Dragon Ball Super Dope - A Dragon Ball Podcast

In this episode of Dragon Ball Super Dope , we're celebrating the 11th anniversary of Dragon Ball Super by taking a deep dive into its first opening theme, Chozetsu Dynamic . From the song's creation and recording process to its English localization, lyrical themes, and unforgettable debut alongside the return of the Dragon Ball franchise in 2015, we explore why this opening became one of the defi...

After nearly eight years of waiting, Dragon Ball Super is officially coming back — and the announcements out of Japan have the fandom split right down the middle . In this episode of Dragon Ball Super Dope , I break down everything revealed at the Genki Dai Matsuri event , including the long-rumored return of the anime with Dragon Ball Super: Galactic Patrol , a brand-new Dragon Ball Super: Beerus...

The My Hero Academia anime finale is here — Episode 170 "My Hero Academia." In this breakdown, I run through the final chapter of Deku's journey, the 8-year time skip, every Class A character epilogue, and that massive final reveal that sets up My Hero Academia's future. Whether you're a long-time fan or someone processing the finale in real time, this episode brings all the feels.   Hit like, sub...

In this episode, Kyle breaks down My Hero Academia Episode 169, The Girl Who Loves Smiles — the emotional penultimate chapter before the series finale. From Lady Nagant's decision to stay imprisoned, to Gentle and LaBrava's reunion, to Deku delivering Shigaraki's final message to Spinner, this one is packed with heavy character payoffs. But the heart of the episode is Ochako vs. her grief . Kyle d...

In this episode of Super Dope Plus Ultra , I'm diving into My Hero Academia Episode 168, Epilogue: The Hellish Todoroki Family – Final . This one shifts gears hard — from global cleanup and post-war rehab to some of the most emotional character fallout we've seen all season. I talk through Deku's recovery, Bakugo's absolutely brutal breakdown over losing his rival, Mirio's graduation speech, Aoyam...

Deku goes PLUS ULTRA for real in My Hero Academia Episode 167, and I'm breaking down every wild moment — Class 1-A's Endgame entrance, Aoyama's redemption, Shigaraki vs. All For One inside the Vestige world, and Deku's final, sky-clearing punch. Gentle Criminal shows up, Bakugo blasts in, and the entire world screams ganbare .   Hellish Todoroki Family, part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JA...

In this episode of Super Dope Plus Ultra , we're breaking down My Hero Academia Episode 166 — the wild mix of trauma, mind-games, and emotional gut punches inside the Vestige world. From Nana Shimura's goodbye to baby Deku trying to save Tenko with literal no-arms energy, I get into why this episode hit hard even if it didn't top last week. And yeah… All For One revealing he basically engineered S...

IZUKU MIDORIYA is about to wrench all of our hearts open.  Plus, we get some great cameos from Eri, Kota, Kaminari and Momo!       Tenko Shimura: Origin Tomura Shigaraki: Origin My Dad and Uncle Julius Show Me Dragon Ball Nep's New Album, Noelle     Super Dope: PLUS ULTRA!:  https://linktr.ee/superdopeplusultra   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/dragonballsuperdope   Join the Discord:  https://di...

I think the title says it all... KACCHAN BAKUGO IS THE HERO WE HAVE ALWAYS NEEDED.     THE FINAL BOSS: My Hero Season 8, Episode 3, Live React on Patreon: http://bit.ly/4oAh7r4     Super Dope: PLUS ULTRA!: https://linktr.ee/superdopeplusultra   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/dragonballsuperdope   Join the Discord:  https://discord.gg/zVsV3Vyv93   Come join our Facebook group!  Roshi's Secret St...

Just checking in because several of you bullied me into watching the first 2 episodes of My Hero Academia's last season, and boy did these two episodes rule.     Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/dragonballsuperdope   Join the Discord:  https://discord.gg/zVsV3Vyv93   Come join our Facebook group!  Roshi's Secret Stash Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/34IeNX4 Follow on Spotify:  http...

I'm still gathering my feelings and thoughts about the Dragon Ball Daima final episode, MAXIMUM, and everything it means for the Dragon Ball franchise as Akira Toriyama's final work for us.  SSJ4 Goku is canon, sure, but did it come at the cost of the canon?  Toriyama don't give a shit and I both love and hate that lol.   Let me know your thoughts! Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/dragonballsuper...

SSJ4 Adult Goku is a thing now, and it's canon and people are both excited and confused. PLUS CLEANGOD IS GOHAN? HOW APPROPRIATE.   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/dragonballsuperdope   Join the Discord:  https://discord.gg/zVsV3Vyv93   Come join our Facebook group!  Roshi's Secret Stash Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/34IeNX4 Follow on Spotify:  https://spoti.fi/2VgI5ZT Subscribe...

SUPER SAIYAN 4 GOKU? WHO SAW THAT COMING? Plus spoiler free thoughts on the Cobra Kai Finale and Captain America Brave New World.     Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/dragonballsuperdope   Join the Discord:  https://discord.gg/zVsV3Vyv93   Come join our Facebook group!  Roshi's Secret Stash Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/34IeNX4 Follow on Spotify:  https://spoti.fi/2VgI5ZT Subscri...

Quick solo episode about Dragon Ball Daima episodes 13 and 14, AKA Giant Hamsters and The New Ginyu Force appears.  Also, some quick thoughts about the announcement of Dragon Ball Daima ending at the end of February and the terrible marketing of Dragon Ball Daima.     Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/dragonballsuperdope   Join the Discord:  https://discord.gg/zVsV3Vyv93   Come join our Facebook g...

Kyle, Raysean and Josh are back to talk about Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta mostly, but catch up on Dragon Ball Daima episodes 11 and 12.  PLUS: is there a new Dragon Ball movie coming out? But then why is everybody making memes about it?  LASTLY, a tease at the "return" of the Dragon Ball Super manga in February 2025.     Uncut Version of this episode for FREE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/118804133   J...

Kyle solo check in for Daima episode 10, Ocean, and the Majin Kuu vs Tamagami Number One battle, the new lore of the Kais and how people are (of course) upset about it. PLUS, your comments from YouTube and Spotify.   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/dragonballsuperdope   Come join our Facebook group!  Roshi's Secret Stash Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:  https://apple.co/34IeNX4 Follow on Spotify: ...

MAJIN KUU? REALY? Kyle, Raysean and Josh are back to discuss Dragon Ball Daima episodes 8 and 9 - Tamagami and Thieves.    These are probably two of the best Dragon Ball Daima episodes to date and man is there a lot to talk about. Additionally; why is the Dragon Ball Daima dub out yet? Is this a giant mistake or intentional to build hype in the second half of the series?  We talk about it.     Ray...

Kyle, Raysean and Josh are discussing Dragon Ball Daima episode 7 - Collar  Kaioshin gets some time to shine and also has their real DEMON REALM NAME REVEALED. Also... Man, Goku loves fighting the police huh? I think I'm sensing a theme here.      Raysean Gadson Anime Podcast Dad's Anime Stache   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/dragonballsuperdope   Come join our Facebook group!  Roshi's Secret...

Kyle and Josh are back to discuss Dragon Ball Daima episode 6, Lighting.   Super Saiyan Goku and Glorio finally fight to test their strength, and we see Glorio's majin magic, which strangely looks very similar to force lightning from Star Wars.  Toriyama really was smoking on that spice on his way out the door... Additionally, some theories about what sort of new fusions and transformations we may...

Kyle, Raysean and Josh are back to discuss Dragon Ball Daima Episode 5, Panzy.  Now that Panzy has been revealed to be King Kadan's daughter, are we finally getting a hint at what Glorio's secret plan is? Goku whoops on some more demons and even goes Super Saiyan for about 2.5 seconds.   Also, why is Hybis about to become my favorite character? And why can't I wait to see him annoy Vegeta?     Ray...

Kyle, Raysean and Josh are back to discuss Dragon Ball Daima episode 4, Chatty! Each episode has been better than the last and this one gave us some fun stuff to consider including who is going to use the Fusion bugs, what are they sucking off all those villagers for, and how strong the Tamagami are. Additionally, is Pansy just the demon world version of Pan?  Kinda seems that way.   Want these ep...

Kyle and Raysean discuss Dragon Ball Daima episode 3: "Daima"!  We are finally in the demon world and Goku is being straight disrespect in peak Goku fashion... plus, what's up with Glorio? And why does he bring the Han Solo vibes?     Want these episodes early? Be sure to check out my breakdowns of the first 14 episodes of Dragon Ball GT on our Patreon RIGHT NOW. We also have OG Dragon Ball, My He...

Talking Dragon Ball Daima episodes 1 and 2 and WHY does Mr. Popo have HORNS?! with Raysean of RGAP and Josh of Dad's Anime Stache.  Dragon Ball Daima has proven to be a polarizing series to this point (somehow?) but I think it's on the right track and is about to be a ton of fun and a loving send off to Akira Toriyama. What say you? You liking it? Tell me in the comments.     Want these episodes e...

My Uncle Julius joins me back on the show to discuss our favorite memories of the original Ranma 1/2 anime and I give some brief thoughts at the end about the Ranma 1/2 Reboot now on Netflix.   Happy Dragon Ball Daima and Sparking Zero Day, boys!       Want these episodes early? Be sure to check out my breakdowns of the first 14 episodes of Dragon Ball GT on our Patreon RIGHT NOW.     Patreon:  ht...

Stephanie Nadolny is confirmed to return to the role as Kid Goku in Dragon Ball Daima! And Fathom Events will be releasing the first 3 dub episodes in theaters? That's pretty cool.  Plus, the next GT Arc, Goku Vs. Capitalism. Dragon Ball GT Episode 3: "Terror on Imecka" / "The Ultimate Moneygrubbers!! Imegga, Planet Of Merchants" Dragon Ball GT Episode 4: "The Most Wanted List" / "Wanted!! Despera...