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[Kaiser Arian XVII]

I am an adult....

I come form the old school of parenting.

And that non-funny broken link joke makes me think you need a spanking.

 

QFT.

[Isichar]

Rewatching KLK, cause I need more Satsuki-sama and Ragyo in my life!

 

Your appreciation of Ragyo pleases me greatly.

[Kaiser Arian XVII]

DragonBall Z: A Review (I'm not too good at these)

Opening Statements:

Dragonball Z is one of the most well known anime series to the common public. This along with Sailor Moon and Pokemon can be seen as the start of the early 2000s anime boom in the west thanks to their showcase on Toonami.

So anyway, I took it upon myself to watch DBZ because I didn't have anything better to do really, and hey Resurrection of F comes out next month (And getting its English dub in the Summer), so what the hell right?

I kept it to strictly canon material, so the Garlic Jr Saga and Movies aside from Battle of Gods were Omitted.

I watched the Uncut Funimation Dub with US Broadcast Music.

The Marathon began Monday, March 9th 2015th at 8:30 PM and ended on Sunday March 15th 2015 at 4:00 PM.

So let's begin.

 

The Saiyan Saga

Spoiler

The Saiyan Saga is probably the best paced and shortest of the main sagas.

It's 36 episodes, and every episode has something important happening. And while it shares the common problem where, when the fights start, the secondary cast just stop being useful and watch the fights.

But I give this saga credit for having the human fighters (and whatever the **** Chiaotsu is supposed to be) a chance to at least give it a try.

 

This saga, of course, introduces the concept of Gokus alien race, the Saiyans. And from there countless parallels to Superman that I couldn't ignore. It also introduces the characters of Gohan, Vegeta, and King Kai. All of which became important in various ways for the rest of the series.

 

The fights against the Saibamen, Nappa, and Vegeta were well handled, as it manages to keep the stakes high, and the tension thick as they slow die waiting for Goku to get there.

And ultimately, leads up to a great rival bout between Goku and Vegeta.

 

Outside of the action, most of the Saga revolves around training for the arrival of the Saiyans, Gohans Journey back home simultaneously learning how to fend for himself, and Gokus run down Snake Way to receive Training for King Kai.

 

The Saiyan Saga is a strong start for the series. I feel it was well done, and had moments where most of the cast have their moments to shine, be it action or comedy. Overall pretty good.

Special: Bardock, The Father of Goku

Spoiler

It was a treat to watch this one again. The story of Bardock is fantastic.

As it's about a man who was too late to save anything in his life, while his psychic powers constantly mocked him about it.

To late to save his friends, to see his Son one last time, and to ultimately save his planet or himself (What SSJ Bardock Special? You make that up?).

 

It includes one of my favorite fights in the series set to my favorite music track.

In general it manages to have great character development, and show the tragedy of a man who found redemption for the horrific acts he committed for a sadistic tyrant before his death. Along with being well acted and scored. This is my favorite thing to come out of Dragonball.

 

Until DB Minus came out and turned Bardock into Jor-El.

**** you Jaco the Galactic Patrolman. You ruined everything. Hope you get killed off in Resurrection of F.

The Namek and Ginyu Sagas

Spoiler

As I've made it perfectly clear, I skipped the first part of the Namek saga, because it is so boring.

The entire escapade on the Fake Namek accomplishes ****** nothing, other than to pad out the episode counter.

 

However, once Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin make it to Real Namek, things pick up, introducing the villain Frieza, one of the better DBZ villains because of his connection to the main characters past, and his general presence and attitude.

 

It's also here where Vegeta goes on his badass rampage, killing Cui, Dodoria, and a whole village of Namekians. Before getting beaten to a pulp by Zarbon,

Then killing Zarbon later.

 

Other characters like Nail, Dende, and Guru are also introduced.

Who don't really do that much aside from Dende. But Guru starts off the annoying trend of Gohans "Secret" Powers being unleashed...sigh. 

Ultimatley the saga picks up, but the awful first section can't be ignored.

 

The Ginyu Saga however, is only slightly better. The Ginyu force are an entertaining bunch just for how batshit insane they are. Friezas reactions to them are, however, priceless.

The problem is though, Bulma's whining which never stops...ever. Apparently the Ginyu force can't kill enemies in a more timely fashion.

So it's mostly just Recoome taking his sweet ass time Recoome kicking them over like 5 episodes, before Goku shows up and shows them the business.

Then it picks up a bit more, what with the whole body switching thing and that.

The fights are pretty decent. But meh.

The Frieza Saga

Spoiler

This is the saga where Arc Fatigue started settling in heavy for me.

The whole saga, is a fight. Just the main characters (Gohan, Krillin, Vegeta, and later Piccolo and Goku) fighting Frieza. All while cutting back to Bulma ****** around with the Ginyu Frog. Because lord knows we needed that.

 

It's not very well paced. The infamous joke is Frieza says it'll take 5 minutes for Namek to explode, but it really takes several episodes is true.

 

But there is a light at the end of this tunnel. The Super Saiyan transformation, and with one sequence the entire series changed forever.

 

So it gets points for that, and while I like Frieza as a villain, it just went on too long.

Special: History of Trunks

Spoiler

Ok, another good special.
So we go into the future. 20 years to be precise. To the post apocalyptic world, where Goku dies of heart failure, and the Z Fighters were all killed by two Androids.

The special focuses on Vegeta and Bulmas kid Trunks.

The true starter for the OC template if we're being honest.

 

But for now, the special shows the friendship that forms between Gohan and Trunks, before Gohan is brutally murdered.

But all in all, is very well done, it's scored fairly well, action is solid, and has a good amount of emotion to it.

The Android Saga

Spoiler

Fun fact about me. I don't much care for villains that brag about how great they are. So it's nice when they get smacked down like Dr. Gero.

So, Cyborg Frieza shows up. Trunks kills him. And warns Goku and Friends about incoming killer death robots.

So everyone goes off to train, and drive cars.

 

This one is a good refresher from how overly long the Frieza saga was.

Killer robots, and badass one-liners are ways to get on my good side.

So seeing as those are both here, I'd say this was a good one.

The interactions between Androids 16,17, and 18 are entertaining.

And the fights are pretty good, and brutal.

The Cell Saga

Spoiler

The Cell saga is ok.

 

Cell himself is a decent villain, if a bit generic. But I can see what they were going for. He's basically Gokus ultimate arch nemesis. A dark reflection that's all of Gokus worst qualities turned against him, so it makes sense that Goku isn't the one that beats him.

Nope it's Gohan with Secret Power awakening number TWO! Where he goes SSJ2 and yeah, kills Cell.

 

Thing about this Saga is that it's another long one. It's actually 3 sagas, which it isn't that bad. Has some decent fights, and Cell playing to the characters psychological weaknesses. Which is a plus.

 

The character development for Gohan and Vegeta in this saga is probably the best. Gohan learning to man up, and Vegeta to accept living with his family

 

The saga has a good conclusion. And if it was intended to be the end of the series like the internet assumes. Would've been good.

The Buu Saga

Spoiler

This saga is over 90 episodes long.

OH GOD WHY!?

 

So anyway, this one starts off strong, a fun series of episodes where Gohan becomes the super hero. GREAT SAIYAMAN!

His identity is found out almost immediately.

So he has to go attend the world tournament, with the other characters.

And it's all fun and good.

 

Then Supreme Kai shows up and ruins everything.

 

From there on comes the long cycle of constant failure.

The Pinnacle is Gotenks.

The result when you leave the fate of the world in the hands of two stupid kids.

He does nothing but waste time and doesn't try to take out Buu because it's not "Fantastic" enough.

The worst.

 

So basically, lots of staring, talking, some fights, and heavy arc fatigue.

 

Leading up to Goku killing Buu.

 

Then it cuts years later. Uub shows up and Goku takes him off to train the next Earth savior.

Because let's face it. Can't trust Gotenks to do anything right.

 

I'm gonna be honest. I just wanted this one to end. Doesn't help I hate Gotenks and find the Kais completely worthless.

But it just kept going, like a bored Energizer Bunny.

 

Buu himself isn't that great a villain, he just shows up, and doesn't have any kind of connection to the main characters like the previous villains. He's just...there.

 

So all in all, wasn't a fan of this one

Special: Yo! The Return of Son Goku and Friends

Spoiler

Yes. This is canon.

 

This one was fun, short too.

It's basically just a little adventure, that unfortunately has more Gotenks. But he gets his ass kicked so it's fine.

 

But not really alot to say about this one.

Vegeta has a brother.

Who knew?

Movie: Battle of Gods

Spoiler

This movie is decent.

Has a strange mythology, and the SSJ God thing makes the SSJ forms even more confusing. But it was ok.

 

The animation is solid in this one, the fights are pretty entertaining.

 

But a big thing I want to mention is the Dub. Everyone is on their A-Game for this one, and it's fantastic.

Sean Schemmel in particular was great as Goku.

 

And Lord Beerus is a great new addition to the cast.

 

So yeah. Check this one out if you get the chance.

 

In closing DBZ is ok. Not anywhere close to the best anime I've seen though.

The slow pace and volume of episodes leaves alot to be desired. But from what I've head Kai handles that problem better.

The characters are good. Just not all that dynamic, For example, Gohan has like 3 power awakenings (Guru, SSJ2, and Mystic) but there's nothing more to his story than that.

And Vegetas arcs pretty much are "Stop being a dick" on repeat.

Other than that. The strongest arc goes to Piccolo in the first saga, which is genuinely good. But after he fuses with Kami he doesn't really get to do anything other than rightfully yell at Goten and Trunks for being brain dead morons.

 

Falconers music rocks.

 

So yeah, my summed up opinion on DBZ can be described best as.

Yeah, pretty good I guess.

 

But I'm sure as hell never doing something like this again. Took way too much out of me.

 

Your IQ is now 90. You arguments are invalid!

Falconers music rocks? pfft. The Original funky-orchestral 70s-y music is the real thing.

 

Didn't you skip the fillers? Now you say Gohan has no story? lol

 

And Best seasons are 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7!

 

[Isichar]

I'm a bit surprised to say it but...

 

KLK has a pretty solid dub. Even Ragyo has a good VA which is saying a lot coming from a hardcore Romi fanboy like myself.

[Some Geth]

a hardcore Romi fanboy like myself.

That has yet to watch Shinkenger.

[TheClonesLegacy]

Your IQ is now 90. You arguments are invalid!

Falconers music rocks? pfft. The Original funky-orchestral 70s-y music is the real thing.

 

Didn't you skip the fillers? Now you say Gohan has no story? lol

 

And Best seasons are 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7!

Actually, I've been tested before.

It's 150. Not really bragging because why would I?

But yeah. It's on my records and everything.

I also don't like being called stupid for sharing my honest opinion.

 

He has progression sure, but ultimately Gohans character leads to the same place. Gaining some new exciting power, because he has such potenial!

By the time Old Kai gives him Mystic I can't find the ability to care.

[Isichar]

That has yet to watch Shinkenger.

 

There's only so many hours in a day X3

 

So much to watch, so little time

 

Was too busy this weekend discussing.. Science with a fellow scientist.

[Some Geth]

Next weekend.

 

You should talk with me about things that actually matter.

 

Like Super Sentai.

[Kaiser Arian XVII]

Actually, I've been tested before.

It's 150. Not really bragging because why would I?

But yeah. It's on my records and everything.

I also don't like being called stupid for sharing my honest opinion.

 

He has progression sure, but ultimately Gohans character leads to the same place. Gaining some new exciting power, because he has such potenial!

By the time Old Kai gives him Mystic I can't find the ability to care.

 

Don't be upset. The IQ drop thing was about watching all these seasons in short time.

Anyway, most DBZ characters don't have much back story unless you watch the Original Dragon Ball. Then you will find out Goku, Bulma, Yamcha, Kirilin, Tian and Piccolo have really interesting stories if we add them to their lesser DBZ stories.

 

And the best character is Piccolo. No contest.

[TheClonesLegacy]

Don't be upset. The IQ drop thing was about watching all these seasons in short time.

Anyway, most DBZ characters don't have much back story unless you watch the Original Dragon Ball. Then you will find out Goku, Bulma, Yamcha, Kirilin, Tian and Piccolo have really interesting stories if we add them to their lesser DBZ stories.

 

And the best character is Piccolo. No contest.

Actually, by Battle of Gods I was back to normal.

Nothing particularly wrong with my head now.

Well aside from the auditory hallucinations, but I've had those for years.

 

I knew that. From what I've heard Original Dragonball is the better of the two. And it's much shorter.

So I might check it out.

 

Yeah. Pretty much.

[Some Geth]

Yeah reading it and watching it from DB to Z for that matter.

 

Nothing changes from fighting Piccolo Fr. to fighting Raditz.

 

Hell Z aired one week after DB ended.

 

Back then if you missed the ads and the opening.

 

You would have thought it was just another episode of DB.

[Isichar]

Next weekend.

 

You should talk with me about things that actually matter.

 

Like Super Sentai.

 

Yes. I really should stop lazing about and go on steam more I know X3

[Kaiser Arian XVII]

This episode isn't very spoilerish and is awesome. So watch this if you want to be enlightened!

 

 

http://www.watchcart...-english-dubbed

[TheClonesLegacy]

Haven't recovered enough to watch more Dragonball stuff. Give me a few months.

 

For now, I'll probably jump back onto Gintama. Or rewatch iDOLM@STER.

I dunno.

 

Maybe I'll finally watch Deen Fate.

[Liamv2]

Haven't recovered enough to watch more Dragonball stuff. Give me a few months.

 

For now, I'll probably jump back onto Gintama. Or rewatch iDOLM@STER.

I dunno.

 

Maybe I'll finally watch Deen Fate.

 

Do that.

[TheClonesLegacy]

That's probably what I'm gonna do tbh.

[Liamv2]

Good. That or Vesperia. *glare*

[TheClonesLegacy]

Oh yeah...

[Lotion Soronarr]

KLK images? OK.

 

[Gravisanimi]

Cutting Nui out of an image?

Only Ryouko and Nui are aloud to chop up Nui.

 

This is an afront on all that is Harime.

[Lotion Soronarr]

Cutting Nui out of an image?

Only Ryouko and Nui are aloud to chop up Nui.

 

This is an afront on all that is Harime.

 

[CrazyRah]

I'm a bit surprised to say it but...

 

KLK has a pretty solid dub. Even Ragyo has a good VA which is saying a lot coming from a hardcore Romi fanboy like myself.

 

The dub is rather solid

 

That I will never be able to listen to it is another matter but I'm absolutely going to give it credit!