8 Most Sad Dragon Ball Character Deaths

In the modern world of anime as it is today, Dragon Ball Z may be judged by an out-of-date reputation. But what you don’t realize is that in this series there is a storyline that has some really heart-wrenching moments. One of the saddest deaths in Dragon Ball.

To commemorate this touching event, here is Kabar Games a summary of some of the characters whose deaths sparked a sad moment in Dragon Ball Z.

Krillin

In Goku’s first battle against Frieza, Goku is forced to fight hard and needs a plan to defeat the galactic tyrant. He finally decides to make a Spirit Bomb while Piccolo distracts him. Piccolo is nearly killed, but is able to hold off Frieza, and Goku finally manages to release a Spirit Bomb at Frieza.

Goku, Gohan, Krillin, and Piccolo are lulled by their victory and as they leave the house, Frieza appears and shoots a death beam at Goku. Piccolo jumps at him and saves Goku. But Goku realizes this attack is too dangerous for Gohan and Krillin, and tells them to leave the planet.

The trio prepare to head to the spaceship, but the murderous Frieza won’t let that happen. Frieza finally managed to catch Krillin, threw him in the air, and then detonated him. This moment is not only one of the saddest death moments in Dragon Ball but also one of the best moments in the series.

Chiaozu

Nappa and Vegeta attack Earth to get the Dragon Balls. 6 of the strongest warriors were deployed to try and restrain the movement of the Saiyans. These warriors had to face off against Saibamen, and were able to defeat them with a single casualty. The remaining 5 soldiers are challenged by Nappa who has a typical brutality. Nappa finally managed to hurt all of Z’s heroes, and also cut off Tien’s arm.

Chiaotzu can’t see Tien and his friends being killed and decides to annoy Nappa by hanging on his back. He tries to use his psychic abilities to blow himself up along with Nappa, but Nappa is able to withstand the explosion, and Chiaotzu’s sacrifice is in vain.

Piccolo

During the battle with Nappa in Saiyan Saga, the 3 remaining fighters, Gohan, Piccolo, and Krillin, tried to extend the time of the fight while waiting for Goku’s arrival. However, Nappa didn’t want that to happen. He attacks Gohan, but Gohan is able to resist and kicks Nappa in the face. Nappa was furious and fired a shot of energy at Gohan. Piccolo ran in front of Gohan to protect him from the attack.

Piccolo told Gohan to run before he fell to the ground while telling Gohan that he was grateful that he was the first person he met who didn’t treat him like a monster. The moment of Piccolo’s death is very dramatic and deserves to be included in the category of the saddest death in Dragon Ball.

Future Gohan

In the future, Android destroys the city, kills many people and even manages to kill all the main characters except Gohan. Before Vegeta died, he and Bulma had a son named Trunks, and Trunks tried to help Gohan to defeat the Androids.

Gohan trains Trunks to be strong and at least able to protect himself and others. These two fighters went to the city where the Androids were, but then they had to retreat because they were still not strong enough.

Gohan eventually continues to train Trunks, but Trunks still can’t master his Super Saiyan form. He asks Gohan how he got to be a Super Saiyan, and Gohan says he needs motivation. That’s when Android started attacking other cities. Gohan gets ready to leave and Trunks says he will, but Gohan asks Trunks to keep training and fly.

Gohan tries his best to fight Android in a one-on-two fight, but he has no chance of winning until Android kills him. Then when Trunks woke up he flew into town looking for Gohan and when he found Gohan he was dead. Trunks is furious and it’s that moment that draws Trunks’ potential lighter to master the Super Saiyan form.

Vegeta

After the fight between Majin Vegeta and Goku, Vegeta goes to fight Buu alone. Vegeta tries to beat Buu to the best of his ability, but he loses badly. Trunks and Goten fly to Vegeta’s aid. Vegeta tells them to run away because he thinks this fight is too dangerous for them.

These two kids wanted to stay and help, and that’s when Vegeta gave Trunks his first hug since he was born. He told him to take care of his mother before telling him to go with Goten. He told Piccolo to stay away from them, and he did.

Vegeta knew he was going to die, and wouldn’t be able to see his loved ones, but that didn’t stop him. This was the first time Vegeta had fought for something other than himself, and sacrificed himself.

Chi-Chi

Anything that triggers an emotional reaction from Goku is the definition of the saddest death in Dragon Ball. Goku may often be criticized for his somewhat laid back approach to fatherhood, but he shows how much he truly cares for his family in the Future Trunks saga.

Stabbed in the chest while unable to move, Goku is forced to learn the horrific facts about what happened to his wife and son in the Goku Black timeline. After Zamasu uses the Super Dragon Ball to swap bodies with Goku, he appears as Goku Black and quickly sends Goku, now in Zamasu’s body, to an alternate timeline, before decapitating Chi-Chi with his God Split Cut. Goten was also killed shortly after.

Android 16

Android 16’s death is a sacrifice, used as a plot tool to inspire Gohan’s Super Saiyan 2 transformation in the same way Krillin’s death inspired Goku in the previous saga. Death is something we’ve seen before and we’ve seen since the beginning of this series, but it will probably provide the most human moment in DBZ, and from the most unexpected figure.

The climax of the saddest death moment in Dragon Ball is in the Android 16 monologue period before his death. His parting words to Gohan convey a message about protecting those closest to you. Android 16 was designed to be a killing machine, but it closes off its characters in the series with a very human moment.

Goku

To close this list, we will look at the moment of Goku’s death that indirectly sparked life into the Dragon Ball Z series. Goku has indeed managed to survive in the entire Dragon Ball series, but did you know that he met his end when he and Piccolo faced off against Raditz.

In his last resort, Goku restrains his brother while waiting for Piccolo to launch his Special Canam Beam at full power. Goku’s death is also the catalyst for Vegeta’s character introduction, Gohan begins his training sessions under Piccolo, and Goku learns techniques from Kaio-ken and King Kai.

Judging by Krillin’s disbelieving response as he knelt by his side, Goku’s death was a huge blow to his friends and family, and the fact that Goku could also be killed.

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