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by lancerman
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Akira Toriyama Passes Away.
Replies: 349
Views: 18572

Re: Akira Toriyama Passes Away.

RIP

He brought so much happiness to many people with his works.
by lancerman
Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What is the minimum age you would recommend Dragon Ball for?
Replies: 75
Views: 8409

Re: What is the minimum age you would recommend Dragon Ball for?

Probably 7 or 8. Most of the Roshi stuff is going to go over their head or be played for laughs to the point where I don't think it woul cause much issues. Maybe 10 for the later uncut Freeza arc stuff. But even then I don't think I wouldn't let someone watch the show because at the end of one fight...
by lancerman
Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:39 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What's the problem with post-Cell arc Gohan?
Replies: 15
Views: 1818

Re: What's the problem with post-Cell arc Gohan?

Gohan's path makes sense. With that said, there was a heavy fan investment for a very long portion of the series from Saiyan Arc through the Android Arc from 1989 to 1993 for original readers and roughly a similar length of time for English fans watching the anime upon release of Gohan's hidden powe...
by lancerman
Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:34 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Will Oob Be Any Stronger After The Events Of DBS?
Replies: 7
Views: 1688

Re: Will Oob Be Any Stronger After The Events Of DBS?

Stronger just because base Goku is stronger. However, we know SSJ was too much for him. So SSJ2, SSJ3, SSJG, SSJGSSJ, and UI are likely still well over his level.

Also it's worth noting, Oob may be powerful, he's not very well trained, so that was a factor in his fight with Goku,
by lancerman
Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:31 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 551658

Re: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"

But unlike Gohan, we don't know what happens if a Namekuseijin slacks off¹. That's true. He could still keep the transformations and just decide not to participate. I was thinking that they both were interested in participating in the 25th tournament but not the 28th for whatever reason so it's pos...
by lancerman
Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:12 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 551658

Re: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"

I'm not sure if anyone can verify this - has any translators talked about this? On facebook I saw an image of after the battle with english subs - Gohan saying something like: "even with Vegeta - not even Dad would have won this battle." Of course it's just fan subs, but Final Gohan can't...
by lancerman
Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 551658

Re: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"

I just don't know why Cell Max had to be portrayed the way he was. They should have made him the same human sized and gave him an intelligence. Of all the characters they've brought back and powered up like Frieza, Trunks and Android 17, Cell was so easy to do. All they had to do was have it so tha...
by lancerman
Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: Fan-Created Works
Topic: MistareFusion's Dragon Ball Dissection! (Updated 3/4/24!)
Replies: 2563
Views: 507656

Re: MistareFusion's Dragon Ball Dissection! (Updated 5/23/22!)

Funny enough I can forgive the leaps in Wrath of Dragon mentioned in the video as necessary or simple shortsightedness, but the one that always gets me is how Hoi figured out the other music box was one Earth (were the destinations hand-picked?), that Earth had Dragon Balls, and how he came to his ...
by lancerman
Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:30 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 551658

Re: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"

I believe Toriyama is enthusiastic about this movie because unlike the movie Broly, this movie is not 100% fanservice, yes it has the fanservice, but unlike Broly, Super Hero has a lot more of a Toriyama feel in the humor/slice of life parts that Broly lacked, some of this movie parts have a feel o...
by lancerman
Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:36 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 551658

Re: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"

Opening weekend gross is ¥670 million. Lowest than Battle of Gods. Drastically lower than Resurrection F and Broly. Oh well, at least the reviews from those who seen it seem overwhelmingly positive as opposed to how the majority have talked about it before. I'll take a riskier concept with less tic...
by lancerman
Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:15 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 551658

Re: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"

I love the interaction between Shenron and Piccolo. Making him more like a living thing than just a tool. Just like his interaction with Beerus in previous movie I like the idea that Shenron has to wake up every once in awhile for Bulma to ask him for something frivolous just so the Dragon Balls ar...
by lancerman
Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Why is Gohan so stupid?
Replies: 34
Views: 2908

Re: Why is Gohan so stupid?

It's worth noting that Gohan throughout his life has never actually needed to train to hit the powers that were decisive in battles. When we first see him, he loses his mind and is the only person that can actually do any damage to Raditz solo. Yeah he trains with Piccolo, but it doesn't really amou...
by lancerman
Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 551658

Re: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"

I gotta say, I don't know to what make of what I've heard of this film. The spoilers I've accidentally seen seem absolutely ridiculous and not that appealing to be honest, but fan reaction seems really positive. I guess I'm still cautiously optimistic, I wish I could see it now. It plays better in ...
by lancerman
Sun Jun 12, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 551658

Re: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"

Overall, the movie looks good in 3D and the use of it in shots is done really well... but yeah, there are some jarring parts as well, when they break the stillness of characters with shots or sometimes, there is this video game feel to it, when you have motion to still characters so they seem a bit...
by lancerman
Sun Jun 12, 2022 6:39 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 551658

Re: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"

Just finished watching it. Easily the best Dragon Ball movie they've ever put out. Actually had a plot and managed to effectively use an ensemble cast. It had a bit of that early dragon ball feel of when the characters felt a bit like a team. Everyone had a role to play in the final battle. Strong ...
by lancerman
Sun Jun 12, 2022 6:21 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 551658

Re: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"

Just finished watching it. Easily the best Dragon Ball movie they've ever put out. Actually had a plot and managed to effectively use an ensemble cast. It had a bit of that early dragon ball feel of when the characters felt a bit like a team. Everyone had a role to play in the final battle. Strong c...
by lancerman
Sat Jun 11, 2022 9:43 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 551658

Re: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"

Orange Piccolo vs Gamma 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by2mLQ-WkV4 Wow he looks extra demonic here. I'm not a fan of color swap forms, but they did enough to differentiate him here imo. Same with Gohan having the SSJ2 hair. The forms here look distinct as opposed to red haired Goku and blue hai...
by lancerman
Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:50 pm
Forum: Fan-Created Works
Topic: MistareFusion's Dragon Ball Dissection! (Updated 3/4/24!)
Replies: 2563
Views: 507656

Re: MistareFusion's Dragon Ball Dissection! (Updated 4/25/22!)

I feel like that one poster who suggested the arc could have been better if Gohan died against Fat Buu and we skipped the Mystic portion would have made the pacing. Uub is kind of uninteresting as he's just Gohan and Nam combined. Character development is a thing though. I would have preferred if h...
by lancerman
Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:26 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Giving Goku and Vegeta the boot for a long while
Replies: 19
Views: 2768

Re: Giving Goku and Vegeta the boot for a long while

Starting with the Saiyan arc, this was what happened for the majority of the time. Goku was always dead or training, playing only a significant role in the final stretch of the arcs. Arguably Dragon Ball was ensemble show for a lot of it's duration. Super reverted this trend, adding Vegeta to the f...
by lancerman
Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Anyone else get the impression that Super is on its last legs?
Replies: 78
Views: 8956

Re: Anyone else get the impression that Super is on its last legs?

Too much money involved and since Toriyama only needs to do outlines and some character sketches, the burden on him isn't particularly high enough to burn him out the way it did when he worked on the manga. However I wouldn't be surprised if the anime came back post "Z" and just ignored th...