Dragon Ball Super
Dragon Ball Super
TV-14 | 05 July 2015 (USA)
SEASON & EPISODES
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    UnowPriceless

    hyped garbage

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    Glimmerubro

    It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

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    StyleSk8r

    At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

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    Allison Davies

    The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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    jyar-72642

    Dbs has been a wonderful weekly occurrence. Every Saturday I would look forward to my favorite characters going all out to improve. This concept is what makes the series so great. It is about people going above and beyond to challenge themselves. This ideal is what brought me back to watch once more every weekend. I will definitely miss dbs and I hope there will be a new series.

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    MSB Reviews

    If you enjoy my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :)Dragon Ball Super is the official (or canon, whatever you prefer) follow-up to Dragon Ball Z (yes, Dragon Ball GT does not "exist") and it continues right after the Majin Buu arc.Goku goes on action-packed adventures, finding new worlds, strong warriors and limit-breaking powers, which will unfold through five arcs.I am a huge fan of Dragon Ball, I didn't exactly grow up while it was live, but the show kept being transmitted on TV for years without end. I love everything about it, from the awesome fight scenes to the storylines that always delivered the final punch. So, when I heard that Dragon Ball Super was going to be Akira Toriyama's next official series, I was incredibly excited!Two movies were released before the anime: Battle of Gods and Resurrection 'F'. Both of these films are amazing. While the first one is overall better due to its captivating story, the second one is packed with action and it surely appeals more to fans that care more about the fights (even more when we bring the most popular villain ever, Frieza, back to life).I will approach this review by discussing the pros and cons of each arc. I will keep everything spoiler-free, mentioning only the premise of each arc and eventually some new characters, so don't worry. First of all, Dragon Ball Z is a masterpiece! It is a series that completely changed the future of anime and its influence is remarkably tremendous. Consequently, this saga created its own cliches and typical cheesy moments. If you are a hardcore Dragon Ball fan like myself, these aspects will never bother you.Obviously, Super has the same cliches and some of them don't really work out in this recent times. However, this is Dragon Ball! It is not trying to be a contender for a writing award, it just wants to convey the same emotions Z did. I think a lot of people complained about Super while forgetting that Z also had the same plot points. Different times, different perspectives, I guess. That said, let me get to it! Battle of Gods Arc / Resurrection 'F' ArcThis is the tough bit ... These arcs are awfully bad. The animation is horrible, especially in the second arc which at the time, was a major cause for concern because no improvement was being made. While Beerus x Goku has its good moments, Goku x Frieza is one of the biggest letdowns in the entire Dragon Ball history. Besides that, these arcs basically repeat the movies, so these are almost 30 episodes which we already know what is going to happen.However, I encourage NOT to entirely skip these episodes. While I agree that watching the films is a much better way to go through these arcs (the movies' animation is beautiful), the series does a good job of fixing some of the films' minor issues. The characters receive the backstory they need to justify some of the movies' plot points which feel "out of nowhere". Overall, these are definitely the worst arcs of Super, but it is possible to avoid the suffering by watching the films instead, while also watching some of the setup episodes of each arc, in order to understand the movies' plots.Battle of Gods: C Resurrection 'F': D+ Universe 6 ArcThis is the arc that every fan was waiting for. The Universes 6 and 7 will fight for the Super Dragon Balls in a tournament with the same rules of the fan-favorite World Martial Arts Tournament. The series' first original story introduces phenomenal new characters, like Cabba, Frost, Champa and the standout, Hit. The animation improved a lot and the very first epic moment of the saga happens when Goku fights Hit. It is the first time where the soundtrack elevates the moment and makes everything way more awesome .. And it will not be the last.The new characters are captivating, with a couple of exceptions. The interactions between them and the originals are the main source of entertainment and character development. It is a major improvement on the previous arcs and it is the first sign that Super might actually become a great show. However, the animation still has its bad moments here and there, some characters' designs are unimaginative and the beginning of the tournament is not that great. All in all, it is a step in the right direction ...Rating: B+ Future Trunks ArcIf the last arc is a sign that Super is getting better, this one confirms it. Not only it delivers the return of another fan-favorite character, Trunks, it provides the best premise in the anime's history! Goku Black is destroying Trunks' world, so just like in the Cell Saga, Vegeta's son goes back in time to ask for help. I never thought that plot twists and mystery will be features of a Dragon Ball arc ... I was wrong.This is by far the best story in the entire anime. The mystery surrounding the identity of Goku Black keeps the viewers enthralled even when the episodes lack action. Filler episodes don't exist in this arc because every episode gives us another hint, so the entertainment levels are always extremely high. The animation reaches its highest level since the beginning with wonderfully drawn action sequences and beautiful new transformations.Trunks is connected to some of the arc's most badass moments, even though the power levels feel a bit exaggerated. Goku and especially Vegeta have a lot of jaw-dropping fights and the soundtrack once again is on point. Undoubtedly, the best arc of Super so far. It delivers a mysteriously twistful story, filled with incredible animation and amazingly choreographed fights. It only loses some of its logic when it comes to power levels and how the supposedly weaker characters can overpower the strong ones.Rating: A Tournament of Power ArcMost. Epic. Arc. Ever.8 Universes with teams of 10 fighters, battle for their survival in a tournament similar to the one in the Universe 6 Arc. This is the arc that floors me. The amount of emotions I went through is not healthy. My jaw hurts due to so many awesome moments to witness. This tournament goes on for a year and I can't throw away any episode. Honestly, anything that I will write here is not nearly enough to describe how memorable this arc is.I cried at the end of it all. I had chills all over my body for an episode's entire runtime. There are so many new characters that I will never forget and so many new transformations (including the one I think tops the first ever Super Saiyan Goku). The animation is at a level that I never thought it was even possible to achieve. The soundtrack is the main source of chills because once it starts ... Oh, it STARTS!Obviously, Jiren is the main character that Goku and his team have to defeat, but there so many others that deliver colossal epic fights against the remaining characters. I guess the only flaw this arc has and the reason why it is not absolutely perfect, it is the overall story. Most characters don't really have a personality or a backstory, so this is purely an action-packed arc. The ending is predictable once we reach the final episodes, but I repeat what I said at the beginning of this review ... This is Dragon Ball, not an award-winning show for Best Screenplay.I love everything about this arc and I honestly don't know what else to write to describe its epicness. Even with its minor issues, this is an A+. For what it intends to be, it is far more than that and not a single flaw can overcome this achievement. I am going to read the manga version of it since it just started and wait for the next movie in December. Believe me when I say that this is not the end of the anime. It will continue in 2019/2020. At the end of it all, no one wants it to stop. It is probably one of the few TV shows that rarely skipped a week (the animator's schedule was one of the issues with the first couple of arcs) and that is something worth praising.Rating: A+ ConclusionAll in all, Dragon Ball Z might be better due to its impeccable balance between story and action. However, Dragon Ball Super will always be the saga that I will never forget. The epicness surrounding the characters, the beautifully choreographed fight scenes, the jaw-dropping animation quality and the chills induced by the amazing score ... It is so freaking awesome!It is a fact that it took a while to get to the level the show presented in the last arc. The first couple of arcs are really painful, but the cinematic alternatives are a great way to partially skip the first 30 episodes or so. From the third arc on, it is an adventure that I will cherish for a long, long time. Super's fillers rarely feel like such and the series' comedy is actually pretty funny.Truthfully, I love this show. If I was only reviewing the last two arcs, the whole series would get an A+, but I have to be fair. If I had to go through the first arcs again knowing that I would get this outstanding payoff at the end, I would do it. Dragon Ball Super will live in my memory for eternity. Thank you to all of the animators for their exceptional work. Thank you for making me wish for Sunday to arrive every week, as quick as possible. Time to go through the "my life is pointless" phase ...Until next time!

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    thechampiskk

    Dbz was fabulous story by akira toriyama and now after so many year there was a new story by Akira Toriyama I am writing this review when the Dragon Ball series is end and last episode telecasted yesterday as we all know I I see whole series and it was fabulous I recommend the series to watch it was amazing in great story by Akira Toriyama so watch it

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    wangdavid-13872

    Dragon Ball Super (DBS) provides a platform that allows both the fans of the original Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z (DBZ) to enjoy. Comedy from the original Dragon Ball, action from DBZ, and suspense from both, DBS has it all. Dragon Ball Super also revives some previously forgotten characters, such as Krillin, Tenshinhan (Tien), and Master Roshi. In addition, Dragon Ball Super goes above and beyond and strengthens the characters of Android 17 and Frieza (though I suggest avoiding the Resurrection F arc as reference). In addition, Super also reintroduces moves found in the original Dragon Ball, such as the zanzoken (afterimage technique), mafuba (evil containment wave), and even the bankoku bikkuri sho (thunder shock surprise). In addition, Super maintains all the moves found in Dragon Ball Z, such as galick gun, big bang attack, and the makankosappo (special beam cannon). The filter episodes from DBS are also far more entertaining than they should be compared to other shows that use filler episodes. There are flaws to the show, especially in the beginning (first two arcs), such as poor animation and redoes of DBZ movies, but watching DBS and its staff improve and develop into a powerhouse is a wonderful journey, something I feel that should be acknowledged more. Some examples of this include Naoki Tate's animation redemption in episode 110 and the recognition of other amazing animators, such as Yuya Takahashi, Naotoshi Shida, Takeo Ide, Yuichi Karasawa, and Shuichiro Manabe. I highly recommend watching DBS. If not, then you are missing out!

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