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by Pafupafu
Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:35 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5689338

Re: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread

I think Toei is slow-playing adapting the Manga into a series. I imagine if Super Hero does well across the world, a full Super anime series resumption is imminent. They are letting the manga get way ahead in the meantime. I still think they may go CG with the series if they can and maybe that just ...
by Pafupafu
Wed Jun 15, 2022 2:44 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 85 - Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 225
Views: 29119

Re: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 85 - Official Discussion Thread

Nothing from the sneak peek suggests this arc is coming to a close any time soon. Really feeling the drag from the monthly release for the Manga. Granolah’s lifespan may literally end in real time by the time this arc concludes. We’re already well past an actual year into his three remaining since h...
by Pafupafu
Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:37 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 82 - Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 300
Views: 30299

Re: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 82 - Official Discussion Thread

This fandom is so obsessed with power ups, transformations and the like. It’s the most boring aspect of the series because you can find transformations and power ups in every popular manga. The characters in this series are uniquely dragonball’s and you can’t find them elsewhere. Shouldn’t the obvi...
by Pafupafu
Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:25 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5689338

Re: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread

being iconic is not the same as being popular. Being iconic is when people who have no idea about the franchise can still recognize where it comes from. Example: "five minutes, lol." Zamasu is no where near that, and likely will never be. It's all about context. DBZ came at a time in whic...
by Pafupafu
Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:50 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: WIth the success of the Sonic movie, is it time for Hollywood to revisit Dragon Ball?
Replies: 146
Views: 10634

Re: WIth the success of the Sonic movie, is it time for Hollywood to revisit Dragon Ball?

Dragon Ball is an epic decades long tale that requires more than just a single film to translate properly. Especially to start getting into the meat of the action/iconic Z-era content. The origin story isn’t modern or narratively strong enough to carry a theatrical film in 2022 and is so far away fr...
by Pafupafu
Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:27 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Why has Goku never taught anyone how to use Kaioken, Spirit Bomb, or Instant Transmission?
Replies: 36
Views: 4156

Re: Why has Goku never taught anyone how to use Kaioken, Spirit Bomb, or Instant Transmission?

I think certain specialty techniques are just bound to their original users to share, possibly just on a level of respect. Kaio’s techniques are unique. Kaio-ken is known to be a very dangerous technique in its relevant multiples. Genki Dama I think is just the one technique Kaio had in his back poc...
by Pafupafu
Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:15 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 82 - Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 300
Views: 30299

Re: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 82 - Official Discussion Thread

Just throwing out a theory on Bardock here… “Listen to me…you two have to stay alive.” This line just alludes to there being some sort of power up in relation to protecting others. Some sort of tribal instinct power that requires Granolah and Monaito to remain alive in order for Bardock to have a fi...
by Pafupafu
Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:05 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5689338

Re: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread

For the new generations that grow up with Super, Ultra Instinct will be more iconic than Super Saiyan and Zamasu will be more iconic than Frieza. We think Frieza is more iconic than Zamasu just because we grew up with DBZ; but when you actually think about the Story from an unbiased perspective, Za...
by Pafupafu
Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:20 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 82 - Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 300
Views: 30299

Re: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 82 - Official Discussion Thread

Most of my predictions are coming true for this chapter. A rarity! Here’s my next one… The erratic use of instantaneous movement across locations/planets is going to lead to Goku and Gas somehow being sent across time and space—- into the past. Goku is going to defeat past Gas with present Gas - af...
by Pafupafu
Sun Mar 13, 2022 11:25 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 82 - Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 300
Views: 30299

Re: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 82 - Official Discussion Thread

Most of my predictions are coming true for this chapter. A rarity! Here’s my next one… The erratic use of instantaneous movement across locations/planets is going to lead to Goku and Gas somehow being sent across time and space—- into the past. Goku is going to defeat past Gas with present Gas - aft...
by Pafupafu
Mon Feb 28, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 81 - Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 234
Views: 28184

Re: Dragon Ball Super: Manga Chapter 81 - Official Discussion Thread

I think from a story standpoint, it's likely Goku and Gas are going to start off chapter 82 in a teleportation montage of various locales/planets - while continuing to battle. This is all part of Goku buying time for Granolah to be healed while also testing Gas' ability to keep up. I've been aggress...
by Pafupafu
Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:32 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Has the focus on Saiyan in the series ruined the entire franchise?
Replies: 200
Views: 15701

Re: Has the focus on Saiyan in the series ruined the entire franchise?

Different strokes for different folks. One thing I think could be overlooked is that when side characters get their own episode or spotlight moment, it does help elevate the A-story moments with Goku / Vegeta in importance. Sometimes less is more. I think my biggest gripe with the “Saiyan” focus of ...
by Pafupafu
Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:14 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Has the focus on Saiyan in the series ruined the entire franchise?
Replies: 200
Views: 15701

Re: Has the focus on Saiyan in the series ruined the entire franchise?

Good writing can elevate even the least powerful characters in the series. The tournament structure typically allows for weaker characters to face equally powered foes and still have drama. It didn’t really work so well in Super but that’s definitely the mechanism of it. The problem is the writing a...
by Pafupafu
Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:38 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 570574

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

I think general opinion varies based on history with the series. A lot of us who had been waiting nearly 15-20 years for Toriyama continuing the story of Dragon Ball were the following upon details coming through: - used to viewing the films as non-canon engagements - very excited for BoG and it’s ...
by Pafupafu
Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:36 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Has the focus on Saiyan in the series ruined the entire franchise?
Replies: 200
Views: 15701

Re: Has the focus on Saiyan in the series ruined the entire franchise?

The problem isn't necessarily with the Saiyans itself; the problem is the power creep that has occured throughout the franchise. This essentially locks the show in very predictable patterns: because only Saiyans can effectively move the plot, it almost inevitably becomes the Goku and Vegeta show as...
by Pafupafu
Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:23 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 570574

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

I think general opinion varies based on history with the series. A lot of us who had been waiting nearly 15-20 years for Toriyama continuing the story of Dragon Ball were the following upon details coming through: - used to viewing the films as non-canon engagements - very excited for BoG and it’s o...
by Pafupafu
Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:38 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 570574

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

This is the first DB film with Disney owning the US distribution rights to - correct? I wonder if that has anything to do with delays in dubbed marketing material to date.
by Pafupafu
Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:38 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 570574

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

Toei taking chances with this movie because INMO 1. Toriyama is okay with any changes 2 dosent matter Demon slayer is The highest grossing anime movie of all time nothing can outdo DB's legacy ,yeah sure Demon slayer Movie is the highest grossing anime movie but still There is a long way to go in t...
by Pafupafu
Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:29 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 570574

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

PreCure has had CG films while continuing to do hand drawn series. We're not getting a CG series for Dragon Ball any time soon. PreCure is no comparison. Dragon Ball is a multi-million dollar franchise with an insanely large footprint. I suggest any doubters simply look back at Toei’s creation of D...
by Pafupafu
Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:13 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Official On-Going Dragon Ball Super Movie #2 Thread: "Super Hero"
Replies: 5562
Views: 570574

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

PreCure has had CG films while continuing to do hand drawn series. We're not getting a CG series for Dragon Ball any time soon. PreCure is no comparison. Dragon Ball is a multi-million dollar franchise with an insanely large footprint. I suggest any doubters simply look back at Toei’s creation of D...