Although the latest version of the granddaddy shonen isn’t as popular as its predecessors, it’s still a valuable addition to the ‘Dragon Ball Super‘ franchise. Dragon Ball Super: Learn About Our Reviews

Shonen is one of the most well-known branches of anime. This is because it is most easily marketable. A typical shonen is a combination of a few quirky characters, superpowers, or special skills, and a villain that’s thousands of times more powerful than them.

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The formula was being developed back in Japan when anime was just beginning to be popular. The landscape of anime was shaped by shows like One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach, which established tropes that would continue to be the foundation of shonen for many years. However, Dragon Ball Z was already a hit in America with its action-packed battles, captivating story, and captivating characters.

Dragon Ball is a huge franchise. It was created by manga artist Akira Toriyama in 1984. Today, it is one of the most popular anime. This is largely due to the yearly video games and the huge fan base that has grown from young people who watched the series as children. Even those not devoted to anime are able to recognize it almost immediately. Goku, the main character of the series, was chosen as the mascot for the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan. This article won’t be about the popularity of the series. As tempting as that may sound, it isn’t. Dragon Ball Super is the latest iteration of this worldwide phenomenon.

The eagerly awaited sequel to the blockbuster anime was released on July 5, 2015, and received mixed reviews. Due to the fact that many people were familiar with the FUNimation version of the show, which featured iconic voices like Christopher Sabbat and Sean Schemmel behind Goku and Vegeta respectively, many viewers didn’t tune in until December 2015, when the English version of the show was released. The show has received a lot of criticism despite this. Some of it is justified, others are outrageous or simply absurd. With Dragon Ball Super coming to an end in March, I thought I’d list some of the most common criticisms about the show, and explain why they aren’t as bad as they seem.

Fan Service Complaints

I just don’t get it. You want Gohan back to fight, claiming that you miss him and that Goku is so powerful. It’s then discredited as fan service and a “cheap” move to appeal to fans. Super introduced us to an intriguing villain with a unique backstory and insane power. It is arguably the darkest storyline Dragon Ball has ever seen.

Frieza, a beloved villain of the series, is back as a fan favorite and an interesting character. Know the difference between fan service and presenting something different and new. They are two different things. It is true that Z’s nostalgia has been a big influence on Z’s show, but it has made sure it is distinct in many ways.

It is always sad to see the end of an anime series like Dragon Ball. The series has become so iconic that it has been considered a cultural icon. Super is a complicated series, but it makes me feel like a friend who is leaving for another country. I don’t know when I will see him again. Dragon Ball is a wonderful series that I will never let go of. It makes me happy to know that Super is just the beginning of this amazing world. A movie about the first Super Saiyan God, Dragon Ball FighterZ, is coming out soon. And, of course, there’s still Dragon Ball Super to enjoy.

Dragon Ball Super: Bad Animation

The animation of early episodes of Dragon Ball Super was not very good. Although the first four episodes were okay, episode 5 quickly gained notoriety for its poor animation. Images of Goku’s fight with Beerus and Frieza’s defeat were shared online and enjoyed by many. The studio’s apparent cruelty shocked fans, which was enough to drive many viewers away from the show. This has two problems for me. The first is that the first two arcs (up to episode 27) are simply retellings of two movies that were released shortly before the series was released (Battle of Gods, Resurrection F). It is easy to understand and watch the movies. This is not an excuse for poor animation. But it is a reason not to complain about it so much. Super has been amazing since the second arc.

Although it was not as bad as Super’s, you will still find some bad frames if you freeze scenes from the show. Because Dragon Ball Z is a beloved show, people tend to overlook its flaws. Bad animation isn’t a problem that Super has. In fact, it can be considered a problem for all anime. Every episode after the initial 27 episodes is very well animated. The standout episodes are episodes 57-66, 109, and 110. It’s not a problem anymore.

Power Scaling Issues

Power scaling, for all the non-hardcore anime lovers out there, is basically comparing the strength of one character to another. Many people have problems with power scaling in this series. It seems that characters who were once too weak can now compete with the strongest fighters in the series. Two key issues are what I will be discussing in this regard:

First, fans often cite specific scenes to prove that power scaling is flawed. Frieza’s ability to defeat Goku in four months is a common story. You should consider that Frieza’s 100 percent power gave Super Saiyan Goku trouble back on Namek without him ever training. He was so strong that he didn’t have to train to face anyone stronger than him.

Second, many people believe that characters such as Gohan or Android 17 are able to make Goku Super Saiyan Blue. This implies they must have god-level strength. Goku’s Blue form doesn’t have a fixed power level, so this is false. Goku has the ability to modify his energy output in order not to destroy people and planets. Are you serious guys? Did Goku really go 100 percent on Gohan or 17? He could have wiped the floor with them all in a flash if he wanted.

If you are claiming that Goku went against Blue because these characters were so strong, then please explain why Blue was not effective against Zamasu. Or why Vegito, the most powerful character in the franchise, had to be created to have a chance at beating him? There is no other explanation than Goku not letting up.

Caulifa, Kefla, and I both agree that power scaling is a little shaky in that we don’t know HOW these Saiyans gained so much power. However, considering that these Saiyans were so different than U7’s in the fact that they weren’t enslaved and therefore had the potential for training and unlocking their base form to their maximum extent, it’s not hard to imagine that their Super Saiyan power will be increased by quite a lot. It’s possible that there is an explanation, but it’s still not known. We might not find the answers we seek immediately; however, Super is ending soon.

Dragon Ball Super: The Goku Show

Many people refer to Dragon Ball Super as the “Goku Show” because it is so focused on Goku’s adventures. This isn’t necessarily wrong. However, you can argue that whenever something happens on the show, it involves both Goku as well as the other characters. You can think of the episode in which they need all their wishes fulfilled by Shenron (right before the Future Trunks story arc), or the episode in which Goku is assassinated and dies by Hit. It’s unfair to say it only features Goku, since all the characters are there. Dragon Ball is about Goku’s adventures at its core. He is the main reason that the series began, and the series will largely be about him. It’s like asking “Why does Naruto need to appear in EVERY EPISODE?”

Hidden Leaf Village is not about everyone else, because the show is all about HIM. While I’m here, I will also address Gohan’s character growth, which is STILL a major talking point for this series. This is what I want to make clear. Gohan isn’t a Saiyan; he is half Saiyan. Gohan didn’t like fighting. It was something he never enjoyed. He has tried to solve problems peacefully and without conflict since the beginning. He only fought because it was necessary and not because he wanted to. I don’t understand why people complain about him not being on screen every episode.

He was never meant to fight. He just wanted to live a normal student life. The latest arc shows him doing something, which is great for nostalgia. However, if you think Dragon Ball Super is bad because Gohan isn’t fighting, you might need to reevaluate how well you actually know the series.