For decades, Dragon Ball Z has been hailed as one of the greatest anime of all time. It helped bring Japanese animation into the mainstream and left an undeniable impact on shōnen storytelling. Its battles, transformations, and larger-than-life characters remain legendary, drawing in fans who grew up watching it on television. But nostalgia often blinds us to flaws, and Dragon Ball Z is far from flawless.

Many longtime fans, after revisiting the series, notice cracks in its storytelling and characters. While the show’s energy and influence are undeniable, it often struggles to balance narrative depth with spectacle. In reality, Dragon Ball Z is carried more by its cultural legacy than by its actual writing quality. Once viewers strip away the childhood memories, the series beg

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