Yamcha

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Yamcha

Yamcha is a fictional character from Dragonball, Dragonball Z and Dragonball GT. Yamcha is first introduced in Dragonball as a thief and a rival to Goku. He later becomes an ally and a member of the Z Fighters.

[edit] Dragonball

Yamcha first appeared in the beginning of Dragonball. Yamcha was a thief, and stumbled upon Bulma and Goku during their first quest for the Dragon Balls. Yamcha, with his partner Puar, a shape shifting blue creature that resembles a cat, decide to follow Goku and steal the dragon balls after they collect them. However after the gang is captured by Emperor Pilaf, they team up to escape his evil clutches. Unfortunately, Pilaf already summoned Shenron and Oolong had to quickly interrupt the wish process by wishing for something ridiculous. However, this ploy worked and the world was saved. However, both Yamcha and Bulma were going to use Shenron to find their true love, so although they could not wish for it, they instantly became a couple.

[edit] Appearance

Yamcha's appearance stays relatively for the majority of the series, though his clothes and hairstyle are changed several times. Many of Yamcha's hairstyle were also used by Gohan at various points of his life. For example, Gohan in Buu Saga has used Yamcha's hairstyle from the Android Saga

[edit] Voice Actors

In the original Japanese Yamcha was voiced by Tōru Furuya in all media. In Canadian Ocean Studio dub, he was voiced by Ted Cole. Cole would reprise his role in the Blue Water dub. In the Funimation dub, Yamcha was voiced by Christopher Sabat. Sabat voiced Yamcha in all the DBZ games.

[edit] Abilities

Yamcha is a skilled swordsman and exceptional martial artist.

Rogafūfūken (Wolf Fang Wind Fist, Wolf Fang Fist in English dub), This technique, Wolf Fang Fist, is Yamcha's signature move. This technique is a quick flurry of punches and kicks

Kamehameha, A concentrated beam of ki energy blast that most of the Z Warriors have a ability to perform as well

Sôkidan (Manipulated Energy Bullet, Spirit Ball in English dub), This technique that form a ball of ki energy. He can control the ball fully allowing him to home it in on enemies and he can sometimes can home it underground and hit his enemies for a surprise attack!

Superhuman strength, speed and reflexes

Flight, Like other characters in the series. Yamcha has an ability of flight.