LOGINLibrary
Search
Does 'This Is Definitely Not Dragon Ball!!' Have Super Saiyans?
2025-06-16 03:35:15
430
Follow43
Share
Story Fan
Veterinarian
3 Answers
Ronald
Favorite read:
Dragon Son In Law
Sharp Observer
Driver
I can confirm it plays with expectations brilliantly. While it doesn't have traditional Super Saiyans, it features characters with rage-fueled transformations that visually nod to the iconic golden-haired form. The protagonist gets crimson energy auras and spiked hair when emotional, but it's tied to ancient dragon bloodline awakenings rather than Saiyan biology. Battles still have that earth-shaking intensity with power levels skyrocketing mid-fight, just without the official Super Saiyan title. The series winks at fans by having characters joke about 'not turning blonde' during these moments while delivering equally epic combat sequences that rival any DBZ showdown.
2025-06-21 09:44:21
17
Natalie
Favorite read:
The Unprecedented Yokai Hunter
Story Finder
Mechanic
Let me break down why this series dodges Super Saiyans while keeping that hype. The author replaces Saiyan biology with a cool ancestry system—characters awaken draconic traits based on lineage. Our hero's family line manifests as crystalline armor plating during berserk states, while rival clans develop wing-like energy projections or forked tongues that spit plasma. It's more biological than DBZ's energy-based transformations.
The combat pacing mirrors early Dragon Ball Z with deliberate power reveals. Major fights start with base forms testing each other before unleashing successive transformations. A standout arc has three characters triggering their final forms simultaneously, causing a triangular energy storm that reshapes the battlefield geography. For transformation-heavy action, check out 'Galactic Warriors: Eclipse'—its color-shifting battle auras pay homage to classic shonen while innovating new visual languages for power-ups.
The combat pacing mirrors early Dragon Ball Z with deliberate power reveals. Major fights start with base forms testing each other before unleashing successive transformations. A standout arc has three characters triggering their final forms simultaneously, causing a triangular energy storm that reshapes the battlefield geography. For transformation-heavy action, check out 'Galactic Warriors: Eclipse'—its color-shifting battle auras pay homage to classic shonen while innovating new visual languages for power-ups.
2025-06-22 15:36:48
22
Hope
Favorite read:
Wait, I'm Their Power Bank Now?
Frequent Answerer
Nurse
Having analyzed countless shonen series, 'This Is Definitely Not Dragon Ball!!' stands out for how it subverts transformation tropes while keeping what fans love. The characters achieve god-like states through mystical means rather than Saiyan genetics. When the main hero enters his 'Dragon Emperor Mode', his hair turns silver with energy crackling like lightning, and his eyes become slit-pupiled like a reptile's. The visual cues borrow from Super Saiyan aesthetics but establish their own rules.
What's fascinating is how these power-ups affect the world. Unlike DBZ where transformations mainly boost physical stats, here they alter reality slightly—time distorts near the transformed, objects float randomly, and their voices echo unnaturally. The villain's 'Abyssal Overdrive' state causes localized gravity wells that crush buildings. These aren't just cosmetic changes; they redefine battle physics.
For those craving DBZ-style action with fresh mechanics, I'd recommend 'Fist of the Red Star' which features similar escalation systems. The manga 'Infernal Bloodline' also delivers satisfying power creep with unique transformation conditions tied to emotional thresholds rather than training.
What's fascinating is how these power-ups affect the world. Unlike DBZ where transformations mainly boost physical stats, here they alter reality slightly—time distorts near the transformed, objects float randomly, and their voices echo unnaturally. The villain's 'Abyssal Overdrive' state causes localized gravity wells that crush buildings. These aren't just cosmetic changes; they redefine battle physics.
For those craving DBZ-style action with fresh mechanics, I'd recommend 'Fist of the Red Star' which features similar escalation systems. The manga 'Infernal Bloodline' also delivers satisfying power creep with unique transformation conditions tied to emotional thresholds rather than training.
2025-06-22 22:11:16
13View All Answers
Scan code to download App
Related Books
No. 1 Supreme Warrior
Moneto
9.1
3.4M
9.1
3.4M
Although the Supreme returns in order to pass his days peacefully, he was belittled by everyone. On his wedding day, with a wave of his arm, he summoned the Nine Great Gods of War to him, who addressed him as their master…
Read NowMartial Dragon Emperor S2
kirito
9.5
18.1K
9.5
18.1K
Humans? A low-level world? No cultivators or gods? Could that world be trampled as easily as ants by the powerful beings from above? This is Long Chen's new journey after being reborn from the flames of the Vermilion Bird, emerging to fight against powerful cultivators who always use low-level worlds as their slaves and playthings. He also discovers the evils of the world and the people who rule over these various worlds. Protecting, destroying, and shaping are Long Chen's new goals. This journey brings Long Chen into contact with various powerful cultivators and even those called gods. Fighting, defeating, protecting—all of these are already in Long Chen's heart. He will also meet his parents, whom he has never seen since the day he was born. Will Long Chen accept them? Or will Long Chen decide to have nothing to do with them anymore? Can Long Chen maintain his purpose, or will he fall once again into the same temptation as the black dragon? "I live for myself, fate? Fate cannot stop me! I will keep standing no matter how many times I fall. As long as I still breathe, there is no such thing as giving up in my life."
Read NowMartial Dragon Emperor
kirito
9.3
27.5K
9.3
27.5K
Humans? A low-level world? No cultivators or gods? Can the world be trampled on like ants by the strongmen of the upper realms? This is Long Chen's new journey after being reborn from the flames of the Vermilion Bird to fight against the strong cultivators who have always used the lower worlds as their slaves and playthings. And discover the ugly worlds and the people who are the rulers of those worlds. Protecting, destroying, and shaping are Long Chen's new goals.
A journey in which Long Chen met various powerful cultivators and even so-called gods. Fighting, defeating, protecting, it's all in Long Chen's heart. He will also meet his parents, whom he hasn't seen since the day he was born. Would Long Chen accept them? Or will he decide to have nothing to do with them? Can Long Chen maintain his goal, or will he once again fall into the same temptation as the Black Dragon?
"I live for myself, destiny? Fate cannot stop me! I'll keep standing no matter how many times I fall. As long as I'm still breathing, there will be no surrender in my life.
Read NowThe Nerd Can Fight
Michelle Julianto
10
49.8K
10
49.8K
Cassandra Johnson is Pixie. Pixie is Cassandra Johnson. She's the same girl who's leading two extremely different lives.
Nobody would suspect the school's nerd as Pixie. 'Cause Pixie's a street fighter badass and the nerd does not have a single badass bone in her body.
The chances of people discovering this peculiar secret is close to none but of course this is where fate inserts the certified new boy into the equation and makes an exception for him.
Warning: heavy flow of profanities ahead. - and tears - or so I've heard.
Read NowDragon: My Wish As A Dragon
joeyries
0
2.6K
0
2.6K
Issei changed from his old self to the new him, its a semi-NTR at the start meaning Rias etc doesn't have s*x with their new boyfriend.
After Issei went missing Rias etc started to realize what have they done and regretting their action but when they reunited once more Issei is not the same as he used to be, a pervert lucky go around changed to the badass Issei now.
Lori will be traveling to different worlds to meet new girls, the 1st girl is Mukathri, then Sinech, Jalter, and Jeanne.
Read NowMy Bride is Not a Human
sprachi12
9.8
35.1K
9.8
35.1K
She was chosen as his bride before her birth assuming her to be strong and powerful just like her mother.
But destiny tricked him when she didn't show any powers until she was 17 years old. He wanted to break the bond because he didn't want human as his bride but little did he know that 'HIS BRIDE WAS NOT HUMAN.'
Read NowPopular Question
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
