Zarbon facts for kids

Zarbon (pronounced ZAR-bon) is a cool character from the famous TV show Dragon Ball Z. He is a strong warrior who works for the evil Lord Frieza. Zarbon really cares about how he looks. He thinks beauty is super important!

Who is Zarbon?

Zarbon is a powerful fighter who loves his looks more than anything. He first appears in the Namek saga of Dragon Ball Z. He is one of Frieza's two main helpers. We know he is very proud and has a long history with Vegeta.

Zarbon has long, green braided hair. He wears a fancy tiara and earrings. This might mean he was once a prince. He also wears a very long cape. He has arm and leg warmers too. Like many of Frieza's soldiers, he wears special armor. This includes shoulder pads and a blue scouter. He is very vain and thinks he is better than others.

His Amazing Transformation

Zarbon has a secret power: he can change into a reptilian beast! When he transforms, he becomes much stronger. His body gets bigger and very muscular. His skin also gets covered in scales, like a reptile. But this second form is much uglier than his first. Zarbon really dislikes being in this beast form. It goes against his love for beauty. So, he is both a beauty and a beast!

Zarbon's Story

Before the main Dragon Ball story, Zarbon was Frieza's advisor. He told Frieza it would be smart to get rid of the Saiyan race. This was to stop them from becoming a threat. He was with Frieza when King Vegeta was killed. He also saw Planet Vegeta destroyed.

Searching for Dragon Balls

Zarbon first appears in the anime and manga on Planet Namek. He goes there with Lord Frieza and Dodoria. They are looking for the Dragon Balls. Frieza wants to use them to become immortal. Zarbon helps collect most of the Dragon Balls. He is very harsh to the Namekians who try to hide them.

Later, Vegeta arrives on Namek. Also, Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma show up. There are many fights. Dodoria ends up being defeated. Zarbon becomes Frieza's only main helper left. Frieza sends him to find another Namekian village. But instead, Zarbon meets Vegeta.

Battles with Vegeta

Vegeta is very strong and at first, he overpowers Zarbon. When Zarbon feels his life is in danger, he surprises Vegeta. He transforms into his ugly, but much more powerful, beast form. This allows him to easily beat Vegeta. He leaves Vegeta thinking he is dead.

Zarbon returns to Frieza. Frieza then tells him to go back and get Vegeta. This is because Vegeta had hidden a Dragon Ball. Zarbon brings Vegeta back. Frieza's medics treat Vegeta's wounds. But Vegeta soon escapes with Frieza's Dragon Balls.

Frieza orders Zarbon to find Vegeta again. If he fails, he will be defeated himself. Zarbon goes looking for Vegeta once more. This time, Vegeta finds him. The two fight again while Krillin and Bulma watch. Zarbon transforms into his beast form. But his power is not enough to defeat Vegeta this time. Vegeta had healed and become much stronger. Zarbon is defeated in this battle.

Zarbon in Games and More

Zarbon has appeared in many video games. You can play as him in games like Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi and Dragon Ball Z: Budokai. In Dragon Ball Z: Super Sonic Warriors 2, he helps other characters.

Video Game Adventures

In Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2, Zarbon is a playable character. He even has his own special story. This story is called "Beautiful Treachery." It shows Zarbon's love for his own beauty. In this story, he hears about the Dragon Balls. He plans to steal them. He wants to wish for eternal beauty.

His plan involves making Krillin help him. He also defeats Dodoria. He distracts Frieza by having Frieza's brother, Cooler, visit. His plan goes wrong, and he even fights alongside Goku. In the end, Frieza and Cooler's battle destroys the planet. Sadly, Zarbon is also defeated, even with his wish for beauty.

A Special Mention

In a magazine called Beckett Anime, Zarbon was voted as one of the top five greatest helpers in all anime. He was the only character from Dragon Ball Z on that list.

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