Android 18

A playable fighter in the Dragon Ball Z Budokai and Budokai Tenkaichi fighting game series.

Games

2002–2007

Years

Platforms

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About

Android 18 is a recurring playable character throughout the Dragon Ball Z Budokai and Budokai Tenkaichi fighting game franchises. In these titles, she features her signature moves like the Destructo Disc and is integrated into story modes covering the Android and Cell sagas. Her character design in these games often reflects her unique trait of having an infinite energy supply.

Debuting in the 3D fighting game Dragon Ball Z Budokai (2002), the character established a distinct playstyle characterized by high-speed rush attacks and energy deflection. This mechanical foundation expanded in Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2 (2003), which introduced a board-game-style campaign mode where she could be unlocked as a playable ally. By the release of Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 (2004) and its European update Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 - Édition Collector (2005), her moveset incorporated advanced teleportation maneuvers and customizable capsule skills, allowing players to equip her with unique support abilities.

With the transition to behind-the-back arena combat, she transitioned seamlessly into Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi (2005). In this series, her aerial mobility and rapid-fire ki blasts became central to her combat strategy. Subsequent iterations, Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 2 (2006) and Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (2007), further refined her combat options by adding tag-team mechanics, alternative costumes from her various anime appearances, and specific team-up ultimate attacks alongside Android 17 and Krillin. These titles cemented her status as a competitive staple within both fighting game franchises.