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'''Migoren''' is a minor fictional character in the ''Dragon Ball'' universe | '''Migoren''' is a minor fictional character in the ''Dragon Ball'' universe, introduced as one of the many fighters present at the [[Afterlife Tournament]] that [[Son Goku]] encounters or observes in [[Age 767]]. Goku first meets him ahead of the Afterlife Tournament, which takes place some time after his death in the battle against [[Cell|Perfect Cell]]. Migoren was a fighter from a planet in the [[North Galaxy]], who defended his planet from aliens. | ||
Migoren first appears in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 196|episode 196]] of the ''Dragon Ball Z'' television series, as scripted by [[Aya Matsui]], which debuted '''11 August 1993''' on [[Fuji TV]]. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Migoren was born and lived his life on a planet in the North Galaxy | Migoren was born and lived his life on a planet in the North Galaxy at least 700 years before the events of the series. At that time, he defended his planet from an invasion by aliens<ref>{{Cite episode|Series=Z|Eps=196}}</ref>; it is not known or specified if he died at that time or later. He was also a powerful enough martial artist that he was granted his body in the Afterlife. He may have trained with [[North Kaiō]] and by [[Age 767]] was training on [[Dai Kaiō]]'s planet in the hopes of receiving lessons from the master himself. Migoren was subsequently a spectator in the Age 767 [[Afterlife Tournament]].<ref>{{Cite episode|Series=Z|Eps=197}}</ref> | ||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||
Migoren's name is derived from '' | Characters introduced in the [[Afterlife Tournament]] largely appear to have names based on some sort of east/southeast Asian food dish, or have a name that is an on-the-nose play on their overall appearance. Migoren's name is likely derived from ''mie goreng'', an Indonesian fried noodle dish, called ミーゴレン (''miigoren'') in Japanese, which is taken for the character's name and altered by eliminating the elongated vowel sound. | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
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==Performance== | ==Performance== | ||
Migoren is played by [[Hisao Egawa]]. Egawa plays many bit parts throughout the series | Migoren is played by [[Hisao Egawa]]. Egawa plays many bit parts throughout the series, including [[God Guardon]] in the original ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans]]'' animation. | ||
==Notable Appearances== | ==Notable Appearances== | ||
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| Migoren | |
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| ミゴレン (Migoren) | |
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| English Name(s) | Mijorin |
| Name Pun | "Mie goreng", an Indonesian fried noodle dish |
| Anime Debut | Dragon Ball Z Episode 196 |
| Japanese VA | Hisao Egawa |
| Funimation VA | Kent Williams[1] |
| Personal Data | |
| Notable Skills | Martial artist |
Migoren is a minor fictional character in the Dragon Ball universe, introduced as one of the many fighters present at the Afterlife Tournament that Son Goku encounters or observes in Age 767. Goku first meets him ahead of the Afterlife Tournament, which takes place some time after his death in the battle against Perfect Cell. Migoren was a fighter from a planet in the North Galaxy, who defended his planet from aliens.
Migoren first appears in episode 196 of the Dragon Ball Z television series, as scripted by Aya Matsui, which debuted 11 August 1993 on Fuji TV.
Biography
Migoren was born and lived his life on a planet in the North Galaxy at least 700 years before the events of the series. At that time, he defended his planet from an invasion by aliens[2]; it is not known or specified if he died at that time or later. He was also a powerful enough martial artist that he was granted his body in the Afterlife. He may have trained with North Kaiō and by Age 767 was training on Dai Kaiō's planet in the hopes of receiving lessons from the master himself. Migoren was subsequently a spectator in the Age 767 Afterlife Tournament.[3]
Name
Characters introduced in the Afterlife Tournament largely appear to have names based on some sort of east/southeast Asian food dish, or have a name that is an on-the-nose play on their overall appearance. Migoren's name is likely derived from mie goreng, an Indonesian fried noodle dish, called ミーゴレン (miigoren) in Japanese, which is taken for the character's name and altered by eliminating the elongated vowel sound.
Production
Due to the production schedule inherent in producing a weekly anime series based on a weekly comic, the writers of Dragon Ball Z interjected anime-only material both as a means of extending the runtime and to flesh out the Dragon Ball universe. Migoren and the entire Afterlife Tournament arc was written to depict Son Goku's experience in the afterlife prior to the time-skip and the arrival of Boo.
Notable Skills
Migoren is a formidable martial artist, powerful and just enough that he was permitted to keep his body after death. He has continued to train and improve himself on Dai Kaiō's planet for hundreds of years.
Performance
Migoren is played by Hisao Egawa. Egawa plays many bit parts throughout the series, including God Guardon in the original Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans animation.
Notable Appearances
- Dragon Ball Z Episode 196 - Migoren's introduction
Notes
References
- ↑ FIXME: Verify this.
- ↑ "I'm the Best in the Afterlife!! The Great Assembly of Past Heroes". Dragon Ball Z. Episode 196. Japan: Fuji TV, 11 August 1993.
- ↑ "Wild Enthusiasm on Dai Kaiō's Planet!! Goku Stirs Up a Whirlwind". Dragon Ball Z. Episode 197. Japan: Fuji TV, 18 August 1993.