Dragon Ball Anime

[SSJ2]

So I’ve only seen up to episode 35ish of the anime. What are your thoughts on the anime as a whole? Is it a worthwhile watch?

 

[PorchMaster]

It still drags on too long and there are many worthless fillers placed during each timeskip as well as during normal events. If you've read the manga equivalent there's no real reason to watch the anime, besides to hear voice acting imo.

 

[ahill1]

Have you never watched the anime before, ssj2?

 

[SSJ2]

Have you never watched the anime before, ssj2?

Read first post.

 

[withheldforprivacy]

Tell me the main fillers of the anime.

 

[theallpowerfulpuipui]

Have you never watched the anime before, ssj2?

Read first post.

WhAt DoEs ThE fIrSt PoSt SaY?

 

[SSJ2]

Have you never watched the anime before, ssj2?

Read first post.

WhAt DoEs ThE fIrSt PoSt SaY?

It says if you insert an electrically charged metal rod up your ass, your brain will unlock the cure for cancer.

 

[Fantastische Hure]

Definitely. Much better than DragonBall Z as an adaptation. In a-lot of cases filler actually helps, like Goku & Yajirobe having to actually go on an adventure to get the Super-God-Water instead of just being handed it. Amongst other epic moments.

 

[ahill1]

I've read the first post. It doesn't change my question.

 

[SSJ2]

The question is answered in the first post. Wtf man

 

[Let's Go Fearless!]

It was meh. I appreciate the filler stuffs where you can see the other side of characters but it can feel dragged sometimes. I only watched General White Tower arc iirc then got bored. I wish Toei would make a DB version of Kai.

 

[Fantastische Hure]

DragonBall doesn't need a Kai-find version. Already as good as that can get. We even first see Tenshinhan make his debut in the pre 22nd Tenkaichi-Budokai filler training.

 

[Let's Go Fearless!]

There are fans who dismissed OG DB simply because it doesn't have the DBZ feel since they watched the latter. A Kai version of DB wouldn't do harm unless it failed of course.

 

[Captain Cadaver]

The first anime is definitely worth the watch, more so than the other anime adaptions and spinoffs of the series. The pacing is nowhere near as good as the manga, but certain changes do help improve some parts such as the Pilaf gang's extended role in the Hunt for the Dragon Balls Arc blending well with the A-Plot of the arc and adding decent comedy, or the increased scope of character focus in the Piccolo Daimao Arc helping capture the idea of Piccolo being a global threat in everyone's minds far better as well as making the Choshinsui into an actual quest rather than an instant power up Karin had lying around making it feel far less contrived. Even the extended filler segments aren't that bad for the most part as doing things like actually showing training regimes such as Goku's training for the 22nd TB make his increase in power far more plausible and made a decent tribute to classic action/adventure plot lines such as more Journey to the West references. The only filler I'd recommend skipping entirely would be Goku going back in time and being beaten by Mutaito as part of Popo's training and the Wedding Dress filler after the 23rd TB.

It also helps that Kikuchi's excellent score succeeds masterfully in capturing the emotions of every scene. From the good capturing of eastern martial arts flicks within the opening's instrumental usage, the serene nature of Upa/Bora's theme or the sinister aspects of Piccolo Daimao theme, Kikuchi really helped aid in the experience through his music.

 

[Fantastische Hure]

I don't get it. They dismiss DragonBall first of because they probably don't have a brain and second because the series has a different feel to the sequel. Nothing to do with filler. Basically a boner for DragonBall Z because that's what a-lot of people saw first.

 

[Let's Go Fearless!]

There are fans who think that way from what I've read.

 

[SSJ2]

I was about to say the same thing SHC. A Kai version of DB should not be created for the mere fact of appeasing these morons who think Z is the true series. If they are too stupid to appreciate part 1 then they can go fuck themselves.

 

[SSJ2]

If I watch the anime I think I’ll skip to the 21st.. I saw the first arc long ago and really have no interest in it.

lol I remember Giran is shown to be a thug in the anime. I kinda like filler moments like that which give otherwise bland characters some personality.