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by Big Boss
Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: The "revival" of Dragon Ball has been going on since 2013, when will it end?
Replies: 44
Views: 3799

Re: The "revival" of Dragon Ball has been going on since 2013, when will it end?

It's not going to end - Toei/Shueisha won't allow it. As long as it continues to make money they will force it to continue with a designated chosen successor to Toriyama or just continue to churn out weird spin-offs like Super DB Heroes.
by Big Boss
Tue May 04, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What is the most ORIGINAL Dragon Ball arc?
Replies: 9
Views: 1129

Re: What is the most ORIGINAL Dragon Ball arc?

Piccolo Daimo arc . For the first time in the series' history, Toriyama attempts to introduce consequences to the story. Krillin's death at the beginning of the arc really set the stage for how dark this portion of the story would become. We had deaths of many major characters and, coupled with the...
by Big Boss
Tue May 04, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Which Part Of Dragon Ball Is BETTER: The Majin Buu Saga OR The Entirety Of Dragon Ball GT?
Replies: 108
Views: 15186

Re: Which Part Of Dragon Ball Is BETTER: The Majin Buu Saga OR The Entirety Of Dragon Ball GT?

That's a tough one for me. Both are all over the place, but in the end I'd give the edge to the Buu arc. Even though the Buu is wildly inconsistent because of its asspulls and lack of a central, consistent villain, it's still a fun ride and you can tell Toriyama was having a lot of fun with the retu...
by Big Boss
Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:45 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Shunsuke Kikuchi has passed away
Replies: 97
Views: 14825

Re: Shunsuke Kikuchi has passed away

RIP to one of Japan's all time great composers. Your work and legacy will never be forgotten.
by Big Boss
Sun Apr 25, 2021 7:00 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Missing Frames in Japanese Dragon Boxes?
Replies: 16
Views: 2218

Re: Missing Frames in Japanese Dragon Boxes?

Interesting. I wonder if this is one of the reasons why the DBOX has slightly off-sync audio compared to other releases (or was it the broadcast audio?). Hopefully some more knowledgeable members can give their thoughts about this.
by Big Boss
Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:09 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: How would you remake and rewrite the Majin Buu Saga?
Replies: 71
Views: 10508

Re: How would you remake and rewrite the Majin Buu Saga?

I would have kept everything the same up until Mr Satan befriends Buu, but instead of having an abrupt introduction to Super Buu I would have kept Fat Buu around and explored his split personality traits more and make that the focal point of the arc coupled with his complex and dynamic relationship ...
by Big Boss
Tue Apr 20, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Goku's dogi and Toriyama's design shortcuts
Replies: 14
Views: 2457

Re: Goku's dogi and Toriyama's design shortcuts

I'm completely embarrassed to admit I never noticed that Goku was kanjiless from the Artifical Human arc onwards. Jesus. :oops: I think your analysis is spot on unless there's a hidden interview with Toriyama somewhere where he explains the changes. Your theory fits what we know about Toriyama and h...
by Big Boss
Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Does it feel odd for anyone else to see Goku and co. using cell phones?
Replies: 28
Views: 3589

Re: Does it feel odd for anyone else to see Goku and co. using cell phones?

I'll admit, at first it did feel a bit strange because it was, in my cynical eyes, quite obviously a ploy by Toei to rather shallowly show how modern and with-the-times the franchise had become. But then I thought about it from an in-universe perspective and thought, with all the futuristic gadgets ...
by Big Boss
Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:33 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Does Cowardice And Subsequent Flight Cut Power By Half Or More???
Replies: 8
Views: 1184

Re: Does Cowardice And Subsequent Flight Cut Power By Half Or More???

I would assume so. In the same way that lowering your guard can make you susceptible to attacks from opponents much weaker than oneself, it makes sense that being in a state of fear and disarray would trigger the same kind of weakness; your body and mind are not focused on the battle and therefore y...
by Big Boss
Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:38 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dragon Ball Movies HD Remaster - Amazon Video/Netflix Japan - Discussion Thread
Replies: 1091
Views: 227009

Re: Dragon Ball Movies HD Remaster - Amazon Video/Netflix Japan - Discussion Thread

derpytacos wrote: Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:33 am I guess these are floating around now. For some reason looks like amazon didnt give bio broly an hevc. thats odd
And nothing of value was lost.
by Big Boss
Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What's up with audio continuity in Dragon Ball (and other older anime)?
Replies: 1
Views: 461

Re: What's up with audio continuity in Dragon Ball (and other older anime)?

I assume it's done intentionally to not drown out the reaction of the characters currently in frame with loud, off-screen audio. In the case of the SSJ3 transformation, maybe they thought Goku's screaming would be too distracting and viewers would not focus on Babidi's reaction? I don't know. What's...
by Big Boss
Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dragon Ball 4K Remaster (16mm)
Replies: 76
Views: 16872

Re: Dragon Ball 4K Remaster (16mm)

If Dragon Ball does get a 4k remaster of this caliber (it won't), it's going to incredibly jarring having insanely pristine, beautiful video coupled with the absolutely atrocious audio sources that Toei use. I know the rationale behind Toei throwing out the master audio tapes, but it still makes me...
by Big Boss
Tue Mar 02, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dragon Ball 4K Remaster (16mm)
Replies: 76
Views: 16872

Re: Dragon Ball 4K Remaster (16mm)

If Dragon Ball does get a 4k remaster of this caliber (it won't), it's going to incredibly jarring having insanely pristine, beautiful video coupled with the absolutely atrocious audio sources that Toei use. I know the rationale behind Toei throwing out the master audio tapes, but it still makes me ...
by Big Boss
Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:59 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dragon Ball 4K Remaster (16mm)
Replies: 76
Views: 16872

Re: Dragon Ball 4K Remaster (16mm)

You don't just get to post something like this and then not give a source.
by Big Boss
Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Rankings and thoughts of the post-Kikuchi composers?
Replies: 14
Views: 2727

Re: Rankings and thoughts of the post-Kikuchi composers?

4. Wasserman/Levi - Mostly generic Power Rangers esque noise to me. It's kind of just there in the background, without any emotional purpose. I must say I was very surprised when I read somewhere Ron Wasserman was quite pleased with his work on Dragon Ball Z. It’s probably the least awful of the re...
by Big Boss
Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Rankings and thoughts of the post-Kikuchi composers?
Replies: 14
Views: 2727

Re: Rankings and thoughts of the post-Kikuchi composers?

There's also a delicious irony that the scene that served has his musical Dragon Ball debut, Trunks killing Frieza, would also be the scene that caused his downfall. Actually, Yamamoto had worked on the series for years already by the time Trunks made his debut. His first musical credit in the fran...
by Big Boss
Fri Feb 12, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Do you think Vegeta or any Freeza Force soldier could buy a planet for themselves?
Replies: 13
Views: 1512

Re: Do you think Vegeta or any Freeza Force soldier could buy a planet for themselves?

The only person who I could see being allowed to buy a planet, assuming they had the funds, is Captain Ginyu. His loyality to Freeza was immeasurable and was by far Freeza's most powerful henchman at the time, so I assume it could have happened if Ginyu asked for it. I like to think about the Ginyu ...
by Big Boss
Fri Feb 12, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: So its been many years, are alternate hair colors for Super Saiyan transformations a good or bad idea
Replies: 72
Views: 6904

Re: So its been many years, are alternate hair colors for Super Saiyan transformations a good or bad idea

Toriyama has always been a lazy-ass and loves coming up with solutions which are the least amount of work for him. The SSJ hair recolors are just an extension of his own philosophy and no one should be surprised it happened. It's completely boring and uncreative and adds nothing of emotional value t...
by Big Boss
Fri Feb 12, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: “Kami taught Goku to value life”
Replies: 18
Views: 2137

Re: “Kami taught Goku to value life”

I'm almost certain this is never touched upon in the manga or any version of the anime. I think the most likely explanation is simply the level of discipline Goku attained during his training with Kami made him much more restraint and less chaotic with his emotions, not that Kami explicitly taught G...
by Big Boss
Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:16 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: How did you get into Dragon Ball?
Replies: 27
Views: 2462

Re: How did you get into Dragon Ball?

My earliest memory of Dragon Ball is probably playing Ultimate Battle 22 back in 1998 or-so with one of my friends and my brother, so it's possible that UB22 was my first entry into to the series but given how god awful that game was it would be a rather disappointing introduction to the franchise i...