Dragon Ball Z "Seasons" On Blu-ray: News & Discussion

[Baggie_Saiyan]

So I bought season 1 yesterday and watched a couple of episodes and the cropping does not look that bad instead for the ending credits they fucked that up. Overall this blu ray set does not look that bad except for a few problems like the backgrounds looking water coloured, the zoomed out shots of the characters look horrible because of the DNR funimation used to get rid of the grain, and there's some detail lost because of the grain removal.

Yeah, that's my one real problem with these sets, luckily there aren't too many of there zoomed out shots(that I can remember).

Woah, just noticed this thread is almost at 291 pages!

[dbboxkaifan]

So I bought season 1 yesterday and watched a couple of episodes and the cropping does not look that bad instead for the ending credits they fucked that up. Overall this blu ray set does not look that bad except for a few problems like the backgrounds looking water coloured, the zoomed out shots of the characters look horrible because of the DNR funimation used to get rid of the grain, and there's some detail lost because of the grain removal.

Even if this release were in 4x3 AR it still wouldn't be very good due to the DNR they did to it as well as darkening it which they've become used to as if it's something we appreciate (Toei Animation has certainly taken a liking to it though).

#2015TheYearOfTheLevelDBZBDsBeingUncancelled

[Tatakae!!Ramenman]

So I bought season 1 yesterday and watched a couple of episodes and the cropping does not look that bad instead for the ending credits they fucked that up. Overall this blu ray set does not look that bad except for a few problems like the backgrounds looking water coloured, the zoomed out shots of the characters look horrible because of the DNR funimation used to get rid of the grain, and there's some detail lost because of the grain removal.

Even if this release were in 4x3 AR it still wouldn't be very good due to the DNR they did to it as well as darkening it which they've become used to as if it's something we appreciate (Toei Animation has certainly taken a liking to it though).

#2015TheYearOfTheLevelDBZBDsBeingUncancelled

I don't like Dragon Ball Z in widescreen, but the remastering definitely bothers me more than the cropping does.

[saiyajinslayer]

Not a huge fan of 16 x 9 DBZ, but for 15 bucks used on amazon I am willing to give season 1 a try!

[JEFFMAN219]

Not a huge fan of 16 x 9 DBZ, but for 15 bucks used on amazon I am willing to give season 1 a try!

The cropping is not that noticeable in my opinion.

[JEFFMAN219]

Does anybody have screenshots of seasons 3,4, and 5 thanks.

[SSJ Electric Fury]

Does anybody have screenshots of seasons 3,4, and 5 thanks.

qjz123 has a lot.

[qjz123]

Does anybody have screenshots of seasons 3,4, and 5 thanks.

Screenshots of Season 3
episodes 75-84: http://min.us/mb1ymOAvlpvlKz
episodes 85-95: http://min.us/mINTa7OKBMrPh
episodes 96-104: http://min.us/mNK6YOBdBZ4Zg
Screenshots of Season 4
http://min.us/mhUQQ2s5Zm0B9
Screenshots of Season 5
http://minus.com/mpuICJdgn0aba
http://min.us/mwy2L3WT4v0qk
http://minus.com/mY4vP3pkXvcbZ

[Metalwario64]

Ugh, those Season 3 shots reminded me of this:

Blu-ray:


DVD:


Here's the Blu-ray with some basic color balancing done, which is apparently something FUNimation/Post & Transfer is unable to do:

Good thing 4 and 5 have better colors (but they did on the orange bricks too).

[JEFFMAN219]

Does anybody have screenshots of seasons 3,4, and 5 thanks.

Screenshots of Season 3
episodes 75-84: http://min.us/mb1ymOAvlpvlKz
episodes 85-95: http://min.us/mINTa7OKBMrPh
episodes 96-104: http://min.us/mNK6YOBdBZ4Zg
Screenshots of Season 4
http://min.us/mhUQQ2s5Zm0B9
Screenshots of Season 5
http://minus.com/mpuICJdgn0aba
http://min.us/mwy2L3WT4v0qk
http://minus.com/mY4vP3pkXvcbZ

Thanks bro

[Son-Kun!!]

Goku looks more pink and fleshy in that Season shot then the goku vs vegeta fight on Dragon box 1.

[samuraix123]

I swear amazon can't make up its mind how much it really wants for season 5! Just a couple hours ago it was $31 now it's $34.99 and this morning when I looked it was $28+shipping lol I'll probably order it tomorrow. God! I can't wait to get this release done. lol

[Jaruka]

i wasn't too impressed with my Season 1 blu ray but looking at the screenshots on this page I may actually have to complete this set.

[JEFFMAN219]

i wasn't too impressed with my Season 1 blu ray but looking at the screenshots on this page I may actually have to complete this set.

Ya I'm gonna do the same as well and despite its flaws this blu ray release is not as bad as people say.

[samuraix123]

i wasn't too impressed with my Season 1 blu ray but looking at the screenshots on this page I may actually have to complete this set.

Ya I'm gonna do the same as well and despite its flaws this blu ray release is not as bad as people say.

Yeah I agree. I'm almost through the 1st season and I've really enjoyed it. even though I wished it was in 4x3 I'm just happy stuff isn't getting deleted off the screen when shaking and such is going on. lol

[qjz123]

i wasn't too impressed with my Season 1 blu ray but looking at the screenshots on this page I may actually have to complete this set.

Just fyi if you weren't impressed with the Season 1 blu ray don't expect any miraculous improvements in the following sets. I mean sure I think Season 2 looks better than season 1 but not to the point of changing your opinion of the overall release. As the sets have gone on colors have improved but by and large its just more of the same.

[SSJ3_Zack]

Has the cover art for Seasons 7,8 & 9 been released yet? I'm still waiting on Season 5 to arrive in the post (I got refunded the import fee cost because it decreased). One thing I like about these sets is that they only cost me £16 pounds each. Which is a bargain in my opinion. Haha.

[Tanooki Kuribo]

Have the covers for Seasons 7,8 & 9 been released yet? I'm still waiting on Season 5 to arrive. These sets only cost me £16 pounds each. Which is a bargain in my opinion. Haha.

The placeholder for season 7 is probably going to be the cover art. Why Great Saiya-Man is kicking Mighty Mask, I don't know, but...

http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Artis ... dragonball

[SSJ3_Zack]

The placeholder for season 7 is probably going to be the cover art. Why Great Saiya-Man is kicking Mighty Mask, I don't know, but...

http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Artis ... dragonball

I really hope that will not be the cover art. It's like they just copy and pasted everyone over a picture of the Tournament. Plus it doesn't make any sense, like you pointed out, why is Saiyaman attacking Mighty Mask?

Well at least they have the tournament and Saiyaman on the cover... I guess.

[dbboxkaifan]

Have the covers for Seasons 7,8 & 9 been released yet? I'm still waiting on Season 5 to arrive. These sets only cost me £16 pounds each. Which is a bargain in my opinion. Haha.

The placeholder for season 7 is probably going to be the cover art. Why Great Saiya-Man is kicking Mighty Mask, I don't know, but...

http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Artis ... dragonball

I like it but Son just looks so unfitting where they placed him, heck, Videl would've been more suitable for it!