BIOGRAPHY

Yamcha is one of the central characters of the original Dragon Ball manga. Initially, he’s a desert bandit who makes a living by robbing the travelers that have the misfortune of passing through his domain. One day, he met Goku, Bulma, and Oolong, and ambushed them in hopes of getting their valuables. He fought and injured Goku, but retreated after seeing Bulma. In the following days, he and his shapeshifting feline companion Puar tail and harass the group.

The tides turn when Bulma is turned into a carrot by Monster Carrot. Yamcha decides to intervene to help the group. Later, when Goku is turned into a Great Ape, he has to step up again to see everyone to safety. He and Puar work together to cut Goku’s tail and return him to his normal state. After this incident, Yamcha grows closer to the group and especially Bulma, and remains their faithful ally far into the future.

While later Yamcha is becoming increasingly outclassed by both his allies and enemies, he doesn’t let this fact bring him down. Forever a defender of Earth, he’s always ready to offer a helping hand to those in need.

Gameplay

Pros & Cons

Yamcha is an extremely offensive character that, weirdly enough for the class, lacks in the damage department somewhat. Nonetheless, his rushdown is fearsome indeed, as he has great crossups and pressure. His weaknesses can be somewhat mitigated by the usage of meters, making him even more potent when he has momentum going. The most notable thing about Yamcha, however, is his incredible set of assists. All this combined makes him a highly dependable anchor character for any team.