Post by Sorien on Mar 17, 2008 16:39:02 GMT -5
You know, I had an amusing thought actually. After Maz said he'd be bothered about if Naruto carried on for as long as DBZ did, and then a new series was created, not written predominantely by Kishimoto. I could just imagine it. Naruto copies Orochimaru's body changing technique, and becomes a younger version of himself. Meanwhile, his grandaughter and Sasuke's successful son (i.e. Trunks XP) go on a journey around the Naruto world.
Step into the Grand Tour. Naruto GT!
Oh dear. But anyway. This topic is reserved for the taboo discussion about the parallels between the whole Dragonball Universe, and the Naruto universe. This will contain spoilers, as it's in the Naruto manga section. So if you're not up to date with the manga, turn back now, or forever hold your peace.
So, I'm going to quote a few things I said from another thread here, and a few others I've read about the place (indirectly quoting) feel free to add your own parallels if you so desire.
So. Chakra is Ki.
Could I draw comparisons between Jinchuuriki and Buu? Big, bad guys sealed inside innocent people? Who knows.
As insinuated before. You have your Naruto/Sasuke Goku/Vegeta rivalry. Where the main character has lost his original purpose at a very young age. Naruto was meant to be heralded as a hero, being the vessel, the saviour of Konoha. Not so much forgotten as just not happening. All we need now, is for him to have an Uchiha (Saiyajin) name XD. "Who's Kakarot? My name is Naruto!"
Oh....I so know Kaori is gonna kill me for making this post. XD. I'll be banned, and this post will be so far deleted, she'll even have the men in black come around to zap your minds clear of its content XDXD.
The Prince of all Saiyajins. Tragic past. His entire race was taken out by a bad guy (Freiza). Sasuke. His entire clan taken out by a bad guy (Itachi). Does that mean we've just finished or had the conlcusion to the Vegeta/Freiza fight? Sadly enough it's Goku who takes him out, so it's not a perfect comparison, but you get my drift.
Might I now add my intentions. I never originally saw Naruto in this way. Going back over the Mist mission, and Chuunin exam. I thorougly enjoyed Naruto. Only...we're fast approaching 400 manga episodes. At one per week. Count the years... Also. It's lost it's original direction. The last time I saw Naruto, was a long time ago, and from what I saw, he wasn't any closer to fulfilling his dream of becoming Hokage. Even after Gaara became Kazekage, croaked it. And was bought back to life, sans-Shikaku.
So, given that Sasuke beat up the guy who killed a -kage. Does that mean that even at that stage, he was stronger than a -kage? That he could become the next Hokage? Wouldn't that be a bummer. Wouldn't surprise me though, the love that is shown for Sasuke. As said in previous posts about the title jokingly being changed to "Sasuke.". The series has been drawn out. In fact. Have we seen two series, as suggested above? That Naruto was just the Dragonball, and that Shippuden is the Dragonball Z?
Either way, comparisons should not have been able to be made, however, it's becoming more, and more like the famed Dragonball Z.
So, what other comparisons can we make?
Maz, Rasengan. I'm sure you two will have something to say on the matter. But, everyone. Feel free.
Step into the Grand Tour. Naruto GT!
Oh dear. But anyway. This topic is reserved for the taboo discussion about the parallels between the whole Dragonball Universe, and the Naruto universe. This will contain spoilers, as it's in the Naruto manga section. So if you're not up to date with the manga, turn back now, or forever hold your peace.
So, I'm going to quote a few things I said from another thread here, and a few others I've read about the place (indirectly quoting) feel free to add your own parallels if you so desire.
reminds me of a thread I saw a long time ago saying something along the lines of: Naruto: DBZ with ninjas? Which is kinda seeming true really. Super sayajin (curse seals, eye techniques (particularly with the levels of Sharingan e.g. Mangekyou), summons etc). And the length of the series is not helping this debate. Don't get me wrong, I liked DBZ. I think most people did...you just need to have the boxed set to be able to tolerate the extended periods of fighting (like the classic Namek '5 minutes' argument). But, waiting for one episode a week.
About DBZ: Well, we're making money...let's make another not a saga, but a series. Behold! DBZ GT! *shudder* Hope that doesn't happen. Drawing parallels again...does that mean Shippuden is DBZ (Assuming the first series was Dragonball).
So. Chakra is Ki.
Could I draw comparisons between Jinchuuriki and Buu? Big, bad guys sealed inside innocent people? Who knows.
As insinuated before. You have your Naruto/Sasuke Goku/Vegeta rivalry. Where the main character has lost his original purpose at a very young age. Naruto was meant to be heralded as a hero, being the vessel, the saviour of Konoha. Not so much forgotten as just not happening. All we need now, is for him to have an Uchiha (Saiyajin) name XD. "Who's Kakarot? My name is Naruto!"
Oh....I so know Kaori is gonna kill me for making this post. XD. I'll be banned, and this post will be so far deleted, she'll even have the men in black come around to zap your minds clear of its content XDXD.
The Prince of all Saiyajins. Tragic past. His entire race was taken out by a bad guy (Freiza). Sasuke. His entire clan taken out by a bad guy (Itachi). Does that mean we've just finished or had the conlcusion to the Vegeta/Freiza fight? Sadly enough it's Goku who takes him out, so it's not a perfect comparison, but you get my drift.
Might I now add my intentions. I never originally saw Naruto in this way. Going back over the Mist mission, and Chuunin exam. I thorougly enjoyed Naruto. Only...we're fast approaching 400 manga episodes. At one per week. Count the years... Also. It's lost it's original direction. The last time I saw Naruto, was a long time ago, and from what I saw, he wasn't any closer to fulfilling his dream of becoming Hokage. Even after Gaara became Kazekage, croaked it. And was bought back to life, sans-Shikaku.
So, given that Sasuke beat up the guy who killed a -kage. Does that mean that even at that stage, he was stronger than a -kage? That he could become the next Hokage? Wouldn't that be a bummer. Wouldn't surprise me though, the love that is shown for Sasuke. As said in previous posts about the title jokingly being changed to "Sasuke.". The series has been drawn out. In fact. Have we seen two series, as suggested above? That Naruto was just the Dragonball, and that Shippuden is the Dragonball Z?
Either way, comparisons should not have been able to be made, however, it's becoming more, and more like the famed Dragonball Z.
So, what other comparisons can we make?
Maz, Rasengan. I'm sure you two will have something to say on the matter. But, everyone. Feel free.
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