Frieza's original appearance could have ruined the legacy of successful villains that Akira Toriyama left behind.

Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball series is known for designing some of the best antagonists ever. Due to these dynamic and potent villains, the duo of Son Goku and Vegeta can achieve multiple Super Saiyan transformations. Of all these villains, Frieza is the one that stands out spectacularly.

Frieza is always planning something evil. Even his smile is as malevolent as it gets. After suffering several defeats at Goku's hands, he hates him with all his might. Frieza's design remains one of Akira Toriyama's most iconic works. But his original design was completely different. If the mangaka had decided to go with it, fans would have turned it into an internet meme.

Frieza is one of the most malevolent antagonists in anime history. The villain has gone through several transformations over the years, and his latest is Black Frieza. His presence sends shivers down the spines of the audience. Toriyama designed his character to look like evil incarnate. But his original design was something fans had never hoped for.