akira toriyama Dragon Ball It has become one of the greatest shonen action anime series of all time. One of the reasons why Dragon Ball has remained such a perennial staple of the industry is that knows how to expand its reach and the strength of its characters in a way that stays true to the core of the series.
Dragon Ball he gleefully engages in graceful energy attacks and powerful transformations, but the battles in the anime everyone returns to a martial arts foundation. Dragon Ball He wouldn’t be where he is today without his earlier, more grounded martial arts battles, but there are plenty of characters in the series who lack the necessary foundations to be a great martial artist.
10 Complacency keeps Yajirobe from achieving greatness
Goku has encountered several prestigious martial artists throughout his many travels, but some of these figures cannot keep their skills as refined as the Saiyan. Yajirobe is able to hold his own against Goku when he first meets him at Korin’s Tower.
Yajirobe is more powerful than the typical human, but his usefulness runs its course for Dragon Ball Z Saiyan saga. Despite being skilled with a sword, he is quite cowardly and is content to stay out of the spotlight. Yajirobe has the foundation to be one of the strongest humans on Earth, but he has different priorities regarding what he wants to do with his life.
9 Hercule Satan is lost in his artificial public persona
Dragon Ball it has plenty of characters that are powerful enough to destroy the Earth with a single attack, but there are also a handful of imposters that feed on embellished reputations instead of actual abilities. Hercule Satan comes from a legitimate martial arts background, something he has been able to teach his daughter Videl.
However, Hercules has much more in common with a professional wrestler than he does with a superhero. Hercules leans towards spectacle and pomp.but there is a frightened and weak individual hidden within his macho personality.
8 Failed Fusion Veku can’t make Goku and Vegeta’s force work
Dragon Balls the characters just continue to get stronger, but there are occasional situations where this immense strength isn’t enough. Fusion is a useful process. which allows two individuals to combine their strength and abilities into one superior fighter. Fusion dance is a popular method, but it is a technique that needs to be executed with perfect timing.
Goku and Vegeta need a few tries to perfect their fusion efforts. Before creating Gogeta, they are forced to deal with the failed fusion, Veku. Veku is a resounding combination of these two Saiyans who technically has impressive knowledge of martial arts. However, Veku’s compromised physique makes him ineffective in battle.
7 Ninja Murasaki becomes collateral damage within Red Ribbon
The original Dragon Ball pits Goku against various lighter threats as he finds his footing as a young martial artist. The Red Ribbon Army it’s a big step up from Goku’s previous obstacles and all this militarized force is targeting the boy. Red Ribbon is made up of many eccentric warriors, some of whom are more expendable than others.
Interestingly, Ninja Murasaki, also known as Sergeant Major Purple, is General White’s subordinate in Muscle Tower. Murasaki knows how to wield a sword, but it ultimately doesn’t amount to much and is presumably eliminated during the destruction of Muscle Tower.
6 Nam is an average fighter who becomes a forgettable enemy.
Dragon Balls The World Martial Arts Tournament became one of the franchise’s most celebrated traditions. Each edition of the competition becomes a valuable opportunity to present new and dangerous fighters, as well as to measure the strength of Goku and his company. Nam is a forgettable participant who makes his debut in the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament against Ranfan.
Nam technically defeats his female opponent, but only through sheer luck. Nam briefly defends himself against Goku, and yet he still pales in comparison. Nam has potential but is defeated by Tien in the next tournament and then executed by Tambourine.
5 Jaco’s Galactic Patrol training can’t compete with his crippling nervousness
Given that so many malevolent tyrants threaten the safety of the universe, it’s a bit surprising that the Galactic Patrol doesn’t show up until Dragon Ball Super. This universal police force has a revered reputation. Jaco largely becomes the face of the Galactic Patrol, but functions more as comic relief than intimidating lawman.
Jaco is frequently busy with the hard work of the Galactic Patrol, but when faced with danger, he panics. Jaco wields a powerful ray gun as a means of defense, which speaks to the ineffective nature of his martial arts talents.
4 Future Mai leads the resistance in her apocalyptic timeline
dragon ball super appropriately engages in nostalgia and spends a considerable amount of time in Fractured timeline of Future Trunks. Future Trunks’ timeline contains beefed-up versions of many normal characters and Future Mai is the most jarring example of this.
Standard Mai is a glorified lackey of Pilaf, but Future Mai is one of the strongest warriors in the Resistance and a vital companion to Future Trunks. Future Mai is more likely to shoot his target than throw a punch, but he still knows how to defend himself.
3 Bacterian’s strength lies in his stench, not his martial arts skills
Dragon Balls World Martial Arts Tournaments work as fantastic opportunities to showcase some especially rare warriors. Goku and Krillin’s first foray into this competition features some very offbeat characters, with Bacterian at the top of the list.
Bacterian has a corpulent physique but his main strategy is to repel his opponents through his terrible hygiene. Consequently, Bacterian’s actual combat skills are missing and he relies on this trick to survive. Bacterian’s intense stench usually helps him secure a victory, but he runs into Krillin, who remains immune as he technically doesn’t have a nose.
two Ranfan is not a martial artist as she relies on a cheap tactic
Dragon Balls the strongest are usually the males, so it is always more exciting when a defiant fighter enter the fray Ranfan makes a name for himself at the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament, but not exactly for the right reasons.
Ranfan takes advantage of her feminine wiles at the expense of real martial arts. Ranfan’s main battle strategy is to strip naked so his male competitors are too distracted to attack. It’s a cheap tactic and one that doesn’t even work that well after Nam takes it out with a blind hit.
1 Monaka is pushed to greatness despite her complete lack of ability.
There are all kinds of different strategies to motivate someone to work harder. The prospect of greater power is often its own reward for Goku, but Beerus creatively manipulates the Saiyan into overcoming his limits through an elaborate ruse. Beerus announces Monaka as the strongest fighter in Universe 7, but really, he’s just a well-mannered delivery boy.
However, Beerus strategically pushes Monaka into the spotlight, which lights a fire under Goku. The truth about Monaka remains a secret to many, but the alien can’t help but hide his surprise from him every time he clumsily throws a punch.
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