Think You Know Dragon Ball Z? Try Getting All These Questions Right!
- by Ricky Bambuto
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Do you think you know Dragon Ball Z? Do you really know it, though? Are you all about Akira Toriyama-sama's expansive universe, where the greatest villains in existence all seem to have their gazes fixed on Goku and his little blue planet? Are you a bit of a Super Saiyan yourself, at least in spirit? Then get ready for an epic showdown between you and your friendly neighborhood quiz maker. Take off your weighted training gear if you're wearing it, because this is not a clash you'll be wanting to hold back on.
No, this is a serious Dragon Ball Z test, for serious Dragon Ball Z fans. While a high power level won't hurt, what you'll really be needing is an astronomical DBZ IQ if you're looking to ace the challenge. Better adjust your glasses while you still have the chance.
There's a Senzu Bean waiting for you at the end of this quiz if the challenge really take a toll. But, if you have even a little bit of Saiyan blood in you, then you'll probably refuse it anyway. A true Saiyan definitely won't get less than 80% here, either. Soon we'll find out just how real you are. If you think you know Dragon Ball Z, let's see how you do with these questions.
Which character is Vegeta married to?
The Prince of Saiyans lives for the thrill of the fight, but he also has a soft spot in his heart. One lucky lady managed to lasso Vegeta into her clutches, and he's been with her ever since. If anything, his wife and son make this warrior stronger, giving him something to fight for other than his own Saiyan pride. Since we don't want to exhaust you too early into this battle, we're starting you off with an easy one.
Which character does Gohan train under in preparation for the Saiyans' arrival?
The Z fighters had no time to celebrate after the evil Raditz was defeated. Right after the battle's end, Raditz declared the latest threat - two evil Saiyans who heard the entire exchange, both way stronger than Raditz, on their way to Earth! If our heroes wanted any chance at all of saving the planet, they had to train and train like never before. Young Gohan, showing some of his potential against Raditz, was taken under a certain character's wing to prepare for the Saiyans.
What's Captain Ginyu's special ability?
Witness Captain Ginyu, in one of his great poses. Aside from being one of the premier dancers in the galaxy, Ginyu also happens to be among its most powerful warriors. All it took was his subordinates to beat the fight out of Gohan, Krillin and Vegeta, so you can just imagine what this guy is capable of. On top of his strength and speed, the Captain also has a very unique ability. Let's see if you remember what that is.
Name this magical cloud
Here is the best method of transportation: a cloud. It's environmentally friendly, super fast and allows you to fly super fast. There are no seat belts, but there's a power level restriction for those looking to ride this vehicle. Goku's been using this cloud for lifts since the original Dragon Ball, and of course Gohan and Goten are always happy to keep up the tradition. If you're a real Dragon Ball Z fan, you should definitely be able to name this magical cloud.
What's the device used for locating the Dragon Balls?
Here are Planet Namek's Dragon Balls, big as large boulders, but our heroes are fairly good at balancing them. The Dragon Balls on Earth are much smaller of course - you can fit them into a neat little embroidered box if you want to. No matter which of these planets you happen to find yourself in, the way you find these magical balls remains the same - with a certain device with one, very specific purpose. Do you know what we're talking about?
How were Goku and Piccolo able to defeat Raditz?
The battle with Raditz was one of those nigh impossible ones to win. This Saiyan warrior was way stronger than both Goku and Piccolo combined - even when they removed their weighted clothing. It took some serious energy to get the job done, and done they eventually got it. It happened way at the beginning of the series, but this is another one all DBZ fans should know by heart. How were our brave heroes finally able to defeat Raditz?
Is Master Roshi a Saiyan?
Master Roshi is super powerful, there's no doubt about it. True fans of the Dragon Ball story will recall its original run through - Roshi, in disguise as master martial artist Jackie Chun, defeated Goku in the World Martial Arts tournament. Granted, Goku was still a young kid, but that young kid would end up becoming one of the strongest fighters in the universe. With knowledge of the story and scaling Master Roshi's power, do you think he's a Saiyan?
When Frieza shows up to Earth, who is he with?
Frieza just does not quit. He's almost as tenacious as Goku, though obviously not quite. Still, even after he was blown halfway to hell along with Planet Namek, he still managed to keep himself together long enough to turn mecha and take a little weekend trip to Earth. Of course, he was planning to turn the planet to dust, but you probably know how that turned out. Frieza was also with a travel buddy at that time - let's see if you know who.
Which of these characters was NOT present during the Cell Games?
The Cell Games were a lot of fun, for sure. But they were a lot of fun to us, the viewers from the real world. In the animated DBZ one, people all over the world were freaking out, especially all the Z fighters and friends present at the Games themselves. Well, maybe not Goku, but that guy's crazy. A lot of people were around as the Cell Games went down - many of them participating - but one of the following characters was NOT.
Who's this little guy?
You can see how sinister this character is from the knives in his stare. It's clear that he wants to do no good for anyone - in fact, we might assume that he wants to deliver the exact opposite effect. He's pure evil, for sure, as we learned in the side world of Dragon Ball Z movies. If you've checked out this character's feature as villain, you should be good here - if not, better raise your hands up and pray to Dende.
What's Goku's grandfather's name?
Here is the ole, dearly departed man who found Goku when he was a little baby, raising the Saiyan till he was a kid. Saiyans are hard to raise, it turns out, and this is especially true for Goku before he experienced the fall on the head that turned him from an evil Saiyan kid into a good boy. Gramps didn't stick around to see Goku grow up to become a man, but he'll always be in our hero's heart - and ours.
True or False: Yamcha was killed by a Cell Jr.
Yamcha died more than once in the series - of course he did. Yamcha was born to die, as we all are but perhaps him especially. Despite his high power level relative to the average human - we'll give him that - this Z warrior always manages to be face down in the dirt long before the real fight takes place. It induces collective sighs in mass, each and every time. Think back to the Cell Games - was Yamcha killed by a Cell Jr.?
True or False: Planet Earth was destroyed at some point in the series
The Dragon Ball story is about a lot of things, but much of it revolves around saving the Earth from sure doom. Lucky for the planet that a host of powerful warriors have its survival in their best interests, otherwise it would have been reduced to cosmic dust long ago. Or was it destroyed already? That would be a strange phenomenon for sure, but you never know what can happen in Dragon Ball Z. Was Earth destroyed at some point in the series?
Which of these characters is capable of regeneration?
While super strength, speed and the ability to generate devastating ki blasts is great in a battle, we mustn't undermine the utility in regeneration. Imagine not having to worry about a limb being exploded away, since you'd be able to grow it back instantly. Sure, the process might hurt like hell, but that's better than the alternative! Regeneration, combined with super strength, speed and overwhelming plasma energy makes a very formidable fighter, indeed. Which of these characters is capable of regeneration?
Which character always follows Supreme Kai around?
Supreme Kai is a god of gods, so it makes sense that people would want to follow him around all he time. Well, they can't - not just anybody can hang out with a god of gods. However, certain company is allotted the privilege, one example being the character who always follows Supreme Kai around. He's always by the deity's side, and eventually the two will merge together to become on being. Before that happened, which character was always following him around?
How did Goku originally learn to perform the Spirit Bomb?
The Spirit Bomb is a truly devastating technique, one that Goku keeps in his back pocket to be used only against the deadliest of foes. If you're a real Dragon Ball Z maniac, then you've seen Goku bust this move out on a number of occasions, each more gripping than the other. However, unless you were paying attention, you might have missed the point where our hero actually learned to perform the Spirit Bomb. Let's find out if you did.
How is Goku able to recover so quickly before his battle with Frieza?
The epic battle between Goku and Frieza was destined to go down at some point. The dual forces of good and evil were just too strong, as was the magnetic force that pulled them toward each other - the mighty Akira Toriyama. Goku was put out of commission by the Ginyu Force prior to the battle, but he was able to make a speedy recovery right on time - well, sort of right on time. How did he do it?
How does Dende meet his end on Namek?
Here is little Dende, clearly nervous. Though, he really shouldn't be. What this little Namekian doesn't know in this picture is that there's a future as god of planet Earth waiting for him. He'll get to hang out with Piccolo and Mr. Popo on a floating palace and watch over the world and stuff. Unfortunately though, before that can happen, Dende will have to meet his end on planet Namek. It's just the way the story goes. How did this happen?
Who built the time machine used by Trunks?
If you're looking for a super competent warrior from an alternate Dragon Ball Z time line, look no further than Mr. Trunks san over here. He'll do whatever it takes to save his world, regardless of which parallel reality he happens to be in. Though of course, his main objective in the series was to save his reality from sure destruction by the Androids. Thankfully, someone built a time machine for him, making his grand adventure possible. Remember who did it?
Who is Videl's father?
There's a warrior's fire in Videl's eyes - we saw this from the moment she first appeared in the Dragon Ball Z series. Something tells us that this fire is in her blood, a gift given to her by her father. Though of course, we might be wrong in saying that. It really depends on how you view her dad, and in order to view him at all you'll need to know who he is. So, who is Videl's father?
Who is the first character to achieve the Super Saiyan 2 transformation?
As strong as the original Super Saiyan form is, power levels take a drastic upward turn once the Saiyan achieves Super Saiyan 2. The hair goes up even higher, and blue sparks of pure lightning plasma appear. It's an incredible sight to witness for sure, and if you're the enemy facing a Super Saiyan 2, you probably won't last long at all. Unless you're a villain in the third saga. At any rate, who is the first character to reach Super Saiyan 2?
What's happening in this scene?
This is a strange scene indeed. Before this point, Krillin and Vegeta essentially considered each other to be mortal enemies, with Krillin obviously playing the role of scaredy cat. We're sure you'd take on the same role if you were at the lower end of this power level difference. Anyway, these two guys now seem to be hanging out together, and Krillin even has some Saiyan gear on. Let's see if you can figure out what on Earth is happening here?
What's the Namekian dragon's name?
The Namekian dragon is an incredible beast, capable of granting a whopping three wishes. That's three more than planet Earth's dragon, which tells us that he needs to step things up. Thankfully he eventually did, though that's besides the point right now. In order to more accurately gauge the level of Dragon Ball Z nerd you fall under, we'll have to see which option you click on here. All real fans of the series know the Namekian dragon's name by heart.
How does Android 16 meet his end?
Here is Android 16, gazing wistfully into the distance. His view on life was markedly different than his brother and sister - rather than seek to destroy Goku as his creator programmed them to do, this Android prefers to enjoy the simple, nice things in life, like nature and good company. Unfortunately, he meets his end at some point in the series, and we were all sad to see him go. Although it's painful to recall, let's see if you know how his passing happened.
Which villains come to challenge the Z warriors as they train under King Kai?
After the Z warriors were defeated and killed by Nappa, they all made their way to King Kai's planet in order to receive some well needed training. As is the case with King Kai's regimen, it was hard for the Z warriors to gauge their level of improvement - that is, until a certain squad of dead villains showed up on the little planet to challenge them. After the battle, they found out just how much they had all improved.
Is there ever a point in the DBZ series where Tien is the strongest character?
Tien and Goku really went at it back in the original Dragon Ball days, but we're talking specifically about Dragon Ball Z here. Z brings a whole lot more competition, much of it coming from the far reaches of outer space. It's hard for a human like Tien - even a superhuman - to keep up with all the skyrocketing power levels. However, given Toriyama-sama's wacky imagination, it's possible that there was a point in the series where Tien was on top.
How did Goku originally learn to perform the Kamehameha wave?
Uh oh - Goku is charging a Kamehameha with all his might, and he's aiming it right at us! This energy is way too much for even the great internet to contain, so we need to either dodge it, absorb it, deflect it, or be hit by its full power. We'll try to convince Goku that we're not evil DBZ villains - meanwhile, you try figuring out how Goku originally learned to perform this devastating wave. You need to get this right!
During the Saiyan Saga, how long does it take Vegeta and Nappa to reach Earth?
Looking back, it's super lucky that Nappa and Vegeta were so far away when they heard Raditz's transmission. If they were on, say, Neptune, they would've reached Earth in a flash, way before the Z fighters would have had a chance to prepare. And that would have spelled "Bye bye" for the rest of the Dragon Ball Z story. Thankfully though, our heroes had just enough time to prepare, though they wouldn't have refused a little more. How long did the Saiyans' trip take?
When Frieza shows up to Earth, how does he meet his end?
Even after Goku's thwomping on Namek and the subsequent explosion of the planet, Frieza did not give in to the grim reaper. By whatever evil powers that were backing him, he clung on to his life long enough to be granted a new body. Thing is though, that whole second life didn't last very long at all. There was sure doom waiting for him on planet Earth, though Frieza had no inkling of it, and if you would have warned him beforehand, he would probably have laughed.
Is there ever a point in the series where Goku is wearing Saiyan Armor?
No one wears Saiyan armor better than Vegeta. He was born to fight in this uniform, and he'll always bring it with him to battle no matter what. Well actually, it depends on the saga and villain in question, but regardless - Saiyan armor is a practical bit of gear. Plenty of other characters are seen wearing it throughout the series, though you might be unclear as to whether Goku ever wore his native armor. It's a tough question if you're an amateur DBZ nerd.
Name this Super Saiyan form
There are a lot of Super Saiyan forms introduced throughout the Dragon Ball Z series, but definitely not too many for true fans to keep track of. This particular form happened to be introduced at the very end of the story, right before Dragon Ball Super kicked off. The difference in power level between this form and the former stage of the Super Saiyan transformation line up is enormous, allowing Goku to challenge the most powerful divine forces in the universe.
Name the character Videl fights in the World Martial Arts tournament
Videl is among the most powerful human beings on the planet - top 100, for sure. Even though the Z fighters have entered the World Martial Arts Tournament during the Buu Saga, she has a good chance of earning a high placement anyway. Too bad she needs to face this mysterious brute in the first round. He's definitely up to no good, and we all learn that as their match progresses. Let's see if you can name this lesser known character.
In his own timeline, does Trunks ever succeed in defeating all of Dr. Gero's creations?
You can see the determination in Trunks' eyes - it's always there, and will never leave. During his mission to save the future, he had to face cataclysmic obstacles in the past. After all the dust cleared from the Cell Games, it was soon time for Trunks to go back where he came from in order to clean up the evil mess. If he could defeat all of Dr. Gero's creations for good, then his future could be rebuilt. Did he succeed?
What's Yamcha's favorite sport?
Yamcha might not be the best fighter in the world, but he is a supreme athlete, for whatever that's worth. Granted, sports aren't played much in the Dragon Ball Z series, but when a certain sport is being played, Yamcha is first in line with his uniform on. Too bad Dragon Ball isn't a manga of the sports genre, otherwise Yamcha would be SS tier for sure. As it stands, let's see if you can pick out the character's favorite sport.
How does Goku finish Kid Buu?
Being the final villain of the Dragon Ball Z series, Kid Buu presented Goku and the rest of the Z warriors with quite the challenge indeed. Not only is this little guy immensely powerful, but he can also regenerate himself at will if even microscopic portions of his body remain in tact. In the end, a truly supreme move is the only thing that can wipe him away entirely. Let's see if you can end this quiz with one more right answer.