Cymbal
CharacterCymbal is King Piccolo's third son, a dragon-like Mutated Namekian created to hunt down the Dragon Balls. He was killed and eaten by Yajirobe.
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Biography and Story Role
Cymbal is a Mutated Namekian and King Piccolo's third offspring created after his release from the Electric Rice Cooker. Unlike the pterodactyl-shaped Piano or the humanoid Tambourine, Cymbal resembles a large dragon, standing about 5'11" and weighing 253 lbs. He was born on May 8, Age 753, and died the same day.
King Piccolo creates Cymbal specifically to track down and collect the Dragon Balls while Tambourine hunts down martial artists. Cymbal locates a Dragon Ball in the possession of Yajirobe, a wandering swordsman who had been roasting a fish in the wilderness. When Cymbal demands the Dragon Ball, Yajirobe refuses and a fight breaks out.
Despite his intimidating appearance, Cymbal is quickly dispatched by Yajirobe, who slices him in half with his katana. In a darkly humorous turn, Yajirobe then roasts and eats Cymbal, treating the defeated Namekian spawn as additional food. King Piccolo senses Cymbal's death and sends Tambourine to investigate, setting off a chain of events that leads to Tambourine's own defeat at Goku's hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cymbal a Namekian?
Yes. Cymbal is a Mutated Namekian, specifically King Piccolo's third offspring created after his release from the Electric Rice Cooker. He is born on May 8, Age 753, and dies the same day.
Is Cymbal related to Piccolo?
Cymbal is a spawn of King Piccolo, which makes him a sibling of King Piccolo's other children, including Tambourine, Piano, Drum, and the later-born Piccolo Jr. (the Piccolo of the Z era). All of King Piccolo's offspring share that demonic Namekian lineage.
What does Cymbal look like?
Unlike the pterodactyl-shaped Piano or the humanoid Tambourine, Cymbal resembles a large dragon, standing about 5'11" and weighing 253 lbs. He is one of the more bestial members of King Piccolo's demon clan.
How does Cymbal die?
Cymbal demands a Dragon Ball from the wandering swordsman Yajirobe, who refuses and slices him in half with his katana. In a darkly humorous turn, Yajirobe then roasts and eats Cymbal, treating the defeated Namekian spawn as additional food.
What was Cymbal's mission for King Piccolo?
King Piccolo created Cymbal specifically to track down and collect the Dragon Balls while Tambourine hunted down martial artists. Cymbal's death is what alerts King Piccolo and triggers Tambourine's pursuit, which in turn leads to Tambourine's defeat at Goku's hands.
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