A major character in Dragon Ball Z. Prince of the Saiyan race, and the main villain of the first story arc before becoming a reluctant ally of the heroes. His family and home world was destroyed by Frieza, and was forced to serve under his wing, until he met and fought against Son Gokuu. He always refers to Goku by his Saiyan name "Kakarot".
Voiced by Christopher Sabat in English dub, and Ryo Horikawa in the Japanese version.