Just Rankin’ Sh!t

Black Folks’ 9 Favorite Dragon Ball Z Characters, Ranked

We could go one step further if we wanted to, but nine seemed right

Vegeta in “Dragon Ball Z.” Photo illustration; Source: Fuji Network System

Update 6/7/22: Level has a new home. You can read this article and other new articles by visiting LEVELMAN.com.

9. King Kai

This martial arts mentor/jokester is one of Dragon Ball Z’s coolest characters — from his stunna shades to his pet monkey.

8. Majin Buu

Frank Ocean and André 3000 referenced this big blob of a villain on their classic duet “Pink Matter.”

7. Goku

DBZ’s lovable main protagonist is also an absentee father who chose training with a hated rival (albeit to save the world) over raising his kid. Your fave would never!

6. Frieza

The series’ most habitual line-stepper — through death, resurrection, hell, and back again.

5. Trunks

The heir to the Saiyan throne is not only the most humble savior of the universe; he’s also Dragon Ball Z’s drip gawd.

4. Krillin