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Few anime are able to achieve the evergreen success of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball, a series that’s practically become synonymous with the medium. Dragon Ball found a large audience upon its initial release, but the series has managed to stay in the conversation and never disappeared from the public consciousness.
Dragon Ball understands when it’s appropriate to apply change and mix up its formula, and one of the more substantial shifts occurs in Dragon Ball Z‘s successor, Dragon Ball Super. Dragon Ball Super expands upon the anime’s universe and introduces enemies who are more powerful than ever before, but it also adds some highly likable new personalities into the mix, too.
10 Champa Showcases A Lighter Side To The Gods Of Destruction
Something that Dragon Ball has done very well right from the start is defying expectations with powerful characters who can act immature. Dragon Ball Super brings a dozen powerful characters forward in the form of the Gods of Destruction, and Universe 7’s representative, Beerus, is the most prominent of the lot, but he often puts up a tough front and keeps himself at a distance.
Champa, alternatively, is much pettier and takes joy in stressing out Beerus. He’s a slightly more relatable character, even though he’s technically in opposition to Universe 7.
9 Hit Is A Renowned Assassin Who Can’t Help But Hide His Coolness
An enigmatic and stoic demeanor can go a long way to make it easier to like a character, even if they’re not an official ally. Hit first enters Dragon Ball Super in the Tournament of Destroyers as an antagonist to Goku and the rest of Universe 7.
However, over the course of the anime it’s made clear that Hit is a professional who respects his craft more than anything else. He’s a man of few words, much like Piccolo, and it’s easy to project admirable traits onto the powerful Universe 6 fighter as a result.
8 Monaka Is The Perfect Everyman Who Gets Pushed Into The Spotlight Against His Wishes
The characters in Dragon Ball, especially Goku, are very focused on just who is the strongest in the universe and how to surpass that plateau of power. Beerus helps motivate Goku to become stronger with the lie that Monaka is actually Universe 7’s greatest fighter, when in reality he’s just a mundane delivery worker.
As opposed to someone like Hercule Satan, Monaka doesn’t relish this attention and he’s just eager to disappear. His disposition is a refreshing change of pace and also one that’s hard to not admire on some level; he’s a perpetual victim of circumstance.
7 Cabba Is Full Of Potential And Represents The Prospects Of Universe 6
The addition of Universe 6 in Dragon Ball Super brings many appealing and dangerous personalities into the anime, but it also allows for several new Saiyans to exist. This is a major revelation, and Universe 6’s Saiyans become enthusiastic pupils to the Universe 7 crew.
Cabba pays extra reverence towards Vegeta, which is both adorable, but also speaks to his dedication to grow as a warrior. Cabba is a refreshing and more vulnerable alternative to Universe 7’s Saiyans: he carries a positive energy, has the capacity to truly mature, and it’s significant that Vegeta recognizes his value.
6 Caulifla And Kale Bring Tenderness To The Saiyan Race
Caulifla and Kale represent the remaining Saiyans from Universe 6 and although they’re individuals with their own strengths and advantages, they often operate as a united front. Kale is a frail fighter who lacks confidence until she phases into her uncontrollable berserker form. Kale’s unstable nature makes it even easier to love Caulifla, who watches over her friend and makes sure she remains in control of herself. Caulifla is a passionate fighter, and her fusion into Kefla gives her a level of power that’s even comparable to Goku.
5 The Omni-King, Zeno, Has The Weight Of All Universes On Him
Dragon Ball hasn’t shied away from different tiers of deities and celestial beings, but Dragon Ball Super repeatedly complicates the formula with some important amendments. Zeno, the Omni-King, is the one who looks over all 12 universes — and can also erase them at will.
This makes Zeno an extremely important and feared individual, but Goku brings out Zeno’s playful nature. This chaotic temperament should make Zeno even more of a cautionary figure, but it only accentuates why he’s such a blast. The character becomes even more enjoyable after his future self becomes his best friend.
4 Whis Keeps Universe 7 Safe From Outside Danger And Beerus’ Erratic Temper
Two of the most important additions to Dragon Ball Super are Beerus and Whis, who become fixtures of Universe 7 and new mentor figures to Goku and Vegeta. Beerus initially receives more of the spotlight, but he’s constantly put out over the prospect of work. Whis, on the other hand, is considerably more helpful, whether it comes to training or important multiverse knowledge. Whis is technically forbidden to intervene with the Earth’s timeline, but the fact that he just can’t help himself is a testament to why Whis is such a delight.
3 Jaco’s Sense Of Adventure And Palpable Fear Become An Entertaining Combination
To be fair, Jaco first appears in Akira Toriyama’s standalone manga, Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, that just happens to take place within Dragon Ball‘s universe. Jaco is a bumbling space police officer who becomes strangely entangled in the lives of Bulma and her sister, Tights, but Jaco’s first official anime appearance is in Dragon Ball Super.
Jaco is always an enjoyable presence, even if he’s usually cowering in fear from the very threats that he’s supposed to be preventing. Jaco can often be one-note, but he never suffers for this and his antics help punctuate Dragon Ball Super‘s bigger adventures.
2 Future Mai Outshines Her Present Counterpart And Is A Fantastic Foil For Future Trunks
Future Trunks brings with him the concept of time travel and alternate timelines to the Dragon Ball universe and it’s very exciting when he returns with his time machine in Dragon Ball Super. Super spends a lot more time in Future Trunks’ fractured timeline and highlights how a grown up version of Pilaf’s Mai becomes a vital resistance fighter. Romance is light in Dragon Ball Super, but this sweet relationship between Future Trunks and Future Mai really delivers and gives this version of the character some genuine personality.
1 Merus Becomes An All-Time Classic Hero After He Makes Himself A Martyr
Dragon Ball Super‘s anime concludes with the suspenseful Tournament of Power, but its manga continues on and has covered additional villains and some important new allies. Moro, an ancient and tyrannical magic user, becomes the main threat and all seems lost until Merus helps out.
Merus is a legendary member of the Galactic Patrol, but also a former Angel. Merus’ help is indispensable against Moro, but he also helps Goku master the art of Ultra Instinct. He’s enjoyable on every level, but his tragic fate makes him even more memorable.
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