Exploring the Power of SSJ5 Goku: A Discussion in Dragon Ball AF

In fan interpretations, SSJ5 Goku is often depicted as having immense power far surpassing previous forms like Super Saiyan 4. Fan art and stories typically portray SSJ5 Goku with long flowing white hair and a more primal appearance, emphasizing a significant increase in strength, speed, and abilities. However, since SSJ5 Goku exists outside the official Dragon Ball canon, there are no official metrics to quantify his strength.

Understanding SSJ5 Goku in Dragon Ball AF

SSJ5 Goku, as seen in Dragon Ball AF, is a unique form where Goku awakened all of his dormant potential and exceeded it. This form is so powerful that simply transforming into it could potentially destroy the entire universe if he was not careful with his power. In one instance, it was mentioned that if Goku did not control his power while in SSJ5 form, he could inadvertently destroy the entire universe with a simple transformation.

Compared to Other Forms

SSJ5 Goku in Dragon Ball AF is often compared to Ultra Instinct Omen. While Ultra Instinct Omen is still an incredibly powerful form, which shook the realm of the void (a realm between the 12 universes), it did not destroy it. This indicates that SSJ5 Goku is stronger than Ultra Instinct Omen but weaker than Ultra Instinct, which shook the world of the void.

Theoretical Equivalences

In certain theoretical scenarios, some speculate that SSJ5 Goku might be as strong, if not stronger, than Super Saiyan White/Silver Goku. In Dragon Ball GT, the Super Saiyan 4 (SSJ4) represented the peak of Saiyan power. However, in Dragon Ball AF, SSJ5 form was the form in which Goku pushed beyond his limits, awakening all of his potential. The immense power of SSJ5 Goku is such that in Dragon Ball Super (DBS), even Super Saiyan Blue (SSG) Goku could not singlehandedly destroy the universe.

The energy wave in DBS resulted from the collision between Goku and Beerus's energy, becoming more powerful as it spread. In contrast, the mere transformation into SSJ5 in AF could result in the destruction of the entire universe. Given what we have seen in DBS, the only form/power that Goku might compare to SSJ5 is the upcoming Super Saiyan White/Silver.

While the exact power level of SSJ5 Goku remains a matter of fan interpretation due to its non-canon status, the form is portrayed as incredibly powerful. It is theorized to be stronger than Ultra Instinct Omen and comparable to Super Saiyan White/Silver. The sheer potential and control required in SSJ5 form make it a unique and formidable power in the Dragon Ball universe.