It is about that time of year! Looking to pick up a calendar for 2007? CDJapan has a crapton of anime calendars straight from Japan, including eight from Dragon Ball Z! There are lots of character-specific ones to choose from this year, so definitely check them out.
Thanks to Kyokochan83 for the heads-up!
As we reported back in August, FUNimation has officially put out the solicitations for their November releases, which includes the Dragon Ball Z movie 1, 2, & 3 DVD set due out on 14 November 2006. This will include the re-dubbed versions of the movies with FUNimation’s “reversioned” script, music, and voices on the English side, and (much more importantly) a new translation by Steven J. Simmons on the Japanese side. They are assumed to NOT be remastered video (read: not from the Dragon Box). The suggested retail price is $29.98, which you will be able to pick up for cheap anywhere. Keep in mind that this will include the same re-released version of “Dead Zone” you picked up in May 2005 as a part of the “Ultimate Uncut Edition” line, though we do not know if there will be additionally-changed cover art.
Episode #0041 of the podcast is available for download! Slightly late getting it online, but hey… I’ve been out of town, and it’s a federal holiday… no big! This week, we describe in great detail all of the Japanese reference guides; from the daizenshuu to the DBGT Perfect Files to all of the recent books, anything you wanted to know about them, we’ve got it for you. Definitely check it out.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
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.
REFERENCED SITES:
- All DB Book Covers @ Daizenshuu EX
- “The DBZ You’ve Never Seen” Feature @ Daizenshuu EX
- “DragonBall Children” (Other Artists) @ Daizenshuu EX
- Bardock (Toriyama/Nakatsuru) Tidbit @ Daizenshuu EX
- DBGT Perfect File #1 (Reprint) @ Amazon Japan
- DBGT Perfect File #2 (Reprint) @ Amazon Japan
- “DragonBall LANDMARK” @ Amazon Japan
- “DragonBall FOREVER” @ Amazon Japan
- “Son Goku Densetsu” @ Amazon Japan
- “Tenka-ichi Densetsu” @ Amazon Japan
- Meri’s Top 5 Engrish in Reference Books @ Daizenshuu EX
- DBZ Animanga (SSJ/Ginyu) Vol. 5 @ Amazon Japan
- DBZ DVD Vols. 31, 32, & 33 @ Amazon Japan
- DBZ Movie 13 DVD @ Amazon
- DBZ Movie 13 DVD @ Z-Store
- Broly Triple Threat DVD Boxset @ Amazon
- Broly Triple Threat DVD Boxset @ Z-Store
- DBZ “Remastered” Vol. 4 (Spain) @ zonadvd.com
- “DBGT: Transformation 2″ Listing @ Gamespot.com
“Jump Ultimate Stars”, the sequel to the phenomenal Nintendo DS game “Jump Super Stars”, is due out in Japan (also on the DS) on 23 November 2006 for ¥4800.
Episode #0040 of the podcast is available for download! Well, you’re probably not even seeing this update until the first of the month, but it’s still up! Be sure to sign up on the forum, because we always post new episodes there first. This week, we took an extremely detailed look at Gohan’s character arc throughout the entire series. Definitely check it out.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
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.
REFERENCED SITES:
- “Sparking! NEO” Japanese TV Spot @ YouTube
- Meri’s Top 5 Gohan Fights @ Daizenshuu EX
- DBZ Animanga (SSJ/Ginyu) Vol. 5 @ Amazon Japan
- DBZ DVD Vols. 31, 32, & 33 @ Amazon Japan
- DBZ Movie 13 DVD @ Amazon
- DBZ Movie 13 DVD @ Z-Store
- Broly Triple Threat DVD Boxset @ Amazon
- Broly Triple Threat DVD Boxset @ Z-Store
Toei has revealed the covers for their next three DVDs of the Z Dragon Box individual disc release. Each of these discs contain six episodes, covering episodes 178 thru 195, and are set to be released 06 September 2006. You can still order any of the released discs or pre-order any of these three discs at Amazon Japan.
Toei’s Dragon Ball Z DVD site has also been updated with the rest of the discs, with the last discs being released on 07 February 2007. Thanks to our “Underpaid Servant” Yami-Tenchi for bringing these new covers to our attention.
Episode #0039 of the podcast is available for download! We’ve finally gotten around to giving our huge review of Battle Stadium D.O.N., which so many people have been looking forward to. In addition to that, we’ve got tons of links (images, videos, etc.) for you to check out… but you have to listen to the episode! Definitely check it out.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0039! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri (plus special guests!) finally dish out the review on Battle Stadium D.O.N. for the Japanese PS2 and Gamecube. Game and Akira Toriyama news, Julian’s ABCs, Meri’s Top 5 Mr. Satan moments, and your e-mails round out the episode.
REFERENCED SITES:
- “Sparking! NEO” Box Art Comparison @ Daizenshuu EX
- “Sparking! NEO” DBGT Characters @ Daizenshuu EX
- Anime News Service
- NHK’s “Top Runner” Official Website
- “Battle Stadium D.O.N.” Screen Shots @ Daizenshuu EX
- “Battle Stadium D.O.N.” Video Downloads @ Daizenshuu EX
- “Battle Stadium D.O.N.” (PS2) @ Play-Asia
- “Battle Stadium D.O.N.” (GCN) @ Play-Asia
- Character Rumors @ Daizenshuu EX
- Meri’s Top 5 Mr. Satan Moments @ Daizenshuu EX
Here you go:
Clear winner, this time around…
Episode #0038 of the podcast is available for download! Whether it be ninja squirrels or Deluxe himself, nothing can keep us from continuing on with the podcast. We discuss the passing of Hirotaka Suzuoki, FUNimation’s DBZ Movies Boxset plans, and Otakon 2006… including all sorts of AMV material. Definitely check it out.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0038! VegettoEX, Julian, Meri, and “Deluxe” discuss the passing of Hirotaka Suzuoki and FUNimation’s apparent plans for a DBZ Movies 1, 2, & 3 boxset. An Otakon rundown and favorite Tenshinhan moments (in memory) round out our episode.
REFERENCED SITES:
- DBZ Movies 1, 2, & 3 Discussion @ Daizenshuu EX
- Otakon Official Website
- “My Fist Is The Worst Kind Of Weapon” @ AnimeMusicVideos.org
- Castor Troy’s “Naruto Ball Z” @ AnimeMusicVideos.org
- Meri & Mike’s 2006 Iron Editor Video @ AnimeMusicVideos.org
- Best Tenshinhan Moments (In Memory…) @ Daizenshuu EX
Voice actor Hirotaka Suzuoki has passed away. Fans will know him best as Tenshinhan, but his extraordinary career spanned so many other fan-favorite shows. He will be missed immensely.
