Despite being a beloved series, Dragon Ball Super has faced criticism over the years. Many fans are growing tired of the constant negativity surrounding the show, as seen in a recent discussion on X. During the conversation, it was argued that Goku losing his transformation out of fear during the Tournament of Power goes against his established characterization.
Despite the criticism towards Super’s writing, it is worth noting that Goku’s character has remained consistent in showing fear and being overwhelmed in his battles, as seen in the original Dragon Ball series during his fight against Frieza in Namek. This is a common aspect of Goku’s character and should not be a reason for unnecessary hate towards the sequel.
Please be aware that this article contains spoilers for the series.
Dragon Ball fans defend Super after an unfair criticism regarding Goku’s characterization against Jiren
There was a recent debate on X about the showdown between Goku and Jiren in the Tournament of Power, where Goku lost his transformation due to fear of Jiren’s immense power. This caused some individuals to argue that this event in Super, although impressive for Jiren, does not accurately represent Goku’s character as he would not have acted in the same way in the original series.
Despite this, many still pointed out that Goku had experienced a similar response when facing Frieza during the Namek saga, displaying an overwhelming sense of fear towards the tyrant’s immense power. While Goku is undeniably a courageous fighter, it cannot be denied that there have been occasions where he has felt cornered and frightened, a consistent theme throughout both the original series and Super.
Although Super does have some flaws in its writing and characterization of certain characters, it is reasonable to say that this specific moment highlights the unnecessary criticism the sequel receives. While everyone is entitled to their own preferences, it is important to distinguish between valid and invalid criticisms in these situations.
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Despite receiving backlash from some Dragon Ball fans, many believe that Super is unfairly criticized for various reasons. This continuation of the series has faced criticism for aspects such as Goku’s intelligence, the lack of serious moments compared to the original, and weaker antagonists in comparison to iconic characters like Frieza and Cell.
Despite being divisive among fans, the sequel has sparked controversy with some even accusing Toei Animation and Shueisha of creating it solely for profit. However, not all of Super’s choices have been deemed incorrect and there are fans who have stood up in defense of the series.
“There are things to hate Super for. This isn’t one of them,”someone said.
“Goku isnt FEARLESS. He just FACES his fears head on like a goat,”another person said.
“Super has it’s flaws ofc but people be bandwagon hating a lot,”someone else said.
Despite its polarizing nature, Dragon Ball Super’s depiction of Goku’s reaction towards Jiren should not be subject to criticism.
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