Dragon Ball characters appearing in most episodes, ranked

Summary

• Master Roshi taught Goku the iconic Kamehameha Wave in Dragon Ball.
• Yamcha's early prominence declined, leading to him becoming a comedic character.
• Gohan unlocked his potential in the Cell Games, but his role in Dragon Ball Super fluctuates.

Dragon Ball is a legendary shonen anime that needs no introduction. Goku's battles against nefarious forces as he unlocks new transformations and saves the world have time and again turned many people into anime fans who can't get enough of modern shonen anime.

The series' legacy is vast, spanning four anime series (five if fans count GT) where the Z Warriors embark on numerous adventures. Along with the Saiyans, there are several Earthlings and one beloved Namekian who have appeared the most times in Dragon Ball.

8 Master Roshi

He played a major role in Dragon Ball before his influence began to wane

• Debut:Nimbus Cloud Roshi (Part 3 Dragon Ball)

Without Master Roshi, Goku would never have learned one of the most famous anime attacks of all time. Watching Roshi's power as he pulled off the Kamehameha wave made Goku seek him out after his adventures with Emperor Pilaf to learn martial arts.

He is a gifted warrior who has had plenty of moments to shine Dragon Ball before eventually retreating to a comedic role in Dragon Ball Z. Fortunately, Super gave him the respect he deserved and let him play an important role during the Tournament of Power before he was eliminated.

7 Yamcha

The first member of the adventure party whose weakness prevented him from playing a major role later

• Debut:Yamcha the desert bandit (Part 5 Dragon Ball)

Before Yamcha, he was an effeminate weakling who later turned into a joke Dragon Ball Z and Coolhe was one of the first people to join Goku's team during his initial adventures in search of the Dragon Balls. Since then, he has been a member of the Z Warriors, though most of all he has been an embarrassing loser in fights.

As one would expect, his appearance slowly but surely declined as he became useless in battle. Still, Yamcha was used for a few jokes every now and then to make sure fans didn't forget his presence in Dragon Ball.

6 Son of Gohan

Goku's Son has made a big impact since he debuted

• Debut:A new threat (Part 1 Dragon Ball Z)

Gohan debuted in the first episode Dragon Ball Z and has been a major part of most story arcs ever since. This Saiyan's untapped potential was eventually realized in the Cell Games, where his rage overflowed and allowed him to unlock the power of the Ascended Super Saiyan.

That's a shame Dragon Ball Super sidelined him as he focused on his career and ignored his training (twice), but the arrival of Gohan Beast made it clear that the character would have much more to bring later. Dragon Ball Super plot lines. Despite some fan frustration with his writing, there's no denying that everyone loves Gohan and can't wait to see him again.

5 Piccolo

The final Dragon Ball villain becomes an ally after witnessing Gohan's compassion

• Debut:Lost and found (Part 123 Dragon Ball)

The son and reincarnation of the Demon King Piccolo was a tough opponent who served as the final villain Dragon Ballanime. He gave Goku a tough fight but was ultimately defeated. With Raditz's arrival, he reluctantly teamed up with Goku to destroy this powerful Saiyan after a grueling battle.

Piccolo experienced a change of heart after spending some time with Gohan and eventually became a staunch ally of the Z Warriors. He has played a major role in almost every arc since then, and his Orange Piccolo form will continue to help him stay relevant in future storylines.

4 Krillin

Goku's Best Friend Who's Been With Him Through Thick And Thin

• Debut:Goku's rival (Episode 14 Dragon Ball)

Despite becoming something of a joke, Krillin is still a reliable member of the Z Warriors who has played a major role in many arcs. He was Goku's rival for the longest time when the duo joined the Turtle School, but over time he developed a respect for the Saiyan.

Krillin may not be the most powerful fighter, but it's clear that he shares a bond with the other characters Dragon Ball Z make him a relevant character that will continue to appear Dragon Ball. His death on Namek led to an epic transformation that changed the landscape Dragon Ball Z and turned the anime into one of the most popular shows that fans can't get enough of.

3 A weed

The prince of all Saiyans takes a beating in Dragon Ball Z and never looks back

• Debut:Gohan's rage (Part 5 Dragon Ball Z)

Vegeta is a character who debuted as a villain and Goku's rival before slowly taking up residence on Earth. The Saiyan grew in strength as the series progressed, unlocking several transformations that made him a force to be reckoned with.

He is strong enough to share the screen with Goku in most of the main arcs when threats appear Dragon Ball continuing to boast more impressive power than ever before. With divine ki and new transformations, Vegeta will continue to enjoy major appearances as his fun and proud character takes part in numerous battles.

2 Bulma

He appears from the very first episode and has since become a permanent presence in the series

• Debut:The Secret of the Dragon Balls (Part 1 Dragon Ball)

From the first episode, Bulma established herself as one of the most important characters Dragon Ball with whom it is always a pleasure to communicate. Players love the character's many scientific inventions that make life more convenient for Z Warriors.

From the iconic dragon radar to capsules that contain impressive items, it's easy to see why Bulma's scientific mind makes her one of the most important and respected Dragon Ball characters. The fact that he never takes part in a single battle is astounding to see how much screen time he enjoys throughout the series.

1 Goku's son

The protagonist of the series who played a major role in almost every arc

• Debut:The Secret of the Dragon Balls (Part 1 Dragon Ball)

It's just a given that the main character Dragon Ball who has been around since the very first episode would have the most screen time in the series. As the series transformed from an adventure manga to a battle-packed series, Goku's power continued to expand and reach new heights as he faced greater threats and emerged victorious.

From his iconic attacks to the many transformations he went through throughout the series, it's easy to see why Dragon Ball He would feel empty without the presence of this lovable Saiyan. He is a gentle warrior whose love of battle has allowed him to unlock new levels of strength and defeat his toughest enemies after grueling battles time and time again.

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  Dragon Ball

  Release date

  February 26, 1986

  Season

  9

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  Release date

  April 26, 1989

  Season

  9

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  Release date

  July 5, 2015

  Season

  1

  Streaming services

  Hulu