The Evil Threats of Dragon Ball: The 10 Best Antagonists of the Anime
Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball has entertained and surprised audiences for four decades through its superior shonen storytelling. Dragon Ball remains a timeless success thanks to its lovable heroes, incredible transformations, and intelligent storytelling that continues to expand its universe. However, an animated series is often only as strong as its villains, and without compelling antagonists, it's easy for a story to sink. Dragon Ball features constant threats that grow in power as the series continues, eventually reaching a point where they are deadly enough to wipe out the entire multiverse.
Evil villains with a penchant for violence are commonplace in Dragon Ball, but there's a graduated scale of evil that fuels these unforgettable foes. Some Dragon Ball villains are victims of circumstance, manipulated by others, or simply determined to be the strongest in the galaxy. However, there is also a rich array of Dragon Ball villains who embody true evil and are responsible for reprehensible actions that make other villains in the series look bad.
Here are the 10 most dangerous
- Nappa, a Saiyan Warrior fond of Pain Nappa is Vegeta's powerful right-hand man during the early stages of Dragon Ball Z. Before Goku's arrival, Nappa destroys several of Earth's strongest fighters, displaying pure joy in carrying out these massacres. He is responsible for the deaths of Chiaotzu, Tien, and Piccolo, proving that the Saiyans represent the peak of power in the series.
- Super 17, A Plague on the Planet and Cause of a Hell Breakout Created by the union of Hell Fighter 17 and Android 17 in Dragon Ball GT, Super 17 represents a serious threat to Goku, Vegeta and Uub, as well as being responsible for Krillin's death. Super 17 symbolizes a truly dark nature, leading Goku to resort to the strength of Super Saiyan 4 and the Dragon Fist technique to defeat him.
- Baby, Who Owns the Population of the Earth for His Purposes The first true antagonist of Dragon Ball GT, Baby is a surviving member of the Tuffle race who takes possession of the bodies, including that of Vegeta, turning much of the Earth's population to his will. The final battle on New Planet Plant against Goku, Pan, and Uub requires Goku to transform into Super Saiyan 4 for the first time.
- Dabura, the King of the Demon Realm with a Prolific Past of Evil Dabura, the King of the Demon Realm, is notable for his evil nature and his ability to petrify individuals with his saliva. As Babidi's loyal ally, Dabura poses a significant threat, but is ultimately defeated by Majin Buu.
- Cell, who feeds on the energy of others and unleashes a terrible ultimatum Cell, one of Dragon Ball Z's most memorable villains, gains his strength by absorbing other beings, including Androids 18 and 17. His Imperfect form consumes the entire population of Gingertown, in one of the scariest scenes of the series. Cell leaves an indelible mark on society, and his final act of planetary self-destruction before Goku's intervention highlights his willingness to do anything to win.
- Demon King Piccolo, Who Brings the Planet into Chaos as its Evil Ruler Demon King Piccolo, Piccolo's ancestor, is the first major extraterrestrial villain in the series, who gains a rejuvenation from Shenron and then kills the Eternal Dragon. With the production of his Dark Vassals, Demon King Piccolo establishes terror on Terra and forces a deadly battle with Goku.
- Moro, the Eater of Planets who Consumes Worlds to Increase his Strength Moro, the first original villain of the Dragon Ball Super manga after the Tournament of Power, combines elements of Demon King Piccolo and Majin Buu. An ancient magic user, Moro consumes hundreds of planets and poses a cosmic threat of great scale.
- Frieza, a Galactic Tyrant who seeks Domination of the Multiverse Frieza, known for destroying the Saiyan homeworld, establishes himself as a master manipulator and conqueror of planets. His self-centered nature and thirst for power lead him to epic confrontations with Goku and other heroes, proving to be an enemy who can never be fully trusted.
- Majin Buu, an Ancient Evil that Almost Annihilates the entire Earth's Population Majin Buu, an entity of pure evil, awakened from millennia of imprisonment, absorbs numerous heroes and decimates the Earth's population. His sadistic and childish nature makes his actions even more terrifying, symbolizing one of the greatest catastrophes faced by the protagonists of Dragon Ball Z.
- Future Zamasu and Goku Black, who Almost Annihilate All Mortals due to Personal Problems The collaboration between Future Zamasu and his past version, who take possession of Goku's body to carry out a plan of universal extermination, represents one of the most serious threats faced in Dragon Ball Super. Their fusion into Fused Zamasu and subsequent transformation into Infinite Zamasu almost lead to complete destruction, if not for the intervention of Future Zeno. These antagonists embody the essence of pure evil in the Dragon Ball franchise.
