Is Bulla just a shopper? Honestly, if you only watched Dragon Ball GT, you’d think she was just a regular human girl with a penchant for expensive clothes and bossing Vegeta around. But the lore tells a way different story. Everyone asks the same thing: can Bulla go Super Saiyan?
The short answer is a loud, resounding yes. But the "why" and "how" are way more interesting than just looking at her family tree.
The Royal Bloodline and the S-Cell Secret
Vegeta’s daughter isn't just any hybrid. She’s a half-Saiyan born to one of the most powerful warriors in the multiverse. In the world of Dragon Ball, biology is destiny, but not in the way you might think. We used to think it was all about rage. You get mad, you turn blonde, you scream. Simple.
Then Akira Toriyama dropped the S-Cell bomb in a 2017 interview with Saikyō Jump.
Basically, to trigger the transformation, a Saiyan needs a high concentration of these microscopic things called S-Cells. You get more of them by having a "gentle spirit" and a high power level. This explains why Goten and Trunks went Super Saiyan while they were still in diapers. They inherited a massive "base stock" of S-Cells from their dads, who had already reached the Super Saiyan state before they were conceived.
Bulla was born way later.
By the time Bulla arrives in Dragon Ball Super, Vegeta has already touched the realm of the gods. He’s reached Super Saiyan Blue. He’s been training with Whis. The genetic "starter pack" Bulla inherited is likely the most potent in the series' history. She’s swimming in S-Cells. Biologically, she’s practically pre-loaded for the transformation.
Why We Haven't Seen It Yet
If she's so gifted, why is she just hanging out at Capsule Corp? It's the "GT Effect." In Dragon Ball GT, Bulla (often called Bra) was written as a non-combatant. The producers at Toei Animation famously admitted in interviews that they didn't know how to design a female Super Saiyan at the time. They were stuck in a 90s mindset where girls were the "damsels" and Goku was the hero who saved them.
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"Pan's role was to be strong but still lose to the enemies... to be a heroine who makes Goku a hero." - Dragon Ball GT Producer Interview
That quote is pretty telling. They actively held back the female characters to keep the focus on Goku. But Dragon Ball Super changed the game.
Look at Universe 6. Caulifla and Kale shattered the "no girls allowed" rule for the Super Saiyan club. They proved that female Saiyans don't just transform—they can be absolute powerhouses like the Legendary Super Saiyan or SSJ2. This retconned the old excuse that female Saiyans weren't capable of the form.
The Difference Between Canon and GT
We’ve got to separate the two versions of this character.
In the GT timeline, Bulla is about 9 or 10 years old. She shows zero interest in fighting. She can fly (usually while possessed by Baby), but that’s about it. She’s basically Bulma 2.0 with a tail she doesn't have.
In the Dragon Ball Super canon, Bulla is still a literal infant. But the potential is terrifying.
Think about this: Pan, who is a year older than Bulla and only 1/4 Saiyan, was flying into orbit as a baby. Gohan, the first hybrid, had planet-shaking potential. Bulla is 1/2 Saiyan, the same ratio as Gohan, but born to a father who is millions of times stronger than Goku was during the Raditz era.
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If Bulla decides to throw a punch, the Earth is in trouble.
The Personality Barrier
Can she? Yes. Will she? That depends on her head.
Saiyan hybrids are weird. Gohan wants to be a scholar. Trunks and Goten like to slack off and play video games unless a pink monster is trying to eat the world. They don't have the "battle lust" that pure-bloods like Goku and Vegeta have.
Bulla seems to have inherited Bulma's fiery temper and Vegeta's pride. That’s a volatile mix. In the Dragon Ball Z "End of Z" episodes, she’s seen cheering on the sidelines. She isn't a participant. But as Super continues to rewrite the timeline leading up to that point, fans are hoping for a change.
What a Bulla Transformation Would Look Like
If she did transform, it wouldn't just be a cosmetic change.
- The Hair: Likely the classic golden upward-spiking style seen with Caulifla.
- The Aura: A violent, jagged gold flame.
- The Power: Potentially surpassing Kid Trunks instantly due to her father's "God Ki" influence during her conception.
Realities of the Franchise
Let's be real for a second. The Dragon Ball franchise is a business. For decades, it was marketed primarily to boys, which is why the female characters often got sidelined after they stopped being relevant to the plot.
However, the massive popularity of female fighters in the Tournament of Power changed the internal logic at Shueisha. They saw that fans want to see female Saiyans kicking butt. This opens the door for Bulla to become a major player if the series ever does a significant time skip.
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She has the smartest mother on the planet and the prideful Prince of all Saiyans as a father. She could theoretically combine Capsule Corp technology with Super Saiyan power. Imagine a Super Saiyan in a high-tech battle suit she designed herself. That’s a level of "overpowered" the series hasn't even touched yet.
What Most People Get Wrong
A common myth is that you need a certain amount of "Saiyan blood" percentage-wise. People point to Pan not going Super Saiyan as proof. But that was debunked by the existence of Goku Jr. and Vegeta Jr. in the Hero's Legacy special, who were like 1/16th Saiyan and could still transform.
The blood percentage doesn't matter. The S-Cells do.
And Bulla is the daughter of a man who is basically a god. Her S-Cell count is probably through the roof. If she hasn't transformed, it's not because she can't. It's because she hasn't had a reason to.
Practical Takeaways for Fans
If you're waiting to see Bulla go Super Saiyan, here is the current state of play:
- Canon Status: As of 2026, she is still a toddler in the main Dragon Ball Super continuity. No transformation has occurred yet.
- Feasibility: 100%. There are no biological or lore-based reasons stopping her.
- The Trigger: She likely won't need the "dead best friend" trauma. Like Goten, she’ll probably just do it because she’s annoyed or playing.
- Future Potential: She represents the "ceiling" for hybrid Saiyans alongside Pan.
Keep an eye on the manga chapters. With the focus shifting toward the "next generation" like Trunks and Goten in the recent Super Hero arcs, the spotlight is slowly moving toward the kids. Bulla is the wild card. She has the genetics to be the strongest character in the series if she ever decides to stop shopping and start training.
Next Steps for You
Check out the Dragon Ball Super manga Chapter 90 onwards to see how the series is currently handling the aged-up versions of the kids. It gives a massive hint at the tone the creators are taking with the next generation of Saiyan protectors. If you're looking for more "what if" scenarios, the Dragon Ball Multiverse fan-comic actually features a version of Bra (Bulla) who is one of the strongest fighters in existence—it's the best look at what her potential could actually be.