Due to its unique origin, Broly is perhaps one of Dragon Ballthe most exclusive characters. Although he started out as a villain in non-canon films, the huge fan base he has accumulated over the years has allowed him to become a cast member in the main series. However, this reward did not come without a cost, as Broly introduced in Dragon Ball Super is almost completely independent of the original version of the film.
The many major differences in personality, origins, and abilities have caused fans to compare the two since the Saiyan became canon in 2019. One of the most debated topics regarding Broly is which version would be the strongest if they fought. However, when looked at closely, the series makes it clear which of the two Legendary Super Saiyans is superior in strength.
The super version of Broly is much stronger than the movie
His abilities allow him to fight evenly with Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta
THE Dragon Ball the franchise first introduced Broly in the eighth in a long line of incredible original films, The Legendary Super Saiyan. This film portrayed the powerful warrior as a cruel monster who would fly into a rage at the mere mention of Kakarot's name. When it was revealed, Broly was by far one of the most powerful characters in the series, being able to defeat several Super Saiyans without even breaking a sweat. Later in the series, the villain would reveal that he could fight evenly against Gohan in Super Saiyan 2 form.
THE Super version, on the other hand, needed to be tweaked in terms of raw power to give him a fighting chance against Goku and Vegeta, who had far surpassed any of Broly's previous incarnations. As such, his Legendary Super Saiyan form increased his strength to a level beyond Kakarot's Blue State, which at the time was considered the strongest level a Saiyan could reach in the franchise. Goku and Vegeta had to fuse into Gogeta to contain Broly's rage, and even then, they won the battle mainly due to the latter's lack of control.
When comparing the two versions, there is no doubt that Super Broly is significantly more powerful than his movie counterpart. The original version of the character probably wouldn't be able to defeat Goku in Super Saiyan 3, much less in his divine form. As such, it's fair to assume that a Super Saiyan Blue would easily handle the original Broly. To defeat the Super version, Goku and Vegeta needed to fuse and use their full power, a final feature used only against the toughest opponents.
Super Broly can become even stronger
Unlike his counterpart, he has control over his anger
Although the film version of Broly is one of the most dangerous opponents Goku and his friends have faced during the Z was, he had a big flaw. While in his Legendary Super Saiyan state, the enormous rage he felt blinded him from all logic. In this form, Broly was a furious creature, motivated only by rage and instinct. It was due to his lack of strategy or control that Kakarot finally defeated him. THE Super version of the characters suffered from the same flaw, at least until recently.
During Dragon Ball Super Chapter #103, Broly is inspired by Gohan's most recent and powerful transformation, his Beast Mode. This form, which has been suggested as capable of surpassing even Ultra Instinct, relies on Goku's son allowing his anger to fuel his power without losing control. After seeing this, Broly has a better idea of ​​how to control his own Super Saiyan transformation, achieving it without going into a berserk state. This development opens the door for the Legendary Super Saiyan to become even stronger, as he can now train without any danger.
The Broly movie is too outdated to stand a chance
Broly got a much-needed update
Even though he's one of the best villains in the series, the movie Broly will probably never be able to surpass his greatest enemy in terms of power. The last time he was seen, during the Bio Broly In the film, the most powerful transformation of all was Super Saiyan 3. Since then, the Z Fighters have faced beings that surpass the power of the non-canonical Legendary Super Saiyan. Characters like Beerus, Zamasu, and Moro could kill this version of Broly without even trying. He may be an iconic part of the franchise, but he's too outdated to be a threat.
Dragon Ball SuperThis version of this beloved Saiyan warrior may be the stronger of the two, but that doesn't mean the original Broly should be forgotten. Without the cinematic iteration of the character, the franchise's story could have been completely different. BrolyThe legacy of should be honored by fans, as it helped mark the path that the series would follow decades later.