This article contains spoilers for the Moro arc of Dragon Ball Super.
Ever since the Dragon Ball Super anime went on an indefinite hiatus in 2017, fans have been eagerly awaiting any signs of its return. Though they never got this, the story still continued in manga format until 2024, covering three main arcs that many fans remember now as some of the best in the entire franchise. The first of these was the Moro arc, set almost directly after the conclusion of the Broly movie.
This arc was quite well-received by fans as it not only opened up the lore of the series by a substantial amount, but it also introduced one of the best antagonists in all of Dragon Ball. Almost all the Z-Fighters played a crucial role in here, but there are those who stand out as being even more important than they are. So, in this article, let's break down the most important characters in the Galactic Patrol Prisoner, or Moro, arc.
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Whis Played His Neutral Teacher Role, But Was Essential For Goku's Growth
He Helped Goku Understand Ultra Instinct
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First Appearance |
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods |
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Debut Date |
March 30, 2013 |
- Whis helped Goku understand Ultra Instinct.
So it's come to this...
As always, Whis's involvement in the arc was never in direct conflict with the major antagonist, since he isn't allowed to interfere with the affairs of his universe. However, his role here was vital for Goku's growth, as his mastery over Ultra Instinct made him the perfect teacher for the Saiyan who had just unlocked his own version of the technique. Even in the final battle against Planet Moro, Whis displayed how even such a powerful villain is nothing to him, taking the battle as an opportunity to tell Goku what he needs to do.
Vegeta Took A Little More Of A Back Seat But Was Essential For Defeating Moro
Vegeta Proved His Strength
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First Appearance |
Dragon Ball Z, Episode 5, "Gohan's Rage" |
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Story Arc |
Saiyan Saga |
- Vegeta had more of a support role in this arc.
It looks like Vegeta managed to one-up you this time!
Unlike his usual role in the story arcs of Dragon Ball, Vegeta took more of a support role this time. Of course, he had his fair share of battles and even held his own quite well in one of the fights against Moro, but eventually, the villain grew far too strong for him to deal with. However, he really shone due to what he prioritized instead of fighting, since he underwent tough training in order to learn the Forced Spirit Fission technique, which proved to be invaluable in the final battle as it alone gave Goku enough strength to defeat Moro for good.
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Merus Was Another Vital Teacher For Goku's Ultra Instinct In This Arc
An Angel In Training
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First Appearance |
Dragon Ball Super, Chapter 42, "Battles End and Aftermath" |
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Debut Date |
November 20, 2018 |
- Merus was the key Goku needed to master Ultra Instinct.
I've come to love this galaxy. This universe, full of excitement. Please protect it all.
Merus was initially introduced as a deceptively skilled member of the Galactic Patrol and served as one of the most important characters in the overall story arc. Eventually, it was revealed that Merus was an Angel-in-training, stationed within the Galactic Patrol of Universe 7 in order to find out the workings of a Universe. He proved to be even stronger than Moro, due to which he was eventually absorbed by the villain, giving birth to the strongest version of him that took everything Goku had to defeat. Merus's involvement was crucial, as it was through his training that Goku eventually mastered Ultra Instinct even further.
Moro Was The Central Focus Of The Arc As An Ancient And Awful Antagonist
The Planet Eater
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First Appearance |
Dragon Ball Super, Chapter 43, "Joining the Galactic Patrol" |
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Debut Date |
December 20, 2018 |
- Moro was the arc's titular antagonist.
I am Moro, Consumer of Worlds! The God's creations are mine to devour!
One doesn't earn the epithet of 'Planet Eater' without being one of the strongest beings in the universe. Moro was a monstrous villain who had been active over 10 million years ago and was kept as a prisoner by the Galactic Patrol, only to escape and wreak havoc across the universe. Moro's strength was legendary and, initially, was far superior to anything that Goku and Vegeta could come up with due to him getting stronger by draining entire planets of energy. Eventually, it took Goku's strongest skills and powers to defeat him for good.
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Goku Had To Dig Deep And Find Something Greater To Defeat The Villain
Goku Finally Masters Ultra Instinct
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First Appearance |
Dragon Ball, Episode 1, "The Secret of the Dragon Balls" |
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Debut Date |
February 26, 1986 |
- This was the arc where Goku mastered Ultra Instinct completely.
How are you still so calm? I want you quaking in fear!
Just like many Dragon Ball arcs, Goku was definitely the main focus of the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc, especially since the story dealt with his journey to master the fabled Ultra Instinct. Through the many battles he underwent over the course of this arc and the mentorship of Whis and Merus, Goku finally understood the technique like never before, allowing him to make full use of it against Moro. Ultimately, Moro grew far stronger by the end and almost threatened the Earth, and it was Goku, through Vegeta and the others' help, who finally put him down.
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Dragon Ball Super
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- 2015 - 2018
