Japanese Kai Buu saga vs International Final Chapters

[DHM211]

I'm not sure if theres a thread for this already but if there is then please direct me to it and delete this one.

Basically all I want to know is minus the 7 episodes cut from the Japanese version and the different opening theme what else is different between the 2 versions of the Kai Buu saga.

Thanks

[ShaneisMC]

As far as I'm aware thats really it. I think also for the Japanese version they went back and correctly colored in Super Buu's eyes. So thats a thing. I think.

[sintzu]

Episodes 101&165 are completely filler.

[DHM211]

Episodes 101&165 are completely filler.

I assume episode 165 is the after Buu fight party, but what Z episode does Kai episode 101 correspond with?
Thanks.

[AzuraRacon]

I've also been wondering something about this

The original Kai had to have some things Censored due to updated broadcast laws in Japan (gore, Nudity, and Rude Gestures [Namely the middle finger])
Were any of these things removed from the International version of Kai?
Or have there been uncut releases to go off of?
I can't imagine Funimation's would be the first by now

[sintzu]

I assume episode 165 is the after Buu fight party, but what Z episode does Kai episode 101 correspond with?
Thanks.

It's the exact same episode as 202.

http://www.kanzenshuu.com/episode/dbz/eps-202/

It alongside the party episode are completely filler so I don't know why they kept them but they did.

The original Kai had to have some things Censored due to updated broadcast laws in Japan (gore, Nudity, and Rude Gestures [Namely the middle finger])
Were any of these things removed from the International version of Kai?
Or have there been uncut releases to go off of?
I can't imagine Funimation's would be the first by now

They completely cut the scene where the 2 old couple are shot and covered up the scene where Babidi blows up someone's head from the tournament.

[simtek34]

Most of the music has been replaced by the Battle of Gods music in the edited Japanese version

[ShinGaijin]

The Japanese version is better to me. Better framing, better remaster, less fillers, better music placements, more corrections.
Also, "Kuu-Zen-Zetsu-Go" seems more Dragonball-esque to me.

[Ajay]

As already noted, the opening songs are different, but the animation is actually different, too. The Japanese version fixed up a lot of frames. Likewise, they also added in new animation to replace the bland parts of the international counterpart.

Here's a huge image showcasing the changes:

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So... Yeah. International version has an inferior version, sadly.

[Tobi555]

Personally I like the international version better, its what Buu Kai was supposed to be and it's not edited like the japanese version. We get every episode of Kai that was produced. Yea we get some more issues with it but I'm a casual viewer I don't really care for those issues. All that matters to me is that we get the version of Buu Kai that it was supposed to be and not the edited japanese version with missing episodes. Japanese has sloppy intermission music of Fight it Out still inserted and other remnants of the international version still there so It kinda sticks out like a sore thumb to me, whereas the music in the Original International version is consistent.

[DHM211]

As already noted, the opening songs are different, but the animation is actually different, too. The Japanese version fixed up a lot of frames. Likewise, they also added in new animation to replace the bland parts of the international counterpart.

Here's a huge image showcasing the changes:

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So... Yeah. International version has an inferior version, sadly.

So the Japanese version not only has a better song but also better animation. Well, that sucks.

[Muffin Man]

Does the international version at least still cut out those awful "Dabura in heaven" scenes?


At any rate, I'm glad we get to keep an extra episode of the Saiyaman stuff. I love Saiyaman and I wish they hadn't cut any of it. I'd rather they cut stuff like all the spectators in Hell watching Goku's fight with Kid Buu instead.

[sintzu]

Does the international version at least still cut out those awful "Dabura in heaven" scenes ?

Yes.

[TheBlackPaladin]

I think the Japanese intro had the better animation, but I think the international intro had the better song.

[Puto]

Also the Japanese version had an awful sharpening filter used on the footage that reminds me of the FUNi Blu-rays, whereas the international version doesn't and looks more natural.

[SuperKirillin]

According to the 'List of Dragon Ball Episodes' (Wikipedia)(French), the following episodes were removed from the Fuji TV Japan broadcast

• Ep. 101: Videl en mauvaise posture ? Son Gohan intervient d'urgence ! (Videl in a bad position? His Gohan intervenes urgently!)
• Ep. 102: On a volé un monstre ! Est-ce Great Saiyaman le coupable ? (We stole a monster! Is Great Saiyaman the culprit?)
• Ep. 103: Le Grand Championnat d'arts martiaux approche ! Goten se révèle ! (The Grand Martial Arts Championship is coming! Goten is revealed!)
• Ep. 106: Qui sera le meilleur ? Le championnat commence ! (Who will be the best ? The championship begins!)
• Ep. 108: Le Sacre du champion des juniors ! Qui se battra contre Satan ? (The Rite of the Junior Champion! Who will fight Satan?)
• Ep. 111: Mais qui est vraiment Spopovitch ? Videl s'épuise ! (But who is really Spopovitch? Videl runs out!)
• Ep. 113: Une horrible conspiration ! Gohan pris pour cible. (A horrible conspiracy! Gohan targeted.)
• Ep. 165: La paix est revenue. C'est le moment de faire la fête ! (Peace has returned. It's time to party!)

Is the International Final Chapters available in Japanese?

[sintzu]

Is the International Final Chapters available in Japanese?

Yes but I don't think you can buy that version in Japan.

[AzuraRacon]

According to the 'List of Dragon Ball Episodes' (Wikipedia)(French), the following episodes were removed from the Fuji TV Japan broadcast

• Ep. 101: Videl en mauvaise posture ? Son Gohan intervient d'urgence ! (Videl in a bad position? His Gohan intervenes urgently!)
• Ep. 102: On a volé un monstre ! Est-ce Great Saiyaman le coupable ? (We stole a monster! Is Great Saiyaman the culprit?)
• Ep. 103: Le Grand Championnat d'arts martiaux approche ! Goten se révèle ! (The Grand Martial Arts Championship is coming! Goten is revealed!)
• Ep. 106: Qui sera le meilleur ? Le championnat commence ! (Who will be the best ? The championship begins!)
• Ep. 108: Le Sacre du champion des juniors ! Qui se battra contre Satan ? (The Rite of the Junior Champion! Who will fight Satan?)
• Ep. 111: Mais qui est vraiment Spopovitch ? Videl s'épuise ! (But who is really Spopovitch? Videl runs out!)
• Ep. 113: Une horrible conspiration ! Gohan pris pour cible. (A horrible conspiracy! Gohan targeted.)
• Ep. 165: La paix est revenue. C'est le moment de faire la fête ! (Peace has returned. It's time to party!)

Is the International Final Chapters available in Japanese?

A few of those seem like pretty significant episodes
I'm guessing the Japanese broadcast cut a few down further and merged them?

[SuperKirillin]

A few of those seem like pretty significant episodes
I'm guessing the Japanese broadcast cut a few down further and merged them?

That must be it.

The Japanese broadcast was cut into 61 episodes because Fuji TV wanted the episodes to be released only for one year

[SuperKirillin]

Yes but I don't think you can buy that version in Japan.

Where can I find this from? When Funination releases their Blu-ray release of Final Chapters, it will have it, right?