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These Dragon Ball dub takes HURT to Read


Posted on  3 weeks ago

Here’s some of the worst comments I’ve gotten in my most popular Dragon Ball video. In this video I react to the worst comments people left in my video titled How DBZ dubs erased Goku’s fear.

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How DBZ dubs RUINED Goku’s LAST words (to Buu)


Posted on  3 weeks ago

Goku vs Buu, it’s the last fight of the 42 volumes of the Dragon Ball manga. This is not only one of the most iconic fights in the franchise is also has some of the most impactful moments and lines in the franchise. In this edition of my Dragon Ball dub comparison I analyze the final moments of this battle. …

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Frieza, King Cold & Cooler: The ORIGINS of the Names of the Frieza Family [VIDEO]


Posted on  January 21, 2026

In this video I take a DEEP dive into the names of the members of the Frieza family. Frieza, King Cold and Cooler, I break down the origin of their names AND I point out how they have problematic English names. Also I do the same for the Frieza’s Spanish name. AND I talk about an aspect of Cooler’s name …

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HOLY COSMOS! How DBZ dubs turned Vegeta into a JOKE


Posted on  January 7, 2026

Vegeta during the Namek saga was a constant source of tension and suspense. There wasn’t anything comedic about him. However, HOLY COSMOS the English dubs of Dragon Ball Z changed that. Both the original Funimation dub and the redub turned Vegeta into a whopper of a clown. In this edition of my Dragon Ball dub comparison series, I showcase a …

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What is Frieza’s race called? (Dub only fans can’t answer this) [VIDEO]


Posted on  January 7, 2026

Frost Demon? Arcosian? Changeling? Ice-jin? Which of these is the name of Frieza’s race? Are any of these canonical? Or is there a totally different name used in the original Japanese version of Dragon Ball? I talk about all that and more in this edition of my Dragon Ball Dictionary.

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Posted on  December 7, 2025

It’s well known that Tien has some of the most noteworthy and influential techniques in all of Dragon Ball. But did you know that he also has the gayest technique in Dragon Ball? Well, kind of. If you’re confused, don’t worry! In this video I talk about one of Tien/Tenshinhan’s most unique techniques: the Volley ball Fist. I also uncover …

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Why I mispronounce GOKU | Dragon Ball Dictionary


Posted on  November 24, 2025

What is the correct way to say GOKU? Should you use the Japanese pronunciation? Is everyone pronouncing it WRONG?! That’s what we’re talking about in this edition of Dragon Ball Dictionary! Let me know in the comments how you pronounce Goku!

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How to get CHEAP anime figures in JAPAN! 7 Must Know TIPS (VIDEO)


Posted on  November 24, 2025

Watch this video to save money on anime figures in Japan! Whether you collect SH Figuarts, Ichiban Kuji or any other line of anime figures, one of the best ways to save money is to buy your figures in Japan. Not only are these figures often sold for less in Japan, by buying them in Japan you’re also able to …

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The TRUE Origin of Korin’s name | Dragon Ball Dictionary


Posted on  November 24, 2025

Sadly, there’s a lot of misinformation about Dragon Ball online. Recently I came across one such example. This piece of Dragon Ball misinformation is about the origin of Karin/Korin’s name. In this video I take a deep dive into the name of Karin Tower, its lord and I even talk about the real reason why Toriyama decided to make Karin …

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Why Gokus most ROMANTIC moment is a LIE! Deconstructing Goku’s proposal in the English dub of Dragon Ball (VIDEO)


Posted on  September 20, 2025

Goku proposing to Chi-Chi is an incredibly sweet moment… or is it? In this video I breakdown this famous Dragon Ball scene and show how the English dub completely changed it. I also take a look at how the Spanish Latin American dub adapted this iconic moment. What do you think about how Funimation handled this scene? Let me know …

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How the DBZ dub RUINED SSJ2 Gohan! | Dragon Ball Z Dub Comparison


Posted on  September 5, 2025

In this video I breakdown the song that plays in episode 184 of Dragon Ball Z when Gohan turns Super Saiyan 2 during his fight with Cell. The song is called “Unmei no Hi Tamashii vs Tamashii” (運命の日 魂vs魂). I talk about: When it was released Why the team taht produced it may not have known it would be used during the …

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The true origin of Piccolo’s name! (VIDEO)


Posted on  August 1, 2025

Have you ever wondered what the origin of Piccolo’s name is? What? He’s named after a flute? Yeah, that’s true but there’s also a lot more to the story behind why Akira Toriyama chose to name this character Piccolo. On this edition of Dragon Ball Dictionary I do a deep dive into the origin of one of Dragon Ball’s most …

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