

Dragon Ball Super
With Majin Buu defeated half-a-year prior, peace returns to Earth, where Son Goku (now a radish farmer) and his friends now live peaceful lives. However, a new threat appears in the form of Beerus, the God of Destruction. Considered the most terrifying being in the entire universe, Beerus is eager to fight the legendary warrior seen in a prophecy foretold decades ago known as the Super Saiyan God. The series retells the events from the two Dragon Ball Z films, Battle of Gods and Resurrection 'F' before proceeding to an original story about the exploration of alternate universes.
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Plot Summary
Following the defeat of Majin Buu, a period of peace has descended upon Earth. Goku, still wishing to become stronger, trains rigorously. However, their tranquility is shattered by the arrival of Beerus, the God of Destruction, and his angelic attendant Whis. Beerus, bored with his existence, seeks out a legendary warrior known as the Super Saiyan God. The series chronicles Goku's further adventures as he faces new threats from across the multiverse, including other universes' warriors and beings of immense power.
Critical Reception
Dragon Ball Super was generally well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for its continuation of the beloved Dragon Ball saga, exciting action sequences, and introduction of new powerful characters and transformations. While some animation inconsistencies were noted, the overarching narrative and character development resonated positively with the audience.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its epic battles and faithful continuation of the Dragon Ball lore.
- Introduced exciting new concepts like multiversal tournaments and divine powers.
- While animation quality varied, the story and character arcs were generally well-received.
Google audience: Audiences loved the new story arcs, especially the Tournament of Power, and the power-ups for existing characters. Many appreciated the return to the spirit of Dragon Ball Z with high-stakes battles and comedic moments.
Fun Fact
The character of Beerus was partially inspired by Toriyama's cat, who he named 'Beerus' after his favorite sushi restaurant.
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