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Dragon Ball Super Episode 1: A Peacetime Reward: Who Gets the 100,000,000 Zeni?!

July 7, 2017 2 Comments

After the success of the two recent Dragon Ball Z films (2013’s Battle of Gods and 2015’s Resurrection F), a new series – Dragon Ball Super – was commissioned to continue the adventures of Goku and friends.

Trunks and Goten

Trunks and Goten

Episode Summary

Taking place several months after the end of the Buu Saga (episode 288 of Dragon Ball Z), the world is still at peace, and Gohan and Videl are now married. The bulk of this episode is about Trunks and Goten looking for the perfect wedding gift. They hear about a hot spring with water that supposedly has beautifying properties and head over to fill a jar, fighting a giant snake in the process. It turns out to just be regular water, but Videl is appreciative all the same.

Satan, Bee, and reporters

Mr. Satan holds a press conference

Press Conference

Mr. Satan speaks with a group of reporters in his home about being awarded the 100 million Zeni World Peace Prize, boasting about his strength and that the Earth is safe under his protection. A hungry Buu crankily wanders in and Satan introduces him as his number one disciple.

Beerus and Whis in space

Beerus and Whis

God of Destruction

Elsewhere in the universe, a planet of boar people serve a feast to a cat-like being named Beerus, the God of Destruction. He’s extremely powerful, but short-tempered and impatient, destroying planets on a whim. Beerus is only partially satisfied with his meal, so only destroys half the planet, then leaves with his attendant, Whis.

Satan giving Goku briefcase with money

Satan gives Goku 100 million Zeni

Mr. Satan Gives the Money

Goku works as a farmer in order to make money for his demanding wife, Chi Chi. Satan drives by and gives Goku a briefcase containing the 100 million Zeni he won, saying Goku deserves it more. Now that money is no longer a concern, Goku is free to do what he loves: train.

sunset

Goten and Goku watch the sunset

Thoughts

This episode serves the purpose of reintroducing us to the world of Dragon Ball and its cast, giving an update on what some of them have been up to since we last saw them. It’s a quiet, slice of life episode, reminiscent of the first episode of DBZ actually. But it’s also very uneventful and definitely won’t hold up on rewatches. And it’s not friendly for new viewers of the Dragon Ball franchise, who should instead start with the original Dragon Ball, or Dragon Ball Z at least.

cast

The Dragon Ball Super cast

The art style has changed a bit since the previous Dragon Ball series, granted it’s been about 20 years. The art and animation is all digital and lines are sharp, crisp, and clean. Character designs have also been touched up a bit, as the cast now looks younger and slimmer; it’s a bit strange, since some of the characters are in their 50s and 60s now, but ahh it’s fine. Martial arts keeps ’em youthful!

Goten and Trunks vs. snake

Goten and Trunks fight a giant snake (it survives)

I still think it’s surreal (and of course really cool) there’s a new Dragon Ball series in production right now. X-Files and Twin Peaks aren’t the only revivals in town.

Videl and Gohan

The new wife and husband

The first 14 episodes of DBS are an adaptation of the Battle of Gods film, but the pace is way slower and with tv quality animation. Since there are only subtle changes between the film and the episodes, you might consider saving time by watching the film instead.

Watch Dragon Ball Super on Crunchy Roll.

Rating

3 out of 5 eggs rating

Series: Beerus Saga, Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Super Decade: 2010s Filed Under: TV Show Reviews Tagged: animated, anime, martial arts, sci-fi

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Comments

  1. Lucas says

    August 14, 2017 at 11:09 am

    Just started watching dragon ball super. although i am late, but love this episode.

    Reply
    • Michael says

      August 14, 2017 at 12:22 pm

      Cool! I’m at episode 80 now and I’m blown away by how good it is.

      Reply

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