DBZ discussions, reviews, and the latest news from VegettoEX and Julian of Daizenshuu EX (www.daizex.com) and Meri of Temple O' Trunks (www.templeotrunks.com). Your one and only DragonBall podcast!
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Episode #0287: FUNimation Suspends Remastered DBZ Blu-ray Project |
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Episode #0287! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio discuss the unexpected suspension of FUNimation's HD restoration work on the DBZ TV series. Within a six month period the project was announced, heavily hyped, saw two releases, and was unceremoniously killed off. What exactly just happened...? Our in-depth analysis and your thoughts take us through the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0286! VegettoEX and Julian check in on the two major cover songs from 2011 (a version of "We Gotta Power!" by Tokyo Future Boys and a version of "Boku-tachi wa Tenshi Datta" by Sasaki Sayaka with a little help from Hironobu Kageyama). Do either of them stand up to some of the other great cover songs we have had in recent years, or are they both just a little too safe? A little bit of DBGT follow-up and the mass delusional cover-ups of the Dragon World human race round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0285! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio discuss a short scene from DragonBall TV episode 56 that essentially paints General Blue as a pedophile. Was this just a poor attempt at humor that fell flat, or is it worthy of additional analysis and condemnation? New merchandise in Brazil, the launch of DBGT on Nicktoons (the kids will be OK, we promise), and more rounds out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0284! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into our second "DragonBall GT Review of Awesomeness" with episodes 6-10. After some brief battling, we are back to exploration and adventure with a little bit of dancing thrown in for good measure. Are the whimsical episodes enough to propel us through some early foreshadowing, or has the writing already taken a dive? News about the upcoming Saikyo Jump bonus DVD, the winter release season, and a whole lot more rounds out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0283! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian ring in the new year with a look back at the past twelve months. None of us could have predicted what 2011 would bring us: a music fiasco with "DragonBall Kai", a new Blu-ray transfer from FUNimation, an all-out Bardock media assault, and so much more. How did our predictions from last year turn out in light of all these major stories, and what do we (and you!) think is on tap for 2012? Here's to 14 years of Daizenshuu EX, and another gazillion more with our favorite franchise! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0282! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio review the anime adaptation of "Episode of Bardock" from Jump Festa 2011. How does it differ from Naho Ooishi's original V-Jump manga version, and does it stand up on its own as an enjoyable feature? "Ultimate Blast" Japanese launch details, new cover songs, and your thoughts on "Episode of Bardock" round out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0281! VegettoEX and Hujio cover a tiny bit of hilarious-yet-confusing Korean political forecast news (yes, all based around DragonBall) before diving into an endless ocean of listener questions. From deserted islands to mysterious Blu-rays, from name pronunciations to new fans, and from new web series to old doujinshi, we cover just about everything there possibly is to ask with this franchise. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0280! VegettoEX and Julian follow-up on a good bit of "DragonBall GT" review material before moving on to an episode of "SMAP x SMAP" in Japan that highlighted the theme songs to the first "DragonBall" TV series with its original performers. The main audio portion of our Anime USA panel, an updated version of "10 Things You Didn't Know About DragonBall", takes center stage for our topic, with December's releases and your questions wrapping things up! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0279! VegettoEX, Meri, Jeff, and Kaboom dive in to our first DragonBall GT Review of Awesomeness! With the manga review complete, it is time to take a grand tour into a manga-less story. Just how involved was original author Akira Toriyama, does Toei set the stage well with how he left the characters, and just how interested are we to see where this story is heading? Big news about online streaming and the upcoming "Episode of Bardock" anime adaptation, the announcement of our Blu-ray contest winner, and your thoughts on DBGT round out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0278! VegettoEX and Hujio dive in to "Level 1.1", the first Blu-ray release of the non-Kai-ified DBZ TV series from FUNimation. Does the timing of this release make any sense, and is it a worthwhile purchase, especially for fans of a series with so many sequential "definitive" versions? Listener thoughts on "Ultimate Tenkaichi", and a reminder about our Anime USA plans wrap up the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0277! VegettoEX, Dustin, and Joe dive in to "Ultimate Tenkaichi", the latest fighting game for the franchise. Spike is back for a third round on the PS3 and 360, but they are switching things up more than ever before. Is this a fighting game, or is it actually just a glorified guessing game? Hujio pops in for the news and loaded November and December releases period, and that is a show! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0276! VegettoEX and Herms break down everything demonic in the Dragon World! From demons to Dracula, from ghouls to ghosts, from phantasms to fantastic puns, anything and everything having to do with opposing the progress of humanity in the series is broken down. Where do these words and classifications come from in the first place, and how does Toriyama play with them to create such an interesting world and extended universe in our favorite franchise? Referenced sites:
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Episode #0275! VegettoEX and Hujio break down some of the big news going around the world: Blu-rays are coming and starting to get some promotion, FUNimation tosses an extra bone on the final DBZ Dragon Box, the Kenji Yamamoto fallout continues in the strangest places, and international "Kai" updates! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0274! VegettoEX, Julian, Meri, and Jeff dive into the 42nd and final "Manga Review of Awesomeness". After more than four years, we have made our way to the final volume of the series. Does Toriyama pull out all the stops for the conclusion of his ultimate work, or is it just another volume in the series? Our own thoughts on the recurring segment, tons of thoughts from the audience, and our grand plans for post-manga reviews wrap up the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0273! VegettoEX and Meri, in light of what appears to be a fantastic opening to "Ultimate Blast" due out this month, take a look back at all of the major video game openings the franchise has received over the years. From the 32-bit generation up through today, there have been a lot of highs and lows. Are the classic ones still the best of all time? A surprise return of the Top 5 list reveals what Meri considers the lousiest video game openings! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0272! VegettoEX and Herms dissect the history of the Saiyan race. From the manga to the TV series to the guide books to the various other adaptations and reference materials, what is said about where the come from and how they evolved? What types of plot holes are created, fixed, and then broken all over again by the increased amount of information tossed out there? Does any "fact" stay consistent throughout the entire series at all?
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Episode #0271! VegettoEX and Julian review "Episode of Bardock", the three-chapter spin-off manga by Naho Ooishi published in V-Jump this summer. Penned as a sequel to the Bardock TV special, Ooishi gets a little more of a chance to shine with a quasi-original story as opposed to her usual retreads. Is this the true legend of the Super Saiyan that we have all been curious about for so many decades, or is it just another fluff piece of media that we can all casually pass over without missing much? Referenced sites:
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Episode #0270! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio review the final "DragonBall Kai" home release in Japan, and particularly the unaired "Episode 98". We also take a look at the Bardock and Trunks TV Special DVD release, which includes bonus production sketches, as well as "DragonBall Heroes" commercials and promos. A fast-flying fury of your questions rounds out the show! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0269! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff all dive in to Volume 41 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". With just two volumes left to go in the series, these chapters are jam-packed with all sorts of transformations, hero swap-outs, and even still a bit of character development! Is Toriyama's whimsy still at its best, or are we about ready to close the book on this series? Referenced sites:
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Episode #0268! VegettoEX and Meri review the third chapter of "DragonBall SD". Naho Ooishi returns for another chibified spin-off, but does it bring anything new to the table? A good bit of news clarification and fantastic questions from the listeners (including the entire year's worth of news in two minutes!) round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0267! VegettoEX and Julian discuss the past couple weeks worth of news and answer a great batch of listener questions. Meri joins in to talk about Otakon 2011, and Marc joins in to talk about the results of the summer convention season and a few updates related to FUNimation's recent announcement of the DBZ TV series coming to Blu-ray. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0266! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss FUNimation's recent announcement that the DBZ TV series is coming to Blu-ray this year. Will this be another fiasco using 2007's orange brick masters, or does FUNimation have something else up its sleeve? How will these products compare to everything else that is out there, including other versions of these same episodes sitting alongside them on store shelves? Also, who exactly will these new sets be aimed at, especially with Dragon Box releases coming to a close? Referenced sites:
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Episode #0265! VegettoEX and Herms break down mistakes that appear in the most well-known guide books for the franchise (and our namesake!), the daizenshuu. Are they truly mistakes, though? What is actually wrong contradictory in the text, what is new information, and what have fans made up as false mistakes over time? Meri joins to banter about with what non-news there is, along with the rest of July's releases! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0264! VegettoEX and Julian discuss all the "Ultimate Tenkaichi" news you can eat and turn their attention to several listener questions about the Japanese language and speech patterns used in the series. Doug joins us for an interview about his custom LittleBigPlanet level called "The Search For Shenlong's Little Big Dragonballs!" Referenced sites:
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Episode #0263! VegettoEX and Meri discuss some Dragon Box delay news and answer a slew of questions. Jeff joins us for Volume 40 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness", where two new transformations are unveiled and the main villain turns into a good guy and then back around again into a villain. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0262! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss a wealth of news primarily centered around Bardock, who is receiving a new Super Saiyan form in conjunction with video games and a new three-part manga short. Marc also joins us to talk about the summer convention season, and if we can expect any significant announcements from FUNimation for our favorite series. June's releases and your e-mails round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0261! VegettoEX and Hujio cruise through two weeks worth of news. Namco-Bandai seems to want to rename a game that does not even have a name yet, "DragonBall Online" is coming to China, and Latin America is getting a bunch of new stuff. We also catch-up on e-mails, including a discussion about what some of the characters in the series might wish for if they actually had a freebie wish with Shenlong. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0260! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio discuss the second character ever introduced in the series: Bulma! Just how deep of a character is she, and does an author like Toriyama actually know what to do with her? A good week's worth of news and great e-mails round out the show. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0259! VegettoEX and Meri discuss ye' olden fansub VHS days. How did non-Japanese fans watch the series prior to any domestic release, what were the experiences like, and how did everything change once a legitimate and proper release came on the scene? Whether names like S. Baldric, E. Monsoon, Anime Labs, Ctenosaur, Project-X, NGN, or Pearl do or do not mean anything to you, this is the episode that explains it all! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0258! VegettoEX, Hujio, and Julian recap all the big news over the last two weeks. A new video game is coming later this year (despite the franchise continuing down the financial hole for Namco-Bandai), the 98th episode of "DragonBall Kai" will make its way to the home release as a bonus... the list goes on and on. E-mails about "Journey to the West", the 23rd Tenka-ichi Budokai, and inflation round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0257! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into Volume 39 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". Majin Buu has finally hatched, and the heroes and civilians throughout the world are already suffering at his hands. The wacky villain is a huge change-up from the last two story arcs, though. Has Toriyama returned to his comedic roots? 2010's video game sales, wonderful French release news, May's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0256! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Hujio discuss the second chapter of "DragonBall SD". The sudden extra chapter appears out of nowhere and jumps straight into the Freeza fight (condensing it down considerably), but is it worth it that this spin-off even exists? News tidbits, releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0255! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss a little bit of international licensing news and tons of feedback on our "Toriyama's Intended Endings" two-part feature. Scott Melzer and Rich Jarrett from NoN.D.E. Films also stop by to talk about their new fan parody, "Fanboy Soze", a DBZ fan parody that is not a DBZ fan parody! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0254! VegettoEX and Julian discuss the announced sale of FUNimation, a new "DragonBall SD" chapter on the horizon, and all the international "DragonBall Kai" delays. Herms joins us for part two of our discussion about Toriyama's intended endings to the series, this time from the Cell arc through the end of the Majin Buu arc. Did the author ever actually say he wanted to end the series during any point within these two story arcs? Referenced sites:
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Episode #0253! VegettoEX and Meri discuss a few news tidbits (such as the end of the "DragonBall Kai" TV broadcast in Japan) before turning it over to Herms for part one of our look at the "intended endings" to the series. Fans often claim that the author absolutely intended to end the manga with the Freeza story arc, but is this actually true? What evidence exists pointing to specific story arcs that could have served as the ending? Referenced sites:
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Episode #0252! VegettoEX, Meri, Hujio, and Corey are all in-house to discuss what the Hell just happened to "DragonBall Kai". By diving back into corporate presentations and financial reports, we are able to paint a crystal-clear picture of just why exactly the show was "refreshed" in the first place, if their plan even partially came to fruition at all, and what we can expect for the future of the franchise. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0251! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff dive into Volume 38 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The gang is all here with a new set of villains, but is Toriyama truly writing by the seat of his pants, or is the magic still there (in more ways than one)? In the news, Kenji Yamamoto has lost his music composition job for "DragonBall Kai" after years of fans pointing out plagiarism, leaving the end of the series in even more shambles than before. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0250! VegettoEX and Meri briefly cover the raw facts surrounding the upcoming end of "DragonBall Kai" before digging into some quick reviews. Bakuman gets a DBZ cover song, the "Legend of Saiyan" figures pick up right where "Freeza's Force" left off, and "Ultimate Butoden" is the best DBZ video game you're not playing. To celebrate 250 podcast episodes, we are also giving away a copy of the fourth daizenshuu! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0249! VegettoEX and KaiserNeko cover the mostly non-news and March's releases. Herms joins to give an in-depth crash course in "Journey to the West", the Chinese story which served as the initial inspiration for "DragonBall". Two stories from the first TV series directly reference characters and items from its inspiration, and in ways you may never have known! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0248! VegettoEX and Julian cover all the latest news, from crazy release schedules to new prices to online streaming and beyond. Kaboom stops by to talk about an on-going fan project to beef up the Bardock TV special, and we give a short first-look at "Ultimate Butoden" for the Japanese Nintendo DS. Releases, e-mails, and a look back at Internet past rounds out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0247! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian recap all the big financial news and other shenanigans, as well as answer an e-mail about which in-universe story lines we would like to see expanded with future reference guides. Hujio later joins us to talk about and review the oft-forgotten TV special for DBZ Movie 7, occasionally referred to as the "movie overview special". Referenced sites:
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Episode #0246! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into volume 37 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The Dragon World is quickly being expanded with new gods, new villains, and a turn into more magical territory than we have seen in quite some time. Is this the only place left for the series to go? Tons of news, music revelations, February's releases, and an in-depth discussion of how foreign fans can go about getting proper releases in their country rounds out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0245! VegettoEX and Meri talk a little bit about FUNimation's re-release of DB Movie 1, the "Kokoro no Hane" CD single, and more. Two weeks worth of news, February's jam-packed releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0244! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio discuss the recent announcement from Toei and FUNimation that the DragonBall franchise will soon be streamed online. What is the significance of this agreement, and what can and should fans expect to see make its way online? We also review Hironobu Kageyama's "Battle of Omega" CD single (the opening theme to "Raging Blast 2"). Laid-back shenanigans, January's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0243! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian recap the crazy year that was 2010. All sorts of surprises on both sides of the ocean, a plethora of releases, far too many sad moments, and a few head-scratchers made up the last year. How did we fare in our predictions from a year ago, and what do we see on the horizon for 2011? We already know about some video games and home releases, but will there be any true surprises in the next year? Referenced sites:
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Episode #0242! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss the future of "DragonBall Kai" based on the recent news of "Toriko" taking its time slot on Fuji TV in April 2011. Is the show going to continue in any way, or is the refresh coming to a close? Lots of talk about DBZ Movie 1, some website projects in the works, and so much more rounds out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0241! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian check out "DragonBall SD", a new spin-off manga by Naho Ooishi. Is this "Saikyo Jump" inclusion worth the paper it is printed on, or is it just another case of "been there, done that"...? December's releases, your e-mails, and much more round out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0240! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into Volume 36 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The final story arc has begun and Toriyama has aged up the cast, introduced new characters, and brought things back to a comedic tone. Was this the last and most obvious direction to take the series, and does a little down-time do a story good? KaiserNeko of TeamFourStar also stops by to talk about the month's biggest news, including "DragonBall SD", two new video games on the horizon, and much more! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0239! VegettoEX and Meri discuss the latest news before diving in to an extravaganza of video game topics. Jake and Lance join in to talk about long-forgotten characters that were originally created for DragonBall videos games (and what the likelihood is that we will see them again in the future). Later on, Dustin joins in to talk about "Raging Blast 2", the most recent game from Spike and Namco-Bandai. The first game was such a universal disappointment, so did the developers step up their game and deliver a quality product? Releases, e-mails, and general fun all round out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0238! VegettoEX and Meri review "Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans", the re-made feature included with "Raging Blast 2". Does the story benefit from a few rewrites and condensed time frame? Financial news, iPad manga, November's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0237! VegettoEX and Hujio review the "DragonBall Kai Soundtrack III & Songs" album. Kenji Yamamoto has moved into new territory with his score, and the album also features three new vocal songs. Corey also pops in to talk about "Tenkaichi Tag Team" for the PSP. Is the portable "Sparking!" everything it should have been? Tons of news, some quick releases, and an e-mail schooling about rare footage rounds out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0236! VegettoEX and Meri bring on a couple friends for a jam-packed episode. Marc talks international "Kai" dubbing and FUNimation's recent announcement that their Dragon Box sets are indeed "limited", while Josh joins us to talk about the concept of ki, how it is used in the franchise, as well as some general discussion about fighting styles. October and November releases, your e-mails, and a contest to win "Tenkaichi Tag Team" for the PSP rounds out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0235! VegettoEX, Meri, and Corey reluctantly dive in to the original 1993 "Official Visual Guide" version of "Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans". This video strategy guide for the original Famicom game can be viewed as its own stand-alone feature, but should you bother? Is there anything under the surface that could result in a decent remake in the upcoming "Raging Blast 2"...? October's news and releases, as well as some fantastic e-mails, rounds out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0234! VegettoEX and Hujio catch up on all sorts of news. We have home video release details, "Raging Blast 2" character updates, censoring and racism, the Vegeta refrigerator, and a ton more. October's releases, your Ano-Yo-Ichi Budokai feedback, and all sorts of other nonsense rounds out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0233! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into the Ano-Yo-Ichi Budokai for a "Filler Review of Awesomeness". The TV series was getting a little too close to the manga, so the second self-contained filler arc for the "DragonBall Z" TV series was given the green light. How does it hold up? All sorts of bizarre news from around the world, September's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0232! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the tiny bits of news from the last week. Marc also stops by to talk about the upcoming Mexican dub of "Kai" and its respective fanbase revolt! Andrew pops in to talk about the "TAG VS" Japanese demo, while releases and e-mails round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0231! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian review the "Kokoro no Hane" CD single (the second closing theme to "DragonBall Kai"). Beyond the song itself, the Limited Edition's bonus DVD gives way to all sorts of discoveries! Your regular news, releases, e-mails, and tons more round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0230! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into Volume 35 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The Cell Game finally comes to a close, but do we reflect as fondly on this part of the series as we otherwise thought we might? Little bits of news, August's last few releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0229! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio recap all of the huge news from the last couple weeks, including the upcoming remake of "Saiya-jin Zetsumetsu Keikaku" as a part of "Raging Blast 2", as well as an in-depth look at the state of DragonBall's financial situation both in Japan and worldwide. A recap of all the DragonBall going-ons at Otakon 2010, including the amazing panel with Yuuji Mitsuya, rounds out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0228! VegettoEX and Marc review FUNimation's industry panel from Otakon 2010 and any respective DragonBall announcements. How did our predictions and expectations line up? The Q&A session from our "10 Things You Didn't Know About DragonBall" Otakon panel rounds out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0227! VegettoEX and Marc take a look back over the last year and gauge where North America stands with regard to home releases of the DragonBall franchise. Last Otakon brought us an announcement of DBZ Dragon Box sets... so should we expect any spectacular announcements this year? Referenced sites:
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Episode #0226! VegettoEX and Meri review the "Freeza's Force" series. Are these three-inch figures some of the best deals out there, or should you stick with the higher-priced releases? A bit of voice actor and gaming news along with a guy who thinks he looks like Goku rounds out the episode along with releases and your e-mails. See you next week at Otakon! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0225! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss what little news there has been for the last couple weeks, and concentrate on July's jam-packed releases and your fantastic e-mails, including a bit of a redux on gender roles in Japan (and particularly with regard to Chi-Chi). Hujio joins us mid-show to do a special preview of our "10 Things You Didn't Know About DragonBall" panel for Otakon 2010 coming up in just a few weeks! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0224! VegettoEX and Meri give some initial thoughts on "Origins 2" for the Nintendo DS. Are the refined controls enough to save the game, unlike its predecessor? Catching up on all sorts of news, July's jam-packed releases, and your e-mails round out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0223! VegettoEX and Marc cruise through all of the week's news, including a surprising video game remake coming our way. Sean joins us later on to talk about Freeza's and Coola's transformations and all of the crazy fan theories behind their usage and relevance to each other. The rest of June's releases, your e-mails, a contest winner, and some great donor naming all round out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0222! VegettoEX and Julian catch up and go over the news from the last two weeks. The second "Kai" ending theme is getting eleven different releases, and a new guide book is coming our way! A great bunch of listener e-mails round out the episode, including some franchise-introduction thoughts and general life advice. Someone also has a very special announcement! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0221! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss "Ougon no Senshi" ("The Golden Warrior"), a new art and illustration book released in Japan this year. It has a wealth of new and rarely-seen images, along with three interviews. Is it worth it for the price? A good batch of news, all of June's releases, great e-mail responses, and a plethora of contests round out the episode. Win a copy of the very book reviewed on the show! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0220! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio dive in to FUNimation's domestic release of "DragonBall Z Kai". Having already covered "Kai" as an entity (and specifically the first story arc) extensively on the show before, we figured the best course of action was to cover the one entirely new aspect of this release - the new English dub. Is it truly the most accurate and faithful English dub the series has received, or is it traditional FUNimation where one little aspect somewhere holds it back from being everything it can be? A little bit of news, releases for the next month, and e-mails that make us think real hard about our viewpoints round out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0219! VegettoEX and Meri catch up on the last two weeks worth of news. "Kai" has a new ending theme and a certain young, purple-haired boy has made his appearance. There is more "Kai" news in North America, fun distribution across France and Latin America, video game financial figures... busy times for our favorite franchise! Our "Attack of the Saiyans" contest winner is announced and we also read out some of our favorite entries. May's releases and your e-mails round out the show. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0218! VegettoEX and Meri take a listen in on Shoko Nakagawa's latest cover album, which includes both a DBZ and a DBGT cover! A little bit of news discussion, releases for the next few weeks, and a nice little batch of e-mails round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0217! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into Volume 34 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The Cell Game has finally begun, and Goku has just as quickly turned it on over to the next fighter. Was the build-up to Gohan done as well as it could have been, and are we buying it? Was this also the last great transformation sequence in the series? Our live broadcast covers a bunch of questions from the audience, talk about the upcoming new closing theme to "Kai", and so much more! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0216! VegettoEX and Hujio go it alone this week diving into all of the news. Birthdays, anniversaries, new books and video games, "Kai" updates both in Japan and the US (including Nicktoons censorship)... we have some busy times going on these days. We also discuss Vegeta's one-on-one rivalries during the Freeza story arc, most notably with Kewi and Ghurd. April's releases and other jabber round out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0215! VegettoEX, Meri, and Heath dive in to what little news there was this past week, but spend some extra time dissecting it all and relay stories of fandom past, present, and future. As much as we try to avoid talking about "Kai" so much, it seems we just cannot avoid it. April's jam-packed releases schedule and some great e-mails from you all round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0214! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian take a look at the French fan-manga, "Dragon Ball Multiverse". Taking the idea of multiple, parallel universes from the original series and running with it, we have a series with a huge online fanbase that deserves a look. Some American "Kai" tidbits, convention appearances, some upcoming releases, and more rounds out the episode! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0213! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff do a mid-month "Review of Awesomeness" and compare the "TRUNKS: THE STORY" manga chapter with the second DBZ TV special, along with all the standard analysis you've come to expect. The rest of March's releases, an e-mail, a contest winner, and a bunch of other good stuff rounds out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0212! It has been a big week with lots of things going on, so we break up the show into a bunch of individual segments to cover it all. The core trio of VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian cover the introductions, releases, e-mails, and other good stuff. Hujio joins us to talk about the news, including the Nicktoons airing of "Kai" coming this year. We also speak with Amber Rosier, the founder of the "Dragon Ball Z Appreciation Club" at Shawnee State University! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0211! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff dive into Volume 33 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". No fights truly come to a conclusion, and our heroes end up taking some time for themselves. Was this a necessary transition period to get everyone where they need to be? Some brief news, all of March's releases, and some great e-mails from our listeners (including the on-going aspect ratio debate!) round out the show. Also... Cell has a tiny, pointy nose. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0210! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio have a chill week and discuss the incredible amount of news. FUNimation has confirmed more about the domestic release of "Kai", the new "DragonBall DS 2" is announced for the US as "Origins 2", and a whole lot more kept us on our toes this week. We also catch up with a huge batch of listener e-mails with topics ranging from more name mispronunciations to the ever-resurfacing prospect of FUNimation re-releases. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0209! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss jokes in the series based on the mispronunciation of a character's name. Remember such characters as Tenka-ichi Budokai competitors Mago Gosora and Gyoza...? Domestic "Kai" release news (including some dub recasts), February's releases, and a whole lot more rounds out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0208! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the latest news about "DragonBall Kai" before we bring in some friends to talk about specific aspects of the licensing news. Hujio joins us to give a recap on what "Kai" is in the first place and its domestic name change, Kendamu joins us to talk from the manga fan perspective, while Gozar joins us to talk from the dub fan perspective. We do not have a whole lot to go on just yet, but fandom seems braced for all the extra attention coming its way. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0207! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio discuss one of the earliest characters to be both introduced and subsequently tossed aside - Yamcha! Does he have any depth to him, and what makes him a memorable character, if at all? Your thoughts on the character, various news tidbits, February's releases, and so much more rounds out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0206! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian remember one of the great anime voice actors, Daisuke Gôri, who recently passed away. What made his performance of roles such as Mr. Satan so undeniably memorable? Home video and game news from across the world, February's releases, and tons of your comments round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0205! VegettoEX and Meri jump into a hodgepodge of discussions. Kaboom joins us to talk about fans that truly do enjoy battle power discussions, we briefly review Ryô Horikawa's voice acting coach DVD, and Corey joins us to talk about everything else! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0204! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dig into Volume 32 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". Characters are doing stupid things all around, resulting in Cell reaching his perfect form. Is the fantastic artwork enough to overcome some of the story's pitfalls? A tiny bit of news, January's single upcoming release, and a batch of your great e-mails round out the episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0203! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian cover the biggest news stories from 2009. So many curve balls were thrown our way this year, and checking in on our predictions from last year could not be anymore humiliating. We also cover our Top 5 stories of the entire last decade, and get your thoughts, as well! Referenced sites:
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Episode #0202! VegettoEX and Meri bring on Julian and Hujio for a run-through of different reviews for all of November 2009's new CD releases - the "Progression" CD single, Kai Song Collection, and Kai OST Volume 2. Will any of them stick around as prime examples of DB music greatness, or should they be shelved for good? No news, but some releases and e-mail goodness rounds out the full episode. Referenced sites:
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Episode #0201! VegettoEX and Meri reflect on Episode 200 awesomeness, DBAF prank fallout from Argentina, and a Mafuba in the skies over Norway. After catching up on the news for the week, we answer an e-mail from a father looking to show some edited versions of the series to his children, and that wraps it up. Referenced sites:
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