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WGP in the Nintendo Power logo style; Bardock punching Gas; "Bardock retcons the entire franchise! Thoughts on Volume 19?"

There's no putting this one off... welcome to the most problematic volume of Dragon Ball Super (for a variety of reasons)!

Let us know your Volume 19 thoughts (3 skeets max, no screenshots please) before 7PM central tonight (July 16) and we'll read them on the show!

No future spoilers!!

Their “flaw”, their shame in their culture, is narratively, the aha moment that allows for victory to be achieved in a story but isn’t tied enough to their later fight scene to make that clear. It lacks any emotional depth and their development therefore feels empty and not resonant.

Minaito’s speech rushes Vegeta’s arc to a underwhelming conclusion. It lacks direct or a dramatic shift in the plot and comes off like a to do item to check off.
It also shoehorns Granolah and Goku’s arc into it. The latter’s arc being written too late.
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(81-84)
Redundant fight scenes for entire 81 chapter
Gas’s devotion flaw is interesting but is too late for a satisfying development
Still not convinced on modern Bardock’s character and motivations. Too unexplained and no unique take on this trope.
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Bardock Unleashed! Thoughts on Volume 18?

Well, Bardock is here and there's no putting this genie back in the bottle!!

Let us know your Volume 18 thoughts (3 skeets max, no screenshots please) before 7PM central tonight (July 1) and we'll read them on the show!

No future spoilers!!

Granolah’s negative character arc has swiftly become a positive arc. This is called a whiplash arc. I would prefer if Granolah’s struggle was slower and came from a position where he has nothing to gain from going good.

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Chapter 78-80
The arc should be called the Heeters Arc
The explanation for keeping secrets is wonderfully believable and justifies the relationship of our characters in the first act
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Chapter 77
To paraphrase MistareFusion, the special kindness of Goku is diminished when his father had the same mindset.

A break in the action is so refreshing and splits the plot into recognizable sections.

Elec is so fun to hate woah

The Story halts too long for unneeded extended fight between the Saiyans and cerelian. But, it becomes interesting when the Heeters make their move along with Manaito’s revelation.

This saga is too fight bloated and lacks enough connection to the Moro Saga to feel like a true continuation.

Chapter 75-76
Granolah commits worse actions as he refuses to believe the truth and to further his want. Also, these actions further the plot by increasing in power. This is Great negative character arc writing.
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Chapter 73-74
The justification for using and or holding back lesser forms/ trump cards from Goku, Vegeta and Granolah are creatively and delightfully believable.
73 and 74 could’ve fit into one chapter; too many pages wasted on redundant action.

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FIRST TIME Meeting Each Other!! - We Gotta Podcast 109 YouTube video by We Gotta Podcast - Dragon Ball From A to Z

This one's for the fans. For the first time ever, we record a podcast together in-person!! Let's dive into the history of We Gotta Podcast and pull back the curtain on its production!

👇 Watch or listen below! 👇

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Randy, Doug, and Ken podcasting together in IRL.

June 11th.

Episode 109.

You guys have legs?

Our review of the Granolah arc continues! Check out this quick recap and get ready for a NEW episode next Wednesday, the 28th!!

Also, is 3 skeets= 3 sentences?
I am disappointed of this new format but I’ll make it work!

The plot is interesting but Granolah lacks overall charisma and without it, is tiring to read about.
Retconning the saiyans and Freeza is creative however, the story suffers from feeling reused, uncommitted, and afraid to move on to new lore. Modern Dragon Ball suffers from this.
Still excited !

Chapters 67 and 68. Recording - May 6th. Release - May 14th.

Our Super manga review returns in May!

(small chapter count to wrap up volume 15 and ease Ken back into editing these manga reviews lol)

Understandable

Unfortunately i haven’t caught up with 14&15 but based on what i see so far,

I assume this show will not end with memories being erased but rather, a very convuluted reasoning for why any new powerups/tools that are shown in this series, aren’t used in Super.

These episodes introduced me to heavy topics I understand could sour the experience of the podcast so I understand if my comments are skipped.

I will keep watching but with the leniency of knowing this show is a product of its time.

Of course, just a minute, please.

These episodes introduced me to heavy topics I understand could sour the experience of the podcast so I understand if my comments are skipped.

I will keep watching but with the leniency of knowing this show is a product of its time.

It's Tenchi time again!

Tomorrow we'll record to discuss episodes 3 & 4 of "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki" (colloquially known as the Tenchi OVA).

Among these two episodes is probably one of the most heavily edited things EVER aired on Cartoon Network.

Do your homework, and we'll see you tomorrow!!

The poorly placed and paced adventure has soured my mood but the promising main plot progression of Anirisu, keeps me staying.

A Daima garden gaiden? Seven episodes remain!

As Daima takes a narrative breather, is it secretly setting up things to come?

How do you feel about the show's pacing? Should it be doing more, or are you comfortable with it?

Let us know your thoughts before 7PM central tonight (January 14) and we'll read them on the show!

A big monolith shaped like a huge iPhone holds a portal to outer space. Tiny humans walk up some stairs just to reach its base.

A spaceship flies through space near an Earth-like planet, while a portal in space shaped like a triangle reveals the pink atmosphere of an alien world.

A spaceship piloted by a dolphin, a cat person, and a human heads towards a circular rift in space, while a smaller spaceship docks in it from below.

Three figures on a planet with a green sky walk towards a huge doorway holding a portal to a world with an orange sky, leaving their spaceship behind in the foreground.

Portals. Artists are: Paul Lehr, Chris Moore, Ron Walotsky, and Eddie Jones.

An image asking for thoughts on Tenchi Muyo's OVA - episodes 1 and 2.

Are YOU watching Tenchi with us?

Let us know your thoughts on episodes 1 and 2 below before 7 PM central tonight (7 January) and we'll read them on the show!

(If you aren't quite ready, no worries! We'll see you for episodes 3 and 4 in two weeks!!)

How I feel rn

I’m excited to see where this plot goes I’m loving Tenchi and Ryoko