Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Popo (波波) |
| Gender | Masculine |
| Affiliation | Earth's Lookout; attendant to Kami |
| Occupation/Role | Divine attendant and advisor to Earth's Guardian |
| First Appearance | Chapter 42 |
Appearance
Popo is described as pitch-black and slightly taller than Korin. He is often seen with a composed expression and travels on a magic carpet. 46
- Pitch-black complexion. 46
- Uses a magic carpet for travel. 46
- His usual calm expression can become notably grave during major crises. 44
Personality
Popo remains calm even when Kami, Korin, and Earth's inhabitants panic over Sack's overwhelming strength. He assesses danger pragmatically, noting Sack's lack of killing intent when Sack approaches the Lookout. 42
He is strategic and restrained. Rather than attempting to defeat Sack directly during Sack's demonic episode, Popo seeks methods to buy time for Sack to regain control, including Shenron and the Evil Containment Wave. 46
Abilities & Skills
Concealment Technique
Popo can conceal himself before revealing his presence to Korin, Son Goku, and the others at Fortuneteller Baba's palace. 46
- Conceals his presence while observing events from above. 46
- Reveals himself alongside Korin when intervention becomes necessary. 46
Magic Carpet Travel
Popo rides a magic carpet to travel rapidly across Earth. 46
- Uses it to contact Korin and locate Son Goku's group. 46
- Leaves quickly to address Dabo after Sack vanishes. 49
Crisis Management
Popo coordinates Earth's response when Sack loses control during the failed condensation of the fourth Seal Talisman. 46
- Recommends summoning Shenron rather than attempting to destroy Sack. 46
- Orders Korin to seek Master Roshi and prepare the Evil Containment Wave as a temporary measure. 46
- Explains that helping Sack regain control may prevent him from harming Earth once he recovers. 46
- Arranges for Shenron to send Sack to the Sun after Sack requests a massive source of energy. 49 50
Relationships
- Kami / Earth's Guardian — Popo serves as his divine attendant, adviser, and principal source of composure during the crisis caused by Sack. 42 46
- Sack — Sack distrusts Popo's claim of being only a divine attendant and probes his identity; Popo later works to prevent Sack's demonic state from destroying Earth. 42 43 46
- Korin — Popo coordinates with Korin to find Son Goku and secure the Dragon Balls during Earth's emergency. 46 47
- Son Goku — Popo identifies Goku as Earth's best hope because he shares Sack's Saiyan bloodline while possessing a pure nature. 43
- Shenron — Popo summons Shenron and presses him for solutions after the dragon proves unable to directly wake Sack or remove the evil aura affecting him. 47 48
- Dabo — Popo fears Dabo's response after Sack is sent away, recognizing that Dabo could still endanger Earth. 49
Story Role
Encounter with Sack
When Sack reaches the Lookout, Popo and Kami receive him after Sack searches for them. Popo judges that Sack has no killing intent, though Sack immediately questions Popo's mysterious identity. 42
Sack's insinuations about Popo's connection to angels provoke an unusual reaction from the giant elephant within Sack, while Popo remains outwardly unreadable. After Sack leaves, Popo advises Kami to place hope in Son Goku's potential. 43
Fourth Seal Talisman Crisis
As Sack attempts to condense the fourth Seal Talisman, the disturbance affects Earth's spiritual spaces and causes Popo to adopt a rare grave expression. 44
When Sack becomes demonic and his uncontrolled power threatens Earth, Popo directs Kami and Korin toward a containment-and-recovery plan rather than direct confrontation. 46
Summoning Shenron and Sending Sack to the Sun
Popo obtains the Dragon Balls through Korin after Son Goku gives up his own wish to prioritize Earth's safety. Shenron cannot restore Sack's consciousness, remove the evil aura, or provide an undefined amount of energy. 47 48
After communicating with Sack, Popo uses Shenron to send him to the Sun. Sack materializes in the Solar Photosphere, where he attempts to survive by absorbing solar energy through the Heaven and Earth Furnace. 49 50
Notable Quotes
“There is no killing intent.” 42
“Son Goku.” 43
“We only need to give him time.” 46