Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

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Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by SSJ2bardock » Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:11 am

Haven't been around the boards in a while so I figured I'd drop by and start a fun thread or something...

This one is my personal favorite in Goku's fight versus #19

Sorry about the English dubbing to anyone who cares, just mute it if you have to it's the visuals that matters and it was the best video I could find that didn't have lame music in the background.

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This doesn't have to be a major transformation like the one on Namek, it can be one that's only a second long, anything works.
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Re: Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by Eddie » Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:16 am

If it has to be a SSJ1 transformation, I like the first one and the movie 5 one best. If it can be any SSJ level, Gohan's first SSJ2 would be my favorite.

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Re: Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by SSJ2bardock » Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:17 am

It doesn't have to be Super Saiyan 1, it can be any transformation. 1, 2, 3, 4, the fake one from Movie 4. It all works.
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Post by RoarkVegeta » Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:20 am

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Post by Piccolo Daimaoh » Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:22 am

Definately Vegeta's first Super Saiyan transformation, especially with that awesome Faulconer track.

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Re: Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by Bussani » Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:47 am

For me, it's Gohan's first SSJ2 transformation. The music's great, the Oozaru-like roar in the scream is great, and I love the way everyone drops what they're doing when it happens.
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Post by JulieYBM » Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:08 am

Gah, so many choices. I think one that espicially sticks out is the False Super Saiyan transformation in Movie Four. Along with the music it's very shocking, although honestlly...I think I love all of the transformations, espicially Gohan at the Tenka'ichi into a Super Saiyan 2, and Gokû into Super Saiyan 3 against Kid Boo...ooh, and the three Super Saiyans in Movie Seven, too!!
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Post by B » Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:17 am

Movie 5's was bloody brilliant. It hit every emotional pitch just right, and looked effing cool.
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Re: Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by SSJ2bardock » Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:41 am

JulieYBM wrote:espicially Gohan at the Tenka'ichi into a Super Saiyan 2
Completely forgot about this one, it's definitely my favorite.

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Post by penguintruth » Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:52 am

Urgh, dub clips.

Gohan's first SSJ2 transformation may be the greatest single moment in animated DB, and is one of my favorite anime moments.
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Post by UristtheGreat » Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:24 am

I like Trunks' first Super Saiyan transformation, Goten's was pretty funny though.
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Post by Kaboom » Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:14 am

penguintruth wrote:Urgh, dub clips.

Gohan's first SSJ2 transformation may be the greatest single moment in animated DB, and is one of my favorite anime moments.
Completely agreed. My vote goes to Gohan's first Super Saiyan 2 breakthrough. The song absolutely makes the scene. I can't wait to see if or how they'll eventually adapt it for Kai.
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Re: Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by Xyex » Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:41 am

Trunks's transformation against Freeza, for me. The entire thing was just awesome. His first transformation in the special comes in second, then Gohan going SSJ2 is third, Goku against Freeza is first, and Vegeta transforming against 19 is 5th (tied for that spot with his flashbacked initial SSJ transformation, actually).
I can't wait to see if or how they'll eventually adapt it for Kai.
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Re: Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by Rocketman » Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:10 am

Movie 4, strangely enough, was the best for how the transformation is supposed to be.

Goku and Vegeta vs Android 19 tie for second-best.

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Re: Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by LilKokuLink » Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:41 pm

Piccolo Daimaoh wrote:Definately Vegeta's first Super Saiyan transformation, especially with that awesome Faulconer track.
Same! :P Hence my signature, haha :) That scene was just fucking awesome... the Vegeta super saiyan theme nailed it, the screaming wasn't over the top and the glowing of his hair and eyebrows was a realllllyyyy good shot!

I most specifically remember when watching the show for the first time, Goku going super saiyan 3 like, yeah this is super saiyan 1, blah blah blah... even further beyond. That got me out of my seat for sure.

Of course the first SSJ transformation on Namek was amazing, I still remember that chill down my spine when Goku lifts his head back and his hair glows for a split second.

They kept changing from time to time, but now my favourite is either Vegeta's first one, or Gohan going super saiyan 2 at the world tournament.
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Re: Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by Krazy Monkey » Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:19 pm

Piccolo Daimaoh wrote:Definately Vegeta's first Super Saiyan transformation, especially with that awesome Faulconer track.
Wow, I thought I was the only one here who likes Bruce Faulconer's music.

Anyway, I have more than one favorite transformation scene. My favorites are:

-When Goku first transformed after Frieza killed Krillin.
-When Gohan transformed into Super Saiyan 2 after Cell stepped on Android 16's head and broke it.
-When Goku transformed into Super Saiyan 3 to fight Majin Buu (I especially liked the theme song that played while it was happening).

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Post by LilKokuLink » Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:35 pm

Krazy Monkey wrote: Wow, I thought I was the only one here who likes Bruce Faulconer's music.
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Re: Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by SSJmole » Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:04 pm

Mine is Goku going SSJ on Namek. It was just a great scene and made the transformation seem more epic than any other that followed.

My second choice however Goku Jr. turning SSJ. At this point we've seen SSJ 1 to 4 It's not special any more. However I saw the TV special before the Goku Jr vs Vegeta Jr. fight so had no idea he could go SSJ. I honestly didn't expect it and then he gets enraged and transforms and it felt special again.

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Re: Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by the_abberration » Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:14 pm

I guess, I'll go with one that rarely (if ever) gets mentioned. Gohan's SSJ transformation in the ROSAT.

I like this one because unlike the manga where we just see him go SSJ, the anime pulls off a rare moment where the filler actually becomes an expansion of the manga. We get to see what went through Gohan's mind leading up to his transformation (through a few flashbacks to his past fights).

While Gohan is trying to fight off Goku's beam, he starts remembering his feelings of helplessness when everyone depended on him and hears Goku's voice encouraging him by explaining how becoming SSJ through a need and desire. In some ways, this scene foreshadows the upcoming beam struggle between Cell and Gohan.

Finally when Gohan becomes SSJ, we get to see a glimpse of that uncontrollable rage that supposedly destroyed the LSSJ King Kai spoke of during the Freeza arc. We see Goku having to tell Gohan to calm down before he is consumed by the rage of turning SSJ. Again this scene foreshadows Gohan's attitude when he becomes SSJ2, where unchracteristically for his peaceful nature, he choses to make Cell suffer a little more before destroying him.
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Re: Favorite Super Saiyan Transformation Scene

Post by Rory » Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:31 pm

Krazy Monkey wrote:Wow, I thought I was the only one here who likes Bruce Faulconer's music.
I like Faulconer's music.. not within the context of Dragon Ball, but it can make for a good listen.
Trunks' first Super Saiyan transformation has always been my favourite, it really is an emotional and pretty powerful scene.

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