Dragon Ball: How The Multiverse Can Be Made Important Again

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Summary

  • The multiverse concept in Dragon Ball Super expanded the series but lacked exploration post-Tournament of Power.
  • Fans desire to see more multiverse exploration, such as visiting other universes or bringing back erased ones.
  • Power scaling in the franchise increased post-Tournament of Power, but the strength of other universes’ characters likely grew as well.

From its inception, Dragon Ball Super has brought forth numerous innovations that have significantly reshaped the universe. The emergence of characters boasting unprecedented strength and the introduction of the Divine Hierarchy, encompassing Angels and Gods of Destruction, have compelled our heroes to match their power levels to remain competitive.

One key element that significantly broadened the scope of the series is the concept of the multiverse. Yet, since the conclusion of the Tournament of Power, one frequent complaint about Dragon Ball Super has been its underutilization of the multiverse. In this piece, we’ll delve into ways to reintroduce and further develop this popular idea within the narrative.

The Wider Importance Of The Multiverse

How This Concept Can Be Further Explored

First Mention Dragon Ball Super, Episode 18, “I’m Here, Too! Training Commences on Beerus’ World!”
Debut Date November 8, 2015
Story Arc Golden Frieza Saga

The concept of multiple universes, or the multiverse, first emerged when Beerus’ brother Champa and his attendant Vados, who is Whis’ elder sister, made their appearance. Later on, it was disclosed that there are a total of twelve universes at present. These universes were designed in pairs, making them twins, so when you put them together with their counterparts, the number becomes thirteen. For instance, Universes 6 and 7 are twin universes, as are Universes 5 and 8, and so on.

It came to light that initially there were 18 realms in existence, however, six of these were wiped out by Zeno long ago due to their insufficient Mortal Levels – a measure used to gauge the development of mortals within a single universe. In the anime series ‘Dragon Ball Super’, a contest called the Tournament of Power took place among the eight universes with the weakest Mortal Levels, aiming to determine which one would endure. Ultimately, Universe 7 emerged victorious but chose to restore all the others as well.

Despite the disappointment of many “Dragon Ball Super” series fans, this marked the end of their multiverse adventures. Although the series would carry on through its manga and films, none of the stories here would venture beyond Universe 7. This has left a strong wish among fans to revisit this aspect someday. Speculations about how this could occur have been buzzing since the conclusion of the Tournament of Power.

One method follows the approach taken in the fan manga titled “Dragon Ball Revolution”. In this version, Android 17’s wish granted upon winning the Tournament of Power not only restored all universes destroyed during the tournament, but also the six universes that were wiped out by Grand Zeno before the series began. This led to an epic final arc reminiscent of a war, involving warriors from various multiverses, to combat the malevolent forces of the long-forgotten Destroyer Gods and Angels.

Please restore all of the universes that were erased!

It was thrilling to witness almost every character from past storylines reappear and play crucial roles in safeguarding the multiverse. In a similar vein, the main Dragon Ball Super series could delve into this angle, demonstrating how the latest power-ups of our heroes would fit within the broader picture of all the formidable warriors they encountered during the tournament. Furthermore, it would reveal how these characters might have grown even stronger during their time away.

One method to reintroduce the multiverse could be by focusing on a single universe at a time. For instance, fans have longed to witness the Z-Fighters interacting with the Saiyans of Universe 6, or perhaps observe how events in Universe 11 might lead Goku and Vegeta to visit there. With such a rich tapestry for writers to work with, the potential storylines are limitless.

How Power Scaling Will Work Now

How Strong Would All These Characters Have Gotten?

Ever since the Tournament of Power, it’s become crystal clear that the power level within our franchise has soared sky-high! The Saiyans from Universe 7 have reached heights previously thought impossible, edging ever closer to the divine realms. And let me tell you, Frieza has taken things to a whole new level with his latest transformation – a form that leaves even our strongest heroes in the dust! As a result, Universe 7 stands head and shoulders above the rest in terms of raw power. It’s a thrilling time to be a fan!

It’s unwise to think that the warriors from other dimensions ceased to grow stronger following the conclusion of the tournament. Given the strength and determination of characters like Jiren, Toppo, Hit, and the Universe 6 Saiyans, it’s highly probable that the might of the multiverse has grown as much as the heroes of Universe 7. The only way to truly gauge their current power is by revisiting the multiverse.

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2025-03-13 17:39