WARNING: SPOILERS FOR DRAGON BALL SUPER’S GOKU BLACK ARC
Dragon Ball Super’s Goku Black was one of the series' most interesting inclusions, but a popular What If scenario in theSparking! Zerogame instead introducedGohan Black, and a talented fan artist couldn’t help but make the idea even more remarkable with theBeasttransformation. Gohan proved his might consistently throughout the franchise, making him arguably one of thestrongest fighters inDragon Ball’s universe. Impressive new fan art proves that such power could be catastrophic in the wrong hands.
As fans ofDBSknow, Goku Black is the result of a rogue Kai manipulating time travel and the Super Dragon Balls to steal Goku’s body in a convoluted plan to erase all mortals in the universe. The creative What If scenario featured in the recently releasedDragon Ball: Sparking! Zerostory mode instead had the Kai Zamazu set his gaze on Gohan instead of Goku.Fan art has taken the idea of Gohan Black and combined it with Gohan’s latest Beast form, which he unlocked during the Super Hero arc, by a talentedDragon Ballfan artist and X user,riiya_am.
Gohan Black, The Divine Beast Emerges
Dragon Ball Super’s Manga was Written and Illustrated by Akira Toriyama and Toyotarō
The divine fan art depicts what Gohan Black would look like with the Beast form’s signature spiked silver hair and Black’s haunting pale purple ki blade jetting from his hand.Gohan’s Beast form is so powerfulbecause it manifests the latent power he’s held since his introduction at the beginning ofDragon Ball Z. The hybrid between Saiyan and Human DNA is an overwhelmingly strong mix that arguably would have made him a more clever target for Zamazu’s evil plans. Even though their meeting had much narrative potential, Gohan and Goku Black never interacted throughout the contentiousDragon Ball Superarc.
Akira Toriyama’s influence and the inspiration his work gave to the world has spawned many incredible projects and fan art from around the globe. While some have providedheartfelt moments from underratedDragon Ballcharacters, others have offered clever designs from different perspectives of the franchise’s greatest moments. However, riiya_am has made a habit of recreating several beloved characters and transformations that resemble the sharp and dynamic character designs found inDBZ’s later arcs, and more of their talent can be found onriiya_am’sXaccount.
Dragon Ball Continues To Inspire Creation
There Is Currently No Release Date forDragon Ball Super’s Return
Fan art replicating already established designs can be a great tool for fans to pay homage to the characters they love with their own alterations. However, it’s rare when multiple brilliant ideas culminate into something entirely new and badass, like Gohan Black’s Beast form. WithDragon Ball Daimaand the inevitable release of moreDragon Ball Super, more content will undoubtedly continue to inspire fans worldwide to create more stunning fan art in the future.
Dragon Ball Super
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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.
