Dragon Ball Super’s Ending: Uub’s Role Gets Stranger With Each Episode

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In simpler terms, Dragon Ball Super serves as a continuation of Dragon Ball Z, although it technically occurs before the ending of the original manga by Akira Toriyama. While Dragon Ball Z and its spiritual successor, Dragon Ball Super, share the same core storyline, Dragon Ball Super sets up events leading to the appearance of Uub in the conclusion of Z. It’s worth noting that power scaling has always been a challenging aspect in the Dragon Ball universe, but the level of power demonstrated in Dragon Ball Super exceeds even the reincarnated form of Kid Buu, and it continues to escalate as the story progresses. The final arc of Dragon Ball Z takes place after a ten-year time skip following the Buu Saga.

In a decade, Goku decides to participate in the 28th World Martial Arts Tournament, wishing to encounter Uub, who is believed to be the reborn form of Kid Buu. His intention is to train Uub as his disciple, hoping that he could provide a worthy adversary for sparring sessions later on. Since Dragon Ball Super unfolds during the gap between the conclusion of Z and the Buu Saga, it’s essential to maintain continuity regarding the 28th World Tournament if it is to be considered part of Toriyama’s original comic series. However, the immense power levels in Dragon Ball Super have made it progressively challenging for Uub to matter significantly to Goku by the time the storyline reaches the end of Z once more.

The Cast is Already Way Too Powerful For Uub in Dragon Ball Super

Uub is Nothing But Jobber Fodder Compared to Dragon Ball Super’s Current Team of Z Fighters

At the end of Dragon Ball Z, Goku informs his companions that he is departing with Uub to train him. Without much further ado, they take off into the sunset together. However, it’s implied that Goku tells Uub he will become “the one guarding Earth,” suggesting that Goku intends for Uub to be Earth’s future guardian. It’s worth noting that Vegeta questions whether making Uub Earth’s protector was a good idea from the start. As Dragon Ball Super progresses, it becomes increasingly puzzling why Goku would train Uub as Earth’s protector, given that this goal seems to make less and less sense over time.

In the Super Hero Saga, the power of the Z Fighters has exceeded what any Dragon Ball fan initially expected after the End of Z. The transformation of Goku and Vegeta into divine forms makes Buu seem weak in comparison. Even Piccolo and Gohan have acquired new transformations, enabling them to defeat every villain from the Buu Saga alone. Moreover, the Z Fighters have a new recruit, Broly, who possesses natural potential that is possibly greater than Uub’s.

In Dragon Ball Z, while Goku appeared to be training Uub with the intention of making him Earth’s hero, it was clear to both Vegeta and viewers that his real goal was to find a formidable adversary to challenge his own strength. Despite Goku’s concern for the future generation, his desire for self-improvement as a fighter has always been his top priority. In essence, training Uub is a selfish act because Goku secretly hopes that Uub, being Kid Buu’s reincarnation, will help him grow stronger than ever before. This behavior fits perfectly with the themes within Dragon Ball Z.

From the thrilling world of Dragon Ball Z, I, an ardent fan, can confidently say that Goku stood uncontested as the mightiest warrior in the universe by its finale. Only the enigmatic Buu could challenge him. Even Vegeta, a formidable foe himself, was left in awe, acknowledging Goku’s greatness as “the best.” In solitude, the insatiable desire within Goku to mold Uub into a worthy adversary, someone capable of testing his own power, feels entirely plausible. However, when scrutinized through the lens of Dragon Ball Super’s narrative, Goku’s decision to leave behind superior sparring partners to train Uub begins to appear somewhat absurd.

There Have Been Plenty of Villains Way Stronger Than Kid Buu in Dragon Ball Super

It’s Arguable Goku Isn’t Even Dragon Ball Super’s Strongest Z Fighter Anymore

In Dragon Ball Super Chapter 103, viewers witnessed the immense power of characters Gohan and Broly, who traded blows with Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta. This doesn’t even touch on Trunks and Goten, who, though lacking new transformations and the ability to properly fuse into Gotenks, demonstrated they still have some fighting spirit as teenagers. In Dragon Ball Super, it seems strange that Uub is chosen by Goku as his training partner given he hasn’t yet shown himself significantly stronger than Goku’s allies.

It’s hard to understand why Goku would choose to train with Uub instead of Broly or Vegeta, especially since Vegeta recently beat Goku in a sparring match. This is puzzling because while Uub demonstrated significant potential during the Moro Arc, he was nowhere near as powerful as Kid Buu. In fact, many villains in Dragon Ball Super have shown much greater power and potential than Kid Buu ever did.

The balance of power in the universe has greatly shifted from the Buu Saga to the Super Hero Saga, making even the forms of Buu insignificant now. Anticipating Kid Buu’s reincarnation had some logic in Dragon Ball Z, but with characters like Jiren, Moro, Granolah, Gas, and Black Frieza around, it seems laughable. Even if we exclude the villains Goku has previously faced, the one constant rule of Dragon Ball is “there’s always someone stronger.” Given how incredibly powerful Goku’s recent adversaries have been, it’s hard to imagine a universe where enemies even stronger than Beerus might exist, yet Goku continues to dedicate his time to training Uub.

It’s conceivable that the storyline of Dragon Ball Super might amplify Uub’s power level to match or even surpass the Gods of Destruction and Angels, although this could be seen as illogical. This wouldn’t be an unusual development for Dragon Ball’s pattern of power escalation, but it would weaken the argument that Goku is the most powerful character. In the current story arcs of Dragon Ball Super, it seems unlikely that Goku should train Uub when he has five other Saiyan allies (and one Namekian) who are extremely powerful and could serve as better training partners with power levels arguably equal to or greater than his own.

Dragon Ball Super Has Already Retconned The End of Z in More Ways Than One

Dragon Ball’s Original Ending Might Not Work For Dragon Ball Super’s Continuity At This Point

The Z Warriors are now significantly stronger than Uub, making it hard for their power levels to be balanced. Delaying the adaptation of “The End of Z” in Dragon Ball Super could make them even more powerful. Moreover, several changes made during the Peaceful World Saga have altered the original manga storyline, causing doubts about Dragon Ball Super’s continuity with Akira Toriyama’s initial work.

A common point of discussion involves Bulma’s comment about not seeing Goku after the time skip in “Dragon Ball Super.” However, this statement seems implausible given that, throughout “Dragon Ball Super,” Goku has been training with Bulma’s husband consistently and has frequently visited Earth, specifically Bulma. Furthermore, due to her role in negotiating with Beerus and Whis in “Dragon Ball Super,” it makes little sense for Bulma not to have seen Goku if the events of “Dragon Ball Super” and the ending of “DBZ” are considered as one continuous storyline.

Although the small inconsistency you mentioned doesn’t significantly impact the story, there are other notable discrepancies between Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball Z that are worth discussing, particularly in relation to the arcs involving Trunks and Goten. The most recent instance is found in the Super Hero Saga of Dragon Ball Super, where Trunks and Goten showed renewed dedication to their warrior training. In the final moments of this arc, they were seen sparring on Beerus’ planet, with Gohan acknowledging that they had resumed their training. However, in Dragon Ball Z, we see a decline in their training efforts, much to Vegeta’s disappointment – a stark contrast to their recent dedication in Dragon Ball Super.

Before the release of “Dragon Ball DAIMA”, it was widely believed that “Dragon Ball Super” was the only canonical continuation of “Dragon Dragon Ball”, with any inconsistencies being attributed to Akira Toriyama’s spontaneous writing style. However, with the emergence of another “canon” sequel called “Dragon Ball DAIMA”, which appears to contradict the events of Dragon Ball Super, many fans have begun to consider the possibility of a multiverse in the Dragon Ball universe. Instead of there being a single “true” timeline for Dragon Ball with “GT” being an exception, it now seems more likely that each continuation of Dragon Ball exists independently of all others, resulting in multiple Dragon Ball timelines.

In the revised timeline of “Dragon Ball Super,” it’s plausible that the events at the end of “Z” as portrayed in Toriyama’s original manga might not occur in the same way. Given that Toriyama has hinted that the Super Hero Saga is nearing the End of “Z,” and considering the characters’ ages and appearances, it wouldn’t be shocking if a revised End of “Z” were introduced, aligning more closely with his manga narrative. This adjustment would make sense because Uub, who plays a significant role in “Dragon Ball Super,” seems less likely to remain central as the series progresses. Perhaps Uub could have a better fit in another realm or timeline.

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2025-05-03 01:40