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<center>''For the monster class in [[Dragon Quest VII]], see [[Notso macho (Vocation)]].''</center>
<center>''For the monster vocation in [[Dragon Quest VII]], see [[Notso macho (Vocation)]].''</center>
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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Notso macho
|title=Notso macho
|image=[[Image:NotsoMachoArt.png|205px]]
|image=[[Image:NotsoMachoArt.png|205px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|kanji=ダンビラムーチョ
|romanji=
|romanji=Danbiramūcho
|old=Dumbira
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
}}
}}
The '''Notso Macho''' (formerly ''Dumbira'') is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'', it is an obese, yellow humanoid armed with a sword and savage expression.
The '''Notso Macho''' is a recurring monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'', it is an obese, yellow humanoid armed with a sword and savage expression.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Notso machos are rather fat creatures with yellow skin, albeit the green tops of their heads and 'ears', and black eyes with red irises. They are constantly slack-jawed with tongue lolling out and wear metal bands around their wrists and ankles. Their weapon of choice is a very large single-edged sword, which they constantly have at the ready to draw.
Notso machos are rather fat [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] creatures with yellow skin, albeit the green tops of their heads and 'ears', and black eyes with red irises. They are constantly slack-jawed with tongue lolling out and wear metal bands around their wrists and ankles. Their weapon of choice is a very large single-edged sword, which they constantly have at the ready to draw.


While intelligence may be the last word one would attach to these creatures, they are far more versatile than their appearances would let on. Already boasting impressive attack power, notso machos can typically bolster this with Oomph to make themselves an even greater threat.
While intelligence may be the last word one would attach to these creatures, they are far more versatile than their appearances would let on. Already boasting impressive attack power, notso machos can typically bolster this with Oomph to make themselves an even greater threat. Their entire bodies shake as they cast their spells.


A recurring animation of the notso macho is when it swings its sword with too much strength, causing itself to pivot around and visibly fall back on its rear-end.
A recurring animation of the notso macho is when it swings its sword with too much strength, causing itself to pivot around and visibly fall back on its rear-end.
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
{{Enemy
{{DQ7Enemy
|float=
|image=[[Image:Dumbira.gif]]
|name=Notso macho
|name=Notso macho
|game=Dragon Quest VII
|kanji= ダンビラムーチョ
|console=PSX
|romanji=Danbiramūcho
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:Notsomacho DQVII PSX.gif]]
|hp=99
|hp=99
|mp=7
|mp=7
|exp=42 (PS1)<br>64 (3DS)
|gold=22 (PS1)<br>33 (3DS)
|attack=80
|attack=80
|defense=75
|defense=75
|agility=65
|agility=65
|experience=42
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]]
|gold=22
|droppedItem=Copper Sword <br> Heart (rare)
|skills=Body Slam
|spells=Oomph
|family=Humanoid
|bestiaryNumber=66
|bestiaryNumber=66
|captureRate=Moderate
|spells=[[Oomph]]
|description=
|skills=[[Body Slam]]
|locations=
|locations=[[Hardlypool Tunnel]]<br>[[Highendreigh Tower]]
|}}
|items=[[Copper sword]] {{fraction|1|64}}<br>Notso macho heart {{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=80%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|snooze-resist=80%
|drain-resist=15%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=80%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=15%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=15%
|army-resist=15%
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Notso macho
|kanji=  
|kanji= ダンビラムーチョ
|romanji=
|romanji=Danbiramūcho
|sprite=[[Image:Notso_macho.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:Notso_macho.png]]
|hp=147
|hp=147
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Notso macho's name is meant to be interpreted as 'not so macho'. 'Macho' is a term adopted from the Spanish word for 'male' used to characterize something that is manly, either in appearance or demeanor. While these monsters' mannerisms may be befitting the word, their blubbery bodies certainly aren't.
Notso macho's name is meant to be interpreted as 'not so macho'. 'Macho' is a term adopted from the Spanish word for 'male' used to characterize something that is manly, either in appearance or demeanor. While these monsters' mannerisms may be befitting the word, their blubbery bodies certainly aren't.
Notso macho's original Japanese, danbiramucho, is a combination of the word 'danbira', a type of Japanese broadsword similar to the ones the monsters carry and the word 'mucho', a Spanish word which means a lot, possibly referring to their excess fat on their bodies.


==Related Monsters==
==Related Monsters==
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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Notso macho (Class)]]
*[[Notso macho (Vocation)]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Notso Macho are one of the few monsters, alongside the [[Cyclops]] family, that are shown to be left-handed.
Notso macho are one of the few monsters, alongside the [[Cyclops]] family, that are shown to be left-handed.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Notsomacho DQVII PSX.gif|''Dragon Quest VII''.
Image:DQVIII PS2 Notso macho.png|
Image:DQVIII PS2 Notso macho.png|
Image:Notso_macho.png|''Dragon Quest VIII''.
Image:Notso_macho.png|''Dragon Quest VIII''.
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]

Revision as of 15:31, 7 October 2019

For the monster vocation in Dragon Quest VII, see Notso macho (Vocation).


The Notso Macho is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. Introduced in Dragon Quest VII, it is an obese, yellow humanoid armed with a sword and savage expression.

Characteristics

Notso machos are rather fat humanoid creatures with yellow skin, albeit the green tops of their heads and 'ears', and black eyes with red irises. They are constantly slack-jawed with tongue lolling out and wear metal bands around their wrists and ankles. Their weapon of choice is a very large single-edged sword, which they constantly have at the ready to draw.

While intelligence may be the last word one would attach to these creatures, they are far more versatile than their appearances would let on. Already boasting impressive attack power, notso machos can typically bolster this with Oomph to make themselves an even greater threat. Their entire bodies shake as they cast their spells.

A recurring animation of the notso macho is when it swings its sword with too much strength, causing itself to pivot around and visibly fall back on its rear-end.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII

Notso macho (ダンビラムーチョ Danbiramūcho)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Bestiary No.
66
Recruit Rate
132
Experience
42 (PS1)
64 (3DS)
Gold
22 (PS1)
33 (3DS)
HP
99
MP
7
Attack
80
Defence
75
Agility
65
Evasion
064
Spell(s)
Oomph
Skill(s)
Body Slam
Item(s) Dropped
Copper sword 164
Notso macho heart 164
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
15%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
80%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance *
0%
Fuddle resistance *
80%
Paralysis resistance *
15%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
80%
Stun resistance *
15%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
15%
3DS version changes
None

Dragon Quest VIII

Notso macho (ダンビラムーチョ Danbiramūcho)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
124 Humanoid
Experience Gold HP MP
120 38 147 12
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
? ? ? 064
In-Game Description A monster whose enormous, flabby body and lolling tongue belie its intelligence. Generally uses spells to raise its attacks before unleashing a powerful strike.
Spell(s) Oomph
Skill(s) Body Slam
Location(s) East Argonia
Item(s) Dropped Medicinal herb132
Gold bracer164
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 15% 0% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 0% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

The notso macho is a Rank C monster in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2. One can be created by synthesizing a platypunk and a hunter mech.

Etymology

Notso macho's name is meant to be interpreted as 'not so macho'. 'Macho' is a term adopted from the Spanish word for 'male' used to characterize something that is manly, either in appearance or demeanor. While these monsters' mannerisms may be befitting the word, their blubbery bodies certainly aren't.

Notso macho's original Japanese, danbiramucho, is a combination of the word 'danbira', a type of Japanese broadsword similar to the ones the monsters carry and the word 'mucho', a Spanish word which means a lot, possibly referring to their excess fat on their bodies.

Related Monsters

See Also

Trivia

Notso macho are one of the few monsters, alongside the Cyclops family, that are shown to be left-handed.

Gallery