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When we think about cult and canonical anime there are several that have carved their niche’ butDragon Ballhas surpassed that. It’s been more than 40 years since the first episode of the series premiered and it has managed to hook the viewers to this date. Furthermore, it also highlighted Akira Toriyama’s career as the highest-grossing anime.
To say the least, 4 decades of this anime showed the ever-evolving characters, new mentors, villains and so much more. But what’s fascinating is how underplayed some characters truly were in the anime. Such was the case with Whis, the Guide Angel Attendant and martial arts teacher to Beerus, God of Destruction.
Whis is a knowledgeable and powerful character in the series who also manages to sustain the mystery around him. Although he mentored both Goku and Vegeta, some fans have speculated that Whis was more deserving of the Supreme Kai position than Shin.
Whis’ unparalleled knowledge in the Dragon Ball series
Whis is one of Goku’s mentors and also one of the strongest beings in the series who helped the hero master his Ultra Instinct. His calm yet mysterious aura can often leadhim to be perceived as a cunning character. And while he may be calm and patient, he also possesses immense knowledge of events as well as formidable foes.
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Not to mention, he knows the origins of Dragon Balls and also taught Goku and Vegeta about the existence of the multiverse. In addition to that, he is multilingual and seems to be well-versed with most of the alien languages. Besides, he seems to be more involved in learning about cultures and food in the human realm as this Reddit user pointed out.
His involvement and never-ending zeal for knowledge make him the better candidate for the role of the Supreme Kai. Besides, there’s a strong contrast between Whis and Shin in terms of their involvement and knowledge. While Whis is more involved with the events, Shin seems too detached and ignorant at times which is further pointed out by Beerus.
Whis is symbolic of uncontested strength
When it comes to unparalleled and uncontested strength, Whis is among the mostpowerful beings whose true potential is still unknown. To add to that, he’s capable of blocking attacks especially when Goku and Vegeta sparred simultaneously. What’s more? He possesses strategic intelligence and a pragmatic demeanor as pointed out by this user on Reddit.
While his role as Beerus’s Martial arts teacher may seem underwhelming, Whis had a major role and impact in influencing Goku’s growth as a character. We do not know the extent of his strength but he has surely established himself as a strong character.
All in all, he possesses balance and equilibrium when it comes to strength, power, and knowledge. To add to that, he also reflects patience and noble virtues that set him apart along with his willingness to learn more about cultures and cuisine of the human realm. I mean, he also did establish himself as a glutton but no one’s complaining.
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While he deserved the role of Supreme Kai, the author perpetrated excellence with Whis’s character as a mentor who reflects knowledge and strength in his character and strong virtues along with a sense of justice. To say the least, his role as a mentor validated and triggered Goku’s growth and development.
Dragon Ballis available for streaming on Crunchyroll
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
