10 Overrated Dragon Ball Fights You Need to Stop Hyping Up

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This anime series features some of the most iconic fights in the medium. However, fans sometimes get carried away when showing their love for the show, and end up overrating certain battles – both in comparison to others within the series, and even when looked at individually.

Many fights in Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super are more popular than they deserve to be. Fans often get caught up in flashy moments and impressive visuals, but truly great fights need more – a compelling story, well-planned action, good animation, and a meaningful impact on the series. While these fights aren’t bad, they definitely don’t live up to the hype.

The Z-Fighters vs Frieza is Fun and Exciting, But Pointless

Throughout Dragon Ball Z, a common theme is the Z-Fighters bravely battling a powerful enemy to stall for time until Goku can arrive. However, the fight against Frieza doesn’t quite measure up to the earlier battles with Nappa and Recoome. Despite a few enjoyable scenes and some clever tactics from Krillin and Vegeta, the huge difference in strength between Frieza and the others makes this fight feel unnecessarily drawn out.

It doesn’t make sense that the Z-Fighters could even challenge Frieza, and it’s unbelievable that Vegeta is nearly defeated by the time Goku arrives. While characters like Nappa and Raditz were just as cruel as Frieza, they were much more effective at destroying their opponents – and they didn’t have the ability to transform at will. The story also needlessly includes Piccolo and Frieza’s multiple forms; the entire arc could be streamlined simply by having Goku arrive on the scene earlier.

Vegeta vs Future Trunks vs Cell is a Series of Boring Beatdowns

The battle between Vegeta, Future Trunks, and Semi-Perfect Cell is visually exciting, but the writing itself isn’t consistently strong. The shift from Vegeta overpowering Cell to being tricked into assisting him is a standout moment, and Future Trunks’ defeat by Perfect Cell effectively highlights the strategic differences between him and Goku/Vegeta, proving that raw power isn’t enough. However, the scenes leading up to and following those key moments are uneven in quality.

This fight happens at a really inconvenient moment, right after a series of battles with Cell, leaving everyone exhausted. The choreography isn’t very good, and it’s just not interesting to watch – Vegeta quickly overpowers Cell, then Cell quickly overpowers Vegeta and Future Trunks. While some fans enjoy Vegeta’s Final Flash, it doesn’t actually accomplish anything, which makes it feel pointless.

Gohan vs Cell is a 10/10 Moment, But a Lackluster Fight

The episodes featuring Gohan’s battle with Perfect Cell are incredibly well-written and stand out as some of the best in the Dragon Ball series. However, the fight itself isn’t actually very good – it certainly doesn’t live up to the hype of being the best in DBZ. The problem is that the strength of these episodes comes from the storytelling, not the action.

The fight between Gohan and Cell is a rough exchange of attacks, starting with Cell in control, then shifting to Gohan, and back to Cell again, culminating in a final energy clash. However, unlike the previous fight with Goku, the action feels less fluid and dynamic. Surprisingly, keeping the fight somewhat flawed actually works for the story, as the episodes unfold perfectly as they are.

Goku vs Majin Vegeta Being Shown in Full Defeats the Point of the Fight

The epic fight between Goku and Majin Vegeta in the Dragon Ball manga is mostly described rather than shown. Whether this was a deliberate storytelling choice is unknown, but it’s effective. Just as Vegeta doesn’t get the satisfying rematch he wanted, fans are also left without seeing the battle they’d been anticipating.

The fight between Goku and Majin Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z is visually impressive, with excellent animation and fight choreography. However, the anime adaptation doesn’t capture the deeper meaning present in the original manga. Particularly in the English dub, Vegeta’s character is misconstrued. While Toriyama intended Vegeta to be driven by a desperate, angry descent into darkness, the anime often portrays him as sympathetic and even admirable, which misses the mark of the author’s intent.

Gohan vs Super Buu is the Worst Fight in Dragon Ball Z

Many fans consider the Buu Saga to be the weakest part of Dragon Ball Z, and the fight between Gohan and Super Buu is often seen as its absolute worst moment. This is because Gohan acts very differently than usual, and Super Buu isn’t very engaging. The fight itself is dull, especially when compared to Buu’s battles with Gotenks and Vegito.

It’s surprising anyone enjoys Ultimate Gohan, because his strength isn’t what people like about him – it’s his character. It’s disappointing that Gohan is largely missing for much of the story after being introduced as the main hero, and when he returns, he hasn’t really grown and repeats old patterns. His defeat is humiliating, and it’s a sad ending for a character who doesn’t get a proper send-off in the series.

Every Single Fight Against Goku Black and Zamasu is a Disaster

The Future Trunks Saga in Dragon Ball Super revolves around battles between Goku, Vegeta, Future Trunks, and the villains Goku Black and Zamasu. The animation quality during these fights varies quite a bit – some are just okay, while others are beautifully animated with impressive fight choreography. However, the biggest problems with the saga aren’t the visuals, but the writing itself.

The Saiyans’ endless battles with the gods feel repetitive and unsatisfying, and the fights themselves aren’t particularly well-written. Very little is ever resolved, it’s hard to feel any real tension because characters rarely seem truly threatened, and moments meant to excite fans, like Vegito’s return, end up feeling meaningless. Future Trunks’ power boosts – Super Saiyan Rage and the Sword of Hope – appear suddenly without proper build-up, and the way the story deals with his victory over Fused Zamasu is a strangely dark and jarring moment for the series.

Master Roshi’s Tournament of Power Run Undercuts the Stakes and His Own Character Arc

A highlight of the Tournament of Power for many fans was seeing Master Roshi fight again, and perform so well. However, this moment feels out of step with his story in the original Dragon Ball. His retirement, mentoring Goku and Tien, and even his attempted sacrifice against King Piccolo, all served as a fitting conclusion to his character. Seeing him fight again, and even surpass Tien in strength, undermines those meaningful moments.

Although Master Roshi had fought recently before the Universe Survival Saga, his appearance in the Resurrection ‘F’ Saga felt more like a brief nod to fans. He mostly just fought minor enemies there. Seeing him accomplish so much in the Tournament of Power – defeating powerful opponents like Frost and even an entire team from Universe 4 (and in the manga, even more) – diminishes the impact of the tournament. This is especially true considering how his character became less appealing right before the tournament began.

Vegeta vs Top Ruins its Great Premise With a Lazy Finale

The battle between Vegeta and Top is arguably Vegeta’s most important solo fight in Dragon Ball Super. The fight had a great idea behind it: after enduring battles with many powerful foes, Top, the strongest hero of Universe 11, is forced to embrace a corrupted form of godly power just to compete. Unfortunately, Dragon Ball Super doesn’t explore this compelling concept, instead relying on familiar, nostalgic elements.

Watching Vegeta’s fight, I couldn’t help but feel the action itself wasn’t that great – pretty typical for his battles, honestly. But the bigger problem was what happened after Top transformed. All the tension just disappeared, and Vegeta didn’t seem to grow or change at all. The way it ended, with a Final Explosion that didn’t even finish Top, felt really weak. It felt like a missed opportunity – this should have been the moment Vegeta achieved Super Saiyan Blue Evolution, giving the fight real impact.

Goku and Vegeta vs Granolah vs Gas is a Slog From Start to Finish

The biggest problem with the fight between Goku, Vegeta, Granolah, and Gas is how the ‘Granolah the Survivor’ saga was structured. The story started strong with compelling plot points, but then quickly devolved into endless, repetitive fighting for the rest of the arc.

The fight between Goku, Vegeta, Granolah, and Gas is disappointingly basic – it’s just a lot of punching with no exciting abilities shown. While new forms, True Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego, are introduced, they don’t really add anything to the story. Plus, the characters of Gas and Granolah aren’t particularly compelling, making them some of the least memorable creations in the series.

Gohan and Piccolo vs Cell Max is a Boring Rehash of the Cell Saga’s Finale

The latest battle in Dragon Ball Super is visually impressive, but ultimately disappointing. Introducing Cell Max as a simple, giant monster feels like a missed opportunity, especially since Piccolo, the hero of the Super Hero movie, also has the ability to grow very large. Unfortunately, Piccolo is pushed to the sidelines during the film’s final moments, with Gohan taking center stage instead.

The battle against Cell Max closely mirrors Gohan’s initial fight with Cell. The Z-Fighters are ineffective, and a perceived loss of a friend triggers Gohan’s transformation into Gohan Beast, a form powerful enough to defeat the android. However, the design of Gohan Beast is uninspired, the fight itself lacks excitement, and even Gohan’s character growth and control of his anger aren’t enough to salvage the disappointing battle.

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2025-11-09 17:40