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Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ballis arguably the most recognized franchise in the community.Dragon Ball Zcaptivated many fans with the iconic rivalry between Goku and Vegeta. Not to forget, Toriyama introduced many great antagonists that left a long-lasting impression on the audience.
Frieza is arguably the most iconic villain in theDragon Balluniverse, who was first introduced inDBZ. Goku’s SSJ1 transformation was also featured during his fight with Frieza in the Namekian Planet. AlthoughDBZheld several iconic moments, Frieza failed to gain the spotlight after getting resurrected inDragon Ball Super.
Despite taking out Jiren to Golden Frieza’s transformation,DBfans were somewhat underwhelmed by Frieza’s development in theSuperseries.
Frieza’s Downfall: How an IconicDragon Ball ZVillain Lost His Edge
Akira Toriyamaintroduced Frieza as the ultimate villain in theDBseries. Frieza was responsible for the enslavement and subsequent extinction of the entire Saiyan race. Moreover, he ruthlessly destroyed entire planets to expand his empire, showcasing the depths of his wickedness.
Frieza’s evil personality was the key factor behind his immense popularity in the community. Although Frieze didn’t have a change of heart inDBSand continued planning evil schemes to dominate the entire universe, his return to the Tournament of Power arc left fans a bit disappointed.
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Despite playing a pivotal role by assisting Goku in taking down Jiren and securing Universe 7’s victory in the Tournament of Power, Frieza failed to win the crowd’s love. Back inDBZ, Frieza was introduced as the first villain from outer space and far superior to Goku and Vegeta in terms of power.
However, reintroducing the iconic villain after over 20 years has set some challenges and failed to attract fans’ attention to Frieza’s character. Currently,DBSis following in the footsteps of Akira Toriyama and Frieza’s resurrection was one of the many needed steps for the series.
DespiteDragon Ball‘s immense popularity, it’s challenging for any franchise to make a comeback and fully meet fans’ high expectations. One reasonDBSstruggled was its lack of compelling villains; thus, reviving Frieza twice became a crucial move to sustain fans’ interest in the series.
The Most Controversial Dragon Ball Wish
The seven dragon balls were one of Akira’s unique concepts that captivated many fans to theDBclassic. By uniting all seven dragon balls, anyone could summon the Eternal Dragon for a single wish. During young Goku’s early adventures on Earth, Bulma introduced fans to the legend of the seven mystical gems. She later joins Goku on their quest to collect all 7 Dragon Balls, while searching for a perfect boyfriend.
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Despite holding the power to grant immortality and immense wealth, the first wish was a playful reference toToriyama’s pervy sense of humor. Although Goku and his friends overcame numerous obstacles, they weren’t the first to summon the Eternal Dragon (Shenron). Surprisingly, the shape-shifting pig Oolong was the first character to make a mischievous wish from Shenron.
He wishes for the world’s most comfortable pair of female underwear, much to the amusement of fans. Regardless, Oolong’s wish highlighted the legendary mangaka’s perviest humor, a major factor that contributed toDBClassic’s massive success.
Dragon Ballis available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Mehul Rolta
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
