Dabura
Dabura is a prominent antagonist appearing in the Dragon Ball franchise by Akira Toriyama, debuting in the Majin Buu arc. As the King of the Demon Realm, he initially serves as the primary warrior and loyal commander under the dark wizard Babidi, utilizing formidable physical prowess and dangerous magical arts against Earth's heroes.
Overview
Dabura is a prominent antagonist appearing in the Dragon Ball franchise by Akira Toriyama, debuting in the Majin Buu arc. As the King of the Demon Realm, he initially serves as the primary warrior and loyal commander under the dark wizard Babidi, utilizing formidable physical prowess and dangerous magical arts against Earth's heroes.
Appearance
Dabura is a tall, heavily muscular demon with bright red skin, sharp golden eyes, and pointed ears. A pair of horns grows from his forehead. While bound by Babidi's spell, a prominent dark crest in the shape of the letter M is imprinted on his forehead, which disappears once the control is severed or after he enters Heaven.
Personality
Despite harboring immense pride in his battle strength, Dabura exhibits a calculating and composed mind, thoroughly evaluating opponent tactics. Under mind control, he remains fiercely loyal to Babidi. Upon passing to Heaven, his evil nature dissolves entirely, transforming him into a serene, soft-spoken individual who adores nature.
Abilities
Dabura can materialise lethal weaponry such as longswords and spears out of thin air. His signature magical technique is a petrifying spit that transforms anyone struck into solid stone, a status impossible to undo until Dabura is slain. He also commands destructive energy blasts, fiery projectiles, and energy-transfer powers.
Background
Dabura seized rule over the Demon Realm by overthrowing his father, King Abra. Later fell under Babidi's mind control, leading forces to revive Majin Buu. Though he fought Earth's defenders and foresaw Majin Buu's unmanageable nature, he was transformed into food by Buu and killed. In Future Trunks' timeline, he was destroyed before Buu's awakening.
Relationships
He served as Babidi's chief lieutenant, though his warnings regarding Majin Buu were ignored. Expanded storylines introduce his blood relatives, including his younger sister Towa and his nephew Fu, leading to conflict over lineage and family vengeance.
Trivia
Dabura's name originates from the magic spell 'Abracadabra'. His visual design shares striking similarities with Satan, the Demon King character featured in Akira Toriyama's manga work SAND LAND.
