Are there any parts of the world where OG Dragon Ball is more popular than Z?

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Are there any parts of the world where OG Dragon Ball is more popular than Z?

Post by WittyUsername » Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:17 pm

It’s just something I’ve been wondering. Does anyone have any information on it?
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Re: Are there any parts of the world where OG Dragon Ball is more popular than Z?

Post by kei17 » Fri Jun 19, 2020 1:47 am

Though I can't think of any actual examples right now, if there're any regions that received only the original DB, that means it's practically more popular than Z there. When it comes to where both of them have been broadcast, from what I know, Z is always more dominant. In the case of receiving only the original manga, it's got no rebranding in the Saiyan arc, so the questions is meaningless.

Speaking of the regions where the original DB has a relatively big presence, if not as much as Z, I think the East Asian and Southeast Asian countries fall into such a category. Probably the same applies to Spain, too.
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Post by Cure Dragon 255 » Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:11 am

Latin America adores OG Dragon Ball. Sure, Dragon Ball is more popular but OG DB is seen as a masterpiece.
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Re: Are there any parts of the world where OG Dragon Ball is more popular than Z?

Post by Dragon Ball Ireland » Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:20 am

I can't think of any examples either, but I think the fact TOEI never did a Kai for OG Dragon Ball and renamed it DBZ Kai for international audiences speaks volumes. Regardless of quality, Z is infinitely more popular, there's no contest.
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Re: Are there any parts of the world where OG Dragon Ball is more popular than Z?

Post by TheBigBoy » Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:56 am

Yes!!!! In my house!!!
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Re: Are there any parts of the world where OG Dragon Ball is more popular than Z?

Post by DBZAOTA482 » Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:23 pm

Nope, even in Japan DBZ is more popular, but OG DB is held with more reverence.
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Re: Are there any parts of the world where OG Dragon Ball is more popular than Z?

Post by SuperSaiyaManZ94 » Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:27 pm

DBZAOTA482 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:23 pm Nope, even in Japan DBZ is more popular, but OG DB is held with more reverence.
Well, at least over there they don't outright sideline OG Dragon Ball and more or less almost totally ignore it but every so often in favor of DBZ to nearly the extent as done here in the States and other places.
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Re: Are there any parts of the world where OG Dragon Ball is more popular than Z?

Post by KBABZ » Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:16 pm

TheBigBoy wrote: ↑Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:56 am Yes!!!! In my house!!!
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