The Tournament of Power kept Dragon Ball Super fans guessing as Universe 7 fought to survive against increasingly powerful opponents. With the competition approaching its final stages, every elimination could change the balance of the tournament, and viewers began predicting which warriors would leave the arena next. An online fan poll published in December 2017 placed Android 18 and Aniraza among the leading candidates, reflecting the growing danger facing both fighters.
Android 18 had already demonstrated her strength by eliminating several opponents, but her battles had also left her vulnerable. Meanwhile, Aniraza had emerged as Universe 3’s last major weapon, combining the power of multiple warriors into a gigantic fighter capable of challenging several members of Universe 7 simultaneously. The poll captured the uncertainty surrounding the tournament’s closing battles, with fans anticipating that both characters could soon face elimination. The events that followed made those predictions particularly interesting, as the fight against Aniraza ultimately resulted in Android 18 leaving the competition.
Why Android 18 and Aniraza Led the Tournament of Power Elimination Poll
Android 18 received 898 votes in the poll, making her the leading prediction for the next fighter to be eliminated. Her recent battle against Ribrianne had left her injured, giving fans a reason to believe that she might not survive much longer in the Tournament of Power. Despite her impressive performance and multiple eliminations, the remaining opponents posed an increasingly serious threat as the competition narrowed.
Aniraza ranked second with 490 votes. Created when Universe 3’s remaining warriors fused through Paparoni’s technology, the enormous fighter represented the universe’s desperate attempt to avoid erasure. His size, destructive attacks, and ability to challenge multiple opponents made him a significant threat to Universe 7, even though his universe was already close to elimination.
The anime soon delivered a major development during the battle against Aniraza. As the giant fighter launched a powerful attack that threatened to push Android 17 out of the arena, Android 18 sacrificed her position to save her brother and was eliminated. Universe 7 eventually defeated Aniraza through coordinated teamwork, ending Universe 3’s participation in the tournament.
The poll therefore reflected two genuine dangers in the competition, although the outcomes differed from a simple prediction of who would leave first. Android 18’s elimination came directly from her decision to protect Android 17, while Aniraza was defeated by the combined efforts of Universe 7. Their battle remains a memorable example of how quickly the Tournament of Power could turn against even its
| Date Aired (Start) | July 5, 2015 |
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| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Director | Kimitoshi Chioka |
