TOEI HIRE ME: 100 Ways to Save the Dragon Ball Super Remake From Being Mid AF
Listen up, simps and Saiyans! We need to have a serious talk about the state of our franchise. While Dragon Ball Super (2015) gave us some hype moments, let’s be real: it was a technical disaster and a narrative mess. I’m talking inconsistent "melted" anatomy, power scaling that made zero sense, and an art style so "clinical" and plastic it looked like it was rendered on a microwave. If we want this franchise to hit peak fiction, Toei needs to stop fumbling the bag and follow the blueprint. 📜🔥
🛠️ 100 Strategic Interventions: Arc-Specific Narrative Revisions
We’ve identified 100 "perfection-tier" changes to fix the timeline. Here is the exhaustive list of heat:
The Battle of Gods and the Daima Bridge (1-15)
- 1. Daima Continuity: Explicitly mention Goku’s experiences in the Demon Realm.
- 2. Kibitoshin Unfusing: Show the actual process of Shin and Kibito using the Dragon Balls to unfuse, correcting the continuity error where they were fused in the original anime but separate in subsequent media.
- 3. Beerus' Power Ceiling: Delete the "70% power" line; keep the God of Destruction’s limit a mystery.
- 4. The SSJ4 Tease: Goku attempts to access the primal Demon Realm power (SSJ4), but Beerus dismisses it as inferior to divine potential.
- 5. Vegeta’s SSJ3 Moment: His rage over the Bulma slap triggers a brief, explosive SSJ3 state.
- 6. Ritual Redesign: Explicitly portray it as a spiritual conversion of vitality, not a Ki transfer.
- 7. Goku's Loss of God Power: Align with the manga; Goku loses the form after the fight and must train to regain it.
- 8. Oracle Fish Prophecy: Clarify that the "Super Saiyan God" Beerus dreamt of is a composite legend, implying that Goku and Vegeta have only just begun the journey toward that legendary state.
- 9. Remove Gohan’s Academic vs. Warrior Struggle: Have Gohan do both: dedicate himself to his studies and train to protect the Earth and his loved ones. To make it a bit more interesting, have Gohan combine Academic knowledge with Martial Arts.
- 10. No Bingo Dance: Replace the infamous Bingo Dance with a more dignified but still comedic display of Vegeta’s internal struggle to maintain peace.
- 11. Dinosaur Lore: Explain their existence via Capsule Corp cloning to fix Beerus’ extinction claim.
- 12. The "God of Earth" Hierarchy: Clearly establish Dende, King Kai, and Beerus’ roles in creation vs. destruction.
- 13. Number of Inhabited Planets: Change the idea that there are only 28 planets in Universe 7, and say there's a more realistic number like 28 million inhabited planets, or at least 28,000.
- 14. SSG Aura Utility: Visually demonstrate the Red form absorbing kinetic impact.
- 15. Scary Beerus: Restore the menacing edge to Beerus, making him a true God of Destruction who threatens planets for minor slights, rather than just a comedic foodie. Add tension, suspense, a good dramatic soundtrack... captivate me with the atmosphere of the scenes!
Resurrection 'F': The Necessity of Vengeance (16-30)
- 16. VEGETA KILLS FRIEZA: In a perfect remake, Vegeta must be the one to deliver the final blow. Goku may intervene to save Earth, but the killing blast belongs to the Prince of Saiyans.
- 17. Training Realism: Replace the "four months" timeline with an unspecified but significant period of intense training, or reveal that Frieza’s "Golden" form was achieved through forbidden cosmic artifacts.
- 18. The Earthlings’ Stand: Instead of fodder battles, show Yamcha, Tien, and Krillin struggling against powerful mercenaries Frieza hired, necessitating higher-level Ki manipulation.
- 19. Gohan’s Ultimate Form: Gohan should not be a "scrawny weakling." He should enter his "Ultimate" state to hold off Frieza's final form, only losing once Frieza goes Golden.
- 20. Super Saiyan Blue's Debut: Goku should fight using his Super Saiyan God (Red) form and be surpassed by Golden Frieza, forcing him to reach a superior power: Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan (Blue).
- 21. Frieza’s Fear: Reveal that Frieza’s return was motivated by a need to become strong enough to eventually challenge Beerus, who he realizes is the only being he can't buy off.
- 22. The Sorbet Snipe: Explain the laser ring was powered by Frieza’s God-tier Ki to fix that "base Goku" plot hole.
- 23. Strategic Blue: Vegeta swaps between Red (speed) and Blue (impact) to conserve stamina.
- 24. Galactic Patrol Lore: Expand Bulma and Jaco’s history to set up the Moro and Granolah arc.
- 25. Golden Form Drain: Emphasize that Frieza’s Golden form is unstable because he lacks the spiritual discipline of God Ki, creating a clear contrast with Goku and Vegeta.
- 26. Tagoma’s Ginyu Force Obsession: Keep the comedic element where Tagoma is a fan of the Ginyu Force, adding depth to the soldiers of Frieza’s army.
- 27. Frog Ginyu’s Cameo: A brief shot of the frog watching Tagoma's poses with pride.
- 28. UI Training: Dedicate an entire episode to the "self-movement" (Ultra Instinct) training on Beerus' planet to make the ToP payoff feel earned.
- 29. Removal of the Time Rewind: Have Goku and Vegeta work together to prevent Earth’s destruction without the need for a magical reset button.
- 30. Frieza’s Psychological Trauma: Show Frieza’s obsession with the "Monkey" who defeated him, justifying his decision to stay dead rather than accept a peaceful afterlife.
Multiverse Madness (31-45)
- 31. Buu vs. Botamo: Instead of falling asleep, have Buu fight Botamo. Their "immovable" natures create a comedic but tense match where Buu is eventually rung out for a strategic mistake.
- 32. Piccolo’s Tactical Win: Have Piccolo defeat Frost by using a Special Beam Cannon trap, proving that experience outclasses "cheat" powers.
- 33. Hit’s Killing Intent: Explicitly state that Hit is holding back 90% of his power because the tournament forbids killing, making his later "assassination" of Goku more impactful.
- 34. The SSG Return: Follow the manga where Goku uses Red to counter Hit’s speed, saving Blue for the final "impact" shots.
- 35. Sadala Visit: Include a 2/3-episode mini-arc where Vegeta visits Universe 6’s Planet Sadala, fostering a sense of Saiyan pride that doesn't rely on genocide.
- 36. Champa’s Rivalry with Beerus: Deepen the lore regarding their twin universes, explaining that food is the only reason they haven't destroyed each other yet.
- 37. Monaka’s Truth: Reveal Monaka as a legendary warrior who lost his power, rather than just a delivery man, making Beerus’ lie a half-truth.
- 38. Super Dragon Ball Scale: Eclipsing galaxies to show true reality-warping stakes.
- 39. Cabba’s Pride: More focus on the mentor-student bond between him and Vegeta.
- 40. Universe 6 Earth: Clarify that Universe 6’s Earth was destroyed by human war, serving as a dark reflection of what Universe 7’s Earth could have become.
- 41. Zamasu and Gowasu’s Introduction: Introduce the Kaioshins of Universe 10 during the tournament as observers, making Zamasu’s later fall more grounded.
- 42. Angel Spar: Show a brief "friendly" spar between the Angels to demonstrate that their power level is beyond comprehension. A great experience that sets Goku on the path to achieving Ultra Instinct.
- 43. Magetta’s Emotional Weakness: Use Magetta’s sensitivity to insults as a commentary on the "fragile spirit" of modern warriors.
- 44. The Galactic King's Role: Make the Galactic King a more active diplomat rather than a comedic background character.
- 45. Goku's Blue Kaioken: If Blue Kaioken is used, explain it as a "desperate gamble" that permanently damages Goku’s Ki pathways for several episodes.
The Goku Black Saga: The Zero Mortals Plan (46-65)
- 46. The Evil Gods: Make Goku Black and Zamasu terrifyingly evil and sadistic, driven by the desire for a perfect world free of impure mortals.
- 47. Zenkai Mastery: Align with the manga’s logic where Black purposefully lets Trunks live to make him suffer and to receive "Zenkai" boosts and master Goku's body.
- 48. Super Saiyan Rage Definition: Replace the "Rage" form with a clearly defined "Hybrid God" state achieved through Trunks’ training with the Kaioshin.
- 49. Hakai Goku: Goku attempts the Hakai against Fused Zamasu like in the manga.
- 50. Vegito vs. Zamasu Length: The fusion of Goku and Vegeta should last a full episode of intense, movie-quality combat, rather than a few minutes.
- 51. The Potara Retcon Fix: Explain that the "one hour" limit is a side effect of mortal bodies being unable to sustain the divine friction of the earrings.
- 52. Trunks Stays to Return the Favor: After the battle, Trunks should stay in the main timeline to train for the ToP, avoiding the "duplicate Trunks" ending.
- 53. Zamasu’s "Half-Immortal" Corrupt Form: Explain that Zamasu’s purple sludge is a rejection of his mortal half (Goku Black), not just a fusion error.
- 54. Spirit Bomb Sword: Fueled by the afterlife energy of Future Gohan and Piccolo.
- 55. No Cloud Zamasu: Replace the "Universe Zamasu" cloud with a Zamasu who self-replicates into an army, which the heroes must fight off.
- 56. Zeno’s Surgical Erasure: When Zeno appears, he should only erase Zamasu, sparing the timeline and the remaining humans.
- 57. Gowasu’s Redemption: Have Gowasu assist in the final battle using Kaioshin magic to bind Zamasu.
- 58. Bulma’s Guilt: Clarify that Bulma’s tinkering with time is what drew Zamasu’s attention to this specific timeline.
- 59. Vegeta’s Fatherhood: Show Vegeta’s motivation to protect the future being tied to his desire for Trunks to have a peaceful life.
- 60. Competent Mai: Make Future Mai a competent resistance leader who uses technological traps to stall the villains.
- 61. Goku’s Guilt: Goku should feel personal responsibility for Zamasu using his body, driving his aggression in the fight.
- 62. Time Patroller Ending: If Trunks must leave, have him join the Time Patrol (Xenoverse continuity) to protect all timelines.
- 63. Yajirobe’s Heroism: Give the Future Yajirobe a moment of true bravery, showing that even the most cowardly can change in a doomed world.
- 64. The Zero Mortals Philosophy: Dedicate more time to Zamasu’s internal monologue about the "beauty" of a world without conflict, making him a more tragic villain.
- 65. Lavender Hair: Restore the lavender hair color for all versions of Trunks to maintain visual consistency with Z.
The Tournament of Power (66-85)
- 66. Extended Timeframe: Change the tournament duration from 48 minutes to 24 hours to allow for tactical rest and character interaction.
- 67. Master Roshi’s Final Lesson: Follow the manga where Roshi uses a "pseudo-UI" to teach Goku that power is secondary to mastery.
- 68. Gohan vs. Kefla Double KO: Maintain the manga’s outcome where Gohan eliminates the fused Saiyan, cementing his own path as a warrior (leading to the awakening of his Beast power later on).
- 69. Jiren’s Survivor’s Guilt: Integrate Jiren’s manga motivation: he wants to wish his master back to life to gain his approval.
- 70. Freeza and Gohan Team-up: Instead of Gohan being sidelined, have him and Freeza use their combined intellect to outmaneuver the Pride Troopers.
- 71. Tien’s Multi-Form Buff: Give Tien a "Perfect Multi-Form" that doesn't split his Ki, allowing him to be a one-man army.
- 72. Krillin’s Solar Flare x100: Krillin should eliminate at least one high-tier opponent through his mastery of Ki-manipulation.
- 73. 17’s Strategic Win: Emphasize that 17 won because he was the only one smart enough to "stay dead" (After all, no one can sense the presence or ki of an android).
- 74. Universe 11 Heroes: Portray the Pride Troopers as genuine heroes, making Universe 7 feel like the "villains" for a few episodes.
- 75. Ribrianne Fix: Focus on the Universe 2 fighters’ "Power of Love" as a legitimate, alien Ki source rather than a comedic gag.
- 76. Toppo’s Struggle: Show Toppo struggling with the decision to abandon his justice for the power of Destruction.
- 77. Remove Blue Evolution: Have Vegeta simply learn to use the power of Super Saiyan Blue more efficiently, allowing him to have a better fight against Jiren (In Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, Vegeta mentions that Jiren was better than them because he was efficient in using his powers).
- 78. Surfing the Kamehameha: Keep this iconic moment, please!
- 79. Universe 7’s Low Mortal Level: Explain that U7 is ranked low because of Frieza, Buu, and Moro’s past destructions, making the tournament a chance for redemption.
- 80. The Androids’ Infinite Stamina: Show 17 and 18 working together to tire out God-tier opponents through attrition.
- 81. Aniraza's Fusion Logic: Clarify that Universe 3’s fusion is a mechanical/biological hybrid that rivals God-forms.
- 82. Erasure Impact: More time on the emotional weight of Universes disappearing.
- 83. Goku’s UI Sign: Keep the "Sign" version of the form for most of the tournament, making the "Mastered" version a fleeting, unstable miracle.
- 84. Living Arena: Kachi Katchin material is living rock that grows back.
- 85. The Final Three: The final stand should be Goku, Freeza, and 17, representing the "the gods, the past villains and the best of humanity".
Bridging to "End of Z" (86-100)
- 86. Moro Foreshadowing: Introduce the legend of the "Planet Eater" during a visit to the Namekian archives earlier in the series.
- 87. Merus’ Angelic Hint: Before or during the ToP, have Merus appear briefly, making his later mentorship of Goku feel connected.
- 88. Vegeta on Yardrat: Spend more time on Vegeta learning "Spirit Control," framing it as his final step in surpassing the "brute force" Saiyan mindset.
- 89. Granolah’s Survivor's Rage: Foreshadow the Heeter Force as Frieza’s "brokers" during the Resurrection 'F' arc.
- 90. Black Frieza Tease: The Oracle Fish should mention a "shadow" that will eclipse the gods, referring to Frieza’s 10-year training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
- 91. Uub’s God Ki Connection: Explicitly show that Uub possesses the "missing" God Ki from Kid Buu, explaining why Goku is so interested in him.
- 92. The "End of Z" Retcon Fix: Change Bulma’s dialogue to "Goku, you haven't visited properly in years". acknowledging the events of Super without breaking the timeline.
- 93. Pan’s Martial Arts Prodigy: Show Pan training with Piccolo and Gohan as a child, setting up her role as the successor to the Z-Fighters.
- 94. Goten and Trunks as Superheroes: Include the "Saiyaman X1 and X2" mini-arc (manga) before Super Hero to show their independent growth.
- 95. Orange Piccolo’s Mystical Origin: Explain that Piccolo’s new form is a result of him tapping into the "Primordial Namekian" energy mentioned by Zalama. And please, give it a proper name!
- 96. Beast Gohan: Define the "Beast" form as Gohan’s human emotions overriding his Saiyan limitations, a state of "unstable clarity".
- 97. The Galactic Patrol’s Jurisdiction: Clarify that the universe is "teeming with life" (Moro arc) but mostly in sectors Goku hasn't visited yet.
- 98. Zalama the Dragon God: Introduce Zalama as a character of the same tier as the Grand Priest or Zeno-sama and Majin Rymus, explaining the origin of the Super Dragon Balls.
- 99. Goku’s "True" Ultra Instinct: Portray Goku’s emotional version of UI as his final martial arts epiphany: integrating his Saiyan heart with divine technique.
- 100. The Waving Piccolo Ending: The series should conclude with Piccolo waving to Pan’s teacher, serving as a meta-narrative goodbye to the audience on behalf of Akira Toriyama.
🕊️ Toriyama’s Legacy
At its heart, this remake needs to prioritize thematic resonance over just power scaling. It’s about the legacy of Goku’s teachers—from Roshi to Whis—and the "found family" that defines Dragon Ball. The final meta-narrative goodbye? That final suggestion from Akira Toriyama: Piccolo waving to Janet. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a saga that defined Shōnen for decades.
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