Do you know the meaning of the word Saiyajin? Do you know all the forms of Super Saiyajin? In this article, we will present all the transformations from Dragon Ball.
The Dragon Ball series has always been popular among fans for its interesting plot and unique characters. One of the things that makes the series so popular is that the main characters can transform into powerful beings known as Super Saiyajin.
In the Dragon Ball universe, Saiyajin are a powerful race of aliens who can transform into incredibly powerful beings. The Saiyajin first appeared in the original Dragon Ball series, where they were introduced as the main antagonists. However, the Saiyajin have since become some of the most popular characters in the series.
Saiyajin are characterized by their superhuman strength, speed, and agility, as well as their distinct hairstyle and hair color. They are also known for their fierce competitiveness and pride, which often leads them to conflict with each other.
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What does Saiyajin mean?
Before we talk about the forms and transformations of Dragon Ball, we need to understand what the word Saiyajin means and the secrets behind the word chosen by the author.
Perhaps you already know, but the names of the characters in Dragon Ball always refer to some type of vegetable. This is obviously seen in names like Vegeta, Kakarot, and Broly.
Vegetable in Japanese is Yasai [野菜], but if we reverse the ideograms, we get the pronunciation Saiya [菜野] followed by [人] which refers to a type of person (nationality, ability, quality, and others).
The word Yajin [野人] usually refers to a rustic, wild, unrefined person. This represents a bit of the personality and origin of certain characters.
Understanding the transformations of Dragon Ball
The Saiyajin can transform into several different forms, each with its own unique powers and abilities. The Super Saiyajin form is so powerful that it is said to be able to destroy entire planets.
Understanding the transformations and their power levels can be confusing, as the transformations not only have their levels but also have variations and branches that differ very little. The differences can also lie in the user who activated the transformation.
The different levels of Super Saiyan each come with their own unique set of benefits and drawbacks. The higher the level of Super Saiyan, the greater the power increase, but the greater the risk of losing control.
Oozaru – Great Ape
To achieve the Oozaru Transformation, the Saiyajin must absorb a large amount of Blutz Waves. These waves can be found both in natural sunlight and in artificial light sources that mimic sunlight.
Once a Saiyan has absorbed enough Blutz Waves, their body will begin to change, becoming larger and more muscular. Their hair will also change, becoming longer and thicker.
The most noticeable change, however, is the growth of a tail. The tail is used to absorb even more Blutz Waves, which in turn allows the Saiyan to transform into an Oozaru or a Great Ape.
The Oozaru Transformation is an incredibly powerful form that grants the Saiyan greater resilience, speed, and durability. However, it also causes the Saiyan to lose reason and go out of control. As such, it is generally considered a last-resort transformation.
After the Oozaru transformation, in the same branch, we have Golden Oozaru and SSJ4.
Super Saiyajin
In Dragon Ball Z, the Super Saiyan transformation is the result of a Saiyajin increasing their power to a level beyond what their natural body can physically handle.
The transformation is triggered when a Saiyajin experiences a powerful emotional upheaval, such as the death of a family member or loved one.
Once the transformation is complete, the Saiyajin’s hair turns golden and their eyes become green or blue. Their muscle tone becomes more defined, and their overall strength, speed, and durability increase dramatically.
The first time this transformation occurred with Goku was after the death of Krillin. It was thanks to this power that Goku was able to defeat Frieza.
Since then, we have seen many other Saiyans achieve the transformation, including Vegeta, Gohan, and Trunks. The most recent addition to the list is Goku’s son, Goten.
There are three levels of Super Saiyan: Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, and Super Saiyan 3. Each level gives the Saiyan access to more power. The higher the level, the harder it is to maintain that power.
Phases of Super Saiyajin
In addition to the second and third forms of Super Saiyajin, we also have phases in the transformations, which fit into the same branch.
Phases 2 and 3 of Super Saiyajin involve an increase in power from the initial transformation, so they are not considered transformations.
Super Saiyajin 2
In the Dragon Ball Z anime, the Super Saiyan 2 transformation is the next level form of the original Super Saiyan transformation.
The transformation is achieved by Gohan during his battle against Cell. This transformation requires a rigorous training regimen.
The transformation is characterized by a marked increase in muscle mass, a greenish golden aura, and a more aggressive personality.
The power of Super Saiyajin 2 is greater than the Super Saiyajin transformations, Super Saiyajin phase 2, or even Super Saiyajin Full Power.
Super Saiyajin 3
The third level of the Super Saiyan transformation is one of the rarest. Throughout the series, only two characters (so far) have achieved it: Goku and Gotenks.
Goku was the first to achieve the form, all after seven years of training in the Other World. The form is incredibly powerful, but also incredibly draining on the body.
Super Saiyajin 4
The Super Saiyan 4 is the highest level of Super Saiyan. It is so powerful that it can only be achieved through fusion with a being of equal or greater power.
In this form, the hair color changes, and the same happens with the tail, and the body is covered in red fur.
Vegeta transformed into Super Saiyajin 4 in the fight against Super Li Shenlong after using the Blutz Wave Generator to transform into a Golden Oozaru.
Super Saiyajin God
To reach the power level of Bills, Goku achieves this transformation in the movie Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods.
The form is only accessible to those with a pure heart, who can control their emotions. The transformation turned Goku’s eyes and hair red.
The Super Saiyan God form is a powerful transformation that allows the user to harness all the power of the Super Saiyan transformation.
There is an even more powerful level of Super Saiyajin God, where the hair turns blue. These forms are called:
- Super Saiyajin God Super Saiyajin
- Super Saiyajin God Super Saiyajin: Evolution
Super Saiyajin Rosé
In Dragon Ball Super, the villain called Goku Black achieves a form called Super Saiyajin Rosé, turning his hair pink!
This transformation is only possible when a Saiyajin with divine power transforms into Super Saiyajin.
Ranking – Which Saiyajin is the strongest?
To complement, we will leave a list showing which of the 12 Saiyajin are the strongest:
- 1 – Broly
- 2 – Cumber
- 3 – Gohan
- 4 – Goku
- 5 – Vegeta
- 6 – Goku Black
- 7 – Future Trunks
- 8 – Caulifla
- 9 – Caulifla
- 10 – Kyabe
- 11 – Yamoshi
- 12 – Trunks
List of Dragon Ball Transformations
In addition to Super Saiyajin, other transformations have been achieved by characters from Dragon Ball. Below we will list all of them:
- Professional Power Staff
- Imperfect Bio-Android
- Perfect Bio-Android
- Semi-Perfect Bio-Android
- Demon God
- Super Saiyajin God
- Superior Ego
- Formation
- Total Power Hera-seijin
- Kaioken
- Kakunsa
- Legendary Super Saiyajin
- Gigantic Monkey
- Golden Gigantic Monkey
- Villain Mode
- Purification
- Ribrianne
- Rozie
- Evil Saiyajin
- Super Mira
- Super Total Power Saiyajin 4 – Limits Overcome
- Super Saiyajin
- Super Saiyajin 2
- Super Saiyajin 3
- Super Saiyajin 3 Total Power
- Super Saiyajin 4
- Super Saiyajin God Super Saiyajin
- Super Saiyajin God Super Saiyajin: Evolution
- False Super Saiyajin
- Fury Super Saiyajin
- Total Power Super Saiyajin
- Super Saiyajin Rosé
- Total Power Super Saiyajin Rosé
- Super Saiyajin phase 2
- Super Saiyajin phase 3
- Out of Control Super Saiyajin
- Terrifying Super Transformation
- Supervillain
- Diabolical Transformation
- Old Kaioshin Unlocking Technique
- Final Evolution: Golden Form
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