Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero might introduce elements from the non-canon Dragon Ball movies, as hinted by a recent magazine scan. The gaming community's long wait for the revival of the iconic Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series came to an end with the announcement of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero at The Game Awards 2023 last December. Similar to its predecessors, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will enable fans to relive their favorite battles from the series, boasting vibrant cel-shaded visuals and destructible environments.
One of the burning questions about Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero revolves around the characters and abilities it will feature, given Bandai Namco's vast array of Dragon Ball content. The game is expected to showcase a roster of 164 playable characters, with a focus on the Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super universes in its promotional material. Notable figures like Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Frieza, and Broly have been showcased, including their enhanced forms and signature moves.
A recent feature in Saikyo Jump magazine highlighted Dragon Ball: Sparking Hero, with Twitter user The Blue Waifu sharing a translated scan. While most images displayed familiar attacks, a keen-eyed fan, ZiedTa, spotted a nod to Goku's Super Dragon Twin Fists move from the 1995 film Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn. In this movie, Goku unleashed this formidable attack in his Super Saiyan 3 form against Janemba.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's Homage to Fusion Reborn
If the speculation holds true and the Super Dragon Twin Fists become part of Goku's moveset in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, it would mark the first inclusion of Fusion Reborn content in a core Dragon Ball game. Previously, this move only appeared in the 2015 mobile game Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle, while the original Dragon Fist was a recurring feature in the classic Budokai Tenkaichi series.
The possible incorporation of Super Dragon Fists in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero hints at the potential inclusion of more non-canon Dragon Ball movie content. The Budokai Tenkaichi games were known for their fan service and nods to even the most obscure aspects of the Dragon Ball universe. Whether characters like Cooler or the original Broly will make an appearance in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero remains to be seen, but players can look forward to unleashing Goku's iconic finishers from Fusion Reborn upon the game's release.