Happinet’s official release website has unveiled the cover art for the next set of Dragon Ball Kai DVD volumes, both of which are set to be released 27 August 2010 for ¥2,940 (~$30). Volume #17 will contain episodes 49-51, while Volume #18 follows with the next three episodes, 52-54. This will be the last set …
Columbia Music’s official website has been updated and is now listing the recently announced Dragon Ball Kai CD release, officially titled “Soundtrack 3 & Songs”, which is due out in Japan 22 September 2010 for ¥2,940 (~$35). Early reports indicated that the album would be a continuation of previous Kai albums and would include TV …
AnimeJan is holding a contest to allow a very lucky fan to attend a Kai recording session on 9 September 2010 in Tokyo. You will also have the chance to tour the premises and witness the production process! If you would like to go on the tour for us and take tons of notes and …
Toei’s official Dragon Ball Kai website is reporting that it has started a “Become Dragon Ball Kai” campaign in conjunction with Bandai. The campaign includes a new children’s clothing line which will run from now until the end of January 2011. The first 590 people to buy an item and return the postcard included will …
The next three episode titles for Dragon Ball Kai have been leaked online early — here is a quick run-down of what to expect in the upcoming weeks: Episode 069 – August 22, 2010 「オレはお前の兄弟だ！悟空の気を持つモンスター」 “I Am Your Brother! The Monster Who Possesses Goku’s Ki” Episode 070 – August 29, 2010 「渦巻く策略、太陽拳！人造人間セルを追え」 “A Devious Trick, …
Shueisha has updated their listing for the JSAT Edition: Dragon Ball – Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! comic which is due out in Japan 03 September 2010 for ¥730 (~$8.00). It now lists some additional details that make this release much more intriguing than it ever was originally, as it appears this will not …
After Takeshi Aono’s recent stroke, we learned that all of his roles were being immediately recast. Kami-sama/God would be coming up in Dragon Ball Kai episodes right before the appearance of Cell, leaving the role (unfortunately) wide open. Veteran Bin Shimada has stepped in to the role, perhaps best known to fans as Broli from …
Toshio Furukawa, the voice of Piccolo, recently posted on his blog that he had finished his first recording session for an episode of Dragon Ball Kai with Norio Wakamoto, confirming that he will be returning to reprise his role as Cell in Dragon Ball Kai. 若本規夫 Norio Wakamoto Cell will make his first appearance in …
Shueisha has unexpectedly announced the release of a JSAT Edition: Dragon Ball – Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! comic: The comic is due out 03 September 2010 for ¥730 (~$8.00). There is no word yet to what exactly this is, but it could be either a re-release of the manga adaptation drawn by Naho …
Shueisha’s official listing website has been updated with all of the final information for the second Extreme Battle Collection guide book. The listing includes the book’s cover and some additional details. The book will include a character guide, story guide, a short Dragon Ball encyclopedia, and more importantly, never before heard anime production stories from …