In the sprawling universe of Dragon Ball fandom, few sources are treated with as much reverence as the Daizenshuu (大全集, "Great Complete Collection"). These seven massive hardcover guides, released in Japan during the mid-1990s, remain the definitive encyclopedia for Akira Toriyama's magnum opus. Among collectors, power-scalers, and lore enthusiasts, specific page numbers have taken on a legendary status. But one reference stands above the rest for its sheer concentration of world-changing information: Daizenshuu 4 page 72.
This is where the article gets spicy. The release of Dragon Ball Super—specifically the "Universe Survival" arc—introduced the concept of Universes 1 through 12, all orbiting a central "Grand Zeno" palace. This directly contradicts the geocentric model of Daizenshuu 4 page 72, which suggested only one universe (with discrete realms). daizenshuu 4 page 72
Based on the content of Daizenshuu 4: World Guide (which focuses on the Dragon Ball cosmos, geography, and technology), Page 72 falls within the "Technology" section, specifically covering the Capsule Corporation and Vehicles. Deep Dive: Unlocking the Secrets of "Daizenshuu 4
Due to the popularity of this specific page, bootleg scans and reprints are rampant. If you are a collector looking to verify your copy, look for the following markers on Page 72: But one reference stands above the rest for
In the bottom right corner of Page 72, there is a small, circular inset: a scouter readout. It displays a fluctuating power level. While the number is partially stylized, Japanese fan translations suggest the text reads: "When the heart rate exceeds 170% of normal, the latent Saiyan cells activate. This is not a transformation, but a survival instinct."
Daizenshuu 4, page 72, describes the Dragon Ball universe as a large, sealed realm comprising nebulae and galaxies, with Earth located in the North Galaxy. The structure includes galactic rulers for each nebula and establishes this area as the "Living World" located beneath the Afterlife. Detailed analysis of the cosmos can be found at Dragon Ball Universe is much bigger than our universe?