Scenes from Dragonball series being re-drawn for HDTV

Wasted Wisher · Post by **Wasted Wisher** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:21 am

Wow, I'm surprised (and glad) that people are still replying to this topic. I was pretty sure it would disappear rather quickly.
Anyway, here's an update on the scenes being re-drawn for Dragonball.

- Right now, the project is still in its test phase. Personally, I hope it pushes through and becomes a regular project.
- As it turns out, the four test scenes given to us were for Dragonball Z. Here's hoping that if the project does fly, they give the same treatment to Dragonball.
- The scenes that were re-drawn were not restricted to just "special effects" scenes. That's good, because that means if the project does become regular, it means we'll be able to re-draw all sorts of scenes form the original shows.
- Since original drawings and cels have of course been disposed off long,long ago, the scenes are being re-drawn from video captures of the actual episodes.

Kingdom Heartless · Post by **Kingdom Heartless** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:28 am

It's a shame...

If it happens, I doubt we would get a DVD release of it.

Captain Awesome · Post by **Captain Awesome** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:53 am

I still don't understand, if what you say is the case, and some scenes are being re-drawn, what are they being re-drawn for?, some kind of tv special that looks back on moments in the show?

Raki · Post by **Raki** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:20 am

This may be a test run for Toei. They may want to do the whole series over again.

sangofe · Post by **sangofe** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:54 pm

Kingdom Heartless wrote:It's a shame...

If it happens, I doubt we would get a DVD release of it.

What would the point of DVD release be? Blu Ray, Blu Ray!!

Wasted wisher: this project is to eventually sell Blu Ray discs, right?!

Kingdom Heartless · Post by **Kingdom Heartless** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:08 pm

Jeez, I hope not. I can't afford a Blu-Ray, and if some miracle I can, I wouldn't be able to afford the DVDs.

Snail · Post by **Snail** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:01 pm

Raki wrote:This may be a test run for Toei. They may want to do the whole series over again.

That'd be the sex. Yes please.

Metalwario64 · Post by **Metalwario64** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:03 pm

Raki wrote:This may be a test run for Toei. They may want to do the whole series over again.

That would actually be pretty neat, and would likely get more consistent art styles this time.

Pain · Post by **Pain** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:06 pm

Metalwario64 wrote:
Raki wrote:This may be a test run for Toei. They may want to do the whole series over again.
That would actually be pretty neat, and would likely get more consistent art styles this time.

If an ongoing anime series like Bleach doesn't have one consistent artist group, then I seriously doubt that Dragonball would be any different.

Metalwario64 · Post by **Metalwario64** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:09 pm

Pain wrote:
Metalwario64 wrote:
Raki wrote:This may be a test run for Toei. They may want to do the whole series over again.
That would actually be pretty neat, and would likely get more consistent art styles this time.
If an ongoing anime series like Bleach doesn't have one consistent artist group, then I seriously doubt that Dragonball would be any different.

I don't mean like "Same animation every episode", I am talking like "No more of that hideous "triangle man crap" art style."

Sure, they will have different animators for different episodes, but I am saying it will be better than the current series consistency wise. I don't think it would ever get as bad as the "triangle man crap" if they re-did it.

Chuquita · Post by **Chuquita** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:14 pm

Raki wrote:This may be a test run for Toei. They may want to do the whole series over again.

I would buy this on dvd.

*Holds out her wallet*.

Pain · Post by **Pain** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:15 pm

Metalwario64 wrote:
Pain wrote:
Metalwario64 wrote: That would actually be pretty neat, and would likely get more consistent art styles this time.
If an ongoing anime series like Bleach doesn't have one consistent artist group, then I seriously doubt that Dragonball would be any different.
I don't mean like "Same animation every episode", I am talking like "No more of that hideous "triangle man crap" art style."

Sure, they will have different animators for different episodes, but I am saying it will be better than the current series consistency wise. I don't think it would ever get as bad as the "triangle man crap" if they re-did it.

Oh, I understand. But if they re-did the series, wouldn't the seiyu have to re-do the episodes again? I think that they just might me a little too old to do that again. Think about it: it isn't '84 anymore, it's '09.

But there's only one great thing that could happen here: Toei could make better filler arcs. Y'know what I mean?

Rocketman · Post by **Rocketman** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:39 pm

Pain wrote:But there's only one great thing that could happen here: Toei could make better filler arcs. Y'know what I mean?

Why the hell would you want that when they could remove all filler?

Pain · Post by **Pain** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:42 pm

Rocketman wrote:
Pain wrote:But there's only one great thing that could happen here: Toei could make better filler arcs. Y'know what I mean?
Why the hell would you want that when they could remove all filler?

Because it's always good to see something "new" in the anime. Isn't that what you guys want? I mean, the "Garlic Junior Hell Hole Saga" was a big mistake on Toei's part(Worst Filler Ever), but there can always be better filler...right?

Sprite Satan · Post by **Sprite Satan** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:48 pm

If they re-do the series, they have to re-do the driving exam episode in glorious HD. Even if they cut out all other filler.

Garlic Jr., the Anoyichi Tournament and half of the Freeza Saga can go to hell, though. Dump some of the Goku/Gohan training in the RoSaT as well. And Gohan's training in the wild, the robot, dinosaur and orphans episodes can all go. And Gohan's cliff adventures in episode 1.

Actually, let's scratch out Gohan from 90% of it.

The Tori-bot · Post by **The Tori-bot** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:52 pm

Sprite Satan wrote:Actually, let's scratch out Gohan from 90% of it.

... Are you Rocketman's secret lover?

Nah, he'd probably call for 100%... forgive my accusation.

Post by **Herms** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:04 pm

The Tori-bot wrote:
Sprite Satan wrote:Actually, let's scratch out Gohan from 90% of it. :D
... Are you Rocketman's secret lover?

Sprite Satan is a Chi Chi blow-up doll?

Innagadadavida · Post by **Innagadadavida** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:05 pm

Herms wrote:
The Tori-bot wrote:
Sprite Satan wrote:Actually, let's scratch out Gohan from 90% of it.
... Are you Rocketman's secret lover?
Sprite Satan is a Chi Chi blow-up doll?

http://www.instantrimshot.com/

Snail · Post by **Snail** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:07 pm

Herms wrote:
The Tori-bot wrote:
Sprite Satan wrote:Actually, let's scratch out Gohan from 90% of it.
... Are you Rocketman's secret lover?
Sprite Satan is a Chi Chi blow-up doll?

Oh Herms you dawg.

*patiently awaits Rocketman's retort.

Rocketman · Post by **Rocketman** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:12 pm

Do y'all think I'd be on the internet if I had one of those?

Kanzenshuu

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