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by 90sDBZ
Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Was it ever explained away why no one in trunks time in the afterlife help out at all?
Replies: 61
Views: 4475

Re: Was it ever explained away why no one in trunks time in the afterlife help out at all?

The idea that King Kai wouldn't bother lifting a finger is also bothersome. He clearly cared about the fate of the Earth during the Saiyan invasion, and went out of his way to help the gang reach Namek, and also played a key role in saving everyone before Namek exploded. I just find it hard to beli...
by 90sDBZ
Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Was it ever explained away why no one in trunks time in the afterlife help out at all?
Replies: 61
Views: 4475

Re: Was it ever explained away why no one in trunks time in the afterlife help out at all?

Future goku was bodyless in heaven. And kaio is on his planet. It's specifically said that he got his body for saving earth from cell. Otherwise you need Kamis intervention. And goku died long before him. Most likely Babas place was destroyed and Baba was killed. If not straight away perhaps by the...
by 90sDBZ
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Was it ever explained away why no one in trunks time in the afterlife help out at all?
Replies: 61
Views: 4475

Re: Was it ever explained away why no one in trunks time in the afterlife help out at all?

I always found it strange how the Androids' reign of terror lasted for 17 years. Like after all that time there's still cities standing and people alive. Meanwhile Buu wipes out most of the population in a couple of days. Buu was a threat to the entire universe and was known to wipe out several hun...
by 90sDBZ
Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Frieza, Cell and Buu Saga: which one has the LESS iconic moments?
Replies: 19
Views: 1322

Re: Frieza, Cell and Buu Saga: which one has the LESS iconic moments?

As nobody else has mentioned it, I think the Saiyan arc is also very iconic for the following reasons; -The introduction of Raditz and the revelation Goku is an alien. -Special Beam Cannon/Makankosappo scene -Gohan's training/bonding with Piccolo -Goku's training with King Kai -Earth's greatest warr...
by 90sDBZ
Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Was it ever explained away why no one in trunks time in the afterlife help out at all?
Replies: 61
Views: 4475

Re: Was it ever explained away why no one in trunks time in the afterlife help out at all?

It doesn't really make any sense when you consider the back for a day thing. I always found it strange how the Androids' reign of terror lasted for 17 years. Like after all that time there's still cities standing and people alive. Meanwhile Buu wipes out most of the population in a couple of days. A...
by 90sDBZ
Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Frieza, Cell and Buu Saga: which one has the LESS iconic moments?
Replies: 19
Views: 1322

Re: Frieza, Cell and Buu Saga: which one has the LESS iconic moments?

I'll say the Cell saga was the least iconic. It probably had just as many big moments, but they feel less significant to me on average. Frieza: -Goku's arrival on the battlefield against the Ginyu Force and again with Frieza. -Frieza's multiple transformations being so iconic that they're a meme. -V...
by 90sDBZ
Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:25 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Old Vs New voices for Goku and Vegeta in the various dubs
Replies: 5
Views: 774

Re: Old Vs New voices for Goku and Vegeta in the various dubs

Overall I like Sean Schemmel and Chris Sabat more in the roles, as they've had much longer to grow into them and grasp the characters, but I still love the earlier stuff the Ocean cast did. Ian Corlett was great from day 1. His delivery was incredibly natural, and he fit the heroic take on Goku perf...
by 90sDBZ
Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: About how characters train in DBS
Replies: 25
Views: 1007

Re: About how characters train in DBS

I have to agree with the OP. Training has become superficial in Super. Anyone can become as strong as they need to be at the drop of a hat. There were moments in DB/Z were characters got cheap powerups, but it was more the exception than the rule. You had stuff like Goku nearly killing himself on th...
by 90sDBZ
Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What IYO is the best and worst ending to a DB saga?
Replies: 25
Views: 1487

Re: What IYO is the best and worst ending to a DB saga?

Surprised nobody mentioned the Boo arc as the best. Everything comes together nicely. The stakes are appropriately the highest they've ever been with Boo killing off everyone, destroying the planet and the fight being moved to the godly realms with spectactors from Otherworld and beyond watching th...
by 90sDBZ
Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: "Serious Goku" Comments on DB Youtube Clips
Replies: 90
Views: 4623

Re: "Serious Goku" Comments on DB Youtube Clips

He had forgotten about the idea of holding a tournament... He was, however, pretty much set on just wiping out most of the universes anyway. (It is really incredibly messed up to me how the Omni-King is just, like, completely uninterested in the lives of the people beneath him and, at least going b...
by 90sDBZ
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: What IYO is the best and worst ending to a DB saga?
Replies: 25
Views: 1487

Re: What IYO is the best and worst ending to a DB saga?

I love the end of the 22nd Tournament. The end of the fight is really close and suspenseful with Goku and Tien falling from the sky, and Goku getting hit by the truck is both unexpected and funny in just how over the top the whole thing is. In Z we regularly see people fighting in the sky and knocke...
by 90sDBZ
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: "Serious Goku" Comments on DB Youtube Clips
Replies: 90
Views: 4623

Re: "Serious Goku" Comments on DB Youtube Clips

He didn't go there to create it or suggest it. The tournament was going to happen. It was already set by Zeno. Goku simply sped it up. Again, this is not new behavior for Goku. He has a history of doing exactly this - not taking into account the risk he puts people in for his love for battle. This ...
by 90sDBZ
Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: "Serious Goku" Comments on DB Youtube Clips
Replies: 90
Views: 4623

Re: "Serious Goku" Comments on DB Youtube Clips

I think another reason why Goku feels different in Super is his lack of emotional reaction to things happening. In Z he repeatedly made reckless choices, but at least there were moments were you could see felt the gravity of the situation. He was visibly terrified of Raditz, expressed doubt that he ...
by 90sDBZ
Sat Mar 18, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: "Serious Goku" Comments on DB Youtube Clips
Replies: 90
Views: 4623

Re: "Serious Goku" Comments on DB Youtube Clips

Goku being dumber in Super is a legitimate criticism though, and there's a genuine disconnect between his character now vs then. The recent scene in Super Hero were he says meditation isn't real training is a huge contradiction, as is the weird line about him not knowing what a kiss is. There's also...
by 90sDBZ
Mon Mar 06, 2023 10:36 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Deep Thoughts: Movie 4 and The Garlic Jr. Saga
Replies: 30
Views: 1277

Re: Deep Thoughts: Movie 4 and The Garlic Jr. Saga

The Garlic Jr saga was unpopular even back in the days. Even the kids at my school hated it and told me to avoid it. It's a hard saga to watch for how boring and pointless it is. The saga was never mentioned again which shows that they wanted you to forget about it quickly. At least Paikuhan still ...
by 90sDBZ
Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Video Games
Topic: "Sparking! ZERO" Official Announcement & Pre-Release Discussion Thread
Replies: 849
Views: 85268

Re: A new Budokai Tenkaichi has been announced

Awesome news. I'd be happier if it was a new Budokai, but I'm still very excited for this. It looks like they're really starting to listen to the fans. People have wanted this game since 2007, so it's nice to finally see them taking requests seriously. Reminds me of that fake Sparking Omega rumour a...
by 90sDBZ
Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: 20 years ago today Dragon Ball GT premiered in the UK and Ireland
Replies: 18
Views: 1063

Re: 20 years ago today Dragon Ball GT premiered in the UK and Ireland

Also the Shadow Dragon saga in underrated. I could be wrong, but in my experience the Evil Dragons arc is rather well liked. I've heard the odd complaint about none of the heroes other than Goku and Pan having a role in fighting the first 6 Dragons, but generally even GT's biggest detractors say it...
by 90sDBZ
Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: 20 years ago today Dragon Ball GT premiered in the UK and Ireland
Replies: 18
Views: 1063

Re: 20 years ago today Dragon Ball GT premiered in the UK and Ireland

I watched it on the day it premiered. It was literally the week after Z ended on CNX. The promos had been airing for weeks. I initially had the same knee jerk reaction most have with GT the first time they see it. The show looked and felt drastically different to Z. And the cast changing yet again r...
by 90sDBZ
Fri Mar 03, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: How many times have you seen DB?
Replies: 12
Views: 670

Re: How many times have you seen DB?

Between tv broadcasts and home releases, I've seen Z too many times to count. DB I've seen about 6 or 7 times. GT I think 7 or 8. With Kai I've seen the Saiyan and Frieza arcs several times, the Cell arc about 4 times, and Buu twice. I started a 2nd watch of Super late last year, but stopped after s...