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About This Quiz
When it comes to "Dragon Ball Z," there's an entire universe of characters to discover as the heroes adventure across the world searching for dragon balls while trying to save their friends and stop the forces of evil. Are you familiar with all the characters who the Z Fighters encounter between the Saiyan Saga and the Buu Saga? Here's a quiz where you can find out.Â
From the Earthlings to the Saiyans to the Core People in Other World, "Dragon Ball Z" is filled with unique characters that have captivated fans for generations. Over the course of the show, you learn that while many of these characters are known for their power, others are known just as much for their heart, which makes their journey well worth the ride.Â
Now, it's time for you to power up your brain as you try to identify all the characters from the show. Do you believe it will be a breeze, or will you need a wish from the eternal dragon to get through it? You'll have to be careful, after all, because those Namekians can be a little tricky.Â
When you're ready, jump in and see if you have the skills to make it to the end.
Goku
Before "Dragon Ball Z" came along, Goku was the star of "Dragon Ball," the original manga series. In "Dragon Ball," Goku was just a kid who became a talented martial artist after learning to fight from his adopted grandpa.
Gohan
Vegeta
Trunks
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Broly
Krillin
Goten
Trunks
Trunks is only the second Super Saiyan ever seen in the series. When he arrives in the present world from the future, the Z Fighters are astonished because they thought most of the Saiyans were dead.
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Raditz
Vegeta
Calling himself the prince of all Saiyans, Vegeta has never been one to shy away from a fight, even when he's outmatched. Eventually, he is forced to put his pride aside as he accepts that Goku is the stronger warrior.
Broly
Nappa
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Cell
Majin Buu
Frieza
With various transformations, Frieza has such power that he strikes fear in those around him. His final change is probably the least menacing, but that shouldn't fool his opponents because his power level is extraordinarily high.
Piccolo
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Goten
Gohan
Gohan is the first Saiyan in the series to reach Super Saiyan 2, which occurs while he trains with Goku in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. However, the anime doesn't show Gohan fully master the form until Cell kills Android 16, leading to an angry Gohan exploding with power.
Krillin
Tien
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Chi-Chi
Videl
Bulma
Bulma was the first character to encounter Goku in the original "Dragon Ball" series while she was searching for the dragon balls with her dragon radar. She recruited Goku to join her in her travels, turning him into her personal bodyguard.
Pan
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Cell
After obtaining his final form, Cell struggled to find a purpose for himself, as he didn't even believe killing Goku would make him feel complete. Instead of seeking out the Z Fighters, Cell decided to host a tournament known as the Cell Games to determine who was the strongest fighter on the planet.
Majin Buu
Dr. Gero
King Cold
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Yamcha
Tien
Chiaotzu
Krillin
Krillin was never the strongest hero in the series nor the bravest, but he did play an integral part in the development of the show. During the Frieza Saga, Krillin was killed by Frieza, which was all the motivation Goku needed to turn into a Super Saiyan.
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Master Roshi
Yamcha
Kami
Piccolo
After the Z Fighters learn that more Saiyans are coming to Earth, Piccolo takes it upon himself to train Gohan since Goku is dead. Piccolo proves to be a relentless teacher who constantly pushes his young disciple to his limits.
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Videl
Pan
Chi-Chi
The princess of Fire Mountain, Chi-Chi is a fierce character with a dominant personality that she uses to enforce her views on how her son, Gohan, should be raised. She keeps such a tight watch over Gohan that he's often forced to sneak out of the house to escape her.
Panchy
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Majin Buu
Majin Buu is supposed to be pure evil, but the original Buu is actually more chubby and jolly than anything. However, once he's upset, there's not anything that can hold him back from inflicting serious damage.
Shenron
Raditz
Dabura
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Raditz
Nappa
When Nappa and Vegeta get to Earth, they are confronted by the Z Fighters, who are awaiting Goku's return. Nappa proves to be too strong, however, and wipes out most of the heroes before Goku can get there.
Broly
Zarbon
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Android 16
Android 17
Android 18
After the events of the Cell Sage, Android 18 starts a relationship with Krillin, who tried to protect her from Cell at one point in the series. Together, they have a daughter named Marron.
Android 19
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Uub
Dende
Kami
Shenron
Initially, Shenron could only grant one wish to whoever gathered the dragon balls before he disappeared and the dragon balls were once again scattered across Earth. However, he is later powered up and can grant three wishes.
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Yamcha
Goten
Goten is the second son of Goku and Chi-Chi, though he is born after Goku's death in the Cell Saga. When Goku comes back during the Buu Saga, he finally meets his son, who is seven at the time and already can turn into a Super Saiyan.
Tien
Uub
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Master Roshi
Master Roshi was the first teacher Goku had after the death of his adopted grandpa. When he takes Goku as his student, he teaches his young disciple the Kamehameha, a move that Roshi invented himself, which becomes Goku's most valuable attack.
Tien
Mr. Satan
Captain Ginyu
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Recoome
Raditz
Raditz, who was born on Planet Vegeta before it was destroyed, is the brother of Goku. However, he has no sympathy for his brother, who Raditz believes has grown weak living on Earth.
Puar
Nail
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Yamcha
Yamcha is one of the most trusted Z Fighters, who is never afraid to put his life on the line even against impossible odds. One example came when he confronted the androids. During the fight, Yamcha is quickly defeated, but he still tried to stand his ground.
Tien
Mr. Popo
Chiaotzu
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Recoome
Dabura
Zarbon
Captain Ginyu
Captain Ginyu is the leader of the Ginyu Force, one of the strongest mercenary units in the universe. The Ginyu Force serve under Frieza, and they respond to his call when he asks them to come to Namek in search of the dragon balls.
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Dende
Nail
Kami
After Kami came to Earth and started training to become the planet's guardian, he was forced to split his body in two to purify himself of the evil inside. The second half of his body became the demon, Piccolo.
Mr. Popo
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Chiaotzu
Puar
Karin
Tien
One of Tien's bravest moments came against Cell after the monster made his first transformation. Trying to protect the Earth and keep Cell from transformation again, Tien hit the monster with his Tri-Beam until he passed out from exhaustion.
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Recoome
Recoome wasn't the smartest member of the Ginyu Force, but that doesn't mean he wasn't powerful. His most powerful attack was his Eraser Gun, an energy beam that he launched from his mouth.
Jeice
Burter
Guldo
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Dende
Guru
Nail
Despite Nail's strength, Frieza made quick work of the proud Namekian, leaving him for dead. However, before he perished, Piccolo showed up and absorbed Nail's power, giving him the strength to combat Frieza until Goku arrived.
Porunga
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Mr. Satan
King Kai
King Kai, also known as North Kai, ruled over the north area of Universe 7, where Earthlings go when they die. Aside from Goku, he also taught Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, Piccolo and Chiaotzu.
Uub
Mr. Popo
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Zarbon
Burter
Dabura
Recognized as the king of the Demon Realm, Dabura was placed under a spell by Babidi to do his bidding. Ultimately, he is led into a confrontation with Gohan, who proves to be an even match for the demon king.
Dodoria
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Android 16
After Android 16 is reprogrammed to aid the Z Fighters against Cell, he takes it upon himself to finish off the powerful creature. However, Android 16 realizes he can no longer self destruct after latching onto Cell, resulting in Cell destroying him.
Android 17
Android 19
Dr. Gero
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Mr. Satan
Mr. Popo
A being from the Other World who is over 1,000 years old, Mr. Popo is actually a great fighter, despite his appearance. When Goku first encounters him in "Dragon Ball," they have a battle where Goku struggles to land any significant attack, even his Kamehameha.
Oolong
Chiaotzu
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Burter
Jeice
Dodoria
Zarbon
Zarbon is recognized by his beauty, which he holds to the highest esteem. However, he has a transformation that increases his power but takes away his good looks, which is a major reason he doesn't like using it.
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Videl
Videl is introduced in the series during the Buu Sage, where she encounters Gohan at Orange Star High School. She follows him around and eventually learns that he is the Great Saiyaman, a hero who has been secretly fighting crime.
Pan
Launch
Erasa
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Babidi
Dodoria
Mercenary Tao
Dr. Gero
Dr. Gero is a member of the Red Ribbon Army and the creator of the androids, cyborgs that he programs to kill Goku. Gero even turns himself into an android with the ability to absorb the energy of living beings.
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Oolong
Dende
Dende isn't the strongest fighter in the series by no means, but he does possess the unique ability to heal others. He uses this ability constantly throughout the Frieza Saga to heal the Z Fighters, including Vegeta, who was a borderline enemy at the time.
Karin
Puar
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Guldo
Jeice
Dodoria
With a deep desire for destruction, Dodoria often lets his anger get the best of him. Despite his brash nature, once Vegeta over powers him during the Frieza Saga, he turns cowardly and pleads for his life.
Burter
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Oolong
Puar
Karin
Chiaotzu
Chiaotzu is the faithful friend of Tien, who he spends most of his time training with. During the Saiyan Saga, Chiaotzu sacrifices his life to try and save the Z Fighters by exploding on the back of Nappa, but it does little damage to the powerful Saiyan.
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Mr. Satan
Android 17
Sporting a different look and more power, Android 17 makes a comeback in "Dragon Ball GT" as Super 17. In his new form, Super 17 can absorb energy blasts and release the power back on his opponents.
Android 19
Burter
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Kibito
Kibito hails from World Core, which is the world where each of the Kai is born. This race of people is unique in that they are born from magical fruit that grows on trees known as Kaiju.
Spopovich
Puar
Uub
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Burter
Guldo
Jeice
One of the highest-ranked members of the Ginyu Force, Jeice often teams up with Burter to form a tandem fighting team. They have various attacks that they've learned to use together, such as the Purple Comet Attack.
Spopovich
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Uub
Broly
Mr. Satan
While the Z Fighters are away on Namek, Mr. Satan quickly establishes himself as the strongest fighter on Earth by winning the World Martial Arts Tournament. During the Cell Games, though, he realizes he's outclassed by the other warriors and leaves the fighting to them.
Oolong
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Old Kai
Dr. Brief
Dr. Brief is the father of Bulma and grandfather of Trunks. He's extremely smart and creates many of the inventions used throughout the show. His most famous device is the DynoCap, which is used to transport large objects.
Puar
Karin
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Guru
Puar
Burter
Uub
Uub appears at the very end of "Dragon Ball Z" as a young boy who takes part in the World Martial Arts Tournament. He enters the tournament to obtain money so he can help his starving family.
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Korin
Korin lives atop Korin Tower, which is located underneath the Lookout where the guardian of Earth lives. When Goku climbs the tower, he meets Korin, who trains him to fight the Red Ribbon Army.
Yajirobe
Oolong
Puar
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