Belmod (ベルモッド Berumoddo) is the God of Destruction of Universe 11. He is accompanied by his attendant and martial arts teacher Marcarita.
Concept and creation[]
Belmod is one of the two Gods of Destruction who was jointly designed by Akira Toriyama and Toyotarō, the other being Heles.[3]
In the manga, Toyotarō initially depicted Belmod and Marcarita too much like lovers, however, he was corrected by Toriyama who said that Angels are dispatched by Zeno, so an angel would not be that fond of a God of Destruction.[4]
Appearance[]
Belmod is a tall pale humanoid of scrawny build that bears resemblance to a clown - in that he has chalk white skin, a half bald head with orange hair which sticks out like two large puffs on each side, a large red round nose, and big red lips. He has thick vertical blue lines running over both his eyes each which have thick black out-linings.
Belmod wears a multicolored pink and blue variety of the traditional God of Destruction attire. Unlike the other Gods of Destruction seen, his vest boarders are gold colored instead of white, a trait only shared with Sidra.
Before becoming a Destroyer God, Belmod wore the standard Pride Trooper attire. While he was still slim during this time, he had a noticeably more muscular build as well as a full head of hair.
Personality[]
Belmod relaxes in his palace
Belmod does not forgive evil, nor does he abide by it, as he is described as a peaceful god, marking a touch of irony by being a God of Destruction. He is very pleased with the valiant efforts of his Pride Troopers, with their work of justice sending his heart aflutter.[5] In contrast to the relationships shown between most other Gods of Destruction and their respective Supreme Kais, Belmod seems to have a civil and cordial relationship with Khai. Rather than being rude or acting superior to his counterpart, Belmod is willing to listen to him and confer about decisions. However, he is not without self-indulges, as he enjoys being pampered by beautiful jester looking women from a planet he planned on destroying, and when one of them threatened Marcarita with a knife it crossed the line for what sort of behavior he tolerates, as he destroyed her on the spot for doing it.
Unlike Beerus and Champa, who revel in their God of Destruction position, Belmod is more humble about it, as he personally selected a potential successor for his universe in Top, even allowing him to observe some deity-only events. This humbleness extends at least partially to his strength; whilst Beerus is angered at any suggestion that he could be surpassed by anyone in his universe other than Whis, Belmod seems comfortable with the fact that Jiren is stronger than him, and will even vociferously defend his Universe's combatants if they are insulted. He becomes furious when Android 17 questioned Jiren’s wish and behavior, screaming that such a judgment of Jiren should come from only those who know him. Also more uncommon for a God of Destruction, Belmod is more inclined to listen to his Angel attendant, Marcarita, since her advice is likely part of the reason as to why Belmod's Universe 11's Mortal Level is the highest among the ones participating in the Tournament of Power. Due to this, both Belmod and Khai are much more confident in their team, the Pride Troopers, and less worried about erasure than the gods of the other universes. When reduced to only three fighters, Belmod calmly stated that as long as the quality of their warriors is greater than the other universes' quantity of fighters, they can still win, and when Dyspo was eliminated, leaving Universe 11 to only two members, Belmod still hardly reacted. His calm demeanor finally broke when Top was eliminated from the tournament and expressed shock and downright frustration whenever Jiren was put in a difficult spot or appeared to take damage. After his universe lost, though he was shocked at his imminent death, he soon became calm and accepted his fate.
Belmod finds Goku an unforgivable and evil man, blaming his close relationship to the Omni-Kings and idea for a tournament for the possible erasing of his universe. He can be surprised as shown when he witnessed Goku transforming into Super Saiyan Blue, which is a state that reaches God levels, and when he watched him pressure Top.
Despite his more humble nature in comparison to other Gods of Destruction, he is also not above bragging about the might of his universe, as he gloated when his team's warriors were beating the other competitors. Belmod also has somewhat of a boastful personality, as shown by his taunts toward Shin and Beerus when the remaining three Pride Troopers were getting the upper hand against Team Universe 7.
In the manga, it is revealed that Belmod was once a member of the Pride Troopers himself and was friends with Jiren's mentor Gicchin though despite their friendship, Belmod believed Gicchin's value of teamwork was sappy, as Belmod himself preferred to believe in power, thus giving him a mindset similar to Jiren's following his mentor's death at the hands of a Villainous Demon. Additionally since Gicchin was killed by a Demon, Marcarita couldn't resurrect him even if Belmod asked her to as Angels cannot revive those killed by demons, which is what lead Jiren to desire the Super Dragon Balls in order to resurrect his mentor, apparently with Belmod's approval provided Team Universe 11 won the Tournament of Power.
Biography[]
Background[]
A beaten Belmod leaves the Pride Troopers
Belmod became a God of Destruction around 267,974 years before Age 780 and was born at an unknown date before that. In a bonus sketch by Toyotarō, it is revealed that a long time ago, Belmod used to be a member of the Pride Troopers in Universe 11 when he was young, as well as a very good friend and companion to Gicchin, Jiren's ex-master. However, the former became a God of Destruction because he hated Gicchin's "dumb" ideas about the importance of teamwork.[6]
In the manga, at some point in time Belmod participated in the All Universe Hide and Seek Tournament held by Zeno. But when Beerus hid and fell asleep for fifty years during the tournament, it had to be canceled. He and the gods had to calm Zeno down who was furious. Since then, Belmod and the other Gods of Destruction have felt disdain towards Beerus.[2]
At some point during Belmod's tenure as God of Destruction, he was drawn to Jiren's quest for strength. He continues to keep tabs on the activities of Jiren and the Pride Troopers.
Dragon Ball Super[]
Universe Survival Saga[]
Main article: Universe Survival Saga In the manga, Belmod planned on retiring as God of Destruction, and so was training Top to take his place. Prior to the Great Priest calling the Gods of Destruction to a meeting, Belmod was being pampered by women on a planet he planned to destroy later, as a way of celebrating his 87,910,715th day as God of Destruction, when Marcarita came to inform him of the meeting, one of the girls threatened her, so Belmod destroyed her. Marcarita, Belmod, and Khai were then brought to Zeno's palace. He brought Top along with him to give him experience in dealing with the Grand Priest for Top's eventual job as successor to the God of Destruction. During this meeting, he was pitted against the other Gods of Destruction for a skirmish. Initially, he sided with the other gods against Beerus but soon took advantage of Sidra dropping his guard to knock him out of the arena, justifying it by noting that the fight is a free-for-all, not just an all the other gods against Beerus.
Belmod, Khai, Marcarita, and Top at the Zeno Expo
Belmod, alongside Khai, Marcarita, and Top attend the Zeno Expo. He, like the other deities, disliked Goku.
In the anime, he was shocked when Goku turned into a Super Saiyan Blue and achieved the power of the gods. He took advantage of Top's overly-enthusiastic nature of confronting Goku so Khai convinced the two Zenos to let Top fight Goku, hoping Top would eliminate Goku before the Tournament.
In the manga, he participated in the Exhibition Match alongside the other Gods of Destruction, and attacked Beerus along with them, after being saved by Sidra, Belmod kicked him down - noting that Beerus was not the only opponent and they did not have the luxury of assisting each other. Afterwards, he pretended to be knocked down by a stray attack to avoid taking damage and furthermore participating for the entirety of the fight between the Destroyers until the Grand Minister halted the battle.
Belmod inviting Jiren to participate in the Tournament of Power.
After the exhibition matches, Belmod talked with both Khai and Marcarita about the upcoming Tournament of power on his home planet. They later went to recruit Jiren and the rest of the Pride Troopers and promised him the wish of the Super Dragon Balls to motivate him to enter. In the manga, Belmod was relieved after this, telling Khai he does not know what they would have done if Jiren had turned them down.[7]
In the anime, during the God of Destruction meeting, Belmod confidently said that Universe 7 doesn't stand a chance against his Pride Troopers. During the Tournament of Power, he is one of the few deities that is not worried. However, after six Pride Troopers are eliminated, he started showing concern. During Hit and Dyspo's fight, Belmod was confident that Dyspo will beat Hit. After Kunshi is eliminated, Belmod is once again concerned, however, Khai tells him that with Top and Jiren, they have nothing to worry about.
After Dyspo was caught by Maji-Kayo, Belmod momentarily panicked before Jiren stepped in and effortlessly dispatched the latter. Regaining his composure, he noted with Jiren they couldn't lose the tournament.
Belmod asking Jiren to crush Goku
Very soon, Belmod ordered Jiren to crush Goku as the latter complied and Belmod watched his pride trooper overwhelm the Saiyan. However, he is speechless along with the other Gods of Destruction after learning Goku obtained Ultra Instinct and lands a series of blows on Jiren. He then calms down as Goku's power wears off and Jiren easily dispatches him. Belmod continues to observe the Tournament of Power. When Universe 11 and Universe 7 are the only remaining teams, he boasts that his universe's strength is on an entirely different level than Universe 7.
However, he shows great concern over Dyspo's struggles in his fight and is shocked when he gets knocked out. Belmod marvels at Top finally deciding to become a God of Destruction, and observes his fight. However, he grew increasingly irritated when Top began struggling in his fight against Vegeta. He also orders Top to make sure that his attack doesn't kill Vegeta in hope for him not be disqualified. After Top was eliminated by Vegeta's Final Explosion, he was shown to be upset as now Jiren is the last remaining fighter of universe 11. He later reveals Jiren's life story.
Belmod confident in Jiren's ability
Belmod and Khai taunt Goku's inability to master Ultra Instinct, but soon begin to grow concerned from Vegeta's words on Saiyans continuously breaking their limits in the tournament causing Belmod to order Jiren to eliminate Goku as quickly as possible. As they continue to watch the intense battle, Belmod remains confident in Jiren's power but is slowly growing more nervous as he sees Goku being accustomed to the form. Both Belmod and Khai are then dumbstruck as Goku indeed achieves the Perfected Ultra Instinct state against Jiren. Despite Goku attaining Ultra Instinct, Belmod was still stubbornly confident that Jiren would win, but was later incredulous upon seeing Jiren being overwhelmed by Goku in the process. After Goku was being ravaged by the effects of Ultra Instinct, Belmod frantically ordered Jiren to knock Goku off the stage and tell him that he will get the Super Dragon Balls if he does. Belmod was then shocked upon seeing Frieza and Android 17 still in the ring and orders Jiren to quickly get rid of them as there is not much time left.
When Team Universe 11 was defeated, Belmod is erased by the Zenos. He is later revived with the rest of Universe 11 when Android 17 uses the Super Dragon Balls to resurrect all of the universes that were erased.
Super Dragon Ball Heroes[]
Universe Creation Saga[]
Main article: Universe Creation Saga
Belmod on Earth
Belmod along with the rest of the Gods of Destruction appear at Capsule Corporation in search of Tokitoki after a prediction is made that a strange bird will appear and be responsible for the destruction of all universes. The Gods of destruction prepare to finish off the defenders of Earth, but Beerus halts them, wanting to take responsibility for his own universe. Soon after, with the arrival of Xeno Goku and Xeno Vegeta, their attention is brought to the Universe Tree which is destroying planets. Realizing that the matter with the bird is now trivial, the Gods of Destruction return to their own universe.
Film Appearances[]
Broly[]
Main article: Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Belmod, Jiren, Top, and Dyspo in Broly
Belmod makes a cameo appearance when Goku mentions the Tournament of Power.
Super Hero[]
Main article: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Belmod makes a cameo appearance when Goku brings up to Vegeta all the strong warriors they need to train to surpass.
Power[]
- Anime and Manga
As with all Gods of Destruction, Belmod is incredibly powerful, only being surpassed in his Universe by his angel/attendant Marcarita and Jiren. In the anime, he was claimed by Whis to be stronger than Beerus, though Beerus retorts that Belmod only beat him in an arm-wrestle, not a one on one fight.
In the manga, during the Zeno Expo, Goku and Giin believed that Belmod and the other Gods of Destruction would have been defeated - or possibly even killed if they were hit by Beerus' Sphere of Destruction. Belmod proved to be able to easily kick Sidra down, albeit he caught Sidra off-guard, still believing they were a team. Belmod is able to damage all of the Gods of Destruction by capturing them in Imprisonment Balls and attacking with Energy Cards. When he is attacked by Liquiir's Tail Energy Cannon Barrage, Belmod takes no damage from the assault. When the match comes to an end, it is revealed that Belmod faked being knocked down and had taken no damage over the course of the match. Top states that, based on combat skill alone, even Belmod is weaker than Jiren.
Techniques and Special Abilities[]
- Flight – The ability to fly with the use of ki.
- Ki Blast – The most basic form of energy wave.
- Hakai - As a God of Destruction, Belmod possesses the ability to destroy anything, which includes Gods and ghosts. He uses it in the manga to kill a handmaiden for insulting Marcarita.
- Longevity - As a God of Destruction, Belmod has a tremendous lifespan. In the manga, as of the Tournament of Power, Belmod noted that he has been a God of Destruction for 97,810,715 days.
Belmod's Energy Cards
- Life Link - Belmod and Khai's lives are linked to one another, meaning that if one of them dies, the other will die as well (in a manner very similar to Piccolo and Kami) in order to prevent an imbalance between the natural forces of creation and destruction that Belmod and Khai represent.
- God of Destruction's Ingenuity - Belmod's Super Attack from Dragon Ball Heroes and Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission.
- Telepathy - Belmod demonstrated this ability to stealthily instruct Jiren to begin fighting in the Tournament of Power.
- Imprisonment Ball - In the manga, Belmod uses it in the Zen Exhibition Match where he telekinetically lifts up all the other Gods of Destruction before throwing energy cards at them.
- Energy Cards - In the manga, Belmod can throw energy cards to cut his opponents.
- Super Star Break - A type of TAA Special Ability in World Mission. When an Attacker from R2 (Round 2) onwards, enter Super Star Break Mode during his team's Attack Phase after all standard attacks, co-op attack, and Super Attacks. Call down a swarm of meteors to deal DMG. Achieve Perfect Break to trigger different additional effects depending on the variation. Can be used once per battle.
- Shattering Star Break - A variation of Super Star Break used by Belmod in World Mission. Achieve Perfect Break for a permanent -2000 to that enemy's GRD.
Equipment[]
- Pride Trooper Uniform - A skintight uniform worn by members of the Pride Troopers. Worn by Belmod during his time as a member of the organization. In Toyotarou's interpretation, Belmod's Pride Trooper Uniform is badly damaged when he decides to quit.
Video Game Appearances[]
In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, as part of the 1.21.00 Update DLC, in the Universe 11 Lobby for the Festival of Universes there is a giant golden statue of Belmod with the symbol for Universe 11 on its pedestal.
Voice Actors[]
- Japanese: Masami Kikuchi
- Funimation dub: Markus Lloyd
- Portuguese:
- Brazilian Portuguese dub: Henrique Reis
- European Portuguese dub: Ricardo Spínola (1st voice), João Loy (2nd voice)
- Latin American Spanish dub: Alfonso Obregón
- Italian dub: Matteo de Mojana
- Polish dub: Sławomir Pacek
- German dub: Jörg Pintsch
Battles[]
- Dragon Ball Super
- Manga
- Belmod vs. Iwan vs. Heles vs. Mule (Mosco) vs. Quitela vs. Arak vs. Champa vs. Beerus vs. Liquiir (Base/Nine-Tails) vs. Sidra vs. Rumsshi vs. Giin
Trivia[]
- Vermoud's name seems to come from the alcoholic drink "Vermouth", continuing the alcohol name puns that the Gods of Destruction and their attendants possess.
- Belmod is currently the avatar of Toyotaro's Twitter account.[8]
Gallery[]
 Belmod's profile picture from Shonen Jump  Belmod relaxes in his palace          Belmod artwork   Belmod and Team Universe 11 arrive at the Tournament of Power  Belmod describing Casserale's abilities    Belmod by Toyotaro  Belmod and Quitela in Super Dragon Ball Heroes  Belmod performs his God of Destruction's Clever Scheme  Artwork of Belmod and the other Gods of Destruction .jpg "Toyotaro - Belmond eats hamburger (18-05-2018).jpg (283 KB)") Toyotaro draws Belmod eating a hamburger .jpg "Gods of Destruction BBM (Manga).jpg (77 KB)") |
References[]
- ↑ Vermoud dub name. twitter (September 21, 2018).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Dragon Ball Super chapter 28, "The Gods of Destruction From All 12 Universes". Belmod was God of Destruction prior to Shin becoming a Supreme Kai - which he was 5,000,000 Before Age in Universe 7's years. Presumably the 267,975 years Belmod refers to are measured using either the Divine Calendar or a potential unique Universe 11 year system
- ↑ Gods of Destruction.
- ↑ Toyo goes over the manga interview. db-z.
- ↑ Belmod profile. Toei.
- ↑ Dragon Ball Super Interval Special Universe Edition
- ↑ "Dragon Ball Super volume 6, "The Super Warriors Gather!"" Image
- ↑ Screenshot of Toyotaro's twitter account.
