Akira Toriyama is renowned for numerous factors that have allowed Dragon Ball to establish a unique niche in the shonen genre, fostering dynamic and engaging action narratives. The distinctive fighting style of Dragon Ball features intense training regimes and stunning ki attacks, yet its iconic aspects include extraordinary transformations that symbolize power. These transformations are cherished because they represent the climax of character development journeys and serve as a cathartic release towards personal improvement.
It’s no secret that the initial transformations of Super Saiyan Goku, Super Saiyan 2 Gohan, and Ultra Ego Vegeta are among the most memorable moments in the series. However, simply transforming isn’t enough to guarantee success. Some new forms appear unexpectedly and even violate established rules just to make a dramatic entrance.
Anime Debut: Dragon Ball Super, Episode 56, “Rematch With Goku Black! Enter Super Saiyan Rosé”; Manga Debut: Dragon Ball Super, Chapter 20, “The Zero Mortal Project”
Among the numerous transformations featured in “Dragon Ball”, it’s the Super Saiyan metamorphoses that have garnered the most focus in both “Dragon Ball Z” and “Dragon Ball Super”. In particular, “Dragon Ball Super” showcases extraordinary creativity when introducing new Super Saiyan forms. These transformations are so intense that the series often takes a new path with its characters. Despite Goku’s increasing mastery over Super Saiyan God and Super Saiyan Blue, these transformations remain consistent and abide by the franchise’s established guidelines.
The “Future” Trunks Arc in Dragon Ball Super introduces a malevolent counterpart to Goku, named Goku Black, who causes havoc in Future Trunks’ timeline. A spine-tingling scene occurs when Goku Black seemingly achieves his equivalent of Super Saiyan Blue through an unknown means. In an attempt to explain this new transformation, Dragon Ball Super proposes a somewhat questionable origin for the Super Saiyan Rosé form, suggesting it’s a result of a divine or deity Saiyan transforming into a Super Saiyan or beyond.
Goku Black’s Sinister Transformation Works Off Of Vibes, Not Logic
In simpler terms, Dragon Ball Super seems to suggest that the unusual Super Saiyan form of Goku Black is due to a specific reason. However, this doesn’t align well with the fact that Goku has already achieved divine ki and god-like status. A more plausible explanation for Goku Black’s distinct transformation could be that the contrast between his magenta and purple aura with Goku and Vegeta’s blue auras creates a more impactful visual, rather than it being a sea of cyan.
Zamasu might possess a sinister mind, yet he manages to tap into Goku’s spiritual energy by taking over his body. Given this, it seems logical that he should undergo the same transformations as Goku. This aspect can be overlooked by viewers due to the captivating visuals it produces. To ensure Super Saiyan Rosé is portrayed appropriately, it would be beneficial to have a malevolent character officially induce this transformation, thus avoiding it appearing as an unusual exception.
Anime Debut: Dragon Ball Super, Episode 61, “Zamasu’s Ambition: The Storied ‘Project 0 Mortals’ Of Terror”; Manga Debut: N/A
In Dragon Ball, there are several forms of Super Saiyan that have become standard and are frequently revisited throughout the series. However, there are also unique transformations that only occurred once, serving more as exceptions rather than permanent abilities. Many of these extraordinary transformations, such as Pseudo Super Saiyan or Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan, may not recur, but even so, they often follow a logic of their own, contributing to the storyline despite their rarity. It’s worth noting that some of these fringe transformations appear in non-canonical material like movies and filler episodes.
When Future Trunks teams up with Goku and Vegeta in their Super Saiyan Blue form, it appears he’s biting off more than he can chew since his power level is only at Super Saiyan 2. However, his feelings of guilt over the destruction of his timeline and the loss of his friends are exploited, causing him to undergo a remarkable transformation. This emotional turmoil results in Future Trunks becoming Super Saiyan Rage Future Trunks.
Dragon Ball Super’s Decision To Do Something Different Wih Future Trunks Works Against Him
In this scenario, the combination of his Spirit Bomb-like Sword of Hope, along with an enhancement akin to the Spirit Bomb, successfully accomplished what even the fusion of a Super Saiyan Blue couldn’t against Fused Zamasu. It’s logical that Future Trunks, who needs to save his timeline, would be the one to pull this off. However, the intermediary and unofficial form he uses isn’t conventional and isn’t depicted in the Dragon Ball Super manga. Vegeta also experiences a shift similar to this with his Super Saiyan 2 (Enraged) form, but there’s more justification for that transformation and it’s not as drastic a power increase.
From my perspective as an observer, it seems like the creators of “Dragon Ball Super” could have opted for Future Trunks to save the day by transforming into a Super Saiyan 3 or any other established transformation that he is capable of. It’s not that his anger and rage in this instance are any more intense than what other Saiyans feel during their regular transformations. Instead, it seems like an attempt to introduce something unique, but it only raises questions instead. There doesn’t appear to be a compelling reason not to allow Future Trunks to become a Super Saiyan 3 in this situation, especially since he departs immediately after this saga and is not seen again.
Anime Debut: Dragon Ball Z, Episode 276, “Evil Kid Buu!”; Manga Debut: Dragon Ball Z, Chapter 314 (Dragon Ball Chapter 508), “The Boo Of Pure Evil”
In Dragon Ball Z, viewers come to anticipate that the final antagonists will undergo several transformations before they reach their maximum strength. This pattern is adhered to by Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu, with the latter attempting to put a unique spin on it. The different forms of Buu are interconnected and influence each other. Initially, this menace appears as Buu, but it splits into separate entities following heinous, inhumane acts.
In the world of Dragon Ball, Super Buu arises as the ultimate antagonist by absorbing Good Buu, a form he had used in the past to cause chaos among the Supreme Kais. However, an internal attack eliminates Good Buu, leading to another transformation known as Kid Buu. This form represents the villain’s most fundamental and destructive state, with any trace of goodness purged from it. The question remains whether Super Buu, being more complex, or Kid Buu, the final anime villain, is stronger in terms of power.
Kid Buu’s Creation isn’t Consistent With The Character’s Past
Instead of continuing with expected transformations and following the usual rules, the writers decided to shake things up in the Dragon Ball Z series during the Buu Saga by having Super Buu merge with Good Buu to create a more challenging villain instead of turning back into the original Evil Buu.
In the series Dragon Ball Super, Good Buu causes quite a ruckus, but things really ramp up when he undergoes a dramatic physical transformation during training for the Tournament of Power. This new form, humorously dubbed “Fit Buu,” doesn’t stick around forever, but it does hint at an interesting twist: Good Buu’s body is capable of shedding fat and building muscle. Previously, his round physique was simply seen as a characteristic of his demonic nature, not an indication that he was overweight or out of shape. The appearance of Fit Buu implies otherwise.
Anime Debut: Dragon Ball Super, Movie 1, “Broly”; Manga Debut: Dragon Ball Super, Chapter 22, “Zamas’s Final Trump Card”
In Dragon Ball Super, the tension escalates swiftly as characters ascend to divine levels of strength. Beerus, the Destroyer God of Universe 7, is on a hunt for a Super Saiyan God. The ancient dragon Shenron informs us that this extraordinary transformation can be triggered through a Super Saiyan God ritual, where five virtuous Saiyans pool their energy to empower a sixth. Goku participates in this ritual and his Super Saiyan God form marks the beginning of an even greater power journey for him in Dragon Ball Super.
An interesting turn of events unfolds as Goku and Vegeta start their training under Whis, leading to Goku acquiring the Super Saiyan God form’s enhanced version, popularly known as Super Saiyan Blue. To the astonishment of many, even Vegeta manages this transformation. It seems that one can only trigger the Super Saiyan upgrade of Super Saiyan God if they have attained the status of a Super Saiyan God. However, in Dragon Ball Super, we don’t witness Vegeta accomplishing this onscreen, which some fans feel is a missed opportunity. Moreover, this situation echoes Vegeta’s past, as he never transformed into a Super Saiyan 3 in Dragon Ball GT. Many believe this could be the case with Super Saiyan Blue as well.
Dragon Ball Super Sneaks In This Powerful Transformation Offscreen
In Dragon Ball Super: Broly, it is eventually shown that Vegeta can transform into a Super Saiyan God. Interestingly, the manga shows that he had already used this power earlier, during his battle against Goku Black and Future Zamasu. He employed an ingenious technique called Super Saiyan God-to-Blue transition. While it’s exciting to see Vegeta in this form, it leaves us wondering about when and how exactly he managed to attain it.
It strongly appears that Vegeta might have achieved Super Saiyan God status independently, without needing the traditional ritual. If there was an independent method to attain this, it seems odd that Shenron wouldn’t have mentioned it when granting the heroes’ wish. Furthermore, in stories like Dragon Ball Legends, the Super Saiyan God ritual is consistently present for this transformation, even when it’s not part of the original storyline.
Anime Debut: Dragon Ball Super, Movie 2, “Super Hero”; Manga Debut: Dragon Ball Super, Chapter 95, “The Ultimate Teacher And Pupil”
As a die-hard fan of “Dragon Ball”, I can’t help but sing the praises of Piccolo! He’s not just one of the best characters, but he’s also incredibly dependable. What sets him apart is his unwavering spirit. Unlike many others, he doesn’t have the luxury of Super Saiyan transformations to amplify his power. Instead, he relies on sheer determination and hard work.
His power levels take a significant leap whenever he undergoes fusion with Namekian entities like Nail and Kami. These fusion events grant him their immense strength, making him a force to be reckoned with!
In the Dragon Ball Super movie “Super Hero”, Piccolo and Gohan take center stage, with the latter scenes showcasing Piccolo utilizing a wish to Shenron, similar to how Elder Guru boosted Gohan and Krillin’s abilities on Namek. Shenron grants his request, but additionally bestows an extra ability upon him.
Piccolo’s Powerful Breakthrough Is An Unprecedented Page In Namekian History
It’s logical that Shenron restoring Elder Guru’s power to unlock potential makes sense, but it feels arbitrary that something else is given to Piccolo without explanation. Furthermore, Orange Piccolo’s introduction feels anticlimactic after receiving this additional power. Gohan triggers his Beast mode following intense trauma, which is consistent with an emotional trigger for transformation. It would have been more fitting for Piccolo to experience a similar emotional catalyst to unlock his hidden potential.
In this instance, it seems as though Piccolo requests a new form, which goes against his usual character traits. Accepting Orange Piccolo requires some creative imagination. However, given that this is the first transformation for Piccolo in four decades, it’s tough to argue with. This kind of evolution is past due and unquestionably beneficial for the series “Dragon Ball.
In my perspective as an observer, something reminiscent of the essence seen during the Androids Saga with Goku, Vegeta, and Gohan has reappeared in the Dragon Ball universe. This transformation, authentically grounded within Dragon Ball’s lore, was subtly revealed, leaving room for improvement in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. However, it’s now clear that this transformation is a part of the storyline and Orange Piccolo has made his presence known. Here’s hoping this marks just the beginning of even more captivating developments for our beloved Namekian in the Dragon Ball series.
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