Key things
- Devilman's The Devilmite Beam had the potential to be a powerful attack due to its unique nature.
- Yamcha's Wolf Fang Fist may be weird, but it packs a punch thanks to its Ki boost and claw-like attacks.
- Gotenks' Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack is both strange and powerful, with ghostly entities infused with Ki.
The Dragon Ball the franchise contributed many things to anime that have since become staples of the industry, with some of the most notable aspects of the series introduced being its iconic Ki attacks. Although certainly not the first, Dragon Ball is undoubtedly the anime that popularized the signature Ki energy attacks that have permeated nearly every Shonen franchise since.
However, as iconic as the typical Kamehameha is, or as destructive as Final Flash can be, some attacks in the series are just plain goofy. However, that doesn't mean they're useless or bad at all, because despite their peculiar nature in how they're executed or how they look, they're mostly incredibly powerful. So in this article, we're going to look at the weirdest moves overall Dragon Ball franchise.
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Devil Ray
User: Devilman
First performance |
Dragon BallEpisode 74, “The Mysterious Fifth Man” |
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Debut date |
August 12, 1987 |
Story arc |
Fortune teller Baba Saga |
It will appear soon Dragon BallDevilman is a villain that most fans of the franchise have forgotten about and only remember when he is mentioned. Still, his introduction to the series was memorable, and his signature attack, Devilmite Beam, had the potential to be the strongest attack in the entire series due to the nature of how it worked.
Even the sweetest goodness has a drop of evil in its heart. I can make that little drop within you expand and expand and expand until… You're broken to pieces!
Had it not been reattached, Devilman could have easily taken down the series' most dangerous villains. Due to the attacks natural ability to bypass any defenses and amplify any negative or dark feelings of his opponent, he can amplify those feelings so that the target explodes from the ripples of negative emotions within them. This remains one of the most unconventional and powerful moves Dragon Ball before it got nervous.
Wolf Fang Fist
User: Yamcha
First performance |
Dragon Ball ZEpisode 5, “Yamcha the Desert Bandit” |
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Debut date |
March 26, 1986 |
Story arc |
Emperor Pilaf Saga |
Although he is the Z-Fighters' resident punching bag and the target of many of the series' most hilarious jokes, Yamcha is actually one of the most powerful people in the world and has been a warrior for most of his life. Currently, he is not as powerful as the other heroes and his importance when it comes to his time in the original Dragon Ball the show has waned considerably, but some of his techniques are still pretty strong.
Every time I see your strength, I realize how lucky I am to be on the same side!
One such technique is the Wolf Fang Fist. While this is a formidable martial art technique, it is rather peculiar for several reasons; specifically how Yamcha uses Ki to power up his regular physical Ki attacks, how he makes his hands look like claws, as well as the odd howl that accompanies it all. Still, Wolf Fang Fist is one of Yamcha's signature moves and is quite powerful in its own right.
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Ginyu body change
User: Captain Ginyu
First performance |
Dragon Ball ZEpisode 71, “Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku” |
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Debut date |
December 12, 1990 |
Story arc |
Namek Saga |
When you think about the 'weird' aspects Dragon Ball franchises, the very concept of Captain Ginyu and Ginyu Force are near the top of the list. By the time he appeared in the story, Captain Ginyu was a very powerful warrior who proved to be a major obstacle for the heroes to overcome, especially when he used his special Body Change technique on Goku.
That body of yours is pretty strong… Yes… and I think I'll take it!
It's an incredibly effective move when used and timed correctly, but the way it's done is quite odd. Once the user's body is swapped with their target's, they gain access to all of the target's body's power and skills, as well as some of their special techniques, while the target remains in Ginyu's body. If Ginyu himself took a lot of damage before switching, this attack is very useful.
Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack
User: Gotenks
First performance |
Dragon Ball ZEpisode 258, “Super Moves of Gotenks” |
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Debut date |
March 1, 1995 |
Story arc |
Boo Saga |
Gotenks is a fan-favorite character who also holds the title of the youngest fusion of all, as his votaries are Trunks and Goten. Because of this, his strength is amazing, but he is very loud and childish, which is evident throughout his unique moveset. Gotenks has the most distinctive attacks, from donuts made of Ki that he can fully control, to encapsulating his opponents in Ki so they can play volleyball. Dragon Ball characters.
As strange as it sounds, Gotenks bursts out with what appears to be his spirit.
However, the strangest and one of the most powerful attacks in his arsenal is the Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack, where he creates many ghosts from his breath that are infused with his Ki. Not only that, but these ghosts can also use attacks just like Gotenks and have their own individual personalities, making them possibly the weirdest, but also one of the coolest attacks in the entire franchise.
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Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime series produced by Toei Animation and a sequel to the 1986 Dragon Ball series. It continues the adventures of Son Goku as an adult while simultaneously following the life of his son Gohan. Son Goku usually defends Earth from villains like Vegeta, Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu. The series is followed by Dragon Ball GT and then Dragon Ball Super.
- Release date
- April 26, 1989
- Main genre
- Anime
- Creator
- Akira Toriyama
- Number of episodes
- 291