Episode 115 with Kafla marks a great opportunity to point out the backlash
Okay, so Kafla/Kefla seems to be a challenge for Goku, which is causing controversy within the fandom. People are calling her a Mary Sue, just like they've been doing with Caulifla and Kale. I find that upsetting as a fan of these characters (and a fellow female).
The community has wanted female Saiyans in the show for years, even creating OCs (some even more of Mary Sues than the in-show female Saiyans I might add). Now, the female Saiyans are here and hated.
Giving Goku a challenge or an even match is not an issue. Remember Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z when the villains were threats? Can they just not be threats anymore? Can a female character not be an even match or challenge for Goku? A female can be a threat to a male character. remember when Android 18 defeated Super Saiyan Vegeta. No one batted an eye because the concept of Mary Sues had yet to become an issue. Now, people are mad with it.Â
Also, why can't they be fast to tap into the Super Saiyan ability. Cabba was quick to the punch, and don't forget Goten and Trunks WITH NO REASON. And after this, Caulifla and Kale are the only ones to get backlashed by the fandom.Â
Why don't we address the Gary Stus. For example, Jiren. Jiren is stronger than his God of Destruction, Belmod, and could only be SCUFFED by Goku after the Saiyan unlocks his Ultra Instinct form. Ultra Instinct seems to be a challenge or even match for Kafla, and seems to be receiving more damage than scuffs. Why is Kafla a Mary Sue, but Jiren not addressed for being a Gary Stu? Seems to be a bit of character prejudice...












