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Piccolo's tale presents numerous complexities for Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama has devoted over 30 years to Dragon Ball and has revealed that Piccolo is a character he doesn't always enjoy writing. Naturally, there's a valid reason for this.
Initially introduced as an antagonist in Dragon Ball, Piccolo later evolved into one of the most iconic characters in the series. The transition from villain to reluctant hero and ultimately to a heroic warrior has made Piccolo famous, despite the character's complicated past.
In an interview about 'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,' Akira Toriyama expresses the difficulties in managing Piccolo's complex storyline. The author discusses his struggle to remember the intricate details of the character, reflecting the depth and complexity inherent in the process of creating Piccolo.
Piccolo's story encompasses significant events such as his separation from his 'father' Piccolo Daimao, his fusion with Nail, and later with Kami-sama. Finally, there's his recent transformation into Orange Piccolo. Toriyama acknowledges that keeping up with these changes is a challenge even for the creator of Dragon Ball.
Furthermore, Toriyama describes the Namekians, Piccolo's race, as mysterious and complex. The author points out unique features, such as their teeth but only drinking water, illustrating the complexity of creating a universe intertwined with such characters.
While Toriyama jokes about the inconsistency in remembering every detail, there's evidently a challenge in maintaining continuity in a rich and expansive story like Dragon Ball. The author admits that at times, he also feels perplexed by the layers he himself has created.
Although Toriyama admits Piccolo is his favorite character, he also expresses some regret about the complexity he imposed on Piccolo and the Namekian race. This dilemma illustrates the difficulty of balancing creativity and consistency in a long and intricate story.
