I mean, it is a manga for teenagers, and we are discussing this in a forum dedicated to another manga for teenagers as well lol. DB doesn't have much of a theme either, and it shines because it lacks any bloat or unnecesary complexity. I just don't think DBZ can be reduced to that, recently i reread it up until the Cell Saga and both the characterization and the stakes are very great.
I believe it has become easier to shit on DBZ because Super destroyed most of the good stuff and charm the series had.
I believe it has become easier to shit on DBZ because Super destroyed most of the good stuff and charm the series had.