Dragon Ballis a franchise that has remained relevant for many decades thanks to its incredible story and endearing characters. Goku’s adventure to find powerful opponents to overcome has been a part of millions of fans’ lives, who cannot wait to see what will happen next. The series seldom fails to deliver iconic battles, memorable villains, and outstanding transformations.
Still, while the franchise has not stopped creating amazing content likeDaima, described by fans asa love letter to Akira Toriyama’s work, one shocking plot twist fromDragon Ball Superis still lingering in the air:Black Frieza. The overwhelmingly powerful transformation of Goku’s old nemesis has not been seen in more than two years, leaving fans to wonder when this cliffhanger will become relevant again.
Dragon Ball Has Yet To Deliver On Black Frieza’s Promise
The Villain Has Not Been Seen Since 2022
In chapter #87 of theDragon Ball Supermanga, Frieza shocked the world by returning and revealinga new and extremely powerful form, Black Frieza. This new skill, obtained after the tyrant spent10 years of non-stop training inside a Hyperbolic Time Chamber, quickly proved to be the most powerful in the series at that point. Despite Goku and Vegeta entering their mighty 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 againstDragon Ball’s best villain of all time.
“While you two were having fun on this punny planet I managed to surpass you…”
- Frieza
Shortly after the revelation of Frieza’s new form, fans began wondering when he would become relevant to the story once again. During his most recent appearance, the tyrant made it clear that he expected to fight the heroes once again soon, as he let them live so they could become stronger. Nonetheless, more than two years after the introduction of Black Frieza, this has yet to be addressed again, because after that cliffhanger, the villain did not return in the following Super Hero saga, and the manga went into hiatus after that ended.
The Battle Against Black Frieza Is Set To Be The Most Important
It Could Be The Apex Of The Entire Dragon Ball Franchise
Despite being one ofDragon Ball’s oldest villains, Frieza has remained one of the most beloved and popular characters. His many battles against the heroes have helped him remain relevant, and memorable moments like his new form’s revelation explain why. Yet, despite his iconic status, there is only so much the franchise can do with his character. His inevitable battle against the Saiyans could be the last time he is seen in the series again.
The manga itself hinted at this being the ultimate battle between the tyrant and the heroes, by having Frieza allow his old enemies to live and prepare for the fight. In chapter #88, the series went as far as to tease that Vegeta will bethe one who would beat him,with Black Frieza allowing the prince a chance to shine once again.
Black Frieza Could Signify Super’s Ending
Not Many Threats Are Left For The Heroes To Defeat
The Super Hero saga of theDragon Ball Supermanga made it clear that few enemies are left for Goku and his friends to battle against. As the manga has progressed, the Z Warriors have encountered many powerful and imposing enemies, from planet-eating beasts to massive androids. The heroes have reached such a level that their skills surpass most other villains. Frieza might be the only one who can challenge them, which is why his next battle might put an end to the story of Goku and his friends.
This would be an emotive and ingenious way to finish Kakarot’s adventure, making him fight the universe’s most powerful villain. Not only would this long-awaited battle become an homage toone of Goku’s best battles in the manga, but it would also be an honorable goodbye to an antagonist as iconic as Frieza. Nevertheless, the series would first have to once again acknowledge the tyrant’s existence, something that seems unlikely in the near future.
TheDragon Ballfranchise undoubtedly needs to resolve the long-postponed conflict between the heroes and Black Frieza. Fans have been waiting almost three years for this plotline to become relevant again, so it is time for the series to give it a satisfying ending. Yet, followers of this amazing manga can rest assured that this upcoming battle will be one to be remembered.
Dragon Ball Super
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Dragon Ball Super is an anime series set after Majin Buu’s defeat. It follows Son Goku, now a radish farmer, as peace prevails until Beerus, the God of Destruction, appears. Seeking to challenge a legendary warrior, the series revisits events from two Dragon Ball Z films before exploring alternate universes.
