Tambourine

Original Title:タンバリン

Languages:

  • Chinese: 丹巴林
  • Japanese: タンバリン
  • English: Tambourine
Tambourine (タンバリン, Tanbarin) is a villainous character in the Dragon Ball series, one of the sons of King Piccolo, and a mutated Namekian. Tambourine has a humanoid gargoyle-like appearance, with wings and fangs. He is extremely cruel and cold-hearted, finding pleasure in slaughtering humans, whom he considers inferior. Under King Piccolo's orders, he assassinates martial artists who participated in the World Martial Arts Tournament and collects Dragon Balls. His first victim is Krillin, and he also defeats and severely injures Goku. Tambourine possesses flight and various energy attacks and fighting skills, making him a formidable opponent. He is ultimately killed by a vengeful Goku with a Kamehameha. His brutality and disdain for humans make him a memorable villain in the early Dragon Ball story, embodying the malevolent nature of King Piccolo's lineage.