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Chapter 59 of the Dragon Ball Super manga demonstrated something I really really like about Dragon Ball Super, specifically the anime (but now seemingly the manga, starting with the end of the ToP) - it brought back technique into the fights.
Not so much BoG or RoF, but the U6 tournament was a great start for that.
Most of the Z portion of the story became about just punching really hard with maybe lone exceptions here and there, but however simple, the U6 fights introduced strategy back into the fights.
In the anime version Goku ringing out Botamo, Vegeta dealing with inconvinient conditions in the Mageta fight, Piccolo using his techniques against Frost and Frost using trickery himself and Hit having to be figured out before he can be beaten showed that.
The Future Trunks arc stepped back from that a little, but we still at the very least had the Mafuba brought up and the ToP went in there full force with ultimately teamwork (the team-up between Freeza, 17 and Goku) and technique (Ultra Instinct) being the main players that won it all.
Krillin's couple of victories came from smarts and teamwork. Roshi's contributions were almost entirely technique-based. Gohan and Piccolo were excellent team strategists. Caulifla and Kale/Kefla literally lost because Goku was so much more experienced and skilled and Jiren almost lost to Krillin's Destructo Disc. This goes for several other fights.
This not only fixes much of the monotony of the fights, it also brings the story back on track thematically.
It already does this by making the weaker members' progress worth something more than it was for a long time (making it so hard work pays off for everyone, not just the saiyans) - even Tenshinhan eliminated someone when he was ringed out (in the anime at least).
I think it still could be better in terms of side character contribution, but that's much much better to me than most of the Z portion of the story to me.
In addition to that, though, this says power isn't everything, which is a massively important part of what the story is actually about: self-improvement and also martial arts. You can grow in many ways: to be a better person (Vegeta and Piccolo), to be a more confident or braver person (Gohan) or to gain direction, patience and skill (Goku).
The Broly movie follows that principle in fun show-don't-tell ways: Goku's fighting being much more technical than Vegeta's and Gogeta's delibrate and skillful fighting being a strong contrast to Broly's mindless power.
The story has slowly been moving back into where it started and this fight with Moro is a further return to that: after several fights that were power vs. skill, this is now a fight of skill vs. skill.
Moro's magical technique that blocked Goku's hands, his illusion technique and his telekinesis with which he pulled Goku towards him offered some great ideas in this fight to counter UI.
UI's weaknesses and effectiveness are also appropriate and smart to me.
I have wondered how UI could counter Moro's energy absorption for a while now, but it being speedy enough so that Moro can't lock on Goku's energy is logical and smart.
It needing a lot of energy is a typical handicap, but not necessarily a bad one.
What I do like is that it sets up Goku for a natural loss, not a forced one to possibly just set Vegeta on a pedestal.
Him possibly winning still reeks of Toyotaro's favoritism of Vegeta and I personally don't see anything that would add to Vegeta's character - a character's value is always in what substance their moments have rather than the scale of their moments or whether they win or lose in my eyes, so I don't particularly care for that, but as said, I 100% appreciate to return to more technique-based fighting and this whole chapter is exactly that.
I wish the art backed the ideas much better, but I think it's still just a really good fight.
Kakavege Week: Day 6 — Regaining Oozaru
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plus here’s a lil bonus drawing :3
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Brolai Week 2022!!
Hey y’all, this year my friend @hayyie and I have the pleasure of moderating Brolai week, hosted by @saiyan–tales ! It’ll be April 10th through the 18th. Check out the prompts below!
Be sure to use the tag #BrolaiWeek2022 and @ the account @brolai-week to get shared!
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More sketches of my u13 au but this time, a full view of their wedding attire! (featuring Turles, Bulma, and Gine helping em get ready ^^)
I can’t wait for when I get done writing the first few arcs of the au in my master doc! Just need to get done with some assignments first but I promise it’ll be done! (Eventually 😅)
TLDR: This is my headcanon for how I believe Saiyans wedding traditions work! (At least in U13)
Hopefully my writing isn’t too small but in case it is, I’ll just quote it all below. Enjoy! (Also here’s another rupphire inspired drawing,,,, hope y’all don’t mind lol)
“The earring is also important. Similar to a wedding ring, it symbolizes marriage. The cuff earrings are typically made of brass and can be easily customized, usually with engravings on the inside. Unlike in human culture, there isn’t another set. There is only one set, it’s only the positioning that changes. Each partner gets one cuff for the opposite ear. When engaged, each will position it on the lower part of the ear. Once married, they will place it higher up.”
“The earring is also important. Similar to a wedding ring, it symbolizes marriage. The cuff earrings are typically made of brass and can be easily customized, usually with engravings on the inside. Unlike in human culture, there isn’t another set. There is only one set, it’s only the positioning that changes. Each partner gets one cuff for the opposite ear. When engaged, each will position it on the lower part of the ear. Once married, they will place it higher up.”
“The earring is also important. Similar to a wedding ring, it symbolizes marriage. The cuff earrings are typically made of brass and can be easily customized, usually with engravings on the inside. Unlike in human culture, there isn’t another set. There is only one set, it’s only the positioning that changes. Each partner gets one cuff for the opposite ear. When engaged, each will position it on the lower part of the ear. Once married, they will place it higher up.”
“The earring is also important. Similar to a wedding ring, it symbolizes marriage. The cuff earrings are typically made of brass and can be easily customized, usually with engravings on the inside. Unlike in human culture, there isn’t another set. There is only one set, it’s only the positioning that changes. Each partner gets one cuff for the opposite ear. When engaged, each will position it on the lower part of the ear. Once married, they will place it higher up.”
“When proposing, the earring will be tied to the flower’s stem.”
“When proposing, one person will present the flower with the earring tied to it to their significant other and ask if they accept the proposal.”
“If the answer is a definitive ‘yes,’ then the recipient will take the earring and put the flower in the presenter’s hair.”
“If the answer is ‘yes, but not right now,’ then the recipient will put the flower in their own hair but give the earring to the presenter. They will keep it until the both of them are ready.”
“If the recipient is unsure or needs to still think about it, then they’ll take the earring but not the flower and will take it only if they accept it.”
“If the answer is ‘no,’ then the recipient won’t take anything at all.”
“Saiyan wedding ceremonies are a lot less extravagant than human ones. Each partner will wear something significant to their family line and that’s as far as it goes dress-wise. However for Kakarot and Vegeta, that wasn’t the case as they went all out and had a Human-Saiyan mixed wedding since they got married on Earth, partly as an act of unity between Planet Vegeta and humanity (officially).”
“That’s a story for another time. Sorry!”
*pointing at Vegeta* “Wearing his father’s old coronation attire as a wedding suit”
*pointing at Kakarot’s shoes* “Part of father’s old headband”
“The flower is used in the ceremony by cultivating its seeds and blending them into a strong and potent drink. This drink is said to give anyone who drinks it a longer lasting life along with a small power boost. Consuming it symbolizes an unbreakable bond, ever lasting even after death. This part is usually presented by both of the couple’s families, however it’s more acceptable nowadays to have it be presented by an elder of either of their respected communities. The only people allowed to drink this beverage is the couple.”
*pointing at both Kakarot and Vegeta* “kneeling”
*pointing at Bardock* “Yes, Bardock is alive in this AU!
“But be careful, it’s quite an eclectic taste.”
Vegeta: *thinking* Bitter…
“After that part of the ceremony has ended, each partner will move their earrings up. They are married and the reception will begin!”
“With lots of food obviously.”
Guess what?? Another U13 au sketch dump lmao
Also for those wondering about the earrings they have on, no they’re not destroyer earrings. They’re wedding earrings! This concept was inspired by @nessguts but I decided to add some more world-building because who doesn’t like more Saiyan lore? :D I might make a separate post about it later so I don’t make this one too long lol but in the meantime, enjoy this fluff of U7 meeting their U13 counterparts.
Kakarot and Vegeta fusing for the first time as Kage! … With a dark twist.
(Blood warning below)
Just some U13 au kakavege fluff sketches based off of some rupphire scenes 💕
Also wanted to include this cute lil pose that I drew from my sketchbook earlier today.
Since a couple of you guys wanted an explanation of this au, I’ll happily give a small summary of the storyline!
I call it…
✨the Universe 13 AU✨ (i know very creative lol)
The basis this au is practically a giant “what-if” scenario. There are several questions that drive this storyline.
What would happen if Bardock convinced some of the Saiyans to go against Frieza?
If Bardock defeated Frieza, would that mean Planet Vegeta was never destroyed?
If Planet Vegeta was never destroyed, would that mean Goku never had to leave for Earth and actually went to go train with Raditz instead?
If Goku had never left for Earth, what would happen to his kind-hearted nature as he grows up on Planet Vegeta?
What if “Prince” Vegeta actually became “King” and how would this affect his behavior and his decision making going forward?
This story revolves around their friendship as kids to adults in the war-ridden landscape that is Planet Vegeta. One day, they crash land on Earth in an attempt to flee from their cruel reality to which they start adjusting to the peacefulness of their new environment. Only through these experiences do they soon realize that they might have feelings for one another and start a slowly budding relationship and in turn forming a new type of fusion, Kage.
If y’all have any questions about this au, please let me know! My ask box is open and I have a master doc with the full timeline of events in the works. :)) Have fun!
Been thinking about my Universe 13 AU again. Anybody interested in learning more about this? 👉👈
I’m excited for @kakavegeweek ! This year, I’ll be making everything based off of my Universe 13 AU.
There are several main factors to this AU.
1. Planet Vegeta was never destroyed because Frieza was killed by Bardock. (Both Bardock and Gine were later sent to Earth under witness protection by King Vegeta)
2. Goku was never sent to Earth, and thus was never given the name Goku but remains as Kakarot.
3. Vegeta ascends to the throne and becomes king at a young age after his father is assassinated with Kakarot and Raditz as his knights.
4. Cooler leads and manipulates Saiyans that supported Frieza into starting 20 year civil war.
5. ✨T r a u m a✨ and lots of it for both Kakarot and Vegeta to go through during this war.
6. Vegeta and Kakarot accidentally learn an ancient fusion technique called Coalescence Fusion (A fusion style that I created that’s somewhat similar to Steven Universe’s version of fusion.)
7. And because of this accidental fusion they slowly start to fall in love with one another.
And that’s pretty much it! I can’t wait to share it with all of you. 🥰
So I saw this fun little template for four characters and uhhh... I had to:
It looked cute!! The characters featured are @justme068's fusion of Frost and Frieza named Zero. @itsthenull's adorable character Hani (I will improve on drawing characters like that one day, she's just so lovely I wanna hug her <3), my character Azi that went through a slight redesign and of course @bliss-wily's Majin oc Bliss. Characters seperatelly and the template under the cut:
And in case anyone wants the base for some reason then here it is:
Kofi kai adopt 25€ (CLOSED)
Selling this goober here, now up on my kofi :)
Gokushin enjoyers gonna eat GOOD with daima <3
Sorry for not really being active you guys, I'm so busy with exams atm, I just forget 😭😭😭
Have a new OC I've been working on tho!!
