"Dragon Ball Super" Series Official Announcement & Discussion Thread

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Post by Kanassa » Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:05 pm

The gr wrote:
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The gr wrote:I got a question regarding the universe survival arc.Are 17 and 18 allowed to enter since they're artificially enhanced?
Why would that bar them from entering?
I think that's the reason why frost was disqualified he was using enhancement and the Android are artificially enchanced
Frost used a 'weapon'. For Androids, I think their mechanical parts are treated like Giran's moves were treated.
When Super apparently shoves Goku down our throats:

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Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:11 pm

Kanassa wrote:
The gr wrote:
Kanassa wrote: Why would that bar them from entering?
I think that's the reason why frost was disqualified he was using enhancement and the Android are artificially enchanced
Frost used a 'weapon'. For Androids, I think their mechanical parts are treated like Giran's moves were treated.
The only mechanical parts that #17 & #18 have are their deactivation devices & bomb devices. The rest of their modifications are organic, even their infinite energy reactor. They can even get stronger through training according to Toriyama.
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.

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Post by Jinzoningen MULE » Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:05 pm

The gr wrote:I got a question regarding the universe survival arc.Are 17 and 18 allowed to enter since they're artificially enhanced?
Why would there be a rule against something like that? Obviously, they're going to be there, they don't bring back characters for the sole purpose of doing nothing with them.
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Post by dragonballhero » Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:27 am

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Yamcha upset fan wrote:So Yamcha is not going to be in the next arch...

it doesnt matter when you read my nickname. it always applies.
I really, really feel bad for you man. I hate to see characters disrespected like this. You could try to pretend Gohan's Yamcha but dende decided to heal his scar haha. Although that might not help if Gohan jobs .
I don't care what anyone says, it honestly does tick me off a little bit that Goten, Trunks, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu are not involved in this arc.

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Post by Ki Breaker » Sat Jan 14, 2017 3:52 am

dragonballhero wrote:
kinisking wrote:
Yamcha upset fan wrote:So Yamcha is not going to be in the next arch...

it doesnt matter when you read my nickname. it always applies.
I really, really feel bad for you man. I hate to see characters disrespected like this. You could try to pretend Gohan's Yamcha but dende decided to heal his scar haha. Although that might not help if Gohan jobs .
I don't care what anyone says, it honestly does tick me off a little bit that Goten, Trunks, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu are not involved in this arc.
They can't have everyone, let's give the show a chance to explain the reason..

This matchup is already so much more than I hoped form toriyama
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Post by Nejishiki » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:07 am

TekTheNinja wrote:
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TekTheNinja wrote:Even if it wasn't intentional, it's STILL his fault.
Goku is not responsible for the Zeno actions. With what we know, he requested a competition that present Zeno already hinted he'd hold in the future. Either way, there's no context to anything previewed.
According to the blurb, everyone forgot about it entirely and then Goku reminded Zeno. It's his fault. It doesn't matter if Goku didn't intend for it to be like it is. It's still entirely Goku's fault and I don't see how you could deny that.
That's quite the claim in an effort to blame Goku for someone else's judgment. Intentions are the most vital element of someone's actions. We judge intentions fairly to avoid circumstance where we condemn others for harmless acts leading into tragedy. There's no denial on my end. Claiming Goku as entirely responsible for the Zeno threats (without viewing the proper episode, at that) is not reasonable, be it fiction, reality, or otherwise.

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Post by alakazam^ » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:59 am

Even so, ultimately, none of that matters because Zen'ou, as far as we know, created the Universes, the Afterlife and the systems that rule them so he can act however he chooses with them. It's no different than you smashing your own computer just because you felt like it.

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Post by Noah » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:58 am

DBZGTKOSDH wrote:The only mechanical parts that #17 & #18 have are their deactivation devices & bomb devices. The rest of their modifications are organic, even their infinite energy reactor. They can even get stronger through training according to Toriyama.
Was this on Daizenshuu?
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Post by dbs fanboy » Sat Jan 14, 2017 1:40 pm

Baggie_Saiyan wrote:
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Gafonso6 wrote:
Actually it was Freeza's fault since he sent Bardock bacl in time to eventually create the Saiyan race.
Then it was all either Beerus's fault for not killing Freeza before he destroyed planet Vegeta, or King Cold's for being the one reponsible for Freeza's birth :P
I wonder did King Cold asexually produce Freeza?
I'm gonna take Doctor's fanfic as canon and say yes :P
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Post by Baggie_Saiyan » Sat Jan 14, 2017 1:47 pm

dbs fanboy wrote:
Baggie_Saiyan wrote:
dbs fanboy wrote: Then it was all either Beerus's fault for not killing Freeza before he destroyed planet Vegeta, or King Cold's for being the one reponsible for Freeza's birth :P
I wonder did King Cold asexually produce Freeza?
I'm gonna take Doctor's fanfic as canon and say yes :P
That definitely makes sense and why we haven't seen much of Freeza's race think his father was a one off species. I am now wondering how we got to this conversation.... :lol:

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Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Sat Jan 14, 2017 4:11 pm

alakazam^ wrote:Even so, ultimately, none of that matters because Zen'ou, as far as we know, created the Universes, the Afterlife and the systems that rule them so he can act however he chooses with them. It's no different than you smashing your own computer just because you felt like it.
When was that ever said?
Noah wrote:
DBZGTKOSDH wrote:The only mechanical parts that #17 & #18 have are their deactivation devices & bomb devices. The rest of their modifications are organic, even their infinite energy reactor. They can even get stronger through training according to Toriyama.
Was this on Daizenshuu?
And the manga as well, it is explained that almost all their modifications are organic, which is why they can merge with Cell. The Daizenshuu just gets more specific.
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.

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Post by alakazam^ » Sat Jan 14, 2017 4:16 pm

DBZGTKOSDH wrote:When was that ever said?
It's a logical conclusion.

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Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Sat Jan 14, 2017 4:34 pm

alakazam^ wrote:
DBZGTKOSDH wrote:When was that ever said?
It's a logical conclusion.
He is only said to be the ruler of all universes, and we are only told that he has the power to destroy them all. We aren't told anything, nor was it ever hinted, that he is the creator of the universes (unless if I missed something?). That's a very big assumption to make.
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.

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Post by Kanassa » Sat Jan 14, 2017 5:42 pm

DBZGTKOSDH wrote:
alakazam^ wrote:
DBZGTKOSDH wrote:When was that ever said?
It's a logical conclusion.
He is only said to be the ruler of all universes, and we are only told that he has the power to destroy them all. We aren't told anything, nor was it ever hinted, that he is the creator of the universes (unless if I missed something?). That's a very big assumption to make.
Basically, he's the CEO of the universe.
When Super apparently shoves Goku down our throats:

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FoolsGil wrote:I hope Mark is dead. But chances are the dragonballs will bring his stupid ass back. :D
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Post by Grimlock » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:42 pm

The fact that even Zeno is affected by alternate timelines makes me think that there's one above him... The truly One Above All and the one that creates Universes. At this moment, I consider Akira Toriyama, basing on Daizenshuu 7, but if there's indeed someone above Zeno, most likely it'll be someone else.

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Post by Jinzoningen MULE » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:48 pm

DBZGTKOSDH wrote:
alakazam^ wrote:
DBZGTKOSDH wrote:When was that ever said?
It's a logical conclusion.
He is only said to be the ruler of all universes, and we are only told that he has the power to destroy them all. We aren't told anything, nor was it ever hinted, that he is the creator of the universes (unless if I missed something?). That's a very big assumption to make.
Holding the title "King of Everything" at the top of the god hierarchy pretty much implies he can do whatever he wants. However, I'm totally open to the idea that Zeno is only capable of destroying, and that he has a counterpart out there who creates things.
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Post by Psykomatik » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:55 pm

Jinzoningen MULE wrote:
DBZGTKOSDH wrote:
alakazam^ wrote: It's a logical conclusion.
He is only said to be the ruler of all universes, and we are only told that he has the power to destroy them all. We aren't told anything, nor was it ever hinted, that he is the creator of the universes (unless if I missed something?). That's a very big assumption to make.
Holding the title "King of Everything" at the top of the god hierarchy pretty much implies he can do whatever he wants. However, I'm totally open to the idea that Zeno is only capable of destroying, and that he has a counterpart out there who creates things.
It could be Zalama, the creator of the Super Dragon Balls. What do you think?

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Post by Jinzoningen MULE » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:58 pm

Psykomatik wrote:It could be Zalama, the creator of the Super Dragon Balls. What do you think?
I don't think anything, we know nothing about him other than he created the Super DB's.
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Post by TekTheNinja » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:19 pm

kinisking wrote: Again it's not his fault because Zeno is accountable for his own damn actions.
You're obviously not listening. I've said this SEVERAL times, but even though Goku didn't intend for it to be like it is IT'S STILL HIS FAULT. This is undeniable fact. If goku didn't remind Zeno, Zeno wouldn't have done anything, MAKING IT FACTUALLY GOKU'S FAULT. It doesn't matter whether or not Goku should be blamed for it. FACTUALLY it's his fault.
Nejishiki wrote:That's quite the claim in an effort to blame Goku for someone else's judgment. Intentions are the most vital element of someone's actions. We judge intentions fairly to avoid circumstance where we condemn others for harmless acts leading into tragedy. There's no denial on my end. Claiming Goku as entirely responsible for the Zeno threats (without viewing the proper episode, at that) is not reasonable, be it fiction, reality, or otherwise.
Really dude? What i'm saying isn't complicated. Goku caused it. If the blurb is correct, that's absolute fact. I don't give a shit about his intentions, even though I HAVE mentioned it's ridiculously stupid for Goku to not expect something like this from a genocidal maniac like Zeno.
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TekTheNinja wrote: and I'm honestly sick of Goku causing the conflicts all the time.
Saiyan Saga: Not Goku's fault, he had no choice in the cirumstances that brought the Saiyans to Earth
Frieza Saga: Not Goku's fault, the conflict there occurred independent of his involvement.
Cell Saga: Goku's fault, both because of his destruction of the RRA and refusing to go kill Gero... As well as giving Cell the bloody sensu bean.
Buu Saga: Kind of Goku's fault for humoring Vegeta, but that's VERY debatable.
BoG Saga: Not Goku's fault, Beerus came stiring up trouble regardless of Goku's involvement.
RoF Saga: Kind of Goku's fault
Uni6 Saga: Not Goku's fault, Beerus and Champa's fault.
F!Trunks: Goku's fault.
Are you kidding me? In the Cell arc, Goku even says himself the the Saiyans, Frieza, and Cell were ALL caused by him. And now in Super he was the reason Beerus woke up, he was still the reason for Frieza, and he was absolutely responsible for Black Goku. That A LOT of Goku causing the threats.

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Post by Kanassa » Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:26 pm

TekTheNinja wrote:Are you kidding me? In the Cell arc, Goku even says himself the the Saiyans, Frieza, and Cell were ALL caused by him. And now in Super he was the reason Beerus woke up, he was still the reason for Frieza, and he was absolutely responsible for Black Goku. That A LOT of Goku causing the threats.
Goku blaming himself for the Saiyans and Frieza don't means they are actually hit fault. In Super, he was not the reason for Beerus woke up and no, that is not 'a lot', that is.... Noticable at best. You act like it's a 90% of the time.
When Super apparently shoves Goku down our throats:

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- FoolsGil, Out of Context, 2017

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