24.02.2026
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 look at the cowardly, contemptuous crony, Kiwi!

Kiwi is an elite soldier in the Frieza Force. He boasts of a Power Level equal to that of Vegeta before the Saiyan prince's invasion of Earth in a rather one-sided rivalry.
Having barely escaped from Earth with his life, Vegeta returns to Planet Freeza No. 79, where Kiwi appears before him and snidely remarks, "Who could've tormented the supposedly invincible Saiyans thus?" But Vegeta brushes Kiwi off by telling him, "I don't have the time to waste listening to your blather."

(Tale 246)
Kiwi reveals to Vegeta that his actions on Earth have been exposed to Frieza via his Scouter, and that Frieza has departed for Planet Namek to seek out the Dragon Balls.

(Tale 246)
Frieza entrusts Kiwi with disposing of Vegeta. He pursues Vegeta to Planet Namek while the Saiyan prince is rushing to beat Frieza to the punch.

(Tale 248)
Kiwi later confronts Vegeta, who had been awaiting him, and arrogantly asserts, "My Power Level is well above yours!" However, Vegeta had learned to control his Power Level thanks to his near-death experience on Earth. He rapidly increases his Power Level, causing Kiwi's Scouter to be unable to read it and explode.

(Tale 249)
Terrified, Kiwi attempts to trick Vegeta into teaming up with him to take down Frieza together.


(Tale 249)
When Vegeta sees through Kiwi's deception, Kiwi catches him off guard by crying out, "Oh! Master Frieza!" and firing a succession of ferocious energy blasts at him.

(Tale 249)
Kiwi triumphantly gloats, "Ha-ha-ha! Better a liar than a fool!", but Vegeta had effortlessly evaded his attack. A horrified Kiwi attempts to flee, but Vegeta quickly gives chase and after sending him flying with a single, devastating strike, he blows him to smithereens.


(Tale 249)
"Dragon Ball" Tale 246
He's downright dirty by nature!
Though convinced he and Vegeta are rivals, the Saiyan prince loathes him for his cowardice and bad attitude. When Vegeta blows him into tiny pieces, he mocks Kiwi by remarking, "I've always loved fireworks!"

(Tale 249)
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