10 Most Memorable Transformations In Dragon Ball Z

Was there ever any doubt that one of the most iconic scenes in all of anime would not be number one?

The buildup throughout the Namek Saga. The terror of Frieza's absolute power and cruelty, increasingly stronger opponents, Vegeta hyping up Super Saiyans. The emotional weight behind it. Piccolo's fall, Vegeta's death, Krillin's torture & subsequent death.

Everything led up to this climatic moment. The look of absolute fear on Frieza's face, Goku & his easygoing attitude gone & a dangerous man seeking revenge standing in his place.

That's not even mentioning the music in tandem with the visuals, lightning, rushing waves & ground shattering power.

Sure, we've had transformations before this, but as awe inspiring as Zarbon's transformation was it's nothing in the compared to the first Super Saiyan in existence for centuries.

At this moment, Goku was the hope of the universe. The perfect conclusion to Frieza's reign of terror & his war with the Saiyan race, his fear materialising in the most humiliating defeat of his life

Much more than that, the arrival of Super Saiyan was the beginning of Dragon Ball as we know it today.