Paikuhan - Revision history

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	=Legacy=		=Legacy=
	[[File:Animedia-september-2017-tournament-of-power-survey.png\|right\|thumb\|''Animedia'' September 2017 issue survey on the [[Tournament of Power]]'s [[Universe 7]] lineup<ref name="animediasurvey">{{Cite magazine\|Mag=AM\|Year=2017\|Month=September\|Date=09 August 2017\|Publisher=Gakken Plus\|Title="街頭インタビューin渋谷・秋葉原・新橋・五反田俺たち第7宇宙サポーター"\|Page=p. 103}}</ref>]]		[[File:Paikuhan-toyble-dbaf-vol-1-sample.png\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Paikuhan appears in [[Toyble\|Toyotarō]]'s ''[[Dragon Ball AF (Toyble)\|Dragon Ball AF]]'' fan manga series<ref>Toyble. ''DBAF 1 AFTER THE FUTURE''. Self-Published: Second Printing, 2008. (p. 65)</ref>]]
			[[File:Animedia-september-2017-tournament-of-power-survey.png\|right\|thumb\|200px\|''Animedia'' September 2017 issue survey on the [[Tournament of Power]]'s [[Universe 7]] lineup<ref name="animediasurvey">{{Cite magazine\|Mag=AM\|Year=2017\|Month=September\|Date=09 August 2017\|Publisher=Gakken Plus\|Title="街頭インタビューin渋谷・秋葉原・新橋・五反田俺たち第7宇宙サポーター"\|Page=p. 103}}</ref>]]
			Paikuhan's placement in the afterlife is a common source of fan work embellishment — a particularly notable inclusion in this vein is [[Toyble\|Toyotarō]]'s ''[[Dragon Ball AF (Toyble)\|Dragon Ball AF]]'' fan manga series, where Paikuhan acts as a continuing sparring partner and guide for Goku in the afterlife.

	The September 2017 issue of ''Animedia'' includes the results of a two-question, "man-on-the-street"-style poll conducted across Shibuya, Akihabara, Shinbashi, and Gotanda. Of the 91 people asked who they would call up to the [[Tournament of Power]] team to replace [[Majin Boo]], three people answered Paikuhan.<ref name="animediasurvey"></ref>{{efn\|This survey is often erroneously cited as having something to do with [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[V-Jump]]'' publication. It does not.}}		The September 2017 issue of ''Animedia'' includes the results of a two-question, "man-on-the-street"-style poll conducted across Shibuya, Akihabara, Shinbashi, and Gotanda. Of the 91 people asked who they would call up to the [[Tournament of Power]] team to replace [[Majin Boo]], three people answered Paikuhan.<ref name="animediasurvey"></ref>{{efn\|This survey is often erroneously cited as having something to do with [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[V-Jump]]'' publication. It does not.}}



	~~Inclusion in Toyble's Dragon Ball AF~~

	=External Links=		=External Links=

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 In additional filler material as a part of episodes [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 278|278]] and [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 279|279]] of the ''Dragon Ball Z'' television series...
 ==Dragon Ball Z Movie 12==
-TBD
+Further information: [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 12]]
 ==Super Dragon Ball Heroes Promotional Anime==
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 =Notable Appearances=
-The following is a chronological, non-comprehensive list of some of Paikuhan's most notable appearances throughout the franchise, including those in various television series, films, video games, and more.
+Paikuhan's original appearance during the [[Afterlife Tournament]] mini-filler-arc of the ''Dragon Ball Z'' television series (episodes 195-199) sets the stage for his future cameo appearances, most of which involve the afterlife in some way — this includes two additional episodes of the ''Dragon Ball Z'' television series and a major supporting role in the [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 12|twelfth ''Dragon Ball Z'' film]].
-* '''[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 196]] to [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 199]] (1993)''': Paikuhan appears throughout the entirety of the [[Afterlife Tournament]].
+{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;" align="center"
-* '''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 12]] (1995)''': Paikuhan returns as a supporting character during this film, the events for which partially take place in the afterlife.
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-* '''[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 278]] to [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 279]] (1995)''': Paikuhan makes a brief appearance in filler material dealing with [[Majin Boo]] as he teleports around the universe in search of [[Son Goku]] and [[Vegeta]].
+!Imagery !! Year !! Film !! Notes
-* '''[[Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury]] (2004)''': Paikuhan is a rare notable case of a character appearing in this western-produced video game for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance ahead of any major appearances in a Japanese-developed game, albeit as an opponent rather than as a selectable character.
-* '''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai]] (2006)''': Paikuhan makes his debut as a playable character in this fighting game for the Sony PlayStation Portable.
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-* '''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes Promotional Anime]] (TBD)''': TBD
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-* '''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2]] (TBD)''': TBD
+| TBD
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	\| Available through the same cards as the arcade version		\| Available through the same cards as the arcade version
	\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"		\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
	\| ~~TBD~~		\|width=100\|[[File:Paikuhan-sdbh-world-mission-leader-group.jpg\|100px]]
	\| 2019		\| 2019
	\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]''		\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]''
	\| Available through ~~the same cards~~ as the ~~arcade version (base ''Super Dragon Ball Heroes'' into early "Universe Mission" content)~~		\| Available through card [[SH5-20]] as well as a custom card purchased from the in-game shop
	\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"		\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
	\|width=100\|[[File:paikuhan-sparking-zero-dlc-tease.png\|100px]]		\|width=100\|[[File:paikuhan-sparking-zero-dlc-tease.png\|100px]]

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	=Biography=		=Biography=

	Paikuhan is a martial artist originally from the West Galaxy, but most recently serving as [[Son Goku]]'s rival in the afterlife. He is ~~an orthodox~~ martial artist who combines ~~power with~~ technique. Though he does not talk much, he conceals a fierce fighting spirit inside him. His techniques include the [[Hyper Tornado]] where he spins his body at high speed to create a tornado, and the [[Thunder Flash]] where he attacks with glittering flames. He defeated [[Cell]] and [[Freeza]] when they were rampaging through [[Hell]], but lost to Goku in the finals of the [[Afterlife Tournament]].<ref>{{Cite guidebook\|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"\|Book=13\|Page=pp. 97}}</ref>		Paikuhan is a martial artist originally from the West Galaxy, but most recently serving as [[Son Goku]]'s rival in the afterlife. He is a traditional martial artist who combines strength and technique. Though he does not talk much, he conceals a fierce fighting spirit inside him. His techniques include the [[Hyper Tornado]] where he spins his body at high speed to create a tornado, and the [[Thunder Flash]] where he attacks with glittering flames. He defeated [[Cell]] and [[Freeza]] when they were rampaging through [[Hell]], but lost to Goku in the finals of the [[Afterlife Tournament]].<ref>{{Cite guidebook\|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"\|Book=13\|Page=pp. 97}}</ref>

	==Dragon Ball Z TV Series==		==Dragon Ball Z TV Series==

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	\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X]]''		\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X]]''
	\| Available through the same cards as the arcade version		\| Available through the same cards as the arcade version
			\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
			\| TBD
			\| 2019
			\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]''
			\| Available through the same cards as the arcade version (base ''Super Dragon Ball Heroes'' into early "Universe Mission" content)
	\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"		\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
	\|width=100\|[[File:paikuhan-sparking-zero-dlc-tease.png\|100px]]		\|width=100\|[[File:paikuhan-sparking-zero-dlc-tease.png\|100px]]

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	=~~Notable~~ Skills=		=Skills & Techniques=

	==Hyper Tornado==		==Hyper Tornado==
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	==Thunder Flash==		==Thunder Flash==
	TBD		TBD

			==Additional Techniques==

	=Performance=		=Performance=
			[[File:Paikuhan-dbz-195-jp-voice-credits.png\|thumb\|200px\|Voice credits indicating [[Hikaru Midorikawa]] as Paikuhan from ''Dragon Ball Z'' episode 195]]
			[[File:Paikuhan-dbz-195-en-voice-credits.png\|thumb\|200px\|Voice credits indicating [[Kyle Hebert]], albeit not directly by specific role, from ''Dragon Ball Z'' episode 195<ref>"[[Dragon Ball Z: Great Saiyaman - Opening Ceremonies]]". FUNimation, USA. DVD; FP-04682. 15 March 2005.</ref>]]
			Paikuhan is played in all Japanese appearances by [[Hikaru Midorikawa]], a veteran voice actor who previously played [[Artificial Human No. 16]]. Midorikawa took over several of [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]]'s roles after his passing, starting in 2009 for the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise as [[Tenshinhan]] in the "refreshed" ''Dragon Ball Kai'' television series, and onward into Tenshinhan's video game performances and other cameo appearances. In addition to now playing Tenshinhan, Midorikawa continues to play No. 16 and Paikuhan in all voiced video game appearances.

	~~==Japanese==~~		Paikuhan (as "Pikkon") is played by [[Kyle Hebert]] in [[FUNimation]]'s English dub and various video game appearances with an English dub.<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://www.reddit.com/r/Toonami/comments/cneg9n/kyle_hebert_ama/\|Website=Reddit\|Title="Kyle Hebert AMA"\|Date=08 August 2019\|AccessDate=17 April 2026}}</ref>
	Paikuhan is played ~~in all appearances~~ by [[~~Hikaru Midorikawa~~]]~~, a veteran voice actor who previously played~~ [[~~Artificial Human No. 16]]. Midorikawa took over several of [[Hirotaka Suzuoki~~]]'s ~~roles after his passing, starting in 2009 for the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise as [[Tenshinhan]] in the "refreshed" ''Dragon Ball Kai'' television series,~~ and ~~onward into Tenshinhan's~~ video game ~~performances and other cameo~~ appearances.

	==~~English~~==
	~~TBD~~

	=Notable Appearances=		=Notable Appearances=

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	\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes]]''		\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes]]''
	\| ~~Available~~ starting in the fifth update series in the base ''Super Dragon Ball Heroes'' game with card [[SH5-20]], with the most recent being [[MM3-025]] from the "Meteor Mission 3" update series.		\| In addition to backward-compatible cards from the original ''Dragon Ball Heroes'', new cards available starting in the fifth update series in the base ''Super Dragon Ball Heroes'' game with card [[SH5-20]], with the most recent being [[MM3-025]] from the "Meteor Mission 3" update series.
	\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"		\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
	\|width=100\|[[File:SDV6-73.png\|100px]]		\|width=100\|[[File:SDV6-73.png\|100px]]

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	=Biography=		=Biography=

			Paikuhan is a martial artist originally from the West Galaxy, but most recently serving as [[Son Goku]]'s rival in the afterlife. He is an orthodox martial artist who combines power with technique. Though he does not talk much, he conceals a fierce fighting spirit inside him. His techniques include the [[Hyper Tornado]] where he spins his body at high speed to create a tornado, and the [[Thunder Flash]] where he attacks with glittering flames. He defeated [[Cell]] and [[Freeza]] when they were rampaging through [[Hell]], but lost to Goku in the finals of the [[Afterlife Tournament]].<ref>{{Cite guidebook\|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"\|Book=13\|Page=pp. 97}}</ref>

	==Dragon Ball Z TV Series==		==Dragon Ball Z TV Series==
	More introductory Afterlife Tournament text TBD		More introductory Afterlife Tournament text TBD

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More game appearances and screenshots

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	\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2]]''		\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2]]''
	\| Available through the same cards as the arcade version		\| Available through the same cards as the arcade version
			\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
			\|width=100\|[[File:Paikuhan-extreme-butoden.png\|100px]]
			\| 2015
			\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden]]''
			\| Unlockable as an assist character by completing Stage 5 of Kaiōshin's Planet in Adventure Mode<ref>{{Cite game guide\|Title="CHAPTER 4 モード攻略"\|Book=42\|Page=p. 98}}</ref>
	\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"		\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
	\|width=100\|[[File:Paikuhan-dragon-ball-fusions-profile.png\|100px]]		\|width=100\|[[File:Paikuhan-dragon-ball-fusions-profile.png\|100px]]
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	\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X]]''		\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X]]''
	\| Available through the same cards as the arcade version		\| Available through the same cards as the arcade version
			\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
			\|width=100\|[[File:paikuhan-sparking-zero-dlc-tease.png\|100px]]
			\| 2024
			\|style="white-space: nowrap;"\|''[[Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO]]''
			\| Teased as forthcoming paid downloadable content in 2026<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZhl5-ag0tA\|Website=YouTube\|Title="DRAGON BALL: Sparking! Zero – New DLC Teaser Trailer"\|Date=24 January 2026\|AccessDate=17 April 2026}}</ref>
	\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"		\|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
	! colspan="4" style="text-align: left;" \| MORE TBD...		! colspan="4" style="text-align: left;" \| MORE TBD...

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Video Games

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 |style="white-space: nowrap;"|''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]''
 | (unlock method TBD)<ref>{{citation needed}}</ref>
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 |style="white-space: nowrap;"|''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2]]''
 | Added as part of the "Legendary Pack 1" paid downloadable content in 2021
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 ! colspan="4" style="text-align: left;" | MORE TBD...