Even though Yamcha has been around longer than Vegeta, Beerus, and even Piccolo, his character has had trouble escaping the realm of memes since he fell to the Saibamen in Dragon Ball Z. It is truly a shame that the desert bandit who once defeated Goku has been made into a joke by the anime community.
To reframe fans' perception of Yamcha, it may be necessary to look at Yamcha as the ultimate underdog. Dragon Ball is currently helmed by overpowered anime characters that are capable of contending with gods. Then there is Yamcha. A human who has demonstrated incredible skills as a fighter. This Z Fighter would contend well against the majority of other anime characters but stands little chance against the likes of Beerus. The list below matches Yamcha up against other anime characters to prove just how powerful the ultimate Dragon Ball underdog really is.
10 Raditz Might've Started Out Strong, But Yamcha's Training Has Pushed Him Ahead (Dragon Ball Z)
It may sound odd to say that Yamcha could beat Goku's brother. Even Goku struggled when Raditz first appeared in Dragon Ball Z. Luckily both Goku and Yamcha have grown much stronger as warriors since then.
Raditz was introduced in Dragon Ball Z to open the Z Fighters up to new and more powerful intergalactic threats that were to come. After Vegeta, Nappa, and Frieza are added to the mix, it is clear that Raditz was little more than a henchman. As Yamcha has developed through the series, he has proved on multiple occasions that his power level is well beyond that of Raditz.
9 King Can't Take On Yamcha Without Saitama's Interference (One-Punch Man)
This is an easy one for Yamcha. Fans who have only seen the first season of the One-Punch Man anime may be surprised to see that Yamcha can contend with an S-Class hero, but Season 2 reveals that King is not quite as powerful as fans might think.
King would be easy work for Yamcha as long as he defeated the S-Class hero before Saitama showed up to save his friend. A matchup that would be much closer and therefore much more interesting to watch is the one between Silver Fang and Yamcha. Readers can decide on their own who they think would win between these two wolf-inspired martial artists.
8 Emma Can't Defend Herself Against Ki-Based Attacks (The Promised Neverland)
The Promised Neverland anime may have captivated fans with its unique characters and horror aesthetic, but until Emma and Ray grow up a bit more, neither of them would stand a chance against Yamcha.
The most recent episodes show Emma and Ray a year after their escape from Grace Field, and it is very clear that their skills have developed since they earned their freedom. Still, Yamcha has access to a number of ki-enhanced moves that Emma and Ray would have no way of defending themselves from.
7 Tanjiro Doesn't Currently Have The Training & Experience To Keep Up (Demon Slayer)
The battle between Tanjiro from Demon Slayer and Yamcha from Dragon Ball would be epic, but the Z Fighter would surely walk away victorious. This is one of the few matchups on this list that demonstrates how truly broken the power scale is in the Dragon Ball franchise.
Viewers should have no doubt that future arcs will see Tanjiro develop into a character that can easily dispatch of Yamcha in battle, but as of now, Yamcha is privy to a number of powerful abilities that Tanjiro would be utterly overwhelmed by. Even in a competition of speed and strength, Yamcha outpaces Tanjiro thanks to years of training to keep up with Goku and Vegeta.
6 Guts Would Have A Difficult Time Blocking Ki Attacks (Berserk)
The protagonist of one of the bloodiest anime ever would threaten anyone he was matched up against. The ferocity that Guts enters battle with is unparalleled.
Much like Yamcha, Guts has pushed the limits of his human body beyond what viewers might believe possible. In fact, the way both of these characters move at times is impossible. Yamcha can argue for his accomplishments by explaining ki enhancement as a form of power in the world of Dragon Ball that fighters can tap into when they need a bit of supernatural help. Guts has no such excuse for his physical feats, which means he also has no way to defend against Yamcha's ki other than with his giant sword.
5 Edward Elric's Gadgets Would Barely Hurt Yamcha (Fullmetal Alchemist)
Edward Elric has proven on a number of occasions that his ability to adapt to his foes with the power of combat alchemy is his most impressive skill. Still, none of the unique gadgets that Elric turns his metal arm into should pose much of a threat to Yamcha.
The power of firearms in the world of Dragon Ball has been memed as often as Yamcha's character has, but nearly every Z Fighter has proven that they can move faster than bullets and even survive being shot with ki enhanced durability. What could have been Edward Elric's greatest weapon against Yamcha is mute due to the ridiculously overpowered nature of the Dragon Ball franchise.
4 Miyamura Can't Even Scratch Yamcha (Horimiya)
Fans of the new romantic comedy anime Horimiya may enjoy watching Miyamura drop his bag and glasses in Ishikawa's hands before headbutting the overbearing student council president, but it should be blatantly obvious that this high schooler has no shot against Yamcha.
The Z Fighter that everyone seems to think is weak has demonstrated the ability to overpower characters who wouldn't even register the existence of someone like Miyamura. Before fans mock Yamcha for his weakness again, they would be wise to remember that any ordinary human would be thoroughly embarrassed by the Z Fighter in a real battle of strength.
3 Senku Is Smart But Lacks Physical Strength (Dr. Stone)
There should be no doubt that Senku could defeat Yamcha if given the chance to plan ahead. In terms of brainpower and strategic thinking, Senku has no other peers but Bruce Wayne.
In a one-on-one fight between Yamcha and Senku, the big-brained protagonist of Dr. Stone has no chance. Even Senku would admit that he is physically outmatched. The ki enhanced Z Fighter would even outpace Tsukasa, Dr. Stone's overpowered antagonist that threatens Senku and his Kingdom of Science.
2 Soma Yukihira Can't Win Unless It's A Cooking Contest (Food Wars)
If fans are looking for a place to find anime characters Yamcha could beat, the perfect place to look is outside of the battle anime genre. It is easy to laugh at Yamcha when comparing him to the likes of Beerus and Goku, but in terms of the larger anime world, Yamcha is extremely overpowered.
Fans often forget that Yamcha is nothing more than a human martial artist. The fact that he has even managed to stay near the power level of gods like Goku, Beerus, and Jiren is incredible. When compared to the average human who has a unique set of specialized skills unrelated to the martial arts, Yamcha is as overpowered as Goku.
1 Gon Doesn't Have As Much Experience As A Fighter (Hunter X Hunter)
The protagonist of Hunter X Hunter is one of the most beloved anime characters in all of anime, but that doesn't mean he is unbeatable. In fact, Gon is defeated by superior martial artists and Nen users on multiple occasions in his own show.
In the same way that Yamcha was able to defeat Goku when he was a child, he would surely give Gon a run for his money. This would be a close battle, and Gon may even have the advantage thanks to his skill as an enhancer, but Yamcha is without a doubt the more experienced fighter.
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