The Plausibility of the Boo Arc

[Paulo Gabriel]

I don't know if this should go in the ''In-Universe'' section or here, but there you go.

My question is pretty straightforward: as pointed out (as I remember anyways) by some members here in the past, how come Boo just ''accidentally'' happened to be sealed on Earth? Why just not any other planet? It seems very convenient for Toriyama (and for the story) for Boo to be on Earth. But it makes no sense, given that he was terrifying the ENTIRE universe back then. All other villains and general plot points in the series make some sort of sense, e. g., Freeza is a threat to the universe, Cell is on Earth because he was a creation of the Red Ribbon Army, etc. But Boo is just totally nonsensical. Again, why he is on Earth and not literally ANYWHERE ELSE?

Is there some explanation given, ''in-universe'' or in interviews by Toriyama, etc?

As always, what Kanzenshuuers think?

[Polyphase Avatron]

Well according to Super, there are very few planets in the universe with intelligent life, so the odds aren't really that against it.

[KBABZ]

I don't know if this should go in the ''In-Universe'' section or here, but there you go.

My question is pretty straightforward: as pointed out (as I remember anyways) by some members here in the past, how come Boo just ''accidentally'' happened to be sealed on Earth? Why just not any other planet? It seems very convenient for Toriyama (and for the story) for Boo to be on Earth. But it makes no sense, given that he was terrifying the ENTIRE universe back then. All other villains and general plot points in the series make some sort of sense, e. g., Freeza is a threat to the universe, Cell is on Earth because he was a creation of the Red Ribbon Army, etc. But Boo is just totally nonsensical. Again, why he is on Earth and not literally ANYWHERE ELSE?

Is there some explanation given, ''in-universe'' or in interviews by Toriyama, etc?

As always, what Kanzenshuuers think?

You can very easily argue this for Goku arriving on Earth or, more pertinently, Kami/Piccolo's ship heading there.

[SupremeKai25]

It is probably because the Earth is a backwater wasteland secluded from the rest of the universe. This is mentioned many times. For example, the reason why Bardock sent Goku to Earth is because the Earth is not a valuable world, as its civilizations are not technologically advanced and its citizens are weak, and as a result the Earth didn't even show up on the maps of the Frieza Force (intergalactic empire that rules over 70% of the universe, mind you).

So the wizard Bibidi probably chose this planet as the hiding place of Majin Buu precisely because it is secluded from the major powers of the universe (including the Supreme Kai and Beerus), and at the same time is inhabited by weak and primitive creatures, meaning that no one would threaten the cocoon.

As Earth is the main location of the Dragon Ball franchise, where most of the main characters live, it might seem like an important world. But let's not forget that in-universe it is considered a backwater wasteland of no value. The perfect hiding spot for Majin Buu's cocoon.

[Matches Malone]

Supreme Kai said this was due to humans only beginning to walk the earth, so there was never any risk of them awakening Buu.

[Trachta10]

It is probably because the Earth is a backwater wasteland secluded from the rest of the universe. This is mentioned many times. For example, the reason why Bardock sent Goku to Earth is because the Earth is not a valuable world, as its civilizations are not technologically advanced and its citizens are weak, and as a result the Earth didn't even show up on the maps of the Frieza Force (intergalactic empire that rules over 70% of the universe, mind you).

So the wizard Bibidi probably chose this planet as the hiding place of Majin Buu precisely because it is secluded from the major powers of the universe (including the Supreme Kai and Beerus), and at the same time is inhabited by weak and primitive creatures, meaning that no one would threaten the cocoon.

As Earth is the main location of the Dragon Ball franchise, where most of the main characters live, it might seem like an important world. But let's not forget that in-universe it is considered a backwater wasteland of no value. The perfect hiding spot for Majin Buu's cocoon.

and ironically the earth was the only planet in the universe that could stop Majin Buu

[SupremeKai25]

It is probably because the Earth is a backwater wasteland secluded from the rest of the universe. This is mentioned many times. For example, the reason why Bardock sent Goku to Earth is because the Earth is not a valuable world, as its civilizations are not technologically advanced and its citizens are weak, and as a result the Earth didn't even show up on the maps of the Frieza Force (intergalactic empire that rules over 70% of the universe, mind you).

So the wizard Bibidi probably chose this planet as the hiding place of Majin Buu precisely because it is secluded from the major powers of the universe (including the Supreme Kai and Beerus), and at the same time is inhabited by weak and primitive creatures, meaning that no one would threaten the cocoon.

As Earth is the main location of the Dragon Ball franchise, where most of the main characters live, it might seem like an important world. But let's not forget that in-universe it is considered a backwater wasteland of no value. The perfect hiding spot for Majin Buu's cocoon.

and ironically the earth was the only planet in the universe that could stop Majin Buu

They cleaned up the mess they started. Things could've been even worse when you consider just how many times Shin came close to death, which includes Beerus and Whis as a result.

[Anonymous Friend]

It is probably because the Earth is a backwater wasteland secluded from the rest of the universe. This is mentioned many times. For example, the reason why Bardock sent Goku to Earth is because the Earth is not a valuable world, as its civilizations are not technologically advanced and its citizens are weak, and as a result the Earth didn't even show up on the maps of the Frieza Force (intergalactic empire that rules over 70% of the universe, mind you).

So the wizard Bibidi probably chose this planet as the hiding place of Majin Buu precisely because it is secluded from the major powers of the universe (including the Supreme Kai and Beerus), and at the same time is inhabited by weak and primitive creatures, meaning that no one would threaten the cocoon.

As Earth is the main location of the Dragon Ball franchise, where most of the main characters live, it might seem like an important world. But let's not forget that in-universe it is considered a backwater wasteland of no value. The perfect hiding spot for Majin Buu's cocoon.

and ironically the earth was the only planet in the universe that could stop Majin Buu

Techincally, the Z Warriors made evrything worse by actiively allowing Buu to be awoken.

Any other sane group would have stopped Babidi and Dabura.

[Trachta10]

It is probably because the Earth is a backwater wasteland secluded from the rest of the universe. This is mentioned many times. For example, the reason why Bardock sent Goku to Earth is because the Earth is not a valuable world, as its civilizations are not technologically advanced and its citizens are weak, and as a result the Earth didn't even show up on the maps of the Frieza Force (intergalactic empire that rules over 70% of the universe, mind you).

So the wizard Bibidi probably chose this planet as the hiding place of Majin Buu precisely because it is secluded from the major powers of the universe (including the Supreme Kai and Beerus), and at the same time is inhabited by weak and primitive creatures, meaning that no one would threaten the cocoon.

As Earth is the main location of the Dragon Ball franchise, where most of the main characters live, it might seem like an important world. But let's not forget that in-universe it is considered a backwater wasteland of no value. The perfect hiding spot for Majin Buu's cocoon.

and ironically the earth was the only planet in the universe that could stop Majin Buu

Techincally, the Z Warriors made evrything worse by actiively allowing Buu to be awoken.

Any other sane group would have stopped Babidi and Dabura.

Who else in the universe could stop Dabura?

[Polyphase Avatron]

and ironically the earth was the only planet in the universe that could stop Majin Buu

Techincally, the Z Warriors made evrything worse by actiively allowing Buu to be awoken.

Any other sane group would have stopped Babidi and Dabura.

Who else in the universe could stop Dabura?

Beerus
Whis
Broly
Moro

[Trachta10]

Techincally, the Z Warriors made evrything worse by actiively allowing Buu to be awoken.

Any other sane group would have stopped Babidi and Dabura.

Who else in the universe could stop Dabura?

Beerus
Whis
Broly
Moro

Dragon Ball Super did not exist at that time..

[Polyphase Avatron]

Who else in the universe could stop Dabura?

Beerus
Whis
Broly
Moro

Dragon Ball Super did not exist at that time..

I assumed you meant any characters that existed in the universe at that time...

[MasenkoHA]

Who else in the universe could stop Dabura?

Beerus
Whis
Broly
Moro

Dragon Ball Super did not exist at that time..

Doesn’t matter when the discussion is about in-universe and not about the writing itself...

[Paulo Gabriel]

It is probably because the Earth is a backwater wasteland secluded from the rest of the universe. This is mentioned many times. For example, the reason why Bardock sent Goku to Earth is because the Earth is not a valuable world, as its civilizations are not technologically advanced and its citizens are weak, and as a result the Earth didn't even show up on the maps of the Frieza Force (intergalactic empire that rules over 70% of the universe, mind you).

So the wizard Bibidi probably chose this planet as the hiding place of Majin Buu precisely because it is secluded from the major powers of the universe (including the Supreme Kai and Beerus), and at the same time is inhabited by weak and primitive creatures, meaning that no one would threaten the cocoon.

As Earth is the main location of the Dragon Ball franchise, where most of the main characters live, it might seem like an important world. But let's not forget that in-universe it is considered a backwater wasteland of no value. The perfect hiding spot for Majin Buu's cocoon.

That's actually a good explanation, thank you.

[UpFromTheSkies]

I might be remembering this wrong, but I thought it was explained that Buu was hidden on Earth because it was remote, and at the time there was no intelligent life on Earth that might find him and wake him up.

[TheGreatness25]

Isn't everything convenient, though? Why was Goku sent to Earth? What are the odds that Goku would be sent to destroy a world that has people who look like him? Why did Gohan leave Goku of all people -- one of the strongest people in the world -- a Dragon Ball that set this whole story in motion?

I mean, it just goes on from there. You can say that most things that happened in the series were pure coincidence. That's just how it is. If it didn't happen on Earth or in relation to the Z-Fighters, we'd never know about it. So if it brings you any comfort you can imagine all of the powerful characters that nobody knows about simply because they didn't cross paths with the Z-Fighters. Boo did and thus, we know about him.

[MasenkoHA]

Most storytelling requires some level of coincidence or you wouldn’t have a story to tell.

[ABED]

Most storytelling requires some level of coincidence or you wouldn’t have a story to tell.

Pretty much this. It's why I don't think stories should not feel the need to over explain these sorts of issues.

[Psajdak]

I wonder what kind of role would 17 had in Buu arc, if he had a bigger role from that of giving Goku his energy.

[MasenkoHA]

I wonder what kind of role would 17 had in Buu arc, if he had a bigger role from that of giving Goku his energy.

He mostly like would have stayed at the Tenkaichi tournament. Unlike 18 he doesn’t seem to care much for money so he probably wouldn’t make a deal with Mr.Satan. He’s stronger than 18 which he means he probably would have won the tournament also probably would have been turned to chocolate like everyone else at Kami’s Lookout