Dragon Ball: The World’s Protector Mr. Satan, Explained
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One of the most enduring comic relief characters in Dragon Ball is Mr. Satan. Hercule is Videl’s father — making him Gohan’s father-in-law, Goku’s brother-in-law and Pan’s grandfather — is a con artist with a heart of gold who, despite his lack of strength, has repeatedly helped save the universe. His antics tend to get him into potentially life-risking situations, but it always turns out fine for the World Champ.
To the people of the world of Dragon Ball, Mr. Satan, not Goku, is the strongest man alive. Since taking credit for Gohan’s victory over Perfect Cell at the Cell Games, he has been worshipped by nearly the entire population of Earth, and has become as rich and famous as possible. Despite his many flaws, Mr. Satan is a fan-favorite for his hilarious antics, his genuine love for his family (including Mr. Buu), and his surprising moments of triumph.
Primarily a comic relief character and one of the weakest major characters in Dragon Ball, it’s easy to forget that Mr. Satan is still one of Earth’s greatest fighters. Mr. Satan spent his life training and studying martial arts, becoming strong enough to pull four buses by himself, and punch through one of them. Having already established himself by winning other competitions, Mr. Satan, wanting to further test himself and become famous, set his eyes on the biggest prize there is for a martial artist: the title of the world’s strongest man.
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