31.10.2023
The Weekly ☆ Character Showcase is an article series where we introduce one character from the Dragon Ball universe each week.
This time we're taking a look at one of Goku's first opponents in the manga, Bandit Bear!

Bandit Bear is a gargantuan ursine humanoid equipped with armor and a wicked-looking blade.
This cunning bandit likes to stalk his prey while hiding behind rocks to conceal his presence.

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Goku and Bulma meet Bandit Bear while rescuing Umigame, a sea turtle who became lost while searching for some yummy mushrooms.

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While our heroes are on their way to return Umigame to the ocean, Bandit Bear pounces and attempts to steal the turtle. Goku refuses, which causes the bandit to growl "So...You wanna be my appetizer, eh...?" and put the lad in his crosshairs instead...

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However, Bandit Bear proves to be no match for Goku, and is quickly defeated by a devastating Jan-Ken (Rock, Scissors, Paper) hit right between the eyes!

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Bandit Bear's favorite dish is sea turtle!
Bandit Bear completely ignores Bulma's expensive-looking motorcycle and clearly has his eyes set on Umigame.
We even see the bandit drooling as he imagines chowing down on his intended target... Umigame, good work getting out of there in one piece!

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→Preview: Scroll down to the comments for a hint about who next week's character will be!
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