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| funi_voice = [[Chris R. Sabat]] (Flashback)<br />[[Justin Cook]] | | funi_voice = [[Chris R. Sabat]] (Flashback)<br />[[Justin Cook]] | ||
| death = [[12 October, Age 761]]<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Chronological Table of DB World"|Book=13|Page=pp. 22-23}}</ref> | | death = [[12 October, Age 761]]<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Chronological Table of DB World"|Book=13|Page=pp. 22-23}}</ref> | ||
| | | classify = [[Saiyan Characters|Saiyan]] | ||
| occupation = Land Shark<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref> | | occupation = Land Shark<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref> | ||
| title = | | title = | ||
| pronouns = ''Ore'' | |||
| skills = | | skills = | ||
| family = [[Gine]] (Mother)<br />[[Bardock]] (Father)<br />[[Son Goku]] (Brother) | | family = [[Gine]] (Mother)<br />[[Bardock]] (Father)<br />[[Son Goku]] (Brother) | ||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Raditz is the | Raditz is the firstborn son of [[Bardock]] and [[Gine]] and one of the few [[Saiyans]] to survive of the destruction of [[Planet Vegeta]]. In [[Age]] 761, he comes to the planet [[Earth]] in search of his younger brother Kakarrot, who he discovers is living a peaceful life as an Earthling by the name [[Son Goku]]. In an attempt to convince Goku to rejoin the other Saiyans as interplanetary land sharks, Raditz kidnaps his nephew [[Son Gohan]] as a hostage in order to force Goku to cooperate with the demand that he provide the corpses of 100 Earthlings on the [[Turtle Hermit]]'s island within 24 hours. | ||
Following this encounter, Raditz | Following this encounter, Raditz returns to his space [[pod]] where he locks up Gohan, after which he is confronted by Goku and [[Piccolo]]. Raditz manages to dominate both of Earth's strongest warriors up until the point where Gohan's rage explodes and he breaks free from the space pod, wounding Raditz. With Raditz's defenses down, Goku obtains the opportunity to hold him in place allowing Piccolo to kill them both using the ''[[Makankōsappō]]''. During his final moments, Raditz learns from Piccolo about the existence of the [[Dragon Balls]], which is transmitted by his [[scouter]] to his comrades [[Vegeta]] and [[Nappa]] in outer space. Upon his arrival in the afterlife, he is sentenced to [[Hell]]. | ||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||
Raditz is | Raditz's name is derived from "radish".<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="I want to know the characters' name sources!"|Book=20|Page=p. 158}}<br>{{Cite web|URL=http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=12853|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Name Pun Round-Up"|Date=12 March 2010|AccessDate=09 November 2018}}</ref> | ||
{{Quotation|From the vegetable 'radish'.|[[Akira Toriyama]]}} | |||
In Japanese, "radish" is written as ''radisshu'' in ''katakana'' (ラディッシュ). The name "Raditz" is spelled ''radittsu'' (ラディッツ); the ''shi'' character (シ) is replaced with ''tsu'' (ツ). | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
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==Performance== | ==Performance== | ||
A list or description of the various voice actors that portrayed the character. | A list or description of the various voice actors that portrayed the character. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.dragonballz.com/characters/raditz Raditz | FUNimation's Official "Dragon Ball Z" Website] | *[http://www.dragonballz.com/characters/raditz Raditz | FUNimation's Official "Dragon Ball Z" Website] | ||
==Notes== | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Character]] | [[Category:Character]] | ||
[[Category:Goku's Enemies]] | [[Category:Goku's Enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Saiyan Characters]] | [[Category:Saiyan Characters]] | ||
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| ラディッツ (Radittsu) | |
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Manga  Anime  | |
| Name Pun | Radish |
| Manga Debut | Dragon Ball Chapter 195 |
| Anime Debut | Dragon Ball Z Episode 1 |
| Japanese VA | Shigeru Chiba |
| Canadian VA |
Jason Gray Stanford Alistair Abell (Flashback) |
| Funimation VA |
Chris R. Sabat (Flashback) Justin Cook |
| Personal Data | |
| Death | 12 October, Age 761[2] |
| Classification | Saiyan |
| Pronouns | Ore |
| Occupation | Land Shark[1] |
| Relationship Data | |
| Family |
Gine (Mother) Bardock (Father) Son Goku (Brother) |
| Relatives |
Chi-Chi (Sister-In-Law) Son Gohan (Nephew) |
Raditz is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball manga series by Akira Toriyama. Raditz makes his debut in chapter 195, published in the 1988 #45 issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump, as one of the few survivors of the Saiyan race. He arrives on Earth to recruit Son Goku, his younger brother, to join the remaining Saiyan warriors in their land shark ventures.
Biography
Raditz is the firstborn son of Bardock and Gine and one of the few Saiyans to survive of the destruction of Planet Vegeta. In Age 761, he comes to the planet Earth in search of his younger brother Kakarrot, who he discovers is living a peaceful life as an Earthling by the name Son Goku. In an attempt to convince Goku to rejoin the other Saiyans as interplanetary land sharks, Raditz kidnaps his nephew Son Gohan as a hostage in order to force Goku to cooperate with the demand that he provide the corpses of 100 Earthlings on the Turtle Hermit's island within 24 hours.
Following this encounter, Raditz returns to his space pod where he locks up Gohan, after which he is confronted by Goku and Piccolo. Raditz manages to dominate both of Earth's strongest warriors up until the point where Gohan's rage explodes and he breaks free from the space pod, wounding Raditz. With Raditz's defenses down, Goku obtains the opportunity to hold him in place allowing Piccolo to kill them both using the Makankōsappō. During his final moments, Raditz learns from Piccolo about the existence of the Dragon Balls, which is transmitted by his scouter to his comrades Vegeta and Nappa in outer space. Upon his arrival in the afterlife, he is sentenced to Hell.
Name
Raditz's name is derived from "radish".[3]
From the vegetable 'radish'.
— Akira Toriyama
In Japanese, "radish" is written as radisshu in katakana (ラディッシュ). The name "Raditz" is spelled radittsu (ラディッツ); the shi character (シ) is replaced with tsu (ツ).
Production
When appropriate, a description of the character's production, including who initially designed the character (if an anime original character), notes about their design or conception, etc.
Notable Skills
A list or description of notable skills or techniques. Video game techniques should be separated from those used in the series proper.
Performance
A list or description of the various voice actors that portrayed the character.
External Links
Notes
References
- ↑ "Akira Toriyama Super Interview". Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 2: Story Guide. Japan: Shueisha, 04 August 1995. ISBN 4-08-782752-6. (p. 264)
- ↑ "Chronological Table of DB World". Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia. Japan: Shueisha, 05 February 1996. ISBN 4-08-782757-7. (pp. 22-23)
- ↑ "I want to know the characters' name sources!". Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever. Japan: Shueisha, 30 April 2004. ISBN 4-08-873702-4. (p. 158)
"Name Pun Round-Up" (12 March 2010). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 09 November 2018.