Questioning the obvious stereotype of Zarbon

[Steven Bloodriver]

Is he really gay?

[Anime Kitten]

No? Possibly? Probably not?

I never once got that impression from him. He may be strange visually, but I don't think he has any kind of attractions toward people in any sense. None that's hinted at, anyway.

[precita]

Zarbon's type of character is very common in anime. The pretty boy feminine looking guy...but most of the time in other shows they're straight.

[Akyon]

Well it was hinted at incredibly hard that General Blue was gay. Some of his traits included he hated getting dirty and despised ugliness. Zarbon has those exact same traits.

Japan was a little stereotypical towards gay characters back in the day, so it wouldn't surprise me if Zarbon was originally created to be homosexual. Still one of the best side villains IMO. Both him and Blue.

But since this is In-Universe; he's gay in the same way as Zamasu was; for himself.

[DBZAOTA482]

Well it was hinted at incredibly hard that General Blue was gay. Some of his traits included he hated getting dirty and despised ugliness. Zarbon has those exact same traits.

Japan was a little stereotypical towards gay characters back in the day, so it wouldn't surprise me if Zarbon was originally created to be homosexual. Still one of the best side villains IMO. Both him and Blue.

But since this is In-Universe; he's gay in the same way as Zamasu was; for himself.

What actually shows General Blue as gay... other than rejecting Bulma? I'd turn her ratchet ass down too if I was him.

Anyways, Zarbon is just a bishonen who's fixated with his looks.

[Akyon]

Well it was hinted at incredibly hard that General Blue was gay. Some of his traits included he hated getting dirty and despised ugliness. Zarbon has those exact same traits.

Japan was a little stereotypical towards gay characters back in the day, so it wouldn't surprise me if Zarbon was originally created to be homosexual. Still one of the best side villains IMO. Both him and Blue.

But since this is In-Universe; he's gay in the same way as Zamasu was; for himself.

What actually shows General Blue as gay... other than rejecting Bulma? I'd turn her ratchet ass down too if I was him.

Anyways, Zarbon is just a bishonen who's fixated with his looks.

Depends whether or not you want to take into account the creepy anime episodes where he seemed to crush on Obotchaman. Granted he's an android, but he's a male android...and worryingly designed as a young teenage boy.



No, I'm not saying pedophilia is the same as being homosexual before anyone jumps the gun and overreacts to the above statement(can't be too careful these days), but he is crushing on a male android there. Thank god the dub changed it to a long lost brother semblance. Far less disturbing.

Still; my Zarbon statement rings true? He's only gay for himself. The narcassist!

[TheUltimateNinja]

Well it was hinted at incredibly hard that General Blue was gay. Some of his traits included he hated getting dirty and despised ugliness. Zarbon has those exact same traits.

Japan was a little stereotypical towards gay characters back in the day, so it wouldn't surprise me if Zarbon was originally created to be homosexual. Still one of the best side villains IMO. Both him and Blue.

But since this is In-Universe; he's gay in the same way as Zamasu was; for himself.

What actually shows General Blue as gay... other than rejecting Bulma? I'd turn her ratchet ass down too if I was him.

Anyways, Zarbon is just a bishonen who's fixated with his looks.

Depends whether or not you want to take into account the creepy anime episodes where he seemed to crush on Obotchaman. Granted he's an android, but he's a male android...and worryingly designed as a young teenage boy.

[spoiler][/spoiler]

Wow, I can't believe you're saying homosexuality is the same as pedophilia.

[dbgtFO]

Depends whether or not you want to take into account the creepy anime episodes where he seemed to crush on Obotchaman. Granted he's an android, but he's a male android...and worryingly designed as a young teenage boy.

[spoiler][/spoiler]

Wow, I can't believe you're saying homosexuality is the same as pedophilia.

Em hello?
You completely left out the last part of his post, are you for real??!

No, I'm not saying pedophilia is the same as being homosexual before anyone jumps the gun and overreacts to the above statement(can't be too careful these days), but he is crushing on a male android there. Thank god the dub changed it to a long lost brother semblance. Far less disturbing.

[TheUltimateNinja]

Depends whether or not you want to take into account the creepy anime episodes where he seemed to crush on Obotchaman. Granted he's an android, but he's a male android...and worryingly designed as a young teenage boy.

[spoiler][/spoiler]

Wow, I can't believe you're saying homosexuality is the same as pedophilia.

Em hello?
You completely left out the last part of his post, are you for real??!

No, I'm not saying pedophilia is the same as being homosexual before anyone jumps the gun and overreacts to the above statement(can't be too careful these days), but he is crushing on a male android there. Thank god the dub changed it to a long lost brother semblance. Far less disturbing.

I was joking.

[Akyon]

Wow, I can't believe you're saying homosexuality is the same as pedophilia.

Em hello?
You completely left out the last part of his post, are you for real??!

No, I'm not saying pedophilia is the same as being homosexual before anyone jumps the gun and overreacts to the above statement(can't be too careful these days), but he is crushing on a male android there. Thank god the dub changed it to a long lost brother semblance. Far less disturbing.

I was joking.

Have you considered working for Toei?

Back on topic; has it ever been confirmed that the alien races breed in the same way earthlings and saiyans do?
Wondering if Zarbon's species can be homosexual in the same sense as humans can be to begin with. I'd actually love a data book with details on all the weird and wonderful species we've met over the course of the series.

[rereboy]

Is he really gay?

He might not even have a gender, like the Nameks, for all we know.

[TheMikado]

Zarbon was meant to be a pretty boy, (not openly gay).

This doesn't mean his character couldn't be just that this was not the original intention of his character and it was embellished on purpose to contrast his other transformation.

[swimtrunks]

He's always reminded me of Vega from Street Fighter. As a child I was always under the impression he was just a pretty boy. As an adult, I can see the gay thing now but only because of his vocal tone.

Zarbon and King Cold both come off as being homosexual. The voice actors tend to sigh in a very drawn out feminine stereotypical way. Which I'm sure they're being directed to do.

[TheMikado]

He's always reminded me of Vega from Street Fighter. As a child I was always under the impression he was just a pretty boy. As an adult, I can see the gay thing now but only because of his vocal tone.

Zarbon and King Cold both come off as being homosexual. The voice actors tend to sigh in a very drawn out feminine stereotypical way. Which I'm sure they're being directed to do.

Vega is a perfect example of a "pretty boy" not being gay as he has always been characterized with a strangle sexual innuendo and fixation of the female cast members. Think psuedo-suave serial rapist type.

[Ki Breaker]

No where did he ever strike me as gay..
I still don't understand why is he called a gay..
All I see is a monster under disguise of a pretty boy..
That is scary when you think about it..
Your good looking friend suddenly tearing his skin up and emerges from within that hideous creature, having all intention to wreak stuff..

On the other hand, general blue was gay without a doubt

[Lord Frieza]

I really don't think so. Zarbon is one of many characters who have very effeminate appearances and flamboyant /elegant dress sense but are in no way gay. He's in the same vain as Yuda from Fist of the North Star.



Believe it or not this guy has a harem of very beautiful women at his beck and call and with whom he dose sleep with despite his looks. This type of character was a product of the 80's, lots of rock bands looked like this and many of them were heterosexual.



That was the fade back then and some guys still dress that way now because they like it. Zarbon is the same, his personality and style are just who he is personally and has nothing to do with his sexuality.