Characters
Goku
Goku is the hero of Dragon Ball Z, the most powerful warrior on earth
and the first to become Super Saiyan in over 1000 years. When the Saiyans
arrive, Goku learns the mysterious secret of his own past: He is a Saiyan
formerly named Kakarot. Goku was sent to Earth as a baby to grow up and
destroy the planet, but a head injury as a child scrambled Goku's programming.
Instead of growing up to become a destructive super-warrior he became
innocent and pure of heart, fighting for good.
Gohan
Named after his adoptive grandfather, Gohan is Goku and Chi-Chi's eldest
son. He is idealistic, good and pure like his father. Gohan reveals his
tremendous fighting potential when the earth is threatened. His heritage
as part Saiyan and part human, make him stronger than if he were of one
race alone. Gohan is key to the survival of Earth. During high school
Gohan adopts a secret identity when fighting bad guys: the Great Saiyaman
. He transforms into the Great Saiyaman with a simple push of a button
on his Transformation Band watch.
Vegeta
Vegeta is a powerful Saiyan. He is a 'Super Elitist' and a prince, the
son of King Vegeta, past ruler of the Saiyans. Vegeta and his comrade
Nappa are two of the last surviving Saiyans. Though physically smaller
than Goku, Vegeta can power up to unbelievable levels destroying entire
planets. He is a fierce rival of Goku's, striving always to seek power
levels as high or higher than Goku and to reach Super Saiyan level.
Trunks
Trunks is the son of Bulma, a headstrong technical genius, and Vegeta,
one of the most powerful fighters in the Dragon Ball Z universe. His exact
age is not certain, but he first appears in Dragon Ball Z in his mid to
late teens. He is from the future and has witnessed a threat to Earth
which cannot be stopped in that time. He gives Goku medicine to prevent
his death from heart disease and tells them of Earth's coming predicament.
Piccolo
Goku's onetime archenemy, Piccolo was the second strongest being on the
Earth, born as a concentration of Kami's negative spirits. He has powerful
energy blasts, can split into two or four separate entities, and has the
ability to regenerate limbs. He is often seen in a white cape. Originally
from the far away planet Namek (although Piccolo doesn't know this for
a long time), Piccolo starts off fighting Goku to rule the world. But
later joins up with the Z fighters.
Goten
Goten is the second son of Goku and Chi-Chi, and is Gohan's little brother.
Goten loves to train in martial arts. He quickly develops incredibly strong
powers (he just naturally goes Super Saiyan) that enable him to fight
alongside the adults in their mission to defend earth. Goten's best friend
is Trunks who is approximately one year older. They are often seen together.
Pure of heart, he'll quickly jump into danger to help his friends and
family.
Bulma
In Dragon Ball, Bulma was a mixed up teenager with blue hair and a personality
quirk that wouldn't allow her to shut up for a second. Now, she's blossomed
into a mixed up woman with that same personality quirk. But, Bulma is
very important to the team. She is a mechanical genius who can operate
and fix anything. She is the one that discovers the capabilities of the
Saiyan Scouter and enhances it for their own use. She also takes the lead
in finding a spaceship capable of flying to Namek.
Krillin
As a young boy, Krillin studied martial arts with Goku under Master Roshi.
Originally he and Goku were fierce rivals, but now they are best friends.
A short, bald warrior, Krillin provides comic relief in tense situations
as he tries to keep up with Goku and some of the other more powerful warriors.
A good fighter on his own accord, he's always there to help Goku. He can
and has saved his friend's life more than once. Loyal, courageous and
dedicated to his friends, Krillin is willing to fight against the Saiyans
even though he doesn't want to die and knows that he can't be brought
back to life again by the Dragon Balls. Krillin and Gohan become very
close friends.
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