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|valign="top"|'''[[Chi-Chi]] <small>(チチ)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Chi-Chi]] <small>(チチ)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Mayumi Shō]] (DB & Z 1-66), [[Naoko Watanabe]] (Z 88-291, GT, Kai)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Mayumi Shō]] (DB & Z 1-66), [[Naoko Watanabe]] (Z 88-291, GT, Kai)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]]}} | ||
The daughter of | The daughter of the [[Ox Demon King]], Chi-Chi joins [[Goku]] in search of [[Kame-Sen'nin]], who possesses the [[Bashō Fan]]. Before Goku leaves her village, she asks him to marry her and Goku agrees, thinking that marriage is some sort of delicious food. The two eventually meet again as participants in the 23rd [[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]], get married, and have two sons. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Chiaotzu]] <small>(餃子)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Chiaotzu]] <small>(餃子)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Hiroko Emori]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 113]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 82]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Hiroko Emori]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 113]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 82]]}} | ||
Together with Tenshinhan, Chiaotzu trained in assassin techniques under Tsuru-Sen'nin. He is proficient in telepathic techniques, and after participating in the 22nd Tenka'ichi Budōkai he follows Tenshinhan's decision to leave Tsuru-Sen'nin. After giving his life to defend the Earth from Piccolo | Together with [[Tenshinhan]], Chiaotzu trained in assassin techniques under [[Tsuru-Sen'nin]]. He is proficient in telepathic techniques, and after participating in the 22nd [[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]] he follows Tenshinhan's decision to leave Tsuru-Sen'nin. After giving his life to defend the Earth from [[Demon King Piccolo]] and the [[Saiyans]], he is revived by the power of the [[Dragon Balls]], and spends his time training with Tenshinhan simply to become stronger. | ||
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|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:bio-gyumao-manga.png|left|80px|link= | |valign="top" width="80"|[[File:bio-gyumao-manga.png|left|80px|link=Ox Demon King]] | ||
|valign="top"|'''[[ | |valign="top"|'''[[Ox Demon King]] <small>(牛魔王)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Daisuke Gōri]] (DB, Z, GT, Kai 4-18), [[Ryūzaburō Ōtomo]] (Kai 55-98)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Daisuke Gōri]] (DB, Z, GT, Kai 4-18), [[Ryūzaburō Ōtomo]] (Kai 55-98)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]]}} | ||
The father of Chi-Chi, | The father of [[Chi-Chi]], the Ox Demon King is known as the "emperor of devils". He spends his time protecting his castle full of treasure atop of [[Mount Frypan]] from treasure hunters. When he meets [[Son Goku]], he informs him that he trained with Goku's [[Son Gohan (Grandpa)|Grandpa]] under [[Muten Rōshi]]. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Kame-Sen'nin]] <small>(亀仙人)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Kame-Sen'nin]] <small>(亀仙人)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Kōhei Miyauchi]] (DB & Z 1-260), [[Jōji Yanami]] ([[Dragon Ball Episode 137|DB 137]]), [[Hiroshi Masuoka]] ([[Dragon Ball Z Episode 288|Z 288]] & [[Dragon Ball GT|GT]]), [[Masaharu Satō]] ([[Dragon Ball Z Movie 13|Z M13]], Kai, [[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods|DBZ: Battle of Gods]]), [[Kinya Aikawa]] ([[Dragon Ball 10th Anniversary Movie|10th Anniversary Movie]])|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 3]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 3]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Kōhei Miyauchi]] (DB & Z 1-260), [[Jōji Yanami]] ([[Dragon Ball Episode 137|DB 137]]), [[Hiroshi Masuoka]] ([[Dragon Ball Z Episode 288|Z 288]] & [[Dragon Ball GT|GT]]), [[Masaharu Satō]] ([[Dragon Ball Z Movie 13|Z M13]], Kai, [[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods|DBZ: Battle of Gods]]), [[Kinya Aikawa]] ([[Dragon Ball 10th Anniversary Movie|10th Anniversary Movie]])|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 3]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 3]]}} | ||
A perverted old man, Kame-Sen'nin is a legendary martial artist known throughout the world as "Muten Rōshi". He is Goku's teacher and master of the ''Kamehameha'' technique. To ensure his pupils Goku and Kuririn would continue to work hard, he enters the Tenka'ichi Budōkai twice under the pseudonym "Jackie Chun". Although he is a master of the martial arts, he normally spends much of his time trying to sneak a peek at women, and he owns a large collection of pornographic magazines. | A perverted old man, Kame-Sen'nin is a legendary martial artist known throughout the world as "Muten Rōshi". He is [[Goku]]'s teacher and master of the ''[[Kamehameha]]'' technique. To ensure his pupils Goku and [[Kuririn]] would continue to work hard, he enters the [[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]] twice under the pseudonym "Jackie Chun". Although he is a master of the martial arts, he normally spends much of his time trying to sneak a peek at women, and he owns a large collection of pornographic magazines. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Kenpō Fighter]] <small>(拳法家)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Kenpō Fighter]] <small>(拳法家)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Kōji Totani]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 43]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Kōji Totani]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 43]]}} | ||
He is a ''kenpō'' fighter in West City, and stakes a 100,000 zenny prize to anyone who can defeat him in a ''kenpō'' match. Unfortunately for him, Goku takes up the challenge, but the fighter quickly forfeits his money after Goku hits him a few times and punches a hole in a brick wall. | He is a ''kenpō'' fighter in West City, and stakes a 100,000 zenny prize to anyone who can defeat him in a ''kenpō'' match. Unfortunately for him, [[Goku]] takes up the challenge, but the fighter quickly forfeits his money after Goku hits him a few times and punches a hole in a brick wall. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Kuririn]] <small>(クリリン)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Kuririn]] <small>(クリリン)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Mayumi Tanaka]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 25]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 14]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Mayumi Tanaka]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 25]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 14]]}} | ||
Traveling from a village in the far East, Kuririn arrives on Kame-Sen'nin's island to receive training from the legendary martial artists. He quickly becomes Goku's rival as the two train to surpass Muten Rōshi and each other. However, as mutual respect grows between the two, an unbreakable friendship is formed which propels later arcs of the series. | Traveling from a village in the far East, Kuririn arrives on [[Kame-Sen'nin]]'s island to receive training from the legendary martial artists. He quickly becomes [[Goku]]'s rival as the two train to surpass Muten Rōshi and each other. However, as mutual respect grows between the two, an unbreakable friendship is formed which propels later arcs of the series. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Mister Satan]] <small>(ミスター・サタン)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Mister Satan]] <small>(ミスター・サタン)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Daisuke Gōri]] (Z, GT), [[Unshō Ishizuka]] (Kai, [[Dragon Ball: TAG VS|DB: TAG VS]] and all games following)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 393]] / [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 173]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Daisuke Gōri]] (Z, GT), [[Unshō Ishizuka]] (Kai, [[Dragon Ball: TAG VS|DB: TAG VS]] and all games following)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 393]] / [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 173]]}} | ||
The world champion, and Videl's father, he is skilled at bluffing and being quite boastful. He entered the Cell Games with the goal of defeating Cell, but was sent flying into a mountain with a single blow. Still, he became world famous by taking credit for defeating Cell. After the good Majin | The world champion, and [[Videl]]'s father, he is skilled at bluffing and being quite boastful. He entered the [[Cell Games]] with the goal of defeating [[Cell]], but was sent flying into a mountain with a single blow. Still, he became world famous by taking credit for defeating Cell. After the good [[Majin Boo]] befriends him, he convinces him to stop killing people. Although he is no match, he fights the pure-evil Majin Boo in the [[Kaiōshin Realm]] and persuades the people of Earth to donate their energy to Goku's ''Super [[Genki-Dama]]''. In the words of [[Goku]], he might actually be a true savior. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Mutaito]] <small>(武泰斗)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Mutaito]] <small>(武泰斗)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Kenji Utsumi]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 135]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 102]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Kenji Utsumi]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 135]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 102]]}} | ||
The legendary martial artist master who taught Kame-Sen'nin and Tsuru-Sen'nin. He invented the ''Mafūba'' to seal away the evil Piccolo | The legendary martial artist master who taught [[Kame-Sen'nin]] and [[Tsuru-Sen'nin]]. He invented the ''[[Mafūba]]'' to seal away the evil [[Demon King Piccolo]], in exchange for his own life. He teaches [[Goku]], who slips back in time while training with [[God]], the general concept of ''ki'' and how to control it. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Son Gohan (Grandpa)|Son Gohan]] <small>(孫悟飯)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Son Gohan (Grandpa)|Son Gohan]] <small>(孫悟飯)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Osamu Saka]], [[Kinpei Azusa]] ([[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 1|Z SP1]]), [[Shigeru Chiba]] (Kai)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 103]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 73]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Osamu Saka]], [[Kinpei Azusa]] ([[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 1|Z SP1]]), [[Shigeru Chiba]] (Kai)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 103]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 73]]}} | ||
Son Goku's adoptive grandfather, he is a famous martial artist who was formerly Kame-Sen'nin's #1 pupil. He is a kind and gentle old man, but is crushed to death when a young Goku became an Ōzaru. Following his death, he is summoned from the afterlife by Uranai Baba to battle Goku. After a fierce battle, he resigns and returns to the afterlife proud to have seen that Goku has surpassed him. | [[Son Goku]]'s adoptive grandfather, he is a famous martial artist who was formerly [[Kame-Sen'nin]]'s #1 pupil. He is a kind and gentle old man, but is crushed to death when a young Goku became an [[Ōzaru]]. Following his death, he is summoned from the afterlife by [[Uranai Baba]] to battle Goku. After a fierce battle, he resigns and returns to the afterlife proud to have seen that Goku has surpassed him. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Tao Pai-pai]] <small>(桃白白)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Tao Pai-pai]] <small>(桃白白)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Chikao Ōtsuka]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 85]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 58]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Chikao Ōtsuka]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 85]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 58]]}} | ||
The younger brother of Tsuru-Sen'nin, he is known | The younger brother of [[Tsuru-Sen'nin]], he is known globally as the world's greatest assassin. After [[General Blue]] fails in retrieving [[Goku]]'s [[Dragon Balls]], Tao Pai-pai is hired by the [[Red Ribbon Army]] to do so himself, but first he executes Blue with his tongue. He then steals Goku's Dragon Balls, but is eventually defeated after Goku finishes his training with [[Karin]]. Years later at the 23rd [[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]], Tao Pai-pai reappears as a cyborg, but is promptly defeated by an enraged [[Tenshinhan]]. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Tenshinhan]] <small>(天津飯)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Tenshinhan]] <small>(天津飯)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] ([[Dragon Ball (anime)|DB]] & [[Dragon Ball Z|Z]]), [[Kōichi Yamadera]] (Z [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 82|82]] & [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 84|84]]), [[Mitsuaki Madono]] ([[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit|DBZ: Burst Limit]], [[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World|DBZ: Infinite World]]), [[Hikaru Midorikawa]] ([[Dragon Ball Kai|Kai]], [[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast|DB: Raging Blast]], [[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods|DBZ: Battle of Gods]])|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 113]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 82]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] ([[Dragon Ball (anime)|DB]] & [[Dragon Ball Z|Z]]), [[Kōichi Yamadera]] (Z [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 82|82]] & [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 84|84]]), [[Mitsuaki Madono]] ([[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit|DBZ: Burst Limit]], [[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World|DBZ: Infinite World]]), [[Hikaru Midorikawa]] ([[Dragon Ball Kai|Kai]], [[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast|DB: Raging Blast]], [[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods|DBZ: Battle of Gods]])|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 113]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 82]]}} | ||
Aspiring to be an assassin like Tao Pai-pai, he studies the martial arts under Tsuru-Sen'nin. However, after being influenced by Kame-Sen'nin at the 22nd Tenka'ichi Budōkai, he left Tsuru-Sen'nin to follow his own path. He participates in numerous battles with Goku to defend the Earth, even giving his life to help his comrades. After training under Kaiō, he was revived through Porunga, and continues to train with Chiaotzu to become even stronger. | Aspiring to be an assassin like [[Tao Pai-pai]], he studies the martial arts under [[Tsuru-Sen'nin]]. However, after being influenced by [[Kame-Sen'nin]] at the 22nd [[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]], he left Tsuru-Sen'nin to follow his own path. He participates in numerous battles with Goku to defend the Earth, even giving his life to help his comrades. After training under [[Kaiō]], he was revived through [[Porunga]], and continues to train with [[Chiaotzu]] to become even stronger. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Uub]] <small>(ウーブ)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Uub]] <small>(ウーブ)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Megumi Urawa]] (Z), [[Atsushi Kisaichi]] (GT)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 518]] / [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 290]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Megumi Urawa]] (Z), [[Atsushi Kisaichi]] (GT)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 518]] / [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 290]]}} | ||
Hearing Goku's wish for Majin | Hearing [[Goku]]'s wish for [[Majin Boo]] to return as a good person, [[King Enma]] arranges for him to be reincarnated as a human. The young boy enters the [[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]] in order to win the prize money for his family on [[South Island]], but is intentionally matched up against Goku. Although he is normally meek, the stupendously powerful Majin Boo is hidden inside him and he holds his own in his match with Goku. Seeing his tremendous potential, Goku offers to train him, and the two depart together on a new adventure. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Videl]] <small>(ビーデル)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Videl]] <small>(ビーデル)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Yūko Minaguchi]], [[Shino Kakinuma]] ([[Dream 9 Crossover Special|Toriko × OP × DBZ: Super Collaboration Special!!]], Kai)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 421]] / [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 200]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Yūko Minaguchi]], [[Shino Kakinuma]] ([[Dream 9 Crossover Special|Toriko × OP × DBZ: Super Collaboration Special!!]], Kai)|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 421]] / [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 200]]}} | ||
The daughter of Mister Satan, she listens to police communications and helps fight crime in Satan City. In high school she meets Son Gohan, who himself has taken on the secret life of fighting crime, but she quickly sees through his Great Saiyaman identity and convinces him to train her. The two eventually wed and have a daughter, Pan. | The daughter of [[Mister Satan]], she listens to police communications and helps fight crime in [[Satan City]]. In high school she meets [[Son Gohan]], who himself has taken on the secret life of fighting crime, but she quickly sees through his [[Great Saiyaman]] identity and convinces him to train her. The two eventually wed and have a daughter, [[Pan]]. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Yajirobe]] <small>(ヤジロベー)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Yajirobe]] <small>(ヤジロベー)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Mayumi Tanaka]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 138]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 104]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Mayumi Tanaka]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 138]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 104]]}} | ||
A former vagabond, he first meets Goku when he comes in search of the Dragon Ball around his neck. Although he often runs from battle, he is a master swordsman who does what he can to help his friends. After Piccolo | A former vagabond, he first meets [[Goku]] when he comes in search of the [[Dragon Balls|Dragon Ball]] around his neck. Although he often runs from battle, he is a master swordsman who does what he can to help his friends. After [[Demon King Piccolo]]'s defeat, he climbs [[Karin Tower]] with the badly beaten Goku on his back. During the battle with [[Vegeta]], he used his sword to cut off [[Ōzaru]] [[Vegeta]]'s tail, returning him to his normal form and saving everyone. These days he lives at Karin Tower, and seems to be half-retired. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Yamcha]] <small>(ヤムチャ)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Yamcha]] <small>(ヤムチャ)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Tōru Furuya]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 7]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 5]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Tōru Furuya]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 7]] / [[Dragon Ball Episode 5]]}} | ||
Yamcha is a common thief who packs quite a punch. With the help of his friend Pu'er, he steels Hoi Poi Capsules from any wanderers who travel through his desert. After hearing of the Dragon Balls, he tries to steal them from Goku and Bulma, as he wants to do away with his horrible fear of women. He participates in numerous battles with Goku to defend the Earth, even giving his life to help his friends. | [[Yamcha]] is a common thief who packs quite a punch. With the help of his friend [[Pu'er]], he steels [[Hoi Poi Capsules]] from any wanderers who travel through his desert. After hearing of the [[Dragon Balls]], he tries to steal them from [[Goku]] and [[Bulma]], as he wants to do away with his horrible fear of women. He participates in numerous battles with Goku to defend the Earth, even giving his life to help his friends. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Chin Shōken]] <small>(陳小拳)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Chin Shōken]] <small>(陳小拳)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Katsue Miwa]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Episode 80]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Katsue Miwa]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Episode 80]]}} | ||
The son of Chin Taiken, he respects his father more than anyone else and has a strong "never give up" spirit. He wished to take his sick father's place and fight in a match against Tenlong of the Leopard-Fang School, but his father opposed this and selected Goku instead. | The son of [[Chin Taiken]], he respects his father more than anyone else and has a strong "never give up" spirit. He wished to take his sick father's place and fight in a match against [[Tenlong]] of the [[Leopard-Fang School]], but his father opposed this and selected [[Goku]] instead. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Chin Taiken]] <small>(陳大拳)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Chin Taiken]] <small>(陳大拳)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Shinji Ogawa]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Episode 80]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Shinji Ogawa]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Episode 80]]}} | ||
A famous martial artist in his city, he is the father of Chin Shōken and runs the Chin-Star School. He was to fight against Tenlong of the Leopard-Fang School in a match held before the king to restore the Chin-Star School's reputation, but a sudden illness caused him to forfeit. He asks Goku to participate in his place. | A famous martial artist in his city, he is the father of [[Chin Shōken]] and runs the [[Chin-Star School]]. He was to fight against [[Tenlong]] of the [[Leopard-Fang School]] in a match held before the king to restore the Chin-Star School's reputation, but a sudden illness caused him to forfeit. He asks [[Goku]] to participate in his place. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Hyōga Shaolong]] <small>(豹牙昇龍)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Hyōga Shaolong]] <small>(豹牙昇龍)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Takeshi Watabe]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Episode 80]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Takeshi Watabe]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Episode 80]]}} | ||
The younger brother of Tenlong, the master of the Leopard-Fang School. Although he is quite large and looks rather strong, he has no substantial skill in the martial arts and is no match for the likes of Goku. He often rampages the city like a thug in the name of the Leopard-Fang School. Viewing Chin Taiken as an eyesore, he frames his son Shōken as a pickpocket and Taiken is forced to enter a royal match to regain his school's honor. | The younger brother of [[Tenlong]], the master of the [[Leopard-Fang School]]. Although he is quite large and looks rather strong, he has no substantial skill in the martial arts and is no match for the likes of [[Goku]]. He often rampages the city like a thug in the name of the Leopard-Fang School. Viewing [[Chin Taiken]] as an eyesore, he frames his son [[Shōken]] as a pickpocket and [[Taiken]] is forced to enter a royal match to regain his school's honor. | ||
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|valign="top"|'''[[Hyōga Tenlong]] <small>(豹牙天龍)</small>''' | |valign="top"|'''[[Hyōga Tenlong]] <small>(豹牙天龍)</small>''' | ||
{{Table bio|jp=[[Kaneto Shiozawa]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Episode 80]]}} | {{Table bio|jp=[[Kaneto Shiozawa]]|funi=|appear=[[Dragon Ball Episode 80]]}} | ||
The master of the Leopard-Fang School and Shaolong's older brother, he is a martial artist with both strength and skill. There is bad blood between him and Chin Taiken, who does not approve of his misuse of martial arts. Representing the Leopard-Fang School, he participates in a royally-overseen match with Goku, who fills in for the sick Chin Taiken. | The master of the [[Leopard-Fang School]] and [[Shaolong]]'s older brother, he is a martial artist with both strength and skill. There is bad blood between him and [[Chin Taiken]], who does not approve of his misuse of martial arts. Representing the Leopard-Fang School, he participates in a royally-overseen match with [[Goku]], who fills in for the sick Chin Taiken. | ||
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Martial artists are "Earthlings blessed with fighting potential"[1]. Some utilize various martial arts fighting styles, such as kenpō or kung-fu, while others simply rely on their raw talents. A select few of Earth's martial artists have the ability to tap into their ki, allowing them to create and utilize unique fighting techniques, such as the Kamehameha and Dodonpa.
Manga Characters
The following characters appear in Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series.
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Chi-Chi (チチ)
The daughter of the Ox Demon King, Chi-Chi joins Goku in search of Kame-Sen'nin, who possesses the Bashō Fan. Before Goku leaves her village, she asks him to marry her and Goku agrees, thinking that marriage is some sort of delicious food. The two eventually meet again as participants in the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budōkai, get married, and have two sons. |
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Chiaotzu (餃子)
Together with Tenshinhan, Chiaotzu trained in assassin techniques under Tsuru-Sen'nin. He is proficient in telepathic techniques, and after participating in the 22nd Tenka'ichi Budōkai he follows Tenshinhan's decision to leave Tsuru-Sen'nin. After giving his life to defend the Earth from Demon King Piccolo and the Saiyans, he is revived by the power of the Dragon Balls, and spends his time training with Tenshinhan simply to become stronger. |
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Ox Demon King (牛魔王)
The father of Chi-Chi, the Ox Demon King is known as the "emperor of devils". He spends his time protecting his castle full of treasure atop of Mount Frypan from treasure hunters. When he meets Son Goku, he informs him that he trained with Goku's Grandpa under Muten Rōshi. |
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Kame-Sen'nin (亀仙人)
A perverted old man, Kame-Sen'nin is a legendary martial artist known throughout the world as "Muten Rōshi". He is Goku's teacher and master of the Kamehameha technique. To ensure his pupils Goku and Kuririn would continue to work hard, he enters the Tenka'ichi Budōkai twice under the pseudonym "Jackie Chun". Although he is a master of the martial arts, he normally spends much of his time trying to sneak a peek at women, and he owns a large collection of pornographic magazines. |
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Kenpō Fighter (拳法家)
He is a kenpō fighter in West City, and stakes a 100,000 zenny prize to anyone who can defeat him in a kenpō match. Unfortunately for him, Goku takes up the challenge, but the fighter quickly forfeits his money after Goku hits him a few times and punches a hole in a brick wall. |
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Kuririn (クリリン)
Traveling from a village in the far East, Kuririn arrives on Kame-Sen'nin's island to receive training from the legendary martial artists. He quickly becomes Goku's rival as the two train to surpass Muten Rōshi and each other. However, as mutual respect grows between the two, an unbreakable friendship is formed which propels later arcs of the series. |
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Mister Satan (ミスター・サタン)
The world champion, and Videl's father, he is skilled at bluffing and being quite boastful. He entered the Cell Games with the goal of defeating Cell, but was sent flying into a mountain with a single blow. Still, he became world famous by taking credit for defeating Cell. After the good Majin Boo befriends him, he convinces him to stop killing people. Although he is no match, he fights the pure-evil Majin Boo in the Kaiōshin Realm and persuades the people of Earth to donate their energy to Goku's Super Genki-Dama. In the words of Goku, he might actually be a true savior. |
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Mutaito (武泰斗)
The legendary martial artist master who taught Kame-Sen'nin and Tsuru-Sen'nin. He invented the Mafūba to seal away the evil Demon King Piccolo, in exchange for his own life. He teaches Goku, who slips back in time while training with God, the general concept of ki and how to control it. |
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Son Gohan (孫悟飯)
Son Goku's adoptive grandfather, he is a famous martial artist who was formerly Kame-Sen'nin's #1 pupil. He is a kind and gentle old man, but is crushed to death when a young Goku became an Ōzaru. Following his death, he is summoned from the afterlife by Uranai Baba to battle Goku. After a fierce battle, he resigns and returns to the afterlife proud to have seen that Goku has surpassed him. |
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Tao Pai-pai (桃白白)
The younger brother of Tsuru-Sen'nin, he is known globally as the world's greatest assassin. After General Blue fails in retrieving Goku's Dragon Balls, Tao Pai-pai is hired by the Red Ribbon Army to do so himself, but first he executes Blue with his tongue. He then steals Goku's Dragon Balls, but is eventually defeated after Goku finishes his training with Karin. Years later at the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budōkai, Tao Pai-pai reappears as a cyborg, but is promptly defeated by an enraged Tenshinhan. |
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Tenshinhan (天津飯)
Aspiring to be an assassin like Tao Pai-pai, he studies the martial arts under Tsuru-Sen'nin. However, after being influenced by Kame-Sen'nin at the 22nd Tenka'ichi Budōkai, he left Tsuru-Sen'nin to follow his own path. He participates in numerous battles with Goku to defend the Earth, even giving his life to help his comrades. After training under Kaiō, he was revived through Porunga, and continues to train with Chiaotzu to become even stronger. |
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Uub (ウーブ)
Hearing Goku's wish for Majin Boo to return as a good person, King Enma arranges for him to be reincarnated as a human. The young boy enters the Tenka'ichi Budōkai in order to win the prize money for his family on South Island, but is intentionally matched up against Goku. Although he is normally meek, the stupendously powerful Majin Boo is hidden inside him and he holds his own in his match with Goku. Seeing his tremendous potential, Goku offers to train him, and the two depart together on a new adventure. |
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Videl (ビーデル)
The daughter of Mister Satan, she listens to police communications and helps fight crime in Satan City. In high school she meets Son Gohan, who himself has taken on the secret life of fighting crime, but she quickly sees through his Great Saiyaman identity and convinces him to train her. The two eventually wed and have a daughter, Pan. |
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Yajirobe (ヤジロベー)
A former vagabond, he first meets Goku when he comes in search of the Dragon Ball around his neck. Although he often runs from battle, he is a master swordsman who does what he can to help his friends. After Demon King Piccolo's defeat, he climbs Karin Tower with the badly beaten Goku on his back. During the battle with Vegeta, he used his sword to cut off Ōzaru Vegeta's tail, returning him to his normal form and saving everyone. These days he lives at Karin Tower, and seems to be half-retired. |
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Yamcha (ヤムチャ)
Yamcha is a common thief who packs quite a punch. With the help of his friend Pu'er, he steels Hoi Poi Capsules from any wanderers who travel through his desert. After hearing of the Dragon Balls, he tries to steal them from Goku and Bulma, as he wants to do away with his horrible fear of women. He participates in numerous battles with Goku to defend the Earth, even giving his life to help his friends. |
Anime Original Characters
The following characters are original to Toei Animation's animated adaptation based on Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series.
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Chin Shōken (陳小拳)
The son of Chin Taiken, he respects his father more than anyone else and has a strong "never give up" spirit. He wished to take his sick father's place and fight in a match against Tenlong of the Leopard-Fang School, but his father opposed this and selected Goku instead. |
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Chin Taiken (陳大拳)
A famous martial artist in his city, he is the father of Chin Shōken and runs the Chin-Star School. He was to fight against Tenlong of the Leopard-Fang School in a match held before the king to restore the Chin-Star School's reputation, but a sudden illness caused him to forfeit. He asks Goku to participate in his place. |
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Hyōga Shaolong (豹牙昇龍)
The younger brother of Tenlong, the master of the Leopard-Fang School. Although he is quite large and looks rather strong, he has no substantial skill in the martial arts and is no match for the likes of Goku. He often rampages the city like a thug in the name of the Leopard-Fang School. Viewing Chin Taiken as an eyesore, he frames his son Shōken as a pickpocket and Taiken is forced to enter a royal match to regain his school's honor. |
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Hyōga Tenlong (豹牙天龍)
The master of the Leopard-Fang School and Shaolong's older brother, he is a martial artist with both strength and skill. There is bad blood between him and Chin Taiken, who does not approve of his misuse of martial arts. Representing the Leopard-Fang School, he participates in a royally-overseen match with Goku, who fills in for the sick Chin Taiken. |
References
- ↑ "Racial Groups". Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4: World Guide. Japan: Shueisha, 04 October 1995. ISBN 4-08-782754-2. (p. 68)