Summary
The Legendary Super SaiyanBrolyis popular amongDragon Ballfans, known for his impressive power and terrifying wrath. Broly became so notorious that 25 years after his debut, he returned with a brand-new movie and an official place in the canon universe. However, the Broly that appears inDragon Ball Zand the one that is introduced inDragon Ball Superaretwo very different characters with different personalities and histories.
In theDragon Ball Zmovie,Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan, the titular character is shown to be driven by rage as a nearly unstoppable force of nature. Yet, inDragon Ball Super: Broly, while he is still capable of immense power,he is much more developed and complex. Both versions of the Legendary Super Saiyan are formidable, and the power they are capable of leads to a debate over who would ultimately be stronger.
10 Biggest Differences Between Dragon Ball Z Broly and Dragon Ball Super Broly
Broly may be the strongest Saiyan, but his character in Dragon Ball Z is very different from his canon appearance in Dragon Ball Super.
The Evolution of Broly’s Power Under Paragus
InDragon Ball Z, Broly was kept under strict control by his father, Paragus, who used a crownto suppress Broly’s overwhelming power. For years, his power was kept in check until he eventually broke free after coming face to face with Goku, unleashing his devastating power. As a result of Broly’s long-term power suppression, his fighting style is morerage-driven and he relies heavily on brute force.
This all changes inDragon Ball Super: Broly, where he grows up on Planet Vampa, wherehe was forced to fend for himself in the harsh environmentand train under the guidance of Paragus. In this version, Broly was never forced to wear a restrictive crown, and instead has a shock collar that allowed him to use his power as long as his father was onboard with it. This upbringing gave Broly a more natural way to develop his latent ability and turned him into an adaptable fighter. When we see Broly battle inDragon Ball Super, it’s clear thathis combat style is more refined and that he is a quick learner, changing his tactics to better fit the situation.
Broly’s Legendary Power and Its Consequences
Even Broly Has a Few Downsides to His Impressive Power
In the first movie, it’s clear that Broly’s strength lies in his ability to becomethe Legendary Super Saiyan, a form that grants him near-unlimited power and endurance. Broly’s wrath leads him to be a fearsome character that strikes terror into even the mightiest warriors, including Vegeta. However, this near-mindless strategy of assaultmakes Brolymore predictable and susceptible to being outmaneuveredby more experienced fighters. Paired with his ego, Broly doesn’t see it coming when Goku lands the final strike.
WhileDragon Ball Super’sBroly is more controlled and versatile, he has setbacks of his own. When Frieza kills Paragus and blames it on a stray energy blast, Broly is overcome by rage and sorrow, prompting him to transform for the first time. Similar to his original counterpart, Broly goes berserk, and while he is not yet a full-fledged Legendary Super Saiyan in this initial scene, he’s overcome with enough rage that Goku and Vegeta have the opportunity to flee and regroup.
Even Dragon Ball Super’s Beerus Has Yet To Surpass Broly’s Strongest Attack
Beerus may be Dragon Ball Super’s unstoppable God of Destruction, but he hasn’t displayed the level of power Broly once held that claimed a galaxy.
However, before this transformation took place, Broly was able to impressively hold his ground against Vegeta in his base form, even though Vegeta is a well-seasoned and experienced fighter. As their battle continued, it was clear that Broly’s strength was starting to become overpowering, which then pushed Vegeta to transform into a Super Saiyan to finish Broly off. Instead, after a few initial hits, Broly was quickly able togain enough power to keep up with Vegeta while still in his base form, a testament to Broly’s impressive skill.
Broly vs. Broly
Who Would Win in Battle?
Dragon Ball Z’s version of Broly is a terrifying opponent, akin to a mindless monster, driven by nothing but rage and a desire for destruction, whileDragon Ball Supermakes Broly into a prodigy, someone who has a wealth of power and a knack for adapting to the circumstances. While both are capable of impressive transformations and deserve the title of Legendary Super Saiyan, it’s clear that one is more formidable than the other.
The recreatedBroly inDragon Ball Superis stronger than the original Legendary Super Saiyandue to his impressive control and technique, not to mention his latent power. In the first Broly movie, it is shown that Broly was fighting and holding his own against several Super Saiyans, but DBS Broly was able to fight against a Super Saiyan Vegeta before he himself was able to transform. When this version of Broly ultimately did become the Legendary Super Saiyan, it took the appearance ofSuper Saiyan Blue Gogetato defeat him.
Moreover,Dragon Ball SuperBroly is still training with Goku and Vegeta, getting stronger by the day. In the latest chapter of the series, Broly spars with Gohan in his Beast form, which has shown to be at least on par, if not stronger, than Goku’s Mastered Ultra Instinct. While it’s still unclear where Broly currently stands in terms of power among the heroes ofDragon Ball Super, it’s sure that in a battle betweenDragon Ball ZBrolyandDragon Ball SuperBroly, the latter would emerge victorious.
Dragon Ball Super
Cast
Dragon Ball Super is an anime series set after Majin Buu’s defeat. It follows Son Goku, now a radish farmer, as peace prevails until Beerus, the God of Destruction, appears. Seeking to challenge a legendary warrior, the series revisits events from two Dragon Ball Z films before exploring alternate universes.
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z follows Goku, who lives a peaceful life with his family until the arrival of Raditz, a mysterious warrior claiming to be Goku’s brother. This revelation unveils their true heritage as Saiyans, a formidable warrior race known for conquering planets.
