He later made a major comeback in Dragon Ball Super, proving he was far stronger than before with the introduction of his Golden form. While Cell did reappear in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, his return was limited to a rogue version, which lacked the same impact. This highlights just how powerful Cell’s original introduction by Akira Toriyama in Dragon Ball Z was, leaving a lasting impression on fans. Introduced as a villain in the original series, it is now almost impossible to imagine the Dragon Ball franchise without him. As a result, Goku is not only the most popular character in the Dragon Ball franchise but perhaps the most popular character in the entire anime medium, with no one coming close.