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by Shiyonasan
Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: Fan-Created Works
Topic: Super Mario Bros. Z reboot
Replies: 17
Views: 3004

Super Mario Bros. Z reboot

I saw an old thread in the Fan-Created Works subforum for the original Super Mario Bros. Z series, so I assume it's okay to make a thread about this. Mark Haynes, a.k.a. Alvin-Earthworm just released the first episode of a reboot of the original Super Mario Bros. Z series. There's improved sound qua...
by Shiyonasan
Sat Jan 09, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: DB and DBZ: Parts vs Whole
Replies: 66
Views: 8023

Re: DB and DBZ: Parts vs Whole

Since a lot of people are bringing the action in Z, does anybody else feel like Dragon Ball has better fights and Z has better action ? Yes. I think the choreography of the fights in Dragon Ball are superior to the ones in Z. Goku vs. Tenshinhan, for example, I think is one of the better fights in ...
by Shiyonasan
Sat Jan 09, 2016 1:01 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Will Super Saiyan God be used again?
Replies: 12
Views: 2873

Re: Will Super Saiyan God be used again?

If we're talking strictly Dragon Ball Super, I'm going to make a bold prediction and say no. I think Goku will stick to Super Saiyan Blue and maybe even have one or more new transformations beyond SSJB. I do like Super Saiyan God though and hope it does make at least one more non-flashback appearanc...
by Shiyonasan
Sat Jan 09, 2016 12:54 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: DB and DBZ: Parts vs Whole
Replies: 66
Views: 8023

Re: DB and DBZ: Parts vs Whole

Don't get me wrong, the first half has iconic moments as well. Most notably Goku punching a hole through Piccolo Daimao. But comparing the two, it''s clear that the original DB never reaches the same heights that Z reaches. Why do you feel that is? Do feel that may also be the reason why most peopl...
by Shiyonasan
Sat Jan 09, 2016 12:16 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!
Replies: 307
Views: 42186

Re: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!

Yamamoto plagiarism aside, "The Ebb and the Flow" is actually a well-done piece. It's kind of reminiscent of Kikuchi's soundtrack for Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. I like the violins that kick in right around 48 seconds and the calm melody that comes in a few seconds later. It's very thea...
by Shiyonasan
Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: Website & Community Discussion
Topic: Locations/Languages of All Members
Replies: 591
Views: 192055

Re: Locations/Languages of All Members

With my post there should be a new page, so I'll post the updated list here. I'll continue to update this post until a new page is made. NORTH AMERICA United States of America • VegettoEX / Mike (English) • Meri (English) • SaiyaJedi / Julian (English, French, Japanese, Spanish) • SpaceKappa / Mizug...
by Shiyonasan
Fri Dec 25, 2015 3:31 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!
Replies: 307
Views: 42186

Re: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!

I'm so glad you gave the link that title. xD I agree that that's the worst opening theme song for DBZ. The beeping sound is annoying and the "DRAGON BALL ZEEE" is quite annoying too. The middle section with the riffing guitar is decent, but that's about the only saving grace for that song....
by Shiyonasan
Thu Dec 24, 2015 5:09 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: 84% of Japanese college students have never read Dragon Ball
Replies: 9
Views: 1757

Re: 84% of Japanese college students have never read Dragon

I hate to rain on the parade, but 403 responses doesn't seem statistically significant to me. I won't argue with you there. A larger poll such as 1,000 or 2,000 people would be much more accurate. Hard for me to tell browsing through the Japanese article's text, but do they address this at all? I c...
by Shiyonasan
Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:50 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: 84% of Japanese college students have never read Dragon Ball
Replies: 9
Views: 1757

84% of Japanese college students have never read Dragon Ball

I suppose it's only natural that a 30+ year old series like Dragon Ball isn't quite as popular as, say, One Piece or One Punch Man, but that percentage is shocking! Your thoughts? Sources: Anime News Network , Mixi News , Yara-On! 84% of Japanese College Students Have Never Read Dragon Ball Akira To...
by Shiyonasan
Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!
Replies: 307
Views: 42186

Re: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!

Very elegant and ethereal. It's also simple, but effective in its purpose. I could see myself putting that song on repeat and having it play in the background while surfing the internet.

Next: Orange Hero
by Shiyonasan
Sat Dec 19, 2015 2:44 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: General Yamamoto Rip off thread
Replies: 504
Views: 169631

Re: General Yamamoto Rip off thread

Just when you thought there couldn't be anymore Yamamoto rip offs...

Budokai 3 - Character Select (Versus/Challenge)

Diana Ross - Upside Down
by Shiyonasan
Tue Dec 15, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!
Replies: 307
Views: 42186

Re: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!

Admittedly not my favorite song from Budokai 3, but it's a nice song to accompany getting items in the story mode. I do like the '70s disco vibe it's got going on though. Since someone posted a cover of a song earlier, I'll go ahead and post a cover next... (The song begins at the 18 second mark.) N...
by Shiyonasan
Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:47 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!
Replies: 307
Views: 42186

Re: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!

Pretty neat track. I could see it being in a Superman or Batman type of movie. Very tense and maniacal-sounding music leading into the calmer end part of the track with the galloping strings. Good track overall. Never seen The Fall of Men, but perhaps I should watch it sometime. Since it's getting c...
by Shiyonasan
Mon Dec 07, 2015 4:55 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Goku, Yamcha, and Bulma blood types and zodiac signs
Replies: 3
Views: 5904

Goku, Yamcha, and Bulma blood types and zodiac signs

Feel free to take this with a grain of salt, but I found this interesting and thought I'd share with you all. The following images come from the Japanese magazine Animage from the April 1987 issue: Source: Anim'Archive (Tumblr - http://animarchive.tumblr.com/post/134742783828/animage-041987-anime-ch...
by Shiyonasan
Mon Dec 07, 2015 1:56 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!
Replies: 307
Views: 42186

Re: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!

What is the name of the song that plays when Goku arrives at Bulma's party/Whis eats a Cup Noodle/Goku runs towards Whis while saying goodbye to ChiChi? Is it an original piece of music for Dragon Ball Super? I'm not sure myself, but try asking in this thread: http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewto...
by Shiyonasan
Sat Nov 28, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!
Replies: 307
Views: 42186

Re: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!

Once it gets past the intro it's actually a pretty decent song. Not a huge fan of the percussion, but the rest of the instrumentals are good.

Next: Infinite World - RUN! RUN! RUN!
by Shiyonasan
Sat Nov 28, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: Fan-Created Works
Topic: Interesting or funny pictures thread
Replies: 9898
Views: 1612940

Re: Interesting or funny pictures thread

I could see TeamFourStar making a joke like this.

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by Shiyonasan
Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!
Replies: 307
Views: 42186

Re: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!

One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite DBZ Hit Song Collection albums. It's so chill and atmospheric. It's a good song to put on in the background whenever you're working on something. The singer has a great, soft singing voice that fits the instrumental part of the song very well. Let's d...
by Shiyonasan
Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:33 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!
Replies: 307
Views: 42186

Re: Opinions on Pieces of Music - V4!

I like how the song slowly builds up as it progresses. From the somber violins to the drums coming in around the 3:50 mark, it's spectacular. One of my favorite Kikuchi songs for sure.

Next: Super Gokuden: Totsugeki-Hen - Determination/Decision
by Shiyonasan
Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:20 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Multi-Language Dan Dan Kokoro Hikareteku
Replies: 11
Views: 3068

Re: Multi-Language Dan Dan Kokoro Hikareteku

I've always liked the German version the most of the international versions of Dan Dan. The singer's voice is great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtVw_2ThMG0