In the animated series Dragon Ball Z, fans can notice many distinct points when comparing it to both the original manga version and the earlier animated version Dragon Ball.
Less Humor in Dragon Ball Z
It is undeniable that Dragon Ball Z does contain humor, with plenty of amusing scenes alongside moments of intense action, destruction, and death. There are scenes where Piccolo and Goku drive a car or Goku’s silly lines that can make viewers burst into laughter.
However, with Dragon Ball, we have a longer time frame where Son Goku is still a child, which is seen as a segment that contains much more humor, making it memorable for audiences. Unfortunately, in Dragon Ball Z, this aspect diminishes as Goku matures, and the stories involving him become much more serious and dramatic.
Longer Battles in Dragon Ball Z Compared to the Manga
In Dragon Ball Z, we have about three main characters, yet this series stretches over 300 episodes. This means we have roughly 100 episodes dedicated to each character’s development.
For instance, the battle scene between Goku and Frieza on Planet Namek only lasts 1-2 chapters in the manga, but in the animated series, it extends to almost 4 hours. Therefore, a series with over 300 episodes is quite reasonable.
Anyone Can Fly in Dragon Ball Z
Fans of the Dragon Ball manga might notice that early in the series, when Goku was still a child, flying was a remarkable ability. Our young hero Goku had to work hard to master the ability to fly, while it seemed that anyone could fly effortlessly later on.
However, as he grows up, it seems that anyone can fly easily and quickly. Dragon Ball Z follows this trend, and everyone can fly freely, leaving us with a lack of the thrill we once felt when we saw Goku struggle to learn to fly.
Gathering Dragon Balls is No Longer a Main Goal
The title of the series is Dragon Ball, but in Dragon Ball Z, the quest to find the Dragon Balls is no longer the main objective. Instead, we increasingly see characters searching for Dragon Balls merely to wish for each other’s revival.
Moreover, the characters have become increasingly “invincible,” making it easier for them to resurrect each other. It raises the question: does this create a disparity compared to other inhabitants on Earth?
