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Dragon Ball

Yamcha is a character from the Dragon Ball manga and anime series created by Akira Toriyama. Initially introduced as a desert bandit, he is portrayed as a rival and antagonist to Goku during their first encounter.

As the series progresses, Yamcha transitions into a friend and ally, joining Goku and his companions in their battles against various threats to Earth. He trains alongside them and participates in tournaments and fights against foes like the Red Ribbon Army and the Saiyans.

Despite his initial fighting prowess, Yamcha's power level often lags behind that of Goku and other Saiyan characters, leading to comedic portrayals of his defeats and a somewhat diminished role in later sagas. He is a capable martial artist, using techniques like the Wolf Fang Fist (Roga Fufuken), and is skilled in using Ki energy for attacks like the Spirit Ball (Sokidan).

Outside of fighting, Yamcha pursues other interests, notably becoming a professional baseball player. While not always the strongest fighter, he remains a loyal friend and contributes to the team in his own way.