Kai Continues Outside Japan

[matt0044]

After hearing FUNimation's Shin-Chan and Panty and Stocking dubs, I think they would stick with retard. For the most part FUNimation does a good job with the 'swearing' adaptations and the script in general, for the most part.

I dunno. I'm not sure if it'd fit DB itself. But that's just me.

[songohan619]

Well, yeah, Chris Sabat has said that FUNi has the last part of Z Kai.

[Payne222]

I know it kind of goes against the point of Kai, but I almost hope they don't remove almost all of the Saiyaman material, because a lot of that is the best filler in the entire series. It's hilarious, and it doesn't cause any continuity errors that I remember.

That's part of the manga...

[JulieYBM]

I know it kind of goes against the point of Kai, but I almost hope they don't remove almost all of the Saiyaman material, because a lot of that is the best filler in the entire series. It's hilarious, and it doesn't cause any continuity errors that I remember.

That's part of the manga...

Re-read what Gyt said. He said "almost all" which is in reference to the changed and added story material, not the entirety of the Saiyaman plot.

[Smochi]

After hearing FUNimation's Shin-Chan and Panty and Stocking dubs, I think they would stick with retard. For the most part FUNimation does a good job with the 'swearing' adaptations and the script in general, for the most part.

I dunno. I'm not sure if it'd fit DB itself. But that's just me.

I don't think 'retard' has the connotations in Japan as it does here. If I were adapting the script, I would probably go with 'dumbass.' Crass and insulting, but not very triggering.

[KaiserNeko]

FUNimation isn't going to use "Dickhead" or "Retard" or any of those. Maybe "Idiot" or "Moron". Why? Because this is Gohan we're talking about. They're not just going to start making him throw out swears and derogatory names. The word he uses in the Japanese version, while insulting, isn't as offensive or vulgar as it tends to be in English.

[matt0044]

How about "Hey, Genius!" said in a sarcastic tone?

[Metalwario64]

How about "Hey, Genius!" said in a sarcastic tone?

That's be great for the Nicktoons version.

In the Japanese one, the word itself seems to be what set Boo off (he keeps repeating it), so I still think Dumbass would be perfect. "Retard" just seems too liberal a translation (which doesn't often occur with Simmons' translation) and a bit more out of character for Gohan.

[Smochi]

How about "Hey, Genius!" said in a sarcastic tone?

That's be great for the Nicktoons version.

In the Japanese one, the word itself seems to be what set Boo off (he keeps repeating it), so I still think Dumbass would be perfect. "Retard" just seems too liberal a translation (which doesn't often occur with Simmons' translation) and a bit more out of character for Gohan.

Ooh, good point. Soooo dumb question, but "moron" actually has the same connotations as 'retard' in the scientific community. People with intellectual disabilities were once referred to as morons before the term retarded was used in an attempt to be less offensive. Would the repeated phrase "Moron! Moron! Moron!" still be a no-no to censors then? Or is it an even better choice, because while it lost a lot of the power it once had, it's inflammatory enough to set Buu off?

[CaBrPi]

I doubt it. Didn't Vegeta's "YOU MORONS! HE'S BEHIIIIND YOU!" line make it into the Nicktoons cut?

[DBZGTKOSDH]

So, what do we know about DBKai Boo arc again?

[JulieYBM]

So, what do we know about DBKai Boo arc again?

In November 2012 Tanaka Mayumi claimed they were recording the scenes where Trunks and Goten disguise themselves as Mighty Mask.

[turza]

Good I like dbz more but Kai is good too