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![DragonBall: Season One [5 Discs] [DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9495/9495469_sa.jpg)
This release from the fantasy action anime series DragonBall GT includes all 31 episodes of the show's first season, following the story of the extreme fighter Goku, who is still after the fabled Dragon Balls, knowing that whoever has control of all the balls will have destructive power over the world - unless he can stop them.
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5
Where it all Began
on November 6, 2009
Posted by: RedMuffin
from Chicago, IL
There is an obvious reason as to why this set, or any set, cost more then the Dragon Ball GT sets. Its because GT was a horrible series.
Anyways this set is the start of it all. More of a fantasy world loosely based on the Chinese Classics "Journey to the West" and focusing more on martial arts compared to DBZ, this is where the Dragon Ball series is arguably at its best. Season 1 shows us the first quest for the Dragon Balls, introductions to classic characters of the DB universe and also has the first tournament saga climaxing with Goku VS Jackie Chun in the finals. A great first season with no cliffhangers at the end to possibly ruin watching the set. Good action and comedy; a must for any DB/DBZ fan.
But parents should be warned that they may not like some of the jokes made early on in the series and one joke in Disc 3 involving a girl fighting in her underwear as part of her strategy. All of the jokes are fairly innocent, playing on Young Goku's naviety and lack of contact with other people and Master Roshi's perverse nature despite being the strongest person in the world at the time. But parents should be aware just in case and the fact these jokes become rarer as the series goes on.
What's great about it: Great, cheap collection of Season. First Tenkaichi tournament!
What's not so great: Some stuff parents might not like their kids seeing, Pre-digital age series.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Complete Book 1 Collection [6 Discs] [DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7914/7914439_sa.jpg)
This multi-disc release contains the collection of all Avatar: Water Nation episodes.
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5
Glimpse of USA animation potential
on February 14, 2008
Posted by: RedMuffin
from Chicago, IL
Avatar is a stark contrast to any other cartoon Nickelodeon has undertaken. While most US cartoons in general tend to focus on laughs and zero storyline, Avatar takes inspiration from Anime story telling and melds it with US style story telling creating a thoughtful storyline that rarely leaves the audience on cliffhangers like its Japanese cousins. The show takes itself more seriously and isn't afraid to include drama and romance along side of action and comedy. A great example that animation isn't just Mickey Mouse or Sponge Bob but another medium of story telling that more often then not, can only be told through animation. A great series that kids will love for the action and jokes; and adults can enjoy for fairly deep character growth, storyline, and overall quality.
What's great about it: Great Animation, style, attention to detail and serious approach to content and context
What's not so great: still lends itself to the US childrens market keeping it from recieve true acclaim amongst animation greats.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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