Discussion regarding the entirety of the franchise in a general (meta) sense, including such aspects as: production, trends, merchandise, fan culture, and more.
More importantly and intriguingly, however, is a special book labeled as “Jump Comics Godliest Edition” (JC最“神”刊; janpu komikkusu sai-“shin”-kan) — a pun on “the latest volume” (最新刊; saishinkan) — and entitled Dragon Ball Volume “F” (ドラゴンボール 巻『F』; doragon bōru kan “efu”) — a pun on how the original tankōbon volumes of the series were labeled. While it should be noted that it is not advertised to contain any actual comics, this booklet is set to compile the complete script of the film, along with conceptual material and commentary on the film itself. As this booklet will touch on the plot of the film in detail, the packaging advises attendees not to open it until after seeing the film.
Man, I so want get my hands on Dragon Ball Volume “F”. I will find a way somehow.
Spoiler:
Akira Toriyama wrote:My policy is to try and forget things once they’re over. Since if I don’t discard the old and focus on what’s new, I’ll overload my brain capacity. I still haven’t lived down going, “Who the heck is Tao Pai-pai?” that one time I was talking with Ei’ichiro Oda-kun. But the fact that there are still people reading the series after all this time… All I can say is; “thank you.” Really, that’s all.
Akira Toriyama wrote:Drawing Dragon Ball again reminded me of two things--how much I love it, and how much I never want to do it again.
Kunzait_83 wrote:And if you're upset because all this new material completely invalidates the tabletop RPG rulebook-sized statistical system and flowchart for the characters' "canonical Power Levels" that you'd been working on painstakingly for the last bunch of years now... well I don't think there's a kind, non-blunt way of saying this, but that's 100% entirely your own misguided fault for buying so deeply into all this nonsensical garbage in the first place. And that you also have IMMENSELY skewed and comically backwards priorities in what you think is most important and needed to make a good Dragon Ball story.
Zephyr wrote:Goodness, they wrote idiotic drivel in a children's cartoon meant to advertise toys!? Again!? For the ninetieth episode in a row!? Somebody stop the presses! We have to voice our concern over these Super important issues!
Kamiccolo9 wrote:Fair enough, I concede. Sean Schemmel probably has some kind of hidden talent. Maybe he is an expert at Minesweeper. You're right; calling him "talentless" wasn't fair.
Michsi wrote: Mon Jul 04, 2022 11:29 amIn Super Piccolo got yelled off the stage by Vegeta in the U6 Tournament arc and lost to Jiminy Cricket in the ToP , he deserved 15 new transformations with his theme song played by Metallica in the background.
fadeddreams5 wrote:Seeing that fight in the TV spot, I can tell I will like this movie.
Goku's pose at 0:01 is so damn cool. He'd look better as a regular SSJ though; the blue is so lame. Almost as lame as modern Gohan and Piccolo sweating against a mook.
But yeah, I will probably like this movie more than BoG. lol.
Gohan didn't sweat against a mook, he one-shotted him like he was nothing at all.
Worded that badly. I listed two lame things: a) Gohan in general. b) Piccolo vs. Mook.
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"Dragon Ball once became a thing of the past to me, but after that, I got angry about the live action movie, re-wrote an entire movie script, and now I'm complaining about the quality of the new TV anime. It seems Dragon Ball has grown on me so much that I can't leave it alone." - Akira Toriyama on Dragon Ball Super
I purchased a copy of Volume "F" on ebay yesterday, it cost me £30 (inc. p&p), which is a lot, but I really want it, and I'm sure it will be worth the investment.
DBZ_Lee wrote:I purchased a copy of Volume "F" on ebay yesterday, it cost me £30 (inc. p&p), which is a lot, but I really want it, and I'm sure it will be worth the investment.
Isn't it written completely in Japanese?
"Dragon Ball once became a thing of the past to me, but after that, I got angry about the live action movie, re-wrote an entire movie script, and now I'm complaining about the quality of the new TV anime. It seems Dragon Ball has grown on me so much that I can't leave it alone." - Akira Toriyama on Dragon Ball Super
DBZ_Lee wrote:I purchased a copy of Volume "F" on ebay yesterday, it cost me £30 (inc. p&p), which is a lot, but I really want it, and I'm sure it will be worth the investment.
Isn't it written completely in Japanese?
Yep. But I've no doubt someone will translate it for us eventually on the internet.
So for those who went to the premiere. Did Vegeta at any point in the movie went Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan. I have some people at SI still not believing the spoilers about Vegeta going SSGSS.
Dragon Ball Heroes God Mission = Best sets of missions so far
DBZ_Lee wrote:I purchased a copy of Volume "F" on ebay yesterday, it cost me £30 (inc. p&p), which is a lot, but I really want it, and I'm sure it will be worth the investment.
How is that possible? I mean, the book won't come out until the Japanese premiere, right?
radrappy wrote:Just got back from the premiere and just wanted to drop a line and say I fucking enjoyed the hell out the film and have a good feeling most of you will too. It's 100% Toriyama goodness. The event itself was also great fun. Hearing Nozawa's kamahameha in person is an absolute memory to be treasured. I'll post some photos later.
That's awesome. Great to hear some good things about this movie! Now I just have to wait until the bluray comes out in Japan for me to watch
English is not my main language. Sorry if I make a mistake.
DBZ_Lee wrote:I purchased a copy of Volume "F" on ebay yesterday, it cost me £30 (inc. p&p), which is a lot, but I really want it, and I'm sure it will be worth the investment.
How is that possible? I mean, the book won't come out until the Japanese premiere, right?
There are currently 2 sellers, who are recieving their copies on the 19th. They must have family members who are going in number.
Hey everyone! I also just got back from the LA Premiere! It was fantastic! The movie is great, but I do have my criticisms. I think most will enjoy it especially if you really like the fighting.
The event was fun, but felt very disorganized once they opened the doors to the theater. It felt like the hosts were given no instructions and they had to improvise. Things ran a little late and they only had time for one question during the Q & A. I really wish I could have heard more from Nozawa and Yamamuro (although he did give a shout out to the entire animation crew, which was nice).
The heads of Toei animation and Shueshia were also present and spoke to the crowd out front the theater. Nothing too interesting, just the usual "Happy to be here" type of thing. Still cool though.
Funny story, I went to the bathroom and Sean Schemmel walked in after me follow by (I think) Christopher Ayres. Schemmel immediately shouted "SO WE MEET AGAIN FREEZA!" and then they both talked shop a bit. It was pretty entertaining.
Anyway, I'm sure there are people closer to Kanzenshuu that will give better, more detailed accounts than me. I'm down to answer questions, but I don't want to step on anyone else's toes. It was an amazing experience and I'm so happy I got to go! I can't wait to see the movie again!!
Oh! They also gave away "Resurrection F" posters and stickers! Free Stuff! Yay!!
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My short animated film (has some violence): http://youtu.be/ovT8mbYE85E
Chuquita wrote:Maybe he got it from someone who saw the preview screenings last week?
Did they hand out the F books during the preview screenings?
They didn't. They'll be handed out during the premiere to the first 1.5 million people.
If it was handed out, Julian would have worked on a translated summary by now
That scene in Toyotaro's manga where magenta ssjg Gokû is seen as a special effect kind of thing behind Gokû when he's flying at Whis--is that manga-only or does magenta ssjg Gokû appear in the movie?
Tennessaiyan wrote:Still want to know Bulma's reaction to before time was reversed, though!
She's on her knees crying over "Vegeta, Trunks, Papa and Mama".
So anyone else have any kind of emotional reactions?
"I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what." - Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird (1960)
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” - Nelson Mandela
That scene in Toyotaro's manga where magenta ssjg Gokû is seen as a special effect kind of thing behind Gokû when he's flying at Whis--is that manga-only or does magenta ssjg Gokû appear in the movie?
No magenta ssjg Goku at all. The movie is pretty unapologetic in assuming you've seen Battle of Gods and doesn't retread many of it's story points. Not visually, at least.
My short animated film (has some violence): http://youtu.be/ovT8mbYE85E
I also have a question!
Does Beerus hanging on the tree with his tail is in the movie or it was just a manga thing only?
Sleeping until the tournament is over.
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Araki wrote:
These days people start throwing the words "filler" and "silce of life" everytime characters aren't punching each other. No matter if something is moving the plot or there's character exposition.
Imagine if DB started these days. It would go like this:
"hey, what's happening in Dragon Ball today?"
"Goku wants Mutenroshi to train him, so he's bringing him some chicks now."
"oh i see, just slice of life filler then. skippable. "
