There's No Way You Can Pass This Dragon Ball Z Villains Quiz...But You Can Try!
- by Joseph Pulford
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Dragon Ball Z is one of the most popular animes of all time. The mixture of Sci-fi, Fantasy, and martial arts movies has resonated with fans all over the world. It is the first anime and manga that many western fans see, and it has done more to promote those genres than any other work. Let's face it, the villains have helped this series become famous almost as much as it's heroes. Everyone remembers the first time they watched the Sayian, Frieza, Cell, and Buu Saga. Those events are etched into our collective memories as some of the greatest battles of all time.
Now I know you know the heroes of the Saga, Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo (Who was never a villain in Dragon Ball Z but was a villain in the previous series Dragon Ball.) have all saved the day on numerous occasions. The question is, how well do you know your bad guys? Do you remember who killed Tien? Do you know how many forms Frieze had? Can you remember how many times the spirit bomb has worked? So take off your weighted clothing, and yell until your brain is fully charged because we are going to find out how well you know your Dragon Ball Z villains.
Can you name Goku's brother?
This villain teaches us a lot of Dragon Ball Z lore in his first appearance. We learn that Goku is an alien known as a Saiyan and that he had been sent to destroy the earth. We learn about scouters and power levels, (Which are quickly proven to be useless.) and we learn there are many space characters in the universe. He is the villain that takes the fantasy story of Dragon Ball and transitions it into the Sci-Fi story of Dragon Ball Z. Can you name Goku's older brother?
Who killed Chiaotzu and Tien in the Saiyan Saga?
This Saiyan proved to be more than a match for every member of the Z Fighters. Chiaotzu blew up trying to save Tien but failed to defeat this villain. This character then ripped off Tien's arm and killed him. He was able to defeat a combined attack from Piccolo, and Krillin. Gohan may have been able to beat him, but in his youth, he was too scared to attack this bad guy. He was not defeated until Goku arrived from his training with King Kia and easily beat this monster. Can you name this Saiyan villain?
Who is the Prince of all Saiyans?
This Saiyan may be small in stature, but what he lacks in size he more than makes up for in power. He is shown to be the strongest member of his race until he fights Goku. Even then, Goku only wins with help from Gohan, Krillin, and Yajirobe. He is a brutal combatant and shows no hesitation to kill his opponent, even if he is already down. Can you name the prince of all Saiyans who shares his name with his father and his planet?
Which villain tells Vegeta how the Saiyan's homeworld was destroyed?
After Vegeta soundly defeats this villain, he tries to barter for his life. He tells Vegeta that it was Frieza, and not an asteroid that destroyed the Saiyan's homeworld. He tries to ally himself with Vegeta to defeat the much stronger Frieza. Vegeta ignores this offer and kills him anyway. This character was one of Frieza's strongest generals, and so his death surprised the tyrant. Can you name this pink skin alien who proved that Vegeta was much stronger after surviving his earth experience?
Can you name the first Villain to show the ability to transform?
This vain and arrogant blue-skinned alien is one of Frieza's most powerful generals. He shows that he is a capable fighter, and pushes Vegeta to the very edge of his new found powers. However, when Vegeta appears to be gaining the upper hand this character transforms into an uglier version of himself that is much more powerful. This transformed version quickly defeats Vegeta. This transformation is a precursor to Frieza's, and Goku's transformations later in this saga. Can you name this character that introduces a staple of Dragon Ball Z mythos?
What Villains are strongly influenced by Super Sentai teams?
This group of elite fighters is trained by one of Frieza's most trusted leaders. They are known for being powerful, but they care a lot about appearance and fashion. This team is often more concerned about looking cool and less concerned about the actual fight. They love to get into crazy poses and refuse to fight before they are able to show some of their flairs. The whole team is easily defeated by Goku when he arrives. Can you name this dramatic team of villains?
Can you name the leader of Frieza's most elite fighters?
This character is the Captain of Frieza's most elite fighters. He is a powerful combatant himself and enjoys showing off his skill, as well as his fashion sense. He makes it a point to instruct his team to always defeat the enemy while looking as cool as you possibly can. This character has a secret ability to transfer his essence into anyone's body. So if he is getting beat, he can take his opponent's body and gain their strength. Can you name this Captain?
Which villain often claims to be the fastest being in the universe?
This character was nicknamed the blue hurricane because of his color, and his speed. His name is a pun on the Japanese word for butter. He was often referred to as the fastest fighter in the universe. This boast was most likely an exaggeration because we see later that Frieza and Goku are both faster then he is. He is defeated by Goku when he lands on Namek and is killed by Vegeta. Can you name this fast character who sounds like a snake in most of his appearances?
Can you name this character who was based on wrestlers, and named every attack after himself?
This characters name is a pun on the Japanese word for cream. He is very powerful and is capable of defeating Gohan, Krillin, and Vegeta on Namek. He breaks Gohan and Krillin and is finishing off Vegeta until Goku shows up and defeated him in one punch. This shocks the rest of his team. This character seems to be less intelligent, but he is a very capable fighter. Every one of his attacks has his name in it. Can you name this villain who is killed by Vegeta after Goku defeats him?
Can you name this villain that can stop time?
This character's name is a pun for yogurt in Japanese. This villain is known for his ability to freeze time. He can keep time frozen for as long as he can hold his breath. He is the weakest member of the Ginyu Force, but this ability allows him to keep pace with other stronger members of the team. He is the only member of the team to be defeated by Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan. Can you name this short and weak member of the Ginyu Force that stops time?
Which character's name is a pun for cheese in Japanese?
This character is the second in command of the Ginyu Force. He is the only one that is not defeated by Goku when he arrives. He runs off to get the captain of the Force. This red skinned alien gets the nickname Red Magma. Many of the attacks we see this character perform are in combination with another member of the Ginyu Force. After Goku and his team defeat Captain Ginyu, Vegeta defeats and kills this character. Can you name this field leader of the Ginyu Force?
Can you name the Emperor of Evil?
This character is often considered to be the main villain of the whole Dragon Ball series because he is one of the only villains that was not created with the sole purpose of destruction. He is a fully reasoning life form that actively chooses to be evil. He is also one of the few villains in the series that never reforms to become a hero. Even in the new Super series, he only helps the heroes to save himself. Can you name this ultimate evil in the Dragon Ball Universe?
Which Villian is Frieza's father?
This character is the father of Frieza and Cooler. He comes to earth with his newly rebuilt son to get revenge on Goku and the rest of the earthlings that humiliated his son. When he gets to earth, he and his son are met by a new character Trunks. Once Trunks goes Super Saiyan he easily defeats both of these supervillains, to give us a sense of the power of the oncoming threat. What is the name of Frieza's more powerful father?
Which villain used to work for the Red Ribbon Army?
The Red Ribbon Army was one of the biggest villains in the original Dragon Ball series. One of their best scientists wanted to get revenge on Goku for destroying his organization, and killing his son. This character would go on to build many androids, even though some should be called cyborgs, to help defeat Goku. One of these androids was even based on his son. He is the character responsible for creating Cell. Can you name this evil scientist that turned himself into an "android"?
Which android did editors say was too outdated and ridiculous to be the main antagonist of the Android Saga?
This character was supposed to be the main threat of the Android Saga, but the editors hated him. They said he was not threatening enough to be the main antagonist. Akira Toriyama had to rewrite the saga so that he could introduce different villains that would be more acceptable. This character is able to defeat Yamcha and a sickened Goku. Vegeta, however, is able to make short work of him. Can you name this android that looks like a mime?
Which villain's real name is Lazuli?
This character is one of the Androids that Trunks warns the Z Fighters about. She is capable of great acts of violence, including breaking Vegeta's arm, and helping to kill Gohan in an alternate timeline. With the events that transpire in the main timeline, she is returned to life after being absorbed by Cell. She ends up reforming, marries Krillin, and has a child that she adores, Marion. Can you name this android who becomes one of the strongest Z Fighters?
Which character was based on Arnold Schwarzenegger from The Terminator?
Akira Toriyama has been known to base many of his characters on pop culture references. He has characters who are based on Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Aliens, and Star Wars. One of his villains was based on Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator character. In some dubs, this character even has an Austrian accent. Instead of Sarah Conner, this character wants to find and destroy Goku. In-universe, the character is based on Dr. Gero's son. Can you name this android who sacrifices himself in an unsuccessful attempt to defeat Cell?
Which villain's name is Lapis?
This villain is capable of great violence and is known for destroying buildings just because he is annoyed. He is able to fight the fused Piccolo and Kami to a standstill before he is absorbed into Cell. When he is revived after the Cell games, this character does not reform like his sister at first. Instead, we can see him at the end of the Buu Saga robbing people at gunpoint. By the events of Super though he protects a wildlife sanctuary. Who is this powerful android?
Which villain was Akira Toriyama least favorite to draw?
This character may be a fan favorite Supervillain, but due to the spots and detail on this character, he is one of the most annoying characters to draw. There are theories that this drawing problem is why this character is not reused as much as other Villians in the Dragon Ball Universe. This character would have three forms, and it would take a team effort of Gohan, Goku, and Vegeta to finally defeat this monster. Can you name this villain inspired by horror movies?
Can you name the King of the Demon Realm who was magically controlled by Bibidi?
This character's appearance was greatly influenced by versions of the devil and satan. He has red skin, pointed ears, horns, and a goatee. He is very powerful, and his spit can turn a character into stone, which he does to Piccolo and Krillin. He is able to hold his own in fights against Gohan and Shin, but it is clear that he was not strong enough to defeat them. Once Buu is freed, he turns this character into a cookie and eats him. Can you name this King of the Demon Realm?
Which wizard character's name is part of a Cinderella pun?
This character is the son of Bibidi. When you take his father's name and his name, and Buu's name, you will notice a pun based on a magical phrase from Cinderella. This character is very evil, and shows no remorse, even when he has to kill his own allies. He is killed by his own creation. Later we see him rooting for Goku to beat Buu in the afterlife. Can you name this evil wizard who losses control of Buu?
Which character committed evil acts because he didn't understand the harm he was doing?
This character performed many of his worst acts due to a lack of understanding about what he was doing. He was created by an ancient wizard and had little knowledge of the world. Once he learned about death from his friend Mr. Satan, he would endeavor to act better. However some of his transformations are more evil, or chaotic, and they can cause some real problems. Can you name this very powerful childlike creature who learns about compassion from Mr. Satan?
Which villain killed Trunks in two different timelines?
Boy can time travel get annoying. Due to Trunks being able to travel back and forth through time, he has one of the most complicated back stories. In two different timelines, one villain is able to kill Trunks. Neither of these kills has caused any change to the main timeline for Trunks. Not to be outdone, Trunks has killed this villain twice as well. Can you name this villain that has gotten the best of Trunks on two different occurrences?
How many Forms did Frieza have on Namek?
Before Frieza would show us his Golden Form in Super, he showed fans multiple different formes on Namek. Each form allowed him to attain new levels of power, but Goku was able to defeat him by achieving his first transformation into Super Saiyan. There is a theory that we have not seen all of the transformations that Frieza has achieved, and that he has a weaker form that we have never seen. How many different forms did we see Frieza use while he was on Namek?
Which Frieza form was heavily inspired by the movie Aliens?
Akira Toriyama loves his pop-culture inspired themes. One of his most famous homages is one of Frieze's many forms. This version of Frieza looks like one of the Xenomorphs from the Aliens movies. These movies also inspire Bulma's spaceship look in the Namek Saga. All of Frieza's different forms are based on things that the creator was afraid of as a child in his nightmares. Krillin even makes a reference to Frieza looking like a nightmare. Which of Frieza's forms was inspired by Aliens?
Why did Cell's form change twice?
Cell was not supposed to change his appearance in the original story. The change in appearance was caused by outside influences on the work. Toriyama loved the first design of Cell and had planned to stick with it through the entire arch. He wanted the Cell arc to be a scary story that built on the fear of Cell's first appearance. He was forced to change the design though, even though he didn't want to. What caused the change in the Cell forms?
Which Dragon Ball Z villain showed fans the most different forms?
Many of the different villains from the series have used multiple forms. The trend was first seen when Zarbon transforms into his stronger monster state. We would see many of the villains as well as some of the heroes follow suit and exhibit multiple forms. One villain takes the gold medal in form switches though. This character showed 15 different forms in the anime. Can you name this villain that can't seem to decide what he wants to look like?
Which Dragon Ball Z Fight holds the record for being the longest fight in anime History ?
One fight in Dragon Ball Z has gone down in history as the longest fight between two warriors in anime history, It lasted 19 episodes which is over 3 hours of animation. This fight is often considered the greatest battle in Dragon Ball Z history. The events that occurred in this battle would have lasting effects on the Dragon Ball Universe as a whole and gave us our first experience with Super Saiyan. Which battle is the longest fight in anime?
Which Villain is the only character to be killed by the Spirit bomb?
The Spirit Bomb is supposed to be Goku's greatest attack, but it has only ever killed one major villain. Goku learned the spirit bomb after his first death when he trained with King Kai. The spirit bomb is very similar to the spirit ball used by Yamcha. Though the bomb is powerful and has been used many times, it only ended a fight once. It has injured many different villains. What villain died after being hit with the spirit bomb?
Which Dragon Ball Z villain was based on a real estate Speculator?
In the 80s, Japan was having a real estate issue, and Dragon Ball's creator, Akira Toriyama, Claimed that one of his greatest villains was inspired by a real estate speculator. Toriyama claims that he thought they must be some of the evilest people he could imagine at the time. Known for adding cheeky commentary into his stories, this revelation did not surprise many fans. This characters whole backstory is a space version of real estate speculating. Which of Dragon Balls greatest villains came from such a silly premise?
Who was Majin Buu based on in Akira Toriyama's life?
Majin Buu doesn't look that dangerous. In fact, he seems kind of goofy. The character is capable of extreme violence and can kill thousands in the blink of an eye, but there is something silly about the way he looks and acts. This dichotomy of goofy and devesting was based on a certain person in the creator's life. The creator has tried to backtrack on this statement, but the original interviews are still out there. Who did Akira Toriyama base Majin Buu off of?
Who was the only Z Fighter to die at the hands of a Saibamen?
When Vegeta and Nappa get to earth, they don't want to fight the Z Fighters because they think earth's heroes are below them. They grow life forms and have these Saibamen do their dirty work. The Saibamen aren't that strong, and they don't last long. The Z Fighters beat the Saibamen in only a few blasts from Piccolo and Krillin, but one Saibamen self-destructs and kills a member of the team. Which Z fighter is the only one to get killed by a Saibamen?
Who almost killed Videl in the World Tournament?
When Videl fights in the World Tournament she is matched against one of Babidi's henchman. This henchman brutalizes the young fighter and has her at his mercy. This villain stands on Videl's head and is contemplating crushing it, before being talked into just kicking her out of bounds. This character proves strong enough to hold Gohan for a short time, so his partner can siphon some of Gohan's ki. Can you name this muscle-bound competitor who helps get Majin Buu released?
Who was the only main Villain not defeated by Goku?
Dragon Ball Z often falls into a pattern of showing any number of Z Fighters getting pounded on until Goku shows up, easily defeats the minions. Then he has a drag-out battle with the big boss. However, one of the four main villains of Dragon Ball Z was not defeated by Goku. Though Goku does fight this character, it is another character that is actually able to defeat him. Which villain is the only one in the series defeated by someone else?
Which villain killed almost every human on earth?
When this character gets tired of waiting to fight Gotenks, Piccolo suggests that he kills some humans to pass the time. Piccolo plans on the using the Dragon Balls to wish them back but hopes it will buy them enough time. It only buys them a few more minute. This villain then uses Human Extinction Attack and kills almost every single human on earth. Only Tien, Chiaotzu, and Mr. Satan survive the attack. Which character was able to kill almost everyone on earth?