Babidi

Babidi is a fictional villain in the Dragon Ball media franchise created by Akira Toriyama. He is a powerful interstellar sorcerer and the son of Bibidi, inheriting his father’s aim to unleash Majin Buu, a formidable ancient creature, by gathering energy from living beings.

In Dragon Ball Z, Babidi arrives on Earth aboard a spacecraft during the Majin Buu Saga, seeking to revive Buu. He uses magic to control others, applying the Majin mark on their foreheads. He commands Dabura, the demon king, as his subordinate. His strategy is to collect energy from Earth and awaken Buu from his cocoon, thereby regaining control over the demon.

Powers and methods: Babidi is a master of dark magic, capable of mind control, illusion, energy manipulation, teleportation, and protective wards. His signature tool is a staff that amplifies his spells. His influence culminates in transforming participants into Majin beings, most notably Vegeta, who bears the Majin mark. This transformation grants increased power but often erodes free will.

Outcomes: Babidi’s plan is ultimately thwarted by the Z Fighters, culminating in the destruction of his ship during the confrontation. He dies as part of the clash, and Majin Buu’s fate remains to unfold in subsequent events within the series.

Appearances: Babidi appears in the Dragon Ball manga and the Dragon Ball Z anime, serving as a central antagonist during the Majin Buu arc. He has since appeared in various Dragon Ball video games and related media.