Biggest Characters In Dragon Ball

Key Takeaways

Size doesn’t determine strength in Dragon Ball; many giant characters like Slug and Bergamo held their own.
Large foes like Janemba, Hirudegarn, and Super Shenron overshadow even the tallest Saiyan transformations.
Divine dragons like Porunga and Shenron provide crucial assistance to protagonists, despite their massive sizes.

As a longtime fan of this extraordinary universe, I can confidently say that these colossal characters have left an indelible mark on the annals of anime history. From the humble beginnings of Earth’s Shenron to the cosmic behemoth known as Super Shenron, each dragon represents a new milestone in the ever-evolving world of Dragon Ball.

In the world of Dragon Ball, size isn’t typically what makes a character powerful. Often times, even smaller characters like Vegeta prove to be more dangerous than larger ones such as Nappa. Frieza’s bulkier second and third forms are weaker compared to his classic fourth form. Even the towering bug-droid Cell was destroyed by a child fighting with only one functional arm. However, this doesn’t mean that larger characters are always easy targets.

In the world of Dragon Ball, being colossal can come with its benefits, and numerous towering individuals have utilized these advantages. Let’s examine the most imposing characters within the series and compare their sizes against one another. Since not all characters possess official measurements, many estimates have been made by fans based on their heights in comparison to other characters (like LeeZY Comparisons and MoodZi).

11. Janemba

50+ Ft.

Series: Dragon Ball Z (movies).
Debut:Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn.

As a gamer, I’ve come to realize that the Dragon Ball animated movies weren’t exactly official continuations of the series. Instead, they served as side adventures for our beloved characters. Take for instance, Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn, where this colossal, comical demon named Janemba is accidentally set free and causes chaos in the underworld. He even transforms things into jellybeans! Crazy, huh?

He was basically Majin Buu with the serial numbers filed off, only he was somehow dumber (he can only say his name), and much bigger. He’s roughly 50ft tall, edging out the similarly huge Dr. Wheelo from DBZ: The World’s Strongest. Though like Buu, he was much stronger when he got smaller, as his Super Janemba form is only about 6ft 3in, but rivals Super Saiyan 3 Goku in strength.

10. Giant Bergamo

Approx. 60ft

Series:Dragon Ball Super.
Debut: Episode 81: “Bergamo the Crusher Vs Goku! Whose Strength Reaches the Wild Blue Yonder?” (Anime).

In the universe of nine, the most formidable trio known as the Trio of Danger, led by the mighty Bergamo the Crusher, stood tall at an ordinary five feet. Yet, this seemingly average stature belied his immense power. Any blow aimed at him wasn’t wasted; instead, it was absorbed and amplified twofold through his retaliatory attacks. Remarkably, he had the ability to transform into a colossal form known as Giant Bergamo, towering at an impressive sixty feet during his battle against Goku in Dragon Ball Super.

Initially, it was possible that he might match or even exceed the abilities of standard Goku. However, Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Goku (or simply Super Saiyan Blue Goku) proved to be a challenge too great for our canine warrior. Yet, he demonstrated resilience, managing to counteract SSB Goku’s God Kamehameha with his Wolfgang Penetrator, a feat few other opponents have achieved. Even larger enemies have faltered against Goku’s other transformations.

9. Giant Slug

Approx. 70ft

Series:Dragon Ball Z (movies).
Debut: Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug.

As a gamer, I’m always fascinated by the transformations in Dragon Ball universe. Just like Saiyans can morph into giant apelike beings, some Namekians can undergo a similar transformation to Great Namekians. King Piccolo and Piccolo Jr were able to achieve this form in the original series, although they didn’t quite reach the peak that Lord Slug did in his movie. After he regained his youth, Slug discovered his innate ability to transform into a colossal form – none other than the mighty Giant Slug. This transformation occurred just as Goku’s Nearly-Super-Saiyan power started to wane.

In summary, this character scaled approximately 70 feet high and outpowered even Frieza; when compared to Goku’s Nearly-Super-Saiyan form, his might was unparalleled. Unfortunately, this transformation amplified his hearing abilities significantly, making him vulnerable to Gohan’s whistle—a sensitivity shared by all Namekians. This trait first appeared in the Lord Slug movie, and it proved crucial: it temporarily stunned Slug, giving Goku the opportunity to defeat him with a Spirit Bomb.

8. The Great Apes

60-80ft (Depending On The Saiyan)

Series:Dragon Ball- Dragon Ball Super.
Debut: Episode 12: “A Wish to the Eternal Dragon” (Anime), Chapter 21: “Full Moon” (Manga).

In DB (Dragon Ball), Goku’s initial transformation under a full moon resulted in him taking on the form of a massive, uncontrollable Ape-like creature, much like a werewolf. This transformation would cause him to act impulsively and destructively, capable of destroying entire cities. However, his friends had two ways to restore him to normalcy: either by destroying the moon or by severing his tail.

Ever since that time, I rarely witness the Great Ape form making an appearance. Vegeta was the one who pulled it off during the Saiyan arc, managing to retain his senses in the process. Even DBS Broly displayed the power of the Great Ape without fully transforming. Generally speaking, it’s been left untouched for most. The size of a Saiyan in this form can vary, but they’re roughly estimated to tower at around 80ft tall.

7. Agnilasa

82ft

Series:Dragon Ball Super.
Debut: Episode 121: “All-Out War! The Ultimate Four-Fold Union Vs the 7th Universe’s Total Offensive!” (Anime), Chapter 38: “Universe 6’s Last Resort” (Manga).

The Tournament of Power arc by DBS introduced a variety of new characters, including the first female Super Saiyans – Kaulifla, Kale, and their fused form Kefla. Additionally, an unusual team from Universe 3, consisting of Dr. Paparoni and his AI mechwarriors Koitsukai, Pancea, and Borareta, also introduced fusion, as they combined to create Koiceareta in an attempt to defeat Gohan, Goku, and Vegeta.

When their initial strategy failed, they joined forces with Dr. Paparoni to create Agnilasa – a massive 82ft entity. This formidable being stood its ground against the Saiyan trio, receiving support from Androids 17 and 18 as well. If not for 17 discovering its vulnerability, the reactor core, Agnilaza might have emerged victorious. Once this weak point was exploited and severely damaged, Agnilaza was expelled from the tournament following a powerful blast.

6. Hirudegarn

157ft

Series:Dragon Ball Z (movies).
Debut:Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon.

The final adversary appearing only in movies, Hirudegarn, is a malevolent deity known as a “Phantom Majin.” This entity was tainted by sorcerers from Kashvar. Brothers Tapion and Minotia were successful in vanquishing it, however, they couldn’t kill it entirely. Instead, they sealed its upper and lower halves into spiritual entities that reside within them. Subsequently, these brothers were locked away inside music boxes and dispersed to opposite ends of the galaxy. The intention behind this was to prevent anyone from freeing them and merging Hirudegarn again in the process.

Unexpectedly, Hoi, a sorcerer from Kashvar, deceived Goten, Trunks, Goku, and their companions into locating Tapion’s box on Earth and breaking its seal with the Dragon Balls. Once opened, Hoi summoned only the lower half of Hirudegarn, which later joined with its upper half, resurrecting the beast to its full size of over 150ft. The creature stood firm against all their attacks until Goku transformed into Super Saiyan 3 and used the Dragon Fist attack to annihilate it permanently.

5. Golden Great Ape Baby

Approx. 197ft

Series: Dragon Ball GT.
Debut: Episode 19: “Goku’s Ascension”.

As a gamer, I’ve come across some fascinating characters, but none quite like the Golden Great Ape Baby. Originally a Tuffle survivor, he was reborn as a cybernetic beast, with a burning desire to restore his people. This ambition led him to control the humans, and ultimately, seek vengeance on the Saiyans – the very aliens who annihilated his kin.

He successfully controlled Vegeta during the fight against Goku, transforming into various Tuffle-enhanced Super Saiyan forms. Later, he made Bulma activate the Blutz Wave Generator to change him into a colossal 197ft baby form known as GGA Baby, which proved too powerful for Goku. Unfortunately, he consumed something that caused an adverse reaction, allowing Majuub to temporarily stun GGA Baby from within. This allowed Goku to destroy his tail with an energy blast, reducing him back to normal size.

4. Shenron

Approx. 1,640ft

Series: Dragon Ball.
Debut: Episode 1: “The Secret of the Dragon Balls” (Anime), Chapter 1: “Bloomers and the Monkey King” (Manga).

Currently, GGA Baby is generally considered one of the toughest foes Goku has battled, but when it comes to size within the Dragon Ball franchise, Shenron, the divine dragon, overshadows him significantly. Shenron’s size is approximately 1,600 feet long, although his true dimensions can be tricky to determine due to his serpentine form and tendency to coil up rather than stretching out fully.

Shenron is an ancient, divine dragon of our world that appears when the Dragon Balls are gathered. The person who summoned him has one chance to make a wish within his capabilities. Shenron can’t eliminate enemies stronger than the wisher, won’t grant multiple wishes or the same wish twice, and usually only gives out one wish at a time. Over time, Shenron’s rules have occasionally been modified, for example, he might grant up to three wishes to regular users, but first-time summoners only get one chance, so they should be careful not to waste it.

3. Porunga

Approx. 2,100+ft

Series: Dragon Ball Z.
Debut: Episode 75: “Password is Porunga” (Anime), Chapter 98: “The True Dragon God” (Manga).

As a devoted fan, I’d say: On the planet of Namek resides the mighty divine dragon, Porunga. This colossal reptilian being is revered for his power and can grant three wishes – but only to those who manage to collect all seven of his enormous Dragon Balls. To make a wish, one must master the language of the Namekians and maintain a favorable standing with him. Unlike his Earthly counterpart, Porunga is known for his skepticism and may twist the wisher’s desire against them if they fail to show proper respect. With his imposing muscular build and long tail, measuring this dragon’s size is no easy task!

Instead of relying on official figures, fans typically estimate him to be over 2,000 feet tall, with several hundred more feet added for good measure compared to his terrestrial counterpart. Much like the dragon Shenron and Porunga, he is often summoned to aid the heroes in times of distress, performing feats such as restoring the Earth, resurrecting the dead, and empowering Goku enough to permanently defeat Kid Buu.

2. Ultimate Shenron

33,000ft

Series: Dragon Ball GT.
Debut: Episode 1: “A Devastating Wish”.

Since Shenron, the dragon who grants wishes, has certain limitations to his powers, individuals might find themselves drawn towards acquiring the Black Star Dragon Balls. Once summoned, Ultimate Shenron possesses significantly greater power and an imposing size compared to his regular green counterpart. Standing approximately 33,000 feet long, he has the capacity to fulfill any wish, including taking lives if the summoner so chooses.

Yet, his desires are subject to a condition. If the Black Star Dragon Balls can’t be reassembled within a year after the wish is made, their harmful energy will cause the planet’s destruction. They then disperse across the cosmos upon fulfillment of the wish. Fortunately, humanity had another world to flee to, and Piccolo selflessly stayed on Earth to neutralize the Black Star Dragon Balls permanently, thereby protecting the remaining inhabitants.

1. Super Shenron

Est. 127,296,000,000,000 Light-Years (1 Light-Year = 6 Trillion Miles)

Series: Dragon Ball Super.
Debut: Episode 41: “Come Forth, Divine Dragon! And Grant My Wish, Peas and Carrots” (Anime), Chapter 13: “The Winning Universe is Decided!” (Manga).

Akira Toriyama and the anime creators initially considered “Dragon Ball GT” as a part of the main storyline, but its status has been debated due to “DBS”. Moreover, the series introduced an even more powerful divine dragon, which now holds the title of the most significant character in the franchise by a vast margin. This enormous dragon is known as “Super Shenron” and was first seen during the Universe 6 arc.

Typically invoked by the Super Dragon Balls, the immense dragon known as Super Shenron contains numerous galaxies within his colossal form. The precise dimensions of this titan are uncertain, but on a forum at Comic Vine, user Audichin55 speculated that he measures approximately 127,296 billion light-years in length. To give you an idea of just how enormous Super Shenron is, our observable universe has a diameter of only 93 billion light-years. Even the colossal Ultimate Shenron stretches things, but his size is preposterously huge.

2024-12-02 07:34