Dragon Ball
A martial arts adventure tale in which Goku and his friends battle formidable foes on Earth and across the universe as they grow stronger.
Featured characters
Characters in this work
Characters — 27 characters
Goku
The main protagonist, a Saiyan raised on Earth who grows stronger striving to be the strongest martial artist.
Vegeta
Prince of Planet Vegeta, a survivor Saiyan who becomes Goku's rival and ally.
Piccolo
A Namekian and reincarnation of Piccolo Daimao who initially opposes Goku but becomes Gohan’s mentor.
Gohan
Goku’s eldest son, a half-Saiyan trained by Piccolo who grows into a powerful warrior.
Trunks
Son of Vegeta and Bulma, a half-Saiyan warrior who travels from the future.
Goten
Goku’s second son, a young half-Saiyan warrior and close friend of Trunks.
Pan
Daughter of Gohan and Videl, granddaughter of Goku, with quarter-Saiyan heritage.
Yamcha
Former bandit turned powerful martial artist and longtime ally of Goku.
Krillin
Disciple of Master Roshi and Goku’s best friend, a skilled Earthling martial artist.
Tien Shinhan
Disciple of Master Crane with a distinctive third eye, a powerful Earthling martial artist.
Chaozu
Small Earthling martial artist of the Crane School with psychic abilities.
Master Roshi
The master of Goku and others in the Turtle School and user of the Kamehameha.
Chi-Chi
Goku’s wife, a martial artist and mother of Gohan and Goten.
Bulma
Heiress of Capsule Corporation, inventor and Goku’s first companion.
Mr. Satan
Worldwide martial arts champion regarded as the Earth’s hero.
Videl
Mr. Satan’s daughter, a skilled martial artist and Gohan’s wife.
Dr. Briefs
Founder of Capsule Corporation and Bulma’s father.
Frieza
Powerful evil emperor who conquers many planets across the universe.
Cell
The ultimate bio-engineered android created by combining cells from various warriors.
Android 17
An android created by Dr. Gero with infinite energy capabilities.
Android 18
An android created by Dr. Gero with infinite energy, married to Krillin.
Babidi
A wizard who resurrects Majin Buu and aims to control the universe.
Majin Buu
A powerful ancient demon who threatens the entire universe.
Vegito
A powerful fusion warrior formed by Goku and Vegeta using Potara earrings.
Gotenks
A confident fusion warrior formed by Goten and Trunks.
Bardock
Father of Goku and Raditz, a Saiyan warrior who witnessed the destruction of Planet Vegeta.
Piccolo Daimao
A demon born from God’s evil heart who sealed the master of Master Roshi.