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Review: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set – An Iconic Story Retold Well

A pleasant trip down Memory Lane.

There are few characters in the world of anime more iconic than Goku, the Saiyan sent to Earth as a baby who eventually becomes one of the most powerful beings in the universe. His story has been told across almost every medium imaginable since his manga debut in 1984, including anime, video games, and the terrible live-action adaptation that we don’t speak of. The latest in a long line of video games based on Dragon Ball to hit consoles, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, has made its way to Switch.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is mainly a love-letter to fans of the series. From the first moment that the iconic Japanese theme song starts through to some of the obscure characters who show up as you explore the world, this game is a nostalgia-fest for anime fans. Considering the long-standing voice actors for both the Japanese and English dubs reprise their roles here, it all feels familiar and comforting from the very beginning.

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