Do you ever get that feeling when watching anime that you question why a specific pairing didn't happen?
I find it interesting that allegedly creative leads (like the anime series directors or editors) of each series had plans for these pairings at one point but ultimately were scrapped.
For Dragon Ball Context: Akira Toriyama's editor had planned and shipped Goku and Bulma, but the idea never happened and shut down. (It is mentioned on a page in Dr. Slump Manga in an Author Note for curious people interested in the source.)
However, remnants of this idea remain in the original Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z anime, primarily in the Funimation Dub for scenes of Bulma seeing Goku more favorably. Sometimes, the idea appears as a quick gag or background element.
The 23rd World Tournament, Namek Arc, and Post Buu Party are the most apparent of GoBul teasing.
For Sailor Moon Context: Allegedly, Kunihiko Ikuhara is rumored behind most of the Rei/Usagi pairing teases.
Also, just because I ship GoBul and ReiUsa doesn't mean I hate or attack GoChi, VegeBul, or UsaMamo(Anime). This portion of the comment refers more to Dragon Ball fandom than Sailor Moon (based on my experiences) because I have noticed a weird Vendetta surrounding GoBul on online forums over the past few years, to the point of flat-out harassment.
