In "Dragon Ball", a classic manga series created by Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama, the Saiyans, as an important race, run through the entire story line, from the early Monkey King's revelation of his life experience to the later display of various powerful Super Saiyan forms, the number and strength of Saiyans are rich and diverse.
The following is a comprehensive review of the Saiyans who have appeared in the Dragon Ball manga, including a detailed discussion of the number of people and power rankings.
### **I. Total number of Saiyans**
Since the Dragon Ball series spans multiple chapters, anime, theatrical releases, and spin-offs, it is not easy to accurately count the number of Saiyans who have appeared in all of them. However, we can list the main known Saiyan characters based on the main manga plot, the official canon history, and the relevant theatrical version:
1. **Main Saiyan**:
- Monkey King (Kakarot)
- Vegeta
- Raditz
- Broly
- Bardock
- Son Gohan (Adult, Teenager, Future)
- Monkey King
- Trunks (Adult, Teenager)
- Gabe (Universe 6)
- Kyle (Universe 6)
- Kalifra (Universe 6)
2. **Other Known Saiyans**:
- Barakas (father of King Vegeta)
- King Vegeta (Father of Vegeta)
- Tabor (Vegeta's younger brother)
- Bart (Super Warrior in the theatrical version of Dragon Ball Z: Gods & Gods)
- Tapio (Super Warrior in the theatrical version of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrected F)
- BoJack (Theatrical Dragon Ball Z: Ultra Warrior Break!!) The villains in the Three Super Saiyans)
- Broly's father
In addition, there are some Saiyans who are mentioned in the manga or anime but do not appear directly, such as Son Goku's mother, Ji Nei,
Raditz's wife and their son Bra, among others. Considering that there were very few Saiyans surviving when Frieza destroyed Vegeta, and that most of the known Saiyans had clear identities and backgrounds, the total number of Saiyans actually mentioned directly or indirectly in the manga should be around 20. Further inclusion of Saiyan characters who only appear in unofficial or non-canonical works such as games and novels may be even higher, but this is beyond the scope of this discussion.
### **2. Saiyan Power Ranking**
**Strongest Saiyan**:
1. **Monkey King (Kakarot)**: As the protagonist of the Dragon Ball series, Son Goku's growth process has witnessed the peak performance of the Saiyan race. Through countless battles and cultivation, he not only surpassed his father Bardock, but also continuously improved himself in the competition with many strong enemies, mastering various forms of Super Saiyan transformation, such as Super Saiyan 1, 2, 3, Super Saiyan Blue, Freedom Extreme Yigong, etc. Especially in the plot of "Dragon Ball Super", Monkey King has unlocked a new form and power, and has been invincible in cosmic-level battles many times, becoming recognized as one of the strongest warriors.
2. Vegeta**: As a long-time rival of Monkey King, Vegeta has also undergone a transformation from villain to hero, and his fighting will and talent make him always follow Monkey King in terms of combat effectiveness. Vegeta has also mastered a variety of Super Saiyan forms, and has created her own unique form in Dragon Ball Super - Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta (also known as "Super Blue Vegeta"), and in some moments even shows the power of equal to or even surpassing Son Goku. Although Vegeta is slightly inferior to Son Goku most of the time, her potential and strength are enough to be considered one of the strongest Saiyans.
3. Broly: Broly is the "legendary Super Saiyan" portrayed in the theatrical version, born with extraordinary combat abilities. In different theatrical versions, Broly's strength settings are different, but no matter which version, Broly has shown overwhelming strength, forcing Son Goku, Vegeta and others to join forces many times to contend with each other. Especially in the latest theatrical version of "Dragon Ball Super: Broly", Broly's awakened "Super Saiyan Broly" form surpassed the strength of Son Goku and Vegeta at that time, and was once unbeatable. As a result, Broly is often seen as a strong contender for the strongest Saiyan, and is even recognized as the strongest in some fans and official settings.
Based on the above information, Son Goku, Vegeta, and Broly are usually considered to be the strongest Saiyans in the Dragon Ball series, and their strength in different stages and forms is subtle, and it is sometimes difficult to determine who is the absolute strongest. In different episodes, these three characters have all reached the top, so it can be said that they are the strongest Saiyan representatives who are neck and neck.
**Weakest Saiyan**:
Among the known Saiyan characters, the weakest Saiyan is usually one that has relatively low combat effectiveness, or who does not demonstrate significant combat ability in the story. It should be noted here that even the Saiyans, who are called the "weakest", still have a significant advantage in combat power over ordinary humans or other races.
1. **Tabour**: Vegeta's younger brother, Tabour, was exiled to a remote planet by King Vegeta due to his gentle disposition and aversion to combat. Tabor is barely directly involved in the battles in the story, only making a brief appearance in the Dragon Ball Super anime, showing some combat power, but still nowhere near as good as Son Goku, Vegeta, and others. His presence is more to show that Saiyans are not all belligerent and that they are pacifists.
2. **Raditz**: Raditz is the older brother of the Monkey King, and although he is the elder brother of the protagonist, it is known from Vegeta's words that his combat power is the same as that of a cultivator. In terms of sheer combat prowess, Raditz is undoubtedly the weakest known Saiyan.
To sum up, there are about 20 Saiyans who have appeared in the Dragon Ball manga. The strongest Saiyans are often considered to be Son Goku, Vegeta, and Broly, who have shown strength at different stages to surpass other Saiyans and even cosmic-level powerhouses.
The weakest Saiyan is directed at Raditz, who has the lowest basic combat power among known Saiyans, while Tabour, despite his low combat effectiveness, has a unique "weakness" in spirit due to his pacifist tendencies and avoidance of combat. The diversity and complexity of these Saiyans together construct the rich image and story of the Saiyan race in Dragon Ball.
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