THE EVILLEST THINGS PICCOLO EVER DID

Most Dragon Ball fans know Piccolo as the kindhearted — if a bit emotionally unavailable — mentor to Gohan and a beloved protector of Earth. Given how much good he has done throughout Dragon Ball Z and Super, it's easy to forget that he was once the evillest of villains who committed some truly terrible acts in the original Dragon Ball series.
Before Piccolo was redeemed as a protector of Earth who would give his life to defend Gohan, he was the murderous Demon King who took the lives of countless people and committed the worst kinds of atrocities. Just as looking back on the unfortunate parts of history can help humanity avoid making the same mistakes in the future, looking at Piccolo's past can shed light on just how far he has come as a character in Dragon Ball. For fans interested in celebrating Piccolo’s journey, anime merchandise such as anime figures, anime hoodies, and other anime merch can be found at an anime merch store.

5. Piccolo Killed Shenron to Prevent Anyone Else From Making Wishes

Even before having his wish to restore his power granted, Piccolo had already killed a number of Goku's friends. As devastating as that was, Goku always had the hope that he could bring them back using the Dragon Balls once the fighting was over, but King Piccolo had other plans.

After having his wish granted by Shenron, King Piccolo did the unthinkable and killed Shenron, rendering the Dragon Balls completely powerless. Piccolo's other half, Kami, originally created the Dragon Balls to give humanity hope in honor of Roshi's master, who gave his life to seal Piccolo away the first time. By destroying the Eternal Dragon and rendering the Dragon Balls powerless, Piccolo had both literally and figuratively destroyed all hope humanity had left. If you're a fan of the Dragon Ball series, check out anime merch from your local anime store.

4. Piccolo Broke Goku's Limbs So That He Couldn't Fight Back — Twice

King Piccolo was not only an extremely powerful warrior but also highly intelligent and calculating. Piccolo knew a threatening opponent when he faced one, and Goku was easily his greatest potential threat. After returning from drinking the Sacred Water, Goku was stronger than ever — perhaps stronger than Piccolo himself.

By taking advantage of Goku's love for his friends, Piccolo was able to break nearly every bone in Goku's body while Goku was powerless to fight back. When the two fought initially, Piccolo broke both Goku's legs and one arm, but Goku still found a way to win. In their next encounter, Piccolo Jr. learned from his previous incarnation's mistake and took care to break both Goku's arms and legs to ensure he was helpless. Celebrate the epic battles of Dragon Ball with anime merchandise from an anime store. BUY NOW!

3. Piccolo Sent Tambourine to Kill Every Master Martial Artist in the World

Upon his initial revival, King Piccolo sought to establish his superiority immediately. To do that, Piccolo ordered his minion, Tambourine, to seek out and kill all the strongest martial artists on the planet.

By far, the most heart-wrenching scene left behind from Tambourine's murder spree was the death of Krillin. This was Krillin's first death in the series and the first major death of a main character in the franchise. It left a profound impact on Goku, but that was hardly the beginning of Piccolo's reign of terror. For fans of these intense moments, anime figures and anime clothes are available at your local anime store.

2. Piccolo Took Over the Entire World

After restoring his full power, Piccolo made it his mission to take control of the entire world. With Roshi, Chiaotzu, and Krillin killed, and Goku severely injured, few people remained who could stop Piccolo's rampage.

Eventually, Piccolo made his way to Central City and usurped the throne of the beloved King of the World, King Furry. Under King Piccolo's rule, the world was plunged into utter chaos. Piccolo released all the world's most violent prisoners and allowed society to collapse for his mere amusement. Fans of Piccolo's darker past can find anime merch such as anime hoodies and anime figures in an anime merch store.

1. Piccolo Killed Innumerable Innocent People

It wasn't just Goku's friends who faced the wrath of Demon King Piccolo; in his quest to conquer the world after regaining his youth and power, King Piccolo mercilessly killed countless innocent civilians. He also swiftly eradicated several waves of military personnel who attempted to stop him.

Piccolo truly lived up to his name as the Demon King, wreaking havoc and terror upon the world to a degree never before seen in Dragon Ball. Even though several villains would come after Piccolo in DBZ and Super that would cause even greater destruction, none did so with quite the same kind of intentional malice as King Piccolo. Celebrate his transformation with anime merchandise from your local anime store.

Whether you're a fan of Piccolo's redemption arc or his darker days, there's a wealth of anime merchandise available to help you celebrate your favorite moments.

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~Mimansa Sharma