Thought this would be a good idea, a place to discuss Dragon Ball.
Whether it's the manga, anime, DB, Z, GT, Super or so on,
We discuss it enough in the football thread that I think this thread is necessary lol.
Whether it's the manga, anime, DB, Z, GT, Super or so on,
We discuss it enough in the football thread that I think this thread is necessary lol.
Good idea, FF. I don't really know what Dragon Ball is. Any tips on how to get started with the series?
By LarchmontVanDyke Go To PostGood idea, FF. I don't really know what Dragon Ball is. Any tips on how to get started with the series?It's a fun story of a kid who's a very gifted martial artist, he's on a journey with his friends to collect these magical balls known as Dragon Balls, which are said to grant you a wish once you collect all 7 of them.
Any interest at all in reading manga? If not, then just jumping right into the anime would be my advice.
Give the original Dragon Ball series a go, if you like it, finish it and move onto dragon ball z + the movies/specials.
Like I said in the other thread, the dub does a good job at making him sound dumb, but he doesn't use slang like he does in the original.
By Yurt Go To Postis the series still about Dragon balls or are they stuck with the name now
they are gonna go off and try and get some Super dragon balls soon. they do seem only to be a plot device to bring characters back from the dead at this point.
By KidA Seven Go To PostLike I said in the other thread, the dub does a good job at making him sound dumb, but he doesn't use slang like he does in the original.
I am not worried by that. The dub has its charm and it is nice to just sit back and relax.
By psychintellect Go To PostHate the art and animation of Super. Looks like shit.
Budget has to be super low as well.
they are most likely just saving their budget for the more important episodes. very rarely do these type shonen animes have consistent quality.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To Postthey are most likely just saving their budget for the more important episodes. very rarely do these type shonen animes have consistent quality.Sure. Usually the first episodes have pretty high production values.l though.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostI am not worried by that. The dub has its charm and it is nice to just sit back and relax.
Well that's part of Goku's character and some of those are like catch phrases. The script is changed too. One example is the proposal goku did that made him sound romantic There's lots of things like that in the dub. Still a good one, but inferior.
edit: Also I just skimmed through the dub of the first episode and it sounds like they're reading off a script at times as opposed to sounding naturally. So many script changes in that first episode now that I'm comparing them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4hxbJKqwNc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP8QDBBQNHg
By psychintellect Go To PostHate the art and animation of Super. Looks like shit.Have yet to see DB Super, but atm from what im getting it seems like it's mixed feelings so far. Some love it and some hate it lol. It's a shame if the animation does suck though lol,
Budget has to be super low as well.
I just want it to be more light hearted than Z - one of the reasons I actually really like the great saiyaman episodes and the tournament just after on dbz.
DBZ needed more of that imo, was too serious too often.
I'll probably start watching DBS once a few more episodes are out.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostI am not worried by that. The dub has its charm and it is nice to just sit back and relax.I can see where KidA is coming from since it builds character and gives you a better understanding of Goku, but at this point sticking to the dub is fine. Though there are the rare cringe pieces of dialogue, on the whole it's fine though.
Super just looks weird.
I like the slice of life stuff they got going on early though. Don't remember laughing that much at DBZ at all really.
I like the slice of life stuff they got going on early though. Don't remember laughing that much at DBZ at all really.
By LarchmontVanDyke Go To PostGood idea, FF. I don't really know what Dragon Ball is. Any tips on how to get started with the series?
check out the Drago Ball manga, it's really cute. you don't have to bother with the Z part.
By KidA Seven Go To PostI think I'm going to watch the original show again and catch up to Shanks.
On episode 27 Goku vs Jackie Chun lol
By KidA Seven Go To PostLike I said in the other thread, the dub does a good job at making him sound dumb, but he doesn't use slang like he does in the original.I thought you were mexican. How do you know about the english dub?
latin american spanish dub is GOAT
By DY_nasty Go To PostSuper just looks weird.
I like the slice of life stuff they got going on early though. Don't remember laughing that much at DBZ at all really.
Toriyama was always a better gag manga author than an drama one. I've always enjoyed early Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump waaaaaaaaay more than DBZ.
I think he has more fun writing stuff like that too. I don't think he's written an action series since finishing DBZ. (Maybe Sandland counts Idk never read it)
but he's done tons of gag one shots and even all the DBZ stuff he's done post completion has been really tongue in cheek.
By Kikarian Go To PostNever watched it tbhwhaaaaaaaat
I can't believe some people spent their childhood without DB/DBZ.
By Elchele Go To PostwhaaaaaaaatMy childhood was Scooby-Doo and Recess.
I can't believe some people spent their childhood without DB/DBZ.
Just finished the world tournament.
Goku is such a loser. Surely he has a losing record over the course of the whole series.
Goku is such a loser. Surely he has a losing record over the course of the whole series.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostJust finished the world tournament.Well I won't spoil it.
Goku is such a loser. Surely he has a losing record over the course of the whole series.
But you should know from Z about Gokus history at the martial arts tournaments m8 ;)
By FootballFan Go To PostWell I won't spoil it.
But you should know from Z about Gokus history at the martial arts tournaments m8 ;)
yeah lol.
was a great tournament. I loved cell games and the buu fights, but at times it can be a bit tiring just seeing the heroes blow the antagonist to tiny little bits just to have them regenerate. Nice to see a more human feel to the tournament.
BTW, what are the rules for spoiler?
Super and the recent films should be spoiler tagged, but can I post DB comments spoiler free?
Super and the recent films should be spoiler tagged, but can I post DB comments spoiler free?
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostBTW, what are the rules for spoiler?
Super and the recent films should be spoiler tagged, but can I post DB comments spoiler free?
I would like to know as well. What would constitute us not being dicks?
Good question haha..I dont know. Personally I think Dragon Ball Super stuff and new manga/movies should be spoiler tagged since it would be new - the rest of the series is decades old at this point so will be hard not to be spoiled lol.
Agree?
Agree?
guys what's the best fight in DB and DBZ, I wanna watch it!
Like if someone asks me about Jojo, I'd recommend Everyone vs Dio immediately
Like if someone asks me about Jojo, I'd recommend Everyone vs Dio immediately
By Yurt Go To Postguys what's the best fight in DB and DBZ, I wanna watch it!I personally liked this one (spoiler Shanks!!!)
Like if someone asks me about Jojo, I'd recommend Everyone vs Dio immediately
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZifGi-BBo0
Hard choice though - from the 400+ episodes there are about 10+ other fights I'd like to link(Goku vs vegeta, Goku vs frieza, piccolo vs 17, piccolo vs Goku, vegeta vs buu, cell vs Goku, gohan vs cell etc)
DBZ though is mostly famous for its great moments of rage when a main character basically transforms/ascends to a more powerful state
Eg
Goku turning super saiyan
Jap
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3kkMO4yjjXE
Eng
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I0H6-qS8K4E
Or gohan going super saiyan 2
Jap
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XebyKpo6A9s
Eng
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lIH9uas-uPk
By Yurt Go To Postguys what's the best fight in DB and DBZ, I wanna watch it!yeah like FF said above, Tien vs. Kid Goku is probably the best. Both Piccolo fights are also good, plus Vegeta vs. Goku in the Saiyan saga.
Like if someone asks me about Jojo, I'd recommend Everyone vs Dio immediately
By Silky Go To PostNot watching Super until i get my dubs
Yeah....
I can't watch undubbed DBZ. Keeping the same voices as when they were kids is too much
By KidA Seven Go To PostI would like to know as well. What would constitute us not being dicks?
By FootballFan Go To PostGood question haha..I dont know. Personally I think Dragon Ball Super stuff and new manga/movies should be spoiler tagged since it would be new - the rest of the series is decades old at this point so will be hard not to be spoiled lol.you guys rock lol
Agree?
By FootballFan Go To Posthttp://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2c8FzDm4GboI like how all the footage was the first 3 movies/Saiyan saga and then at the end they jump all the way to Super Saiyans, which at the time we wouldn't see in action until years later.
By BHZ Mayor Go To PostI like how all the footage was the first 3 movies/Saiyan saga and then at the end they jump all the way to Super Saiyans, which at the time we wouldn't see in action until years later.Haha too true
My favourite fight might be Goku vs Three of the Ginyu force when he first arrives on Namek.
Goku is just on a complete different level when he fights them and is just playing with them. I think Vegeta is the only one who sees just how quickly Goku is moving, but looks like he is standing still.
The fights before the Cell tournament are all really enjoyable because there is no regeneration.
The Freeza vs Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan might be the best fight. Rage Gohan, Super Piccolo, and the best death in the whole DBZ saga.
Goku is just on a complete different level when he fights them and is just playing with them. I think Vegeta is the only one who sees just how quickly Goku is moving, but looks like he is standing still.
The fights before the Cell tournament are all really enjoyable because there is no regeneration.
The Freeza vs Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan might be the best fight. Rage Gohan, Super Piccolo, and the best death in the whole DBZ saga.
Nice choices Shanks, those moments where the heroes seem unbeatable are great (like when he comes back to earth and destroys nappa, Goku vs recoome, burter, jeice. Also when vegeta and goku breeze through babidis stages)
Which episode of DB you on now? 30ish?
Which episode of DB you on now? 30ish?
By FootballFan Go To PostNice choices Shanks, those moments where the heroes seem unbeatable are great (like when he comes back to earth and destroys nappa, Goku vs recoome, burter, jeice. Also when vegeta and goku breeze through babidis stages)
Which episode of DB you on now? 30ish?
29 today. Look forward to seeing what this new saga is. Maybe red ribbon army? Although i know what happens because they show lots of flashbacks during DBZ
By Shanks D Zoro Go To Post29 today. Look forward to seeing what this new saga is. Maybe red ribbon army? Although i know what happens because they show lots of flashbacks during DBZPeople usually don't like Red Ribbon Army the first time they watch it, but it's one of my favorites now.
I'll start from episode 35 of Dragon Ball and watch it casually in the background while I'm doing other things.
Shanks and I will share a bond
Shanks and I will share a bond
By FootballFan Go To PostI liked the whole dragon ball tbh, except last 4 episodes are the sucky onesthose are filler m8
By Xpike Go To Postthose are filler m8Doesn't change the fact they suck m8