FUNimation DBZ TV Blu-ray Official On-Going Thread

[Pokewhiz7]

All releases postponed starting with Level 2.1. It seems to be a matter of them starting the line too soon with too little finished. Money could also be an issue, considering the large size of the project and the small size of FUNimation.

Fuck. Now I hope 1.1 and 1.2 don't get rare. Even more so, I hope they eventually go past 2.1.

If they are indeed shelved for the moment, now would be the best time to buy these two volumes. It is the complete first saga in HD, unlike the Ultimate Uncut series which left off a few episodes too early.

No, they only go to episode 34. The saga ends at 36.

[Krycek7o2]

No, they only go to episode 34. The saga ends at 36.

Really? Shit, I guess here we go again.
But, in all seriousness, this did come out of nowhere. History repeating itself over here. Let's just hope that the Orange Masters are not re-purposed for BD release.

[eledoremassis02]

well...this sucks. This would of ran perfectly to fit into my original FUNimation singles...

[Lance Freeman]

FUNimation has finally collapsed under the weight of seemingly annual Dragon Ball Z re-releases.

[eledoremassis02]

FUNimation has finally collapsed under the weight of seemingly annual Dragon Ball Z re-releases.

I think they bit off more than they can chew

[fps_anth]

An inconsistent Dragon Ball home video release? You don't say.

[Perfect]

-Glances at Dragon Boxes-
Glad to know I invested in the right release.

[samuraix123]

I just can't believe this. I bought a Blu-ray player. I bought level 1.1 and 1.2, I thought ''finely I'm going to have a great release'' But then....Can someone tell me are they just putting the project on hold for a couple months or are they stopping it all together.

But I can understand. What did they expect when they're over-saturating the market.
Seasons sets
Dragon-boxes
Dragonball Z Kai
the level sets
How many times can they keep pumping the show out? Look at the movies. The bilingual DVD's Remastered steel sets, Blu-rays, then coming out with the movie packs again?

[Pokewhiz7]

I just can't believe this. I bought a Blu-ray player. I bought level 1.1 and 1.2, I thought ''finely I'm going to have a great release'' But then....Can someone tell me are they just putting the project on hold for a couple months or are they stopping it all together.

At the moment, it looks to me like it's cancelled.

[TonyTheTiger]

Guess there wasn't enough DVNR and cropping.

In all seriousness, this really does sound like it might have something to do with Toei.

[VegettoEX]

In all seriousness, this really does sound like it might have something to do with Toei.

How do you figure? I don't get that impression at all from what was stated in the press release.

[TonyTheTiger]

I'm not entirely sure I trust that statement. They aren't new to the series. They know how long it is and, given their experience in the industry, would probably have done their accounting homework prior to beginning the process. It just sounds so ridiculous to me that a veteran like FUNi would make such a rookie move and start a process without considering the financial scope. Granted, it's possible that some link in the chain unexpectedly became more expensive for whatever reason. But it just sounds off. And, while I don't consider myself a cynical person, FUNi doesn't exactly have a flawless track record when it comes to straight shooting.

[eledoremassis02]

I think underestimated lack of sales and mixed (perhaps a bit more negative) reviews didn't help things..

[Gaffer Tape]

If I had to throw out a guess, maybe they had a falling out with Steve Franko and his company. But, yes, glad I have the Dragon Boxes. I can imagine anyone who bought these to be a bit nervous right now. HOPEFULLY the 1080p versions of the orange bricks won't be the next step, otherwise it will be 2007 all over again...

[jpdbzrulz4sure]

I think underestimated lack of sales and mixed (perhaps a bit more negative) reviews didn't help things..

Mixed reviews, huh?

What exactly have the negative ones said?

[AgitoZ]

I think underestimated lack of sales and mixed (perhaps a bit more negative) reviews didn't help things..

Mixed reviews, huh?

What exactly have the negative ones said?

Yeah, the majority I've seen that aren't as "positive" seem more apathetic than negative.

[Pokewhiz7]

Mixed reviews, huh?

What exactly have the negative ones said?

The negative ones I've seen seem to be complaining over it being a rerelease, because FUNi is holding a gun to your head and forcing you to buy it, apparently.

[BlazingFiddlesticks]

FUNimation has finally collapsed under the weight of seemingly annual Dragon Ball Z re-releases.

I think they bit off more than they can chew

I'm going with this; particularly since the same ANN podcast in which they discussed them also brought up that the process was not easy or cheap to execute. This almost doesn't surprise me.

Still a damn shame.

[eledoremassis02]

I think underestimated lack of sales and mixed (perhaps a bit more negative) reviews didn't help things..

Mixed reviews, huh?

What exactly have the negative ones said?

From what I've seen people complained about the film grain (especially with 1.1)..then there are those who complained about the wrong opening. ..

[dbboxkaifan]

I was never too positive about this, and each volume only having 17 episodes, plus the price being a little excessive didn't help get this idea off of me.

So in alternative to the DBZ Levels, there's the Dragon Boxes (Out of Print) and the Orange Bricks (horrible shitty quality). Wait...

Just wait and hope it's a delay for sometime, lets say, 6-9 months like Kai Part 7 and then they'll get back to it, but I'm feeling this outta be canned.

FUNimation should've also released these DBZ Level sets on DVD format, but then they'd have to use a different design to not look so much like the orange bricks.