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by Michsi
Thu Jun 18, 2020 12:50 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

I agree that the whole dialog between Goku and Piccolo left a lot to be desired in terms of what I think it wanted to achieve. It was not well put together. Basically , they constantly want their cake and eat it, too. What makes Vegeta popular as a character is his fiery, proud, obstinate personalit...
by Michsi
Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

Okay, okay, okay...so, this was an intense chapter.....and I liked it. Vegeta's new power is not.....bad. When I first read some spoilers at first I went "ah, come one, the technique is so specifically tailored to match this battle it's ridiculous. " But there is one scene in this chapter ...
by Michsi
Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:13 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: What do you think of Goku in Toyotaro's Dragon Ball Super?
Replies: 24
Views: 3786

Re: What do you think of Goku in Toyotaro's Dragon Ball Super?

Both the anime and manga version of Super seem to overplay his childish, quirky nature. There was a subtle maturity and sage-like wisdom to him in the Boo Saga and a lot of that was stripped away in order for him to go back to being the underdog/student. I've always been on the fence about defending...
by Michsi
Wed May 20, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

So, this chapter was...alright, I guess. I don't like the idea of Vegeta having IT at all, but oh well. This new technique of his might make or break the final stretch of the arc for me. I'm really curious what it could be, because: 1- if it's lame and underwhelming, well, that's obviously bad, but ...
by Michsi
Sat May 02, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

Well, considering that in EoZ he said the reasons that he's not in the 28th Tenkaichi Budokai was because Goku and Vegeta were worlds above him (not quite his words) that's pretty accurate from his character. Does he say that in the anime? I'm pretty sure it's not in the manga. Regardless, if he ha...
by Michsi
Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:35 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

All I can say is that this chapter made me laugh out loud when they took out the "I've been holding back this whole time" trope. Like genuinely laughed. It was used so unabashedly and earnestly that I cannot help but think they WANTED us to take note of it as one the most overused tropes i...
by Michsi
Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:46 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

It's interesting to look back and see how often authors recycled material from before. Toyotaro does it a lot but Toriyama shouldn't be exempt from accusation as he's taken shortcuts himself. https://i.imgur.com/i1RihS4.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ut0Oym0.png https://i.imgur.com/208jpwQ.jpg https://i.i...
by Michsi
Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:23 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Favourite self-aware Dragon Ball moments?
Replies: 16
Views: 2317

Re: Favourite self-aware Dragon Ball moments?

The "second fiddle" retort from Toppo to Vegeta.
by Michsi
Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:30 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Kuririn Should Have Proactively Died to Protect Gokuu from Freeza
Replies: 7
Views: 951

Re: Kuririn Should Have Proactively Died to Protect Gokuu from Freeza

I was thinking yesterday that when Kuririn dies on Namek he is once again playing a passive role in his death. This felt very repetitive of his first death. It occurred to me that it would have been more fulfilling if Kuririn had taken a blast for Gokuu's sake, rather than just being killed intenti...
by Michsi
Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Kuririn Should Have Proactively Died to Protect Gokuu from Freeza
Replies: 7
Views: 951

Re: Kuririn Should Have Proactively Died to Protect Gokuu from Freeza

I was thinking yesterday that when Kuririn dies on Namek he is once again playing a passive role in his death. This felt very repetitive of his first death. It occurred to me that it would have been more fulfilling if Kuririn had taken a blast for Gokuu's sake, rather than just being killed intenti...
by Michsi
Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:44 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

What I wish regarding the cyborg siblings was that Toyotaro had bothered to show some kind of reaction to their learning of #16's death. You would think that such an important detail regarding the fate of someone they befriended and tried to protect them would be at the forefront of their minds aft...
by Michsi
Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

Definitely don't agree. Going back to the Piccolo outfit just screams "Hey, remember the Cell arc?" instead of continuing Gohan's development of wanting to honor his father. But then, Toyotarou seems to struggle with writing Goku and Gohan's relationship to begin with so... To be fair, no...
by Michsi
Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

I don't know what problem people have with character reactions... People these days are like ''man, they are doing new stuff, they destroyed my childhood because blah blah...'' vs ''man, they are doing the same old stuff, I am bored because bla bla...'' Myself, I did find hilarious No. 18's comment...
by Michsi
Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:43 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

I keep thinking that UI Omen (I don't like "Sign", but I think I'll have to convert eventually) becoming a form is our fault. It's nobody's fault. If folks are displeased with the form having two stages, that ship has long sailed. I don't see the problem, and I think it's a far better alt...
by Michsi
Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

I'm curious to see if my prediction of splitting this form in two is just so that Vegeta can have his moment between Goku's first attempt and possible second and final one? I was started to agree that they might actually lead up to Vegeta having the final battle, but now I'm not so sure. This is a ...
by Michsi
Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:28 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

I keep thinking that UI Omen (I don't like "Sign", but I think I'll have to convert eventually) becoming a form is our fault. Most people openly stated that they liked this stage more than the full version, myself included, and now here we are. I'm curious to see if my prediction of splitt...
by Michsi
Sun Mar 22, 2020 2:19 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

Does anyone here have a problem with this scene? I've read complaints about it on other websites: https://i.ibb.co/8MjY7B9/D793-F2-FC-7-F68-42-AC-B5-F7-E3-EF68034-EAD.jpg A bit, but not as much as others have focused on it. Goku was otherwise pretty well written in the chapter. (I have to read it a...
by Michsi
Sat Mar 21, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

Gauge Goku's strength? Do we really need to see him defeat Saganbo to know he is at another level? He was just training with an Angel, whereas Gohan&co just did your regular Earth training. This isn't anything like Nappa, where him steam rolling the Earth fighters and then getting easily beaten ...
by Michsi
Sat Mar 21, 2020 2:29 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

Really, what would be the point in Gohan and Piccolo defeating him? It would have added absolutely nothing to the story, it would have been just fanservice. Which is fine?! The entire franchise hinges on fanservice, they are not even subtle about this. It would just been satisfying to see, is all. ...
by Michsi
Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5695822

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

Really, what would be the point in Gohan and Piccolo defeating him? It would have added absolutely nothing to the story, it would have been just fanservice. Which is fine?! The entire franchise hinges on fanservice, they are not even subtle about this. It would just been satisfying to see, is all. ...