Well, it depends on how you define fanfiction. Technically, Dragon Ball Super is an official continuation of the Dragon Ball series. However, it does have elements that feel like fanfiction. For example, some of the power - levels and new forms introduced seem a bit outlandish and more like what a passionate fan might come up with rather than a strictly logical progression from the original story. But it's still an official part of the franchise so it's a bit of a gray area.
Well, some might think it's bad fanfiction because it changes the established power scaling too much. In the original 'Dragon Ball' series, there was a certain logic to how strong the characters got. But in 'Dragon Ball Super', it seems like they just keep upping the power levels in a rather forced way, making it feel like a not - so - well - thought - out addition to the franchise.
Yes, 'Dragon Ball Super' has some characteristics of fan fiction. It goes beyond the original 'Dragon Ball' series and 'Dragon Ball Z' by introducing new concepts and storylines. Some of the plot developments, like the Tournament of Power, seem to be created with the intention of appealing to the most passionate fans. It plays with the existing universe in a way that is similar to how fan fiction writers might expand on their favorite fictional worlds. However, being an official part of the franchise also sets it apart from typical fan - created works.
In some ways, yes. The manga might have a tighter plot and less filler.
Yes, I think so. The manga often has more detailed storylines and character development.
In 2022, there were works related to Dragon Ball Super. Among them, Dragon Ball Super: Superhero (also known as Dragon Ball Super: Super Cyborg) was released in Japan on June 11, 2022. This was the 21st movie in the Dragon Ball series. It told the story of the Red Ribbon-like Army, which was destroyed by Sun Wukong, making a comeback and creating the cyborgs, Gamma1 and Gamma2. Gohan, Bick, and others fought against them. At the same time, the Dragon Ball Super manga was also continuously updated. In 2022, the manga had been updated to the plot of the Demon Luo chapter. The Demon Luo chapter started from the second half of chapter 42 to the end of chapter 67, telling the story of Goku and Vegeta fighting against the Star Eater Demon Luo.
In the Dragon Ball series, there was a Super Saiyan 4 transformation form, but this form belonged to Dragon Ball MT and not Dragon Ball Super. Super Saiyan 4 was the ultimate evolution form of the Saiyans that Goku and Vegeta had transformed into. It was transformed from the Golden Giant Ape's control of reason, and it was a form that increased the power of the wild. Only Sun Wukong and Vegeta could transform into a Super 4. This form relied on the characteristics of the Saiyan itself and had a tail. Goku had failed to challenge Babe. His tail had reacted to the Bulls Light emitted by Earth and mutated into an ape form. Under the influence of his own Super Saiyan power, he further transformed into a Super Saiyan 4 with golden hair. Vegeta's Super Saiyan 4 transformation condition was largely due to the ray energy provided by his wife Booma's ray equipment. Super Saiyan 4 was not a transformation of the Super Saiyan series. It was more accurate to call it Ape Saiyan, which was an evolutionary process of the Saiyan. There was no mention of Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball Super.
Well, one aspect of Dragon Ball Super Bardock fanfiction could be exploring his backstory further. Maybe delving into his early days on Planet Vegeta and his relationships with other Saiyans. It could also show his potential power growth that we didn't see in the original series.
Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball MT were independent and not related to each other. From a world perspective, Dragon Ball PG was limited to a single universe, while Dragon Ball Super was a parallel universe. In terms of the division of gods, Dragon Ball PG had the highest level of King God, and Dragon Ball Super had the highest level of King. In terms of the form of the Saiyan, Dragon Ball PG continued the rule of Dragon Ball Z Super Three and then Super Four, while Dragon Ball Super took a new route.
In Dragon Ball Super Universe 2, grinding PQ23 was a better way to grind Dragon Ball. After fighting Frisa, there would be patrols looking for you to fight. It only took 30 seconds from the start of the fight to the rating screen. It was important to note that when farming Dragon Ball, don't clear the level within 5 minutes, or you will have to fight with Fliesa, which will take more time. PQ11 was not suitable for Dragon Ball because there were several maps that were cut back and forth, which was very troublesome. In addition, participate in the 'Fight'! The Kinute battle team's fiercebattle! After the mission begins, use " Exploration " in the first area to find the time-space traveler TimePatrol that may randomly appear in the surroundings. Talk to him and fight him. If you win, you have a chance to obtain a Dragon Ball. After obtaining a Dragon Ball, don't quit and continue farming. QP79 ape season, after killing 3 apes, there will be 3 space patrol members at the landing point of the universe ship, and after that, there will be 3 more space patrol members in the sky. If you are lucky, you can get 3 dragon balls at once.
Goku's understanding of different universes and races could be deepened in fanfiction. Since Dragon Ball Super introduced the multiverse concept, fanfiction could explore how Goku interacts with and learns from beings from other universes, making him more worldly and less naive in some ways.