人造人間18号 , Jinzōningen Jū Hachi Gō , lit. "Artificial Human #18")
9135-428: Is first shown in the 1990 Dragon Ball Z TV special by Toei Animation , and is later retold in Toriyama's 2014 Dragon Ball Minus: The Departure of the Fated Child special and Dragon Ball Super: Broly . He also stars in the 2011 spin-off manga Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock and its subsequent animated short film adaptation . Android 18 ( 人造人間18号 , Jinzōningen Jū Hachi Gō , lit. "Artificial Human #18")
9338-643: Is killed by Frieza . After being brought back to life again by the Namekian Dragon Balls , he helps out during the Android and Cell arcs. He is married to Android 18 and has a daughter, Marron ( マーロン , Māron ) . Piccolo ( ピッコロ , Pikkoro ) is the spawn of King Piccolo , created to get revenge on Goku in the wake of his death, and subsequently assumes the role as the "evil half" of Kami . However, after being narrowly defeated by Goku, he must team up with him and his friends when opposing
9541-516: Is killed by Frieza . After being brought back to life again by the Namekian Dragon Balls , he helps out during the Android and Cell arcs. He is married to Android 18 and has a daughter, Marron ( マーロン , Māron ) . Piccolo ( ピッコロ , Pikkoro ) is the spawn of King Piccolo , created to get revenge on Goku in the wake of his death, and subsequently assumes the role as the "evil half" of Kami . However, after being narrowly defeated by Goku, he must team up with him and his friends when opposing
9744-425: Is killed, the fat Majin Buu lives on Earth as the completely kindhearted Mr. Buu ( ミスター・ブウ , Misutā Bū ) . In the anime, Buu's "Evil" and "Pure" forms' designs differ from the manga in that they both always have five fingers. Goku wishes for Buu to be reincarnated as a good person on Earth, so he's reborn as a boy named Uub ( ウーブ , Ūbu ) , who meets Goku during a tournament at the end of Dragon Ball Z . In
9947-610: Is later forced to team up with Gohan, Goku, Piccolo, and Krillin so they can fight off Frieza. After Frieza's defeat, Vegeta lives on Earth and forms a relationship with Bulma . When the Androids arrive, it is revealed he has fathered a son with Bulma, Trunks. Later in the series, he and Bulma have a younger child daughter named Bra ( ブラ , Bura ) , known as Bulla in the English dub; unlike her father and brother, and despite being half-Saiyan, she does not show any interest in fighting. Trunks ( トランクス , Torankusu ) first appears as
10150-554: Is later forced to team up with Gohan, Goku, Piccolo, and Krillin so they can fight off Frieza. After Frieza's defeat, Vegeta lives on Earth and forms a relationship with Bulma . When the Androids arrive, it is revealed he has fathered a son with Bulma, Trunks. Later in the series, he and Bulma have a younger child daughter named Bra ( ブラ , Bura ) , known as Bulla in the English dub; unlike her father and brother, and despite being half-Saiyan, she does not show any interest in fighting. Trunks ( トランクス , Torankusu ) first appears as
10353-496: Is later revealed that Goku is a Saiyan, and that his original name is Kakarrot . Bulma ( ブルマ , Buruma ) first appears as a teenager using the Dragon Radar, a fictional device she created to detect the energy signal emitted by Dragon Balls. She is led to Goku's location by the signal emitted by the four-star ball in his possession and recruits him as a bodyguard while hoping to get his four-star ball to grant her wish for
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#173279007074210556-435: Is later revealed that Goku is a Saiyan, and that his original name is Kakarrot . Bulma ( ブルマ , Buruma ) first appears as a teenager using the Dragon Radar, a fictional device she created to detect the energy signal emitted by Dragon Balls. She is led to Goku's location by the signal emitted by the four-star ball in his possession and recruits him as a bodyguard while hoping to get his four-star ball to grant her wish for
10759-621: Is later revived using the Dragon Balls. In the battle against the Saiyans, he ineffectively self-destructs on Nappa in order to save Tien Shinhan. He trains in the afterlife under King Kai before being revived by the Namekian Dragon Balls. Chiaotzu joins the other characters when they gather for Frieza's return, but Trunks kills Frieza before a fight ensues. Chiaotzu is generally no longer involved in battle from that point onwards, although he continues to train with Tien Shinhan. He
10962-493: Is later revived using the Dragon Balls. In the battle against the Saiyans, he ineffectively self-destructs on Nappa in order to save Tien Shinhan. He trains in the afterlife under King Kai before being revived by the Namekian Dragon Balls. Chiaotzu joins the other characters when they gather for Frieza's return, but Trunks kills Frieza before a fight ensues. Chiaotzu is generally no longer involved in battle from that point onwards, although he continues to train with Tien Shinhan. He
11165-701: Is one of the few original characters from the films to appear in the TV series. In the TV series, he breaks free using the Makyo Star ( 魔凶星 , Makyō-sei , "Planet Makyo") as a power source, leading to the events of the Garlic Jr. arc . After brainwashing and transforming all living creatures of the world with the Black Water Mist ( アクアミスト , lit. "Aqua Mist") , he is trapped in the Dead Zone again after
11368-414: Is one of the few original characters from the films to appear in the TV series. In the TV series, he breaks free using the Makyo Star ( 魔凶星 , Makyō-sei , "Planet Makyo") as a power source, leading to the events of the Garlic Jr. arc . After brainwashing and transforming all living creatures of the world with the Black Water Mist ( アクアミスト , lit. "Aqua Mist") , he is trapped in the Dead Zone again after
11571-403: Is rotund and wears gloves, boots, a vest, and a cape. His appearance, magical powers, how he appeared from his ball, longevity, and how he is summoned to Earth by an evil warlock using the life-force of his victims are all somewhat genie -esque, an aspect further implied in the Japanese word "Majin" in his name, which can read as " Djinn ", which led to Viz Media rendering his name as Djinn-Boo for
11774-462: Is searching for the Dragon Balls, but are unsuccessful and have their power taken from them. Buu eventually awakens and is taken to New Namek to confront Moro. During the fight, the Grand Supreme Kai takes control of Buu's body and it's revealed that Buu once had god ki , but it was destroyed when the pure Majin Buu was killed by Goku. No longer having god ki , the Grand Supreme Kai is unable lock away Moro and fails to stop him. After Moro wishes for all
11977-455: Is the first one killed when Vegeta interrupts his fight with Krillin and Gohan and decapitates him. Guldo is voiced by Kōzō Shioya in the original series and Yasuhiro Takato in Kai . In English, he is voiced by Terry Klassen in the Ocean dub, Dylan Thompson in Funimation's original dub, Bill Townsley in their redub, and by Greg Ayres in Kai . Reacoom ( リクーム , Rikūmu ) , or Recoome in
12180-407: Is the first one killed when Vegeta interrupts his fight with Krillin and Gohan and decapitates him. Guldo is voiced by Kōzō Shioya in the original series and Yasuhiro Takato in Kai . In English, he is voiced by Terry Klassen in the Ocean dub, Dylan Thompson in Funimation's original dub, Bill Townsley in their redub, and by Greg Ayres in Kai . Reacoom ( リクーム , Rikūmu ) , or Recoome in
12383-534: Is tough, Majin Buu's pink complexion prevents anybody from taking him as a serious threat. Theron Martin of Anime News Network claims Buu's "childlike demeanor actually gives his malicious smiles and mad faces a surprisingly chilling effect", claiming it sets him apart from the "hyper-evil badasses" of the series. He called Josh Martin's English vocal performance far more childish than Kōzō Shioya's, but also felt that Shioya's voice does not fit Buu's behavior. According to Dennis Amith of J!-ENT, seeing him "kill people for
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#173279007074212586-513: Is voiced by Hiroko Emori in Japanese, Rebecca Forstadt in the Harmony Gold dub, Cathy Weseluck in the Ocean dub, and Monika Antonelli in Funimation's dubs, except in Kai onwards where Brina Palencia voices him. Bardock ( バーダック , Bādakku ) —or Burdock in Viz's English manga translation—is the husband of Gine ( ギネ ) , and the father of Raditz and Kakarrot (Goku). Bardock's story
12789-403: Is voiced by Hiroko Emori in Japanese, Rebecca Forstadt in the Harmony Gold dub, Cathy Weseluck in the Ocean dub, and Monika Antonelli in Funimation's dubs, except in Kai onwards where Brina Palencia voices him. Bardock ( バーダック , Bādakku ) —or Burdock in Viz's English manga translation—is the husband of Gine ( ギネ ) , and the father of Raditz and Kakarrot (Goku). Bardock's story
12992-627: Is voiced by Shigeru Chiba in Japanese, Dave Mallow in the Harmony Gold dub, Don Brown in the BLT dub, Chuck Huber in the Funimation dub, and Dean Galloway in the Blue Water dub; for Mystical Adventure , he is voiced by Mike McFarland in the Funimation dub, Sharon Mann in the AB Groupe dub, and Apollo Abraham in the Creative dub. Shu is voiced by Tesshō Genda in Japanese, Dave Mallow in
13195-406: Is voiced by Shigeru Chiba in Japanese, Dave Mallow in the Harmony Gold dub, Don Brown in the BLT dub, Chuck Huber in the Funimation dub, and Dean Galloway in the Blue Water dub; for Mystical Adventure , he is voiced by Mike McFarland in the Funimation dub, Sharon Mann in the AB Groupe dub, and Apollo Abraham in the Creative dub. Shu is voiced by Tesshō Genda in Japanese, Dave Mallow in
13398-448: Is voiced by Alec Willows in the Ocean dub, Mark Britten in Funimation's original dub, Christopher Sabat in their redub, and by Vic Mignogna in Kai . List of Dragon Ball characters#Mr. Boo Dragon Ball is a Japanese media franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. The franchise features an ensemble cast of characters and takes place in the same fictional universe as Toriyama's other work, Dr. Slump . While many of
13601-446: Is why there are relatively few female characters in the Dragon Ball series. To advance the story quickly, he introduced Goku's signature flying nimbus cloud, later gave most fighting characters the ability to fly, and eventually granted Goku teleportation . Many Dragon Ball characters have names that are puns , which are associated with related characters. For example, Bulma and her family are named after undergarments, members of
13804-446: Is why there are relatively few female characters in the Dragon Ball series. To advance the story quickly, he introduced Goku's signature flying nimbus cloud, later gave most fighting characters the ability to fly, and eventually granted Goku teleportation . Many Dragon Ball characters have names that are puns , which are associated with related characters. For example, Bulma and her family are named after undergarments, members of
14007-473: The sentai and tokusatsu television shows Toriyama watched with his children. Though physically some of the strongest individuals in the universe, the Ginyu Force's members delight in coming up with strange poses, betting candy on fights, and playing rock paper scissors . Frieza orders them to defeat Vegeta and help obtain the Dragon Balls on Planet Namek. In the anime, the four deceased members of
14210-413: The sentai and tokusatsu television shows Toriyama watched with his children. Though physically some of the strongest individuals in the universe, the Ginyu Force's members delight in coming up with strange poses, betting candy on fights, and playing rock paper scissors . Frieza orders them to defeat Vegeta and help obtain the Dragon Balls on Planet Namek. In the anime, the four deceased members of
14413-470: The Dragon Ball series in a 2004 poll. Goten is ranked number 13 on IGN's Top 13 Dragon Ball Z Characters List, and came in 6th place on Complex.com ' s list "A Ranking of All the Characters on 'Dragon Ball Z ' "; Sheldon Pearce notes that the character exists mostly as part of a pair with Trunks, who is the more assertive member of the duo, and their bond makes them extremely compatible to undergo
14616-411: The Dragon Ball series in a 2004 poll. Goten is ranked number 13 on IGN's Top 13 Dragon Ball Z Characters List, and came in 6th place on Complex.com ' s list "A Ranking of All the Characters on 'Dragon Ball Z ' "; Sheldon Pearce notes that the character exists mostly as part of a pair with Trunks, who is the more assertive member of the duo, and their bond makes them extremely compatible to undergo
14819-423: The Dragon Ball series is Goku, who along with Bulma forms the Dragon Team to search for the Dragon Balls at the beginning of the series. After the truth of Goku's heritage is revealed, Saiyan characters play a central narrative role from Dragon Ball Z onwards: Bardock and Trunks from an alternate future timeline serve as the protagonists of their respective side stories, while Goku's son Gohan briefly assumes
15022-423: The Dragon Ball series is Goku, who along with Bulma forms the Dragon Team to search for the Dragon Balls at the beginning of the series. After the truth of Goku's heritage is revealed, Saiyan characters play a central narrative role from Dragon Ball Z onwards: Bardock and Trunks from an alternate future timeline serve as the protagonists of their respective side stories, while Goku's son Gohan briefly assumes
15225-516: The Harmony Gold dub, is first introduced, having been trained by Master Roshi's rival Master Shen, trying to kill Goku and his fellow-students. Later, he and Chiaotzu become their allies, fighting against King Piccolo's minion until Goku arrives. In the fight with the Saiyans, Tien Shinhan dies of exhaustion against Nappa. He trains in the afterlife under King Kai before being revived by the Namekian Dragon Balls. Tien Shinhan helps out during
15428-456: The Harmony Gold dub, is first introduced, having been trained by Master Roshi's rival Master Shen, trying to kill Goku and his fellow-students. Later, he and Chiaotzu become their allies, fighting against King Piccolo's minion until Goku arrives. In the fight with the Saiyans, Tien Shinhan dies of exhaustion against Nappa. He trains in the afterlife under King Kai before being revived by the Namekian Dragon Balls. Tien Shinhan helps out during
15631-471: The Kamehameha technique. He trained Grandpa Gohan and Ox-King, Goku and Krillin , and a few others. He is often accompanied by his talking sea turtle companion, Umigame ( ウミガメ , "Sea Turtle") , who often tries to point out his flaws. Master Roshi was trained by Master Mutaito ( 武泰斗 ) , who also trained his cohortian -turned-rival Tsuru-Sen'nin ( 鶴仙人 , "Crane Hermit") ; he has also received additional training from Korin . When he appears anonymously in
15834-471: The Kamehameha technique. He trained Grandpa Gohan and Ox-King, Goku and Krillin , and a few others. He is often accompanied by his talking sea turtle companion, Umigame ( ウミガメ , "Sea Turtle") , who often tries to point out his flaws. Master Roshi was trained by Master Mutaito ( 武泰斗 ) , who also trained his cohortian -turned-rival Tsuru-Sen'nin ( 鶴仙人 , "Crane Hermit") ; he has also received additional training from Korin . When he appears anonymously in
16037-582: The Monkey King , Bulma from Tang Sanzang , Oolong from Zhu Bajie , and Yamcha from Sha Wujing . He also incorporated ideas from one of his earlier one-shot manga series, Dragon Boy . Toriyama explained that the reason there are many anthropomorphic characters is that he found it easier to visually differentiate them compared to human characters. For the female characters, Toriyama created women he deemed "beautiful and sexy", but also "strong". He claimed that he has trouble drawing females, which
16240-523: The Monkey King , Bulma from Tang Sanzang , Oolong from Zhu Bajie , and Yamcha from Sha Wujing . He also incorporated ideas from one of his earlier one-shot manga series, Dragon Boy . Toriyama explained that the reason there are many anthropomorphic characters is that he found it easier to visually differentiate them compared to human characters. For the female characters, Toriyama created women he deemed "beautiful and sexy", but also "strong". He claimed that he has trouble drawing females, which
16443-583: The afterlife and time travel as a means of creating historical divergences . Dragon Ball Super in particular expands the setting of the series to include parallel universes ; the vast majority of the Dragon Ball series takes place in Universe 7, or the Seventh Universe in the English dub. Akira Toriyama initially based most of the characters on those from Journey to the West : Goku from
16646-409: The afterlife and time travel as a means of creating historical divergences . Dragon Ball Super in particular expands the setting of the series to include parallel universes ; the vast majority of the Dragon Ball series takes place in Universe 7, or the Seventh Universe in the English dub. Akira Toriyama initially based most of the characters on those from Journey to the West : Goku from
16849-493: The "Dragon Team" ( ドラゴンチーム , Doragon Chīmu ) , bolsters its ranks throughout the series with the addition of former enemies and new heroes. The group is also known in Japanese as the "Z Fighters" ( Z戦士 , Zetto Senshi ) or Team "Z" in other media, and the Earth's Special Forces in the English dub of Dragon Ball Z . The Dragon Ball franchise begins in Goku's boyhood years as he trains in martial arts and explores
17052-441: The "Dragon Team" ( ドラゴンチーム , Doragon Chīmu ) , bolsters its ranks throughout the series with the addition of former enemies and new heroes. The group is also known in Japanese as the "Z Fighters" ( Z戦士 , Zetto Senshi ) or Team "Z" in other media, and the Earth's Special Forces in the English dub of Dragon Ball Z . The Dragon Ball franchise begins in Goku's boyhood years as he trains in martial arts and explores
17255-607: The Androids and Cell before returning to his timeline. The character reappears in Dragon Ball Super to request assistance from the main timeline's heroes, and also appears in Super Dragon Ball Heroes . Just as the Androids arrived, the Trunks from the series' main timeline was born. Seven years later as a child, Trunks, already able to turn Super Saiyan at his age, fights against Majin Buu by using
17458-413: The Androids and Cell before returning to his timeline. The character reappears in Dragon Ball Super to request assistance from the main timeline's heroes, and also appears in Super Dragon Ball Heroes . Just as the Androids arrived, the Trunks from the series' main timeline was born. Seven years later as a child, Trunks, already able to turn Super Saiyan at his age, fights against Majin Buu by using
17661-422: The Dragon Balls, the Pilaf Gang is foiled by Goku and his companions after Oolong's wish is granted by Shenron just before Pilaf can say his. The Pilaf Gang returns to antagonize Goku a few more times throughout the series when they attempt to obtain the Dragon Balls again, and when they release King Piccolo from his confinement. Prior to the events of the fourteenth Dragon Ball Z film and Dragon Ball Super ,
17864-422: The Dragon Balls, the Pilaf Gang is foiled by Goku and his companions after Oolong's wish is granted by Shenron just before Pilaf can say his. The Pilaf Gang returns to antagonize Goku a few more times throughout the series when they attempt to obtain the Dragon Balls again, and when they release King Piccolo from his confinement. Prior to the events of the fourteenth Dragon Ball Z film and Dragon Ball Super ,
18067-425: The Earth, Goten and Trunks are killed. The Dragon Balls later bring Goten back to life along with the rest of the Earth in order to give energy to Goku's Genki-Dama attack, which defeats Buu. Goten and Trunks appear as the protagonists of the eleventh Dragon Ball Z feature movie, Bio-Broly . Goten is one of the most popular characters in the series. Japanese fans voted Goten the sixth most popular character of
18270-425: The Earth, Goten and Trunks are killed. The Dragon Balls later bring Goten back to life along with the rest of the Earth in order to give energy to Goku's Genki-Dama attack, which defeats Buu. Goten and Trunks appear as the protagonists of the eleventh Dragon Ball Z feature movie, Bio-Broly . Goten is one of the most popular characters in the series. Japanese fans voted Goten the sixth most popular character of
18473-462: The Earth. Beerus later forms a team consisting of Goku, Vegeta , Piccolo , Buu , and a small, red humanoid alien named Monaka ( モナカ ) to participate in the Tournament of Destroyers after answering a challenge by his brother and fellow God of Destruction Champa. Beerus later forms another team consisting of notable fighters from Universe 7 to participate in the Tournament of Power, organized by
18676-404: The Earth. Beerus later forms a team consisting of Goku, Vegeta , Piccolo , Buu , and a small, red humanoid alien named Monaka ( モナカ ) to participate in the Tournament of Destroyers after answering a challenge by his brother and fellow God of Destruction Champa. Beerus later forms another team consisting of notable fighters from Universe 7 to participate in the Tournament of Power, organized by
18879-427: The English anime dub is a sadistic, orange-haired humanoid who names his attacks after himself. He uses Vegeta like a plaything in their fight, defeats Krillin in one blow, and nearly kills Gohan. When Goku arrives, Recoome is defeated with a single blow before being finished off by Vegeta. Recoome is voiced by Kenji Utsumi in the original series and Seiji Sasaki in Kai . In English, he is voiced by David Kaye in
19082-427: The English anime dub is a sadistic, orange-haired humanoid who names his attacks after himself. He uses Vegeta like a plaything in their fight, defeats Krillin in one blow, and nearly kills Gohan. When Goku arrives, Recoome is defeated with a single blow before being finished off by Vegeta. Recoome is voiced by Kenji Utsumi in the original series and Seiji Sasaki in Kai . In English, he is voiced by David Kaye in
19285-544: The English manga release. His trousers, in all forms he takes, bear the same "M" symbol like many other characters associated with Babidi in this part of the manga; whether this is short for Buu's title of "Majin", Babidi's title of "Madoshi" in the original Japanese or something else is unclear. In a 2007 interview printed in Shonen Jump , Akira Toriyama stated that Buu's design was inspired by adaptations of One Thousand and One Nights ( Arabian Nights ) that he watched as
19488-739: The Funimation anime dub, controls a majority of Universe 7 at the peak of its power and serves as the primary antagonistic force of the first half of the Dragon Ball Z series. Frieza employs and enslaves powerful races, such as the Saiyans, to take over suitable planets so that they can be sold to the highest bidders, or alternatively to destroy planets that are determined to be financially unviable. Frieza's forces are equipped with scouters, portable computers mainly used to measure power levels, and wear standard-issue battle armor that usually have dual shoulder guards, matching gloves and boots, and some form of skirt armor or crotch guard. Frieza first appears on Planet Namek, where he systematically eradicates most of
19691-739: The Funimation anime dub, controls a majority of Universe 7 at the peak of its power and serves as the primary antagonistic force of the first half of the Dragon Ball Z series. Frieza employs and enslaves powerful races, such as the Saiyans, to take over suitable planets so that they can be sold to the highest bidders, or alternatively to destroy planets that are determined to be financially unviable. Frieza's forces are equipped with scouters, portable computers mainly used to measure power levels, and wear standard-issue battle armor that usually have dual shoulder guards, matching gloves and boots, and some form of skirt armor or crotch guard. Frieza first appears on Planet Namek, where he systematically eradicates most of
19894-439: The Funimation dub of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z , Debbie Munro in the Blue Water dub, and Colleen Clinkenbeard in the Funimation dub from Battle of Gods onward; for Mystical Adventure , she is voiced by Cynthia Cranz in the Funimation dub, Jodi Forrest in the AB Groupe dub, and Ethel Lizano in the Creative dub. For the American live-action film Dragonball Evolution , Mai was portrayed by Eriko Tamura , and her voice
20097-439: The Funimation dub of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z , Debbie Munro in the Blue Water dub, and Colleen Clinkenbeard in the Funimation dub from Battle of Gods onward; for Mystical Adventure , she is voiced by Cynthia Cranz in the Funimation dub, Jodi Forrest in the AB Groupe dub, and Ethel Lizano in the Creative dub. For the American live-action film Dragonball Evolution , Mai was portrayed by Eriko Tamura , and her voice
20300-570: The Funimation dub. Garlic Jr. ( ガーリック・ジュニア , Gārikku Junia ) is a character that first appears in Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone . His father was imprisoned by Kami in the realm of darkness, leaving Garlic Jr. with resentment and desire for revenge. He obtains the seven Dragon Balls, wishes for immortality, and begin his quest for revenge. He is defeated when Gohan pushes Garlic Jr. into the Dead Zone ( デッド ゾーン , Deddo Zōn ) , an alternate dimension he can freely open. Garlic Jr.
20503-495: The Funimation dub. Garlic Jr. ( ガーリック・ジュニア , Gārikku Junia ) is a character that first appears in Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone . His father was imprisoned by Kami in the realm of darkness, leaving Garlic Jr. with resentment and desire for revenge. He obtains the seven Dragon Balls, wishes for immortality, and begin his quest for revenge. He is defeated when Gohan pushes Garlic Jr. into the Dead Zone ( デッド ゾーン , Deddo Zōn ) , an alternate dimension he can freely open. Garlic Jr.
20706-573: The Galactic Patrol's prisoners to escape and come to Namek; Buu, Goku, Merus and Jaco are forced to retreat back to the Galactic Patrol HQ. Throughout the whole story arc, Grand Supreme Kai remained dominant over Buu's body. At the climax of the fight he was seen collecting god ki from the oblivious Uub. He sent it to Vegeta, who then later transferred it to Goku. Absorbing that divine energy, Goku reactivated complete Ultra Instinct and killed Moro for good. The Grand Supreme Kai then reverts to
20909-540: The Ginyu Force (sans their leader, Captain Ginyu, who was still alive) appear on King Kai's planet in the afterlife and battle Tien Shinhan, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu. Gurd ( グルド , Gurudo ) , named Guldo in the English anime dub, is a fat, short, four-eyed, green-skinned humanoid who, although physically weak, has psychic powers, including the ability to freeze time for as long as he can hold his breath. He can also immobilize opponents and control objects with telekinesis . He
21112-488: The Ginyu Force (sans their leader, Captain Ginyu, who was still alive) appear on King Kai's planet in the afterlife and battle Tien Shinhan, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu. Gurd ( グルド , Gurudo ) , named Guldo in the English anime dub, is a fat, short, four-eyed, green-skinned humanoid who, although physically weak, has psychic powers, including the ability to freeze time for as long as he can hold his breath. He can also immobilize opponents and control objects with telekinesis . He
21315-474: The Grand Supreme Kai, which dulled his destructive nature and turned him into his current form. But Buu was still too ferocious even for Bibidi to control, resulting with the Majin temporarily sealed and moved to their next target, Earth. But the last surviving Supreme Kai took advantage of this to kill Bibidi with Buu sealed away on Earth. In the present day, Bibidi's son Babidi makes it his goal to revive Buu, which
21518-425: The Harmony Gold dub, Doug Parker in the BLT dub, and Chris Cason in the Funimation dub, Jonathan Love in the Blue Water dub; for Mystical Adventure , he is voiced by Brian Thomas in the Funimation dub, Jodi Forrest in the AB Groupe dub, and Nesty Ramirez in the Creative dub. Mai is voiced by Eiko Yamada in Japanese, Melodee Spevack in the Harmony Gold dub, Teryl Rothery in the Ocean dub, Julie Franklin in
21721-425: The Harmony Gold dub, Doug Parker in the BLT dub, and Chris Cason in the Funimation dub, Jonathan Love in the Blue Water dub; for Mystical Adventure , he is voiced by Brian Thomas in the Funimation dub, Jodi Forrest in the AB Groupe dub, and Nesty Ramirez in the Creative dub. Mai is voiced by Eiko Yamada in Japanese, Melodee Spevack in the Harmony Gold dub, Teryl Rothery in the Ocean dub, Julie Franklin in
21924-451: The Makyo Star is destroyed. In the original Japanese versions, Garlic Jr. is voiced by Akira Kamiya in the film and by Shigeru Chiba in the anime. He is voiced by Don Brown in the Ocean dub of the film, while Chuck Huber voices Garlic Jr. in the Funimation dub of both the film and anime. In the film, Garlic Jr. has three henchmen named Nicky ( ニッキー , Nikkī ) , Sansho ( サンショ ) and Ginger ( ジンジャー , Jinjā ) . When he returns in
22127-451: The Makyo Star is destroyed. In the original Japanese versions, Garlic Jr. is voiced by Akira Kamiya in the film and by Shigeru Chiba in the anime. He is voiced by Don Brown in the Ocean dub of the film, while Chuck Huber voices Garlic Jr. in the Funimation dub of both the film and anime. In the film, Garlic Jr. has three henchmen named Nicky ( ニッキー , Nikkī ) , Sansho ( サンショ ) and Ginger ( ジンジャー , Jinjā ) . When he returns in
22330-533: The Namekian who became Earth's guardian deity purged himself spiritually, and the negative energy took on a physical form after being cast off. He and the good half, Kami , are linked; if one dies, the other does as well. After being formed, he designates himself as the Great Demon King and terrorizes the world. He is imprisoned by Mutaito, the master of Master Roshi and Master Shen, in a rice cooker by
22533-410: The Namekian who became Earth's guardian deity purged himself spiritually, and the negative energy took on a physical form after being cast off. He and the good half, Kami , are linked; if one dies, the other does as well. After being formed, he designates himself as the Great Demon King and terrorizes the world. He is imprisoned by Mutaito, the master of Master Roshi and Master Shen, in a rice cooker by
22736-420: The Ocean dub and Christopher Sabat in the Funimation dub. Butta ( バータ , Bāta ) , named Burter in the English anime dub, is a blue-skinned reptile-like humanoid who claims to be the fastest being in the universe. He and Jeice attack Goku together, but Burter is incapacitated before Vegeta kills him. Burter is voiced by Yukimasa Kishino in the original series and Masaya Onosaka in Kai . In English, he
22939-420: The Ocean dub and Christopher Sabat in the Funimation dub. Butta ( バータ , Bāta ) , named Burter in the English anime dub, is a blue-skinned reptile-like humanoid who claims to be the fastest being in the universe. He and Jeice attack Goku together, but Burter is incapacitated before Vegeta kills him. Burter is voiced by Yukimasa Kishino in the original series and Masaya Onosaka in Kai . In English, he
23142-456: The Pilaf Gang use the Dragon Balls to wish for the restoration of their youth, only for the wish to backfire and them being transformed into young children by Shenron. They attempt to infiltrate Bulma's birthday party to claim the Dragon Balls, but are foiled in the attempt. During the course of the Dragon Ball Super series the Pilaf Gang reform, much like several of Goku's past adversaries, and they even become Trunks' classmates at school. Pilaf
23345-456: The Pilaf Gang use the Dragon Balls to wish for the restoration of their youth, only for the wish to backfire and them being transformed into young children by Shenron. They attempt to infiltrate Bulma's birthday party to claim the Dragon Balls, but are foiled in the attempt. During the course of the Dragon Ball Super series the Pilaf Gang reform, much like several of Goku's past adversaries, and they even become Trunks' classmates at school. Pilaf
23548-551: The Walt Disney movie Cinderella . Toriyama stated that the fight between Buu and Gotenks was fun to draw because he was able to come up with odd techniques in "the spirit of gag manga". Majin Buu has several different forms, each with a different appearance and personality; however, all are pink creatures (with the exception of Pure Evil Majin Buu, which is dark grey) with an antenna on their head and several pores on both sides of their heads, arms, chest and vertebrae. They have
23751-512: The World Martial Arts Tournament, Master Roshi uses the name "Jackie Chun" ( ジャッキー・チュン , Jakkī Chun ) , wears a wig and discards his sunglasses. Yamcha ( ヤムチャ , Yamucha ) , known as Zedaki in the Harmony Gold dub, is introduced as a desert bandit alongside his companion Puar , trying to steal Goku and Bulma 's Dragon Balls. He becomes nervous when near women. He eventually becomes Goku's ally, starts
23954-428: The World Martial Arts Tournament, Master Roshi uses the name "Jackie Chun" ( ジャッキー・チュン , Jakkī Chun ) , wears a wig and discards his sunglasses. Yamcha ( ヤムチャ , Yamucha ) , known as Zedaki in the Harmony Gold dub, is introduced as a desert bandit alongside his companion Puar , trying to steal Goku and Bulma 's Dragon Balls. He becomes nervous when near women. He eventually becomes Goku's ally, starts
24157-471: The absorbed fat Buu from Super Buu. The removal of fat Buu causes Super Buu to revert to his original form, known as Kid Buu, no longer deluded by his benign counterpart as he immediately obliterates the Earth. Kid Buu then follows Goku and Vegeta to the Kai's planet, where, after a battle with Goku, he is stalled by Vegeta and fat Buu, so that Goku can finish him off with a giant Spirit Bomb made with energy from
24360-474: The anime television series at various points, so original characters introduced in the films are usually unknown to the characters in either or both of the official anime and manga series continuities. Toriyama personally designed certain characters which made their debut appearances in animated films , as well as licensed video games such as Android 21 . The Dragon Ball series features an ensemble cast of main characters. The most prominent protagonist of
24563-474: The anime television series at various points, so original characters introduced in the films are usually unknown to the characters in either or both of the official anime and manga series continuities. Toriyama personally designed certain characters which made their debut appearances in animated films , as well as licensed video games such as Android 21 . The Dragon Ball series features an ensemble cast of main characters. The most prominent protagonist of
24766-555: The anime, Garlic is accompanied by a new group of henchmen known as the "Spice Boys", or the Four Monarchs ( 魔族四天王 , Mazoku Shiten'nō , lit. "Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Clan") : Spice ( ガッシュ , Gasshu , Gash) is their leader with aqua skin and white hair in a similar style to Vegeta, Vinegar ( ビネガー , Binegā ) is a big light purple muscular humanoid with long hair and horns. Mustard ( タード , Tādo , Tard)
24969-433: The anime, Garlic is accompanied by a new group of henchmen known as the "Spice Boys", or the Four Monarchs ( 魔族四天王 , Mazoku Shiten'nō , lit. "Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Clan") : Spice ( ガッシュ , Gasshu , Gash) is their leader with aqua skin and white hair in a similar style to Vegeta, Vinegar ( ビネガー , Binegā ) is a big light purple muscular humanoid with long hair and horns. Mustard ( タード , Tādo , Tard)
25172-434: The antenna on his head, and he is shown to be capable of magically altering an object's appearance. Buu is also able to instantly recover and regenerate from severe trauma, dismemberment and even combustion at a sub-molecular level, and heal wounds from other people. His body is soft but flexible, able to stretch his limbs and any part of his body on indefinite lengths, as well as changing shape into whatever he desires. He
25375-443: The autonomous martial arts ability of reacting to attacks without the interference of the mind, Ultra Instinct ( 身勝手みがっての極意ごくい , Migatte no Goku'i , lit. "Secret of self-centeredness") , a technique notorious for its difficulty to master even among deities, which is foreshadowed during his training of Goku and Vegeta, then later unexpectedly, but briefly achieved by Goku in the Tournament of Power. The character's name stems from
25578-443: The autonomous martial arts ability of reacting to attacks without the interference of the mind, Ultra Instinct ( 身勝手みがっての極意ごくい , Migatte no Goku'i , lit. "Secret of self-centeredness") , a technique notorious for its difficulty to master even among deities, which is foreshadowed during his training of Goku and Vegeta, then later unexpectedly, but briefly achieved by Goku in the Tournament of Power. The character's name stems from
25781-435: The battle collaterally and quickly overpowers Basil. After consuming a drug that increases his power, Basil seems to gain the upper hand on Buu with a buffer form coinciding with his attacks, however, Buu is unaffected by the attacks and defeats Basil with a Kamehameha wave. Buu then heals Mr. Satan. After the mini-tournament, Buu begins to train on Earth for the Tournament of Power. Due to the intensity of his training, Buu gains
25984-516: The battle, Piccolo takes and trains him for a year as he realizes Gohan's potential. Gohan slowly becomes one of the strongest characters in the series, at one point holding his own against Frieza and eventually defeats Cell. After the Majin Buu arc, he marries Videl , with whom he later has a daughter named Pan . Vegeta ( ベジータ , Bejīta ) is the last prince of the Saiyan warrior people, and
26187-406: The battle, Piccolo takes and trains him for a year as he realizes Gohan's potential. Gohan slowly becomes one of the strongest characters in the series, at one point holding his own against Frieza and eventually defeats Cell. After the Majin Buu arc, he marries Videl , with whom he later has a daughter named Pan . Vegeta ( ベジータ , Bejīta ) is the last prince of the Saiyan warrior people, and
26390-442: The battles against the Androids and Cell, but for the most part does not participate in fighting until Frieza's return and later the Tournament of Power. Chaozu ( 餃子 ( チャオズ ) ) , Chiaotzu in the English anime dub, is a small human that resembles a jiangshi with pale skin, red cheeks, and has one hair under his hat. Although he is not physically strong, Chiaotzu is skilled with psychokinesis and telepathy . Chiaotzu
26593-442: The battles against the Androids and Cell, but for the most part does not participate in fighting until Frieza's return and later the Tournament of Power. Chaozu ( 餃子 ( チャオズ ) ) , Chiaotzu in the English anime dub, is a small human that resembles a jiangshi with pale skin, red cheeks, and has one hair under his hat. Although he is not physically strong, Chiaotzu is skilled with psychokinesis and telepathy . Chiaotzu
26796-438: The cast also includes anthropomorphic animals, extraterrestrial lifeforms, and deities who govern the world and the universe. During the course of the story, protagonist Son Goku is adopted by Grandpa Son Gohan and encounters allies like Bulma , Master Roshi , and Trunks ; rivals such as Tien Shinhan , Piccolo , and Vegeta ; and villains such as Frieza , Cell , and Majin Buu . Goku's group of associates, known as
26999-521: The characters are humans with superhuman strengths or supernatural abilities, the cast also includes anthropomorphic animals, extraterrestrial lifeforms, and deities who govern the world and the universe. During the course of the story, protagonist Son Goku is adopted by Grandpa Son Gohan and encounters allies like Bulma , Master Roshi , and Trunks ; rivals such as Tien Shinhan , Piccolo , and Vegeta ; and villains such as Frieza , Cell , and Majin Buu . Goku's group of associates, known as
27202-588: The deadly Mafū-ba ( 魔封波 , "Demon Seal" or "Evil Containment Wave") technique. After being released by Pilaf, he attempts to kill anyone that could possibly seal him again (including Master Roshi and Chiaotzu) and uses the Dragon Balls to restore his youth before destroying Shenron , rendering them useless. He then takes over the King of the World's palace and has the King announce him as his successor before being confronted by Goku, who, in their second battle, punches
27405-485: The deadly Mafū-ba ( 魔封波 , "Demon Seal" or "Evil Containment Wave") technique. After being released by Pilaf, he attempts to kill anyone that could possibly seal him again (including Master Roshi and Chiaotzu) and uses the Dragon Balls to restore his youth before destroying Shenron , rendering them useless. He then takes over the King of the World's palace and has the King announce him as his successor before being confronted by Goku, who, in their second battle, punches
27608-529: The deity into a rampage after he childishly refused to share some pudding dessert. Buu is later selected to participate in the Universe 7 team's tournament with Universe 6. He is disqualified before the tournament begins by falling asleep during the exam. Buu agrees to fight with Goku and Gohan in the Universe Survival tournament, being matched against Universe 9's Basil. Buu is initially overwhelmed, though becomes enraged over seeing Mr. Satan injured by
27811-497: The evil aspect of his personality takes advantage of Buu's rage to manifest out of his body, transforming into a taller and much skinnier Buu, who attacks the now weaker fat Buu. The evil Buu reflects fat Buu's attack, turning his benign counterpart into chocolate and eating him to become whole and transform into a more dangerous Majin Buu, known as Super Buu. Super Buu quickly senses Piccolo, Trunks, and Goten and goes to them, demanding Gotenks fight him. Gohan then arrives and clearly has
28014-527: The evil inside him, it takes on a taller and much skinnier, frail form referred to as "Pure Evil Majin Buu" ( 魔人ブウ 純粋悪 , Majin Bū Junsui Aku ) . When this Buu absorbs the fat one, he transforms into a muscular version of himself, referred to as "Evil Majin Buu" ( 魔人ブウ 悪 , Majin Bū Aku ) , with English media referring to him as "Super Buu". Personality-wise, Super Buu is more intelligent than Innocent Buu and
28217-564: The fight, Evil Buu commands Dabura take him to find strong opponents, and meets Cell , pledging to smash him. Evil Buu and Dabura defeat Cell with a combined attack. He is also playable in the Weekly Shōnen Jump crossover games Battle Stadium D.O.N , Jump Ultimate Stars and Jump Force He is also referenced in the song "Pink Matter" by Frank Ocean featuring André 3000 in the lyrics "That soft pink matter, Cotton candy Majin Buu". American rapper Denzel Curry also refers to Buu in
28420-491: The first being Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 3 in 1994, but also in most of the more recent games such as the Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! series. In the 2005 game Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2 , Evil Buu creates a dimensional hole that extends to the afterlife, traveling there and encountering Vegeta and Dabura, who team up against him under the conviction that their combined strength can prevail. After
28623-567: The fourth generation of the Saiyan royal bloodline to bear his namesake. He is first shown conquering a planet with his partner Nappa by listening to Raditz's fight on Earth using their scouters. The two of them travel to Earth in search of the Dragon Balls, and he ends up fighting a newly revived Goku, but retreats after persistent attacks by Yajirobe, Krillin, and Gohan. He flees to recuperate before heading off to Planet Namek to collect its Dragon Balls before Frieza can. While on Namek, Vegeta proceeds to battle and kill many of Frieza's underlings. He
28826-567: The fourth generation of the Saiyan royal bloodline to bear his namesake. He is first shown conquering a planet with his partner Nappa by listening to Raditz's fight on Earth using their scouters. The two of them travel to Earth in search of the Dragon Balls, and he ends up fighting a newly revived Goku, but retreats after persistent attacks by Yajirobe, Krillin, and Gohan. He flees to recuperate before heading off to Planet Namek to collect its Dragon Balls before Frieza can. While on Namek, Vegeta proceeds to battle and kill many of Frieza's underlings. He
29029-399: The fusion technique with his best friend Goten to form the composite being Gotenks ( ゴテンクス , Gotenkusu ) . Kame-Sen'nin ( 亀仙人 , "Turtle Hermit") , also known as Muten-Rōshi ( 武天老師 , lit "Martial Arts Genius Master") , which is rendered as "Master Roshi" in the English versions, is a lecherous elderly martial arts master instructor that lives on a small island and is the inventor of
29232-399: The fusion technique with his best friend Goten to form the composite being Gotenks ( ゴテンクス , Gotenkusu ) . Kame-Sen'nin ( 亀仙人 , "Turtle Hermit") , also known as Muten-Rōshi ( 武天老師 , lit "Martial Arts Genius Master") , which is rendered as "Master Roshi" in the English versions, is a lecherous elderly martial arts master instructor that lives on a small island and is the inventor of
29435-535: The fusion technique. Masako Nozawa voices Goten in Japanese, while he is voiced by Kara Edwards (as a child) and Robert McCollum (as a teen) in the Funimation dub, by Jillian Michaels (as a child) and Gabe Khouth (as a teen) in the Ocean dub, and by Scott Hendrickson in the Blue Water dub. He is also voiced by Dana Hayes in the Bang Zoom! Entertainment dub of Super . Beerus ( ビルス , Birusu )
29638-421: The fusion technique. Masako Nozawa voices Goten in Japanese, while he is voiced by Kara Edwards (as a child) and Robert McCollum (as a teen) in the Funimation dub, by Jillian Michaels (as a child) and Gabe Khouth (as a teen) in the Ocean dub, and by Scott Hendrickson in the Blue Water dub. He is also voiced by Dana Hayes in the Bang Zoom! Entertainment dub of Super . Beerus ( ビルス , Birusu )
29841-422: The future. In Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' and the Dragon Ball Super series, one of Frieza's loyal officers named Sorbet ( ソルベ , Sorube ) travels to Earth along with his subordinate Tagoma ( タゴマ ) to resurrect their master by using Earth's Dragon Balls to summon Shenron . During a subsequent invasion on Earth, Sorbet was killed by his own master's ki blast, which was intended for Krillin but
30044-422: The future. In Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' and the Dragon Ball Super series, one of Frieza's loyal officers named Sorbet ( ソルベ , Sorube ) travels to Earth along with his subordinate Tagoma ( タゴマ ) to resurrect their master by using Earth's Dragon Balls to summon Shenron . During a subsequent invasion on Earth, Sorbet was killed by his own master's ki blast, which was intended for Krillin but
30247-474: The human-like alien race known as the Saiyans are named after vegetables, and because Frieza is a pun on freezer , the Ginyu Force are named after products that are kept in a refrigerator . A study on sound symbolism and its effect on character names conducted by researchers at Tsuda University , Tokyo discover that out of a sample size of 118 villainous characters from Dragon Ball , the consonants /g/ and /b/ were frequently used in their names and that there
30450-474: The human-like alien race known as the Saiyans are named after vegetables, and because Frieza is a pun on freezer , the Ginyu Force are named after products that are kept in a refrigerator . A study on sound symbolism and its effect on character names conducted by researchers at Tsuda University , Tokyo discover that out of a sample size of 118 villainous characters from Dragon Ball , the consonants /g/ and /b/ were frequently used in their names and that there
30653-411: The impending Saiyan invasion, but is killed by one of their Saibamen . Before being wished back to life by the Namekian Dragon Balls, he trained under King Kai in the afterlife. He remains as a regular member of the Dragon Team, but gradually becomes less active later in the series. Tenshinhan ( 天津飯 ( テンシンハン ) ) , named Tien Shinhan in the Funimation anime dub and also known as Shinto in
30856-411: The impending Saiyan invasion, but is killed by one of their Saibamen . Before being wished back to life by the Namekian Dragon Balls, he trained under King Kai in the afterlife. He remains as a regular member of the Dragon Team, but gradually becomes less active later in the series. Tenshinhan ( 天津飯 ( テンシンハン ) ) , named Tien Shinhan in the Funimation anime dub and also known as Shinto in
31059-497: The invading Saiyans, including training Goku's son Gohan. He is later revealed to be a Namekian —a green-skinned, four-fingered, hairless humanoid species who created the series' titular Dragon Balls. He dies sacrificing himself to protect Gohan during the fight against the Saiyan Nappa , and trains in the afterlife under King Kai before being wished back to life by the Namekian Dragon Balls. While he temporarily maintains
31262-436: The invading Saiyans, including training Goku's son Gohan. He is later revealed to be a Namekian —a green-skinned, four-fingered, hairless humanoid species who created the series' titular Dragon Balls. He dies sacrificing himself to protect Gohan during the fight against the Saiyan Nappa , and trains in the afterlife under King Kai before being wished back to life by the Namekian Dragon Balls. While he temporarily maintains
31465-420: The native Namekian population to obtain the Dragon Balls so that he can wish for eternal life. It is eventually revealed that Frieza was responsible for destroying the Saiyan planet Vegeta, killing all but a few Saiyans, as he feared their power. He retains three of them (Vegeta, Nappa, and Raditz ) as his underlings. Frieza later engages Goku and his associates in a protracted battle, with Goku transforming into
31668-420: The native Namekian population to obtain the Dragon Balls so that he can wish for eternal life. It is eventually revealed that Frieza was responsible for destroying the Saiyan planet Vegeta, killing all but a few Saiyans, as he feared their power. He retains three of them (Vegeta, Nappa, and Raditz ) as his underlings. Frieza later engages Goku and his associates in a protracted battle, with Goku transforming into
31871-478: The organization, its chief scientist Doctor Gero ( ドクター・ゲロ , Dokutā Gero ) continues his research and development work on powerful artificial humanoids known as Androids to seek revenge against him. King Piccolo, or Piccolo Daimaō ( ピッコロ大魔王 , Pikkoro Daimaō , "The Great Demon King Piccolo") in Japanese, was conceived by Toriyama as a truly evil opponent for Goku, as all his villains up to that point had something "likable" about them. He came into being when
32074-478: The organization, its chief scientist Doctor Gero ( ドクター・ゲロ , Dokutā Gero ) continues his research and development work on powerful artificial humanoids known as Androids to seek revenge against him. King Piccolo, or Piccolo Daimaō ( ピッコロ大魔王 , Pikkoro Daimaō , "The Great Demon King Piccolo") in Japanese, was conceived by Toriyama as a truly evil opponent for Goku, as all his villains up to that point had something "likable" about them. He came into being when
32277-529: The original Japanese series and by Takashi Nagasako in Dragon Ball Kai and Episode of Bardock . In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Paul Dobson in the Ocean dub, by Chris Forbis in the Funimation dub and by John Swasey in Dragon Ball Z Kai . The Ginyu Force ( ギニュー特戦隊 , Ginyū Tokusentai , lit. "Ginyu Special Squadron") is a team of five mercenaries who are hired by Frieza. The Ginyu Force and their poses were influenced from
32480-465: The original Japanese series and by Takashi Nagasako in Dragon Ball Kai and Episode of Bardock . In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Paul Dobson in the Ocean dub, by Chris Forbis in the Funimation dub and by John Swasey in Dragon Ball Z Kai . The Ginyu Force ( ギニュー特戦隊 , Ginyū Tokusentai , lit. "Ginyu Special Squadron") is a team of five mercenaries who are hired by Frieza. The Ginyu Force and their poses were influenced from
32683-471: The original Japanese, Buu and all his forms are voiced by Kōzō Shioya in all media, with the only exception being in Dragon Ball Daima , where a mini version of Majin Buu was voiced by Shiho Amuro. He said he looked at the character as a self-centered three-year-old. Even through all the different forms of the character, Shioya explained that he tried not to deviate too far from the personality of
32886-517: The original while subtlety showing that he changed form. In the Funimation dub, Josh Martin voices Fat and Kid Buu, while Justin Cook voices Evil and Super Buu. Meanwhile, in the Ocean Group dubs, Fat Buu is voiced by Scott McNeil, while Evil, Super, and Kid Buu are voiced by Brian Dobson. Being the final villain faced by the protagonists in the original Dragon Ball series, and the franchise at
33089-446: The others, even selecting them specifically for each character; saying someone like Vegeta would use names in English, and using kanji for the more sophisticated Piccolo. The franchise's anime and film adaptations feature some original characters not created by Toriyama but by Toei Animation staff: Dragon Ball GT and the vast majority of the film adaptations and OVAs exist in their own unique continuities which branch off from
33292-446: The others, even selecting them specifically for each character; saying someone like Vegeta would use names in English, and using kanji for the more sophisticated Piccolo. The franchise's anime and film adaptations feature some original characters not created by Toriyama but by Toei Animation staff: Dragon Ball GT and the vast majority of the film adaptations and OVAs exist in their own unique continuities which branch off from
33495-485: The partnership during the fights with Frieza and the Androids, by the time of the Cell and Majin Buu arcs he accepts the fact they are allies. Son Gohan ( 孫悟飯 ) is Goku's eldest son with Chi-Chi , who first appears at the age of four. He is kidnapped by Goku's brother, Raditz, and locked up in a space pod. However, his temper flares and he bursts out of the space pod, dealing a blow to Raditz and knocking himself out. After
33698-434: The partnership during the fights with Frieza and the Androids, by the time of the Cell and Majin Buu arcs he accepts the fact they are allies. Son Gohan ( 孫悟飯 ) is Goku's eldest son with Chi-Chi , who first appears at the age of four. He is kidnapped by Goku's brother, Raditz, and locked up in a space pod. However, his temper flares and he bursts out of the space pod, dealing a blow to Raditz and knocking himself out. After
33901-441: The past on multiple occasions. Krillin ( クリリン , Kuririn ) is a bald martial artist and one of Goku 's best friends and classmates. He and Goku are under the tutelage of Master Roshi ; initially his rival but later a friend, and a loyal companion in adventures thereafter. He is killed by King Piccolo 's spawn Tambourine, but is later revived by Shenron . After the fight with the Saiyans, he travels to Planet Namek, where he
34104-441: The past on multiple occasions. Krillin ( クリリン , Kuririn ) is a bald martial artist and one of Goku 's best friends and classmates. He and Goku are under the tutelage of Master Roshi ; initially his rival but later a friend, and a loyal companion in adventures thereafter. He is killed by King Piccolo 's spawn Tambourine, but is later revived by Shenron . After the fight with the Saiyans, he travels to Planet Namek, where he
34307-449: The people on the newly resurrected Earth. The good fat Majin Buu goes on to live with Mr. Satan on Earth as Mr. Buu , after the Dragon Balls erase the people of Earth's memories about him. As wished by Goku, Kid Buu is reincarnated as a child named Uub, whom, ten years later, Goku meets at the world martial arts tournament and leaves with to train as his successor. Buu encounters Beerus during Bulma 's birthday party, and quickly provoked
34510-409: The planet's Dragon Balls. Dodoria's looks brutish and vulgar, while Zarbon appears to be a handsome, long-haired humanoid alien with a refined temperament. Bulma is blinded by her attraction to Zarbon's uncommon physical beauty during their initial encounter and initially mistakes him for an ally. While their former cohort Vegeta have little difficulty dispatching Dodoria, who reveals to him that Frieza
34713-409: The planet's Dragon Balls. Dodoria's looks brutish and vulgar, while Zarbon appears to be a handsome, long-haired humanoid alien with a refined temperament. Bulma is blinded by her attraction to Zarbon's uncommon physical beauty during their initial encounter and initially mistakes him for an ally. While their former cohort Vegeta have little difficulty dispatching Dodoria, who reveals to him that Frieza
34916-421: The pudgy Majin Buu once more, hungry and oblivious to all that transpired. In Dragon Ball GT , an anime-only sequel to the series, both Mr. Buu and Uub participate in battles against foes such as Baby , Super Android #17 and Super One-Star Dragon . They also fuse together, creating a character referred to as "Majuub" or Super Uub ( スーパーウーブ , Sūpā Ūbu ) , essentially recreating Majin Buu once more. Buu
35119-461: The rematch. The duo has been referenced in Dragon Ball Super and makes cameo appearances in flashbacks. They also appear in Bardock – The Father of Goku , where Zarbon advises Frieza to destroy the Saiyan homeworld, and Dodoria massacred Bardock's teammates. In an issue of Beckett Anime , a Beckett magazine publication, Zarbon was voted as one of the top five greatest henchmen of all anime and
35322-408: The rematch. The duo has been referenced in Dragon Ball Super and makes cameo appearances in flashbacks. They also appear in Bardock – The Father of Goku , where Zarbon advises Frieza to destroy the Saiyan homeworld, and Dodoria massacred Bardock's teammates. In an issue of Beckett Anime , a Beckett magazine publication, Zarbon was voted as one of the top five greatest henchmen of all anime and
35525-472: The role of series protagonist following the conclusion of the Cell Games Saga . Vegeta is featured as the co-protagonist for Dragon Ball Super . First introduced as a young boy, Son Goku ( 孫悟空 , Son Gokū ) is depicted as immensely strong, pure of heart, and extremely competitive, but dedicated to defending his adopted home Earth from internal or external threats. Although he appears human, it
35728-408: The role of series protagonist following the conclusion of the Cell Games Saga . Vegeta is featured as the co-protagonist for Dragon Ball Super . First introduced as a young boy, Son Goku ( 孫悟空 , Son Gokū ) is depicted as immensely strong, pure of heart, and extremely competitive, but dedicated to defending his adopted home Earth from internal or external threats. Although he appears human, it
35931-455: The sake of hunger or for enjoyment to hear things go 'boom ' " makes Buu the deadliest villain of the series. Babidi Dragon Ball is a Japanese media franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. The franchise features an ensemble cast of characters and takes place in the same fictional universe as Toriyama's other work, Dr. Slump . While many of the characters are humans with superhuman strengths or supernatural abilities,
36134-470: The same hairstyle and similar clothing; as a teenager at the end of the series, his appearance has changed to include a shirt bearing his name and a longer, shaggier hairstyle. Goten was trained by his older brother Gohan in preparation for the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament, which their father attended. During the training, Gohan discovers Goten is already quite strong, as he has been training with their mother (compared to Gohan's childhood), and can become
36337-470: The same hairstyle and similar clothing; as a teenager at the end of the series, his appearance has changed to include a shirt bearing his name and a longer, shaggier hairstyle. Goten was trained by his older brother Gohan in preparation for the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament, which their father attended. During the training, Gohan discovers Goten is already quite strong, as he has been training with their mother (compared to Gohan's childhood), and can become
36540-406: The sealing technique from resurfacing. Tambourine kills Krillin and beats a weakened Goku, but, due to Goku's Saiyain physiology, the near-fatal beating raises his strength dramatically, and Goku vaporizes him with a Kamehameha in a rematch. The third, Cymbal ( シンバル , Shinbaru ) , is created to find Dragon Balls, but he is killed and eaten by Yajirobe. The fourth, Drum ( ドラム , Doramu ) ,
36743-406: The sealing technique from resurfacing. Tambourine kills Krillin and beats a weakened Goku, but, due to Goku's Saiyain physiology, the near-fatal beating raises his strength dramatically, and Goku vaporizes him with a Kamehameha in a rematch. The third, Cymbal ( シンバル , Shinbaru ) , is created to find Dragon Balls, but he is killed and eaten by Yajirobe. The fourth, Drum ( ドラム , Doramu ) ,
36946-411: The song " Zuu " with the lyrics "M's all on my belt, I'm feelin' like I'm Majin Buu". Majin Buu is a popular character in the Dragon Ball series, in 2004 Japanese fans voted him the eighth most popular character. He was rated by Wizard magazine as the 40th-greatest villain of all time, the only anime or manga character from Japan to make the list. IGN 's David F. Smith states that although he
37149-426: The supreme deity Zeno . Since then he oversees Goku and Vegeta's training on his home planet. Whis ( ウイス , Uisu ) is an angelic being who appears in the fourteenth and fifteenth Dragon Ball Z films, as well as in Dragon Ball Super . A tall teal humanoid with pronounced effeminate features, he is an Angel ( 天使 , Tenshi ) , a being of extremely high status within the multiverse hierarchy. Each Angel
37352-426: The supreme deity Zeno . Since then he oversees Goku and Vegeta's training on his home planet. Whis ( ウイス , Uisu ) is an angelic being who appears in the fourteenth and fifteenth Dragon Ball Z films, as well as in Dragon Ball Super . A tall teal humanoid with pronounced effeminate features, he is an Angel ( 天使 , Tenshi ) , a being of extremely high status within the multiverse hierarchy. Each Angel
37555-520: The surviving Supreme Kai plans to prevent by killing him. He underestimates the power of Goku and Vegeta, and their spent energy results in Majin Buu's quick revival. When Babidi threatens to re-seal him, Buu begins to obey his orders and destroys and kills everything and everyone in sight in order to get Piccolo, Trunks and Goten to come out of hiding. That is until Goku asks him why he lets Babidi boss him around, leading to Buu killing him, however he continues his mischief and destruction, unaware that what he
37758-431: The time, Buu is the most powerful of them all, possessing vast superhuman strength , speed and reflexes beyond comprehension. He is able to channel his inner ki energy for devastating offensive techniques capable of destroying planets or star systems. Buu also holds the unique ability of being able to transform objects or living things into chocolate or other sweet foods which he then consumes to satiate himself, using
37961-428: The two Supreme Kai, granting him a tremendous surge in power, retaining it after reverting to his pure state. Before the events of Dragon Ball , the evil warlock Bibidi resurrected Majin Buu; a being that existed "solely to slaughter and destroy" and within a few years they destroyed hundreds of planets. Buu even killed two of the five Supreme Kais who govern the universe and absorbed another two including their leader
38164-582: The upper-hand over Buu, but Buu absorbs Gotenks and later Piccolo. Now stronger than Gohan, Buu, knowing that there is a time limit on Gotenks's fusion, planned ahead and is able to absorb Gohan as well. However, Goku and Vegeta fuse together into Vegito, but, despite being powerful enough to defeat him, they intentionally get absorbed by Buu in order to enter his body. Though the Potara Fusion ran its course, Goku and Vegeta manage to retrieve Gohan, Piccolo, Goten, and Trunks before they completely separate
38367-446: Was a strong tendency to link "bad & male" characters with /ɡ/, which supports the notion that "a sound-meaning association can be attested in at least some phonemes" in the Japanese language. Toriyama explained that he does not like giving names to techniques and special abilities, but did so at his editor's suggestion. His wife was the one who named the series' signature Kamehameha ( かめはめ波 , lit. "Kamehame Wave") , but he named all
38570-446: Was a strong tendency to link "bad & male" characters with /ɡ/, which supports the notion that "a sound-meaning association can be attested in at least some phonemes" in the Japanese language. Toriyama explained that he does not like giving names to techniques and special abilities, but did so at his editor's suggestion. His wife was the one who named the series' signature Kamehameha ( かめはめ波 , lit. "Kamehame Wave") , but he named all
38773-603: Was deflected by Vegeta. Even though Frieza utilizes a powerful new form developed as a result of intensive training, Goku defeats him again and sends him back to Hell. A deceased Frieza is later recruited by Goku to participate in the Tournament of Power ( 力の大会 , Chikara no Taikai , lit. "Convention of Power") as a member of Team Universe 7. For his contributions in the tournament. Frieza is fully revived and rejoins his subordinates. Zarbon ( ザーボン , Zābon ) and Dodoria ( ドドリア ) are two of Frieza's top-ranking henchmen, first seen alongside their master on Planet Namek collecting
38976-603: Was deflected by Vegeta. Even though Frieza utilizes a powerful new form developed as a result of intensive training, Goku defeats him again and sends him back to Hell. A deceased Frieza is later recruited by Goku to participate in the Tournament of Power ( 力の大会 , Chikara no Taikai , lit. "Convention of Power") as a member of Team Universe 7. For his contributions in the tournament. Frieza is fully revived and rejoins his subordinates. Zarbon ( ザーボン , Zābon ) and Dodoria ( ドドリア ) are two of Frieza's top-ranking henchmen, first seen alongside their master on Planet Namek collecting
39179-456: Was difficult and he was usually not entirely pleased with the results, he thinks he did achieve this with Majin Buu. The Shenlong Times issue #2, a bonus pamphlet given to some buyers of the Daizenshuu 2: Story Guide guidebook, says that Majin Buu was modeled after Toriyama's editor at the time, Fuyuto Takeda. Buu, Bibidi and Babidi take their names from the song " Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo " in
39382-419: Was dubbed over by Hōchū Ōtsuka in the Japanese version of the film. Before Piccolo Jr., King Piccolo created several offspring to help him with his plans. His first shown offspring, Piano ( ピアノ ) , helps him formulate his plan until he is killed when Goku knocks King Piccolo into him. He also creates Tambourine ( タンバリン , Tanbarin ) to hunt down the contenders of the World Martial Arts Tournament to keep
39585-419: Was dubbed over by Hōchū Ōtsuka in the Japanese version of the film. Before Piccolo Jr., King Piccolo created several offspring to help him with his plans. His first shown offspring, Piano ( ピアノ ) , helps him formulate his plan until he is killed when Goku knocks King Piccolo into him. He also creates Tambourine ( タンバリン , Tanbarin ) to hunt down the contenders of the World Martial Arts Tournament to keep
39788-403: Was dubbed over by Yūko Kaida in the Japanese version. She also appears in the video game adaptation , voiced by Tara Platt . The Red Ribbon Army ( レッドリボン軍 , Reddo Ribon Gun ) is a paramilitary organization led by Commander Red ( レッド総帥 , Reddo-Sōsui ) , who is on a quest for world domination and has his forces raid towns worldwide to search for the Dragon Balls. After Goku destroys
39991-403: Was dubbed over by Yūko Kaida in the Japanese version. She also appears in the video game adaptation , voiced by Tara Platt . The Red Ribbon Army ( レッドリボン軍 , Reddo Ribon Gun ) is a paramilitary organization led by Commander Red ( レッド総帥 , Reddo-Sōsui ) , who is on a quest for world domination and has his forces raid towns worldwide to search for the Dragon Balls. After Goku destroys
40194-411: Was originally named "Soba" ( ソバ ) when he first appeared, but when the series was being adapted into an anime, the staff asked Toriyama what his name was and he replied with Shu instead, forgetting that he had already named him. By the time he realized the mistake, the anime had already aired, so he decided to use Shu in the manga when the character reappeared. After initially succeeding in obtaining
40397-411: Was originally named "Soba" ( ソバ ) when he first appeared, but when the series was being adapted into an anime, the staff asked Toriyama what his name was and he replied with Shu instead, forgetting that he had already named him. By the time he realized the mistake, the anime had already aired, so he decided to use Shu in the manga when the character reappeared. After initially succeeding in obtaining
40600-413: Was responsible for the destruction of the Saiyan homeworld, Zarbon manages to defeat and capture him after transforming into a powerful reptilian beast after their initial encounter. After Zarbon retrieves Vegeta's battered body and brings him to Frieza's ship in order to heal him for interrogation, Vegeta manages to escape and steal Frieza's Dragon Balls. Zarbon fights Vegeta again, but Vegeta kills him in
40803-413: Was responsible for the destruction of the Saiyan homeworld, Zarbon manages to defeat and capture him after transforming into a powerful reptilian beast after their initial encounter. After Zarbon retrieves Vegeta's battered body and brings him to Frieza's ship in order to heal him for interrogation, Vegeta manages to escape and steal Frieza's Dragon Balls. Zarbon fights Vegeta again, but Vegeta kills him in
41006-411: Was the only character from Dragon Ball on the list. Zarbon is voiced by Shō Hayami in the original Japanese series and Hiroaki Miura in Dragon Ball Kai and Episode of Bardock . In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Paul Dobson in the Ocean dub, by Christopher Sabat in the Funimation dub, and by J. Michael Tatum in Dragon Ball Z Kai . Dodoria is voiced by Yukitoshi Hori in
41209-411: Was the only character from Dragon Ball on the list. Zarbon is voiced by Shō Hayami in the original Japanese series and Hiroaki Miura in Dragon Ball Kai and Episode of Bardock . In the English versions of the series, he is voiced by Paul Dobson in the Ocean dub, by Christopher Sabat in the Funimation dub, and by J. Michael Tatum in Dragon Ball Z Kai . Dodoria is voiced by Yukitoshi Hori in
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