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by penguintruth » Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:39 am
Piccolo Daimaoh wrote:Ultimate_DB_Fan wrote:After giving it some thought, I've decided to pass on the DBoxes and purchase Kai instead. The way I see it is, I'll have a new, accurate dub with my favorite voice cast, less filler, and possibly getting the show in 4:3. I'm not gonna pretend that I dislike the dub cast, so getting Kai is the way to go for me.
All I'm worried about is the censorship.
They'll be censorship in the TV broadcast, but the DVD release will be uncut.
(I assume based on the orange box sets, the Dragon Boxes and most Anime DVDs on the market.)
This is a misleading statement.
DB Kai is censored even on DVD and Blu-Ray. It just won't be any more censored than the Japanese DVD/Blu-Ray release or TV broadcast. But there's still censorship.
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by Piccolo Daimaoh » Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:09 am
penguintruth wrote:
This is a misleading statement.
DB Kai is censored even on DVD and Blu-Ray. It just won't be any more censored than the Japanese DVD/Blu-Ray release or TV broadcast. But there's still censorship.
I mean whether if FUNimation themselves will further censor DBZ Kai.
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by Kendamu » Thu Apr 01, 2010 2:25 pm
penguintruth wrote:Piccolo Daimaoh wrote:Ultimate_DB_Fan wrote:After giving it some thought, I've decided to pass on the DBoxes and purchase Kai instead. The way I see it is, I'll have a new, accurate dub with my favorite voice cast, less filler, and possibly getting the show in 4:3. I'm not gonna pretend that I dislike the dub cast, so getting Kai is the way to go for me.
All I'm worried about is the censorship.
They'll be censorship in the TV broadcast, but the DVD release will be uncut.
(I assume based on the orange box sets, the Dragon Boxes and most Anime DVDs on the market.)
This is a misleading statement.
DB Kai is censored even on DVD and Blu-Ray. It just won't be any more censored than the Japanese DVD/Blu-Ray release or TV broadcast. But there's still censorship.
I definitely see what you're getting at, but I'm sure that the vast majority of us understood the context of that statement and weren't mislead by it. I really don't see anyone around here acting surprised that Goku was roasted through the middle of his torso in the Japanese releases rather than impaled.
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by The Tori-bot » Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:24 pm
Dragon Box the Third. Ain't no way I'm shelling out for the same damn episodes a couple months after I first got 'em, son. I'll wait until it's dirt-cheap then maybe pick up the Blu-ray.
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by pjay » Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:30 pm
I just saw that Target has Dragon Box vol.3 up on there web page for $35.69. Think Rightstuf will price match?
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by Baby Naruto » Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:17 pm
Honestly, I'll be getting both, but not until much later (2011?).
I have other stuff I need to buy first, mainly DBZ Season 9, the 7 Double Features of DBZ, DBGT Seasons 1-2, and DB Seasons 1-5.
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by Kibosuru412 » Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:21 am
I just cancelled my Kai. I actually don't see the point unless I'm trying to burn off money. Dragon Box I get more episodes, lower price per episode, mini art book, awesome box, and quality that's almost on par with the scenes when upconverted with the REON chip (but ofcourse can't compare to the redrawn opening and ending). I'm sticking with Dragon Boxes for the time being.
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by DragonBalllKaiHD » Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:52 am
I will just buy Kai Part 1 and come back for Box 3 later. Honestly, I'm starting to lose some interest in DBZ after watching so many episodes repeatedly, and too much boring fillers. Kai is a way to rekindle my interest because it has a faster pace. I dont care about censorship. Kai is not Z. Manga doesnt contain as much blood as Z does. The way I see it, Z has too much exaggeration. Besides, I don't really need all Boxes. I will just buy some parts to fill the hole in my collection. I dont have Season 9 so I'm looking forward to adding Dragon Box Vol. 7 in my collection.
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by Krycek7o2 » Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:26 am
Kibosuru412 wrote:I just cancelled my Kai. I actually don't see the point unless I'm trying to burn off money. Dragon Box I get more episodes, lower price per episode, mini art book, awesome box, and quality that's almost on par with the scenes when upconverted with the REON chip (but ofcourse can't compare to the redrawn opening and ending). I'm sticking with Dragon Boxes for the time being.
The REON chip? Jeeze, didn't know some here people actually have/know them. Congrats on that. It blows my Faroudja Oppo DVD out of the water. I'm guessing its the HD-AX2 HD-DVD or the Panny Blu ray player?
Anyway, I'll be getting both. Kai on Blu ray and the Dragon Box because I want subtitles, even if I already own all the Japanese counterparts.
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by Kibosuru412 » Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:20 am
It's the Samsung BPU5000 or something. Dragon Box DVDs look awesome.
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by MCDaveG » Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:06 am
Dragon box of course! Kai isn't high-quality product and I'm fan of original anime.
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by DbzFanboy » Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:11 pm
I'm hoping to get both but with money being kind of tight I might not get Kai besides I'm also getting Dragon Ball season 4, not to mention there are several other anime box sets I would like to get like Kodocha and possibly the new Full Metal Alchemist release.
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by G1Ravage » Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:53 am
I'm getting both.
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by dragonpiece » Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:48 pm
I am focuising on getting all the dragon boxes first, but I am still getting Kai though, because I want to hear the new dub and the new soundtrack.
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by Brad Redfield » Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:21 pm
It looks like RightStuf is processing my order for Dragon Box 3. If it ships out on Monday I should get it Wednesday.
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by dragonpiece » Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:26 pm
Brad Redfield wrote:It looks like RightStuf is processing my order for Dragon Box 3. If it ships out on Monday I should get it Wednesday.
I am ordering this today or tommorow, so hopefully I get it Tuesday or Wednesday also(I will try shipping the fastest way)
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by Dayspring » Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:38 pm
I gotta say, those planning on getting both are some very hardcore fans. I could understand manga purists and those wanting to save cash going after Kai, but I'd expect fans of the anime and/or filler not wanting Kai because of how it's just the anime shortened down. I, myself will be going after Kai for these reasons, as the only filler I enjoyed I already have via the Orange Bricks. Kudos to those going for both, though.
EDIT: Nevermind. Just saw the pre-order price for 13 eps is $35. Maybe if the 'Complete Season 1 Set' comes out for that price.
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by Kendamu » Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:50 pm
Brad Redfield wrote:It looks like RightStuf is processing my order for Dragon Box 3. If it ships out on Monday I should get it Wednesday.
Where did you look to see that? Your order page or an online bank statement?
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by Brad Redfield » Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:58 pm
My order page. The status says its, "Processing".
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by Greenman » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:51 pm
Brad Redfield wrote:It looks like RightStuf is processing my order for Dragon Box 3. If it ships out on Monday I should get it Wednesday.
I got Dragon Box Two the day after it shipped, so Tuesday's not out of the question.
