>>7147899Because it's awesome, but if you went in expecting DBZ action I could understand your disappointment. Early DB is much more about the adventure of finding the dragon balls and the tournaments than it is about beam struggles to save the earth.
I find it very enjoyable all the way through but if you're more into the more serious and action orientated part of the series you might get more enjoyment out of the King Piccolo saga. It basically sets the standard for everything that followed.