Buyon

Buyon (ブヨン) is a massive, round-bodied pink creature residing within the Muscle Tower. Serving as General White's secret weapon, Buyon is a formidable foe designed to eliminate any intruders who manage to infiltrate the tower's upper levels. His role also suggests he may be something of a pet to General White, as he is kept in a special chamber within the tower.

Names	Buyon (ブヨン), The Jiggler
Gender	Male
Race	Jiggler, Buyon
Occupation	Martial Artist
Origin	Dragon Ball Chapter 64: "The Horrible...Jiggler!" (５階かい　戦せん慄りつのブヨン|Gokai Senritsu no Buyon|lit. "Floor Five: The Hair-Raising Buyon") March 4, 1986 (Weekly Shōnen Jump, 1986 #14)
Alignment	Evil
Age	Unknown
Created By	Akira Toriyama
Height	Not Stated
Weight	Not Stated

Appearance

Buyon is a large, round-bellied pink monster with a big tail and two antennae on his head. In the anime, his eyes are orange, and his tongue is green, adding to his grotesque and alien appearance.

Personality

Buyon is depicted as a mindless and savage creature, acting on instinct rather than intellect. He exhibits no capacity for communication or complex thought, relying solely on his natural abilities and brute strength to attack his opponents. Despite his ferocity, he is not particularly intelligent and lacks strategy in combat. His primary motivation appears to be consuming anything that comes near him, as seen when he attempts to devour both Goku and Android 8. Buyon’s role as General White’s "secret weapon" suggests that he is more of a tool for destruction than an autonomous character.

Biography

Background

Buyon originates from an unnamed planet inhabited by Jigglers. He eventually found his way to Earth, where the Red Ribbon Army captured him. After the construction of Muscle Tower, he was placed on the fifth floor, serving as a deadly deterrent for any intruders attempting to breach the tower. Accessible only via a trapdoor from the sixth floor, Buyon became General White's ultimate line of defense.

Dragon Ball – Red Ribbon Army Saga

Buyon is introduced when Goku and Android 8 are dropped into the fifth floor of Muscle Tower through a trapdoor in General White's office. The monster initially proves to be an indestructible foe, with Goku's attacks, including a powerful Kamehameha, being deflected harmlessly by Buyon's blubbery body. Buyon also possesses the ability to emit electrical blasts from his antennae, making him a multi-faceted threat. He comes close to devouring both Goku and Android 8 during the battle.

However, Goku cleverly exploits Buyon's vulnerability to extreme cold. After creating a small hole in the wall of the tower, he exposes Buyon to the freezing air of the surrounding environment, freezing the monster solid. Taking advantage of this weakness, Goku shatters Buyon with a single decisive kick.

Buyon's notoriety was well-known among the Jingle Villagers, who had heard rumors of a fearsome beast within Muscle Tower, raising their concerns for Goku's safety.

Super Dragon Ball Heroes – Supreme Kai of Time Saga

An alternate version of Buyon competes in the Super Space-Time Tournament alongside notable Red Ribbon Army figures, including Mercenary Tao, Ninja Murasaki, Colonel Silver, General White, General Blue, and Major Metallitron. Despite their efforts, Buyon and his team are eliminated during the first round, leading to the erasure of their space-time.

Powers and Statistics

Tier: 8-C

Powers and Abilities:

Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Electricity Manipulation (Via Antenna Beam), Large Size (Type 0), Bodily Weaponry (Via his tail and tongue), Attack Reflection (His body can reflect martial arts, weapons, and Ki attacks without receiving damage)

Attack Potency: Building level+ (Stated by General White to be stronger than Major Metallitron)

Speed: Unknown

Lifting Strength: Unknown

Striking Strength: Building level+

Durability: Building level+ (Took a direct hit from Goku's Kamehameha without any signs of damage)

Stamina: Superhuman

Range: Several Meters (Can extend his tongue this much)

Standard Equipment: None notable

Intelligence: Below Average

Weaknesses: Can be hardened by things like Ice which makes him much easier to kill.

Attacks and Techniques

• Antenna Beam: Energy waves emitted from Buyon's antennae. This ability also appears in Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure, Dragon Ball: Origins 2, and Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo.
• Lick Twister: Buyon extends his tongue to attack opponents, which he uses in attempts to eat Android 8 and Goku. The move is also featured in Advanced Adventure and Revenge of King Piccolo.
• Super Flexible Body: Due to his rubbery physique, attacks like punches and kicks bounce off him. This resilience makes him the first enemy to be unaffected by Goku's Kamehameha.
• Tail Attack: Buyon utilizes his long, powerful tail to strike opponents. This technique also appears in Dragon Ball: Origins 2.

Trivia

• Buyon is the first opponent in the series to take a direct hit from a Kamehameha without sustaining any damage.
• He is also the first confirmed extraterrestrial being Goku ever fought.
• It is implied that Suno's father was referring to Buyon when he mentioned the monster inhabiting Muscle Tower, rather than the kindhearted Android 8.
• Although Buyon's species, the Jigglers, originates from outer space, it remains unexplained how Buyon ended up living on Earth.
• Buyon's name is likely derived from the Japanese term buyobuyo (ぶよぶよ), which translates to "flabby" or "soft."
• His name also resembles "Bouillon," a type of broth, which may reference the word's root meaning "boil."