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by Bussani
Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:17 am
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Gohan thinks he can still become a Super Saiyan
Replies: 80
Views: 14408

Re: Gohan thinks he can still become a Super Saiyan

It has been a power up/transformation ever since. Gohan powers up in Kaiohshin realm and then again right in Boo's face. He does not always have the same power. Piccolo could not even think of Gohan having a chance before he used the BAM! Ultimate Gohan! Shockwave! Power up! on earth. In the movies...
by Bussani
Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What Makes Freeza So Special?
Replies: 66
Views: 10834

Re: What Makes Freeza So Special?

Actually, the quote you posted pretty much said the opposite. He mentions their infinite energy reactors and their gigantic power levels as separate things. Fair enough, but what I proposed also treated their infinite energy reactors and power levels as separate things (i.e. the reactor powers them...
by Bussani
Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Did Vegeta attack the rest of Frieza's empire in the manga?
Replies: 17
Views: 2823

Re: Did Vegeta attack the rest of Freeza's empire in the man

I think ki sensing is a bit like hearing. You don't have to actively be listening out for noise to hear a sound, especially if it's loud or out of nowhere. But at the same time, if you're distracted by something, someone can talk directly to you without you really hearing them. It's also possible to...
by Bussani
Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: If Cell traveled space, could he have gone far with no ship?
Replies: 15
Views: 2828

Re: If Cell traveled space, could he have gone far with no s

We see that Pan in End of Z was able to circle around the Earth. We also see that SSJ Gotenks flew around the Earth quickly. We don't know how quickly, of course. Being able to circle the Earth twenty times in half an hour would be pretty dang fast, but it would still take around a month to go from...
by Bussani
Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: What does the Z sword weigh?
Replies: 36
Views: 19895

Re: What does the Z sword weigh?

It's completely like Regarder said: if you go only by the numbers Toriyama has chosen (which as rereboy pointed out, are only really consistent in that they get bigger), then it makes sense. If you try to put any more thought into it than that, then things get messy. (caveat: Kai's new planet may al...
by Bussani
Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:37 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Why didnt Vegeta go SSJ2 against Kid Buu on Kaioshin Planet?
Replies: 22
Views: 9103

Re: Why didnt Vegeta go SSJ2 against Kid Buu on Kaioshin Pla

I'm sure Goku would have resorted to Super Saiyan 2 if Super Saiyan hadn't been enough to push the Genki Dama. Goku's the sort of guy who only uses what's necessary.

Side note: Man, those scanlations are so bad. You're much better off referring to Herms's translations from the Strength Checker.
by Bussani
Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:29 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Were there page limits when AT was writing/drawing DB?
Replies: 14
Views: 2514

Re: Were there page limits when AT was writing/drawing DB?

Interesting question. I seem to have this idea in the back of my mind that it's the publishers who generally decide how many pages each mangaka gets each week, but I can't remember where I got that idea and so don't know if it's actually right or not.
by Bussani
Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What Makes Freeza So Special?
Replies: 66
Views: 10834

Re: What Makes Freeza So Special?

Toriyama said they could improve their strength by training. I'd forgotten about that. Which interview did he say that in? Of course, it might still be conjecture to say that their power doesn't come from something artificial. After all, doesn't Gero flat out say that their power comes from a react...
by Bussani
Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:21 am
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Could Tenshinhan's Kikoho or Dodonpa be a planet buster?
Replies: 69
Views: 10066

Re: Could Tenshinhan's Tribeam or Dodon Ray be a planet bust

To be fair, a few kiai techniques in the guidebooks are described as "sends your opponent flying" rather than "kills them". Kiai Cannon First Appearance: Chapter 308 Category: ki manipulation People: Son Goku, Cell Special Characteristics: This attacks your opponent by firing an ...
by Bussani
Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:16 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What Makes Freeza So Special?
Replies: 66
Views: 10834

Re: What Makes Freeza So Special?

Because he's a cutie . Plus I like how polite and full of himself he is and how he gradually loses that cool as time goes on. He was the epitome of "villain who's so strong he's never been threatened before", and because of that, he falls harder than anyone else. I feel like Tao Pai Pai w...
by Bussani
Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:05 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: How would a resurrected 16 affect future arcs?
Replies: 15
Views: 3138

Re: What if Android 16 was resurrected after the Cell Games?

As for his resurrection, shenron grants wishes so surely he has the power to magically rebuild 16 as he was before with all the same memories and what not as appossed to just saying "sorry, can't, no soul." Shenron couldn't even turn 18 into a full human. I doubt he could rebuild artifica...
by Bussani
Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Beerus claims that base Goku in BoG couldn't beat Freeza?
Replies: 200
Views: 30596

Re: Beerus claims that base Goku in BoG couldn't beat Freeza

"All other traits increase along with battle power" is the norm, but there's been other exceptions in the past. Like how Goku was faster than Captain Ginyu despite being a good chunk weaker. I don't find it hard to believe that Saiyans would have an edge in physical strength and toughness...
by Bussani
Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Why are Goten and Trunks bigger "prodigies" than Gohan?
Replies: 21
Views: 5072

Re: Why are Goten and Trunks bigger "prodigies" than Gohan?

I don't think they're necessarily all that different... it could just be that Trunks and Goten's "potential" has manifested in different ways. I like this explanation, too. Personally, I prefer it to the "Super Sperm" idea for one reason or another. Goten and Trunks have complet...
by Bussani
Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Don't understand WHY the what-if/noncanon stuff is a problem
Replies: 17
Views: 3468

Re: Don't understand WHY the what-if/noncanon stuff is a pro

For some reason, everyone has their own definition of the word "canon". This leads to a lot of misunderstandings. For instance: I've heard some people say the reason why GT isn't canon is because there wasn't a manga? They probably mean that they don't think it's part of the "manga ca...
by Bussani
Fri Feb 28, 2014 12:30 am
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Can scouters detect godly ki?
Replies: 11
Views: 2778

Re: Can scouters detect godly ki?

Sorry to destroy your comment I don't think saying "ki sensing doesn't make a difference either way" destroys my comment at all, personally. One method can still have advantages the other doesn't even if neither would affect the outcome of a battle. But Kaio & Dende/Kami have been sho...
by Bussani
Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:07 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Can scouters detect godly ki?
Replies: 11
Views: 2778

Re: Can scouters detect godly ki?

I guess the numbers would go crazy, or it would simply write "ERROR" or something similar. Godly ki is not undetectable (like the Artificial Human's "ki"), it's immeasurable. But wasn't Goku unable to detect it when it was coming towards him? It doesn't seem like it's simply imm...
by Bussani
Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:36 am
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: How were #17 and #18 enhanced?
Replies: 30
Views: 7109

Re: How were #17 and #18 enhanced?

As for #19 and #20, I just figured they converted ki into some more traditional form of energy. I mean, it's not hard; if you used ki to turn a turbine, you could convert it straight into electricity. You could probably power a solar generator with a Taiyoken, too. That's certainly a possibility. M...
by Bussani
Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:26 am
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: How were #17 and #18 enhanced?
Replies: 30
Views: 7109

Re: How were #17 and #18 enhanced?

You could just say that part of their organic modification resulted in their ki taking a slightly unique form that Goku and co. can't sense. Perhaps similar to whatever unique characteristics make Beerus and SSG Goku's ki unable to be sensed by regular people in BoG. I mean, obviously 17 and 18 hav...
by Bussani
Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:21 am
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: SSJ3 Goku X Kaioken
Replies: 58
Views: 9774

Re: SSJ3 Goku X Kaioken

What about things Toriyama has said in interviews, or separate stories that use ideas or characters he's put forward or designed, or things like Dr. Slump and the appearance of its characters in the manga? I think most people can agree on the manga being a starting point if you want to talk about ca...
by Bussani
Thu Feb 27, 2014 1:00 am
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: How were #17 and #18 enhanced?
Replies: 30
Views: 7109

Re: How were #17 and #18 enhanced?

I think their Infinite Energy Reactors are S² Organs (warning: Neon Genesis Evangelion spoilers). They could harness energy from some kind of subspace.