The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

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The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by Anime Kitten » Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:24 pm

Well, actually, I call it the Zamasu Arc, but that's not the topic.

Which one aspect of this arc did you dislike the most? Runner-ups are welcome, but keep the number to a minimum. Spoilers, of course, but you're in this section anyway! :P

For me, it's simply the two versions of Future Trunks and Future Mai in the same place. It's very awkward. They would have been better off staying in the present. My runner-up is the creepy Black/Zamasu hug. I didn't understand the point of that scene at all.

Now how about you? Please do explain why it's the biggest issue for you, in at least minor detail.
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by Black_Liger » Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:51 pm

The biggest sin of the Future Trunks Arc for me would be Black completely dissapearing after fusing with Zamasu, I mean it makes sense, but Black was just frigging awesome I was actually sad to see him go, his sadism was delicious.
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by Boo Machine » Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:03 pm

For me it's just Black going way too soon. The whole arc was built around a destroyer with Gokus face. I wanted the final battle to be with him and him alone instead of the merged Zamasu. Especially if Trunks could fight him. Black was just so entertaining.

But oh well. He was fun while he lasted.
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by sintzu » Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:08 pm

The way Goku was acting in EP53 because it was very childish and annoying.

If I had to pick a #2 it would be Pilaf showing up a lot during the 1st part of the arc.
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by fadeddreams5 » Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:16 pm

I can only say one aspect? Damn...

Probably the structure of the story and unfilled gaps in between. It really felt like a rushed product.
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by Soppa Saia People » Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:40 am

Trunks learning the Genki dama without having ever seeing it. If you wanna have Trunks defeat merged Zamasu, fine, but they did it in the worst way possible.
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by Fionordequester » Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:42 am

The way all those filthy ningen kept defying Lord Zamasu, harbinger of light and justice to a universe that groaned under the weight of our sins. The whole universe wept with his death...the very cosmos themselves were rent asunder by his demise...
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by Cipher » Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:04 am

Constant gags at Goku's expense, and the recurring trope of "forgetting" things. Now that I the arc has ended in a really satisfying and unexpected way, these blemishes have become even more frustrating; I wish the arc had been scripted well throughout.

Also, it low-key bothers me that no one's really going to take Goku to task for not going all-out against Black when he first shows up. Granted, they didn't know he'd be pulled back into the rift, and they did want to discover his origin. It's also not the first time Goku has willingly endangered everyone for selfish reasons; but it's certainly the time that turned out the worst.
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by Jinzoningen MULE » Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:07 am

The arc butchered the laws of time travel, and pissed on the corpse at the very end.
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Post by precita » Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:01 am

Jinzoningen MULE wrote:The arc butchered the laws of time travel, and pissed on the corpse at the very end.
There are laws of time travel? They can do whatever they want.

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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by Freeza9000 » Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:11 am

Trunks's new form not being explained. We don't even know why the aura is Gold and Blue.

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Post by kinisking » Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:59 am

Soppa Saia People wrote:Trunks learning the Genki dama without having ever seeing it. If you wanna have Trunks defeat merged Zamasu, fine, but they did it in the worst way possible.
This is definitely the biggest sin along with the stupid clones Black made. Besides for that, I loved this arc
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by Kishido » Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:01 am

Freeza9000 wrote:Trunks's new form not being explained. We don't even know why the aura is Gold and Blue.
+ His Genkidama like sword
+ him learning to sense god ki in mach 3 speed
+ him learning Mafuba in 5 minutes

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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by SansrivaaL » Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:19 am

Like some people are saying here, the way they made Goku look like a manchild sacrificing his character for these constant stupid gags that arent even funny to begin with.... it was a pain to watch through seeing Goku act like that, honestly if Black wasnt such an amazing antagonist I woulda skipped this arc.

2nd would be Goku Black not being the final boss, Merged Zamasu was such a bad replacement for Black, I woulda prefered Black V Vegito, or simply have Merged Zamasu look Goku a lot more with Nozawa's VA, tho on the other hand I guess its ok that they left Black in a good spot, you know, like how he was the dominant one against both Goku and Vegeta, he came and went with a bang.

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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by dbs fanboy » Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:25 am

The asspulls in eps 64 and 66 are the biggest sin, also T runks transformation not being explained.
And rushing ep 66.
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by SsjCookie » Tue Nov 22, 2016 10:15 am

Cipher wrote:Constant gags at Goku's expense, and the recurring trope of "forgetting" things. Now that I the arc has ended in a really satisfying and unexpected way, these blemishes have become even more frustrating; I wish the arc had been scripted well throughout.
This!

Goku's "forgetfulness" was the ultimate fail of this arc, had he not forgotten about the Mafuba seal Trunks would have captured immortal Zamasu and he would still have a universe to live in. :evil:
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by Nekis13 » Tue Nov 22, 2016 10:40 am

Goku forgetting things. That's really much it.

Okay I also would've liked Goku Black being the "final boss" of the arc. Merged Zamasu is fine I guess... but Black is just wonderful.
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by buutenks » Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:02 pm

What bugged me was Trunks' power ups and no one explains how the heck he got so strong...

Plus, ssj blue seems like, well underwhelming. Action was cool, but considering Beerus and ssg Goku were threatening the universe, the fighting thereafter is laughable lol.

Only impressive thing is Zamasu merging with the universe, other than that they dont appear that powerful.

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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by omaro34 » Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:12 pm

Goku forgetting the seal for the Mafuba. I mean they had Zamasu sealed up, and it would have been lights out for him had they brought the seal.

Those kids and the rest of the survivors would still be alive if it weren't for this mistake.

Also, the convoluted time travel crap was too complex for a kid's show.
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Re: The Biggest Sin of the "Future" Trunks Arc

Post by Chuquita » Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:17 pm

Losing Gokû Black to the fusion that resulted in Merged Zamasu. I enjoyed Gokû Black as a villain so much more than their fusion.
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