Kishime
CharacterKishime is one of three Brutal Warriors created by Dr. Kochin to serve Dr. Wheelo. A vaguely reptilian bio-fighter, he wields electric whips and possesses a teleportation ability reminiscent of the Yardrats' Instant Transmission.
Biography and Story Role
Kishime was engineered alongside Misokatsun and Ebifurya as one of Dr. Kochin's three bio-fighters, created to protect Dr. Wheelo's fortress. The trio was unleashed against Master Roshi in an arena to gauge his strength, and they overwhelmed the old master with relative ease.
Later, Kishime joined Ebifurya on the second level of Dr. Wheelo's Fortress to confront Goku. He stunned Goku with his electric whip attacks while Ebifurya froze him solid. However, when Goku powered up and broke free of the ice, he swiftly eliminated Kishime. The bio-fighter lacked any true sentience or independent will, acting only on his creator's commands.
Kishime's name is derived from kishimen, a type of flat-strip Japanese noodle. His reptilian appearance bears a notable resemblance to the Namekians.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kishime in Dragon Ball Z?
Kishime is one of three Brutal Warriors created by Dr. Kochin to serve Dr. Wheelo in the film Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest. He is a vaguely reptilian bio-fighter who wields electric whips and possesses a teleportation ability reminiscent of the Yardrats' Instant Transmission.
What are Kishime's abilities?
Kishime fights with electric whip attacks, which he used to stun Goku during their confrontation in Dr. Wheelo's Fortress. He also has a teleportation ability that resembles the Yardrats' Instant Transmission.
How did Goku defeat Kishime?
After Kishime stunned Goku with electric whip attacks and Ebifurya froze him solid, Goku powered up and broke free of the ice. He then swiftly eliminated Kishime in a single counterattack.
Who created Kishime?
Kishime was engineered by Dr. Kochin alongside Misokatsun and Ebifurya as one of three bio-fighters created to protect Dr. Wheelo's fortress. The bio-fighter lacked any true sentience or independent will, acting only on his creator's commands.
What does the name Kishime mean?
Kishime's name is derived from kishimen, a type of flat-strip Japanese noodle. His reptilian appearance also bears a notable resemblance to the Namekians.
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- Created byAkira Toriyama
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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