In 2023, the Super Hero movie storyline was incorporated into the Dragon Ball Super manga, resulting in complications with the Androids created by Dr. Hedo to defeat the main characters. The manga revealed that these Androids possessed enough strength to rival that of Super Saiyan Blue characters, which could potentially be seen as a flaw in the plot.
It is worth noting that author Akira Toriyama had already introduced this plot hole long before the Dragon Ball Super manga. In the series, Dr. Gero created Androids 17 and 18, who were significantly stronger than Frieza and the original Super Saiyans. This inconsistency has been a recurring issue throughout the series, and it raises the question of why only human technology is capable of this feat while the Frieza Force, with access to advanced alien resources, cannot replicate it.
Please note that this article includes spoilers for the series.
Explaining Why Human Technology Can Create Super Saiyan Blue Level Characters in the Dragon Ball Super Manga
The introduction of the Gamma androids in the Dragon Ball Super manga presented a challenge as they were shown to possess similar strength to fighters at the Super Saiyan Blue level. This was a recurring issue in the series, as seen in the Android saga where 17 and 18 were much stronger than Frieza and the initial Super Saiyan form. However, this problem becomes even more significant in Super as they must compete against opponents who possess God Ki.
Despite having the vast resources of several planets and a large workforce, the Frieza Force was unable to produce androids that could match the abilities of characters like Bulma, Hedo, and Gero. This is further emphasized by the fact that these three brilliant human scientists were able to achieve similar feats on Earth. The explanation for this, according to the canon manga, is that these individuals possess exceptional intellect that surpasses even the most brilliant minds in the galaxy.
Despite being surrounded by brilliant characters in the series, Bulma continues to stand out as one of the most intelligent. She has proven her genius time and time again, even going so far as to invent time travel in Future Trunks’ era. Dr. Gero’s creation of the Androids, with their limitless energy and ability to absorb others to improve, only further highlights the presence of unique geniuses in the Dragon Ball Super manga.
The Super Saiyan Blue Problem
The Super Saiyan Blue transformation has posed a problem in the Dragon Ball Super manga as it has become the go-to form for Goku and Vegeta in battle. This creates difficulties in introducing new characters who possess God Ki and could potentially challenge them.
The power scale in the Dragon Ball Super manga has been a contentious issue, as characters have shown the ability to rapidly increase their strength to match or even surpass the main duo of the series. As a result, the Super Saiyan Blue transformation has often been overshadowed, leading to a decline in its popularity over time.
Final thoughts
The Super Hero storyline, introduced in the Dragon Ball Super manga, has highlighted the issue of humans being able to create powerful entities that can rival the Super Saiyan Blue characters. However, this has been a recurring problem in the franchise.
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