Dragon ball is a franchise that has remained relevant for many decades thanks to its incredible story and captivating characters. Goku’s adventure to find powerful opponents to overcome has been part of the lives of millions of fans, who can’t wait to see what happens next. The series rarely fails to deliver iconic battles, memorable villains, and notable transformations.
Still, although the franchise hasn’t stopped creating incredible content like Daimadescribed by fans as a love letter to Akira Toriyama’s work, a shocking twist in the story of Dragon Ball Super is still up in the air: Black Frieza. Goku’s former enemy’s overwhelmingly powerful transformation hasn’t been seen in over two years, leaving fans wondering when this cliffhanger will become relevant again.
Dragon Ball still hasn’t fulfilled Black Frieza’s promise
The villain has not been seen since 2022
In chapter #87 of Dragon Ball Super manga, Frieza shocked the world by returning and revealing a new and extremely powerful form, Black Frieza. This new ability, obtained after the tyrant passes 10 years of uninterrupted training inside a Hyperbolic Time ChamberIt quickly proved to be the most powerful in the series at that time. Despite Goku and Vegeta entering their powerful Ultra Instinct and Utra Ego states, Frieza defeated them in a single attack, mocking the duo. This brief but significant encounter became a promise for a final and exciting battle against the best Dragon Ball villain of all time.
“While you two were having fun on this insignificant planet I managed to surpass you…”
– Frieza
Soon after Frieza’s new form was revealed, fans began to wonder when he would become relevant to the story again. During his most recent appearance, the tyrant made it clear that he hoped to fight the heroes once again soon, as he let them live so they could become stronger. However, more than two years after the introduction of Black Frieza, this has still not been addressed again, as after that cliffhanger, the villain did not return in the superhero’s next saga, and the manga went on hiatus after it ended.
The battle against Black Frieza will be the most important
It could be the culmination of the entire Dragon Ball franchise
Despite being one of the Dragon ballOf Frieza’s oldest villains, Frieza remains one of the most beloved and popular characters. His many battles against heroes have helped him stay relevant, and memorable moments like the reveal of his new form explain why. However, despite his iconic status, there is a limit to what the franchise can do with his character. His inevitable battle against the Saiyans may be the last time he is seen again in the series.
The manga itself suggested that this would be the final battle between the tyrant and the heroes, by having Frieza allow his former enemies to live and prepare for the fight. In chapter #88, the series went so far as to tease that Vegeta will be the one to defeat him, with Black Frieza allowing the prince the chance to shine once again.
Black Frieza could mean the end of Super
There aren’t many threats left for the heroes to defeat
The superhero saga Dragon Ball Super the manga has made it clear that there are few enemies left for Goku and his friends to fight. As the manga progressed, the Z Fighters encountered many powerful and imposing enemies, from planet-devouring beasts to huge androids. The heroes have reached such a level that their abilities surpass most other villains. Frieza may be the only one who can challenge them, which is why their next battle could put an end to the story of Goku and his friends.
This would be an emotional and ingenious way to end Kakarot’s adventure, having him fight the most powerful villain in the universe. This long-awaited battle would not only become a tribute to one of Goku’s best battles in the manga, but it would also be an honorable goodbye to an antagonist as iconic as Frieza. However, the series would first have to acknowledge the tyrant’s existence once again, something that seems unlikely in the near future.
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THE Dragon ball the franchise undoubtedly needs to resolve the long-delayed conflict between the heroes and Black Frieza. Fans have waited nearly three years for this storyline to become relevant again, so it’s time for the series to give it a satisfying ending. However, followers of this incredible manga can rest assured that this upcoming battle will be one to remember.