10 Most Evil Actions From Dragon Ball

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The Dragon Ball franchise has a reputation for crafting some of the scariest villains in the world of anime. Characters like Frieza, Cell, Majin Buu, and Broly became terrifying because they committed heinous acts that left viewers with a chill down their spines. In light of this, it seems fitting to delve into the inhumane actions carried out by some of the most notorious villains in shonen manga, showcasing just how vile Akira Toriyama’s creations could be. With such a terrifying history, compiling examples for this top ten list was no challenge at all.

In various instances within the Dragon Ball universe, villains emerge with extraordinary origin stories. Some seemingly materialize from common household items like rice cookers to become formidable existential risks to Earth. Others seize control of entire planets or annihilate those they cannot manage. Certain characters have even assimilated traits of their most formidable adversaries to strive for perfection, while some aspire to transcend the multiverse and pose a threat on an unparalleled scale.

Throughout the Dragon Ball fandom, these villains and their malevolent deeds are widely recognized, even if their impact varies. While some may not leave as significant a mark, the wickedness they exhibit can still resonate powerfully compared to others. Here are our top choices:

10) King Piccolo Blows Up East City

Frequently, the original Dragon Ball series may be eclipsed by its successors, Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super. However, it’s worth noting that if a “primary antagonist” were to be chosen for the initial series, it would undeniably be “Demon King Piccolo,” a character who would later become synonymous with the Piccolo character in the broader shonen manga. Making his grand entrance by declaring himself the new ruler of the world, he swiftly released prisoners and threatened to destroy cities daily unless his demands were met. Despite possessing power levels in the hundreds, this malevolent Piccolo demonstrated an astonishing capacity to annihilate entire environments.

9) Nappa & Vegeta’s Reign of Destruction

Upon arriving on Earth, Nappa and Vegeta, accompanied by Demon King Piccolo, caused massive destruction in the cities they invaded. Due to Nappa’s power level being significantly greater than that of the original Dragon Ball villain, the damage inflicted was far more devastating. Both the manga and anime depicted this destructive event, with the anime adding unique scenes where the Saiyans destroyed entire planets during their journey to Earth. It is safe to say that their debut in Dragon Ball Z left a lasting impact on the anime world.

8) Frieza Blows Up Planet Vegeta

In the annals of Dragon Ball lore, this act stands out as the most heinous – Frieza annihilated Planet Vegeta, effectively wiping out Goku and Vegeta’s species, save for a few like Goku who were spared by being sent to Earth by his parents. Despite their questionable nature, the extinction of an entire race is undeniably evil. The Saiyans weren’t paragons of virtue, but the destruction of their race was a wicked deed nonetheless.

Though it wasn’t revealed until after Frieza made his debut that he was behind Vegeta’s destruction, this atrocity solidified him as one of the most formidable villains in anime history. Goku managed to live through this catastrophe due to being sent to Earth by his parents, but Bardock and Gine were not so fortunate.

7) Cell Kills Ginger Town

In Dragon Ball Z, Cell’s debut contrasted significantly with characters like Frieza and Majin Buu, as instead of a gradual build-up, Cell suddenly appeared on the scene. Dr. Gero’s creation amassed power in a chilling manner by stealing energy from ordinary people. Piccolo, fortunately, was present to utilize his fusion with Kami effectively, but the harm had already been inflicted. Post his escape from Namek, Cell maintained his destructive spree.

6) Broly Destroys South Galaxy

In the eighth film of the Dragon Ball Z series, an extremely wicked action by Broly is often overlooked but is undoubtedly one of his most malevolent deeds throughout his initial reign. The reason the Z-Fighters united to confront the Legendary Super Saiyan was due to the devastation of the Southern Galaxy, which Broly destroyed effortlessly. While Broly demonstrated his evil capabilities during the events of the eighth film in the sequel series, his initial act laid the foundation for future events.

5) Buu Wipes Out Humanity

Upon breaking free from his pink confinement, I witnessed Majin Buu undergo a transformation, shedding his bulky form to become a lean, ominous presence due to the merger of his “benevolent and malicious aspects.” Eager for more excitement, Buu made his way to Kami’s lookout, prompting Piccolo to grant Goten and Trunks some time as they strived to perfect the fusion dance. Desperate to eliminate humanity, Buu urged to slaughter them all, convinced that they could be restored with the dragon balls. With one swift move, Buu carried out his wish, unleashing a terrifying energy attack – the “Human Extinction Attack.” This formidable assault released countless energy blasts that relentlessly pursued their targets and terminated their lives, marking one of the most alarming displays of power in the series’ annals.

4) Kid Buu Destroys The Earth

As an onlooker, it seemed like Kid Buu was determined to surpass his own prowess upon his arrival. Instead of sparing the human race as he had in his previous form, he swiftly targeted them for elimination. Among those who fell were Gohan, Goten, Trunks, and Piccolo in his initial onslaught. With an unprecedented display of power, Kid Buu established himself as the most formidable version of Majin Buu this side of the one who fought Vegitto. Despite being unable to speak, Kid Buu proved to be a fitting final antagonist for the Dragon Ball Z anime series.

3) Androids 17 & 18 Destroy Future Trunks’ Timeline

In the world of Dragon Ball Z, Android 17 and 18 initially appeared to be reformed due to the influence of the Z-Fighters. However, their counterparts from the future exhibited a far more malicious nature. They took great pleasure in causing havoc, as they mercilessly killed numerous humans, even treating battles with Gohan and Trunks as games. Their ruthless actions during this time made them one of the most reprehensible villains in anime history. The brutal death of future Gohan only added to the hatred towards these android siblings that Dragon Ball Z was able to evoke, a feeling rarely directed at other anime villains.

2) Goku Black Destroys Future Trunks’ Timeline

In both Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super, Future Trunks had an unfortunate string of bad luck. After defeating Android 17 and 18, Cell, and Majin Buu, his peace was short-lived with the emergence of Goku Black. This villain continued where Dr. Gero’s creations left off, causing destruction not just among humans but also Bulma. With Bulma out of commission, Trunks was forced to retreat, only to reappear in the subsequent series. The malicious “Mortal Elimination Plan” by Goku Black and Zamasu was sinister enough, even if they didn’t succeed in carrying it out.

1) The Xenos Destroy Universes

In simpler terms, the worst deed on the list was committed unexpectedly by a pair that initially seemed innocent – Universe 7’s lone Xeno evolved into a duo, thanks to Future Trunks’ timeline. This double trouble caused significant problems for the Z-Fighters. Goku’s wish for the Tournament of Power and the Xenos’ interest in fights escalated the battle. The Xenos, with a mere snap of their fingers, eliminated entire universes, a deed so evil that it surpassed notorious villains like Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu in terms of malevolence. Despite the resurrection of those killed by the Xenos, an estimated trillions of lives were lost.

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2025-08-28 17:16