Hey guys! Ever wanted to catch up on Dragon Ball Super but don't have the time to binge-watch hundreds of episodes? No sweat! I’m going to break down the entire saga into a super-fast, action-packed summary that you can digest in just about 10 minutes. Buckle up, because we’re diving straight into the world of Saiyans, Gods, and epic battles!

The Calm Before the Storm: The Beginning of Super

So, Dragon Ball Super kicks off a few years after the defeat of Majin Buu. Goku is chilling, doing farm work (yes, you read that right), and generally being a family man. Vegeta is off doing his own thing, probably training as always. Peace reigns on Earth, but of course, that doesn't last long, does it? This initial arc is split into two retellings of the Battle of Gods and Resurrection ‘F’ movies, but with more details and extended fight scenes, which is always a plus.

Battle of Gods Arc

Our story begins with Beerus, the God of Destruction, waking up from a long nap. Beerus has a nagging feeling that he’s destined to fight a Super Saiyan God, a being powerful enough to give him a decent challenge. Accompanied by his attendant, Whis, Beerus sets off to find this Saiyan God. His search leads him to Earth, where he meets Goku and the Z Fighters. Of course, Goku, always eager for a fight, wants to test Beerus’s power. The problem? None of the Saiyans know how to become a Super Saiyan God.

After some frantic searching and a bit of help from Shenron, they discover the ritual: five righteous Saiyans must channel their energy into another Saiyan. With Goku as the recipient, they perform the ritual, and boom, Super Saiyan God Goku is born! The resulting battle between Goku and Beerus is nothing short of epic. Punches that could shatter planets, shockwaves that threaten the universe – you know, the usual Dragon Ball stuff. Although Goku puts up a good fight, he’s ultimately no match for Beerus. However, Beerus is impressed by Goku’s power and spares Earth, deciding to postpone its destruction. This sets the stage for future encounters and hints at the vastness of the Dragon Ball universe.

Resurrection ‘F’ Arc

Next up, we have the Resurrection ‘F’ arc. Remember Frieza, that intergalactic tyrant who gave Goku and Vegeta so much trouble back on Namek? Well, his remaining forces decide to use the Dragon Balls to bring him back to life. Frieza is resurrected, but he’s weaker than ever. Humiliated and fueled by revenge, he vows to get stronger and destroy Goku. Frieza undergoes intense training and achieves a new transformation: Golden Frieza. He arrives on Earth with his newly buffed army, ready to wreak havoc.

Goku and Vegeta, now training under Whis on Beerus’s planet, sense the danger and rush back to Earth. They face off against Frieza in an intense battle. Goku unveils his new form: Super Saiyan Blue (Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan – try saying that five times fast!). Vegeta also reveals his Super Saiyan Blue form, proving that he’s been keeping up with Goku. The fight is brutal, with Frieza pushing them to their limits. However, Frieza’s lack of experience with his new form becomes his downfall. He’s defeated, but not before he manages to destroy the Earth. Luckily, Whis uses his ability to manipulate time, giving Goku a second chance to finish Frieza off for good. This arc not only brings back a classic villain but also introduces the concept of godly ki and the powerful Super Saiyan Blue transformation.

The Universe 6 Saga: Tournament of Destroyers

The Universe 6 Saga introduces us to the concept of parallel universes. Beerus and Whis reveal that there are twelve universes in total, and Universe 7 (our universe) has a twin: Universe 6. Champa, the God of Destruction of Universe 6, is Beerus’s twin brother, and they’re always competing with each other. Their rivalry escalates to a tournament where fighters from both universes battle it out for the ultimate prize: Earth (from Universe 7’s perspective) or the Super Dragon Balls.

Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Gohan (who sadly steps down), and a mysterious character named Monaka represent Universe 7. Universe 6 is represented by formidable fighters like Hit, a legendary assassin with the ability to stop time, and Cabba, a Saiyan from Universe 6 who can transform into a Super Saiyan. The tournament is full of exciting battles, with each fighter pushing their limits. Goku faces off against Hit in a particularly memorable fight, where he unveils the Kaio-ken combined with Super Saiyan Blue, pushing his power to incredible levels. Ultimately, Universe 7 wins the tournament thanks to Monaka (who turns out to be weaker than expected, with Beerus just using him to motivate Goku).

This arc expands the Dragon Ball universe significantly, introducing new characters, powers, and the idea that there are countless possibilities out there. It sets the stage for even grander adventures and challenges.

The Future Trunks Saga: A Dark and Desperate Future

The Future Trunks Saga is one of the darkest and most compelling arcs in Dragon Ball Super. Future Trunks, the time-traveling Saiyan we met in Dragon Ball Z, returns with a grave warning. His timeline is being terrorized by a powerful and mysterious being known as Goku Black, who looks exactly like Goku but is filled with malice and hatred. Goku Black is wreaking havoc, killing countless people, and pushing humanity to the brink of extinction.

Goku, Vegeta, and Bulma travel to Future Trunks’s timeline to confront Goku Black. They soon discover that Goku Black is actually Zamasu, a Kai apprentice from Universe 10 who stole Goku’s body using the Super Dragon Balls. Zamasu believes that mortals are inherently evil and that the only way to achieve true peace is to eradicate them all. He has teamed up with his future self, creating an immortal and unstoppable force. The battles against Goku Black and Zamasu are intense and desperate. Goku and Vegeta struggle to overcome their opponents, who possess incredible power and regeneration abilities.

Vegeta even undergoes intense training to surpass Super Saiyan Blue, achieving Super Saiyan Blue Evolved. Despite their efforts, Goku and Vegeta are unable to defeat Zamasu. In a desperate move, Goku summons Zeno, the Omni-King, who has the power to erase anything from existence. Zeno destroys the entire timeline, including Zamasu, but also the entire universe. Future Trunks and Mai are saved by Whis, who takes them to a different timeline where they can start anew. This arc is a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with suspense, tragedy, and epic battles. It explores themes of justice, morality, and the consequences of unchecked power.

The Universe Survival Saga: Tournament of Power

The Universe Survival Saga is the culmination of everything that came before. Zeno, impressed by the tournament between Universe 6 and Universe 7, decides to host a Tournament of Power where teams from eight different universes compete for their survival. The universes that lose will be erased from existence. This puts immense pressure on Goku and the Z Fighters, who must fight not only for their own lives but for the fate of their entire universe.

Goku assembles a team of ten fighters from Universe 7, including Gohan, Vegeta, Piccolo, Krillin, Android 17, Android 18, Tien Shinhan, Master Roshi, and Frieza (yes, Frieza is back, but only temporarily). The tournament is a chaotic free-for-all, with fighters from all universes clashing in a massive battle royale. Each fighter on Team Universe 7 has their moment to shine, pushing their limits and achieving new levels of power.

Goku battles against Jiren, a powerful warrior from Universe 11 who is said to be stronger than a God of Destruction. Their battles are legendary, with Goku unlocking Ultra Instinct, a state of being where his body moves and reacts on its own, without conscious thought. Vegeta also achieves a new level of power, pushing past his limits to protect his pride and his family. Ultimately, Universe 7 wins the Tournament of Power thanks to Android 17, who sacrifices himself to ensure their victory. The erased universes are restored by Android 17's wish on the Super Dragon Balls, and peace is restored to the multiverse. This arc is a celebration of everything that makes Dragon Ball great: intense battles, character development, and the unwavering spirit of the Z Fighters.

Dragon Ball Super: Broly and Beyond

After the Universe Survival Saga, Dragon Ball Super continued with the Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie, which introduced a new version of Broly into the canon. This Broly is a Saiyan from Universe 7 who was exiled from Planet Vegeta as a baby due to his immense power. He is discovered by Frieza, who manipulates him into fighting Goku and Vegeta. The resulting battles are visually stunning and incredibly intense, with Broly pushing Goku and Vegeta to their limits. They are forced to fuse into Gogeta to defeat him.

The movie ends with Broly being taken to a safe place to train and control his power, hinting at his potential future role in the series. Dragon Ball Super has been on hiatus since the end of the anime series, but the manga continues with new arcs, including the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga and the Granolah the Survivor Saga, which introduce new villains and challenges for Goku and Vegeta. These arcs continue to expand the Dragon Ball universe and explore new themes and ideas.

So, there you have it! Dragon Ball Super in a nutshell. From Gods of Destruction to parallel universes to epic tournaments, it’s been a wild ride. Hopefully, this recap has given you a good overview of the series. Now you’re all caught up and ready for whatever Dragon Ball adventures come next! Keep training, and stay super!