Dragon Ball is undoubtedly the most popular anime franchise, with arguably the largest fandom globally. Generations of kids grew up watching Goku and all his Super Saiyan transformations have left a lasting impression on the audience. From Dragon Ball Z to Dragon Ball Super, Akira Toriyama introduced several antagonists for Goku’s character development.
Although characters like Frieza, Super Cell, and Mazin Buu have their fair share of iconic moments in the series, DBS introduced the most formidable opponent Kakarot has ever faced. Jiren was the strongest Pride Trooper from the Universe 11 and left fans speechless with his immense power during the Tournament of Power Arc. Interestingly, a recent fan theory may have unveiled the hidden secret behind Jiren’s incredible strength.
Dragon Ball Fan Theory Reveals the Secret Behind Jiren’s Unmatched Power
The final showdown between Goku and Jiren at the Tournament of Power is arguably one of the most iconic battles in anime history. With Goku perfecting the Ultra Instinct transformation, DBS took the entire internet by storm shattering records with staggering viewership.
Throughout their intense battle, fans were fixated on one question: What makes Jiren so incredibly powerful? Surprisingly, one fan theory uncovers the secret behind Jiren’s strength, which also suggests why Goku has always stayed ahead of Vegeta. The theory suggests Jiren is not originally from Universe 11, but is an artificial being brought to life by the Super Dragon Balls.
Theory: Jiren is an artificial being created by the super dragon balls.
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Universe 11’s God of Destruction words when Jiren was first introduced were, ” A fighter that not even a god of destruction can beat.” Belmod’s confidence in Jiren’s strength has put this fan theory into the limelight. As per the fan theory, Belmod might have summoned Super Dragon Balls to ensure Universe 11’s survival in the Tournament of Power. The theory speculates Belmod’s wish as:
A warrior that will fight to protect the universe and never lose as long as he do so.
Jiren’s formidable strength is no joke, and DBS didn’t hesitate to portray him as the strongest warrior during the tournament. However, thanks to this fan theory, the source of Jiren’s strength is finally revealed, showing a parallel to why Vegeta can never surpass Goku despite years of hard work.
Dragon Ball Super Manga Chapter 83 discloses the secret behind Goku’s strength, and it’s not the plot armor. In the chapter, readers witness Kakarot’s father, Bardock, getting overpowered by his opponent. Surprisingly, Bardock’s ally summons Super Dragon Balls to ensure his safety, but his pride prohibits him from fleeing the battlefield.
Bardock showcases immense pride in his Saiyan heritage and says, ” A Saiyan would rather die than run from an enemy.” Being a selfless individual, Goku’s father ends up wishing for his sons’ prosperity and the fulfillment of their desires. As the Super Shenron grants Bardock’s wish, we see Goku constantly thriving and surpassing his enemies, driven by his desire to become the strongest warrior.
Why Gohan is the strongest character in the entire Dragon Ball franchise
Akira Toriyama never hesitated to portray Gohan as the strongest character in the famous Dragon Ball Z series. From Cell to Super Buu, Gohan has taken down several popular antagonists that even gave Goku and Vegeta a hard time. Some believe that Gohan’s incredible strength lies in his Saiyan heritage; however, another theory suggests it’s actually Chi-Chi’s fiery genes at play.
In Dragon Ball Z, several fans found Chi-Chi annoying because of her angry personality, which even intimidated Goku. The theory states that thanks to Chi-Chi’s special heavy-temper genes, Gohan witnessed several rage moments resulting in powerful transformations such as the Gohan Beast. This theory explains the difference in strength between Gohan and other Hybrid Saiyans, such as Trunks and Goten.
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