In the Dragon Ball universe, Master Roshi’s turtle, known as Mister Turtle or Umigame in Japanese, is a distinctive character with the ability to speak, which has often intrigued fans of the series. While there is no detailed official explanation as to why this animal can talk, there are several reasons.
Mister Turtle is an iconic character in this world, a resident of the House of Kame and who has been Roshi’s faithful companion for many years, but despite his animal appearance, he is much more than he seems, and this causes a lot of curiosity. .
A peculiar turtle in Dragon Ball
According to what was published in the official encyclopedia of the Dragon Ball franchise, the famous Daisenju 7 reveals that his real name is Umigame, who was an ordinary turtle, but by living with Master Roshi for many centuries, he developed the ability to speak.
Source: Toei Animation
It is also a reflection of the fantastical and surreal elements that challenge the conventions of the reality that Akira Toriyama portrayed, as in a world where powerful warriors and magical creatures existed, the author found a way to bring Umigame to life to empathize with his audience.
Mister Turtle is also known as a noble and kind man from Dragon Ball and for being a great help to Goku and the other warriors in their adventures, and if that wasn’t enough, he has a pure and innocent heart.
It is important to remember that Dragon Ball is an anime and manga series whose purpose is ultimately to entertain the audience. The inclusion of quirky characters and unusual situations, such as a talking turtle, contributes to the series’ humor and fun.
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