Beerus vs. Goku: Who’s the True Master of Ultra Instinct?

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Summary

  • Beerus can use Ultra Instinct in the manga, and likely can in the anime too.
  • Beerus has not mastered Ultra Instinct like Goku, who even has True Ultra Instinct.
  • Even with Ultra Instinct, Goku can’t beat Beerus, highlighting the current limits of his power.

Head’s up! What follows may reveal plot details from the Dragon Ball Super comic series. You can catch up with Dragon Ball Super on Crunchyroll if you haven’t already seen it.

In Dragon Ball Super episode 110 titled “Goku Ignites! The Awakened One’s New Ultra Instinct!”, even the Gods of Destruction were left amazed as Goku, a mere mortal, displayed a form that even they found challenging to master. Later in the Tournament of Power arc, Goku reached Perfected Ultra Instinct, a stage showing his command over this state. Therefore, it can be inferred that Goku’s proficiency with Ultra Instinct might surpass Beerus’ at this point.

For those seeking a brief reminder, Ultra Instinct represents a special skill or state that enables its user to fight instinctively, effortlessly dodging, countering, or blocking attacks from any direction without conscious thought. At advanced levels, the user can even launch attacks swiftly, eliminating the need for deliberate planning beforehand. Achieving this state requires complete mental and emotional focus, a challenge even for the mighty Gods of Destruction due to the demands of battle.

Does Beerus Even Have Ultra Instinct?

In the Manga: Yes. In the Anime: Likely

In discussing the proficiency of Beerus and Goku with regards to Ultra Instinct, it’s essential to clarify that Beerus has demonstrated its use only in the Dragon Ball Super manga. During the Zeno Expo in the manga, a battle royale among the twelve Gods of Destruction occurs instead of battles between warriors from Universes 9 and 7 as seen in the anime. In this manga-specific event, Beerus uses Ultra Instinct, as evident when he seemed to dodge attacks as if he had eyes at the back of his head. This prompted Goku to learn about Ultra Instinct. Therefore, based on the Dragon Ball Super manga, it can be confirmed that Beerus is capable of using Ultra Instinct. However, it’s important to note that this event does not occur in the anime continuity, which may cause some confusion when comparing the two media.

As a die-hard fan of this captivating anime, I can’t help but ponder about Beerus’ potential to tap into the Ultra Instinct state. Now, let me tell you why I believe he might be able to do so. After all, Beerus is none other than the strongest God of Destruction, a title he holds in both the anime and the manga! Given his extraordinary power, it seems reasonable to speculate that even the most powerful God of Destruction could access this state, although not necessarily at the same level as the Angels.

However, since we haven’t seen Beerus demonstrate Ultra Instinct yet, it’s challenging to gauge the extent of his proficiency in this state. For now, let’s indulge in a bit of creative imagination and assume that he can harness Ultra Instinct, albeit with the same level of mastery as depicted in the manga. But remember, these are just assumptions based on the power Beerus wields – we’ll have to wait for confirmation from the series itself!

Is Beerus’ Mastery of Ultra Instinct Better than Goku’s?

Beerus’ Strength May Lie Elsewhere

From what we’ve seen in the Dragon Ball Super manga, it seems that Beerus may not be as proficient with Ultra Instinct as Goku is at present. Even during the Zeno Expo battle royale, despite using Ultra Instinct, Beerus’s technique was still somewhat flawed and he ended up being hit by Mule, Universe 3’s Destroyer. Whis himself has mentioned in both the Resurrection ‘F’ manga and anime that Beerus has yet to fully master this ability. It appears that Beerus has only achieved Ultra Instinct Sign thus far, while Goku not only has mastered it but has also developed a superior version called True Ultra Instinct.

As an observer, I might say:

“Your ultimate aim should be to achieve the skill of controlling each body part individually, a feat that is remarkably challenging. To be honest, not even the divine Lord Beerus has managed this, and he’s no ordinary being.

Despite both the anime and manga versions of “Dragon Ball Super” having separate storylines, it’s feasible that anime Beerus possesses undiscovered Ultra Instinct abilities that outshine anything Goku in the anime has shown thus far. However, as these techniques haven’t been displayed yet, for now, we can assume that, much like his comic version, Beerus hasn’t yet mastered Ultra Instinct. Instead, Beerus appears to focus on Ultra Ego, a potent state often described as the opposite of Ultra Instinct.

But Then, Why Is Goku Still Weaker than Beerus?

Ultra Instinct Isn’t the Be All, End All of Power

Despite Goku mastering True Ultra Instinct, a state surpassing Perfected Ultra Instinct, he remains unable to overcome Beerus. This is because, despite the enhanced power that comes with Ultra Instinct, it’s still just another form or technique. While it boosts his strength, it doesn’t make him the absolute strongest. Goku has physical limitations, and unfortunately, these limitations are currently weaker than Beerus’. To illustrate, imagine a child learning karate attempting to fight an adult who is not familiar with karate.

Moreover, it’s important to note that there are numerous characters in the Dragon Ball multiverse who outmatch Goku, even those who don’t use Ultra Instinct.

Dragon Ball Super is now available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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2025-03-25 20:37