If you are looking for great Dragonball Z fanfiction — you’ve come to the right place!
Dragonball Z is a Japanese anime series based on the manga series Dragon Ball.
The show shows Saiyan and other superhero-like characters fighting evil and collecting Dragon Balls.
So, if you like anime and manga, Dragonball Z might be just the thing for you.
Along with the manga and anime, there is a whole world of Dragonball Z fanfiction to explore.
But in this post, I will write about some of the most popular Dragonball Z fanfiction according to hits received on Archive Of Our Own alongside epic merch like this Kanji GO shirt, perfect for DBZ manga and anime fans alike!
Keep reading to find out more about some of these hit stories.
1. RWBY and JNPR react to Dragon Ball Z Abridged
In this story, the characters from RWBY watch episodes from Dragonball Z.
When they find the first episodes on YouTube, they hang out together and watch all the episodes, movies, and everything else they can find.
Then they discuss the show with each other, leading to some hilarious conversations and anecdotes.
It is a very elaborate story that discusses DragonBall Z at particular points.
So, this story is fun for both RWBY and DragonBall Z fans!
2. Genius Billionaire
This story is a massive crossover between multiple fandoms, including Dragon Ball, Marvel’s Avengers, Death Note, and more.
It occurs after the Avengers: Civil War, when Natasha has lost her faith in Tony Stark.
She seeks a different billionaire to help with funds to support the Avengers.
But unfortunately her actions have significant consequences for everyone and everything in this fanfic.
The main focus of this story is the Avengers, with all the other fandoms providing minor characters or qualities.
But it is still an original combination of worlds in a great storyline.
3. The Three Gods
This is another crossover between the Avengers and Dragon Ball.
After Avengers: Civil War, a spaceship enters the Earth’s atmosphere.
In it are a few Saiyans from a different universe who are out to help the Avengers in the war against Thanos.
Wanda and Steve aren’t too happy with this, but Tony is willing to accept any help they can get.
This story is an interesting take on the Avengers stories we know while combining them with a bunch of weird Saiyans.
It has a lot of funny and sarcastic moments but also stays true to the original characters.
4. One Day at a Time
This story is a crossover between Dragon Ball and My Hero Academia.
By random draw, it is decided that Uraraka and Bakugou will spend a year together in a hyperbolic time chamber.
But time in the chamber doesn’t pass the same way on the outside.
So what is a year for them is only one day in the outside world.
The stay in the chamber changes both Uraraka and Bakugou on the outside and inside.
They are no longer the same and have also formed an extraordinary bond.
5. A Cruel Displacement
In this Dragonball Z fanfiction, we follow the author’s OC, reborn into a less-than-desirable character (according to him, anyway).
His cosmic lottery ticket lands him in the one place where aliens think it’s a blast to obliterate planets just for kicks.
But as dangerous as the world he’s in is, it doubles in epicness!
After all, in what realm will you find Saiyans?
And hey! At least he can fly — right?
Follow a reincarnated Gohan into mischief in this hilarious and surprisingly heart-wrenching tale, perfect for those fans of The Golden Warrior!
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6. Fairy Tail Watches DBZA
In the heart of Fairy Tail’s bustling guild hall, Mirajane discovers a mysterious package outside.
Excitement courses through her as she speculates it might be a gift for the guild.
With Lisanna, they unveil a viewing lacrima and an anonymous note expressing gratitude for Fairy Tail’s deeds.
Guild members gather, eager for the unveiling.
Mirajane reveals the lacrima, and each member reacts uniquely, including the fiery Natsu and cool-headed Gray.
Little do they know, a Dragonball Z crossover awaits, promising an adventure beyond their wildest dreams!
7. Long Live The King
In this story, we see Vegeta, Bulma, and Trunks.
One day, a man looking like Vegeta shows up on their lawn, shouting that he is the Saiyan king.
Trunks then find his mother for help.
When Bulma finds out who this person is, she is surprised but also happy because this man is who he says he is, the King of the Saiyans.
This is a short story with only 1 chapter.
But it is also fun fanfiction, combining what we know from Dragonball Z with unique elements that make it such a worthwhile read!
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8. Choices
This is an alternate universe story about how Vegeta and Bulma get together.
The writer has taken many key events from the first few seasons and changed them completely.
Goku did not die the moment he had to, making all the choices up to their absolution.
And when Bulma is abducted into space, Vegeta is the only one who can save her.
The writer called this a sort of Beauty and the Beast story in space, which covers much of the story.
The choices the characters make define everything that happens from there.
And it is exciting to think about how our choices influence everyone around us.
9. Places That We Knew
In this story, we follow the blossoming relationship between Bulma and Vegeta.
We also learn through flashbacks how Vegeta’s childhood was because his childhood has played a large part in why he is the way he is now.
Vegeta has gone through some traumatic events and has always felt like he wasn’t good enough.
So when Bulma shows up, all stubborn and willing to be his friend, he doesn’t know how to deal with that.
He has to learn to be a friend and eventually a partner to Bulma.
This fanfic is written in a lovely way and gives more depth to Vegeta.
10. Life With You
The story starts with the marriage between Goku and ChiChi.
Goku promised to marry her, so he did, even though nobody expected it.
We then follow these two through life as a married couple with all its highs and lows.
They start a family, and then tragedy hits with Goku dying and Gohan taken by Piccolo.
In the original story, six months pass before we return to the scene.
But in this fanfic, the writer explains everything that happened in those months.
This story has everything from action to romance to drama.
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11. Never Ever Land
In this fanfic, we see a teenage version of Bulma, Goku, and Krillin while they are enjoying a night out.
But then everything goes wrong, and they have to save the earth.
Even though Goku is a Saiyan, he isn’t in control of all his powers yet.
And with a teenage Bulma along with them, this can cause some problems.
But then Bulma and Vegeta meet, and the story turns entirely different.
The story is set in the early stages of Dragon Ball but doesn’t strictly follow the original timeline.
There are also a few Disney references that fit perfectly into the story.
12. Out of Time
Vegeta and his pint-sized sidekick, eight-year-old Trunks, take a trip down memory lane to give the past a heads-up about the impending Android apocalypse.
Classic hero move, right?
Well, here’s the twist — their time-traveling gizmo decides to throw in the towel, leaving our Saiyan duo stuck in the past.
On the bright side, the past ain’t so bad when you’ve got some top-notch grub.
But hold your Senzu beans because there’s a snag.
Bulma, the brains behind the Dragon Radar, starts catching feelings for the brooding and battle-worn Future Vegeta. Uh-oh.
Now, our Saiyan prince has to play matchmaker while juggling the impending Android Armageddon.
13. Galaxy
This Dragonball Z fanfiction is for all the Frieza fans out there!
After collecting all the dragon balls and meeting Shenron, you accidentally blurt that you want some ‘excitement’ in your life.
Unfortunately, the colossal dragon has good hearing, granting your wish.
Next thing you know, you find yourself in King Cold’s stronghold.
And there you meet him — Frieza.
From there, you’re thrown into chaos, romance, unexpected fluff, and wholesome moments!
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14. Talking With A Monster
Krillin fans look away now because this is a unique Dragonball Z fanfiction surrounding the crack ship of Gohan and Android 18.
Caught in the shadows of a grim reality, Android 18 stumbles upon a moment that injects doubt into her core beliefs.
In a relentless pursuit of clarity, she gravitates toward an unexpected ally — the one man she once deemed irreversibly adversarial: Son Gohan.
In this heightened exploration of characters and the dystopian realm they inhabit, the story weaves a tale of internal conflict and unforeseen alliances.
15. Friends
If you’re looking for an AU that strays away from the usual action, destruction, and chaos, this Dragonball Z fanfiction is for you!
When Vegeta enters the scene at Bulma’s school, she’s drawn to him like a magnet, seeking solace after her romantic life takes a nosedive.
Her once pristine world is on the verge of upheaval, courtesy of Vegeta’s tumultuous history.
Yet, how does a girl navigate the tricky waters of falling for the wrong guy?
This story isn’t your run-of-the-mill high school tale — no Saiyans, no mystical orbs, just a rollercoaster of emotions as Bulma’s life veers off its perfect course.
Buckle up because this is no ordinary high school AU!
16. Something Borrowed, Something Black and Blue
Have you ever wondered how Vegeta, the stoic Saiyan, proposed to his beloved Bulma?
Well, although not canon, this adorable one-shot gives us a glimpse of what could’ve happened!
We all know how unpredictable Saiyans are, right?
But Bulma never imagined Vegeta proposing by lodging a raw five-pound diamond in the wall above her bed.
17. Teardrops
In this Dragonball Z fanfiction, you find yourself smack dab in the Dragon Ball universe.
And it’s not a fan convention or a virtual reality game — it’s the real deal.
Worse, you’re not just some random bystander in this chaotic world.
Nope, you’re the linchpin, the key player in stopping the next catastrophe.
Crazy, right?
But here’s the kicker: to save the day, you must share space with none other than an evil tyrant.
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18. Learning to Fly
Up next is a fun crossover between My Hero Academia and Dragonball Z.
One day, Izuku finds himself abducted by a spirited girl just a year older than him.
In a whirlwind of unexpected events, this lively girl reveals a hidden talent within Izuku — teaching him how to fly and unleash powerful energy blasts from his hands.
It’s an unconventional training session, to say the least, but there’s a method to her madness.
And speaking of energy blasts and flying, what exactly is a Z Fighter?
Well, that’s a different saga waiting to unfold in this unexpected journey of quirks, powers, and perhaps a budding connection between Izuku and his captor-turned-mentor.
19. Tit for Tat
Vegeta and Bulma join forces to secure a fragile treaty between unlikely allies.
In this strategic alliance, both have substantial gains on the line, yet compromises are inevitable.
Their collaboration is purely pragmatic, a matter of convenience.
It’s a dance of give-and-take where they exclude emotional attachments from the terms.
Liking each other is optional, and extensive interaction is far from necessary to achieve their shared objective.
What matters is unwavering focus.
Yet, focusing can be impossible when your co-conspirator, who’s not officially your spouse but might as well be, is infuriatingly distracting!
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20. The Symbol of Peace and Justice
In the last Dragonball Z fanfiction, we follow Son Gohan, who finds himself in a strange world.
Torn away from everything he holds dear, Son Gohan is thrust into an alien world pulsating with bizarre energies known as Quirks.
Alone but undeterred, Gohan harbors a fierce determination to emerge as a hero — not just any hero, but one that would make his legendary father, Goku, beam with pride.
In this uncharted realm, Gohan goes on a journey to harness his newfound powers while navigating the complexities of a world where strength and uniqueness intertwine.
Dragonball Z Fanfiction: Conclusion
This post should give you a good idea of just how much awesome Dragonball Z fanfiction there is to explore!
So, although we’ve covered the best, we most definitely have not featured enough!
You can drop by Ao3 to see more awesome reimagined tales of the iconic anime series.
Be sure to take a look and find your favorite among them!
If you have questions about this topic, please leave a message in the comments below.
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If you’ve reached the end, you’re obviously a big DBZ fan, and why not commemorate your love for the show by having a customized portrait in the style of the iconic anime?
