Summary
Broly’s return toDragon Ball Supercame as a great delight for longtime fans of the series, filling a hole that was initially left by the confirmation that none of the original movies were part of the canon. The following film,Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, also brought its own fighters back into the spotlight, withGohanand Piccolo taking on the lead roles. Before theDragon Ball Supermanga went on hiatus due to the passing of Akira Toriyama,Broly and Gohan were seen training together on Beerus' planet.
The inclusion of these two characters, donning new transformations and immense power-ups, gave much-needed attention to beloved fighters who, until their recent films,hadn’t been very relevant toDragon Ball’s story since the 1990s. It seems both Goku and Vegeta have big plans for Broly, as they have been training him since their run-in on Planet Vampa.
However, Gohan has always had a habit of fading into the background as the story progresses.The two characters share some similarities though, and if they stick together, Broly might just help Gohan finally maintain his status among the top fighters inDragon Ball.
Dragon Ball Explained Why Gohan Could Never Replace Goku But Most Fans Missed It
Gohan was meant to take Goku’s spot as Dragon Ball’s main protagonist but he failed to do so, and the reason why is evident throughout the series.
Anger Has Always Been the Greatest Asset to Gohan and Broly
Both Characters Power Up Greatly When Enraged
Gohan’s greatest was always unlocked by his rage. His initial character arc throughoutDragon Ball Zwas largely focused on the fact that, while enraged, the half-Saiyan was nearly unbeatable. The biggest obstacle, later solved during the Cell Saga, was his inability to trigger that anger due to Gohan’s gentle nature.The opposite is true for Broly, who, through his rage, receives ultimate strength that he cannot control, only continuing to power up until he loses all sense of self.
The controlled Super Saiyan state for Broly that Goku and Vegeta were working towards during the entirety of the time between the moviesDragon Ball Super:BrolyandSuper Hero,was achieved in one sparring match with Gohan.
The two characters seem to havea clear understanding of what makes the other tick, and working towards even higher power by those means could result in unfathomable progress for both of them. While Gohan’s anger has already led to his overwhelmingly powerful Beast transformation, it’s possible that something similar is attainable for Broly. While the two, at their most powerful,are likely stronger than Goku and Vegeta at this point inDragon Ball Super, working together might be the key to keeping them that way.
Enemies To Come Will Require Broly and Gohan To Be at Their Strongest
The final chapters ofDragon Ball Super, before entering an ongoing hiatus, saw the main cast of characters training on Beerus' planet, in order to deal with the looming threat of Black Frieza. It seems Goku and Vegeta are aware that they alone stand little chance against their familiar, improved foe, and have begun training Broly out of necessity for the impending fight. To their surprise, Gohan also arrives on the planet,having already surpassed the three Saiyans in strength.
The closing sequence of chapter #103, titled “A Legacy Toward the Future”, undoubtedly hints ata greater involvement for Gohan in the story, and pairing him with Broly may be just what the hybrid Saiyan needs to keep himself in the upper echelon of fighters. A confrontation with Frieza sometime down the line will require everyone, including Goku and Vegeta, to improve greatly. It’s currently unclear whenDragon Ball Superwill resume, but it’s fair to expect the main cast of fighters to grow in the series' next arc.
Dragon Ball Super
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Dragon Ball Super is an anime series set after Majin Buu’s defeat. It follows Son Goku, now a radish farmer, as peace prevails until Beerus, the God of Destruction, appears. Seeking to challenge a legendary warrior, the series revisits events from two Dragon Ball Z films before exploring alternate universes.
