Fans have spoken, deciding who is currently the most beloved character in Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball universe. The first phase of the global popularity survey DRAGON BALL THE ONE has closed its voting. While familiar faces still dominate, the real highlight is Android 18’s impressive performance.
Krillin’s wife not only secured her spot in the Top 10 but made a strong late surge, overtaking one of the saga’s most fearsome villains.
Android 18 Outranks Two Legendary Villains
As expected, Goku remains firmly in first place, followed by Saiyan prince Vegeta in second and Gohan in third. Vegito and Piccolo round out the Top 5, proving that classic characters never fade.
However, the surprise came in the lower half of the main ranking. Future Trunks and Bardock took sixth and seventh places respectively, but right behind them, Android 18 climbed to eighth place, creating a dramatic upset by surpassing both Cell (ninth) and Frieza (tenth).
Android 18 is not just a powerful fighter, she embodies independence, confidence, and genuine family love. Fans especially appreciate her transformation from a cold destroyer to a caring wife and mother to Marron, showing she chose humanity over machine instincts.
This eighth-place ranking confirms Android 18 as one of the rare female warriors who can directly compete in popularity with legendary male characters in Dragon Ball. Her appeal lies in the blend of striking looks and immense strength, making her a unique feminist icon in the Dragon Ball world.
The contest now enters a critical phase: a “survival” system will eliminate more candidates in upcoming rounds. But it’s not over yet, as revival votes will be held through the social platform X. The final ranking, honoring the most popular character, will be announced on January 24, 2026, on the official YouTube channel.