Emma Singer

1 week ago | cbr.com | Emma Singer

Published 19 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: While it may reach higher highs than the original Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z is a deeply flawed series. Curiously, many of its biggest flaws are embodied by arguably its most popular arc. More specifically, they're represented by the setting of the Frieza Saga. Planet Namek is one of the most iconic locations in...

1 week ago | cbr.com | Emma Singer

Published 22 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: Dragon Ball has had a divisive run since the end of DBZ. Every single sequel series has been of mixed quality, and none have been able to capture the magic of Akira Toriyama's magnum opus. They're all riddled with far more flaws than DBZ, and don't stack up against it all when placed in comparison. Love it or hate...

1 week ago | cbr.com | Emma Singer

Contrary to what some fans believe, the Pokémon franchise has never seen a decline in the quality of its creature designs. Since the beginning, every region has been home to both Pokémon with amazing designs, and Pokémon which are almost no one's favorites. There are few Pokémon with truly awful designs, but that doesn't mean they can't still lack originality, or be visually unappealing. No region has a perfect lineup of Pokémon, with every generation introducing at least one underwhelming design.

1 week ago | cbr.com | Emma Singer

Every Dragon Ball storyline is defined by its villains. The Frieza, Cell, and Buu Sagas of DBZ are named after their respective main antagonists because of how much presence they have throughout them. These are some of the most iconic villains in anime, and they set a high bar for any and all that would follow them. Especially compared to the rogues gallery of Dragon Ball Z, the villains of Dragon Ball Super are often disappointments.

1 week ago | cbr.com | Emma Singer

Published 21 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image by Yéred García Oseguera Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: When many people think of anime in the 2000s, their minds turn to the big Shonen of the era, including One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, and Fullmetal Alchemist. While understandable, the vast majority of the decade's best anime aren't Shonen at all. No matter what genre a fan preferred, or...