Spice
CharacterSpice is the leader of the Spice Boys and Garlic Jr.'s right-hand man during the Garlic Jr. Saga. A tall, cyan-skinned Serpent demon, he is the most intelligent and composed member of the group, with the ability to power up through the Makyo Star.
Biography and Story Role
Spice served as Garlic Jr.'s chief lieutenant during the villain's second assault on Earth. He led the Spice Boys in capturing Kami and Mr. Popo at the Lookout, and orchestrated the release of the Black Water Mist to enslave the planet's population. Spice was diplomatic by demon standards, often attempting to recruit powerful fighters rather than immediately resorting to violence. He extended offers to both Piccolo and Gohan to join Garlic Jr.'s forces.
Despite his composure, Spice was deeply cruel. He relished watching Gohan suffer at the hands of a possessed Piccolo and fought dirty whenever the opportunity arose. His knowledge of the Makyo Star was extensive, and he inadvertently revealed the star's importance to the heroes, which contributed to Garlic Jr.'s final defeat.
When the Makyo Star drew near to Earth, Spice transformed into a larger, more muscular form with greatly increased power. He battled Gohan while Vinegar fought Krillin. After Krillin was knocked off the Lookout, Gohan's rage unlocked his latent power, and a Double Masenko destroyed both Spice and Vinegar simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Spice Boys?
The Spice Boys are Garlic Jr.'s henchmen during the Garlic Jr. Saga, led by Spice and including Vinegar, Salt, and Mustard. They are Serpent demons empowered by the Makyo Star and serve as Garlic Jr.'s right-hand muscle when he returns to take over the Lookout.
Who is Spice in Dragon Ball Z?
Spice is the leader of the Spice Boys and Garlic Jr.'s right-hand man during the Garlic Jr. Saga. A tall, cyan-skinned Serpent demon, he is the most intelligent and composed member of the group and the one who orchestrates the release of the Black Water Mist to enslave Earth's population.
How did Spice die?
Spice is killed alongside Vinegar by Gohan's Double Masenko. After Krillin is knocked off the Lookout by Vinegar, Gohan's rage unlocks his latent power, and a single blast destroys both Spice and Vinegar simultaneously.
How does the Makyo Star affect Spice?
When the Makyo Star drew near Earth, Spice transformed into a larger, more muscular form with greatly increased power. The Makyo Star is the source of the Spice Boys' empowerment, and Spice's own extensive knowledge of the star inadvertently reveals its importance to the heroes, contributing to Garlic Jr.'s final defeat.
Did Spice try to recruit Piccolo and Gohan?
Yes. Spice was diplomatic by demon standards and extended offers to both Piccolo and Gohan to join Garlic Jr.'s forces rather than immediately resorting to violence. Despite this composure he remained deeply cruel, relishing watching Gohan suffer at the hands of a possessed Piccolo.
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- Created byAkira Toriyama
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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