Decades after its original run, Dragon Ball Z continues to rank among the most iconic anime series of all time. Who doesn’t enjoy watching vibrant, powerful heroes clash with the fate of the world hanging in the balance?
As the franchise expands with Dragon Ball Super and the recent conclusion of Dragon Ball Daima, we believe there’s no better moment to honor classic DBZ and its most legendary heroes and villains. Join us as we count down the greatest characters from the series’ storied history, from Frieza to Vegeta to Goku himself.
Note: This list focuses exclusively on Dragon Ball Z and does not include characters from the original Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super, or Dragon Ball Daima.
