Pullulu Tribe

—Pullulu

Pullulu Tribe Symbol

The Pullulu Tribe is one of the minor tribes in the Running Man Universe as well as one of the main antagonists of Season 2. They are usually seen as part of the audience in the Running Man Games and Charming Gold's greatest supporter.

Though weak individually, they are fairly powerful when they work together.

## Origin

Long ago, during the Materion War, Akong, a priest of the Pullulu Tribe tried to rule the world, only to get defeated and sealed away by the 'forces of justice'. It is said that Akong's seal was broken when Ulcus was awakened, It is still unknown that how and why Pullulus live in Tree City.

## Culture

### Physical Description

The Pullulu Tribe consists of bird-like creatures with large c-shaped lips and black dots for eyes as their most distinguishing features.

### Lifestyle

The Pullulu Tribe live a rather peaceful life in Tree City but in the Old City, they live under the rule of Akong, a tyrannical ruler bent on ruling the world who brainwashed most of them into following him and forcing those who rebel to participate in the Running Man Survival games. The Tribe is known to not only live in a separate world outside of the running man universe but also have their own language that only a few can understand. Their technology seems to be similar to that of the Bugs Tribe.

### Abilities

Due to their lack of physical abilities, Most of them use robots for transportation, battle, and even use them as defense mechanisms. At the end of season 2 episode 24, it is revealed that they can fly via flapping their arms. They are also known to have the power of the spirits, with the spirits looking identical to the Pullulu Tribe. The reason why is unknown.

## Notable Figures

* **Detective Frank** - A detective who constantly tries to get the Running Man in trouble by fabricating stories to show how terrible they are.
* **Researcher K** - A researcher working under Charming Gold and Dr. Mala but executed for almost revealing Charming Gold's secret.
* **Akong** - A tyrannical ruler who was sealed along with Ulcus over a century ago. He got unsealed during Ulcus' awakening and overthrew the current king of the Pullulus.
* **The Four Emcees of Running Man Survival** - They are subordinates of Akong and announcers of Running Man Survival.
* **King Solpapa/Solfpa** - The original king of the Pullulus. He was overthrown by Akong during his awakening and worked with the Running Men to defeat him.
* **The Markly Crew** - They are loyal servants of King Solpapa/Solfpa.
* **Solar/Sola** - The princess of the Pullulus and daughter of the King. She is shown to be Akong's mindslave before getting saved by Popo.
* **Aria, Ensemble and Vivace** - Gatekeepers of the Old City who died and became spirits after fighting Akong.
* **Pullulu Metronome Agents** - Pullulu agents tasked by Metronome to kill the Running Men.
* **Castanets and Ocarinas** - They are elite troops of Akong. The Castanents are larger than any other races and Ocarinas are smaller than any other races. They behave like bots instead of living Pullulus.
* **V & V Junior** - Two brothers shown to be thieves in S1 but unknowingly they some how got into Running Man Survival Training Center in S2.
* **Pullulu Police Officers** - A police force in Tree City who kidnapped the Running Men and took them to the Old City.

## Trivia

* Their appearance looks similar to Sally from LINE friends.
* The Pullulu Tribe appear to have their own language separate from the other tribes. So far, Dr. Mala is the only person who can understand them.

## References

1. ↑ Running Man Animation Complete Encyclopedia
2. ↑ Running Man Animation S2 Ep 18 - The Truth
3. ↑ Running Man Animation S2 Ep15 - Sola