(L) Dragon Ball Super

[n0m@n]

Originally Posted by sayde

^^I agree.

Spoiler for episode 84:

Krillin not only upgraded one of the most useful technique's in the series to make it even more OP, but he also displayed a level of cunning that I'm not all too used to seeing in this franchise. For instance, that moment when he feigned solar flare just to do something else against an opponent who was all too familiar with his old moveset, was well done. All-in-all, this episode felt like Krillin's rebirth. In fact, the only part to this that felt like they were sort of stretching the limits to Krillin's newfound strength was when he managed to defend SSB Goku's Kamehameha for as long as he did. I also wanna give credit to the animation of this weeks episode. Action scenes in particular were very well done and served to make Krillin's tactical form of combat stand out all the more.

Seriously, if this is the direction the action of the franchise is going to increasingly move towards (by emphasizing brains over brawn), I could maybe begin to see how characters like Master Roshi might regain some relevance.

On an unrelated note, I'm loving the new ED. Something about it reminds me of a couple jpop ED's to 90's/early 2000's anime. So there was some serious nostalgia to be felt for me.

Seeing Krillin not just being Goku's oldest friend (ignoring Yamcha for now) but also a reliable comrade in arm is truly touching. Reminds me of the time during Saiyan saga and Namek saga where Krillin was actually doing remarkable things.

And yup. The old ED is truly good. Reminds me of the old DB ending "romance ageruyo" since the theme is basically Bulma and her adventure. The best ED super had to offer.

Originally Posted by alex_drian

Wow Krillin, that's a awesome improve

With tactics maybe Roshi would can shine

And Boo is getting a PU? Great/

And the New ED is excellent with their 80/90 rhythm, a reminder that Bulma is the DB heroine

Goku (or was it Gohan?) did talk highly of Roshi's experience. Would love for characters like Krillin, Mutenroshi, and Tenshinhan to make outstanding results in the tournament.

Originally Posted by Hakaishin

I loled hard when Maron called Goku "henna ojisan"

Goku is now Shimura Ken lol. He only has to paint his face white and dress up to be exactly like him.

[DragoMuseveni]

Spoiler for from the preview of episode 85:

It seems like in Toppo`s squad there is a character looking like beerus . Perhaps there is a race in that universe were beerus might came from . Also that new goku transformation what name might have?

[Peanutbutter]

This episode 84 made a good point. It's a battle royale, not the usual 1v1.

Considering how much of a wanted man Goku is now, he really needs to be careful how he fights, since throughout the entire series, he's been mostly having 1v1 matches (excluding his shennigans against the Red Ribbon as a kid, and Namek against 2 of the Ginyu Force guys).

Really looking forward to how they write the story ahead.

[Stark700]

I'm actually pretty impressed by Krillin this week. The solar flare was dope and he actually put up a decent fight against Gohan too.

Judging from that ending, I'm guessing that'

Spoiler:

Android 17. Really curious to see what his role will be.

[Sixth]

Originally Posted by Hakaishin

This episode did a good job proving Krillin's worth, and also proving that 18 is the best waifu ever

I loled hard when Maron called Goku "henna ojisan"

Indeed. 18 and Bulma are truly the best girls in the series. Chichi is really learn from them.

[Mister Twit]

Did I just see 18 deflect a SSJB kamehameha like it was nothing? Granted it wasn't aimed at her but okay

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by Mister Twit

Did I just see 18 deflect a SSJB kamehameha like it was nothing? Granted it wasn't aimed at her but okay

Didn't examine the scene in details, but it seemed to me she just hit Goku's hands to deflect it, which is a lot more realistic than deflecting the kamehameha itself.

This episode really hyped me for the tournament, because it showed it will be about brains as much as brawn thanks to the rules. Even weak warriors have a chance to win if they have original techniques and a strategic mind like Krillin.

[RDNexus]

Still, it feels like the God Power is being trivialized and made weaker than it actually is only to play Rule of the Cool and for others to have some sort of chance against Goku & Vegeta...

[Chosen_Hero]

So 17 is ranging the shit out of a park just like he said he would in DBZ Abridged, guess now we 100% know what the true canon is.

[ImperialKnight]

I don't get it....

What's the point of keeping it a secret?

Once the gang reaches the tournament the cat is out of the bag I mean it's not like the other universes are keeping it a secret either.

Might as well be honest about it and the fighters will go regardless if it's a life or death situation.

[RDNexus]

Because everyone would flip if they were to know about that, I guess.

[Shadow5YA]

Originally Posted by ImperialKnight

I don't get it....

What's the point of keeping it a secret?

Once the gang reaches the tournament the cat is out of the bag I mean it's not like the other universes are keeping it a secret either.

Might as well be honest about it and the fighters will go regardless if it's a life or death situation.

They don't have to know that Goku is the one who started the tournament.

Learning that Zen'o wants to destroy the losing universes is different from learning that Goku is the one who set it up.

[Gan_HOPE326]

Originally Posted by Chosen_Hero

So 17 is ranging the shit out of a park just like he said he would in DBZ Abridged, guess now we 100% know what the true canon is.

DBZ Abridged took that out of a Daizenshuu, that was the joke .

Also, WTF is that slim-ish Boo from the preview? That looked... kinda cool.

And as for the power scalings, I guess we have to deal with it. I don't have many problems because sure, it may be unrealistic by DBZ standards, but DBZ standards were the ones that created the problem of the entire side cast becoming irrelevant due to power creep. If this kind of retcon is what it takes to actually have interesting, varied fights and give cool moments to all the heroes, I'm okay with it.

[rladls2121]

Really, it is too bad Future Trunks is not joining.
Future Trunks might be happy to fight together with Gohan again, though might be feeling awkward fighting alongside 17 and 18.

And wait, tournament or not, is it not that Zenoh going to erase the Universe anyway?
Then, Goku's idea to open the Tournament made Zenoh to decide to spare the one Universe that won.
They have to win after all, more so knowing what happens if they lose.

[justavisitor]

Future Trunks could almost win the tournament all by himself...he was constantly playing hit and run tactics against opponents who are way stronger than him...he would have the best possibility to survive in a battle royale

I still remember the cool demonstration of cell, showcasing his complete form ability with a powerful and stylish kick against Krillin....Krillin may have improved but SSB Goku definitely improves further. Goku and Gohan could knock out Krillin with one kick just like what cell did to Krillin...(And cell doesn't kill Krillin either)

If we are going to use Super's logic on DBZ, master roshi should be the chosen one to fight cell in the cell game Master Roshi would have no problem knocking Cell out of bounds thus saving the planet XD

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by rladls2121

And wait, tournament or not, is it not that Zenoh going to erase the Universe anyway?
Then, Goku's idea to open the Tournament made Zenoh to decide to spare the one Universe that won.
They have to win after all, more so knowing what happens if they lose.

Zeno most likely would have never remembered he wanted to destroy the Universes if Goku hadn't reminded him of the tournament. That seems to be their reasoning at least.

[Mad Pierrot]

Nice episode. A lot of tactics but when was the Taiyoken 100 first used. Is it the one Tien used against Goku during the original Dragon Ball?

[sayde]

Originally Posted by amaterasu4

Nice episode. A lot of tactics but when was the Taiyoken 100 first used. Is it the one Tien used against Goku during the original Dragon Ball?

Taiyoken x100 was used before? I thought this was the first time it was ever shown.

[GDB]

So... how did Gohan lose exactly? He didn't land in the water (unless I missed it and a wave tapped his nose or something stupid), and Krillin technically cheated the rules by flying in the first place.

[Mad Pierrot]

Originally Posted by GDB

So... how did Gohan lose exactly? He didn't land in the water (unless I missed it and a wave tapped his nose or something stupid), and Krillin technically cheated the rules by flying in the first place.

I think flying will be foribidden in the tournament if I remember well