Without Dragon Ball, many anime simply wouldn’t exist. Akira Toriyama inspired many artists to create their own works. Dragon Ball features many iconic battles that continue to shape anime fans around the world to this day. We present to you 7 of the best.
How was this list created? This list exclusively covers battles from Dragon Ball Z. The classic Dragon Ball, GT, and Super have been left out. Battles from movies are also not included, so no Janemba or Broly.
If your favorite battle isn’t on this list, let us know in the comments. This list is not a ranking of individual battles but rather a compilation.
1. Goku vs. Vegeta
The first fight between Goku and Vegeta took place in the Saiyan Saga, where Raditz, Nappa, and Vegeta attempted to conquer Earth. After Goku easily defeated Nappa, he turned his attention to Vegeta.
This fight is considered one of the most iconic battles in the series, showcasing the legendary fighting stance of the two. In addition to classic aerial action, there is the clash between Kamehameha and the Galick-Gun. Furthermore, Vegeta transforms into a Great Ape and is ultimately defeated by the silly comic-relief character Yajirobi, who cuts off his tail. This is also a nice homage to the original Dragon Ball series.
The battle remains one of the most popular, even being featured in new games: New game for Dragon Ball shows legendary fight between Goku and Vegeta in the trailer
