Frieza

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Frieza
Alias(es)	Emperor of the Universe; Galactic Emperor
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Frieza Force
Occupation/Role	Ruler of more than half the universe; commander of the Frieza Force 104
Status	Defeated on Planet Namek and left behind with Cooler 182
First Appearance	Chapter 90
Original Name	弗利萨

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First Form	159	Restrained daily form; maintains a Battle Power of 530,000 to conserve energy, preserve elegance, and mislead opponents.
Second Form	160	Transforms during his fight with Son Goku, raising his Battle Power to roughly 1,000,000.
Third Form	161	Takes on a larger, more monstrous body with bony spikes and greater physical power and speed.
Final Form	162	Returns to a smaller, refined white-and-purple body: Frieza’s true appearance with his power fully released. His final Battle Power is stated to reach 120 million after three transformations 157.

Background / History

Frieza ruled a vast interstellar empire through the Frieza Force and was feared across the universe as its emperor. His army included elite officers Zarbon and Dodoria, while Saiyan squads such as Vegeta, Nappa, and Raditz operated under his command. Aware that Saiyans could gain drastic strength after recovering from near-fatal injuries, Frieza deliberately assigned them low-risk missions to restrict that growth 124.

He destroyed Planet Vegeta out of fear that a legendary Super Saiyan might emerge and threaten his rule. Even after the planet’s destruction, the possibility that a Super Saiyan had survived remained a source of anxiety for him 145 169.

Frieza first learned of Broly through intercepted communications involving Vegeta and Nappa. He dismissed reports that Broly’s young son possessed a Battle Power of 15 million, confidently declaring that such strength would still be inferior to his own 120 million 90 91. Although he initially allowed Vegeta to investigate Earth first, reports of Broly’s power and Vegeta’s claim that Broly was a Super Saiyan convinced him to arrange a confrontation on Planet Namek 101 145 147.

Appearance

Frieza’s appearance changes substantially through his transformations. In his restrained first form, he is a small, pale alien with smooth skin, triangular eyes, a flexible tail, and a white shell-like body. He commonly sits in a black-and-gold floating baby carriage rather than walking 90 154.

• First Form — Small body, pale smooth skin, triangular eyes, flexible tail, and a composed, elegant posture. 90
• Second Form — A much larger and more muscular body. 160
• Third Form — Thickened limbs, a long cranial horn, and prominent bone spikes. 161
• Final Form — A compact, sleek white-and-purple body with a rounded head and long tail; described as his true appearance. 162

Personality

Frieza is supremely arrogant and treats most people—including his own subordinates—as insignificant. He speaks politely when it suits him, but his manner is usually theatrical, cold, and cruel. He takes visible pleasure in the fear of Zarbon and Dodoria when revealing his Battle Power, and reacts with fury when ignored or humiliated 91 163.

Despite his arrogance, Frieza is not wholly reckless. He lets Vegeta investigate Earth before committing himself, deploys intelligence agents to survey Namek, and recognizes the danger posed by Broly once Vegeta identifies him as a Super Saiyan 101 147. His caution is repeatedly overwhelmed by rage when his authority is challenged.

Abilities & Skills

Energy Manipulation

Frieza can generate destructive energy attacks ranging from concentrated fingertip blasts to large-scale attacks capable of threatening an entire planet.

• Uses energy blasts in combat and to execute opponents, including his counterattack against Vegeta’s ambush. 166
• Fires powerful attacks while transformed against Son Goku. 160 162
• Creates a Planet Destruction Blast, the same type of technique he used to destroy Planet Vegeta. 178
• Can maintain nearly 120 million Battle Power after recovering with a Senzu Bean. 170

Telekinesis

Frieza can manipulate matter at range through a combination of willpower and energy.

• Lifts and controls thousands of pieces of rubble at once, launching them at Broly, Son Goku, and Mers. 163
• Uses a pressure-based technique that forces opponents downward, though Son Goku turns a similar ability against him. 163

Transformation

Frieza suppresses his true strength through multiple transformations and releases more power as a battle escalates.

• His first form conceals the bulk of his power and limits unnecessary energy consumption. 159
• His final form gives him access to his full stated Battle Power of 120 million. 157 162
• Frieza claims that half of his power is enough to defeat Son Goku and that seventy percent would be enough for Broly; these assessments prove unreliable against the Super Saiyans. 168 179

Physical Combat

Despite his small stature, Frieza possesses extreme speed, durability, and close-quarters combat ability.

• Uses his tail to restrain Son Goku by the neck. 169
• Fights with horns and bone spikes in his transformed forms. 161 162
• Evades mental pressure by causing his energy to vibrate at a particular frequency and vanishing from its effect. 163
• Remains combat-capable after sustained injuries and quickly regains his full condition through a Senzu Bean. 167 170

Equipment / Items

• Floating baby carriage — A black-and-gold hovering vehicle Frieza uses while commanding his forces and arriving at Namek. 90 154
• Scouter — Used to track Battle Power readings and search Namek for targets. 158
• Spaceship — Used to travel to Planet Namek with Zarbon, Dodoria, and Frieza Force soldiers. 154
• Senzu Bean — Captures one thrown by Son Goku and uses it to fully recover his strength and stamina. 167 170

Relationships

• Broly — Enemy and the Super Saiyan Frieza had feared might exist. Frieza challenges him on Namek but is overwhelmingly defeated and humiliated. 145 164 165
• Son Goku — Primary opponent on Namek. Frieza initially underestimates him, then fights him seriously after Goku uses Kaio-ken and later transforms into a Super Saiyan. 160 168 177
• Vegeta — Former subordinate whose defiance Frieza regards as betrayal. Their hostility culminates in Vegeta’s failed ambush on Namek. 145 155 166
• Cooler — Older brother. Their relationship is openly hostile and competitive; Cooler strikes Frieza upon arriving on Namek, but the brothers later coordinate against Broly and Son Goku. 179
• King Cold — Father; Frieza states that, apart from King Cold, Son Goku is the first person to leave him in such a miserable condition. 163
• Zarbon — Senior Frieza Force officer and attendant. Zarbon reports intelligence, conducts reconnaissance, and reveals Frieza’s transformed Battle Power before Vegeta kills him. 90 147 157
• Dodoria — Senior Frieza Force officer and attendant. Dodoria gathers intelligence and reports Frieza’s orders, but is killed by Vegeta on Namek. 90 155 158
• Mers — Galactic Patrol officer who disregards Frieza’s threats, deflects his attacks, and shoots off his left arm when Frieza attempts to destroy Namek. 163 165

Story Role / Major Arcs

Earth Intelligence and the Super Saiyan Threat

Frieza receives reports concerning Broly, the Gourmet Treasure Pot, and Branchi’s alleged 15-million Battle Power. He regards the reports as absurd but is intrigued enough to monitor Vegeta’s route to Earth 90 101. When Vegeta identifies Broly as a Super Saiyan, Frieza’s confidence breaks momentarily; he agrees to meet Broly on Namek while preparing more carefully than usual 145 147.

Namekian Dragon Balls

Frieza arrives on Namek seeking the Dragon Balls, intending to wish for an immortal body or eternal life. He interrogates Elder Moori and uses threats against Namekian villagers to uncover the Dragon Balls’ location 154 155. Vegeta’s intervention kills several of Frieza’s soldiers and escalates their conflict 155.

Battle on Namek

Frieza confronts Broly’s group after the Namekians disappear. Son Goku fights him first, forcing Frieza through his transformations until he reveals his final form 160 162. Mers arrives during the battle, further enraging Frieza by casually deflecting his attacks and ignoring his status 163.

Broly then accepts Frieza’s challenge and defeats him with a single devastating attack before brutally incapacitating him. Frieza attempts to destroy Namek, but Mers shoots off his left arm and prevents the attack 164 165.

Rematch with Son Goku

After Son Goku gives Vegeta a Senzu Bean, Frieza catches another and restores himself to full strength. He becomes interested in the beans’ origin and uses his recovery to resume fighting Goku 167.

Frieza overwhelms Goku’s escalating Kaio-ken techniques, including 20x, 30x, and 40x Kaio-ken, while fighting at roughly half of his full power for much of the battle 168 169 170. His cruelty and continued violence against Goku’s allies ultimately contribute to Goku’s transformation into a Super Saiyan 177.

Defeat by the Super Saiyans

Faced with both Super Saiyan Goku and Super Saiyan Broly, Frieza loses confidence and admits that Broly is stronger than Goku 179. He attempts a Planet Destruction Blast but is ultimately defeated alongside Cooler. Goku and Broly leave both brothers alive but incapacitated on Namek 178 182.

Trivia

• Frieza’s 120-million Battle Power is first revealed to Zarbon and Dodoria, leaving both officers terrified by the gap between themselves and their leader. 91
• He considers obtaining the Gourmet Treasure Pot as a potential gift for Beerus, believing its ability to produce food could help him gain favor with the God of Destruction. 90
• Frieza’s final form initially confuses Broly because it differs from the appearance associated with Broly’s vague memories of the name “Frieza.” 159