It’s extremely rare for an anime series to connect on the universal level that’s been experienced by Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball has stood out as a shonen classic ever since it first debuted in the 1980s, but the series’ popularity continues to ascend, and the latest chapter in its saga, Dragon Ball Super, has pushed the characters and storytelling to unprecedented heights.

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The manga for Dragon Ball Super continues to turn out new content that’s gone far beyond the climactic conclusion of the series’ anime. Goku and friends continue to face new and deadly threats with surviving Cerealian, Granolah, currently humbling the heroes. This most recent arc has introduced some formidable foes, with the Heeter Force being an especially pivotal group of individuals.

8 They're The True Villains Of The Granolah The Survivor Saga

Manga Dragon Ball Super Heeter Force Confident

Dragon Ball is guilty of falling into a certain pattern with many of its story arcs, which is often more a concession of the shonen genre in general. Dragon Ball remixes old ideas in fresh ways, but audiences have gotten savvy to the fact that often a new villain that rises to power will just be a precursor for much greater evil. Dragon Ball Super’s Granolah the Survivor story arc does an excellent job at establishing Granolah’s motivations, only for a sudden pivot to prove that the Heeter Force are the real puppet masters behind this intricate revenge saga.

7 The Force's Gas Has Now Become The Strongest In Universe 7

Manga Dragon Ball Super Newly Powered Gas

The Dragon Balls have always been a crucial relic in Akira Toriyama’s series, yet their powers and restrictions continue to evolve in exciting ways. Dragon Ball Super’s manga establishes that Planet Cereal has its own set of special Dragon Balls, which both Granolah, and later the Heeter Force, make wishes upon to become the strongest being in Universe 7. Curiously, Elec is the ruler of the Heeter Force and the one who successfully summons Toronbo, but he wishes for Gas to gain this dramatic boost. The full extent of Gas’ new powers aren’t clear, but he’s already overwhelmed Goku, Vegeta, and Granolah.

6 They Were Instrumental In The Sale Of Planet Cereal To The Sugarians

Manga Dragon Ball Super Planet Cereal Destruction

Each new Dragon Ball series further explores the politics of other planets and universes. Dragon Ball has established Frieza’s reputation as a tyrannical force in the galaxy that doesn’t just decimate planets, but also brokers their sale to other races. Granolah’s first appearance shows that the lone Cerealian harbors heavy resentment towards Frieza and the Saiyans who were responsible for his planet’s devastation.

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It’s revealed that Planet Cereal’s destruction was a part of a larger plan with the Heeter Force where Frieza uses Saiyans to ravage the planet, and then the Heeters rebuild it and sell it to the Sugarians for a profit.

5 They're Responsible For The Death Of Granolah's Family

Manga Dragon Ball Super Muezli Cerealian Dies

Dragon Ball occasionally features villains who seem like they’re pure evil and function like broad caricatures, but there are also many figures who gain depth and become much more complex adversaries. Granolah comes into Dragon Ball Super hot and ready to take out any remaining Saiyans, due to the role that they played in the death of his people and family. Monaito is able to properly inform Granolah about the true circumstances around his family’s history. Bardock actually helps Granolah’s family, and it’s actually the Heeter Force’s Elec who’s responsible for the death of Muezli, Granolah’s mother.

4 They Have A Volatile Relationship With The Frieza Force

Manga Dragon Ball Super Heeter Force Plans

Dragon Ball has routinely portrayed Frieza’s resilient and abundant army as one of the most feared forces in the galaxy. It stands to reason that any rival organizations would fear the power of the Frieza Force, yet the Heeter Force enters into a tenuous arrangement with the army. Publicly, the Heeter Force act as if they’re aligned with the Frieza Force and another cog in their illustrious machine of manipulation. In reality, the Heeter Force are hungry to usurp control from Frieza’s army and assert themselves as the strongest group in the universe, which is where their plan for the Dragon Balls comes in.

3 Their Names All Come From Fuel Sources

The Heeter Force consider their options in Dragon Ball Super manga

Dragon Ball is a series that can get into very dramatic events, but there’s often a lightness that’s still present in the material, even if it applies to more benign elements like the names of characters. Toriyama’s Dragon Ball has featured entertaining naming conventions for its characters, whether they revolve around vegetables, underwear, or different food groups.

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This tradition is present for the Heeter Force, who all get their names from various fuel and energy sources. The Heeter Force itself is an easy pun for “Heater,” but the members of the group also have names like Elec, Oil, Gas, and Macki (which has etymological roots to firewood).

2 They Value Intel Over Everything Else

Manga Dragon Ball Super Heeter Force Lord Zuno

There are many different ways in which power can be acquired in the Dragon Ball universe. It’s become common for villains to pine after the Dragon Balls in order to acquire immortality, power boosts, or a new arsenal of techniques. The Heeter Force value physical strength, but they’re also cognizant over how much of a role that information and intelligence plays in galactic domination. The Heeter Force values intel over everything else and consider it to be the true way to overpower the Frieza Force. The Heeter Force specifically acquire Seven-Three and Zuno for their coveted intel.

1 Their Home Base Is Built Out Of An Asteroid

Manga Dragon Ball Super Heeter Force Base Asteroid

A sturdy home base sometimes goes undervalued in Dragon Ball, but it can be essential for characters to have a proper place of solitude. Dragon Ball has showcased a wide array of planets, both in this universe and others, some of which are more conducive to a home base than others. The Heeter Force take a bit of an unconventional approach with their hideout, which perhaps has also allowed them more privacy during their pursuits. The Heeter Force have turned an asteroid in Universe 7 into their base of operations, which gives their kingdom quite an intimidating look.

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