Yamcha
Former thief and one of the strongest fighters on the Earth side
Former thief and one of the strongest fighters on the Earth side, an old friend of Goku. He has a shy side around women, but is a good young man who cares deeply for his friends.
Quotes
- My majestic face!
- Don't die!
- Necklace? You're joking
- Krillin is the strongest in the world, so he'll be fine
- Even among Earthlings, I'm top three in strength
- My new ultimate technique
Trivia
- Originally a thief with Puar, nicknamed 'Hyena Yamcha'
- Self-taught Kamehameha despite not being Turtle Hermit's disciple
- Extremely shy around women at first appearance
- Often loses in first round of tournaments
- Had a period as a pro baseball substitute player
- Akira Toriyama cited Yamcha as a good cook character
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Earthling
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- March 20
- Birth year
- Age 733
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Black hair, with multiple hairstyle changes. Tall and muscular build. Considered handsome and popular with women.
- Height
- Approx. 181-183cm
- Weight
- 62-68kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Changing hairstyles
- Handsome facial features
- Uses techniques that summon a wolf illusion
- Iconic items
-
- Wolf Fang Fist stance
- Kamehameha
- Old-model buggy car (Mighty Mouse)
- Ki Blast
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Curious
- Detailed personality
- Initially a bandit terrorizing the wilderness, but after interacting with Goku and others, he reformed into a good young man who cares for his friends. Handsome and popular with women, but working to overcome extreme shyness. Narcissistic tendencies, but loyal and values friendship deeply.
- Keywords
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- Curious
- Shy
- Narcissist
- Loyal
- Cares for friends
- Likes women
- Sentimental
- Martial artist
- Motto
- Devote full effort to perfect one's techniques
- Talents
-
- Genius talent in martial arts
- Agile movements
- Ki manipulation
- Tactical sense in melee combat
- Cooking skills
- Skills
-
- Wolf Fang Fist (Roga Fufu Ken)
- New Wolf Fang Fist
- Kamehameha (self-taught)
- Ki Blast
- Sky Dancing Technique
- Ki blast control
- Baseball skills (experienced as pro substitute)
- Motivation
- Overcoming shyness in front of women and growing as a martial artist
- Habits
- Uses 'ore' as first-person pronoun. Narcissistic speech during battles, especially shy around women.
- Favorite foods
- Crispy chow mein
- Hobbies
- Martial arts, Baseball
- Favorite places
- Wilderness, Capsule Corporation
- Favorite colors
- Black
- Person
- Bulma, Son Goku, Puar
- Disliked foods
- No particular dislikes stated
- Disliked insects
- unknown
- Disliked situations
- Dentist
History
- Backstory
- Active as a thief in the wilderness, called 'Hyena Yamcha.' Joined Goku and others after meeting them, overcame shyness around women while growing as a martial artist. Became Turtle Hermit's disciple, self-taught Kamehameha, participated in many battles with Goku. However, gap widened with new strong enemies, retired from martial arts after tournaments to become support role.
- Debut date
- May 23, 1986
- Work title
- Dragon Ball
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 7 'Yamcha and Puar'
Battle with Shen
- Significant event
- Battle with Shen
- Description
- Fierce battle with Kami's Shen at 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai. Showed unique techniques like Ki Blast but lost.
Saiyan Saga Death
- Significant event
- Saiyan Saga Death
- Description
- Died in self-destruct by Cultivaman during training for Namek saga, protecting friends.
Android Battle Severe Injury
- Significant event
- Android Battle Severe Injury
- Description
- Drained of power by Android 20, near death but recovered with Senzu bean.
Cell Jr. Battle
- Significant event
- Cell Jr. Battle
- Description
- Fought Cell Jr. in Cell Games, suffered heavy injuries.
Majin Buu Saga Martial Arts Retirement
- Significant event
- Majin Buu Saga Martial Arts Retirement
- Description
- Declared retirement as martial artist, shifted to support thereafter.
Dragon Ball Super Baseball Exhibition Game Performance
- Significant event
- Dragon Ball Super Baseball Exhibition Game Performance
- Description
- Captain of Universe 7 in baseball match against Universe 6, contributed to victory.
Relationships
Son Goku
Best friend
Long-time friend and comrade-in-arms. First witnessed Goku's Great Ape transformation, shouted 'Don't die!'
Bulma
Ex lover
Dated as early love interest but broke up later. Maintains formal friendship.
Puar
Sidekick
Partner from thief days. Always accompanies on journeys with Goku and others.
Turtle Hermit
Mentor
Master of Crane School. Self-taught Kamehameha and trained together.
Krillin
Teammate
Long-time martial arts comrade. Showed concern for each other in Majin Buu saga.
Tien Shinhan
Friend
Friends after initial fierce battle. Teamed up in Cell Jr. fight.
Crane School
Crane School: disciple
Z Fighters on Earth Side
Z Fighters on Earth Side: unknown
Galactic Patrol Temporary
Galactic Patrol Temporary: unknown
Media appearances
Dragon Ball
Manga / Protagonist
Started in 1984
Dragon Ball (Anime)
Anime / Supporting
Broadcast started in 1986
Dragon Ball Z
Anime / Supporting
Broadcast started in 1989
Dragon Ball Super
Anime / Supporting
Broadcast started in 2015
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
Movie / Supporting
Released in 1986
Dragon Ball Z: The Earth's Defenders
Movie / Supporting
Released in 1990
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Movie / Supporting
Released in 1991
Dragon Ball: Path to Power
Movie / Supporting
Released in 1996
Dragon Ball Xenoverse
Game / Supporting
Released in 2015
Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! METEOR
Game / Supporting
Released in 2006
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2018
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2022
Voice cast and creators
Toru Furuya
- Voice actor
- Toru Furuya
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime 'Dragon Ball' series (original)
- Notes
- Long-time voice actor
Ryota Suzuki
- Voice actor
- Ryota Suzuki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dragon Ball DAIMA and later
- Notes
- New voice actor from 2024
Hiroki Egawa
- Voice actor
- Hiroki Egawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-action film 'DRAGONBALL EVOLUTION' Japanese dub
Akira Toriyama
- Creator name
- Akira Toriyama
- Role
- Original author
Toei Animation
- Creator name
- Toei Animation
- Role
- Animation studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Yamcha Figure
- Item name
- Yamcha Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Yamcha Plush
- Item name
- Yamcha Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular