Dragon Ball Super is over, and fans are asking themselves what's next. But before we move on to the next grand adventure, we should probably take a few moments to reflect on this interesting series. There's a lot of questions that need answering. While Dragon Ball Super certainly cast light on things we've always wondered about, it also brought up a lot of new concepts. And some of these concepts just weren't explored enough. Maybe these secrets and mysteries were left intentionally open. After all, we need new things to explore in future series. But in many cases, we feel like we were left high and dry. We need more information about this stuff!
Who is Zalama? Are the angels really bad? Who destroyed Jiren's village? Will we ever learn more about Planet Salada? What's going to happen to Broly now? There's a lot to explore. And right now, all we can do is speculate. Fans around the world have been theorizing and wondering what's going to happen next with everything that Super has introduced. All we can say is that the next series is going to be a very interesting one. We just hope at least some of these questions get answered.
Here are 20 of the biggest plotholes and mysteries Dragon Ball Super left hanging...
Who Is Zalama?
One of the biggest mysteries that was introduced by Dragon Ball Super was Zalama. We haven't really heard too much about him - only that it was he who created the Dragon Balls. This is a massive mystery and one that we would really like to hear more about. Obviously, this character was a Namekian, but what else do we know about him besides that?
We know that he lived many, many years ago. But could he still be alive? Will we learn more about him one day? This is something that we really hope gets explored in future Dragon Ball series. Zalama might be mysterious, but something tells us that he's crucial to the overall story that this series revolves around.
Who Destroyed Jiren's Village?
One of the most interesting characters that was introduced to Dragon Ball Super was Jiren. One of the toughest and strongest characters we've ever seen, this warrior definitely made his mark on the series. And yet, there's a lot we don't know about Jiren. We saw a little bit of his backstory, but there are some huge things that were left unanswered.
And probably the biggest question we're asking is simple. Who destroyed his village all those years ago? We get the feeling that this will be revealed sometime in the future, but right now it's a big mystery. Whoever it was must have been quite powerful. Will Jiren get his revenge one day?
Could One Of The Angels Be Evil?
This is a theory that every Dragon Ball Super fan has heard at least once in their life. Indeed, it's one of the most popular fan theories out there. We read about it all the time on the internet, and most of us are pretty skeptical. After all, there's no real evidence that any of the angels could be evil.
However, we have seen little signs and glimpses that reveal that the angels aren't exactly what they seem. Could they be hiding some dark secret? It's one of those mysteries that Dragon Ball Super left uncovered. The angels were never really explained in great detail, either. Are they some form of deity? Or are they an alien species? Only time will tell...
What Will Happen To Broly?
The newest movie in the series, Dragon Ball Super: Broly, takes place within the universe of Dragon Ball Super (obviously). And it was very interesting to see how Broly was handled in this "re-imagined" universe. In this incarnation, Broly is a lot more innocent than we previously saw. We won't give anything away, but Broly ends things on a positive note with Goku and his friends.
So what's next for Broly? This is one of the most important questions in the entire series. Since the movies are not considered Canon, we'll have to see whether Broly makes the jump to the main series. But we'll say this - the stage seems to be set for Broly to become a main character in the series. Who knows where he'll go from here...
What's Going On With Planet Sadala?
Another big new addition in Dragon Ball Super is Planet Sadala. This is the original home planet of the Saiyans in Goku's universe, but it was destroyed many years ago. But in universe 6, Planet Sadala never got destroyed. And this means that it's populated with an entire society of Saiyans. While this is certainly a cool idea, it's not really explored in-depth during the series.
We only really know about the characters that come from Planet Sadala, and not the actual planet itself. There's almost no information about the planet, and that's a big loose end that Dragon Ball Super never wrapped up. It's such a cool idea, and plenty of fans out there really want to learn more about the planet. Perhaps we'll get a closer look in the future...
Will Jiren And Goku Get A Rematch?
There's definitely a score left to settle between these two. Jiren was an absolute beast in the tournament, and Goku never really got the opportunity to really finish things. Jiren is probably one of the toughest opponents Goku has ever faced. But the tournament ended in a way that left Jiren feeling a little cheated. After all, Frieza teamed up with Goku and 17 just to get Jiren out of the ring.
It was anything but a fair fight. But will Goku and Jiren ever get the chance to duke it out once again? That's one of the biggest questions fans are asking right now. In many ways, Goku needs to beat Jiren in order to truly prove himself. And in the future, Goku could grow even stronger after he defeats Jiren. But right now, we just don't know whether that will ever happen.
Why Are There Still Dinosaurs On Earth?
This is a mystery that fans love to talk about, and it's a plothole that has been around long before Dragon Ball Super. Nevertheless, the new series made the existence of dinosaurs even stranger than before. Beerus its that he was the one who made the dinosaurs extinct all those years ago... But our cold-blooded friends are quite obviously still around.
So why would he say such a thing? We know, we know... Dragon Ball definitely has its weird additions, and random dinosaurs roaming the Earth is actually relatively tame compared to the other quirky additions. Their president is a dog, for crying out loud. But still, it's one of those plotholes that really doesn't make any sense, especially with Beerus bragging about wiping out the dinosaurs.
Trunks And Goten Do Not Seem To Age
Another thing which is never explained has to do with Goten and Trunks. We all know that Trunks and Goten are two of the most exciting new characters in the series. They'll probably end up being the new generation of Z-Fighters as we move into the next series. But for the longest time, these two characters have remained at pretty much the same age.
Seriously, it's been years now, and these "kids" show no sign of aging. Gohan was pretty much the same story - although that's another matter. It's even stranger when you consider how quickly kids grow. They typically shoot up like bean sprouts, growing a couple inches even in a few months. Sure, it might have something to do with their Sayian blood... But that's never explicitly explained.
How Did Roshi Suddenly Get So Strong?
Roshi's strength is another major talking point. During the events of Dragon Ball Super, Roshi plays a much more active role than we're used to. This old man finally steps into the ring and starts showing off his true power. When the Frieza force arrives, he suddenly becomes way stronger than we've ever seen. So what gives?
Later in the series, Roshi fights in the tournament, impressing even Beerus. But if he was always this strong, then why couldn't he help during the other situations when Earth was in danger? After all, with that kind of strength, he could have dealt with Raditz with one simple strike. And that's just one example. Dragon Ball Super never explains how Roshi got so strong, so suddenly.
Who Are The Powerful Warriors From The Other Universes?
Jiren might be a tricky opponent, but the strongest characters out there are those that we haven't even seen fight. No, we're not talking about Grand Priest or Zeno. We're talking about warriors that we haven't even seen yet. These are the warriors that were deemed too powerful to even compete in the tournament.
Dragon Ball Super revealed that in certain universes, there are warriors that are far stronger than Goku or even Jiren. These characters (and their universes) have never been explored in detail by the series, and it's a major mystery that we're all trying to wrap our heads around. When Goku gets stronger, perhaps he'll meet some of these characters...