Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is teasing a powerful new transformation for Gohan. Gohan’s power level stagnated after the Cell Saga, with the character going from the strongest Z-Warrior in the anime to a character who struggled against Captain Ginyu in Dragon Ball Super. However, recent developments are making Gohan into a force to be reckoned with again.
Following an impressive performance in the Tournament of Power which helped redeem his character’s lost reputation, Gohan is set to receive the spotlight in the second Dragon Ball Super movie. Surprisingly, the franchise is temporarily pivoting away from Goku and Vegeta to focus on Gohan and Piccolo, who will be the heroes in the fight against the Red Ribbon Army. Marketing for the movie has indicated that while Goku is busy training with Broly on Beerus’ planet, Gohan, Piccolo, Goten, and Trunks will be forced to stand on their own against Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. For now, it remains to be seen if the Z-Warriors will be able to hold up without Goku’s help. Whether or not they can win without him may depend on Gohan’s capabilities.
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A new trailer for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero greatly increases the chances of Gohan gaining a new form for his fight with the Red Ribbon Army’s androids. One shot of Gohan presents him in a powering-up pose that’s in line with how characters like Goku, Vegeta, and Future Trunks typically unlock new forms. The energy emanating around Gohan while he yells is clearly meant to tease a huge upgrade for the Z-Warrior. The intensity of what Gohan is going through in this scene wouldn’t be needed for him to go Super Saiyan 2 (which he can already do), nor would it be
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