Dragon Ball Super Episode 1 English Dub
Okay, Let's Talk Dragon Ball Super Dub, Episode 1... Honestly?
Here we go. Dragon Ball Super, English dub, episode one. It's like revisiting an old friend... who's had a lot of plastic surgery. And maybe a voice change. Just saying.
I know, I know. Sacrilege! But hear me out. This isn't a hate-fest. It's a... observation.
The Buu Saga Hangover is Real
The episode starts pretty mellow. Goku's farming! Chi-Chi's yelling! Classic, right?
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But honestly, the shift from the intensity of the Buu Saga is jarring. We went from universe-threatening battles to...radishes. Radishes that need weeding, apparently.
It feels like they are trying to be funny. But it is not so funny.
The Voice Acting... Is It Just Me?
Okay, controversial opinion time. The voice acting feels...off. I'm not saying it's bad, per se. It's just... different. I miss the intense screaming.
Maybe it's nostalgia goggles, blinding me to the obvious. Maybe I'm too attached to the old voices.
Especially Goku. His voice just sounds... less Goku-y. More like someone doing a Goku impression.
The Pacing: Grandpa Gohan is a Gem
The pacing of the episode is a bit slow. We spend a lot of time watching Goku farm.
We also get some fun moments with Grandpa Gohan! He's trying to get Goku to do something normal. It is quite funny.
Also, who doesn't love Grandpa Gohan?
Beerus Tease: The Hook is Set
The one saving grace? The brief glimpse of Beerus! Finally! Something exciting!
That short scene really grabs your attention. You can't help but get excited for what comes next.
I mean, who can resist a snoozing God of Destruction?
Animation: Is It Me or Is It Not So Great?
The animation in this episode… well, it’s there. It is not great.
It is fine. But it is not the Dragon Ball we remembered. Maybe it improved later in the series.
Hopefully, it will get better as the series progresses.
Overall Verdict: Needs Time to Bake
Look, Episode 1 is rough around the edges. The dub takes some getting used to.
The story is a bit slow to start. And the animation is a little bit so-so.
But! There's promise. The seeds of a great story are there. You just have to be patient.
Think of it like a Super Saiyan. It takes time to reach peak power. It is a big transformation.
So, is the first episode of the English dub the best thing ever? Nope. But it's not the worst either.
It is just... a start. Just like Dragon Ball's beginning before it becomes the global phenomenon that it is.
Give it a chance. Things get better. (I think.)
