"Dragon Ball Super" Series Official Announcement & Discussion Thread

[Scsigs]

It's already the 1st in some parts of the world so tell us your source, it's the day of truth afterall.

Can't really. But hey, I've got the first and official poster for you! Heard trailer's gonna be released soon too! So excited!

I would watch this movie if it would explain how the Trunks from Super managed to retcon his hair color & explain how he became a Time Patroller, since I don't know if Dimps would do that for us.

[Ki Breaker]

Y'all missing out the real thing, super itself was the joke they were going for and they fucking nailed it..

[Michsi]

Kinda hard to think King Piccolo is more popular than Cell.

[Lord Beerus]

If this is legit, Cell being below Jiren, Goku Black and even Hit, is a major shocker.

Freeza being number one doesn't surprise me. Super gave him the best comeback ever

Not surprised that Broly is so high on the list. Heroes and the videogames wank him to high heaven endlessly.

[Firebolt]

If this is legit, Cell being below Jiren, Goku Black and even Hit, is a major shocker.

Not really. They're relatively new characters, so of course they're going to be very popular for a period of time. And I've also never seen anyone say "Cell is my favourite villain".

Can't really. But hey, I've got the first and official poster for you! Heard trailer's gonna be released soon too! So excited!

The background looks like it's from a really bad 90's TV series about time travelling.

[Lord Beerus]

If this is legit, Cell being below Jiren, Goku Black and even Hit, is a major shocker.

Not really. They're relatively new characters, so of course they're going to be very popular for a period of time. And I've also never seen anyone say "Cell is my favourite villain".

I see that opinion everywhere. But then again, I'm mostly referring to the Western fandom in general. In Japan however, Cell is nowhere near that popular.

[Baggie_Saiyan]

For those that care about this sort of stuff UI "Omen" may have indeed come from Toriyama aswell. The colouring of UDM #31 has him having ribbon laces.

[Grimlock]

I would watch this movie if it would explain how the Trunks from Super managed to retcon his hair color & explain how he became a Time Patroller, since I don't know if Dimps would do that for us.

One of the Dragon Ball Heroes manga shows Trunks becoming a Time Patroller. But what explanation do you expect other than the one Dragon Ball Online provided?

The background looks like it's from a really bad 90's TV series about time travelling.

Disagree. I loved that background.

[TheMikado]

It's already the 1st in some parts of the world so tell us your source, it's the day of truth afterall.

Can't really. But hey, I've got the first and official poster for you! Heard trailer's gonna be released soon too! So excited!

If this is true I knew they wouldn’t let Trunks have that crappy existence.

[SupremeKai25]

Kinda hard to think King Piccolo is more popular than Cell.

How is Fused Zamasu so low on the list? How are Cell and Piccolo Daimao more popular than him? Now that is a big surprise. He has such a cool design, creative techniques, and unique personality. I'm shocked that he is so unpopular.

[sintzu]

It's already the 1st in some parts of the world so tell us your source, it's the day of truth afterall.

Can't really. But hey, I've got the first and official poster for you! Heard trailer's gonna be released soon too! So excited!

If this is true I knew they wouldn’t let Trunks have that crappy existence.

You don't know what day it is do you ?

[The gr]

A new interview from Toriyama [spoiler]Akira Toriyama Interview by Nirazaki Tihashiberi
Super Otaku Magazine Issue #297

Toriyama-san has agreed to answer some questions for us today. Much thanks to Toriyama-san after the craze on the Majin Buu period. (Do note that this was not a cover story, and thus, short).

Nirazaki: Many fans have given positive feedback over the Majin Buu period. The inclusion of fusion was an unexpected twist. What gave you the idea?

Toriyama-san: Well in order to have a villain with so much strength, you need someone around that can rival him. Majin Buu is incredibly strong. Its not easy to create a character that can keep up. So I thought of making the characters fuse to create new characters without taking the focus off the main characters.

Nirazaki: There have been many changes since the Saiya-jins came to earth. Do you ever think about the progress?

Toriyama-san: Yes I do. Doragonboru has come a long way. They went from running at super speed to moving at the speed of light! (Laughs)

Nirazaki: There was uproar over the rematch between Son Goku and Bejita. Were you planning this the entire time?

Toriyama-san: (Laughs) It was more of a crowd pleaser. Son Gokuu and Bejita didnt have the opportunity to fight in the Seru period, and with a new saga to start with, it would not be hard to work in that kind of battle.

Nirazaki: Youve been telling everyone how this is the end. Will Doragonboru really end after Majin Buu?

Toriyama-san: Yes. I've put so much time on Doragonboru I cant do much else. I never expected Doragonboru to be this long in the first place. I think its been concluded on a high note. After all, if I had my way, Id of ended the manga after the Freeza period! (Laughs)

Nirazaki: You like to laugh about this a lot. Will parting with Doragonboru be difficult?

Toriyama-san: On one side, I'm relieved. On the other side, its like seeing a child move away.

Nirazaki: I know that a lot of people want to hear more about fusion. With Gotenkusu now in the story, will he play that big of a role? And most of all, is he stronger than Son Goku himself?

Toriyama-san: Well I dont know yet. I've planned some things with Gotenkusu, but he wont be the focus of the entire saga. Youll see as things develop. As for their strength, Gotenkusu is a little bit stronger, but you wouldnt notice a difference. Still, Son Goku will always be the most skilled martial artist! (Smiles) But Gotenkusu will not be the only person to go higher than son Goku.

Nirazaki: What does that last part mean?

Toriyama-san: Youll find out.

Nirazaki: Ill remember that! One last question.

Toriyama-san: Make it good, you wont get a second chance! Kidding, Ill see you again.

Nirazaki: Is Son Goku dead forever? He has come back before, but it looks like hes out of lives.

Toriyama-san: I dont want to shift the focus, so I have to keep certain things close to their roots. Son Goku will have his day, but right now its up to "Super Gotenkusu!".[/spoiler]Source

You don't know what day it is do you ?

Is it El Dia de los mentirosos.

[sintzu]

Is it El Dia de los mentirosos.

Of course not, today is the most truthful day of the year.

Everyone is so trusting that you can say whatever you want on this day and no one will ask for a source.

[Sandubadear]

A new interview from Toriyama [spoiler]Akira Toriyama Interview by Nirazaki Tihashiberi
Super Otaku Magazine Issue #297

Toriyama-san has agreed to answer some questions for us today. Much thanks to Toriyama-san after the craze on the Majin Buu period. (Do note that this was not a cover story, and thus, short).

Nirazaki: Many fans have given positive feedback over the Majin Buu period. The inclusion of fusion was an unexpected twist. What gave you the idea?

Toriyama-san: Well in order to have a villain with so much strength, you need someone around that can rival him. Majin Buu is incredibly strong. Its not easy to create a character that can keep up. So I thought of making the characters fuse to create new characters without taking the focus off the main characters.

Nirazaki: There have been many changes since the Saiya-jins came to earth. Do you ever think about the progress?

Toriyama-san: Yes I do. Doragonboru has come a long way. They went from running at super speed to moving at the speed of light! (Laughs)

Nirazaki: There was uproar over the rematch between Son Goku and Bejita. Were you planning this the entire time?

Toriyama-san: (Laughs) It was more of a crowd pleaser. Son Gokuu and Bejita didnt have the opportunity to fight in the Seru period, and with a new saga to start with, it would not be hard to work in that kind of battle.

Nirazaki: Youve been telling everyone how this is the end. Will Doragonboru really end after Majin Buu?

Toriyama-san: Yes. I've put so much time on Doragonboru I cant do much else. I never expected Doragonboru to be this long in the first place. I think its been concluded on a high note. After all, if I had my way, Id of ended the manga after the Freeza period! (Laughs)

Nirazaki: You like to laugh about this a lot. Will parting with Doragonboru be difficult?

Toriyama-san: On one side, I'm relieved. On the other side, its like seeing a child move away.

Nirazaki: I know that a lot of people want to hear more about fusion. With Gotenkusu now in the story, will he play that big of a role? And most of all, is he stronger than Son Goku himself?

Toriyama-san: Well I dont know yet. I've planned some things with Gotenkusu, but he wont be the focus of the entire saga. Youll see as things develop. As for their strength, Gotenkusu is a little bit stronger, but you wouldnt notice a difference. Still, Son Goku will always be the most skilled martial artist! (Smiles) But Gotenkusu will not be the only person to go higher than son Goku.

Nirazaki: What does that last part mean?

Toriyama-san: Youll find out.

Nirazaki: Ill remember that! One last question.

Toriyama-san: Make it good, you wont get a second chance! Kidding, Ill see you again.

Nirazaki: Is Son Goku dead forever? He has come back before, but it looks like hes out of lives.

Toriyama-san: I dont want to shift the focus, so I have to keep certain things close to their roots. Son Goku will have his day, but right now its up to "Super Gotenkusu!".[/spoiler]Source

I like the interview released on kazenshu about how Bills is the only one faster than speed of light.

[Scsigs]

If this is legit, Cell being below Jiren, Goku Black and even Hit, is a major shocker.

Not really. They're relatively new characters, so of course they're going to be very popular for a period of time. And I've also never seen anyone say "Cell is my favourite villain".

Can't really. But hey, I've got the first and official poster for you! Heard trailer's gonna be released soon too! So excited!

The background looks like it's from a really bad 90's TV series about time travelling.

Or the Doctor Who opening sequence from Series 8-10.
Looks like TFS aren't the only ones to joke about it.

[Green]

Kinda hard to think King Piccolo is more popular than Cell.

How is Fused Zamasu so low on the list? How are Cell and Piccolo Daimao more popular than him? Now that is a big surprise. He has such a cool design, creative techniques, and unique personality. I'm shocked that he is so unpopular.

If I may take a guess it's purely due to Black's presence. Everything Zamasu does is overshadowed by Black, his charisma and ki sword gimmick, how he was the first Super enemy to turn the tides on the Z Warriors and make you "wow, this guy is strong, what are they going to do". This cool character gets abruptly replaced by Merged Zamasu who is relatively underwhelming and all over the place.

I mean, I love Merged Zamasu's design (the original one, not the horrible deformed one) and Shinichiro Miki's performance is tremendous but he lacks something Black has. In the end he's just a fancier Zamasu with flashy but uninspired moves.

[fadeddreams5]

Who the heck is Autres? Jiren is fresh in people's minds, while Cell is the only major villain that gets no love at all from Toei or Toriyama.

You do this same poll years later, after Super is a vague memory, and the results will be very different. Jiren will be lower (unless he becomes a major character), and Cell will go up. I believe Cell will already be in the top if this poll is conducted in the US though.

[Sandubadear]

Who the heck is Autres?

It means "others" in French

[fadeddreams5]

Who the heck is Autres?

It means "others" in French

Oh. lol. That makes sense.

[Lord Beerus]

Who the heck is Autres? Jiren is fresh in people's minds, while Cell is the only major villain that gets no love at all from Toei or Toriyama.

You do this same poll years later, after Super is a vague memory, and the results will be very different. Jiren will be lower (unless he becomes a major character), and Cell will go up. I believe Cell will already be in the top if this poll is conducted in the US though.

For a lot fans, the first half of Dragon Ball is a vague memory and King Piccolo was still rated above Cell.