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06.05.2025
Weekly ☆ Character Showcase #208: Dodoria
Dodoria
The Weekly ☆ Character Showcase is an article series where we introduce one character from the Dragon Ball universe each week. This week, we're taking a look at Frieza's hot-tempered right-hand man, Dodoria!
Story
Dodoria is one of Frieza's aides, with strength on par with his fellow underling, Zarbon.
He is an extremely hot-headed warrior who tends to act first and think later.
(Tale 247)
In an attempt to seize the Dragon Balls by force, Dodoria attacks a Namekian village. Then, enraged when his Scouter is destroyed by an Elder, he yells, "I'll kill them all!!!!" before attacking the Namekian youths and Elders one by one.
(Tale 254)
Just as he was about to attack Dende, Gohan swoops in and delivers a powerful kick!
(Tale 255)
Dodoria chases after Gohan and the others as they flee but soon loses sight of them after Krillin hits him with Taiyo-Ken (Solar Flare). This causes Dodoria to unleash an Energy Wave in an attempt to destroy everything around him in a fit of rage!
(Tale 256)
He tries to return to Frieza but is caught completely off guard by a surprise attack from Vegeta! Dodoria refuses to believe his Scouter when it shows him Vegeta's Power Level of 24,000, shouting, "That number was a mistake!! The Scouter was broken!!" In his fury, Dodoria launches a barrage of attacks, but they are all dodged easily by the Saiyan, who even sneaks behind him!
(Tale 257)
Vegeta manages to twist the brute's arms from behind. Dodoria pleads for his life, saying, "I-If you let me go, I-I'll tell you a secret...!!" and revealing that it was Frieza who destroyed Planet Vegeta, the Saiyan's home planet.
(Tale 257)
Dodoria tries to run for his life, but is blown to pieces by Vegeta, who is enraged after hearing the truth.
First Appearance
"Dragon Ball" Tale 247
Trivia
He relies a ton on his new Scouter!
Zarbon's Scouter broke once it exceeded 22,000 when measuring Vegeta's Power Level. Dodoria confidently measures Vegeta's Power Level with his new Scouter, explaining, "It has to be a malfunction! Your Scouter's a lemon". Even when he was ambushed by Vegeta, he demands that the Saiyan hand over his Scouter, revealing how much he relies on it in battle and in his search for the Dragon Balls. As Dodoria was already strong to begin with, it seems that the reason for his defeat may have been due to slacking off in his training!
(Tale 249)
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