Kanzenshuu

Overall I find Mr. Popo to be really frustrating as a teacher. He's attempting to teach Goku about ki control and how to sense it in others, but it's staggeringly clear that Goku has no idea what he's talking about. Instead of berating Goku for not doing it, Popo should instead do what Gohan did wi...

- Isn't it awfully convenient that Majunior would wait for the next TB to kill Goku? - And WHY doesn't suicide work exactly?? Thanks for telling us! Piccolo's power probably took three years to get to the point where he could face Goku. Also, as long as Goku is up in God's realm Piccolo would be un...

Episode 126 I like how God has a bit of a sinister edge to him. It makes sense that someone that powerful and mysterious would carry that vibe. Of course part of the reason for it is because he shares Piccolo's looks and voice. Those scenes at Kame House were great. The artwork, direction, music, a...

I haven't seen the show, but based on your description, it seems that Diane's race does in fact have something to do with her character. Her name, appearance, a trip to Vietnam. Those are all aspects of race and ethnicity. I thoroughly explain how race does not factor into Diane's character, and yo...

There's been a big hooplah about the VO of Diane from Bojack Horseman being white while the character of Diane is Vietnamese. I contend that if we were speaking of a character from the Boondocks, where not only is the cast majority black but the show itself is a direct commentary on the experience ...

I liked Kibito's death because it served its purpose. We didn't really need to know any more about him.

The Dragon Team's deaths in the Boo Saga were underwhelming, mostly because Toriyama didn't care anymore and wasn't trying.

White actors voicing Black characters is the opposite of minority progression. There's no "double standard" here. Or at least not one that matters. All double standards matter. And that's not the opposite of progression. That's literally just someone getting the job because they're qualified for it...

Ditch the Maron subplot as besides being annoying, it takes significance away from the #18 story later on. Have Garlic Junior revive Garlic Senior and they team up against everybody. Or instead, have it so Garlic Junior secretly sired a child in the past. Gohan befriends Garlic III and they bond ove...

3. A White actor playing a Black character? Yikes. A Black actor playing a White character? Cool by me, as I previously mentioned in the thread. The 'White victim of minority progression' narrative is creepy as fuck. Not sure what the bolded means, but this whole statement is a double-standard. Whi...

I like how God's background mirrors Goku's, with him having been a martial artist who sought out the previous God. It's interesting to imagine what his life had been like prior to his ascent. Also interesting that God chooses Goku to succeed him later on. [*]Notably, the anime depicts much more of M...

Episode 121 This must have been a fun episode to record with Nozawa and Aono going back and forth at each other. It's a fun fight to watch. It's also interesting to watch because of the size difference between Goku and Daimao. I imagine fighting in such a way has its advantages and disadvantages. P...

- Yeah, I agree that there are objective standards of quality. Determining the "metrics" is dependent upon which aspects you are trying to measure. For the more technical aspects of a work, those who study film/television would likely learn such metrics in an academic or professional setting. For th...

I don't really know what to tell you but..like, maybe talk to more black people? This is much more like it. The more and more people you talk with, the greater the understanding you will have. Personal experiences count for a whole lot. It's also important to keep things in perspective. I apologize...

I mean look, if you want to be pedantic about it, then do you; but it's probably a probably a good idea to take the word of a black person with a lifetime of experience interacting with black people and knowing black history. With a grain of salt, maybe, because you're still just one person. There ...

When 99% of black people will tell you don't waste your time saying African-American except when absolutely necessary...well, pretty open and shut case there. That's if you could ever hit this elusive "99%" mark. Sure, if someone could realistically obtain a majority opinion on the matter, then go ...

But is opera or Shakespeare really considered "art" to begin with? I'm baffled that this is such a point of contention. Art is not like math or science. If a story isn't structurally sound, it can still work on an audience emotionally. If a building isn't structurally sound - people get hurt or wors...

I don't know if it's ever been stated where Funimation got "Launch" from, but I suppose it is possible someone was a fan of Space Nuts . I used to think maybe it was because of her propensity for firearms, and because it might sound "hardcore". ランチ ranchi can be translated as both "lunch" and "launc...

Isn't it possible to be both objective and subjective at the same time? Objectivity doesn't necessarily preclude subjectivity. If we're going to define commercial film and television as "art", then isn't it all the more likely that a series is and can be viewed objectively? Show me a film review tha...

I'm not so sure anyone can be presumed an "expert" in such matters. Even if so, different "experts" will offer different answers. You won't necessarily hear the same thing from everyone. You should never stop thinking and learning on your own. I'm not really sure what you're trying to say here. I t...

I'm not so sure anyone can be presumed an "expert" in such matters. Even if so, different "experts" will offer different answers. You won't necessarily hear the same thing from everyone. You should never stop thinking and learning on your own.