Dragon Ball Super's Tournament of Power arc promised to be the culmination of decades of Dragon Ball storytelling, bringing together fighters from multiple universes in an epic battle for survival. Yet despite the high stakes and incredible animation moments, many fans felt the arc fell flat. The culprit? Jiren, the seemingly unbeatable warrior from Universe 11 who served as the arc's primary antagonist.

Unlike iconic Dragon Ball villains like Frieza, Cell, or Majin Buu, Jiren lacked the personality, motivation, and character development that made previous antagonists compelling. His overwhelming power felt arbitrary rather than earned, and his backstory—revealed far too late in the arc—failed to generate the emotional investment needed for such a crucial character. This video examines how Jiren's characterization issues created a domino effect that weakened the entire Tournament of Power.

The analysis explores how Dragon Ball Super's rushed production schedule, shifting creative priorities, and misunderstanding of what made previous arcs successful all contributed to creating a villain who was powerful on paper but hollow in execution. For fans wondering why the Tournament of Power didn't live up to its potential, understanding the Jiren problem is essential to seeing where Dragon Ball Super lost its way.