The anime features scenes of previously defeated villains (like Frieza and Babidi) watching the fight unfold from Hell on a giant screen.
Goku launches the massive energy sphere, but Kid Buu uses his incredible raw power to actively push the attack back toward Goku. Because Goku used up his stamina holding the Super Saiyan 3 form earlier in the fight, he lacks the power to push it through. 🐉 The Third Wish Dragon Ball Z Episode 286
In the anime, Kid Buu purposefully stands in front of Vegeta and pelts Goku with ki blasts because he knows Goku won't throw the bomb. The anime features scenes of previously defeated villains
Porunga grants the wish. Goku powers up into a Super Saiyan, effortlessly stopping Kid Buu's counter-push. The Erasure of Kid Buu 🐉 The Third Wish In the anime, Kid
According to documentation on the Dragon Ball Wiki , several elements were added strictly for the televised anime adaptation:
Vegeta smiles and returns the thumbs-up. This moment signifies the ultimate transition of Goku and Vegeta from bitter enemies to true friends and allies. 🎨 Major Differences from the Manga
Right before delivering the finishing blow, Goku states that he actually enjoyed fighting Buu and selflessly wishes that Buu will be reincarnated as a better person someday so they can fight again.