Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Videl (比迪丽) |
| Species/Race | Earthling 25 42 |
| Gender | Female 16 |
| Affiliation | Spirit Immortal School; Earth’s defenders 43 190 |
| Occupation/Role | Martial-arts disciple; Orange Star High School student 43 144 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 16 16 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ki user; Flight mastered | 19 | Learns to fly at age five, before her father, and can fire ki blasts 19. |
| Kamehameha, Solar Flare and Destructo Disc learned | 20 | Masters all three within three days to qualify for the Namek expedition; her Destructo Disc initially takes about a minute to form 20. |
| Latent power unlocked | 26 27 | The Grand Elder brings out her existing power. She becomes somewhat stronger than Vegeta, though she has less combat experience 26 27. |
| Comparable to Ginyu on Namek | 43 | Wuling assesses her battle power at this level when she is six 43. |
| Battle power above ten million | 131 | Wuling says she has passed ten million but has not yet opened her Lower Dantian 131. |
| Lower Dantian opened | 147 | Has opened the first Dantian of the Spirit Immortal School’s cultivation system by the time she fights Rose in the World Martial Arts Tournament 147. |
Background / History
Satan brings his daughter to Mount Paozu after seeking apprenticeship under Son Wuling. Videl begins learning about ki alongside her father, quickly takes to the training, and becomes one of Wuling’s disciples 16 20. When Gohan helps her ask to join the expedition to Namek, Wuling makes her participation conditional on learning three combat techniques. She meets the deadline and travels with the group 19 20.
On Namek, Wuling sends Videl to retrieve the Dragon Balls while Piccolo distracts Frieza. After the Grand Elder unlocks her latent power, she fights Vegeta to keep the Dragon Balls from him. Despite her injuries and inexperience, she forces him to retreat and returns with six Dragon Balls 25 26 27 28. Back on Earth, Wuling formally accepts her into the newly founded Spirit Immortal School and begins considering her as its eventual successor 42 43.
Appearance
Videl is introduced as a small child with slightly round cheeks and black hair. She later wears a purple martial-arts uniform matching Wuling’s 16 25.
- Later appearance: Long black hair and a purple uniform over a fishnet bodysuit 190.
- Combat accessory: Sunglasses, which she puts on before pursuing Wuling Cell 91.
Personality
Videl is eager to prove herself to Wuling and reluctant to back down from a stronger opponent. On Namek, she accepts injuries to keep Vegeta away from the Dragon Balls, then proudly reports that she completed her assignment 27 28. She also picks up her teacher’s taste for taunting enemies, joining him in provoking Wuling Cell 52 92.
Her confidence sometimes turns into arrogance. When Wuling warns that her strength has led her to look down on ordinary people, she recognizes the change and apologizes 145. She takes setbacks hard: losing to the younger Rose at the tournament leaves her distressed by the gap between their abilities 146 147.
Abilities & Skills
Ki control and movement
- Masters Flight at age five and can fire destructive ki blasts 19.
- Conceals her energy while approaching the Dragon Balls on Namek 26.
- Independently adapts ki control to levitate and carry six Dragon Balls after observing Frieza. Wuling encourages her to apply the method to attacks 28.
Combat techniques
- Learns the Kamehameha, Solar Flare and Destructo Disc from Wuling. He warns that the sharp Destructo Disc can injure its user 19 20.
- Uses the Destructo Disc and Kamehameha against Vegeta; later learns Wuling’s upgraded Spiral Destructo Disc 27 66.
- Can use Soul Eye to assess soul strength 204.
Combat limits
- Her first fight with Vegeta shows that greater energy does not erase a gap in experience; she compensates by trading blows rather than defending 26 27.
- During Kusu’s ki-control training, Videl admits that she cannot keep her ki calm despite having undergone the same training as the others 270.
Relationships
- Hercule Satan — Her father and a fellow student of Wuling. She protects him from a surprise attack when they fight Frieza’s soldiers together 16 190.
- Son Wuling — Her master, who trains her, praises her initiative and considers her a possible heir to the Spirit Immortal School 19 28 42 131.
- Son Gohan — Her childhood friend and training partner. He helps her prepare for Namek; they later marry 20 175.
- Rose — A younger fellow practitioner whose tournament victory over Videl exposes a gap in their strength 146 147.
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Namek expedition: Earns her place on the ship, confronts Vegeta and secures six Dragon Balls for the group 20 27 28.
- Spirit Immortal School: Becomes a formal disciple, undertakes Dragon Ball searches and trains toward Wuling’s proposed succession 43 131.
- Cell conflict: Helps track Wuling Cell and detects widespread disappearances in ki as Little Cells attack remote villages 91 92 93.
- World Martial Arts Tournament: Enters the tournament but loses to Rose before the quarterfinals 145 146.
- Frieza’s return: Fights Frieza’s soldiers beside Satan, guarding him against attacks from behind 190.