Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball series focuses on the adventures of Son Goku. Master Roshi trained the young Saiyan to become one of the strongest fighters in the known universes. While training is Goku's primary focus, his schooling is often interrupted by other issues around Earth. The threats of aliens, magic users, and monsters may appear to be too much for a young boy. Goku's rarely alone. He always has his friends by his side: Bulma, Krillin, Yamcha, and Chi-Chi.

Chi-Chi's introduction into the series helped Goku grow up. He was no longer a boy who spent all his days training. Now, he had something else to fight for. As the pair evolved from childhood friends to something more, Goku had to take additional roles. He was a champion fighter but also a husband and eventually, a father. Goku has often been criticized for being an absent father. When he did spend time with them, it was often training.

While the Son children expressed an interest in being like their father, Chi-Chi had to maintain a balance. She wanted to ensure that her sons grew up as well-educated men. It takes some convincing, but Chi-Chi isn't so strict that she'll keep the boys at home if Earth is in danger.

Goku has never stopped fighting. Fans enjoy watching him tackle new forms and befriend enemies. At first glance, Chi-Chi holds her husband back. Some fans don't understand why Chi-Chi is so mean to her family. Her stern ways are often misinterpreted, but we're here to set the record straight. This spoiler-filled list gives some insight on the Princess-turned-housewife Chi-Chi.

25 Isn’t Prepared For Battle

The cast of Dragon Ball wears a colorful assortment of costumes. A majority of the fighters are so strong that they don't need to wear armor. The rare exception is Vegeta, who often wears special armor developed by Bulma.

Chi-Chi was one of the few fighters who wore both armor and a cape.

When she was young, Chi-Chi wore blue swimsuit-like armor with a pink helmet, gloves, and boots. She covered up her body with a long green cape. Though her body armor wasn't the strongest, her helmet and boots definitely helped her survived her long journey.

24 Knows Her Boundaries

Chi-Chi was thrilled when Videl announced her pregnancy. She was ready for a girl to enter the Son family. When Videl was still pregnant, Chi-Chi suggested the name "Gomen" for Gohan's unborn child. The name was immediately dismissed.

After Pan was born, Chi-Chi continued to share her opinion on how Videl should raise her daughter. She told her daughter-in-law that she didn't want Pan to grow up to be a fighter like her family. Chi-Chi wanted Pan to grow up as "a lady" and wear dresses. Videl retorted, stating that she wanted Pan to make her own decisions.

23 Is Happy To Leave Home

Chi-Chi has lived her entire life on Fire Mountain. She doesn't express any remorse for her recluse life. Chi-Chi grows up to be fiercely loyal to the Fire Kingdom. When wildfires put her home in danger, Chi-Chi set out alone to find Master Roshi. She needed the Bansho Fan her father once gave to Roshi.

The Ox-King couldn't travel with his daughter, so Chi-Chi had to navigate this unknown world alone. Chi-Chi is terrified of the dangers on Earth at first but completes her journey to save her people.

22 Goku Was Her First Love

Chi-Chi fell for Goku when she was a child. Goku wasn't her first love. When Chi-Chi first arrives at the land below Fire Mountain, she defeats a dinosaur and immediately runs into Yamcha. Believing he was an enemy, she tried to attack him but quickly loses the battle. Yamcha realizes her true identity. Scared that he'll meet the same fate as the dinosaur, he confesses his love to her.

Chi-Chi has never experienced a love confession before and believes Yamcha's lie.

Years later, she would turn down his love confession, to the displeasure of his then-girlfriend Bulma.

21 Remained The Same Person

Chi-Chi was born and raised on Fire Mountain. She is the daughter of the Ox-King, but she never knew her mother. Chi-Chi rarely, if ever, left the mountain. The Ox-King trained her how to fight, but little about socialization. When Chi-Chi stepped foot off the mountain on a journey to save her kingdom, she didn't know how to talk with others.

Young Chi-Chi was extremely shy and naive, which explains why she fell for Yamcha's love confession. When she became a teen, her personality changed. Chi-Chi was now a confident woman who wouldn't let anyone stand in her way.

20 Lacks All Sense Of Style

In the early series, Chi-Chi has several outfit changes. At first, she's shown in her blue and pink battle attire. As the series progresses, Chi-Chi wears her long hair up in a ponytail and then a bun after becoming a mother. She wears different martial artist outfits and cheongsams, keeping many of her clothing at the Kame House.

Chi-Chi isn't afraid to change her style. Goku has come to accept her outfits, but they were not well received by everyone. When Android 18 visits Kame House, she looks through Chi-Chi's clothing and disapproves of the traditional style.

19 Nimbus Refused Her

The Flying Nimbus cloud can quickly carry users to areas all over the world. Kid Goku is often seen riding on the cloud, even after learning to fly. The Flying Nimbus has a catch. Only those pure of heart can ride the cloud. Those with impure hearts, such as Master Roshi and Bulma, will sink right through.

Chi-Chi manages to ride on the Nimbus Cloud with Goku without any issues.

Their first ride on a Flying Nimbus was one of the first moments in the series when we see that Chi-Chi has fallen in love with Goku.

18 Always Remained Strict

Chi-Chi is often seen as a strict and unhappy parent. She usually gets upset with the men in her family because they're more focused on fighting than studying or working. Chi-Chi isn't afraid to share her dislike of their unsavory hobbies. Her attitude changes significantly after the events of the Cell Games.

Goku sacrifices himself to save Earth, leaving Chi-Chi as the sole caregiver. Chi-Chi realizes that she was too stern with her loved ones and begins to turn over a new leaf. Seven years later during the Majin Buu Saga, Chi-Chi is now helping Goten train to become stronger.

17 Never Stopped Training

Chi-Chi was trained in various fighting techniques on Fire Mountain. As the daughter of the Ox-King, she had to learn how to defend herself. Her training came in handy when she left the mountain to seek out Master Roshi. After accomplishing her mission, Chi-Chi went back to Fire Mountain to train. She eventually reunited with Goku and the couple was wed.

After getting married and having children, Chi-Chi's training came to a halt. She was no longer focused on training. Chi-Chi didn't help Goku save the world. She became more content with being a housewife than a fighter.

16 Was Never Alone

The Cell Games were a trying time that once again put the Earth in danger. If Cell won, the planet would be destroyed. Goku wasn't going to let that happen. He sacrificed himself to save the people he loved.

Though Goku saved everyone on Earth, his defeat impacted his immediate family the most.

Seven long years passed after Goku went to the afterlife. Chi-Chi was now a widow. She was forced to take care of her teenage son, Gohan, and Goten alone.

15 Assumed They’re All Bad

Chi-Chi hasn't had much experience outside of Fire Mountain. She has rarely seen people dress differently from her. Chi-Chi believes that most fighters dress plainly and don't dye their hair. When Chi-Chi moved to Hercule City, she was shocked to see people with different clothing and hairstyles.

Chi-Chi assumed that anyone with blonde hair was a delinquent, or trouble maker. That's why she was especially shocked when Super Saiyans had a head of blonde hair when they transformed. Chi-Chi believed they would turn into delinquents as well. They quickly proved her wrong.

14 Is Proud Of Goku’s Past

Goku's primary interest is fighting. He loves training and watching others compete. He cares about his family and friends, but fighting is what he grew up with. Goku never went to school, even after becoming an adult. He has no interest in studying books when the Earth is always in danger.

Chi-Chi isn't shy about sharing her opinion about Goku's lack of education. When Goku complains about how much Goten studies in Dragon Ball Super, Chi-Chi always has a response ready. Chi-Chi tells Goku she doesn't want Goten to grow up like his father and that there's more to life than fighting.

13 Wants Pan To Follow In Gohan’s Footsteps

Pan was Goku and Chi-Chi's first grandchild. The baby was a quarter Saiyan, so she was destined to share their immense power. Chi-Chi didn't want her granddaughter to grow up to be a fighter. Chi-Chi already knew how stressful it was to watch her husband and sons fight and didn't want Pan to follow family traditions.

Pan's grandmother was so determined to limit the child's exposure to fighting that she cast out anyone who was a bad influence.

Unfortunately, Chi-Chi's efforts would eventually fail. Pan would soon show off her Saiyan abilities by flying into space.

12 Relies On Goku For Everything

Goku isn't interested in working. He only seeks out jobs when Chi-Chi gets tired of his overtraining. In Dragon Ball Super, we see that he does help out where he can. All of the prize money he wins is given to Chi-Chi for everyday expenses. She allows him to train as long as she has some way to pay the bills.

For several years, Chi-Chi managed to make ends meet her own way. The Ox-King was supplying her with Zeni from his personal treasury. When the Ox-King lost his treasure, Chi-Chi was smart enough to develop other ways to make money.

11 Can’t Wield A Weapon

The Z-Fighters don't require weapons to take down their foes. Goku has learned how to instantly transform into various Saiyan forms, including Super Saiyan God. What many fans don't realize is that that power boost eventually runs out. Goku can't retain his more powerful forms for more than an hour or less.

Chi-Chi doesn't have to worry about running out of ki. She can fight with a variety of weapons. Her first weapon was a helmet with a boomerang-like blade and laser. When Chi-Chi is older, she also wields a sword.

10 Doesn't Care About School

Master Roshi raised Goku to become a fighter. There were no other schools near the Kame House, so there were few opportunities for Goku to get an education. Chi-Chi knew all about Goku's childhood. She learned from the best at Fire Mountain, but Goku never had the chance. She wanted things to be different for Gohan and Goten.

Chi-Chi pushed her children to put their studies before training.

Gohan didn't like to study at first, but then he became more interested. Chi-Chi's efforts paid off. The oldest of their sons went on to become a well-paid scholar.

9 Unable To Defend Herself

Chi-Chi enters the 23rd World Tournament when she's a teenager. She defeated every enemy in her path, becoming a quarter-finalist alongside Krillin and Yamcha. Her competitive fighting days ended there.

Chi-Chi didn't become the champion that day. She was more interested in meeting up with Goku and making him fulfill his promise to marry her. In her later years, she would help train her sons. She no longer had to worry about defending herself with her family at her side.

8 Has Never Entered A Tournament

When the time was right, Chi-Chi decided to once again meet up with her childhood sweetheart, Goku. She decided to surprise him in battle. That fateful date would take place at the 23rd World Tournament. Instead of waiting for him on the sidelines, Chi-Chi entered. She was worried her surprise would be ruined too early.

Chi-Chi signed up for the tournament as an unknown fighter instead of using her real name. She hoped to fight Goku in a match, but Chi-Chi didn't make it to the final fight.

7 Everyone Tolerates Her Attitude

Chi-Chi is a polarizing character. Many are more sympathetic to her situation, while others don't like her attitude. Characters in the show quickly become frustrated with her. During the Majin Buu Saga, Chi-Chi toned down her attitude after losing Goku but still had her moments of anger.

Chi-Chi got on Super Buu's wrong side.

She's understandably angry at the beast for destroying so many people, including Gohan. Goten watches in shock as Buu transforms Chi-Chi into an egg. Super Buu stomps the egg, to Goten's horror. Chi-Chi has eventually resurrected thanks to the power of the Dragon Balls.

6 Makes Goku Financially Responsible

Chi-Chi relied on her father's funds for years. Goku was busy saving the planet, and she had to care for her young sons. Occasionally, Goku would bring home prize money, but it would eventually run out. One day, the Ox-King lost all of his treasure in a fire. He could no longer help Chi-Chi financially. She quickly realized she could no longer rely on the Ox-King for help.

Chi-Chi decided to start a business revolving around a hobby she enjoyed: farming. With her family's help, they created a family farm with radishes, cabbages, and other vegetables. The income helped to support their family.