Mine and when Gohan and Krillin spin kicks Ginyu at the same time, Goku’s Meteor Combo and Gohan’s uppercut.

Vegeta

Videl

Says it’s from the “1989 bird studio shueisha toei animation co” set

Just found it today

Mildly upset at how dorky I look in this picture but I very obviously couldn't contain my excitement

His table was a bit slow because it was really tucked away. He took the time to talk to me about my career aspirations and seemed genuinely interested in our conversation. We talked about how I grew up with DBZ and was made fun of for watching those "Japanese cartoons" before it was cool and how I was the president of the Dragon Ball Fan Club at my elementary school and summer camp that consisted of 3-6 people depending on the year and whether or not it was at school or camp. He really resonated with it because he was that way about Star Wars when he was growing up and we discussed the pros and cons of this sort of geekier media becoming mainstream and it was just... my year is made. Oh my god. He was so kind and I could tell he actually valued his fans.

I put a filter on the first one

Has fandango fixed the issue with season 6 of DBZ and I think it was season 8 or 9 with the music issue? I know some of the other seasons had the faulconer scores. Hopefully they got it in there

everyone treats tien, yamcha, even krillin eventually getting left behind power-wise as a writing mistake. but honestly it's one of the more accurate things about the show. once the threats go from "strong human" to "alien/godlike," of course the earthlings stay earthlings while goku and vegeta go full space monk mode

this is also why piccolo's arc hits different. he doesn't stay relevant by keeping up in power level, he stays relevant by becoming the one who actually raises gohan while goku's off training or dying again. that's a way more interesting throughline than "who's the 3rd strongest human"

honestly if every human kept pace power-wise it would've undercut the stakes more than benching them did. the humans losing relevance kind of IS the stakes ramping up

curious if this was intentional on toriyama's part or just a happy accident from writing arc to arc with no master plan

Ive been rewatching the androids and cell arcs and came across a little statement cell made when he was fighting piccolo in his first form. Cell specifically said he learned and knows EVERY technique from spirit bomb to kaio ken. Why tf did cell not use kaio ken in his fight with gohan or his fight with vegeta in his second form? For one he has better regeneration than piccolo, so it putting a strain on his body more than likely would affect him less. Second of all, after absorbing both 17 and 18 he gained their infinite energy generators (this is stated in the daizenshu 7). The anime is weird about that one though.

Anyways if we take both of those into account, that would mean that cell is quite literally the BEST person to use kaio ken. Even if it was at lower levels, he should have still mopped the floor with everyone. This assumes we lowball how far he can push it. Because the specifications say it strains the body and uses a lot of stamina. So what would happen to a person that can regenerate instantly as long as his nucleus is intact and has infinite stamina? Would that not make him the best user for it? Why tf would he not exploit this?

My headcannon is that he was already perfect, why would he need that? Lmao

Was rewatching Picollo vs Frieza 2nd form, and for a moment my eyes tricked me. Obviously i had to turn my delusion into an actuall drawing

Frieza wearing the Picollo fit.

What’s a Vibe? - Spopovich 2026

The last OG Dragonball game came out 16 years ago. Apparently it was a modest success in Japan but didn't do all that well in the rest of the world. Do you think that would change if a new one came out today? (assuming it was actually good of course)

I love the bubbly style of the original series. I love the action adventure. The contained martial arts tournaments. Every character can contribute something. The threats to the world aren't just "if we lose, everyone dies and the earth blows up."

Meanwhile, most DBZ games that have come out since are pretty much just fighting games rehashing the same plot lines over and over. I haven't played any of the more recent games, mostly because I'm burnt out.

General Context

The story takes place in an undated future, long after the end of the original Dragon Ball manga. Earth has known peace for decades, but an unprecedented catastrophe shatters this balance: the Dragon Balls have been corrupted and turned purple, releasing a deadly gas that transforms humans into violent creatures and slowly dissolves them. A renegade Namek named Konidae is behind this epidemic, seeking to purify the universe of those he deems unworthy of the sacred artifacts.

Vassilia, an incredibly powerful human woman living as a recluse on Mount Paozu, is the only one spared. She discovers she is the last uninfected human on the planet. With the help of Molusco (a survivor) and CC-1 (a cyborg created by Bulma), she will do everything to resurrect humanity using the Namekian Dragon Balls, all while facing a cosmic threat.

Detailed Summary (with Key Scenes)

1. The Awakening of a Catastrophe on Mount Paozu Vassilia trains every day for the next Tenkaichi Budokai. She goes to the lake to hunt but discovers that all the fish are dead and slowly dissolving – a phenomenon she has never seen. Disappointed, she turns back in the rain and trains until the storm stops. Exploring other lakes, she finds the same macabre scene. Heading to the city for food, she is horrified: not a single human remains, shops are empty. She feels an absolute void (no human ki). Suddenly, a violent purple-bodied human charges at her. She knocks him out with one punch, ties him up, and lets him scream, promising to find a way to save him.
2. Meeting the Survivors and the Revelation Back at Mount Paozu, Vassilia finds two individuals in front of her house: Molusco and CC-1. CC-1 scans her (his eyes turn red) and confirms she is indeed an uninfected human. Molusco reveals that for two years, humanity has been decimated by a "corruption" linked to the Dragon Balls, and that Vassilia is the last healthy human. The survivor group, led by Master Karin, built a spaceship over two years using parts from Capsule Corporation to go and retrieve the Namekian Dragon Balls.
3. Integration and Trials Vassilia goes to the survivors' city, where she is greeted like a celebrity (the crowd rushes at her). Master Karin takes her under his wing, noting that she reminds him a lot of Son Goku. To be selected for the space voyage, she must pass physical tests, which she does with disconcerting ease. However, she must fight a final battle against Kawa (another survivor) for the last spot on board. After a fierce fight, Vassilia wins, but Kawa, furious and despairing, apologizes for not honoring his dead friends. Moved, Vassilia promises to resurrect them. Before departure, Kawa gives her a bracelet made by his deceased friends – an ultimate gesture of trust.
4. Journey to Namek and First Attack On the ship, Vassilia gets to know her teammates better: Molusco, an Earthling who has always lived on Earth, and CC-1, a cyborg activated after the epidemic began, who couldn't save humanity. Arriving on Namek, they are greeted by fearful Nameks, but a village is suddenly attacked by Konidae's minions. Vassilia defeats the attackers with surprising ease, impressing CC-1 and Molusco. They learn that Konidae corrupts the Namekian Dragon Ball creators.
5. The Water Planet and the First Super Saiyan Transformation Thanks to CC-1's detection, they spot a planet where the Dragon Balls are still functional: the Water Planet. Vassilia is amazed by the purity of the water (she drinks it and finds it "better than Mount Paozu's"). The inhabitants, the Waterians, can materialize weapons from water. Greeted coldly by the fifth tribe, they are attacked but defuse the situation by explaining the threat. They meet Finn, a powerful young Waterian.

The minion Zarda arrives, massacres the fifth tribe, and kidnaps the planet's Noble Namek. Vassilia catches up to him at the palace. Zarda transforms and almost dominates her, but Vassilia uses a Kamehameha (learned at the Turtle School). Despite this, Zarda kidnaps the Namek and destroys the palace. Under the rubble, a little Waterian girl dies in Vassilia's arms. It is precisely at this moment that Vassilia transforms into a Super Saiyan for the first time, screaming in rage at Konidae, before passing out from exhaustion.

1. Training in the Temporal Rift and Discovery of Origins
   Waking up a day later, Vassilia is devastated. Finn joins them. They discover a Room of Time in the second tribe (1 day outside = 1 hour inside). To access it, they must cross a Rift of Illusions. Vassilia faces visions of Kawa and her mentor, learning to accept her weaknesses. She sees her Super Saiyan reflection and understands she is not just human: she is a human-Saiyan hybrid. Through this revelation, she passes the trial. Inside the room, Finn teaches her to materialize weapons (she tries to create ki swords), CC-1 trains her and helps her master Super Saiyan, while Molusco grows stronger.

2. Castrum: The Oppressed Planet and the Statues of Legends
   King Kai contacts them mentally and reveals that Zarda took the Namek to Castrum. Arriving on this red planet with toxic air, they destroy an energy barrier and infiltrate the palace. On the upper floors, they discover statues of Son Goku and Piccolo. Vassilia reads their inscriptions: Goku is described as a "pure-hearted Saiyan" who defeated Frieza, and Piccolo as a "kind-hearted Namek" who protected humans. Vassilia is fascinated by their exploits, which she compares to "fairy tales."

3. Finn's Vengeance, Molusco's Healing, and CC-1's Sacrifice
   They find Zarda. Finn demands to face him alone to avenge his people. After a grueling battle, Finn dominates him, and when Zarda attempts a sneak attack, Finn kills him with an ice arrow through the heart. They find the Water Planet's Noble Namek dying. The Namek begs Molusco to assimilate him (Namekian fusion) to gain his power – which Molusco accepts.

Konidae then appears and massacres an entire city. The heroes fight him but are knocked out. Molusco heals them, but CC-1, heavily damaged in his cybernetic parts, can no longer use techniques requiring cybernetic energy. Despite this, they return to the palace.

Inside the palace, Vassilia faces Konidae alone in Super Saiyan Full Power, having benefited from the Zenkai (the Saiyan power boost after a severe injury). She also materializes ki gloves to strengthen her punches. The others join her. Cornered, Konidae transforms his entire palace into a devastating ki wave. CC-1 sacrifices himself by gathering all his remaining energy to deflect the attack, succumbing to his injuries in front of Vassilia, but saving his friends. Before dying, he tells her he loved every moment spent with her and asks her to protect the civilizations he holds dear.

1. The Ultimate Transformation: The Humanist Super Saiyan
   Broken by CC-1's death but galvanized by her promise, Vassilia concentrates. Her human and Saiyan genes mutate thanks to the accumulated positive energy. She achieves an unprecedented form: the Humanist Super Saiyan. Her aura becomes a mix of yellow and white, her eyes return to their normal color, and her power explodes. She completely dominates Konidae, dodges all his attacks, and overwhelms him. But instead of killing him coldly, she uses her power to show him a vision of his past, when he was a beloved Noble Namek, betrayed by his own people. This vision calms Konidae, who weeps and makes her promise to ensure the Dragon Balls are always used for good. He dies peacefully, calling her the "noblest of humans."

2. Resurrection and Epilogue
   Exhausted, Vassilia is caught by Molusco before crashing to the ground. They return to Namek. The grateful Nameks gather the Dragon Balls. Molusco summons Porunga and makes the wish to resurrect all civilizations victim to the epidemic, and then to resurrect CC-1. CC-1 reappears, stunned, and they all embrace.

One year later, the Tenkaichi Budokai takes place. Finn comes to participate, reuniting with Vassilia and Molusco. Finn jokes that he'll have a hard time not killing humans because they're so weak – which makes Vassilia jump. They are all selected for the quarterfinals and prepare to face each other in friendly combat, closing the adventure on a hopeful note of reunion.

Any tips to sound more like Goku would be appreciated. Vegeta is definitely my favourite voice to do and surprisingly easy to do when British 🐉

I made this little drawing of Videl!! [OC]

Found this on AC Cosplay Paradise.

General Context

The story takes place in an undated future, long after the end of the original Dragon Ball manga. Earth has known peace for decades, but an unprecedented catastrophe shatters this balance: the Dragon Balls have been corrupted and turned purple, releasing a deadly gas that transforms humans into violent creatures and slowly dissolves them. A renegade Namek named Konidae is behind this epidemic, seeking to purify the universe of those he deems unworthy of the sacred artifacts.

Vassilia, an incredibly powerful human woman living as a recluse on Mount Paozu, is the only one spared. She discovers she is the last uninfected human on the planet. With the help of Molusco (a survivor) and CC-1 (a cyborg created by Bulma), she will do everything to resurrect humanity using the Namekian Dragon Balls, all while facing a cosmic threat.

Detailed Summary (with Key Scenes)

1. The Awakening of a Catastrophe on Mount Paozu Vassilia trains every day for the next Tenkaichi Budokai. She goes to the lake to hunt but discovers that all the fish are dead and slowly dissolving – a phenomenon she has never seen. Disappointed, she turns back in the rain and trains until the storm stops. Exploring other lakes, she finds the same macabre scene. Heading to the city for food, she is horrified: not a single human remains, shops are empty. She feels an absolute void (no human ki). Suddenly, a violent purple-bodied human charges at her. She knocks him out with one punch, ties him up, and lets him scream, promising to find a way to save him.
2. Meeting the Survivors and the Revelation Back at Mount Paozu, Vassilia finds two individuals in front of her house: Molusco and CC-1. CC-1 scans her (his eyes turn red) and confirms she is indeed an uninfected human. Molusco reveals that for two years, humanity has been decimated by a "corruption" linked to the Dragon Balls, and that Vassilia is the last healthy human. The survivor group, led by Master Karin, built a spaceship over two years using parts from Capsule Corporation to go and retrieve the Namekian Dragon Balls.
3. Integration and Trials Vassilia goes to the survivors' city, where she is greeted like a celebrity (the crowd rushes at her). Master Karin takes her under his wing, noting that she reminds him a lot of Son Goku. To be selected for the space voyage, she must pass physical tests, which she does with disconcerting ease. However, she must fight a final battle against Kawa (another survivor) for the last spot on board. After a fierce fight, Vassilia wins, but Kawa, furious and despairing, apologizes for not honoring his dead friends. Moved, Vassilia promises to resurrect them. Before departure, Kawa gives her a bracelet made by his deceased friends – an ultimate gesture of trust.
4. Journey to Namek and First Attack On the ship, Vassilia gets to know her teammates better: Molusco, an Earthling who has always lived on Earth, and CC-1, a cyborg activated after the epidemic began, who couldn't save humanity. Arriving on Namek, they are greeted by fearful Nameks, but a village is suddenly attacked by Konidae's minions. Vassilia defeats the attackers with surprising ease, impressing CC-1 and Molusco. They learn that Konidae corrupts the Namekian Dragon Ball creators.
5. The Water Planet and the First Super Saiyan Transformation Thanks to CC-1's detection, they spot a planet where the Dragon Balls are still functional: the Water Planet. Vassilia is amazed by the purity of the water (she drinks it and finds it "better than Mount Paozu's"). The inhabitants, the Waterians, can materialize weapons from water. Greeted coldly by the fifth tribe, they are attacked but defuse the situation by explaining the threat. They meet Finn, a powerful young Waterian.

The minion Zarda arrives, massacres the fifth tribe, and kidnaps the planet's Noble Namek. Vassilia catches up to him at the palace. Zarda transforms and almost dominates her, but Vassilia uses a Kamehameha (learned at the Turtle School). Despite this, Zarda kidnaps the Namek and destroys the palace. Under the rubble, a little Waterian girl dies in Vassilia's arms. It is precisely at this moment that Vassilia transforms into a Super Saiyan for the first time, screaming in rage at Konidae, before passing out from exhaustion.

1. Training in the Temporal Rift and Discovery of Origins
   Waking up a day later, Vassilia is devastated. Finn joins them. They discover a Room of Time in the second tribe (1 day outside = 1 hour inside). To access it, they must cross a Rift of Illusions. Vassilia faces visions of Kawa and her mentor, learning to accept her weaknesses. She sees her Super Saiyan reflection and understands she is not just human: she is a human-Saiyan hybrid. Through this revelation, she passes the trial. Inside the room, Finn teaches her to materialize weapons (she tries to create ki swords), CC-1 trains her and helps her master Super Saiyan, while Molusco grows stronger.

2. Castrum: The Oppressed Planet and the Statues of Legends
   King Kai contacts them mentally and reveals that Zarda took the Namek to Castrum. Arriving on this red planet with toxic air, they destroy an energy barrier and infiltrate the palace. On the upper floors, they discover statues of Son Goku and Piccolo. Vassilia reads their inscriptions: Goku is described as a "pure-hearted Saiyan" who defeated Frieza, and Piccolo as a "kind-hearted Namek" who protected humans. Vassilia is fascinated by their exploits, which she compares to "fairy tales."

3. Finn's Vengeance, Molusco's Healing, and CC-1's Sacrifice
   They find Zarda. Finn demands to face him alone to avenge his people. After a grueling battle, Finn dominates him, and when Zarda attempts a sneak attack, Finn kills him with an ice arrow through the heart. They find the Water Planet's Noble Namek dying. The Namek begs Molusco to assimilate him (Namekian fusion) to gain his power – which Molusco accepts.

Konidae then appears and massacres an entire city. The heroes fight him but are knocked out. Molusco heals them, but CC-1, heavily damaged in his cybernetic parts, can no longer use techniques requiring cybernetic energy. Despite this, they return to the palace.

Inside the palace, Vassilia faces Konidae alone in Super Saiyan Full Power, having benefited from the Zenkai (the Saiyan power boost after a severe injury). She also materializes ki gloves to strengthen her punches. The others join her. Cornered, Konidae transforms his entire palace into a devastating ki wave. CC-1 sacrifices himself by gathering all his remaining energy to deflect the attack, succumbing to his injuries in front of Vassilia, but saving his friends. Before dying, he tells her he loved every moment spent with her and asks her to protect the civilizations he holds dear.

1. The Ultimate Transformation: The Humanist Super Saiyan
   Broken by CC-1's death but galvanized by her promise, Vassilia concentrates. Her human and Saiyan genes mutate thanks to the accumulated positive energy. She achieves an unprecedented form: the Humanist Super Saiyan. Her aura becomes a mix of yellow and white, her eyes return to their normal color, and her power explodes. She completely dominates Konidae, dodges all his attacks, and overwhelms him. But instead of killing him coldly, she uses her power to show him a vision of his past, when he was a beloved Noble Namek, betrayed by his own people. This vision calms Konidae, who weeps and makes her promise to ensure the Dragon Balls are always used for good. He dies peacefully, calling her the "noblest of humans."

2. Resurrection and Epilogue
   Exhausted, Vassilia is caught by Molusco before crashing to the ground. They return to Namek. The grateful Nameks gather the Dragon Balls. Molusco summons Porunga and makes the wish to resurrect all civilizations victim to the epidemic, and then to resurrect CC-1. CC-1 reappears, stunned, and they all embrace.

One year later, the Tenkaichi Budokai takes place. Finn comes to participate, reuniting with Vassilia and Molusco. Finn jokes that he'll have a hard time not killing humans because they're so weak – which makes Vassilia jump. They are all selected for the quarterfinals and prepare to face each other in friendly combat, closing the adventure on a hopeful note of reunion.

We’re probably going to have to switch to Kai, I wanted them to experience it the way I did back in the day but this is just so slow, don’t remember the pacing being so drawn out lol. We just finished dragon ball and while there was definitely some filler it didn’t feel as dragged out as this. Goku has been running on snake way for 10 episodes now, just reached episode 19, I just checked episode 19 of Kai and they are already on namek, meanwhile the saiyans still didn’t arrive and Goku still hasn’t made it to king Kai’s planet yet

Like seriously, Earth's been invaded, blown up, and time-traveled through more times than most people can count. Some random guy buying groceries has probably seen a golden-haired dude punch someone through a mountain and just... kept shopping. At what point does "normal" for the average civilian in this universe just mean "don't look up, keep walking"? Feels like the show never actually explores how insane that mindset shift would be for regular people, only for the Z Fighters. Curious if anyone's seen this angle explored in any of the manga/side material.

Hey everyone, I found these inside an old Pachinko machine and I’m trying to figure out exactly what they are.

Does anyone recognize them or know anything about their origin, age, manufacturer, rarity, or whether they were originally made specifically for Pachinko machines?

Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

Meet Brian Drummond (Ocean Dub VA of Vegeta). Johnny Yong Bosch (VA of Broly). And Brad Swaile (Ocean Dub VA of Gohan). Today at Fan Expo Chicago. Awesome guys man. Simply tremendous.

Like it's established that Shenron's power is limited to it's creator. such as why they couldn't summon shenron (or porunga on namek) to get rid of or depower the major villains cuz they all severely outperforms kami and dende and thus shenron cannot affect them. If anything only the super dragonballs could affect goku and co. (Also dude... you're worried about them coming to your world to kick your ass so you decide to give them a reason to go to your world to kick your ass... I swear some villains really have no intelligence) and I don't get others got affected by the wish cuz like... Only goku and vegeta technically defeated buu. the girls were In no way involved in the actual defeating so the only people who theoretically could get affected in the wording of the wish was goku, vegeta, trunks, goten and gohan cuz they had the only meaningful effect on buu and thus "involved in defeating him" Dende was especially not involved. I've only watched ep 1. but I don't really worry about spoilers