Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Background / History
- 3Appearance
- 4Personality
- 5Abilities & Skills
- 5.1Destruction Power
- 5.2Divine Combat Power
- 5.3Cosmic Knowledge and Divine Authority
- 6Equipment / Items
- 7Relationships
- 8Story Role / Major Arcs
- 8.1Universe 6 Tournament
- 8.2Super Dragon Ball Wish
- 8.3Monaka Impersonation
- 8.4Goku Black and Zamasu Investigation
- 8.5Tournament of Power
- 8.6Restored Eighteen Universes
- 9Notable Quotes
- 10Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Beerus (比鲁斯) |
| Alias(es) | Lord Beerus |
| Species/Race | Cat-like deity 21 68 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Universe 7; accompanied by the Angel Whis 21 69 |
| Occupation/Role | God of Destruction of Universe 7 21 27 |
| Status | Active; personally addresses unrest among the restored universes 202 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 17 17 |
Background / History
Beerus governs Universe 7 as its God of Destruction. Living beings native to the universe possess Cosmic Power, which marks them as being under his jurisdiction; according to the explanation given to Luya, Destruction Power can detonate that Cosmic Power to erase a target. Beerus is immediately suspicious of Luya because he cannot sense this identifying energy. 23 27
His assigned Angel is Whis, who serves as both attendant and supervisor. Though Beerus is extraordinarily powerful, Whis is explicitly above him in strength and can halt both Beerus and Goku with ease. 27 69
Appearance
Beerus is a humanoid, cat-like deity with furred paws and a tail. His tail is normally unobtrusive, but it becomes a major problem when his disguise is damaged during his fight with Goku. 21 67 68
- Revealed furred arms and paws when the Monaka costume tears. 67
- Possesses a tail, which Vegeta and Piccolo hurriedly conceal to preserve his disguise. 68
- Emits a deep-purple aura when drawing on greater power. 27 68
Personality
Beerus is proud, temperamental, and highly conscious of his dignity as a God of Destruction. He reacts sharply to disrespect, particularly when mortals challenge divine authority, and frequently threatens destruction when angered. 27 59
Despite his harshness, Beerus is highly invested in Universe 7's survival. He accepts Champa's dangerous wager to protect Earth, pushes its fighters to win, and later decides to personally manage unrest caused by the revival of six erased universes. 23 27 202
Food is one of Beerus's strongest interests. He is exceptionally critical of Champa's cuisine, treasures Earth's food, and ultimately uses a Super Dragon Ball wish to obtain a comfortable bed rather than pursuing a grander prize. 22 23 59
He is also capable of deception when it serves a practical purpose. Beerus invents Monaka's reputation as an unbeatable warrior to give Goku a goal within Universe 7 and prevent him from recklessly pursuing fighters in other universes. 25 28 65
Abilities & Skills
Destruction Power
Beerus wields purple Destruction Power and Hakai energy as the God of Destruction.
- Dispelled an incoming Hakai Energy Sphere with a single fingertip. 21
- Formed a purple Destruction Power sphere while threatening Luya. 27
- Holds authority over Universe 7 beings through their Cosmic Power. 27
- The system states that a being without Universe 7's Cosmic Power cannot be erased through this mechanism, making Luya an unusual case. 27
Divine Combat Power
A system scan identifies Beerus as being at the peak of Tier 1 Angel level, while Whis is assessed at Tier 2 Angel level. 27
- Beerus's strength is far beyond Super Saiyan Blue-era Goku and Vegeta. 27 120
- He can fight Goku at high speed while heavily restraining himself to maintain a disguise. 67
- When the Monaka costume restricts his movements, he still overwhelms Goku with physical strikes and releases power beyond his usual divine energy. 67
- He recognizes the significance of mortals who approach or exceed God of Destruction-level power, including Jiren and Toppo. 190 194
Cosmic Knowledge and Divine Authority
Beerus possesses knowledge and authority concerning inter-universal matters.
- States that a God of Destruction senses living beings crossing a cosmic barrier into another universe. 23
- Identifies the danger posed by Goku Black's ring and investigates the connection between Goku Black and Zamasu. 86 92 99
- Understands the divine language required for Super Dragon Ball wishes and directs Whis to relay his request to Super Shenron. 58 59
- Recognizes Zeno as the supreme god over the universes and immediately treats him with extreme deference. 54
Equipment / Items
- Monaka costume — Worn to impersonate Monaka and secretly spar with Goku; its fragile construction exposes Beerus's paws, arms, and tail during the battle. 66 67 68
- Super Dragon Balls — Obtained through the Universe 6 tournament wager and used with the others to summon Super Shenron. 55 57 59
Relationships
- Whis — His Angel attendant, advisor, and supervisor. Whis regularly teases Beerus, manages practical matters, and is strong enough to stop Beerus and Goku simultaneously. 21 54 69
- Champa — His twin brother and the God of Destruction of Universe 6. Their rivalry centers on food, pride, and contests between their universes. 21 23 187
- Sun Wukong (Goku) — A Saiyan Beerus publicly calls his disciple. Beerus considers Goku reckless, uses Monaka to direct his desire for stronger opponents, and later enjoys sparring with him under the disguise. 21 28 66 67
- Vegeta — A Saiyan Beerus also presents as his disciple. Vegeta fears Beerus's temper but supports his authority and later remains unable to confidently challenge him despite gaining Deep Blue power. 21 27 202
- Luya — Initially regarded with suspicion because of his unknown origin and lack of Cosmic Power. Beerus later trains alongside Whis with Luya and thanks him for helping Universe 7 gain Zeno's recognition. 27 88 98 202
- Monaka — A deliveryman Beerus falsely presents as his strongest opponent in order to motivate Goku. Beerus later impersonates him when Goku demands a match. 25 28 65 66
- Zeno — The supreme god whom Beerus deeply fears and respects. Zeno's arrival causes Beerus to immediately bow, and the possibility of being replaced as God of Destruction alarms him. 54
Story Role / Major Arcs
Universe 6 Tournament
When Champa arrives to boast about Universe 6's food, Beerus dismisses the offered dish and counters with Earth's instant noodles. Champa's desire for Earth's cuisine leads to a wager: Universe 7's Earth against Universe 6's Super Dragon Balls. 22 23
Beerus assembles Universe 7's team, naming Monaka as its supposed strongest fighter. In reality, he exaggerates Monaka's reputation to keep Goku focused on an attainable rival rather than seeking dangerous opponents beyond Universe 7. 25 28
During the tournament, Beerus protects the boundary between mortals and divine affairs by stopping Goku from intervening when Champa threatens his defeated team. Zeno's arrival interrupts the conflict and forces Beerus to confront an authority far above himself. 54
Super Dragon Ball Wish
After Universe 7's victory, Beerus receives the Super Dragon Ball prize and helps locate the seventh orb. He has Whis invoke Super Shenron, then spends the wish on a comfortable bed. 55 57 59
Monaka Impersonation
When Goku remains obsessed with fighting Monaka, Beerus tries to delay him by demanding one hundred trillion sit-ups. Goku completes the task quickly, forcing Beerus to wear a Monaka costume and fight in his place. 66
The disguise limits Beerus's strength and risks exposing him, but the restrictions also allow him to enjoy a competitive fight with Goku. Whis explains that Beerus is not angry during the battle; he is exhilarated by finally having a controlled challenge. 67 68
Goku Black and Zamasu Investigation
Beerus becomes interested in Goku Black's Time Ring and later grows suspicious of Luya after learning that Luya can use Super Saiyan God. He follows the evidence toward Zamasu of Universe 10 and declares that, if Zamasu is confirmed as the mastermind threatening Universe 7, Beerus will destroy him regardless of inter-universal consequences. 86 88 92 99
Tournament of Power
Beerus recruits Luya for the Tournament of Power and makes clear that Universe 7's survival is at stake. He remains combative toward rival universes, particularly Champa and Universe 11's Supreme Kai, while closely following the battles against Jiren and Toppo. 133 136 154 190
Universe 6's erasure affects Beerus more than he admits. After Champa says farewell, Beerus declares that Universe 7 must become the last universe standing. 186 187
Restored Eighteen Universes
Following the Tournament of Power, Beerus explains that Goku's wish restored six primordial universes, bringing the total back to eighteen. The revived universes experience unrest, and Beerus chooses to handle the situation personally rather than risk Zeno criticizing him for neglecting his duties. 201 202
Notable Quotes
“I don't care where you're from, but if I find out you're doing anything out of line, I will destroy you myself!” 27
“I... simply asked the dragon for a comfortable bed!” 59
“No matter what, we must win the Tournament of Power! Universe 7 must be the last one standing!” 187
Trivia
- Beerus claims Monaka is the strongest opponent he has ever faced, but later admits that Monaka's reputation was fabricated. 25 65
- His secret Monaka impersonation is nearly exposed several times when the costume tears during his fight with Goku. 67 68
- Whis openly reports Beerus to Zeno for prioritizing naps and gourmet food over his destruction duties. 54