Dende is a Namekian who is one of Grand Elder Guru's children that were born on Planet Namek. Dende makes a appearance in Dragon Ball Z during the Namek Saga, and much later in the Android Saga and Majin Buu Saga as Earth's new Guardian after Piccolo and Kami fuse into one being. Dende also appears as Earth Guardian in Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball SF & Dragon Ball GF.