Dragonballz
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Introduction
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Dragonball z is one of the most popular anime series ever produced. It's the sequel of dragonball and is itself followed by dragonball gt. The manga was created and illustrated by Akira Toriyama. Dragonballz was originally telecasted in Japan but later in countries like India, America, New Zealand, Spain, Mexico, Hong Kong etc. Dragonballz consists of genres as action, adventure, martial arts, drama, comedy and thrill. It has a total of 291 episodes.
The anime follows the same old concept of good versus evil but a bit differently. It teaches various character virtues as loyalty, trustworthiness, forgiveness and of course, teamwork----Stripes 11:05, 20 January 2010 (EST)
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Plot
A space ship carrying a monkey-tailed little boy landed on the planet, Earth. The space ship was found by a martal artist, Gohan. He adopted the kid as his grandson and named him---Goku. One day, the little boy meets an adventure thirsty teenage girl named Bulma whose the heiress of Dr. Brief, the owner of Capsule Corporation. She is on a quest for the 7 dragonballs which if all collected will call the eternal dragon- Shenron, who can grant any of the collecter's wish. She gets to know that Goku has one of those dragonballs but since he thinks the dragonball contains his dead grandpa, he doesn't want to give it to her. She fooled him by telling that if he accompanies her, he would have a great adventure. Although, she knew that as they both collect six of the other dragonballs, the one with Goku will respond on his on and Shenron would be called, he would grant a wish and dragonballs would spread all about the earth.
With the adventure. The two now go all round the planet. And on their way, they come across several great martial artists and fighters and all the others. Young Goku gets a golden opportunity to enhance his martial arts skills. They two undergo several instances where they befriend some of the people that hey have come across or envy them.
In the end of the series(dragonball), we get to see that Goku is forced to marry Chichi, one of his childhood friends whom he had once promised to wed (thinking of wedding as some eatable).
In the begining of drgonball, Raditz, Goku's elder arrives the earth and abducts his son with the promise to free him as Goku accomplishes his mission, his destiny. He reveals Goku's true identity as Kakarrot and tells him that he was sent to Planet Earth to destroy it. Demolishing Planet Earth -- Goku's mission to be accomplished! He commands him to follow him and complete his mission for otherwise he wouldn't be returned his son. Then with a team up with Piccolo, the main antagonist of Dragonball, Goku defeats Raditz and heads to his future destiny -- Protect The World!
Goku is revealed all about his past, his present and even future and he gets opportunities to improve them all. As the series progresses, DBZ is bulged with some overrated, extra-ordinary, long lasting encounters between Goku and his allies and the various antagonists. The story-line gains martial-arts as its main genre and the characters are bulked with strength. This strength of theirs is shown to have a never-ending thirst of enhancing itself.--Stripes 09:32, 23 January 2010 (EST)
Goku
The protagonist of the popular series is named as Goku. He is an extra-terrestrial being with some supernatural powers from Planet Vegeta. Goku was introduced as a young boy in dragonball and was sent to planet earth to destroy it but his spaceship struck a huge rock due to which he lost his memory. He was found by an old man named Gohan who was his adoptive grandfather and was actually his first martial arts teacher.
Later, in the series-Dragonball, Goku married his childhood friend, Chichi. He had once promised her to do so, thinking that wedding is a yummy eatable. Chichi, as a young lady, enforced him to marry her and entered the world martial arts tournament to remember him of his promise. Goku was likely to be attracted with her obstinate behaviour and thus, decided to marry her. He was introduced in dragonballz as the father of Gohan and then, during the Great Saiyaman Saga, Goten was introduced as his younger son.
Goku is basically shown fighting against the evil with his older and some new friends who prove themselves to be extremely helpful. Goku is liked by almost all the z warriors as. He never upsets them and always withstands on their hopes and promises. Goku fuses with Vegeta during the Kid Buu saga to defeat the villian so that the earth is potected against him.
Goku is very frequently presented in a comic role and can provide a sigh of relief in various difficult situations. He is adored by many pupil as he is extremely reliable and faithful too. He can easily jump into all kinds of dangers to help the others and can never betray anyone though, Goku, himself has been cheated by many of his rivals due to his forgiving and forgetful behaviour.
Son Goku is presented as the world's strongest warrior in all the dragonball series.
Attacks-: Kamehameha, Spirit Bomb, Instant Transmission.--golden girl 06:01, 29 May 2009 (EDT)
Gohan
Gohan is the first son of Son Goku and Chichi. Gohan was named after Goku's adoptive granfather. He is equally strong as his father but was always encouraged by his mother to study and become one of the premiere scholars which is why he couldn't become very powerful
He was introduced in the Vegeta saga by his father to some of his older friends. At that time, Gohan was presented to the spectators as a young boy who was totally unbeknown of his powers. He was trained by PICCOLO who was actually the first person to realize how powerful the little boy was. Gohan as a teenager and a young adult always tried to help his father fight against the evil.
His main contribution was provided to the earthlings during the cell games when there wasn't anyone else as strong as Gohan who could face the powerful monster---Cell and from then Gohan was considered as the strongest being on the planet. Later on, during the kid buu saga Goku was again proclaimed to be the one who could protect the earth from the various dangers. Gohan couldn't fight against most of the warriors due to lack of training.
Gohan came to be known as the GREAT SAIYAMAN as a superhero whose wardrobe was created by Bulma though the name was given by Gohan himself. Gohan dressed him up as the superhero 'cause he desired to claim himself similar to his companions in the Orange Star High school.
Gohan later married Videl and even had a daughter named Pan. Videl was one of his classmates at the Orange Star Highschool.
Attacks-: Masenko, Kamehame wave.--golden girl 06:02, 29 May 2009 (EDT)
Goten
Goten is the second son of Goku and Chichi. He was introduced during the Great Saiyaman Saga, in episode 200-I am sAIYAMAN. He was premiered as a seven year old young boy who greatly resembled his father, Goku. Goten had never seen Goku as he died before his birth while fighting the monster from future---Cell.
He was never forced by his mother, Chichi to study but was encouraged to do well as a martial artist. In episode 205- The Newest Supersaiyan, Goten was introduced as the youngest supersaiyan. He revealed that he had transformed into the being in his sixth year but was not permitted by his mother to do so and was actually called a "monster" due to which he didn't dare to do so again, especially infront of her. Goten is one of the greatest saiyans ever and and can quikly develop strong power levels. He has a great grasping power which helps learn things immediately.
He is mostly shown with his best friend Trunks who is approximately one year older than him. Goten like his, father and brother is very fond of nature and animals. The young boy is totally pure of heart and is actually the most adorable kid ever. He has proven himself to be a true friend of all and can jump in all sorts of dangers to help them.
In order to save the Planet Earth from Majin Buu, Goten fuses with trunks in the Fusion Saga and forms the mighty being---Gotenks. Goten and Trunks were taught the art of fusion by PICCOLO and Goku.
He is presented as a seventeen year old teenager in the Kid Buu saga, Episode 288-Granddaughter Pan.
Attacks-: Kamekameha, Totsugekki.--golden girl 06:03, 29 May 2009 (EDT)
Vegeta
Vegeta is introduced in the Vegeta saga when he was amongst those aliens who attempted to destroy the earth but unfortunately due to Goku, they were unable to do so. Vegeta was introduced as the Dark Saiyan Prince who arrived on the planet with his companion --- Nappa. They were defeated in a fierce battle with Goku and his friends--KRILLIN, Yajirobe, PICCOLO, Yamcha, Chiatzou, Tien, and Gohan. Vegeta later, in the Namek saga befriended the other heroes in order to defeat Frieza and save their lives.
Vegeta also married Bulma, the heiress of the mighty Capsule Corporation and had a son named Trunks and a daughter named Bulla. Vegeta has always owned an arrogant, aggressive and selfish atittude towards most of the beings. Trunks was amongst those people who really tried to understand Vegeta but all in vain 'cause like all the others, he too couldn't make it possible though Bulla could even boss round him and dominate him.
Vegeta is always shown to be extremely jealous of the protagonist --- Goku. He has always desired to be far better than him but unfortunately he is never able to even make it upto him by himself. Vegeta has been shown envious with Goku as he was defeated and even forgiven by Goku for trying to overpower the Planet Earth due to which he lost all his self respect. Vegeta had always wished to avenge Freiza for destroying his home planet but Goku came up as the first being to defeat Frieza, and can we forget about Gohan, the older son of the protagonist transforming into supersaiyan 2 and demolishing each and every cell of Mr.Cell so all these incidents have always disturbed the Dark Prince.
Attacks-: Galick gun, Big bang attack, Final flash.--golden girl 06:04, 29 May 2009 (EDT)
Trunks
Trunks is the older son of Vegeta and Bulma. He is referred to as Future Trunks and Present Trunks due to his influence on the present dragonball world. Trunks was first introduced as a mysterious supersaiyan in the begining of Trunks saga in episode no. 118- The Mysterious Youth. At that time, Trunks came to the present timeline to leave an influence on the unpleasent past. He had created a time machine along with his mother, Bulma. Trunks came to the timeline, thinking that Goku and his friends might want his help to defeat the ultimate villain, Frieza. He was obviously not needed in the fight but was destined to help Goku and impress him. Trunks provided Goku with a medicine that would help him cure his heart virus the mighty warrior would suffer with in future. He told him about the Androids created by Dr. Gero and the daice atmostphere they had left the earthlings in at.
Future Trunks had supported the warriors in their fight against the Androids 17 and 18 and then against Mr.Cell. Throughout his way in at the present timeline, Future Trunks tried to understand his father, Vegeta and create a strong bonding cord of affection towards him. Vegeta was a bit jealous of his son when he saw fight against Frieza but then impressed with his atittude though he was a bit sarcastic towards him. Future Trunks's influence on the present timeline and on his father's brain had definitely created a world of peace.
The Present Trunks was introduced in episode no. 200, "I Am Saiya-man". Present Trunks was premiered as an eight year old young boy who was providided with the toughest training in order to beat up the present protagonist, Gohan. His atittude was a bit different to Future Trunks, a bit influenced by his father instead of his mother. Later, it was revealed that, like his best friend, Goten, he too could transform into supersaiyan. Present Trunks is mosstly accompanied by his best friend, Goten. Goten is a bit more innocent than him but is mostly indulged in all his pranks and plans. They both are enforced by Piccolo and Goku to fuse through the fusion dance to merge and form---Gotenks.
Present Trunks and Future Trunks differ in various parts and the most explicable reason applied is Vegeta's influence on Present Trunks's atittude. Future Trunks was presented as an innocent, humble, polite and a bit mature teenager who had a readiness to fight against evil to provide vicory to the fair though Present Trunks is neither humble nor polite and innocent and has a readiness to face troubles which are most probably 'caused by himself and thus can be denoted as a troublesome, notorious little boy. Future Trunks's atittude was greatly influenced by his mother, Bulma and master, Gohan though Present Trunks's atittude was totally influenced by his father, Vegeta.
Attacks-:Big bang attack, Galick gun.--golden girl 05:44, 29 May 2009 (EDT)
Piccolo
Piccolo is an extra-terrstrial from Planet Namek with a green skin and two antennae over his head. He has super-sonorus ears which can hear from alot distance. His ears are irresisteble to high pich, shrill voices, as that of a whistle. Piccolo wears a white caps, a white turban wanted to revenge Goku for he always desired to prove himself much more stronger than him but was never able to do so. Piccolo wasn't introduced as a friendly being but as a very arrogant type of a person. He was motived to kill Goku after being seperated from Kami and even to rule the world but unfortunately due to Goku's powerful attempts he couldn't do so.Piccolo made friends with Goku after doin' that with his beloved son Gohan when he trained him and even helped to enhance his abilities and to use his potentials . Gohan is the only one in entire universe who can really understand him and Piccolo himself is fond of the young boy. Piccolo is one of those manipulative, calculative , smart warriors who never give up during a battle. He can be easily relied upon and himself has proved that several times as he has saved the lives of his dear friends various times and has always provided his bit during every single battle. Piccolo later fused with Kami during the android saga whom he had been seperated from a long time back. Piccolo later made friends with almost all the other z warriors except a few. He later made friends with his rival----Goku and became a little fond of him and just disliked some of his habits like his childish behaviour but thats somewhat important for him for thats the thing which makes him unique and much more better than the others and even a very exceptional warrior.--Morning's Moonlight 07:19, 1 October 2009 (EDT)
Krillin
Krillin is one of Goku's childhood friends. He and Goku received training together at Oshi's. He can fall jump into any kind of trouble to help his allies and even strangers. Krillin always accompanies Goku when he has to be on any adventure. He's a comedic relief at difficult times. Sometimes, he acts as a nerd along with Oshi, Oolong and Yamcha. He fights pretty well but with much less confidence compared to any of the Z warriors. Krillin usually babbles something ridiculously stupid during any of his fights. He lives at Oshi's "Kame house."
He had been a bachelor on quest for some some girl friend or probably some wife. But when the Androids arrived the earth, Android #18 approached Krillin telling him to be quite fateful for not having been hurt by her and then she kissed him on the cheek. Eventually, he fell into love with Android #18 ever since. Krillin debut DBZ as a bald man but after having married Android #18, he debut the Great Saiyaman saga with some black umbrella-shaped hair. He was then shown to have a little daughter -- Maron. Maron had been the name of his earlier girlfriend who had left him for a guy offering her an ice-cream. Krillin is not shown as the strongest warrior but he does provide his bit in most of the fights. Along with providing his aid, he is the often spectator and commentator on fights. --Stripes 10:54, 23 January 2010 (EST)
Crew
- Director- Daisuke Nishio.
- Writer- Lan Corlett, Chris Forbis, Jared Hedges, Gregg Hurwitz, Terry Klassen,Ward Perry, Christopher Neel, John Burgmeier, Neal Walk.
- Producer- Daniel Cocanougher, Barry Watson.
- Executive Producer- Cindy Brennan Fukunaga, Gen Fukunaga.
- Animator- Jonathan Vought.
- Editor- Daniel Cocanougher, Daniel Mancilla, Byron Watson, Jonathan Vought, Moises Vega.
- Asisstant Editor- Jeremy Jimenez.
- Animation Editor- Carly Hunter, Jonathan Vought,Byron Watson .
- Sound Recordist- Moises Vega.
- Sound- Rob Crang.
- Dialogue Editor- Trevor Smith, Gina Mueller, Tim Bavis.
- Recording Assistant- Trevor Smith.
- Asisstant Engineer- Chris Farley.
- Recording Mixer- Gina Mueller.
- Production Coordinator- Diana Gage.
- ADR- Brian Thomas, Justin Cook.
- Studio- Toei Animation.
Cast
- KYLE HEBERT
Narrator, Gohan(Adult).
- SEANE SCHEMMEL
Goku, King Kai.
- STEPHANIE NADOLNY
Gohan(Kid & teen).
- KARA EDWARDS
Goten(Kid), Videl, Uub.
- ROBERT MCCOLLOM
Goten(Adult).
- CHRISTOPHER SABAT
Vegeta, Kami, Zarbon, Yamcha, Piccolo, Shenron.
- LAURA BAILEY
Trunks(Kid), Dende(Kid).
- ERIC VALE
Trunks(Adult).
- LAURIE STEELE
Krillin.
- CHRIS CASON
Tien.
- JOHN BURGEMEIER
Tien.
- MONIKA ANTONELLI
Chiatzou, Puar.
- JUSTIN COOK
Dende(Adult), Majin Buu.
- MIKE MCFARLAND
Master Oshi, Yajirobe.
- CHUCK HUBER
Android 17, Garlic Junior.
- KENT WILLIAMS
Dr.Gero, Supreme Kai.
- CYNTHIA CRANZ
Chichi.
- TIFFANY VOLLMER
Bulma.
- MEREDITH MCCOY
Android 18.
- LINDA YOUNG
Frieza.
- DAMEON CLARKE
Cell.
- JOSH MARTINS
Majin Buu.
- DUNCAN BRANNAN
Babidi.
- VIC MIGNOGNA
Brolly.
