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by DBZGTKOSDH » Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:39 pm
Dragon Ball: Chozenshuu #1 had this:
Chozenshuu #1 wrote:Introduction: “New” Dragon World
A sort of “mission statement” about the new section, about how the Dragon World is ever-expanding, and there have been new stories yet untold, featuring powerful enemies descending to Earth, and battles for the fate of planets in far-off space. The new world of Dragon Ball will continue to unfold…
Dragon Ball: Chozenshuu #2 had this:
And Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods not only introduced 2 new characters stronger than the Z-Senshi (Beers & Whis), but also revealed that there are 12 Universes, with Earth existing in the 7th, and hinted that there are probably
even stronger guys in the other Universes, and we also know that Beers will probably return 3 years later (though probably as a good guy this time).
All these translate that we will get more anime (be it a series, a mini-series, specials, and/or movies), with villains attacking to Earth, and the villains will most likely come from other Universes. Do Chozenshuu #3 & #4 contain any hint as well?
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.
Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
