Top 10 Kamehamehas in Dragon Ball

They're the most iconic attacks in shonen! Join Ashley as we count down the best examples of the Kamehameha across the Dragon Ball franchise, as seen in "Dragon Ball", "Dragon Batt GT", "Dragon Ball Z", and more! What's your favorite depection of the Turtle Wave? Let us know in the comments!
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[@WatchMojo]

What's your favorite depection of the Turtle Wave? Let us know in the comments! For more Anime, click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYPWemajrbCSqLc

[@marcocastillo1087]

@Watchmojo Top ten yugioh trap cards.

[@devingiles6597]

Father-Son Kamehameha

[@SoulKingKurosaki]

Gohan's Super Kamehameha, Goku's Angry Kamehameha and SSJ3 Goku's True Kamehameha

[@b.y.o.p.9035]

At 12:29, I thought he said "This is Beerus". The accent.

[@WatchMojo]

@@marcocastillo1087

[@ViewerOnline101]

Goku ki surfing up Kefla's attack to blast her point-blank was brilliant and epic.

[@Mannequin22]

So nice they replayed it like 4 times

[@MrMomonSabah]

Gave me goosebumps

[@juniorkhomari1850]

@@Mannequin22 same here

[@the_bacon_god]

Definitely a highlight of the T.O.P

[@mlgrenegadeYT]

I wouldn't say brilliant but undoubtedly epic as fuck

[@trynaspark6162]

Gohan’s kamehameha gave me chills as a kid. Seeing what Goku did to Kefla tho as an adult gave me a heart attack the first time

[@BDogGrizzly]

Ditto! I absolutely LOVED IT!!! It’s the absolute best of all time!

[@erikajuarez9537]

I agree with you, Goku vs Kefla is one of my favorite T.O.P fights in dragon ball super! 😁

[@geigercourtier]

I felt so bad for Kelfa 😂

[@erikajuarez9537]

@@geigercourtier well, it's actually Kefla, but Goku is older and has more fighting experience, there was no way she stood a chance against Goku. 🙂

[@therkokid215]

The Divine Kamehameha! Still one of the most outrageous things in DRAGON BALL history. That much power at point blank range with the amazing Sean Schemmel's earth shattering Roar effects is truly a masterpiece.

[@jamiewalsh3349]

Does he get a sore throat after screaming I wonder?

[@erikajuarez9537]

I agree with you, it's one of my favorite things in dragon ball ever! 🙂

[@MangaSlayer102]

Right there with you and the repeated frames were badass

[@yahjah3795]

​@jamiewalsh3349 he's stated that whenever he has a scene where he has to scream or roar like that he takes 2 days of ver minimal talking and drink lots of water. After he records it he doesn't record or talk for the next few days to make sure his vocal cords recover. So to answer your question. Probably

[@Atrus999]

Gohan's Kamehameha against Cell would be #1 for me.

[@fixthesegames6303]

Peak dragon ball

[@Under-Kaoz]

Yeah definitely not super's for #1

[@WatchMojo]

[@darkknight7545]

That father-son Kamehameha was TOP TIER!!!!! DEFINITELY my favorite!!! I STILL get chills when Goku screams “NOW’S YOUR CHANCE!!!!”

[@onerule1915]

Handsdown the best !!!

[@SidneyMosley]

Goku using the charge of his own beam to simultaneously advance & dodge slide and hit Kefla point blank in the face with a Kamehameha is one of the best moments in Dragon Ball Super as a whole.

[@erikajuarez9537]

I agree with you, it's one of my favorite scenes in dragon ball super, because that kamehameha was so awesome! 😄

[@FrogGuru]

if she wasnt fused she would have been vaporized

[@nintendolife25]

I’m so glad the Kaioken times 4 Kamehameha appeared on this list. I’m not sure it’s the first clash of techniques to occur in the media but it’s by far one of the most iconic.

[@chrisclinton4183]

Sorrry yes it’s awesome BUT the 1st is always bettrtt! Great video! Switch though!

[@9egidia]

The first Bean struggle is goku's kamehameha vs Jackie chan's one

[@robertrogers074]

@@9egidia than years later super saiyan bardock and lord chilled happened.

[@asadsajjadi7259]

You forgot to add Master roshis Final Kamehameha! That gave me chills it's for me one the best Kamehameha moments in the whole franchise!

[@danielhaire6677]

"Study well, play well, eat well, and rest well. That is the Turtle Hermit way! We must master the arts of peace as well as the arts of war!!"

[@chrisrose_krii_lun_aus]

Thats the one for me

[@PhoenixTwitchStreams]

Divine Kamehameha without a doubt was one of the best moments in Dragonball

[@patrickperry7157]

Phoenix1224 Twitch Streams, Did you Drive.

[@quinnfletcher3906]

What makes the Divine Kamehameha so cool was the fact that it spruced up the formula. Instead of waiting for him to charge she fired at him and he had to dodge while charging, also using the energy as a surfboard, I bet nobody ever thought they would see that.

[@erikajuarez9537]

I agree, I didn't expect that, but I love it! 😍

[@aztecgoji]

Kaioken x10 Kamehameha vs Hit isn't even an Honorable mention? That scene was lit 🔥

[@WigglyJigs1]

Yeaah. Some that I really love that didn’t make it into the video are: That one The very first one of gohan vs Cell The one of gohan against Buu’s prison

[@iandean6316]

I remember watching that Kefla vs. Goku fight. When Goku Did a flip with the kamehameha to blast Kefla in the face, our entire classroom shouted.

[@erikajuarez9537]

No way! That's awesome! They must be great dragon ball fans.

[@cnsayin8847]

The Father-Son and Family Kamehameha will forever hold a special place in my heart (still, the divine Kamehameha was epic af).

[@suilujajerap7501]

But it was master roshi who taught him the one of hell of move, 'kamehameha wave', taken from a ruler of hawaii. Full blast kamehameha wave {====================O

[@zaymm10]

This just gives me so much appreciation for Dragon Ball and DBZ. Without them both I wouldn't be the artist I am today :)

[@Rauf_yt]

Maybe make a dragon ball z animation

[@WatchMojo]

[@erikajuarez9537]

That's very nice.

[@rickyferociousfrausto6441]

I can’t believe master roshis kamehameha from the tournament of power didn’t make this list at all

[@bluebros1813]

Fr

[@Johnny_Blaze3]

Gokus full power Kamehameha against merged Zamasu will always be one of my favorites. Almost broke both of his arms and melted the body of an invincible fusion character. One of the the few times he was using 100% of his power.

[@jakealter5504]

Yup, the fights against black/zamasu were one of the few times where goku actually had to go all out virtually from the beginning

[@jmblaze]

I’m surprised this one wasn’t even mentioned for the video

[@erikajuarez9537]

I love that scene too, Goku may have injured his arms, but at least he melted half of merged Zamasu's face.😉

[@layafortuneoghenevwogaga1674]

He really went all out on that one he practically cut loose, like I have been going all out since but this is me really cutting loose and giving you all I have.

[@lorettalynnnaud4490]

I was hoping that the Supreme Kamehameha he used against Jiren would be number 1 or at least an honorable mention on this particular list

[@Peaceful_Vegan_Warrior]

Father and son Kamehameha wave number 1 for me. Walking the wave while only using one hand after Goku yelled NOW’S IS YOUR CHANCE!! Gave me goosebumps and it was super epic. Gohan was a monster!

[@AmazingSpider-Man]

The kamehameha Goku used against Kefla was cool, but I would of given the top spot to the ultimate kamehameha Gogeta used against Broly. That thing wasn't a kamehameha, it was a whole river of energy; it was just massive.

[@siliziwencanywa1138]

Agreed completely. And the pace of the fight just made it even more epic. I wish I had watched that movie in the cinema...

[@HeIsOnExtremeCrack]

That full force kamehameha will always be my favorite

[@roikiller762]

If it connected, maybe. But no. Nothing is topping the divine kamehameha

[@Dredbillgatesjr]

That gogeta blast defly should’ve been #1 u could jus tell how much power he put into that

[@immortaldemon]

I totally agree with rank1 & 2. Instant Kamehameha and Imperfect UI Kamehameha are the most insane ones

[@chefbreccia2642]

#2 is easily one of my favorite hits in the entire franchise. It's as tactical as it is brutal.

[@MGG87]

My two favorites are the Father-Son and the Divine. Gohan was always my favorite and Goku using the energy in his hands to glide up the beam, just 🤌🤌 beautiful.

[@SartorialSky]

I love the cinematography on the number 1. That gave me Goosebumps I remember it like the 1st time I watched it was beautiful. Animation was on point the music was out of this world. It's stands as one of my favorite moments in ToP

[@SartorialSky]

My top 3 moments is Master Roshi speech where he almost dies the emotions of that moment and fact that Goku couldn't get there to help was just... This Kamehameha scene is definitely there. Beerus asking whis the question and vegeta speach

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

*sees everyone using the Kamehameha:* "That's Yamcha's move!"

[@victormoyo]

My child hood was made by this show

[@WatchMojo]

[@windowsburger]

Master Roshis Kamehameha in the T.O.P was one of the best imo

[@genimatakickass6159]

The top 3 of the list is absolutely spot on, but the fact that you mentioned the man who Invented the KAMEHAMEHA makes this video so much better.

[@tonymorrison8629]

Visually the kaio-ken ×4 is the best, the whole sequence is top tier.

[@shubhamshreyashkr4238]

I have to say it must have been very difficult to select one Kamehameha, among so many of them. but the top choice was worth it👍

[@aigoorng9320]

No disrespect to any of the top 10 or honors, but the first one from Roshi deserves to be in the top 10 in my opinion. Started the craze that led to the Kefla beam, the fusion finishers and Gohan's moments.

[@HBRVLifestyle]

You guys forgot one....Gohan's 1st one against cell. Gohan push's Cell's back with ease and it looked amazing

[@emersoninfinitystone5785]

For once the one i hoped would be at number 1 WAS at number 1. That 3 way angle of Goku's Divine Kamehameha still gives me chills.

[@erikajuarez9537]

It gave me chills too.🙄

[@MGeorge319]

Also the next vid should be top 10 times gohan went beast mode

[@LAH_16]

The one Goku did to Dr. Wheelo from the movie "The World's Strongest," specifically the Ocean dub. The "Power up!" Goku yells out while doing it, still to this day one of the most hype things I've ever seen.

[@Smoovskii]

Divine kamehameha definitely #1 shit was so raw I remember watching it and getting nat shitttttttt

[@lordumbra570]

I'm a bit disappointed Roshi's last Kamehameha in Super didn't at least get an honorable mention after his heart-felt speech to Goku and Krillin.

[@norvieYT]

Exactly my thoughts

[@sebastianrex6697]

This ladies and gentlemen is what redefined anime to the whole world and oh Goku is a fighting Genius

[@KenpachiUnohana397]

Kamehameha, Kage bunshin no jutsu, Bankai, and Gomu Gomu no.. will forever be iconic ✨

[@TheNightmareAngelYT]

Goku: "is main character" Also Goku: "I'm gonna die, TWICE!'

[@YunGSwaGG314]

Brilliant list.

[@coryakabueze4541]

Goku kamehameha is one of the most iconic anime moves ever

[@smiteplayer2442]

Master roshi probably the most perfected.

[@Legit_X33]

When Goku did the UI Kamehameha, it literally touched Kefla’s blast. That was one of the most epic Kamehameha’s of all time.

[@erikajuarez9537]

I know! He not only dodged Kefla's finishing attack, he grinded on it with his kamehameha! 😀

[@richardkitts7760]

My favorite hands down is Goku's instant transmission one against cell.

[@CloroxBleachCompany]

Can we get a top 10 Toonami DBZ promos?

[@azazel7505]

I am so happy you gave vs Kefla #1, people generally get blinded by nostalgia and never let, latest version of something get first place, but that Slide kamehameha was and still is the best one the series has seen, kefla didn't expect it, characters didn't expect it, hell WE didn't expect it... yet it was perfection.

[@erikajuarez9537]

I agree with you, Goku grinding on Kefla's finishing attack with his kamehameha was so awesome it stopped my heart! 🙄

[@miker2000]

Best watchmojo list ever, HANDS DOWN!!!!😁😁👏👏

[@Rauf_yt]

True

[@SiSi24]

How many times is one allowed to even get goosebumps 😫 This should be illegal so many memories in one video kudos WM🤞🏽💯

[@excdnforces4035]

Number one for sure had chills going down my spine, every time i see it!!!!

[@kuriboi952]

Top 10 Breathing Techniques from Demon Slayer

[@NandoA130]

Instant transmission Kamehameha against cell is always my number 1. Shout out to the DBZ Abridged version too

[@Goldtiger142003]

That brief pause before he blasts Kefla in the face is the shortest moment of extreme tension this entire franchise has ever had. It had all the tension of the Father-Son Kamehameha, but jammed into less than a second. The triple take just before showing the irrelevant saiyan fusion get her ass slammed through the arena was just icing on the cake. Now if only the rest of Super was that well animated and interesting.

[@nickrussell8279]

When Divine Kamehameha is so epic, it needs to be replayed 4 times.

[@punisher467]

Family Kamehameha against brolly was the absolutelly best! The emotion on the scene is amazing!!

[@apy0n69]

Love the videos could u do a top ten of the best fights with no saiyans in it for dragonball z and super that would b awesome

[@nicholaspilato4020]

NEVER AGREED WITH THE ACCURACY OF A TOP TEN MORE THAN THIS. AMAZING!!! 🎉🎉

[@julianpalm777]

yes, the last one was the best, well-done on your pick.

[@charestcarter8779]

Awesome countdown almost perfect my number 2 is father and son.

[@jessemillan1385]

My top 5 Kamehamehas are Father-son Kamehameha, Final Kamehameha, x10 Kamehameha, Big Bang Kamehameha, and Ultra Instinct Kamehameha.

[@jakealter5504]

I’d switch father-son with family

[@antoniokralj842]

I remember how split i was on kame vs galick gun, but then 10x kame just fuse them into one, also bright red color was perfect...

[@dcg425]

Nice, number 1 is my favorite though the Ultra Instinct against Jiren should’ve gone on the list since that one was just as epic

[@ld256]

I have never been so hype for an anime since the kefla elim kamehameha

[@spectreshadow]

Number One for me will always be Father Son against Cell.

[@Stephenj_Howard]

I think the best part about the slide was that nobody saw that coming at all. I expected an Instant Transmission and this dude did the unthinkable

[@jacobdrolet4262]

Amazing video of the best Kamehameha attacks from the dragon ball franchise watch mojo, fantastic job. What about top ten fails fusion in the dragon ball franchise too.

[@strawhatboy5780]

When It didn’t show up, I knew it was the grind into a Kamehameha for the win!

[@TokoGT]

#4 is my favorite, and the first ever moment I saw of DBZ. Walking into the bedroom with the TV on, the two fighters charging their beams before unleashing a clash that would decide the fate of the planet. The screen strobing, mountains shattering, earth shaking. This was around like 23 years ago, I was probably 10 and I'm like "What the hell and I watching? Why is this the most epic thing ever??"

[@tommyaoi1183]

Oh My Goodness!!!! 😲😲😲 Those were in the best possible order I've ever seen!!! 😊😊😊 So glad to see that Goku versus Cell Kamehameha made it to at least the 2nd spot. It's still my all time favorite. 😍😍😍😍

[@WatchMojo]

[@maxamilliansteele6454]

_GOHAN'S ONE ARM WALKING 💥_

[@dominikschmidt5238]

I totally agree with number 1. My favorite scene too.🔥

[@gregoriojaro8963]

MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FROM DRAGON BALL FRANCHISE, SO NOSTALGIC! 😭😭😭

[@WatchMojo]

[@luigi50518]

These are my top 10 Kamehamehas: 10: SSJ4 Goku's kamehameha that kills Baby 9: Krillin's first kamehameha 8: Tien's first kamehameha 7: Goku's Divine kamehameha 6: Yamcha's first kamehameha 5: Goku's Kaioken x4 against Vegeta (I chose this one over Frieza's) 4: Goku's super kamehameha vs Piccolo Jr. (first one) 3: Warp kamehameha vs cell 2: Father-Son kamehameha 1: Master Roshi first kamehameha (nothing beats the OG) For me it's about the artwork, execution, effect and reveal.

[@Froggyman145]

Regigigas: "Adorable."

[@alleyne0508]

I loved the video and everyone of those blasts was placed perfectly but I think you missed one that was pretty cool. The one that he used instant transmission against Toppo in the exhibition match

[@WatchMojo]

[@Todcd]

Nice to see some love for the OG technique by master roshi in the honorable mentions

[@RayEljorindo5657-gk2iv]

Nice!!

[@RetroPixelDrew64]

Number one to me will always be the warp against cell

[@roikiller762]

That’s good to know boomer.

[@kathrynhill5796]

For Sensei Toriyama. Goku: KA…ME…HA…ME…HA!!!!

[@Chuck0606]

I was gunna say, I already knew number one before I even started lol. Bro...the man grinded on an energy beam with a kamehameha...that is so fucking badass. I can't even imagine how they can make a better one in the future

[@simon12332]

Thanks for that

[@Frstypwngaming]

how do you put the Big Bang Kamehameha above the Final Kamehameha

[@shockvalueent]

When I was about to watch I got a whooper ad that went like “Whooper whooper whooper Happy day have it your way You rule”😂

[@shockvalueent]

But the last kamehameha was just crazy🤯

[@kaiserfields7290]

I loved it and in actuality those are the same clips since I've been watching DBZ '96 Til now. 😊

[@Mathias6x]

Gohan Father/son Kamehameha on Cell.

[@helpmereach100subsbeforeoc7]

I was having a good day until I remembered GT existed lol

[@CelticVizard]

Then you had a great day

[@anthonymorenosorto2743]

Ya you won’t reach 100 subs in 2 weeks

[@medicwheat69]

I liked GT. Minority or not it was fun and refreshing.

[@reedbell365]

Gohan when he stopped Cell from destroying the earth was a good one 💥

[@jamiewalsh3349]

Everyone loves a good close-up finisher

[@eugeniapatroncosta920]

Make a top 20 best Jack Sparrow moments in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, please.

[@mariatolis4529]

I love it when he first used it on a car.

[@Bigdiego74]

That point blank range to kefla really shows how far the attack has come as far as execution

[@erikajuarez9537]

Yeah, as much as Goku achieved transformations, his Kamehameha grew more powerful. By the way, his divine Kamehameha was so powerful that the potara earrings on Kefla broke apart. I loved that part.

[@chac-star4870]

I was expecting to see Master Roshi's final kamehameha that he did in the tournament of power in the list, or atleast an honorable mention

[@sibsart2039]

Personally, my favorite is the Super Broly one. But #1 should be Goku Kaioken 4 Vs the Galick Gun or The Father Son Kamehameha.

[@Boomirangle]

ngl years after watching dragon ball I still can't help but remember the fighting stance goku and vegeta took on the mountains, one moment that defined z for me

[@Volcatious]

My favorite was in the first Broly movie. That was the greatest Kamehameha roar I had ever heard.

[@MrX699]

I never thought the Instant Transmission attack against Cell would be number 2 but the Divine Kamehameha is definitely number 1.

[@Yoohoohooo]

Master Roshi's charging a Kamehameha while giving a speech in tournament of power is epic tho

[@LunarWingCloud]

How was Roshi's Kamehameha from the Tournament of Power not on here? That one was incredible. His speech as he charged it was one of the best in Super.

[@Youdontride94]

Him doin a FS crook on kelfa was epic 🤘🏼

[@srohan1513]

Finally, kameyomama rankings

[@freddiemolinajr.8397]

good video