Dragon Ball Z - Season Two (Namek and Captain
Ginyu Sagas) (1996)
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The second season of the wildly popular Dragon Ball Z
comprises the "Namek" and "Captain Ginyu" sagas. Gohan, Krillin, and
Bulma travel to the planet Namek to find an even more powerful set
of Dragon Balls that can restore the lives of Tenshinhan, Yamucha,
Chaozu and Piccolo, who were killed by Vegeta during the first
season. (Their souls continue to train with King Kai in the Other
World.) All is not well on Namek: the arch-villain Frieza, who looks
and sounds a bit like Truman Capote, also desires the Dragon Balls.
If he uses them to obtain eternal life, he'll rule the universe
forever. With a cadre of lieutenants that includes Vegeta, he
slaughters the Namekians to gain the supernatural orbs. After his
injuries have been healed by a magic senzu bean, Goku heads to Namek.
En route, he trains at 100 gravities, raising his powers enormously.
Vegeta believes Goku may be the legendary Super Saiyan that appears
once a millennium--except he lacks the requisite love of battle.
This version of Goku is less aggressive, and he uncharacteristically
uses his brain (never his greatest asset) to defeat Ginyu, Frieza's
second-in-command. Unlike Season 1--Vegeta Saga, Season 2ends
on a cliff-hanger. Skeptics may find Goku's adventures needlessly
protracted, over the top, and even silly. But for millions of boys,
they provide the special blend of comradeship, martial arts
training, and take-no-prisoners battles they love. The newly
remastered edition includes the original Japanese dialogue for the
first time. (Rated TV PG. suitable for ages 8 and older: violence,
minor risqué humor, brief nudity, tobacco and alcohol use)
--Charles Solomon
