Who is Yamcha?
Yamcha is listed in the Dragon Ball character guide with spoiler-safe and full-plot profile sections.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readA former bandit who becomes a Z Fighter and frequent Tournament competitor.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersYamcha is a supporting character associated with Dragon Ball. A former bandit who becomes a Z Fighter and frequent Tournament competitor.
Series Dragon Ball
Role supporting
appearances 72
First Appearance Yamcha the Desert Bandit
Appearance Map
72 All appearancesAppearances link directly to the episode or movie page so character review stays tied to the guide itself.
5 Yamcha the Desert Bandit Episode Mentioned 6 Keep an Eye on the Dragon Balls Episode Mentioned 7 The Ox King on Fire Mountain Episode Mentioned 8 Gohan Goes Bananas! Episode Mentioned 9 Boss Rabbit's Magic Touch Episode Mentioned 10 The Dragon Balls are Stolen! Episode Mentioned 10 A New Friend Episode Mentioned 12 A Wish to the Eternal Dragon Episode Mentioned 13 The Legend of Goku Episode Mentioned 14 Goku's Rival Episode Mentioned 17 Pendulum Room Peril Episode Mentioned 17 Milk Delivery Episode Mentioned 19 The Tournament Begins Episode Mentioned 20 Elimination Round Episode Mentioned 21 Smells Like Trouble Episode Mentioned 22 Quarterfinals Begin Episode Mentioned 23 Saibamen Attack! Episode Mentioned 23 Monster Beast Giran Episode Mentioned 24 Krillin's Frantic Attack! Episode Mentioned 24 The Power of Nappa Episode Mentioned 25 Danger From Above Episode Mentioned 26 The Grand Finals Episode Mentioned 27 Number One Under the Moon? Episode Mentioned 35 Mercy Episode Mentioned 36 Picking Up the Pieces Episode Mentioned 44 Master Thief, Hasky Episode Mentioned 45 Danger in the Air Episode Mentioned 52 The Past and Future Episode Mentioned 55 Piccolo vs. Everyone Episode Mentioned 65 Confront the Red Ribbon Army Episode Mentioned 66 A Real Bind Episode Mentioned 67 The End of Commander Red Episode Mentioned 68 The Last Dragon Ball Episode Mentioned 69 Who is Fortuneteller Baba? Episode Mentioned 70 We are the Five Warriors Episode Mentioned 70 Champa's Challenge! This Time We Fight With Baseball! Episode Mentioned 71 Deadly Battle Episode Mentioned 72 Goku's Turn Episode Mentioned 78 The Eternal Dragon Rises Episode Mentioned 81 Goku Goes to Demon Land Episode Mentioned 84 Rivals and Arrivals Episode Mentioned 85 Preliminary Peril Episode Mentioned 86 Then There Were Eight Episode Mentioned 87 Yamcha vs. Tien Episode Mentioned 88 Yamcha's Big Break Episode Mentioned 93 Keep the Chance Alive!! Episode Mentioned 97 Final Match: Goku vs. Tien Episode Mentioned 99 Tien's Insurrection Episode Mentioned 101 The Fallen Episode Mentioned 106 Terrible Tambourine Episode Mentioned 107 Goku's Alive!! Episode Mentioned 113 Siege on Chow Castle Episode Mentioned 118 Prelude to Vengeance Episode Mentioned 119 Battle Cry Episode Mentioned 122 Final Showdown Episode Mentioned 123 Lost and Found Episode Mentioned 126 Eternal Dragon Resurrected Episode Mentioned 127 A Handy Trick Episode Mentioned 127 Quicker than Lightning Episode Mentioned 128 Secret of the Woods Episode Mentioned 130 Goku's Doll Episode Mentioned 131 Walking Their Own Ways Episode Mentioned 132 Hotter than Lava Episode Mentioned 133 Changes Episode Mentioned 135 Battle of the Eight Episode Mentioned 138 The Mysterious Hero Episode Mentioned 139 Rematch Episode Mentioned 140 Seized with Fear Episode Mentioned 167 The Doomsday Broadcast Episode Mentioned 191 Save the World Episode Mentioned 239 Find the Dragon Balls Episode Mentioned 270 Rip in the Universe Episode Mentioned
Character FAQ
4 quick answersWhen does Yamcha first appear?
Yamcha's first mapped appearance is Yamcha the Desert Bandit.
How many appearances are mapped for Yamcha?
Yamcha currently has 72 mapped appearances in AnimeAnchor.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe profile, then reveal the full plot biography only when you want deeper story detail.