Appreciating the Little Things

[JustAlex1997]

When it comes to Dragon Ball discussion, a lot of focus is placed on the big iconic moments that everyone loves. As a result, the little things we likely all appreciate tend to go ignored. Let's change that by discussing the little things.

I really like the recap music used for the first two seasons of Funimation's Dragon Ball Z redub. While it's ultimately beaten by the Cha-La Head-Cha-La instrumental, there's something really catchy about it that always gets stuck in my head.

Have a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bfHw1Jf07Q

[Planetnamek]

I liked how creative the title cards were with the Ocean dub, it's a bummer that they went back to plain white text after they started doing everything in house.

[eledoremassis02]

H.I.F.L has to be my favorite censor. That took some effort to do

[MasenkoHA]

Having just finished watching Dead Zone, I love the mash up of Mystical Adventure instrumental and Piccolo’s theme when Son Goku and Piccolo team up against Garlic Jr

[Planetnamek]

There are some bits of dialogue I quite like, particularly the one I chose for my signature, as I find that one quite inspiring.

[ABED]

Sabat's over the top delivery of "curse you boy!" makes me smile.

[Matches Malone]

I like the small character moments and interactions. I also enjoyed the still images placed in the middle of Kai's episodes.

[TrunksTrevelyan0064]

I live for the little things. Forget beam struggles and transformations -- gimme stuff like Muten Roshi hiding in a drawer after Goku kicks Lunch in the face (yeah that's a thing that actually happened).

- A confused Goku poking at an empty mech, knocking it over, and thinking "He just... died! What a weakling!"

- Jackie Chun giving a dumb little concert during the Tenka'ichi Budokai, and little Goku joins in.

- One of General Blue's soldiers saying "None of us survived, sir" while dead, pinned to a wall by a pirate trap's spear.

- Kaio imitating phone noises when he first graces us with his puns.

These are just a few examples, but there are countless more gags and little character interactions like this that keep me coming back to Dragon Ball.

[Robo4900]

I like that Grandpa Gohan got to meet Chichi on the eve of her and Goku's wedding.
Yes, I know that's anime-only, and I know that filler arc wasn't remotely the franchise's best, but I love that little moment.

[Ringworm128]

I liked how creative the title cards were with the Ocean dub, it's a bummer that they went back to plain white text after they started doing everything in house.

Can't say I agree. IMO the Ocean title cards look incredibly tacky, like they were made with Microsoft Word art.

[Dragon Ball Ireland]

I love the home releases and even when I'm not watching the show I cherish the covers and see them as works of art.

[SSGSWarrior]

H.I.F.L has to be my favorite censor. That took some effort to do

i agree I also like that one. And personally I like Hercule over Mr. Satan

[Planetnamek]

I liked how creative the title cards were with the Ocean dub, it's a bummer that they went back to plain white text after they started doing everything in house.

Can't say I agree. IMO the Ocean title cards look incredibly tacky, like they were made with Microsoft Word art.

Still better then boring white text on a background of Dragon Balls.

[GreatSaiyaJeff]

One of my favorite fillers is Goku befriending a Fox that wanted to change his ways and become a teacher.

The filler in one episode showed one of DB's main themes which is redemption. Everyone deserves a second chance. Its simple but I love it.

Unlike other filler characters with the exception of Pikkon, I would love to see him come back.

[Ringworm128]

I liked how creative the title cards were with the Ocean dub, it's a bummer that they went back to plain white text after they started doing everything in house.

Can't say I agree. IMO the Ocean title cards look incredibly tacky, like they were made with Microsoft Word art.

Still better then boring white text on a background of Dragon Balls.

It matches the Japanese title cards much closer though.

[eledoremassis02]

FUNimation's newer menu designs and marathon mode.

[Robo4900]

Piccolo's theme, and its endless variations.

[eledoremassis02]

Piccolo's theme, and its endless variations.

100% agree with this. You know something cool is gonna happen when that theme starts. My highlight of that theme has to be Dead Zone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXj1NVcoUd0