The character Android 17, initially an antagonist in the Cell Saga of Dragon Ball Z, undergoes a significant transformation and period of absence following those events. The timeframe encompassing the Majin Buu Saga marks a period where this character’s role is largely undefined and his whereabouts unaddressed within the primary narrative.
This absence represents a narrative gap concerning a character with considerable power and a complex history. Understanding this period is crucial for appreciating the character’s later reappearance and contributions in subsequent Dragon Ball storylines. It provides context for the changes in his personality and motivations displayed upon his return.
