Kami at a glance
Kami is a supporting character in Dragon Ball Z.
Also known as God, Guardian of Earth.
Kami: quick facts
- Anime
- Dragon Ball Z
- Role
- Supporting character
- Also known as
- God, Guardian of Earth
- First appearance
- Dragon Ball (1986)
- Latest appearance
- Dragon Ball Kai (2009)
- Japanese name
- 神
Who is Kami?
He is known respectfully in Japanese as Kami-sama as a title meaning "God". Kami was the good half of the Namekian that came to be the God of Earth, with his evil half becoming the Piccolo Daimao. In the anime, he competed with Garlic for the position and won. 300 years later, Garlic's son Garlic Jr., bearing a perpetual grudge, attempted twice to fight for the title and lost. He then watched over the planet for centuries to ensure its safety.
Biography excerpt via Kitsu.
Kami in numbers
- Appearances
- 4
- 0 as a main character
- On screen
- 1986–2009
- 24 years
Appearances by format
4 titles in total
- TV Series3 · 75%
- Movie1 · 25%
Appearances per year
New titles featuring them
Show as table
| Item | Titles |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 title |
| 1987 | 0 titles |
| 1988 | 0 titles |
| 1989 | 2 titles |
| 1990 | 0 titles |
| 1991 | 0 titles |
| 1992 | 0 titles |
| 1993 | 0 titles |
| 1994 | 0 titles |
| 1995 | 0 titles |
| 1996 | 0 titles |
| 1997 | 0 titles |
| 1998 | 0 titles |
| 1999 | 0 titles |
| 2000 | 0 titles |
| 2001 | 0 titles |
| 2002 | 0 titles |
| 2003 | 0 titles |
| 2004 | 0 titles |
| 2005 | 0 titles |
| 2006 | 0 titles |
| 2007 | 0 titles |
| 2008 | 0 titles |
| 2009 | 1 title |
Appearances
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Kami FAQ
What anime is Kami from?
Kami is a character in Dragon Ball Z and appears in 4 titles in total, including Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z Movie 01: Ora no Gohan wo Kaese!!.
What else is Kami called?
Kami is also known as God, Guardian of Earth.
When did Kami first appear?
Kami first appeared in Dragon Ball (1986) and most recently appeared in Dragon Ball Kai (2009).
What is Kami's Japanese name?
Kami is written 神 in Japanese.
Where can I watch Kami?
Open the Dragon Ball Z page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.