There are several characters in the franchise that have had great development
It cannot be denied that Dragon Ball has become one of the most successful and popular franchises of all time and that, today, after 40 years of its premiere, it is still valid and has a lot to offer. AND despite the fact that the saga is often criticized for its lack of narrative depthespecially in comparison to other works, we cannot ignore the fact that he has worked very well on some characters.
Dragon Ball is not a franchise that seeks to be as deep, thoughtful and with a great narrative as other series, but this does not mean that, from time to time, it does not surprise us with some situations that help the characters develop. AND Throughout the series, there are many examplesbut we have selected some that we consider to be the best.
Mr. Satan
Mr. Satan may be comic relief, but he has been relevant to the plot
It may seem like a fog, but the truth is that it is not like that. Mr. Satan is a character that is often used as comic relief, but he has more to offer. This character debuted in the Cell Games arc, where he became the hero of the world after spreading that he had defeated the villain.
Logically, Mr. Satan is not the strongest in the work. In fact, his daughter is stronger than him and more talented, but there is no denying that she has a big impact. And, thanks to humanity’s trust in this man, they were able to defeat Kid Buu. AND We should not simply stay with the fact that it is a fraud.since he has shown to have a good heart and a great sense of justice, such as when he tried to befriend Buu and guide him along a path of kindness, despite the fear he felt.
Bulma
Bulma is the oldest character in the franchise, along with Goku. And these characters met in the first episode of the original Dragon Ball and began their great adventure. Originally, this was a girl with a big ego, quite narcissistic and selfish, as demonstrated on multiple occasions. However, little by little it changed.
And, as time and adventures went by, Bulma had great development, becoming a woman who genuinely cares about her friends. Not to mention that he has a great intellect that, on occasions, has moved the plot with his inventions. She is also an indispensable part of the Z Fighters.
Goku
Goku has also had development, although it may not be as extreme as other characters.
It may not seem like it, but Goku has also had quite a bit of development over time. Obviously, it is not a considerable change, since his personality remains the same, bordering on stupidity from time to time, and a great general innocence, as well as an obsession with combat.
At first, Goku was nothing more than a child with a lot of energy and innocence, because he grew up in the mountains with his grandfather, whom we will probably never see again, but little by little he changed and adapted to the world around him. . Obviously, Goku has matured and has become the guardian and protector of planet Earth.. Although he has not given up certain characteristics that make him who he is.
Piccolo
Piccolo is the son of King Piccolo, so he was conceived with the sole mission of assassinating Goku and conquering the planet. But after he defeated him and given a second chance, Piccolo escaped and swore revenge.
However, in Dragon Ball Z his transformation begins, as he teams up with Goku to face Raditz. Afterwards, he trains Gohan and takes care of him in his father’s absence. Little by little he becomes a great friend and trusted figure to this daywhere he even takes great care of Pan, Gohan’s daughter. This has had a great change and development.
Vegeta
Vegeta has also had great development
Vegeta has a fascinating story. He arrived on planet Earth to search for the Dragon Balls and after being defeated, he fled. On Namek he had a second chance, but he was surpassed by Freezeer and had no choice but to bet on Goku. After all these events, He has a kind of rivalry and respect towards Goku.
We see the worst version of Vegeta in the Cell saga, where he even mistreats Trunks. But all this changes in the final stretch and, in Buu and Super’s arc, we see him become a family man, a great husband and trusted figure. All this in a great journey of redemption.
