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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Asmor" data-source="post: 3692235" data-attributes="member: 1154">I'm not going to say that DBZ is crap because, frankly, a lot of people like it and it's a runaway success by any standard. In addition, it's the last in a long line of anime "ambassadors," which include classics like Speed Racer and Robotech; animes which were basically the only example of the style on American television during their time, and which introduced lots of fans to it. I say DBZ is the last of the line because now (and in no small part due to DBZ's influence), anime is mainstream and there's lots of it all over the place, from the kid-friendly stuff like Naruto to even mature titles like Witch Hunter Robin.All that said, DBZ is a very, very extreme example, with a whole lot of faults. I think there's even merit to the argument that it's done almost as much harm to the reputation of anime as it has good. DBZ is to anime in general as pro wrestling is to sports in general. It's severely dumbed down, "cool"-ed up, and intended to appeal to the lowest common denominator.True, Miyazaki's works are among the pinnacle of the art form, but they're really not of uncommon quality. Give Cowboy Bebop a watch some time, it's one of my favorites.Crap... I have to go. I swear I had a point somewhere, but it got lost.</blockquote>