So assuming the tournament does start on the
episode, then there will be
So while there's still some shenanigans to unfold, I figured I'd do a list of what I liked about the buildup so far, and what could have been done better.
Good Stuff
-This arc has, so far, been more consistent production wise than the previous arcs. The action has been better, and I think the shift in the color palette suits the more serious tone of this arc. (Episode 86 is easily the best looking episode of Super.) Of course, there are still dips, I don't think anyone is gonna say 89 looks good.
-A focus on the wider cast. As much as people like DBZ, the quality went down when it eventually became the Goku and Vegeta show. One of the best things about Super is the wider cast still have moments to shine. Seeing Gohan finally return as a fighter is fun. Finally seeing where 17 has been this whole time is fun.
-Lots of new fun characters. Not all of them are great, some of them are probably just gonna job. (Sorry Murichim, I don't think your muscle are gonna carry the day.) Also Dragon Ball finally has some female Super Saiyans.
The Questionable Stuff
-Bulla's birth feels a bit too much like a joke. The show already has young Trunks to be a complete joke, Vegeta's daughter being born feels like it should be a bit bigger of an event, instead of just this background event.
-Everything about Frieza. I'm personally okay with Buu being sacked, since he got a big moment. That being said I know some people were looking forward to him fighting more. (Also I guess it is a bit mean, considering his presence in the opening, with his swag walk.) Frieza on the other hand is something that might make or break the arc depending on how they use him.
-Goku's characterization. I feel like this is the first arc that might actually do something with Goku's character.
Bad Stuff
-Arc is dragging a bit. Feels like we should be at the tournament by now. Feels like some good episodes could have been condensed into a really solid single episode.
-I think episode 89 is incredibly weak, not just by Super standards, but by the entire series standards. (Not looking forward to seeing that on Toonami...)
-I feel like we should be getting a better look at some of the other gods. What we've seen has been decent, but none of the gods really stand out to me. I mean, look at Belmod's design, and think of how little actual presence he has.
And the episode is storyboarded by Shida no less.
Yesssss.
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