DB Ultra

34 years ago this week, Dragon Ball released The Return of Cooler movie. The character, Cooler, along with his debut in The Revenge of Cooler, had a lasting impact on both the anime and fans. Stacey and Adrian discuss Cooler's place in modern times and how the character would fit in the current arcs of Dragon Ball. Stacey and Adrian would love Cooler to become canon. Next, Stacey and Adrian discuss an article published on Screen Rant that states the remake of Dragon Ball Super has a chance to surpass Dragon Ball Z due to Super's showing of new and unique...

After months of anticipation, the Dragon Ball world has finally gotten the news they have been waiting for: new anime. Dragon Ball creators reveal they will release a remake of the popular Beerus arc with six episodes and the long-awaited animation of the Galactic Patrol Arc that features super villain Moro is in production for 2027. Stacey and Adrain express their excitement for both pieces of news. Then, both discuss the impact of the new releases, stating that this could improve Dragon Ball's standing among newer fans. Stacey and Adrian love the fact the creators the new arcs will pull from...

The idea of a Vegeta solo movie has been heating up lately in the Dragon Ball world. Stacey loves the idea of a Daima version of a Vegeta movie while Adrian questions it. Stacey also is interested in filling in the gap from Vegeta being informed of his planet's destruction as a kid to him sending Raditz to Earth to recruit Goku. Adrian wants to see Vegeta more-so as a mentor and king of a new Saiyan group that prides themselves on being defenders instead of conquerors. Later in the episode, Stacey and Adrian share so what-if multiverse scenarios they...

Stacey digs around different sites and discovered two articles that he presented to Adrian for the show. The first one was about Vegeta's admission of Goku being better the defining moment in Dragon Ball. Adrian quickly dismisses that notion, stating that the moment was just for Vegeta's character. Stacey named Goku and Gohan's Super Saiyan transformations in previous arcs were more defining to the series. The second article was about the Buu Saga being the most underrated saga of all-time. Stacey and Adrian brushed that tag off, stating that real fans know how impactful and amazing the Buu Saga was...

As the status of the continuation of Dragon Ball Super remains in jeopardy, Stacey and Adrian explore the idea of rebooting Dragon Ball, starting from its original series. While the thought of updating graphics entices both Stacey and Adrian agree on not rebooting the series and want Dragon Ball to create something new. Stacey introduces the rumors of a possible kid Goku and Bulma spin-off, which is a part of the reboot idea. Adrian shoots down the idea, believing it does not add anything to the lore of Dragon Ball. In the last segment, Stacey and Adrian reveal if a...

Throughout the history of the Dragon Ball anime, one of the best aspects of it is the transformations of the major characters. New forms always get fans excited. Stacey and Adrian share their favorite transformations outside of Goku turning Super Saiyan for the first time and Gohan achieving Super Saiyan 2. Next, Stacey believes one of the most cringiest moments in Daima was Vegeta quitting a fight because his wife threatening to take their couple's bath time, in which Adrian pushed back on. Adrian then shares a touching story about how Dragon Ball helped him and his wife grow together followed...

Stacey and Adrian roll with a movie-ladened episode of DB Ultra. First, Stacey and Adrian discuss if a Dragon Ball Daima movie is a good direction for the franchise to go in. Both come up with ideas of how to build off the great series the late Akira Toriyama left and how they can tie the movie into a canonized timeline. Next, Stacey brought up a possible movie that focuses on Vegeta, in which sparked some ideas from Adrian. Afterwards, Stacey and Adrian debate if the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie deserves its high rating. To end the episode...

Stacey and Adrian roll with a movie-ladened episode of DB Ultra. First, Stacey and Adrian discuss if a Dragon Ball Daima movie is a good direction for the franchise to go in. Both come up with ideas of how to build off the great series the late Akira Toriyama left and how they can tie the movie into a canonized timeline. Next, Stacey brought up a possible movie that focuses on Vegeta, in which sparked some ideas from Adrian. Afterwards, Stacey and Adrian debate if the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie deserves its high rating. To end the episode...

Dragon Ball Super premiered with movies and brand new arcs ten years ago. Stacey and Adrian look back at Super and discuss what makes it special to the Dragon Ball franchise. Both guys also talk about some of their favorite moments in the Super arcs and manga chapters. Next, Stacey and Adrian discuss Broly's power, which was a popular topic after Dragon Ball released the color pages of the last Super chapter that shows Broly in his most powerful form. Lastly, Stacey and Adrian pick which race they would rather be. The choices are: Saiyan, Kryptonian, Viltrumite, and Martian.

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Stacey and Adrian each list three movies from Dragon Ball's non-canon library that they would like to see on the canon timeline. Stacey starts the conversation with the Cooler movies, in which Adrian agrees. Adrian's first choice is Fusion Reborn, in which entices Stacey to share his favorite parts of that movie. However, Stacey gave a thumbs down to Adrian's other choices which involves Goku's "doppelgänger" and Trunk's star appearance. At the end of the episode, Stacey shared a bonus movie involving the Saiyans that Adrian never seen before.

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Stacey and Adrian discuss the vocal performance of Sean Schemmel, who plays Goku in the English version of Dragon Ball, in the Daima arc when Super Saiyan 4 battled Gomah. Both host agreed that the original Super Saiyan transformation is their favorite Schemmel performance. Next, Stacey and Adrian debate if Dragon Ball Daima should continue into Super or should they be two different timelines. Lastly, Stacey and Adrian choose one arc each to redo in the anime and give detailed reasons why. Both guys want Gohan to get more shine and eventually take over the duties of training the next generation...

Stacey begins the episode by asking Adrian about his experience in Japan. Then, the two list their top three fights in the Dragon Ball anime. Stacey and Adrian were split about one fight in particular. Next, Stacey asks Adrian should Vegeta be the one who takes down Black Friexa in the manga, in which Adrian disagrees and provides an alternate solution. Lastly, Stacey and Adrian discuss Toyatarou's recent cover art, which features the Z-fighters in their strongest forms. The two debate which form is the strongest.

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Stacey recently rewatched the Saiyan Arc. He posed a question to Adrian: Which Saiyan would you bring back to life between Bardock, Raditz, and Nappa? Both have the same answer and explore a movie idea. Next, Stacey and Adrian list their top five arcs in the Dragon Ball anime with different results. Stacey believes the Tournament of Power arc is the best bur Adrian votes for the Cell Arc. Lastly, Stacey and Adrian dismiss the idea of Dragon Ball Daima having a second season, but Adrian has an alternate plan.

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The episode began with Stacey giving Adrian reasons why Dragon Ball creators should animate the Moro Arc, which was highly popular in the manga. Adrian agrees and both talk about their favorite parts of the arc in the manga. Then, Stacey pitches a movie idea for Dragon Ball, which is a prehistoric saiyan movie featuring the first super saiyan. Adrian is down for the idea as long as it does not involve Frieza. Finally, the episode ends with Stacey and Adrian reveal which transformation they want for themselves.

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Stacey starts the episode being excited to witness Goku transforming into the legendary Super Saiyan 4 form as a kid and more so, as an adult. Adrian questioned how the form fits in on the power scaling and will it return to the Dragon Ball Super series. Stacey and Adrian discuss how the form can be integrated in the current storylines of Super. Stacey and Adrian then compares Super Saiyan 4 to the Super Saiyan God form. At the end of the episode, Stacey and Adrian shared what powers would they want to gain from Dragon Ball.

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This episode starts with a quick overview of DAIMA. Then, Stacey and Adrian talk about their favorite moments of the arc so far, which includes both raving about Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta and how the Namekian race is being flushed out. Next up, Stacey and Adrian discuss their admiration of how Dragon Ball DAIMA is used to tie in the new generation of fans and connect them with the original Dragon Ball series. Following that is a brief conversation about Gohan and his absence. The episode ends with Stacey telling Adrian what's next after the conclusion of DAIMA and both agree...