Dragon Ball Super Teases Another Goku Awakening as Manga Chugs On

Goku’s résumé in Dragon Ball is basically a highlight reel of power spikes, from a dizzying set of Super Saiyan variants to multiple takes on Ultra Instinct. And as the Dragon Ball Super manga moves toward its next major stretch, more awakenings are likely on the way. Even if he isn’t the strongest Saiyan at this exact moment, Son Goku remains the multiverse’s most adaptable martial artist—someone who keeps pushing past what his opponents and even his own limits say is possible.

That’s why the latest setup for his last clash with Fu matters. In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Goku is about to gain a brand-new form tied to a variant of Ultra Instinct: Ultra Superhero. This transformation is visually distinct, with a green-to-blue aura and a crystal on his chest that’s positioned as the source of his amplified power. The new trailer for the game’s final DLC frames Ultra Superhero Goku as his strongest transformation yet, strong enough to hold his ground against large numbers of some of Dragon Ball’s most dangerous fighters.

Goku’s New Ultra Instinct Variant Is Built for the “Counter” Role

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, the threat isn’t just about raw strength—it’s about corruption. The demon Fu can twist characters into Ultra Supervillains using his abilities. The trailer’s scenario also highlights how the timeline can change who ends up paying the price: in an alternate future where Vegeta reaches Super Saiyan God status during Battle of Gods instead of Goku, Fu turns Vegeta into an Ultra Supervillain.

That’s the context for why this new transformation is so important. As shown in the Future Saga Chapter 4 trailer, the heroes are finally getting a direct answer to the Ultra Supervillain effect—Ultra Superhero. In other words, this isn’t just another “bigger number” state for Goku; it’s positioned as the mechanic-breaking counter to Fu’s particular brand of domination.

Why the Ultra Superhero Reveal Changes the Fight Dynamic

Ultra Supervillain forms are characterized by a red/purple aura, while Ultra Superhero flips the palette to blue and green. The trailer also shows Goku’s Perfected Ultra Instinct form shifting into Ultra Superhero, and it’s presented as a power jump that exceeds what Goku has shown in either the Dragon Ball Super anime or the manga.

Ultra Superhero Goku isn’t just shown squaring off with one target. He’s depicted preparing to battle multiple Ultra Supervillain opponents, including Gohan Beast. That inclusion matters because it connects the new form to prior power scaling: in the manga, Gohan Beast defeated Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku. If that’s the baseline, Ultra Superhero has to be significantly stronger to justify why Goku can stand against these threats—and especially why he would be capable of defeating Fu.

There’s also a thematic contrast being emphasized in the broader narrative conversation around these Ultra states: Ultra Ego is framed as Ultra Instinct’s opposite in every way, and as exactly what Vegeta needs to finally overtake his rival.

Fu’s Power Ceiling—and the “Final Battle” Framing

Fu is already established as one of the strongest demons in the Dragon Ball universe. In Super Dragon Ball Heroes, Fu is described as having enough strength to eventually rival Zeno, putting him above 99% of the known multiverse. That’s not the only escalation either—Fu is also portrayed as powerful enough to fight multiple versions of Vegito and Gogeta simultaneously.

With that reputation in place, the new Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC trailer sets up Fu for the final battle by giving him a new transformation rooted in the Ultra Supervillain concept. This is where the matchup becomes more than a simple character-versus-character brawl: both sides are being presented as “broken” in their new forms, meaning the fight’s tension is tied to how unfairly elevated each fighter’s power is.

And while that final battle is the focus for Xenoverse 2, the manga schedule is also shifting the spotlight. When Dragon Ball Super manga finally returns for the Black Frieza Saga, Goku and Vegeta won’t be the main characters anymore.

Ultra Superhero Goku vs Ultra Supervillain Fu is therefore set up as one of the most intense clashes in Dragon Ball history. The reason is straightforward: both characters are expected to be heavily overpowered once their transformations lock in, and Goku will need to “pull out all the stops” to end Fu’s threat for good. Based on how things look in Age 1000 in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Goku is also strongly implied to come out on top thanks to Ultra Superhero.

• Ultra Superhero is framed as Goku’s strongest transformation so far, built from a variant of Ultra Instinct.
• The green/blue aura and chest crystal are positioned as the power source behind the upgrade.
• Ultra Superhero is introduced as a counter to Ultra Supervillain corruption, including an alternate timeline where Fu turns Vegeta into an Ultra Supervillain.
• Goku’s new form needs to be far beyond Perfected Ultra Instinct, especially since Gohan Beast beat Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku in the manga.
• Fu’s demon status is backed by claims of power rivaling Zeno and handling multiple Vegito/Gogeta versions at once.
• The final DLC matchup is presented as “broken vs broken,” making Goku’s win dependent on committing fully to Ultra Superhero.