The very extensive legacy of Dragon ball It has not only offered us the possibility of taking part in tremendous combats with over 150 heroes and villains of the work of Akira Toriyamabut we can even find up to six different versions (or more) of same character. Which does not mean that from time to time, arise between game and game some new face ready to drop his knuckles against the Saiyans. A great way to offer news and variety to fans.
Of course, knowing the origin of these protagonists and antagonists is also part of the experience: beyond the wide variety of characters that exists in the original manga, animated series and feature films, Bandai Namco and Toei Animation itself expanded Goku's list of allies, rivals and enemies on consoles, recreational PCs and different video games with colorful, mysterious and -how not- really powerful characters.
Enough that Toriyama Saiyans are interested in measuring their strength and the range of their combat ability. But also, to offer brand new stories custom designed for these characters.
Since her debut, Android No. 21 has appeared in virtually every Dragon Ball game.
And not only that: many of these have penetrated enough to become regulars in all playable projects of Dragon ball, creating a common context across multiple sub-sagas, appearing as exceptional guests and even making the leap to animation, as in the case of the anime of Super Dragon Ball Heroes.
Dragon Ball heroes and villains born from the video game
Towa and Mira, two of the main antagonists of the stories parallel to the manga and anime
So are we talking about exceptional cases? Well, it can be said that Goku has known a lot of people throughout his more than 30 years in video games.
Most of them, really powerful and, many of them with hobbies and singular purposes. And not only that, himself Akira Toriyama has actively participated in the creation of many of these characters. Not only defining their appearance, but also giving them a personality.
At iGamesNews we have selected you 17 Dragon World characters created for video games. Sometimes as the main character and sometimes as the final enemy. Because when the gaming experience is fun, your entry into the canon becomes completely secondary.
Arale and Android No. 21, two terribly powerful androids created by Toriyama
The criterion: basically that were created for a video game or make their debut in one of them. Additionally, we have ruled out mergers of characters known as Karoly (the union of Goku and Broly in Dragon Ball Fusions), the new transformations of already known characters, avatars of the player himself or characters whose role is completely secondary.
Our ultimate purpose is to make it a really interesting listing for fans of games and manganime. We are sure that many of them will ring a bell. They may be one of your favorite characters. But there is also a chance that you may meet someone new.
In any case, we hope you find our selection really interesting.
Android No. 21
Designed by himself Akira Toriyama, Android No. 21 combines the determination of Dr. Gero's creations for the army of the Red Ribbon with the infinite possibilities (and appetite) of Majin Buu, becoming a powerful ally and a fearsome enemy in the three story modes of Dragon Ball FighterZ.
Bonyu (Ginyu special forces)
Bandai Namco's ARPG based on the anime Dragon Ball Z It is a great opportunity to learn about Dragon World stories never told. One of them is the only member (known) of the Ginew CommandWhich, according to Toriyama, abandoned the elite forces because he could not bear having to do his picturesque combat poses.
Shallot
Designed by Akira Toriyama himself to be the protagonist of Dragon Ball Legends, the young man Shallot we are presented as a saiyan from past times who appears on Earth with amnesia problems. Fortunately, his encounter with Goku will quench his race's thirst for combat.
Dr lychee
- Game: Dragon Ball Z Gaiden Saiya-jin Zetsumetsu Keikaku
Also known as the Dr. Raichī,
Hatchiyack
- Game: Dragon Ball Z Gaiden Saiya-jin Zetsumetsu Keikaku
The android Hatchiyack It is the final phase to end the Saiyan race of the Dr. Lychee. Being the ultimate enemy of both sides of the game Dragon Ball Z Gaiden Saiya-jin Zetsumetsu Keikaku and, according to Goku, more powerful than Broly. Decades later, Bandai Namco would retrieve it as the maximum enemy for DBZ: Raging Blast 2.
Majin Ozotto
- Game: Dragon Ball V.R.V.S.
This huge three-eyed demon appeared on earth shortly before the events of the Cell Game, being the final boss of Dragon Ball V.R.V.S. As a curiosity, its design and that of its transformation recall several of the sketches that Toriyama used to create Cell.
To WA
- Game: Dragon Ball Online
Too created by Toriyama, the main antagonist of Dragon Ball Online and one of the maximum enemies of the saga Xenoverse she is also the sister of Dabura. Or a powerful enemy from the Demon Realm, stubborn with altering the Timeline.
Look
- Game: Dragon Ball Online
The new king of the Demon Realm after the fall of Dabura is the companion and at the same time Towa's experiment, being partly demon but carrying the DNA of several exceptional warriors. His purpose is to become the most powerful being of all time.
Fu
- Game: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Although there were plans to debut in Dragon Ball Online, the closure of the servers made the debut of the legitimate heir to the Demon Realm and – in his own way – descendant of Towa and Mira made his triumphal entry into Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
The end
- Game: Super dragon ball heroes
It is a Majin (like little Buu) created by Towa, which makes him a powerful force of destruction, with a force comparable to that of Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta. Her debut was in the manga and game of Super Dragon Ball Heroes.
Seals
- Game: Super dragon ball heroes
Designed by Toyotaro, the successor of Akira Toriyama and manga artist of Dragon ball superSealas is introduced as the first member of the Time Patrol. However, behind his emblem and his past there is a terrible truth: he is the main antagonist of Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission.
Miss buu
- Game: Dragon Ball Online
After browsing through Mr. Satan's magazines, Majin Buu he was fascinated by the idea of finding love and having a partner. Over time, a cloud came out of his body that took the form of Miss Buu, becoming his companion. Together they would start the Majin race on Earth.
General Bon
- Game: Dragon Ball Online
Around the year 991 of the calendar Dragon ball, General Bon would revive the ideals of world domination of the Red Ribbon under the banner of the army of the Red Pants, a huge and powerful military nation made up of animal-like terrestrials.
Paella
- Game: Dragon Ball Online
A direct descendant of Emperor Pilaf himself, the evil Paella has set himself the goal of world domination, claiming and settling with his gang in the Mushroom Rocks area.
Chronoa
- Game: Dragon Ball Online
The Supreme Kaiōshin of Time has a youthful and petite appearance, but also an enormous character. Chronoa Recruit Future Trunks in the series Xenoverse and begins a patrol dedicated to restoring the interventions taking place on the various time lines and solving all the havoc caused by Towa, Mira and their minions.
Tekka and Pinch
- Game: Dragon Ball Fusions
While the main protagonist of Dragon Ball Fusions is a fully customizable character in terms of race and appearance, the default option allows us to play as Tekka, passionate about Dragon Ball who, along with his rival Pinch, ask dragon balls to create the greatest martial arts tournament of all time.
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