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by reecehoward
Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

Outside of Hit and Roshi, I don't recall any dynamic special moves being used. Jiren himself hasn't even done anything that makes him an interesting fighter. This is a story, moments should always be what it's about or else there's is no real point in writing it at all. As I've detailed above, you ...
by reecehoward
Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:07 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

People have been using special moves all tournament though. The reason you don't remember them is because this arc hasn't been about characters getting "moments". Nor has there been any real dramatic fights for these emotionally powerful moments to happen. So far it's just been sneak atta...
by reecehoward
Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:24 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

Even if it's no singular enemy, that shouldn't stop special moves and attacks from being used. People have been using special moves all tournament though. The reason you don't remember them is because this arc hasn't been about characters getting "moments". Nor has there been any real dra...
by reecehoward
Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

I was talking about the ToP, not the manga as a whole. THAT fight is illustrated very well, I'd be biased as hell to disagree. Well if it's just this arc, then that's obvious. There isn't a singular enemy that everyone is fighting against and there are no one-on-one fights, so there aren't any real...
by reecehoward
Fri Oct 12, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

Anything that isn't just a flurry of generic punches, kicks, and throws. I'd say this is probably the best pure fight in all of the Super mangas, animes and movies. https://imgur.com/R82k1FH.png I was talking about the ToP, not the manga as a whole. THAT fight is illustrated very well, I'd be biase...
by reecehoward
Fri Oct 12, 2018 2:35 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

Well, I've been saying this for the last couple of chapters, but it can only get better from here, namely because I simply can't see myself disliking anything from here on out more than I already do. Really hoping they nail the UI Goku vs Jiren fight. I would love for it to be an actual spectacle(s...
by reecehoward
Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:02 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Were the movie retelling arcs necessary in DBS or should they have just been omitted?
Replies: 35
Views: 4984

Re: Were the movie retelling arcs necessary in DBS or should they have just been omitted?

In my view, they were absolutely unnecessary... Especially when the clash of God Goku and Beerus(at 1% of power or less) was to potentially wreck the universe... That feat really ruined the whole series' following arcs. If that feat was really true, Goku's match with Freeza should have ended other ...
by reecehoward
Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:50 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

Well, I've been saying this for the last couple of chapters, but it can only get better from here, namely because I simply can't see myself disliking anything from here on out more than I already do. Really hoping they nail the UI Goku vs Jiren fight. I would love for it to be an actual spectacle(s...
by reecehoward
Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: DB vs. DBZ vs. DBGT vs. DBS vs. SDBH: What are the strengths and weaknesses of each series. And which is the best imo?
Replies: 35
Views: 8299

Re: DB vs. DBZ vs. DBGT vs. DBS vs. SDBH: What are the strengths and weaknesses of each series. And which is the best I'm

Z is the best because it set the standard for shonen for decades to come. The influence of Z is so widespread, that you can see it's impact even in American media such as comic books as far back as the late 90's. Beyond it's popularity, it introduced many concepts that were practically unheard of an...
by reecehoward
Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:02 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

1. Goku couldn't use SS1 at will until after training for a year on Yardrat. He finally gains the ability to transform intentionally and then the androids show up a bit later. This is the status quo. 2. That's not bias, that's preference. I find one mistake less egregious than the other. Is that wr...
by reecehoward
Sun Oct 07, 2018 1:33 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

1.I have zero issue with people liking the manga, at all. I have a problem with people pretending it's not flawed and this ridiculous double standard surrounding the manga's flaws, especially in juxtaposition to the anime's. Someone already pointed out how many of the same flaws that most of us wer...
by reecehoward
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:32 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

1. You can't complain about something in the DBS manga without complaining about the same thing in DBZ. Goku gets SS, a volume later SS Vegeta gets beat up by a robot teenager. Gohan gets SS2, a few volumes later Goku has SS3. 2. I admit that Roahi dodging Jiren was dumb, but it's still clear that ...
by reecehoward
Sun Oct 07, 2018 2:36 am
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

How so? It's literally saying how one side won't even try to see the issues in that arc. I was basically giving him a heads up that it's even more of an arduous task voicing the flaws in that arc than the current one, as that arc is largely considered by many(especially here) to be superior to it's...
by reecehoward
Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:42 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

I personally like the manga more because I feel that despite Toyotaro's bad storytelling decisions that me makes sometimes, there's still a better sense of coherence that allows me to get invested more that with the anime. In the anime, Cabbe and Caulifla are God-Tier in base, and Goku uses SSB aga...
by reecehoward
Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:30 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

Is this what the manga thread has really derailed to while I've been gone from it? There are the critics and the supporters. People have their own viewpoints about the manga's approach. But this isn't the type of behavior I'd expect from either side. Although it's clear that it's hard to budge the ...
by reecehoward
Sat Oct 06, 2018 10:56 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

I said that once and I did, in fact, quit reading the manga for a few months before returning once the anime ended. Everyone's tone in this thread could use some work, mine included yes, but that's not gonna happen as long as some people keep acting as if the people who post legitimate criticisms a...
by reecehoward
Sat Oct 06, 2018 10:53 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

Man, I wish I could pin this post. I've only been here a few months, and mostly this has been my experience here at least on this thread. Sadly, since the anime was brought up, I'm willing to bet that if I post my concerns and critique of the anime I'm positive my opinions wouldn't be treated that ...
by reecehoward
Sat Oct 06, 2018 8:15 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

No, the alternatives are not preferable. They hardly resemble what makes Dragon Ball (or animation, or fantasy storytelling) interesting, and are messes in their own right. Yes, GT had a "unique tone and atmosphere"; things that had did not fit with Dragon Ball, did not ultimately work, a...
by reecehoward
Sat Oct 06, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: Does Super have Legendary Timeless Inspirational moments?
Replies: 64
Views: 7600

Re: Does Super have Legendary Timeless moments?

Yes, Goku and Freeza beating Jiren will probably always be remembered. It has its own unique, memorable imagery. I was just about to add this. Yes, this moment should be iconic and live beyond the series. I'd also add Vegeta's beatdown of Black, the one where he gives his speech about Saiyan cells ...
by reecehoward
Sat Oct 06, 2018 2:47 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Super
Topic: "Dragon Ball Super (Manga)" Official Discussion Thread
Replies: 42696
Views: 5719444

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

I'm at a complete loss at how anyone can prefer the manga over the anime at this point. Not only did Toyotaro complete ruined the Black arc but he completely drops the ball in the already flawed ToP arc. Good luck trying to get fans to realize how poorly written the "Future Trunks" arc wa...