Android 17 is Android 18’s twin brother and one of the important characters in the Dragon Ball series as one of the Z Fighters who helps Goku in facing his enemies. There are some interesting facts about Android 17 from Dragon Ball that you probably didn’t know about.

So, what are the fascinating facts about this character? Without further ado, let’s get into it!

1. His Real Name’s Lapis

Some of you may not aware of Android 17’s real name – Lapis, which matches with his twin sister’s, Lazuli. Lapis Lazuli is a deep-blue metamorphic precious stone.
It’s unknown why both Android 17 and 18 don’t use their real name and always go by the numbers given by Dr. Gero after he altered their bodies as part of his experiments.

But it may be because using their real names reminds them of the terrible things Dr. Gero did to them.

2. Was Once a Human

Almost every artificial humans created by Dr. Gero, such as Android 13, 17, 18, and 20, were once human beings before they were kidnapped by Gero and turned into subjects of his experiments. And unfortunately, not much info is known about their past.

Android 17 and 18 don’t have many changes to their appearances after they were turned into Androids.

3. Technically a Cyborg, Not an Android

Gero has experimented with three different types of Androids in his attempt to defeat Goku. However, they’re technically not Androids – but Cyborgs, which is a more suitable term to use to refer to technologically-enhanced humans.

Gero transferred his brain into a mechanical body to transform himself into a Cyborg, and it’s likely that he did the same thing to Android 17 and 18 after he kidnapped them.

This allowed them to reproduce like normal humans, yet their aging process take a lot longer. Android 17 and 18 no longer need nutrition to survive as most of their organs have been replaced by machines.

Unlike them, Android 16 and 19 are Androids as they were robots. Real Androids lack the understanding of human feelings as they are robots with artificial intelligence.

4. Waterproof

Almost every Android will short circuit once it comes into contact with water. However, it’s not the case for 17 or 18, as they’re created to fight on Earth, which is 60% water. Therefore, Android 18 can take bath like regular humans without having to worry about getting short-circuited.

5. Krillin's Brother-in-Law

For those who watch Dragon Ball Super, this may not come as a surprise. Aside from being a permanent member of the Z Fighters, he’s also a member of Krillin’s family.

Since Android 17 and 18 are twins, Krillin and Android 18’s marriage makes Android 17 Krillin’s brother-in-law. This also means that he’s the uncle to Krillin and Android 18’s daughter, Marron.

6. He Becomes a Park Ranger After the Cell Saga

After Android 17 got absorbed by Cell, he was basically disappeared from the series. Whereas his twin sister, Android 18, remained in her supporting role after marrying Krillin and giving birth to their daughter. Fans weren’t sure whether 17 would get revived by a Dragon Ball when Goku made a wish to get all of Cell’s victims revived as he was an artificial life form.

However, he eventually makes a cameo appearance near the end of the Buu Saga when Goku gathers all of Earth’s energy for a Spirit Bomb. Goku calls every earthling to give him the power to defeat Kid Buu; Android 17 hears his call and gives him some of his energy. It’s revealed in his cameo appearance that Android 17 becomes a park ranger, protecting the wildlife around a preservation area. 

He’s still serving as a park ranger when Goku recruited him in Dragon Ball Super’s Universe Survival Arc.

7. He’s Much Stronger Than He Looks

During the Universe Survival Arc in Dragon Ball Super, Goku builds a team of 10 fighters to compete in a tournament that will determine the survival of the universe. To gauge the strengths of the prospects, he holds sparring sessions with them to find out whether they’re strong enough to join the team.

When Goku spars with Android 17, he doesn’t realize that he has become much stronger than he was back in the Android Saga. Goku even believes that 17 may be stronger than Majin Buu. 

8. An Ill-Fated Character

Although Android is a living character now, Android 17 is one of the characters who dies multiple times in any of the timelines or series. In Dragon Ball Z, he was killed after being absorbed by Cell and then annihilated by Majin Buu.

Whereas in Dragon Ball GT, Android 17 merged with a replica made by Dr. Gero and became Super 17, before he got obliterated by Goku.

In Dragon Ball Super, Android 17 died protecting Goku. Lastly, Trunks destroyed Android 17 with a Kai explosion in the History of Trunks.

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9. Has Limitless Energy

Android 17’s main strength that allows him to get the better of any other creatures – including Saiyans, is his limitless energy. Trying to get him exhausted in a fight is definitely a futile strategy when facing him.

Android 17’s limitless energy and stamina greatly help him to defeat powerful characters like Goku with ease.

10. Android 17 (and 18) Play a Key Role in the Tournament of Power

Each Universe had chosen their ten best fighters to compete in the Tournament of Power that would determine which Universe had the right to still exist, Android 17 and 18 were chosen to save their Universe.

Of the ten fighters, Android 17 and 18 arguably played a key role in this tournament as they both accumulated the most elimination points. Android 17 managed to eliminate four contestants from Universe 2 and Universe 4.

11. He Claims to Be 17 Years Old

In Dragon Ball Super, when Marron, Android 18 & Krillin’s daughter, asks Android 17 about his age, he claims that he’s still 17 years old. This may sound odd but it actually makes sense as Android 17 takes longer to age due to the modifications he had received.

12. Was Created to Kill Goku, But Never Had the Chance to Meet Him

Although he was created for the sole purpose of getting rid of Goku, he and Goku never actually met in Dragon Ball Z as Goku was suffering from a heart virus, before Android 17 got absorbed by Cell when Goku was still in Kami's Lookout, preparing himself in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

It wasn’t until in Dragon Ball Super’s Universe Survival Saga Arc, Goku and Android 17 actually met and fought.

13. He Has His Own Family

IN Dragon Ball Super, Android 17 is a much more mature character as he has a job that takes seriously as well as his own family.

When Goku asks him to join him for the Tournament of Power, Android 17 tells the story of how his life changed after the Cell Saga. He talks about his responsibility as a park ranger, even showing Goku his family photo.

14. He Uses a Pistol

In the Android and Imperfect Cell Sagas, Android 17 carries a pistol. And in the Kid Buu Saga, he uses a rifle to intimidate two hunters into raising their hands to give energy to Goku’s Spirit Bomb.

However, Android 17 never seems to actually fire his weapons as they are actually useless for him, given that he’s able to shoot lasers from his hands.

15. Sacrificing Himself to Keep Goku and Vegeta Remain in the Tournament

In the Tournament of Power, when both Vegeta and Goku are starting to get tired, Jiren tries to eliminate both of them by shooting energy at them. Android 17 then pulls off an extreme yet heroic act by blocking Jiren’s shot and blows himself to keep Goku and Vegeta remain in the tournament.

So, those were some fascinating facts about Android 17 from Dragon Ball that you probably didn’t know. Stick around for more anime and gaming info, and make sure to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

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