The latest entry in the Dragon Ball series, Dragon Ball FighterZ, has been a smash hit among fans of the series, with its high-octane fighting and memorable characters. Android 21 is one such character who looks like she’s just been pulled straight out of the anime; she fits right into the new style that the developer created to bring Dragon Ball into the modern era. But who exactly is Android 21? What do we know about her so far, and what can we expect from her as the game progresses?
A Brief History
The most recent character added to Dragon Ball FighterZ, Android 21 was first introduced in a February 2018 trailer. She was created by Akira Toriyama and designed by Tadayoshi Yamamuro, the same people who have made other prominent Dragon Ball characters like Vegeta and Majin Buu. This android has a personality that is more in line with Dr. Gero than any of her other counterparts, possessing an evil genius that makes her quite formidable. Though she appears humanoid at times, Android 21 can transform into an amorphous blob-like form with long tentacles which may be representative of how she sees herself or might even be an indication of her abilities as a scientist.
She was introduced in the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 versions of the game. Android 21 has a mysterious backstory – there are clues that she may be Majin Android 21, which would make her the third female Majin fighter in the series (after Android 18 and Buu). She is also a scientist with an interest in human biology as well as emotions, which makes her very dangerous when she gets angry.
Android 21 Appearance
Like all of the other fighters, such as Android 18 the Android 21 has a distinct appearance. She wears a long-sleeved dress with a high collar and thigh-high boots. Her hair is short and blonde, her skin tone matches that of humans, and she can change her eye color at will. As one might guess by her name, she bears a strong resemblance to Dr. Gero’s former assistant Dr. Android 21 was created by Gero as an attempt to revive his wife in some way, though it was only meant as a backup plan in case Goku managed to defeat him before he could make his son Cell into his ultimate weapon.
Android Personality
Android 21 is a scientist working for the Red Ribbon Army and the daughter of Dr. Gero. She was a brilliant scientist from a prestigious family, but her father pushed her to focus on nothing but her research so that she could take over his company. When she refused and ran away, he tracked her down, kidnapped her, and forced her into designing new Androids for him. After being rescued by Goku and his friends when they destroyed the lab where he was keeping her prisoner, she joined them in their fight against the army.
Android 21 is a versatile fighter who can utilize both close-range physical attacks and long-range ki blasts with equal efficiency.
Android 21 has a mysterious and stoic personality. She has no problem with wiping out her opponents, but she also shows some mercy when necessary. She doesn’t care about fighting dirty, but she will not hesitate to do so if necessary. Androids in general are programmed not to show emotions, but this android seems more human than most.
Backstory
Android 21 first appeared in Dragon Ball FighterZ and a few manga chapters. This character is one of the latest additions to Akira Toriyama’s long-running series. Androids were designed by Dr. Gero, also known as Dr. Myuu after he discovered how to create artificial humans using cells from Goku and Vegeta. He used this knowledge to create Android 17, 18, and 19 for the Red Ribbon Army during their quest for world domination.
Abilities and Power Level
Android 21‘s power level isn’t yet known, but she has shown some impressive feats of strength so far. She can easily lift and throw men much larger than her and break their backs with a single punch. In addition, she possesses a ki energy blade that can cause heavy damage when it cuts someone. There are also hints that she may have psychic abilities as well since she was seen picking up another person’s thoughts from across the room.
Get to Know Dragon Ball FighterZ’s Newest Character
We’re almost there! Only one more character announcement left to go before we finally get our hands on Dragon Ball FighterZ (DBFZ) on January 26, 2018, and it looks like that last character will be Android 21, one of the strongest and most powerful characters in the Dragon Ball universe. Let’s take a look at what we know about this enigmatic new addition to the game and how she’ll affect the DBFZ meta.
Gameplay Mechanics
Android 21 is a playable character in the video game, Dragon Ball FighterZ. She is one of the many androids created by Dr. Gero who are tasked with defeating Goku and his friends. Unlike other androids, such as Cell or 17, she has been programmed with knowledge of human nature and has created her personality. As a result, she can be seen as more human-like than others while remaining an android that can use her powers to fight against the Z fighters. In combat, Android 21‘s moveset leans on her scientific background with many fighting techniques involving lab equipment like test tubes or fly swatters.
Tips for Fighting Against Her
Android 21 is a tricky character to fight against. She can absorb ki and health from her opponents, making her a formidable foe. To successfully fight against her, you should try and keep your distance from her as much as possible so she can’t use her healing or absorption abilities on you. Try using an attack that hits multiple targets so she can’t focus on one target. Finally, you should focus on preventing her from regenerating her health by hitting her with attacks over time.
Tips for Fighting with Her
When it comes to fighting with android 21, there are a few things you should know.
- Her moves can be very tricky because she often teleports around the battlefield. Keep your eye on her and make sure you block when necessary.
- Her combos can be difficult for new players so keep your patience and try not to get too frustrated.
- Watch out for her grabs which do a lot of damage and leave you open for other attacks.
- Expect her projectiles to come from anywhere – use your radar as much as possible.
- She may seem like an easy character but don’t let that fool you, she is one of the more difficult characters in the game and will frustrate many players.
Conclusion
She’s not just a fighting machine, she’s also a mother. This means that at some point she wanted children of her own, but could not have them. That’s why she chose to use android 16 as her surrogate son and protector. She wants him to be able to experience human emotions and live a full life before he becomes part of an experiment. And now, with Cell dead, there is no one else in the world who knows more about these kinds of experiments than Android 21.
