Dragon Ball 20 Mind-Blowing Things You Didn t Know About Hercule
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Dragon Ball 20 Mind-Blowing Things You Didn t Know About Hercule
Dragon Ball has endeared us to many great characters over the years, and we're taking a look at some of Hercule's craziest secrets. Akira Toriyama’s long-running series has featured numerous heroes and villains. Fans still follow the adventures of Goku and the Z-Fighters in the currently ongoing anime series Dragon Ball Super. Though different seasons may change for the series, the characters overall remain the same. Goku and Vegeta keep the Earth safe with their massive roster of superpower abilities, but not everyone in the world of Dragon Ball has such mighty powers. Krillin is the strongest human in the Dragon Ball series, but he keeps the world safe by working as a police officer or supporting his friends. As he’s grown older, has remained humble. Another human who is often in the spotlight, Hercule, is rather the opposite. Hercule is loud-mouthed, conceited, and he brags too often. The volume of his voice seems to overpower the amount of cowardice in his heart. As the series progresses, Hercule becomes less obnoxious and more down-to-Earth. He begins to see where he fits in with the super-powered fighters, especially after his daughter Videl is introduced to the series. Many fans gave up on Hercule, seeing him as loud noise rather than a character worth getting to know. Did you also fail to give Hercule a chance, due to his selfish personality? We’ve compiled a list of some interesting facts about Hercule you may have missed. This article refers to Hercule by his North American nickname to make the article more accessible to readers. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY What An Impressive Set Of Whiskers
via: aminoapps.com The Z-Fighters all share one common trait: they have no facial hair. A lack of facial hair is a common trait seen in Japanese series for young men. Krillin’s head is completely smooth, except for his thinly drawn eyebrows. Master Roshi stands out with his bald scalp and large white beard, which makes him look similar to a stereotypical martial arts movie teacher. What makes Hercule stand out is his wild mane of hair. His hair is curly and expands past his head like cotton candy. He also has a large mustache that frames his mouth. Hercule is drawn with a significant amount of hair all over his body compared to the Z-Fighters. Toriyama may have wanted him to come off as an older, grizzlier man compared to the younger fighters. A Surprisingly Normal First Name
via: dragonball.wikia.com For fans of the original Dragon Ball series, Hercule is an unusual name. His original name as intended by the creator sounds a bit more evil. The North American anime adaptation by Funimation, along with the English translated manga by Viz renamed the character to sound less threatening. Hercule was merely a victim of localization. Fans were shocked at his original name, and that Hercule hadn't been his real name in the first place. Dragon Ball's creator Akira Toriyama admitted in an interview that Hercule’s first name is Mark. Out of all of the vegetable-inspired superhero names and Saiyan names, Hercule’s first name was surprisingly normal. It makes sense that Hercule would use a flashier nickname to make himself more impressive to the audience. Almost Known By A Savage Nickname
via: dragonball.wikia.com Producers of children’s shows rely on kids becoming addicted to their shows, so kids might likely to beg their parents for toys of their favorite characters. More sales at toy stores meant more money in the wallets of cartoon creators. Toys of Hercule appeared on shelves before he even debuted on the show. He was named Mr. Savage, which is closer to his original Japanese name than what Funimation devised. Apparently, the toy maker and Funimation didn't reach an agreement on what the character would be named during his debut. Mr. Savage may have been inspired by the pro-wrestler Randy Savage, but we’ll never know. Hercule eventually made his way as the official North American English dubbed name for the character. Worked Hard To Claim His Riches
via: pl.dragonball.wikia.com When Hercule first appears in the Dragon Ball series, he seems like any other fighter. He believes he’s the best and isn’t afraid to boast about his strengths. Hercule’s confidence would eventually lead him to higher places. After becoming a champion of the human race, Hercule quickly acquired fame and fortune. He is seen living in an expensive mansion and owns multiple businesses in his name. He has a unique car model with his name painted on the side. Hercule is no longer hurting for money or fame. While Hercule is rich, his Zeni is no match for the top earner, Bulma. She is part owner of Capsule Corps and has made millions thanks to her inventions. Hercule has to rely on his fists, while Bulma can comfortably rely on her wits! No One Can Compare To Daddy s Little Girl
via: pinterest.com After his wife passed, Hercule treated their child like royalty. He made sure that Videl never went hungry and that she lived comfortably. Videl managed to grow up to be level-headed and filled with a sense of justice. She didn’t act spoiled like others may have been raised in that kind of environment. Hercule’s biggest fault with Videl was not treating her like an adult. He became overprotective of his only daughter, which made her very annoyed. Hercule especially didn’t want Videl to date. He refused to let her play at a boy’s house and preferred to keep her at home, practicing martial arts. Unfortunately, he couldn’t keep her from falling for Gohan in high school and eventually getting married. He Isn t Afraid To Beg For Mercy
via: youtube.com (MysticWand) Hercule may seem boastful, but he means well. After meeting Goku and the other Z-Fighters, he becomes much more humble. He admires how they don't seek out fame and glory, and that they just want to protect the world. That's why he's accepting of Gohan and Videl getting married. He cares for his family deeply and makes his devotion obvious. In Dragon Ball Super, there is the occurrence of one of the most intense fights between Goku and Beerus. The Z-Fighters and their loved ones can only watch from the sidelines. The battle has the potential to destroy Earth. Hercules sets his pride aside to beg, and even attempts to bribe Whis for help. He asks Whis to stop the fight so that Videl and his unborn grandchild Pan won't be harmed. Helped Inspire A Second Transformation
via: dragonball.wikia.com Gohan's destiny was already written out for him as the great son of Goku. Even Akira Toriyama originally intended to make him the lead character of Dragon Ball. Gohan would soon prove himself a powerful force after turning only eleven years old. Cell was rampaging the Earth and the Z-Fighters, with Hercule watching, were trying to stop him. Android 16 tried to assist in the battle, but was quickly taken out by Cell. The android asks a speculating Hercule to throw his remains over to Gohan and Hercule quickly complies. While the Android lay at Gohan's feet, he tells him to unleash his emotions, which inspires the child's Super Saiyan 2 transformation. Without Hercule there, Android 16 would have never been able to deliver his final message. Once Had An Angel Of His Own
via: youtube.com (THIS CHANNEL IS TEMPORARILY DOWN) Hercule may seem popular with women, but only one actually stole his heart. Over the course of his career, Hercule met a beautiful woman named Miguel. The two fell in love but his daughter Videl didn't have the opportunity to know her mother. Miguel passed away before the child grew up, and Videl mentions her mother in the English-dubbed episode "Gather for the Tournament", but she is otherwise never seen in either the anime or manga. Miguel may seem like an unusual name for a woman. It's a fitting name since has religious meaning. Miguel was an archangel, while Hercule's Japanese name was the opposite. The pair marrying was similar to an angel marrying evil. Hercule's love for Miguel must have been strong because he didn't remarry after her passing. Helped Grow An Alien Population
via: youtube.com (DragonBallCenter) Master Roshi and Hercule both own copies of an adult book called Bob & Margaret, a magazine that helped Goku learn how to read. The book now keeps Hercule occupied at night. Unbeknownst to Hercule, Majin Buu discovered the racy novel and was inspired by its contents. Majin Buu split into two parts, creating a Miss Buu. Together, they developed the Love-Love Beam, which lead to a population increase of the Majin race. After finding out Majin Buu took his book in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Hercule asked for it back. He didn't think the lecherous book suited pure-hearted Majin Buu. Unfortunately, the damage had already been done. Majin Buu refused to give back the book and Hercule gave up on trying to get it back. Took Inspiration From Entertaining Wrestlers
via: youtube.com (MegaShot3) After first hearing Hercule’s original Japanese name, you might assume he’s evil. Hercule does many acts that some may consider evil, but overall, he means well. It turns out that Hercule’s original name has a more entertaining meaning. Akira Toriyama was inspired by popular wrestlers who use nicknames for themselves in the ring. Often, their nicknames are more well-known than their real names, and Funimation wasn't the only localization group to change his name. In other countries, Hercule was named after Guilherme Lopes or Mr. Beautiful. Plus, who can blame Hercule for coming up with a flashy name after it was revealed his first name was Mark? Hercule was certainly successful in making his mark in the world. Must Have An Excellent Dry Cleaner
via: dragonball.wikia.com/dragonball.wikia.com The characters of Dragon Ball Z change their clothes very often. The Z-Fighters stick close to Earth and are often seen different casual attire, and even Bulma can be seen in different fashionable outfits. Hercule is no fashion model. Out of the main characters, he has only changed his clothing once during the entire series. Hercule will either wear a dark red or brown GI, a loose-fitting traditional Karate uniform, with white pants. He occasionally wears wacky outfits if he’s part of a comedy scene, but is usually seen sporting his martial artist set. Hercule is so rich he can afford to own multiple outfits or have them dry cleaned often. It’s more likely that Toriyama didn’t want to spend time creating different flashy outfits for Hercule and stuck with what was most simple. Has Unusual Taste In Friends
via: otakuart.com When Majin Buu terrorizes Earth, the humans call upon their favorite hero for help: Hercule. Though he doesn't have any special powers, humans look up to him. The character was afraid, since the alien had already destroyed four-fifths of Earth's residents. But Hercule knows people are counting on him and confronts Majin Buu anyway. Instead of fighting, Hercule gives Buu candy, cookies, and video games to calm the destructive beast. After Buu is distracted, Hercule attempts to destroy him. His plan fails, but Buu isn't angry, thinking Hercule is funny and so deems the man his very first friend. Over the series, their bond grows, and they're often seen together. Buu becomes so close to Hercule that he even becomes angry when Hercule is threatened. Helps A Friend In Financial Need
via: dragonball.wikia.com Goku has no interest in working and supporting his family, and he still maintains the same childish personality from the start of the series: his first love is fighting. On the other hand, Hercule is rich, he owns multiple businesses and is a celebrity in his city. After the defeat of Buu, Hercule receives a hefty prize of 100 million Zeni, which is the currency of the Dragon Ball world. Hercule knows that Goku was the one who earned that prize. At first, Goku declines but changes his mind. With that much money, he can fight and train. Chi-Chi is so pleased by the reward that she doesn’t mind that Goku heads off to train with King Kai. Hercule doesn’t need the money in the end, and it makes him feel better about accepting the award he didn’t deserve. Will Stand Up To Danger If He Has To
via: dragonball.wikia.com Hercule can indeed be a coward who is afraid to stand up to danger, but he means well at heart, which is why the Z-Fighters keep him around. Since he doesn't have superpowers, he's often defeated in battle before the Z-Fighters arrive. During the Cell Saga, Hercule had a pivotal role in defeating Cell. If it weren't for his interference, Gohan would not have unleashed his Super Saiyan 2 Form. Gohan disappeared after the battle, leading the world to believe that Hercule had defeated the alien. He also manages to calm down the destructive Majin Buu by entertaining the alien so much that the pair becomes friends. Hercule uses his influence to inspire the people of Earth to lend their power to Goku and Vegeta to defeat Kid Buu. No Women No Children
via: japanesestation.com Hercule may boast about his accomplishments, but he genuinely cares about the people of Earth, and he respects the people around him, unless they anger him. When Android 18 began to attack people, he fought her with all his might. She proved to be much stronger and quickly defeated him. When faced with unenhanced human females, he won't hurt them. Bulma and Chi-Chi both strike him in Dragon Ball GT, but he doesn't retaliate. He also refuses to fight children. After Trunks wins the opportunity to fight Hercule at the World Champion Tournament Exhibition Match, he refuses. He lets Trunks hit him and is surprised at his strength. Hercule admits that he allowed Trunks to strike him because he wouldn't fight a child. He Didn t Believe In The Z-Fighters Tricks
via: aminoapps.com We might witness the Z-Fighters fight in the air and space, but the humans of Earth don't often notice it. They're too busy living their lives than to worry about alien threats. It's not surprising that, for years, Hercule didn't believe in ki energy. He doesn't have superpowers and only relies on his human strength. When the Z-Fighters appeared at the World Martial Arts Tournaments to fight, fans were excited to see their abilities. Not wanting to be overlooked, Hercule declared that ki was just a trick. It made the entire world, including his daughter Videl, skeptical. It wasn't until Hercule witnessed Videl flying that he began to believe in the power of ki. Videl is only human, so it's unfortunate her human father couldn't harness his own ki to fly without relying on a jet-pack. Has Accomplished An Amazing Win Seven Times
via: kotaku.com It's not easy to be a champion, especially not a World Martial Arts Tournament champion. Hercule managed to hold the title for the past seven years. He first won the title during the 24th Tournament, which was one of the few that had no Z-Fighter entrants. Hercule had to fight Spopovich and easily defeated him while his opponent was still human, and he then moved on to fight Jewel in the final match. He was crowned the champion of the tournament. Years after, Hercule has retained his title, though not often by honest means. Hercule believes he's winning, but his super-powered opponents often feel sorry for their human opponent and let him win. Even his granddaughter Pan allowed her beloved Grandfather to win and retain his title as World Martial Arts Tournament champion. Has A Voice That Saved The World
via: dragonball.wikia.com Hercule has been the champion of humans for years. He's not only World Martial Arts Tournament champion, but they believe he defeated Cell. Previously, Goku and his friends believed that he was just a conceited old man. Hercule often boasted in battle, which was something Goku didn't like. Hercule's boastful nature turned out to be incredibly helpful in saving the world. To defeat Kid Buu, the Z-Fighters needed a large amount of power to raise a Super Spirit Bomb. There wasn't enough power in the small group. Hercule took matters into his own hands. He told the people of Earth that they needed to help. With the power of his voice, he was able to convince humans to lend their strength to complete the Super Spirit Bomb. After the battle, the Z-Fighters changed their minds about Hercule. They realized he was a real hero. Could Have Been The Star Of A Sequel
via: dragonball.wikia.com The Dragon Ball Daizenshuu are guidebooks with information about the series. They often reveal content not in the manga and anime, such as information about Hercule's late wife. In the Daizenshuu 2, an interview with Akira Toriyama shed some light on his favorites in the series. Goku may be the main character, but Piccolo ranked top spot in Toriyama's heart. When asked about other characters he liked, he admitted that he had fun with Hercule. At first, Hercule was just a gag character that was meant to only appear in a single story arc. Soon, he became essential to the story. Hercule's antics were sometimes a welcome break from the fight scenes. He went on to say that if he made another series, he would make Hercule the main character. Is The Most Resilient Human Of The Series
Via: comicvine.com Hercule gets himself into a significant amount of trouble during the Dragon Ball series. He confronts both alien and human threats, even if he's secretly shaking inside. He knows he has to confront trouble to protect the innocent. Hercule proves to have the strongest human body in the entire series. Hercule has never been eliminated during the whole series. While other humans may have been turned into chocolate and eaten, Hercule escaped the afterlife. Even in Future Trunk's alternate timeline, Hercule becomes the last human on Earth. It's unknown if Hercule's hiding how powerful he is or if Toriyama has a recurring gag running for his second favorite character. Either way, we can always count of Hercule making it out of the episode alive.