Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is set to launch with one of the largest rosters in franchise history, bringing nearly every conceivable character from the universe into one cohesive package. While players can expect many popular fighters from DBZ, Coolthe original series, and yet another spin-off, will probably still surprise some Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's inclusion of some of the most obscure faces that DB has to offer.
For longtime fans, an announcement about the addition of minor villains to the Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero and other rare characters probably came as a nostalgic trip back to the earlier days of a franchise that is often forgotten today. From people with one-off film appearances to those with relatively minor roles in the larger story, Sparking Zero pulled back from all corners of the universe to give the characters a new time in the spotlight.
Sparking Zero includes several lesser known Frieza soldiers
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This brief rival of Vegeta during the Frieza Saga has long flown under the radar of many fans, primarily existing as cannon fodder to show changes in power levels. When Vegeta blasted this capable warrior, who was fiercely loyal to Frieza, to pieces after deflecting his attacks, it served to define just how far the Saiyan prince had come since his introduction.
Dodoria
Introduced as one of Frieza's top generals, this minor antagonist briefly served a prominent role committing various atrocities on Namek. After underestimating the Z-Fighters, Dodoria was the next victim of Vegeta's crusade against Frieza's army in Dragon Ballwhose biggest contribution to the story was informing the prince more about the destruction of the Saiyan race.
Zarbon
Another of Frieza's top generals, Zarbon, ends up being the last remaining follower of such a position in the entire army. He featured a vain personality that made him reluctant to transform into his nastier super Zarbon reptilian form, but this power allowed him to best Vegeta in combat. On orders from Frieza, Zarbon would then have Vegeta revived before the Saiyan escaped and caused havoc by stealing several Dragon Balls, eventually leading to the final confrontation where Vegeta once again brutally killed a member of Frieza's forces.
Frieza soldier
Probably the most general and therefore potentially obscure character in Sparking ZeroA gigantic roster, the unnamed Frieza Soldier is an extremely minor character that we saw restrain the title character from harming Frieza in Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – Father of Goku TV special.
Exclusive movie characters from decades ago made their way to Sparking Zero
Super Garlic Jr.
Coming from the movie Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone and further appeared in the filler Garlic Jr. Saga, this tiny villain was one of the first enemies Goku and friends faced in the DBZ timeline. Towards the end of the movie, he takes on a much scarier form where Goku, Piccolo, and Gohan need to team up to defeat him. Basic form of Garlic Jr. was excluded at the start.
Dr. Wheelo
Set in an earlier time in Gohan's life, Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest represented by Dr. Wheelo, the brain of a scientist inhabiting a robot animated by Dr. Kochin and tries to take over the body of the world's greatest warrior. Despite his mind control abilities and nearly destroying the Earth, Dr. Wheelo featured at a time when Kaio-ken was considered the peak of Goku's power.
Lord Slug
An ambitious Namekian who sought to rule the universe Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slugthis villain found a similar archetype to King Piccolo of the original series. He begins at an age, but is able to reach juvenile and subsequent giant forms, which have been faithfully recaptured as his playable iterations in Sparking Zero.
Android 13
Just more recognizable than Androids 14 and 15 who served under him in the film Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13this posthumous creation of one of the Dragon BallThe most influential villains Dr. Gero appeared in a heavily action-oriented story similar to the Cell Saga. Since his most notable moment was his tie-in with Super Android 13, it makes sense that the character was given two slots while his even more obscure counterparts were left out.
Boyak
As a memorable antagonist of the pirate leader Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unboundthis character has retained one of the larger cult followings of the less popular film exclusive faces. His cold desire for conquest and violence results in battles against several of the strongest Z Fighters, cementing his reputation despite only appearing in one film alongside his own henchmen.
Tapio
A newly introduced hero character Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragonits brief appearance had a lasting impact primarily due to its classic Toriyama-style design. A legendary warrior sealed inside a music box that he bears similarities to The Legend of ZeldaBonding through the use of an ocarina and a magic sword. His connection to the film's titular antagonist makes him a more complex character than the typical non-canon Dragon Ball fighter, with half of the monster sealed inside Tapion.
Hirudegarn
As one of Sparking Zerogiant figures that share a size classification with apes, Hirudegarn, was faithfully represented in the same scale as he appeared in Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon. Acting more like a force of nature than an actual villain in the film, this Phantom Majin is a life-giving monster that could be mistaken for a dragon in name only. His original form, seen before and after the two halves were fused together, was omitted from the game's roster in favor of his final, insectoid transformation, which appeared in the film's climax.
