Summary
Dragon Ballhas always been known for its lightheartedness. Goku, ever the goofy and kind protagonist, best exemplifies the spirit of the series through his carefree, nonchalant attitude, and his willingness to always improve himself. Throughout his journey spanning thirty years ofDragon Ball, other warriors from all backgrounds have joined Goku, all drawn to his compassion and kindhearted nature.However, when things get serious, Goku and the rest of the cast are not immune to letting their anger overtake them.
In a series likeDragon Ball, these moments of rage overpowering reason make for some of the most thrilling, intense, and cathartic fight scenes in all of anime.
Whether it be for Earthling or Saiyan, anger can often lead to seemingly impossible displays of power.
10Gohan Deals a Significant Blow to Raditz
Dragon Ball Z, Episode #5
Gohan was introduced as a timid, scared, and weak child at the very beginning of the Saiyan Saga, far from what his father was at a similar age. However, at a time when power levels meant something inDragon Ball, Raditz often took note of a power that was far too high to be coming from the child trapped in a space pod. When Goku was in the midst of receiving an absolute walloping from his evil brother,that power level continued to climb until an enraged Gohan burst from the pod and charged Raditz at full speed.
With one headbutt to the abdomen, Gohan was able to deal significant damage to Raditz.This moment was the first in the series to hint at an extreme dormant power within the Hybrid Saiyan, and foreshadows a future climactic battle in which Gohan’s anger will take center stage.
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9Goku Kills Tambourine
Dragon Ball, Episode #108
It may come as a surprise to learn thatGoku was much more vicious as a child than he would be later on inDragon Ball. After discovering Krillin had been killed by one of the Great Demon King Piccolo’s children, Goku swears to take revenge for his friend’s death. When Tambourine arrives at the scene where Goku and Yajirobe are waiting, the child Saiyan immediately declares that the fight is his,and wears a serious expression rare in the originalDragon Ballanime.
It takes only a few punches and kicks before Tambourine attempts to flee, but as he tries to make his getaway,Goku vaporizes him with a Kamehameha. From this point on, seemingly nothing can stop Goku from chasing down every member of the Demon clan to enact his revenge. The eventual death of Demon King Piccolo is also the last by Goku’s hand, until Kid Buu at the end ofDragon Ball Z.
8Goku Avenges His Family From Another Universe
Dragon Ball Super, Episode #61
The first time Goku and Vegeta traveled to the future to fightGoku Black and Zamasu, things didn’t go very well for them. The second time, though having put up a much better fight, still saw the two of them struggle against the duo of evil deities. After dealing a violent blow to Goku’s abdomen, Goku Black and Zamasu began to toy with him, and explained how they came about taking his body in their timeline.
The moment they reveal their brutal killings of Chi Chi and Goten, however, Goku snaps, and unleashes a fury of attacks which catch even immortal gods by surprise. While Goku has a number of serious moments throughoutDragon Ball Super,this fight showcases the Saiyan at his most violent.
7Gohan Unleashes the Beast
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
By the time of the events ofDragon Ball Super: Super Heroin the overall timeline of the series,Gohan had long been relegated to the role of a supporting cast member. His quick temper which had defined him through the early arcs ofDragon Ball Zhad all but disappeared as he entered adulthood.But when faced with an old, familiar threat, Gohan’s true nature bubbled to the surface, and he stepped into the spotlight for the first time since the Cell Saga.
As it appeared that Piccolo bit the dust during his fight with Cell Max, a familiar snap occurred within Gohan, and he transformed into a state that no other warrior in the series has achieved.With nothing but a swift kick and a super-powered Special Beam Cannon, the terrifying Cell Max was defeated. This moment returned Gohan was a return to form for Gohan, and placed him back among the strongest fighters inDragon Ball.
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6Broly Becomes Legendary
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan
WhileDragon Ball Super: Broly’s version of the titular character islikely superior in terms of writing,Dragon Ball Z’s Broly is the embodiment of fury. Fueled by nothing else but raw hatred for Goku, a single mention of the name Kakarot sends the demonic Saiyan into a rage.His transformation and subsequent beatdown of the Z-Fighters in his first film showcases exactly what happens when Broly is pushed over the edge.
As he transforms into the Legendary Super Saiyan, his body begins to crack from the immense energy building within him. Different colors emanate from Broly in what is likelythe most visually impressive transformation in all ofDragon Ball Z, before he explodes into a hulking mass of muscle. In old-schoolDBZstyle, the sequence is backed by a song from Pantera, leading to an extremely unique, adrenaline-pumping sequence.
5Trunks Transforms Out of Anger and Despair
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
Trunks' story is arguably the most sorrowful in theDragon Balluniverse. In an alternate future where the only survivors of the Androids' attacks are Trunks, Bulma, and Gohan, the world has seemingly been cast into a near-apocalyptic state. With no one left to defend the Earth, Gohan becomes its guardian while training Trunks to become a fighter.One day, however, when the Androids attack again, Gohan is killed in battle.
When Trunks discovers his mentor and father figure face down on the ground, he drops to his knees and weeps,before letting out a cry of anger and despair, and transforming into a Super Saiyan for the first time. After unlocking his transformation just too late to be of any help to Gohan, Trunks decides to go back into the past in an attempt to rewrite history. This desperate move would go on to kick offDragon Ball Z’s Android/Cell Saga.
4"What Did You Do to My Bulma?!"
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods/Dragon Ball Super, Episode #7
There is a case to be made that Vegeta has undergone more character development than anyone else inDragon Ball. There was a time when the once proud, if not arrogant, prince of Saiyans came to Earth for the sole purpose of using its Dragon Balls before destroying the planet. When Beerus the Destroyer visited that same Earth,Vegeta was the one putting in all the effort to protect it, while the rest of the cast was oblivious to what was happening.
Doing his best to keep Beerus happy, his plan of pleasing the god was thrown out the window when he gave Bulma a divine slap, sending Vegeta into a frenzy. His newfound strength and determination allowed the prince to go toe to toe with Beerus, even landing a few blows in defense of his wife.Vegeta’s character growth being put on display only elevates this scene, in which his anger gives a substantial power-up.
3Goku Refuses to Let Beerus Destroy His World
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Dragon Ball’s return withBattle of Godswas a triumphant one. The film offered all the fun and whimsy expected from the series, along with action-packed fight sequences and the introduction of Super Saiyan God. With his new form, Goku was able to keep up with his God of Destruction foe. However, partway through their battle, Goku unknowingly drops out of his Super Saiyan God transformation, seemingly guaranteeing Beerus' victory.
After letting out an intense scream of, “I will not let you destroy my world!“Goku continued to keep up with Beerus, convincing the God of Destruction to spare the planet. The sequence is cathartic, displaying Goku’s serious side. He knows that when the lives of his friends and family are being threatened, he must go all out.
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2Transformed at Last! Goku Becomes a Super Saiyan
Dragon Ball Z, Episode #95
From the very beginning of the Namek Saga, the existence of a legendary Super Saiyan was teased. Frieza feared it, Vegeta desired it,and all the while Goku, blissfully unaware of the myth of his people, went on to achieve it. Krillin’s death at the hands of Frieza is one of the more brutal acts throughoutDragon Ball. And in response, Goku let all of his kindhearted nature slip away, matching the monster he was battling.
Goku’s transformation is iconic throughout the anime world, and kicked off one of the greatest fights in shōnen history. By fully embracing his Saiyan lineage,Goku left behind all of what made him an Earthling for the barbaric aggression and terrifying power of the Saiyans. Like how he responded to Krillin’s first death inDragon Ball, there was nothing stopping Goku from exacting his revenge.
1Gohan Surpasses Super Saiyan
Dragon Ball Z, Episode #184
Gohan’s character arc reaches its climax in one of the more intense, emotional, and powerful scenes in all ofDragon Ball. Always the gentle soul, when pushed, Gohan would quickly lose his temper, and his strength would skyrocket. These bursts of unfathomable power were always short-lived though, andGohan would quickly regress back to his normal state. When the Cell Jrs began dismantling the Z-Fighters, it initially seemed like another one of those bursts would be come.
However, due to the intense training with Goku before the Cell Games, as well as a pep-talk from Android #16, Gohan unleashed his dormant power in a fully controlled and maintained state.As the first character to ever surpass Super Saiyan inDragon Ball, Gohan would eventually go on to be the hero of the battle against Cell.
Dragon Ball
From the creative mind of Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball is a mega multimedia franchise that spans back to the 1980s. Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan. It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide. Dragon Ball was the initial starting animated series that followed the adventures of the young Son Goku as he sought after the Dragon Balls. These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together. Then, the series would branch off into the immensely popular Dragon Ball Z, which followed Goku as an adult and featured high-intensity battles and Goku’s never-ending search to be the strongest. The series has also enjoyed several popular video game adaptations and continues to release several new animated series and theatrical films up to the recent popular Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
