Our “weekly” podcast, then named Daizenshuu EX – The Podcast, began in November 2005 as a new way to reach out to our audience, extend that audience, and simply have fun with the franchise we love so much. Though we updated the name to Kanzenshuu – The Podcast in April 2012 with the launch of this website, we remain the best, most authoritative, entertaining, and only Dragon Ball podcast you will ever need!
Each episode, the Kanzenshuu staff discuss the latest news in the world of Dragon Ball from across the globe before heading into a core topic — whether it be an in-depth discussion of the way in which the story and franchise was produced, theories for in-universe scenarios and “What If?” scenes, interviews with those actually involved with the franchise, thorough reviews of video games or home video releases, we have you covered! We wrap things up with the month’s upcoming releases, questions from the listeners, and much more! We regularly have contests, broadcast live (watch our Twitter and Facebook!), and have a great time sharing our love of the Dragon Ball franchise with you all each and every week.
Podcast Episode #0190 — 13 September 2009
We have another doozy of a show for you this weekend, in addition to catching up on a bunch of news! This time around on the show, our regular buddy Jeff joined us along with Scott Melzer to talk about ethics in fandom. Things have changed a great deal since the days of VHS fansubs (and we were sure to give a thorough history lesson), but with the franchise finally slipping into the modern distribution era with Kai, questions on how to conduct yourself as a fan have never been more relevant. Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
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Episode #0190! VegettoEX and Meri bring on Jeff and Scott to talk about ethics in fandom. Things have changed a great deal since the days of VHS fansubs, but with the franchise finally slipping into the modern distribution era with “Kai”, questions on how to conduct yourself as a fan have never been more relevant. September’s releases, your great e-mails, and a full catch-up on donation item namings round out the episode!
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Podcast Episode #0189 — 06 September 2009
We took a week off from our regularly-scheduled audio content, but I think we more than make up for it with this doozy. This week, Heath and Corey join us to talk about the first arc in DragonBall Kai. Now that we are an entire block of the story into the show, how are we feeling about? After all the hype leading up to this “refreshed” version of the series, it sure had a lot to live up to. Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
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Episode #0189! VegettoEX and Meri discuss the first arc of “DragonBall Kai” with Heath and Corey. After such a huge lead-up to this “refreshed” version of the DBZ TV series, was it all really worth it in the end? How do we feel about it now, and what are we looking forward to, if anything? Julian joins in for the rest of the episode to run through the news, September’s releases, and some fantastic e-mails.
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Podcast Episode #0188 — 23 August 2009
We are extremely excited to share Episode #0188 of the podcast with you, as it has been one we have been planning on doing for quite some time. It made sense to cover it once we were past the point in our “Manga Review of Awesomeness” when sento ryoku (battle powers, power levels, combat strength…) were no longer relevant, and so now that we have hit that point, it’s time to jump into the discussion! Herms from Kanzentai joins us to discuss the history (and possibly origin influences) for the concept’s implementation in DragonBall, and even how they have affected fandom over time! Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
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Episode #0188! VegettoEX and Meri bring on Herms from Kanzentai to discuss the concept of “sento ryoku” in the DragonBall series. Battle powers, power levels, combat strength… whatever it is you want to call them, they have become an important part of fandom and its culture. Are they really that significant in the grand scheme of the series, though? And where did this concept even come from, in the first place? “Raging Blast” news (including SSJ3 Broli), the rest of August’s releases, your questions, and much more rounds out the episode!
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Podcast Episode #0187 — 16 August 2009
This week we had a semi-“all-star” cast come together to record different sections with me. Hujio from Kanzentai pops in to recap this week’s ridiculous amount of news, and KaiserNeko from TeamFourStar even stops by to give us an update from their end with regards to Toei’s mass-takedown situation with YouTube. Jeff then joins us to finally review the first DBZ TV special now that he has passed that point in our regular “Manga Review of Awesomeness” monthly topic. Similar to said topic format, we were able to get Jeff’s perspective as a total newbie who’s never seen the TV special before, which both compared and contrasted amazingly with Meri and myself. Your regular releases and e-mails finish off the gigantic episode! Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
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Episode #0187! VegettoEX and Meri split up the episode’s recording and bring on all sorts of guests to discuss things. Hujio stops by to recap the week’s news, while KaiserNeko pops in to give us an update regarding the Toei and YouTube mass-takedown. Finally, Jeff joins us to finally review the Bardock DBZ TV special after seeing it for the first time. Does it hold up nearly 20 years later, and particularly to someone mostly familiar with only the manga? August’s releases, your e-mails, and other great stuff rounds out the episode.
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Podcast Episode #0186 — 10 August 2009
Episode #0186 of the podcast is available for download! Getting it done just in time to say it went up today…! This week, Meri and I (finally) took at look at DragonBall Evolution for the PSP. You may be surprised to hear my final thoughts on the game. Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
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Episode #0186! VegettoEX and Meri finally get around to reviewing “DragonBall Evolution” for the PSP. Is this game truly as horrific as you have been led to believe, or are there possibly some redeemding qualities? Home release news from around the world, more “Kai” voice replacements, August’s tons of releases, and your great e-mails round out the episode!
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Podcast Episode #0185 — 02 August 2009
Episode #0185 of the podcast is available for download! Julian and Jeff are both with us this week as we dive into Volume 29 in our “Manga Review of Awesomeness”. The new jinzôningen (or, hey… “mecha-men”, if you will…!) arc is getting into the swing of things. We certainly had some interesting thoughts about where Toriyama’s taking the story, and we share some behind-the-scenes information about why it is that certain things happen. Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
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Episode #0185! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff dive into volume 29 in our “Manga Review of Awesomeness”. Toriyama has genuinely kicked-off a new story arc… but not without some input from his previous editor. Are we being kept on our toes, or is Toriyama writing himself into a hole? More FUNimation Dragon Box reactions, August’s releases, tons of great e-mails, and more round out the episode!
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Podcast Episode #0184 — 26 July 2009
Episode #0184 of the podcast is available for download! We have a doozy for you this week. We brought on Heath (Kanzentai) and Marc (The Fanboy Review) to discuss FUNimation’s announcement of “Dragon Box” sets for the DBZ series. Beyond just the announcement itself, we also go incredibly in-depth with a history lesson on how exactly we got to this point, how it all compares to the Japanese releases, and what we might be able to expect in the future. Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
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Episode #0184! VegettoEX and Meri bring on Heath (Kanzentai) and Marc (The Fanboy Review) to discuss FUNimation’s announcement of “Dragon Ball Z” Dragon Box sets for North America. How did we get to this point, how will the releases compare to their Japanese counterparts, and what can we expect in the future? It’s a special episode dedicated entirely to the most comprehensive history lesson and speculation you can imagine!
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Podcast Episode #0183 — 12 July 2009
Episode #0183 of the podcast is available for download! This week we got ourselves back on schedule and welcomed Lanipator and Takahata101 of TeamFourStar onto the show! The voices of Vegeta and Nappa from DBZ Abridged let us know what to expect for season two (along with some voice samples!), how the last year has treated them, and more. Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
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Episode #0183! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian interview Lanipator and Takahata101 from TeamFourStar, the voices of Vegeta and Nappa in the “DBZ Abridged” fan parody series. What do they have in store for us in the next season, and what has the reaction been to the first season, both online and offline? A mini-discussion about the pronunciation of Goku’s last name, July’s release, your fantastic e-mails, and our “Yeah! Break! Care! Break!” CD single giveaway contest round out the episode.
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Podcast Episode #0182 — 06 July 2009
Episode #0182 of the podcast is available for download! It is (as announced) a day late, but it’s a whopper of an episode, so hopefully that makes up for it. This week we dove into Volume 28 of the manga, discussed a ton of different things, and even had a friendly argument over the usage of a certain Japanese word/phrase. Where do you fall with your opinions? Let us know! Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
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Episode #0182! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into Volume 28 in our “Manga Review of Awesomeness”. The Freeza story arc finally comes to a close, new characters are introduced, and many years pass in-universe. Is Toriyama keeping things fresh, or is he grasping at straws? Julian joins us for the rest of the episode to discuss all the late-breaking news. The song of the week, July’s releases, your e-mails, and our CD giveaway contest round out the episode.
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Podcast Episode #0181 — 28 June 2009
Episode #0181 of the podcast is available for download! Among all the news updates, we manage to cram in a little review of the DragonBall Kai ending theme CD single for “Yeah! Break! Care! Break!” We are also running a contest to win that very same CD single, so make sure you don’t miss out on it! Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
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Episode #0181! VegettoEX and Meri review the CD single for the closing theme to “DragonBall Kai”, “Yeah! Break! Care! Break!” Is the shonen spirit still strong with Takayoshi Tanimoto, and what of this new image song? Tons of “Kai” home release news, FUNimation’s DB Season 1 set all but confirmed, and tons of other news keeps us busy. July’s releases, your e-mails, and a contest to win the CD single reviewed this episode round us out.
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