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Albeit at a greatly-diminished level, a bit of Moro's magic returned a few years back, allowing him to break free of his imprisonment. Moro travels through space toward the new [[Planet Namek]] with an ex-member of the [[Freeza Force]], who explains the details of the [[Dragon Balls]] to Moro. Goku teleports to Namek with Vegeta just as Moro arrives. Moro uses telekenisis to take [[Esca|a young Namekian]] hostage, prompting Vegeta to jump into action. Moro's abilities appear to work against Vegeta as a [[Super Saiyan]], who then uses [[Super Saiyan God]] to gain an advantage. Moro removes his cloak, revealing a far thinner figure than would otherwise be presumed, and promises to showcase his magical abilities to Vegeta.<ref name=super44>{{Cite manga|Series=Super|Chp=44}}</ref>
Albeit at a greatly-diminished level, a bit of Moro's magic returned a few years back, allowing him to break free of his imprisonment. Moro travels through space toward the new [[Planet Namek]] with an ex-member of the [[Freeza Force]], who explains the details of the [[Dragon Balls]] to Moro. Goku teleports to Namek with Vegeta just as Moro arrives. Moro uses telekenisis to take [[Esca|a young Namekian]] hostage, prompting Vegeta to jump into action. Moro's abilities appear to work against Vegeta as a [[Super Saiyan]], who then uses [[Super Saiyan God]] to gain an advantage. Moro removes his cloak, revealing a far thinner figure than would otherwise be presumed, and promises to showcase his magical abilities to Vegeta.<ref name=super44>{{Cite manga|Series=Super|Chp=44}}</ref>
Moro acknowledges that he can indeed absorb energy, and that his next technique will be a variation on what he just attempted with the Namekian child; from the safety of their spaceship, Merusu remarks to Jaco that Moro is capable to stealing energy from planets themselves. Moro begins to wield the planet itself as a weapon against Vegeta, flinging bands of rocks and blasts from underground left and right; the Namekians across the planet begin to feel the effects of these quakes. Vegeta stalls against Moro, feigning defeat and prompting Moro to reveal his intention to collect the Dragon Balls and wish for his power to be restored. Learning this, Vegeta begins to use [[Super Saiyan Blue]] to effortlessly fight back, dodging Moro's attacks and landing his own hits. Moro, however, has been draining the planet and its inhabitants (Goku and Vegeta included) of energy this entire time; he collects this energy into a massive ball, reduces it down in his hand, and eats it. Vegeta is no longer able to transform into a Super Saiyan, which allows Moro to then turn the tables once again.<ref name=super45>{{Cite manga|Series=Super|Chp=45}}</ref>


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Moro
モロ (Moro)
Manga
Moro (Manga)
English Name(s) Moro (Viz)
Manga Debut Dragon Ball Super Chapter 43
Personal Data
Title Planet-Eater Moro
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Moro is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball franchise, debuting as an escapee of the Galactic Patrol in the Dragon Ball Super manga-original "Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc" in chapter 43.

Biography

Moro arrives on new Planet Namek in Dragon Ball Super manga chapter 44

Ten million years ago, the magician Moro battled against Universe 7's Dai Kaiōshin, attacking with comets and eating planets to absorb their life energy. The Dai Kaiōshin was forced to use the Kai-Kai Matoru, a technique of his own original creation, to seal away Moro's magic, allowing the Galactic Police (predecessors to the Galactic Patrol) to lock him away in the Galactic Prison for his various crimes (which included the destruction of the Iragi star system and bringing about mass extinction on 320 planets). Though Moro was sentenced to death, no one could actually kill him, so he was instead given life imprisonment.

In the present day, Merusu seeks out Majin Boo on Earth in an attempt to gain access to the Dai Kaiōshin, whom Boo absorbed five million years ago. After kidnapping Boo and inadvertently recruiting Son Goku and Vegeta in the process, the group receive a lock on Moro's location: passing through sector KT40. Goku attempts to lock onto Moro's ki signature, and is met with Moro sensing him back; Goku notes that Moro's ki itself was not large, but that it was terrifying, as if many people were screaming in pain.[1]

Albeit at a greatly-diminished level, a bit of Moro's magic returned a few years back, allowing him to break free of his imprisonment. Moro travels through space toward the new Planet Namek with an ex-member of the Freeza Force, who explains the details of the Dragon Balls to Moro. Goku teleports to Namek with Vegeta just as Moro arrives. Moro uses telekenisis to take a young Namekian hostage, prompting Vegeta to jump into action. Moro's abilities appear to work against Vegeta as a Super Saiyan, who then uses Super Saiyan God to gain an advantage. Moro removes his cloak, revealing a far thinner figure than would otherwise be presumed, and promises to showcase his magical abilities to Vegeta.[2]

Moro acknowledges that he can indeed absorb energy, and that his next technique will be a variation on what he just attempted with the Namekian child; from the safety of their spaceship, Merusu remarks to Jaco that Moro is capable to stealing energy from planets themselves. Moro begins to wield the planet itself as a weapon against Vegeta, flinging bands of rocks and blasts from underground left and right; the Namekians across the planet begin to feel the effects of these quakes. Vegeta stalls against Moro, feigning defeat and prompting Moro to reveal his intention to collect the Dragon Balls and wish for his power to be restored. Learning this, Vegeta begins to use Super Saiyan Blue to effortlessly fight back, dodging Moro's attacks and landing his own hits. Moro, however, has been draining the planet and its inhabitants (Goku and Vegeta included) of energy this entire time; he collects this energy into a massive ball, reduces it down in his hand, and eats it. Vegeta is no longer able to transform into a Super Saiyan, which allows Moro to then turn the tables once again.[3]

Name

Moro's name of モロ (Moro)...

Production

Toyotarō's November 2018 teaser image of Moro from the official V-Jump website voting campaign

Alongside the publication of the Dragon Ball Super manga series' 42nd chapter in November 2018, as well as in promotion of the then-forthcoming Dragon Ball Super: Broly theatrical film, the official V-Jump website held a voting campaign for Goku's greatest battle, where visitors could read a brief synopsis of the upcoming arc and had a chance at receiving Toyotarō's special image of the prisoner.[4]

Goku vs. the Mysterious, Formidable Foe: "The Escaped Prisoner"
A mysterious foe who appears in the new chapter, the "Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc"! Just what is it about this felon who escaped from the Galactic Penitentiary...?
V-Jump Official Website

Dragon Ball Super manga artist Toyotarō provided a pre-written comment on the arc for Jump Festa 2019, in which he noted his collaboration with original Dragon Ball author Akira Toriyama on the manga-original "Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc"[5]:

At last, the "Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc" has begun! It's a story that takes place after the Broli movie. Naturally, it's a completely new work that hasn't been animated, and can't be read except as a comic. The prisoner Moro, who has been locked away in the Galactic Penitentiary for 10 million years, has escaped. Will Goku and Vegeta, who have become Galactic Patrolmen, along with the Elite Patrolman Merusu, be able to capture Moro once more?! For the "Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc", I'm tag-teaming with Toriyama-sensei, producing it to great acclaim! I'd like it to be an enjoyable story that can give you all excitement and suspense, so by all means, please look forward to it.
— Toyotarō


Performance

Thus far, Moro appears exclusively in the Dragon Ball Super manga; as such, no voice has been assigned.

Notable Appearances

Thus far, Moro appears exclusively in the Dragon Ball Super manga.

Notes

TBD

References

  1. Toriyama, Akira; Toyotarō. Dragon Ball Super Chapter 43: "Galactic Patrol Enlistment!". V-Jump, February 2019. Japan: Shueisha, 21 December 2018.
  2. Toriyama, Akira; Toyotarō. Dragon Ball Super Chapter 44: "Escaped Prisoner Moro". V-Jump, March 2019. Japan: Shueisha, 21 January 2019.
  3. Toriyama, Akira; Toyotarō. Dragon Ball Super Chapter 45: "Moro's Magical Power". V-Jump, April 2019. Japan: Shueisha, 21 February 2019.
  4. "“Dragon Ball Super” Manga Begins Original “Galactic Patrol Prisoner” Story Arc" (21 November 2018). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 22 January 2019.
  5. "New Translations: Jump Festa 2019 Akira Toriyama & Toyotarō Comments" (23 December 2018). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 22 January 2019.