eventually Dragonball Kai was released, which was Dragonball Z but remade to trim the fat, remove filler, and improve the pacing.
While also removing most of the fun and interesting parts too. For every "multiple episodes of powering up and talking" it removed, it also got rid of entire filler episodes and arcs that were made entirely to make non-main characters not be completely forgotten. From Garlic Jr., to the illusion Saiyans (really everything Yamcha, Tien and the others do after Nappa in Z), to even the driver's ed episode. Some of which create actual plot holes because they ended up as being referenced and built into the anime's story, such as cutting Gohan becoming an ape using Goku's original pod.
Its entirely made for people who want to zoom through the series only hitting the key points, and ends up actually feeling rushed because of it. A pure sidegrade instead of a supplanting superior product as people often treat it.
I considered throwing in "also the Japanese score is fucking terrible, Faulconer is much better" but I've had people react like I just shot them for saying it.
Also agree, Pikkon was really good and easily should have been "made canon" during one of Super's many tournament arcs.
Have you seen the forum post of that person who rescored Kai with the Faulconer score? Unfortunately you have to remux the video yourself for the sake of copyright, but they posted the files up on Kanzenshuu. Kai with the Faulconer score is an experience, but I prefer the original version of DBZ for a lot of moments, such as Goku going SSJ3 for the first time or him defeating Kid Buu.
I think I only really like the Kai score for the Frieza saga stuff, but that’s just because that era of Kai had some really good music.
I don't like any of the Japanese score though, its too loud and bombastic. Like the original SSJ transformation is almost overpowering in Japan, while Bruce let the actors carry it for themselves with his more subdued sounds.
While also removing most of the fun and interesting parts too. For every "multiple episodes of powering up and talking" it removed, it also got rid of entire filler episodes and arcs that were made entirely to make non-main characters not be completely forgotten. From Garlic Jr., to the illusion Saiyans (really everything Yamcha, Tien and the others do after Nappa in Z), to even the driver's ed episode. Some of which create actual plot holes because they ended up as being referenced and built into the anime's story, such as cutting Gohan becoming an ape using Goku's original pod.
Its entirely made for people who want to zoom through the series only hitting the key points, and ends up actually feeling rushed because of it. A pure sidegrade instead of a supplanting superior product as people often treat it.
Pikkon by himself is worth watching the original DBZ. Plus the Faulconer score is divine.
I considered throwing in "also the Japanese score is fucking terrible, Faulconer is much better" but I've had people react like I just shot them for saying it.
Also agree, Pikkon was really good and easily should have been "made canon" during one of Super's many tournament arcs.
Have you seen the forum post of that person who rescored Kai with the Faulconer score? Unfortunately you have to remux the video yourself for the sake of copyright, but they posted the files up on Kanzenshuu. Kai with the Faulconer score is an experience, but I prefer the original version of DBZ for a lot of moments, such as Goku going SSJ3 for the first time or him defeating Kid Buu.
I think I only really like the Kai score for the Frieza saga stuff, but that’s just because that era of Kai had some really good music.
I haven't but I'm sure I'd like that a lot more.
I don't like any of the Japanese score though, its too loud and bombastic. Like the original SSJ transformation is almost overpowering in Japan, while Bruce let the actors carry it for themselves with his more subdued sounds.