The celebration of the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball Continue with the global survey “Dragon Ball the One”, which has officially advanced to its next phase. After the closing of the initial votes, the showing of the 2nd stage (Stage 2), where the competition has become more fierce with the list of candidates reduced. Although the usual favorites lead the table, this new update brings significant movements in the Top 10, confirming that nostalgia and character development weigh as much as the fighting power in the minds of the fans.
The undisputed top
In this second stage, the hierarchy of power remains firm at the top, but with very lively classic rivalries. Goku, the protagonist of Dragon Ball, retains its absolute dominance in the first place. They follow him vegeta In second place and Gohan in the third, consolidating the Saiyan family as the immovable force of the franchise.
The most notable change of this stage is the rise of Piccolo. The Namekian has managed to climb to fourth place, Overcoming the fusion Vegito, which now falls to fifth place. This movement shows that Piccolo’s authority as a teacher and strategist is valued above the brute force of the mergers at this stage of the survey.
Villains and cult heroes
The Top 10 and Top 20 of the second stage reflect a experience of a vote that rewards the characters with deep narrative arcs.
Future Trunks The sixth position is secured, followed by the legendary Bardock (7th). Android 18 She remains the most popular woman in eighth place. In the duel of villains, CELL (9th) continues to overcome the emperor freezer, who closes the top 10 in tenth position.
Out of the top ten, human Z warriors keep fighting. Krillin Lead this block in 11th place, followed by Goten (12), Android 17 (13) and Yamcha (14).
list curiosities
Although the list is reduced, the reliability of the survey to represent the entire universe Dragon Ball It is maintained with surprising inclusions that survived the cut of the first stage. The top 20 list of this second stage includes non-combatant figures like Milk (15), Ten Shin Han (16), Launch (17), Bulma (18) and Videl (19).
A curious fact that persists at this stage is the presence of Black cat of the Brief family (Scratch), who has managed to stay within the Top 20 (20th place), surpassing many other characters with his own name and demonstrating the humor and dedication of the community.
Nostalgia defines the second stage
the results of the 2nd stage From “Dragon Ball the One” reaffirm the status of legend of Goku and Vegeta, but it is the rise of Piccolo to fourth place what marks the narrative of this round. Overcoming Vegito is a testimony of the global affection towards the Namekian. With the list decreasing more and more, the competition to enter the final ranking of January 2026 will be brutal.
This stage has begun to filter the “noise” of meme votes, allowing characters with true narrative weight like Piccolo and Bardock to shine. However, the permanence of the cat of the briefs at 20th place is a delightful reminder that Dragon Ball You will always have room for the absurd.
Do you think that Gohan It has enough popularity to snatch the second place from vegeta in the next stage? Is it fair that CELL follow above freezer? We want to read your opinion!
