Dragon Ballhas always been one of the funniest series in anime, especially for a series so heavily focused on action.Dragon Ball DAIMAwas the first entry in theDragon Ballfranchise that truly prioritized humor over action, and it was refreshing to say the least. The jokes inDragon Ballare diverse. Some are simple, some are mean, and others take a little bit of time to truly process. No matter what kind of humor the series delves into, it’s always fun.
The jokes inDragon Ballcan break up the monotony of action. Not only are the jokes themselves fun to hear, but they make the characters even more lovable. Nothing is more funny than seeing Vegeta get flustered by Bulma, or watching a woman react to Master Roshi’s jaw-dropping antics.Dragon Ball’sfunniest moments come from every part of the show, showing thatthe series is never too far from a good laugh.
10Yamcha’s Death Pose In Dragon Ball Super
Dragon Ball Got Self-Referential
Yamcha’s death pose is one of themost recognizable images in anime. Before Yamcha became a meme, he was one of the most fierce characters around. He was a desert bandit in the originalDragon Ballseries and eventually dated Bulma too. Unfortunately for poor Yamcha, his death at the hands of the Saibamen became iconic for all the funniest reasons.
When Nappa and Vegeta first came to earth, they used Saibamen against the Z Fighters. They were powerful, self-destructing enemies that eventually took Yamcha’s life. He died in a crater with his body folded in a very certain position, and the meme was made.
Tons of different series have recreated the iconic moment, including smash hits likeBocchi the Rock!.Eventually, evenDragon Ball Superbrought the meme back to life, showing Yamcha recreating his classic pose in a heated baseball game between Universe 6 and Universe 7. The pose is even funnier considering that Yamcha is a professional baseball player when he isn’t defending the Earth. Even playing his own sport,Yamcha can’t catch a break.
9Vegeta Gets Roasted
Goku Was Finally Ready To Let Vegeta Have It
Vegeta has always been an arrogant character. It’s why he and Goku are perfect opposites. No matter how much of an attitude the Prince of all Saiyans has, Goku never really cares. Vegeta has also always been second to Goku in terms of strength, and he hates it.
During the Cell Saga, the Z Fighters take turns training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. When Goku comes out, he’s honest with his comrades. He tells them that he’s reached his peak, and even then, he’s probably not strong enough to take Cell down. Goku then tells the rest of the Z Fighters that they can spend as much time there as they want, as it won’t make a difference either.
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Vegeta can’t believe his ears. He accuses Goku of implying that Vegeta isn’t as strong as him. Goku clarifies by saying bluntly that he wasn’t implying anything,roasting Vegeta like never before. None of the Z Fighters can believe that Goku shot Vegeta down so concisely, making for one of the most shockingly funny moments of the series.
8Broly Attacks Frieza For An Hour
Frieza Started A Fight He Wanted No Part Of
Dragon Ball Super: Brolybrought one ofthe strongest characters inDragon Ballback to the series wonderfully. Broly is the Legendary Super Saiyan. He’s the only character capable of using the Berserker version of the Super Saiyan state in Universe 7, and at his peak, he’s stronger than both Goku and Vegeta.
Frieza brought him to Earth to kill Goku and Vegeta, but it wasn’t that simple. In a quick turn of events, Goku and Vegeta teleport away from the fight, but not before turning Broly on Frieza. Frieza’s reaction to getting beaten down by Broly is hilarious.
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Goku and Vegeta fail the fusion dance twice, and each fusion lasts for half an hour.Broly is beating Frieza the entire time, meaning that the evil space emperor is being dominated by the Legendary Super Saiyan for an entire hour. It’s a hilarious turn of events made only funny by Frieza’s understandable frustration.
7Vegeta And Recoome Use The Middle Finger
Things Got A Little Heated On Namek
Vegeta and Recoome’s usage of the middle finger is hilarious, full stop. It feels both out of and in character at the same time. Vegeta and Recoome aren’t the only characters inDragon Ballto use the most offensive finger against their enemies, but they are two of the first.
Vegeta flips off a shocked Krillin on Namek, and Recoome uses the same finger against Goku during their fight.Dragon Ballcan be pretty violent, but for the most part, it’s a pretty kid-friendly series and one of thebest beginner shōnen seriesto get into.
That’s why the middle finger sticks out like a sore thumb inDragon Ball.It’s so out of character for the series that it’s immediately hilarious. It’s more often than not censored when broadcast on TV, so when a fan does see it, they can barely believe it.
6Piccolo Needs Pan’s Help
To Get The Most Out Of Gohan, Piccolo Needed Pan To Act Like She Was Really Kidnapped
Dragon Ball Super: Super Herois the latest addition to theDragon Ball Superfranchise. It tells the story of Gohan, Dr. Hedo, and Cell MAX in some of the best animationDragon Ballhas ever seen. Piccolo wants Gohan to get back onto the battlefield, and he realizes that the only way he’ll be willing to fight is if he kidnaps Gohan’s daughter, Pan.
Pan is adorable inSuper Hero.She’s somewhere around three-years-old in the series, and even then,she’s smart enough to play along with Piccolo.Piccolo tells her to act hurt to encourage her dad; it works perfectly.
Gohan Beast is an amazing part of Gohan’s character arc, and it all happened because of Pan’s amazing acting. Watching her act hurt while Piccolo is dutifully protecting her is awesome, and it ends up being exactly what Gohan needed to unlock a new side of himself.
5Goku Doesn’t Know What Kissing Is
He’s A Father Of Two But Isn’t Sure What Kissing Is
Goku isn’t one ofthe smartest characters inDragon Ballby some distance. He thinks about fighting, eating, maybe sleeping, and that’s about it. InDragon Ball Super,Mai is passed out and needs medicine desperately. Trunks kisses her to give her the medicine, leaving Goku more than confused.
Vegeta’s reaction to Goku is gut-bustingly funny.Goku doesn’t understand what he’s seeing, and Vegeta can’t believe that a married father of two doesn’t know what kissing is. Vegeta even mentions the fact that Goku has children, and Goku wonders what that has to do with kissing hilariously.
4Vegeta and Bulma’s Relationship
They’re Almost Too Perfect For Each Other
Vegeta and Bulma are such a perfect match, it’s hard to believe that either one of them could ever be with someone else. They’re both stubborn, hot-headed, and insanely dedicated to their passions. Together, they bring the best out of each other in the funniest way possible.
There are a ton of great moments between the two. One of the funniest moments the pair share is during a get-together with the rest of the Z Fighters. Bulma wants to enter the party with Vegeta, but he can’t be bothered. When she says she wants to see their friends, Vegeta says “Sure, let’s go see Yamcha” sarcastically, making Yamcha the butt of the joke yet again. Vegeta’s personality is hilarious, Bulma’s frustration with her husband is even funnier, andcomparing having a bad time to “seeing Yamcha"is icing on the cake.
3Goku Befriends Grand Zeno
Goku Doesn’t Care Who The Omni-King Is
Goku’s naivety can be a strong part of his personality, at least sometimes. Grand Zeno is not only the strongest character inDragon Ball;he might bethe strongest character in anime. He’s called the Omni-King for a reason. He can obliterate entire universes with a wave of his hand, causing even the Gods of Destruction to fear him.
He took an interest in the fight between Universe 6 and 7 duringDragon Ball Super.After Goku was done fighting, Grand Zeno made an appearance. While everyone else revered him, Goku walked right up to him like he couldn’t care less.Goku’s blasé attitude is made even funnier by Beerus and Champa’s fearful reaction. Luckily for the Gods of Destruction, Zeno took a liking to the Saiyan and the two became friends — for better or worse.
2Goku And Piccolo Learn To Drive
Chi-Chi Made Them Get Out Of The House
Goku can teleport across the universe. Piccolo fused with the God of Earth and can fly around at will. If someone unfamiliar with the early episodes ofDragon Ball Zwas told that Goku and Piccolo once took driving lessons together,they probably wouldn’t believe it.
Chi-Chi is fed up with the two one day and tells them to go and get their licenses in one of thebest filler episodes in anime. The pair head down to a driving school with questionable teachers and speed around. It’s a hilarious episode from top to bottom, showcasing two of Earth’s most powerful warriors having a little bit of fun. Their driving is terrible, but what can anyone expect from two people who have spent more time fighting than they have behind the wheel?
1Vegeta In DAIMA
Vegeta Is The Funniest Character In The Funniest Dragon Ball Series
Dragon Ball DAIMAis the funniestDragon Ballhas been in decades. It’s one ofthe most original series to grace theDragon Balluniverse as well, showing new sides to everyone’s favorite characters. No character is funnier inDragon Ball DAIMAthan Vegeta, and it’s almost entirely by accident.
Vegeta is the funniest character in the series by far. One of his funniest moments came during a fight against Evil Third Eye Gomah. Vegeta isn’t making any progress, but he won’t let anyone else join his fight because of his Saiyan Pride. While Goku and Piccolo don’t know how to pull him out, Bulma has a perfect idea.
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Bulma shouts at Vegeta that if he doesn’t leave the fight, she’ll never take a bath with him again.Vegeta couldn’t have left the fight faster,showing that somehow, baths with Bulma are even more important than his pride.
