Everything to know about Arale in Dragon Ball

Before Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, introduced complex characters, he created a chaotic, whimsical universe called Dr. Slump. At the heart of it stood Arale Norimaki; she is a bubbly, purple-haired android with the strength to split Earth in two and the innocence of a schoolgirl who thinks poop jokes are the pinnacle of comedy.

Though Arale began her life as the protagonist of Dr. Slump, she eventually crossed over into the world of Dragon Ball, where her presence was brief but unforgettable, proving that gag manga physics trump power scaling.

She became the central character of Dr. Slump, a gag manga set in the absurdist Penguin Village. Arale was created in Senbei Norimaki’s lab and introduced to the people of Penguin Village as his “little sister.” The townsfolk, as weird as they come, accept this explanation, even when Arale showcases superhuman feats.

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What is Arale’s power in Dragon Ball?

Here’s a list of what Arale is capable of:

1) Splitting Earth in half with a single punch.

2) Running at Mach 1 and flying from Earth to Saturn in seconds.

3) Lifting 100+ tons without effort.

4) Cracking the Sun by punching someone into it.

5) Surviving being crushed between planets (Mars and Earth).

6) Moving planets with a stomp.

7) Beating Vegeta and fighting evenly with SSB Goku.

She’s essentially immune to damage, and her strength is limitless. Even gods like Beerus struggle to deal with her. And it is all because Arale’s not bound by logic. As a gag character, she operates under comedy physics—a different set of rules entirely.

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Crossover with Dragon Ball: Goku meets gag manga

Arale first appears in Dragon Ball during the Red Ribbon Army saga. Goku crash-lands in Penguin Village while chasing General Blue. Arale and Gatchan help Goku fix his radar and also take on General Blue. When Blue holds a knife to Arale’s throat, she just licks the blade, horrifying him. Then, she headbutted him into the stratosphere.

Goku in Dragon Ball admits she’s stronger than he is and even suggests she join the World Martial Arts Tournament. This moment firmly cements Arale in the Dragon Ball universe, showcasing that her gag-manga logic overpowers traditional shonen mechanics.

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Arale in Dragon Ball Super: Wrecking Vegeta and Goku

In Dragon Ball Super, Arale returns during the "Future" Trunks saga in an absurd filler episode where Dr. Mashirito’s ghost infects her with a substance called Playtime X. The result? A berserk, hyperactive Arale who decimates Vegeta and even challenges Super Saiyan Blue Goku.

She and Goku launch a beam clash—N’cha Cannon vs. God Kamehameha—that ends in a draw. Arale claims she’s ready to fire a version of her attack 100 times stronger. Goku, visibly nervous, says he probably can’t stop it. The fight only ends when Beerus arrives, eats too much, and gets a stomachache. Arale, head detached, is completely unfazed.

This episode playfully reminds fans that gag characters like Arale operate outside the laws of shonen logic.

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Relationships: From Obotchaman to Goku

Arale’s most notable relationships include:

Senbei Norimaki – Her creator and father figure.

Obotchaman – A fellow android who becomes her romantic partner. They eventually marry and raise a robot child.

Gatchan – Her adorable, winged metal-eating companion.

Goku – They bond over their shared purity and love for combat.

Vegeta – She terrifies him. He never wants to battle against a gag character again.

These relationships add emotional depth to Arale’s story and show that, beyond the poop jokes and destruction, she genuinely cares about those around her.

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In conclusion, Arale is pure chaos, joy, and strength wrapped in one nearsighted, poop-poking package. Whether she’s saving Earth by accident, defeating overconfident villains, or headbutting Goku into the sky, Arale proves that logic isn’t everything.