Last year I made a video which led to these very discussions. In it I made 7 recommendations that would make Dragonball Super a better production, at least in my eyes. One year on and let's see whether any of those suggestions have been realised and whether any have been ignored or have yet to be addressed. Prediction time!
Check out the original video for my detailed predictions from 2016 >
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2017-01-12 14:09:37 +0000 UTC
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Now that a new series of Dragon Ball is on TV, I thought about when it first appeared on the small screen. 16 years ago, I discovered Dragonball Z on UK television. Cartoon Network and Toonami opened my eyes to the anime sensation and from there...well you know the rest! Today I talk about the impact the show made in the UK, share some commercials from the time as well as how I found out about anime in general from my brother.
Do you remember Dragonball when it first came out? What are y...
2017-01-11 15:49:06 +0000 UTC
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Fan/unofficial adaptations of the Dragonball stories have been common over the last couple of decades, but there is one adaptation which has mostly gone under the radar...until now. Dragonball Tibetan Edition has been remastered into English by the folks at the Dao of Dragonball into Dragonball ZeroVerse; this revived tale brings a much desired character to the fore! Where did this Chinese manga come from?! What is it about? Find out as I go in-depth into its first volume and see what it's like....
2017-01-10 15:42:28 +0000 UTC
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It's one of the biggest questions in the entirety of Dragonball - who is the Legendary Super Saiyan? There are several candidates for the mantle - Goku, Broly, Bardock and the Original Super Saiyan of old; which one reigns supreme? Tune in today for my discussion concerning the matter.
Don't forget to vote at the end of the video to have your say on the debate. Who do YOU think is the Legendary Super Saiyan?
2017-01-09 14:30:34 +0000 UTC
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Dragon Ball Super Episode 73: Gohan's Misfortune! An Unexpected Saiyaman Movie?!
Gohan is here to kick some ass...in a movie. Mr Satan is here too but movie superstar and Buu saga callback Barry Kahn adds some tension to proceedings! Will Gohan's secrety identity be revealed? Will Barry Kahn make millions? Will Jaco prove that he REALLY IS Super Elite?! Find out in today's review!
2017-01-08 11:11:12 +0000 UTC
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Bardock is one of the series' most popular characters, but could his actions in the lauded TV special doomed the Saiyan race?! Were his attempts to save them in vain or were they the catalyst that prompted Freeza to do what he so infamously did. Let's talk about in today's discussion!
MUSIC > Bruce Faulconer Medley/Dragonball Z - Rob Tando https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4JjE5I2kLI
2017-01-06 13:23:41 +0000 UTC
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I got together with the online store LamPlanet to bring you an unboxing of one of their cool Dragonball lamps! Together I show you what's in the box, how to put it together and what kinds of lights you can have!
Also, have a 15% discount code on me! Just type "MasakoX" on checkout to redeem.
LamPlanet > https://lamplanet.com/
2017-01-05 14:48:00 +0000 UTC
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It has been common practice to consider Goku as a dumb monkey, but I believe that might be a little harsh. Based upon Dr Howard Gardner's research on Multiple Intelligences, it is my belief that Goku is very intelligent in the fields of nature, fighting and interpersonal exchanges. Does this hold water? Tune in to today's discussion and let's start off 2017 smartly!
2017-01-04 16:17:34 +0000 UTC
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Dragon Ball Super Episode 72: Will There Be A Counterattack? The Invisible Killing Strike!
Goku didn't die! So much for that tension...but it's back with a vengeance in Goku and Hit's rematch which pushes the assassin to the limit and past it! Champa, Beerus, Vados, Whis and even Vegeta are here to watch as are we! Let's tune into today's episode and its review.
2016-12-25 09:46:51 +0000 UTC
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Dragon Ball Super Episode 71: "The Death of Goku! The Guaranteed Assassination Mission!"
Hit is back! Is Goku seriously in danger from the deadly assassin?! Dragonball Super is really starting to ramp up the drama after a relatively relaxing few weeks. Will Gohan, Goten and Piccolo be able to help in any way? Let's find out in today's review!
2016-12-18 11:09:35 +0000 UTC
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws_4hFUtx4s [LINK HERE, EMBED NOT WORKING]
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Just when we were starting to belive that Hit would be the main antagonist of the next Super arc, we get a huge batch of news prior to Jump Festa 2016 concerning the next arc of Dragon Ball Super - The Universe Survival Arc. What do our heroes have to survive?! Who...
2016-12-15 18:49:57 +0000 UTC
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Attention #PaataPatrol! Did you want to know the origins of the lovable Saiyan? Well, allow me to show you where he came from. His past wasn't all smiles and sunshine. In fact, it was filled with sorrow, war and heartbreak. Find out today in the tales of Paata as well as my initial wanderings in the world of tabletop gaming!
Artwork provided by Kevin Beaver
https://twitter.com/thekevinbeaver
2016-12-14 22:04:31 +0000 UTC
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Yamcha has been historically labelled as the fallguy of Dragon Ball...but is that about to change? Shueisha and Shonen Jump Plus have unveiled an official side story of the franchise where Yamcha is the hero, not Goku! What madness is this?! Is this a moment of madness or a glorious publicity stunt?! Allow me to delve into this release and show you the score.
MUSIC > Dragonball Z Medley (Evrim Leventler) https:/...
2016-12-13 17:37:14 +0000 UTC
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The origin of Son Goku is one of anime's classic tales, but is the story we're familiar with wrong? Has a little regarded manga chapter rewritten the Saiyan's escape from Planet Vegeta as well as Bardock's place in the franchise? Tune in today as I unwrap Dragon Ball Minus and explain why it is worth reading and worth your time.
Special thanks to Vitas Varnas for the topic suggestion!
MUSIC > Bruce Faulconer Medley/Dragonball Z - Rob Tando 2016-12-12 16:16:52 +0000 UTC
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Dragon Ball Super Episode 70: Champa's Challenge! This Time Let's Face Off in Baseball!!
Champa and Beerus face off once again in a 'friendly' game of baseball! Universe 6 and Universe 7 play for fun but things get serious once the gods of destruction get angry - also Yamcha is great! Oh yeah, Goku and Vegeta are there too as well as some other characters...but that's not important BECAUSE YAMCHA! Why is he so cool? Tune in for today's review!
2016-12-11 12:46:27 +0000 UTC
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Bulma and Vegeta have two children. One is Trunks and the other...might not be born?! In today's discussion, we discuss the daughter of Bulma's place in the franchise and whenabouts we can expect to see her. Are we due a timeskip in the coming weeks? Tune in and let's get musing about the life of Bra!
Music > Dan Dan Cover - Narutimate77 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L7hwY-7mSE
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2016-12-09 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Dragon Ball Evolution is considered to be one of the franchise's biggest embarassments, but did it ever have a chance to be anything better? The answer is sadly, no. Hollywood's habit of marketing, meddling and sterilising productions emerged once again. Also, what did Toriyama think of all this mess? Find out why I reckon that Evolution never had a chance to be good as well as the show's original creator's views in today's discussion!
MUSIC > Bruce Faulconer Medley/Dragonball Z - Rob Tando...
2016-12-06 12:57:58 +0000 UTC
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Dragon Ball Super Episode 69: "Goku VS Arale! A Ridiculous Battle That Will End The Earth?!"
As we prepare for the new arc, we get a battle that has been a long time coming - Goku vs Arale! The tiny and adorable creation of Senbei Norimaki ( Dr. Slump ) is back to cause havoc and destroy the world as if it were child's play - literally! Can Goku calm Arale down before the planet is done for?! Can Vegeta get silly enough to hold his own? Tune in for my delayed review.
2016-12-05 14:24:47 +0000 UTC
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Dragon Ball has been refereneced by countless shows and movies, but what about the shows and movies that DRAGON BALL referenced to? There were some and today we are going to go over some of the most significant nods to other productions!
Special thanks to Derek Padula for the source material!
http://www.thedaoofdragonball.com
2016-11-30 15:27:00 +0000 UTC
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The term 'Mystic Gohan' is common throughout the fandom, but it is a term which is not correct. So where did it come from and what SHOULD we be calling Gohan's Awoken form? Ultimate, Super, Mega, Maximum?! Let's sit down and discuss Gohan's power in today's video!
Special thanks to Michael LaBrie from Kazenshuu for the source!
http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6823
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2016-11-29 13:25:36 +0000 UTC
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Master Gamington-Smythe III of Channel Awesome gets caught up in an adventure he will never forget.
Follow along with the story here:
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11261677/1/The-Greatest-Story-Ever-Told
2016-11-28 15:02:39 +0000 UTC
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Super Saiyan 2 is one of the favourite parts of Dragon Ball, but it wasn't always called that! Let's talk about the form's previous term and whether that or what we have now makes the most sense in the grand scheme of things! Super Saiyan 2 or Super Saiyan Grade Five? Your call!
Special thanks to Herms (https://twitter.com/herms98) for inspiring me to talk about this topic!
MUSIC > Unmei no Hi Cover - Metra94Studios ...
2016-11-28 13:38:12 +0000 UTC
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Dragon Ball Super Episode 68: "Come Forth, Shenron! Whose Wish Shall Be Granted?!"
It's time for a slice of life and Bulma wants to make a new time machine which Beerus isn't happy with! Meanwhile, Goku plans to wish King Kai back to life with the Dragonballs...but Roshi, 18 and Oolong have other ideas in mind! Who will get their wish granted?! Find out in today's review!
2016-11-27 10:19:48 +0000 UTC
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So here we are. 100,000 of you clicked that little button. All I can say here is thank you and thank you to those events that got me where I am today. Today I'll talk about 10 of the MANY significant events that takes us to the present day.
Sit back and relax as I level with you with some real talk with minimal distractions...unless they're ones that embarass me!
2016-11-26 14:36:08 +0000 UTC
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It's a term that we've heard time and time again, but what does it ACTUALLY mean? Well, sit back and relax as I discuss the origins of the Zenkai boost and demonstrate that it holds much more symbolism than we give it credit for.
MUSIC > Dragonball Z Medley (Evrim Leventler) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqco9n11NCs
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2016-11-25 13:27:16 +0000 UTC
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Thanks to Nintendo UK and Let the Geek Out, I got to go along to Nintendo's UK launch of Pokemon Sun and Moon along with my girlfriend, co-host EJ Allen and her partner!
It was a fun evening where we got to collect our copies of the game before the midnight launch - cheers Ninty! :D
2016-11-24 19:47:42 +0000 UTC
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a new threat threatens the earth and vegeta sets off to defeat it!
Follow along with the story here:
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11866765/1/vegeta-vs-jesus
2016-11-24 19:37:07 +0000 UTC
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Dragonball has relied upon these mythical legumes for years and years, but what if they never existed? Without the senzu beans, would the world of Dragonball been much different? Oh most definitely. A world where an unlikely Saiyan actually means something!! Find out in today's discussion.
2016-11-24 14:06:07 +0000 UTC
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With the passing of Episode 67, The Future Trunks arc of Dragon Ball Super is now complete. What did I make of it all? Are there things I would've changed if given the chance? Did Trunks become the true Hero of Time? Let's talk about the best and worst of the arc in today's discussion!
MUSIC > Goku SSJ Theme COVER - 94Stones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4ntIPkvuco
MUSIC > Goku Black Theme (Unoff...
2016-11-21 16:24:33 +0000 UTC
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Dragon Ball Super Episode 67: "With new HOPE!! In Our Hearts Farewell, Trunks!"
With a slash of his sword, Trunks destroys Zamasu....'s physical form. The insane kai has one left trick up his planet-sized sleeve. Can Goku, Vegeta and the gang stop this new threat? Will they have to call upon the Omni-King for help?! Find out in today's review of Episode 67!
2016-11-20 10:30:29 +0000 UTC
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