Coola (クウラ Kūra) is a fictional character and main villain in the fifth and sixth movies of the anime Dragon Ball Z, voiced by Ryūsei Nakao in the original Japanese and Andrew Chandler in FUNimation's English dub. He is the older brother of Freeza, and a son of King Cold. Like his brother, he can push his body through transformations to increase his power. Although only two forms are seen (the last two), it is stated in the fifth film that Coola possesses the same number of forms Freeza does, as well as a fifth and more powerful form. Image File history File linksMetadata Coolamug. ... Japanese writing Kanji 漢字 Kana 仮名 Hiragana 平仮名 Katakana 片仮名 Uses Furigana 振り仮名 Okurigana 送り仮名 Romaji ローマ字 The title given to this article lacks diacritics because of certain technical limitations. ... The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) (L to R: Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Ed Tivrusky, Faye Valentine, and Ein the dog) For the oleo-resin, see Animé (oleo-resin). ... Manga )   (pl. ... This is a list of aliens (who are not a part of a main race) who appear in the fictional Dragon Ball manga and anime ( ), including the Dragon Ball Z movies ( ). Following some characters bio are external links that focus on that character. ... Freeza ) is a fictional character in the manga Dragon Ball, and the anime Dragon Ball Z. Freeza also makes appearances in several Dragon Ball Z movies and Dragon Ball GT. He is the archenemy of Son Goku and Vegeta. ... This is a list of aliens (who are not a part of a main race) who appear in the fictional Dragon Ball manga and anime ( ), including the Dragon Ball Z movies ( ). Following some characters bio are external links that focus on that character. ... This is a list of fictional characters from the Dragon Ball manga and anime ( ), including the Dragon Ball Z movies ( ). Following each characters bio are external links that focus on the corresponding character. ... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... Doctor Doom, one of the most archetypal supervillains and his arch-enemies The Fantastic Four (in background). ... The Dragon Ball films are animated films made based on the Dragon Ball manga and Dragon Ball anime, as well as Dragon Ball Z All Dragon Ball movies were originally released in Japan. ... The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) (L to R: Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Ed Tivrusky, Faye Valentine, and Ein the dog) For the oleo-resin, see Animé (oleo-resin). ... Original run April 26, 1989 – January 31, 1996 No. ... RyÅ«sei Nakao ) is a veteran seiyÅ«, or voice actor, who was born on February 5, 1951 in Tokyo, Japan. ... Andrew T. Chandler is an American voice actor primarily working with FUNimation Entertainment, and is known for his roles in the English-language dubs of anime series. ... FUNimation Entertainment (previously known as FUNimation Productions) is an American entertainment company formed by Gen Fukunaga in the early 1990s to produce, merchandise and distribute anime and other entertainment properties in the United States and international markets. ... Freeza ) is a fictional character in the manga Dragon Ball, and the anime Dragon Ball Z. Freeza also makes appearances in several Dragon Ball Z movies and Dragon Ball GT. He is the archenemy of Son Goku and Vegeta. ... This is a list of aliens (who are not a part of a main race) who appear in the fictional Dragon Ball manga and anime ( ), including the Dragon Ball Z movies ( ). Following some characters bio are external links that focus on that character. ... Tsarevna Frog by Viktor Vasnetsov: a frog metamorphoses into a princess Shapeshifting is a common theme in mythology and folklore, as well as in science fiction and fantasy. ...

Coola was designed by Akira Toriyama, the original manga author, for Toei Doga's theatrical production (and later adapted as needed for future appearances). Toriyama's designs can be seen in Dragon Ball daizenshuu #6 ("MOVIES & TV SPECIALS"). Akira Toriyama ) born on 5 April, 1955,[2] in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan,[2] is a widely known and acclaimed mangaka known mostly for his work in the Dragon Ball metaseries, as well as the Dragon Ball franchise which he began in 1984. ... Manga )   (pl. ... Toei Animation Company, Limited ) (JASDAQ: 4816) is a Japanese animation studio owned by the Toei Company. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Name pun

Like his brother and father, Coola's name is a pun on all things relating to the cold. As both Coola's and Freeza's Japanese names end in a short "a" vowel (rather than the long "ā" which usually signifies "er" in kana spellings on English words), Freeza's name is typically spelled with an "a" at the end (as opposed to "Freezer"). Logic would follow that Coola's English name should in turn be spelled in a similar fashion. Note that FUNimation, the company responsible for Dragon Ball's production and distribution in North America and Australia, chose to spell the name as Cooler (and Freeza as Frieza). Japanese writing Kanji 漢字 Kana 仮名 Hiragana 平仮名 Katakana 片仮名 Manyogana 万葉仮名 Uses Furigana 振り仮名 Okurigana 送り仮名 Rōmaji ローマ字 For other meanings of Kana, see Kana (disambiguation). ...

Coola's armoured squadron

Main article: Coola's Henchmen

Like the mercenary Ginyu Force - right down to the vapid posing - called upon by Freeza on Planet Namek, Coola's Armored Squadron compose the elder brother's own special fighting team. These three warriors serve as Coola's subordinates throughout the course of the fifth film. Their dress is the customary garb of soldiers in Freeza's military; an extended length of armor juts from their left shoulder, while the uniforms themselves are in Coola's primary colors of purple and white. Akin to all Dragon Ball characters, the henchmen's names are derived from puns - in this case, condiments and salad dressings. This is a list of aliens (who are not a part of a main race) who appear in the fictional Dragon Ball manga and anime ( ), including the Dragon Ball Z movies ( ). Following some characters bio are external links that focus on that character. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with List of aliens in Dragon Ball. ... Planet Namek Planet Namek is a planet in the fictional manga and anime series of Dragon Ball Z/GT, and home to the sentinent race of Namekians. ...

• Thousar (サウザー Sauzaa; pun on Thousand Island dressing, "Sauzando Airando"): Blue skinned "pretty-boy" alien with blonde hair; Coola's right-hand man. He is able to slice through objects using a blade of ki formed in his right hand. He is also the same type of alien as Jeice.

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• Naise (ネイズ Neizu; pun on "mayonnaise"): Brown reptilian creature who can retract the whole of his head into his body. He can fire an electrical attack that can immobilize his opponents. Called "Neiz" in the English dub.
• Dore (ドーレ Dōre; derived from saradore (salad dressing): Long-haired and vaguely reminiscent of The Hulk, never seen without his helmet. Called "Doore" in the English dub.

It is also worth noting that Akira Toriyama also provided the character designs for these characters, as seen in the sixth Dragon Ball daizenshuu. This is a list of aliens (who are not a part of a main race) who appear in the fictional Dragon Ball manga and anime ( ), including the Dragon Ball Z movies ( ). Following some characters bio are external links that focus on that character. ... This is a list of aliens (who are not a part of a main race) who appear in the fictional Dragon Ball manga and anime ( ), including the Dragon Ball Z movies ( ). Following some characters bio are external links that focus on that character. ... The Hulk (real name Dr. Robert Bruce Banner), sometimes referred to as The Incredible Hulk, is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in publications from Marvel Comics. ...

While Coola does not have any specifically-named henchmen in DBZ Movie 6, it could be noted that the gete in Big Gete Star comes from getemono, which roughly means "cobbled together".

Character History

DBZ Movie 5: Cooler's Revenge

Main article: Cooler's Revenge

While Freeza destroyed Planet Vegeta, the home planet of the Saiyans, a newly-born Kakarot (Son Goku) was being sent to subjugate Earth. Seeing that one Saiyan baby had escaped the explosion, Coola's henchmen made plans to shoot the capsule down. Coola delayed that order, lamenting that his brother was still far too soft to allow a child's escape and that Freeza's conceit would delay the annihilation of the Saiyan race and jeopardize his family's absolute control over the galaxy. 4 full blooded saiyans (Nappa, Kakarotto (Son Goku), Vegeta, and Raditz). ... “Goku” redirects here. ... The Earth of Dragon Ball[1] Earth (also known as the Dragon World) is a fictional planet inhabited by humans, demons, aliens, and the like being the main setting for the bulk of the plot of the Dragon Ball manga, the Dragon Ball anime, Dragon Ball Z, as well as...

Coola in his final form.

Twenty-four years later, Coola heard that his brother had been killed by a Saiyan. He doubted that any Saiyan would have the power to defeat Freeza, and went to Earth to check it out. Upon arriving, he had his henchmen find the Saiyan, who turned out to be Son Goku. He succeeds in mortally wounding him in a shot intended for Gohan, but loses sight of his quarry after he is washed down a waterfall. Not content to blow up the planet - being too proud and eager to smite the one who injured his family name - Coola goes to some lengths to have him tracked down. With all three of his henchmen defeated, He finally enters the battle himself. Goku, revived by consuming a Senzu (thus powering him up to new heights) and Coola are a fairly even match, so he honors Goku by showing him his ultimate transformation. He increases dramatically in size, speed, and strength; four horns grow to form a crown atop his head as spikes form on his forearms, and he now sports a facemask of sorts, hiding all facial features save his eyes, which are now red and pupiless. Coola is able to easily overpower Goku in this form, until at length he grows tired of the fight and feels Freeza had further shamed his family by dying at Goku's hand(which he, as it turns out, did not). As he makes plans to destroy the planet, Goku's rage transcends, transforming him into a Super Saiyan. Off-guard and arrogant, Coola is batted around easily. He gathers enough energy to form a Supernova that he hopes will not only be enough to obliterate his opponent, but the Earth along with him. But with a Kamehameha, Goku is able to offset his attack and send Coola hurling into the Sun. It was then that Coola realized that Goku was the Saiyan he had allowed to escape so many years ago, and that in scolding his brother and not lifting a finger he had been far too soft himself. He, however, survives this assault, though only a mechanical head remains of him, attached to the Big Gete Star, where he produces thousands and thousands of Mechanical clones of himself, each far stronger than even Super Saiyan Goku.
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DBZ Movie 6: Return of Cooler

Main article: Return of Cooler

Metal Coola (Dub: Meta Cooler).

Coola was thought to be dead, but a part of his head survived. He set a course for New Namek, intent on draining the planet and using the Namekians there as fuel. Dende called to Earth's warriors for help; Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo, as well as Kuririn, Muten-Rôshi, Oolong, and Yajirobe, traveled there to assist. Upon arriving, they find many robot guards, as well as the revived Metal Coola, now in a wholly metallic and enhanced body. Stronger than ever, he is able to easily repel Goku even as a Super Saiyan, and had it not been for the unlikely appearance of Vegeta, Goku might have been killed. Even the two Super Saiyans ran into difficulty handling Metal Coola; the nano-machines that made up his body would instantly detect and repair any defect, and make it so that defect would no longer hinder the "new-and-improved" version. Only by working together in a joint attack would Metal Coola finally be destroyed. Image File history File links Metal_Coola_Smirk. ... Image File history File links Metal_Coola_Smirk. ... New Namek is a planet in the fictional anime series Dragon Ball Z, and the new home to the sentinent snail-like race of Nameks. ... A group of Namekians on their home planet. ... Dende is a character from the manga Dragon Ball Z and anime Dragon Ball GT from the Planet Namek. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... Kuririn, known popularly in the United States as Krillin due to the English anime dubs, is a fictional character in the manga Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z, and the anime for Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT. In the early Harmony Gold English Dragon Ball dub from... Muten-Rôshi ) (in English, Old Master Martial Sky) is a fictional character and supercentenarian in the Dragon Ball metaseries by Akira Toriyama. ... Alternate meanings: Oolong (disambiguation) Oolong in the Majin Buu Saga of Dragon Ball Z Oolong (or as he might prefer, Oolong the Terrible) is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z manga and the Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z anime series. ... Yajirobe (ヤジロベー YajirobÄ“) is a fictional character from the manga Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z and the anime Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. He is a human who first appeared near the end of the Dragonball series. ... For the condiment of the same name, see Vegeta (food). ...

The core of the Big Gete Star, made by what little remains of the organic Coola.

However, the Big Gete Star housed not one Coola, but hundreds, if not thousands. Goku and Vegeta had no chance of besting them all, and are absorbed by the Star itself, where they find the brains behind it all, the actual Coola - an obscene and grinning head split with one remaining eye, strung up by wires and sheets of metal. All Metal Coolas seen previously were under remote control, and the machine itself formed Coola's true body. He plots to drain Goku and Vegeta of all their energy for his own purposes, but their power is too much and begins to overload the capacity of his systems. The Saiyans then flood the Big Gete Star with energy, causing it to crumble and his remote-controlled dolls to self-destruct, while Coola starts to lose his hold on the planet. Sickened by such "scum" yet again foiling his plans, Coola fashions a final body from what's left of his organic self, intending to throttle Goku in wires. Even to this end Coola believes victory is inevitable, and his arrogance costs him his life as Vegeta shears off one of his mech arms, giving Goku time to destroy what's left of his body. With the "brain" gone, the Big Gete Star disintegrates over New Namek, with Vegeta crushing the original chip in his hand, ensuring that Coola will never come back again.
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Additional appearances

Dragon Ball GT

Coola later makes cameo appearance in Dragon Ball GT, when all villains escape from Hell. He and with the rest of the villains are sent back to Hell shortly after. Dragon Ball GT ) is the sequel to the anime Dragon Ball Z. It is said to stand for Grand Tour in the American adaptation by FUNimation, but may also be interpreted as Galaxy Touring, Great Touring, or Gran Turismo, depending on the Japanese source. ...

Video Games

Coola in "Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi"

Coola makes several video game appearances. A phantom Coola, along with what appears to be a resurrected Freeza, Tullece, and Lord Slug, attack Goku and his friends in the Famicom game (and later Playdia re-make) Gaiden: Saiya-jin Zetsumetsu Keikaku (Side Story: The Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans) (an OVA was also released on VHS in August 1993), but these are merely false ghost-warriors meant to harass the heroes. Image File history File links Coola_sparking. ... Image File history File links Coola_sparking. ... // Dragon Ball (Bandai, 2003) Dragon Ball: Daimaō Fukkatsu (Resurgence of the Great Demon King) (Bandai, 1988) Dragon Ball 3: Gokuden (Tales of Gokū) (Bandai, 1989) Dragon Ball: Dragon Daihikyou Dragon Power (The Mystery of Shenlong) (Bandai, 1986) Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure (Banpresto, 2004 JP, 2005 EU, 2006 US) Dragon Ball... Tullece (ターレス Tāresu) is a character from the anime series Dragon Ball Z, known in the FUNimation English-dub version as Turles, and Tarles in the Spanish dub. ... In the popular anime series Dragon Ball Z, Lord Slug was one of the Ancient Namek s who discovered the key to unlocking a higher consciousness within. ... The Nintendo Entertainment System (U.S., Europe, and Australia) NES redirects here. ... The Bandai Playdia console The Playdia was a video game console released in 1994 by Bandai. ... Synopsis Dr. Raichi is the only survivor of the Tsufuru-jin (english dub - Tuffles)race, who once lived on Planet Plant, before the coming of the Saiyans. ...

Coola makes an appearance as a boss character in Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzō Ningen (Famicom) and DBZ: The Legacy of Goku II, and is also a playable character in several fighting games, including Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi, the Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai series and Dragon Ball Z: Super Sonic Warriors 2. He also appears Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 in his 4th form, final form and as Metal-Coola along with Thousar Flag Ship from the video game Gorf A boss is a particularly challenging computer-controlled character in video games. ... A player character or playable character (PC) is a fictional character in a game who is controlled or controllable by the player. ... This article describes fighting games in which opponents face off in a battle. ... This is a list of aliens (who are not a part of a main race) who appear in the fictional Dragon Ball manga and anime ( ), including the Dragon Ball Z movies ( ). Following some characters bio are external links that focus on that character. ...

Coola also made an appearance as an alternate costume for Freeza in Dragon Ball Z 2 V, a special edition of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 given out in a contest through the Japanese magazine V-Jump. A V-Jump magazine featuring Yugi Mutou and Judai Yuki (Jaden Yuki) V-Jump ) is a Japanese magazine about new graphic novels and video games based on popular manga. ...

Special abilities

Bukuu Jutsu (Lighter Than Air Skill)

The ability of flight through Ki manipulation.

Supernova

This is Coola's varient of Frieza's Death Ball. Like the Death Ball, the Supernova is started by a spark of ki that lights on the index finger, and once enough energy is gathered this spark may grow to the size of a small moon. When ready, the Supernova is thrown towards the target. Typically, this attack is used to destroy planets or as a last-ditch effort to kill an opponent. In the Budokai and Budokai Tenkaichi series, it is also called the Supernova. Unlike Frieza's Death Ball, which is red and black in color, Coola's Supernova is yellow, like the Sun, in which it probably got its name from. This was to be Coola's trump card versus Goku, but his attack is blocked and he is subsequently pushed by the force of it and Goku's Kamehameha (with two hands spread out, holding onto the Supernova) into the Sun, where he disintegrates. In Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2, Coola has Frieza's Death Ball attack as his Ultimate Blast attack for his base form, while the Super Nova is his Ultimate Blast attack for both his Final Form and his Meta Form.

Henshin

An extra transformation Coola learned to go beyond Freeza's forth form. Similar in appearance to Freeza's second and third forms, Coola also gains great strength and a bolster in size, with spikes extending from his arms and head to form gauntlets and a crested crown. Also present is a retractable facemask that hides and protects his facial features. Goku was the first one Coola revealed this ultimate form to, and consequently the last.

Kousengan (Beam Eye)

A double ki shot from the eyes. Called Death Beam in the movie Cooler's Revenge, Destructive Ray in the Budokai game series, and Darkness Eye Beam in the Budokai Tenkaichi series.

Psychokinesis

Coola can lift or move large objects through the air with his mind. Meta-Cooler uses this skill to drive Super Saiyan Goku through a small mountain on New Namek.

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Meta-Cooler shoots small ki particles from his eyes, which hone in on an opponent and causes a large explosion once they make contact.

Shunkan-Ido (Instantaneous Movement)

A unique ability that Goku learned on a planet called Yardrat, it involves space and time manipulation where the user gains the ability of teleportation. The only way to use this technique is to focus onto something else. It is unknown as to how Coola gained the knowledge on how to perform this technique, but one of his metal clones uses this skill in his battle against Goku on New Namek. Known as the Instant Tranmission in english releases.

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