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Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 85 Review

Episode 85, "An Interrupted Rest! The Self-Defense Army Launches a General Offensive Against Cell"


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Synopsis: Cell flies into space and destroys a giant meteor, causing meteorites to fall onto Earth. Goku, Gohan, and Kuririn relax by a stream in their Super Saiyan forms. Kuririn apologizes for not destroying Artificial Human 18, thus letting Cell reach his Perfect Form, but Goku is glad to be able to fight somebody powerful. Kuririn is amazed at how relaxed Goku is. Piccolo emerges from the Room of Spirit and Time and Vegeta goes in. The King of the World announces a military deployment to fight Cell as Bulma examines Artificial Human 16. Chi-Chi sets up a picnic lunch for Goku, Gohan, and Kuririn as Goku assures them everything will work out. The world military launches an attack on Cell, which is completely worthless. Cell easily destroys their forces. Goku teleports to Kami’s palace wanting to revive the Dragon Balls to bring the soldiers back to life. He figures that he can go find a new Kami among the Namekians, but he can’t detect any similar ki to Piccolo’s, so he decides he’ll go consult Kaio. The King of the World announces the failure of the military and hopes somebody will come and save them like the boy who saved them from Piccolo Daimao years earlier. read more

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Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 84 Review

Episode 84, "Training Completed! Does Goku have the Composure to Defeat Cell?!"


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Synopsis: People panic over Cell’s announcement and cities evacuate. Kuririn blames himself for the current situation and tries to go fight Cell, but Roshi forbids him. At Kami’s palace, Goku and Gohan emerge from the Room of Spirit and Time, both in their Super Saiyan forms. Bulma discovers that Artificial Human 16 was built soley to kill Goku, but her father assures him that his true nature is gentle. After being caught up on current events, Goku changes back into his usual gi. Piccolo gives Gohan clothing like his. Goku teleports over to Cell in his arena. The two exchange some words and stare each other down. He teleports away. Goku admits he’s not sure he can win, but turns down the opportunity to go in again. He says that he and Gohan are done. Everyone is surprised. Goku and Gohan take off, but stop by Karin’s place. Goku asks Karin to gauge his power and compare it to Cell’s. He powers up, then settles down, saying it’s about half of his energy. Karin says that Cell is still likely more powerful. Goku isn’t surprised or concerned and the two teleport away, leaving Karin to wonder. They appear on Kame Island to get Chi-Chi, who is shocked when she sees her son, thinking he dyed his hair. read more

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Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 83 Review

Episode 83, "The Television’s Been Hijacked! A Live Broadcast of the Cell Games Press Conference"

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Synopsis: Vegeta and Kuririn arrive where Trunks is and he explains what happened. Trunks expresses his desire to return to the Room of Spirit and Time to train again. Vegeta says that it’s not necessary, as after he uses it, he will settle things. Artificial Human 16 wants to take part in Cell’s tournament as well, and requests to be taken to the Capsule Corporation for repairs. Kuririn agrees to this, despite Trunks’ objection. In the Room of Spirit and Time, Goku and Gohan intensify their training in their Super Saiyan forms. Vegeta, Trunks, Kuririn, and 16 arrive at Capsule Corp. Shortly after, Roshi, Chi-Chi, Yamucha, Oolong, Chaozu, and Puar arrive as well. Trunks again explains Cell’s idea. Roshi explains what the Tenkaichi Budoukai was like. Cell creates his tournament ring in a flat area of land. Dr. Brief has difficulty figuring out 16’s structure. Bulma soon arrives, happy that her son from the future is unharmed. Cell takes over a news studio and announces his intentions. He will take on all comers and abide by the tournament rules, with the exception that he will be the only opponent for participants. He claims that if he cannot be beat, he will kill every last person in the world. Then Cell flies off. read more

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Otaku Revolution’s Top 15 Anime Soundtracks: Honorable Mentions


Introduction | 15-11 | 10-6 | 5-2 | 1 | Honorable Mentions

So, while indulging in a Mexican standoff (or was it Mexican takeout?) to decide who makes the cut here, the geeks who assembled this list may have had to leave out some soundtracks that, while good, could not be agreed upon to be “the best”. Well, fine, I say. The Philistines who don’t want to see those great works glorified can go die in twelve fires. However, they will not go without mention! No, sir, these soundtracks will get their moment in the sun (actually, I can’t recall what the sun looks like… I need to get out more)! read more

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Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 82 Review

Episode 82, "The Awakening of Super Power! Trunks Has Surpassed his Father Vegeta", or "Put An Asterix By His Number"


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Synopsis: Trunks continues to power up, unleashing a great amount of energy. He bulks up considerably and attacks Cell. Cell admits that Trunks’ power surpasses his own, but claims that he cannot win. Kuririn lands on an island and revives Vegeta with a senzu. Again, Trunks engages Cell, but can’t manage to land a hit on him despite his massive strength. Back in the Room of Spirit and Time, Goku is impressed with how strong Gohan’s become. Goku transforms into the form Trunks is using. Trunks still can’t land a hit on Cell, frustrated and confused. Cell takes the clear advantage in the fight. Goku explains to Gohan that the form he’s using (and therefore the form Trunks is using) is too bulky and sacrifices speed for strength, and expresses his desire to do better than that. Cell explains as much to Trunks, telling him that that form uses up too much power to maintain itself, even demmonstrating it himself. He claims that even Vegeta knew that, and Trunks realizes that his father must’ve already known. Trunks powers down and tells Cell to kill him. Cell is about to oblige him, but asks if they could further excel if given more time. When Trunks confirms the possibility, and tells him that Goku is training to beat him, Cell backs down, opting instead of hold a tournament where any fighter can fight him, to test his power more. He admits that his only goal is to enjoy himself and flies off, leaving Trunks perplexed.
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Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 81

Episode 81, "Vegeta’s Full-Power Strike! But Cell’s Terror Grows and Grows"


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Synopsis: Gohan continues training in his Super Saiyan form. Meanwhile, Vegeta prepares to fire a massive blast at Cell. He calls the attack "Final Flash". He fires it and it seems to overwhelm Cell. When the smoke and dust clears, a huge chunk of Cell’s body is missing and Vegeta thinks he’s obtained victory. However, Cell is bluffing at his injury, and regenerates. Vegeta fires at Cell frantically, but it does no damage. Cell knocks Vegeta out, and he reverts out of his Super Saiyan form. Trunks unleashes his power, his body transforming, bulking up considerably. Cell and Trunks size each other up and then begin their combat. Kuririn flies off with Vegeta, with Cell acknowledging that he knew Trunks steered their fight away from Vegeta on purpose. He tells Trunks that his interest is now with him. Trunks begins to power up even more. read more

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Top 15 Dragon Ball/Z/GT Moments (EDITED)

So, yeah, I thought I would write about my favorite (animated) parts of the Dragon Ball franchise. It took a while to gather (and in some case, make) clips to go with these entries. There are a lot of good moments in the franchise, even though the overall quality varies, and I’m sure there are plenty of good bits I’ve overlooked. If you feel I’ve missed good ones, please do comment and explain why.

15) Z’s Finale

Series: Dragon Ball Z

Episode: #291, "Even Stronger!! Goku’s Dream is Super-Huge" read more

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