How successful was DB Kai in Japan?

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How successful was DB Kai in Japan?

Post by OWmyDragonBallz » Tue May 08, 2012 2:28 pm

So yes, how successful was DB Kai in Japan? Was it in one of the top ten animes?
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Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Tue May 08, 2012 2:30 pm

OWmyDragonBallz wrote:So yes, how successful was DB Kai in Japan? Was it in one of the top ten animes?
IIRC, it was in top ten on ratings. The sales on merchadise & home releases were bad.
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.

Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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Post by JulieYBM » Tue May 08, 2012 2:32 pm

Not very. At all.
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Re: How successful was DB Kai in Japan?

Post by Super Sayian Prime » Tue May 08, 2012 9:00 pm

So successful that the franchise made more money when it was off the air than when it was on!
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Re: How successful was DB Kai in Japan?

Post by superrayman3 » Tue May 08, 2012 10:09 pm

It depends on what you're referring to. If you're referring to the original broadcast of Kai when it aired on television then in that regard Kai was very successful. However, if you're referring to merchandise and home video sales, then Kai sold like crap.
If anyone has any of the DB/DBZ/DBGT or Maho Tsuaki Sally Japanese single DVD's that they'd be interested in selling send me a PM and I'll see if we can work something out. ;).
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Post by GotenDaisuki » Tue May 08, 2012 11:56 pm

And the music scandal sure as hell did not help one bit.
So mondo lame.
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Post by superrayman3 » Wed May 09, 2012 12:48 am

GotenDaisuki wrote:And the music scandal sure as hell did not help one bit.
There's no doubt about that and if you think about it the whole music scandal actually made everything worse for Kai.
If anyone has any of the DB/DBZ/DBGT or Maho Tsuaki Sally Japanese single DVD's that they'd be interested in selling send me a PM and I'll see if we can work something out. ;).
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Post by DBZGTKOSDH » Wed May 09, 2012 6:15 am

The funny thing is, now that Kai is over in Japan, the sales of the merchandise are almost doubled! :lol:
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.

Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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Re: How successful was DB Kai in Japan?

Post by kei17 » Wed May 09, 2012 6:22 am

DBZGTKOSDH wrote:The funny thing is, now that Kai is over in Japan, the sales of the merchandise are almost doubled! :lol:
Which means that Japanese consumers want something new like Dragon Ball Heroes instead of a rehashed old series.
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Re: How successful was DB Kai in Japan?

Post by dbboxkaifan » Wed May 09, 2012 9:52 am

kei17 wrote:Which means that Japanese consumers want something new like Dragon Ball Heroes instead of a rehashed old series.
Yeah, it's time to leave the old stuff behind already and just the present (Dragon Ball Heroes + Dragon Ball Online).
FUNimation 2015 Releases I want:
- Kai 2.0 on Blu-ray
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Re: How successful was DB Kai in Japan?

Post by JulieYBM » Wed May 09, 2012 11:00 am

kei17 wrote:
DBZGTKOSDH wrote:The funny thing is, now that Kai is over in Japan, the sales of the merchandise are almost doubled! :lol:
Which means that Japanese consumers want something new like Dragon Ball Heroes instead of a rehashed old series.
Now let's just hope the executives know how to read their own sales figures. :P
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Re: How successful was DB Kai in Japan?

Post by kei17 » Thu May 17, 2012 11:23 am

Dragon Ball Kai BD Box 1 sold for 2,000 yen (MSRP is 15,9960 yen):
http://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/155726837

A new copy of Dragon Ball Z Kai Part 6 sold for only 50 yen (about 62 cents!!):
http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h162458582


Gee, how successful Kai was in Japan. [/sarcasm]
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Re: How successful was DB Kai in Japan?

Post by dbboxkaifan » Thu May 17, 2012 3:06 pm

kei17 wrote:A new copy of Dragon Ball Z Kai Part 6 sold for only 50 yen (about 62 cents!!):
http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h162458582
:shock:

I paid $25 or so for it, I feel ripped off now. :P
FUNimation 2015 Releases I want:
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