Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Broly (布罗利) |
| Alias(es) | Legendary Super Saiyan; Old Broly (alternate future timeline) |
| Species/Race | Saiyan |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Formerly manipulated by Frieza; later lives with Android 17 and Android 16 on their animal sanctuary |
| Status | Alive |
| First Appearance | Chapter 30 (described in Trunks' account of the ruined future) 30 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Legendary Super Saiyan — 20 billion combat power | 31 | The alternate-timeline “Old Broly” is already at 20 billion before fully berserking; his base is estimated at 200 million. 31 |
| Rising berserk power — over 30 billion | 31 | While fighting Wei Dong, Old Broly's power rises continuously with his anger. 31 |
| Full berserk state — over 50 billion | 31 | Old Broly's power breaks 50 billion against Super Saiyan 3 Wei Dong. 31 |
| Post-Senzu recovery — 60 billion | 31 | Wei Dong deliberately restores the badly injured Old Broly with a Senzu Bean, triggering a further Saiyan power increase. 31 |
| Base form — 1.5 billion combat power | 47 | The later Broly captured by Frieza has an exceptionally high base power. 47 |
| Great Ape power in humanoid form — 15 billion combat power | 48 | He accesses the Great Ape transformation's tenfold enhancement without becoming a full Great Ape. 48 |
| Legendary Super Saiyan 1 — 150 billion combat power | 48 | Provoked by Vegeta and Frieza, he manifests a green aura and reaches parity with Vegeta. 48 |
| Berserk Legendary Super Saiyan — 250 billion combat power | 48 | Recognizing Son Goku as “Kakarot” causes him to lose control and surge beyond Goku and Vegeta. 48 |
Background / History
In an alternate future timeline, a version known as Old Broly kills Vegeta, Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, and other Z Fighters before destroying Namek. With Piccolo dead, the Dragon Balls cannot be used to revive the fallen. He continues returning to Earth to terrorize the surviving Trunks. 30
Wei Dong enters that timeline to confront Old Broly. The two initially trade blows while Broly's power continually rises; Wei Dong ultimately uses Super Saiyan 3, tests Broly's recovery by feeding him a Senzu Bean, and kills him with a Kamehameha. 31
The later Broly was stranded on a remote planet with his father, Paragus. He loved a large beast named Xiao Lu, but Paragus injured the animal to force Broly to train. During a prior rampage, Broly killed both Paragus and his lover; Frieza and Cooler captured him only after his frenzy subsided, suffering severe injuries in the process. 47 50
Frieza brings the captive Broly to Earth and exploits his resentment toward King Vegeta's family, falsely presenting himself as an opponent of the Saiyans. Broly accepts the call to fulfill his father's revenge and attacks Vegeta. 47
After Broly's berserk rampage overwhelms the Z Fighters and devastates Frieza's forces, Wei Dong defeats him without killing him. Broly states that he does not want to fight and wants a peaceful life, so Wei Dong places him on Android 17 and Android 16's animal-filled island. 48 49 50
Appearance
Broly is an exceptionally large, muscular Saiyan, standing about 2.3 meters tall. 38
- Tall, heavily built physique. 38
- Wears green fur over his shoulders, associated with his memories of Xiao Lu. 50
- Emits a destructive green aura in his Legendary Super Saiyan state. 48
- Can retain a humanoid appearance while wielding Great Ape-level power. 48
Personality
Broly is quiet, traumatized, and deeply susceptible to emotional manipulation. Frieza easily directs his anger toward Vegeta by invoking Paragus and Broly's exile. 47
Despite his destructive power, Broly does not seek battle after being subdued. He wants a peaceful existence and has a genuine affection for animals, though he admits he does not know how to interact with them. 50
When provoked—especially by thoughts of his father or recognition of Goku as Kakarot—he loses control. In this state, he attacks indiscriminately and cannot reliably restrain his escalating power. 48 49
Abilities & Skills
Saiyan Physiology
Broly possesses an abnormally powerful Saiyan bloodline and an immense base combat power.
- His base combat power reaches 1.5 billion before transforming. 47 48
- His growth and durability make him difficult to injure even against opponents with comparable power. 48
- Beerus and Whis consider his potential sufficient for a possible God of Destruction candidate if he could gain control. 49
Great Ape Power
Broly can draw upon Great Ape power without transforming into a full ape.
- Grants a tenfold multiplier while he remains in humanoid form. 48
- Raises his combat power to 15 billion. 48
Legendary Super Saiyan
Broly's Legendary Super Saiyan transformation generates a green aura and grants overwhelming combat ability.
- His initial Legendary Super Saiyan state reaches 150 billion combat power. 48
- At comparable power levels, his bloodline's resilience and strength allow him to overpower Vegeta. 48
- Emotional instability can force the form into an uncontrollable berserk state. 48 49
Berserk Power Growth
Broly's strength rises sharply while he is enraged or fighting.
- Recognition of Goku as Kakarot drives his power to 250 billion. 48
- Old Broly's power similarly rises from 20 billion to over 50 billion in battle. 31
- This growth comes at the cost of control; Beerus considers that limitation disqualifying for a God of Destruction role. 49
Extreme Durability
Broly can withstand attacks that should incapacitate other fighters.
- Old Broly endures Wei Dong's blows despite their comparable combat power. 31
- Legendary Super Saiyan Broly remains unhurt by Vegeta's repeated attacks and continues fighting after being struck by Goku. 48
- He survives extended combat against Golden Frieza and Golden Cooler while overpowering them. 49
Relationships
- Frieza — Captor and manipulator; Frieza exploits Broly's grief and resentment to turn him against Vegeta, then suffers Broly's retaliation after losing control of the situation. 47 49
- Cooler — Participates in Broly's capture with Frieza and is later killed during Broly's rampage. 47 49
- Paragus — Broly's deceased father; Broly is motivated by Paragus's wish for revenge against the Vegeta family. 47
- Vegeta — Primary target of Frieza's manipulation; Vegeta's insults and attacks help trigger Broly's Legendary Super Saiyan transformation. 47 48
- Son Goku — Broly recognizes him as Kakarot, which triggers a loss of control and a major power surge. 48
- Wei Dong — Defeats both the alternate Old Broly and the later Broly; ultimately gives the surviving Broly a peaceful place to live. 31 49 50
- Android 17 — Agrees to teach Broly how to live among animals on his island sanctuary. 50
- Android 16 — Lives on the island where Broly is resettled and helps care for its animals. 50
- Xiao Lu — A giant beast Broly befriended on the planet where he grew up; the memory remains important to him. 50
Notable Quotes
“I don't want to fight and just want to live a peaceful life.” 50
“I like them, but I don't know how to get along with them.” 50
Trivia
- Broly's power is described as having a natural affinity for destruction. 49
- Whis believes a controlled Broly could become a leading God of Destruction candidate, while Beerus argues that his lack of control makes him unsuitable. 49
- The story features both an alternate-timeline Old Broly, who dies in Chapter 31, and a later Broly who survives and is relocated to Earth. 31 50