First Appearance
Biography and Story Role
Angila is Lord Slug's most trusted subordinate and serves as the commander of his elite soldiers. He is a tall alien with cyan skin, pointed ears, small horns, and shaggy blonde hair. His attire consists of a Greek-style toga wrap and purple cape, giving him a more refined look compared to Slug's other followers.
In the Lord Slug film, Angila leads the ground assault against the Z Fighters while his master works to terraform the Earth. He is a cunning combatant who uses his extendable tongue as a weapon, stretching it to strike from unexpected angles. Despite his intelligence and skill, he is ultimately overpowered and destroyed by Goku during the final battle.
He later reappears in Super Dragon Ball Heroes content as part of Team 8 during the Supreme Kai of Time Saga, and a Majin-enhanced version of him also appears in certain game scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Angila in Dragon Ball?
Angila is Lord Slug's right-hand man and the commander of his elite soldiers in the Demon Clan. He appears in the film Lord Slug as a tall Slug-jin alien with cyan skin, pointed ears, small horns, and shaggy blonde hair.
What is Angila's signature attack?
Angila wields an extendable tongue as a weapon, stretching it to strike opponents from unexpected angles. The technique is one of his most recognizable abilities during his combat scenes in the Lord Slug film.
What race is Angila from?
Angila is a Slug-jin, the same race as Lord Slug, and serves within Slug's Demon Clan. He is depicted as one of the elite warriors of his species rather than a generic foot soldier.
How is Angila defeated in the Lord Slug film?
Despite his cunning and combat skill, Angila is overpowered and destroyed by Goku during the final battle of the film. He leads the ground assault against the Z Fighters but ultimately falls to the Saiyan.
Does Angila appear in Super Dragon Ball Heroes?
Yes. Angila reappears in Super Dragon Ball Heroes content as part of Team 8 during the Supreme Kai of Time Saga. A Majin-enhanced version of him also appears in certain game scenarios.
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