13. Future Trunks first transformation
This scene wasn't very exciting but it provided us with some background knowledge of Future Trunk's world.
12. Gohan SS2 at World Martial Arts Tournament
The first time (most likely) that Gohan turns SS2 since his battle with Cell. It was kind of predictable and standard but the scene did revive the spark we had when Gohan first transformed into SS2.
11. Vegeta approaches ascended Super Saiyan
Lots of people would say that he becomes an ascended Saiyan here but I disagree. As Cell points out to Trunks, Vegeta purposely held back his power because he had not yet found a way to get around the (speed) limitations of an ascended Saiyan.
10. Trunks becomes an ascended Saiyan
Trunks reaches the level of ascended Saiyan but it does him more harm than good. Even though the scene is amazing in both animation and music, its significance can be questioned.
9. Vegeta's first transformation
Vegeta's struggles and pride make this a pivotal moment in the series. We knew it would be coming eventually.
After witnessing the transformation of Goku and future Trunks, Vegeta's one seems quite ordinary in comparison.
8. Goten's a super Saiyan!
I really didn't like the idea that Goten could turn super Saiyan. There was no explanation for it. There was no heartache, struggle nor a need. However, admittedly, when Goten turns super Saiyan we were all feeling amazed.
7. Trunk's a super saiyan!
The only reason that Trunk's transformation rates higher than Goten's is because of Vegeta's priceless line:
"When was it that the transformation to the legendary warrior of the saiyan race was reduced to a child's play thing?"6. Mysterious super saiyan
This is possibly one of the most wtf-moments in DBZ. None of us could explain the sudden appearance of this mysterious super Saiyan and the implications that this would have on the series.
5. Gotenks SS3
Even though we had already witnessed Goku becoming a SS3, this was still a significant and unbelievable scene. Had it not been for Gotenks SS3 transformation, Piccolo and Gotenks would have been trapped in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber for eternity.
4. Gohan's first transformation
Gohan brings to forth all his latent frustration towards being a helpless, little kid. No one expected this coming and we all felt inspired when Gohan ascended to the 'legendary warrior of the saiyan race'.
3. Goku becomes a SS3
The build up to this moment is what makes it one of the best transformations of all time.
Goku (to Babidi and Buu): Just wait...
Piccolo: Has he really found a way to surpass an ascended Saiyan? Is that possible?
2. Gohan SS2
After the death of android 16 something snaps within Gohan and we witness the hidden powers that Goku was telling us about. Gohan's frustrations towards not being able to help his friends manifest itself in the transformation to a super Saiyan 2. It is truly a sight to behold.
1. Goku, the Saiyan of legends
Was there any doubt? Goku's first transformation to a super Saiyan is the most significant in the entire series. The build up towards this moment is just insane. The use and direction of music by Bruce Faulconer to increase suspense and adrenaline is perfect. The voice acting by Sean Schemmel is top notch and goes well with the animation which effectively illustrates that something big is coming.
Thus, Goku's first super Saiyan transformation claims the number spot in the greatest super saiyan transformations of all time.
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