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| name = Piccolo
| name = Piccolo Jr.
| series = [[Dragon Ball]]
| series = [[Dragon Ball]]
| image = [[Image:Piccolo (Dragon Ball) photo.jpg|230px|]]
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| caption = Piccolo by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| caption = Piccolo Jr. by [[Akira Toriyama]]
| first = ''Dragon Ball'' chapter #161 <br /> ''Dragon Ball'' episode 122
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| voiced by = See [[#Voice actors|Voice actors]]
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| alias = Ma Junior <br /> The Namekian
| alias = Piccolo Jr. <br/> Piccolo Daimao Junior <br /> Big Green (UK dub) <br /> Ma-junior <br /> "The Namek" <br /> Satanàs Cor Petit <br /> "Uncle Strangehead" (Malaysian dub)
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| gender = None
| gender = Male
| species = Namekian
| species = Namekian
| death = 789 A.D.<ref>[http://www.myfavoritegames.com/dragonball-z/Info/Dragonball-GT-Timeline.htm Dragonball GT Timeline<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><!-- Do not remove this, the date is correct. If feel strongly against this please go to the discussion page by clicking the discussion tab at the top. Thank you. -->
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| relatives = Cymbal ''(Brother)'' <br /> Drum ''(Brother)'' <br /> [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Deities|Kami]] ''(Uncle)'' <br /> Katas ''(Grandfather)'' <br /> [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Piccolo Daimao|King Piccolo]] ''(Father)'' <br /> Piano ''(Brother)'' <br /> Tambourine ''(Brother)''
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| relatives = Katattsu ''(grandfather)'' <br /> [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Piccolo Daimao|Piccolo Daimao]] ''(parent / incarnate)'' <br /> [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Deities|Kami]] ''(good counterpart, later [[Assimilation (biology)|assimilated]])'' <br /> [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Other Nameks|Nail]] ''(assimilated)''
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{{nihongo|'''Piccolo'''|ピッコロ|Pikkoro}}, whose [[Personal name|full name]] is {{nihongo|'''Piccolo Jr.'''|ピッコロ・ジュニア|Pikkoro Jyunia.}}, is a [[Character (arts)|fictional character]] from the [[Dragon Ball (manga)|''Dragon Ball'' manga]], authored by [[Akira Toriyama]]. Piccolo was first introduced as the reincarnation of the evil [[List of supernatural beings in Dragon Ball#Piccolo Daimao|Piccolo Daimao]] in chapter #167 {{nihongo|''The Tenka'ichi Budokai Disturbance''|波乱の天下一武道会|Haran no Tenkaichi Budōkai}} first published in ''Weekly Shonen Jump'' magazine on [[April 4]], [[1988]],<ref>''Weekly Shonen Jump'' #35 April 4, 1988</ref> making him a [[demon]] and archrival of the primary [[protagonist]], [[Son Goku (Dragon Ball)|Son Goku]]. However, it is later revealed that he is from the race of alien beings called Namekians. Piccolo is usually referred to as male, but as he is Namekian he is technically genderless. After Goku barely defeats Piccolo, Piccolo decides to team up with Goku and his friends in order to beat newer, more dangerous threats. He also trains Goku's first child [[Son Gohan]], and they form a bond so strong that Piccolo sacrifices himself to save Gohan's life. But Piccolo is later resurrected by the Dragon Balls and permanently joins Goku and the others in their battles against other, even more powerful villains.
{{nihongo|'''Piccolo Jr.'''|ピッコロ・ジュニア|Pikkoro Ja.}} is a [[Character (arts)|fictional character]] from the [[Dragon Ball (manga)|''Dragon Ball'' manga]], authored by [[Akira Toriyama]]. Piccolo Jr. was first introduced as the fifth and final son of [[List of supernatural beings in Dragon Ball#Piccolo Daimao|King Piccolo]] in chapter #167 {{nihongo|''The Tenka'ichi Budokai Disturbance''|波乱の天下一武道会|Haran no Tenkaichi Budōkai}} first published in ''Weekly Shonen Jump'' magazine on [[April 4]], [[1988]],<ref>''Weekly Shonen Jump'' #35 April 4, 1988</ref> making him a [[demon|Mazoku]] and archrival of the primary protagonist named [[Son Goku (Dragon Ball)|Goku]]. However, it is later revealed that he is from the race of alien beings called Namekians. After Goku barely defeats Piccolo Jr., Piccolo Jr. decides to team up with Goku and his friends in order to beat newer, more dangerous threats. He also trains Goku's first child [[Gohan]], and they form a bond so strong that Piccolo Jr. sacrifices himself to save Gohan's life. But Piccolo Jr. is later resurrected by the Dragon Balls and permanently joins Goku and the others in their battles against other, even more powerful villains.


Around the start of the Namek Saga, it's revealed that Piccolo's name means "another world" in the Namekian language.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 5, chapter 50</ref>
The character's name comes from the musical instrument [[piccolo]]. Around the start of the Frieza Saga, it's revealed that Piccolo Jr.'s name means "another world" in the Namekian language.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 5, chapter 50</ref>


==Creation and conception==
==Creation and conception==
Piccolo, along with his father, was created by Toriyama as he wanted to have a villain who would be a true "bad guy." Prior to their creation, nearly all the previous villains in the series were considered too likable. After creating Piccolo as the new villain, he noted that it was one of the most interesting parts of the stories and that he, and his son, became one of the favorite characters of the series.<ref name="creation">{{cite book |last=Toriyama|first=Akira|authorlink1= Akira Toriyama|title= Dragon Ball Daizenshu 2: Story Guide|year= August 9, 1995|publisher= [[Shueisha]]|isbn=4-08-782752-6|pages= 261-264|chapter= Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 2nd Round}}</ref>
Piccolo Jr., along with his father, were created by Toriyama as he wanted to have a villain who would be a true "bad guy." Prior to their creation, nearly all the previous villains in the series were considered too likable. After creating King Piccolo as the new villain, he noted that it was one of the most interesting parts of the stories and that he, and his son, became one of the favorite characters of the series.<ref name="creation">{{cite book |last=Toriyama|first=Akira|authorlink1= Akira Toriyama|title= Dragon Ball Daizenshu 2: Story Guide|year= August 9, 1995|publisher= [[Shueisha]]|isbn=4-08-782752-6|pages= 261-264|chapter= Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 2nd Round}}</ref>


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
When Piccolo Daimao was introduced in chapter #135 {{nihongo|''The Conspiracy of Kuririn's Death Comes Fearfully''|クリリンの死そして恐ろしき陰謀|Kuririn no Shi Soshite Osoroshiki Inbō}} first published in ''Shonen Jump'' on [[August 10]], [[1987]],<ref>''Weekly Shonen Jump'' #35 August 10, 1987</ref> he was designed to appear as a strange-looking divine creature, who had pointy ears, antennae, and fangs. The audience is later introduced to Kami, who is Piccolo Daimao's good counterpart, and the two share an almost identical resemblance. Like Kami, Piccolo Daimao wore a [[kanji]] on the front of his gi, symbolizing the kanji that represented himself. When Piccolo Jr. is introduced, Toriyama designed him to appear roughly the same as Piccolo Daimao, but with a more solid facial structure. He also made the character discard the kanji. Even though Piccolo Jr. discards the kanji, he uses it once in the series when he made his pupil, Gohan, a uniform.
When King Piccolo was introduced in chapter #135 {{nihongo|''The Conspiracy of Kuririn's Death Comes Fearfully''|クリリンの死そして恐ろしき陰謀|Kuririn no Shi Soshite Osoroshiki Inbō}} first published in ''Shonen Jump'' on [[August 10]], [[1987]],<ref>''Weekly Shonen Jump'' #35 August 10, 1987</ref> he was designed to appear as a strange-looking divine creature, who had pointy ears, antennae, and fangs. The audience is later introduced to Kami, who is King Piccolo's good twin brother, and the two share an almost identical resemblance. Like Kami, King Piccolo wore a [[kanji]] on the front of his gi, symbolizing the kanji that represented himself. When Piccolo Jr. is introduced, he is slightly thinner and a bit shorter (though technically he doesn't appear as a full grown adult until Dragon Ball Z). Even though Piccolo Jr. discards his old symbol, he uses it once in the series when he made his pupil Gohan a uniform after his previous outfit was torn in a Great Ape transformation brought upon by a restored moon.


Piccolo is one of the few major characters in the series whose appearance does not drastically change as the series continues. Being from [[Planets in science fiction|another planet]] called Namek, Piccolo appears as a typical Namekian: green-skinned, tall, and hairless. The only major difference between his original appearance in the [[manga]] and his appearance in the [[anime]] is that in the manga he has four fingers on each hand while in the anime he has five fingers. Piccolo is known for his white [[turban]] and long white cape. He wears a purple Asian martial arts uniform (''dogi'') underneath his cape, with a red ''[[Obi (sash)|obi]]'' (changed to blue in the anime TV series and first five movies), and brown light-weight footwear. In a single filler episode in the anime, Piccolo is seen wearing an old outfit of Goku's when both of them are forced to go to driving school by Goku's wife, [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Chi Chi|Chi Chi]].
Piccolo Jr. is one of the few major characters in the series whose appearance does not drastically change as the series continues. Being from [[Planets in science fiction|another planet]] called Namek, Piccolo Jr. appears as a typical Namekian: green-skinned, tall, and hairless. Piccolo Jr.'s outfit when he was small was a very similar outfit to the one King Piccolo was first seen wearing, but with a blue belt, light purple pants and long sleeved undershirt and weighted Namekian shoes and from the time he's a teenager onward he wears the same gi as King Piccolo but minus the chest insignia and the color scheme switched where his pants and shirt was dark purple, and his belt blue, he wore a white turban and an extremely weighted cape along with it when not fighting seriously along with his weighted Namekian shoes that he never wants to take off. He’s keeping it a secret that they’re not weighted and never wants to take them off during a fight and have his bare feet shown, because it would embarrass him if he took them off. In a single filler episode in the anime, Piccolo Jr. is seen wearing an old outfit of Goku's when both of them are forced to go to driving school by Goku's wife, Chi-Chi.


==Character history==
==Character history==
Introduced as the son and reincarnation from the demon Piccolo Daimaoh, Piccolo Jr. plans to continue his father's mission of world domination, and avenge his death at the hands of Goku. Jr. enters the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament under the alias {{nihongo|"Ma Junior"|魔Jr.(マ ジュニア)|Demon Jr}}. Piccolo fights Goku, but is defeated in the final round. Five years later, Piccolo is confronted by an alien named [[Raditz]].<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 1</ref> Realizing the ''[[Saiyan]]'' would thwart his plans for world domination, Piccolo teams up with Goku in an attempt to stop Raditz from destroying the Earth.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 4</ref> When the two arch rivals team up, Piccolo is able to defeat Raditz, but at the cost of Goku's life. Piccolo remains amazed with the powers from Goku's son, Son Gohan, and trains him to fight against the two Saiyan who will invade Earth.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 2, chapter 12</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 10</ref>
Introduced as the fifth and final son of King Piccolo, Piccolo Jr. plans to continue his father's mission of world domination, and avenge his father's death at the hands of Goku. He enters the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament under the alias {{nihongo|"Ma Junior"|魔Jr.(マ ジュニア)|Ma Junior}}. Piccolo Jr. fights Goku, but is defeated in the final round. Five years later, Piccolo Jr. is confronted by an alien named [[Raditz]].<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 1</ref> Realizing the ''[[Saiyan]]'' would thwart his plans for world domination, Piccolo Jr. teams up with Goku in an attempt to stop Raditz from destroying the Earth.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 4</ref> When the two arch rivals team up, Piccolo Jr. is able to defeat Raditz, but at the cost of Goku's life. Piccolo Jr. remains amazed with the powers from Goku's son, Son Gohan, and trains him to fight against the two Saiyan who will invade Earth.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 2, chapter 12</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 10</ref>


When the Saiyan arrive a year later, Piccolo's fondness toward Gohan results in him receiving of one of Nappa's attacks aimed to Gohan, which results in the death of Kami and the Dragon Balls. After the Saiyans are defeated, Gohan and others travel to Piccolo's homeworld Namek to revive those who died against the Saiyans with the Namekian Dragon Balls. Piccolo is resurrected on Planet Namek to help Goku and others defeat the evil [[Frieza]]. Despite his massive power increase and going head to head with Frieza's second tranformation, Frieza tranforms and Piccolo is defeated and severely injured by Frieza, leaving Goku to defeat him alone. Piccolo is restored to health, and waits a year until Goku arrives back on Earth. He then trains with Goku and Gohan for three years to prepare for a battle against two powerful androids created by the Red Ribbon to kill Goku.
When the Saiyan arrive a year later, Piccolo Jr.'s fondness toward Gohan results in him receiving of one of Nappa's attacks aimed to Gohan, which results in the death of Kami and the Dragon Balls. After the Saiyans are defeated, Gohan and others travel to Piccolo Jr.'s homeworld Namek to revive those who died against the Saiyans with the Namekian Dragon Balls. Piccolo Jr. is resurrected on Planet Namek to help Goku and others defeat the evil [[Frieza]]. Despite his massive power increase, Piccolo Jr. is defeated and severely injured by Frieza, leaving Goku to defeat him alone. Piccolo Jr. is restored to health, and waits a year until Goku arrives back on Earth. He then trains with Goku and Gohan for three years to prepare for a battle against two powerful androids created by the Red Ribbon to kill Goku.


After being defeated by [[Android #17]] and [[Android #18]], Piccolo seeks to unite with Kami, and gain another massive increase in power. After uniting with Kami, Piccolo becomes aware of a more dangerous threat named [[Cell (Dragon Ball)|Cell]]. Before his second encounter with Cell, Piccolo once again battles the androids, except this time he battles #17 one on one. After a somewhat even match, Cell arrives on the battle scene and needing to absorb the androids to complete his power, Piccolo is nearly killed by Cell, and he is forced to participate in a Martial Arts Tournament created by Cell called the Cell Games where he fights one of the seven Cell Juniors that are created by Cell, who are later destroyed by Gohan.
After being defeated by [[Android #17]] and [[Android #18]], Piccolo Jr. seeks to unite with Kami, and gain another massive increase in power. After uniting with Kami, Piccolo Jr. becomes aware of a more dangerous threat named [[Cell (Dragon Ball)|Cell]]. Before his second encounter with Cell, Piccolo Jr. once again battles the androids, except this time he battles Android #17 one on one. After a somewhat even match, Cell arrives on the battle scene and needing to absorb the androids to complete his power, Piccolo Jr. is nearly killed by Cell, and he is forced to participate in a Martial Arts Tournament created by Cell called the Cell Games where he fights one of the seven Cell Jr.s that are created by Cell, who are later destroyed by Gohan.


Seven years later, Piccolo acts as a trainer to [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Goten|Son Goten]], Goku's second son, and [[Trunks (Dragon Ball)|Trunks]], [[Vegeta]]'s son, and their fused form [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Gotenks|Gotenks]]. Piccolo trains the boys in fighting the evil creature [[Majin Buu]], but is later absorbed by Buu along with Gotenks and Gohan and incorporated into his being. He is later freed by Goku and Vegeta, and he later gives his energy to Goku's Super Spirit Bomb, which Goku uses to defeat Buu once and for all.
Seven years later, Piccolo Jr. acts as a trainer to [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Goten|Goten]], Goku's second son, and [[Trunks (Dragon Ball)|Kid Trunks]], [[Vegeta]]'s son, and their fused form [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Gotenks|Gotenks]]. Piccolo Jr. trains the boys in fighting the evil creature [[Majin Buu]], but has his Split Form technique clone absorbed for Super Buu's intelligence when Piccolo Jr. was aware of Super Buu’s deception. Piccolo Jr. was then brutally beaten to death by Kid when Kid Buu interfered to fight him instead of Goku, while Piccolo Jr. was watching the battle. His bare feet were finally shown when his weighted Namekian shoes got destroyed after his clothes got tattered really badly when Kid Buu brutally beat him to death. Piccolo Jr. was soon revived, along with the Earth and all its adult and teenager inhabitants, by wishes granted by Porunga. He then went back to Earth and gives his energy to Goku's Super Spirit Bomb, which Goku uses to defeat Kid Buu once and for all.

In ''Dragon Ball GT'' he is severely injured by Gohan while he was possessed by [[Bebi|Baby]] and later dies with Earth in order to destroy the Black Star Dragon Balls. He is then wished back to life with the Namekian Dragon Balls in the end of the Baby Saga. Later, in the Super Android #17 Saga, Piccolo Jr. goes to Hell so that he and Dende can create a gateway between Earth and Hell that allows Goku to make it back and fight Super Android #17. He then helps Goku and Pan take on the Shadow Dragons in the Shadow Dragons Saga. In the final episode "Till We Meet Again" Goku goes to Piccolo Jr. and says goodbye to him before leaving with Shenron.


In ''Dragon Ball GT'' he is severely injured by Gohan while he was possessed by [[Bebi|Baby]] and later dies with Earth in order to destroy the Black Star Dragon Balls. He goes to Heaven but then requests he is sent to Hell in order to free Goku when he is imprisoned there. He can be seen putting Hell in order and protecting the rulers there. In the final episode, Goku stops in Hell to see Piccolo. He tells Piccolo that he will be leaving and that they are glad they met and teamed up. He also says that he has become a good friend and he will get out of Hell someday. They shake hands and Goku leaves while Piccolo stays behind.


== Voice actors ==
== Voice actors ==
In the original Japanese version by [[Toei Animation]], Piccolo is voiced by [[Toshio Furukawa]] in all media. In the [[Ocean Group]] dub, he is voiced by [[Scott McNeil]]. McNeil would reprise his role in the Blue Water dub. In the [[Funimation]] dub, [[Christopher Sabat]] voices Piccolo in all media, except for ''[[Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout]]'' where he is voiced by [[Dan Woren]].
In the Japanese Dub Piccolo Jr. is voiced by [[Toshio Furukawa]] in all media. In the Ocean Dub he would be voiced by [[Scott McNeil]]. In the [[Funimation|FUNimation]] Dub [[Christopher R. Sabat]] would voice him in all media. Kid Piccolo Jr. was voiced by [[Hiromi Tsuru]] in the Japanese Dub and [[Daveigh Chase]] in the FUNimation Dub.


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
Piccolo has shown many unique abilities throughout the series. Due to his Namekian physiology,<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 2, chapter 20</ref> Piccolo can expand his arms,<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 15, chapter 173</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 183</ref> [[List of comic book superpowers#Superhuman speed|move fast enough to not be seen]],<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 188</ref> [[Regeneration (biology)|regenerate]] lost limbs of his body<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 189</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 2, chapter 11</ref> so long as his head is still intact,<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 23, chapter 270</ref> and possesses [[List of comic book superpowers#Superhuman senses|superhuman hearing]]<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 12, chapter 141</ref> and [[List of comic book superpowers#Superhuman strength|strength]]. Piccolo's {{nihongo|''Chōkyoshinjutsu''|超巨身術|Super Large Body Technique|"Super Giantification Spell" in Viz media}} allows him to become gigantic to the point where he is capable of reaching mountain-like heights,<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 187</ref> though it is unclear if these are his restrictions. He also has the ability to [[Conjuration|conjure]] objects such as garments and a blade,<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 2, chapter 14</ref> including his cape and turban outfit<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 14, chapter 161</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 16, chapter 183</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 17, chapter 196</ref> as well as a very large [[Hourglass|sandglass]].<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 25, chapter 293</ref> Among Piccolo's known [[Psionics|psionic]] skills, he is able to communicate [[Telepathy|telepathically]] with select individuals. Thus, this enables him to read minds<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 181</ref> and mentally contact others nearby.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 13, chapter 152</ref> In one instance, he alerts Trunks and Goten of Buu's proximity to the dimension where the two were training.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 25, chapter 295</ref>
Piccolo Jr. has shown many unique abilities throughout the series. Due to his Namekian physiology,<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 2, chapter 20</ref> Piccolo Jr. can expand his arms,<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 15, chapter 173</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 183</ref> [[List of comic book superpowers#Superhuman speed|move fast enough to not be seen]],<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 188</ref> [[Regeneration (biology)|regenerate]] lost limbs of his body<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 189</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 2, chapter 11</ref> so long as his head is still intact,<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 23, chapter 270</ref> and possesses [[List of comic book superpowers#Superhuman senses|superhuman hearing]]<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 12, chapter 141</ref> and [[List of comic book superpowers#Superhuman strength|strength]]. Piccolo Jr.'s {{nihongo|''Chōkyoshinjutsu''|超巨身術|Super Large Body Technique|"Super Giantification Spell" in Viz media}} allows him to become gigantic to the point where he is capable of reaching mountain-like heights,<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 187</ref> though it is unclear if these are his restrictions. He also has the ability to [[Conjuration|conjure]] objects such as garments and a blade,<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 2, chapter 14</ref> including his cape and turban outfit<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 14, chapter 161</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 16, chapter 183</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 17, chapter 196</ref> as well as a very large [[Hourglass|sandglass]].<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 25, chapter 293</ref> Among Piccolo Jr.'s known [[Psionics|psionic]] skills, he is able to communicate [[Telepathy|telepathically]] with select individuals. Thus, this enables him to read minds<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 181</ref> and mentally contact others nearby.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 13, chapter 152</ref> In one instance, he alerts Goten and Kid Trunks of Super Buu's proximity to the dimension where the two were training.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 25, chapter 295</ref>


Like many other characters in ''Dragon Ball'', Piccolo has the ability of [[flight]] through the technique called {{nihongo|''buku-jutsu''|舞空術|lighter than air}}. He also possesses an attack called the {{nihongo|''Bakurikimaha''|爆裂魔波|Exploding Wave|"Destructive Wave" in the English dub}}, which is fired with one hand being supported by the other. One of Piccolo's most powerful attacks is the {{nihongo|''Makankosappo''|魔貫光殺砲|Demon Screw Attack|"Special Beam Cannon" in the English dub and "Light of Death" in Viz media}} an attack that is expelled from Piccolo's index and middle fingers.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 7</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 8</ref> Unlike most energy-based attacks in ''Dragon Ball'', the potent ''Makankosappo'' pierces its targets like a drill rather than enveloping them or exploding on contact. Piccolo's ultimate attack in the video games he has appeared in is called {{nihongo|''Renzoku Sen Kōdan''|連続閃光弾|"Hellzone Grenade"}}, which involves firing off many orbs of energy that float around the opponent. Piccolo then squeezes his hand to make all the orbs converge onto the opponent, exploding on contact. Piccolo also possesses the ability of "Scatter Shot" in which he fires many different ''[[Qi|chi]]'' [[List of comic book superpowers#Energy blasts|energy blasts]] shot from one hand at the same time. Piccolo is also seen possessing an attack called the {{nihongo|''Masenkō''|魔閃光|Demon Wave}}, which Piccolo teaches to his pupil Gohan. Another move Piccolo is seen to have is the {{nihongo|''Gekiretsu Kodan''|激烈光弾|Violent Grenade|"Light Grenade" in the English dub}} which is conjured by putting his hands on his chest, gathering energy and then releasing it outwards. One of Piccolo's less frequently used techniques is the ability to fire energy rays from his eyes (similar to "heat vision"), which he first uses against Krillin's energy attack during their match in the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, then later against Goku in the finals, and again when he trains Gohan in the Saiyan Saga.
Like many other characters in ''Dragon Ball'', Piccolo Jr. has the ability of [[flight]] through the technique called {{nihongo|''buku-jutsu''|舞空術|lighter than air}}. He also possesses an attack called the {{nihongo|''Bakurikimaha''|爆裂魔波|Exploding Wave|"Destructive Wave" in the English dub}}, which is fired with one hand being supported by the other. One of Piccolo Jr.'s most powerful attacks is the {{nihongo|''Makankosappo''|魔貫光殺砲|Demon Screw Attack|"Special Beam Cannon" in the English dub and "Light of Death" in Viz media}} an attack that is expelled from Piccolo Jr.'s index and middle fingers.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 7</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 8</ref> Unlike most energy-based attacks in ''Dragon Ball'', the potent ''Makankosappo'' pierces its targets like a drill rather than enveloping them or exploding on contact. Piccolo Jr.'s ultimate attack in the video games he has appeared in is called {{nihongo|''Renzoku Sen Kōdan''|連続閃光弾|"Hellzone Grenade"}}, which involves firing off many orbs of energy that float around the opponent. Piccolo Jr. then squeezes his hand to make all the orbs converge onto the opponent, exploding on contact. Piccolo Jr. also possesses the ability of "Scatter Shot" in which he fires many different ''[[Qi|chi]]'' [[List of comic book superpowers#Energy blasts|energy blasts]] shot from one hand at the same time. Piccolo Jr. is also seen possessing an attack called the {{nihongo|''Masenkō''|魔閃光|Demon Wave}}, which Piccolo Jr. teaches to his pupil Gohan. Another move Piccolo Jr. is seen to have is the {{nihongo|''Gekiretsu Kodan''|激烈光弾|Violent Grenade|"Light Grenade" in the English dub}} which is conjured by putting his hands on his chest, gathering energy and then releasing it outwards. One of Piccolo Jr.'s less frequently used techniques is the ability to fire energy rays from his eyes (similar to "heat vision"), which he first uses against Krillin's energy attack during their match in the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, then later against Goku in the finals, and again when he trains Gohan in the Saiyan Saga.
Piccolo can also perform the "Namekian Fusion" which he does with Nail on the distant Planet Namek to confront Frieza.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 9, chapter 101</ref>
Piccolo Jr. can also perform the "Namekian Fusion" which he does with Nail on the distant Planet Namek to confront Frieza.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 9, chapter 101</ref>


==In other media==
==In other media==
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Piccolo Jr. has been in many ''Dragon Ball''-related video games such as the ''[[Super Butoden]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai|Budokai]]'' and [[Budokai Tenkaichi]] series of games, as well as [[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World]], and [[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]. He is a playable character in some crossover games such as ''[[Jump Super Stars]]'' and ''[[Jump Ultimate Stars]]''.
[[Image:PiccoloSuperDragonBallZ.jpg|thumb|125px|Piccolo as he appears in ''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]''.]]
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Piccolo has been in many ''Dragon Ball''-related video games such as ''[[List of Dragon Ball video games#1990's|Super Butōden]]'', the ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (series)|Budokai]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (series)|Budokai Tenkaichi]]'' series of games, as well as ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]''. He is a [[Player character|playable character]] in some crossover games such as ''[[Jump Super Stars]]'' and ''[[Jump Ultimate Stars]]''.

==Reception==
==Reception==
Piccolo's character has received praise and criticism by publications for various media. Chris Beveridge from Mania Entertainment praised Piccolo's growth in ''Dragon Ball Z'' as one of the most important parts from the series, noting how he decides to train Gohan to fight Vegeta.<ref>{{cite web |first= Chris|last= Beveridge|title= Dragon Ball Z Saga 3: Into the Wind|url= http://www.mania.com/dragon-ball-z-saga-3-into-wind_article_77058.html|publisher=Mania Entertainment|date=June 7, 2005|accessdate= June 21, 2009}}</ref> Although Katherine Luther from [[About.com]] noted Piccolo to be one of the strongest warrior from his planet, she mentioned he has several weaknesses that make him weaker than other characters from the series, with his most notable one being his affection for Gohan.<ref>{{cite web |first= Katherine|last= Luther|title= About.com: Piccolo|url= http://anime.about.com/od/dragonbal2/p/piccolo.htm|publisher=[[About.com]]|accessdate= June 21, 2009}}</ref> During a review from the ''Dragon Ball'' anime, Beveridge noted Piccolo to be able to perform a large number of abilities in contrast to other characters such as Goku, making the fight between both of them unbalanced. However, he found such battle to be very entertaining despite it is composed of several episodes.<ref>{{cite web |first= Chris|last= Beveridge|title= Dragon Ball: Piccolo Jr. Part 2 Saga Set|url=http://www.mania.com/dragon-ball-piccolo-jr-part-2-saga-set_article_75478.html|publisher=Mania Entertainment|date=August 19, 2003|accessdate= June 21, 2009}}</ref> Tim Jones from THEM Anime Reviews found Piccolo's differences from ''Dragon Ball'' to ''Dragon Ball Z'' as one of the reasons the former show is recommendable to viewers from the later anime.<ref>{{cite web |first= Tim|last= Jones|title= Dragon Ball Review|url= http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=565|publisher=Themanime.org |accessdate= May 23, 2009}}</ref> While reviewing the fourth film from ''Dragon Ball Z'' [[Anime News Network]] writer Allen Drivers found Piccolo's initial scenes in such movie was peacefully enough to entertain viewers.<ref>{{cite web |first= Allen|last= Drivers|title= Dragon Ball Z DVD Movie 4 - Lord Slug|url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dbz-movie-4-lord-slug-dvd|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 8, 2001|accessdate= June 20, 2009}}</ref> In a later film, John Sinnott from [[DVD Talk]] criticized Piccolo's involvement during it as he appears "from out of no where" in order to fight alongside his friends giving the film little reasoning.<ref>{{cite web |first= John|last= Sinnott|title=Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13/ Bojack Unbound (Blu-ray) |url= http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/37169/dragon-ball-z-super-android-13-bojack-unbound/|publisher=[[DVD Talk]]|date=February 10, 2009|accessdate= June 20, 2009}}</ref>
Piccolo Jr.'s character has received praise and criticism by publications for various media. Chris Beveridge from Mania Entertainment praised Piccolo Jr.'s growth in ''Dragon Ball Z'' as one of the most important parts from the series, noting how he decides to train Gohan to fight Vegeta.<ref>{{cite web |first= Chris|last= Beveridge|title= Dragon Ball Z Saga 3: Into the Wind|url= http://www.mania.com/dragon-ball-z-saga-3-into-wind_article_77058.html|publisher=Mania Entertainment|date=June 7, 2005|accessdate= June 21, 2009}}</ref> Although Katherine Luther from [[About.com]] noted Piccolo Jr. to be one of the strongest warrior from his planet, she mentioned he has several weaknesses that make him weaker than other characters from the series, with his most notable one being his affection for Gohan.<ref>{{cite web |first= Katherine|last= Luther|title= About.com: Piccolo Jr.|url= http://anime.about.com/od/dragonbal2/p/piccolo.htm|publisher=[[About.com]]|accessdate= June 21, 2009}}</ref> During a review from the ''Dragon Ball'' anime, Beveridge noted Piccolo Jr. to be able to perform a large number of abilities in contrast to other characters such as Goku, making the fight between both of them unbalanced. However, he found such battle to be very entertaining despite it is composed of several episodes.<ref>{{cite web |first= Chris|last= Beveridge|title= Dragon Ball: Piccolo Jr. Part 2 Saga Set|url=http://www.mania.com/dragon-ball-piccolo-jr-part-2-saga-set_article_75478.html|publisher=Mania Entertainment|date=August 19, 2003|accessdate= June 21, 2009}}</ref> Tim Jones from THEM Anime Reviews found Piccolo's differences from ''Dragon Ball'' to ''Dragon Ball Z'' as one of the reasons the former show is recommendable to viewers from the later anime.<ref>{{cite web |first= Tim|last= Jones|title= Dragon Ball Review|url= http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=565|publisher=Themanime.org |accessdate= May 23, 2009}}</ref> While reviewing the fourth film from ''Dragon Ball Z'' [[Anime News Network]] writer Allen Drivers found Piccolo Jr.'s initial scenes in such movie was peacefully enough to entertain viewers.<ref>{{cite web |first= Allen|last= Drivers|title= Dragon Ball Z DVD Movie 4 - Lord Slug|url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dbz-movie-4-lord-slug-dvd|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=November 8, 2001|accessdate= June 20, 2009}}</ref> In a later film, John Sinnott from [[DVD Talk]] criticized Piccolo Jr.'s involvement during it as he appears "from out of no where" in order to fight alongside his friends giving the film little reasoning.<ref>{{cite web |first= John|last= Sinnott|title=Dragon Ball Z: Super Android #13!/ Bojack Unbound (Blu-ray) |url= http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/37169/dragon-ball-z-super-android-13-bojack-unbound/|publisher=[[DVD Talk]]|date=February 10, 2009|accessdate= June 20, 2009}}</ref>


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*[http://www.capcorphq.com/anls/piccolo.html Capsule Corporation Headquarters]
*[http://www.capcorphq.com/anls/piccolo.html Capsule Corporation Headquarters]
*[http://www.daizex.com/guides/transformations/fusion/index.shtml Guide to Piccolo's Fusions at Daizex]
*[http://www.daizex.com/guides/transformations/fusion/index.shtml Guide to Piccolo Jr.'s Fusions at Daizex]


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Piccolo Jr.
Dragon Ball character
File:Piccolo Jr. (Dragon Ball) photo.jpg
Piccolo Jr. by Akira Toriyama
First appearanceDragon Ball chapter #161
Dragon Ball episode 122
Created byAkira Toriyama
In-universe information
AliasMa Junior
The Namekian
SpeciesNamekian
GenderMale
RelativesCymbal (Brother)
Drum (Brother)
Kami (Uncle)
Katas (Grandfather)
King Piccolo (Father)
Piano (Brother)
Tambourine (Brother)

Piccolo Jr. (ピッコロ・ジュニア, Pikkoro Ja.) is a fictional character from the Dragon Ball manga, authored by Akira Toriyama. Piccolo Jr. was first introduced as the fifth and final son of King Piccolo in chapter #167 The Tenka'ichi Budokai Disturbance (波乱の天下一武道会, Haran no Tenkaichi Budōkai) first published in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine on April 4, 1988,[2] making him a Mazoku and archrival of the primary protagonist named Goku. However, it is later revealed that he is from the race of alien beings called Namekians. After Goku barely defeats Piccolo Jr., Piccolo Jr. decides to team up with Goku and his friends in order to beat newer, more dangerous threats. He also trains Goku's first child Gohan, and they form a bond so strong that Piccolo Jr. sacrifices himself to save Gohan's life. But Piccolo Jr. is later resurrected by the Dragon Balls and permanently joins Goku and the others in their battles against other, even more powerful villains.

The character's name comes from the musical instrument piccolo. Around the start of the Frieza Saga, it's revealed that Piccolo Jr.'s name means "another world" in the Namekian language.[3]

Creation and conception

Piccolo Jr., along with his father, were created by Toriyama as he wanted to have a villain who would be a true "bad guy." Prior to their creation, nearly all the previous villains in the series were considered too likable. After creating King Piccolo as the new villain, he noted that it was one of the most interesting parts of the stories and that he, and his son, became one of the favorite characters of the series.[4]

Appearance

When King Piccolo was introduced in chapter #135 The Conspiracy of Kuririn's Death Comes Fearfully (クリリンの死そして恐ろしき陰謀, Kuririn no Shi Soshite Osoroshiki Inbō) first published in Shonen Jump on August 10, 1987,[5] he was designed to appear as a strange-looking divine creature, who had pointy ears, antennae, and fangs. The audience is later introduced to Kami, who is King Piccolo's good twin brother, and the two share an almost identical resemblance. Like Kami, King Piccolo wore a kanji on the front of his gi, symbolizing the kanji that represented himself. When Piccolo Jr. is introduced, he is slightly thinner and a bit shorter (though technically he doesn't appear as a full grown adult until Dragon Ball Z). Even though Piccolo Jr. discards his old symbol, he uses it once in the series when he made his pupil Gohan a uniform after his previous outfit was torn in a Great Ape transformation brought upon by a restored moon.

Piccolo Jr. is one of the few major characters in the series whose appearance does not drastically change as the series continues. Being from another planet called Namek, Piccolo Jr. appears as a typical Namekian: green-skinned, tall, and hairless. Piccolo Jr.'s outfit when he was small was a very similar outfit to the one King Piccolo was first seen wearing, but with a blue belt, light purple pants and long sleeved undershirt and weighted Namekian shoes and from the time he's a teenager onward he wears the same gi as King Piccolo but minus the chest insignia and the color scheme switched where his pants and shirt was dark purple, and his belt blue, he wore a white turban and an extremely weighted cape along with it when not fighting seriously along with his weighted Namekian shoes that he never wants to take off. He’s keeping it a secret that they’re not weighted and never wants to take them off during a fight and have his bare feet shown, because it would embarrass him if he took them off. In a single filler episode in the anime, Piccolo Jr. is seen wearing an old outfit of Goku's when both of them are forced to go to driving school by Goku's wife, Chi-Chi.

Character history

Introduced as the fifth and final son of King Piccolo, Piccolo Jr. plans to continue his father's mission of world domination, and avenge his father's death at the hands of Goku. He enters the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament under the alias "Ma Junior" (魔Jr.(マ ジュニア), Ma Junior). Piccolo Jr. fights Goku, but is defeated in the final round. Five years later, Piccolo Jr. is confronted by an alien named Raditz.[6] Realizing the Saiyan would thwart his plans for world domination, Piccolo Jr. teams up with Goku in an attempt to stop Raditz from destroying the Earth.[7] When the two arch rivals team up, Piccolo Jr. is able to defeat Raditz, but at the cost of Goku's life. Piccolo Jr. remains amazed with the powers from Goku's son, Son Gohan, and trains him to fight against the two Saiyan who will invade Earth.[8][9]

When the Saiyan arrive a year later, Piccolo Jr.'s fondness toward Gohan results in him receiving of one of Nappa's attacks aimed to Gohan, which results in the death of Kami and the Dragon Balls. After the Saiyans are defeated, Gohan and others travel to Piccolo Jr.'s homeworld Namek to revive those who died against the Saiyans with the Namekian Dragon Balls. Piccolo Jr. is resurrected on Planet Namek to help Goku and others defeat the evil Frieza. Despite his massive power increase, Piccolo Jr. is defeated and severely injured by Frieza, leaving Goku to defeat him alone. Piccolo Jr. is restored to health, and waits a year until Goku arrives back on Earth. He then trains with Goku and Gohan for three years to prepare for a battle against two powerful androids created by the Red Ribbon to kill Goku.

After being defeated by Android #17 and Android #18, Piccolo Jr. seeks to unite with Kami, and gain another massive increase in power. After uniting with Kami, Piccolo Jr. becomes aware of a more dangerous threat named Cell. Before his second encounter with Cell, Piccolo Jr. once again battles the androids, except this time he battles Android #17 one on one. After a somewhat even match, Cell arrives on the battle scene and needing to absorb the androids to complete his power, Piccolo Jr. is nearly killed by Cell, and he is forced to participate in a Martial Arts Tournament created by Cell called the Cell Games where he fights one of the seven Cell Jr.s that are created by Cell, who are later destroyed by Gohan.

Seven years later, Piccolo Jr. acts as a trainer to Goten, Goku's second son, and Kid Trunks, Vegeta's son, and their fused form Gotenks. Piccolo Jr. trains the boys in fighting the evil creature Majin Buu, but has his Split Form technique clone absorbed for Super Buu's intelligence when Piccolo Jr. was aware of Super Buu’s deception. Piccolo Jr. was then brutally beaten to death by Kid when Kid Buu interfered to fight him instead of Goku, while Piccolo Jr. was watching the battle. His bare feet were finally shown when his weighted Namekian shoes got destroyed after his clothes got tattered really badly when Kid Buu brutally beat him to death. Piccolo Jr. was soon revived, along with the Earth and all its adult and teenager inhabitants, by wishes granted by Porunga. He then went back to Earth and gives his energy to Goku's Super Spirit Bomb, which Goku uses to defeat Kid Buu once and for all.

In Dragon Ball GT he is severely injured by Gohan while he was possessed by Baby and later dies with Earth in order to destroy the Black Star Dragon Balls. He is then wished back to life with the Namekian Dragon Balls in the end of the Baby Saga. Later, in the Super Android #17 Saga, Piccolo Jr. goes to Hell so that he and Dende can create a gateway between Earth and Hell that allows Goku to make it back and fight Super Android #17. He then helps Goku and Pan take on the Shadow Dragons in the Shadow Dragons Saga. In the final episode "Till We Meet Again" Goku goes to Piccolo Jr. and says goodbye to him before leaving with Shenron.


Voice actors

In the Japanese Dub Piccolo Jr. is voiced by Toshio Furukawa in all media. In the Ocean Dub he would be voiced by Scott McNeil. In the FUNimation Dub Christopher R. Sabat would voice him in all media. Kid Piccolo Jr. was voiced by Hiromi Tsuru in the Japanese Dub and Daveigh Chase in the FUNimation Dub.

Abilities

Piccolo Jr. has shown many unique abilities throughout the series. Due to his Namekian physiology,[10] Piccolo Jr. can expand his arms,[11][12] move fast enough to not be seen,[13] regenerate lost limbs of his body[14][15] so long as his head is still intact,[16] and possesses superhuman hearing[17] and strength. Piccolo Jr.'s Chōkyoshinjutsu (超巨身術, Super Large Body Technique, "Super Giantification Spell" in Viz media) allows him to become gigantic to the point where he is capable of reaching mountain-like heights,[18] though it is unclear if these are his restrictions. He also has the ability to conjure objects such as garments and a blade,[19] including his cape and turban outfit[20][21][22] as well as a very large sandglass.[23] Among Piccolo Jr.'s known psionic skills, he is able to communicate telepathically with select individuals. Thus, this enables him to read minds[24] and mentally contact others nearby.[25] In one instance, he alerts Goten and Kid Trunks of Super Buu's proximity to the dimension where the two were training.[26]

Like many other characters in Dragon Ball, Piccolo Jr. has the ability of flight through the technique called buku-jutsu (舞空術, lighter than air). He also possesses an attack called the Bakurikimaha (爆裂魔波, Exploding Wave, "Destructive Wave" in the English dub), which is fired with one hand being supported by the other. One of Piccolo Jr.'s most powerful attacks is the Makankosappo (魔貫光殺砲, Demon Screw Attack, "Special Beam Cannon" in the English dub and "Light of Death" in Viz media) an attack that is expelled from Piccolo Jr.'s index and middle fingers.[27][28] Unlike most energy-based attacks in Dragon Ball, the potent Makankosappo pierces its targets like a drill rather than enveloping them or exploding on contact. Piccolo Jr.'s ultimate attack in the video games he has appeared in is called Renzoku Sen Kōdan (連続閃光弾, "Hellzone Grenade"), which involves firing off many orbs of energy that float around the opponent. Piccolo Jr. then squeezes his hand to make all the orbs converge onto the opponent, exploding on contact. Piccolo Jr. also possesses the ability of "Scatter Shot" in which he fires many different chi energy blasts shot from one hand at the same time. Piccolo Jr. is also seen possessing an attack called the Masenkō (魔閃光, Demon Wave), which Piccolo Jr. teaches to his pupil Gohan. Another move Piccolo Jr. is seen to have is the Gekiretsu Kodan (激烈光弾, Violent Grenade, "Light Grenade" in the English dub) which is conjured by putting his hands on his chest, gathering energy and then releasing it outwards. One of Piccolo Jr.'s less frequently used techniques is the ability to fire energy rays from his eyes (similar to "heat vision"), which he first uses against Krillin's energy attack during their match in the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, then later against Goku in the finals, and again when he trains Gohan in the Saiyan Saga.

Piccolo Jr. can also perform the "Namekian Fusion" which he does with Nail on the distant Planet Namek to confront Frieza.[29]

In other media

Piccolo Jr. has been in many Dragon Ball-related video games such as the Super Butoden, Budokai and Budokai Tenkaichi series of games, as well as Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World, and Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit. He is a playable character in some crossover games such as Jump Super Stars and Jump Ultimate Stars.

Reception

Piccolo Jr.'s character has received praise and criticism by publications for various media. Chris Beveridge from Mania Entertainment praised Piccolo Jr.'s growth in Dragon Ball Z as one of the most important parts from the series, noting how he decides to train Gohan to fight Vegeta.[30] Although Katherine Luther from About.com noted Piccolo Jr. to be one of the strongest warrior from his planet, she mentioned he has several weaknesses that make him weaker than other characters from the series, with his most notable one being his affection for Gohan.[31] During a review from the Dragon Ball anime, Beveridge noted Piccolo Jr. to be able to perform a large number of abilities in contrast to other characters such as Goku, making the fight between both of them unbalanced. However, he found such battle to be very entertaining despite it is composed of several episodes.[32] Tim Jones from THEM Anime Reviews found Piccolo's differences from Dragon Ball to Dragon Ball Z as one of the reasons the former show is recommendable to viewers from the later anime.[33] While reviewing the fourth film from Dragon Ball Z Anime News Network writer Allen Drivers found Piccolo Jr.'s initial scenes in such movie was peacefully enough to entertain viewers.[34] In a later film, John Sinnott from DVD Talk criticized Piccolo Jr.'s involvement during it as he appears "from out of no where" in order to fight alongside his friends giving the film little reasoning.[35]

References

  1. ^ Dragonball GT Timeline
  2. ^ Weekly Shonen Jump #35 April 4, 1988
  3. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 5, chapter 50
  4. ^ Toriyama, Akira (August 9, 1995). "Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 2nd Round". Dragon Ball Daizenshu 2: Story Guide. Shueisha. pp. 261–264. ISBN 4-08-782752-6.
  5. ^ Weekly Shonen Jump #35 August 10, 1987
  6. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 1, chapter 1
  7. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 1, chapter 4
  8. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 2, chapter 12
  9. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 1, chapter 10
  10. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 2, chapter 20
  11. ^ Dragon Ball manga, volume 15, chapter 173
  12. ^ Dragon Ball manga, volume 16, chapter 183
  13. ^ Dragon Ball manga, volume 16, chapter 188
  14. ^ Dragon Ball manga, volume 16, chapter 189
  15. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 2, chapter 11
  16. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 23, chapter 270
  17. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 12, chapter 141
  18. ^ Dragon Ball manga, volume 16, chapter 187
  19. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 2, chapter 14
  20. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 14, chapter 161
  21. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 16, chapter 183
  22. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 17, chapter 196
  23. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 25, chapter 293
  24. ^ Dragon Ball manga, volume 16, chapter 181
  25. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 13, chapter 152
  26. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 25, chapter 295
  27. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 1, chapter 7
  28. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 1, chapter 8
  29. ^ Dragon Ball Z manga, volume 9, chapter 101
  30. ^ Beveridge, Chris (June 7, 2005). "Dragon Ball Z Saga 3: Into the Wind". Mania Entertainment. Retrieved June 21, 2009.
  31. ^ Luther, Katherine. "About.com: Piccolo Jr". About.com. Retrieved June 21, 2009.
  32. ^ Beveridge, Chris (August 19, 2003). "Dragon Ball: Piccolo Jr. Part 2 Saga Set". Mania Entertainment. Retrieved June 21, 2009.
  33. ^ Jones, Tim. "Dragon Ball Review". Themanime.org. Retrieved May 23, 2009.
  34. ^ Drivers, Allen (November 8, 2001). "Dragon Ball Z DVD Movie 4 - Lord Slug". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
  35. ^ Sinnott, John (February 10, 2009). "Dragon Ball Z: Super Android #13!/ Bojack Unbound (Blu-ray)". DVD Talk. Retrieved June 20, 2009.
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