Final Forum: A Dragon Ball Podcast FinalForumPodcast

Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 123 and 124, , "Lost and Found," and "Temple Above the Clouds." We begin discussing the Piccolo Jr. Saga, look at Kami's Lookout and discuss what makes the gods of Dragon Ball unique (hint: they suck).
In this episode:
Jelli and Bekinney are on a new planet
We recap the episodes and discuss our favorite moments 
Talking about getting started on a new saga
Why the decision was made to go to gods
Why Krillin, Chiaotzu, and Master Roshi don't get to meet King Yemma or receive an invitation to train with King Kai (aside from those characters not having been introduced yet)
The meaning of "kami-sama"
How the upper realm of jokai has existed all this time with nobody knowing about it
How the nyoi-bo or power pole compares to the vajra, a Buddhist weapon 
The significance of the bell Korin hands Goku, and its inspiration from Suzu
The importance of formlessness vs form
Kami's Lookout - how its appearance mirrors Korin's Tower and draws further on the inspiration from Bespin from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Kami's shrine, or shinden and what a typical Shinto shinden looks like vs that of Kami-sama's
Freudian analytics
Why fighting is the bar to meet god
Parallels to Jackie Chan
Of course Jelli manages to sneak in references to Ultraman Blazar and Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Why the gods of Shintoism and Eastern philosophy in general are different from the Judeo-Christian God.
and more, including some general pop culture, trivia, and editorializing, as usual 
Join us as we continue to uncover the cultural meanings, publication facts, inspirations and more behind the wildly popular Dragon Ball franchise, and unspool what we all love so much about Goku, the Dragon Ball franchise, the Dragon Ball anime, Dragon Ball manga, and more.
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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon by ...jumping off the manga and onto our third feature film commentary!
In this episode:
Jelli and Bekinney are nearing the end of Frieza-controlled space
We sync up our audio commentary for the listeners
We discuss some of the production facts about the film Dragon Ball Mystical Adventure such as its 1988 release at the Toei Manga Matsuri film festival, the film's box office, and the production team working on the film
We talk about the other films released alongside the movie: Bikkuraman, Tatakae Ramenman, and Kamen Rider Black Terrifying the Phantom House of Devil Pass
We delve into the background behind the Toei Manga Matsuri – Toei Cartoon Festival and its inception in 1969 and other such festivals around the country such as Toho's Champion Festival
Contextualizing the box office of the film
Shedding light on co-directors Kazuhisa Takenouichi (who worked on Dr Slump, Sailor Moon, One Piece and Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, which is a companion piece to the Daft Punk album, Destiny) and Minor Okazaki (who worked on Doraemon, Dr Slump, Gegege no Kitaro and others)
Discussing the film's producer: Chiaki Imada and his career at Toei which began with the release of Tower of Lilies
We discuss the different dubs created for the film by studios such as Harmony Gold, Speedy, and Funimation
The difference between the 2005 original Funimation release and the 2010 remastered version
A reference to a Godzilla fan film turned "real" movie, Dragon Lizard Lord Super Monsters
Really digging into the Speedy Dub
Talking about Ceyli Delgadillo, the original voice of kid Goku
Discussing the Mifan Empire seen in the film
Talking about timelines and continuity
and more, including some general pop culture, trivia, and editorializing, as usual as we react to this wickedly fast-paced film
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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episode 122, "Final Showdown" and then jumping into comparing the Dragon Ball anime to the Dragon Ball manga. We continue discussing Demon King Piccolo, and talk about Piccolo's regeneration.
In this episode:
Jelli and Bekinney are on their way to a new planet.
We recap the episode and discuss our favorite moments 
Comparing the manga to the anime, as we do when we wrap up an arc
and more, including some general pop culture, trivia, and editorializing, as usual 
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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 118, 119, 120, and 121, , "Prelude to Vengeance," "Battle Cry," "Goku Strikes Back," and "The Biggest Crisis." We continue on with Demon King Piccolo Saga, and discuss the concept of achieving salvation by traveling through hell via the fight between Goku and Piccolo.
In this episode:
Jelli and Bekinney are reeling from their call with Frieza
We recap the episodes and discuss our favorite moments 
Comparisons between the moves here and those seen in some Akira Kurosawa movies, Sanshiro Sugata (1 and 2) as well the Ultraman series with Ultraseven
Power level tropes being utilized
Goku fulfilling Uranai Baba's prophecy
Goku taunting Piccolo using a childlike phrase
Japanese voice actor Aono Takeshi (for Piccolo) setting a precedent for Sean Schemmel and Chris Sabat by almost passing out in the recording booth
The trials of The Buddha, Jesus Christ, and Dante Alleghiri with regards to achieving salvation
Discussing saru, Japanese for monkey, and how monkeys are seen as demon repellants
Discussing May 9th, Goku Day...or Piccolo Day...
How monkeys play into Buddhism
Another pivot, slight though it may be, of Dragon Ball's tone and style
and more, including some general pop culture, trivia, and editorializing, as usual 
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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 114, 115, 116, and 117, , "Conquest and Power," "Awaken Darkness," "A Taste of Destiny," and "The Ultimate Sacrifice." We continue on with Demon King Piccolo Saga, and discuss the concept of Senzu beans and how they work.
In this episode:
Jelli and Bekinney are prepping to return to their adventures, and a surprise call awaits them at the end...
We recap the episodes and discuss our favorite moments 
The story of Emperor Win Shihuang who ruled China in the 200s BC
The idea of the denshija and how it externalizes Piccolo's innermost fears
If there might perhaps be a parallel between Pilaf and Majin Buu...or more accurately Babidi
King Furry's resemblance to Teddy Roosevelt
The meaning of senzu
Tautologies
The origin of senzu from Daoist practices
Gross.
The compounding effects of senzu
Ultra Divine Water or Super God Water
The root of the terms
Connections to Daoist fasting
Discussions of alchemy
and more, including some general pop culture, trivia, and editorializing, as usual 
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Jelli and Bekinney continue their break from breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon, and pivot away from tearing into the manga and anime that are the most crucial parts of the Dragon Ball franchise to have a little themed fun!
In this episode:
It's TOURNAMENT SEASON! Kick off your shoes, relax, and listen as we break down 32 of Dragon Ball's most popular (?) characters and discuss who would win in a theoretical game of one-on-one Halo.

We take if from the round of 32, down to the Sweet 16, Head into the Elite Eight, jump into the Final Four, and then choose our champion!
Who will reign supreme and be declared the number one under heaven in 1-on-1 basketball?
Join us as we take a break from uncovering the cultural meanings, publication facts, inspirations and more behind the wildly popular Dragon Ball franchise and have some March Madness themed fun!