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While it might work well enough for the episode, it’s yet another slow patch in an already very slow climax to the Namek arc. The first half of the episode is alarmingly slow taking its sweet time building up to the transformation. It’s honestly surprising that this episode isn’t the single highest rated episode in the franchise. After an entire arc’s worth of build up, Goku was finally turning the tables on Freeza. The American Dragon Ball opening may have infamously showed Goku as a Super Saiyan during the opening credits prior to his transformation, but that didn’t make his ultimate turn into a Super Saiyan any less epic for western fans. Rather, cultural perceptions of the character and franchise tend to play a much larger role in how the series is reviewed. All that said, episode and animation quality don’t seem to matter as much when it comes to IMDb ratings. There’s a reason Dragon Ball Z took off in spite of its faults: the core of the series is just that good. RELATED: Dragon Ball: The 10 Biggest Changes Funimation Made To The Franchise In North America At the same time, when Dragon Ball Z is at its best, it manages to bring the manga to life in legendary ways. It’s painfully slow compared to the manga, it uses its episode time poorly, and the animation isn’t nearly as consistent as everyone seems to remember. The 5 Best & Worst Episodes Ever (According To IMDb) The 5 Best & Worst Episodes Ever (According To IMDb)Īlthough Dragon Ball Z is much beloved, it’s far from one of the better overall anime adaptations out there.