I'm really sad for Tenshinhan's fans. Two episodes in a row he got fucked.
I'm kind of surprised how overwhelmingly positive the reception has been for this episode. I don't think it's a bad episode but I don't think it's anywhere close to 56/57, which is the pinnacle of this series so far IMO.
I didn't find the fight visually impressive and Gohan being this strong has its own set of logical problems, but I think people are just willing to overlook that because Gohan is a fan favorite. The 2v2 part I found especially boring, Piccolo gets to do one thing sort of cool but Tien is totally shit on.
Is Kaioken SSB just something we're accepting Goku can do whenever he wants without repercussions now? He's done this 3 times since the Hit fight and now there seems to be 0 side effects when it originally screwed with his ki for days after. Also there doesn't seem like there's much difference between SSJ2 and SSJB.
Bet a special beam cannon from piccolo now could punch a hole through his chest just like it did back then.
I don't think so. Piccolo beat SSJ2 Gohan and Gohan without transforming was fighting very well against Goku.
At least it settles the strongest human thingThat's the benefit of being a Krillin fan. You get a two-parter and him defeating both Gohan and Goku.
https://twitter.com/Herms98/status/863555173385359360The U10 fighter introduced this episode: ムリチム/Murichimu, perhaps a pun on "hopeless team"? Not a promising sign. ~Herms
At least it settles the strongest human thing
Eh, not really, Gohan is leagues above both in power now. Krillin had to out think weak Gohan in a duel to win, whereas Tien took two punches from buff Gohan and walked away unscathed. We wont know what Tien can do UNTIL THEY GIVE HIM AN ACTUAL BLOODY FIGHT PLS TOEI
I want to see him just absolutely dominate people like he did versus cell/cell Jr and buu and the strongest guys being legitimately surprised by his power.
Well I don't think Krilin would have lost to Roshi.
Lmao, while I like the color changing thing, the throw and impact are weak as fuck.
I expected more from the technique he was charging. He's usually good with creating techniques that punch above their weight class.
Too bad for him.
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Dragon Ball is at its worst when the fights are one sided.
The big problem is Tenshinhan got his thunder stolen by Goku in his own episode. Krillin actually got moments to shine in his two-parter and recruitment episode.
Oh really? lol! I only remembered that one match.
The natural conclusion for Super will be Goku becoming the God of Destruction since he gives virtually zero fucks about his family and Gohan will become Earth's protector! Just train your little bro Goten, Gohan....please.
The YouTube baiters are going to have a field day with this one.
Not that they haven't been already.
Same, when Piccolo had the SURPRISE moment on Goku I thought he was pulling out a SBC through his chest, showing off the power of the Gohan/Piccolo Strategy Duo. I was going to be satisfied with the extra Gohan Punch finisher... but Goku's block wouldn't allow that =/
If I was Tien I would be seriously questioning whether this tournament I'm about to fight in is actually just about money.
I personally loved that since it shows Goku finally working on his weakness of dropping his guard when he thinks he's won.
I really don't buy that as significant on Goku, he's very well shown to be competent in fights. Not letting your guard down was specifically already used as a lesson for Gohan, which is why it would be more meaningful for him to get that kind of hit on Goku.
This episode was a bit underwhelming.
I think the animators don't understand that Mystic Gohan's appeal was how understated it was: the short "whoosh" power up to turn it on rather than prolonged screaming, very sparing use of aura effects and impactful blows rather than endless dull flurries. It's now lost all its identity and is just a power up like any other.
Pretty clear Gohan stood on even footing against SSB alone. Trading blows like that while only a few in SSB would fuck up most people. It wasnt til Kaio Ken did anything do any damage. So I'd say Goku SSB and Gohan Mystic are close, but Kaio Ken is not a contest. Also Base Gohan also being on par with Goku's base lol. And yeah it was quite Clear Goku was taking it seriously even noted by the spectators. So while he might not be as strong right now I bet Goku knows he can surpass him hence him being the leader of the team, which leads me to another point.
What if there ends up being a leader battle. Oh god.
Goku barely fought Gohan as a Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan, especially since Gohan kept demanding that Goku use his real power. And Goku didn't really take it seriously until Gohan told him to take it seriously, otherwise he would have fought in his god form right away instead of using Super Saiyan 2 until Gohan got on him.
Goku and Gohan landed two blows each Mystic vs SSB no damage delt to either they just shook it off like it was nothing. Goku can fight serious in any form. Fighting at his full power is a different story.
The tatatatata is getting annoying though.
I wanna get into Dragon Ball again.
I watched most (maybe all?) of DBZ as a kid, can remember bits and pieces. Was never a hardcore fan.
Never watched a single ep of the original Dragon Ball, GT, any movies etc.
Should I just start watching Super from the start, or should I go back and watch old stuff? There's a lot of material to cover and idk if it's worth my time.
Not a fan of the ultimate form becoming a normal transformation.
I'm just going to chock it up to a bunch of posturing. Gohan had to "show off" to prove to himself and to Goku (oh and more importantly to the audience) that he was powerful and relevant again.
When is goten going to get some of that parenting love?
Not a fan of the ultimate form becoming a normal transformation.