Paparoni (パパロニ Paparoni) is a warrior from Universe 3 and a member of Team Universe 3. He controls all of the artificially intelligent machine lifeforms on Team Universe 3.[1]
Appearance
He has dark purple skin, white curly hair cut in the shape of a Mohawk, and a matching goatee. He wears a monocle, a white suit with a red neckerchief, and carries a brown staff with a golden end, and a blue orb that sits on top. Pretty dapper.
Personality
Paparoni appears to be very confident as seen when he expertly twirls his staff while his team is being announced by the Great Priest. This confidence was shaken when he felt Jiren's power, and later as he watched Goku and Jiren fight. Despite this, Paparoni still approached Jiren, seemingly wanting to fight him after he appeared to defeat Goku.
Biography
Dragon Ball Super
Universal Survival Saga
Main article: Universe Survival Saga Paparoni was called upon by Mosco, Ea, and Campari to participate in the Tournament of Power. He is later seen alongside his team at the Tournament of Power. When the tournament begins, Paparoni starts fighting Rabanra. Afterwards, Paparoni tried to land a punch on Android 18, only for her to dodge it and kick him in the head afterwards. Paparoni later fought Zirloin, but they stopped fighting when they sensed Jiren's power, and watched his and Goku's fight. After Goku was seemingly destroyed by Jiren deflecting the Universe 7 Spirit Bomb back at him, Paparoni, appeared alongside the crater, seemingly ready to fight Jiren, but then Goku emerged, having unlocked the Ultra Instinct transformation.
Power
Paparoni was modified in preparation for the Tournament of Power
When the Tournament of Power began, Paparoni was able to match Rabanra in combat. He was easily kicked in the head by Android 18 and knocked down when he attempted to attack her.
- Statements by authors and guidebooks
Paparoni is a key player for Team Universe 3 during the Tournament of Power.[2]
Techniques and Abilities
- A.I. Control -
Voice actors
- Japanese: TBA
- English: TBA
Battles
- Paparoni vs. Rabanra
- Paparoni vs. Android 18
- Paparoni vs. Zirloin
Trivia
- Paparoni's name is a pun on peperoni, the italian word for bell peppers.
- Despite no weapons being allowed in the Tournament of Power, he wields a cane that seems to produce electricity.
- It is possible that, due to his modifications, the cane could be seen as an extension of him, and not as a weapon to kill like similar of a spear.
Gallery
 Paparoni artwork   Paparoni fighting Rabanra  Paparoni kicked in the back of the head by Android 18  Paparoni with his remaining teammates  Paparoni reacting to Jiren's power       |
References
- ↑ Universe 3 A.I. control. twitter (August 10, 2017).
- ↑ Animedia: Dragon Ball Super Featurette. pbs.twimg (September 2017).