Dragon Ball Super Super Hero English Release Date
Okay, let's talk Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. Specifically, when we actually got to see it in English.
The Wait Was Real
Remember the hype? The trailers? The CGI...yeah, the CGI. Everyone was buzzing, ready to see Gohan and Piccolo kick some Red Ribbon Army butt!
Then... nothing. Or at least, not immediately. The Japanese release happened. Spoilers started flying faster than a Saiyan on a Nimbus cloud.
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Avoiding Spoilers: An Olympic Sport
Dodging spoilers became an Olympic sport. Seriously. People were mute buttoning, unfollowing, and hiding under rocks. It was intense!
My social media feed was a minefield. One wrong click and BAM! Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan level plot points directly to the brain.
The struggle was real. We needed that English release date, STAT!
The Sweet, Sweet Release (Date)
Finally! The announcement. August 19, 2022. It was like Christmas in August for anime fans.
The theaters booked up faster than you can say "Kamehameha." Getting a decent seat felt like winning the lottery.
But hey, it was worth it... right?
An Unpopular Opinion (Maybe?)
Okay, brace yourselves. I have a slightly...controversial thought about Super Hero.
It's good. Solid. But...is it amazing?
Don't get me wrong, I loved seeing Gohan get some much-deserved spotlight. That Beast Gohan transformation? Epic! The visuals were insane!
But the overall plot felt...a little simple? Compare it to, say, the Broly movie. Broly had serious emotional depth, even though it was mostly just yelling and punching (which, let's be honest, is Dragon Ball's bread and butter).
Super Hero felt like a really long episode of the show. Entertaining, for sure. But not quite the cinematic masterpiece some were expecting.
"It was good, but not Broly good," I muttered under my breath, probably angering millions of Dragon Ball fans.
The CGI Elephant in the Room
And let's address the elephant in the room: the CGI. Look, I get it. It's a different style. A bold choice.
But sometimes it felt a little...off. Like watching a video game cutscene instead of a movie. Other times it was amazing! So the result was inconsistent.
I understand why they did it, but I miss the traditional hand-drawn animation. It had so much more character.
Still a Win for Gohan Fans
Despite my minor gripes, Super Hero was a victory for Gohan fans everywhere. We finally got to see him unleash his full potential.
Plus, Piccolo got some cool new forms too! Who doesn't love a buff Piccolo?
The movie reminded us why we love Dragon Ball. The over-the-top action, the ridiculous power levels, and the unwavering friendship between the characters. Even if the wait for the English release felt like an eternity!
So, was Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero worth the wait? Absolutely! Was it perfect? Probably not. But it was a fun ride nonetheless.
Now, let's debate about the CGI in the comments. I'm ready to be proven wrong! And can we get a new movie with Vegeta finally getting a win?
