It seems like yesterday, but the âDragon Ballâ franchise has been with us for almost 40 years, winning over fans and leaving its mark on the world of anime. And look, âDragon Ball Superâ came with everything, showing that it still has a lot of energy. There are people who say it doesn’t beat the classics, but others swear by it that it’s the best thing since rice and beans.
Since 2019, the series has been taking a break, but if you care, it has plans to return with everything in 2023. So, if you want to update and get into the hype, let’s check out the best episodes of each saga so far. Of course, choosing the âbestâ ones can vary from person to person, but IMDB ratings give a good idea of ââwhat people are enjoying.
6. âGod Of Destruction Beerusâ Saga
âEpic Fights Mark the Beginningâ
In the first saga of âDragon Ball Superâ, two episodes tie for the top. They show the fight between Goku and Beerus, the God of Destruction. The first episode gives an idea of ââBeerus’s extraordinary power, and the second reinforces this with Goku’s surprising defeat.
Beerus, the first villain of âDragon Ball Superâ, is a bipedal cat with a peculiar humor and a direct link to the universe created by Akira Toriyama. This battle is special because it marks the return of the franchise, and it’s no surprise that the big fights were a success.
5. âGolden Friezaâ Saga
âThe Return of an Iconâ
When we talk about villains in âDragon Ballâ, Frieza has a prominent place. The guy is like that bubblegum song: no matter what happens, he always comes back. In the âGolden Friezaâ Saga, he returns to face Goku, the guy who unintentionally taught him how to transform into a Super Saiyan.
This epic return of Frieza is marked by a confrontation that almost destroys an entire planet, but, luckily for us, it all happens in one episode, not ten.
4. âUniverse 6â Saga
âA Tournament from Another Dimensionâ
Martial arts tournaments are a big deal in âDragon Ballâ, but âDragon Ball Superâ took everything to another level with the âTournament of Destroyersâ. It’s not just a competition between fighters from different universes, but also a game for the fate of Earth and the Super Dragon Balls. And, believe me, there was even a written test to enter!
In this particular episode, we don’t find out who wins the tournament, but we do witness some of the most electrifying moments. The fight between Hit and Goku is a show in itself, and Goku’s Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken is one of his most impressive abilities yet.
3. âCopy-Vegetaâ Saga
âHumor and Action in Fillersâ
In the âCopy-Vegetaâ Saga, the episodes mix humor and action in a way that only âDragon Ball Superâ can do. While the manga works to return to canonical plots, these episodes keep the ball in the air. Goku facing a duplicate version of Vegeta? This is guaranteed entertainment, and it’s a rarity to see these two icons face off.
2. âFuture Trunksâ Saga
âMemorable Transformations and Mergersâ
Now, talking about things that make any âDragon Ballâ fan excited: incredible transformations and fusions of favorite characters. The âFuture Trunksâ Saga brings it all! Vegito returns and transforms into Super Saiyan Blue to face Fused Zamasu. And there’s more: the triumphant return of Future Trunks, remembering that epic moment when he sliced ââFrieza in âDragon Ball Zâ. This episode was a treat for fans of the old and new sagas.
1. âUniverse Survivalâ Saga
âUltra Instinct and New Levelsâ
Coming to the top, we have the âUniverse Survivalâ Saga, a fan favorite, at least according to IMDB. With record-breaking episodes, this saga shows that âDragon Ball Superâ still has a lot of wood to burn. The highlight goes to the episode where Goku achieves the Ultra Instinct Sign. Even though he loses the fight, the episode is a resounding success. It’s proof that fans follow âDragon Ballâ not only for the victories, but for the development of the characters and the unbridled action. And of course, everyone knows that Goku doesn’t stay down for long.
âDragon Ball Superâ shows that even in calmer sagas, like the fillers, or in the more intense ones, like âUniverse Survivalâ, the series continues to delight and surprise, keeping alive the spirit of adventure and overcoming that has always characterized âDragon Ball â.
