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Mr. Satan: The World Champion

Mr. Satan, also known as Hercule in certain English language adaptations, is a beloved character within the Dragon Ball universe. Though he possesses no real superhuman abilities, he is nevertheless regarded as the World Martial Arts Champion and Earth’s greatest warrior by its general population.

• The character of Mr. Satan was first introduced in the Cell Saga of Dragon Ball Z. His role was that of a boastful martial artist who unintentionally found himself involved in the battles against formidable villains.
• Mr. Satan’s real name is Mark, which is a rough anagram for Akuma, the Japanese word for demon. This ties into the character’s devil-themed naming convention, which includes his daughter, Videl—an anagram for devil.
• Despite his boastful nature and tendency to take credit for others’ accomplishments, Mr. Satan is not a villainous character. In fact, he has played a crucial role in several victories, often through unorthodox means or comedy.
• Mr. Satan is characterized by his distinct afro hair, his flamboyant wrestling attire, and his championship belt. His personality is characterized by his loud-mouthed and cowardly traits, but he also has a kind heart, particularly seen in his relationship with his pet dog, Bee, and his daughter, Videl.
• In the Dragon Ball series, Mr. Satan’s fame and influence have often obfuscated the truth about Earth’s real saviors—Goku and his comrades. This is a recurring source of comedic relief within the series.

Mr. Satan’s exaggerated personality, comedic timing, and unexpected moments of heroism have made him a favorite among Dragon Ball fans. Despite his lack of real fighting prowess, he holds a unique and crucial role in the Dragon Ball series, providing a human perspective amidst the superhuman feats of the other characters.