Budokai 1's f*cked up subtitles!

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Budokai 1's f*cked up subtitles!

Post by Dominator » Mon Nov 21, 2005 12:17 pm

From the English version of the game, I've got to hand it to Bandai (or whoever did the subtitling) for staying pretty close with the FUNi names (Destructo Disk, Viral Heart Disease etc.) though Mr. Satan is kept as written and Ten's Kikohou is called the "Ki Blast Cannon". Anyway, the game's voices were all in Japanese, but I still think they could have been a bit accurate with some of it. Still, it's fun hearing Goku say "God, I'm speechless!" or 18 saying "crap".

(Vegeta) "I came and waited for them, but they left. The meanies!"
Doesn't look like Vegeta has many friends

(Kuririn) "Goku, next time you fight him, use your Blasting Power, and finish it for good!"
And this is the game where English-speaking fans learnt of what Ki is!

(Cell) "Come, let us make that perfect being. Together!" (18 ) "Who would want to do it? With YOU!"
Incest is best

(Cell) "O Yeah?"
No comment

(Vegeta) "You aunt sallies!"
And his son's just died too

(Piccolo) "You meanie"
Why should Piccolo have any concern for what Raditz has to say?

(Vegeta) "You should be grateful that an Elite deigns with little'uns like you" (Goku) "Apparently Goliath got it tough from the little guy" (Vegeta) "Well I'll show you a wall you won't climb over by just trying"
Nothing funny, but I liked the dialogue in this
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Post by Tanooki Kuribo » Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:56 pm

Uh......What?

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Re: Budokai 1's f*cked up subtitles!

Post by sangofe » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:49 pm

Actually, budokai1 does the better job, b3, and bt HAVE DUBSUBS!!

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Post by Conan the SSJ » Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:21 pm

As far as I know, the NA Budokai 1 actually had proper translating done by Atari or Steve Simmons/Daimao, and had supervision by 4 Toei executives in the process, so basically the only necessary changes from a direct translation would be for mouth flapping (and even then, a couple flaps were out of sync with the English VAs). PAL Budokai 1 on the other hand, used shady translating which also had influence by Atari, so I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say NA Budokai 1 is more accurate than PAL Budokai 1's subs. Any chance anyone could write the complete script of PAL Budokai 1's cut scenes, I'm very much interested in how it was handled in comparison with the NA release.
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Post by ChibiKenji » Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:35 am

I loved the first Budokai's story mode, especially for these subtitles (though the entire thing was awesome). It was great for a laugh, and added some extra amusement to playing through the DBZ story.

Conan: I'll give it a go.

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Post by Conan the SSJ » Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:54 am

ChibiKenji wrote:Conan: I'll give it a go.
Thanks, Kenji. Maybe EX could put this up on the main site in comparison with the NA script in the Tibits section (and I wouldn't have any problem with typing up the NA version), what do you say, Mike?
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Post by gogetaSS » Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:49 pm

Heh, this made playing though the game very funny in some places, just to think Vegeta is calling people meanies. Some parts were funny, and others were just god-damn senseless. :?
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Post by Maleko » Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:51 pm

Still, no where near the "excellent" quality of Dragonball GT: Final Bouts script/voice acting :) I still haven't had the chance of playing Budokai 2, but that asides, I thought that BT, Budokai 1 and 3 did a pretty good job with the voice work. Didn't delve too deep into BT, but I plan on playing it some more whenever I stop working so much. @_@
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Post by ChibiKenji » Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:08 pm

Conan the SSJ wrote:Thanks, Kenji.
I've been a little slack this past week, and only have the first three chapters of the Saiyan saga done. I'll get back to work on it today and try to pick up the pace a little.

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Post by Conan the SSJ » Sat Dec 03, 2005 2:01 am

ChibiKenji wrote:I've been a little slack this past week, and only have the first three chapters of the Saiyan saga done. I'll get back to work on it today and try to pick up the pace a little.
Awesome, I'm ready to post the NA script anytime you're ready with the PAL version. By the way, I don't see any need for typing up the "what-ifs" as they're not part of "Story Mode's" main arc, but rather like the Hercule mode. Also, I find a nifty way to transcribe the script a lot faster is to tape your game playing so you don't have to write or type really fast as the cut-scenes play without pausing capabilities, so what I do is connect my Ps2 to my VCR and record myself playing the game on VHS, that way I can watch the cut-scenes when finished with the story, and pause them to type up the script at my own pace. Hopefully Mike'll consider putting these up in Daizenshuu EX's tibit area.
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Post by Conan the SSJ » Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:05 am

Here's my script transcribe to NA Budokai 1's "Saiyan Saga", I'll post the latter two later on.




Dragon Ball Z!

Dragon! Dragon! Rock the Dragon!
Dragon Ball Z!
Dragon! Dragon! Rock the Dragon!
Come get me!

Dragon Ball Z!

Dragon! Dragon! Rock the Dragon!
Dragon Ball Z!
Dragon! Dragon! Rock the Dragon!
Come get me!
Dragon! Dragon! Rock the Dragon!
Dragon Ball Z!
Dragon! Dragon! Rock the Dragon!
Come, a'come get me!

Dragon Ball Z!

Dragon Ball Z!


Goku, the victor of many great battles,

Was out with his son, Gohan, to see his comrades again.

Suddenly, a creature from outer space appears, to announce an astounding fact.

Raditz: Ah, just the person I'm looking for... My name is Raditz.... I've come to destroy this planet and you're going to help me. After all, that's what we do, brother.. We are Saiyans!!

Goku was brought to his knees by the almighty power of the alien, and Gohan was carried away... a prisoner.

'Mysterious Alien Attack!!'

Raditz: Well... What an unexpected surprise... I just stopped by to enjoy the view... why are you idiots here?

Goku: You know why... Give me back my son, right now!

Raditz: Ha, ha ha ha ha! And what if I don't feel like it? Huh?... What are a couple of puny runts like you going to do about it?

Goku: You might be stronger than I am, but that doesn't matter. There's no way that I'll back down.

Raditz: You fools just don't get it, do you? I'll let you in on a secret...This planet's history. Even if you beat me, there are two more powerful Saiyans on their way.

Goku: That's just great. But I'll deal with you first... I have to save Gohan!

|Learn the controls!|
"Goku, can you defeat Raditz?"


Raditz: What?... How did you...?

Goku: Look at that...I got your tail! Piccolo... Do it!

Raditz: Please... Spare me Kakarot!.. You don't want to hurt your own brother, do you?

Goku: No, that's enough! I'm nothing like you, Raditz! You're not my brother.

Raditz: Please, let me go! If you do, I promise I'll leave this planet right now..

Piccolo: No, you can't listen to him, Goku! He's only telling lies!

Raditz: Please brother... I beg of you.

Piccolo: Goku! No!

Raditz: I can't believe you fell for that trick... Too bad... Now you're all mine! Ha?!...Uuh?!

Gohan: Stop it!...Let Dad go!

Raditz: What?..No way!..Curse that kid! Hey!...Let go!

Goku: Piccolo!..Blast him! Do it now!

Piccolo: Good, at last!.. He's all mine!

|Hit the Special Beam Cannon!| To get hit by Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon, stay in the center of the screen! Rotate the left analog stick or right analog stick in the direction you want to go.
"Don't miss your chance! Watch Raditz's movements!"


Piccolo: This is it...I'll finish him! Special Beam Cannon!

Raditz: Uh...ya...got...me...



In their last encounter, Goku barely managed to defeat his old enemy Piccolo in an epic battle. Now, after some much needed time to recuperate, Goku has taken his son Gohan on a visit to Turtle Island.

Suddenly, from out of nowhere, a strange spacecraft crash lands on Earth, and Piccolo faces off against the mysterious alien on board.

Raditz: Ah, just the person I'm looking for... My name is Raditz.... I've come to destroy this planet and you're going to help me. After all, that's what we do, brother.. We are Saiyans!!

Goku refused to give in to Raditz' demands, so the Saiyan warrior kidnapped Gohan,

Now, Goku and Piccolo must join forces in order to combat this new threat.

'A Mutually Deadly Foe'

Raditz: Well... What an unexpected surprise... I just stopped by to enjoy the view... why are you idiots here?

Goku: You know why... Give me back my son, right now!

Raditz: Ha, ha ha ha ha! And what if I don't feel like it? Huh?... What are a couple of puny runts like you going to do about it?

Piccolo: Don't get too cocky. I don't think you could take both of us at once...

Raditz: You fools just don't get it, do you? I'll let you in on a secret...This planet's history. Even if you beat me, there are two more powerful Saiyans on their way.

Piccolo: Hah!...There's two more? No matter. I'll deal with you first, and by the time they get here... I'll be ready.

|Battle|
"Knock out the Saiyans with Piccolo's power!"


Raditz: What?... How did you...?

Goku: Look at that...I got your tail! Piccolo... Do it!

Raditz: Please... Spare me Kakarot!.. You don't want to hurt your own brother, do you?

Goku: No, that's enough! I'm nothing like you, Raditz! Yu're not my brother.

Raditz: Please, let me go! If you do, I promise I'll leave this planet right now..

Piccolo: No, you can't listen to him, Goku! He's only telling lies!

Raditz: Please brother... I beg of you.

Piccolo: Goku! No!

Raditz: I can't believe you fell for that trick... Too bad... Now you're all mine! Ha?!...Uuh?!

Gohan: Stop it!...Let Dad go!

Raditz: What?..No way!..Curse that kid! Hey!...Let go!

Goku: Piccolo!..Blast him! Do it now!

Piccolo: This is it.. he's all mine! I just need a clear shot at him. Or maybe... Both of them... Of course! Both of them!

|Gather Ki!| You need Ki to launch the Special Beam Cannon!!! Make circles with the left analog stick or right analog stick within the time limit to gather Ki!
"Gather Ki before Goku loses his strength! NOW!"


Piccolo: This is it...I'll finish him! Special Beam Cannon!

Raditz: Uh...ya...got...me...



Preparing for the Saiyans' inevitable attack, Piccolo spends his days training with Gohan. But Gohan has a tough time keeping up with the determined Namek.

One year later the Saiyans finally arrive and begin their devastation of the planet.

And in no time the two Saiyans have the Earth in the palm of their hands.

But the Earth's last defense, the Z Warriors, stand shoulder to shoulder ready to thwart the attack.

Vegeta: Nappa let's find out how strong these fools really are... Prepare the Saibamen.

Nappa: Sure Vegeta, this should be good for a laugh.

Yamcha: Huh? What?

Tien: Yamcha!

'Saiyan Attack!!'

Piccolo: So tell me why have you two decided to grace the Earth with your presence?

Vegeta: A Namekian... Of course... you created the Dragon Balls, didn't you?

Nappa: And that's why we're here, pal. Hand 'em over... We've got a lot more Saibamen, you know!

Piccolo: Ha!...All your Saibaimen do is give me a real pain in the neck. I'll finish them off for good.

|Defeat all Saibamen!| Saibaman appearing one after another!! Fight your way through the waves of battles!
"Defeat all Saibamen! Don't let your guard down!"


Nappa: Ah.. let's see who am I going to take down first? Ah! You rotten midget! Get off me!

Chiaotzu: Good-bye... Ti_en... stay... alive.

Tien: Chaiotzu!

Nappa: Bah! That was so pathetic!

Tien: No.. No, Chiaotzu... Thank you my friend... You sacrificed yourself for me. I won't let it be in vain!.. Blast cannon!

Krillin: Goku! Please help us!

Piccolo: I didn't think this guy would be so hard to bring down. He's stronger than he looks. How can I stop him?


Nappa: All right, Now I can have some fun. I'll take out both of ya's out at once.

Piccolo: I'm tired of all your talk!

|Battle|
"Is the Special Beam Cannon that hit Raditz still working?"


Nappa: That does it... I'm gonna smash you into tiny pieces kid... Say good-bye!

Piccolo: Now.. Gohan.... Get... up... while... you... can...

Gohan: Piccolo! Please don't leave me!

Piccolo: Hey, kid... you'll have to take it from here... This is what we trained for, isn't it? But promise me... stay alive...



After losing his life in a brutal battle against his brother Raditz, Goku finds himself in the Other World.

Taking King Yemma's advice, Goku travels the long, long road of Snake Way, in search of the ruler of the Other World, King Kai.

Goku: There! That's it! That's the planet King Yemma was talking about!

After the appropriate introductions, Goku found himself training on King Kai's planet!

Six months later, the Saiyans finally land on Earth and begin their dreaded attack.

Nappa: I can't wait to see Kakarot's face when he sees that his son has been smashed into tiny pieces.

Gohan: The Nimbus Cloud?

Krillin: What?..Goku!?

'Goku's Quiet Fury'

Goku: Piccolo... Ti_en... Uh!.. Yamcha?!

Nappa: Hey Punk! That's not all... I got that other little friend of yours as well!

Goku: You didn't?! Chiaotzu?! No! That's it!

|Battle!|
"Can you beat someone Piccolo and others couldn't beat?"


Nappa: Uh! Uh... Veg... Vegeta... I need your help!

Nappa: What! No! Vegeta? Vegeta!

Vegeta: You're a disgrace to all Saiyans! Good-bye!

Nappa: No! Vegeta!



'Super Duel'

Vegeta: Kakarot, do you have any idea how lucky you are that a super-elite warrior like myself has decided to let you have a fighting chance?

Goku: Hey thanks, but I don't expect a fair fight... it doesn't seem like your style.

Vegeta: There...I've let you speak your mind. Now let's begin, shall we?

|Battle|
"Will the King Kai Fist work?! Show Goku's true power!!"


Vegeta: Huh? What's this? You've matched my strength... I'm better than you are... I am the strongest! An elite! There's no way I can be beaten! I'll prove it!!

Vegeta: Ha...Ha...Ha... You're quite the lucky one indeed, Kakarot. Now you're going to see me transform. Ha, ha ha ha ha! Nothing can save you now!

Goku: What in the world is this? What's this, huh? Another trick?



Oozaru-Vegeta: Don't you see Kakarot, you don't have a chance against me!

Goku: Whoa...What enormous energy. He sure is big... This'll be tough for sure, but I'll be ready for him. I'll just have to give him everything I've got...you big ape!

While Goku prepared to use the Spirit Bomb technique he learned from King Kai, the giant ape Vegeta countered with an attack of his own!

Oozaru-Vegeta: And now...I'll crush you... It's been nice knowing you, Kakarot!

Oozaru-Vegeta That power level?...where?

Gohan: You let go of my Dad!

Oozaru-Vegeta: So, it's Kakarot's son. Oh how nice! Did you come to say good-bye to your father, Sonny?

Krillin: Destructo Disc!

Oozaru-Vegeta: Well take a good look... Cause it'll be the last one you'll ever get!

Oozaru-Vegeta: Nice try... Your pathetic little friend won't catch me off guard, Kakarot. I'm too smart for their tricks. No?... No!

Vegeta: I don't believe it...

'Show Gohan's True Power!'

Vegeta: You little insect... How dare you...You're starting to make me very angry! You want to play with me... Then let's play, boy!... Are you ready?!

|Battle!|
"Goku's trapped! Vegeta's closing in! Gohan, defeat Vegeta!"


Krillin! OK! I've got the Spirit Bomb! I hope this works!

Vegeta: What the...?

Goku: Throw it back Gohan!.. You have to throw it back!

Gohan turns the tables on Vegeta, and brings him down hard! But with the little energy he has left, Vegeta summons his spaceship hoping to make a hasty retreat. His plan, escape Earth, and live to fight another day.

Vegeta: I'll be back... and next time I'll destroy them all...

Krillin: You're not going anywhere, Vegeta. I'll stop you!

Vegeta: Let me go! It've over you fool!

Krillin: It's not over yet!

Goku: No...wait... Krillin Stop... Please... Let Vegeta go... Look I know this probably sounds crazy... but I want to challenge him again one day. I have to do it... to prove it to myself that I can beat him. So please just let him go... Please.

Vegeta: Consider yourself lucky this time... But I'll be back to destroy you and all of your friends.

Krillin: Goku... When you two meet again... promise me you won't hold back. You've got to use all of your power so that we can be done with him once and for all!

Goku: Don't worry... I will, Krillin.



Preview/Goku: Hey everyone! Goku here! We've heard that there's another set of Dragon Balls on a planet called Namek! We're going to try to use them to bring our dead friends back to life. Bulma and the others have gone on ahead to search.

Vegeta: All of you, stay out of my way.

Frieza: Ha ha ha! Those Dragon Balls are as good as mine. I will be immortal!

Goku: Next on Dragon Ball Z. "Let's Go to Namek!" I'll see you there!
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Post by Jord » Mon Dec 05, 2005 5:26 am

Goku Was out with his son, Gohan, to see his comrades again.
Is Goku related to Zangief or something?

Gohan: The Nimbus Cloud?
The pal version said "Muscle cloud? an omen.."
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