Characters — Browse every character across the manga and anime catalogue

Pteranodon

A pterodactyl-like monster that attempts to kidnap Blooma. He is defeated by Son Goku.

Pu'ar

Pu'ar is a soft-spoken shapechanging blue creature and the constant companion of Yamcha. The name is revealed to be a pun on Pu-erh tea. Pu'ar is neither a cat or a mouse, albeit t

Pui Pui

Raditz

Raditz is the biological brother of Son Goku and the eldest son of Burdock. Raditz went to Earth to help in the planet's invasion, and to persuade his younger brother Goku to

Ran Fuan

A competitor in the 21st Martial Arts Tournment who uses the fact that she's a "defenseless" woman as a weapon. For example, she shrieks when someone is about to hit her, causing t

Recoome

Recoome is a large, muscular human-like alien with red hair. He is the most flamboyant member of the Ginyu Special Corps, seen striking poses more often in battle than Commander Gi

Rou Dai Kaioshin

Rou Dai Kaioushin is a Kaioushin who came out of the Z sword, in which he had been trapped and stuck to the ground by an old enemy, according to him a "incredibly strong evil fello

Saber Tiger

A saber toothed tiger that attempts to attack Son Goku. A tiger similar to it appears in the first episode of Dragon Ball Z to attack Son Gohan in a similar manner.

Saibaiman

Sanzoku Kuma

A huge sword-wielding bear that has a taste for sea turtle. Goku's first true battle is with this bear, who refuses to back down after Goku threatens to fight him if he won't let t

Senbei Norimaki

(則巻千兵衛 Norimaki Senbei, "Seaweed-wrapped Rice cracker"), Penguin Village's goofy, and lecherous genius inventor; he can also transform into a more handsome, taller version of himse

Sergeant Major Purple

Even though he is smart, Sergeant Purple (a.k.a. Ninja Murasaki) loses to Goku after a long, drawn out, somewhat farcical fight. He uses several ninja tricks to which Goku counters

Sharpner

Sharpner attends Orange Star High School with Gohan. He torments Son Gohan for a bit in school, but later befriends him after witnessing his athletic prowess. Sharpner likes Videl

Shen

The alias that Kami enters the 23rd Tenka-ichi Bud

Shen Long

Shen Long is the wish granting dragon of Earth. The Shen Long of the Black Star Dragon Balls is red, opposed to the Shen Long of Earth who is green. Shen Long can be summoned by ga

Sherman Priest

The father of the girl Oolong wishes to marry. He attacks Goku thinking he is Oolong. The name "Sherman Priest" comes from Daizenshuu 7 (as does "Axe-Wielding Old Man), though in t

Shu

Emperor Pilaf's ninja crony who apparently is a humanoid dog. He and Mai usually work together to carry out the work of their vertically-challenged and short tempered Emperor. He's

Spopovitch

Once a massively tall, tough, bulky, and strong (for a human) man, he fought against Mr. Satan and lost in the previous World Tournament according to the anime. Babidi took control

Staff Officer Black

Adjutant Black isn't given much of a role in the Dragon Ball series. Soft-spoken and quick-witted, Black carries out Commander Red's orders and informs Red of the current situation

Suke-San

One of Baba's henchman.

Suno

A 9-year-old girl who lives in Jingle Village. She rescues Son Goku from the freezing weather that he isn't accustomed to when his plane crashes in the cold northern region. After

Suppaman

Hero-wannabe from a far away planet, who unfortunately has no super powers or sense of justice; rolls around with his belly on a skateboard, throws grenades, and changes his clothe

Tama

A small black cat, a pet of Dr. Briefs that is always seen sitting on his shoulder. "Tama", which is "Ball" in Japanese, is suggested to be a female, although nothing official has

Tambourine

Tambourine is Piccolo Daimao's second son, a humanoid gargoyle-like member of the _Mazoku_. His orders were to assassinate all contestants from the _Tenkaichi Budokai_, in addition