Newbie to Dragon Ball! My experience...

[Aether]

As for the anime, watch Z. Since you already know the story and don't need to rush through the material, it'll be worth it just to see the differences and additions. It also transitions into the anime-only sequel GT, which you should give a watch.

I might just do that. I have a friend with the entire Dragon Ball / Z / GT animé. I guess he could lend it me. I've heard there's a lot of fillers - would be interesting to see exactly where these fillers are and how they fit into the story. Thanks!

[Rory]

I have a friend with the entire Dragon Ball / Z / GT animé. I guess he could lend it me.

Screw that, I've lent you my manga already. Spend your own damn money now.

[Goku100xKamehameha]

I have a friend with the entire Dragon Ball / Z / GT animé. I guess he could lend it me.

Screw that, I've lent you my manga already. Spend your own damn money now.

Wait, what...? Do you know each other in person?

[Adamant]

I have a friend with the entire Dragon Ball / Z / GT animé. I guess he could lend it me.

Screw that, I've lent you my manga already. Spend your own damn money now.

Wait, what...? Do you know each other in person?

Wait, what...? Do you not even read the first post of a thread before replying?

[Mountain]

Wait, what...? Do you know each other in person?

Wait, what...? Do you not even read the first post of a thread before replying?

[dbgtFO]

Wait, what...? Do you not even read the first post of a thread before replying?

So much truth in this quote, that I had to make it a part of my sig.

[Michsi]

I'm torn between recommending to watch the original series and Kai.

Kai is far more faithfull to the manga but there were some great filler scenes in DBZ. There where some bad one too though

Most people consider the Garlic Jr. arc "bad filler", but I think if you're a fan of Kuririn it's enjoyable because it gives him more time to shine.

I love the Garlic Jr. Saga. The first Goku-less arc, and gives Piccolo and Krillin time to shine.

Kuririn was.... cool?!

To be honest, Kuririn was one of the most heroic of all the characters. He stood his ground even though he was afraid, and most of the time had no chance of winning against his opponents. He may not have been cool in the "RAWR I'm overflowing with power" and kicking guys around like soccer balls kind of way, but he was a loyal friend and a true hero. It doesn't get much cooler than that.

THIS! Exactly! No power ups, no special heritage, a normal flesh and blood human being, yet he still managed to stick around almost everytime. I hate how people always catagorised him as a coward and a useless nobody. He knew his limits but had no problem of going against far stronger opponents if needed. He stood up to Freeza! He stood up to Cell!
He's more open about his fear,yes, but that just makes all the more impressive when he goes up against fighters that are like a million levels above him.
Vegeta, in the Freeza Saga, didn't do that!

[dbgtFO]

THIS! Exactly! No power ups,

He got Saichoro's power up, making him roughly ten times stronger, than before...

I hate how people always catagorised him as a coward and a useless nobody.

It's backed up by the characters in the Cell Arc at least, that he's nothing on several occasions...

He knew his limits but had no problem of going against far stronger opponents if needed. He stood up to Freeza! He stood up to Cell!

But he didn't help his friends, when they faced #17 & #18(although, if he did he would've died like in Trunks' timeline).

[Michsi]

THIS! Exactly! No power ups,

He got Saichoro's power up, making him roughly ten times stronger, than before...

He was still way weaker than all he people that were after him. I don't even see that as a power up. We only see him gaining some extra speed. He doesen't actually gain any significant advantage.

t's backed up by the characters in the Cell Arc at least, that he's nothing on several occasions...

He is nothing in terms of power. I don't deny that! It's his personality I'm complementing.

But he didn't help his friends, when they faced #17 & #18(although, if he did he would've died like in Trunks' timeline).

Krillin usually let's the stronger ones handle things when they are around, he only steps up when and if there is no one left, and persoanlly I don't blame him. If the androids showed any sign that they wanted to, say, execute one of them, he would've stepped up and done something, I'm positive of that.

[AgitoZ]

Since you already read the manga any incarnation of it would be a good recommendation. But, how about you watch the movies? They are like micro versions of story arcs...animated.

[ChampionofTime]

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[Eire]

Lending is a bad idea at all. That way I've lost my favourite volume of the manga that I haven't been able to replace for 4 years! (Not to mention broken Utena DVD, torn Harry Potter 5, lost vintage magazines, 18 Star Wars comics, crystal jewellery from Prague and costume of Little My). That's the best way to lose stuff and buddies.

If you want to watch DB Z/KAI I would recommend Kai and later supplement it with parts of Z. I used to watch every episode when DBZ was aired, but now I.Can't.Watch.More.Than.Five.Minutes. My hand automatically goes to fast-forward button.

And little advice: before watching DBZ movies or live-action (everyone will advise you against that, but you will see it anyway:P) complete special glasses. If you are adult and lonely the basic version is a bottle of your favourite alcohol for every eye. If not, they can be replaced by good buddied in proportion 1:1.

And final one. Don't.Ever.Read.Fanfics.Rated.As.M
You were warned.
And you are welcome.

[Rory]

Lending is a bad idea at all. That way I've lost my favourite volume of the manga that I haven't been able to replace for 4 years! (Not to mention broken Utena DVD, torn Harry Potter 5, lost vintage magazines, 18 Star Wars comics, crystal jewellery from Prague and costume of Little My). That's the best way to lose stuff and buddies.

Quite lending to/befriending douche-bags. :p

[Son Satan]

And final one. Don't.Ever.Read.Fanfics.Rated.As.M
You were warned.
And you are welcome.

Probably the best advice ever.

Anyway, Aether, welcome to the fanbase, and I would suggest watching the anime, in this order: DB- DBZ- DBGT- Movies- Kai.

[Piccolo Daimaoh]

You know... I think that line has become a Japanese meme...

That's probably true. The first result you get after googling "のことか" is the quote itself.

[Goku100xKamehameha]

You know... I think that line has become a Japanese meme...

That's probably true. The first result you get after googling "のことか" is the quote itself.

And it's the second suggestion who get, when you typed "クリリン" on Google Japan.

[BlazingFiddlesticks]

You know... I think that line has become a Japanese meme...

That's probably true. The first result you get after googling "のことか" is the quote itself.

And it's the second suggestion who get, when you typed "クリリン" on Google Japan.

First response I get when typing in "Are you talking about..." into English Google.

[Mewzard]

As for the anime, watch Z. Since you already know the story and don't need to rush through the material, it'll be worth it just to see the differences and additions. It also transitions into the anime-only sequel GT, which you should give a watch.

I might just do that. I have a friend with the entire Dragon Ball / Z / GT animé. I guess he could lend it me. I've heard there's a lot of fillers - would be interesting to see exactly where these fillers are and how they fit into the story. Thanks!

My recommendation is any Japanese viewing should use the original anime (aka, DB, DBZ, DBGT), but if you ever do want to give the dub a shot, Kai is recommended, as it's a much higher quality dub.

Other than that, welcome to the forum, and glad to see another fan join our collective ranks (resists urge to make Borg reference).

[Geisha]

That's right people, you too can have your own Dragon Ball fan as a friend/Guinea pig, just start lending your manga out today!

Been doing the same thing with my girlfriend *snip*

LOLis. I'm doing the same with my boyfriend.

What I find interesting is that he also thinks Krillin is cool. It was his favorite character until Piccoro appeared... now I'm wondering if he'll also start liking Vegeta >_< [we're watching the Freezer arc] And he's also wondering who the blond people are >_<

I think you should watch the anime, but ALL of it. From the beginning. You liked the series enough to join the forum, watching the anime will only give you more points to discuss in the future. If anything, it'll make you appreciate the manga that much more ^_^