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Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan[4] (げんだまスーパーサイヤじん Genki Dama Sūpā Saiya-jin, lit. "Energy Sphere Super Saiyan")[5] is the result of a Super Saiyan becoming empowered via absorbing a Spirit Bomb.

Overview[]

Due to the rageful and thus impure nature of the initial Super Saiyan transformation, the users of the Spirit Bomb run the risk of being unable to gather energy for the technique. Thus, the users must begin gathering energy before transforming in order to then absorb the resulting Spirit Bomb's energy for themselves. Additionally, if the users have attained Super Saiyan Full Power and desensitized themselves to the initial negative effects of Super Saiyan, they are able to create a Spirit Bomb for absorption with far less struggle.

Both known users appear to have attained the form without realizing it, as Goku was unconscious while using it[5], and as such, his actions were not his own. After using the form, his aura increased in power and intensity to the point where Super Android 13 couldn't get close to him, as his fist nearly shattered and incinerated before he could touch Goku. Future Trunks created his Spirit Bomb at first without realizing the energy he was accumulating, and when he did absorb the Spirit Bomb to create the Sword of Hope, the energy left Fusion Zamasu astonished.

Usage[]

In the Dragon Ball Super anime, during the final battle with Fused Zamasu, every human, plant, and animal on Earth unconsciously send their energy to Super Saiyan Rage Future Trunks, resulting in a Spirit Bomb appearing above him. Trunks then absorbs it, allowing him to create the Sword of Hope and he slices Fused Zamasu in half.

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Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan Rage Future Trunks on the cover of Super Volume 5

While Future Trunks does not use this form in the manga version of the storyline, he does appear in it on the alternate cover for The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks!.

In Dragon Ball GT, during his final battle with Golden Great Ape Baby Vegeta, Super Saiyan 4 Goku absorbs Baby's Revenge Death Ball Final and uses its power to defeat him.

Film Appearances[]

In Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!, Goku utilizes this form by transforming into a Super Saiyan while he creates a Spirit Bomb, and then proceeding to absorb the Spirit Bomb into himself because of the impurity in his heart caused by his Super Saiyan form. After Super Android 13 was halted by the other members of the Dragon Team from attacking Goku until it was too late, he attempted to strike Goku through the giant aura of energy, but his hands nearly disintegrated in the process. Goku then struck the android with Final Strike, punching through his chest and obliterating him.

Video Game Appearances[]

In Budokai 3, Infinite World and Dokkan Battle, Goku is able to utilize this form after absorbing the Spirit Bomb in either Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, Super Saiyan 3, or Super Saiyan 4.

Spirit Bomb Vegeta

Vegeta as a Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan in Shin Budokai

In Shin Budokai's story mode, Vegeta becomes a Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan during his battle with Super Janemba.

In Dragon Ball Fusions, during the battle with Golden Great Ape Ultra Pinich, the Saiyan Ultra Fusion created by Tekka's Team absorbs a Super Spirit Bomb containing energy from everyone gathered at the Timespace Tournament inside the Timespace Rift, allowing them to become stronger than even God of Destruction Beerus and defeat Golden Great Ape Pinich. Additionally, there is a Special Move called Spirit Bomb Absorption, which allows the user to create and absorb a Spirit Bomb which grants "Spirit" status, causes Melee and Ki Blast power to go up, and also increases defense and speed as well. When used by Super Saiyan Goku (DBZ, Super, and GT), it allows him to become a Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan. However, Spirit Bomb Absorption can be used by characters of other races such as Tekka's EX-Fusions and Earthling Quiche.

In Xenoverse 2, as part of DLC 4, Future Trunks is capable of utilizing this form by transforming into Super Saiyan 2 and then using the Sword of Hope on top of it. A Saiyan Future Warrior can also use this technique by transforming into any Super Saiyan form. As part of the 1.15.00 Update DLC, it can be added to Time Patrol Future Trunks' custom skillet after purchasing it in partner customization. This allows him to utilize it alongside his Future Super Saiyan form.

FighterZ - Sword of Hope

Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan Future Trunks wielding the Sword of Hope in FighterZ

In FighterZ, Future Trunks utilizes this during his Dramatic Finish against Fused Zamasu as a part of the Sword of Hope.

In Legends, Goku from the end of Super Android 13! is added as a new character. His ultimate attack is him summoning the Spirit Bomb, absorbing it as a Super Saiyan, and then hit Final Strike to whoever he's currently fighting.

Trivia[]

  • Similar to the effects of the S.S. Deadly Bomber, the negative risks of assuming the form as mentioned by Krillin due to rage creating impurity within the heart was only stated in the Japanese version, while in the Funimation dub, Krillin expresses surprise that Goku's heart retains its purity even as a Super Saiyan.
  • This form's appearance in Super Android 13! may be the inspiration for the anime version of Ultra Instinct Sign, as Goku absorbed the Spirit Bomb and gained new powers and entered a form where he fights unconsciously. They also produce the same dual voice, at least in the Japanese version, where Goku has the voice of the Great Ape alongside his grunts and screams.

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