Dororo (Sgt. Frog)

Infobox animanga character
name = Dororo
series = Sgt. Frog
first = Manga: Chapter 1 (Silhouette), Episode 55 Anime: Episode 1 (Silhouette), Episode 13 (Debut)
creator =
voiced by = Takeshi Kusao
nickname = Sessha (When referring to himself)
alias = Naruto-1
age = Unknown (same as Keroro)
gender = Male
species = Keronian
born = Unknown
occupation = Assassin / Protector of Nature
title = Lance Corporal of the Keroro Platoon.
relatives = Unnamed Keronian (Mother) Mentioned Keronian (Father) 7 Mentioned Keronians (Siblings)

nihongo|Lance Corporal Dororo|ドロロ兵長|Dororo heichō is a fictional character from the anime and manga series "Sgt. Frog".

Overview

After crash landing on Pekopon, Zeroro was rescued by kunoichi Koyuki Azumaya (in the anime, he was rescued by Koyuki and Zeroyasha). Wishing to follow the way of the ninja, Zeroro changed his name to Dororo, after the forest where he was rescued. He spends most of his time training, reading, or spying on the actions of Keroro Platoon and others. Dororo is often forgotten by the rest of Keroro Platoon, causing his psychological trauma switch to turn on, making him sit in a corner and cry. Also, Dororo will not participate in plans that are potentially harmful to people's feelings or well being, the nature, etc.

Physical Appearance

A blue Keronian. Throughout his childhood, Zeroro wore a medical mask. The ears of his white hat were shrouds. His symbol is a red shuriken. Before when he was an assassin, he wore a gas mask. As the ninja Dororo, he dons a ninja mask and sheath for his sword strapped to his back. Unlike the rest of the Keroro platoon, Dororo's personal hoverboard lacks the twin steering columns and is shaped like a massive shuriken. In dire situations Dororo can go into his full battle form, going through a transformation sequence inspired directly by Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, with two full-length swords across his back, and his usual assassin headgear traded for a ninja-style headgear with a metal headband.

In the Musha Kero storyline, Dororo assumes the tile of Dororo Touryo (Chieftain), and wears a blue version of his old assassin gasmask with his full battle headgear, topped with a new metallic headband. A red scarf, a short blue robe and oversized gloves and kneepads complete the outfit. Among his multiple weapons is a beam-emitting version of his old dagger. He also gains the ability to run so fast that his own shadow becomes blurred.

Childhood

As a child, Zeroro's hobby was gardening. Currently, he trains his physical swiftness and mental swiftness through meditation.

Zeroro was part of a large, wealthy family. He was friends with Keroro and Giroro, as well as Pururu later on. Though, he was often exploited by Keroro for dangerous tasks. Throughout their friendship, Keroro has broken Zeroro's beloved music box, used his stamp collection, wrote in his novels, etc. His friendship with Keroro was strained, as opposed to his with Giroro.

History

Zeroro graduated from the Keron Military Academy under the rank of Lance Corporal. After serving alongside Zoruru in an elite assassin squad, under the command of Captain Jirara, he was assigned as the assassin of the Keroro Platoon alongside Keroro, Giroro, Tamama and Kururu. They were given the mission to conquer Pekopon (Earth).

On Pekopon Zeroro was caught in a bear trap, abandoned by his teammates until he was saved and adopted by the kunoichi Koyuki Azumaya. She taught him the the ways of the ninja and after renaming himself Dororo, he rejoins the Keroro Platoon.

Relationships

As a child, Zeroro was friends with Keroro and Giroro. Their friendship brought them to be blood brothers (as stated by Keroro). Out of the two, Giroro was his closest friend. However, Zeroro was exploited by Keroro until Pururu joined.

On Earth, Dororo developed a relationship with Koyuki Azumaya. They live together in a small house in the woods near the city. Both look out for each other when in danger and have sworn to protect the goodness of nature the two trained with. As another rival, Dororo enjoys playing catch with Koyuki's ninja hound, Zeroyasha.

peech mannerism

Dororo often ends his sentences with "de gozaru", an archaic form of 'desu'. His laughter thrives from the word "zaru". Dororo's self referring nickname, 'sessha', is an archaic male form of "I", primarily used by samurai. Dororo is also fond of using the phrase "the left hand is only for support," which is a subtle nod to his seiyuu's other major role as Hanamichi Sakuragi from Slam Dunk. He is also known to say 'nin, nin' as a form of acknowlegement, and 'Toya!' as a battle shout.

Abilities

Mail Call

Whenever Dororo needs to communicate with the rest of the platoon, he uses a shuriken made of paper that always seems to embed itself into Keroro's head. Dororo usually does not need to be nearby to perform this.

Dororo Ninja Art

Dororo's trademark ability, learned during his time in Koyuki's ninja village. He can manipulate his energy to his advantage, creating such attacks as the Meteor Cross Shuriken, one of his signature moves.

Assassin Magic

Dororo's assassin abilities learned in his tour of duty as a Keronian assassin. He can form battle strategies with his Eyes Of TruthFact|date=August 2008. In addition to strategic skills, these also include energy attacks, much like skills use by other platoon memberFact|date=August 2008. However, Dororo energy attack is unique as it usually takes the form of a yellow, giant shuriken.

Other

Dororo holds other abilities beyond Dororo Ninja Art and Assassin Magic. His shinobi form contains a technique named "Dohotaru: Soraruta", inwich he is engulfed in fire in the shape of a phoenix that runs through the enemy. He serves as the user of the "Keroro Shōtai Dokushtei Chō Hisotsudan", in which an energy ball is passed on by the group until it is launched by Dororo.