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) http://www.daizex.com en-us Copyright 2005-2008 Sun, 04 May 2008 00:01:00 -0500 Sun, 04 May 2008 00:01:00 -0500 VegettoEX@aol.com http://www.daizex.com/general/podcast/logo.gif http://www.daizex.com 135 92 VegettoEX 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) 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) dbz, dragon ball, dragonball, dbgt, anime, manga, daizenshuu, daizex, vegettoex, saiyajedi, funimation, toei, budokai, tenkaichi, sparking, goku, vegeta, piccolo, saiyan, saiya-jin, saiyajin VegettoEX VegettoEX@aol.com No No http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0128.mp3 Episode #0128! VegettoEX and Meri review "The Dragon Ball Z Legend" from Cocoro Books, which purports to be "an essential source for every anime fan". What we found, instead, was a horribly-written attempt at a guidebook filled with spelling errors, factual inaccuracies, and more flip-flopping than one should ever have to read. Podcasts Anime Sun, 11 May 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7782 Daizenshuu EX "The Dragon Ball Z Legend" by Cocoro Books... horribly-written attempt a guidebook, or pure comedy? Episode #0128! VegettoEX and Meri review "The Dragon Ball Z Legend" from Cocoro Books, which purports to be "an essential source for every anime fan". What we found, instead, was a horribly-written attempt at a guidebook filled with spelling errors, factual inaccuracies, and more flip-flopping than one should ever hope to have to read. 23:21 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0127.mp3 Episode #0127! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff tackle volume 16 of the manga. The 23rd Tenka-ichi Budokai is more or less at a close (depending on which country you are in), and there is no turning back now with regards to the story-telling style. Lots of news, May's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 04 May 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7781 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 16) review and analysis, tons of news, May's releases, and your e-mails Episode #0127! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff tackle volume 16 of the manga. The 23rd Tenka-ichi Budokai is more or less at a close (depending on which country you are in), and there is no turning back now with regards to the story-telling style. Lots of news, May's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. 57:59 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0126.mp3 Episode #0126! VegettoEX and Meri review the so-called "Chouzenshuu" set (actually the "Complete Song Collection Box"). 13 CDs, a couple hundred songs... how is it, and who is it for? Some great news about a possible new animation for DB, great e-mails, and our DVD set contest winner round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7744 Daizenshuu EX "Chouzenshuu" 13-CD boxset review, new DB animation news, e-mails, DVD contest winner, and more Episode #0126! VegettoEX and Meri review the so-called "Chouzenshuu" set (actually the "Complete Song Collection Box"). 13 CDs, a couple hundred songs... how is it, and who is it for? Some great news about a possible new animation for DB, great e-mails, and our DVD set contest winner round out the episode. 45:35 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0125.mp3 Episode #0125! VegettoEX and Meri tackle yet another inconsistency between the manga and TV series. In DBZ TV episode 95, Piccolo is shot through the chest by Freeza after knocking Goku out of the way. However, in the manga, it doesn't appear that Piccolo actually pushes Goku out of the way, and rather, the blast was intended for Piccolo all along. Your e-mails and the last chance to enter the current contest round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7673 Daizenshuu EX Inconsistencies: Piccolo may or may not have tried to save Goku, your e-mails, DVD contest, and more Episode #0125! VegettoEX and Meri tackle yet another inconsistency between the manga and TV series. In DBZ TV episode 95, Piccolo is shot through the chest by Freeza after knocking Goku out of the way. However, in the manga, it doesn't appear that Piccolo actually pushes Goku out of the way, and rather, the blast was intended for Piccolo all along. Your e-mails and the last chance to enter the current contest round out the episode. 41:01 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0124.mp3 Episode #0124! VegettoEX records an episode without anyone else, but decides he should at least invite Jeff over to make it more interesting than a conversation with himself. Our first episode without a real "topic" section ends up with one, anyway, discussing IGN's intriguing "What's Wrong With DBZ" series of articles. Your e-mails and our on-going DVD contest round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7630 Daizenshuu EX IGN's "What's Wrong With DBZ (Part One)" article, which (contrary to what you may think) we loved and completely agree with Episode #0124! VegettoEX records an episode without anyone else, but decides he should at least invite Jeff over to make it more interesting than a conversation with himself. Our first episode without a real "topic" section ends up with one, anyway, discussing IGN's intriguing "What's Wrong With DBZ" series of articles. Your e-mails and our on-going DVD contest round out the episode. 42:09 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0123.mp3 Episode #0123! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff tackle volume 15 of the manga in our regular "Manga Review of Awesomeness" segment. We are closing in towards the final battle, and we have seen a lot of maturity in the author in terms of overall story structure and character development. Your e-mails and a contest to win a free DB DVD set round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7584 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 15) review and analysis, your e-mails, and win a free DB DVD set Episode #0123! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff tackle volume 15 of the manga in our regular "Manga Review of Awesomeness" segment. We are closing in towards the final battle, and we have seen a lot of maturity in the author in terms of overall story structure and character development. Your e-mails and a contest to win a free DB DVD set round out the episode. 58:58 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0122.mp3 Episode #0122! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian react to the amazing news of JAM Project appearing at Otakon 2008 by coming up with their own completely illogical, unlikely, fanboyish, ideal set-list of DBZ-only songs to be performed live. More news, DBZ ABCs, April's releases, and your e-mails (and YouTube comments, even) round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7543 Daizenshuu EX JAM Project to perform at Otakon 2008, so we make a total fanboy-ish set-list that would never happen in a million years... Episode #0122! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian react to the amazing news of JAM Project appearing at Otakon 2008 by coming up with their own completely illogical, unlikely, fanboyish, ideal set-list of DBZ-only songs to be performed live. More news, DBZ ABCs, April's releases, and your e-mails (and YouTube comments, even) round out the episode. 59:55 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0121.mp3 Episode #0121! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian go through and thoroughly update the "Rumor Guide" on the website. Obviously DBAF has some updates, but we also discuss things like Goku and Tullece not being brothers, so-called "Lost Episodes", and even some funny old fansub translations. DBZ ABCs, some releases, and a great batch of e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7499 Daizenshuu EX "Rumor Guide" extensive updates (DBAF, Goku and Tullece are not brothers, "Lost Episodes", fansub dialogue, and more!) Episode #0121! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian go through and thoroughly update the "Rumor Guide" on the website. Obviously DBAF has some updates, but we also discuss things like Goku and Tullece not being brothers, so-called "Lost Episodes", and even some funny old fansub translations. DBZ ABCs, some releases, and a great batch of e-mails round out the episode. 55:48 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0120.mp3 Episode #0120! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian bring on Desire Campbell to discuss the recent "DragonBall AF" web-comic/doujinshi. No, this doesn't mean that "DragonBall AF" is a real series that's somehow been covered up by an amazing conspiracy; rather, a Japanese fan has put together a new series taking elements of the rumors over the years, which is now being translated into English for your enjoyment. DBZ ABCs, some releases, and a batch of amazing e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7463 Daizenshuu EX "DragonBall AF"... no, there's no real DBAF series; Toyble's DBAF web-comic/doujinshi fan translation project Episode #0120! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian bring on Desire Campbell to discuss the recent "DragonBall AF" web-comic/doujinshi. No, this doesn't mean that "DragonBall AF" is a real series that's somehow been covered up by an amazing conspiracy; rather, a Japanese fan has put together a new series taking elements of the rumors over the years, which is now being translated into English for your enjoyment. DBZ ABCs, some releases, and a batch of amazing e-mails round out the episode. 52:44 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0119.mp3 Episode #0119! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian catch up on various news and events, and then reminisce a bit about ye' olden days, staying home from school sick, and doing strange things with the series (like writing scathing articles). March's releases, Julian's DBZ ABCs, and an e-mail from someone damn well convinced Trunks went SSJ2 round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7432 Daizenshuu EX Staying home sick writing scathing reviews in 1999, Trunks didn't go SSJ2... no, seriously. Episode #0119! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian catch up on various news and events, and then reminisce a bit about ye' olden days, staying home from school sick, and doing strange things with the series (like writing scathing articles). March's releases, Julian's DBZ ABCs, and an e-mail from someone damn well convinced Trunks went SSJ2 round out the episode. 46:30 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0118.mp3 Episode #0118! VegettoEX and Meri try and catch up on the news and general shenanigans from the last week, which proved to be difficult with no internet. Jeff popped in to do another whopping round of the Manga Review of Awesomeness. We're up to Volume 14; Piccolo-Daimao has been defeated, and the 23rd Tenka-ichi Budokai has begun! Podcasts Anime Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7403 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 14) review and analysis, Meri's Top 5, and the internet is dead to us Episode #0118! VegettoEX and Meri try and catch up on the news and general shenanigans from the last week, which proved to be difficult with no internet. Jeff popped in to do another whopping round of the Manga Review of Awesomeness. We're up to Volume 14; Piccolo-Daimao has been defeated, and the 23rd Tenka-ichi Budokai has begun! 57:15 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0117.mp3 Episode #0117! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss "IN THE NAME OF PICCOLO-DAIMAO", a special side-story manga chapter collaborated upon by Koyama Takao and Maeda Minoru. Where did this come from, how can you read it, and are there any more of these? DBZ ABCs, some e-mails, Mike's broken pop-filter, and other great things round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7371 Daizenshuu EX "IN THE NAME OF PICCOLO-DAIMAO" DBZ side story review and discussion Episode #0117! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss "IN THE NAME OF PICCOLO-DAIMAO", a special side-story manga chapter collaborated upon by Koyama Takao and Maeda Minoru. Where did this come from, how can you read it, and are there any more of these? DBZ ABCs, some e-mails, Mike's broken pop-filter, and other great things round out the episode. 35:27 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0116.mp3 Episode #0116! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss some of the stupid things they've done with the DB characters and their names back in ye olden days in response to an e-mail. Tons of news (game reviews, upcoming release concerns, video games, music, etc.), Julian's DBZ ABCs, and a slew of your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7339 Daizenshuu EX Stupid things we've all done with the characters and their names Episode #0116! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss some of the stupid things they've done with the DB characters and their names back in ye olden days in response to an e-mail. Tons of news (game reviews, upcoming release concerns, video games, music, etc.), Julian's DBZ ABCs, and a slew of your e-mails round out the episode. 42:53 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0115.mp3 Episode #0115! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the state of the domestic anime industry as it specifically relates to FUNimation and "DragonBall". Where did this company come from, and how exactly did they manage to exploit one single series to allow themselves to become number one in the industry? Julian's DBZ ABCs return in Japanese form, February's got some releases, and some fun e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7294 Daizenshuu EX State of the domestic anime industry as it pertains to FUNimation and DragonBall Episode #0115! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the state of the domestic anime industry as it specifically relates to FUNimation and "DragonBall". Where did this company come from, and how exactly did they manage to exploit one single series to allow themselves to become number one in the industry? Julian's DBZ ABCs return in Japanese form, February's got some releases, and some fun e-mails round out the episode. 63:28 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0114.mp3 Episode #0114! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, Jeff, and Meghan all get together to do Volume 13 of the "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The Piccolo-Daimao arc continues with its full-force as Goku returns to the scene. The characters are starting to show a huge change, and the series isn't looking back. Meri's Top 5, February's releases, fun with e-mails, and the winner of our 10th anniversary contest round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7257 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 13) review and analysis, Meri's Top 5, February's releases, your e-mails, and our 10th anniversary contest winner Episode #0114! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, Jeff, and Meghan all get together to do Volume 13 of the "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The Piccolo-Daimao arc continues with its full-force as Goku returns to the scene. The characters are starting to show a huge change, and the series isn't looking back. Meri's Top 5, February's releases, fun with e-mails, and the winner of our 10th anniversary contest round out the episode. 74:37 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0113.mp3 Episode #0113! VegettoEX and Meri compare "TRUNKS: THE STORY" (manga) to the second DBZ TV special. As opposed to the first TV special, the manga came first this time. How do the two differ? Is one any better than the other? Some fun with an e-mail regarding randomness and expanded character backgrounds, combined with all-around awesomeness rounds out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7222 Daizenshuu EX "TRUNKS: THE STORY" (manga) vs 2nd DBZ TV Special (anime), video game news, and more Episode #0113! VegettoEX and Meri compare "TRUNKS: THE STORY" (manga) to the second DBZ TV special. As opposed to the first TV special, the manga came first this time. How do the two differ? Is one any better than the other? Some fun with an e-mail regarding randomness and expanded character backgrounds, combined with all-around awesomeness rounds out the episode. 40:10 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0112.mp3 Episode #0112! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff review a self-subtitled version of the very first DragonBall movie. Is it worth watching? Are American fans missing out on anything? Julian's nowhere to be found, so Mike continues answering Japanese questions all on his own, and we keep plugging our 10th anniversary contest. Podcasts Anime Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7191 Daizenshuu EX DragonBall Movie #1 ("The Legend of Shenlong") review, video game news, live-action movie news, and more Episode #0112! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff review a self-subtitled version of the very first DragonBall movie. Is it worth watching? Are American fans missing out on anything? Julian's nowhere to be found, so Mike continues answering Japanese questions all on his own, and we keep plugging our 10th anniversary contest. 51:19 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0111.mp3 Episode #0111! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff tackle Volume 12 in our "Manga Review of Awesomness" for the month. The 22nd Tenka-ichi Budokai comes to an end, and we have our first true "super-villain" in Piccolo-Daimao. Stories galore, January's releases, your e-mails, and our contest round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7160 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 12) review and analysis, January's releases, an explanation of "shiritori", poster contest, and more Episode #0111! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff tackle Volume 12 in our "Manga Review of Awesomness" for the month. The 22nd Tenka-ichi Budokai comes to an end, and we have our first true "super-villain" in Piccolo-Daimao. Stories galore, January's releases, your e-mails, and our contest round out the episode. 88:10 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0110.mp3 Episode #0110! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian go through all of the big news from 2007. It was a year of new products, new video games, delays, sales, deaths, and strange music coincidences! How did our predictions stack up against reality? What were our "Best Of" items? What do we see coming in 2008? January's releases, your e-mails, and a contest to celebrate 10 years of "Daizenshuu EX" round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7134 Daizenshuu EX 2007 in review, January's releases, your e-mails, and a contest to celebrate 10 years of "Daizenshuu EX" Episode #0110! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian go through all of the big news from 2007. It was a year of new products, new video games, delays, sales, deaths, and strange music coincidences! How did our predictions stack up against reality? What were our "Best Of" items? What do we see coming in 2008? January's releases, your e-mails, and a contest to celebrate 10 years of "Daizenshuu EX" round out the episode! 81:48 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0109.mp3 Episode #0109! VegettoEX and Meri catch up on the ridiculous amount of news from the last two weeks. Another seiyuu death, FUNimation DVD news, live-action movie news, Japanese figure news, Second Life appearances, "Burst Limit" updates, Jump Festa reports, and special personal news complete the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7089 Daizenshuu EX Catching up on news! (live-action movie, Burst Limit, DVDs, figures, Second Life, Jump Festa...) Episode #0109! VegettoEX and Meri catch up on the ridiculous amount of news from the last two weeks. Another seiyuu death, FUNimation DVD news, live-action movie news, Japanese figure news, Second Life appearances, "Burst Limit" updates, Jump Festa reports, and special personal news complete the episode! 27:21 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0108.mp3 Episode #0108! VegettoEX and Meri discuss some fantastic holiday memories. Whether it's waiting on specific presents that you just know are in the house, or wasting a ridiculous amount of time playing video games over a holiday break, we covered it all. Well, we didn't quite cover everything... but that's where you all come in! Podcasts Anime Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7060 Daizenshuu EX DragonBall holiday memories! Episode #0108! VegettoEX and Meri discuss some fantastic holiday memories. Whether it's waiting on specific presents that you just know are in the house, or wasting a ridiculous amount of time playing video games over a holiday break, we covered it all. Well, we didn't quite cover everything... but that's where you all come in! 16:03 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0107.mp3 Episode #0107! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the mainy voices of Kame-Sen'nin! After Kouhei Miyauchi passed away in 1995, Hiroshi Masuoka took over as the official replacement. Why did Masahara Satou and Kinya Aikawa also randomly step in to play the character, though? More live action movie and Atari news than you can shake a stick at, a trip around the world for even more news, and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=7028 Daizenshuu EX The many voices of Kame-Sen'nin! (Kouhei Miyauchi, Hiroshi Masuoka, Masahara Satou, Kinya Aikawa) Episode #0107! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the mainy voices of Kame-Sen'nin! After Kouhei Miyauchi passed away in 1995, Hiroshi Masuoka took over as the official replacement. Why did Masahara Satou and Kinya Aikawa also randomly step in to play the character, though? More live action movie and Atari news than you can shake a stick at, a trip around the world for even more news, and your e-mails round out the episode. 64:41 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0106.mp3 Episode #0106! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss this week's news, which clearly makes up for the lack of news in the previous week. Live action casting, FUNimation releases, and an IGN list top the news. We then dive into our final thoughts on "Sparking! METEOR" which you may be playing as "Budokai Tenkaichi 3". How does the third installment compare, and where is it heading? Meri's own Top 5 plot twists, December's releases, and some great e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6998 Daizenshuu EX "Sparking! METEOR" (JP PS2) review - part 2, live action movie casting, FUNimation news, your e-mails, and more Episode #0106! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss this week's news, which clearly makes up for the lack of news in the previous week. Live action casting, FUNimation releases, and an IGN list top the news. We then dive into our final thoughts on "Sparking! METEOR" which you may be playing as "Budokai Tenkaichi 3". How does the third installment compare, and where is it heading? Meri's own Top 5 plot twists, December's releases, and some great e-mails round out the episode. 89:14 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0105.mp3 Episode #0105! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the extremely surprising lack of news from the last week, December's releases, and a great batch of e-mails. Jeff pops in to do Volume 11 of our "Manga Review of Awesomeness", where we decide we finally have our new favorite volume of the series thus-far. Podcasts Anime Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6892 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 11) review and analysis, December's releases, a bunch of e-mails, and more Episode #0105! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the extremely surprising lack of news from the last week, December's releases, and a great batch of e-mails. Jeff pops in to do Volume 11 of our "Manga Review of Awesomeness", where we decide we finally have our new favorite volume of the series thus-far. 70:39 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0104.mp3 Episode #0104! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the big news from the week (live-action movie and Atari news just never stops!). Later on, Jeff and Andrew pop in to review the remastered version of the Chinese live-action movie, "Dragon Ball Ultimate Edition"! How should this movie be enjoyed? The end of November's releases and a fun little e-mail round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6863 Daizenshuu EX Review of "Dragon Ball Ultimate Edition", the remastered Chinese live-action DragonBall movie Episode #0104! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss discuss the big news from the week (live-action movie and Atari news just never stops!). Later on, Jeff and Andrew pop in to review the remastered version of the Chinese live-action movie, "Dragon Ball Ultimate Edition"! How should this movie be enjoyed? The end of November's releases and a fun little e-mail round out the episode. 43:55 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0103.mp3 Episode #0103! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss what it will take to make a WATCHABLE live-action American DB movie... not even GOOD, just WATCHABLE. We segue in with the loads of live-action movie news, FUNimation and Viz release news, and more Atari shenanigans. Meri's Top 5, November's releases, your e-mails, and our daizenshuu two giveaway contest round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6829 Daizenshuu EX What will it take to make a watchable American live-action DB movie? Episode #0103! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss what it will take to make a WATCHABLE live-action American DB movie... not even GOOD, just WATCHABLE. We segue in with the loads of live-action movie news, FUNimation and Viz release news, and more Atari shenanigans. Meri's Top 5, November's releases, your e-mails, and our daizenshuu two giveaway contest round out the episode! 55:34 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0102.mp3 Episode #0102! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff dive into volume ten of the "Manga Review of Awesomeness". We're into the 22nd Tenka-ichi Budokai! New characters, new interactions, and a return to the total hotness. Interesting video game news, November's releases, Meri's Top 5, hidden AMV images, and a total debunking of supposed daizenshuu "translations" round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6807 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 10) review and analysis, video game news, translation myth debunking, daizenshuu giveaway contest, and more Episode #0102! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff dive into volume ten of the "Manga Review of Awesomeness". We're into the 22nd Tenka-ichi Budokai! New characters, new interactions, and a return to the total hotness. Interesting video game news, November's releases, Meri's Top 5, hidden AMV images, and a total debunking of supposed daizenshuu "translations" round out the episode. 92:27 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0101.mp3 Episode #0101! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss in detail the major Atari vs. FUNimation license fiasco. What exactly is going on, who is in the wrong, and what can we expect in the future? Video game news, figure news, November's releases, an e-mail about Goku's various gi kanji, and our daizenshuu give-away contest round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6775 Daizenshuu EX Atari vs. FUNimation DBZ video game licensing fiasco, Bandai figure news, and more Episode #0101! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss in detail the major Atari vs. FUNimation license fiasco. What exactly is going on, who is in the wrong, and what can we expect in the future? Video game news, figure news, November's releases, an e-mail about Goku's various gi kanji, and our daizenshuu give-away contest round out the episode. 41:56 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0100.mp3 Episode #0100! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian bribe listeners with this week's news and the start-up of a daizenshuu give-away contest before looking back on the last one hundred episodes. A three-hour clip-show of all the greatest moments from the last hundred episodes rounds out the extravaganza. Podcasts Anime Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6757 Daizenshuu EX Episode 100! Three-hour clip-show extravaganza, daizenshuu two contest Episode #0100! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian bribe listeners with this week's news and the start-up of a daizenshuu give-away contest before looking back on the last one hundred episodes. A three-hour clip-show of all the greatest moments from the last hundred episodes rounds out the extravaganza. 207:03 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0099.mp3 Episode #0099! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian do the first-part review of "Sparking! METEOR" for the PS2! OK, so Julian sat out on the topic, but with everyone together we also discussed video game sales news, cosplay outfits for sale, and a slight jump into the past for old fansites and old fandom discussion. Podcasts Anime Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6711 Daizenshuu EX "Sparking! METEOR" (JP PS2) review - part 1, what happened to old sites, fandom maturity over time, and more Episode #0099! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian do the first-part review of "Sparking! METEOR" for the PS2! OK, so Julian sat out on the topic, but with everyone together we also discussed video game sales news, cosplay outfits for sale, and a slight jump into the past for old fansites and old fandom discussion. 53:03 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0098.mp3 Episode #0098! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian catch up on two weeks worth of news including that of video games, movies, and more. Jeff pops in to do volume nine of our "Manga Review of Awesomeness"... and what a volume it is. We all seem to be in agreement about this one! October's releases, your e-mails, and more round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6672 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 9) review and analysis, movie and gaming news, October's releases, your e-mails, and more Episode #0098! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian catch up on two weeks worth of news including that of video games, movies, and more. Jeff pops in to do volume nine of our "Manga Review of Awesomeness"... and what a volume it is. We all seem to be in agreement about this one! October's releases, your e-mails, and more round out the episode. 69:41 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0097.mp3 Episode #0097! VegettoEX and Meri record live from MangaNEXT 2007. During our panel ("DragonBall Manga: A History"), we discussed every release of DB manga from Japan and the US, along with interesting bits about specific censoring episodes the Viz translation has gone through over the years. Some brief talks about DB crossover manga, some parodies, and the future of the manga close out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6643 Daizenshuu EX DragonBall Manga: A History, Live from MangaNEXT 2007 Episode #0097! VegettoEX and Meri record live from MangaNEXT 2007. During our panel ("DragonBall Manga: A History"), we discussed every release of DB manga from Japan and the US, along with interesting bits about specific censoring episodes the Viz translation has gone through over the years. Some brief talks about DB crossover manga, some parodies, and the future of the manga close out the episode. 49:52 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0096.mp3 Episode #0096! VegettoEX and Meri finally get a chance to check in with Julian over in Japan, but some audio equipment explodes, so we have to cut that conversation a little short. We discuss GT's importance in DB fandom. Should it be acknowledged? Enjoyed? Ignored? Tolerated? AWA review, October's releases, and some more e-mails round out the episode. See you next week at MangaNEXT! Podcasts Anime Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6603 Daizenshuu EX To DBGT or not to DBGT? Episode #0096! VegettoEX and Meri finally get a chance to check in with Julian over in Japan, but some audio equipment explodes, so we have to cut that conversation a little short. We discuss GT's importance in DB fandom. Should it be acknowledged? Enjoyed? Ignored? Tolerated? AWA review, October's releases, and some more e-mails round out the episode. See you next week at MangaNEXT! 43:31 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0095.mp3 Episode #0095! VegettoEX and Meri go over their own top five "grudge matches that may or may not have actually had some sort of physical beginning but we would like to see concluded in some sort of physical fashion"... or something like that. We "geek-out" for a bit going down the list, reminiscing about great character interactions that really need to play out to the fullest. Podcasts Anime Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6566 Daizenshuu EX Top five (ten?) grudge matches that may or may not have had some sort of beginn... oh, just listen! Episode #0095! VegettoEX and Meri go over their own top five "grudge matches that may or may not have actually had some sort of physical beginning but we would like to see concluded in some sort of physical fashion"... or something like that. We "geek-out" for a bit going down the list, reminiscing about great character interactions that really need to play out to the fullest. 23:36 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0094.mp3 Episode #0094! VegettoEX and Meri discuss, dissect, and divulge all information on the October 2007 issue of Shonen Jump's "Dragon Ball Collector" section. From an interview with Akira Toriyama, to a translation of "Neko Majin Z 5", to a whole bunch of both relevant and entirely irrelevant information, what was the purpose of this seemingly major production? Video game news, September's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. See you next week at AWA! Podcasts Anime Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6526 Daizenshuu EX Discussion and review of Viz's "Dragon Ball Collector" (October 2007 Shonen Jump), and more Episode #0094! VegettoEX and Meri discuss, dissect, and divulge all information on the October 2007 issue of Shonen Jump's "Dragon Ball Collector" section. From an interview with Akira Toriyama, to a translation of "Neko Majin Z 5", to a whole bunch of both relevant and entirely irrelevant information, what was the purpose of this seemingly major production? Video game news, September's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. See you next week at AWA! 56:32 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0093.mp3 Episode #0093! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into volume eight of the "Manga Review of Awesomeness." It looks like Toriyama finally figured out where he wanted the story to go! Video game news, random music news, September's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. Julian also checks in from Japan! Podcasts Anime Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6478 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 8) review and analysis, gaming and music news, and more Episode #0093! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into volume eight of the "Manga Review of Awesomeness." It looks like Toriyama finally figured out where he wanted the story to go! Video game news, random music news, September's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. Julian also checks in from Japan! 61:22 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0092.mp3 Episode #0092! VegettoEX and Meri debut the next inconsistencies discussion with the death of Cargo. While he was killed by Freeza in the manga, his killer was changed to Dodoria for the TV series. Why was this change made? Gigantic live-action movie news, video game news, music news, September's releases, and an AMV-themed collection of e-mails round out the episode. Julian is off to Japan! Podcasts Anime Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6443 Daizenshuu EX Inconsistencies: Cargo's killer is changed, live-action movie news, video game news, AMV-themed e-mails Episode #0092! VegettoEX and Meri debut the next inconsistencies discussion with the death of Cargo. While he was killed by Freeza in the manga, his killer was changed to Dodoria for the TV series. Why was this change made? Gigantic live-action movie news, video game news, music news, September's releases, and an AMV-themed collection of e-mails round out the episode. Julian is off to Japan! 53:33 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0091.mp3 Episode #0091! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian follow up with a couple more song homages regarding last week's topic, and then move into this week's DBGT ending analysis. The two big questions in every fan's mind seem to be: (1) Did Goku die? and (2) Where did he go / What did he become? We'll take you through this conversation and hopefully bring up some points you may have never noticed. August's releases and some more video game e-mails round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6386 Daizenshuu EX DragonBall GT ending analysis, a couple more homage songs, video game e-mails, and more Episode #0091! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian follow up with a couple more song homages regarding last week's topic, and then move into this week's DBGT ending analysis. The two big questions in every fan's mind seem to be: (1) Did Goku die? and (2) Where did he go / What did he become? We'll take you through this conversation and hopefully bring up some points you may have never noticed. August's releases and some more video game e-mails round out the episode! 56:21 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0090.mp3 Episode #0090! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss DragonBall songs with obvious homages to completely unrelated songs... or in the case of one particular song, just copy it outright. Video game news, music news, August's releases, and some in-depth e-mail responses round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6349 Daizenshuu EX Homages in DragonBall songs, in-depth e-mail responses, and more Episode #0090! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss DragonBall songs with obvious homages to completely unrelated songs... or in the case of one particular song, just copy it outright. Video game news, music news, August's releases, and some in-depth e-mail responses round out the episode. 47:31 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0089.mp3 Episode #0089! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff dive into volume seven of the "Manga Review of Awesomeness." It seems to have picked up a bit from the last volume, but has Toriyama alienated some up-and-coming fans with a step backwards in humor and story-telling? Japanese figures news, American internet streaming, Meri's Top 5 Panels from volume seven, August's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6315 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 7) review and analysis, Japanese figures news, your e-mails, and more Episode #0089! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff dive into volume seven of the "Manga Review of Awesomeness." It seems to have picked up a bit from the last volume, but has Toriyama alienated some up-and-coming fans with a step backwards in humor and story-telling? Japanese figures news, American internet streaming, Meri's Top 5 Panels from volume seven, August's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. 62:39 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0088.mp3 Episode #0088! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian conveniently put off volume seven of the manga in order to do another "Catching Up On E-mails" episode! Julian indeed makes his triumphant return to catch us up-to-date on all the Japanese news (video games, CDs, and more), in addition to some other random tidbits. Our e-mails always make great mini-topics, including the requisite DBZ vs. Naruto question. Podcasts Anime Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6280 Daizenshuu EX Catching Up On E-mail, Volume 4 Episode #0088! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian conveniently put off volume seven of the manga in order to do another "Catching Up On E-mails" episode! Julian indeed makes his triumphant return to catch us up-to-date on all the Japanese news (video games, CDs, and more), in addition to some other random tidbits. Our e-mails always make great mini-topics, including the requisite DBZ vs. Naruto question. 52:16 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0087.mp3 Episode #0087! VegettoEX and Meri give an overview of Otakon from the DBZ fan's perspective. In addition to going over our panel ("The DBZ You've Never Seen") and sharing some of the things we played, we also discuss some of the great things that could be found in the dealer's room. Video clips and images accompany much of the discussion! Viz news, FUNimation news, video game news, and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6229 Daizenshuu EX Otakon 2007 and "The DBZ You've Never Seen" recap Episode #0087! VegettoEX and Meri give an overview of Otakon from the DBZ fan's perspective. In addition to going over our panel ("The DBZ You've Never Seen") and sharing some of the things we played, we also discuss some of the great things that could be found in the dealer's room. Video clips and images accompany much of the discussion! Viz news, FUNimation news, video game news, and your e-mails round out the episode. 43:26 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0086.mp3 Episode #0086! VegettoEX and Meri give an overview of AnimeNEXT from the DBZ fan's perspective. What events were there, what was there to buy, and how was the Dragon World represented? Big news about Hironobu Kageyama's new theme song for "Sparking! METEOR", other gaming updates, and your e-mails round out the episode. See you at Otakon next week! Podcasts Anime Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6159 Daizenshuu EX AnimeNEXT from a DBZ fan's perspective, new Hironobu Kageyama theme song for "Sparking! METEOR" Episode #0086! VegettoEX and Meri give an overview of AnimeNEXT from the DBZ fan's perspective. What events were there, what was there to buy, and how was the Dragon World represented? Big news about Hironobu Kageyama's new theme song for "Sparking! METEOR", other gaming updates, and your e-mails round out the episode. See you at Otakon next week! 33:32 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0085.mp3 Episode #0085! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian record live at AnimeNEXT 2007! The DBZ Variety Hour was an hour-long panel filled with gameshow goodness, questions, prizes galore, and lots of fun fandom reminiscing from the participants. Special thanks to everyone for coming out. We look forward to seeing you again next year, and hearing back from you as our new and returning listeners! Podcasts Anime Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6136 Daizenshuu EX The DBZ Variety Hour, live from AnimeNEXT 2007 Episode #0085! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian record live at AnimeNEXT 2007! The DBZ Variety Hour was an hour-long panel filled with gameshow goodness, questions, prizes galore, and lots of fun fandom reminiscing from the participants. Special thanks to everyone for coming out. We look forward to seeing you again next year, and hearing back from you as our new and returning listeners! 43:21 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0084.mp3 Episode #0084! VegettoEX and Meri discuss all sorts of strange news from the week (another Japanese idol covers the DB TV ending, "Sparking! METEOR" characters, etc.). Julian and Jeff join us for volume six of the Manga Review of Awesomeness. It seems that the story is going somewhere now, but Toriyama still isn't quite sure how he wants the tone and pace of the overall arc to play out. AnimeNEXT is next weekend... we divulge all plans! Podcasts Anime Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6086 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 6) review and analysis, music and gaming news, AnimeNEXT 2007 plans! Episode #0084! VegettoEX and Meri discuss all sorts of strange news from the week (another Japanese idol covers the DB TV ending, "Sparking! METEOR" characters, etc.). Julian and Jeff join us for volume six of the Manga Review of Awesomeness. It seems that the story is going somewhere now, but Toriyama still isn't quite sure how he wants the tone and pace of the overall arc to play out. AnimeNEXT is next weekend... we divulge all plans! 68:48 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0083.mp3 Episode #0083! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian check up on their 2007 predictions from back at the end of 2006. How have we fared thus far? Otakon and AnimeNEXT big announcements, video game news, Viz news, June's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=6018 Daizenshuu EX 2007 Predictions... How are we doing, so far? Episode #0083! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian check up on their 2007 predictions from back at the end of 2006. How have we fared thus far? Otakon and AnimeNEXT big announcements, video game news, Viz news, June's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. 38:18 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0082.mp3 Episode #0082! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the idea of a "proper" English dub of DBZ... would we even be interested? To what extent would we take that interest? How would something like that fit in with the rest of the domestic anime industry? Atari financial news, Top 5 Vegeta Kills, and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5988 Daizenshuu EX Would we watch (or even care?) about a new "proper" English dub of DBZ? Episode #0082! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the idea of a "proper" English dub of DBZ... would we even be interested? To what extent would we take that interest? How would something like that fit in with the rest of the domestic anime industry? Atari financial news, Top 5 Vegeta Kills, and your e-mails round out the episode. 60:42 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0081.mp3 Episode #0081! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, Jeff, and Joy (full house!) prance onwards into the lands of volume five for the "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The 21st Tenka-ichi Budokai concludes, and the Red Ribbon Army arc begins. Is the series starting to slow down a bit? Some June releases and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5935 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 5) review and analysis, Top 5 Surprise Attacks, and more Episode #0081! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, Jeff, and Joy (full house!) prance onwards into the lands of volume five for the "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The 21st Tenka-ichi Budokai concludes, and the Red Ribbon Army arc begins. Is the series starting to slow down a bit? Some June releases and your e-mails round out the episode. 67:14 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0080.mp3 Episode #0080! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the various items of news from the previous week, ranging from the death of ZARD, to the fusion dance featured in the new Zune commercial, to video game news, and more. We also discussed the use of the word "ZENKAI" and fandom's "invented meaning" for the word, which we've seen used incorrectly for years. June's releases and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5858 Daizenshuu EX Death of ZARD, Zune's Fusion Dance Commercial, Gaming News, and fandom's invented meaning of "ZENKAI" Episode #0080! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the various items of news from the previous week, ranging from the death of ZARD, to the fusion dance featured in the new Zune commercial, to video game news, and more. We also discussed the use of the word "ZENKAI" and fandom's "invented meaning" for the word, which we've seen used incorrectly for years. June's releases and your e-mails round out the episode. 50:20 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0079.mp3 Episode #0079! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the big news of the "Sparking! METEOR" ("Budokai Tenkaichi 3") announcement. What are we looking forward to? What will it take to win us over this time? Can it even interest some of us in the least? Top 5 drastic character design changes, your e-mails, and more round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 27 May 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5782 Daizenshuu EX "Sparking! METEOR" ("Budokai Tenkaichi 3") announcement and initial thoughts, and much more Episode #0079! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the big news of the "Sparking! METEOR" ("Budokai Tenkaichi 3") announcement. What are we looking forward to? What will it take to win us over this time? Can it even interest some of us in the least? Top 5 drastic character design changes, your e-mails, and more round out the episode. 32:26 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0078.mp3 Episode #0078! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss Atari layoffs and Shoko Nakagawa's recent anime theme covers CD release. Why is there yet another cover of "Romantikku Ageru Yo", and why is it a single with a music video, of all things?! We cover the arrangement of the song, its vocal performance, and its DB-homage music video. A wacky e-mail rounds out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 20 May 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5782 Daizenshuu EX Atari Workforce Reduction, Shoko Nakagawa's cover of "Romantikku Ageru Yo", and more Episode #0078! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss Atari layoffs and Shoko Nakagawa's recent anime theme covers CD release. Why is there yet another cover of "Romantikku Ageru Yo", and why is it a single with a music video, of all things?! We cover the arrangement of the song, its vocal performance, and its DB-homage music video. A wacky e-mail rounds out the episode! 31:59 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0077.mp3 Episode #0077! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff discuss the ending to DBZ Movie 10... Goku: There or Not? We analyze the placement of the story, canon elements, and general fan theories to try and get to the bottom of what actually occurs in this particular scene. May's releases and your e-mails round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 13 May 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5759 Daizenshuu EX DBZ Movie 10... Goku: There or Not? Episode #0077! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff discuss the ending to DBZ Movie 10... Goku: There or Not? We analyze the placement of the story, canon elements, and general fan theories to try and get to the bottom of what actually occurs in this particular scene. May's releases and your e-mails round out the episode! 32:45 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0076.mp3 Episode #0076! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff review, analyze, and discuss volume four of the manga. Now that the series has hit its stride, how does it compare to previous volumes? News of remastered French movie boxsets, May's releases, Top 5 couples, and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 06 May 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5726 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 4) review and analysis, Top 5 Couples, May's releases, your e-mails Episode #0076! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff review, analyze, and discuss volume four of the manga. Now that the series has hit its stride, how does it compare to previous volumes? News of remastered French movie boxsets, May's releases, Top 5 couples, and your e-mails round out the episode. 66:56 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0075.mp3 Episode #0075! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian catch up on e-mails yet again. From the Son family's quality of living, to Goku's hick accent, to generations of fans, to being just another goddamn fanboy, we covered these topics and a whole lot more! We also conclude our DBZ Movie 8 contest and read a batch of hilarious haiku entrants sent us. Podcasts Anime Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5706 Daizenshuu EX Catching Up On E-mail, Volume 3 Episode #0075! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian catch up on e-mails yet again. From the Son family's quality of living, to Goku's hick accent, to generations of fans, to being just another goddamn fanboy, we covered these topics and a whole lot more! We also conclude our DBZ Movie 8 contest and read a batch of hilarious haiku entrants sent us. 44:44 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0074.mp3 Episode #0074! VegettoEX and Meri discuss and review the "DragonBall Z Best Remix 2006 1/2 Special" CD. We check in with Julian at Anime Boston, Jeff stops by to read some e-mails, and we bring back a segment everyone has been asking for! Podcasts Anime Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5661 Daizenshuu EX "DBZ Best Remix 2006 1/2 Special" CD review, Julian's at Anime Boston, Top 5 Returns! Episode #0074! VegettoEX and Meri discuss and review the "DragonBall Z Best Remix 2006 1/2 Special" CD. We check in with Julian at Anime Boston, Jeff stops by to read some e-mails, and we bring back a segment everyone has been asking for! 62:45 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0073.mp3 Episode #0073! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the character of Tapion. For someone who is only around for a single movie, why is he so popular? Is it the theme song, the character design, or something else completely? News of a new, quasi-DB animated feature, April's releases, and voice e-mail round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5590 Daizenshuu EX Tapion character and fandom discussion, "Nippon Ijin Taisho 2007" video, and more Episode #0073! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the character of Tapion. For someone who is only around for a single movie, why is he so popular? Is it the theme song, the character design, or something else completely? News of a new, quasi-DB animated feature, April's releases, and voice e-mail round out the episode. 41:51 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0072.mp3 Episode #0072! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff review, analyze, and discuss volume three of the manga. What about this particular volume makes it such a classic that brings a giant smile to our faces? Various items of news, April's releases, and a good batch of e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5558 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 3) review and analysis, April's releases, good batch of e-mails Episode #0072! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff review, analyze, and discuss volume three of the manga. What about this particular volume makes it such a classic that brings a giant smile to our faces? Various items of news, April's releases, and a good batch of e-mails round out the episode. 56:27 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0071.mp3 Episode #0071! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff discuss some interesting DVD news from FUNimation (is there a potential Spanish-language release coming?), and attempt to continue the manga review with volume three... but things don't always go as planned... Is this the end of the road for our heroes? Only time (and your listening to the show) will tell! Podcasts Anime Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5521 Daizenshuu EX DVD news (Mexican dub release?), and our hosts meet a brutal end... Episode #0071! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff discuss some interesting DVD news from FUNimation (is there a potential Spanish-language release coming?), and attempt to continue the manga review with volume three... but things don't always go as planned... Is this the end of the road for our heroes? Only time (and your listening to the show) will tell! 23:26 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0070.mp3 Episode #0070! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss today's fans with regards to the series and the way they view it (both the Japanese version and the English version, in relation to their [dis]placement)... the way FUNimation treats the property (is it "nostalgia" or "new hotness"?)... and more. Our conversation touches upon ideas that cross generations of fans, and moves into an interesting e-mail session with quite the amusing "fan". Podcasts Anime Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5482 Daizenshuu EX Today's fans' viewpoints due to their relational [dis]placement, critial analysis of information sources, and respect Episode #0070! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss today's fans with regards to the series and the way they view it (both the Japanese version and the English version, in relation to their [dis]placement)... the way FUNimation treats the property (is it "nostalgia" or "new hotness"?)... and more. Our conversation touches upon ideas that cross generations of fans, and moves into an interesting e-mail session with quite the amusing "fan". 59:42 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0069.mp3 Episode #0069! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the Japanese DragonBall music you can find on iTunes. From exclusive remixes to the "2005 version" CD singles, there is a good deal of music you can pick up on the cheap! News, releases, and your e-mails (including a discussion regarding an apparently well-known parody clip involving something with a "nine" and a "thousand" in it) round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5441 Daizenshuu EX DragonBall music available on iTunes, and something about a video with a "nine" and a "thousand" in it... Episode #0069! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the Japanese DragonBall music you can find on iTunes. From exclusive remixes to the "2005 version" CD singles, there is a good deal of music you can pick up on the cheap! News, releases, and your e-mails (including a discussion regarding an apparently well-known parody clip involving something with a "nine" and a "thousand" in it) round out the episode. 64:41 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0068.mp3 Episode #0068! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian start up a new topic series, discussing inconsistencies the anime creates. For our first discussion, we take a look at DBZ episode 101 where a resurrected Vegeta flies over and sees SSJ Goku with his own eyes... which never happened in the manga. A corresponding slide-show video shows you everything! News, releases, and e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5412 Daizenshuu EX Inconsistencies: Vegeta sees SSJ Goku on Namek, news, releases, e-mails Episode #0068! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian start up a new topic series, discussing inconsistencies the anime creates. For our first discussion, we take a look at DBZ episode 101 where a resurrected Vegeta flies over and sees SSJ Goku with his own eyes... which never happened in the manga. A corresponding slide-show video shows you everything! News, releases, and e-mails round out the episode. 31:52 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0067.mp3 Episode #0067! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff review and analyze volume two of the manga. Three major staples of the series (Shenlong, Kamehameha, Oozaru) show up here for the first time! We also answer tons of e-mail and finally get rid of this "remastered" DBZ season one boxset that people want but apparently don't REALLY want...! Podcasts Anime Sun, 04 Mar 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5363 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 2) review and analysis, tons of e-mails Episode #0067! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff review and analyze volume two of the manga. Three major staples of the series (Shenlong, Kamehameha, Oozaru) show up here for the first time! We also answer tons of e-mail and finally get rid of this "remastered" DBZ season one boxset that people want but apparently don't REALLY want...! 57:59 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0066.mp3 Episode #0066! VegettoEX and Meri discuss the dub and re-dub... from 1996! Back when FUNimation was only just getting started with DBZ, approximately a dozen references to death were re-edited and re-recorded for the dub, so we listened to and compared examples from both versions. A little discussion on the review to our DVD Season One review, our indirect Digg-ing from the last week, a couple e-mails, and our contest round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5315 Daizenshuu EX FUNimation's "re-dub" from 1996, indirect Digg-ing, your e-mails, and more Episode #0066! VegettoEX and Meri discuss the dub and re-dub... from 1996! Back when FUNimation was only just getting started with DBZ, approximately a dozen references to death were re-edited and re-recorded for the dub, so we listened to and compared examples from both versions. A little discussion on the review to our DVD Season One review, our indirect Digg-ing from the last week, a couple e-mails, and our contest round out the episode! 46:08 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0065.mp3 Episode #0065! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Corey discuss and review FUNimation's remastered DBZ season one DVD boxset. The general conclusion is that it's an insult to fandom, but listen in for our full thoughts on FUNimation's lies. And hey, if you still want the set, we're giving one away with absolutely no catch. A bit of news and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5258 Daizenshuu EX Review of FUNimation's deceptive and insulting "remastered" DBZ season one DVD boxset Episode #0065! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Corey discuss and review FUNimation's remastered DBZ season one DVD boxset. The general conclusion is that it's an insult to fandom, but listen in for our full thoughts on FUNimation's lies. And hey, if you still want the set, we're giving one away with absolutely no catch. A bit of news and your e-mails round out the episode. 93:08 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0064.mp3 Episode #0064! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss Norio Wakamoto's performance of Cell in the TV series, and how the voice was adapted with each subsequent transformation. Some thoughts on today's ridiculous advertising, this week's news, and a few e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5167 Daizenshuu EX Analysis of Norio Wakamoto's Cell performance and shift in acting between transformations Episode #0064! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss Norio Wakamoto's performance of Cell in the TV series, and how the voice was adapted with each subsequent transformation. Some thoughts on today's ridiculous advertising, this week's news, and a few e-mails round out the episode. 38:54 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0063.mp3 Episode #0063! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff start up the new recurring segment, reviewing and analyzing the manga beginning with volume one. We also present our first ever audio press release, revealing quite possibly the biggest news ever to hit DragonBall fandom throughout the entire world. Podcasts Anime Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=5079 Daizenshuu EX Manga (Vol. 1) review and analysis, first ever "Daizenshuu EX" audio press release Episode #0063! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff start up the new recurring segment, reviewing and analyzing the manga beginning with volume one. We also present our first ever audio press release, revealing quite possibly the biggest news ever to hit DragonBall fandom throughout the entire world. 69:25 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0062.mp3 Episode #0062! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian bring back Castor Troy to (finally!) review "Jump Ultimate Stars" for the Nintendo DS. We also discuss all the latest Atari video game news, answer a great batch of e-mails, and even tell a couple stories about being too old and challenging the school-children of Japan to fist-fights. Podcasts Anime Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4994 Daizenshuu EX "Jump Ultimate Stars" (NDS) review, Atari handheld news, your e-mails Episode #0062! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian bring back Castor Troy to (finally!) review "Jump Ultimate Stars" for the Nintendo DS. We also discuss all the latest Atari video game news, answer a great batch of e-mails, and even tell a couple stories about being too old and challenging the school-children of Japan to fist-fights. 75:46 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0061.mp3 Episode #0061! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss FUNimation's lies... err... "cover-ups"... over the years regarding their DragonBall productions. From insisting they were not allowed to release a subtitled version, the DBGT "Lost Episodes", and so much more, FUNimation's been quite the "funny" company. February's releases, your e-mails, and our "Cross Epoch" giveaway contest round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4939 Daizenshuu EX FUNimation's lies... err... cover-ups over the years, Cross Epoch contest giveaway Episode #0061! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss FUNimation's lies... err... "cover-ups"... over the years regarding their DragonBall productions. From insisting they were not allowed to release a subtitled version, the DBGT "Lost Episodes", and so much more, FUNimation's been quite the "funny" company. February's releases, your e-mails, and our "Cross Epoch" giveaway contest round out the episode! 55:31 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0060.mp3 Episode #0060! VegettoEX, Meri, Jeff, and Andrew discuss old gaming magazines. Why old gaming magazines? Back when anime was still niche, gaming magazines were filled with full-page spreads previewing import games, and so much more! What happened to their coverage of import games? Accompanying images showcase DBZ's coverage beginning all the way back in 1988 in the very first Nintendo Power! Podcasts Anime Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4883 Daizenshuu EX History and discussion of anime and import game (specifically DBZ) coverage in old gaming magazines Episode #0060! VegettoEX, Meri, Jeff, and Andrew discuss old gaming magazines. Why old gaming magazines? Back when anime was still niche, gaming magazines were filled with full-page spreads previewing import games, and so much more! What happened to their coverage of import games? Accompanying images showcase DBZ's coverage beginning all the way back in 1988 in the very first Nintendo Power! 67:47 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0059.mp3 Episode #0059! VegettoEX and Meri discuss the history of import DB gaming. To what lengths did people go, what games did they play, and why would you do it in the first place... especially today? Accompanying pictures detail the process across all systems! Your gaming e-mails and a new contest round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 07 Jan 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4824 Daizenshuu EX A DragonBall-focused guide to import video gaming Episode #0059! VegettoEX and Meri discuss the history of import DB gaming. To what lengths did people go, what games did they play, and why would you do it in the first place... especially today? Accompanying pictures detail the process across all systems! Your gaming e-mails and a new contest round out the episode. 58:43 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0058.mp3 Episode #0058! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss 2006 as a whole... all of the good news, bad news, video games, crossovers, and more! We also brought on our buddy Corey to discuss perhaps the biggest news of the year, being FUNimation's upcoming "remastered" re-release of the entire DBZ series on DVD. Podcasts Anime Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4787 Daizenshuu EX 2006 in review, with an in-depth discussion on FUNimation's upcoming "remastered" DBZ Episode #0058! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss 2006 as a whole... all of the good news, bad news, video games, crossovers, and more! We also brought on our buddy Corey to discuss perhaps the biggest news of the year, being FUNimation's upcoming "remastered" re-release of the entire DBZ series on DVD. 59:04 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0057.mp3 Episode #0057! VegettoEX, Meri, Andrew, and Jeff (Julian's on holiday break!) take the time out this holiday season to share some stories with the listeners, discuss the news, and answer a few e-mails. Learn all about Andrew's dedication to making a toy Gohan flip and land on his feet, along with the perfect recipe for DBZ Sprite made in the bathtub. Podcasts Anime Sun, 24 Dec 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4698 Daizenshuu EX More Fandom Theatre, Wii gaming news, your e-mails with Andrew and Jeff Episode #0057! VegettoEX, Meri, Andrew, and Jeff (Julian's on holiday break!) take the time out this holiday season to share some stories with the listeners, discuss the news, and answer a few e-mails. Learn all about Andrew's dedication to making a toy Gohan flip and land on his feet, along with the perfect recipe for DBZ Sprite made in the bathtub. 37:30 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0056.mp3 Episode #0056! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian take the time out this holiday season to catch up on e-mail from the listeners! A batch of questions related to parodies, characters, games, and more round out the submissions. Podcasts Anime Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4663 Daizenshuu EX Catching Up On E-mail, Volume 2 Episode #0056! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian take the time out this holiday season to catch up on e-mail from the listeners! A batch of questions related to parodies, characters, games, and more round out the submissions. 34:41 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0055.mp3 Episode #0055! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian welcome SkitzZero (DBZ: Season 3) for a special interview. We talk about the olden-days of websites and his early multimedia works that still impress us to this day. The conclusion of Julian's first pass-through of DBZ ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Global Catastrophe Moments, and more round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 10 Dec 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4612 Daizenshuu EX Interview with SkitzZero (DBZ: Season 3), the end of DBZ ABCs?, Top 5 Global Catastrophe Moments Episode #0055! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian welcome SkitzZero (DBZ: Season 3) for a special interview. We talk about the olden-days of websites and his early multimedia works that still impress us to this day. The conclusion of Julian's first pass-through of DBZ ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Global Catastrophe Moments, and more round out the episode! 49:20 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0054.mp3 Episode #0054! VegettoEX and Meri (Julian's off singing!) discuss the week's big news concerning the upcoming Toriyama/Oda crossover, as well as the new remix CD coming out in Japan this month. Getting things going on the website with content updates, we also go over three new items for the "Rumor Guide"! Top 5 Daisuke Gori characters, releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4546 Daizenshuu EX Rumor Guide additions (Goku died on Namek, Paikuhan is Namekian, Toriyama had nothing to do with filler), and more! Episode #0054! VegettoEX and Meri (Julian's off singing!) discuss the week's big news concerning the upcoming Toriyama/Oda crossover, as well as the new remix CD coming out in Japan this month. Getting things going on the website with content updates, we also go over three new items for the "Rumor Guide"! Top 5 Daisuke Gori characters, releases, and your e-mails round out the episode. 51:22 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0053.mp3 Episode #0053! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian break out into storytime with our new Fandom Theatre. We also review FUNimation's recent "First Strike" DVD boxset, containing their re-releases of DBZ movies 1, 2, and 3. News, releases, your e-mails, and more round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4496 Daizenshuu EX First Strike (DBZ Movies 1, 2, 3) DVD boxset review, and just what the hell is wrong with fans? Episode #0053! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian break out into storytime with our new Fandom Theatre. We also review FUNimation's recent "First Strike" DVD boxset, containing their re-releases of DBZ movies 1, 2, and 3. News, releases, your e-mails, and more round out the episode. 71:41 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0052.mp3 Episode #0052! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian celebrate the podcast's one-year anniversary with Steven J. Simmons, FUNimation translator (DragonBall Z, Fullmetal Alchemist, Yu Yu Hakusho, etc.) and old-school DBZ fanboy. We discuss DBZ's rise to subtitled-ness in North America, and the present state of FUNimation and their forthcoming so-called "remastered" DBZ sets. We also give away daizenshuu three and look forward to another year of the show! Podcasts Anime Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4449 Daizenshuu EX 1-year anniversary show, interview and remastered DBZ news with FUNimation translator Steven J. Simmons, daizenshuu giveaway Episode #0052! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian celebrate the podcast's one-year anniversary with Steven J. Simmons, FUNimation translator (DragonBall Z, Fullmetal Alchemist, Yu Yu Hakusho, etc.) and old-school DBZ fanboy. We discuss DBZ's rise to subtitled-ness in North America, and the present state of FUNimation and their forthcoming so-called "remastered" DBZ sets. We also give away daizenshuu three and look forward to another year of the show! 85:10 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0051.mp3 Episode #0051! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian describe and discuss the alter-egos and disguises characters use throughout the course of the series. What was the purpose? Did they work? DBZ ABCs, Top 5 Lamest Transformations, big DVD news, and your e-mails round out the episode... including a recount of a creepy DBZ dream! Podcasts Anime Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4409 Daizenshuu EX Alter-egos and disguises, DVD news, lame transformations, creepy DBZ dream Episode #0051! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian describe and discuss the alter-egos and disguises characters use throughout the course of the series. What was the purpose? Did they work? DBZ ABCs, Top 5 Lamest Transformations, big DVD news, and your e-mails round out the episode... including a recount of a creepy DBZ dream! 62:52 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0050.mp3 Episode #0050! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian compare the rivalry of Goku and Vegeta to other DB rivalries, and those within many other series (Ranma, Gundam, One Piece, Naruto, etc.). Gaming and music news, DBZ ABCs, your e-mails, and more round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4367 Daizenshuu EX Rivalries comparisons (w/ DBZ, Ranma, Gundam, One Piece, Naruto), your emails, and much more Episode #0050! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian compare the rivalry of Goku and Vegeta to other DB rivalries, and those within many other series (Ranma, Gundam, One Piece, Naruto, etc.). Gaming and music news, DBZ ABCs, your e-mails, and more round out the episode! 60:17 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0049.mp3 Episode #0049! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian go over the plethora of gaming news, and detail the extravaganza of information that is daizenshuu numero seven. We also start up a contest to give away daizenshuu three on our one-year anniversary show! Top 5 Tenka-ichi Budokai, DBZ ABCs, your e-mails, and more round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4328 Daizenshuu EX Daizenshuu seven review, gaming news, Top 5 Tenka-ichi Budokai, daizenshuu three giveaway contest Episode #0049! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian go over the plethora of gaming news, and detail the extravaganza of information that is daizenshuu numero seven. We also start up a contest to give away daizenshuu three on our one-year anniversary show! Top 5 Tenka-ichi Budokai, DBZ ABCs, your e-mails, and more round out the episode. 47:54 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0048.mp3 Episode #0048! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian recount all the huge, international news from the last week, and give the second half of a two-part "Sparking! NEO" (JP PS2) review. DBZ ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Reasons It Sucks Being Namekian, your e-mails, and a completely new short fan parody round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4282 Daizenshuu EX "Sparking! NEO" (JP PS2) review - part 2, Top 5 Reasons It Sucks Being Namekian, your e-mails, and more Episode #0048! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian recount all the huge, international news from the last week, and give the second half of a two-part "Sparking! NEO" (JP PS2) review. DBZ ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Reasons It Sucks Being Namekian, your e-mails, and a completely new short fan parody round out the episode! 65:40 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0047.mp3 Episode #0047! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian dive into the first half of a two-part "Sparking! NEO" (JP PS2) review. How does the game feel after only a few days of playing? Top 5 Welcome Character Additions in the game, DBZ ABCs, your e-mails, and a little rant on bootlegging round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4244 Daizenshuu EX "Sparking! NEO" (JP PS2) review - part 1, Top 5 Welcome Characters, your emails, bootlegging rant Episode #0047! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian dive into the first half of a two-part "Sparking! NEO" (JP PS2) review. How does the game feel after only a few days of playing? Top 5 Welcome Character Additions in the game, DBZ ABCs, your e-mails, and a little rant on bootlegging round out the episode. 57:44 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0046.mp3 Episode #0046! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian talk with Jeff Heller and Andrew Deluxe about what it is about DragonBall that makes you a fan... or not a fan. As either an anime fan or not an anime fan, is there anything about that show to drag you in or keep you away? How does it relate to other fandoms, both casual and niche? Podcasts Anime Sun, 08 Oct 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4213 Daizenshuu EX A DB Fan: To Be, Or Not To Be? Discussion with Jeff Heller and Andrew Deluxe Episode #0046! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian talk with Jeff Heller and Andrew Deluxe about what it is about DragonBall that makes you a fan... or not a fan. As either an anime fan or not an anime fan, is there anything about that show to drag you in or keep you away? How does it relate to other fandoms, both casual and niche? 67:55 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0045.mp3 Episode #0045! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian talk about video game news and fun things from Anime Weekend Atlanta! All the great purchases from the con (daizenshuu, posters, DVDs, video games...), early morning phone calls, new AMVs, and more! DBZ ABCs, Top 5 Stolen Attacks, your e-mails, and the announcement of our "Super DragonBall Z" contest winner round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4170 Daizenshuu EX Video game news, Anime Weekend Atlanta wrapup (new AMVs, dealer's room purchases, etc.), Top 5 Stolen Attacks, contest winner Episode #0045! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian talk about video game news and fun things from Anime Weekend Atlanta! All the great purchases from the con (daizenshuu, posters, DVDs, video games...), early morning phone calls, new AMVs, and more! DBZ ABCs, Top 5 Stolen Attacks, your e-mails, and the announcement of our "Super DragonBall Z" contest winner round out the episode! 61:43 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0044.mp3 Episode #0044! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Andrew talk about gender roles in the series; how are females portrayed, and are their characters written into a corner by all becoming mothers? We also compare stories and authors (Oda, Kishimoto, Takahashi, etc.) with their DB counterparts. Releases for October, some old e-mails, and our "Super DragonBall Z" contest round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 24 Sep 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4153 Daizenshuu EX Gender roles (those of characters, authors, and fans) in DragonBall; Top 5 Hottest Women (?!) Episode #0044! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Andrew talk about gender roles in the series; how are females portrayed, and are their characters written into a corner by all becoming mothers? We also compare stories and authors (Oda, Kishimoto, Takahashi, etc.) with their DB counterparts. Releases for October, some old e-mails, and our "Super DragonBall Z" contest round out the episode! 67:22 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0043.mp3 Episode #0043! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff talk about "Jump Ultimate Stars" news and Toriyama's involvement in the "Kochikame" 30th anniversary with a new crossover manga chapter! We also discuss the amazing video pieces recently placed online by Peking Duck! Releases for September, some e-mails, and our "Super DragonBall Z" contest round out the episode! Podcasts Anime Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4090 Daizenshuu EX Toriyama's Kochikame crossover manga chapter, Peking Duck's videos, and more! Episode #0043! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff talk about "Jump Ultimate Stars" news and Toriyama's involvement in the "Kochikame" 30th anniversary with a new crossover manga chapter! We also discuss the amazing video pieces recently placed online by Peking Duck! Releases for September, some e-mails, and our "Super DragonBall Z" contest round out the episode! 57:24 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0042.mp3 Episode #0042! VegettoEX, Meri, and our buddy Jeff talk about working on the Doomrider AMV project, and rant for a bit about the information available on Wikipedia. Stories abound in this episode as we fill you in on even more releases for September, answer some e-mails, and debut our "Super DragonBall Z" contest! Podcasts Anime Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=4051 Daizenshuu EX Doomrider AMV Project tales, Wikipedia tales, Super DragonBall Z contest! Episode #0042! VegettoEX, Meri, and our buddy Jeff talk about working on the Doomrider AMV project, and rant for a bit about the information available on Wikipedia. Stories abound in this episode as we fill you in on even more releases for September, answer some e-mails, and debut our "Super DragonBall Z" contest! 58:59 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0041.mp3 Episode #0041! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri give a full rundown of just about every single DragonBall reference book released in Japan; the daizenshuu, Perfect Files, LANDMARK, FOREVER, and more! Various game news, Julian's ABCs, and Meri's Top 5 list amusingly related to the topic round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=3999 Daizenshuu EX Analysis of all Japanese DragonBall reference guides; daizenshuu, DBGT Perfect Files, LANDMARK, FOREVER, and more! Episode #0041! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri give a full rundown of just about every single DragonBall reference book released in Japan; the daizenshuu, Perfect Files, LANDMARK, FOREVER, and more! Various game news, Julian's ABCs, and Meri's Top 5 list amusingly related to the topic round out the episode. 66:17 http://daizex.db-destiny.net/Daizenshuu_EX_-_Episode_0040.mp3 Episode #0040! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri give a complete analysis of Gohan's character arc. How did Gohan grow as a character from child to adult, and how did his character arc influence the greater story? Random game news, Julian's ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Gohan Fights, and your e-mails round out the episode. Podcasts Anime Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:01:00 -0500 http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=3984 Daizenshuu EX Gohan's character arc discussion; the character's growth and effect on the story Episode #0040! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri give a complete analysis of Gohan's character arc. How did Gohan grow as a character from child to adult, and how did his character arc influence the greater story? Random game news, Julian's ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Gohan Fights, and your e-mails round out the episode.