In honor of the important role Piccolo has played over the course of the Dragon Ball saga, artist Chien Chih Kang, brings the Namekian back to his regal roots in a dazzling piece of fan art composed in the ancient Japanese art style known as Ukiyo-e.
With the exception of Vegeta, Piccolo stands out as one of Goku's best «frenemies.» A member of Namekian royalty, Piccolo was one of the most formidable opponents Goku faced in the original Dragon Ball manga. It's not surprising that Piccolo is so powerful considering that he is the son/reincarnation of King Piccolo, the ruler of a demon kingdom that terrorized the Earth for hundreds of years before Goku put an end to his reign. Moreover, as a Namekian, Piccolo was a member of a clan that claimed to have elite connections to the Dragon Kings themselves. After his defeat to Goku in Dragon Ball chapter 193, Piccolo vows to avenge his and his father's loss to the Saiyan warrior. Surprisingly, several years later, Piccolo loses some of his desire, which eventually culminates in his choice to not only assist in the fight against Goku's evil brother Raditz, but to agree to take over the responsibilities of training Goku's son Gohan.
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In a May 13 tweet, artist Chien Chih Kang (@Justin96626), revealed a striking version of Piccolo the iconic Ukiyo-e style. Ukiyo-e was an art style immensely popular in Japan from the 17th to 19th centuries. It was a style of art that was arguably the manga of its time, as it provided an escape from the realities of life to the public by depicting the life and adventures of people, namely entertainers, artisans, and those who were then considered «degenerates.» Kang's piece
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