Dragon Ball: Who’s The Strongest Character After The Buu Saga?

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Summary

  • Ultimate Gohan was the strongest character during the Buu Saga, but Goku eventually took the lead since he continued his training.
  • Super Saiyan 3 Goku saved the universe by defeating Kid Buu, making him incredibly powerful at the end of the Buu Saga.
  • Vegeta’s Super Saiyan 3 form, though briefly shown, might put him on par with Goku, making the strongest character debatable.

In Dragon Ball, the Buu Saga marked a significant leap in character power levels, as both the good guys and bad guys became significantly stronger than before. This progression was set in motion when Goku unlocked the Super Saiyan state during his fight against Frieza, which subsequently made the Saiyans the most powerful characters within the series.

Despite a long-standing debate about which character held the greatest power following the conclusion of the Buu Saga and the onset of “Super”, the issue has become even more complex due to the introduction of a new element by Daima. To clarify this, let’s revisit the end of the Buu Saga and determine who was the strongest character at that time.

The Main Characters In The Running

Who All Is A Part Of This Debate?

Those In The Running Gohan, Goku, Vegeta
Strongest Forms At The Time Ultimate Gohan, Super Saiyan 3 Goku, Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta

At the conclusion of the Buu Saga, the most potent Dragon Ball characters was none other than Ultimate Gohan. Although he had been the first to achieve Super Saiyan 2 during his battle with Cell, Gohan decided to abandon fighting in favor of other interests, resulting in a significant drop in his training regimen. This decline in practice led to a dramatic decrease in the strength that once made him formidable as a teenager, despite retaining the ability to transform into Super Saiyan 2. As a result, he found himself woefully underpowered against even lesser opponents like Dabura.

On the sacred realm of the Kais, Gohan embarked on an intense training regimen to counteract his initial setback against Buu. This journey unlocked his hidden abilities, resulting in a never-before-seen transformation known as “Ultimate Gohan.” This form was significantly more powerful than any other character, and it was evident when Ultimate Gohan easily humiliated the mighty Super Buu, a version of Buu renowned for its immense strength. It was truly awe-inspiring to witness Ultimate Gohan effortlessly defeat such a powerful opponent.

Fight you? No, I wanna kill you.

In this discussion, it’s clear that Ultimate Gohan stands out as the most powerful character during the Buu Saga, even surpassing Goku. However, in the series Z, Gohan chose to halt his training again, which allowed Goku to regain his position as the strongest. This was further emphasized in the initial episode of Dragon Ball Daima, where it’s shown that Goku continued his training, making him the most formidable fighter.

The might of Super Saiyan 3 Goku is renowned, for his extraordinary transformation caused such a massive impact that it trembled the core of the universe. Not only was he more powerful than ordinary Buu, but in his Super Saiyan 3 form, he matched Kid Buu’s power and saved the universe from destruction by the monster. Despite Ultimate Gohan being declared the strongest hero during the Buu Saga, Goku’s dedication to training following the events of the arc made him the most powerful character as we moved into Daima.

Among the three choices available, the third one is relatively less familiar to fans because it was only recently introduced. In episode 12 of Dragon Ball Daima, Vegeta achieved his long-desired Super Saiyan 3 transformation, which demonstrated immense power despite being utilized in his child form. In this transformed state, he swiftly defeated the second Tamagami within a brief period of time.

Delving into this unique form has left me intrigued, given its limited usage, only in Vegeta’s Child state during the storyline. Yet, it’s fascinating to speculate that this transformation might match Super Saiyan 3 Goku’s power level. This assumption arises from Vegeta’s decision to persist with his training post-Buu Saga, mirroring Goku’s dedication to mastering the Super Saiyan 3 form.

So Who’s The Strongest?

The Strongest After The Events Of Buu Saga

To clarify, in a hypothetical debate about who was the strongest character during the Buu Saga, it would undeniably be Ultimate Gohan. This was evident during his battle against Super Buu. However, since he stopped training until the start of “Super,” he cannot be considered the most powerful Z-Fighter at the conclusion of the Buu Saga as we move into the events of “Daima.

In summary, since Ultimate Gohan isn’t involved, we are left with Super Saiyan 3 Goku and Vegeta. However, there isn’t much to compare between them as Vegeta’s only fight was in his child form against an opponent who didn’t pose a significant threat. In contrast, Goku fought evenly against Kid Buu for quite some time. Although this is a minor point, it gives Goku an edge over Vegeta, but it’s still challenging to make a definitive statement about their relative strength.

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2025-01-08 19:04