Dragon Ball is famous for its puzzles as well as its epic battles and power transformations. Throughout the three main series, the story of Goku and his teammates is full of loose ends, characters seemingly falling into oblivion.
The truth is that author Akira Toriyama organized this story chapter by chapter without any long-term planning. This somewhat spontaneous approach is exactly what has attracted so many fans.
Mysteries related to the moon
The moon is surprisingly important in Dragon Ball, especially when we’re talking about Goku and the Saiyans. In Universe 7, Saiyans are born with a monkey-like tail, allowing them to transform into giant gorillas when looking at the full moon.
To avoid disaster during a martial arts tournament, Master Roshi chose a drastic solution: destroy the Moon, thereby preventing Goku’s transformation. However, Goku sent a villain, Chief Rabbit, to the Moon, meaning Roshi indirectly committed genocide.
The moon was eventually restored by Kami after Goku’s tail was permanently removed, but suffered further destruction at the hands of Piccolo for similar reasons. What remains a mystery is how or even if the Moon will be restored after this final episode.
Beerus and dinosaurs
In Dragon Ball Super, Beerus mentioned that he visited Earth once before, and destroyed the dinosaurs that lived on this planet because they were… too rude. But paradoxically, dinosaurs continue to appear throughout the series.
Perhaps Beerus only influenced one generation of this creature, allowing smaller creatures to survive and evolve into the dinosaurs we see today. The real reason behind this contradiction remains a mystery, adding another layer of intrigue to the Dragon Ball universe.
Legendary Super Saiyans of the past
When it comes to Saiyans, the past holds a particularly intriguing mystery. Goku may be the first Super Saiyan we’ve seen in over a century, but stories and legends suggest he wasn’t the first to achieve such power.
Vegeta tells us about the legendary Super Saiyan, painting a picture of an almost mythical figure. This makes fans ask: Did past Super Saiyans know about the transformations after the first one? At any point in Saiyan history, were there individuals who achieved Super Saiyan 2 or 3, or were these innovations unique to Goku?
The legend of the Super Saiyan God is well known, but what about his other forms? Were they discovered by these ancient Saiyan warriors or were they a feat reserved only for Goku? And if he created them, how exactly did he achieve such a feat? This mystery adds depth to the already rich history of the Saiyans, suggesting that perhaps they have more abilities and evolution than we know.
Buu’s strange absorption mechanism
Majin Buu is one of Dragon Ball’s most intriguing villains, not only because of his unpredictable personality but also because of his unique powers. Two of Buu’s most notable abilities are turning living things into food and absorbing them. The problem is why did some victims become part of Buu, while others died and went to another world?
When Buu separated and the evil half absorbed himself, the process was strange. How does this make him stronger if he is theoretically just reabsorbing powers he already possesses? And why when absorbing Gotenks does the fusion last as long as expected, but when absorbing Vegito the fusion breaks almost immediately?
Riddle about Ginyu’s original form
Ginyu is a character with a unique mystery. We know of his ability to change bodies, but is the body Ginyu occupies when he first appears really his original body? Considering the nature of this character’s powers, it’s reasonable to assume that Ginyu would use his abilities to take over increasingly stronger bodies over time. This raises the question: what is Ginyu’s true form?
Ginyu’s ability to switch bodies is a double-edged sword, providing both a strategic advantage and the mystery of his true identity. The nature of this ability makes us wonder not only about his past but also about the ethics and meaning of that power. The mystery surrounding Ginyu’s original form is a fascinating example of the complexity and depth that Dragon Ball brings to its characters and universe.
