Dragon Ball manga introduces a character more powerful than Goku & Vegeta

The week starting on Monday, December 18, 2023, marked the leak of the latest issue of Shueisha's VJump manga magazine, known for publishing the Dragon Ball manga. While the Super manga series is currently covering the Super Hero movie, this month's VJump issue revealed an official description of the series' newest villain, Black Frieza.

According to the official description in the latest VJump, it appears that Black Frieza is confirmed to be stronger than Goku and Vegeta. Predictably, this has sparked renewed interest from fans who are eager for the recap arc to conclude so the focus can shift back to how Goku and Vegeta will confront this powerful new adversary.

Dragon Ball manga claims Black Frieza is closer to a God of Destruction than either Goku or Vegeta

Despite Black Frieza being the same character as regular Frieza and not a separate entity like Goku Black, he is still the latest antagonist due to his new power level. However, it seems that the Dragon Ball manga will take some time before it shifts back to focus on Black Frieza and the ongoing battle with Goku and Vegeta.

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The information from the Dragon Ball manga was initially shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @DbsHype, a reliable source for franchise news and leaks. According to Hype's recent post, the Super manga indicates that Goku and Vegeta were easily defeated by Black Frieza, despite their proximity to the realm of the gods.

The leaked information also suggests that the magnitude of Black Frieza's power is immeasurable, indicating a significant power increase in the series. Additionally, it hints that Black Frieza is closer to possessing the power of a God of Destruction, surpassing Goku and Vegeta in strength. This likely refers to the power level of a God of Destruction, rather than Frieza being able to use Hakai energy.

Fans have noted that the recent Dragon Ball manga leak does not explicitly mention a particular God of Destruction that Black Frieza resembles. As a result, there is speculation among fans that he still has a long way to go before being on par with Beerus or other top-tier Gods of Destruction.

With that being said, the description of him in the manga as being closer to that power level than Goku or Vegeta speaks volumes about the distance the two Saiyans still have to cover. Regardless, fans can anticipate the two main Saiyans embarking on their training to close the gap with Frieza once the series begins a new arc. Although this should happen soon, there is always a chance that the manga will include additional scenes or events in its Super Hero recap arc.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled about the introduction of Black Frieza in the Dragon Ball manga. The prospect of a character even more powerful than Goku and Vegeta is incredibly exciting and has me eagerly anticipating the upcoming arc. I can't wait to see how Goku and Vegeta will train and overcome this new challenge. The potential for epic battles and intense power-ups is truly captivating.

However, I also feel a sense of nostalgia for the classic Dragon Ball characters and their journeys. While it's great to have new and powerful villains, I hope that the series doesn't lose sight of the core characters and their development. The balance between introducing new challenges and staying true to the essence of Dragon Ball will be crucial in maintaining the series' appeal to long-time fans like myself.