Dragon Ball characters appearing in the most episodes, ranked

Summary

• Master Roshi taught Goku the iconic Kamehameha wave from Dragon Ball.
• Yamcha's early prominence has waned, causing him to become a comedic character.
• Gohan unlocked his potential in Cell Games, but his role in Dragon Ball Super fluctuates.

Dragon Ball is a legendary shonen anime that needs no introduction. Goku's battles against nefarious forces while unlocking new transformations and saving the world time after time have turned many people into anime fans who can't get enough of modern shonen anime.

The legacy of this series is huge, spanning four anime series (five if fans count GT) where the Z Warriors go on numerous adventures. Along with the Saiyans, there are several Earthlings and a beloved Namekian who appeared most of the time in Dragon Ball.

8 Master Roshi

He played a major role in Dragon Ball before his influence began to wane

• Debut:Roshi's Nimbus Cloud (Episode 3 of Dragon Ball)

Without Master Roshi, Goku would never have learned one of the most iconic anime attacks of all time. Watching Roshi's power as he unleashed the Kamehameha Wave compelled Goku to seek him out after his adventures with Emperor Pilaf to learn martial arts.

He is a talented warrior who has had numerous moments to shine Dragon Ball before eventually retiring to a comedy role in Dragon Ball Z. Fortunately, Super gave him the respect he deserved, letting him play an important role during the Tournament of Power before he was eliminated.

7 Yamcha

An early member of the party of adventurers whose weakness prevented him from playing a major role later

• Debut:Yamcha the desert bandit (Episode 5 of Dragon Ball)

Before Yamcha was a thin woman who later turned into a joke Dragon Ball Z and Superhe was one of the first people to join Goku's team during his initial adventures to find the Dragon Balls. He's been a member of the Z Warriors ever since, even though the most he's ever done is lose embarrassingly in fights.

As expected, his appearances slowly but surely decreased as he became useless in battle. However, Yamcha was used for a few jokes here and there to make sure fans wouldn't forget his presence in Dragon Ball.

6 Gohan's son

Goku's son makes a major impact from the moment he debuts

• Debut:The New Threat (Episode 1 of Dragon Ball Z)

Gohan debuted in the first episode of Dragon Ball Z and has been an important part of most story arcs since then. This Saiyan's untapped potential was finally realized in the Cell Games, where his rage overflowed and allowed him to unlock the power of an Ascended Super Saiyan.

It's a shame that Dragon Ball Super relegated him to the sidelines as he focused on his career and ignored his training (twice), but the appearance of Gohan Beast made it clear that this character has more to bring to the table later on. Dragon Ball Super stories. Despite some frustrations fans have with his writing, there's no denying that everyone loves Gohan and can't wait to see him succeed again.

5 Piccolo

The ultimate Dragon Ball villain becomes an ally after witnessing Gohan's compassion

• Debut:Lost and found (Episode 123 of Dragon Ball)

The son and reincarnation of the Demon King Piccolo was a tough antagonist who served as the ultimate villain of Dragon Ballhis anime. He gave Goku a tough fight but was ultimately defeated. With Raditz's arrival, he teamed up with Goku to destroy this powerful Saiyan after a grueling battle.

Piccolo experienced a change of heart after spending some time with Gohan and eventually became a staunch ally of the Z Warriors. He has played a major role in almost every arc since, and his Orange Piccolo form will continue to help him stay relevant in future stories.

4 Krillin

Goku's best friend who was with him through Thick And Thin

• Debut:Goku's rival (Episode 14 of Dragon Ball)

Despite turning into something of a joke, Krillin is still a trusted member of the Z Warriors who has played a major role in numerous arcs. He was Goku's rival for the longest time when the duo joined the Turtle School, only to develop a sense of respect for this Saiyan as time went on.

Krillin may not be the strongest fighter, but it's clear that the bonds he shares with other characters in Dragon Ball Z make him a relevant character who will continue to make appearances in Dragon Ball. His death on Namek led to an epic transformation that changed the landscape Dragon Ball Z and turned the anime into one of the most beloved shows that fans can't get enough of.

3 Vegetate

The Prince of All Saiyans makes a splash in Dragon Ball Z and never looks back

• Debut:Gohan's Rage (Episode 5 of Dragon Ball Z)

Vegeta is a character who debuted as a villain and Goku's rival before slowly settling into life on Earth. The Saiyan grew in power as the series progressed, unlocking more transformations that made him a force to be reckoned with.

He is strong enough to share the screen with Goku in most of the major arcs as threats arise Dragon Ball continues to boast more impressive power than ever. With godly Ki and new transformations, Vegeta will continue to enjoy major appearances as his fun and proud persona takes part in numerous battles.

2 Bulma

He appears from the very first episode and has been a lasting presence in the series ever since

• Debut:The Secret of the Dragon Balls (Episode 1 of Dragon Ball)

From the very first episode, Bulma established herself as one of the most important characters in Dragon Ball who is a joy to interact with every time. Players love this character's many scientific inventions that make life more convenient for the Z Warriors.

From the iconic Dragon Radar to capsules housing impressive items, it's easy to see why Bulma's scientific mind makes her one of the most important and recognized. Dragon Ball characters. The fact that she never takes part in a single battle makes it amazing to see how much screen time she enjoys throughout the series.

1 Goku's son

The protagonist of the series who played a major role in almost every arc

• Debut:The Secret of the Dragon Balls (Episode 1 of Dragon Ball)

It is only a given that the protagonist Dragon Ball who has been around since the first episode would have the most screen time in the series. As the series evolved from an adventure manga to a heavy fighting series, Goku's power continued to expand and reach new heights as he challenged greater threats and emerged victorious.

From his signature attacks to the many transformations he's undergone throughout the series, it's easy to see why Dragon Ball he would feel empty without the presence of this beloved Saiyan. He is a gentle warrior whose love of battle has allowed him to unlock new levels of power and defeat his toughest enemies after grueling battles time and time again.

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  Dragon Ball

  release date

  February 26, 1986

  seasons

  9

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  release date

  April 26, 1989

  seasons

  9

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  release date

  July 5, 2015

  seasons

  1

  Streaming services

  Hulu