Kanzenshuu

Published by VegettoEX15 April 2007, 12:07 AM EDTComment

Episode #0073 of the podcast is available for download! That’s right, two updates in a row… spanning two different days! Whoa! For the show this week, we took at look at the character of Tapion. Who is he, and why the Hell is he so popular for a dude that’s only around for a single movie?! Is it the theme song? Is it the sword? Is it the shoes?! He’s on fire…! In all seriousness, he’s a pretty intriguing character that doesn’t over-stay his welcome, and we certainly had a good conversation about him. Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0073! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the character of Tapion. For someone who is only around for a single movie, why is he so popular? Is it the theme song, the character design, or something else completely? News of a new, quasi-DB animated feature, April’s releases, and voice e-mail round out the episode.

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“Dragon Ball Online” Coming to Xbox 360?

Published by VegettoEX14 April 2007, 11:50 PM EDTCommentDragon Ball Online

If this Japanese job posting is any indication, it looks like there are indeed (at least potential or preliminary) plans to bring the upcoming PC MMORPG “Dragon Ball Online” to the Xbox 360… at least in Japan, anyway. Here are a few translated bits from the posting:

DESIRED POSITIONS:
game engine programmer, client application programmer, server application programmer
GAME CATEGORY:
online / role-playing
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:
development of the MMORPG Dragon Ball Online. Client or Server Application Programming and Debug duties for development of a 3D online game for PC and next-generation game systems
SEARCH TIMEFRAME:
until position filled
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION:
irrelevant
SEX:
irrelevant
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:
1
CAREER HISTORY:
2 to 3 years
AGE:
Born 1970 or later
APPLICATION QUALITIES / DESIRED TRAITS:
MMOG development experience desired, XBOX 360 development experience desired, Experience with game development in C or C++ a must

We will let you know as soon as we find out any more info. Thanks to Olivier Hague for the heads-up on this one.

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“Nippon Ijin Taisho 2007” Special Feature

Published by VegettoEX08 April 2007, 8:21 PM EDTComment

Taku128 brought a special video to our attention over on our forum. Entitled “Dragon Ball Original Anime Nippon Ijin Taisho 2007”, the video is an all-new animated feature showcasing a tournament to decide the mightiest “great person” throughout all of Japan’s history. The competitors include Benkei, Himiko, Prince Shotoku, and Amakusa Shiro. While fans and scholars of Japanese history and literature will probably get the biggest kick out of this, DBZ fans also have a lot to enjoy as none other than Son Goku provides a running commentary on the (over-the-top) fights with Masaharu Miyake, an announcer for Fuji TV. Of course, there is also the obligatory plug for the new R2 Dragon Ball DVDs that began their release this month. The animation is done in a very current, “One Piece”-esque style, and looks pretty spectacular.

Julian has provided a write-up with a little more depth over in the forum thread, so also be sure to check that out. Enjoy!

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Podcast Episode #0072

Published by VegettoEX08 April 2007, 12:20 AM EDTCommentManga Review of Awesomeness

Episode #0072 of the podcast is available for download! This week, we were able to escape death and do the actual review & analysis of volume three of the DragonBall manga. It is certainly one of our favorite volumes from the entire series, so check out what we had to say about it. We also had some good discussions on a variety of other items, so be sure to check out the show notes for links to everything we mentioned. Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0072! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff review, analyze, and discuss volume three of the manga. What about this particular volume makes it such a classic that brings a giant smile to our faces? Various items of news, April’s releases, and a good batch of e-mails round out the episode.

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FUNimation Spanish DBZ DVDs Forthcoming?

Published by VegettoEX06 April 2007, 8:40 PM EDTComment

It turns out some listings for a couple VERY strange releases popped up on RightStuf in the last week or so:

First off, let us assume that is supposed to be “Plan” in that second volume (he does not eat much bread). Second, let us note that FUNimation is certainly listed as the distributor for both volumes. Third, let us note that they are listed as 60 minutes a pop, which roughly comes to about three episodes each. Fourth, let us note that those titles in Spanish roughly correspond with the “Ultimate Uncut Edition” titles of the first two volumes, which also contain three episodes a pop. Fifth, let us certainly note that these titles are distinctly different from the Spanish remastered releases (with sub-titles such as “La Saga De Los Saiyans”; Spain uses “Saiyan” while Mexico uses “Saiyajin”). Sixth, note the amazing pre-order price which is under $10.

Seventh, let us note that we have absolutely zero information beyond this… but we shall keep a careful eye on it!

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AOL DBZ Game Retrospective Video

Published by VegettoEX03 April 2007, 5:42 PM EDTComment

While not nearly as cool as GameTrailers.com’s “Legend of Zelda” retrospective video series, it looks like AOL (by way of GameDaily) is getting their hands dirty with a little Dragon Ball Z gaming retrospective, which was actually featured on their home page today:

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It is a roughly three-minute video showcasing the series’ games since around 1997 with the release of “Final Bout”. If you ignore the fact that every single word in the video is pronounced incorrectly, it is actually somewhat entertaining.

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Podcast Episode #0071

Published by VegettoEX01 April 2007, 3:40 PM EDTCommentManga Review of Awesomeness

Episode #0071 of the podcast is available for download! Don’t be fooled, though. This is the “mastermind”, if you will. Let the very fact that I’m posting be proof that the entirety of Daizenshuu EX has been compromised, and the fate of each and every one of you lies in my own devious hands. You know too much. I’m coming for you. Listen for details, and be aware that it very well may be the last thing you ever hear… Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0071! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff discuss some interesting DVD news from FUNimation (is there a potential Spanish-language release coming?), and attempt to continue the manga review with volume three… but things don’t always go as planned… Is this the end of the road for our heroes? Only time (and your listening to the show) will tell!

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Podcast Episode #0070

Published by VegettoEX25 March 2007, 12:15 AM EDTComment

Episode #0070 of the podcast is available for download! This week, in response to… uhh… responses… that our video from Episode #0068 received, we took a look at fandom, itself. What about the Japanese version flat-out offends some of today’s fans? What would drive these people to such anger? We examined their placement (or displacement, if you will) in relation to the show and other fans, which eventually leads us into FUNimation’s treatment of the show (and their inability to decide whether or not today it should be viewed as “nostalgia” or “new hotness”). Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0070! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss today’s fans with regards to the series and the way they view it (both the Japanese version and the English version, in relation to their [dis]placement)… the way FUNimation treats the property (is it “nostalgia” or “new hotness”?)… and more. Our conversation touches upon ideas that cross generations of fans, and moves into an interesting Q&A e-mail session with quite the amusing “fan”.

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“Dragon Ball Online” Coming to Korea in 2007

Published by VegettoEX20 March 2007, 6:48 AM EDTCommentDragon Ball Online

The “Dragon Ball Online” MMORPG that we mentioned in a previous podcast episode indeed appears to be reality! While it is being developed in Korea, it is an officially-licensed game and will be coming to both Korea and Japan on the PC (no console port is mentioned).

Here are a couple items we have pulled out of the pages:

You are free to do whatever
You can interact with other players
You can add new characters / events as time goes on by downloading new maps, characters, etc.
You can mix & match elements to create characters
You can have your character start out as a child and grow up over time
The game is set around 200 years after the end of DBZ (circa Age 1000)
Beta version comes out in Korea in 2007, with the Japanese release (and final Korean release) coming in 2008

So there you have it. Check out the “V-Jump” pages in the forum thread for additional screen shots and conversation!

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Podcast Episode #0069

Published by VegettoEX18 March 2007, 12:10 AM EDTComment

Episode #0069 of the podcast is available for download! Julian was in town this weekend, so we finally were able to have another local recording with us all together! Good times, good times… This week we discussed all of the various Japanese DragonBall tunes you can find on iTunes. From some special remixes to the “2005 version” CD singles, there’s actually a decent collection of material up for grabs! We also went over a good bit of news, releases, and e-mails… which actually resulted in another mini-topic, where we discussed this apparently well-known parody clip involving something with a “nine” and a “thousand” in it… Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0069! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the Japanese DragonBall music you can find on iTunes. From exclusive remixes to the “2005 version” CD singles, there is a good deal of music you can pick up on the cheap! News, releases, and your e-mails (including a discussion regarding an apparently well-known parody clip involving something with a “nine” and a “thousand” in it) round out the episode. Referenced sites:… and more. Our conversation touches upon ideas that cross generations of fans, and moves into an interesting Q&A e-mail session with quite the amusing “fan”.

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