Namek

A verdant cradle of creation turned galactic battleground.

Namek is the home planet of the Namekians and of the Namekian Dragon Balls. However, its tranquility was shattered when it became the primary battleground for the Saiyan Saga's aftermath, turning lush green landscapes into a graveyard where heroes from Earth clashed with Frieza's tyranny. The planet's fate remains forever tied to the scattered Dragon Balls and the cosmic struggle for immortality that unfolded upon its soil.

Quick Facts

Primary language: Namekian
Key feature: Home to the Namekian Dragon Balls

Lore & Background

Namekians reproduce asexually by spitting an egg out from their mouths, and two Namekians can fuse, as Piccolo does with Nail, which increases his power substantially. The planet's history turned tragic when Frieza came for its Dragon Balls and, unable to counter Goku's newfound power, blasted a hole into Namek's core in order to destroy the planet. All surviving Namekians were temporarily transported to Earth, where they resided for nearly a year before resettling on another planet called New Namek.

Reader's Guide

Namek serves as the critical setting that expands the series from Earth-based martial arts into a galactic struggle for survival. It is here that the heroes uncover the true origins of the Dragon Balls and face Frieza, one of the franchise's most formidable villains.