Dragon Ball Super Chapter 4
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| Battle of Gods | |||
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| Premiered | V-Jump, November 2015 | ||
| Sale Date | 19 September 2015 | ||
| Chapter Data | |||
| Pages | 01-19 (Black and White) | ||
| Episodes |
Dragon Ball Super Episode 9 Dragon Ball Super Episode 14 Dragon Ball Super Episode 18 | ||
| Viz Publication | |||
| Title | Battle of Gods | ||
| Release | 29 July 2016 | ||
| Translation | Toshikazu Aizawa | ||
| Editor | Marlene First | ||
| Collected Volumes | |||
| Tankōbon |
Dragon Ball Super Volume 1 (print, digital, and digital color) | ||
"Battle of Gods" is the fourth chapter of the Dragon Ball Super manga series written and illustrated by Toyotarō, with supervision and guidance from original Dragon Ball author Akira Toriyama. It was first published in Japan in the November 2015 issue of Shueisha's V-Jump, with a sale date of 19 September 2015.
Summary
Since Beerus is looking for Super Saiyan God but none of the Earthlings have a clue, Goku has an idea: ask Shenlong! The dragon explains that "Super Saiyan God" is something created when six Saiyans with pure hearts work together. Unfortunately, there are only five Saiyans on Earth (Goku, Gohan, Goten, Vegeta, and Trunks). Surprisingly, Videl is pregnant with her and Gohan's child; with her cooperation, the group is able to bring Goku forth as a Super Saiyan God!
Beerus seems moderately impressed, even as Goku's friends and family seem a bit confused. Gohan is unable to sense his father's ki, proving that he has indeed become a god. Goku makes Beerus promise not to destroy the Earth if he wins the fight; Beerus agrees, but anticipates winning handily.
As the two fight, Beerus asks Goku how it feels to have the power of a god. Goku is shocked at the power, but still cannot manage to lay a hand on Beerus, who reiterates that the battle's conclusion is already decided. The two connect with a punch, sending shockwaves that can be felt all the way in the Kaiōshin realm. The younger Kaiōshin has collected the Namekian Dragon Balls, though it seems these were not the ones Champa was after anyway; he is already off to some other distant location.
Above the Earth, Goku and Beerus continue their battle. Beerus is losing patience, and though the fight has been enjoyable, it is time to put an end to things. The God of Destruction tosses a massive attack toward Goku and the Earth behind him; Goku smirks and remarks that the power of Super Saiyan God is telling him that he has only scratched the surface of what is possible! Goku launches a Kamehameha to negate the attack. Whis appears in their battle space, remarking that they should perhaps consider the match done for now. Beerus will leave — including leaving Earth intact! — so long as Goku pushes himself even more. Furthermore, he should know that Beerus is the God of Destruction of this universe, the seventh of twelve in total. There are surely stronger folks out there… including Whis, who is Beerus' master! Beerus and Whis depart, leaving a smiling Goku behind.
The Elder Kaiōshin is as impressed with Goku as ever. In the meantime, Kibitoshin has defused back into Shin and Kibito. The Elder Kaiōshin wishes for peace for at least a little while longer.
Elsewhere in space, a group of aliens working under the leadership of "Guarana" have come across a gigantic Dragon Ball. They attempt to contact headquarters, but notice Champa and his attendant outside their ship. With a smile, Champa fires a blast, destroying all trace of the aliens.
On Freeza Planet No. 17, another alien relates to "Sorbet" that their scout ship has been destroyed. With so many of their force being taken out, at this rate they will have no choice but to revive Lord Freeza himself! Sorbet exclaims that they absolutely must find a planet with Dragon Balls!
Champa's attendant warns him that creating such displays will only lead to Beerus finally noticing them. Champa agrees to head home… but next time they meet, Champa will have a surprise for him…!
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Continuity
The events of the manga and the anime diverge significantly. Below are the main differences, along with the episodes where the events of this chapter occur or contrast.
- This chapter picks up where Chapter 3 left off and proceeds to cover the entirety of Dragon Ball Super Episode 9 in a single page. The rest of the chapter covers the base story material up through Episode 14, including even some material beyond that, with the incorporation of minor story elements from the 2015 theatrical film Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F', which — at the time of this chapter's original publication — had not yet been covered in the TV series.
- Beerus and Goku's fight concludes more or less as seen in the 2013 theatrical film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (including Beerus's multi-universe explanation), as opposed to the retelling/adaptation in the Dragon Ball Super TV series (which has a longer fight with a lot of new elements not present in the movie version, like for instance, Beerus pretending to fall asleep - among many others).
- Champa and Vados continue to be integrated into the manga's story despite not appearing in the corresponding Dragon Ball Super TV series episodes.
Notes
- This chapter shares its title (神と神; Kami to Kami, literally "God and God") with the Japanese title for the 2013 theatrical film, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.
- Guarana's name is likely taken directly from the Brazilian "guaraná" fruit (ガラナ, garana), or more specifically, the natural energy drinks infused with the caffeine-producing guaraná seeds that have become quite popular in Japan. This fits in with Akira Toriyama's explanation that all of Freeza's henchmen are named after items that are placed inside a refrigerator.[1][2] The name of the character and the plant's seed are spelled identically in Japanese.
Cast
In order of appearance:
- Beerus
- Son Goku
- Vegeta
- Turtle Hermit
- Ox Demon King
- Kuririn
- Oolong
- Trunks
- Goten
- Son Gohan
- Yamcha
- Pu'er
- No. 18
- Marron
- Majin Boo
- Bulma
- Mister Satan
- Videl
- Chi-Chi
- Whis
- Tenshinhan
- Chiaotzu
- Piccolo
- Dr. Brief
- Elder Kaiōshin
- Kibitoshin
- Dende
- Shin
- Kibito
- Guarana
- Freeza Force soldiers
- Champa
- Vados
- Tagoma
- Shisami
- Sorbet
Items
Setting
- Earth
- Princess Bulma cruise ship
- Universe 7 Kaiōshin Realm
- space
- Freeza Force spaceship
- Freeza Planet No. 17
Availability
This chapter has been released in numerous countries and languages around the world in both print and digital formats.
Japan
- V-Jump, November 2015 (19 September 2015)
- Saikyō Jump, January 2017: Dragon Ball Super: "Battle of Gods" Special Comic!! (02 December 2016)
- Dragon Ball Volume 1: Warriors of Universe 6 (Tankōbon; 04 April 2016)
- Digital Monochrome Edition Volume 1 (02 May 2016)
- Digital Color Edition Volume 1 (03 April 2020)
North America (English)
- Viz Digital Monochrome Simulpub: Chapter 4 (29 July 2016)
- Dragon Ball Super Volume 1: Warriors from Universe 6! (02 May 2017)
- Digital Monochrome Edition Volume 1 (02 May 2017)
External Links
References
- ↑ "I want to know the characters' name sources!". Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever. Japan: Shueisha, 30 April 2004. ISBN 4-08-873702-4. (p. 159)
"Name Pun Round-Up" (12 March 2010). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 09 November 2018. - ↑ "「ＤＲＡＧＯＮ ＢＡＬＬ」の真実〜トリヤマはこう考えていたよスペシャル〜ｐａｒｔ２". Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever. Japan: Shueisha, 30 April 2004. ISBN 4-08-873702-4. (p. 91)
"The Truth About the 'Dragon Ball' Manga: 'Toriyama Thought of It Like This' Special, Part 2". Kanzenshuu.
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