Zalama

Zalama
ザラマ
Zarama
Alias	Super Shenron (Funimation dub)
Debuts
Anime Debut	"Come Forth, Divine Dragon! And Grant My Wish, Peas and Carrots!" (Funimation dub)
Characteristics
Professional Status
Occupation	Dragon God
Personal Status
Relatives	Super Shenron (creation)

Zalama (ザラマ, Zarama) is the Dragon God (龍神, Ryūjin) and the creator of the Super Dragon Balls.

In the English dub, it is said that Zalama is the divine dragon of the Super Dragon Balls.

Quick Answers

Who is Zalama in the context of the Dragon Ball universe?

In the Dragon Ball universe, Zalama is the Dragon God responsible for creating the Super Dragon Balls. He crafted these planet-sized balls in the 41st year of the Divine Calendar. Zalama also developed a unique technology that allows star marks on the Super Dragon Balls to be viewed identically from all angles. He is also the originator of the summoning phrase for the divine dragon of the Super Dragon Balls.

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What is the significance of the Super Dragon Balls created by Zalama?

Zalama, known as the divine dragon, is the creator of the Super Dragon Balls. In the 41st year of the Divine Calendar, he formed these planet-sized balls, each with a circumference of 37,196 kilometers. His power, considered unlimited, allowed him to create Super Shenron, the divine dragon of the Super Dragon Balls, capable of granting any wish with no limitations, albeit only one per summoning. Zalama also developed a unique technology to make the star marks on the Super Dragon Balls appear identical from all angles.

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What technology did Zalama patent in relation to the Super Dragon Balls?

In the 42nd year of the Divine Calendar, Zalama, the divine dragon and creator of the Super Dragon Balls, patented a technology. This technology ensured that the star marks on the Super Dragon Balls would be viewed the same from all angles. Additionally, Zalama programmed the Super Dragon Balls to disperse across Universe 6 and Universe 7 post-wish.

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Is Zalama considered canon in the Dragon Ball series?

In the Dragon Ball series, Zalama is identified as the divine dragon and creator of the Super Dragon Balls. His existence is confirmed in official Dragon Ball sources, including the anime and manga series. The term 'canon', however, is not officially applied within the Dragon Ball context, but denotes information derived from official sources.

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Is Zalama a Namekian or a different species?

The species of Zalama, known as the creator of the Super Dragon Balls, remains unspecified. While Namekians are recognized for their Dragon Ball creation ability, there's no clear evidence to classify Zalama as a Namekian.

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Biography

Background

In the 41st year of the Divine Calendar, Zalama formed the Super Dragon Balls. He shaped the balls to be the size of planets, about 37,196 kilometers in circumference. One year later, he patented the technology that made star marks on Super Dragon Balls look the same from every angle. He created the phrase to summon the Divine Dragon, "Come forth, Dragon of the Gods, and grant my wish pretty peas!" ("Dragon of the Gods" is changed to "Divine Dragon" and "Pretty Peas" is changed to "Peas and Carrots" in the Funimation dub). He also programmed the Super Dragon Balls to scatter throughout Universe 6 and Universe 7 after a wish is made.

Power

The full extent of Zalama's power is unknown, but he was able to create the Super Dragon Balls and their divine dragon Super Shenron is said to have no limitations to the wish that can be granted, though the dragon is only allowed to grant one wish per summoning.

Trivia

• Zalama's name is likely a pun on the word "salamander" (サラマンダー).