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The Myth Of Legendary Super Saiyan 2: Broly's True Next Form Explained

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The concept of "Legendary Super Saiyan 2" (LSSJ2) is one of the most persistent and debated topics in the Dragon Ball fandom, especially in the wake of the character's official canon introduction in 2018's *Dragon Ball Super: Broly* movie. As of the latest updates in December 2025, the definitive answer remains: the LSSJ2 transformation does not officially exist in the primary Dragon Ball canon established by Akira Toriyama, which includes the *Dragon Ball Super* manga and anime. However, the curiosity surrounding this form is entirely understandable, stemming from the explosive power of the original *Dragon Ball Z* Broly, the unique nature of his Legendary Super Saiyan state, and his subsequent appearances in non-canon media like video games, where his power progression often bypasses the traditional Super Saiyan stages.

The confusion largely arises because the base Legendary Super Saiyan form itself is often seen as a parallel to Super Saiyan Grade 3, a bulky, powerful, but ultimately flawed transformation. Fans naturally speculated about the next step: a more controlled, perfected version that mirrored the leap from Super Saiyan 1 to Super Saiyan 2 (SSJ2). To truly understand what Broly's "next level" is, we must differentiate between the official canon forms, the non-canon game interpretations, and the fan-driven theories that keep the LSSJ2 myth alive.

Broly's Complete Transformation Profile: Canon vs. Non-Canon

To address the question of "Legendary Super Saiyan 2," it is crucial to first establish the officially recognized forms for the character, especially the canon version introduced in *Dragon Ball Super* (DBS Broly). The DBS version of Broly has a clear, linear power progression that replaces the older, non-canon *Dragon Ball Z* (DBZ) forms.

  • Base Form: Broly's natural state, already possessing immense, latent power.
  • Wrathful (Controlled Super Saiyan): This form, unique to DBS Broly, channels the power of the Great Ape (Oozaru) without the physical transformation. His eyes turn yellow, and his muscle mass increases slightly, serving as a massive power multiplier and his first major transformation.
  • Super Saiyan (SSJ): The traditional Super Saiyan transformation, which Broly achieves when his emotions reach a breaking point.
  • Super Saiyan Full Power (The Canon LSSJ): This is Broly’s ultimate transformation in the main canon. While visually identical to the old "Legendary Super Saiyan" (LSSJ) form from DBZ—with its towering size, green hair, and overwhelming aura—it is officially named Super Saiyan Full Power. This form represents the perfected, maximum output of his Super Saiyan state, the closest he gets to a "Legendary Super Saiyan 2" in terms of raw, uncontrollable power.

In the original DBZ movies, Broly's forms were simply Super Saiyan and Legendary Super Saiyan. The new canon effectively re-labels the fan-favorite green-haired monster form as "Super Saiyan Full Power," a nod to the fact that it is a unique, full-potential version of the standard Super Saiyan transformation. This renaming, overseen by creator Akira Toriyama, is the primary reason LSSJ2 is not a thing—because the LSSJ/Super Saiyan Full Power form is already a unique, amplified state far surpassing the power of a standard Super Saiyan 1 or 2.

The LSSJ2 Debate: Why Fans Believe It Exists

Despite the official canon designation, the "Legendary Super Saiyan 2" concept persists due to logical power scaling and appearances in non-canon media. The core of the fan theory is rooted in how traditional Saiyan transformations work.

The standard progression is: Super Saiyan 1 (SSJ) -> Super Saiyan 2 (SSJ2) -> Super Saiyan 3 (SSJ3). The Legendary Super Saiyan form, which is also known as the Berserk Super Saiyan state for characters like Kale and Caulifla, is considered a parallel branch of the Super Saiyan family.

For the original DBZ Broly, the LSSJ form's sheer increase in bulk and power mirrors the initial, flawed Grade 3 form (Ascended Super Saiyan), which Goku and Vegeta quickly abandoned due to its speed-sapping size. The LSSJ form suffers from a similar issue: an ever-increasing, uncontrollable power that eventually destroys the user if they cannot contain it. Therefore, fans theorize an LSSJ2 would be the controlled, streamlined version of LSSJ, just as SSJ2 is the mastered, speed-retaining version of SSJ.

Furthermore, in the non-canon video game continuity, particularly the *Dragon Ball Z* and *Dragon Ball Heroes* universes, Broly has been shown to achieve Legendary Super Saiyan 3 (LSSJ3) and even Legendary Super Saiyan 4 (LSSJ4). The existence of an LSSJ3 form, which is the next logical step after SSJ2, implies that the Legendary Super Saiyan state itself is meant to be Broly’s equivalent of SSJ2, or that an LSSJ2 form must exist to bridge the gap. The jump from LSSJ (SSJ1 equivalent) straight to LSSJ3 (SSJ3 equivalent) in some games leaves the "SSJ2" slot open for fan speculation and modding communities, such as those in *Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2*, which regularly create LSSJ2 transformations.

The Next Level: Broly's Power in Dragon Ball Games and DLC

If you are looking for the latest updates on Broly’s power, the newest information comes primarily from the world of Dragon Ball video games, which often explore non-canon possibilities. These updates are the closest we get to seeing Broly's power progress beyond his "Full Power" state.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2: Future Saga Updates

Recent DLC for *Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2*, specifically the Future Saga Chapter 3 and DLC 20, has brought a major focus on the *Dragon Ball Super* version of Broly. The game features a "Transforming DBS Broly" with an updated moveset and mechanics. While this does not introduce an official LSSJ2, it demonstrates a continued commitment to evolving the character's power profile in games. The constant updates and new skills for the DBS Broly character ensure that his in-game power level remains relevant against newer transformations like Ultra Ego and Ultra Instinct.

Super Dragon Ball Heroes (SDBH)

The card and arcade game *Super Dragon Ball Heroes* is the ultimate source for non-canon, fan-service transformations, and it is here that Broly's power progression is taken to its extreme. In SDBH, Broly achieves forms that are far beyond the scope of the main manga and anime:

  • Legendary Super Saiyan 3 (LSSJ3): Broly achieves this form, complete with the elongated hair and massive power boost associated with SSJ3, but with the trademark green aura and uncontrollable rage.
  • Legendary Super Saiyan 4 (LSSJ4): Taking a cue from *Dragon Ball GT*, Broly has also achieved a Legendary version of Super Saiyan 4, a primal, powerful state that is one of his most visually striking non-canon forms.
  • Dark Broly: In SDBH, Broly has also been corrupted by Dark Ki, leading to various "Dark Broly" forms, including a Dark Legendary Super Saiyan 4. This showcases the depth of exploration into his potential power that non-canon media permits.

In conclusion, the "Legendary Super Saiyan 2" is a phantom form—a logical step in the Saiyan power hierarchy that Broly's unique physiology and the new canon's re-labeling have rendered obsolete. The canon *Dragon Ball Super* timeline has established his peak as Super Saiyan Full Power, which effectively serves as his ultimate, near-limitless transformation. The true "next levels" for Broly are currently confined to the exciting, unrestrained world of *Super Dragon Ball Heroes*, where his power continues to grow into the Legendary Super Saiyan 3 and 4 states, satisfying the fan curiosity for a continuously ascending power level.

The Myth of Legendary Super Saiyan 2: Broly's True Next Form Explained
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