Summary
TheDragon Balluniverse is filled to the brim with many aspects that are very fascinating and make for an incredibly interesting world. Though the franchise has never been a stranger to whimsical lands and magical characters,Dragon Ball Superhas introduced a brand-new Divine Hierarchy, complete with Gods and Angels. However, a notable exception of Devils or Demons is missing, bewildering many fans.
However, contrary to popular belief, these have always been present in the series, from the days of the original series. Though it hasn’t been mentioned or fleshed out as much as the divine realms,Demons are powerful charactersthat certainly deserve much more time in the spotlight. So, let’s break down the Demon Realm and see why it should be made a big part of the series again!
What Is The Demon Realm?
The Demon Realm has existed in theDragon Ballmultiverse since its inception. Located at the tip of the universe, it is not a part of the living world or the Other World, as it exists in its very own plain of existence, which is the exact opposite of the known universe, implying that it may just be similar in size as well. Though it doesn’t have much importance in the canonDragon Ballstory, it is a central plot piece in theSuperDragon Ball Heroestimeline.
As for its culture and history, the canon of the story does not say anything about it, only that both Shula and Dabura have been dubbed as Demon Kings. In theSuper Dragon Ball Heroestimeline, however, the realm is ruled over by the Demon God, Demigra. Moreover, the realm’s characteristics are very unique as it is defined as a place where magic has more of an influence than science does.
Since this realm is massive and outside the domain of the Supreme Kais, they cannot see or control what happens there. This means that the Demon Realm is ruled over by their own hierarchies of power that oversee everything by themselves. This realm is first shown inGoku’s battle against Shula inDragon Ball, where he saves Princess Misa from the Demon’s clutches and closes the door to the mysterious plane.
Then, inDragon Ball Z, it was revealed that the Demon Realm not only housed its own terrifying inhabitants but also that many sorcerers and evil-doers often seek refuge there, such as what Bibidi and Babidi did. Dabura was also shown to be the Demon King who ruled over some part of this realm to some degree.
Residents of the Demon Realm
There are many native races of the Demon Realm, many of whom are quite powerful enemies who are terrible to face. The most recognizable of these races are the Demons themselves, who closely resemble humans but with some noticeable differences, such as different skin colors and pointed ears. These are powerful beings, as Dabura is seen to be at the level ofSuper Saiyan 2 Gohan. However, these Demons have 2 leadership roles; Demon King and Dark King, with the latter being the true ruler of the race.
Other than this, however, there exist many other races that reside within this realm, such as the Majins, the most famous of whom is Majin Buu. There also exist Devils, Ogres, and Demonic Namekians, which are all quite powerful in their own right. All of these races have unique character traits and abilities that are seldom found anywhere else in the series, such as the Demon’s ability to use the Demonic Will ability to power up and the Majin’s ability to regenerate from a molecular level.
The Demon King fears no mortal, although I admit they were stronger than I thought.
Demon Realm Energy
The main driving force that residents of this land get their power from is the elusive ‘Demon Realm Energy’, which is a particular type of dark energy that is exclusively used by the Demons. It works by letting them gain power only while they’re in the Demon Realm by realizing a powerful and destructive form using this energy. Though it can’t be used outside, some are able to work around this by formulating a specific type of energy.
During Dabura’s battle with Super Saiyan 2 Gohanduring the Buu Saga, an aspect of Demon Realm Energy was seen when he used Demonic Will. This is a powerful ability that lets him significantly grow in power, enough for him to contend far better against a powerful Saiyan like Gohan.
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Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball is a franchise by Akira Toriyama which follows the adventures of Goku, a powerful warrior who protects the earth with his group of friends. A recent title from the series is Dragon Ball: The Breakers, an action style game where 7 players have to survive being hunted by the Raider.
