First Appearance
Biography and Story Role
Don Kee ruled Imecka with an iron grip, taxing the planet's inhabitants for virtually everything. His greed was so extreme that he made it illegal to own ships, stranding visiting merchants and forcing them to do business under his exploitative terms. The planet's people lived in poverty while Don Kee hoarded enormous wealth.
When Goku, Trunks, and Pan landed on Imecka, Don Kee confiscated their spaceship. The trio retrieved it, which made them wanted criminals on the planet. They eventually confronted Don Kee in his palace, and he sicced Ledgic on them. After Goku defeated Ledgic as a Super Saiyan, Don Kee had no one left to protect him and begged for his life.
Goku, Trunks, and Pan forced Don Kee to return all ships and money to the Imeckians and provide free housing. He was later seen in prison, reluctantly contributing energy to Goku's Super Ultra Spirit Bomb against Omega Shenron. His name is an anagram of "akindo," a Japanese word meaning "merchant."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story behind Don Kee's name?
Don Kee's name is an anagram of "akindo," a Japanese word meaning "merchant." The naming is fitting for a character whose defining trait is extreme greed and exploitative taxation of his subjects.
Who is the first villain in GT?
Don Kee is the first major antagonist Goku, Trunks, and Pan face during their journey in Dragon Ball GT. He is the tyrant ruler of Planet Imecka and confronts the trio after they retrieve their confiscated spaceship.
Who is Don Kee in Dragon Ball GT?
Don Kee is the greedy tyrant ruler of Planet Imecka during Dragon Ball GT. He oppresses his subjects through extreme taxation and relies on his bodyguard Ledgic and commissioners Gale and Sheela to maintain control.
How did Goku defeat Don Kee?
Goku defeated Don Kee's bodyguard Ledgic as a Super Saiyan, leaving Don Kee with no one to protect him. Goku, Trunks, and Pan then forced the tyrant to return all ships and money to the Imeckians and provide free housing.
What happened to Don Kee at the end of Dragon Ball GT?
Don Kee was later seen in prison after being deposed. He reluctantly contributed energy to Goku's Super Ultra Spirit Bomb during the final battle against Omega Shenron.
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