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Oct 17, 2011 6:31 PM
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I know some people praised the character development of Vegeta a lot considering what he had (or will, rather) go through. But does anyone think they kind of rushed Piccolo's character?
I mean, I know he doesn't go all soft after this but still....
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Nov 16, 2013 2:57 PM
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Haha the over 9000 (8000) scene was pretty enjoyable to see, and tbh the actual video where the meme is based upon has way better voice acting than the actual American dub xD

Pretty nice and lets see how Goku owns this time!
Dec 7, 2013 6:35 PM
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Boba_Fett said:
Haha the over 9000 (8000) scene was pretty enjoyable to see, and tbh the actual video where the meme is based upon has way better voice acting than the actual American dub xD


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiMHTK15Pik - That's the scene. Seems you don't know very much about the history of DBZ dubbinb. "the actual video" and "the actual American dub". The previous video I linked is a video of the ocean dub, the dub you almost assuredly watched is the Funimation Dub. They're both very valid DBZ dubs although Funimation is definitely more well known, this scene in particular is more well known from the ocean dub. Here's the dub comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAg5ffjikfw
Jan 29, 2014 12:17 PM
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Tyestor said:
Boba_Fett said:
Haha the over 9000 (8000) scene was pretty enjoyable to see, and tbh the actual video where the meme is based upon has way better voice acting than the actual American dub xD


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiMHTK15Pik - That's the scene. Seems you don't know very much about the history of DBZ dubbinb. "the actual video" and "the actual American dub". The previous video I linked is a video of the ocean dub, the dub you almost assuredly watched is the Funimation Dub. They're both very valid DBZ dubs although Funimation is definitely more well known, this scene in particular is more well known from the ocean dub. Here's the dub comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAg5ffjikfw


I prefer this version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjJESro1HiY :))))
Jun 24, 2015 12:24 PM
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Damn, Piccolo and Kami-sama are both dead!!
But yes, Goku is finally here and Nappa is getting his ass kicked!!
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Dec 6, 2015 10:22 AM
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Piccolo sacrifices himself for Son Gohan, he and God are dead, the Dragon Balls don't exist anymore! And finally, Son Goku has arrived. After that, the legendary "Over 9000" scene!
Jan 5, 2016 1:07 AM
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Goku is back!

...Finally.
Jan 17, 2016 8:02 PM
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Man that scream Gohan did when Piccolo died was so epic, props to the voice actress for pulling off such a great yell. And of course the infamous phrase that spawned one of the notorious memes.
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piccolo .... first death i am sad about


Sep 13, 2018 5:21 AM

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I'll say it again, Piccolo for father of the year.
Nov 18, 2019 4:08 AM

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Emotional death by Piccolo und strong connection with Gohan. If one watched the first Dragonball series nobody would have guessed things like this.

I was so confused by the Over 8000 scene, as I was sure it was the legendary Over 9000 scene. Can someone explain to me why they said Over 8000 in the german dub?

And why has Gokus strength increased that much? I mean it was maybe 1/8 of his current strength back vs Radditz and even the other Z fighters didnt came any close... Clear case of OP ;)
Nov 18, 2019 4:42 AM
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Voel said:
Can someone explain to me why they said Over 8000 in the german dub?


It's the correct translation.


Nov 19, 2019 1:35 AM

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Thanks. Yeah I saw there is even an own wiki page for it. So the famous 9000 thing was always fake (aka wrong translation), interesting. Never knew this.
Mar 14, 2020 5:41 PM
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IT'S OVER eight thousand.

kind of anti climactic from what i was expecting

when krillin said this is the angriest he's seen goku i remember thinking about how he was a lot angrier in the king piccolo arc but then i also remembered...

i feel like by now the manga adapted parts would slip up on canon but it's been really consistent so far
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And thus, the origins of yet another legendary meme, even more so than the first due to its influence and relativity, was born and paved the way for a variety of future amusing memes.

Piccolo's death was sad. This is the first time and technically the last that he ever shed tears. At the start of the Dragon Ball Z series, Piccolo has been shown to have his arrogance, haughtiness, and temper curbed in enough to ally himself with his archnemesis, Goku. While it wasn't that much big of a deal, it was still a small start to his behavior change. His character development truly started once Gohan entered his life and kept gradually changing as months went on. Piccolo's initial death, while beautiful, is sorrowful.

Finally, Goku has reached the battlefield. The show did a great job of creating hype for Goku's imminent arrival. I just wanted someone to wipe the smirk off Nappa's face.
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_Tokumei-no_ said:
While it wasn't that much big of a deal, it was still a small start to his behavior change.

In a way, there was already some (big?) change between the original, pure evil and desires, and its reincarnation born with a single goal. Then almost losing that goal after his target spared him (even though he trained further for that) , over the three years ellipse, and "finding" something else to care for to root in his mind, a soil that was from beginning definitely more fertile than Piccolo Daimaô, a literal devil.`

(zut, the sentences seem horrible)
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Rei_III said:
_Tokumei-no_ said:
While it wasn't that much big of a deal, it was still a small start to his behavior change.

In a way, there was already some (big?) change between the original, pure evil and desires, and its reincarnation born with a single goal. Then almost losing that goal after his target spared him (even though he trained further for that) , over the three years ellipse, and "finding" something else to care for to root in his mind, a soil that was from beginning definitely more fertile than Piccolo Daimaô, a literal devil.`

(zut, the sentences seem horrible)


Well, my reasoning stems from Piccolo's violent behavior and mannerisms back in the last saga of the original Dragon Ball. They appeared to mirror his father, King Piccolo. Only after he spent three years training in hopes of a rematch did his attitude somewhat diminish. But yes, I get what you are saying, but if King Piccolo hadn't been offed, Piccolo Jr. wouldn't have had a single goal, a desire, that already distinguished him from his late father.
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IT'S OVER 9000!!!!!
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Sep 27, 2020 12:35 PM
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Piccolo sacrificed himself for Gohan - he really has had a change of heart. I'm glad he didn't just consist of pure evil but found someone he cared about. Piccolo's demise enraged Gohan and caused his battle power to crease immensely. It's a shame it's all wasted due to Gohan's lack of fighting experience. The saiyans are far more experienced. The only one that will even be able to damage them would be Goku at this point. I absolutely loved his entrance as well. Seeing the demise of his comrades made him seem extremely confident, as well as causing his power level to increase.
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Obligatory "IT'S OVER 9000!!!!" quote. Finally experienced that meme for real now.
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Piccolo Junior had a very short life. He was just lived 9 years. But he really lived the last year of his life, with Gohan. They had really a good time. I hope Piccolo didn't regret his short life span. But he was happy in his last moments. Gohan standing for him was amazing.

So finally he is here. Goku is horrifyingly strong now. Even Vegeta was shocked to see him. He become pale after those readings. Now Nappa will understand what power is and also what is revenge. Goku making him suffer is good. But he better be making sure that both of them dies. They aren't someone worth to be lived.

Looks like there is still hope and it is on Mr. Poppo now. According to Kami Dragon Balls can be made if they find a Nemekian. I hope they better find one then I think Chioutzou also can be brought back as there will be a new dragon to grant wish.


Those Saiyan's should suffer before they die. They should face the shame before death
Nov 12, 2023 3:12 PM

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glad to see goku finally arrive at the battlefield (ITS OVER 9000)


Nov 30, 2023 3:08 PM

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The over 9000 thing, I know from Tenkaichi 3 but now I watched Japanese dub. So it's over 8000.
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Piccolo's death was actually so sad for me..

GOKU FINALLY ARRIVED! (And I watched in Japanese dub, it said his power was over 8000...) It was so cute that he gave Krillin and Gohan the last senzu bean even though he didn't want them to fight. I hope he beats the shit out of Nappa even more.
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HE SAID THE THING! HE SAID THE THING! HOLY FUCK HE SAID THE THING HELL YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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