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A podcast for the discussion of all things Dragon Ball. From the original Dragon Ball manga, to Dragon Ball Super, everything in between and beyond join cohosts Jelli and Bekinney as they delve into the world of Akira Toriyama, and discuss lesser-known facts about the worldwide manga and anime phenomenon that is one of the most well-known and popular Japanese pop culture exports of all-time. We‘ll discuss culture importance of moments, literary inspirations behind scenes and characters, production facts, and more. Whether you‘re a fan of Goku, Vegeta, or any of the cast of characters including Piccolo, Krillin, Gohan, Frieza, or even Broly, there should be something for you to enjoy. We are two life-long fans of the franchise and wanted to transform our fan status from low level warrior to Super Saiyan, so join us as we delve into the world of Dragon Ball and not only meet our fictional characters, but also discuss the creative minds behind them such as composers Shinsuke Kikuchi and Bruce Faulconer, directors like Daisuke Nishio and Tatsuya Nagamine, editors/writers Kazuhiko Torishima and Toyotarou, voice actors like Masako Nozawa, Sean Schemmel, and Chris Sabat, and of course, Akira Toriyama himself. We released every other week with discussions lasting about 40-60 minutes. We‘ll have discussions, guests, interviews, reviews, and commentaries so grab a senzu bean, channel your ki, and get ready to learn about Kakarot and his friends, and of course, thank you for helping us achieve our FINAL FORUM...We hear it‘s over 9000.
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Episode 62 (S3E7) - Senzu and Divine Water
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 114, 115, 116, and 117, , "Conquest and Power," "Awaken Darkness," "A Taste of Destiny," and "The Ultimate Sacrifice." We continue on with Demon King Piccolo Saga, and discuss the concept of Senzu beans and how they work.
In this episode:
- Jelli and Bekinney are prepping to return to their adventures, and a surprise call awaits them at the end...
- We recap the episodes and discuss our favorite moments
- The story of Emperor Win Shihuang who ruled China in the 200s BC
- The idea of the denshija and how it externalizes Piccolo's innermost fears
- If there might perhaps be a parallel between Pilaf and Majin Buu...or more accurately Babidi
- King Furry's resemblance to Teddy Roosevelt
- The meaning of senzu
- Tautologies
- The origin of senzu from Daoist practices
- Gross.
- The compounding effects of senzu
- Ultra Divine Water or Super God Water
- The root of the terms
- Connections to Daoist fasting
- Discussions of alchemy
- and more, including some general pop culture, trivia, and editorializing, as usual
Join us as we continue to uncover the cultural meanings, publication facts, inspirations and more behind the wildly popular Dragon Ball franchise, and unspool what we all love so much about Goku, the Dragon Ball franchise, the Dragon Ball anime, Dragon Ball manga, and more.
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