10 Disappointing Villain Transformations in Dragon Ball Super

Top 10 Worst Villain Transformations in Dragon Ball Super

Dragon Ball Super, much like its predecessors, is known for its awe-inspiring transformations that push characters to their limits. Both heroes and villains undergo incredible metamorphoses, often signaling a significant power-up. However, not all transformations add value to the storyline, and some even feel like missed opportunities. Here's a look at the 10 worst villain transformations in Dragon Ball Super, ranked from disappointing to the least inspired.

10. Earth Absorbed Moro

Anime Debut: N/A; Manga Debut: Dragon Ball Super, Chapter 65

The character of Moro in the Dragon Ball Super manga presented a fresh challenge with his magic and power-stealing abilities. His final form, Earth Absorbed Moro, is a clumsy conclusion to his arc. His merger with Earth grants him the temporary power of Perfected Ultra Instinct but results in a cumbersome and ineffectual form. More than anything, this transformation feels like a last-ditch effort to extend the fight, rather than a natural progression for the villain.

9. Legendary Super Saiyan Kale

Universe 6's Kale presents an interesting variation on the Legendary Super Saiyan concept first introduced by Broly. While Broly's transformation feels organic due to his robust physique, Kale's slender frame makes the transformation feel awkward and forced. Her later fusion with Caulifla into Kefla better channels this power, making Kale's standalone transformation seem redundant.

8. Monster Form Yuzun

Taking inspiration from Zarbon's classic transformation, Yuzun enters his Monster Form but loses the appearance and finesse that characterize his base form. Offering nothing new or unique, Yuzun’s transformation winds up echoing the original without adding any new dimensions, which ultimately leads to his quick defeat by Vegeta, just like Zarbon in the original series.

7. Aged Form Gas

In the Granolah the Survivor Saga, Gas is artificially made the strongest in Universe 7 by the Cerealian Dragon Balls. His rapid climb to power results in severe aging, turning him into a skeletal figure. While his decrepit form does not hinder his combat abilities, it resembles a frail shadow of his previous appearances and feels more grotesque than terrifying.

6. Fused Zamasu

Fused Zamasu, the result of Future Zamasu merging with Goku Black through Potara Earrings, lacks a distinctive visual impact. While the character has a divine aura and increased power, the form does little to set it apart aesthetically from its components. A fusion that cleverly combined elements of Goku Black and Future Zamasu could have offered a more memorable visual change.

5. Watagash Infected Barry Kahn

A parasitic bond transforms Barry Kahn into a monstrous foe, but the result is rather generic. Watagash Infected Barry Kahn looks like a caricature villain meant for a quick defeat, lacking severity and intelligence. Within the larger context of Dragon Ball Super, this form does little to stand out or challenge the major protagonists significantly.

4. Three-Way Fusion of Miza, Iwaza, and Kikaza

Faced against Master Roshi, Miza, Iwaza, and Kikaza merge into a single entity in Moro's army. While the concept of a three-way fusion is intriguing, the transformation itself is treated comedically rather than seriously, making it feel more like a gag than a formidable threat.

3. Golden Frieza

Frieza's return in Dragon Ball Super required a transformation to remain competitive against Goku's godly powers. Yet, the simplistic palette swap to Golden Frieza and its subsequent variants lacked novelty and felt like a missed chance to explore more imaginative and intricate design.

2. Ribrianne’s Transformations

Universe 2’s Ribrianne takes the magic girl trope to a new level, but as she sheds her base form, her comic yet repetitive transformations, like Lovely, Love, Love Ribrianne, fail to break any new ground. They repeat a single note rather than integrating effectively into the tournament's more nuanced battles.

1. Duplicate Vegeta

When Vegeta becomes a Duplicate under the influence of Commeson, the result is an uninspiring iteration of the character. The purple, gooey Vegeta clone lacks the depth and menace of prior Vegeta-based transformations and acts more as a filler arc diversion than a truly challenging adversary.

Dragon Ball Super offers many exciting moments, especially through epic battles and breathtaking transformations. However, these entries highlight occasions where transformations didn't quite hit the mark, serving more as filler or rehashes based on previously explored ideas.