See-Through the Invisible Man
CharacterSee-Through the Invisible Man is the second of Fortuneteller Baba's five champion fighters. His power of permanent invisibility makes him a tricky opponent, though his actual fighting skill is quite limited once his advantage is neutralized.
Biography and Story Role
See-Through serves as one of Fortuneteller Baba's five warriors whom challengers must defeat to earn a free prophecy. Yamcha volunteers to fight him after the team's first opponent, Fangs the Vampire, is defeated. The battle takes place over a pool of water, adding an extra layer of danger.
Yamcha struggles badly against the invisible fighter, unable to see incoming attacks. He attempts to track See-Through by listening for footsteps, which works until Fortuneteller Baba disrupts the strategy by singing loudly. Krillin, Puar, and Upa try pretending to cheer for See-Through to coax him into speaking, but Baba instructs him to stay silent.
Krillin devises the winning strategy by having Goku bring Bulma and Master Roshi to the arena. Roshi's dramatic nosebleed (triggered by seeing Bulma) splatters blood all over the invisible fighter, making him visible. With See-Through's invisibility rendered useless, Yamcha quickly finishes the fight with a Wolf Fang Fist. See-Through surrenders immediately, quipping that his mother was right about him not being cut out for show business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Invisible Man in Dragon Ball?
See-Through the Invisible Man is the second of Fortuneteller Baba's five champion fighters in the original Dragon Ball. A Monster-type Earthling with the power of permanent invisibility, he debuts in episode 75 and battles Yamcha over a pool of water inside Baba's arena.
How does Yamcha beat See-Through the Invisible Man?
Yamcha cannot land hits on See-Through until Krillin devises a plan to make the invisible fighter visible. Goku fetches Master Roshi and Bulma, and Roshi's dramatic nosebleed at the sight of Bulma sprays blood all over See-Through, revealing his outline. With his invisibility nullified, Yamcha quickly finishes the fight with a Wolf Fang Fist.
Why doesn't Yamcha just listen for See-Through's footsteps?
Yamcha does try to track See-Through by sound, and it works briefly. Fortuneteller Baba disrupts the strategy by singing loudly to mask the footsteps, and when Krillin, Puar, and Upa pretend to cheer for See-Through to coax him into speaking, Baba instructs him to stay silent.
Is See-Through the Invisible Man still alive?
Yes. See-Through surrenders the match immediately after his invisibility is exposed, quipping that his mother was right about him not being cut out for show business. He is never killed in the series and remains alive as one of Baba's retired champions.
Where does See-Through the Invisible Man rank among Baba's fighters?
See-Through is the second of Fortuneteller Baba's five warriors that challengers must defeat to earn a free prophecy. Yamcha volunteers to face him after the team's first opponent, Fangs the Vampire, is defeated, making the invisible fighter the second test in Baba's gauntlet.
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- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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