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by Jord
Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What are some overlooked quotes or moments you enjoy?
Replies: 19
Views: 376

Re: What are some overlooked quotes or moments you enjoy?

I like the end narration at the party at Bulma, after Buu's defeat. Goku finally arrived and the announcer talks about how everyone is happier with Goku around. I prefer that ending over the Uub ending a few eps later.
by Jord
Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:49 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: How's Toriyama doing these days?
Replies: 30
Views: 1047

Re: How's Toriyama doing these days?

As far as any of us know he's doing well, he probably lives a very comfortable and happy life with all of the money he has made from Dragon Ball. The last TV interview I remember of him was done in promotion of Battle of Gods, he was wearing a track suit like the one Gohan wears, and they didn't sh...
by Jord
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: How long does it take to produce a Dragon Ball film in general?
Replies: 6
Views: 201

Re: How long does it take to produce a Dragon Ball film in general?

It varies. Back in the 90s they were churning them out yearly. The more recent movies took more time.
by Jord
Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Thoughts about international versions and the changes it made?
Replies: 4
Views: 133

Re: Thoughts about international versions and the changes it made?

I love the Japanese version but I have to admit that Rock the Dragon gets me pumped up way more than Cha-la.
by Jord
Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:15 am
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Did Baby increase Vegeta's strength or did he just gave him extra abilities?
Replies: 11
Views: 236

Re: Did Baby increase Vegeta's strength or did he just gave him extra abilities?

Once Baby possessed Vegeta, Vegeta’s Super Saiyan form hair changed to a different color, and judging by its introductory fight his battle power had largely increased, as not even SS3 Goku was a match for him. Maybe this is due to some particular trait of Vegeta, like his 100% Saiyan heritage, but ...
by Jord
Thu Mar 23, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Blue Water Dragon Ball Episode 71 Potentially Finally Found?
Replies: 1
Views: 253

Re: Blue Water Dragon Ball Episode 71 Potentially Finally Found?

I watched the dub as a child and liked it. I decided to watch some clips from it yesterday. While Goku's voice is pretty good, the overal dub isn't that great. I love the Japanese BGM and general faithfulness to the original but man....the acting...
by Jord
Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Did Baby increase Vegeta's strength or did he just gave him extra abilities?
Replies: 11
Views: 236

Did Baby increase Vegeta's strength or did he just gave him extra abilities?

Goten and Trunks don't seem that much stronger when Baby took them over. Is it somewhere stated if and how Baby boosted strength?
Of course he got stronger after the ritual but before that he also seemed very strong.
by Jord
Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What IYO is the best and worst ending to a DB saga?
Replies: 25
Views: 537

Re: What IYO is the best and worst ending to a DB saga?

Worst: Super 17. I think the arc is so bad, no ending could be considered good.l While that arc is indeed a weird mess I actually really liked the ending with 18 getting into the action once again to avenge Kuririn being killed (once again lol). Her teaming up with Goku was novel. How many times ha...
by Jord
Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What IYO is the best and worst ending to a DB saga?
Replies: 25
Views: 537

Re: What IYO is the best and worst ending to a DB saga?

JulieYBM wrote: Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:03 am I abhor Fukkatsu no F as a film but goddamn did I laugh so hard at the film's ending. Talk about self-aware.
Yeah, you're right there. It's hyper-aware with it's ending. Guess the joke was on me.
by Jord
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What IYO is the best and worst ending to a DB saga?
Replies: 25
Views: 537

What IYO is the best and worst ending to a DB saga?

Best: Probably the ending to the Vegeta fight in the Saiyan saga. There's a logical progression to the fight with the power shifting from one side to another without it feeling like an asspull. Ultimately Vegeta loses due to fatigue leading to a miscalculation and the ending with Goku wanting Kurir...
by Jord
Tue Mar 14, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Will there ever be an official Dragon Ball GT Soundtrack Release?
Replies: 5
Views: 480

Re: Will there ever be an official Dragon Ball GT Soundtrack Release?

Trouser wrote: Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:06 pm I hope so. Dragon Ball GT has the best soundtrack in the entire franchise.
Controversial opinion but I agree. I love the various Dan dan arrangements, the fighting music sound exciting and the Shadow Dragons' theme is just awesome.

The Z soundtrack feels less exciting, slower.
by Jord
Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Are you sick of Goku?
Replies: 53
Views: 1455

Re: Are you sick of Goku?

Yeah, Gohan is more or less a wimp after the Frieza saga who's importance and power relies on random sudden power ups instead of character development.
by Jord
Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Are you sick of Goku?
Replies: 53
Views: 1455

Re: Are you sick of Goku?

The problem with Super Goku (and other characters like Vegeta) is that character journey is already done. We've seen it years ago in DBZ. So the only way they can grow without disrupting the Z story is to have them regress/get dumber only to grow "again". Actually, Xeno Goku in Heroes has ...
by Jord
Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:57 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dragon Box Z 20th anniversary
Replies: 3
Views: 265

Re: Dragon Box Z 20th anniversary

I'm glad I bought them at the tail end of them being really affordable. That being said, I only watched the eps once, lol.
Still happy I got them when I could. Weird how we haven't seen similar releases since then.
by Jord
Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:40 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Was DB Super a flop in the grand scheme of things?
Replies: 19
Views: 725

Re: Was DB Super a flop in the grand scheme of things?

I can't see how it was a flop given how popular it was. The bigger fans may have issues with Super, but the casual auddience still enjoys Super. That's why so many people are still asking for Super to return. Toei and Bandai Namco are still using the Dragon Ball Super name for branding. Meanwhile, ...
by Jord
Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Was DB Super a flop in the grand scheme of things?
Replies: 19
Views: 725

Was DB Super a flop in the grand scheme of things?

Dragon Ball GT lasted 64 episodes (+ a tv special) and due to it's short length is often considered a flop. That being said GT came right after the original DB and Z and after Dragon Ball fatigue had already set in in Japan during the Majin Buu era. Looking back, Dragon Ball Super the show only last...
by Jord
Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:22 am
Forum: Video Games
Topic: A new Budokai Tenkaichi has been announced
Replies: 219
Views: 7518

Re: A new Budokai Tenkaichi has been announced

I wonder how they'll handle giant characters in this one. I feel like it's likely they'll get cut all together due to being hard to accommodate, but the new games have really done away with misrepresenting their size in favour of being more faithful. Not sure what a happy medium is. Xenoverse handl...
by Jord
Tue Mar 07, 2023 3:33 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dragon Ball and AI in voice acting
Replies: 55
Views: 2451

Re: Dragon Ball and AI in voice acting

The whole idea of A.I. voices strikes me as creepy, just like deepfakes. In fact, I have trouble deciding which one is creepier. I'll make it creepier for you. For now these are stand alone products but the expectation is that these will be combined in the future. Basically you could just give a pr...
by Jord
Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dragon Ball and AI in voice acting
Replies: 55
Views: 2451

Re: Dragon Ball and AI in voice acting

Scientist Fu wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:26 pm It depends for me... like, if it's for educational purpose then I don't mind, but in movies, animes, series etc I'd prefer a real voice actor, unless the character is a robot, then it's normal, ah ah.
What if you can't hear the difference?