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Welcome to Daizenshuu EX, your most authoritative stop online for anything & everything DragonBall for the last decade! |
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Welcome to the all-encompassing DragonBall fansite, Daizenshuu EX. We cover anything and everything relating to the Dragon World in hopes of enlightening... and a little bit of entertaining. Daizenshuu EX began its journey in 1998 as VegettoEX's Home Page, and has grown to be one of the most authoritative DragonBall sites on the web. If you're new to the world
of DragonBall, why not check out the
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Guide" ? Been around the block as a DB-fan? Check out some great discussions every week in our podcast! See you soon! |
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15 May 2008
VegettoEX @ 6:06 pm EST -- That Burst Limit demo we mentioned a little while back?
It's up on LIVE / Marketplace for your downloading pleasure as-of this morning (and if it's not already up on the PlayStation Store, it should be soon). It clocks in at just under 500 MB, and I'm only just getting around to downloading it right now (that whole pesky "work" thing gets in the way far too often, I tell you). We'll definitely give some thoughts on this weekend's upcoming podcast.
EDIT: HOLY CRAP, the demo has the vocal opening for "Kiseki no Honô yo Moeagare!!" Let's hope it's in the retail product! Go Kageyama-san!
In other news, I just picked up another Shuffle for my own running purposes, and the only name I could come up with for it was "SENZU". This is in addition to Meri's "CHIBI-POI". Ugh. |
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12 May 2008
VegettoEX @ 8:12 pm EST -- Episode #0128 of the podcast is available for download! Sorry that it's a day late and a buck short, but whatcha gonna do? It's a shortie, but it's a doozy.
Meri and I took a look at The Dragon Ball Z Legend: The Quest Continues, a "guidebook" (and boy, do we ever use that term loosely) written by Satoshi Ikeda and Martin Foster, and published by Cocoro Books. Definitely check it out. |
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09 May 2008
VegettoEX @ 9:12 am EST -- Other than SEC filing after SEC filing coming out of the Atari camp (with absolutely nothing of interest that we have not already covered), it seems to be a pretty slow last couple of days. Here are a couple little things to hold you over until the podcast this weekend:
Daryl Surat (of Anime World Order, which you should also be listening to) has written up another article for Otaku USA, this time focusing on the man himself, Hironobu Kageyama. As you will remember, JAM Project is going to be performing at Otakon later this year in August down in Baltimore. It's a fun read-through, so definitely check it out.
In Burst Limit news, Donny Clay has updated his blog over on IGN, this time focusing on controls for the game and the various offensive/defensive mechanics to the gameplay. Additionally, some sites are putting up yet another trailer for the game; GameTrailers has an HD version of it, but it seems like it was gameplay recorded at 4:3 and stretched to 16:9. Yuck. It's not like the game doesn't natively run at 16:9, so I have no idea how it ended up like this.
Still waiting for that demo to show up on the 360 Marketplace...
Speaking of Burst Limit, Adam sent us the pre-sell sheet for the game at EB / GameStop. You have probably seen this info before, but it is official that the stores will exclusively be offering a DVD with DBZ episodes 1-7 with purchase of the 360 version, and a Blu-ray of DBZ movie 1 with the PS3 version. It's interesting to note that the 1-7 DVD appears to be an exact duplicate of the first disc that comes with the first "remastered" season boxset, while the movie 1 Blu-ray is slightly different than its corresponding retail product (which contains both DBZ movies 1 & 2 on a single DVD / Blu-ray, and is due out on May 27th).
All of this is going to be valid from May 4th to May 31st, which I don't quite get, since the game doesn't come out until June 10th. Anyone have some clarification on this? Do you have to pre-order the game by May 31st to be guaranteed the extra item (along with the promised t-shirt) when you go pick up the game? I guess I'll go pre-order the damn thing... |
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05 May 2008
VegettoEX @ 9:06 pm EST -- Looks like FUNimation is going to cruise through their releases of the newly "remastered" versions of the DBZ movies. We know that the 1 & 2 DVD / Blu-ray will be coming later this month, but apparently 3 & 4 and then 5 & 6 will also see the light of day in 2008.
VegettoEX @ 2:38 pm EST -- I've been holding onto this information for a while, but since they've finally and officially posted it over on the AnimeNEXT website, I guess it's good to get the word out!
Brian Drummond, the original English voice of Vegeta from the Ocean Studios cast in FUNimation's production of DBZ from 1996-1998 (and also in the "alternate" English dub produced for the European market and aired in Canada post-1999), will be a guest at AnimeNEXT this year. AnimeNEXT, as you may remember, is a local con for us in New Jersey where we run the AMV contest and do all sorts of fun panels and such. We'll see you there!
VegettoEX @ 11:42 am EST -- If you go by Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace website, there is a demo already available for the upcoming Burst Limit.
Unfortunately, this is not true. The game's demo is not yet available for download, but this is a pretty good indication that we should expect one soon. The game drops in Japan on June 5th, while it comes out over here in the US on June 10th. |
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04 May 2008
VegettoEX @ 3:23 pm EST -- Episode #0127 of the podcast is available for download! Julian seems to need one more week or so to get all settled in with internet access, so we trucked onwards without him once more. Jeff, Meri, and myself tackled volume sixteen of the manga, and had both quite a bit to say about it, and at the same time, not a whole Hell of a lot to say about it. Definitely check it out.
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03 May 2008
VegettoEX @ 9:36 am EST -- Yes, the forum is down. Please stop sending us e-mails about it :D. It will be resolved soon.
In the meantime, our chat is, of course, still up and running. Come chill with us there! |
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02 May 2008
VegettoEX @ 9:57 am EST -- GameTrailers has another HD video of some gameplay footage from the upcoming Burst Limit. This time around it's Son Goku vs #16.
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01 May 2008
VegettoEX @ 6:54 pm EST -- We are closing out the "Week of Filler" with a deliciously ironic episode. Don't understand? You'll see when you read through DB episode 8.
While the week of straight updates to the section may be over, that doesn't mean it's done. We have more than we know what to do with, so look forward to continued updates in the future.
VegettoEX @ 12:08 pm EST -- Big thanks to Kanzentai (you're also visiting them, right?) for the heads-up on this one. Straight outta Jumpland, we have official confirmation that all of the movies previously released in the Dragon Box: The Movies giant boxset will be released on DVD in Japan.
Each of the movies will be individually released (as opposed to two- and three-movie discs in the boxset) beginning on 08 August 2008 for ¥2940 (~$30). As Kanzentai notes, two discs will be released on the second Friday of every month, which leaves us with three movies coming out to finish it off in March 2009. There is also a new promotional wallpaper for your desktop available, along with the pre-existing DBGT wallpapers.
There is no word yet on extras coming over (which, as you can read, was really nothing more than promotional trailers and artwork), and there is still no word on when or if the two feature-length DBZ TV specials, previously only contained spread across the two DBZ Dragon Box sets, will ever see their own individual DVD release in Japan.
Finally, and I know some of you have already seen it, but GameTrailers has an HD version of the Trunks vs Recoom Burst Limit gameplay trailer that was posted up a few days ago.
VegettoEX @ 10:04 am EST -- The Atari news continues to be interesting, this time with an announcement that Atari and their now-completely-and-entirely-official-in-whole parent company Infogrames will become one entity.
Currently, Infogrames owns 51.4% and is the majority stockholder in Atari. After the deal, Atari will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infogrames after acquiring "all remaining outstanding equity interests".
This agreement is an essential and positive development for Infogrames and its shareholders. It brings Atari fully under the control of Infogrames, delivering a platform for future growth in the US. This step closely follows a series of recent major restructuring actions implemented in an effort to reposition Atari, streamline its corporate structure and reduce its annualized costs, including costs related to being a US public company.
The Board of Infogrames believes that full ownership of a restructured Atari is an important step for the Group, leading to a simplified operating structure that will deliver greater efficiency, provide the Group with greater opportunities to expand its US distribution capabilities and strengthen its platform for its global online initiatives.
The full press release goes into more detail on the agreement, but what we are all really wondering is exactly how it affects us as DBZ fans still anticipating more games in the US (and abroad, for that matter). It does not appear as if anything will really change for the time being. Remember, though, that Atari's contract with FUNimation does run out in 2010, so that is perhaps the timeframe where the most interesting and relevant news will occur.
Of other possible interest to DBZ fans is the current rumor circulating that Dimps, known to DBZ fans as the developers behind the entire Budokai series on PS2 and PSP as well as the upcoming Burst Limit... is actually the developer working on the monumental Street Fighter IV. |
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30 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 11:50 pm EST -- We are coming at you yet again with updates to... oh, you know the drill by now. The "Complete Listing" sub-section of our "Filler Guide" has been updated with DB episode 7. We'll be finishing up our "Week of Filler" tomorrow with one more episode!
VegettoEX @ 10:56 am EST -- IGN has what appears to be the final opening video sequence for the upcoming DragonBall Z: Burst Limit for the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Much like the original Budokai opening, it is comprised of nearly all in-game-engine cut-scenes (some of which we have seen before in prior trailers). At the very least, you can hear a clean version of the game's opening theme, "Kiseki no Honô yo Moeagare!!"... which, as you will remember, had a CD single release (combined with "Super Survivor", the opening to Sparking! METEOR) that was seemingly pushed back indefinitely.
We will be back later today with yet another "Filler Guide" update. See you then. |
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29 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 5:17 pm EST -- We are coming at you again with updates. The "Complete Listing" sub-section of our "Filler Guide" has been updated with DB episode 6. Remember, we are doing an episode per day for the next week!
Also, for a bit of actual news, Viz's listings for the "VIZ BIG" (ombinus) releases of DB volume 1 and DBZ volume 1 now say 03 June 2008, as opposed to 06 May 2008 which they had previously been listed at. That is a delay of about a month. |
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28 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 7:44 pm EST -- We are hitting you back with updates yet again. The "Complete Listing" sub-section of our "Filler Guide" has been updated with the very-minimally-filler-ific DB episode 5. Remember, we are doing an episode per day for the next week!
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27 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 8:54 pm EST -- Episode #0126 of the podcast is available for download! As you know, the "Chouzenshuu" set finally came in, so we gave some more thoughts on it during the course of the show. We also talked about all the big news from the week, hit up some great e-mails, and gave away that Commander Red two-disc set! Definitely check it out.
In addition to all that, the "Complete Listing" sub-section of our "Filler Guide" has been updated with the slightly-more filler-ific than previous ones DB episode 4. Remember, we are doing an episode per day for the next week! |
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26 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 11:57 pm EST -- Getting the update done right in the nick of time, the "Complete Listing" sub-section of our "Filler Guide" has been updated with the slightly-more filler-ific than previous ones DB episode 3. Remember, we are doing an episode per day for the next week!
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25 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 11:42 pm EST -- We are extremely pleased to bring you a brand-new series of updates for the entire next week called the "Week of Filler"... because we are re-launching the "Filler Guide" with a huge amount of new material! Our good friend Rachel has been hard at work for a long time on this, and it is great to finally bring it to everyone.
Our "Complete Listing" sub-section will be re-starting from the very beginning of the original DragonBall TV series, and for the next week, we will be bringing you one episode per day. To celebrate the re-launch, we are actually giving you two episodes! Read all about what was added (and sometimes removed) from the original manga storyline, and so much more.
Big thanks to Rach for the awesome work. Let us know what you think about it!
I actually still need to update that "Inconsistencies" page a little bit, especially considering all the cool videos we have been doing... |
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24 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 11:15 pm EST -- First up, the new IGN blog from Donny Clay has been updated. There is really nothing new (or of interest, really), but it is great to see that IGN is at least gung-ho to allow this type of promotion. 1UP actually has their own preview of the game up, as well, from their visit to Namco-Bandai in Japan; if you're looking for a more non-biased write-up of the game than Donny Clay's, this one might be more up your alley.
The official Japanese site for the game has updated with a new, narrated trailer. Pretty good stuff. It is not completely narrated by Masako Nozawa like the vast majority of other games' trailers, but it is a fun watch, none-the-less.
Finally, back over here in the US, GameStop is offering a free t-shirt that will be shipped with all pre-orders of Burst Limit (both for the Xbox 360 and the PS3). If you can wait a day or so for it to show up and want an extra shirt, it is not too bad a deal.
Hit us back tomorrow for a re-debut of a certain section of the site... |
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22 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 6:21 pm EST -- All my video editing buds (specifically the After Effects whizzes) are pointing me over to this video, today. I won't ruin it for you right off the bat, but it does heavily involve DBZ. Keep watching.
It's great except for the wrong "Kamehameha" pronunciation, but hey... can't win 'em all, right? |
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20 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 3:36 pm EST -- Episode #0125 of the podcast is available for download! It's funny when we record on Friday and things happen over the next couple days that completely contradict statements made in the episode... like the Chôzenshû showing up, and Julian being alive. Anyway, this week Meri and I took a look at another fun inconsistency between the original manga and TV series. Like the last two, you'll find a video over on YouTube showcasing the panels, the actual scene, etc. You can also check out our "Video" page, which has all of the other videos, as well.
Hope you enjoy it! Also keep in mind that we're running a contest to win a free copy of the Commander Red Saga 2-disc set, and this will be your last week to enter. Listen in for details, along with all the other fun stuff. Definitely check it out.
However, be sure to read the real big news, below.
VegettoEX @ 1:00 pm EST -- As you've no doubt read, we ("we" being Japan) are going to somewhat be getting some newly animated DragonBall...!
Anime News Network writes:
This year's 21st issue (released on April 21) of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine has announced that a "Jump Super Anime Tour" will visit 10 Japanese cities this fall with new anime specials for Dragon Ball and One Piece. The tour is the eighth project that celebrates the 40th anniversary of the magazine. The magazine also hints that at least one other title will also be animated.
This is pretty awesome news. We'll definitely be sending Julian to one of the events for first-hand reports. Lucky bastard...
We'll be hitting you back later today with this week's podcast episode, which includes an all-new "Inconsistencies" video! Catch up on the first two over on our "Video" page. |
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19 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 5:28 pm EST -- Found this hilarious and wanted to share it with everyone. One of the recent contests on Nintendo's Check Mii Out channel (for the Wii) was "the sci-fi convention superfan". I expected all of the results to be slobby otaku-style, but they were mostly Star Wars characters. Well, check out who made the fourth-most-favorite Mii for that contest:
Yep, Mr. Popo's rockin' his Nintendo Wii over there in Japan. |
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18 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 11:59 pm EST -- Making even more comments in this weekend's upcoming podcast even more irrelevant, we have finally heard back from Julian! He's doing fine, and is still getting everything set up in the new place.
This is from my cell phone, and my fingers are already sore. But rest assured that I am alive and well, and ready to return to the Podcast as soon as I have a connection...
We've missed you, bud.
VegettoEX @ 11:10 pm EST -- It has finally arrived.
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Spanning 13 discs and containing over 200 songs, the Complete Song Collection Box is finally in our hands for review. We have tons of pictures and scans for you to check out, along with our final thoughts on who should buy it and who should pass it over. Did you pick it up? Let us know what you think about it.
In unrelated news, IGN has some hands-on thoughts about Burst Limit from the New York Comic Con (which we easily could have gone to, but didn't...).
We will indeed have a podcast for you this weekend, though it will not be a review of the boxset. It literally arrived moments after we finished recording the episode, today! Instead, expect a new "Inconsistencies" video (hurray!), and some additional thoughts on the music boxset next week on the show.
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15 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 4:46 pm EST -- Dear Japan...
You still have not delivered my 13-disc Chôzenshû set. It came out (and shipped) exactly two weeks ago. You are making all of our visitors and listeners sad, since they want us to talk about it and show lots of pretty pictures. Please rectify this situation.
Sincerely, Daizenshuu EX
In other news, all of the people arriving at this site via Google referrals looking for ill-gained downloads of the "Super Survivor" / "Kiseki no Honô yo Moeagare!!" CD single / mini-album... It's not even out. It was indefinitely-delayed. You can stop looking, now. We'll be happy to show you various places to buy it when it is (hopefully) re-announced. |
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13 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 6:38 pm EST -- Episode #0124 of the podcast is available for download! We were out of town all weekend, so I recorded an episode Friday afternoon with Jeff. That's right, no Meri or Julian! While it's quite blasphemous, the episode that was intended to be short ended up being normal length, and the episode that was intended to have no real topic ended up having a semi-real topic! We discussed part one of IGN's "What's Wrong With DBZ" series of articles, and probably have a lot to say about it that you aren't expecting (or perhaps are expecting, based on what you've read in the below update). Yes, we know that IGN has posted up part two, but this was recorded before that... and yet, we still managed to predict their final point pretty dead-on! Definitely check it out.
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10 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 10:41 pm EST -- This is the kind of article and analysis I can get behind. Before anyone gets all upset and wonders how on Earth such obviously-die-hard-fans of the series can criticize it to such an extent, please remember the first part of this sentence... die-hard-fans. Speaking solely for myself, I've been a part of this fandom for well over ten years, and I'm so comfortable with my undying love that I have absolutely no problem pointing out flaws in the story.
DragonBall is one of those shows you love in spite of its flaws. That's really saying a lot for Toriyama's talent as a writer.
So check out the article over on IGN with an open mind and the same love of the series you've come to expect from Daizenshuu EX. I'm really looking forward to "Part Two", if they get around to writing it, since I honestly agree with every single point raised in part one. Maybe some of those filler inconsistencies can be raised in part two...? I know some people who would love to help out with some examples... ^_~ |
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08 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 7:48 pm EDT -- One thing I can safely say is that FUNimation certainly keeps me on my toes with regards to attempting to keep the "DVD Guide" up-to-date. Between the re-re-releases of the DBZ TV series and movies, it's becoming almost completely impossible to logically describe and layout the releases. If there are any glaring errors, please let us know.
Chôzenshû still hasn't come in, yet... hopefully tomorrow...!
VegettoEX @ 10:06 am EDT -- Big thanks to Futabatei Shimei for digging up information on a new CD for us. With what will hopefully have better results than the "2005 Ver" releases of "CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA" and "Makafushigi Adobenchâ!", TEAM Entertainment will be releasing a "21st Century Version" mini-album consisting of the DB opening and ending themes, an old image song, two new (image?) songs, some remixes, and even an English version! All these from the songs' original performers, no less!
Romantikku Ageru yo (21st Century ver.) /
Makafushigi Adobenchâ! (21st Century ver.)
Ushio Hashimoto / Hiroki Takahashi
KDSD-210
¥1600
8 tracks
04 June 2008
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ロマンティックあげるよ（21st century ver.）
Romantikku Ageru yo (21st Century ver.)
I'll Give You Romance! (21st Century Version)
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魔訶不思議アドベンチャー（21st century ver.）
Makafushigi Adobenchâ! (21st century ver.)
Mystical Adventure! (21st Century Version)
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Ｍｒ．ドリームを探せ（21st century ver.）
Mr. Dorîmu o Sagase (21st century ver.)
Hunt For Mr. Dream (21st Century Version)
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碧い星に生まれて
Aoi Hoshi ni Umarete
Born On A Blue Star
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イナズマｃｈａｌｌｅｎｇｅｒ
Inazuma challenger
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ロマンティックあげるよ（Remix ver.）
Romantikku Ageru yo (Remix ver.)
I'll Give You Romance! (Remix Version)
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魔訶不思議アドベンチャー（Remix ver.）
Makafushigi Adobenchâ! (Remix ver.)
Mystical Adventure! (Remix Version)
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魔訶不思議アドベンチャー（English ver．）
Makafushigi Adobenchâ! (English ver.)
Mystical Adventure! (English Version)
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That's some pretty neat stuff right there. We have the obvious opening and closing themes to DragonBall, along with one of the better image songs of the time. Tracks 4 & 5 are completely new, and are performed by both Ushio Hashimoto and Hiroki Takahashi (the other songs on the album are solo versions just like the originals). Of extreme interest is that final track, touted as an "English Version" of the series' opening theme!
We look forward to getting more information on the CD, which drops 04 June 2008 in Japan.
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06 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 9:45 pm EST -- Episode #0123 of the podcast is available for download! Julian abandoned us for a week, but he probably had a pretty good reason. We took a look through volume fifteen of the manga in our awesome "Manga Review of Awesomeness". It was pretty awesome. I think it involved some manga, too. In all seriousness, the storyline is hitting some dramatic highs, and Toriyama is certainly showing some incredible evolution and maturity as an author. In addition to this, we're also starting up a podcast-exclusive contest where you can win a free Commander Red Saga DVD set. Listen in for details, of course. Definitely check it out.
One last thing to check out for the night is GameTrailers' little video from GDC interviewing Donny Clay about Burst Limit:
There's not a whole lot you haven't seen before, but it's new material to check out, none-the-less. |
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05 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 12:36 pm EST -- That's right, the master of poop jokes was born back on April 5th, 1955. We wish him many continued happy birthdays.
With that out of the way, I must get back to editing the podcast. I'm having a very difficult time doing so because my Cloud and my Zack are sitting right in front of me, begging for play time. |
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03 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 11:00 am EST -- First off, and it should be needless to say, but there is absolutely no word that Hironobu Kageyama will be doing anything for the upcoming DragonBall Online. As you can see in the previous update, the "title" of the song actually reads Daizenshuu-tachi no APRIL FOOL... which is a pretty good give-away. The song genuinely is named "Riding on a Time machine" and comes from Hironobu Kageyama's (otherwise very mellow) 2006 album, Cold Rain. Our jokes are usually less about genuinely fooling people (OK, with the exception of that one year...), and more about making people smile with something that fits so well.
With that out of the way, the somewhat-renamed "Video" section has been slightly overhauled. It now includes all of our "Inconsistencies" videos (more to come in the future, of course), our live-action comparison videos, "The DBZ You've Never Seen", and so much more. While you can always subscribe to our YouTube channel, videos will always show up here, and it may even get some exclusive non-streaming material!
The page is still a bit messy, but hey... there's only so much time in the day to dedicate to this stuff ^_~. Enjoy! |
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01 April 2008
VegettoEX @ 9:36 am EST -- Word out of Japan this morning via the game's official website is that the man himself, Hironobu Kageyama, will be performing the theme to the upcoming MMORPG, DragonBall Online. An official 30-second sample can be found below:
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"Riding on a Time machine"
The title of the song seems to make a lot of sense, knowing that Trunks is on some sort of time-patrol, and the player may be able to go back and forth in time to relive certain events from the original storyline. We'll let you know more information as it comes in!
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30 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 4:17 pm EST -- Episode #0122 of the podcast is available for download! This week we took a total fanboy and fangirl approach to the news of JAM Project coming to perform at Otakon 2008, and developed our own ideal set-list of DBZ-only songs we want performed live. Listen in for sound samples, Julian's DBZ ABCs, some good e-mail responses, and a whole lot more. Definitely check it out.
The new "Tidbit" we mention during the show is also now available. A complete analysis of the DragonBall GT ending can be read through, which is actually based on Episode #0091 of the podcast where we discussed the same thing. Now you can read through with screen-shots, though!
Big thanks to everyone who helped go through the content with us before-hand.
VegettoEX @ 2:49 pm EST -- Just found this over on Kotaku, and being who I am, had to make note of it here.
When you see the below pair of sneakers (being re-released by Puma, apparently)...
... do you think of anyone in particular?
I thought so.
We'll have a podcast episode for you a little later today. |
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29 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 4:41 pm EST -- Our YouTube profile has had the video up since yesterday, so maybe subscribing to it would be a pretty good idea! I've done one more comparison clip for the original version (The Magic Begins) versus the "remastered" version (Ultimate Edition) of the Chinese live-action movie. As you can see, this time we'll be taking a look at the introduction of the Kame-Sen'nin character.
[ Chinese Live-Action Movie Comparison: Clip # 3 ]
Good times, man... good times.
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28 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 4:07 pm EST -- Woohoo! The amazing JAM Project will be performing at Otakon 2008 (which takes place in Baltimore, Maryland), as officially announced just a bit earlier today on the convention's website. If you're not already in the know, JAM Project consists of an amazing group of Japanese performers, including Hironobu Kageyama himself.
We don't know which particular songs they'll be performing during their concert (which you know I'll be attending), and/or if any solo material will be allowed to enter the mix. Here's hoping for at least "CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA"...! I've seen Kageyama and Endo perform it together many times, sometimes even with Kitadani... *gets fanboy-antsy*
C'mon, c'mon, big money, big money, no whammies, JAM! |
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27 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 9:29 am EST -- The official Fox Movies website has updated their DragonBall listing with the following info:
As you have come to know, we do not feel the need to update about the movie every time someone puts up a new blog entry somewhere saying they had a good time on the set one day, but a quasi-official release date is something different!
In other (completely unrelated) news, Donny Clay has yet another blog up on IGN, this time dedicated to (what else?), the upcoming Burst Limit for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Lots of "we" stuff going on in there that I tend to get fussy about. |
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26 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 4:38 pm EST -- Atari has released another press release noting that they have failed to come into compliance within the time period granted to them by NASDAQ, and as such are subject to delisting from the stock exchange.
For realz this time, maybe. No, really. For serious.
They said they are going to appeal it, but quite frankly, they have been given so many chances (this time to maintain a certain market value by March 20th, which they failed to do)... I just don't see this ending well for the company. |
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25 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 5:48 pm EST -- We know that as much as you like reading about and listening about DragonBall, you do enjoy that whole "viewing" thing, as well. We're here to help, yet again!
[ Chinese Live-Action Movie Comparison: Clip # 2 ]
We're finally getting around to doing another one of these. This time we took a look at the fight between Goku Monkey Boy and Yamcha Westwood, which includes quite an "interesting" addition in the "remastered" version. Honestly, you have to see it to believe it.
Are you guys 'n gals into these comparison clips? I may do a couple more... If you're looking to purchase the movie(s), they're both still available on Amazon for $12.99 a pop (original / remastered).
[ The DBZ You've Never Seen: DBZ "Arrival" Promo ]
This is actually just a really short promo (actually, more of a catching-up-recap) that plays immediately before the opening theme ("Rock the Dragon" "Main Title") on the first-ever home video/DVD release of FUNimation's 1996 dub of DBZ, Arrival. Of particular note is the fact that Masako Nozawa's fighting noises are kept for a little bit, followed by Ian Corlett closing out the scene with some muttering to himself, despite the fact that Ian Corlett was long-gone as Goku by the time FUNimation got around to dubbing DBZ movie 1. Of course, it will never top that 1995 DB commercial...
We'll be doing some updates to our "Video" page soon to reflect that fact that many of these videos are stream-only, while much of the older material (and some going forward, such as game intros) are fully downloadable. Enjoy! |
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24 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 8:47 am EST -- Episode #0121 of the podcast is available for download! Sorry it's slightly late, but you know how things tend to go on Zombie Jesus Day. This week we did an extensive update to the "Rumor Guide" (without telling anyone! Haha!), and decided it would be fun to discuss all of these updates on the show. You'll hear a ton of audio samples mixed in, including one from the amazing SUPER BATTLE IN THE WORLD English dub of DBZ movie three from the UK. No idea what we're talking about? You'll just have to listen in for more details. We hit every single section of the guide with at least one little update. Definitely check it out.
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21 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 9:21 pm EST -- Bandai announced this week that they will be releasing an all-new collectible card game (do the kids play these, anymore?) this summer.
(CYPRESS, CA – MARCH 18, 2008) – With the return of original toy manufacturer Bandai America Inc. to the Dragon Ball Z franchise, fans can further celebrate with the highly anticipated debut of an all-new Dragon Ball collectible card game this Summer from Bandai Collectible Games. For the first time ever, characters from all three action-packed Dragon Ball sagas will be incorporated, as well as exclusive and dynamic artwork. Goku fever is sure to reach an all-time high, particularly since Bandai America has new Dragon Ball Z action figures hitting retail this month.
“Bandai’s Dragon Ball card game has already seen huge success throughout Asia and Europe, and we’re finally thrilled to introduce our new CCG to North America, along with a lineup of action figures and other toys throughout the year,” said Danny Satyapan, director of Bandai America’s cards division. “Fans everywhere have definitely been responding to the stunning new Dragon Ball images that are exclusive to our cards, and our game system has been getting rave reviews from U.S. players.”
The Dragon Ball franchise consists of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT, and is
one of the most successful anime properties of all time. It was born in Japan as a manga comic by the famed artist, Akira Toriyama (who also helped to create the new Blue Dragon property, another Bandai America toy line launching Fall 2008). The Dragon Ball Z saga first arrived in the U.S. in 1996 and continues to air to this day on Cartoon Network.
The Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game features a game system similar to Bandai America’s
hit Naruto CCG, which has been a huge success among fans. As a result, the Dragon Ball card game is sure to appeal and be familiar to the legions of Naruto enthusiasts. The compatibility of these two CCGs will undoubtedly result in incredible card game battles between these two very popular licenses.
The Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game fuses the exciting action from all three sagas by allowing players to battle against their opponents with their favorite characters like Goku and Vegeta. Debuting July 18th, the “Warriors Return” Starter Decks have a SRP of $8.99 and Booster Packs retail for $3.99. Bandai America is supporting the game with a strong organized play program that will reward tournament participation at conventions and hobby retailers with promotional Dragon Ball Z cards, game mats and other exclusive prizing. For more information about Bandai’s Collectible Games, log onto www.BandaiCG.com.
So it comes out July 18th, it will feature all three TV series with super special nifty artwork, and starter packs will cost $3.99. It sounds like they want to set up competition with themselves and their Naruto CCG line. I wonder if that business model will work out for them...? |
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18 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 8:38 pm EST -- Slickmasterfunk left us a note letting us know that IGN has put up a new interview with Donny Clay (producer-something-or-other at Atari) with some information about the upcoming Burst Limit for the PS3 and Xbox 360. The big pieces of information are that 21 characters will be available to play on a meager 5 stages.
Really? Only five stages? Hopefully these will be gigantic stages that have all sorts of mini-locales within them, but that's not very comforting to hear.
There's also a gameplay trailer featuring an instrumental/karaoke version of the game's Japanese vocal opening theme, "Kiseki no Honô yo Moeagare!!". We'll assume this means that the instrumental of the song will at least be featured in the opening for the domestic release of the game, rather than a completely different piece of irrelevancy. |
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16 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 8:07 pm EST -- Episode #0120 of the podcast is available for download! Everything's back together on the server, and we're right back on schedule. This week, we're digging ourselves an absolutely ridiculous hole by talking about DragonBall AF. While we do give a little background on where the "rumor" (can you even call it simply a "rumor" anymore, though?) came from, what we're really discussing is a web-comic/doujinshi by a Japanese fan named Toyble.
This project takes elements from all the different rumors over the years (like the name "Xicor", for example) and creates an all-new storyline that takes place some time after the events of DragonBall GT. We brought on Desire Campbell to discuss the project with us, since he's (as I would describe him) the ring-leader of an English fan-translation that's been going on! That's right, you can read along with the story right in the comfort of your computer chair. Definitely check it out.
UPDATE: Since people seem to be missing the links on where to find and read this manga, here is the information you need...
(1) It first comes out on Toyble's own blog
(2) It then gets translated & released on Desire Campbell's site
One last thing for the night... For all you budget-conscious DBZ fans out there, my local Target had both the original Budokai Tenkaichi (PS2) and Budokai Tenkaichi 2 (PS2) over in the clearance area for $9.98 each. While those games were irrelevant to me since I own the Sparking! games on JP PS2 already, I was able to score Shadow of the Colossus for the same $9.98. In other words, go to Target and see what you can find for cheap :P. The games aren't even listed on their website, so hop in the car and go! |
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12 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 7:00 am EST -- Episode #0119 of the podcast is available for download! Holy crap, we're back! After sorting out all of our server issues, we can finally get the site (and feed) posted with the new episode. If you check out the forums on a regular basis, you probably already caught it, but now it will be filling up all those nice little RSS aggregators, as well. This week, I finally came off the pain-killers and hastily threw together a discussion about staying home sick and the weird things you do during those times. Basically, we talked about 1999 and the FUNimation DBZ Season 3 tapes coming out. Julian's DBZ ABCs, some releases, and a great e-mail round out the episode for everyone. Sorry it's a little late (sorta)! Definitely check it out.
NOTE: I don't think any of the e-mails you guys have sent to the show over the last week have come in. If you sent in any questions, comments, suggestions, etc. to the podcast account, please re-send. Thanks!
Also, Abigail wrote in to let us know that both Takeshi Kusao (Trunks) and my main man Ryusei Nakao (Freeza/Coola) are going to be guests at Animazement this year. Holy crap holy crap holy crap I'm 12 again fanboy moment. D-do... do I go...? Not only them, but Kotono Mitsuishi and Akira Kamiya... |
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06 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 8:35 pm EDT -- For those of you no longer about to rock, join with me in sadness as CDJapan cancels all of our pre-orders for the upcoming "Super Survivor" CD single. It's no longer in their site's database, and while Lantis claims it's coming out later this summer, this is still very disappointing.
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05 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 7:17 am EDT -- This one's coming in from all over the internet last night and this morning. According to a couple different sources, the upcoming American live action adaptation of DragonBall won't be making its way to theaters until 03 April 2009, pushed back from 15 August 2008.
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03 March 2008
VegettoEX @ 9:24 pm EDT -- Futabatei Shimei left us a note saying that Lantis has delayed the release of the upcoming "Super Survivor" CD single / mini-album (it was originally supposed to come out April 9th). It's not quite indefinite, but it's not until sometime during the early summer; there's no actual set date. D'oh!
In addition to that, Columbia has delayed the release of the upcoming 13-CD Chôzenshû set to April 2nd (it was originally supposed to come out March 26th). That's not too bad of a delay, all things considered.
VegettoEX @ 7:09 pm EDT -- Episode #0118 of the podcast is available for download! Sorry it's a day late, but as you'll hear in the actual episode, the internet connection here at Daizenshuu EX headquarters has been... well, it hasn't existed much over the last week or so. Yikes. So while Julian was unfortunately thusly not able to join us for the show, we do have another amazing round in our on-going "Manga Review of Awesomeness" for you. Jeff popped in to do Volume 14 with us, which concludes the Piccolo-Daimaô arc and gets on in to the 23rd Tenka-ichi Budôkai. Good times! Definitely check it out.
In other news, it seems like last week's absurd rumor has actually come true! Phil Harrison, the former head of Sony Worldwide Studios, has... WTF?!... become the "Directeur Général Délégué" over at Infogrames (who you will remember is the parent company of Atari).
We're still trying to catch up on all sorts of things from the last week, so if there have been any other major developments anywhere, don't be afraid to drop us a line. Later! |
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25 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 6:22 pm EDT -- Episode #0117 of the podcast is available for download! Sorry that we're a date late in posting it; I'm not actually sure whose fault it is :P. This week we checked out an amazing project that's just recently been completed:
That's right, one of the official DragonBall "side stories", In The Name Of Piccolo-Daimaô, has been obtained, scanned, and fully translated! The above link will take you to the website of desirecampbell, one of our forum regulars, who helped in the project. Read along and listen in for our thoughts. Definitely check it out.
One thing we mentioned in the podcast episode that hasn't been mentioned here on the home page was the interview with Ian Corlett (the original voice of adult Goku in North America) on Voiceprint, a podcast run by a guy named Trevor Devall. It's worth listening to, even if the Goku-centric content is somewhat minimal compared to other areas of interest (but that content is certainly good to hear).
In other news, it looks like IGN just popped up a review of the recent re-release of the three DragonBall movies (2, 3, & 4) that FUNimation has the rights to the home releases of. Confused? Just check out the respective "DVD Guide" page. |
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23 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 10:00 pm EDT -- Super Ghost Kamikaze from our forum wrote in and let us know that GameSpot put up a video from GDC (Game Developers Conference for those of you non-hardcore gamers), where Donny Clay from Atari is showing off the upcoming Burst Limit game. I definitely appreciate the acknowledgement of Dimps and Spike to a pretty spectacular degree, rather than the typical "we" dialogue (which, admittedly, is still in there a bit) completely ignoring that the games are actually developed in Japan. Also, "Kamehameha" is pronounced correctly, so the fanboy in me was happy :D.
Lots of gameplay footage of Goku vs Piccolo is shown off, along with confirmation that:
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Both the English (FUNimation) and original Japanese cast are selectable (no word on the music)
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There will be subtitles if you wish on the Japanese language track (accurate translations / non-dubtitles, we hope?)
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The game covers the Saiya-jin arc to the end of Cell
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There will be the so-called "in-game transformations"
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Story elements are via in-game engine cut-scenes
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Simultaneous release on the PS3 & Xbox 360 in July (kinda figured this one)
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No plans for downloadable content
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There will be achievements (also obvious)
No destructible environments
The video's just under 12 minutes long, and it's worth watching to see the game in-motion in a nice format like this. I'm trying not to get excited over games anymore, but this is looking pretty neat. |
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20 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 10:00 pm EDT -- Futabatei Shimei let us know that Columbia has updated their site with the complete tracklisting for the upcoming 13-disc Chôzenshû CD collection. Lots of stuff on there, including pretty much everything from the Hit Song Collection series, the 2006 1/2 Special Remix CD, tons of live songs, and even Hironobu Kageyama's three English songs! We'll have a translation soon, and we'll go over it on the next podcast episode, too.
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19 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 6:30 pm EDT -- You've already read all over this (no doubt like the rest of fandom) over on Anime News Network, but let's pretend that maybe one of you hadn't heard some of this, thus making it a good update!
Surprising absolutely nobody, DragonBall remains one of Bandai's most-profitable franchises (even less of a surprise is seeing Gundam and Power Rangers right above it). Bandai is forecasting DB bringing them in a whopping ¥17.8 billion (that's around $167 million) for the 2008 fiscal year.
A new "Majin" race (that's a bit redundant, huh?) has been showcased for DragonBall online. Looking pretty neat!
There you go! |
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17 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 9:26 pm EDT -- Word on the street from FUNimation's panel at Katsucon this weekend is that their recent release of both the Bardock & Trunks DBZ TV Specials as a single "double-feature" package release is coming to Blu-ray. All you PS3 owners that hadn't yet thought about picking it up, maybe hold off if you're still interested (keep in mind that it's the same cropped, faux-"remastered" style as their season boxsets).
VegettoEX @ 1:05 am EDT -- Episode #0116 of the podcast is available for download! We took it easy this week and gave some responses about doing stupid things with the characters and their names in response to a great e-mail. Oh, and don't mind us completely forgetting that FUNimation's faux-"remastered" DBZ season four and the Bardock/Trunks double-feature come out this week. Then again, no-one wrote in to remind us to mention it in the releases :P. Good times this show. Definitely check it out.
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16 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 8:12 pm EDT -- Doing anything? Of course you are. That's not stopping you from check out the chat and hanging out with all the cool kids.
We're in #daizenshuu over on irc.rizon.net. Need help getting in there? No problem; we've got a whole page to help you out. Stick around a bit if you don't see anyone chatting; sometimes it takes a while for us to wake up! Check you cats later with the next podcast episode. |
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15 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 12:38 pm EDT -- Tanooki Kuribo sent me an e-mail about this yesterday, but I totally forgot about it :P. Bandai has put out a press release talking about their 2008 plans and showcase from the 2008 American International Toy Fair. Here's the part you're all interested in:
DRAGON BALL Z® – Bandai America celebrates its triumphant return in 2008 as master toy licensee for Dragon Ball Z, considered one of the most successful anime properties from Japan for over the last 11 years. Fans of Goku, Gohan and all the Dragon Ball characters will have access to exclusive products in the Spring, including 4” collectible figures and highly detailed 2.5” figures direct from Japan. In the Fall, kids can build their ultimate Dragon Ball Z collection with exciting new toys designed for the U.S. market, like the 2.5” Flash Changer Figures that transforms characters into their energized forms, and 8” Power Boost Figures, with muscles that expand and break through the character’s energy force. The unique 6.5” Energy Battle Set offers figures that respond to one to another through IR technology, allowing kids to battle their characters and perform their final attack moves to defeat their opponent. Kids can also mimic Goku’s final attack with the brand’s first role-play set, the Kamehameha Wrist Bands.
Looks like toywiz.com has an image of one of the new figures, too:
Neat stuff. |
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14 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 6:58 pm EDT -- Fancy that... looks like the game actually will be coming out at some point! Popping up on YouTube and various other areas of this here intarweb is an actual promotional video / trailer for the upcoming MMORPG, DragonBall Online. Neato.
It showcases a little bit of when it's taking place via the opening page flips, some of the characters you can create, and even what appears to be some type of ability to... travel throughout time and interact with actual events from the DragonBall storyline...? Very interesting...
But that's not all. In addition to that, some actual gameplay footage has leaked online as well.
It's all in Korean (obviously), but that certainly doesn't change the fact that it's neat... |
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12 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 6:55 am EDT -- It looks like Lantis has updated their website for the upcoming "Super Survivor" CD... "single"... which we know contains that song, the theme for the upcoming Burst Limit video game, and more. Well, here's the "more":
(01) "Super Survivor"
(02) "Kiseki no Honô yo Moegare!"
(03) "Super Survivor" (English Version)
(04) "Kiseki no Honô yo Moegare!" (English Version)
(05) Image Song
(06) Image Song
(07) Off Vocal
(08) Off Vocal
All right... first off, what the Hell does "English Version" mean? I'm going to take a guess and assume that it doesn't actually mean that Hironobu Kageyama has performed these songs with English lyrics; they're probably the versions of the songs (well, entirely different songs...) that appear in the American versions of the games. I could be entirely wrong (and I hope I am), but there you go.
You probably know that "Image Song" is what we could call a random song that appears on an album called something like "Music From And Inspired By (insert name here)". It's not actually from the show/game, but it's in the same style, etc. "Off Vocal", from what I understand, is just another phrase for "karaoke version".
So that about sums it up. I look forward to getting final information on the CD, which drops 09 April 2008 in Japan. |
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10 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 12:50 am EDT -- Episode #0115 of the podcast is available for download! We're back on time for all you constantly-refreshing folks, out there ^_~. This week we all took at look at the state of the domestic anime industry as it pertains specifically to FUNimation and DragonBall as a franchise. Who is this company, where did they come from, and how did they manage to exploit one single series to allow themselves to become number one in the industry? Definitely check it out.
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09 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 12:22 pm EDT -- Looks like David Smith over at IGN has written up yet another article talking about some of our favorite material (that being DragonBall), as well as its author (that being Toriyama). Smith does a pretty good job of explaining Toriyama's humor and pretty powerful penchant for puns (once I got going on the alliteration, I couldn't stop).
There's not a whole lot in there that visitors / readers / listeners of Daizenshuu EX wouldn't already be familiar with, but it's always encouraging to see some pretty intelligent writings on mainstream sites like IGN. Keep it up, Smith-d00d. You're giving us a good name as fans.
In other news, Game Trailers has a video review up for Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (otherwise known as Sparking! METEOR). Check it out... looks like they kinda liked it.
On the Viz front, it would appear that these "Viz Big" editions aren't necessarily going to be everything they're cracked up to be. A little discussion came up on our forum regarding the Rurouni Kenshin editions that just came out, and the seemingly non-color pages that begin chapter four. I double-checked my kanzenban for the series, and sure enough, it looks like Viz isn't doing all of the color pages for the books. Uh oh. |
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08 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 7:06 am EDT -- Nothing too exciting going on in the Dragon World right now, but it's been a few days so I figured I'd drop a couple little bits of info.
As I'm sure everyone's read by now, Akira Toriyama is going to be teaming up with Masakazu Katsura (the creator of series such as Video Girl Ai more recently I"s... and also the contributor of the idea of fusion in DragonBall...!) for a special one-shot that will appear in the May issue of Jump Square in Japan. There is no indication one way or the other yet as to whether or not it will contain any DragonBall elements, but we're assuming it would be something entirely new. We'll definitely have Julian pick it up, give us some scans, etc.
Also, Anime on DVD have reviewed the upcoming Bardock / Trunks double feature DVD. The only reason this is significant or even remotely interesting is because they seem to have (at least temporarily) dropped their ban on reviewing FUNimation's faux-"remastered" products to review this one. Chris does indeed point out the technical flaws and incompetence with the presentation, but balances out the good aspects of the packaging and content, as well.
Finally, for some of you Australian/PAL video gamers, it looks like Budokai Tenkaichi 3 will finally be coming out next week on February 15th. Man, we've had Sparking! METEOR for what seems like eons, now, and even the American release has been out for quite a bit. If you're looking for our final thoughts on the game, check out Episode #0106 of the podcast.
Check you guys 'n gals later this weekend for the next episode of the podcast. |
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03 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 3:55 pm EDT -- Episode #0114 of the podcast is available for download! Sorry about the slight delay; blame Comcast. Anyway, kinoko (our resident Tenshinhan fangirl) came down to record the episode with us, since the character's actually still relevant to the story for a little bit more. Lots of great discussions came up during our review, and I totally loved listening to it again. We also announced the winner of our 10th anniversary contest... did you win?! Definitely check it out.
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02 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 1:33 pm EDT -- I'm not doing very good on keeping up with the "Friday" portion of "From The Past Friday", am I? Oh, well...!
So here's a fun little doo-diddly you might have heard about either from actually being that old, or perhaps reading about it over in our "Rumor Guide". Well, I dug up the voice samples and they're even older than those FUNimation clips we've been sharing, so I guess that makes them pretty darn well from the past!
Back in 1999, we played a fun little prank saying that Saffron Henderson (the previous voice of Gohan from Ocean Studios when FUNimation was first dubbing DBZ) would be returning to play the role, rather than having it re-cast. This was, of course, absolutely false. But that didn't stop us from having a friend at the time (Matt / PyRo321) use his then-young voice to do some impressions and fool some people!
When you look back on it now, it's pretty hard to see how anyone would believe it. I guess it was still that magical time and we were all in denial as to what FUNimation was actually doing. It sure made for good times, though! We'll hit you back tomorrow with a podcast episode and contest winner! |
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01 February 2008
VegettoEX @ 6:50 am EDT -- Tanooki Kuribo (you were expecting someone else?) wrote in to let us know that Toei's official site for DragonBall GT has been updated and is currently plugging the R2 releases for the TV series which begin this month. Good stuff! The cover art is indeed shown:
Also, we're once again re-confirming all the stuff that godofchaos told you way back when was indeed accurate, and here come all the catalogue listings. RightStuf has listed the following items coming out, all on May 27th:
- DBZ Movies 1 & 2 Blu-Ray (Remastered)
- DBZ Movies 1 & 2 Blu-Ray (Remastered)
- DBZ Season 5 boxset (Remastered)
- DBZ Spanish Vol. 7
- DBZ Spanish Vol. 8
Still waiting on more info about that DBGT "Season 1" boxset from FUNimation, but I'm sure we'll learn soon enough.
Anyone got any last-minute contest entries? Read below...
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