Android 17

Android 17, originally a human boy named Lapis before being kidnapped and cybernetically enhanced by Dr. Gero alongside his twin sister Android 18, underwent one of the most remarkable character transformations in the entire Dragon Ball franchise.Android 17, originally a human boy named Lapis before being kidnapped and cybernetically enhanced by Dr. Gero alongside his twin sister Android 18, underwent one of the most remarkable character transformations in the entire Dragon Ball franchise. Introduced as a remorseless killer who gleefully murdered Dr. Gero the moment he was activated, 17 spent the Android Saga as a terrifying antagonist who matched Super Saiyan-level power with cold disinterest, treating the life-and-death battles as a game. After Cell absorbed him to reach his Semi-Perfect form and was later killed, 17 was revived by the Dragon Balls and chose an entirely different path. He left human civilization behind, becoming a solitary ranger protecting a remote island wildlife sanctuary from poachers, finding peace in nature and the company of animals. His redemption arc peaked spectacularly during the Tournament of Power, where he emerged as the unexpected MVP of the entire competition. Fighting with tactical brilliance and limitless stamina from his infinite energy reactor, 17 outlasted warriors far more powerful than himself through strategy, selflessness, and an unbreakable will. His final wish on the Super Dragon Balls, to restore all the erased universes rather than anything for himself, revealed the depth of his moral transformation and earned him universal admiration. Reunited with his sister 18 during the tournament, the twins demonstrated their devastating Accel Dance combination and a bond that survived decades of separation. In Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, 17 made a brief but impactful appearance, still dedicated to his island sanctuary. His character arc from nihilistic killing machine to selfless hero who saved the entire multiverse through a single compassionate wish stands as one of the franchise's finest redemption narratives, proving that even a weapon designed for destruction can choose a life of quiet, profound purpose. ... Read more