Man-Wolf
CharacterMan-Wolf is a wolf who transforms into a human during the full moon, the opposite of a traditional werewolf. He enters the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament seeking revenge against Jackie Chun for destroying the moon.
Role in the Story
Man-Wolf is an unusual creature whose condition works in reverse compared to a standard werewolf. While a werewolf turns from human into a wolf under the full moon, Man-Wolf is a wolf who becomes human when the moon is visible. After Master Roshi, competing as Jackie Chun, destroyed the moon during the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament, Man-Wolf was permanently stuck in his wolf form and unable to return to his preferred human appearance.
Furious over this predicament, Man-Wolf enters the 22nd Tournament specifically to fight Jackie Chun. During their match, he charges at Chun with wild aggression but is completely outclassed. Chun ends the fight quickly, then uses Krillin's bald head as a substitute moon, hypnotizing Man-Wolf into believing the full moon has returned. The technique works, and Man-Wolf permanently reverts to his human form. Overjoyed, he abandons his grudge entirely and runs off to pursue a date he had been planning before losing his human body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the wolf guy in Dragon Ball?
Man-Wolf is a wolf who transforms into a human during the full moon, the opposite of a traditional werewolf. He enters the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament seeking revenge against Jackie Chun, who destroyed the moon during the 21st Tournament and left him permanently stuck in his wolf form.
Why does Man-Wolf want to fight Jackie Chun?
Master Roshi, competing as Jackie Chun, destroyed the moon during the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament. With no full moon to transform under, Man-Wolf was permanently stuck as a wolf and unable to return to his preferred human appearance, so he enters the 22nd Tournament specifically to confront Chun.
How does Man-Wolf turn back into a human?
Jackie Chun ends the match quickly and then uses Krillin's bald head as a substitute moon, hypnotizing Man-Wolf into believing the full moon has returned. The technique works, and Man-Wolf permanently reverts to his human form.
How is Man-Wolf different from a werewolf?
Man-Wolf's condition works in reverse compared to a standard werewolf. While a werewolf turns from human into a wolf under the full moon, Man-Wolf is a wolf who becomes human when the moon is visible.
What happens to Man-Wolf after the tournament?
After being restored to his human form, Man-Wolf is overjoyed and abandons his grudge against Jackie Chun entirely. He runs off to pursue a date he had been planning before losing his human body.
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