For over forty years, Akira Toriyama’s work has thrilled fans with its exciting action and intense fights between heroes and villains. But what truly makes it special are the memorable characters who drive the story and give those battles meaning.
Dragon Ball boasts a huge cast of characters, and while heroes like Goku and Vegeta are incredibly popular, not all of them are equally well-liked. Many fans love a wide variety of characters from the series, but there are also some who are frustrating and highlight the most annoying parts of Dragon Ball.
Babidi’s Wicked Wizard Schtick Even Irritates His Allies
Some of the most frustrating villains in Dragon Ball are the ones who manipulate events from the shadows and aren’t strong fighters themselves. Babidi from the Buu Saga is a prime example – he’s the one who wakes up the monster Buu, and poses a threat to everyone, including Vegeta. Babidi stays safe by using his powerful magic and relying on Buu for protection.
Buu finally snaps at Babidi’s constant, irritating insults and brutally defeats him. Babidi’s annoying personality and grating voice make him unpleasant to watch, even when he’s trying to accomplish something. He’s a unique villain – one who’s defeated simply because he’s so unbearable.
Giru’s A Silly Sidekick Who Becomes Dead Weight
Many fans still debate the quality of Dragon Ball GT, mostly because it feels very different from Dragon Ball Z. The show switches to more playful storylines aimed at a younger audience, especially after Goku becomes a child and Pan takes on a bigger role.
I remember when Dragon Ball GT introduced Giru, a little robot they seemed to want us to think was cute. He’s a Machine Mutant who basically became their new Dragon Radar, which was convenient. He did help Goku and Pan once against Haze Shenron, but honestly, most of the time he was just annoying. They didn’t really do much with his character, and his constantly panicked personality quickly got old.
Old Kai’s Inappropriate Impulses Aren’t Worth His Powerful Abilities
The Dragon Ball series has continually added more powerful gods and divine beings who oversee the universe. The Buu Saga in Dragon Ball Z introduces not only Shin and Kibito, but also Old Kai, a previous Supreme Kai who was trapped inside a sword. Releasing Old Kai is crucial because he’s the one who unlocks Gohan’s hidden potential.
Old Kai embodies the worst aspects of Master Roshi’s perverted tendencies, but lacks any of Roshi’s positive traits. Despite this, he still manages to train fighters and contribute to Earth’s defense. He mostly makes inappropriate advances and provides humor through a long, strange dance. Ideally, Shin and Kibito should have been the ones to help Gohan reach his full potential.
The Pilaf Gang’s Wild Schemes Start To Wear Thin
The Pilaf Gang – Pilaf, Shu, and Mai – are significant in the sense that they’re technically Dragon Ball’s first proper villains. Pilaf’s desire to assemble the Dragon Balls is so that he can wish to rule the world. Pilaf isn’t much when it comes to strength, but he’s well-insulated with mech-suits, endless traps, and impressive resources.
Pilaf and his followers frequently appear in the original Dragon Ball series as minor villains with repetitive fighting styles. Surprisingly, they’ve become allies in Dragon Ball Super, and their silly transformations haven’t appealed to everyone. Giving Mai a potential romantic connection with Trunks is a good way to give the Pilaf Gang more purpose, though it’s a rather unusual storyline.
Dragon Ball Z’s Broly Is Nothing More Than Pure Power & Empty Aggression
Broly, the Legendary Super Saiyan from Universe 7, found a satisfying path to redemption when he was officially included in the story of Dragon Ball Super. This version of Broly is more complex and sympathetic, portraying him as a tragic figure shaped by his past rather than a simple villain. Previous depictions of him were far less compelling.
Broly is a villain defined by raw power and a single, repeated shout – “Kakarot!” – rather than complex emotions. While he delivers thrilling action by challenging the Super Saiyans, this focus on overwhelming strength doesn’t make him a compelling character.
Mr. Satan’s Showboating Persona Was Already Too Much Upon Its Debut
The world of Dragon Ball is filled with incredibly powerful characters, so it’s easy to overlook the presence of ordinary people. Mr. Satan is a unique character who highlights this contrast, becoming a public symbol of heroism despite not being particularly strong. While he’s famous as a martial arts master and multiple-time World Tournament champion, his actual strength is comparable to that of a typical professional wrestler.
One running joke in Dragon Ball is that Mr. Satan always gets praised for the heroes’ wins, even though he’s a terrible fighter. He’d be less annoying if he wasn’t so eager to take credit and boast about accomplishments he didn’t earn. He’s a character who works best in small amounts, and Dragon Ball Super seems to understand that.
Ribrianne Embraces Magical Girl Tropes To Disgrace Her Adversaries
The Tournament of Power in Dragon Ball Super brings together a diverse group of fighters from eight different universes, each with its own unique energies and traditions. Universe 2 is represented by the Kamikaze Fireballs, a strong team led by Ribrianne. Ribrianne playfully twists the typical magical girl transformation by changing into a large, brightly colored fighter with a surprising and revealing design.
Ribrianne’s unusual ability is played for laughs, but it’s frustrating to see her easily defeat skilled fighters by exploiting familiar story tropes in a way that’s meant to be embarrassing. Her transformations get more and more absurd, and it’s even sillier when she claims love is what makes her stronger.
Jaco Is A Galactic Patrolman Whose Cowardice Has Gone Too Far
Dragon Ball often uses familiar anime character types, and this allows Jaco the Galactic Patrolman to both confidently take charge and hilariously mess things up when facing danger. In Dragon Ball Super, the Galactic Patrol are the peacekeeping force for the entire Milky Way Galaxy.
Okay, so I love the Dragon Ball universe, and Jaco is… well, he’s a character! He started in his own series, which is really cool that it got integrated into Dragon Ball lore. But honestly? He’s not exactly the most impressive Galactic Patrolman. He gets scared easily – Frieza is a real problem for him – and he often fumbles when he’s trying to act all official. Seeing characters like Merus, who are genuinely capable, really makes Jaco seem a bit… unnecessary, you know? It’s fun to see him, but he doesn’t quite measure up to the more skilled Patrolmen we’ve seen lately.
Universe 6’s Frost Wastes His Potential As A Redundant Frieza Copycat
One interesting detail from Dragon Ball Super is that Universes 6 and 7 are closely related, sharing many similarities. Because of this connection, Universe 6 not only has its own versions of Saiyans and Namekians, but also a unique version of Frieza named Frost.
Frost initially appears as a benevolent counterpart to Frieza, actively working to end conflicts and aid those in need. However, this promising premise is quickly dropped when it’s revealed to be a deceptive ploy to mislead the fighters of Universe 7. Once his true intentions are exposed, Frost becomes a much less engaging and weaker character compared to Frieza. His subsequent actions feel contrived and pale in comparison to Frieza’s history, making him seem unimportant, especially after Frieza’s reappearance.
Omni-King Zeno’s Child-Like Chaos Lacks Depth
Watching Dragon Ball Super, I was really struck by how much bigger the universe became. They introduced this whole multiverse, filled with incredibly powerful beings like the Gods of Destruction and their angelic attendants. But the most powerful of all is Zeno, the Omni-King. He’s at the top of everything, and honestly, he can just wipe out entire universes on a whim. It’s wild to think about that kind of power, especially because he looks and acts like a little kid – it’s a really strange combination!
Zeno and Future Zeno oversee the Tournament of Power and decide which universes will be destroyed, but they do it purely for their own amusement. The Zeno twins mostly just watch the battles and get excited. While Zeno has a lot of potential as a character, Dragon Ball Super has portrayed him as a powerful, but childish and easily bored, toddler.
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