Episode #0066 of the podcast is available for download! This week Meri and I took a look (and listen!) back at the original dub and re-dub from FUNimation, all the way back in good ol’ 1996. Did you know that the very first two episodes of DBZ had about a dozen lines re-recorded that you can only hear in the original broadcast? Listen in with us as we discuss these changes. You also have one more week to get in those contest entries and win that… well, we can’t say “amazing” prize… or even “good” prize… but it’s that “remastered” season one set. Yeah. That thing. You know… the one we keep talking about :P. Definitely check it out.

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Episode #0066! VegettoEX and Meri discuss the dub and re-dub… from 1996! Back when FUNimation was only just getting started with DBZ, approximately a dozen references to death were re-edited and re-recorded for the dub, so we listened to and compared examples from both versions. A little discussion on the review to our DVD Season One review, our indirect Digg-ing from the last week, a couple e-mails, and our contest round out the episode!

REFERENCED SITES:

• “DragonBall Children” @ Digg
• “DragonBall Children” Originals @ Daizenshuu EX
• GeekNights (podcast)
• FUNimation Mega Con Comments @ toonzone.net Forums
• Play-Asia
• CDJapan
• Amazon Japan

Episode #0065 of the podcast is available for download! We finally got around to it, this week. As we’ve called it, “The Big Orange Review” is our in-depth analysis of FUNimation’s lies and deceit to fandom with their so-called “Remastered” DBZ Season One DVD boxset. If there’s anything we didn’t cover on the show, hopefully Corey’s review website will go into that further detail you were looking for (including all the images you can eat). Definitely check it out.

And because we’re nice (and because Tanooki Kuribo continues to steal things off the back of trucks), we’re giving away this damn set. We don’t want it. Maybe you do. Let’s make it perfectly clear that FUNimation has nothing to do with this contest… it didn’t come from them for us to give to you, and honestly, we don’t want you to spend your money on this garbage. Listen to the episode for full details. All it takes is a simple e-mail!

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Episode #0065! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Corey discuss and review FUNimation’s remastered DBZ season one DVD boxset. The general conclusion is that it’s an insult to fandom, but listen in for our full thoughts on FUNimation’s lies. And hey, if you still want the set, we’re giving one away with absolutely no catch. A bit of news and your e-mails round out the episode.

REFERENCED SITES:

• Anime News Network
• DBZ Season 1 “Remastered” DVD Set @ Amazon
• Corey’s DBZ Season 1 “Remastered” DVD Set Review

Episode #0064 of the podcast is available for download! We had a couple audio issues with the new setup this week, but no biggie… it’s the content that counts. This week, we took a look at Norio Wakamoto’s performance of Cell in the TV series, and analyzed how his acting adapted with each transformation (in terms of general sound, grammar, noises, etc.) Super fun stuff, with lots of voice samples! Definitely check it out.

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Episode #0064! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss Norio Wakamoto’s performance of Cell in the TV series, and how the voice was adapted with each subsequent transformation. Some thoughts on today’s ridiculous advertising, this week’s news, and a few e-mails round out the episode.

REFERENCED SITES:

• “Harukanaru Goku Densetsu” (JP NDS) @ Play-Asia
• “Super DragonBall Z” (JP PS2) @ Play-Asia
• Norio Wakamoto’s Entry @ Anime News Network

Episode #0062 of the podcast is available for download! We hung out with Castor Troy for a while and finally discussed the Nintendo DS game Jump Ultimate Stars. We also went over all the latest news from Atari regarding their releases of the new Japanese handheld games, and answered a great bunch of e-mails. Definitely check it out.

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Episode #0062! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian bring back Castor Troy to (finally!) review “Jump Ultimate Stars” for the Nintendo DS. We also discuss all the latest Atari video game news, answer a great batch of e-mails, and even tell a couple stories about being too old and challenging the school-children of Japan to fist-fights.

REFERENCED SITES:

• DBZ (Remastered) Season 1 Discussion @ Daizenshuu EX
• Anime World Order (Podcast/Website)
• Atari Handheld Games Press Release @ PR Newswire
• “Harukanaru Densetsu” (US NDS) @ Gamestop
• “Wii Gotta Power” Commercial @ YouTube
• “Jump Ultimate Stars” (JP NDS) @ Play-Asia
• “Jump Ultimate Stars” (JP NDS) @ NCSX
• “Jump Ultimate Stars” FAQs @ GameFAQs
• DBZ Animanga (SSJ/Freeza) Vol. 2 @ Amazon Japan
• DBZ Season 1 “Remastered” DVD Set @ Amazon
• DBZ DVD Vols. 46, 47, 48, & 49 @ Amazon Japan
• “Harukanaru Goku Densetsu” (JP NDS) @ Play-Asia

Episode #0061 of the podcast is available for download! With all the stuff going on with FUNimation’s so-called “remastered” DBZ, it only seemed appropriate to take a look back at some of the cover-ups they’ve done with the property over the years. We also answered a few e-mails and give away a copy of the Weekly Jump with Cross Epoch! Definitely check it out.

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Episode #0061! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss FUNimation’s lies… err… “cover-ups”… over the years regarding their DragonBall productions. From insisting they were not allowed to release a subtitled version, the DBGT “Lost Episodes”, and so much more, FUNimation’s been quite the “funny” company. February’s releases, your e-mails, and our “Cross Epoch” giveaway contest round out the episode!

REFERENCED SITES:

• “Harukanaru Densetsu” (US NDS) @ Gamestop
• Ed Gorgen’s Interview w/ Gen Fukunaga @ DBZ Uncensored
• DBZ Season 1 “Remastered” DVD Set @ Z-Store
• DBZ Season 1 “Remastered” DVD Set @ Amazon
• DBZ DVD Vols. 46, 47, 48, & 49 @ Amazon Japan
• “Harukanaru Goku Densetsu” (JP NDS) @ Play-Asia
• “Lunch’s” Mysterious Season 1 Appearance @ YouTube

Episode #0060 of the podcast is available for download! We continue to be on-time… go us. With Julian out again this week, we brought back Jeff and Andrew to talk about old-school gaming-related things… specifically, old magazines. Why was there so much coverage of anime and import games back then… specifically DBZ?! We have a plethora of images scanned for your viewing pleasure. Definitely check it out.

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Episode #0060! VegettoEX, Meri, Jeff, and Andrew discuss old gaming magazines. Why old gaming magazines? Back when anime was still niche, gaming magazines were filled with full-page spreads previewing import games, and so much more! What happened to their coverage of import games? Accompanying images showcase DBZ’s coverage beginning all the way back in 1988 in the very first Nintendo Power!

REFERENCED SITES:

• DBZ in Old Gaming Magazines Images @ Daizenshuu EX
• Magazines Across the Floor @ Daizenshuu EX
• “Harukanaru Goku Densetsu” (NDS) @ Play-Asia

Episode #0059 of the podcast is available for download! Technically, it’s even on-time! This week, Meri and I dove into the history of import gaming with regards to DragonBall. What games were people playing, how did they do it, and why on Earth would you want to play Japanese games… especially today? Definitely check it out.

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Episode #0059! VegettoEX and Meri discuss the history of import DB gaming. To what lengths did people go, what games did they play, and why would you do it in the first place… especially today? Accompanying pictures detail the process across all systems! Your gaming e-mails and a new contest round out the episode.

REFERENCED SITES:

• Mr. Announcer’s “Dr. Slump” Art @ Daizenshuu EX
• Madman Remastered DBZ Announcement @ Madman Forum
• Remastered DBZ Season 2 @ Navarre Online Catalogue
• “Sparking! NEO” Official Japanese Website
• Import Gaming Photos @ Daizenshuu EX
• Sega Saturn Action Replay 4M Auto Plus @ Play-Asia
• Datel Gamecube FreeLoader @ Play-Asia
• JP PS2 Consoles @ Play-Asia
• DBZ DVD Vols. 43, 44, & 45 @ Amazon Japan
• “Harukanaru Goku Densetsu” (NDS) @ Play-Asia

Episode #0058 of the podcast is available for download! Sorry about the delay, but there’s only so much you can do when you and your files are in different time zones. This past week, we went over all of the big news from 2006, including crossovers, video games, music, and more. We also had an extremely in-depth conversation with our buddy Corey regarding FUNimation’s upcoming “remastered” DBZ DVDs. Definitely check it out.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0058! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss 2006 as a whole… all of the good news, bad news, video games, crossovers, and more! We also brought on our buddy Corey to discuss perhaps the biggest news of the year, being FUNimation’s upcoming “remastered” re-release of the entire DBZ series on DVD.

REFERENCED SITES:

• Anime World Order (Podcast)
• Anime News Service
• FUNimation’s Tech Trailer