This is a valid argument for nostalgia. However, if you are trying to introduce Dragon Ball to a teenager used to My Hero Academia or Jujutsu Kaisen (where things happen fast ), the original Z is unwatchable.
You realize that Goku doesn’t actually scream for five minutes—he screams for ten seconds. You realize that Vegeta’s character arc from villain to anti-hero happens in a logical sequence of battles, not repetitive speeches. You realize that Dragon Ball Z is arguably a better story than modern shonen—it was just buried under 100 hours of padding. Dragon Ball Recut
In short, it’s Dragon Ball Z as you remember it, not as it actually aired. This is a valid argument for nostalgia
Many fans ask, "Isn't this just Dragon Ball Kai?" While the concepts are similar, there are major differences: You realize that Vegeta’s character arc from villain