Personajes más infravalorados de Dragon Ball Z

Discover and vote for the Dragon Ball Z characters who, despite their strength, abilities, or plot impact, are often overlooked by the fan community. This list explores those warriors and allies who deserve more recognition for their contributions to the Dragon Ball universe. Participate to highlight the heroes and villains you believe have been unfairly underestimated throughout the DBZ sagas. It's an opportunity to re-evaluate the importance of each figure in this iconic anime series.

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    Bojack

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    Bojack is a formidable villain who proved capable of fighting Super Saiyan Gohan, Vegeta, and Trunks, requiring Gohan's Super Saiyan 2 transformation to be defeated. Despite his power and central role in a popular film, he is often overlooked in discussions about Dragon Ball Z's strongest antagonists, making him an underrated character. His strength, theorized to be on par with Perfect Cell, and his ability to overpower several Z Fighters, justify his inclusion on this list.

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    Raditz

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    • First villain in Dragon Ball Z

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    Raditz is an underrated character because, despite his brief appearance, he was the catalyst that propelled the entire Dragon Ball Z storyline, revealing Goku's Saiyan origin and the existence of cosmic threats. His design and role as the series' first major villain established a more mature tone and laid the groundwork for the epic that would follow, demonstrating narrative potential that many consider underutilized.

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    Nappa

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    • Solid warrior with powerful energy attacks

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    Nappa is often underestimated despite his initial impact in Dragon Ball Z, standing as the third most powerful enemy the Z Fighters faced early in the series. His suppressed power level of 4,000 made him far stronger than any of the Z Fighters at the time, and he was responsible for the deaths of several key characters before Goku's arrival.

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    Dabura

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    • King of the Demon Realm

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    Dabura possesses exceptional power and intelligence, capable of manipulating light and moving at astonishing speeds, in addition to being a brilliant strategist. His role as the Demon King and his ability to analyze and replicate techniques make him a formidable threat often underestimated compared to other villains in the series.

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    Garlic Jr.

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    Garlic Jr. is an underrated villain because he is the only one in Dragon Ball Z history who successfully wished for immortality, granting him absolute regeneration and making him incredibly difficult to defeat. Furthermore, he was a demon who actively used the Dragon Balls for his own ends and sought to take away people's free will, showcasing a unique and ambitious threat.

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  7. 6

    Turles

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    • Underrated as a movie villain

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    Turles is a movie villain who offers a unique perspective on the dark potential of Saiyans, representing what Goku could have become. His scheme to use the Tree of Might to consume planets' energy presents a significant existential threat that challenges the heroes in a memorable way.

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    Cooler

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    Cooler is a formidable villain who introduced a fifth transformation form, surpassing his brother Frieza in power and offering a significant challenge to Goku. His colder, more calculated personality, along with his motivation for family revenge, distinguishes him from other antagonists and makes him a character with great narrative potential that is often overlooked.

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    Android 16

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    • Quiet and speaks only when needed

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    Android 16 is an underrated character due to his pacifist nature and deep love for Earth, which contrasts with his weapon-like design. His selfless sacrifice to protect nature and his crucial role in awakening Gohan's Super Saiyan 2 are often overlooked, despite their significant impact on the storyline.

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    Mr. Satan

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    • Brave despite his cowardly act

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    Mr. Satan is an underrated character due to his unexpected bravery and pivotal role in Majin Buu's redemption, which was crucial for saving the world. Despite his cowardly facade, he confronted threats like Cell and Buu, demonstrating genuine courage and kindness that many overlook.

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    Videl

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    • Kick-ass female fighter

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    Videl possesses martial arts skills that surpass her father, Mr. Satan, and demonstrates an astonishing ability to learn advanced techniques like flight and ki control in a very short time. Her dedication to justice and her development as a fighter, often overshadowed by the Saiyans, make her a character with underestimated potential and strength.

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    Goten

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    • Funny character

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    Goten possesses immense Saiyan potential, capable of transforming into a Super Saiyan at an incredibly young age, even earlier than Gohan. However, his development and spotlight were limited, often relegating him to a supporting role or as part of the Gotenks fusion, making him a clear example of untapped potential in the series.

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    King Cold

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    • Comparable to Namek Frieza and Cooler

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    King Cold is often underestimated due to his swift defeat by Future Trunks, which overshadows his potential and the mystery surrounding his possible transformations. His true power is a subject of fan debate, with many theories suggesting he was far stronger than depicted, making him an underrated character.

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    Pui Pui

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    • Might actually be a powerful character

    Pui Pui is a character often underestimated due to his swift defeat, yet his strength is considerable within the context of his home universe, where gravity is ten times that of Earth. His arrogance and confidence, despite facing vastly superior opponents, make him a memorable character deserving of more recognition for his role in the Babidi Saga.

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    Yakon

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    • Initially hyped as an intimidating opponent

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    Yakon possesses unique abilities such as light absorption and duplicate creation, alongside a potent energy beam. His high defense and capacity to drain transformed opponents' ki in video games demonstrate a strategic complexity often overlooked.

Frequently asked questions

This ranking evaluates Dragon Ball Z characters who, despite their abilities or potential, were sidelined or didn't receive the recognition they deserved in the series, often overshadowed by other characters.
A character is considered underrated if their potential or strength was not fully explored in the narrative, or if they were quickly surpassed by other characters despite showing great promise, such as Tien or Yamcha.
Yes, users can vote for their favorite underrated characters and suggest others they believe deserve to be on the list, based on their impact and development in Dragon Ball Z.
The results reflect the community's perception of which Dragon Ball Z characters did not receive the attention or development they deserved, highlighting their unrealized potential or underestimated strength.

How we built this ranking and what to consider when choosing

This ranking of underrated Dragon Ball Z characters has been compiled by considering each character's relevance to the plot, their undeveloped potential, and the general community perception of their impact on the series.

  • The initial potential of characters is evaluated, and how this was subsequently overshadowed or ignored in favor of others, especially the Saiyans.
  • Characters who showed unique abilities or considerable strength for their species, but did not have a corresponding narrative development, are considered.
  • Community opinion and discussions about 'underrated' characters in forums and comments are an important factor in identifying candidates.
  • Characters who, despite their strength, were presented as weak or quickly eliminated, such as Guldo, who relied on telekinesis, are included.
  • The character must have had a significant role or promising potential in Dragon Ball Z, but their development was limited or their importance diminished over time.
  • Characters who, despite their abilities or strength, were consistently surpassed or sidelined in the main narrative are considered.
  • Community perception of the character's lack of appreciation or unexploited potential is a key factor for their inclusion.
  • Both strong humans like Krillin, who are often underestimated, and characters from other races who did not receive proper focus are included.