Who is Frieza?
Frieza is listed in the Dragon Ball Z character guide with spoiler-safe and full-plot profile sections.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThe galactic tyrant who orders the genocide of the Saiyan race and serves as the central villain of the Namek saga.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersFrieza is an antagonist character associated with Dragon Ball Z. The galactic tyrant who orders the genocide of the Saiyan race and serves as the central villain of the Namek saga.
Series Dragon Ball Z
Role antagonist
appearances 82
First Appearance Held Captive
Appearance Map
82 All appearancesAppearances link directly to the episode or movie page so character review stays tied to the guide itself.
18 I've Come Too! Training Begins on Beerus' Planet! Episode Mentioned 25 Battle to the Limits! The Vengeful Golden Freeza Episode Mentioned 30 Training for the "Martial Arts Tournament": Who Are the Two Remaining Members!? Episode Mentioned 38 The Ultimate Warrior of Universe 6! Assassin Hit Appears!! Episode Mentioned 40 Held Captive Episode Mentioned 43 A Friendly Surprise Episode Mentioned 44 Brood of Evil Episode Mentioned 45 Frieza Strikes! Episode Mentioned 46 Defying Orders Episode Mentioned 47 An SOS from the Future! A Dark New Enemy Emerges!! Episode Mentioned 47 Namek's Defense Episode Mentioned 48 Hope!! Once More Awaken in the Present, Trunks Episode Mentioned 48 The Hunted Episode Mentioned 49 A Message from the Future - Goku Black Strikes! Episode Mentioned 49 The Prince Fights Back Episode Mentioned 50 Goku Vs Black! The Closed Path to the Future Episode Mentioned 50 Unexpected Problem Episode Mentioned 51 Feelings That Travel Beyond Time - Trunks and Mai Episode Mentioned 51 Vegeta Has a Ball Episode Mentioned 52 The Past and Future Episode Mentioned 54 The One Who Inherits the Saiyan Blood - Trunk's Resolve Episode Mentioned 54 Guru's Gift Episode Mentioned 55 I Want to See Son Goku - Zen‐Oh Sama's Summoning! Episode Mentioned 55 Piccolo vs. Everyone Episode Mentioned 56 Zarbon's Mission Episode Mentioned 58 Unknown Enemies Episode Mentioned 59 Destination: Guru Episode Mentioned 60 Bulma's Big Day Episode Mentioned 61 Hidden Power Episode Mentioned 62 New Ally, New Problem Episode Mentioned 65 Let the Battle Begin Episode Mentioned 68 Ginyu Assault Episode Mentioned 70 Frieza Approaches Episode Mentioned 71 Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku Episode Mentioned 72 Calling the Eternal Dragon Episode Mentioned 74 Captain Ginyu... The Frog Episode Mentioned 75 Password is Porunga Episode Mentioned 76 Piccolo's Return Episode Mentioned 76 Defeat These Terrifying Enemies! Krillin's Fighting Spirit Returns! Episode Mentioned 77 The Fusion Episode Mentioned 78 Fighting Power: One Million? Episode Mentioned 79 Gohan Attacks Episode Mentioned 80 Piccolo the Super-Namek Episode Mentioned 81 Deja Vu Episode Mentioned 82 Frieza's Second Transformation Episode Mentioned 83 Another Transformation? Episode Mentioned 84 Dende's Demise Episode Mentioned 85 The Renewed Goku Episode Mentioned 86 The End of Vegeta Episode Mentioned 87 The Ultimate Battle Episode Mentioned 88 Clash of the Super Powers Episode Mentioned 89 Frieza's Boast Episode Mentioned 90 Bold and Fearless Episode Mentioned 91 Embodiment of Fire Episode Mentioned 92 Trump Card Episode Mentioned 93 Keep the Chance Alive!! Episode Mentioned 94 Power of the Spirit Episode Mentioned 95 Transformed at Last Episode Mentioned 96 Explosion of Anger Episode Mentioned 97 Namek's Destruction? Episode Mentioned 98 A Final Attack Episode Mentioned 99 Approaching Destruction Episode Mentioned 100 Gohan Returns Episode Mentioned 101 The Last Wish Episode Mentioned 102 Duel on a Vanishing Planet Episode Mentioned 103 Pathos of Frieza Episode Mentioned 104 Frieza Defeated!! Episode Mentioned 105 Mighty Blast of Rage Episode Mentioned 106 Namek's Explosion... Goku's End? Episode Mentioned 118 Frieza's Counterattack Episode Mentioned 119 The Mysterious Youth Episode Mentioned 120 Another Super Saiyan? Episode Mentioned 121 Welcome Back Goku Episode Mentioned 125 With Imposing Presence! God of Destruction Toppo Descends!! Episode Mentioned 126 Surpass Even a God! Vegeta's Desperate Blow!! Episode Mentioned 127 The Approaching Wall! The Final Barrier of Hope!! Episode Mentioned 178 Cell's Bag of Tricks Episode Mentioned 182 Gohan's Desperate Plea Episode Mentioned 192 Goku's Decision Episode Mentioned 195 Warriors of the Dead Episode Mentioned 230 The Long Awaited Fight Episode Mentioned 2018 Dragon Ball Super: Broly Movie Mentioned
Character FAQ
4 quick answersWhen does Frieza first appear?
Frieza's first mapped appearance is Held Captive.
How many appearances are mapped for Frieza?
Frieza currently has 82 mapped appearances in AnimeAnchor.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe profile, then reveal the full plot biography only when you want deeper story detail.