14.10.2025
The Weekly ☆ Character Showcase is an article series where we introduce one character from the Dragon Ball universe each week. This week we're taking a closer look at the fall, rise, and redemption of the lovelorn Yamcha in the Android Cell Arc!

Having become fed up with Yamcha's philandering ways, Bulma breaks up with him for good and gives birth to a baby boy fathered by Vegeta, named Trunks. However, Yamcha still appears to be living at the Capsule Corporation despite this.

(Tale 337)
Yamcha and the others make their way to South City, having been warned by Trunks from the future about the impending arrival of the androids. He rushes over to where he hears the sounds of agonizing screams, only to suffer a vicious attack at the hands of Android 20.

(Tale 338)
After being healed with a Senzu Bean provided by Krillin, the two make their way to Goku in order to alert him of the androids' Energy Absorption capabilities. When they arrive, they discover that the Saiyan has succumbed to a debilitating heart virus during his fight with Android 19, and Yamcha gives him a special medicine and brings him back to Chichi.

(Tale 343)

(Tale 355)
Following a report from Krillin that Androids 16, 17, and 18 are on the hunt for Goku, Yamcha transports him via airplane to seek refuge in Kame House.

(Tale 357)
Alongside his friends and allies, Yamcha takes part in the Cell Games hosted by the ruthless Cell, now in his Perfect Form.

(Tale 395)
Yamcha watches over Goku and Gohan's fights with Cell, but he is caught off guard by an assault from a group of Cell's creations, the Cell Jr. Yamcha finds himself in a dire situation, being overwhelmed by their formidable power. However, galvanized by the plight of his friends, Gohan manages to obliterate the Cell Jrs.

(Tale 407)
Yamcha tenderly cradles a bruised and battered Gohan, who was victorious in his battle against Cell, and escorts him to Kami's Palace.

(Tale 417)
Yamcha's wish that Shenron bring everyone who was killed by Cell, including Goku, back to life, cannot be granted. So, he tries to wish for a reasonably expensive necklace to give to his girlfriend instead.

(Tale 417)

(Tale 418)
However, Krillin suggests they use their wish to remove the explosive devices inside Androids 17 and 18, which is granted. When Krillin apologizes to Yamcha, he brushes it off, asking, "Can't you tell a joke when you hear one?!"

(Tale 418)
Android 18's parting word to Krillin, "Later," rouses the interests of Yamcha, who excitedly exclaims, "She said 'Later'! Maybe there's hope!"

(Tale 418)
"Dragon Ball" Tale 7
His loyalty to his friends is impressive, but...
Yamcha was completely taken aback when learning about Krillin's romantic feelings for Android 18. Angrily put off by Android 18's aloofness towards Krillin, he proclaims that "she's looking to get clobbered!", causing an unimpressed Tenshinhan to respond with, "Not by you though.."

(Tale 417)
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