While Dragon Ball is defined by the massive, over-the-top battles of the Dragon Ball p Era, which was not without its critics. in the first years, Goku's fights They are much more grounded and focused more on martial arts techniques and creativity rather than who has the higher power level, and it is common for people to blame the p The style of being less interesting because of this.
What kind of action is best suited Dragon Ball has always been a point of contention, but the fans have finally made it clear who they prefer. In celebration of Goku Day 2024, Dragon Ball Conducted a fan poll where people could vote on Goku's best fights in Dragon BallAnd based on the official results, Fans prefer more grounded fightsAs proven by the first-place winner.
The specific action that won especially supports this idea, and overall, this kind of statement says a lot about where the true heart of Dragon Balls action lies.
Goku Vs. Jackie Chun proves that Dragon Ball's grounded fights are the best
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The best of Goku's fights in the whole Dragon Ball Manga according to fans is Goku's fight with Jackie Chun (Lord Roshi in disguise) in the World Martial Arts Tournament, a fight that is relatively low, even by the standards of early Dragon Ball. That being said, this fight is a prime example of how Dragon Ball Used to prioritize largely grounded martial arts combat and not over-the-top battles centered around transformation and energy attacks. Dragon Ball Fans vote for Goku's fight with Jackie Chun as his best fight shows that the more grounded fights are still the best.
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Goku vs Jackie Chan |
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Goku vs Frieza |
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Goku vs Great Demon King Piccolo |
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Goku vs Moro (Final Battle) |
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Goku vs. Vegeta (first match) |
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Goku vs Gohan (Dragon Ball Super Sparring Match) |
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Goku vs Majin Vegeta |
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Goku vs Cell (Fighting with Gohan) |
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Goku vs Grandpa Gohan |
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Goku Vs. Jiren (after unlocking Ultra Instinct) |
As for why Goku and Jackie Chun's fight, specifically, was voted so highly, it's also easy to see. While not as flashy as some of Dragon Balls other fights, The artwork and fight choreography in Goku and Jackie Chun's fight is some of the best early on Dragon BallNot to mention the intensity of Goku's first true test as a fighter as he is unknowingly pitted against his master. It's an incredible fight from start to finish, and it's great that people decided to rank it so high.
Should Dragon Ball return to having more grounded fights?
With the poll results of Goku's best fights being what they are, that invites the question of whether the series should return to more grounded fights. Goku's fight with Jackie Chan ranking first is one thing, but with the fight with King Piccolo ranking third and the fight with Grandpa Gohan ranking ninth, people still have a strong appreciation for the early fights. Dragon Ball. However, with how integral the over-the-top, bombastic action has become Dragon Balls story It's too late for Dragon Ball To transition back into grounded martial arts combatAnd that's unlikely to ever change.
While Dragon Ball Super is arguably the series at its most over-the-top, stories like the Tournament of Power and large parts of Dragon Ball Super: Broly Try to prioritize close-quarters combat over bombastic energy attacks, so the creative team behind Modern Dragon Ball Seems to recognize that Grounded Combat has a place alongside the franchise's more over-the-top showcases. There will probably never be another fight in Dragon Ball Like Goku and Jackie Chun's, but with it being so popular, it would be great to see the series pay more respect to his style, later down the line.
Source: Dragon Balls official website.