Babidi
Evil sorcerer aiming to dominate the universe
A sorcerer who revives Majin Buu and plots to dominate the entire universe. Inherits the will of his father Bibidi and possesses powerful sorcery and brainwashing abilities.
Quotes
- If you kill me, you won't be able to seal Buu away.
- When I go to Hell, I'll ask King Yemma to give you a good scolding.
- Pappalapap!
- You're no longer needed.
- My magic power is definitely superior to Papa's.
Trivia
- Babidi's name comes from the magic spell 'Bibidi-Babidi-Boo'.
- Babidi is said to be a clone of his father Bibidi.
- The seven-level spaceship has battle stages, an homage to the Muscle Tower battle from the Red Ribbon Army arc in the manga.
- In the original work, the speech bubbles use a different font from other characters: thin and small print.
- The 'Barrier' sorcery creates a powerful barrier but is weak against physical strikes and consumes a lot of energy.
- A curved 'M' mark appears on the forehead or chest of those brainwashed.
Alternate names
Babidi
Sorcerer Babidi
Profile
- Species
- Sorcerer
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Small stature with ochre skin, a huge head, and large eyeballs. Wears a robe and mantle, and speaks in a childish manner.
- Height
- Approximately 120cm (estimated)
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Huge head
- Ochre skin
- Large eyeballs
- Iconic items
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- Sorcerer's robe
- Mantle
- Energy meter
- Energy absorber
- Crystal ball
- Spaceship
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cunning
- Detailed personality
- Cruel and cunning, tenacious and prone to emotional outbursts. Arrogant, he forces his subordinate Majin Buu to obey through threats but is ultimately betrayed.
- Keywords
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- Cruel
- Cunning
- Arrogant
- Tenacious
- Emotional
- Sorcerer
- Brainwasher
- Talents
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- Powerful magic power
- Brainwashing and manipulation
- Instant transmission
- Space magic
- Adaptation to strong mental resistance
- Skills
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- Sorcery in general
- Explosion sorcery
- Barrier sorcery
- Telepathy
- Summoning magic (unused but exists)
- Potential ability enhancement through manipulation sorcery
- Motivation
- To revive Majin Buu and become the ruler of the entire universe.
- Habits
- First-person pronoun is basically 'Boku'; it was 'Washi' in the early original work. Raises arms when using the spell 'Pappalapap'.
- Hobbies
- Sorcery research, Universal conquest plans
- Disliked situations
- Betrayal, Defying his domination
History
- Backstory
- Son of the sorcerer Bibidi who created Majin Buu. An evil sorcerer residing in the demon realm, akin to a clone of Bibidi. Possesses strong magic power; stood on his own from the state where his father's magic power had diminished and regained his original power.
- Debut date
- 1994
- Work title
- Dragon Ball
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Manga Chapter 446 'Sorcerer Babidi' / Anime Episode 220 'Mastermind Appears!! Evil Sorcerer Babidi'
Revival of Majin Buu
- Significant event
- Revival of Majin Buu
- Description
- Absorbs pure energy to revive Majin Buu, aiming for domination of the entire universe.
Intervention in the World Martial Arts Tournament
- Significant event
- Intervention in the World Martial Arts Tournament
- Description
- Brainwashes Spopovich and Yamu to participate in the tournament but disposes of his minions once they are no longer useful.
Brainwashing of Vegeta
- Significant event
- Brainwashing of Vegeta
- Description
- Uses Vegeta's evil heart to brainwash him, pitting him in a fierce battle against Goku.
Body Destruction and Near-Death
- Significant event
- Body Destruction and Near-Death
- Description
- Body sliced in half by Piccolo, suffering near-fatal injuries.
Killed by Majin Buu
- Significant event
- Killed by Majin Buu
- Description
- Rebels due to arrogant attitude and insults; head exploded and killed by Buu.
Reappearance in Hell in Dragon Ball GT
- Significant event
- Reappearance in Hell in Dragon Ball GT
- Description
- Revived from the afterlife, wanders Hell with allies, then sent back to Hell.
Appearance in Future Trunks Arc of Dragon Ball Super
- Significant event
- Appearance in Future Trunks Arc of Dragon Ball Super
- Description
- In the future world's flashback, plots Buu's revival with Dabura but stopped by Trunks.
Relationships
Bibidi
Father
Father and the sorcerer who created Majin Buu. There is also a theory that he is close to a clone.
Majin Buu
Under control
Revived and controlled through sorcery, but ultimately rebelled against and killed.
Pui Pui
Under control
Brainwashed subordinate, used for revival energy collection, later killed.
Yakon
Under control
Active as a warrior, ultimately defeated.
Yamu
Under control
Subordinate under brainwashing control, later killed.
Spopovich
Under control
Brainwashed for energy collection role in the World Martial Arts Tournament, later killed.
Dabura
Under control
Lackey-like subordinate. Strong but with thin loyalty; ultimately turned into Majin Buu and eaten.
Babidi's Gang
Babidi's Gang: leader
Media appearances
Dragon Ball
Manga / Supporting
Serialized in 1994
Dragon Ball Z
Anime / Supporting
Aired in 1994
Dragon Ball GT
Anime / Supporting
Aired in 1996
Dragon Ball Kai
Anime / Supporting
Aired in 2009
Dragon Ball Super
Anime / Cameo
Aired in 2015 (Future Trunks arc flashback)
Dragon Ball Z Super Butōden 3
Game / Cameo
First game appearance
Dragon Ball Z Sparking! METEOR
Game / Protagonist
Dragon Ball Heroes
Game / Protagonist
Appears from Evil Dragon Mission Wave 4
Dragon Ball Z: The Legend of Shenlong
Movie
Voice cast and creators
Jōji Yanami
- Voice actor
- Jōji Yanami
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT
- Notes
- Original voice actor
Bin Shimada
- Voice actor
- Bin Shimada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball Kai, Dragon Ball DAIMA
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Babidi Figure
- Item name
- Babidi Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Dragon Ball Heroes Card 'Babidi'
- Item name
- Dragon Ball Heroes Card 'Babidi'
- Category
- Collectible
- Availability
- Limited