Dosukoi
| Dosukoi | |
|---|---|
| ドスコイ (Dosukoi) | |
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Anime  | |
| English Name(s) | Doskoi |
| Name Pun | Dosukoi (どすこい), an phrase used for cheering in sumo wrestling[note 1] |
| Anime Debut | Dragon Ball Z Movie 9 |
| Personal Data | |
| Death | Age 767 |
| Classification | Tenka'ichi Budōkai Characters |
| Occupation | Martial artist |
Dosukoi is a fictional character in the ninth Dragon Ball Z film, The Galaxy at the Brink!! The Super Incredible Guy. Dosukoi is a competitor in the Tenka'ichi Dai Budōkai.
Biography
Dosukoi is a large sumo wrestler who competes in the Tenka'ichi Dai Budōkai[1], successfully making his way through the preliminary battles. Off-screen, Dosukoi defeats Kung-Fun in the semi-finals courtesy of his amazing utchari.[2] With this win, Dosukoi makes it to the finals, but is strangled to death by Bido upon arriving at Battle Island II.[3]
Name
Dosukoi's name is likely taken directly from the sumo wrestler chant, which Dosukoi can be heard saying during the preliminary battles and as Bido chokes him.
Performance
Dosukoi's performance is uncredited.
Notable Appearances
Dosukoi appears exclusively in Dragon Ball Z Movie 9.
Notes
- ↑ Dosukoi, the Japanese term for a sumo cheer, is customarily written in hiragana, while Dosukoi's name is written in katakana.
References
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z: The Galaxy at the Brink!! The Super Incredible Guy. Japan: 1993 Toei Anime Fair (Summer). 10 July 1993.
- ↑ 1993 Toei Anime Fair (Summer) program book, p. 11.
- ↑ "Character Dictionary". Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4: Dragon Ball Super Encyclopedia. Japan: Shueisha, 09 May 2013. ISBN 978-4-08-782499-5. (p. #)