The Most Important Character in Dragon Ball

The most important character isn't Goku. Let me explain why.

When I ask you who the most important character in Dragon Ball is, I’m sure the immediate reaction is to say Goku and that’s fair enough he is the main character after all. Some may say Gohan due to his important role throughout Dragon Ball Z or even Kami for simply making the Dragon Balls in the first place. All three are strong candidates for the title of most important. If you said Vegeta though, please seek help.
Despite there being good reasons for those main three options I listed, I think the most important character in Dragon Ball is Bulma and for me - it’s not really close.

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[CarthusDojo]

Who do YOU think the most important character is?

[SpammytheHedgehog]

I mean, come on! If it weren't for Bulma, then Goku would've never left his house.

[Csherman]

She also made Beerus relevant by turning him into the most powerful babysitter ever

[Spllmen]

I love Bulma as a character. She's one of the most respected characters in the entire show. An even more, someone touching bulma could put every Z fighter over the edge because she's easily the reason all of them got to have even a moment of peace in their lives. Most characters in the show were villians or just mean except for Goku, and Roshi basically. She's Goku's first friend besides grandpa Gohan, and Goku is one of hers. I love their small interactions where she defends him even if he's doing something stupid because she knows him better then anyone on a personal level. Its cute.

[doubleoof]

“Bulma domesticated Vegeta” Wasn’t exactly expecting to hear that

[zora]

Rest in peace Bulma’s Japanese VA. You were an inspiration.

[memeverse]

Ever since the beginning of the dragonball story Bulma was the go to for the plot progression and the insta fix for every technical problem.

[yabbadabbindude]

Bulma really did grow into a powerhouse character, she achieves everything the fighters can't and her future version has a downright tragic story and ending. She's a literal capitalist princess too so it makes sense that Vegeta would marry into earthling royalty

[thedastardlylizard]

Bulma was also the last push Vegeta needed to perform the fusion dance with Goku that ultimately stops Broly and Freezer

[TaeSunWoo]

Been telling people for years that Goku is the main male character and Bulma is the main female character

[alexdevoe]

My first thought was Future Bulma was directly responsible for saving Present Goku from the Heart Virus which ultimately saved an entire universe in DB Super and I was surprised you didn’t mention it in the video.

[PoPo-qpzq]

Bulma just a few inventions away from making her own dragon balls

[theringmaster]

I’d say Grandpa Gohan was the most important, he raised Goku to be who he is today, everything from his kindness to his skill at fighting, Gohan taught him a lot. If he didn’t find Goku then he probably would’ve been killed by some wild animal since he was just a baby back then.

[matti.]

One of my favorite aspects of Bulma is how she easily tames beings who could destroy her with a single thought. She domesticated both Vegeta AND the God of Destruction Beerus, and is best friends with an actual angel.

Super Hero wasn't too far off, Bulma is pretty much the leader and the mastermind of the team.

[akunbora]

“I can imagine she could go into the Time Chamber to study alien tech or something like that. But of course, she doesn’t want to get older than others.

I always see Bulma as Goku's older sister. She is my favorite female character of all time (not just in Dragon Ball).

[ADL]

You're right! I'm glad a female character in a shonen manga gets her flowers for doing things that impact the story even if she isn't a powerscalers dream come true. Great vid Carthu!

[squidpoppers]

It would be dope if Goku acknowledged Bulma's role in his life, from the beginning. Have a sweet moment between them, show how their friendship has grown over time. Give her story more of the main stage, like it deserves. Literally without her, they would've lost so many times. This character analysis was spot the fuck on. I've always felt she was the most important. I love even how her style changes so often over the course of the series, while everyone else more or less looks the same. She's the most dynamic character in the series. I wish dragon ball developed and showcased its character friendships more. There's such a rich history between everyone by now, and I wish the story would capitalize on that history. I feel like they're missing out on some good opportunities for really impactful, emotional moments to balance the typical dbz action.

[max_garcia]

Bulma is one of the only characters that does more selfless deeds that help everyone by sometimes being selfish

[crystalfirex]

"Please, I've been on this longer than the both of you."
Blooma, to Tenshinhan and Piccolo in DBZA.