This is the kind of article and analysis I can get behind. Before anyone gets all upset and wonders how on Earth such obviously-die-hard-fans of the series can criticize it to such an extent, please remember the first part of this sentence: die-hard-fans. Speaking solely for myself, I have been a part of this fandom for well over ten years, and I am so comfortable with my undying love that I have absolutely no problem pointing out flaws in the story.

Dragon Ball is one of those shows you love in spite of its flaws — that is really saying a lot for Toriyama’s talent as a writer.

So check out the article over on IGN with an open mind and the same love of the series you have come to expect from us here. I am really looking forward to “Part Two”, if they get around to writing it, since I honestly agree with every single point raised in part one. Maybe some of those filler inconsistencies can be raised in part two…? I know some people who would love to help out with some examples… ^_~

Big thanks to Futabatei Shimei for digging up information on a new CD for us. With what will hopefully have better results than the “2005 Ver” releases of “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” and “Makafushigi Adventure!”, TEAM Entertainment will be releasing a “21st Century Version” mini-album consisting of the Dragon Ball opening and ending themes, an old image song, two new (image?) songs, some remixes, and even an English version! All these from Ushio Hashimoto and Hiroki Takahashi (the songs’ original performers), no less!

Romantikku Ageru yo (21st Century ver.) /
Makafushigi Adobenchâ! (21st Century ver.)

Ushio Hashimoto / Hiroki Takahashi

KDSD-210
¥1600
8 tracks
04 June 2008

Track 1:	ロマンティックあげるよ（21st century ver.） Romantikku Ageru yo (21st Century ver.) I’ll Give You Romance! (21st Century Version)
Track 2:	魔訶不思議アドベンチャー（21st century ver.） Makafushigi Adobenchâ! (21st century ver.) Mystical Adventure! (21st Century Version)
Track 3:	Ｍｒ．ドリームを探せ（21st century ver.） Mr. Dorîmu o Sagase (21st century ver.) Hunt For Mr. Dream (21st Century Version)
Track 4:	碧い星に生まれて Aoi Hoshi ni Umarete Born On A Blue Star
Track 5:	イナズマｃｈａｌｌｅｎｇｅｒ Inazuma challenger Inazuma Challenger
Track 6:	ロマンティックあげるよ（Remix ver.） Romantikku Ageru yo (Remix ver.) I’ll Give You Romance! (Remix Version)
Track 7:	魔訶不思議アドベンチャー（Remix ver.） Makafushigi Adobenchâ! (Remix ver.) Mystical Adventure! (Remix Version)
Track 8:	魔訶不思議アドベンチャー（English ver．） Makafushigi Adobenchâ! (English ver.) Mystical Adventure! (English Version)

That is some pretty neat stuff right there. We have the obvious opening and closing themes to Dragon Ball, along with one of the better image songs of the time. Tracks 4 & 5 are completely new, and are performed by both Ushio Hashimoto and Hiroki Takahashi (the other songs on the album are solo versions just like the originals). Of extreme interest is that final track, touted as an “English Version” of the series’ opening theme!

We look forward to getting more information on the CD, which drops 04 June 2008 in Japan.

When you see the pair of sneakers below (being re-released by Puma, apparently)…

… do you think of anyone in particular?

I thought so.

The amazing JAM Project will be performing at Otakon 2008 (which takes place in Baltimore, Maryland), as officially announced just a bit earlier today on the convention’s website. If you are not already in the know, JAM Project consists of an amazing group of Japanese performers, including Hironobu Kageyama himself.

We do not know which particular songs they will be performing during their concert, and/or if any solo material will be allowed to enter the mix. Here’s hoping for at least “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA”…!

As with all the other releases so far, Discs #05 and #06 of the Dragon Ball GT individual disc release contain six episodes each, covering episodes 025 thru 036, and are slated to be released 02 April 2008.

You can still order any of the previously released discs or any of these discs from Amazon Japan.

The official Fox Movies website has updated their Dragon Ball listing with the following info:

That pretty much confirms the earlier rumors. Look for the movie to hit North American theaters 08 April 2009.

Atari has issued another press release noting that they have failed to come into compliance within the time period granted to them by NASDAQ, and as such are subject to delisting from the stock exchange.

Again. For serious, this time.

They said they are going to appeal it, but quite frankly, they have been given so many chances (this time to maintain a certain market value by March 20th, which they failed to do)… I just do not see this ending well for the company.