Summary
The highly anticipated next entry in the classic line ofBudokai Tenkaichigames,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerois set to bring the arena fighter series into the modern generation of gaming. Known for the mark it made during the days of the PS2,Budokai Tenkaichi 3’s popularity lasted the test of time and has finally been rewarded with a successor that will now encompass the events ofDragon Ball Super. It’s still unknown when exactly it will arrive, or how many characters will make their way intoDragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s rosterthis time around, but one of its trailers has indicated that the upcoming game could feature more fighters than ever.
In a moment duringSparking Zero’s Battle Hour 2024 trailer, what appears to be its full roster is shown off with most of its slots appearing empty, but the game’s confirmed characters are present and accounted for. Counting all of these slots adds up to 164 total, only three more thanBT3’s own massive selection. Assuming the total roster’s size based on a promotional image is still pure speculation, however, meaning thatDragon Ball: Sparking Zeromay still have the chance to retain everyone after all. If the fourthBudokai Tenkaichidoes manage to include every potential fighter from across theDragon Ballfranchise, it will reach far past 164.
Dragon Ball Characters Viable for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
The original series that started it all, the story ofyoung Goku inDragon Ballhas maintained a decent presence in the roster of theBTtitles. Some of these 20-plus characters are likely to be cut moving forward but may end up staying as part of the franchise’s foundation.
Dragon Ball Z Characters Viable for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
Dragon Ball Z’s major status in animeexplains why the majority share of the previousBTroster consisted of its characters. Most of them are almost certain to appear again, bringing the total to above 140 fighters.
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Dragon Ball GT Characters Viable for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
The potential upcoming return or cut ofBT3’s characters from this anime has been a topic of speculation. But thenon-canonDragon Ball GTseriescontains some of the most distinct and memorable transformations in the franchise to many fans, which would make the roster rise above 160 characters.
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Dragon Ball Super Characters Viable for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
The franchise’s most recent series,the animeDragon Ball Superseems set to take up a large portion ofSparking Zero’s roster. Even excluding the manga-only arcs of the past few years, the fighters from acrossSuper’s animated arcs and films are sure to redefine theBTseries, reaching above 240 fighters if they were all included.
