World Martial Arts Tournament Theme - Mezase Tenkaichi 

Today, March 8th, 2024, the world recieved the news that Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, died a few days ago. I've seen all the comments you've posted presenting your respects to him on this video and others on my channel. Reading those comments has made me want to join you guys, so I would like to share some thoughts on the matter. It's been almost 13 years since I've uploaded this video. Time surely flies. When I uploaded it, I was a teenager obsessed with Dragon Ball. Today, I'm 29 years old, a boring job and studying a degree in History. And while nowadays I'm not very interested in Super and other new Dragon Ball content, I can't deny that Dragon Ball, and by extension its creator A. Toriyama, had a huge impact in my life, the friends I made along the way and many of my hobbies and passions. It's sad to think that this incredible and imaginative mind is no longer among us. That's why I wanted to join all of you and say: Thank you, Mr. Toriyama. Your work will live forever both on the pages of your manga, the frames of the anime and in the hearts of every man and woman that grew up with the adventures of Son Goku. Rest in Peace.

R.I.P THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME

Started watching Dragonball for the first time recently. Best decision I've made in _years._

There's just something about the original Dragon Ball that makes me like it more than Z and the other series. It had more charm and the martial arts tournaments were always entertaining.

when Yamcha was important

I wish a remastered version of this played in the tournament of power

It would be really cool if a tournament like the Tenkaichi Budokai actually existed. Like imagine all the world’s greatest fighters, all of various disciplines, meeting in one area and fight by ring out or knockout and see who is the greatest out of them all. It’d be amazing to witness

remember when tien was goku's rival and not vegeta

I play this song on loop at the gym. It's my new workout theme.

Tenkaichi Tournament was the best thing in the Dragon Ball series in my opinion.

The World Martial Arts Tournaments are the best events in Dragonball!

Remember when you DIDN'T have to be a sayian or even a 16th of one to play a signifigant role in DBZ?

Goosebumps! 22th tenkaichi Budokai was the best Nostalgic! I'll love Dragon ball eternity Long live Toriyama long live Dragon ball!

It was around Buu Saga that the great majority of characters lost their agency on the situation. Cell saga is the last time we see the whole squad fighting together, and even before they had importance. I love that the Cell saga is the culmination of every mistake made before and still to be made. And that reflects on Cell, which is a combination of every single one of them.

WHERE HAS THIS BANGER BEEN ALL MY LIFE!?

RIP Akira Toriyama 🐉😢

Rip toriyama you will be in my heart forever

Something about the way he says Kuririn really gets me every time.

RIP Toriyama, whenever I watched OG I was always so excited to watch the Tenkaichi Tournament arcs they were always my favorite. Yamcha vs. Tien will always be my personal fight in the whole show and Dragon Ball as a whole.

each time I hear i feel the same emotions as a child, dragon ball is unique, the first season for me was the best, thanks Toriyama for gaving the world this masterpiece

This should be added to Dragon Ball FighterZ as DLC music or something; it’s absolutely fire and fits perfectly for the World Tournament Arena!

Kid Goku vs Tien = Best battle ever!

Rest in Peace, Great master Akira Toriyama!

I clicked the video by mistake, and it turns out that I like it!

Cuando los niveles de poder tenían lógica y todos los personajes tenían sus técnicas y aportaban algo a la trama

I wish DBZ had more insert songs. Really, they only had, like...what, 2 in the entire series? I mean, one of those was Unmei no Hi, but still.

Riposa in pace Maestro Toriyama. ❤

Fico muito triste pela morte do Toriyama, mas sou muito grato por essa obra maravilhosa.

Take hold of the romance, the greatest in the world! From far and wide, they’ve come to gather at the distant city, Masters of every kind of martial art. We’ll compete against proud strength, at the great tournament of dreams! Look! Goku is swishing his tail to fly! Even Kuririn did an awesome technique! Now run, and feel the wind upon your heart! Number 1! Number 1! Number 1! That’s who you are! Take hold of the romance, the greatest in the world! Wonderfully, everybody has trained hard. The fighting spirits’ fierce yells reach up to the sky. The tournament arena shakes with every powerful blow! The techniques of the mysterious man Jackie Chun are incredible, And Yamcha showed off his Rôga-Fûfû-Ken1 again! Now fight on, and believe in the flying sweat! Number 1! Number 1! Number 1! That’s who you are! Take hold of the romance, the greatest in the world! Hero, everyone is waiting for your strength and kindness! Will it be a victory for Goku or Jackie Chun? Sparks will fly as both do a Kamehame-Ha! Now burn on, and head for your wildest dreams! Number 1! Number 1! Number 1! That’s who you are! Take hold of the romance, the greatest in the world! Take hold of the romance, the greatest in the world! (Credits: www.daizex.com/multimedia/lyrics/jap-mezase_tenka_ichi.html)

Thank you Toriyama🕊

R.I.P. Akira Toriyama, fly high.

Goku vs Jackie Chan was the best fight

I only saw the original DB dubbed, but when Kaiser Neko from TFS pointed this song out during one of the recent DBcembers (last years I believe) I had to find it and check it out. Now, a while later, and I still revisit this song a bunch. DB was a special series that deserves more love than it gets... I think DB should stand alongside Z, not in Z's shadow. DB is amazing!

Back when Rōga-fū-fū-ken was a REAL DEAL !

Now THIS was the tournament of power

This really should have been a dlc song in Xeno 2

This music gives me goosebumps.

This was in the Japanese ver. of Dragon Ball Advanced Adventure GBA, came here from that, so glad I found this awsomness

I don't understand why so many people make fun of Yamcha. Yamcha had just bad luck. How was he supposed to defeat Master roshi, tien or literally God himself. The fight with the saibaman was a bit embarrassing but Krillin said that yamcha just wanted to protect Krillin. Against Dr. Gero he had no chance as a normal human and even Super Vegeta and Super Trunks had difficulties in the fight against the Cell jr. And we don't need to talk about Buu

Who’s here now that tenkaichi 4 finna drop?

as someone who's introduction to db was nicktoon's run of Kai and GT, i ended up eventually starting over from pilaf saga. i had no idea the tournament arcs were so GOOD, holy shit. especially 21st tournament

Oh man the childhood memories

This is easily the best piece of music in Dragon Ball history. Unfortunately, most DB "fans" never even heard of it.

Rip the Roga FuFu Ken

I legitimately - and will forever be upset - that not only did the dub NEVER GET Mezase Tenkaichi - but the Tournament of Power never brought a remixed version of this song back. Ultimate Battle was nice, but this song would have been amazing, especially refreshed with the ToP fighters.

Nothing in anime has ever hyped me up more than those DB tenkaichi tournaments.

Peak Dragon Ball

Rest In Peace MASTER !! Without You there wouldn't be ME!!!

Such a badass theme for a tournament.

best anime sountrack ever.

As a fan who's watched the entire series it pains to see that almost everyone became punching bags just for Goku to make the save and be the hero of the day.

Yamcha put up a solid performance against Tien during the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament! Admit it! :)

Thank you Mr. Toriyama.

Rip Akira Toriyama 😢

Gotta love older anime. The insert songs are often 🔥 AF. The 2 best from Dragon Ball are this and the Red Ribbon Army insert IMO.

Goku vs Piccolo jr best fight ever

Descansé en paz Maestro Akira Toriyama

This should've been an opening 🔥🔥

Rest in peice Akira toriyama

Thank you Toriyama. ❤️

😍😍😍

uno de los mejores temas musicales de todo Dragon Ball.

Gotta be honest. I love where Dragon Ball is today. Yes, that includes loving GT and Super. Idk, the series just manages to entice me so much. But the OG can't be beaten. Z and the others just don't have the same vibe.

what a beautiful voice!!!! energetic as hell!!!

Rest in peice Akira toriyama❤️

Rest in peace Akira toriyama we miss you

1.1M views from literally the same 10 people listening to it everyday Myself included

the start of the theme sounds like AU diego brando's theme and damn is it good.

So much nostalgia..

RIP Akira Toriyama ❤I pay my respects here and pray your journey to the other world is everything you imagined it to be and more ❤

It really sucks that Toriyama cared way more about power levels and how they work rather than furthering the development of the characters we fell in love with initially.

Awesome song .. remember my childhood.. epic moments from world martial arts tournament.

Primera vez que escucho esta canción en Japonés, tanto la versión latina como la versión japonesa son tremendas 🗿

Original Dragonball is much better than Z in my opinion.

BANZAI TORIYAMA-DONO BANZAIIIII, BANZAAIIII

Back when dragon ball was all about still, training, technique with some power scaling to really add excitement. Now days it’s only power-scaling, we’ll overpowering and nothing else. Very sad…..

Fun fact All Saiyans age very slowly because they are all hamon users

rest in piece legend..

Love DBZ till the day I die

I Wait whe Budokai Tenkaich 4 have this wonderful playing in the game, sure should be epic!

I really wish they had repurposed/rearranged this song for the Cell Games first match up. Would have been a PHENOMENAL opener for Goku vs Cell's warm-up.

Vamos todos juntos a pelear primero Bajo el SOL...

best dragon ball song ever

RIP AKIRA TORIYAMA.

GRANDE HIROKI, GRANDE GERARD, GRANDE HIRONOBU, GRANDES YUMI MATSUZAWA, DEEN, ZARD, FIELD OF VIEW, TAKAYOSHI POR LA MUSICA, POR HACER LA MUSICA DEL GRANDIOSO ANIME DE LA HISTORIA !!!!!!! SALUDOS : ) AMOR Y PAZ

2:17 best dragon ball fight of all time!!!

These early tournaments are really special because in those days it was very rare for a main character to lose and goku faced consecutive losses in early db. Actually, if you look at the whole series then you'll notice goku never had a major victory but somehow everyone complains about goku having the spotlight.

This and Cha La Head Cha La are the ultimate anthems. Nothing tops these songs!

Number 1! Number 1! Number 1!

The first Dragonball was a Masterpiece 👍🏻

Welcome to the Strongest under the Heavens Tournament, Tenkaichi Budokai!!! Such an awesome and badass name for a tournament .

Before they actually had to train. Now your power level increases whilst you’re sleeping... The value of 1 in power levels has been decreased so much. Now it’s just power jumps instead of jumping power.

So glad the next Kakarot DLC is gonna go back and feature one of the most goated arcs in all of Dragon Ball. Can't wait to finally see some good official rep for the OG series

This is one of my favorite Dragon Ball songs!

Imagine the level of goosebumps if this song started to play during Goku's little warm-up after taking off his boots, black shirt and wristbands during his rematch with Tien.

Fire fuckin intro bruh that shit sent chills down my spine

I've been looking for this music for almost 1 year. And finalyyyy... Finalyyy I found thissss!!!! I'm really happy!!!

Espectacular.

The arena is a lot smaller than the one in my memory.

Música maravilhosa. Só lembranças boas!