Some of Goku’s greatest allies began as the absolute worst villains in Dragon Ball, but showing mercy hasn’t always paid off ...

From the more comedic Emperor Pilaf to the more serious Frieza, Goku and his allies have battled plenty of villains in the ...

Anime has long been able to portray dynamic, complicated villains in its medium, with its most nefarious ones standing the ...

Vegeta, originally a villain, is younger than Goku but older than other villains at 29 years old. Nappa, a short-lived villain, is the oldest Saiyan in the series at around 50 years old.

In its climactic finale, Dragon Ball Daima brings Goku and his allies back from a thrilling confrontation with the formidable Gomah, only to encounter new mysteries awaiting them in the Demon Realm.

Son Goku typically defends the Earth from villains like Vegeta, Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu. The series is followed by Dragon Ball GT and then Dragon Ball Super.