Farewell DBcember. You were great when you lasted and you will be missed by all of us. Once again TFS and special guests that appeared each year for this thank you all so much.
57:56 - Cell is... different. Most of the villains in Dragonball kill people. Freeza blew up whole inhabited planets. But Cell was killing people by stabbing them with his tail, sucking them up, and he emptied entire cities in this way. Millions of people shanked and ingested. Death is always worse when it takes its time.
I mean tbf, Freeza sometimes beats and stabs people. But I don't think that's as bad as having your organs, bones and entire body in general being liquified and drank up
Also, there's that trite old saying, "One death is a tragedy, a million deaths a statistic." The devastation Cell leaves behind is more personal. And that makes it matter more to us. Just the way our brains work.
@@John_Smith., you should watch the video that Totally Not Mark made about Cell's introduction. It discusses why his first appearance in the anime is so effective and unsettling.
@@MrDabman123 Interesting, I'll check it out. The statistics line, although often attributed to Stalin, has no proof of being said by him. Instead, it comes from a 1925 essay by a chap called Kurt Tucholsky.
So long DBcember, you kept me sane through the holidays for 7 years. It's been a wonderful ride, I'm not sad it's over I'm happy it happened, and grateful for you TFS for all the laughs you've given me. Have a great new year everyone.
Heck, not just through the holidays, but through handling the existential depression of my brother and myself, before he ended his own life, then me just watching this alone many years later thinking the same thing he would've. Shame it's ended. It was a good run.
"kept me sane" jfc imagine needing some worthless youtube content to "keep you sane" truly a massive disgrace to the human race and that goes for Steven too.
1. Don't worry Scott, I still appreciate your jokes. 2. Seriously, I would totally accept a top beatdowns/curbstomps list if you wanted to put that out at some point. Also a Bulma's outfits list. That would be fun as well.
#3: Post-Freeza Bulma, because that afro rocks with the outfit's style. Blue and red usually aren't good together, but damn did they find a way to supplement that with the yellowish-orange jacket.
The Android 18 vs Vegeta Beatdown will always be my #1 and unfortunately also marks the point where DBZ shows you that it doesn't like having bad ass female characters for very long. Say what you will about how 'good' 18's final fight was in the ToP, the fact she sprains an ankle is just laughable to think about when you consider she was literally made to be the a perfect fighting machine to kill Goku, and yet Gero's critical design flaw with her was giving 18 incredibly weak ankles apparently, unfortunate for Vegeta that he didn't find that one weakness when he was getting both of his arms broken by her. Honorable mention to Mr. Satan vs Perfect Cell, that bug creep didn't stand a chance against the champ.
@my tits Good idea! Especially considering that most fights after Vegeta's introduction kind of devolved into this with a slice of Goku ex machina to keep the good guys winning. @Blue Blaze King DEFINITELY HAS TO BE COVERED! At some point! Bit of a side-note but I'm still waiting for a source on that instrumental version of the OG dragonball opening "Makafushigi Adobenchā!/Mystical Adventure!" that TFS used as an intro to all of their DBCembers. And here's a suggestion of my own: Seeing how they did GT so dirty so often, why not get Kiren, Grant and some other GT-apologist and let them count up/down their 6 best/worst moments. All the good, the bad and the ugly with their personal impressions and ways to fix what's broken on the side. I'm not a fan of GT, but at this point it deserves some love, despite being the underachieving middle-child of the series (well at least if you were to group OG DB and Z together, which some people do). You've kicked it while it's down. So why not give GT some love? Also... if this has more to do with Toei's recent "handling" of their "copyright privileges" (happy you managed to survive that, not-Mark), I understand your decision to pull out. ... Does make me concerned for DBA's Buu arc though, not gonna lie...
Given Toei pulling a Yujiro on Mark's channel it's good to see you guys inviting him in this. Sad this is the last DBcember but it's a good last one. I'm curious what you guys have planned next year. I also agree with the issues about the Goku Black Arc. Yea alot of it kept the saga from being so good but damn the good stuff we got makes it almost worth it.
It’s the end of an era, but every ending yields a new beginning, which is why it’s so fitting you put this video at the end of the year. Happy New Year, TFS!
Kiren choosing GT over these two was hilarious. And then Grant getting revenege on Lani was *chef's kiss* amazing. and then Taka being too busy to help out because he's a smexy v-tuber? what a way to kick off the last DBCember!
Thank you TFS for all the laughs and memories with DBZA, Hellsing Ultimate, and FFVII Machinabridge. I've made some good friends during my second half of high school and afterwards because of your videos. We love a lot of your content that you've all put up. While we were sad to see your series end, I can at least speak for them on this part when I say this, "Keep doing what you guys are doing. Even if it's not DBZA or anything else like it, we just want you guys to have fun doing what you guys love." So, to quote you all from your series: You are a hilarious. And we will quote everything you say. Thank you TFS, and a special thanks to all guests that came in to work alongside with them throughout their years of abridging.
It's honestly a little sad seeing DBcember leave, but after many years of top 24 and top 12 countdowns, it's fitting that the last one would be about the sagas of the franchise. I love hearing these topics and listen to the majority of the previous ones for the last couple years because Dragon Ball has been a staple of many of our childhoods and adulthoods. This may be an end of an era, but I know TFS has more to offer in the future. Sayonara DBcember, you will not be forgotten.
This was a brilliant if not bittersweet way to end the annual tradition that is DBCember. To all at TeamFourStar, as well as TotallyNotMark, I wish you guys a happy and safe New Year in 2022. Thanks for the memories, and Happy New Year🥳
Here it is… the final DBcember compilation video. It is the end of an era, but I’m glad that for so many years we were all able to come together and have amazing conversations about Dragon Ball year after year with these mad lads at the helm of it all. Thank you TFS for giving us a tradition that will continue to stay in our hearts and minds forever, and may we always revisit these videos when we all feel like we need some joy and Dragon Ball content!
DBecember is so tied to my holidays i am going back and watching them all, that and i think ive seen Plan to Eradicate Christmas like 4 times already (and Christmas tree of might like twice). Eventhough its over want you guys to know it still brings me SO much joy. And im maybe hoping for a Christmas reference in HFIL lol
While I respect TFS’ decision to end DBcember, future holiday seasons just aren’t gonna feel the same without a new DBcember to look forward for each one.
I know this is an old comment but I agree 100%. I honestly looked forward to DBcemember more than most other things in the holiday season. It was a great way for fans of not only TFS but of Dragon Ball in general to end the year. This year is going to feel a bit more barren with it gone.
Thanks for sharing your favorite (damn near every) Dragon Ball moments with us during the holidays for all these years. Hope to see more from you guys, be it Dragon Ball or otherwise.
1:01:47 Kaiser: "Yeah, but, hah hah, ending at the Cell Saga? I mean, that's... That'd be, uh... A terrible idea..." Mark: "Is, uh... Is Kaiser okay?" Lani: "We regret nothing, Mark." Kaiser: "UUUUUUGH!!!" Well, Kaiser, after a whole year, your wish was finally granted. So heccing glad that you guys were finally able to end the Abridged series at Buu, even if it's not in the way people were expecting. Everyone who helped make the Buu Bits possible seriously deserves a much needed break...
I’m so glad I finally watched og Dragonball this past year in time for this DBcember. I was shocked how much I loved it and it allowed me to really appreciate everything here. Kaiser’s passion for it always intrigued me but it was Mark’s review series that finally got me to do it. Thanks to both of you. And Lani. I’m gonna miss this series.
Might as well make my own list if you guys are done with DBCember. TOP 12 GOOD THINGS FROM DRAGON BALL GT #12 The Animation - Having been working on the franchise for a decade by this point, this animation team has slowly grown over time and improved their work to a point that makes plenty of GT’s animation look stunning. Character designs are also very top notch, and we can thank Toriyama for helping with initial character designs. #11 The Original Japanese Score - Kikuchi is a tough act to follow, but I think Akihito Tokunaga really pulled off some really fantastic tunes on his run, especially the banger that is Dan Dan Kokoro Hikareteku and the tear-jerkingly beautiful ending Sabitsuita Machine Gun. #10 Goten and Trunks as Adults - Let’s be real, the fact fact that these two remain kids in Super is just moronic. In GT meanwhile, we see Trunks become President of Capsule Corp, but yearn to have a little freedom and excitement. Needless to say he gets it with his tour of the galaxy with Goku and Pan. Plus, he ain’t half bad when it comes to tools. Goten in the meantime, gets a very unique girlfriend (by Saiyan Standards) in Valeese, and I really like that he just doesn’t end up with someone who has a fiery personality like Chi-Chi or Videl. Sure, I do think it’s a shame Goten was left behind on Earth and we never see them as Gotenks, but I appreciate them doing something new with these characters. #9 The Universe Building - I hate the multiverse concept of Super mostly because they only do the bare minimum of it. IMO, the TOP doesn’t really feel any different from the Other World Tournament on a larger scale thanks to the variety of fighters. GT actually gives enough of a damn to actually explore a post Frieza Force universe and show us all the new things that came up in the Quarter Century since he and his father died on Earth, including the dictatorship on Imecka, the Cult of Luud, a full blown hospital planet, and the potential mechanical empire of Dr Myuu. They really did put a good amount of effort into this Universe Building and I greatly appreciate it. #8 Vegeta being a Total Dad - I’m gonna be short here, but any interactions between Vegeta and Bulla are just hilarious to me, whether her complaining that his mustache makes him look like a total geek or when he yanks the steering wheel out of the car of those teens flirting with Bulla, Vegeta is dedicated to his little Saiyan Princess. #7 Making the Dragon Balls Vital to the Narrative - While they served the driving force of the narrative up to the Namek saga, from Cell all the way into Super, the Dragon Balls have been reduced to a mere mcguffin to fix any problems our heroes face. Heck, the wishes they want in Super, whether it’s asking Shenron about the SSG, Healing Pan’s cold, Bulma making herself younger, or Frieza pulling a Commander Red, is just an embarrassing use of them. GT however, raises the stakes with the negative effect of the Black Star Balls and thus give them central focus on the first arc of GT. And of course there’s also the Shadow Dragons, an amazing concept even if it wasn’t executed the best until, in my opinion, Naturon. #6 The Concept of Baby and the Tuffles - Baby’s story is one of revenge, and it’s pretty effectively done with turning nearly the entire population of Earth against our heroes, pushing Goku to the point where he nearly dies, and providing backstory of the Saiyans homeworld before their ultimate demise. It is a little over convoluted admittedly, so that does keep it out of the top 5. #5 Piccolo’s Sacrifice - In my mind, this is Piccolo’s best Death. We see him save a little boy and his dog before helping Goku, giving a heartfelt goodbye to Gohan, and choosing to die with the Earth so the Black Star Balls can never be used again, leaving actual consequences. Plus his death actually helps Goku with escaping Hell in the Super 17 arc. #4 A Hero’s Legacy - Let’s be honest, this Special was only left out of TFS’s Top 24 Movies and Specials because of Kaiser’s Hate-On for GT, but if they included it, I think it would definitely be above the bottom third of the list. I enjoyed seeing Goku Jr grow in Courage and Strength on his journey to Mt Paozu, rightfully earning Super Saiyan when he needed it against Yaō, and its ending of him meeting Goku and receiving the 4 Star Ball is just beautiful. #3 The Transformations - Goku becoming a Golden Oozaru is a big deal since it’s the first time we’ve seen the Oozaru since the Saiyan Saga in Z, and Goku specifically since the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament. And thanks to Pan’s heartfelt words (side not, I don’t think Pan is annoying in GT), he is also able to regain himself and achieve Super Saiyan 4, the best transformation narratively when it comes to defining Saiyans as Alien Monkeys. There’s also the absolute power trip of SSJ4 Gogeta, if only he didn’t mess around with Omega Shenron that much. #2 Goku’s Characterization - Say what you want about Goku becoming a kid again, but he’s shown here as a very tactical fighter, cares immensely for his friends and family, and accepts the responsibility of his actions and does his best to correct them! GT understands how a post Buu Goku should act way better than Super ever does! #1 The Finale - Like everyone else, I agree that GT’s finale is the best in the series. The Universal Spirit Bomb is the perfect move to take down Omega Shenron, Goku leaving with Shenron feels right, as is Earth finally recognizing him as a hero 100 years later. Speaking of, we see the next generation of Goku Jr and Vegeta Jr show that Earth will be in good hands. But if darkness ever truly falls, we know Goku, now a spiritual guardian of the Dragon Balls, will return.
I might as well add to this with my own list. I will go with top 12 Designs. 1 entry per character 12 SSJ3 Gotenks 11 Hit 10 Shenron 9 SSJ2 Gohan 8 King Piccolo (Old) 7 Imperfect Cell 6 Majin Vegeta 5 Fused Zammasu 4 Super Janemba 3 Kid Goku 2 Final Form Frieza 1 Future Trunks Debut
I think I will add my own, but these are more character moments more than anything. Not necessarily fighting related nor limited to a single character. 12: Roshi's Kamehameha in the ToP. Ge is ever the teacher. 11: Goku meeting with Grandpa Gohan at Baba's Place. 10: Zamasu being hakai'd by Beerus. And to a lesser extent when he Hakai's Dr Mashirito. 9: SSJ4 Gogeta. I do not like GT mostly, but I do love the SSJ4 design. 8: King Piccolo's introduction. He is just this imposing old green slug who has everyone cowering before him. 7: Goku's victory in the 23rd Tenkaichi. He is just so happy and it ends with him and his new bride departing on a new adventure. 6: Trunks appearing and bi-secting Freeza. Everything about his introduction was on point. 5: Krillin and Goku first training under Roshi. There is something endlessly endearing seeing Krillin's smug ass consistently putting one over on Goku. 4: The driving filler. When DB filler is bad, it's really bad. The driving episode is not bad. 3: Vegeta's final atonement. I mean it was ultimately for naught, but it was a spectacle as a teen. 2: Vegeta and Goku first face off. The proud elite looking down upon the lowly hero. 1: Goku goes Super Saiyan against Freeza. Cliche here, but I ain't gonna lie and act like Goku's transformation never influenced me.
It has been a Pleasure. Thanks for providing this Series and many heartfelt Videos for us all. Cheers to the worthy Finale of DBCember and a happy new Year!
I did not see this DBcember when it came out. I stopped watching TFS almos 2 years ago, but I have been loving watching Lanni and Kaizer watch their previous episodes, so I decided to watch the content that I have missed these 2 years. I did not know that this was the last DBcember, it was a great idea. I love all the work you guys do. Keep at it!!!
When you think about it, the ultra divine water might've boosted Goku's power a lot more than it should've because his saiyan dna gives him zenkai boosts, it almost kills him after he drinks it, which he does hours after losing to King Piccolo. Yeah, it's a retroactive explanation but its still an explanation
Watching this on New Years Eve as 2022 is mere minuted away was...certainly an experience. Thanks for all the laughs and deep thinking all of y'all have gotten out of me over the many DBCembers. Thank you for everything. Happy New Year, everyone.
Screw you guys for making me all emotional , I know its November of 2022 but missing out on a DBcember list this year and knowing that after its been basically tradition to watch for these past few years made me tear up, the fade out, the farewell, Scott's speech at the end... Thank you TFS again for providing an idiot like me with so much time and joy, like always
Who’s here, watching all DBCembers as one for this years DBCember. I’ll miss it, it’s been a tradition for years and I’ll forever hold TeamFourStar dear and near. Love you guys.
It’s been a whole year since this one, and it still hurts that it’s the last… but it’s also so beautiful. Thanks you guys. For all the love and laughter. Always.
I watched the full video, and it revived some emotions in me that I had when I first watch all of those sagas back in the days! This video is very well written, and I’m not ashamed to say that you guys managed to make me cry… more than once, so thank you for this Top 12 which reminded me of how huge is Dragon Ball Z, and how much I love this anime. Cheers.
I loved the red ribbon saga and I think it’s one of Toriyama favorite’s too as there’s still consequences from his arc that keeps showing up in Super and Superheroes. But mostly the true show of love from the author to that saga is how he brought back all those friends Goku made during that arc for the final genkidama in what we believe at the time to be the last major fight of Dragon Ball. If that’s not a love letter to that arc then what is?
Ironic how the whole intro is about them needing a third person, but as of December 4th 2022 they’re doing a commentary of DBZ Abridged with just Scott and Nick
Wow. Great vid. Y'all's DBCember/DBZ content has been fodder for my brothers and I to reference for years, crazy to see it come to an end but grateful that we got to be here for it. Merry new years, happy holidaze 🖖🤙
Farewell DBcember, you have made these years amazing!! TFS and the Guests that have shown up are awesome and I hope that yall continue to create great content!! 🙏👍😎😁
Can't believe that it hasn't even been a year yet. Just finished rewatching all the DBcember videos and watching this ending again... I don't really have words for it. It just, hurts. Like a warm, hollow ache in my chest. I always forget how much Dragonball and, by extention, DBZA meant to me. You understand *why* it's over, but that doesn't make it not hurt.
watching this again i can only remember all the years i spend watching the material you produce and how it make me feel happy even in the worst moments. Its weird for me to say this even if i dont know you in person but i love you guys. Thank you so much for all
The Dark Tournament is by far the best tournament arc. A lot of good moments and it set the standard to people will go to these things and not care about their lives
So, I just got to them talking about the red ribbon army saga and how it ends with Goku seeing his grandpa again. And it reminded me that... I watched this back after my grandpa died and that I would totally feel the same emotion Goku felt if I got to see my grandpa again one last time. Just, the amount of emotions man...
I can’t put into words what this channel, you guys, and your series mean to a lot of the community, myself included. I’m still going to keep an eye on the channel, binge DBZA at least twice a year, and all the DBcembers New Year’s Eve, but I wanted to wish you good luck in all your endeavors and a Happy New Year.
1:01:46 Somehow a couple years later I only now just realized Kaiser was begroaning ending DBZA on the cell arc. Thank god the buu bits exist now but... man.
There are so many things fans have already said on pretty much all your videos but. Thank you team four star for all the gags and quirks of everything youve done. Its to you guys that had made me start a channel of my own (even if i havnt done anything in a while) im happy i could enjoy your work thank you.
Something about DBCember that I wasn't expecting, was it made me re-frame GT in my mind. Full disclosure: I've never actually fully watched GT. I saw what episodes I could when it was on Nicktoons, but that left a lot of holes that I never bothered to fill. But hearing you guys talk about Baby and the Shadow Dragons in your villains countdown, as well as Kiran's love letter to Super Saiyan 4 in the Transformations countdown, it inspired me to go back to GT and watch it from start to finish. And I'm really happy that you guys did.
Goodbye DBcember, looking forward to the future content of TFS. And most importantly, best of luck to Mark (TotallyNotMark) in his situation. To not beat a dead horse, RUclips please fix your infrastructure. Protect your creators, don’t punish those who keep your platform alive.
Always leave them wanting more. I respect the decision to end on a high note. There are only so many lists you could make and rather than try and mine the idea to death you did quality work and bowed out. Respect.
From 2014's Iconic moments to 2021's Sagas, DBcember has always been enjoyable to watch every December. Although this is the last DBcember, these vidoes always makes me laugh and they're just amazing, top notch. Dragon Ball has always keep me entertained to this day, and TFS did a fantastic job. So long DBcember and Happy New Year to both TeamFourStar and Totally Not Mark.
I agree with everything you said about the Buu arc except the stuff relating to Vegeta's betrayal. Arguably the most powerful character moments for Vegeta in the entire show and respects his character. They're logical decisions a guy like Vegeta would make but at the same time acknowledges that he has changed and isn't a complete asshole anymore. He's still a ruthless bastard at heart but his time on Earth put some good inside him as well and while he hates to admit it he loves his son, his wife, and the planet. It's a very nihilistic look at his character honestly, free of the constraints of "talk-no-justu" style character development you see in Dragon Ball Z and Naruto. Vegeta understands that what he is doing is wrong and evil and you can see he actually cares for his family and Earth, but at the same time the planet destroying tyrant with an inferiority complex is still there. It respects Vegeta as a character as he was introduced and also acknowledges that he's changed, unlike basically everything else about his characterization in say something like Super where he has been reduced to Piccolo but with spikey hair. Vegeta was introduced as a planet destroying evil monster.
Thank you TFS for all the wonderful memories filled with Love and Laughter. I'm thankful that as DBCember progressed your opinions on certain entries has softened. Sure some are right to be criticized, but going from 2014's Dbcember where GT was left out entirely and treated as not worthy of being on the list "because it sucked" To slowly allowing future videos to elaborate on what GT had that DID work (in concept) and even allowing 1 section from 2020's entry to be dedicated and talked about by a GT fan. It really shows that not every opinion is set in stone and that they can soften and be re-evaluated to a degree. and I'm happy you guys have at least welcomed GT as a "it's not good, but it has some worth to it" instead of being like certain opinions where they trash something and declare it as "This is Garbage and Here's Why". Also I'm so happy you guys are helping Mark out by plugging his channel and his reviews to help them through the rough patch they are in. This is what being in a community should be about, helping each other however we can. Love and Laughter always
The end of an era. While I am glad you guys are getting more "official" (whatever that means, not meaning that in a bad way) work, like the Hells dub, TFS to me will always be known as the creators of a fan-based parody. I know you guys will continue to put out great work like your TFS at the table content and Unabridged because you put so much love and passion into things like DBZA and DBCember. I am sure that one day your original content will be loved by fans enough that they do their own fan-based parody of your content. Keep rockin on.
Japanese audiences weren't the only ones getting to see Dragonball before DBZ. And yeah, that 4 year time skip to adult-ish Goku was a shock, to be sure!
i think the red ribbon army arc is GROSSLY underrated, even by you guys. the red ribbon army turned the show from a peppy comedy, into a truly epic action adventure series. with real stakes and genuine risk to the cast. opening with the destruction of the pilaf gang (by use of sheer air power) is such a powerful way to show how much the show was about to change. the funny little gremlin comedy group just got bombed to hell by nazi-influenced flying wings of the horton ho 229 variety. and it just ramps up from there. one of the coolest elements of all dragon ball, is seeing the use of capsules in regards to war. every single soldier in this army has an entire fleet at their disposal. every single infantryman could, at the drop of a hat, whip out a tank or rocket launcher or attack helicopter from a tiny device on their belt. akira toriyama took full advantage of this to show off his mechanical designs for one of the only times in the franchise. seeing all these unique, detailed, and thoughtful designs episode to episode really showed off how interesting the dragon ball universe could be. from the chinese influenced landscapes, to the inter-war period tank designs. giant robots and mechanically interesting firearms. all wrapped up with amazing antagonists and the constant threat of world domination. nothing will ever come close to the red ribbon army arc for me. dragon ball Z and later series are fine, but you can't argue against the fact that they were very much influenced by other franchises at the time. the bulk of Z is basically a sci-fi heavy version of fist of the north star. but the original dragon ball was truly unique. nothing else comes close in terms of visual design, eastern influence and sense of scale and adventure.
While this is only the second DBcember that I've watched as it's come out, and I've watched the rest of them countless times and I'm going to miss looking forward to it at the end of the year. side note: I've watched you guys since Naruto/YuYu Hakusho/Lupon the 3rd/G Gundam abridged and watching you all grow so much and becoming masters of your art has been magical. I can't wait to continue to see what TeamFourStar does next
I actually have less problems with the U6 Saiyan's getting Super Saiyan like that because from my perspective it kinda makes sense that Goku and Vegeta would have turning into a Super Saiyan into a more exact process than "yeah just get real angry" I think the "feel for a tingle in your back" makes at least some sense when viewed from that angle. It's like a muscle they've learned to flex and are showing others how to flex said muscle.
Goku and Vegeta didn't teach them about the tingle in their back, they didn't even know about it, they still used anger. When Caulifla mentions it during the ToP, Goku says he had never thought about it like that. Vegeta taught Cabba SS by making him angry during the U6 tournament, and told him to hold on to the anger he felt so he could do it again. Cabba was the one who focused on the feeling and used that to teach Kale and Caulifla.
Rewatching in March of 2024 in memory of Akira Toriyama. Rip sensei
Farewell DBcember. You were great when you lasted and you will be missed by all of us. Once again TFS and special guests that appeared each year for this thank you all so much.
So wait are leaving db behind?
😂😂
@@LeoRedgrave Yes
I still can’t believe they never did “Top 10 Dragon Ball Songs and Soundtracks
I'm I missing out what was DBcember responsible for
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
- Ghost Nappa
Isn't he alive
@@AC_memes ghost nappa :)
another great thing that came from tfs
"A thing isn't beautiful because it last." Vision, Avengers Age Of Ultron 😂
Dr. Suess also just search it up!
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1:30:29 Ending
Ok
57:56 - Cell is... different.
Most of the villains in Dragonball kill people. Freeza blew up whole inhabited planets. But Cell was killing people by stabbing them with his tail, sucking them up, and he emptied entire cities in this way. Millions of people shanked and ingested. Death is always worse when it takes its time.
I mean tbf, Freeza sometimes beats and stabs people. But I don't think that's as bad as having your organs, bones and entire body in general being liquified and drank up
Also, there's that trite old saying, "One death is a tragedy, a million deaths a statistic." The devastation Cell leaves behind is more personal. And that makes it matter more to us. Just the way our brains work.
@@John_Smith., you should watch the video that Totally Not Mark made about Cell's introduction. It discusses why his first appearance in the anime is so effective and unsettling.
Also, did you know that it was Joseph Stalin who first said that line about "a million deaths is a statistic?"
@@MrDabman123 Interesting, I'll check it out.
The statistics line, although often attributed to Stalin, has no proof of being said by him. Instead, it comes from a 1925 essay by a chap called Kurt Tucholsky.
So long DBcember, you kept me sane through the holidays for 7 years. It's been a wonderful ride, I'm not sad it's over I'm happy it happened, and grateful for you TFS for all the laughs you've given me. Have a great new year everyone.
Heck, not just through the holidays, but through handling the existential depression of my brother and myself, before he ended his own life, then me just watching this alone many years later thinking the same thing he would've. Shame it's ended. It was a good run.
What was DBcember responsible for
"kept me sane" jfc imagine needing some worthless youtube content to "keep you sane" truly a massive disgrace to the human race and that goes for Steven too.
1. Don't worry Scott, I still appreciate your jokes.
2. Seriously, I would totally accept a top beatdowns/curbstomps list if you wanted to put that out at some point. Also a Bulma's outfits list. That would be fun as well.
#3: Post-Freeza Bulma, because that afro rocks with the outfit's style. Blue and red usually aren't good together, but damn did they find a way to supplement that with the yellowish-orange jacket.
Namek Bulma best Bulma.
The Android 18 vs Vegeta Beatdown will always be my #1 and unfortunately also marks the point where DBZ shows you that it doesn't like having bad ass female characters for very long.
Say what you will about how 'good' 18's final fight was in the ToP, the fact she sprains an ankle is just laughable to think about when you consider she was literally made to be the a perfect fighting machine to kill Goku, and yet Gero's critical design flaw with her was giving 18 incredibly weak ankles apparently, unfortunate for Vegeta that he didn't find that one weakness when he was getting both of his arms broken by her.
Honorable mention to Mr. Satan vs Perfect Cell, that bug creep didn't stand a chance against the champ.
Plus there’s also a top 12 songs list
@my tits
Good idea! Especially considering that most fights after Vegeta's introduction kind of devolved into this with a slice of Goku ex machina to keep the good guys winning.
@Blue Blaze King
DEFINITELY HAS TO BE COVERED! At some point! Bit of a side-note but I'm still waiting for a source on that instrumental version of the OG dragonball opening "Makafushigi Adobenchā!/Mystical Adventure!" that TFS used as an intro to all of their DBCembers.
And here's a suggestion of my own:
Seeing how they did GT so dirty so often, why not get Kiren, Grant and some other GT-apologist and let them count up/down their 6 best/worst moments. All the good, the bad and the ugly with their personal impressions and ways to fix what's broken on the side.
I'm not a fan of GT, but at this point it deserves some love, despite being the underachieving middle-child of the series (well at least if you were to group OG DB and Z together, which some people do).
You've kicked it while it's down. So why not give GT some love?
Also... if this has more to do with Toei's recent "handling" of their "copyright privileges" (happy you managed to survive that, not-Mark), I understand your decision to pull out.
... Does make me concerned for DBA's Buu arc though, not gonna lie...
DBZA began with the Saiyan saga, and DBcember ends with it. Thanks for all the amazing memories guys and I can’t wait to see what you do next!
Given Toei pulling a Yujiro on Mark's channel it's good to see you guys inviting him in this. Sad this is the last DBcember but it's a good last one. I'm curious what you guys have planned next year. I also agree with the issues about the Goku Black Arc. Yea alot of it kept the saga from being so good but damn the good stuff we got makes it almost worth it.
It’s highs are high enough that the lows don’t kill the arc, and considering the lows, that says something! And I love Goku Black so much.
They invited him before all that happened. They probably recorded in November and most of the time was spent editing
@@blindfire3167 October actually
@@Zacman1123 tomato potato rotato, it's all close enough
It’s the end of an era, but every ending yields a new beginning, which is why it’s so fitting you put this video at the end of the year.
Happy New Year, TFS!
Kiren choosing GT over these two was hilarious. And then Grant getting revenege on Lani was *chef's kiss* amazing. and then Taka being too busy to help out because he's a smexy v-tuber? what a way to kick off the last DBCember!
Thank you TFS for all the laughs and memories with DBZA, Hellsing Ultimate, and FFVII Machinabridge. I've made some good friends during my second half of high school and afterwards because of your videos. We love a lot of your content that you've all put up. While we were sad to see your series end, I can at least speak for them on this part when I say this, "Keep doing what you guys are doing. Even if it's not DBZA or anything else like it, we just want you guys to have fun doing what you guys love."
So, to quote you all from your series:
You are a hilarious. And we will quote everything you say.
Thank you TFS, and a special thanks to all guests that came in to work alongside with them throughout their years of abridging.
Finishing my DBcember rewatch binge with this. So long. It was so sick being able to see these year to year.
I dont know if I'll ever be able to rewatch this dbcember without crying ever again. This hits so much harder now.
It's honestly a little sad seeing DBcember leave, but after many years of top 24 and top 12 countdowns, it's fitting that the last one would be about the sagas of the franchise. I love hearing these topics and listen to the majority of the previous ones for the last couple years because Dragon Ball has been a staple of many of our childhoods and adulthoods. This may be an end of an era, but I know TFS has more to offer in the future. Sayonara DBcember, you will not be forgotten.
This was a brilliant if not bittersweet way to end the annual tradition that is DBCember. To all at TeamFourStar, as well as TotallyNotMark, I wish you guys a happy and safe New Year in 2022. Thanks for the memories, and Happy New Year🥳
Here it is… the final DBcember compilation video. It is the end of an era, but I’m glad that for so many years we were all able to come together and have amazing conversations about Dragon Ball year after year with these mad lads at the helm of it all. Thank you TFS for giving us a tradition that will continue to stay in our hearts and minds forever, and may we always revisit these videos when we all feel like we need some joy and Dragon Ball content!
Please surprise us in a few years down the road with a random, out-of-nowhere DBcember!!! G2g to dry my eyes...... It was fun, guys. Thanks!!!
Hope its top 12 Bulma outfits.
Happy New Year to the entire crew of TFS and of course to Totally Not Mark
DBecember is so tied to my holidays i am going back and watching them all, that and i think ive seen Plan to Eradicate Christmas like 4 times already (and Christmas tree of might like twice).
Eventhough its over want you guys to know it still brings me SO much joy.
And im maybe hoping for a Christmas reference in HFIL lol
Can't wait for HeroAca-Hanukkah next year!
Seriously though, thanks for the great content through the years, can't wait to see what's next for TFS.
While I respect TFS’ decision to end DBcember, future holiday seasons just aren’t gonna feel the same without a new DBcember to look forward for each one.
I know this is an old comment but I agree 100%. I honestly looked forward to DBcemember more than most other things in the holiday season. It was a great way for fans of not only TFS but of Dragon Ball in general to end the year. This year is going to feel a bit more barren with it gone.
Truly a wonderful series.
Thanks for sharing your favorite (damn near every) Dragon Ball moments with us during the holidays for all these years. Hope to see more from you guys, be it Dragon Ball or otherwise.
So insane to see Mark with the folks at TFS. Been watching him for a long while and I LOVE his stuff.
I hope he's doing okay...
miss you guys, dbcembers were awasome.
1:01:47
Kaiser: "Yeah, but, hah hah, ending at the Cell Saga? I mean, that's... That'd be, uh... A terrible idea..."
Mark: "Is, uh... Is Kaiser okay?"
Lani: "We regret nothing, Mark."
Kaiser: "UUUUUUGH!!!"
Well, Kaiser, after a whole year, your wish was finally granted. So heccing glad that you guys were finally able to end the Abridged series at Buu, even if it's not in the way people were expecting. Everyone who helped make the Buu Bits possible seriously deserves a much needed break...
I’m so glad I finally watched og Dragonball this past year in time for this DBcember. I was shocked how much I loved it and it allowed me to really appreciate everything here. Kaiser’s passion for it always intrigued me but it was Mark’s review series that finally got me to do it. Thanks to both of you. And Lani. I’m gonna miss this series.
Who’s watching after the news of what happened to toriyama RIP legend
Might as well make my own list if you guys are done with DBCember.
TOP 12 GOOD THINGS FROM DRAGON BALL GT
#12 The Animation - Having been working on the franchise for a decade by this point, this animation team has slowly grown over time and improved their work to a point that makes plenty of GT’s animation look stunning. Character designs are also very top notch, and we can thank Toriyama for helping with initial character designs.
#11 The Original Japanese Score - Kikuchi is a tough act to follow, but I think Akihito Tokunaga really pulled off some really fantastic tunes on his run, especially the banger that is Dan Dan Kokoro Hikareteku and the tear-jerkingly beautiful ending Sabitsuita Machine Gun.
#10 Goten and Trunks as Adults - Let’s be real, the fact fact that these two remain kids in Super is just moronic. In GT meanwhile, we see Trunks become President of Capsule Corp, but yearn to have a little freedom and excitement. Needless to say he gets it with his tour of the galaxy with Goku and Pan. Plus, he ain’t half bad when it comes to tools. Goten in the meantime, gets a very unique girlfriend (by Saiyan Standards) in Valeese, and I really like that he just doesn’t end up with someone who has a fiery personality like Chi-Chi or Videl. Sure, I do think it’s a shame Goten was left behind on Earth and we never see them as Gotenks, but I appreciate them doing something new with these characters.
#9 The Universe Building - I hate the multiverse concept of Super mostly because they only do the bare minimum of it. IMO, the TOP doesn’t really feel any different from the Other World Tournament on a larger scale thanks to the variety of fighters. GT actually gives enough of a damn to actually explore a post Frieza Force universe and show us all the new things that came up in the Quarter Century since he and his father died on Earth, including the dictatorship on Imecka, the Cult of Luud, a full blown hospital planet, and the potential mechanical empire of Dr Myuu. They really did put a good amount of effort into this Universe Building and I greatly appreciate it.
#8 Vegeta being a Total Dad - I’m gonna be short here, but any interactions between Vegeta and Bulla are just hilarious to me, whether her complaining that his mustache makes him look like a total geek or when he yanks the steering wheel out of the car of those teens flirting with Bulla, Vegeta is dedicated to his little Saiyan Princess.
#7 Making the Dragon Balls Vital to the Narrative - While they served the driving force of the narrative up to the Namek saga, from Cell all the way into Super, the Dragon Balls have been reduced to a mere mcguffin to fix any problems our heroes face. Heck, the wishes they want in Super, whether it’s asking Shenron about the SSG, Healing Pan’s cold, Bulma making herself younger, or Frieza pulling a Commander Red, is just an embarrassing use of them. GT however, raises the stakes with the negative effect of the Black Star Balls and thus give them central focus on the first arc of GT. And of course there’s also the Shadow Dragons, an amazing concept even if it wasn’t executed the best until, in my opinion, Naturon.
#6 The Concept of Baby and the Tuffles - Baby’s story is one of revenge, and it’s pretty effectively done with turning nearly the entire population of Earth against our heroes, pushing Goku to the point where he nearly dies, and providing backstory of the Saiyans homeworld before their ultimate demise. It is a little over convoluted admittedly, so that does keep it out of the top 5.
#5 Piccolo’s Sacrifice - In my mind, this is Piccolo’s best Death. We see him save a little boy and his dog before helping Goku, giving a heartfelt goodbye to Gohan, and choosing to die with the Earth so the Black Star Balls can never be used again, leaving actual consequences. Plus his death actually helps Goku with escaping Hell in the Super 17 arc.
#4 A Hero’s Legacy - Let’s be honest, this Special was only left out of TFS’s Top 24 Movies and Specials because of Kaiser’s Hate-On for GT, but if they included it, I think it would definitely be above the bottom third of the list. I enjoyed seeing Goku Jr grow in Courage and Strength on his journey to Mt Paozu, rightfully earning Super Saiyan when he needed it against Yaō, and its ending of him meeting Goku and receiving the 4 Star Ball is just beautiful.
#3 The Transformations - Goku becoming a Golden Oozaru is a big deal since it’s the first time we’ve seen the Oozaru since the Saiyan Saga in Z, and Goku specifically since the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament. And thanks to Pan’s heartfelt words (side not, I don’t think Pan is annoying in GT), he is also able to regain himself and achieve Super Saiyan 4, the best transformation narratively when it comes to defining Saiyans as Alien Monkeys. There’s also the absolute power trip of SSJ4 Gogeta, if only he didn’t mess around with Omega Shenron that much.
#2 Goku’s Characterization - Say what you want about Goku becoming a kid again, but he’s shown here as a very tactical fighter, cares immensely for his friends and family, and accepts the responsibility of his actions and does his best to correct them! GT understands how a post Buu Goku should act way better than Super ever does!
#1 The Finale - Like everyone else, I agree that GT’s finale is the best in the series. The Universal Spirit Bomb is the perfect move to take down Omega Shenron, Goku leaving with Shenron feels right, as is Earth finally recognizing him as a hero 100 years later. Speaking of, we see the next generation of Goku Jr and Vegeta Jr show that Earth will be in good hands. But if darkness ever truly falls, we know Goku, now a spiritual guardian of the Dragon Balls, will return.
ssj4 gogeta?
I might as well add to this with my own list. I will go with top 12 Designs. 1 entry per character
12 SSJ3 Gotenks
11 Hit
10 Shenron
9 SSJ2 Gohan
8 King Piccolo (Old)
7 Imperfect Cell
6 Majin Vegeta
5 Fused Zammasu
4 Super Janemba
3 Kid Goku
2 Final Form Frieza
1 Future Trunks Debut
@@Mattrocity1337 That's in number 3
I think I will add my own, but these are more character moments more than anything. Not necessarily fighting related nor limited to a single character.
12: Roshi's Kamehameha in the ToP. Ge is ever the teacher.
11: Goku meeting with Grandpa Gohan at Baba's Place.
10: Zamasu being hakai'd by Beerus. And to a lesser extent when he Hakai's Dr Mashirito.
9: SSJ4 Gogeta. I do not like GT mostly, but I do love the SSJ4 design.
8: King Piccolo's introduction. He is just this imposing old green slug who has everyone cowering before him.
7: Goku's victory in the 23rd Tenkaichi. He is just so happy and it ends with him and his new bride departing on a new adventure.
6: Trunks appearing and bi-secting Freeza. Everything about his introduction was on point.
5: Krillin and Goku first training under Roshi. There is something endlessly endearing seeing Krillin's smug ass consistently putting one over on Goku.
4: The driving filler. When DB filler is bad, it's really bad. The driving episode is not bad.
3: Vegeta's final atonement. I mean it was ultimately for naught, but it was a spectacle as a teen.
2: Vegeta and Goku first face off. The proud elite looking down upon the lowly hero.
1: Goku goes Super Saiyan against Freeza. Cliche here, but I ain't gonna lie and act like Goku's transformation never influenced me.
@@Mattrocity1337 I count Gogeta under Transformations
Was waiting for the full series upload. Lets go
1:17:12 “Hey guys look! It’s my Chiaotzu impression! GOODBYE TIE-“ bro that had me dying (just like krillin)
This series was entertaining for so many years. Great work
It has been a Pleasure. Thanks for providing this Series and many heartfelt Videos for us all. Cheers to the worthy Finale of DBCember and a happy new Year!
I did not see this DBcember when it came out. I stopped watching TFS almos 2 years ago, but I have been loving watching Lanni and Kaizer watch their previous episodes, so I decided to watch the content that I have missed these 2 years. I did not know that this was the last DBcember, it was a great idea.
I love all the work you guys do. Keep at it!!!
1:01:46: I guess Mark took Kaiser's breakdown to heart.
So long DBcember, you will never be forgotten.
I need a full DBZ Christmas album now. Look what you've done...
When you think about it, the ultra divine water might've boosted Goku's power a lot more than it should've because his saiyan dna gives him zenkai boosts, it almost kills him after he drinks it, which he does hours after losing to King Piccolo. Yeah, it's a retroactive explanation but its still an explanation
Start of December I was really looking forward or wonder where Dcember was only to be reminded it was over, the revelation was a real sad one
Watching these again knowing this Christmas season wont the same without it hits different man..
Watching this on New Years Eve as 2022 is mere minuted away was...certainly an experience. Thanks for all the laughs and deep thinking all of y'all have gotten out of me over the many DBCembers. Thank you for everything. Happy New Year, everyone.
Had to come back and watch. I miss dbcember so much.
Screw you guys for making me all emotional , I know its November of 2022 but missing out on a DBcember list this year and knowing that after its been basically tradition to watch for these past few years made me tear up, the fade out, the farewell, Scott's speech at the end... Thank you TFS again for providing an idiot like me with so much time and joy, like always
Nearly 2 years later and it's still a gut punch that there won't be any more countdowns. Thank you for all the wonderful memories.
Maybe they'll do shorts versions eventually. Seems like the way RUclips is going anyway
2023 just doesn't feel the same without DBcember.
So long DBcember. You were a fun ride. Here's to a happy new year TFS and thanks again for the wonderful content.
Who’s here, watching all DBCembers as one for this years DBCember. I’ll miss it, it’s been a tradition for years and I’ll forever hold TeamFourStar dear and near. Love you guys.
It’s been a whole year since this one, and it still hurts that it’s the last… but it’s also so beautiful.
Thanks you guys. For all the love and laughter. Always.
I watched the full video, and it revived some emotions in me that I had when I first watch all of those sagas back in the days! This video is very well written, and I’m not ashamed to say that you guys managed to make me cry… more than once, so thank you for this Top 12 which reminded me of how huge is Dragon Ball Z, and how much I love this anime. Cheers.
oh man, december is gonna feel different in the future. Thanks for all the wonderful dragonball content, it's been an absolute blast
I loved the red ribbon saga and I think it’s one of Toriyama favorite’s too as there’s still consequences from his arc that keeps showing up in Super and Superheroes. But mostly the true show of love from the author to that saga is how he brought back all those friends Goku made during that arc for the final genkidama in what we believe at the time to be the last major fight of Dragon Ball. If that’s not a love letter to that arc then what is?
I miss Launch 😢 I wish she was in Z more than just a cameo. Oh, great video, guys
I totally agree to bad toriyama forgot about her
Ironic how the whole intro is about them needing a third person, but as of December 4th 2022 they’re doing a commentary of DBZ Abridged with just Scott and Nick
Wow. Great vid. Y'all's DBCember/DBZ content has been fodder for my brothers and I to reference for years, crazy to see it come to an end but grateful that we got to be here for it. Merry new years, happy holidaze 🖖🤙
Farewell DBcember, you have made these years amazing!! TFS and the Guests that have shown up are awesome and I hope that yall continue to create great content!! 🙏👍😎😁
Please come back!! The last two years haven't been the same without DBcembers
Can't believe that it hasn't even been a year yet. Just finished rewatching all the DBcember videos and watching this ending again... I don't really have words for it. It just, hurts. Like a warm, hollow ache in my chest. I always forget how much Dragonball and, by extention, DBZA meant to me. You understand *why* it's over, but that doesn't make it not hurt.
4th Doctor: "It's the end. But the moment has been prepared for."
"Who knows? Hey ? Who knows ?"
Watching again this year. Continuing the tradition!
watching this again i can only remember all the years i spend watching the material you produce and how it make me feel happy even in the worst moments. Its weird for me to say this even if i dont know you in person but i love you guys. Thank you so much for all
I love MistareFusion. So glad he got mentioned.
1:01:47 The irony is that thanks to Marks himself you get to sort of get at least to tell a small part of Buu saga now
The Dark Tournament is by far the best tournament arc. A lot of good moments and it set the standard to people will go to these things and not care about their lives
So, I just got to them talking about the red ribbon army saga and how it ends with Goku seeing his grandpa again. And it reminded me that... I watched this back after my grandpa died and that I would totally feel the same emotion Goku felt if I got to see my grandpa again one last time. Just, the amount of emotions man...
Thank you TeamFourStar
This was an amazing countdown as always.
Here’s to more fun and laughs and Dragon Ball ⭐️
I can’t put into words what this channel, you guys, and your series mean to a lot of the community, myself included. I’m still going to keep an eye on the channel, binge DBZA at least twice a year, and all the DBcembers New Year’s Eve, but I wanted to wish you good luck in all your endeavors and a Happy New Year.
A DBCember New Years Eve Marathon sounds like a great new tradition. Thank you friend.
1:01:46 Somehow a couple years later I only now just realized Kaiser was begroaning ending DBZA on the cell arc. Thank god the buu bits exist now but... man.
There are so many things fans have already said on pretty much all your videos but. Thank you team four star for all the gags and quirks of everything youve done. Its to you guys that had made me start a channel of my own (even if i havnt done anything in a while) im happy i could enjoy your work thank you.
Something about DBCember that I wasn't expecting, was it made me re-frame GT in my mind. Full disclosure: I've never actually fully watched GT. I saw what episodes I could when it was on Nicktoons, but that left a lot of holes that I never bothered to fill. But hearing you guys talk about Baby and the Shadow Dragons in your villains countdown, as well as Kiran's love letter to Super Saiyan 4 in the Transformations countdown, it inspired me to go back to GT and watch it from start to finish. And I'm really happy that you guys did.
Here is to the end of the greatest Christmas gift you can get.
Thank you everyone for the years of fun with these.
Merry DBCEMBER everyone!
I fucking love you guys. Still holding out for a Top 12 Curbstomps and Top 12 Outfits video someday
One last goodbye to this yearly tradition, it'll be missed
Goodbye DBcember, looking forward to the future content of TFS. And most importantly, best of luck to Mark (TotallyNotMark) in his situation. To not beat a dead horse, RUclips please fix your infrastructure. Protect your creators, don’t punish those who keep your platform alive.
My first DBcember and it's the last one. Well, at least I have years worth of them to watch later!
December without DBcember Does not hit the same
Always leave them wanting more. I respect the decision to end on a high note. There are only so many lists you could make and rather than try and mine the idea to death you did quality work and bowed out. Respect.
From 2014's Iconic moments to 2021's Sagas, DBcember has always been enjoyable to watch every December. Although this is the last DBcember, these vidoes always makes me laugh and they're just amazing, top notch. Dragon Ball has always keep me entertained to this day, and TFS did a fantastic job. So long DBcember and Happy New Year to both TeamFourStar and Totally Not Mark.
Sadly an end of an era but I wish you guys the best going forward
(2015 to 2021)
Thank you DBcember… 😔🙏
I agree with everything you said about the Buu arc except the stuff relating to Vegeta's betrayal. Arguably the most powerful character moments for Vegeta in the entire show and respects his character. They're logical decisions a guy like Vegeta would make but at the same time acknowledges that he has changed and isn't a complete asshole anymore. He's still a ruthless bastard at heart but his time on Earth put some good inside him as well and while he hates to admit it he loves his son, his wife, and the planet. It's a very nihilistic look at his character honestly, free of the constraints of "talk-no-justu" style character development you see in Dragon Ball Z and Naruto. Vegeta understands that what he is doing is wrong and evil and you can see he actually cares for his family and Earth, but at the same time the planet destroying tyrant with an inferiority complex is still there.
It respects Vegeta as a character as he was introduced and also acknowledges that he's changed, unlike basically everything else about his characterization in say something like Super where he has been reduced to Piccolo but with spikey hair. Vegeta was introduced as a planet destroying evil monster.
I would argue that Veggie probably needed the ole “pat-pat”… He is waaaay too tense.
I just barely it's December of 2022 and we didn't get DBcember😭😭😭
Miss it so much
Thank you TFS for all the wonderful memories filled with Love and Laughter.
I'm thankful that as DBCember progressed your opinions on certain entries has softened. Sure some are right to be criticized, but going from 2014's Dbcember where GT was left out entirely and treated as not worthy of being on the list "because it sucked"
To slowly allowing future videos to elaborate on what GT had that DID work (in concept) and even allowing 1 section from 2020's entry to be dedicated and talked about by a GT fan.
It really shows that not every opinion is set in stone and that they can soften and be re-evaluated to a degree.
and I'm happy you guys have at least welcomed GT as a "it's not good, but it has some worth to it" instead of being like certain opinions where they trash something and declare it as "This is Garbage and Here's Why".
Also I'm so happy you guys are helping Mark out by plugging his channel and his reviews to help them through the rough patch they are in. This is what being in a community should be about, helping each other however we can. Love and Laughter always
The end of an era. While I am glad you guys are getting more "official" (whatever that means, not meaning that in a bad way) work, like the Hells dub, TFS to me will always be known as the creators of a fan-based parody. I know you guys will continue to put out great work like your TFS at the table content and Unabridged because you put so much love and passion into things like DBZA and DBCember. I am sure that one day your original content will be loved by fans enough that they do their own fan-based parody of your content. Keep rockin on.
My favorite arc was the DBCember arc, it went for 8 years and had no filler.
Japanese audiences weren't the only ones getting to see Dragonball before DBZ. And yeah, that 4 year time skip to adult-ish Goku was a shock, to be sure!
"This doesn't have to be goodbye forever. Maybe one when the time is right ill come back to see you all again."
-Goku(TFS)
Thanks you so much for all the DBCEMBERS, i will always comeback here every year.
It makes me so happy that so many original dragon ball sagas are on this list
Thank you for the amazing journey over the years
Roshi freaking Caway into a ring out is one of the funniest scenes in the ToP, and I *will* fight people over it.
DO Top 12 Beatdowns! DBcember must go on!
i think the red ribbon army arc is GROSSLY underrated, even by you guys. the red ribbon army turned the show from a peppy comedy, into a truly epic action adventure series. with real stakes and genuine risk to the cast. opening with the destruction of the pilaf gang (by use of sheer air power) is such a powerful way to show how much the show was about to change. the funny little gremlin comedy group just got bombed to hell by nazi-influenced flying wings of the horton ho 229 variety. and it just ramps up from there. one of the coolest elements of all dragon ball, is seeing the use of capsules in regards to war. every single soldier in this army has an entire fleet at their disposal. every single infantryman could, at the drop of a hat, whip out a tank or rocket launcher or attack helicopter from a tiny device on their belt. akira toriyama took full advantage of this to show off his mechanical designs for one of the only times in the franchise. seeing all these unique, detailed, and thoughtful designs episode to episode really showed off how interesting the dragon ball universe could be. from the chinese influenced landscapes, to the inter-war period tank designs. giant robots and mechanically interesting firearms. all wrapped up with amazing antagonists and the constant threat of world domination. nothing will ever come close to the red ribbon army arc for me. dragon ball Z and later series are fine, but you can't argue against the fact that they were very much influenced by other franchises at the time. the bulk of Z is basically a sci-fi heavy version of fist of the north star. but the original dragon ball was truly unique. nothing else comes close in terms of visual design, eastern influence and sense of scale and adventure.
I like to imagine that after Kiren got pissed about GT he went to go work off some steam being a detective with Grant lol
While this is only the second DBcember that I've watched as it's come out, and I've watched the rest of them countless times and I'm going to miss looking forward to it at the end of the year.
side note: I've watched you guys since Naruto/YuYu Hakusho/Lupon the 3rd/G Gundam abridged and watching you all grow so much and becoming masters of your art has been magical. I can't wait to continue to see what TeamFourStar does next
Farewell DBcember pretty sad but good work Team four star. but my favorite arcs for are 23 tournament, sayion arc, Frieza arc, cell arc.
I actually have less problems with the U6 Saiyan's getting Super Saiyan like that because from my perspective it kinda makes sense that Goku and Vegeta would have turning into a Super Saiyan into a more exact process than "yeah just get real angry"
I think the "feel for a tingle in your back" makes at least some sense when viewed from that angle. It's like a muscle they've learned to flex and are showing others how to flex said muscle.
Goku and Vegeta didn't teach them about the tingle in their back, they didn't even know about it, they still used anger.
When Caulifla mentions it during the ToP, Goku says he had never thought about it like that.
Vegeta taught Cabba SS by making him angry during the U6 tournament, and told him to hold on to the anger he felt so he could do it again.
Cabba was the one who focused on the feeling and used that to teach Kale and Caulifla.
Still cracks me up how everyone is in a consistent art style, and then there's Taka just clashing with his vtuber avatar lmao
Happy New Years Everyone! Thanks for all the DBcember’s throughout the years TFS!