He is one of the original characters of the series. He was too shy to speak to a woman, so he wanted to obtain a girlfriend by wishing for one from the eternal dragon. It was love at first site between him and Bulma. The two of them became a couple for many years. However, Bulma ended up with Vegeta instead. Although he was a formidable competitor in the first Budokai, Like Krillin, his importance was overshadowed by a Super Saiyan dominated environment throughout Dragon Ball Z.Yamcha is a longtime friend and ally of
Goku's that possesses great fighting
spirit. He is usually accompanied by his
devoted cat companion Puar, and he is
characterized by his intense fear of women.
He is anxious and willing to be trained by
Kami and to join the battle against the
Saiyans, even though he understands that
the odds are against them. In the heat of
the battle Yamcha volunteers to fight the
Saibamen instead of Krillin because Krillin has
already been brought back to life by the
Dragon Balls once, which is the limit.
This good looking warrior still has an
attraction for Bulma but stood her up the
last time he had a date with her because he
didn't have enough money to take her out.
Thus, he is hesitant to see her again. Bulma
apparently forgives this and contemplates
marraige to him, but then Yamcha is
eliminated by the Saibamen. Fortunately for
Yamcha, he can be brought back to life by
the Dragon Balls.