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The most underrated character in the entireDragon Balluniverse, Piccolo, finally got some decent recognition when he was featured as a main character inDragon Ball Super: Super Hero. The movie gaveDragon Ballfans a new transformation of Piccolo, which was overdue for a long time, and this transformation might have revealed his true strength.
The transformation is called Orange Piccolo, and it is an evolved form of the power awakening state, which is unique to the Namekian itself. The new power-up has put Piccolo back in the leagues with heavy hitters like Goku and Vegeta, regaining his title as one of the strongest fighters in the history ofDragon Ball.
While this transformation is certainly commendable, there is a theory going around that this might just be the beginning of Piccolo’s return to the big leagues. He might have much more potential hidden within him, which could even transcend Goku’s Ultra Instinct. If this happens, it will change the way fans look at Piccolo forever.
The Return of Piccolo to the Big Leagues inDragon Ball
2022 saw the release ofDragon Ball Super: Super Hero,the second-highest-grossingDragon Ballfilm to date. The film was a huge success despite it being initially criticized byDragon Ballfans. One of the main reasons why the movie created so much commotion was the fact that it focused on the relationship between Piccolo and Gohan.
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Gohan and Piccolo have been a dynamic duo since the beginning ofDragon Ball Z.However, as time passed, Gohan grew stronger and surpassed Piccolo. Thus, Piccolo lost his touch as a fighter and was only seen as a teacher. ButDragon Ball Super: Super Herodecided to change it by unleashing the hidden power within the Namekian.
This power not only allowed him to defeat Cell Max but also refurbished his image as one of the prominentDragon Ballwarriors. Fans were happy to see Piccolo getting to the same level as the other recognized fighters and hoped that he might get an opportunity to prove his worth in the future.
Dragon BallTheory Hints Piccolo Might Go Beyond Orange Piccolo
According to a theory posted by u/t00lazy2 on Reddit, Orange Piccolo might just be the beginning of Piccolo’s newfound power. There is a chance that he might be able to go beyond that and unlock something that could make him even stronger than Goku’s Ultra Instinct and Vegeta’s Ultra Ego.
The theory states thatthe transformation of Orange Piccolomakes him look like aDragon Ballbut also gives hints of its resemblance to the Dragon, Shenron.
Theory: Piccolo is evolving into a Dragon.byu/t00lazy2inDragonballsuper
Therefore, if he plays his cards right, he could get closer to his dragon transformation, which could ultimately make him even stronger than he already is.
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He could transcend to a state that has never been seen before in the history ofDragon Ball, and it would certainly make for a good plot, bringing back the history of planet Namek. While it has not been hinted at in the manga, fans would definitely love to see Piccolo playing the role of a protagonist once again.
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Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
