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Dragon Ball fans are well-acquainted with emotionally charged segments. Sometimes, our heroes must face significant losses or upheavals for things to take a turn for the better.
Dragon Ball is a franchise with a three-decade-long legacy. Fans of manga anime worldwide still cherish and follow the remarkable success of this ultimate franchise. The story of the quest for Dragon Balls unfolds, introducing entirely new concepts with a massive cast of characters. However, over its 30+ developments, Dragon Ball couldn't avoid creating controversial moments.
10. Moon Destruction
Dragon Ball almost ignores the laws of physics or basic scientific knowledge. Though not a severe concern for fans, there are still moments of exaggeration that leave people bewildered. One such instance is the destruction of the Moon. Fans might recall its crucial role in the perilous transformations of the Great Ape among Saiyans. It was considered the trigger for these transformations, making the destruction of the Moon a solution to halt the Great Ape metamorphosis. However, this detail sparked controversy as it contradicts scientific understanding, given the Moon's significant impact on Earth.
9. Cell Desiccates Humanity
Each antagonist in Dragon Ball possesses formidable abilities in various ways. Cell is no exception; in his initial appearance, unable to absorb Androids to enhance his power, he resorts to using humans as a temporary energy source. One of the most haunting images in Dragon Ball is when Cell attacks a city, draining the life force of many civilians, leaving only desiccated corpses. This unequivocally portrays Cell as a malevolent force.
8. Goku Offers Senzu Beans to Cell
Goku consistently ranks among the most beloved anime characters of all time, despite his innocence and martial prowess occasionally causing trouble for those around him. Goku prefers fair confrontations, even when facing an adversary like Cell.
The moment Goku decides to heal Cell's injuries with a senzu bean infuriated many fans, revealing his martial spirit can be remarkably misguided at times.
7. Battle Resulting in Mass Deaths of Supporting Characters
Earth has numerous defenders, all trained and united in the face of Vegeta and Nappa's planetary invasion. The heroes exerted themselves to protect the planet, holding off the two Saiyans until Goku's arrival. In this battle, the casualty count shocked even long-time fans, as previous arcs had only seen one or two character sacrifices. However, the skirmish with the Saiyans led to the demise of a slew of supporting characters such as Yamcha, Tien, Chiaotzu, and even Piccolo. This marked a new phase for the franchise, with the author subtly confirming that characters need new strength to survive in the Dragon Ball world.
6. Goku Witnesses Frieza Murder Goku's Close Friend Krillin
While numerous antagonists emerge after Frieza, the tyrant of the galaxy always finds a way back into the narrative. To date, Frieza remains one of the most enduring villains in Dragon Ball. The battle against Frieza on the planet Namek is the longest in the franchise, marking the beginning of Dragon Ball antagonists' ability to transform in various ways. Frieza taunted Goku by killing Krillin, the pain of witnessing his close friend's death triggered Goku's transformation into a Super Saiyan. This is regarded as one of the cruelest scenes, depicting the brutal demise of a kind-hearted character in a savage manner.
