For a prolonged period, the once-desert bandit Yamcha has been a frequent target of humor in the Dragon Ball series. Initially, when he faced off against Son Goku, his human combat skills were no match for Goku’s transformations such as Super Saiyan and Ultra Instinct. However, it’s important to note that Yamcha still boasts some notable victories in his shonen fighting career despite the scarcity of them. Let’s delve into some of Yamcha’s most impressive wins. Here we go!
Yamcha’s Baseball Career
In a different scenario, as Goku dwelled in the forest and Vegeta continued to enjoy the wealth provided by Bulma, Yamcha opted to carve out a unique profession for himself. Unlike choosing a career as a professional fighter, the erstwhile outlaw decided to seize an opportunity and join the West City Taitans baseball team instead. Although he didn’t possess Super Saiyan powers, Yamcha was undeniably the most exceptional player in the league, leveraging his hidden talents to become an indispensable asset for his baseball squad. This talent would prove vital during Yamcha’s significant triumph that followed.
Yamcha Leads The Z-Fighters to Victory
In the seventieth episode of Dragon Ball Super, titled “A Challenge From Champa! This Time, a Baseball Game!”, Yamcha takes center stage in the competition between Universes 6 and 7. Unlike boosting his power level for the event, Yamcha leverages his baseball talents to aid his companions on the field. Although his role in this episode concludes with him reenacting the iconic “Yamcha meme” that he’s now widely recognized for, he managed to hold his ground against Saiyans, Gods of Destruction, and many others during this broadcast.
Yamcha Beats Recoome
In the Dragon Ball Z series, although such an event isn’t depicted in the manga, it should be noted that Yamcha’s win on the baseball field wasn’t officially recognized either. So, when Yamcha, Chiaotzu, and Tenshinhan fought against the Ginyu Force while they were on King Kai’s planet, this win can be considered valid. During this battle, Yamcha faced off against Recoome, the Ginyu member who nearly defeated Krillin, Gohan, and Vegeta. Although Yamcha didn’t regain his ability to use Kaioken after being wished back to life, we gladly acknowledge this as a triumph for Yamcha, representing the human Z-Fighters.
Yamcha Gets Engaged
In the animated series “Super Dragon Ball Heroes“, Yamcha gets involved in the “Space-Time War”, an extraordinary tournament encompassing various universes and timelines, where combatants fight to the last man standing. Despite the fact that the human warrior Z-Fighter isn’t powerful enough to defeat an alternate Frieza one-on-one, he encounters a formidable interdimensional fighter named Vidro who helps him secure a significant victory. From the outset of the tournament, Vidro develops feelings for Yamcha and proposes marriage to him; however, no wedding ever occurs. Yet, since Yamcha manages to win with Vidro’s help, we can consider this a triumph for our human combatant nonetheless.
Yamcha Beats The Invisible Man
Despite being one of Yamcha’s most unconventional victories in the Dragon Ball series, it remains a victory nonetheless. In the original run, Yamcha gets drawn into a massive tournament organized by Baba, a character known for her crystal ball, who has made occasional appearances throughout the shonen manga. This tournament features supernatural entities such as vampires and mummies. During this event, Yamcha encounters an Invisible Man and emerges victorious with a somewhat unpleasant assist from Master Roshi. Coated in blood from Master Roshi (Turtle Hermit), Yamcha demonstrates both brains and brawn to secure this win.
Yamcha Beats The Rabbit Mob
Initially in the storyline of Dragon Ball, characters like Goku and his allies encountered vibrant antagonists such as Pilaf and his motley crew. Despite appearing again in Dragon Ball Super, Monster Carrot and his minions have been stranded on the moon since they were defeated by Yamcha and Goku. Their early encounter highlighted Yamcha’s exceptional warrior status, granting him a win against Goku when he was yet to reach his full potential.
The Yamcha Isekai
Dragon Ball: When I was Reincarnated as Yamcha
This official spin-off mini-series revolves around a diehard Dragon Ball fan who tragically meets an accidental end but is miraculously reborn into the form of one of the human Z-Fighters, Yamcha. As the newcomer is familiar with the story’s shonen lore, he swiftly sets about enhancing his strength to tackle the obstacles on the horizon. Although this character isn’t exactly Yamcha, the “new” Yamcha manages to claim numerous victories while boosting his power level to effortlessly battle against Vegeta, Nappa, and the Saiyamen.
Yamcha’s Moro Arc Win
Fans of anime are eagerly anticipating the return of “Dragon Ball Super” on television, as the series moved to films after the Tournament of Power Arc. Among the arcs yet to be animated, the Moro Arc is highly anticipated and significant. Similar to how “Dragon Ball Super” has given numerous human fighters their moment in the spotlight, Yamcha finally gets his due following being overlooked during the universal battle. Although Yamcha may not be able to match Goku and many of his comrades in strength, he remains a formidable force in his own right and defeats several minions working for the wizard.
Yamcha’s Tenkaichi Budokai Record
In the thrilling world of Dragon Ball, I, Yamcha, may not have taken home the trophy from any Tenkaichi Budokai tournament, but let me tell you, I sure gave them a run for their money! Time and time again, I pushed my way through hordes of opponents to reach the highest echelons. However, it was often my comrades who dealt the final blow that prevented me from claiming victory. Facing off against giants like Jackie Chun (who was known as Master Roshi back then) and Piccolo wasn’t a walk in the park, but I held my own against them!
Creating Dragon Ball’s Greatest Meme
In defeat, Yamcha proclaims a symbolic victory, making his iconic moment during the Saiyan Saga an unforgettable part of the Dragon Ball series. Beyond the anime itself, Yamcha’s pose has garnered legendary status, often imitated in numerous other anime series as a tribute to his suicidal Saibaman scene. Despite being most recognized for this memorable event, the meme still appears unexpectedly in various contexts.
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