Sun

The Sun (太陽, Taiyō) is the star at the center of the Solar System. It functions similarly to its real world counterpart, providing heat and light to the beings of Planet Earth. It is shown as a living being with a face in the Dr. Slump series, but this is not carried over to the Dragon Ball franchise. The word "sun" is sometimes used for other stars.

History

The Sun was frequently used to assist in the Solar Flare technique used by Kuririn and Cell.

The Kaioshin Realm had several suns.

The Next World had a sun.

Dr. Slump

The Sun in Dr. Slump.

The Sun wore sunglasses, ate ice cream, and even complained about the heat.

Films

The Sun had a minor role in several films. Lucifer wanted to get rid of the Sun so that he could take over Planet Earth in Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle. Coola in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (although he was able to barely escape), Broly in Dragon Ball Z: Broly: Second Coming, and Baby in Dragon Ball GT were killed by being blasted into the Sun. Slugg blocked out the Sun using a huge cloud because his henchmen could not stand sunlight for too long.

Video games

The Sun (as represented in Dr. Slump) was shown in the background of the Penguin Village stage in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3.