Yamcha

is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball series created by Akira Toriyama. He is first introduced as a desert bandit and an antagonist of Son Goku in chapter #7 "Yamcha and Pu'ar", published in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine on September 11, 1984, alongside his constant companion Pu'ar. He is eventually depicted as being reformed, becoming an ally of Goku. He was initially portrayed as gynophobic, although this characteristic has fluctuated or subsided throughout the original Dragon Ball series.

Key facts

Character.name: Yamcha
Character.caption: Yamcha (right) with Pu'ar, drawn by Akira Toriyama and digitally colored by Shueisha
Character.image: Yamcha.jpg
Character.series: Dragon Ball
Character.lbl1: Voiced by
Character.data1: Japanese: Tōru Furuya (1986–2024)Ryōta Suzuki (2024–present)English: Christopher Sabat (FUNimation dub), Ted Cole (Ocean dub)
Character.portrayer: Joon Park (Dragonball Evolution)
Character.creator: Akira Toriyama
Character.first: Dragon Ball chapter #7 "Yamcha and Pu'ar", 11 September 1984 (Weekly Shōnen Jump 1984)
Character.species: Superhuman
Character.occupation: Professional baseball player
Character.lbl22: Abilities
Character.data22: Super strength Super speed, agility, reflexes Stamina Flight Energy sensing Energy projection Energy absorption Durability Telepathy Telekinesis

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Creation
Voice actors
Abilities
Summary
Appearances in other media
Reception and legacy
References
Bibliography

Yamcha has received mixed reviews since his inception, being criticized for his weak abilities compared to other characters, but he has also been praised as being a fun character.