Unveiling the Hidden Truth: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC 6 Exposes Anime's Major Issue

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Introducing Dragon Ball Super and GT in upcoming DLCs may bewilder players as they navigate through temporal shifts and non-canonical inconsistencies.

The inconclusive ending of the Peaceful World Saga may disappoint fans who desire closure provided by Dragon Ball Super and GT.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot allows players to experience the events of Dragon Ball Z in RPG format, taking control of Goku and his comrades as they navigate the series. While Dragon Ball Z has gained widespread popularity in the Western world, it represents only a portion of the larger Dragon Ball universe. The upcoming sixth DLC pack for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot promises to bring the series to a close, leaving future content options limited to exploring the other series within the Dragon Ball franchise. This DLC has the potential to uncover certain issues within the anime.

Dragon Ball Has A Timeline Problem

The Dragon Ball franchise used to be simple, but things started to get confusing with the introduction of alternate timelines in Dragon Ball Z. However, it was the Peaceful World Saga that truly added to the complexity. This final arc, which is rumored to be the subject of the sixth DLC, includes a 10-year time skip and the introduction of Uub. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will have to tackle this time skip, which poses a problem considering the rumors of future DLCs covering the events of Dragon Ball Super and GT in the game's next season of content. It is possible that the inclusion of the Peaceful World Saga DLC, along with content from other series, could highlight the convoluted timeline issues in the Dragon Ball universe.

Dragon Ball Super is often referred to as a sequel to Dragon Ball Z, but it is more accurately described as an interquel. It takes place during the 10-year time gap in Dragon Ball Z's Peaceful World Saga. This means that even though Uub is the main focus at the end of Dragon Ball Z, he doesn't actually appear in Dragon Ball Super because he is still a young child. If future seasons of Dragon Ball Super cover the events during this time jump, it could lead to confusion. The questions raised after the time jump in Dragon Ball Z will not be answered by Dragon Ball Super, leaving those unfamiliar with the timelines of the series feeling dissatisfied.

The Peaceful World Saga Is A Strange Ending

Dragon Ball Z's more traditional sequel, Dragon Ball GT, follows the events of the Peaceful World Saga. However, it's important to note that Dragon Ball GT is not considered canon to the manga, unlike Dragon Ball Super. This poses a challenge for developers as they try to create the third season of DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, as they would need to find a way to incorporate content from both Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball GT. The timeline and canon of Dragon Ball can be difficult to understand, especially for casual fans, and the division caused by the Peaceful World Saga highlights this complexity.

Apart from the potential of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's future DLC and the events of Super and GT, the Peaceful World Saga highlights the flaws in the series. The arc concludes with Goku mentoring Uub, ensuring the earth's protection as he ages. While this ending makes sense, it leaves things quite open-ended. Without the events of Super, fans of Z are left with a ten-year gap filled with unknown events, followed by Goku leaving his family and comrades to train a newly introduced character. Without the events of Super or GT, the conclusion of Dragon Ball Z loses some of its satisfaction.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's upcoming sixth DLC will shed light on the complex timeline of the Dragon Ball series and potentially leave fans feeling underwhelmed by the events of the Peaceful World Saga, particularly if it serves as the game's final content. This DLC is expected to be the shortest in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, as there isn't much material left to cover. However, the inclusion of the Peaceful World Saga signifies that the game has meticulously depicted the events of Dragon Ball Z more comprehensively than any other game in the franchise, a noteworthy achievement. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.