Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is set to launch with one of the largest rosters in the franchise's history, bringing together nearly every conceivable character from the universe into one cohesive package. While players can expect from many popular fighters DBZ, Superthe original series and even further spin-offs than some may still be surprised by Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerothe inclusion of several of the most obscure faces who DB can offer.
For longtime fans, the announcement of the addition of minor villains to the Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero and other rare characters likely appeared as a nostalgic trip back to the now often forgotten days of the franchise. From the likes of those who made one-off appearances in the film to those who played relatively minor roles in the larger story, Sparkling zero pulled from all corners of the universe to give the characters a new time in the spotlight.
Sparking Zero includes some of Frieza's lesser known soldiers
Cui
This short-lived rival to Vegeta during the Frieza saga has long gone unnoticed by many fans as he mostly existed as cannon fodder to show the changes in power level. When Vegeta tore apart this capable warrior, who was fiercely loyal to Frieza after rejecting his attacks, it served to define just how far the Saiyan prince had come since his introduction.
Dodoria
Introduced as one of Frieza's top generals, this minor antagonist played a major role for a brief period when he committed various atrocities on Namek. Underestimating the Z-Fighter, Dodoria became another victim of Vegeta's crusade against Frieza's army in Dragon ballwhose greatest contribution to history was informing the prince of the destruction of the Saiyan race.
Zarbon
Zarbon, another of Frieza's high-ranking generals, becomes the last henchman of this status in the entire army. He distinguished himself with a vain personality that made him reluctant to transform into his uglier Super Zarbon reptilian form, but this power allowed him to defeat Vegeta in battle. On Frieza's orders, Zarbon revived Vegeta before the Saiyans escaped and caused chaos by stealing several Dragon Balls, eventually leading to a final confrontation in which Vegeta brutally killed a member of Frieza's forces once again.
Frieza Soldier
Probably the most common and therefore potentially confusing character in the Sparkling zeroIn the giant roster, Frieza's unnamed Soldier is an extremely minor character who holds the titular character back from harming Frieza in Dragon Ball Z: Bardock is Goku's father TV special.
The exclusive characters from the movie decades ago have evolved into Sparking Zero
Super Garlic Jr.
It comes from the movie Dragon Ball Z: The Dead Zone and further appearing in Garlic Jr. filler. Saga, this diminutive villain was one of the first enemies Goku and friends faced in DBZ timeline. Towards the end of the film, he takes on a much scarier form where Goku, Piccolo, and Gohan must team up to defeat him. The base form of Garlic Jr. was disabled at startup.
Dr. Willa
Set in an earlier period of Gohan's life. Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest introduces Dr. Willa, a brain-dwelling robot scientist revived by Dr. Cochin and seeking to take over the body of the world's greatest warrior. Despitehis mind control abilities and the near destruction of the Earth, Dr. Willa was introduced at a time when the Kayo-ken was considered the peak of Goku's power.
Lord Slug
An ambitious Namekian who sought to rule the universe in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slugthis villain used a similar archetype to the original King Piccolo series. He began at a young age, but managed to reach younger and later giant forms, which were faithfully reproduced once again as his game iterations in Sparkling zero.
Android 13
Only more recognizable than Android 14 and 15 who served under him in the film Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13it is a posthumous creation of one of the Dragon ballThe most influential villains, Dr. Gero, were featured in a heavily action-focused story similar to the Cell Saga. With his most notable moment being a fusion in Super Android 13, it makes sense that this character was given two slots while his more obscure counterparts were left out.
Bojak
As a memorable antagonist of the pirate leader Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unboundthis character has retained one of the most cult followings of less popular exclusive faces in film. His cold desire to conquer and violence lead to battles with several of the strongest Z fighters, cementing his reputation despite appearing with his individual allies in only one film.
Tapion
A heroic character was introduced again Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragonits brief appearance made a lasting impact largely due to its classic Toriyama-style design. A legendary warrior sealed in a music box that he looks like The Legend of ZeldaThe link is through his use of the ocarina and the enchanted sword. His ties to the film's main antagonist make him a more complex character than the typical non-canon Dragon ball fighter, half of the monster is locked inside Tapion.
Hirudegarn
As one of Sparkling zeroA giant character that shares a size classification with the great apes, Hirudegarn was accurately represented in the same scale as he appeared in Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon. Acting more like a force of nature than an actual villain in the film, the Phantom Majin is a life-giving monster that could be mistaken for a dragon in name only. His original form, which could be seen before and after both halves of him were fused together, was removed from the game's roster in favor of the final insectoid transformation that appeared at the film's climax.
