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Every character inDragon Ballhas upgraded with time and adapted themselves to become an important part of the narrative, except for Yamcha. Yamcha might be the only major character from the beginning of the series who has been left behind in terms of strength, andDragon Ballfans believe that he did not deserve this.
If Akira Toriyama wanted, he could have easily kept Yamcha relevant to the story as a secondary character like Krillin or Master Roshi, but he decided to take a different route and make him a comedic character who was only needed to introduce a joke in the story. Still, Yamcha had some achievements that made him a memorable character.
Dragon Ballfans might not know this, but Yamcha was once able to beat up a villain that even Goku couldn’t defeat. It was one of the rare moments where he was able to outshine the protagonist ofDragon Balland keep his image as a strong character intact.
Yamcha Defeated a Villain Who Beat Goku
During the Emperor Pilaf Saga inDragon Ball, Goku and his friends came across a gang of thugs called the Rabbit Mob. Two members of the Rabbit Mob were annoying Bulma, thus forcing Goku to fight them. Later on, they called their leader, Monster Carrot, who transformed Bulma into a carrot and threatened to eat her if Goku attacked them.
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Goku could not do anything because Monster Carrot had Bulma in his possession, and his thugs started beating Goku. This was when Yamcha entered the fight and managed to not only beat the members of the Rabbit Mob but also retrieve Bulma from Monster Carrot. This aided Goku in fighting the monster rabbit, transporting them to the moon, and abandoning them there.
Although it was Goku who ultimately defeated Monster Carrot if Yamcha had not intervened and saved both Bulma and Goku, the gangsters would have beaten Goku in the end, and he couldn’t have done anything because of Bulma. Therefore, Yamcha was the one responsible for the defeat of Monster Carrot.
Yamcha’s Character was Done Dirty by Akira Toriyama
When Yamcha was first introduced inDragon Ball, he was a villain who later joined the gang and became a crucial member of Goku’s allies. Yamcha is one of the most talented martial artists, and he could have very well become an important character in the later parts ofAkira Toriyama’smasterpiece.
Although he still makes an occasional appearance in the series, he is nowhere near the strengths of other characters. Which is why he is generally used for introducing comedic elements in the story. ManyDragon Ballfans believe thatYamcha had a lot of potentialand could have become a big help to Goku in his battles.
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Yamcha’s journey in theDragon Balluniverse might be short-lived, but he certainly had an impact on the plot in the beginning. He hassaved many charactersin the series, and while it has not been shown explicitly in the series, Yamcha was an underrated character who deserved more than what he got inDragon Ball.
You can watch theDragon Ballseries on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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