Fusion is a familiar technique toDragon Ballfans at this point. During the numerous manga issues, TV shows, and movies, characters occasionally join bodies into one being. That may sound utterly nonsensical, but it’s hardly the weirdest move that Akira Toriyama’s work has pulled.
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That said, sometruly oddball combos exist. Certain characters fuse together and make you shake your head in disbelief. Most of these come from the myriad of video games. The developers realize they aren’t tied down to continuity and decide to go nuts with the concept. However, some crazy mergers sneak in through the manga and anime. One thing that all of these fusions have in common, though, is that they’re utterly bizarre. Such gleeful strangeness should be immortalized inDragon Ballhistory.
Updated August 08, 2025, by Ritwik Mitra:Dragon Ball is a series full to the brim with crazy powerups that are pretty fun to watch. One such way in which the series creates powerful characters is through the process of fusion, which allows two powerful fighters to combine their strengths to enable something truly spectacular. Most people are aware of the show’s iconic summons, but Dragon Ball has actually explored a bunch of unique fusions that are truly hard to believe. The most notable examples in this regard can be found below.
15Future Gohan And Future Trunks
The Future timeline is pretty messed up inDragon Ball. The destruction wreaked by the Androids is pretty horrifying as is, but things really take a turn for the worse after Gohan is killed in cold blood by these terrifying machines leaving Future Trunks to fend for himself.
InDragon Ball Fusions, both characters can actually combine their powers with the Fusion Dance. It’s a great transformation that lets these two steadfast friends team up in a way that no fan has ever seen before.
14Raditz And Nappa
Most people argue that Raditz and Nappa aretwo of the weakest Saiyansto play a major role inDragon Ball Z. This definition is pretty accurate, with both characters being disposed of early on during the series' run.
However, a fusion made up of them both could be slightly interesting, and this actually happens inDragon Ball Fusions. Both characters can fuse in this game to form a unique character called Natz.
13Krillin And Piccolo
The hilariously-named Prillin is another character that appears inDragon Ball Fusions. Obviously enough, this character is a fusion made up of both Krillin and Piccolo, which is a really odd combination indeed.
Both of these characters actually present the Fusion Dance to Goten and Trunks inDragon Ball Zwithout actually fusing. Thankfully,Dragon Ball Fusionsmakes this odd choice of fusion a reality.
12Xeno Trunks And Xeno Vegeta
The Xenoverse has introduced new warriors called the Time Patrol, who are essentially intergalactic warriors who protect the timeline. A bunch of beloved characters from theDragon Ballseries have alternate versions that serve as members of the Time Patrol.
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This includesXeno Trunks and Xeno Vegetaas well. Watching this father-son duo fuse inDragon Ball Heroesis highly enjoyable, although the name Vegeks could perhaps use some work.
11Recoome And Burter
The Ginyu Force was a squad of powerful warriors who caused no end of problems for the heroes on Planet Namek. They were quite powerful and beat down many characters to a pulp, but were ultimately no match for the might of Goku.
Two of these members, Recoome and Burter, can actually fuse inDragon Ball Heroes. It’s a rather odd combination, but one which fans of the series will probably take some enjoyment from.
10Krillin and Cell
During one of several What-If scenarios in the firstDragon Ball Z: Budokai, it’s business as usual for Cell. The insectoid villain works furiously to absorb Androids 17 and 18. Unfortunately, he trips at the finish line and absorbs Krillin instead, transforming him into a pint-sized imp.
The nasal voice and Napoleon Complex would be funny enough, but the way Yamcha and Tien easily overwhelm him makes this a gloriously farcical fable. It’s truly the lowest point for Cell.
9Tien And Yamcha
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2goes to some strange places with its gameplay and customization. Take the random combos that emerge from using the Fusion Technique. A typically solo fighter like Tien could merge with Yamcha.
The three eyes and receding spiky hairline are ludicrous even by anime standards, but combining each fighter’s ridiculously athletic moves – like the Volleyball Attack andWolf Fang Fist– make this guy just as clownish as he looks. Oddly, though, it’s not out of character for either of his halves. It makes one wonder why these two didn’t fuse in the show. They might have stood a chance against Goku and the other alien freaks.
8Goku and Hercule/Mr. Satan
WhenSuper Buu thwarts his plan to fuse with Gohan, Goku doesn’t have many options. He desperately looks around at the remaining characters, and it’s here he imagines himself merged with Mr. Satan, the clownish martial champion.
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The nightmare scenario comes complete with the mustache, afro, and blowhard demeanor. It would have been an amusing fight for two minutes until Buu killed them. Luckily for Earth, Vegeta soon arrives and paves the way for Vegito, which is never a bad thing.
7Goku and Vegeta (Fat)
These two Saiyans have fused several times, both in and out of the official canon. However, the way Gogeta comes into play during theFusion Rebornfilm is just farcical. Goku and Vegeta mess up the Fusion Dance, so the resulting fighter is a rotund clod. His specialties are bouncing around, running away, and paralyzing his opponent with gas attacks.
Fusions have failed before, but the shows never dwelled on those flubs for this long. It makes for an odd aside that harkens back to earlyDragon Ballin tone.
6Super Buu Absorptions
If Super Buu activates his Absorption Technique inBudokai 2, there’s no guarantee he’ll repeat his transformations from the show. Instead, he might consume Frieza, Cell, or one of the other characters just hanging around.
Adding to these guys' power to his own also changes Super Buu. With the purple head tentacle and/or insect spots, the pink menace is now even more of a freakshow. It’s even more surreal when his voice and posture start copying those he absorbs. Suffice it to say, the developers were having way too much fun.
