Loyal to Wearing a Turban, Here are 8 Unique Facts About Piccolo in the 'DRAGON BALL' Series That Are Rarely Known

Piccolo has an extraordinary regenerative ability. If any part of his body is injured or cut off, he can easily regrow it. This ability is inherited from the Namekian race, which has remarkable physical recovery capabilities.

Piccolo became a very important mentor for Gohan. He trained young Gohan rigorously to face great threats such as the Saiyans and other enemies. This relationship evolved into a strong emotional bond between the two.

Initially, Piccolo was a major enemy of Goku due to his vendetta as the reincarnation of Demon King Piccolo. However, over time, he transformed into an ally and even a close friend of Goku.

The turban and robe worn by Piccolo are one of his trademarks. Although he often takes them off during battles to move more freely, this outfit symbolizes his authoritative and strong personality.

As a Namekian, Piccolo only needs water to survive. He does not require food like other characters, making him even more unique among the Dragon Ball fighters.

The long Namekian ears are not just for decoration! Piccolo has super sharp hearing, even capable of hearing sounds from very far away. This ability often helps him in various dangerous situations.

Although he is not a Saiyan, Piccolo often displays strength on par with Goku and Vegeta in various battles. He frequently becomes a reliable ally in fights against the strongest enemies.

The name Piccolo comes from a wind instrument called the piccolo, in line with the theme of naming Namekian characters derived from musical terms, such as Nail and Dende.