BEST DRAGON BALL VILLAINS

By: Animes Photo, Time Now Digital

Jul 27, 2024

ZARBON

When Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma first land on Planet Namek, neither they nor the fans have any clue what lies ahead. It doesn't take long for them to encounter the menacing presence of Frieza and his henchmen.

MASTER SHEN

Established by Master Shen after Mutaito's death, the Crane School stands as the primary rival to Master Roshi's Turtle School. It plays a significant antagonistic role in the Red Ribbon Army saga of the original Dragon Ball anime and manga.

RADITZ

Thanks to Toonami and Cartoon Network, many Dragon Ball fans likely started with Dragon Ball Z, making Raditz their first major villain. His dramatic arrival from outer space and the revelation that Goku .

TIEN

Tien Shinhan has been a significant figure in Dragon Ball since 1987 and is widely regarded as one of the series' central characters. While he may not match the power levels of Goku and Vegeta today, the Tournament of Power demonstrated that Tien .

GARLIC JUNIOR

Garlic Junior first appeared in the Dragon Ball Z movie Dead Zone, but most viewers likely encountered him during the Garlic Junior saga of Dragon Ball Z. His introduction may have seemed somewhat underwhelming at the time,

MORO

Moro has been a notable character in the Dragon Ball Super manga for a while but has yet to make his debut in the anime or any movies. It’s uncertain whether he’ll appear in the upcoming film, but if not, it seems almost certain that he will play a role

BROLY

When Broly first appeared in the 1990s Dragon Ball movie trilogy, he was a rather one-dimensional character and didn’t stand out as a particularly compelling villain. Fortunately, Toriyama and his team gave him a chance for redemption in the latest Dragon Ball

BLACK GOKU

After the disappointing Dragon Ball GT, expectations were low when Dragon Ball Super was announced in 2015. Thus, it was a pleasant surprise for fans when both the manga and the anime turned out to be exceptionally well-received.

VEGETA

Vegeta stands out as the most complex character in Dragon Ball. His pride and fury have created some of the series' most memorable moments, while his persistent arrogance makes his eventual setbacks all the more satisfying.