[quote=@Rynko]
I was just watching the first episode of Dragon Ball last night and wanted to be a part of something like it but is it possible to play a really small role in this for someone who is a newbie to the DBZ universe?
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Dragon ball Kai is a good place to start. Then DBZ abridged for supplemental knowledge and laughs. Then Dragon Ball Super to catch up with everyone else, although you can skip the first 20ish episodes of super if you watch the movies Battle of Gods and Resurrection F.