Summary
- Dragon Ball universe introduces new realms, dimensions, and universes in Universe 7 for diverse adventures.
- The diverse realms and dimensions in Dragon Ball offer unique training opportunities and challenges.
- Dragon Ball Super unveils multiple universes, introducing new characters with potential for future storylines.
The Dragon Ball universe is rich with different realms, dimensions, and universes, beginning with Universe 7. In Universe 7, the viewer meets the Dragon Ball cast and watches as Goku, Vegeta, and countless other characters with extraordinary powers battle incredibly strong villains who are attempting to destroy Earth. As they do so, the expansive world grows even larger with the introduction of new universes.
From utilizing a variety of unique realms to further enhance one’s strength, to visiting dimensions to stop evil, Dragon Ball doesn’t shy away from stepping out of the norm and pushing its limits to seek new adventures. Because of this, the introduction of new universes in Dragon Ball Super has opened the door to new characters and stories that continue the series, which is still going strong 40 years later.
Related
What’s Next For Broly in the Dragon Ball Super Manga?
Broly is a fan favorite character who was so beloved that he was eventually made canon, so what’s next in the story for him?
The Realms of Dragon Ball
Not to be Confused With Dimensions
- Mortal Universe — Earth, where mortals experience every-day, normal life.
- Angel Realm — A Heavenly Realm where Angels like Whis were born.
- Demon Realm — Ruled by Dabra, the Demon Realm is where demons reside, spread out around three different Demon Worlds.
- Null Realm — A realm where time doesn’t exist, allowing for events like the Tournament of Power to take place with no consequence.
- Other World — The realm when mortals die, and a decision is made whether they are transferred to Heaven or Hell
- Heaven — A realm in Universe 7 where good souls go once they die.
- Hell — In contrast to Heaven, this realm is reserved for the most evil of villains.
In the main Dragon Ball universe, there are several realms inside Universe 7. Most of the story takes place in the Mortal Universe, where the audience is introduced to most of its characters, and watches as they train under Earth’s conditions. Otherwise known as Earth, the Mortal Universe provides Z-Fighters, aliens, and other powerful characters with the basics to grow as fighters, but should they wish to grow even stronger, they would need to seek out alternative means.
Related
Dragon Ball Daima: Supreme Kai’s Origins, Explained
The Supreme Kai has always been a mystery regarding his upbringing, although with what we know now, there is more to his origin.
Through life and death, different realms open up to further expand upon Universe 7 and introduce brand-new, more-powerful characters that help the main cast on their journey. Some provide training with discipline, while others focus on inner strength, but each has their own style. Just be sure not to slip up on Snake Way, otherwise it could be the difference between a good time and a miserable one.
Dimensions in Dragon Ball
The Perfect Opportunity For Training
- Dimension of Strange Swirling Lights — A dimension accidentally created during the battle between Gogeta and Broly in Dragon Ball Super: Broly
- Hyperbolic Time Chamber — The room of spirit and time, meant to be used for training and using the time difference inside the chamber to their advantage.
- Inside Whis’ Staff — A dimension created within Whis’ staff, meant to be used for training purposes.
- Limbo — Located between the Other World and the physical dimension, those who get lost in this dimension are stuck for eternity.
- Shinsenkai — A haunting dimension with endless mist and tombstones, meant for any Kami who wishes to give up their position as guardian.
Within the Dragon Ball universe there remain several dimensions that serve different purposes. For example, the lookout is home to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, a dimension where time passes incredibly slowly compared to the outside world. A day in the outside world is one year inside the chamber, which allows fighters to grow exponentially in a short time span, as seen with Saiyans like Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, and Trunks.
I was in the hyperbolic time chamber. I spent a year in there, but outside only a day had passed. That’s why I’ve grown a little.
Then, there are other dimensions that are created accidentally, such as the one that manifests during the battle in Dragon Ball Super: Broly. Limbo and Shinsenkai are dimensions that serve one soul purpose, with the former capturing unfortunate souls in an eternity of agony, while the latter is a place where a Kami goes when they are ready to pass of their role as guardian to their successor.
Dragon Ball Super’s Universes
More Than Just One Universe in Dragon Ball
- Universe 1 — Sacred World of the Kai
- Universe 2 — The Gentle Universe
- Universe 3 — The Spiritual Universe
- Universe 4 — The Conspiracy Universe
- Universe 5 — The Balanced Universe
- Universe 6 — The Challenging Universe
- Universe 7 — Our Universe
- Universe 8 — The Diligent Universe
- Universe 9 — The Improvised Universe
- Universe 10 — The Macho Universe
- Universe 11 — The Justice Universe
- Universe 12 — The Ultimate Universe
- Universe 13 — The Erased Universe
Thanks to Dragon Ball Super and the introduction of the Tournament of Power, a dozen new universes were discovered and provided new personalities to the story. Popular characters such as Jiren, Hit, and Ribrianne are just a few examples of new characters making their way into the story, with little background that eventually gets fleshed out during the story. While their character development is restricted to the tournament, it remains possible the door is still open for future returns.
In the manga, there are more antagonists that make their way into Dragon Ball, and despite causing major concern for the survival of Universe 7, they are known across multiple other universes. While the 12 other universes aren’t vastly explored past the Tournament of Power, fan favorites like Jiren and Toppo are sure to make an appearance further down the line, especially if it comes to another battle between the group and Goku.
More
Vegeta’s New Dragon Ball Daima Transformation Name Has Been Revealed And It’s Not Super Saiyan 3
Vegeta’s new transformation has an unorthodox name.
Dragon Ball
- Created by
-
Akira Toriyama
- First TV Show
-
Dragon Ball
- Latest TV Show
-
Dragon Ball DAIMA
- Upcoming TV Shows
-
Dragon Ball DAIMA