Episode #0077 of the podcast is available for download! Sorry for the slight delay, but hey… you know how it goes this time of year for all of us. This week, we took a look at the ending to DBZ Movie 10 and had a little discussion we like to call… Goku: There or Not?

In a brief recap of the news on the show, it looks like that release of the remastered movies coming out in France will indeed by widescreen (contrary to early reports), and the ending to episode five of “Lucky Star” is karaoke goodness of “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA”.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
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!

REFERENCED SITES:

• French Movie Boxset Discussion @ Daizenshuu EX
• DBZ Season 2 “Remastered” DVD Set @ Amazon
• DBZ Spanish DVD Vol. 1 @ RightStuf
• DBZ Spanish DVD Vol. 2 @ RightStuf

Episode #0075 of the podcast is available for download! This week, we did another round of e-mail answering! Definitely a great batch of questions from everyone. If you ever have questions or comments for the show, we certainly. welcome them and will do our best to answer everything to the best of our ability with the minimal amount of effort and research necessary to make it sound like we know what we’re talking about and still provide a valuable resource :P. Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
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.

Episode #0074 of the podcast is available for download! This week, we took a look at the new CD from last December, DragonBall Z Best Remix 2006 1/2 Special. Certainly an interesting release, it’s not quite a “remix” CD in terms of what the word traditionally means… it’s more of a “re-mix” CD. Listen in for more details. We checked in with Julian at Anime Boston, Jeff stopped by to read some e-mails, and don’t forget that there’s one more week for the DBZ Movie 8 DVD contest! Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
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!

REFERENCED SITES:

• “The Saga Of Goku” (PAL, R4) DVD Set @ Madman
• DBZ Spanish DVD Vol. 1 @ Z-Store
• DBZ Spanish DVD Vol. 2 @ Z-Store
• DBZ Spanish DVD Discussion @ FUNimation Forum
• DBZ Season 2 “Remastered” DVD Set Ad @ ImageShack
• “DB: Source” (Half-Life 2 Mod) Official Website
• “Best Remix 2006 1/2 Special” Scan @ Daizenshuu EX
• “Best Remix 2006 1/2 Special” @ Play-Asia
• Meri’s Top 5 Embarrassing Trunks… @ Daizenshuu EX
• “Dogasu’s Backpack” (Pokemon Fansite)
• FUNimation’s “Shokai” Slogan @ Z-Store

Episode #0073 of the podcast is available for download! That’s right, two updates in a row… spanning two different days! Whoa! For the show this week, we took at look at the character of Tapion. Who is he, and why the Hell is he so popular for a dude that’s only around for a single movie?! Is it the theme song? Is it the sword? Is it the shoes?! He’s on fire…! In all seriousness, he’s a pretty intriguing character that doesn’t over-stay his welcome, and we certainly had a good conversation about him. Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
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.

REFERENCED SITES:

• “Nippon Ijin Taisho 2007” Discussion @ Daizenshuu EX
• “Nippon Ijin Taisho 2007” Video @ YouTube
• Tapion’s Character Design @ Daizenshuu EX
• DBZ “Remastered” Vol. 10 (Spain) @ zonadvd.com
• Example Of A Bootleg (EverAnime) CD @ Daizenshuu EX
• Example Of A Legit (Columbia) CD @ Daizenshuu EX

Episode #0070 of the podcast is available for download! This week, in response to… uhh… responses… that our video from Episode #0068 received, we took a look at fandom, itself. What about the Japanese version flat-out offends some of today’s fans? What would drive these people to such anger? We examined their placement (or displacement, if you will) in relation to the show and other fans, which eventually leads us into FUNimation’s treatment of the show (and their inability to decide whether or not today it should be viewed as “nostalgia” or “new hotness”). Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
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 Q&A e-mail session with quite the amusing “fan”.

REFERENCED SITES:

• Haruko Momoi’s “Famison 8-bit mono-i” CD Website
• “DragonBall Inconsistencies” Video 1 @ YouTube

Episode #0069 of the podcast is available for download! Julian was in town this weekend, so we finally were able to have another local recording with us all together! Good times, good times… This week we discussed all of the various Japanese DragonBall tunes you can find on iTunes. From some special remixes to the “2005 version” CD singles, there’s actually a decent collection of material up for grabs! We also went over a good bit of news, releases, and e-mails… which actually resulted in another mini-topic, where we discussed this apparently well-known parody clip involving something with a “nine” and a “thousand” in it… Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
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. Referenced sites:… and more. Our conversation touches upon ideas that cross generations of fans, and moves into an interesting Q&A e-mail session with quite the amusing “fan”.

REFERENCED SITES:

• Masako Nozawa on “Hello! Morning” @ yeoh.com
• “Blue Dragon” Voices Confirmation @ Game Informer
• “AniPara Club – Para Para Dance No. 1” @ iTunes
• “Moetora Anime Trance 1” @ iTunes
• “Moetora Anime Trance 2” @ iTunes
• “Makafushigi Adventure (2005 version)” @ iTunes
• “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA (2005 version)” @ iTunes
• “Harukanaru Goku Densetsu” (JP NDS) @ Play-Asia
• “Shin Budokai: Another Road (US PSP) @ Amazon
• “9000!! NINE THOUSAAAAANDD!” @ YouTube

Episode #0068 of the podcast is available for download! And it has a special bonus video to go along with it! No, we haven’t become a video podcast… we won’t abandon you. Besides, us sitting around computers with mics isn’t exactly enthralling to watch. No, no! What we’ve done is create a bonus video explanation (or primer, if you will) to go along with our main topic for the week!

This week, we discussed a scene from DBZ episode 101 in which Vegeta (who has just been brought back to life in a package deal via Earth’s DragonBalls) flies over and sees a newly-SSJ Goku with his own eyes, right there on Namek. In case you don’t know… this never happens in the manga. We discussed the ramifications of this scene (how Vegeta should be reacting, how it would change his outlook after coming back to Earth, etc.).

In addition to the topic, we also went over some news, some releases, and hit up a few voice mails. Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
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.

REFERENCED SITES:

• “Red Ribbon Army” DVD Set @ zstore.com
• “General Blue” DVD Set @ DeepDiscount.com
• “DragonBall Online” Announcement @ ThisIsGame.com
• “DragonBall Inconsistencies” Video 1 @ YouTube
• “Harukanaru Goku Densetsu” (JP NDS) @ Play-Asia