It was stated by Toriyama at one point that saiyans remain short until their early teens, then have a sudden growth spurt. Also I think this is around when Goku being a saiyan was first conceptualized as the original run of the manga didn't make a division between Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, though now there is in the later publications.

I like how right away they show that Piccolo is different than his father.

This episode is probably the most rewarding to people who know Z. Sean's voice coming in gives you the "full circle" feeling

This is totally the best tournament in the series. Every fight is a banger.

What I love about this episode is not just Goku, but all the characters have their own epic entrances.

Most people know that Z was recorded before the OG Dragon Ball so the fact that Sean Schemmel could do a "younger" Goku voice for this arc is simply stellar!

Finally, Sean Schemmel arrive to voice Goku ! Stephanie Nadolny does an iconic job as a young version, but Sean Schemmel is just as legendary of a voice actor !! Him and Chris Sabat are the core of Dragonball dubing !!

9:10 Casually flexing Goku being able to sense Ki.

this arc is literally in a league of it's own best db saga in all of the franchise

Correction on the whole Goku losing his tail thing. Kami wanted to restore the moon but knew that Goku would turn into a great ape if he did. So he told him that he had to lose his tail to do that.

Chi-Chi and goku's interaction next episode is absolute GOLD😂😂😂

quick reminder: dragonball almost got canceled here because all of the agents of toriyama told him it would be a stupid idea to show the aging of a shonen protagonist (every shonen character before bascially stayed 12 years old during all of their story) but toriyama felt the way his story progressed would need adult people and not children dealing with them and so he insisted on making goku age. It probably was the best decision toriyama made in dragonball. Without this we would have no Z, nothing.

Those Japanese words on Tenshinhan's outfit is no longer "crane", instead it's his name. Same with Chiaotzu's

This is the gist on Goku’s development for this arc. Toriyama:: I want to grow Goku up so he can be proportioned to his foes. Editor: You can’t do it! Chibi Goku is an icon! This will ruin things! No! Toriyama: Okay I quit. Editor: Fine You can have Goku grow up. Deal with the consequences.

Ok, i didn't know, that the dub called him "Junior". In our german dub, he was called "Beelzebub" which is a biblical description for "Surpreme Devil" or simply "Devil".

3 years has finally passed. And everyone grownup and are different and still the same.

14:18 Yeah everyone who watched Z first and then watched OG Dragonball has the same sentiment; when you watch the earthlings in Z you respect them for fighting even when outmatched (well, except for Yamcha, who eventually gave up fighting to become a baseball star) but you treat them as side-characters who can't get shit done, then when you watch OG you see how they were dedicated and caring fighters who were legitimately contenders for strongest on the planet, and then remembering how they get sidelined in Z is quite sad. They do have their moments though, I always respect Krillin for being a genuinely nice guy and always stepping up even when HORRENDOUSLY outmatched like against frieza, androids, cell, buu, etc, and Tien still has his neo tribeam/kikoho moment against Semi-perfect Cell (which is WILD when you actually consider the difference in their power levels, even though Tien did no actual damage, the fact he was able to hold S-P Cell for any amount of time is an insane feat). Super looked like it was going to give these characters another shot in the limelight with the tournament of power bringing in Roshi, krillin, and Tien, ultimately Krillin and Tien get kind of pathetic eliminations, but at least Roshi had a good showing

Piccolo 3 years old at this time and there is a 5-year difference between piccolo and Gohan.

The fillers in this context are actually canon as those places actually exist and the filler on show the detailed events of training that they only showed off screen in the manga

When I first watched og db i couldn't predict it was goku until he revealed himself😂

One day I was thinking: what would be a top 10 representative Dragon Ball/Z chapters? And this would undoubtedly be one of them. Even if it's just a presentation chapter, one of the most emotional for me. How happy it made us fans to see Goku and the others grow up.

You know it’s actually strange because Goku is so much taller than bulma in Z and super compared to bulma. Idk if it’s the way they draw things in OG dragon ball or they decided to make her shorter

The return of the KING. This episode was so hype when Goku showed up

Its so cool We're finally here!

Saiyans do grew fast

Finally…. The end … of the beginning… you did well Aimin… you are a true DB fan

I haven't watched in a few months and I think it's time to binge!!!!!

Im pretty sure kami made some kind of deal with goku that he would restore the moon if goku loses his tail but he didnt really explain why to goku. The reason is probably because the moon would cause goku to transform, and goku doesn't know he can do that yet.

this is one of my favorite episodes and probably top 4 arc in the whole franchise 🔥🔥🔥

FINALLY!! I've been waiting for this! The 23rd Budokai arc is PEAK

the narrator spoiled us at the end tha piccolo is an alien

There's a dubbing that, when they mention just how tall Gokuh became, some of them say something like: "Yes like three feet or so."

It's funny how that one kid got more screen time than yamcha in dragon Ball super 💀💀

6:43 Bluma after Goku turned 18...

The best Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z tournament is about to start. It's going to be one episode better than the last!

12:33 - 12:54 "I never thought I'd see Goku in a black shirt" the second time he wore a black shirt was in the non-canon series super dragon Ball heroes episode 33

Try to remember this as you watch, piccolo is only 3 year's old at this point, and is super strong :P

11:32 look at that aimin has joined the people who think this is the best tournament(no hate towards the cell games btw) yes the 23rd Tenkaichi budokai/strongest under the heavens martial arts tournament(correct me if I'm wrong)/world martial arts tournament is the best tournament in the entire franchise, also it holds my second favorite fight in the entire franchise, Goku VS Piccolo

I think Bulma is 23 here. Schemmel is doing a decent enough job here at a slightly younger than Z Goku.

Bulma should be like 21-22 here since she was 15-16 at the start of the show.

I like ulong he like to crack jokes

Age growth Timeskip

Piccolo: talking about who changed the most!

as far as I know the sudden grow up just as the long youth condition came from the sayajin blood of Goku

The upcoming fights are my favorites in all of dragon ball z and super included idk why

12:50 the black undershirt that weigh almost 200 lbs.

This is probably the best Dragon Ball arc, it will be incredible

Noti gang

The animation in this arc is Studio Ghibli level

the tension is real!!!

There is a very important character. You should remember his name is hero.

So his name is "Junior" and he should be referred to as such not Piccolo 😛. This was a real trip to see Goku suddenly in a grown up body at first back when I first ever seen it long time ago when it was all new to me.

Bulma does wonder to herself during the Namek Saga if she "missed her chance" when thinking about Goku at one point. "Man now I wish these characters, like the OG Dragon Ball cast, continued to be like very very strong, like during Z, like i wish Yamcha actually went off and found new techniques and stuff just like the rest. Same with Tien, but they kinda just fell off." Yeah, that's pretty much a problem with Toriyama's writing for any character that's not Goku XD they show up, have their big initial awesomeness and then, if they don't die, they're just...kinda...there for the rest of the series.

I CANT WAIT this episode is so cute and great

Bulma was thinking that she messed up not dating Goku in namek

I never realized the narrator said is goku strong enough to defeat the alien

Black Shirt Goku is PEAK

Love the new background aimin. You should definitely start brightening up your room And be Real gamer❤😄

Did the narrator at the end just soil that Piccolo was an alien? lol

@Aimin Reacts Hi Aimin! This tournament saga is amazing and you’ll love it. I have a suggestion. When you finish it, do yourself a favor and continue to watch the beginning of Z again, to see the Raditz fight. I know you’ve seen it, but that whole beginning of Z hits waaay way different when you have seen the struggles and training of the OG DragonBall, and them Raditz is still leagues above them. Big recommendation!

The time has come

There is a difference actor for goku in the other version of dragon ball

the way you feel about the og z-fighters. The humans basically. Is how most if not all og dragonball fans feel. Yamcha, Tien, Krillin and even Chao Zu imo are all so wasted characters. They all have a very unique fighting style and techniques and would be just nice seeing them actually doing anything. But hey even og dragonball was always a Goku show

Afternoon sweetie watching next

Teen goku has unspoken rizz

This is why for me OG till namek saga is peak. The other sagas are not consistent enough writing wise. The Z fighters became useless and it was a saiyan only club. Atleast in the Cell saga they had some kind of role. In the Buu saga they were a joke.

YES YES YES YES

5:29 aand this is the moment where the ship should have started sailing :P 14:18 honestly, this is why the Saiyan saga is kinda peak DBZ - even if the Freeza saga (and to some degree Cell) is my favourite. The character involvement from the people we knew, and the terrifying onslaught of Nappa was just something else compared to Zarbon, Dodoria and random Freeza soldiers slaughtering random Namekians we haven't met before.

Can't wait to watch your reactions to this saga!

You're now at the PEAK part in DragonBall!! The fighting will be a lot more Z style compared to the earlier episodes!

14:26 Jiren's meditation?

Nope the Tail was Taken off by Kami or Popo .. in order not to transform in a big Monkey .. .. .. :) but they din`t tell Goku The truth !! :P

Ngl, this episode was great!

Piccolo is the world's tallest 3 year old

moro arc does allow spotlight for the ogs :)

I love how there is just random furries walking around in the anime

Bulma for them streets 😂

I´d love to watch u react to the new part of Goku vs Saitama that came out recently.

Im aimin i have a request if you dont mind can u watch og naruto then watch naruto shippuden after finishing the dragon ball series

Let's go!!!!

Womp womp

200 dollars a month on Patreon is absurd

I think Bulma is in her 20's here if not 19 years old

Why is there like a gray thing on the video

the dub is a bit trigger happy with the alien stuff way before it's supposed to come up :^p

The hottest Bulma has ever looked in this arc.

@Aimin where are Jojo's Bizzare adventures?

Watch DBZ Kai after finishing this, so that you can better appreciate the continuity.

It’s interesting to see that the dub called Piccolo and alien when namekians weren’t a thing yet

Where is attack on titan reaction 😢

bro forgot about dbza

where’s jojo reaction?

Teen goku is a different va. From my understanding, Sean didn't start voicing goku until the ginyu arc

watch bleach aimin

Ping please :))