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{{Short description|Fictional character from the Dragon Ball franchise}}
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{{Infobox character
| name = Piccolo
| series = [[Dragon Ball]]
| image = Piccolo Dragon Ball.png
| caption = Piccolo, as drawn by [[Akira Toriyama]].
| first = ''[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]'' chapter #161 Son Goku Wins, February 9, 1988 (''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' 1988)
| creator = [[Akira Toriyama]]
| voice = {{ubl|'''Japanese:'''|[[Toshio Furukawa]] (adult)|[[Hiromi Tsuru]] (child)| Tomohiro Yamaguchi (mini; ''[[Dragon Ball Daima]]'')<ref name="Daima">{{Cite web|date=2024-10-19 |title=Dragon Ball Daima Anime Reveals 12 Cast Members for 'Mini' Versions of Characters |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-19/dragon-ball-daima-anime-reveals-12-cast-members-for-mini-versions-of-characters/.216926 |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=Anime News Network |language=en}}</ref>|'''English:'''|[[Christopher Sabat]] ([[FUNimation Entertaiment|Funimation]]/[[Crunchyroll LLC|Crunchyroll]])|[[Scott McNeil]] ([[Ocean Productions]])|[[Ray Chase (voice actor)|Ray Chase]] ([[Bang Zoom! Entertainment|Bang Zoom!]])}}
| species = [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Namekians|Namekian]]
| family = {{ubl|[[List of Dragon Ball characters#King Piccolo|King Piccolo]] (parent/incarnate)|[[List of Dragon Ball characters#Kami|Kami]] (good counterpart, later assimilated)|Nail (assimilated)}}
| lbl21 = Apprentice
| data21 = [[Gohan]]
}}
{{nihongo|'''Piccolo'''|ピッコロ|Pikkoro|lead=yes}} is a fictional character in the Japanese ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' media franchise created by [[Akira Toriyama]]. He made his appearance in chapter #161 "Son Goku Wins!!", published in ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' magazine on February 9, 1988,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mediaarts-db.jp/mg/magazines/322320 |title=週刊少年ジャンプ 1988/02/09 表示号数11 |website=Media Arts Database |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |language=ja |access-date=March 21, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023063838/https://mediaarts-db.jp/mg/magazines/322320 |archive-date=October 23, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> as the reincarnation of the evil [[List of Dragon Ball characters#King Piccolo|King Piccolo]], who was positioned as a demonic antagonist of the series. However, it is later revealed that he is, in fact, a member of an extraterrestrial [[humanoid]] species called Namekians from an [[exoplanet]] called Namek, those able to create the series' eponymous wish-granting Dragon Balls. After losing to [[Goku|Son Goku]] in the World Martial Arts Tournament, Piccolo teams up with him and his friends to defeat newer, more dangerous and powerful threats, such as [[Vegeta]], [[Frieza]], [[Cell (Dragon Ball)|Cell]], [[Majin Buu]], [[Beerus]], [[Zamasu]], [[Jiren (Dragon Ball)|Jiren]], [[Broly]], and Moro. He also trains Goku's eldest son, [[Gohan]], and the two form a powerful bond.
Piccolo is one of the most popular and recognizable characters from the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise. The character has been consistently well-received by fans and [[video game journalism|video game publications]], with high placements in multiple "top" character lists and popularity polls. The character has also inspired ''[[Naruto]]'' manga author [[Masashi Kishimoto]], as well as an [[Internet meme]] which became popular in Japan in 2013.
== Creation and development ==
Piccolo, more specifically his parent, King Piccolo, was created by Toriyama as he wanted to have a villain who would be a true "bad guy." Before his creation, nearly all the previous villains in the series were considered too likable.<ref name="creation">{{cite book |last=Toriyama |first=Akira |author-link1=Akira Toriyama |title=DRAGON BALL 大全集 2: STORY GUIDE |date=August 9, 1995 |publisher=[[Shueisha]] |language=ja |isbn=4-08-782752-6 |pages=261–264 |chapter=Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 2nd Round}}</ref> His editor, [[Kazuhiko Torishima]], stated he introduced Toriyama to evil historical figures for inspiration. King Piccolo was created after he told the author how Roman Emperor [[Nero]] enjoyed watching people suffer.<ref name="Forbes">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/#1b1b1ac8d9ab |title=Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest' |magazine=[[Forbes]] |date=October 15, 2016 |access-date=October 23, 2016}}</ref> However, the ''Shenlong Times'' issue #2, a bonus pamphlet given to some buyers of the ''[[Dragon Ball#Companion books|Daizenshuu 2: Story Guide]]'' guidebook, says that the character was modeled after Toriyama himself.<ref name="ST2">{{cite magazine |title=Shenlong Times 2 |magazine=DRAGON BALL 大全集 2: STORY GUIDE |publisher=[[Shueisha]] |page=3 |year=1995 |language=ja}}</ref> After creating King Piccolo, Toriyama noted that it was one of the most interesting parts of the series and that he became one of his favorite characters.<ref name="creation" /> Although Piccolo's transformation from a villain to a hero was considered by Toriyama to be [[cliché]], he still felt excited when drawing him, noting that despite having a scary face, he still looks appealing.<ref>{{cite book |last=Oda |first=Eiichiro |author-link1=Eiichiro Oda |title=ONEPIECEイラスト集 COLORWALK 1 |date=July 9, 2001 |publisher=[[Shueisha]] |isbn=4-08-859217-4 |chapter=Monochrome Talk}}</ref> When Toriyama was later asked in an interview, he admitted that Piccolo very soon grew to be his favorite character.
Piccolo is initially assumed to, like his parent, be a member of the {{nihongo4|Demon Clan|魔族|Mazoku}}; however, midway through the series, it is learned that they are actually members of the alien race called {{nihongo4|Namekians|ナメック星人|Namekku-seijin}}. Toriyama stated that he never thought of making Piccolo an alien until [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Kami|Kami]] was introduced. Until recently, Dragon Ball Daima has introduced that Namekians are now from the Demon Realm, an alternate universe of demons, making the whole race of Namekians a Demon race.<ref>{{cite book |title=DRAGON BALL 大全集 4 WORLD GUIDE |year=1995 |publisher=[[Shueisha]] |pages=164–169 |isbn=4-08-782754-2}}</ref>
For the film ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]'', Toriyama said that he wanted the plot to focus on the dynamic between Gohan and Piccolo due to how their close relationship motivates the former even more than his father, Goku, to be determined to fight.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gupta |first1=Abheet |title=Dragon Ball Super: Gohan Is The Strongest, Says Akira Toriyama |url=https://highoncinemaa.com/tv-shows/anime/dragon-ball-super-gohan-is-the-strongest-says-akira-toriyama/2364/|access-date=June 5, 2022 |website=High on Cinemaa |date=May 28, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> {{nihongo|Orange Piccolo|オレンジ・ピッコロ|Orenji Pikkoro}}, which Toriyama considers Piccolo's first transformation, was made orange and extremely muscled to distinguish him from Piccolo's regular form. The buffed body was done since, unlike other characters, Piccolo does not have hair to change in a transformation. Toriyama wondered that while he should have been more over-the-top with Piccolo, he is glad he finally gave him a chance to make him as strong as Goku. Toriyama said that, while Piccolo is a stoic character, he wanted to make him act different in the movie.<ref name="ToriyamaPiccolo">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/Herms98/status/1541921486599880704/photo/1 |date=June 28, 2022 |title=Herms' translation of Toriyama's comment |publisher=Twitter |accessdate=July 30, 2022}}</ref>
=== Voice actors ===
[[File:Toshio Furukawa.jpg|right|thumb|upright|[[Toshio Furukawa]] has been adult Piccolo's Japanese voice actor in most pieces of ''Dragon Ball'' media]]
In the original Japanese version of the anime and all other media, Piccolo is voiced by [[Toshio Furukawa]], with the only two exceptions being his initial newborn child form which was voiced by [[Hiromi Tsuru]], and in ''[[Dragon Ball Daima]]'', where a mini version of Piccolo was voiced by Tomohiro Yamaguchi.<ref name="Daima" /> Furukawa, who up to that point had mostly played happy lighter-voiced characters, said he got the role because he stated in interviews at the time that he wanted to play a villain.<ref name="TenFurukawa">{{cite book |title=DRAGON BALL 天下一伝説 |year=2004 |publisher=[[Shueisha]] |pages=102–105 |language=ja |isbn=4-08-873705-9}}</ref> He said it was difficult to constantly perform with a low voice because his normal lighter voice would break through if he broke concentration.<ref name="Animation3">{{cite book |title=DRAGON BALL 大全集 補巻 TV ANIMATION PART 3 |year=1996 |publisher=[[Shueisha]] |pages=107–113 |isbn=4-08-102019-1}}</ref> When asked if [[Takeshi Aono]]'s work as King Piccolo influenced his portrayal of Piccolo, Furukawa replied that because King Piccolo was impulsive, he initially played his own role as an energetic person around eighteen-years-old and later imagined him as close to thirty-years-old in ''Dragon Ball Z''.<ref name="TenFurukawa" /> Furukawa, as well as Gohan's voice actress [[Masako Nozawa]], said the episodes where Piccolo trains Gohan left an impression on them. He said the fans really enjoyed those episodes as well. Furukawa also cited Piccolo making a pun for [[Kai (Dragon Ball)|King Kai]] as memorable because it was so out of character for him.<ref name="Animation3" /> By the time he reprised the voice in ''Dragon Ball Super'', Piccolo had become Furukawa's favorite character of all his roles.<ref>''Dragon Ball Super'' Cast Comments</ref>
In English, several different voice actors have voiced Piccolo, including [[Scott McNeil]] in episodes 1-53 (1-67 unedited) in [[Funimation Entertainment]]'s initial dub of ''Dragon Ball Z'' in association with [[Saban Entertainment]] and [[Ocean Productions]] as well as [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Geneon]]'s dub of the first three ''Dragon Ball Z'' films,<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' [[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Geneon]] dub's credits</ref> and episodes 108-291 of Westwood Media's dub of the franchise (in association with Ocean Productions);<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' Westwood dub's credits</ref> by Ethan Cole in Chinook Animation's dub of ''Dragon Ball GT'' (produced in association with Blue Water Studios);<ref name="ReferenceB">''Dragon Ball GT'' Chinook dub's credits</ref> by British-born French actor Paul Bandey in the infamous English dubs of the movies released exclusively in the UK and the Netherlands by [[AB Groupe]] (wherein the character was referred to as "Big Green"), by [[David Gasman]] (who also voiced Goku in this dub) in the European dub of ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone|Dead Zone]]'' (there called ''In Pursuit of Garlic''), vocal grunts by Ed Marcus in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks|The History of Trunks]]'' (or ''Gohan and Trunks'')<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15614 |title=Dragon Ball Z: Big Green Dub Cast – Behind The Voice Actors |access-date=December 30, 2016}}</ref> and consistently by [[Christopher Sabat]] in Funimation's in-house dub of all ''Dragon Ball'' media.<ref name="ReferenceA">''Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Z Kai'' Funimation dub's credits</ref> [[Ray Chase (voice actor)|Ray Chase]] voices Piccolo in the Toonami Asia broadcast of ''[[Dragon Ball Super]]'' produced by [[Bang Zoom! Entertainment]].<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/oshoRDqLRJc Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20170219200241/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oshoRDqLRJc&feature=youtu.be Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oshoRDqLRJc |title=Toonami Asia - Dragon Ball Super (Premieres Saturday 21 January, 10:35am) |website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
== 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 name="auto" /><ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 183</ref> move fast enough to not be seen,<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 188</ref> 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 name="auto3" /> and possesses superhuman hearing<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 12, chapter 141</ref> and strength. Piccolo's {{nihongo4|''Chōkyoshinjutsu''|超巨身術||"Super Large Body Technique", or "Super Giantification Spell" in Viz's manga}} allows him to become gigantic to the point where he is capable of reaching mountain-like heights.<ref name="auto1" /> He can also [[Conjuration (summoning)|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> 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 name="ReferenceC" /> and mentally contact others nearby.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 13, chapter 152</ref> In one instance, he alerts [[Goten]] and [[Trunks (Dragon Ball)|Trunks]] of Buu's proximity to the dimension where the two were training.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 25, chapter 295</ref> Piccolo's range of abilities is very wide, an example of this is in [[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero|''Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero'']], when Piccolo is battling [[Cell Max]], Piccolo forgets one of his abilities until [[Krillin]] reminds him, specifically, Piccolo's previously mentioned "Super Large Body Technique".
Like many other characters in ''Dragon Ball'', Piccolo has the ability of [[flight]] through the technique called {{nihongo|''Bukū-jutsu''|舞空術||lit. "Air Dance Technique"}}. He also possesses an attack called the {{nihongo4|''Bakuretsumaha''|爆裂魔波||lit. "Exploding Wave", or "Destructive Wave" in the English anime dub}}, which is fired with one hand being supported by the other. One of Piccolo's most powerful attacks is the {{nihongo4|''Makankōsappō''|魔貫光殺砲||lit. "Demonic Screw Light Cannon", "Light of Death" in Viz's manga or "Special Beam Cannon" in the English anime dub}} 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 ''Makankōsappō'' pierces its targets like a drill rather than enveloping them or exploding on contact. Another attack of Piccolo's is the {{nihongo4|''Renzoku Sen Kōdan''|連続閃光弾||lit. "Repeated Flash Bullets", "Hellzone Grenade" in English media}}, 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. The {{nihongo4|''Masenkō''|魔閃光||lit. "Demon Flash"}} is another of his signature attacks, being one that he teaches to his pupil [[Gohan]]. Another move Piccolo is seen to have is the {{nihongo4|''Gekiretsu Kodan''|激烈光弾||lit. "Violent Light Grenade", simply "Light Grenade" in the English anime 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, which he first uses against [[Krillin]]'s energy attack during their match in the 23rd ''Tenkaichi Budōkai'', then later against [[Goku]] in the finals, and again when he trains Gohan. It is also revealed that he is capable of performing the {{nihongo4|''Mafūba''|魔封波||lit. "Demon Sealing Wave", "Evil Containment Wave" in the English versions}}, and invented by Master Mutaito to seal his evil parent in a rice cooker, and can reverse this technique, using it against his good counterpart.<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 18, chapter 181</ref>
Piccolo can also perform a type of fusion, which he does with Nail on planet Namek to confront Frieza and with Kami to confront the Androids, each time greatly increasing his power; the first time enough to clash toe-to-toe with Frieza's second form, and in the latter, he becomes much more powerful than an unmastered "Super Saiyan".<ref name="auto2" />
In this form, he has been known as a "Super Namekian" and was able to fight on par with [[Android 17]].
== Appearances ==
=== ''Dragon Ball'' ===
Introduced as the offspring and reincarnation of King Piccolo, Piccolo Jr. plans to continue his parents' mission of world domination and avenge his death at the hands of Goku. Piccolo enters the 23rd ''Tenkaichi Budōkai'' under the alias {{nihongo4|"Demon Junior"|マジュニア|Majunia}}. Piccolo defeats both Krillin, who gives up,<ref name="auto">''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 15, chapter 173</ref><ref>{{cite episode |title=The Mysterious Hero |number=138 |series=''Dragon Ball Z'' |air-date=November 3, 2003}}</ref> and Kami, by reversing the ''Evil Containment Wave'' and sealing Kami in the container intended for Piccolo.<ref name="ReferenceC">''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 181</ref> He then fights Goku in the final round, who tricks Piccolo into enlarging himself so he can retrieve Kami,<ref name="auto1">''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 187</ref> from there causing many of Piccolo's techniques to backfire on him. Though crippling both Goku's arms and legs,<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 191</ref> Piccolo is defeated when Goku headbutts him out of the ring,<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 193</ref> though recovers thanks to receiving a Senzu bean from Goku, who he promises to defeat as he departs.<ref>''Dragon Ball'' manga, volume 16, chapter 194</ref>
=== ''Dragon Ball Z'' ===
Five years later, Piccolo teams up with Goku to defeat his older brother [[List of Dragon Ball characters#Raditz|Raditz]].<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 1</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 4</ref> Piccolo defeats Raditz, but at the cost of Goku's life, as Piccolo's move ''Makankōsappō'' cuts through both Saiyans.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 9</ref> Piccolo's subsequent conversation with the dying Raditz, in which he reveals that the Dragon Balls can resurrect, is broadcast. Piccolo remains amazed by Gohan's powers and trains him to prepare for the fight against the two Saiyans who will invade Earth.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 2, chapter 12</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 1, chapter 10</ref> As the year goes by, Piccolo starts to change as he spends time training Gohan, slowly beginning to bond with him. When the Saiyans arrive a year later, Piccolo discovers his heritage from the planet Namek. In the fight against [[Nappa (Dragon Ball)|Nappa]], Piccolo sacrifices himself to protect Gohan from the attack, resulting in the deaths of both himself and Kami.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 3, chapter 28</ref> After the Saiyans are defeated, Gohan and the survivors travel to Piccolo's homeworld, Namek, to revive those who died against the Saiyans with the Namekian Dragon Balls. In the meantime, Piccolo trains in the afterlife with [[Kai (Dragon Ball)|King Kai]].<ref>{{cite episode |title=Piccolo vs. Everyone |number=55 |series=''Dragon Ball Z'' |air-date=July 18, 1990}}</ref> Piccolo is resurrected on planet Namek to help Goku and others defeat the evil Frieza. He takes this time to merge with the beaten Namekian called Nail, giving Piccolo a power increase.<ref name="auto2">''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 9, chapter 101</ref> The power increase allows him to go head-to-head with Frieza's second transformation.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 9, chapter 106</ref> However, the plan fails as Frieza reveals the full extent of his powers.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Dende's Demise |number=84 |air-date=April 3, 1991 |series=''Dragon Ball Super''}}</ref> In Frieza's following fight with Goku, who tries charging a ''Genki-Dama'' to defeat him, Piccolo assists him alongside Gohan and Krillin.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Power of the Spirit |number=94 |series=''Dragon Ball Z'' |air-date=June 12, 1991}}</ref> Once Frieza emerges from the impact of the ''Genki-Dama'' unscathed, Piccolo is severely injured by Frieza with a shot to the chest.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Transformed at Last |number=95 |air-date=October 18, 1999 |series=Dragon Ball Z}}</ref> Piccolo is later teleported off the planet to safety on Earth and, after regaining consciousness, declines to return to a new version of Namek as he wishes to protect Gohan and become stronger while remaining on Earth.
After Frieza's death, Piccolo trains with Goku and Gohan for three years to prepare for a battle against two powerful Androids created by the [[Red Ribbon Army]]'s [[Doctor Gero]] to kill Goku. Though he manages to best Gero in battle, he is unable to prevent him from activating the other Androids. After being defeated by [[Android 17]], Piccolo seeks to unite with Kami and gain another massive increase in power. Piccolo becomes aware of a more dangerous threat named Cell, who seeks to absorb #17 and [[Android 18|#18]]. After Cell escapes, Piccolo once again battles the Androids, except this time he battles #17 one-on-one.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 15, chapter 173</ref> After a somewhat even match, Cell arrives on the battle scene; Cell needs to absorb the Androids to complete his power.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 15, chapter 174</ref> While trying to prevent this, Piccolo is nearly killed by Cell,<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 15, chapter 176</ref> surviving the encounter thanks to his regenerative abilities and following some training in the Room of Spirit and Time, he is forced to participate in a tournament created by Cell called the Cell Games, where he fights one of the seven Cell Juniors that are created by Cell,<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 18, chapter 213</ref> who are later destroyed by Gohan.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 18, chapter 214</ref>
Seven years later, Piccolo is poised to fight the [[Supreme Kai]] at the 25th ''Tenkaichi Budōkai'', forfeiting the match after finding himself reluctant to fight<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 21, chapter 246</ref> and journeying with him to confront [[Babidi]], being turned into stone by [[Dabura]].<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 22, chapter 253</ref> After being freed upon Dabura's death,<ref name="auto3">''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 23, chapter 270</ref> he attempts to kill Babidi. Piccolo discovers that Babidi survived. Babidi later demands that Piccolo be brought forward, or humans will die in the meantime. Piccolo then acts as a trainer to Goten and Trunks and their fused form, Gotenks. Piccolo trains the boys to fight the evil creature [[Majin Buu]], who finds them and the other heroes. After more unsuccessful attempts to kill Buu, he is later absorbed by Buu along with Gotenks and Gohan and dies when Buu destroys the Earth<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 26, chapter 313</ref> He is then revived through the Dragon Balls and aids Goku's ''Genki-Dama'' attack, which Goku uses to defeat Buu once and for all.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z'' manga, volume 26, chapter 322</ref>
=== ''Dragon Ball Super'' ===
In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]'', Piccolo combats Beerus alongside [[Android 18]] and [[Tien Shinhan]], only to be bested;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods''</ref> and, in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F']]'', Piccolo narrowly escapes death once Frieza destroys the Earth.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'''</ref> After the events of the latter two films, Piccolo is resurrected after being killed by Frieza in the ''Dragon Ball Super'' retelling of ''Resurrection 'F''' and agrees to train Gohan again.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Earth Explodes?! The Decisive Kamehameha Wave |date=January 17, 2016 |series=Dragon Ball Super |number=27}}</ref> Piccolo then accepts a request to participate in a tournament against Universe 6 fighters,<ref>{{cite episode |title=Training for the "Martial Arts Tournament" – Who are the Two Remaining Members?! |date=February 7, 2016 |number=30 |series=Dragon Ball Super}}</ref> where his loss to Frost is retracted after cheating on Frost's part is discovered, though he still declines being allowed to fight more as Vegeta wants to take his place.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Piccolo vs. Frost! Bet Everything on the Makankosappo! |date=March 6, 2016 |series=Dragon Ball Super |number=34}}</ref> After this, Piccolo reunites with Trunks and teaches him a technique to defeat his enemy.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Praise and Adore Him! The Explosive Birth of Merged Zamasu!! |date=October 30, 2016 |series=Dragon Ball Super |number=64}}</ref> In the final arc of the anime, Piccolo participates in a fighting tournament after training Gohan once again.<ref>{{cite episode |title=The Ultimate Enemy Approaches Goku! Now, Let Loose! The Killer Spirit Bomb!! |series=Dragon Ball Super |number=109 |date=October 8, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode |title=Accelerated Tragedy Vanishing Universes... |number=118 |date=December 3, 2017 |series=Dragon Ball Super}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode |title=Unavoidable?! The Fierce Stealth Attack!! |number=119 |series=Dragon Ball Super |date=December 10, 2017}}</ref>
After these events, in ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]'', Piccolo, standing by an unknown ___location, telepathically senses Goku having trouble fighting the titular character, and after he and Vegeta transport themselves to Piccolo via ''Shunkan Idō'', later assists them into performing the ''Fusion'' technique successfully after two failed, hilarious attempts. The newly christened Gogeta then leaves to stop Broly.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]''</ref>
Shortly after, during the Moro arc, Piccolo joins the Z fighters in their fight against Moro and his henchmen when they arrive on Earth. During the battle with Moro, Piccolo is critically wounded but can recover with a Senzu bean. At the end of the battle, Piccolo is one of the many heroes who lend their power to Goku, enabling him to defeat Moro once and for all.
Years later in ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]'', Piccolo, after training Pan and visiting Gohan, is ambushed by android Gamma 2 and is defeated, evading death and detection afterward. He then discovers the resurrected Red Ribbon Army and its ulterior motives while disguised. Through a wish from the Dragon Balls, Shenlong unlocks Piccolo's potential, taking on an empowered state similar to that of his pupil's {{nihongo4|Potential Unleashed|潜在能力解放|Senzai Nōryoku Kaihō}} form, and has Pan play along with a plan to sabotage the army's ploy and put Gohan back in fighting spirit. He then ascends to his first true transformation as a "little extra" from the dragon, referred to as {{nihongo|"Orange Piccolo"|オレンジ・ピッコロ|Orenji Pikkoro}}.<ref name="Toriyama">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/Herms98/status/1541921486599880704 |title=Herms' translation of Toriyama's comments |publisher=Twitter |accessdate=June 28, 2022}}</ref> He battles the monstrous Cell Max giant-to-giant, but is severely outmatched and injured, causing Gohan to awaken his power through fury. He then restrains the monster for Gohan to pierce his forehead with a ''Makankōsappō.''<ref>''Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero''</ref>
Shortly after the events of Super Hero, Goku returns to Earth with Gohan, Goten, Trunks, and Vegeta. Goku and Piccolo briefly discuss the new form Piccolo achieved before they pick up Pan from school.
== In other media ==
Piccolo appears in nine non-canonical ''Dragon Ball Z'' films; in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone|first movie]], Piccolo aids in stopping Garlic Jr.'s plot after having been attacked by his minions, wanting revenge;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest|second]], Piccolo is brainwashed by Dr. Wheelo and made to combat the others until Gohan frees him by destroying the machinery associated with his brainwashing;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might|third]], Piccolo comes to save Gohan from Turles and succeeds by taking a blast for him;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug|fourth]], Piccolo combats Lord Slug and discovers that Namekians are weak to whistling, allowing for his defeat;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge|fifth]], Piccolo is able to defeat most of Cooler's squadron, only to be defeated by Cooler himself;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler|sixth]], Piccolo fights Cooler's minions on Namek and saves the others after they are captured;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13|seventh]], Piccolo saves Gohan from being attacked by Android 13 and battles the android in both his forms;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan|eighth]], Piccolo travels to New Planet Vegeta and fights Broly, giving his energy to Goku which leads to the foe's defeat;<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan''</ref> in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound|ninth]], Piccolo comes to help the others fight Bojack and his crew.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound''</ref>
In filler episodes of ''Dragon Ball Z'', during the Saiyan arc, Piccolo strands Gohan on an island, losing his ___location in the process,<ref>{{cite episode |title=Dueling Piccolos |date=July 5, 2005 |number=15 |series=''Dragon Ball Z''}}</ref> and appears to Gohan after he turns down returning home, taking him back to his training.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Plight of the Children |date=July 6, 2005 |number=16 |series=''Dragon Ball Z''}}</ref> After the Namek arc, Piccolo appears to help Gohan and Krillin when they are attacked by their friends who are under the effects of the Black Water Mist.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Black Fog of Terror |series=''Dragon Ball Z'' |number=109 |air-date=April 15, 2000}}</ref> In battling the group, Piccolo seemingly falls victim and appears on Kami's Lookout, where Gohan and Krillin travel to stop Garlic Jr., to halt the pair.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Battle in Kami's Lookout |series=''Dragon Ball Z'' |number=110 |air-date=April 19, 2000}}</ref> After appearing to infect Krillin too and he and Piccolo overwhelm Gohan, Piccolo reveals to Gohan that he had been pretending the entire time<ref>{{cite episode |title=Call for Restoration |series=''Dragon Ball Z'' |date=May 6, 2000}}</ref> and battles Garlic Jr. until his defeat. Piccolo and Goku are later made to get driver's licenses by Chi-Chi. Following the Buu arc, Piccolo attends a gathering. Piccolo has appeared in other ''Dragon Ball'' animations barring the series and films; in ''[[Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans]]'', Piccolo defeats Lord Slug and Hatchiyak<ref>''Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans''</ref> and in ''[[Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!]]'', Piccolo prevents Aka's ''Wahaha no Ha'' from destroying Satan Hotel.<ref>''Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!''</ref>
In the anime-only sequel ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'', Piccolo arrives to recover Goten after Baby ceases possessing him and moves to Gohan. Piccolo confronts the Baby-possessed Gohan and is injured. After Baby is defeated, Piccolo sacrifices himself to put the Black Star Dragon Balls to rest and bring peace to the world. He goes to Heaven but then requests to be sent to Hell to free Goku when he is imprisoned there.<ref>{{cite episode |title=17 Times 2 |series=''Dragon Ball GT'' |number=44 |air-date=April 30, 1997}}</ref> He can be seen putting Hell in order and protecting the rulers there.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Piccolo's Best Bet |number=45 |air-date=May 14, 1997 |series=''Dragon Ball GT''}}</ref> Goku later stops in Hell to see Piccolo. He tells Piccolo that he will be leaving and that they are glad they met and teamed up. Goku also tells Piccolo that he had become a good friend and promised to get him out of Hell someday. They shake hands, and Goku leaves while Piccolo stays behind.<ref>"Goodbye, Goku... 'Til the Day We Meet Again". Dragon Ball GT. Episode 64. November 19, 1997.</ref>
Piccolo has made multiple appearances in music. "I Lo~ve Mr. Piccolo" appears on the 1990 album ''Dragon Ball Z Hit Song Collection III: Space Dancing'', Gohan singing about his admiration for Piccolo and wondering what his species is.<ref>Dragon Ball Z Hit Song Collection III: Space Dancing (CD) (in Japanese). Masako Nozawa. Japan: Columbia Records. April 1, 1990.</ref> In the 1991 album ''Dragon Ball Z Hit Song Collection 8: Character Special 2'', the song "The Feeling of Whistling Piccolo Edit" features Piccolo complaining and begging for a whistler to stop exploiting his weakness before he departs.<ref>''Dragon Ball Z Hit Song Collection 8: Character Special 2'' (CD) (in Japanese). Toshio Furukawa. Japan: Columbia Records. September 21, 1991.</ref> Piccolo is also mentioned in the song "Goku" by [[Soulja Boy]], who brags about feeling like Piccolo and multiple other ''Dragon Ball'' characters, and in the song "Break Bread" by [[Bryson Tiller]], with the verse "Got green like Piccolo".
In the 2006 ''Dragon Ball'' and ''[[One Piece]]'' crossover manga ''Cross Epoch'', Piccolo appears as a swordsman alongside [[Roronoa Zoro]]. In the 2013 special {{nihongo|''Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special''|ドリーム9 トリコ&ワンピース&ドラゴンボールZ 超コラボスペシャル!}}, Piccolo cheers on Goku in his match against [[Monkey D. Luffy]] and [[Toriko]]. In an episode of ''[[Mad (TV series)|Mad]]'' parodying the film ''[[Moneyball (film)|Moneyball]]'', Piccolo and other ''Dragon Ball'' characters are drafted by [[Billy Beane]] into the [[Oakland A]] baseball team.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Money Ball Z / Green Care Bear |series=[[Mad (TV series)|Mad]] |network=[[Cartoon Network]] |air-date=November 21, 2011}}</ref>
=== Video games ===
Piccolo has been in many ''Dragon Ball''-related video games such as ''[[List of Dragon Ball video games#1990s|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]]''.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]''</ref> In several games, Piccolo has exclusive forms such as Majin or fusions with Maima, Tsumuri, Dende,<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Legend of the Super Saiyan''</ref> Dr. Mashirito, and King Piccolo,<ref>''Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2''</ref> which drastically increase his power.
Piccolo appears in multiple story modes in the 2006 game ''Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2''. In Gohan's story, Piccolo is turned evil by a blast from Babidi and becomes the leader of Buu and Dabura. After fighting Gohan, he flees<ref>{{cite video game |title=Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2 |developer=Arc System Works |publisher=Atari |date=November 20, 2005 |quote='''Piccolo:''' Gohan! Shut that mouth of yours! I'm leaving now, but next time it'll be the end for all of you!}}</ref> and absorbs Buu, increasing his power. Piccolo then announces via television his intent to take over the world, and partners with Cell and Frieza before being defeated by Gohan.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2 |developer=Arc System Works |publisher=Atari |date=November 20, 2005 |quote='''Piccolo:''' I-Impossible! I've been defeated!}}</ref>
In the 2011 game ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi]]'', Piccolo is defeated by Baby, encountering and battling the player while training, causing the player's Super Saiyan transformation and their subsequent overpowering of him. After he is defeated, Piccolo resolves to train the player.
In the 2015 game ''[[Dragon Ball: Xenoverse]]'', Piccolo appears as a mentor. Within the story mode, Piccolo fights the player while under the control of Demigra, and in the final battle against Demigra, Piccolo gives the player his energy.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball: Xenoverse]]''</ref>
In the 2016 game ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', Piccolo and Android 16 are defeated by Villainous Mode Imperfect Cell, allowing him to absorb #17 and #18 at the same time.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 |developer=Dimps |publisher=Bandai Namco Entertainment |date=October 25, 2016 |quote='''Android 17:''' You gotta be kidding me!}}</ref> The player then comes to assist Piccolo in his fight against Cell.
In the 2018 game ''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'', Piccolo is found unconscious by Goku and Krillin,<ref>{{cite video game |title=Dragon Ball FighterZ |developer=Arc System Works |publisher=Bandai Namco Entertainment |date=January 26, 2018 |quote='''Goku:''' Look! It's Piccolo!}}</ref> and agrees to help them fight off clones and discover their origins upon waking up.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Dragon Ball FighterZ |developer=Arc System Works |publisher=Bandai Namco Entertainment |date=January 26, 2018 |quote='''Piccolo:''' I'll join the fight from here, whatever I can do to help.}}</ref> Piccolo joins the two in finding Gohan and Vegeta, and uses his ''Makankōsappō'' to participate in destroying Android 21.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Dragon Ball FighterZ |developer=Arc System Works |publisher=Bandai Namco Entertainment |date=January 26, 2018 |quote='''Piccolo:''' Special Beam Cannon!}}</ref>
He is a [[Player character|playable character]] in some crossover games such as ''[[Jump Super Stars]]'', ''[[Jump Ultimate Stars]]'', and ''[[Jump Force]]''.
== Cultural impact ==
[[File:Makankosappo 2014-12-04.jpg|right|thumbnail|upright|An illustration of the ''Makankōsappō'' meme]]
The character has influenced ''[[Naruto]]'' manga author [[Masashi Kishimoto]]; in order to give [[Sasuke Uchiha]] a central role in the film ''[[Boruto: Naruto the Movie]]'', Kishimoto made him the teacher of the protagonist [[Boruto Uzumaki]] as his father, [[Naruto Uzumaki]], was busy. This was inspired by how Piccolo starts training Gohan when Goku dies in ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://comicbook.com/anime/2017/01/10/naruto-creator-put-in-a-dragon-ball-nod-in-boruto-the-naruto-mov/ |title=Naruto Creator Put A Dragon Ball Z Nod Into Boruto: The Naruto Movie |publisher=Comic Book |date=January 10, 2017 |access-date=May 9, 2017 |author=Peters, Megan}}</ref> The dynamic between game characters [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Tails]] from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' was based on Piccolo and Gohan's dynamic too.<ref>{{cite tweet|last=Yamaguchi|first=Yasushi|number=1766089483462865014|title=以前のツイッターのポストでも連載コラムでも書きましたが、ソニック2でこの二人の関係性はピッコロと悟飯のイメージでキャラ作りしていたのですよ。なのでドラゴンボールという作品がなければ今に至るこの二人の関係性も存在していなかったことになります。鳥山先生本当にありがとうございました。[As I wrote in a previous Twitter post and in a series of columns, the relationship between these two in Sonic 2 was created based on the image of Piccolo and Gohan. Therefore, without the work Dragon Ball, the relationship between these two would not exist today. Thank you very much, Mr. Toriyama.]|date=March 8, 2024|user=judy_totoya|access-date=March 9, 2024}}</ref>
Piccolo's attack ''Special Beam Cannon'' / ''Makankōsappō'' became a meme that started with Japanese schoolgirls photographing themselves using and being affected by this attack in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Imiter le Kamehameha de Dragon Ball Z, la nouvelle mode venue du Japon ! |date=April 2, 2013 |url=http://www.gentside.com/dragon-ball-z/imiter-le-kamehameha-de-dragon-ball-z-la-nouvelle-mode-venue-du-japon_art49538.html |publisher=Gentside |access-date=April 3, 2013}}</ref> According to gaming blog ''[[Kotaku]]'', the trend took off after photos were posted on Japan's largest bulletin board [[2channel]],<ref>{{cite news |last=Cross |first=Luke |title=Japanese Dragon Ball photo craze leaves planking in its dust |url=https://kotaku.com/latest-japanese-schoolgirl-trend-fake-dragon-ball-atta-460482170 |website=[[Kotaku]] |access-date=September 22, 2020}}</ref> with photographs typically showing one person striking the ground or making a mystical gesture while others around them are photographically captured in mid-air.<ref>{{cite web |title=Japanese schoolgirls might have just started the next Harlem Shake |url=http://now.msn.com/hadoukening-and-makankosappo-japanese-memes-simulate-energy-attacks |publisher=MSN |access-date=April 3, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402074115/http://now.msn.com/hadoukening-and-makankosappo-japanese-memes-simulate-energy-attacks |archive-date=April 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Makankosappo así se llama esta moda que han impuesto unas colegialas japonesas. |url=http://www.diariocambio.com.mx/2013/secciones/interesantopolis/item/7117-makankosappo-la-%C3%BAltima-moda-entre-los-japoneses |publisher=Diario Cambio |access-date=April 3, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Japanese Schoolgirls Start New 'Makankosappo' Trend |date=April 2013 |url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/culture/japanese-schoolgirls-start-new-makankosappo-trend/ |publisher=MusicFeeds.com.au |access-date=April 3, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Nova moda online no Japão inspirada no "Dragon Ball" |url=https://diariodigital.sapo.pt/news.asp?id_news=624372 |publisher=Diario Digital |access-date=April 3, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214111014/http://diariodigital.sapo.pt/news.asp?id_news=624372 |archive-date=December 14, 2014}}</ref> The meme is also called "Hadouken-ing" after the ''[[Street Fighter]]'' [[Hadouken|move of the same name]], which is done in a similar fashion.
=== Reception ===
Piccolo is a popular character in the series. He placed fifth in both the 1993 and 1995 ''Dragon Ball'' character popularity polls voted on by ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' readers.<ref name="WSJ polls">{{cite book |title=Dragon Ball The Complete Illustrations |date=October 2008 |publisher=[[Viz Media]] |isbn=978-1-4215-2566-2 |pages=215, 217}}</ref> In 2004, fans of the series voted him the fifth most popular character for a poll in the book ''Dragon Ball Forever''.<ref>{{cite book |title=Dragon Ball Forever |year=2004 |publisher=[[Shueisha]] |isbn=4-08-873702-4 |language=ja}}</ref> Piccolo has appeared in various [[Anime Grand Prix]] polls, taking high places in the category "best male character" in 1990,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_1990.html |script-title=ja:第12回アニメグランプリ1990年5月号 |magazine=[[Animage]] |language=ja |access-date=April 11, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101019175311/http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_1990.html |archive-date=October 19, 2010}}</ref> 1991<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_1991.html |script-title=ja:第13回アニメグランプリ1991年5月号 |magazine=[[Animage]] |language=ja |access-date=April 11, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523154147/http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_1991.html |archive-date=May 23, 2010}}</ref> and 1992 polls.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_1992.html |script-title=ja:第14回アニメグランプリ1992年5月号 |magazine=[[Animage]] |language=ja |access-date=April 11, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716180936/http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_1992.html |archive-date=July 16, 2011}}</ref>
Piccolo's character has received praise and criticism from publications in various media. DVDTalk enjoyed Piccolo's malicious characterization which, in retrospect, makes a major contrast with his more mature portrayal from ''Dragon Ball Z''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/40874/dragon-ball-season-3/ |title=Dragon Ball: Season Three |publisher=[[DVD Talk]] |author=Douglass Jr., Todd|access-date= March 10, 2015}}</ref> During a review of the ''Dragon Ball'' anime, Chris Beveridge from Mania Entertainment 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 the said battle to be very entertaining despite it lasting 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 |access-date=June 21, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090610235114/http://www.mania.com/dragon-ball-piccolo-jr-part-2-saga-set_article_75478.html |archive-date=June 10, 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 over the later anime.<ref>{{cite web |first=Tim |last=Jones |title=Dragon Ball Review |url=http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=565 |work=Them Anime Reviews |access-date=May 23, 2009}}</ref> While reviewing the fourth ''Dragon Ball Z'' film, [[Anime News Network]] writer Allen Drivers found Piccolo's initial scenes peacefully enough to entertain viewers.<ref>{{cite news |first=Allen |last=Drivers |title=Dragon Ball Z DVD Movie 4 – Lord Slug |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dbz-movie-4-lord-slug-dvd |work=[[Anime News Network]] |date=November 8, 2001 |access-date=June 20, 2009}}</ref> In a later film, John Sinnott from [[DVD Talk]] criticized Piccolo's involvement saying 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=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/37169/dragon-ball-z-super-android-13-bojack-unbound/ |publisher=[[DVD Talk]] |date=February 10, 2009 |access-date=June 20, 2009}}</ref> Chris Homer from The Fandom Post believed Piccolo's sacrifice in ''Dragon Ball GT'' "was a genuine touching moment" for fans of ''Dragon Ball Z'', but also viewed the death as relying "too much on previous ideas" in order for it to get sorted.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.fandompost.com/2014/04/19/dragon-ball-gt-season-2-uk-anime-dvd-review/ |title=Dragon Ball GT: Season 2 UK Anime DVD Review |date=April 19, 2014 |publisher=The Fandom Post |first=Chris |last=Homer}}</ref> Beveridge praised Piccolo's growth in ''Dragon Ball Z'' as one of the most important parts of 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 |access-date=June 21, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018135413/http://www.mania.com/dragon-ball-z-saga-3-into-wind_article_77058.html |archive-date=October 18, 2012}}</ref>
Although Katherine Luther from [[About.com]] noted Piccolo to be one of the strongest warriors 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]] |access-date=June 21, 2009 |archive-date=July 7, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707075152/http://anime.about.com/od/dragonbal2/p/piccolo.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref> Sam Leach from Anime News Network noted that some fans of the series tend to joke that Piccolo is a better paternal figure to Gohan than his actual father, Goku, and felt that ''Dragon Ball Super'' emphasized it more when Piccolo started training him again.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dragon-ball-super/episode-90/.116070 |title=Dragon Ball Super Episode 90 |date=May 14, 2017 |work=Anime News Network |first=Sam |last=Leach |access-date=May 14, 2017}}</ref> Piccolo's return in ''Super Hero'' earned similar comments from ''Polygon'' due to how he continues his role as Gohan's guardian and takes a more civilized way of living to stay close to him and train. As a result of these events in the movie, ''Polygon'' claimed that he was the best father in the entire franchise and that Gohan honors him during the film, most notably in the climax.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23191578/dragon-ball-super-super-hero-review-piccolo-gohan |title=The new Dragon Ball Super movie honors anime's best dad ever |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |date=July 5, 2022}}</ref> Anime News Network praised Piccolo's characterization from ''Super Hero'' as he comes across as a more appealing character.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dragon-ball-super/super-hero/.186560 |title=Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero |website=Animenewsnetwork.com}}</ref> IGN also enjoyed the handling of Piccolo and his dynamic with Gohan as the duo is as entertaining as the previous protagonist they are replacing, Goku and Vegeta, and praise Piccolo's paternal figure to Gohan as he works to make his disciple stronger and was also found charming. However, the fact that the new androids can rival Piccolo and Gohan so easily came across as forced and at the same time as common in the franchise due to how power levels are often exaggerated.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://latam.ign.com/dragon-ball-super-super-hero/87384/review/review-de-dragon-ball-super-super-hero |title=Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero - Review |website=IGN |date=August 18, 2022}}</ref> Piccolo's relationship with Pan as he trains her well as his new Orange power up were praised by HobbyConsolas with the latter being linked with Western superheroes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/dragon-ball-super-super-hero-critica-pelicula-arriesgada-akira-toriyama-toei-animation-1115607 |title=Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero - Crítica de la película más arriesgada de Akira Toriyama y Toei Animation |website=HobbyConsolas |date=August 28, 2022}}</ref> In regards to the film's presentation, [[GameSpot]] claimed that Piccolo and Gohan are the best CGI designed characters contrasting with poor models used for Goku and Vegeta and also found charming the awkward way Piccolo interacts with the rest of the characters such as when he uses a cellphone in a strange position and noted that the film made him more attached with the rest of the cast.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dragon-ball-super-super-hero-review-piccolo-is-king-again/1900-6417934/ |title=Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Review - Piccolo Is King Again |website=GameSpot}}</ref>
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