I recently binged the show from 12-54. I had watched the first few episodes weekly, but then stopped and never got back into it.
I will try and make this spoiler free so FF can read it, thus won't go into too much detail.
I really have mixed feelings about this show.
I will start with the good.
I find the main storylines pretty good. Arc 3 seems to set be setting up a huge arc in the future, which could bring DB back to its discovery and tournament origins. The current arc is also looking pretty good.
I like the action. It is fast paced and they don't waste tons of time explaining shit and powering. The one thing I don't like is that it seems to always start out as two guys pretending to be weak till they can see what the other has got.
I love that Pilaf and the gang are in it. As someone who hadn't seen the original show until last year, I would have had no idea who they were. I love that they add some good comic relief.
The bad
I will start with the animation. Good it is awful, not that it is poorly done, but it just looks too perfect and clean. You can really see that it has no personality when you compare it to the flashback they showed. And then sadly they started to show some highlights with newer animation, at least on one occasion IIRC.
The character designs. I really hate the new character designs. They all look so generic and bland. You also have this Paco fella who might be the most annoying across all DB shows. The one spoiler I will use, not sure if FF knows this or not,but fuck trunks and his blue hair. Just looks extremely poor to me, regardless of how Toriyama draws his characters.
Gohan. Gosh, he is truly pathetic. Although not anything major just one more spoiler. They make out like he is gonna be a central figure again, but then he doesn't go because he has a fucking conference.
verdict
I feel like so far the show is 6/10, but is being set up to go higher. Just annoying that half of the episodes so far have been taken up by retelling the two films. The average score is also because it just doesn't feel like my DB so far with the Japanese voices. I feel like this show is just as far as a departure from DBZ as DBZ was to DB, just feel likes even though the core characters are the same the style of the show is completely different. For FF, without spoiling, just imagine the Paco guy. I am really looking forward to the new stories and hope that it really finds its legs.
I will try and make this spoiler free so FF can read it, thus won't go into too much detail.
I really have mixed feelings about this show.
I will start with the good.
I find the main storylines pretty good. Arc 3 seems to set be setting up a huge arc in the future, which could bring DB back to its discovery and tournament origins. The current arc is also looking pretty good.
I like the action. It is fast paced and they don't waste tons of time explaining shit and powering. The one thing I don't like is that it seems to always start out as two guys pretending to be weak till they can see what the other has got.
I love that Pilaf and the gang are in it. As someone who hadn't seen the original show until last year, I would have had no idea who they were. I love that they add some good comic relief.
The bad
I will start with the animation. Good it is awful, not that it is poorly done, but it just looks too perfect and clean. You can really see that it has no personality when you compare it to the flashback they showed. And then sadly they started to show some highlights with newer animation, at least on one occasion IIRC.
The character designs. I really hate the new character designs. They all look so generic and bland. You also have this Paco fella who might be the most annoying across all DB shows. The one spoiler I will use, not sure if FF knows this or not,but fuck trunks and his blue hair. Just looks extremely poor to me, regardless of how Toriyama draws his characters.
Gohan. Gosh, he is truly pathetic. Although not anything major just one more spoiler. They make out like he is gonna be a central figure again, but then he doesn't go because he has a fucking conference.
verdict
I feel like so far the show is 6/10, but is being set up to go higher. Just annoying that half of the episodes so far have been taken up by retelling the two films. The average score is also because it just doesn't feel like my DB so far with the Japanese voices. I feel like this show is just as far as a departure from DBZ as DBZ was to DB, just feel likes even though the core characters are the same the style of the show is completely different. For FF, without spoiling, just imagine the Paco guy. I am really looking forward to the new stories and hope that it really finds its legs.
That seems similar to how most people generally feel, although they usually are a bit more positive or at least seem to like it more than you.
I'll be finishing it before Xenoverse 2 releases in 2 months
They kinda had to retell the stories from the two movies for people that didn't watch them I guess..
I don't think an English dub is even official yet btw, so still a long wait I assume haha
You should see the animation in the new Berserk series....now that is disgraceful
I'll be finishing it before Xenoverse 2 releases in 2 months
They kinda had to retell the stories from the two movies for people that didn't watch them I guess..
I don't think an English dub is even official yet btw, so still a long wait I assume haha
You should see the animation in the new Berserk series....now that is disgraceful
By FootballFan Go To PostThat seems similar to how most people generally feel, although they usually are a bit more positive or at least seem to like it more than you.
I'll be finishing it before Xenoverse 2 releases in 2 months
They kinda had to retell the stories from the two movies for people that didn't watch them I guess..
I don't think an English dub is even official yet btw, so still a long wait I assume haha
You should see the animation in the new Berserk series….now that is disgraceful
I just wished they would tell the story of Paco, it is so confusing when he just pops up. Actually, no, I hate him. Good decision not to.
I do like it. I did binge watch the show last week and am looking forward to watching yesterday's episode.
I might rewatch GT because while it wasn't great, I did enjoy it and feel like it is about the same as Super. However, my memory could be off.
I didnt enjoy battle of the gods that much, again maybe because I'm a bit out of the loop. I loved the villan but didnt like the way it ended, why wouldnt Goku and Vegeta fuse to try take him on? I also didnt like the voices in it at all.
Plan to watch Resurrection F soon. But I've alywas wanted to DB to maybe go off an a tangent and explore some other characters, there's so much lore to be told for so many characters.
give me a series focusing on the rise of the Guneau force and you'd have me hook line and sinker.
Plan to watch Resurrection F soon. But I've alywas wanted to DB to maybe go off an a tangent and explore some other characters, there's so much lore to be told for so many characters.
give me a series focusing on the rise of the Guneau force and you'd have me hook line and sinker.
A student of mine, aged 8, has inspired me to get the manga. Everyday I see him reading it and we talk about it. He was the one who mainly got me excited to watch DBS again.
I ordered the first 3 in 1 edition, Really looking forward to reading the manga for the first time.
I ordered the first 3 in 1 edition, Really looking forward to reading the manga for the first time.
Fuck me.
The latest episode of DBS broke my heart.
A lightsaber to Veggie:(((
and that ending.
This show really is shaping up to be really good now that we have original content.
The latest episode of DBS broke my heart.
A lightsaber to Veggie:(((
and that ending.
This show really is shaping up to be really good now that we have original content.
My 3 in 1 managa came along with DB season 1. So weird changing the audio to Japanese.You can really tell it is a 30 year old anime.
Shanks, GT is ass.
Great posts flabber mate
Great posts flabber mate
By Kidjr Go To PostI didnt enjoy battle of the gods that much, again maybe because I'm a bit out of the loop. I loved the villan but didnt like the way it ended, why wouldnt Goku and Vegeta fuse to try take him on? I also didnt like the voices in it at all.Resurrection of F is a great movie, a big improvement on battle of the gods imo
Plan to watch Resurrection F soon. But I've alywas wanted to DB to maybe go off an a tangent and explore some other characters, there's so much lore to be told for so many characters.
give me a series focusing on the rise of the Guneau force and you'd have me hook line and sinker.
By FootballFan Go To PostShanks, GT is ass.
Like I said my memory could be off, has been nearly a decade since I last watched it. I just don't remember hating it.
FF, the ending of the latest DBS episode has me soooooooooooooooooo excited. What a show it has become.
By Arsenal x Juventus Go To PostLike I said my memory could be off, has been nearly a decade since I last watched it. I just don't remember hating it.
FF, the ending of the latest DBS episode has me soooooooooooooooooo excited. What a show it has become.
I mean I'm in the minority, but there were lots I liked about GT.
Baby is one of my favorite villan's in the whole DB universe, and stuff like the golden ape and SSJ 4 Gogeta were amazing imo
SSJ4 might be my favourite transformation. Kinda doesn't make sense with the clothes, but I just love how it feels like they are transforming into something so much more.
I am hoping to rewatch everything. DB-Z-GT, with hopefully Super making its English debut by the time it comes out.
If you are a Ginyu fan then you will like the DBS version of the RofF
I am hoping to rewatch everything. DB-Z-GT, with hopefully Super making its English debut by the time it comes out.
If you are a Ginyu fan then you will like the DBS version of the RofF
By Arsenal x Juventus Go To PostSSJ4 might be my favourite transformation. Kinda doesn't make sense with the clothes, but I just love how it feels like they are transforming into something so much more.
I am hoping to rewatch everything. DB-Z-GT, with hopefully Super making its English debut by the time it comes out.
If you are a Ginyu fan then you will like the DBS version of the RofF
Yeah and I feel ssj4 was probably the hardest transformation to achieve (maybe after ssj).
How can you not be a fan of a man who screams "change body change now" or wateva he said.
But I was a fan of really obscure characters, like legit Racoon and Zabart(sp) were legit some of my fav characters.
I tell everyone to read the manga first. If they like it, then you can invest in the time sink that is DBZ.
Like, I watched from Namek to Cell and got so bored Imactually missed out on one of the coolest moments in the series, Gohan vs Cell.
It's quite an investment, all that time....
It's scenes like these that make me wish I could watch some kind of DBZ greatest moments clips.
I started DBZ on Namek. Vegeta made a profound impact on my life. Favorite voice (Sabat?) favorite theme song favorite trash talker. I block out the parts when he gets his ass beat.
You point out one of the inconsistencies of DBZ. Like, how doe Vegeta pick off one part of Ginyu force, gets crushed by Racoon, and they can't even touch Goku? Dem power levels.
Like, I watched from Namek to Cell and got so bored Imactually missed out on one of the coolest moments in the series, Gohan vs Cell.
It's quite an investment, all that time....
By Arsenal x Juventus Go To PostMy 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.
It's scenes like these that make me wish I could watch some kind of DBZ greatest moments clips.
I started DBZ on Namek. Vegeta made a profound impact on my life. Favorite voice (Sabat?) favorite theme song favorite trash talker. I block out the parts when he gets his ass beat.
You point out one of the inconsistencies of DBZ. Like, how doe Vegeta pick off one part of Ginyu force, gets crushed by Racoon, and they can't even touch Goku? Dem power levels.
By Phoenix RISING Go To PostI tell everyone to read the manga first. If they like it, then you can invest in the time sink that is DBZ.
Like, I watched from Namek to Cell and got so bored Imactually missed out on one of the coolest moments in the series, Gohan vs Cell.
It's quite an investment, all that time….
It's scenes like these that make me wish I could watch some kind of DBZ greatest moments clips.
I started DBZ on Namek. Vegeta made a profound impact on my life. Favorite voice (Sabat?) favorite theme song favorite trash talker. I block out the parts when he gets his ass beat.
You point out one of the inconsistencies of DBZ. Like, how doe Vegeta pick off one part of Ginyu force, gets crushed by Racoon, and they can't even touch Goku? Dem power levels.
I just started the manga for the first time. Four chapters in and I am loving it already. So good that it seems uncut. The Bulma lifting up her skirt to Roshi was hilarious, especially when she realised what happens when she got back.
Yeah, power levels are bullshit.
Unfortunately it has been 8 years and it still isn't complete, but the Abridged series is great for watching the best moments. Vegeta is great in it. The guys behind it really love DB, but they make fun of some of the silly things like Vegeta calling power levels bullshit and not realising how he came to be able to sense energy. Hopefully, the next episode will see the start of the Cell Games fighting and the introduction of Mr Satan.
@KidJr, if you love those two characters you should watch the Abridged as well. Racoon is portrayed as a space wrestler and Zabon's scenes are great, too.
Yeah DBZ power levels never made sense
Hahah that Bulma/Roshi bit Shanks, classic
But yes, DBZ abridged is brilliant. I think the first 3-4 episodes are a bit rough but they find their groove and remain consistently brilliant throughout to the latest episode and hopefully ahead
Hahah that Bulma/Roshi bit Shanks, classic
But yes, DBZ abridged is brilliant. I think the first 3-4 episodes are a bit rough but they find their groove and remain consistently brilliant throughout to the latest episode and hopefully ahead
The manga is required reading. So much filler I the shows.
Yes, I third DBZ abridged. I think of it so highly, I broke a personal rule and started the series's before they were done.
I honestly feel like they are not producing them like they used to because they have an income now. Like that Sarkeesian-style mass production until you get that payday, then you can do things at your leisure.
I need them to catch up to GT before I die fam.
Who has watched Kai? The HD DBZ? I wonder if that would not be a complete waste of time....
Yes, I third DBZ abridged. I think of it so highly, I broke a personal rule and started the series's before they were done.
I honestly feel like they are not producing them like they used to because they have an income now. Like that Sarkeesian-style mass production until you get that payday, then you can do things at your leisure.
I need them to catch up to GT before I die fam.
Who has watched Kai? The HD DBZ? I wonder if that would not be a complete waste of time....
By Phoenix RISING Go To PostThe manga is required reading. So much filler I the shows.I watched the English dub of kai, I thoroughly enjoyed it, I enjoy most things dragon ball related though(excluding gt)
Yes, I third DBZ abridged. I think of it so highly, I broke a personal rule and started the series's before they were done.
I honestly feel like they are not producing them like they used to because they have an income now. Like that Sarkeesian-style mass production until you get that payday, then you can do things at your leisure.
I need them to catch up to GT before I die fam.
Who has watched Kai? The HD DBZ? I wonder if that would not be a complete waste of time….
Only thing that pissed me off is i bought the "Complete Series box set" of kai because they said they won't do buu saga, then they fucking announce buu saga, which means it'll look stupid next to the complete box set. I know, stupid complaint, but it's annoying haha
i should preorder that since Goku Black is exclusive to that
which, by the way, this arc of Super has been great so far, Zamasu and Black are probably the most threatening villians the series has had since prime Freeza
which, by the way, this arc of Super has been great so far, Zamasu and Black are probably the most threatening villians the series has had since prime Freeza
I am sooooooook happy. It turns out this manga version is uncut!!!!!!
Reading reviews after i read it stated that SJ America said it was uncut, but it actually wasn't. Then they said it was a mistake and future prints would be correct. Didn't read anything else, but knew that in the first print it didn't have Bulma's breasts.
So I read chapter 7-8 today and there they were for Yamcha and I to see.
I am just glad to read it as close to the original as possible.
I think I read that they have the patreon so that they can use that to can make other stuff that allows them to make money, as they can't on the DBA videos. This allows them to make a better DBA product. I think KaiserNeto has said they will now try to make them more regularly now that everything is up and running.
I want to watch KAI, but I am holding off till it is all released on blu-ray.
Reading reviews after i read it stated that SJ America said it was uncut, but it actually wasn't. Then they said it was a mistake and future prints would be correct. Didn't read anything else, but knew that in the first print it didn't have Bulma's breasts.
So I read chapter 7-8 today and there they were for Yamcha and I to see.
I am just glad to read it as close to the original as possible.
By Phoenix RISING Go To PostThe manga is required reading. So much filler I the shows.
Yes, I third DBZ abridged. I think of it so highly, I broke a personal rule and started the series's before they were done.
I honestly feel like they are not producing them like they used to because they have an income now. Like that Sarkeesian-style mass production until you get that payday, then you can do things at your leisure.
I need them to catch up to GT before I die fam.
Who has watched Kai? The HD DBZ? I wonder if that would not be a complete waste of time….
I think I read that they have the patreon so that they can use that to can make other stuff that allows them to make money, as they can't on the DBA videos. This allows them to make a better DBA product. I think KaiserNeto has said they will now try to make them more regularly now that everything is up and running.
I want to watch KAI, but I am holding off till it is all released on blu-ray.
By Arsenal x Juventus Go To PostI want to watch KAI, but I am holding off till it is all released on blu-ray.That's what I did...and they betrayed me
Just watched the latest episode of DBS, really good.
I was hoping one thing would happen and the person came through.
I was hoping one thing would happen and the person came through.
Best animated episode of the whole show.
This was my moment of the episode.
I was so hoping that he would come through.
Always bet on Vegeta, unless it is in an actual fight. :p
This was my moment of the episode.
I was so hoping that he would come through.
Always bet on Vegeta, unless it is in an actual fight. :p
By Kidjr Go To PostWhere can I watch Dragonball Super? I do I need to watch Resurrection F before I start it?
Sent you a pm.
You might prefer to not watch F first, seeing as DBS retells it. I really couldn't get all that excited for the show for a longtime because I thought it would be a chore.
If you don't watch the film then from about episode 14 it will be new material for you, as opposed to episode 25 or something if you decide to watch F first.
Then you can watch F afterwards
By FootballFan Go To PostThat's what I did…and they betrayed me
Sorry to hear.
The thing I hope Kai cuts out is all the senseless posturing. All the grunting and excessive charging of power.
Kidjr, Resurrection of F is a great movie imo but if you are going to watch super, id say watch super first for the same reasons Shanks said
By Phoenix RISING Go To PostSorry to hear.Well then kai is right for you, I really liked the pacing in it, the dragged out scenes definitely aren't dragged out anymore. Some of the replaced voice actors(frieza, gohan etc) suit the characters better too
The thing I hope Kai cuts out is all the senseless posturing. All the grunting and excessive charging of power.
So in a matter of weeks I watched all 64 episodes of Dragon Ball Super
What a show
I was already happy with the retelling of the battle of gods/Resurrection of F episodes but when it got to the original content, especially this latest arc, it's just been brilliant imo.
Feels so good to have new dragon ball story, characters and episodes.
New episode today and I am really looking forward to it
What a show
I was already happy with the retelling of the battle of gods/Resurrection of F episodes but when it got to the original content, especially this latest arc, it's just been brilliant imo.
Feels so good to have new dragon ball story, characters and episodes.
New episode today and I am really looking forward to it
Official English dub by funimation announced btw
No dates, but good news anyway
http://www.funimation.com/blog/2016/11/04/dragon-ball-super-subtitled-episodes-begin-streaming-today-on-funimationnow-with-new-simulcast-episodes-starting-november-5-2016/
No dates, but good news anyway
http://www.funimation.com/blog/2016/11/04/dragon-ball-super-subtitled-episodes-begin-streaming-today-on-funimationnow-with-new-simulcast-episodes-starting-november-5-2016/
I know they stopped giving a fuck about power levels, but it's absurd now. lol. Still, this episode had some dope moments.
The preview for next week is crazy. The GOAT returns with the Final Kamehameha from the video games.
The preview for next week is crazy. The GOAT returns with the Final Kamehameha from the video games.
yeah the power levels dont really add up anymore but this shit is lit rn.
Zamasu^2 was on one this week.
Zamasu^2 was on one this week.
Power levels stopped making sense in like the namek saga
They still don't
I am really hyped for the next episode
They still don't
I am really hyped for the next episode
Yeah, power levels make no sense.
FF, how did you find the Ginyu episode? I did not expect that.
So excited for fusion.
Also, here in Korea a burger chain has started giving DB figures with their meals. A student showed me original Gohan, I want one:(((
FF, how did you find the Ginyu episode? I did not expect that.
So excited for fusion.
Also, here in Korea a burger chain has started giving DB figures with their meals. A student showed me original Gohan, I want one:(((
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostYeah, power levels make no sense.I appreciate anything ginyu, didn't expect it either haha.
FF, how did you find the Ginyu episode? I did not expect that.
So excited for fusion.
Also, here in Korea a burger chain has started giving DB figures with their meals. A student showed me original Gohan, I want one:(((
I was truly impressed though once the original content episodes started. Feels good to have DB back, but it's an odd feeling at the same time.
I feel like the animation got better as it went or maybe I just got more and more used to it
Hit is an amazing character btw, can't wait to see him more.
Zamasu is a brilliant villain Imo, one of my favourites.
Zamasu is a brilliant villain Imo, one of my favourites.
By FootballFan Go To PostHit is an amazing character btw, can't wait to see him more.
Zamasu is a brilliant villain Imo, one of my favourites.
Zamasu is amazing. Excited to see more Hit in the future tournament.
Also, I loved seeing Android 8 in the last episode.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostZamasu is amazing. Excited to see more Hit in the future tournament.Very brief cameo but always good to see the dragon ball characters.
Also, I loved seeing Android 8 in the last episode.
Arale also appeared for a bit in one of the earlier episodes
Probably going to buy Xenoverse 2 this Thursday when I get the PS4 pro
By Phoenix RISING Go To PostTrying to figure out how to expose my kids to DB without the Bulma flashes.I mean it's a kid show here in Japan... so it's kinda what it is