Piccolo Daimaō
The Demon King of the demon clan who shakes the earth
Born from the evil heart of God, sealed his master the Turtle Hermit, and plotted world conquest as a demon.
Quotes
- My child, one day avenge your father's grudge. Never eradicate the roots of evil.
- Rather than ruling the world through terror, laws and authority should be eliminated.
- To conquer the world, neither justice nor peace is needed.
- Nothing to say but splendid, Goku.
- I want to be myself. I refuse to have my personality the same as others.
- My hearing is completely different from that of Earth's people.
Trivia
- Author Akira Toriyama described Piccolo as a 'scary yet cute name'.
- Piccolo's antennae are modeled after slugs.
- The first Piccolo Daimaō was sealed by martial artist Mutaito.
- Piccolo Daimaō is one of the few enemies sealed by the 'Evil Containment Wave'.
- Can create adult demon clan members immediately upon hatching from egg.
- Serves as final boss in game 'Dragon Ball: Revival of the Demon Lord'.
Alternate names
Piccolo
Great Demon King Piccolo
Profile
- Species
- Namekian
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- May 9
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Gigantic green Namekian. Has antennae, wears a blue-purple gi with the character 'Demon' on the chest. Wears a cape and turban. Extremely large build.
- Height
- 約250cm
- Weight
- 約200kg
- Eye color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Green skin
- Antennae
- Strong muscular build
- Iconic items
-
- Blue-purple gi
- Chest 'Demon' character
- Cape
- Turban
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ruthless
- Detailed personality
- Extremely ruthless and cunning personality, an evil ruler who idealizes a world without laws or authority. Hobby is seeing humans' suffering faces. Because born from an evil heart, has strong ruthless and heartless aspects, but holds affection for subordinates and son. Later, through joint battles and interactions with Gohan, malice fades, human qualities emerge, and a complex inner self is depicted.
- Keywords
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- villain
- world conquest
- ruthless
- demon clan
- paternity
- intelligent
- cunning
- Motto
- Not domination through terror, but building a world where all evil acts are not restrained.
- Talents
-
- Innate combat ability
- High intelligence and analytical skills
- Telepathy
- Heightened hearing
- Super regeneration
- Item creation ability
- Ki manipulation
- Flight ability
- Skills
-
- Powerful ki blast emission
- Evil Containment Wave
- Demonic Piercing Light Murder Cannon
- Giantification
- Cloning
- Telekinesis
- Tactical planning
- Motivation
- World domination, revenge against the old God. Eradicating evil in his son.
- Habits
- Refers to self mainly as 'washi' or 'watashi'. Burps when angry. Has habit of sleeping sitting up with eyes open.
- Favorite foods
- Melon soda
- Disliked foods
- Evil Containment Wave
History
- Backstory
- Originally a being born from a tiny bit of evil heart within the Namekian God. Escaped from Planet Namek to Earth, became demon clan, and schemed world conquest. Over 300 years ago, sealed away and revived by Pilaf Gang. Achieved rejuvenation, staged fierce battle with Goku at the Tenkaichi Budokai. At death's door, gave birth to son (Ma Junior) and entrusted revenge before dying.
- Debut date
- October 26, 1988
- Work title
- Dragon Ball
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 135 'Krillin's Death and the Terrifying Conspiracy'
Revival from the seal
- Significant event
- Revival from the seal
- Description
- Pilaf Gang breaks the seal, reviving on Earth.
Battle with Goku at the Tenkaichi Budokai
- Significant event
- Battle with Goku at the Tenkaichi Budokai
- Description
- Unleashes techniques like Evil Containment Wave and Demonic Piercing Light Murder Cannon, engages in deathmatch with Goku.
Rejuvenation
- Significant event
- Rejuvenation
- Description
- Uses power of Dragon Balls to rejuvenate and recover muscular strength.
Final battle and death
- Significant event
- Final battle and death
- Description
- Defeated by Goku, uses final strength to produce egg for son and dies.
Relationships
Piccolo (Ma Junior)
Child
Son and clone as well as successor. Entrusted with own revenge and eradication of evil.
Pilaf Gang
Teammate
Those who revived him by breaking the seal
Tambourine
Subordinate
Subordinate ordered to attack martial artists
Cymbal
Subordinate
Demon clan member and warrior
Drum
Subordinate
One of the subordinates produced
Piano
Subordinate
Only non-combatant subordinate attending as close aide
Demon Clan
Demon Clan: leader
Media appearances
Dragon Ball
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization began 1988
Dragon Ball
Anime / Protagonist
1989-1996
Dragon Ball Z Theatrical Edition Series
Movie / Supporting
1989-2018
Various Dragon Ball series
Game / Playable
Numerous since 1988
DRAGONBALL EVOLUTION
Movie / Protagonist
Live-action movie 2009
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Anime / Protagonist
2022
Voice cast and creators
Takeshi Aono
- Voice actor
- Takeshi Aono
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball anime early period (Piccolo Daimaō)
- Notes
- Original voice actor
Bin Shimada
- Voice actor
- Bin Shimada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Battle and later
- Notes
- Succeeded after Takeshi Aono's death
Toshio Furukawa
- Voice actor
- Toshio Furukawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball Z (Ma Junior)
Tomohiro Yamaguchi
- Voice actor
- Tomohiro Yamaguchi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball DAIMA mini form
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Piccolo Daimaō Action Figure
- Item name
- Piccolo Daimaō Action Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Piccolo Daimaō Costume with Turban & Cape
- Item name
- Piccolo Daimaō Costume with Turban & Cape
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited
Piccolo Daimaō Figure Set (with Tambourine, Piano)
- Item name
- Piccolo Daimaō Figure Set (with Tambourine, Piano)
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited