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by theoriginalbilis
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Akira Toriyama Passes Away.
Replies: 349
Views: 18627

Re: Akira Toriyama Passes Away.

I have a lot that I'm still reflecting on, thinking about, trying to form, etc. It's going to take a while. There's so much of a direct impact and literal direction on my life that it's impossible to really put into words, I think. I haven't said much here, mostly because of that, and because I've ...
by theoriginalbilis
Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Akira Toriyama Passes Away.
Replies: 349
Views: 18627

Re: Akira Toriyama Passes Away.

I'm thankful for Toriyama and Dragon Ball for helping motivate me to continue art (both as a hobby and career choice) through the years. I'm thankful to him and Dragon Ball bringing so many of us together. Thanks to him, I ended up meeting you lovely people. This is still is the only online communit...
by theoriginalbilis
Fri Sep 15, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: For its 10th anniversary, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is returning to movie theaters in USA
Replies: 8
Views: 1732

Re: For its 10th anniversary, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is returning to movie theaters in USA

Nice! Ten years later, and it's still one of my favorite Dragon Ball films. Unfortunately, I won't be going to this since it's only the English dub being screened. I was hoping the distributors would be more open to screening Dragon Ball content in Japanese with subtitles. Crunchyroll did it for Sup...
by theoriginalbilis
Tue Jul 11, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: Dragon Ball Kai
Topic: Kai coming to Hulu on July 1, 2023
Replies: 46
Views: 9552

Re: Kai coming to Hulu on July 1, 2023

Things I noticed: - The audio in the opening and NEP in Episode 1 sound kinda funky, like something went wrong while re-editing/re-encoding the episode for streaming. And the episode is indeed slightly re-edited; they corrected the opening in Episode 1 using the Japanese logo (Dragon Ball Kai witho...
by theoriginalbilis
Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Thoughts about international versions and the changes it made?
Replies: 30
Views: 1854

Re: Thoughts about international versions and the changes it made?

I will say that I prefer most of the US names for the Z movies/TV specials. Not exactly a hot take, I know. They're more concise and clear. Except for "Wrath of the Dragon"; which was actually more vague than the Japanese title. Is the Dragon Fist attack the "Wrath of the Dragon"...
by theoriginalbilis
Fri Dec 02, 2022 11:03 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: AB Video to release original Dragon Ball on Blu-Ray
Replies: 514
Views: 70438

Re: AB Video to release OG Dragon Ball on Blu-Ray

Looks (and sounds) great! The original broadcast audio is something many of us have wanted on an official release for years.

Now let's @Crunchyroll about releasing this transfer in English-speaking territories. Gimme gimme gimme.
by theoriginalbilis
Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:37 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Crunchyroll re-releasing Dragon Ball GT on DVD in February 2023
Replies: 33
Views: 4131

Re: Crunchyroll re-releasing Dragon Ball GT on DVD in February 2023

I saw WTK post the listing on Twitter.

Best case scenario: This'll use the either the singles or Dragon Box transfer.

Most likely scenario: These are the same Season Set discs re-packaged.

What a missed opportunity to put this and original Dragon Ball on Blu-Ray (or even SD-BD.)
by theoriginalbilis
Wed May 11, 2022 6:01 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: your definition of the "definitive" DBZ home release
Replies: 16
Views: 1464

Re: your definition of the "definitive" DBZ home release

At this point, I'd just be fine with the Dragon Box footage available for purchase in English-speaking territories again. Preferably with some color-correction, and on Blu-Ray or even SD-on-Blu-Ray since either way there would be way less compression. I'd love for the Japanese Broadcast audio to be ...
by theoriginalbilis
Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:15 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Selecta Visión Dragon Ball Z Blu-ray
Replies: 91
Views: 20270

Re: Selecta Visión Dragon Ball Z Blu-ray

I just watched through that comparison video a couple times. And I think it looks okay. Just fine, nothing mind-blowing. (shrug) ... I'd much prefer FUNimation use this footage instead. To me, the backgrounds still suffer from being slightly flatter, but to no where near the degree that the 30th Ann...
by theoriginalbilis
Wed Dec 15, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Thanks for everything, Mr. Yanami.
Replies: 32
Views: 2943

Re: Thanks for everything, Mr. Yanami.

Did anyone else watch an episode today just to bask in his glorious narration?
by theoriginalbilis
Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Thanks for everything, Mr. Yanami.
Replies: 32
Views: 2943

Re: Thanks for everything, Mr. Yanami.

Very sad. I'm feeling for his family and loved ones right now. I remember hearing that he was going through health issues which forced him to retire, but I'm glad he was able to live a good quality of life and make it all the way to a very distinguished 90 years old, which most people don't ever mak...
by theoriginalbilis
Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:44 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Walmart Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Bluray sets *Confirmed to be the 2013 cropped discs*
Replies: 65
Views: 13121

Re: Walmart Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Bluray sets

Wow, those are actually cheaper than I expected. Less than $12 a season.

Guess they're really banking on the ultra-casual crowd jumping on these and replacing the 16:9 Blu-Rays as the new default release.
by theoriginalbilis
Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:51 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Should Dragon Ball Have Stopped After Cell?
Replies: 81
Views: 5895

Re: Should Dragon Ball Have Stopped After Cell?

Should Dragon Ball have stopped after Cell? I don't think so. The series, the fandom, and the franchise are better off with the Buu arc than without it. Sure, it has a lot of problems, mainly with structure and pacing, but the added world-building, character development for Vegeta & Mr. Satan an...
by theoriginalbilis
Fri Nov 19, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dragon Ball Manga Deluxe Edition
Replies: 11
Views: 1986

Re: Dragon Ball Manga Deluxe Edition

The problem with Dragon Ball is that it's been re-released so many times in English compared to other manga. Viz more-or-less rivals FUNimation in their number of DB releases: single issues (aka "monthlies") Viz SJ graphic novels VizBigs 3-in-1s Full Color Digital purchases/streaming The c...
by theoriginalbilis
Mon Nov 15, 2021 2:18 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: 30th Anniversary sets or Dragon Boxes?
Replies: 11
Views: 1254

Re: 30th Anniversary sets or Dragon Boxes?

These just aren't that much of an improvement from the Season Blu-Rays, in my opinion. They're very similar color and audio-wise, but in 4:3. The only extra perk is the aspect ratio. I'd recommend to just wait on a sale or some kind of markdown if you're curious to check out these steelbooks. At lea...
by theoriginalbilis
Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Will we ever get a good home release of Dragon Ball Z in the States ever again?
Replies: 64
Views: 5784

Re: Will we ever get a good home release of Dragon Ball Z in the States ever again?

Speaking of video quality, and I might be super duper late to the party on this ... but has anyone else noticed that when selecting the Japanese audio for Dragon Ball Z on the official FUNimation app/site, it switches to the Dragon Box masters but with softsubs? Not just for select seasons but for t...
by theoriginalbilis
Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Will we ever get a good home release of Dragon Ball Z in the States ever again?
Replies: 64
Views: 5784

Re: Will we ever get a good home release of Dragon Ball Z in the States ever again?

I think if we ever get another one, it'll be because Toei decides to do their own remaster. That said, a lot of their 80s/90s shows released in HD formats are also upscales (Sailor Moon, Saint Seiya), so there's a high chance of that happening too. :roll: Yes, I'm aware that the movies have a new To...
by theoriginalbilis
Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: GT vs Super
Replies: 232
Views: 14804

Re: GT vs Super

For all of it's flaws, I enjoyed Super a lot more than GT. It still has that "Toriyama-voice" to it even with multiple writers working on it. GT has plenty of great things going for it though; but IMO, they peaked during the Bebi arc. Super has felt like it's been improving with each arc. ...
by theoriginalbilis
Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Should Dragon Ball Super get a reboot or continue?
Replies: 33
Views: 2570

Re: Should Dragon Ball Super get a reboot or continue?

Now that the Super manga has blossomed into its own ongoing thing and not just a marketing vehicle for the anime, I feel like they're just going to stay the course that most other shonen franchises take: 1) the manga will continue 2) the (eventual) return of the anime will adapt the manga arcs. The ...
by theoriginalbilis
Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Long Live Chris Ayres
Replies: 70
Views: 7234

Re: Long Live Chris Ayres

Really sad news. He was so young. I'm really going to miss him. For me, he was the star attraction of the "modern-era" of English Dragon Ball dubbing (Kai-onward). One could tell he really enjoyed voicing Freeza from the energy and charisma he brought to the role. I can't imagine what his ...