It's come to our attention people feel we haven't given proper credit to TeamFourStar. For what it's worth, we absolutely agree, but it's not like we can go back into the episode and change that now, it's already up. Dragon Ball Z Abridged is a staple of the internet, and we were certainly not expecting to have THIS many eyes on us on our PILOT outing. Considering how much TFS means to us as creators, we thought it was rather obvious that "of course" we were not the original product. That was kind of stupid of us, our bad. Going forward, there will be alterations to the beginning disclaimer and/or our credits to reflect that we are NOT TeamFourStar while also meeting appropriate legal definitions of who owns what. I guess you could say, please support both the official and ORIGINAL releases? Eh? Eh? ...I'll go. Thanks for understanding, folks.
Link to the discord is broken, multiple broken links in the desc to the VA's. What is going on with this project? Not seeing the consistency at all. I love it but I dunno man the Buu saga is massive, why TFS didn't do it. It's such an undertaking and that other channel that did it even gave up pretty much. Sensudubs or whatever, this is certainly higher quality then their writing though I can tell there's more soul to this honestly.
"the following is a fan-based parody of a fan-based parody. dragonball, dragonball z, dragonball gt, and dragonball super are all owned by funimation, toei animation, fuji tv, and the estate of akira toriyama. teamfourstar's abridged series inspired this continuation. please continue to support the official, original, release." (maybe that could still use a tweak here or there, but thats my shot at a 'new disclaimer intro' for ya :D)
I can’t click on a video claiming to carry on the legacy of DBZA and not be skeptical…..but oh my god the scene with Goku noticing the halo when saying he could be trusted absolutely sold me
@@SparkingDubz-DBZAcc “Aaaand we’re done here!” For half a second I thought Taka had come back to say that line, it’s a very Taka sort of line imo and the VA sounded just like him in that moment, kudos!
Especially since King Kai mentioned earlier in the episode that Otherworld's technologies are based on what's brought to them by those who have died. Making that song's presence in Otherworld a jab at Yamcha, since they wouldn't have the song without his death.
To any comment comparing to TFS, just remember that TFS started somewhere and weren't perfect at first either. Keep it up, have fun with the voice acting, editing, and passion, and just keep having fun with the ideas! Over time it'll refine itself as things get settled.
The love that is here not just for DBZA, but DBZ is palpable. It almost feels like I'm re-watching DBZ again but it's still different. I can't wait to see the rest of sparking dubs’ take on the series!
@@shoolcreates1999 Completely agree but thank you for giving us a chance and for the kind words! The team worked really hard on this episode and we hope you stick with us as we continue!
With all respect no they are not. Their editing and production values are solid but that's expected from a 10+ year series that got so much support. Scripting is mediocre especially by the end of the series
I expected this to suck. It did not suck. It was, in fact, both funny, enjoyable, and didn't try too hard to be *exactly* like Team Four Star's work _or_ throw every possible reference it could in the first episode. I feel like there was a missed opportunity to point out Black-Haired Super Saiyan Goku, but still… quite good! Also? Bold move, redoing the TV-only filler rather than following the comic. I'm genuinely quite excited to see what comes of this project!
LOL 61...as soon Kai said "61" I knew this would be a good time. Indicating where TFS left off! I'm seated hahah😂 I really lost it at Dr Briefs not dying lmao
Dr briefs having a mechanical heart MAKES SO MUCH SENSE given the context of how in the future timeline how he was STILL ALIVE after so long Honestly I thought he’d have clones of himself like his wife
I really liked the fact this isnt TFS 2. You have your own takes on things I mean, Cleary the characters have Significantly different personalities. Goku isnt as dumb or childish as in Dbza, and can actualy Process more complex information by examples and be more cunning Keep this way. Dont Kill your creativity to adapt to other teams' style, you cant be em, but can be you. I'm interested in what you guys will do.
@@johksdvc he is not the most smart character, but yes he is smart. He know nuances, stakes and complexities. Like in all cell saga and buu saga proved again and again, always with a card in his sleeve. He isnt Gohan or Vegeta in intelect status, but he is far from being dumb
You know that feeling of the first time watching the first DBZA vids? Seeing this is like that. In a good way. Keep up the good work. In the words of Senator Palpatine. "We will watch your career with great interest."
Honestly? That's a really solid follow-up with some amazing voice talent, really scratching that Team FourStar-itch! I am beyond amazed and cannot wait for the next episodes. :) I think this is the best "TFS continuation attempt" I have seen up until now. Producer Nappa would be proud!
I am so happy to run into this. All the jokes hit. The voice acting is superb. King Kai is my favorite here. Great stuff and I wish you much successs if you continue this project.
THIS IS SO CUTE!!! And so well written, voice acted, and put together, oh my god. Ngl I expected this to be meh and just put it on as background noise, but this was such a pleasant surprise! You’ve near-perfectly recaptured the spirit of DBZA while adding your own creative flare, amazingly well done! Really hope this project continues ❤️
Bitch we’re adorable! But seriously thank you so much. The team’s been reading these and this is genuinely one of the most heartwarming things we’ve heard. Thanks for being here!
This is definitely a solid abridged, props to these guys for trying to help fill in the void left by tfs, huge respect I like the direction yall took and the obvious nod to tfs’ style.
i love how king yemma acts like hes already all too familiar with Goku just popping in and out of places. lmao, "sooo Go-POP!" short silence, "sooo king kai" lol my dude just totally unfazed at this point.
please tell me there will be more of this. this is great! and unique of course since being inspired is never a bad thing. no one can be TFS or replace them. they started things and got the ball rolling for others. you are doing what you want and i hope you do enjoy making these. that is important!
You know that feeling you get when a show you liked finishes and then gets revived by a different team in order to finish what the predecessors started…that is what I’m feeling. To narrow it down even further, TFS’s DBZ Abridged is the Ocean dub that introduced US fans to Dragon Ball Z and this DBZ Abridged series is Funimation’s in-house dub that continued the series after they stopped outsourcing to Ocean Productions. It’s familiar, but definitely has its own footprints to leave a mark. All I can say is this is off to a pretty good start and I’m interested to see where this goes from here.
I have about the same feeling from this too. But it’s more like watching a DreamWorks movie and then seeing the Tv show version of the movie, minus the bad ones
This is incredible💯 Your cell and goku are fantastic and your humor is absolutely right up the alley of early TFS. This is only going to get better as it goes on and I hope we all get to see the end of it. Best of luck, bröthers
I… I grew up with TFS Dragon ball Z abridged and was devastated and saddened when I heard they weren’t gonna finish it due to copyright or something like that But it still holds a special place in my heart But what you did here in this video…really brought both a tear and a smile to my face 🥹🥲 this nostalgic feeling that I am getting and those happy funny vibes are coming from your love and dedication to TFS abridged and I thank you so much for making me feel this joy again! Hope to see more in the future and that TFS finds y’all and gives you praise ❤️
First off…..wow. You can tell how much of a fan you are of dbza. It’s like you studied the way they all voice acted, the comedic timing, everything. The material is great too! And I can 100% say that it’s going to get better if you keep following through. It was a journey to watch DBZA from the beginning to end, they evolved and got better and better and I can’t wait to experience this journey with this channel too.
This is gonna be the next DBZ Abridged. Just seeing how this is literally like how DBZA started, I can’t wait till I see this tremendous glow up like that happened for TeamFourStar. And I’m so glad you’re picking up where they left off. I just started watching this and I have high hopes and I know this is gonna be good. Edit: Just saw The POP of Goku and it was hilarious. The Bojack line was hilarious along with the “I CAN SEE THE FUTURE!” It’s great seeing you carry on jokes. King Kai’s nemesis sounds like Hubert Farnsworths’ nemesis from Futurama. That’s kinda funny to me. NOT YAMCHA’S CAT SONG! Also I appreciate Goku’s stupidity with his enemies. It feels so perfect especially since he’s dealing with Frieza.
I’m ngl, I expected this to be not great, but Goku telling King Kai that he can trust him with his life got me good. Bravo! Great solid first episode, definitely wanna see more. It’s got potential!
Very nice! This feels like everyone involved grew up watching both dbz and tfs and I'm all for it! Looking forward to what you guys got cooking next! :D
This is pretty amazing, there are only two more things that I felt are missing: 1. More of this (because you guys did a terrific job, excellent pilot episode, already subscribed for more!) 2. this made me wish TFS released more episodes of HFIL, because seeing all the villains together reminded me of the series and it's been a one-year indefinite hiatus and I miss seeing them like that (you still did an excellent job with following the TFS continuity, though!)
This is very well done! Bringing on the abridged spirit, goku and cells voice is on point👌👌👌👌 this is definitely criminally underrated! Can’t wait to see more!
@@basedtito Thank you so much! Everyone put in a ton of work so every time someone goes out of their way to say something like this it convinces us that much more it was worth it.
Been dying for a continuation of the TFS storyline for years now. Incredibly glad someone stepped up to the plate and started off with a triple. Looking forward to seeing Piccolo/Nail/Kami. Keep up the good work guys (seriously please keep it up I can't stress how much I've missed this content lol.)
I sincerely think you’ll enjoy them once you get to see them! We’ve literally got Piccolo and Nail as our two head writers, JVB and ProjectAlpha22, because those two really do just have the exact same dynamic 😂 Can’t say anything else otherwise the rest of the team will decapitate me for spoilers but thanks for your praise. We are honored by everyone here 🙏❤️
i'm already sold, this is fantastic and i hope you guys continue, the closed captionings could use a bit of work but that's my only complaint; keep up the good work!
Sorry if the captions made it hard to watch! We’ll be trying to finish up the remaining captions this weekend so anybody who needs them can have them. Thanks for the kind words!
A fantastic job, you guys captured alot of the essence of TFS's work and have continued forth with touch of your own flavor. I'm not sure if the voice audio is poor due to bad mics, or if the audio was stylistically chosen to sound a bit rough or old. While it was at first a little jarring, I started to actually like it. Made me feel like I watching DBZ on an old tube tv and kinda found it charming. Shoutout to Twopunch, your Goku voice is solid. (let the haters cope and seethe) I'm looking forward to future episodes.
This has amateur dragon ball z abridged written all over it and thats a great thing. Early TFS got to modern TFS because they started off amateur and Im sure TFS would love this project. This is a great thing to see someone trying to tackle and theres a lot of potential here. Im looking forward to more! If you take the same path, you could get to super and be just as great and iconic as TFS Also, the tfs abridged references are much appreciated
Was very good especially for a first episode! I like that you pay reverence to the TFS series but aren't 100% derivative of it. The voice acting was pretty solid, and the quality of the audio was good. If I were to offer a piece of constructive criticism, as someone who has watched the TFS version WAY too many times, I would attempt to make the dialogue and pacing snappier. Theres some noticeable lulls here and there throughout the episode, and if you pay attention to the TFS version, especially in the later episodes, they really don't let any dead air sit, unless its specifically for the sake of a joke. Slightly faster pacing would do wonders here I think. That being said, this is honestly such a well done first episode, and I really want to encourage everyone involved to keep the great work up and keep at it. Look at DBZA episode 1 vs. episode 60, and how far they came. You absolutely have the potential to improve just as much as they did. So just plant your feet, grit your teeth, and EAT! THAT! HORSE!
+1 on the pacing, but it’s a very good sign that that’s my only major gripe. The jokes landed, most of the voices were great, though I feel north and west kai could go back in the oven for a bit, and the writing was solid and I assume it will only improve as they find their footing throughout production
An amazing first episode! Loved the TFS references and how you guys tried to match their VAs over the dub. Also loved how you weren't afraid to make it your own! Can't wait to see more!
this definitely feels like you're completing the work of TeamFourStar's unfortunate end to DBZA. I completely support this project you're working on. Overall, I feel like i'm watching the first couple of episodes in DBZA.
This was surprising! Really enjoyed it; great job all. Really faithful to the spirit of TFS and the voice impressions are top notch. Goku especially I imagine was difficult to get right but it's really close.
This feels like a DLC expansion of TFS, which I must stress is a *compliment* ! I love this, it absolutely rocks! King Kai is pretty good in this, he was a far more subdued comedic character in TFS so getting more details for him is cool. I like that he tried using Goku like a Pokemon against the other Kai XD You're handling the expansion of lore pretty well too. Cell's response to the Oni "What nature!? WE ARE IN HELL! Everything is dead!" was hilarious. Goku going "We'll see about that" when it came to all the food he could eat was hilarious. I'm excited to see what you do with this tournament arc and I can't wait to see more from this series :D
This was actually pretty great. I know alot of people will compare ya'll to Team Four Star but keep doing your thing. VAs were great, the jokes were landing. I had a smile on my face the entire time watching this. Go at a pace/release schedule that's comfortable for y'all and don't forget to have fun
Y'know, this was rough around the edges, but it reminds me a lot of the earlier TFS episodes. I like how you're continuing off of their legacy, but don't limit yourselves to their ideas. Write your own story. I'll be watching this to see how this grows. Great first episode.
7 mins in and im elated. Amazing work, gang! Im absolutely stoked to see someone take up the torch and sprint with it. Youre awesome, Keep it coming as much as you comfortably (very comfy, cozy, happy, puppy dogs) Can! Ill be there to eat it up ❤
TFS: "We dont have any plans of abridging the Buu Saga" SparkingDubz: "Fine. Ill do it myself" Perfect start to a good series. I hope this continues and i loved this episode. Defenite potential for improvement, but thats all the more reason to keep it up!
14:20 Easily the best part of this new abridged dub! Cell sounds so deadly saying all this before getting bopped easy by Pikkon! "FUUUUUUUUUU--!" Indeed. 😂😂😂
Hey, this is great. Looking the comments over, I think you guys have A LOT of support, and I hope you take that to heart. This was really entertaining and it's clear you have the building blocks in place to rise even further in time. Please keep up the good work, and make sure to have fun!
Im not gonna lie, this was really well done and acted. You didn't try too hard to be like TFS but instead did were similar enough to be reverent, nostolgic and familiar, but original enough to be refreshing, unique and honestly just plain funny. You got several laughs out of me. I think i speak for a majority of TFS dbza fans when i say, i want more!
Please please PLEASE ignore the haters in the comments, I love this continuation. Best of luck with this project! I like some of the options folks gave you for clarifying the intro edits to differentiate yourselves from TFS. Do keep yourselves paced well to avoid burnout, and as the rest of the TFS fans find you I wish you all success! Thank you for doing this amazing work~!
I been watching TFS abridged for over a decade and i didnt like any other abridged series apart from them but wow I gotta say this is amazing! Great potential and i am excited to see how you guys progress the series!!
Hearing the narrator/guy writing the scripts in the back, made me laugh as he started, complaining and questioning the logic of exactly where the fuck did he get those planks! Instant subscriber, can’t wait to see more. Also, all the tributes and references to TFS made me so happy and everyone seemed on brand for what DBZA was and still is too many people today.
I both respect and offer condolences in starting with the writing constraint that is making your show a fan continuation of TFS's DBZA. Best of luck, and I can't wait to see where you take it!
Aye not gonna lie yall did yall big 1 with this 😂😂. Whoever did gokus voice deserves high praise. Ima support ALL 3 parties. The original, TFS, and you guys. Keep the laughs coming people. The world needs more laughter. Cant wait til the next episode drops.
This is great. Congratulations, I hope it goes well, the humor is exactly the kind DBZA fans would like. I don't think it's rough around the edges at all, being a fan of early DBZA in particular, either. Keep it up, man!
I've missed waiting months for TFS episodes... It was worth it to me knowing that they would keep going. But then they had to stop... I have mixxed feelings about your content, but mostly good. This content is very close to that legendary team, and I can't wait to see how far you guys can go. Thank you for this. I appreciate you for keeping TFS gags going (like the instant transmission "pop")
This is a excelent start. You are starting at about mid way through first season of tfs's dbza. Which in and of itself is impressive and should be proud. I look forward to watching it grow.
abridging can be tough but i see a lot of potential in you guys and i can't wait to see you improve, i feel the team four star influences already and i'm interested in seeing how you will put your own twist on things while staying true to the original that we all love, you're off to a great start!
I LOVE this thing, and how many little TFS references there are I've seen a good amount of DBZA ''Revival'' attempts, but this is certaintly my favorite so far
I know Im late to the party, but about five, six minutes in and Im enjoying your style with this so far. Its clear where your inspiration comes from, which is good. I hope this explodes into popularity, positively. This is a good entry into the abridges ^^
This is a pretty good start! The writing and editing feels incredibly close to TFS’s, the voice direction and acting is really good, hell if I wasn’t as familiar with DBZA as I was, I’d probably think you got Masako, Taka, and Kaiser on to voice Goku, Cell, and King Kai. Definitely looking forward to the next few episodes. Though, quick question, when you guys do get to the Buu Saga proper after the Otherworld Tournament Saga wraps up, will there be redubbings of the Buu Bits or will you create your own original takes on the scenes in place where the Buu Bits would be
Thanks for the kind words! Saad mentioned at the end card that we’re working on episodes 2 and 3 simultaneously right now. While that doesn’t give an exact timeline, just know that episode 3 is when we intend to start Gohan’s high school arc!
@@SparkingDubz-DBZAcc At least you're taking your time with it. There was another channel that also attempted to revive DBZA (although I'm not sure what's going on with that, since it's been over two years since their last upload), and while they were doing an admirable enough job, one gripe I had with it was how rushed the story was. I get the point of an Abridged series cutting out a lot of the fat, but their Episode 61 completely skipped Goku's time in Otherworld, as well as Gohan's time at school, and even him meeting Videl. Leaving a weird void in the story in that it jumped straight to Gohan becoming Saiyaman, and then the World Martial Arts Tournament being announced during their opening episode.
It's come to our attention people feel we haven't given proper credit to TeamFourStar. For what it's worth, we absolutely agree, but it's not like we can go back into the episode and change that now, it's already up.
Dragon Ball Z Abridged is a staple of the internet, and we were certainly not expecting to have THIS many eyes on us on our PILOT outing. Considering how much TFS means to us as creators, we thought it was rather obvious that "of course" we were not the original product. That was kind of stupid of us, our bad. Going forward, there will be alterations to the beginning disclaimer and/or our credits to reflect that we are NOT TeamFourStar while also meeting appropriate legal definitions of who owns what.
I guess you could say, please support both the official and ORIGINAL releases? Eh? Eh? ...I'll go. Thanks for understanding, folks.
Link to the discord is broken, multiple broken links in the desc to the VA's. What is going on with this project? Not seeing the consistency at all. I love it but I dunno man the Buu saga is massive, why TFS didn't do it. It's such an undertaking and that other channel that did it even gave up pretty much. Sensudubs or whatever, this is certainly higher quality then their writing though I can tell there's more soul to this honestly.
When ep 2?
"the following is a fan-based parody of a fan-based parody. dragonball, dragonball z, dragonball gt, and dragonball super are all owned by funimation, toei animation, fuji tv, and the estate of akira toriyama. teamfourstar's abridged series inspired this continuation. please continue to support the official, original, release."
(maybe that could still use a tweak here or there, but thats my shot at a 'new disclaimer intro' for ya :D)
TFS is hall of fame status in the voice over realm
Why does twopunch sound like him
I can’t click on a video claiming to carry on the legacy of DBZA and not be skeptical…..but oh my god the scene with Goku noticing the halo when saying he could be trusted absolutely sold me
8:01 "I CAN SEE THE FUTURE, BUT WE'RE ALL DEAD, SO WE HAVE NO FUTURES!!" 🤣🤣🤣
Whoever did Goku deserves a medal for his near perfect imitation of Masako’s Goku.
Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Yeah! And Cell’s is as surprisingly close too! Made me wonder if they actually got taka to help for a second.
It's so close that you could tell me it was Masako with a funky mic and I'd believe you
@@sehtuk3953 It sounds completely different.
@@sehtuk3953its not really the same, he just needs a better mic
The cell VA absolutely nails the Takahata cell impression. i had to check the description to make sure it wasnt him lol.
Same!
Correction, King Kai. There WAS a South Galaxy. It's gone now, because a literal giant, fucking baby decided to have a tantrum.
BallZ fix allZ
Broly's not canon and TFS always separate movies and the canon timeline
@@ukog6048 And yet Android 16 met the bird that Goku revived in Cooler's Revenge.
@@gurvmlktbf they actually did say the movies were separate during their rewatches but i get ur point
i read that in dbza’s vegeta voice 😂
King Kai got one of the rarest beings in this tournament. A Saiyan that met enough of the requirements to make it to heaven.
I am laughing so hard at Cell and Frieza's interactions and the HFIL references!
We really had to Jack In to make those two have a fun dynamic (I tried)
@@SparkingDubz-DBZAcc “Aaaand we’re done here!”
For half a second I thought Taka had come back to say that line, it’s a very Taka sort of line imo and the VA sounded just like him in that moment, kudos!
The “WHAT NATURE!?” bit is pure gold, absolutely smth TFS Cell would say in that exact cadence too
Not unless you're into it...
Im dying at the "All the food you can eat" them Goku just going
" *We'll see about that* " while the background fades lol
"what was that?"
the idea that Grand Kai listens to Cat loves food is so funny I can't
Especially since King Kai mentioned earlier in the episode that Otherworld's technologies are based on what's brought to them by those who have died. Making that song's presence in Otherworld a jab at Yamcha, since they wouldn't have the song without his death.
I absolutely can't wait for the scenes of Yamcha in Other World now.
"AWW COME ON, HERE TOO?!?! I THOUGHT THIS WAS MEANT TO BE HEAVEN"
@@TheDemocrab Grand Kai will whip out his boombox, and start blaring that song to motivate Yamcha while he and Krillin are fighting Kid Buu.
Okay but the flow at 4:05 is incredibly strong, very TFS with a little of it's own flourish. Got yourself another follower for that one
Abridged Nappa: You’re gonna go FAR in this business.
To any comment comparing to TFS, just remember that TFS started somewhere and weren't perfect at first either.
Keep it up, have fun with the voice acting, editing, and passion, and just keep having fun with the ideas!
Over time it'll refine itself as things get settled.
This actually feels a LOT like TFS season 1 which means they're def heading in the right direction
Who ever voiced king kai and goku, give them a oscar.
TwoPunch and I are taking you as our plus 1 when we get nominated
It's very good
Actually, ALL THE VOICES ARE AMAZING. Such as Cells voice, King Colds, and friezas voice. Everyone did a great job.
Cell's is so good bruhhh
The love that is here not just for DBZA, but DBZ is palpable. It almost feels like I'm re-watching DBZ again but it's still different. I can't wait to see the rest of sparking dubs’ take on the series!
Keep it up My Good Friend.
Okay Thanks.
TFS is an impossible standard to live up to, but this ain't half bad. Keep up the good work.
@@shoolcreates1999 Completely agree but thank you for giving us a chance and for the kind words! The team worked really hard on this episode and we hope you stick with us as we continue!
@@SparkingDubz-DBZAcc Now attempt your Own Bojack and Janemba movies after a Few episodes of this
With all respect no they are not.
Their editing and production values are solid but that's expected from a 10+ year series that got so much support.
Scripting is mediocre especially by the end of the series
@@MazingerDestroI mean I thought what they did with Gohan to teach lessons about conviction and cowardice are really masterfully brought in
not impossible, just really difficult. TFS had a really unique way of doing things that others struggled to do.
I expected this to suck. It did not suck. It was, in fact, both funny, enjoyable, and didn't try too hard to be *exactly* like Team Four Star's work _or_ throw every possible reference it could in the first episode. I feel like there was a missed opportunity to point out Black-Haired Super Saiyan Goku, but still… quite good!
Also? Bold move, redoing the TV-only filler rather than following the comic. I'm genuinely quite excited to see what comes of this project!
Manga*.
LOL 61...as soon Kai said "61" I knew this would be a good time. Indicating where TFS left off! I'm seated hahah😂 I really lost it at Dr Briefs not dying lmao
😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉
Dr briefs having a mechanical heart MAKES SO MUCH SENSE given the context of how in the future timeline how he was STILL ALIVE after so long
Honestly I thought he’d have clones of himself like his wife
Never in my life have I needed something so much and never known until I received it.
as my first official royal decree, you shall only call her princess trunks
@@tanmoy.mazumderAll hail princess trunks 🗣️
6:12 Bro, Goku just disappearing mid-sentence without saying a word absolutely slayed me!
I really liked the fact this isnt TFS 2. You have your own takes on things
I mean, Cleary the characters have Significantly different personalities.
Goku isnt as dumb or childish as in Dbza, and can actualy Process more complex information by examples and be more cunning
Keep this way. Dont Kill your creativity to adapt to other teams' style, you cant be em, but can be you. I'm interested in what you guys will do.
So, Goku isn't Goku then?
@@johksdvc tell me you didnt read original manga without telling me you didnt read the original manga
@@TheQuasarDragon1706 lol you say that but act like Goku hasn't always been on the simple side? did YOU read the manga?
@@johksdvc he is not the most smart character, but yes he is smart.
He know nuances, stakes and complexities. Like in all cell saga and buu saga proved again and again, always with a card in his sleeve.
He isnt Gohan or Vegeta in intelect status, but he is far from being dumb
@@TheQuasarDragon1706 he's definitely a battle savant. i'm just saying him not being simple and or childish is against his character.
You know that feeling of the first time watching the first DBZA vids? Seeing this is like that. In a good way.
Keep up the good work.
In the words of Senator Palpatine. "We will watch your career with great interest."
“WHAT NATURE? WE ARE IN HELL. EVERYTHING IS DEAD.” Actually got me to laugh. Good stuff.
Honestly? That's a really solid follow-up with some amazing voice talent, really scratching that Team FourStar-itch! I am beyond amazed and cannot wait for the next episodes. :) I think this is the best "TFS continuation attempt" I have seen up until now. Producer Nappa would be proud!
I love the callbacks to the submissive aliens from the Broly movie and the psychic aliens from the Bardock special you really did your homework here
I am so happy to run into this. All the jokes hit. The voice acting is superb. King Kai is my favorite here. Great stuff and I wish you much successs if you continue this project.
Oh my God thank you so much dude!
THIS IS SO CUTE!!!
And so well written, voice acted, and put together, oh my god. Ngl I expected this to be meh and just put it on as background noise, but this was such a pleasant surprise!
You’ve near-perfectly recaptured the spirit of DBZA while adding your own creative flare, amazingly well done!
Really hope this project continues ❤️
Bitch we’re adorable!
But seriously thank you so much. The team’s been reading these and this is genuinely one of the most heartwarming things we’ve heard. Thanks for being here!
This is definitely a solid abridged, props to these guys for trying to help fill in the void left by tfs, huge respect I like the direction yall took and the obvious nod to tfs’ style.
i love how king yemma acts like hes already all too familiar with Goku just popping in and out of places. lmao, "sooo Go-POP!" short silence, "sooo king kai" lol my dude just totally unfazed at this point.
please tell me there will be more of this. this is great! and unique of course since being inspired is never a bad thing. no one can be TFS or replace them. they started things and got the ball rolling for others. you are doing what you want and i hope you do enjoy making these. that is important!
You know that feeling you get when a show you liked finishes and then gets revived by a different team in order to finish what the predecessors started…that is what I’m feeling. To narrow it down even further, TFS’s DBZ Abridged is the Ocean dub that introduced US fans to Dragon Ball Z and this DBZ Abridged series is Funimation’s in-house dub that continued the series after they stopped outsourcing to Ocean Productions. It’s familiar, but definitely has its own footprints to leave a mark. All I can say is this is off to a pretty good start and I’m interested to see where this goes from here.
I have about the same feeling from this too. But it’s more like watching a DreamWorks movie and then seeing the Tv show version of the movie, minus the bad ones
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This is incredible💯 Your cell and goku are fantastic and your humor is absolutely right up the alley of early TFS. This is only going to get better as it goes on and I hope we all get to see the end of it. Best of luck, bröthers
I… I grew up with TFS Dragon ball Z abridged and was devastated and saddened when I heard they weren’t gonna finish it due to copyright or something like that
But it still holds a special place in my heart
But what you did here in this video…really brought both a tear and a smile to my face 🥹🥲 this nostalgic feeling that I am getting and those happy funny vibes are coming from your love and dedication to TFS abridged and I thank you so much for making me feel this joy again!
Hope to see more in the future and that TFS finds y’all and gives you praise ❤️
Yooo this is actually voice acted very well. Always wanted to passion project an abridged series. Very jealous well done
Now this is a rad cross over lol it'd be so rad if you did some VA work for this lol
First off…..wow. You can tell how much of a fan you are of dbza. It’s like you studied the way they all voice acted, the comedic timing, everything. The material is great too! And I can 100% say that it’s going to get better if you keep following through. It was a journey to watch DBZA from the beginning to end, they evolved and got better and better and I can’t wait to experience this journey with this channel too.
Your Cell is so good I thought you just got Taka. The pacing is a little slower than TFS but the performances are on point.
This is gonna be the next DBZ Abridged. Just seeing how this is literally like how DBZA started, I can’t wait till I see this tremendous glow up like that happened for TeamFourStar. And I’m so glad you’re picking up where they left off. I just started watching this and I have high hopes and I know this is gonna be good.
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Just saw The POP of Goku and it was hilarious.
The Bojack line was hilarious along with the “I CAN SEE THE FUTURE!” It’s great seeing you carry on jokes.
King Kai’s nemesis sounds like Hubert Farnsworths’ nemesis from Futurama. That’s kinda funny to me.
NOT YAMCHA’S CAT SONG!
Also I appreciate Goku’s stupidity with his enemies. It feels so perfect especially since he’s dealing with Frieza.
The jokes are perfect, great voice acting and good editing. This is so underrated my dude
I’m ngl, I expected this to be not great, but Goku telling King Kai that he can trust him with his life got me good. Bravo! Great solid first episode, definitely wanna see more. It’s got potential!
Very nice! This feels like everyone involved grew up watching both dbz and tfs and I'm all for it! Looking forward to what you guys got cooking next! :D
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This is pretty amazing, there are only two more things that I felt are missing:
1. More of this (because you guys did a terrific job, excellent pilot episode, already subscribed for more!)
2. this made me wish TFS released more episodes of HFIL, because seeing all the villains together reminded me of the series and it's been a one-year indefinite hiatus and I miss seeing them like that (you still did an excellent job with following the TFS continuity, though!)
This is very well done! Bringing on the abridged spirit, goku and cells voice is on point👌👌👌👌 this is definitely criminally underrated! Can’t wait to see more!
@@basedtito Thank you so much! Everyone put in a ton of work so every time someone goes out of their way to say something like this it convinces us that much more it was worth it.
My god! You guys are so on point with some of the voices. It's scary :D
Love the humor, too. Especially the return of the "Cat loves food" song xD
You've done a terrific job keeping the flame of the Abridged series alive. Thank you!
Holy shit, the editing, acting, scripting, all of it, is incredible.
Yamcha's single being played in random places is my favorite running gag
Been dying for a continuation of the TFS storyline for years now. Incredibly glad someone stepped up to the plate and started off with a triple. Looking forward to seeing Piccolo/Nail/Kami. Keep up the good work guys (seriously please keep it up I can't stress how much I've missed this content lol.)
I sincerely think you’ll enjoy them once you get to see them! We’ve literally got Piccolo and Nail as our two head writers, JVB and ProjectAlpha22, because those two really do just have the exact same dynamic 😂
Can’t say anything else otherwise the rest of the team will decapitate me for spoilers but thanks for your praise. We are honored by everyone here 🙏❤️
@@SparkingDubz-DBZAcc EXECUTED AT DAWN, SAAD IN HALF WILL BE SAWED IN HALF, KILL
i'm already sold, this is fantastic and i hope you guys continue, the closed captionings could use a bit of work but that's my only complaint; keep up the good work!
Sorry if the captions made it hard to watch! We’ll be trying to finish up the remaining captions this weekend so anybody who needs them can have them. Thanks for the kind words!
A fantastic job, you guys captured alot of the essence of TFS's work and have continued forth with touch of your own flavor.
I'm not sure if the voice audio is poor due to bad mics, or if the audio was stylistically chosen to sound a bit rough or old. While it was at first a little jarring, I started to actually like it. Made me feel like I watching DBZ on an old tube tv and kinda found it charming.
Shoutout to Twopunch, your Goku voice is solid. (let the haters cope and seethe)
I'm looking forward to future episodes.
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To be honest, just finished Dragon Ball Abridged recently and now getting this as my one of my recommendations. It must be a sign.
This has amateur dragon ball z abridged written all over it and thats a great thing. Early TFS got to modern TFS because they started off amateur and Im sure TFS would love this project. This is a great thing to see someone trying to tackle and theres a lot of potential here. Im looking forward to more! If you take the same path, you could get to super and be just as great and iconic as TFS
Also, the tfs abridged references are much appreciated
Was very good especially for a first episode! I like that you pay reverence to the TFS series but aren't 100% derivative of it. The voice acting was pretty solid, and the quality of the audio was good. If I were to offer a piece of constructive criticism, as someone who has watched the TFS version WAY too many times, I would attempt to make the dialogue and pacing snappier. Theres some noticeable lulls here and there throughout the episode, and if you pay attention to the TFS version, especially in the later episodes, they really don't let any dead air sit, unless its specifically for the sake of a joke. Slightly faster pacing would do wonders here I think.
That being said, this is honestly such a well done first episode, and I really want to encourage everyone involved to keep the great work up and keep at it. Look at DBZA episode 1 vs. episode 60, and how far they came. You absolutely have the potential to improve just as much as they did. So just plant your feet, grit your teeth, and EAT! THAT! HORSE!
agree so much!
+1 on the pacing, but it’s a very good sign that that’s my only major gripe. The jokes landed, most of the voices were great, though I feel north and west kai could go back in the oven for a bit, and the writing was solid and I assume it will only improve as they find their footing throughout production
An amazing first episode! Loved the TFS references and how you guys tried to match their VAs over the dub. Also loved how you weren't afraid to make it your own! Can't wait to see more!
this definitely feels like you're completing the work of TeamFourStar's unfortunate end to DBZA. I completely support this project you're working on. Overall, I feel like i'm watching the first couple of episodes in DBZA.
I'm loving this already!
It's already a great start to carry on the series's spirit!!^^
This was surprising! Really enjoyed it; great job all. Really faithful to the spirit of TFS and the voice impressions are top notch. Goku especially I imagine was difficult to get right but it's really close.
This feels like a DLC expansion of TFS, which I must stress is a *compliment* ! I love this, it absolutely rocks!
King Kai is pretty good in this, he was a far more subdued comedic character in TFS so getting more details for him is cool. I like that he tried using Goku like a Pokemon against the other Kai XD You're handling the expansion of lore pretty well too.
Cell's response to the Oni "What nature!? WE ARE IN HELL! Everything is dead!" was hilarious. Goku going "We'll see about that" when it came to all the food he could eat was hilarious. I'm excited to see what you do with this tournament arc and I can't wait to see more from this series :D
Okay, I legitimately lost it at "Fight? Fight fight fight fight fight fight fight fight"
this was funnier than i expected! i hope you continue the series
This was actually pretty great. I know alot of people will compare ya'll to Team Four Star but keep doing your thing.
VAs were great, the jokes were landing. I had a smile on my face the entire time watching this.
Go at a pace/release schedule that's comfortable for y'all and don't forget to have fun
This is freaking amazing!! I wish y'all nothing but luck in making this series!!
And now you've got my attention (thanks RUclips for the recommandation), keep up the good work, I really enjoyed this :D
This is honestly really well done! Some of the voices sound just like their TFS originals! I'll definitely be keeping an on eye on this! Nice job!
Y'know, this was rough around the edges, but it reminds me a lot of the earlier TFS episodes. I like how you're continuing off of their legacy, but don't limit yourselves to their ideas. Write your own story. I'll be watching this to see how this grows. Great first episode.
7 mins in and im elated. Amazing work, gang! Im absolutely stoked to see someone take up the torch and sprint with it. Youre awesome, Keep it coming as much as you comfortably (very comfy, cozy, happy, puppy dogs) Can! Ill be there to eat it up ❤
Arf!
TFS: "We dont have any plans of abridging the Buu Saga"
SparkingDubz: "Fine. Ill do it myself"
Perfect start to a good series. I hope this continues and i loved this episode. Defenite potential for improvement, but thats all the more reason to keep it up!
Next time, in the disclaimer, you'd have to add in Dragon Ball Daima.
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@@DragonSword227they'll have to. Especially if GT and Super are included. Plus it was the last thing Toriyama was working on before he died.
Happy to see that *someone* still has faith in this series.
Sacrificing a goat to boost this in the algorithm.
I let a headless chicken run through my living room to boost this
I died laughing at 5:17 when Goku just runs while King Kai is talking this is so good. I hope there are more episodes soon but this is just amazing.
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Easily the best part of this new abridged dub! Cell sounds so deadly saying all this before getting bopped easy by Pikkon! "FUUUUUUUUUU--!" Indeed. 😂😂😂
Hey, this is great. Looking the comments over, I think you guys have A LOT of support, and I hope you take that to heart. This was really entertaining and it's clear you have the building blocks in place to rise even further in time. Please keep up the good work, and make sure to have fun!
I have been gobsmacked at how nice people have been I was expecting to be executed.
- Al (1/2 of the Lead Writers)
That was actually incredible. Here before ya’ll get to 1 million.
Im not gonna lie, this was really well done and acted. You didn't try too hard to be like TFS but instead did were similar enough to be reverent, nostolgic and familiar, but original enough to be refreshing, unique and honestly just plain funny. You got several laughs out of me.
I think i speak for a majority of TFS dbza fans when i say, i want more!
Poor king cold. He just wanted to spend time with his favorite child
I got hit. 😥
@@projectalpha22_vayou did an incredible job as King cold!
Please please PLEASE ignore the haters in the comments, I love this continuation. Best of luck with this project! I like some of the options folks gave you for clarifying the intro edits to differentiate yourselves from TFS. Do keep yourselves paced well to avoid burnout, and as the rest of the TFS fans find you I wish you all success! Thank you for doing this amazing work~!
I been watching TFS abridged for over a decade and i didnt like any other abridged series apart from them but wow I gotta say this is amazing! Great potential and i am excited to see how you guys progress the series!!
Honesty, you’ve made a decent effort. Voice actings decent, nice references to both the show and TFS. Well done, I’ll keep watching!
Hearing the narrator/guy writing the scripts in the back, made me laugh as he started, complaining and questioning the logic of exactly where the fuck did he get those planks!
Instant subscriber, can’t wait to see more.
Also, all the tributes and references to TFS made me so happy and everyone seemed on brand for what DBZA was and still is too many people today.
I both respect and offer condolences in starting with the writing constraint that is making your show a fan continuation of TFS's DBZA. Best of luck, and I can't wait to see where you take it!
I just came here to measure you up. And I gotta say... nice
Baby, you know it!
Aye not gonna lie yall did yall big 1 with this 😂😂. Whoever did gokus voice deserves high praise. Ima support ALL 3 parties. The original, TFS, and you guys. Keep the laughs coming people. The world needs more laughter. Cant wait til the next episode drops.
Ohoh very nice references and editing, maybe Goku here looks even too smart lmao
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This is great. Congratulations, I hope it goes well, the humor is exactly the kind DBZA fans would like. I don't think it's rough around the edges at all, being a fan of early DBZA in particular, either. Keep it up, man!
This was honestly made so well, can’t wait to see what’s coming next! ❤
This had me laughing on so many occasions. I hope you are able to continue this series, you really caught the heart of TFS and Dragon Ball in my eyes.
Dude this was pretty ballsy, but damn if you didn't pull it off really well. TFS would be proud.
Picking up where TFS left off is awesome. Much respect and keep up the good work. It's kind of like passing the torch.
I've missed waiting months for TFS episodes... It was worth it to me knowing that they would keep going. But then they had to stop...
I have mixxed feelings about your content, but mostly good. This content is very close to that legendary team, and I can't wait to see how far you guys can go. Thank you for this.
I appreciate you for keeping TFS gags going (like the instant transmission "pop")
This was incredibily well done! Congrats to the whole, top notch voice acting too!
This is a excelent start. You are starting at about mid way through first season of tfs's dbza. Which in and of itself is impressive and should be proud. I look forward to watching it grow.
"I've beenwaiting oh so looong.. please dont tell me baby, I was wronng" 😂😂
Goku and King Kai's banter is *perfect* 😂😂
abridging can be tough but i see a lot of potential in you guys and i can't wait to see you improve, i feel the team four star influences already and i'm interested in seeing how you will put your own twist on things while staying true to the original that we all love, you're off to a great start!
I really hope this continues, you guys have done an incredible job
Don't stop! Keep up the good work, it's clear that this is a passion project and I have a feeling that it's only going to get better with time!
I LOVE this thing, and how many little TFS references there are
I've seen a good amount of DBZA ''Revival'' attempts, but this is certaintly my favorite so far
I know Im late to the party, but about five, six minutes in and Im enjoying your style with this so far. Its clear where your inspiration comes from, which is good. I hope this explodes into popularity, positively. This is a good entry into the abridges ^^
This is a pretty good start! The writing and editing feels incredibly close to TFS’s, the voice direction and acting is really good, hell if I wasn’t as familiar with DBZA as I was, I’d probably think you got Masako, Taka, and Kaiser on to voice Goku, Cell, and King Kai. Definitely looking forward to the next few episodes.
Though, quick question, when you guys do get to the Buu Saga proper after the Otherworld Tournament Saga wraps up, will there be redubbings of the Buu Bits or will you create your own original takes on the scenes in place where the Buu Bits would be
Thanks for the kind words!
Saad mentioned at the end card that we’re working on episodes 2 and 3 simultaneously right now. While that doesn’t give an exact timeline, just know that episode 3 is when we intend to start Gohan’s high school arc!
@@SparkingDubz-DBZAcc At least you're taking your time with it. There was another channel that also attempted to revive DBZA (although I'm not sure what's going on with that, since it's been over two years since their last upload), and while they were doing an admirable enough job, one gripe I had with it was how rushed the story was. I get the point of an Abridged series cutting out a lot of the fat, but their Episode 61 completely skipped Goku's time in Otherworld, as well as Gohan's time at school, and even him meeting Videl. Leaving a weird void in the story in that it jumped straight to Gohan becoming Saiyaman, and then the World Martial Arts Tournament being announced during their opening episode.
"And we're done here" 12:56 . I gotta hand it to Xenoversal. I could swear that was coming out of Taka's own mouth, well done Sir!