Dragon Ballis one ofthe greatest anime series of all time. It’s also one of the longest, so it’s no surprise that even the most dedicated fans have a few misconceptions about the franchise.There are a few myths surroundingDragon Ballthat a significant number of fans actually believe in.
WhenDragon Ballfirst aired, it was one of the most straightforward series around. It starred a young boy with a tail as he learned more about himself, martial arts, and the interesting world he lived in. Since the originalDragon Ball,the series has become a lot more complicated.
There are aliens, new realms, and even multiple universes. It’s not a shocker that even the biggestDragon Ballfans have been led astray at least once, and these myths prove that the series might be a little harder to understand than Toriyama intended.
8Super Saiyan 3 Is Actually Strong
It’s the Most Useless Form in Dragon Ball
Super Saiyan 3 is unquestionablythe most useless form inDragon Ball. It’s an upgraded version of the original Super Saiyan transformation that takes a Saiyan past even Super Saiyan 2, but not for long. One of the biggest aspects of Super Saiyan 3 is the massive power drain it imposes on the user,
Even the strongest Saiyans around can’t use Super Saiyan 3 for long. A lot of fans are convinced that Super Saiyan 3 is actually really strong, and there are a few reasons to believe so. Goku’s Super Saiyan 3 transformation shook the entire Earth the first time he unleashed it, and it was almost strong enough to contend with Buu.
Unfortunately,Super Saiyan 3’s stamina drain doesn’t make it worth the power it provides.It’s a cool-looking transformation that only three characters in the series have achieved (Goku, Vegeta, and Gotenks), but that doesn’t mean it’s actually strong.
7Toriyama Hates Vegeta
The Prince of all Saiyans Has Grown on the Series' Creator
There are a few reasons to believe that series creator Akira Toriyama actually hates Vegeta. He has said publicly that he thought about killing Vegeta early in the series and had no idea that the Prince of all Saiyans would become as popular as he did.
He’s since changed his stance entirely, citing Vegeta as one of the most useful characters inDragon Ball.Vegeta is synonymous withDragon Ballnow, and for many, he’s an even more lovable character than Goku.Vegeta’s character arc is one of the best in animeas well, andthere’s no way that Toriyama could hate the character now.
Vegeta wasn’t always the lovable tsundere he is now, but that’s the point. His growth and development during the franchise is one of the best reasons to watch it.Toriyama might love one character more than the rest, but he definitely doesn’t hate Vegeta.
6Bulma’s Last Name Is Briefs
Briefs Is Her Father’s Name
Names inDragon Ballare so straightforward that they’re kind of confusing. Some characters have a first and a last name, while other characters only have one name. Goku’s name has always been confusing as well, as a lot of fans didn’t know that his full name is actually Son Goku.
Fans have the most trouble with Bulma’s name.A lot of long-time viewers believe that Bulma’s full name is Bulma Briefs, and that simply isn’t the case.Bulma’s full name is Bulma, as the character doesn’t have a last name.
Her father is Dr. Briefs, and while that may understandably lead many to believe his last name is Briefs, it isn’t. Each of Bulma’s family members are named after underwear: her father is Briefs, her mother is Bikini, her son is Trunks, her daughter is Bulla, and her younger sister is Tights.
5Super Saiyan 5
The Massive Upgrade on Super Saiyan 4
Super Saiyan 5 is arguably the most exciting rumor surroundingDragon Ballthat ever existed.Nobody wantedDragon Ballto end withDragon Ball GT,so fans were willing to believe anything that meant that their favorite series would continue. When rumors of a possible Super Saiyan 5 came out, everyone was excited to learn more.
Dragon Ball GTwas a lackluster inclusion to theDragon Ballfranchise, but it did give birth to the unrealSuper Saiyan 4transformation. What comes after Super Saiyan 4? Super Saiyan 5. A fan-made image (included above) made the rounds on the internet as the supposed latest addition to the franchise.
The image of Super Saiyan 5 is actually a fan-made character named Tablos in his Spirit Killer form. It’s a pretty cool image that led many to believe anotherDragon Ballseries was on the way.
4Super Saiyan God Is Faster than Super Saiyan Blue
Super Saiyan Blue Is an Upgraded Super Saiyan Red
Somehow,Dragon Ballhas come backDragon Ball Super.Nobody knew how the series would be able to stay fresh after pulling out what seemed to be all the stops withDragon Ball Z,but with new godly forms,Dragon Ballis better than ever.
There were two new forms introduced early inDragon Ball Super:Super Saiyan God and Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan, later simplified to Super Saiyan Red and Super Saiyan Blue. Super Saiyan Red made Goku and Vegeta look younger and slimmer, a massive change from the bulky Super Saiyan 2 and 3.
Because Super Saiyan Red made Goku and Vegetalookfaster, a lot of fans thought that they were. This simply isn’t the case, asSuper Saiyan Blue is an upgraded version of Super Saiyan Red in every aspect.
3Dragon Ball AF
The Surprise Sequel to Dragon Ball GT
Dragon Ball GTwasn’t the finale toDragon Ballthat fans were looking for. When rumors of a sequel series hit the internet, fans took the myth and ran with it.The newDragon Ballseries was rumored to be titled “Dragon Ball AF”.Dragon Ball AFdidn’t have any legitimate information surrounding its release, but fans couldn’t have cared less.
The newDragon Ball AFseries came with a leaked image of a supposed Super Saiyan 5 form. The new Super Saiyan form made Goku, or whoever the character was supposed to be, look massive. He had long white hair, red skin, and a menacing look that made fans go crazy.
2Toriyama Wanted to End The Series Several Times
Everyone Thinks Toriyama Wanted to Be Done Before He Did
Nobody really knows what a mangaka is thinking when they create their series. For whatever reason, fans ofDragon Ballhave always thought that they know what Toriyama is thinking. There have been many rumors that Toriyama has wanted to endDragon Ballseveral times, none of which have turned out to be true.
Most people have believed the myth that Toriyama wanted to endDragon Ballafter the Frieza Arc. They don’t have any real evidence of it, but the myth still lives on.There’s no evidence backing up that Toriyama wanted to finishDragon Ball,and there’s a lot more evidence suggesting that he never did.
Akira Toriyama createdDragon Ball Super,proving that he was never done with the franchise. He had a lot more in store of Goku and the rest of the Z Fighters, so the idea that he wanted to be done with the series doesn’t make any sense.
1Goku Has Beaten Vegeta
Goku Has Never Won a One-On-One Battle
Throughout the entire franchise, Goku has never actually defeated Vegeta in a one-on-one battle. It’s a shocking fact that doesn’t make any sense on the surface, butVegeta has actually almost always been stronger than Goku.
During their first confrontation at the height of the Saiyan Saga, Goku barely defeats Vegeta with the help of Krillin, Yajirobe, and Gohan. Vegeta actually defeats Goku during the Buu Saga in his Majin Vegeta form, and again defeats Goku in a sparring match duringDragon Ball Super.
Even though Vegeta has always been jealous of Goku, he has no reason to be.He’s strong enough in his own right, and he’s one of the few characters in the series to actually beat Goku more than once.
