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Dragon Ball Season One
Dragon Ball Season One
Release Date 15 September 2009
Catalog Number FN-05190
Contents
Primary Content Dragon Ball Episode 1-
Dragon Ball Episode 31
Primary Aspect Ratio 4:3
Disc Information
Region Coding 1
Country United States
Company Funimation
Authoring FUNimation® Productions, Ltd.
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"Dragon Ball Season One" is Funimation's digitally remastered release of the first thirty-one episodes of Dragon Ball. These "season" sets are colloquially known as the "Blue Bricks", and "Season One" was released in North America on 15 September 2009.

"Season One" is the first North American release to feature Japanese audio and subtitles for the first thirteen episodes, and also the first North American home video release of their in-house English dub for those episodes. Due to contractual obligations to Trimark, these had previously only been released on the Australian version of "The Saga of Goku".

Summary

All discs have the same art.

This plot summary is given on the DVD cover:

The greatest adventure of all time BEGINS NOW!
Goku may be small, but this fearless warrior packs a punch as powerful as any on the planet. Left alone after his grandfather's death, this unusual boy is happy to spend his days hunting and eating and eating some more. But all that changes on the day he meets Bulma - a bossy, blue-haired beauty with boys on the brain. Together, they set out to track down the seven magic Dragon Balls and make the wish that will change their lives forever.

And that's just the beginning! Goku also spends some time on Turtle Island where he and Krillin study martial arts under the legendary Master Roshi. The old hermit may not look like much, but if his new pupils can find him a woman, he'll make sure they're ready to rumble at the upcoming World Martial Arts Tournament!

Contents

This DVD box originally included a booklet with short synopses for every episode; these are included in the table exactly as they were written. Funimation no longer includes the booklets with new printings.

Disc 1 (Episodes 1-7)

Episode Title Summary
001 Secret of the Dragon Balls Goku's afternoon of fishing is interrupted by a bossy girl who is determined to get her hands on his most prized possession - a mysterious ball that belonged to his grandfather.
002 The Emperor's Quest Goku and Bulma aren't the only ones looking for Dragon Balls. The little warrior runs into a couple of Emperor Pilaf's henchmen during his search for a late night snack.
003 The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi Bulma gets annoyed when Goku slows things down to help a lost tortoise, but his good deed could speed up their quest to collect the seven Dragon Balls.
004 Oolong the Terrible Another Dragon Ball is discovered in a small village with a big problem. Before Bulma can claim the fifth magic ball, Goku must do battle with Oolong the Terrible!
005 Yamcha the Desert Bandit Oolong joins the quest to locate the final two Dragon Balls, but the adventurers are interrupted by a desert dweller with ties to Goku's past.
006 Keep an Eye on the Dragon Balls The magic Dragon Balls are sought for many reasons. Oolong and Yamcha want success with women, Bulma wants a hot date, and Goku probably just wants something to eat.
007 The Ox-King on Fire Mountain Bulma's got a hunch about where to find another Dragon Ball. Unfortunately, it's guarded by the Ox-King, and he won't give it up unless he gets something in return.

Disc 2 (Episodes 8-14)

Episode Title Summary
008 The Kamehameha Wave Goku and Chi-Chi are sent to borrow a magic fan from Roshi. When the old master can't find it, he returns to Fire Mountain with his Kamehameha Wave!
009 Boss Rabbit's Magic Touch Bulma's getting free stuff all over town, but it's not because she's so good looking. It seems her outfit reminds the villagers of a bad guy named Boss Rabbit.
010 The Dragon Balls are Stolen As the adventurers close in on the seventh and final Dragon Ball, Bulma and Oolong argue over what their wish should be - but it might not even matter.
011 The Penalty is Pinball Goku, Bulma, and the others momentarily escape their prison only to find themselves trapped in a deadly game of pinball where Emperor Pilaf controls all the balls!
012 A Wish to the Eternal Dragon Pilaf demands revenge for his wasted wish, so he puts Oolong and company in a room designed to cook them alive! There's no way out - unless Goku can release the beast within!
013 The Legend of Goku The Emperor may have captured Goku's human form, but once the little man takes a look at the moon, nothing - except maybe a pair of scissors - can stop him!
014 Goku's Rival Goku must find Master Roshi a lady friend in order to continue his training. He tries his best to please, but it's his new rival who's got what the master really wants.

Disc 3 (Episodes 15-21)

Episode Title Summary
015 Look Out For Launch Goku and Krillin are searching for the perfect woman, and Launch is a lady bandit on the run from the law. Could this be a match made in heaven?
016 Find That Stone! Master Roshi keeps a keen eye on Goku and Krillin during their training, but he watches Launch even closer - just in case she sneezes!
017 Milk Delivery Goku and Krillin get in shape for the tournament by delivering milk before dawn. Meanwhile, in a dojo far, far away, a familiar face is also in training.
018 The Turtle Hermit Way Roshi's pupils get stung by bees and attacked by sharks during their training. If Goku and Krillin can survive this grueling regimen, the martial arts tournament should be a breeze!
019 The Tournament Begins With their training under Master Roshi complete, Goku and Krillin travel to the World Martial Arts Tournament. At registration, Goku runs into a few familiar faces.
020 Elimination Round The tournament begins, and Goku barely lifts a finger to defeat his opponent. When it's Krillin's turn, he gets a chance to settle the score with a bully from his past.
021 Smells Like Trouble Poor Krillin draws Bacterian - the master of stench - in the finals of the World Martial Arts Tournament. It's a good thing the little warrior packs his own brand of stink!

Disc 4 (Episodes 22-28)

Episode Title Summary
022 Quarterfinals Begin As Yamcha unleashes his Wolf-Fang Fist attack on a strange old man who fights under the name Jackie Chun, Goku and Krillin grow concerned over Master Roshi's mysterious absence.
023 Monster Beast Giran Giran's brute strength and devious assortment of dirty tricks have Goku on the ropes, but the little warrior is about to get help from something he thought was gone forever.
024 Krillin's Frantic Attack! Krillin and Jackie Chun square off in an epic battle, and Yamcha notices some eerie similarities between the wily, old fighter and the great Master Roshi.
025 Danger From Above Nam uses an impressive aerial attack to knock Goku senseless. While lesser fighters might have died from such a vicious blow, Goku responds with a whirlwind of fury!
026 The Grand Finals After many impressive battles, the final match of the World Martial Arts Tournament has finally arrived. This ultimate showdown feature crafty veteran Jackie Chun taking on the rambunctious youngster Goku.
027 Number One Under the Moon? Master Roshi - disguised as Jackie Chun - tries every attack technique in his arsenal to defeat Goku, but his Lightning Flash Surprise Attack threatens to push his student over the edge.
028 The Final Blow The battle between Jackie Chun and mighty Goku rages on for more than four hours. When they become too tired for special attacks, the fighters must rely on martial arts alone!

Disc 5 (Episodes 29-31)

Episode Title Summary
029 The Roaming Lake Goku parts ways with his friends to search for his grandfather's missing Dragon Ball; his quest is interrupted by a noble warrior's cry for help.
030 Pilaf and the Mystery Force A smelly thief leads Goku to a merchant who may have the Four Star Dragon Ball, but Emperor Pilaf and a mysterious military organization are after the same treasure!
031 Wedding Plans? The much pursued Dragon Ball ends up in the possession of the great and powerful Ox-King - who just happens to be busy planning his daughter's wedding.

Textless Songs

Trailers

Menu

The main DVD menus all feature the artwork from the box cover, accompanied by an unreleased background music (BGM) track composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, numbered K-103 in the Kanzenshuu catalogue. This track is first used in episode 13 when Pilaf takes revenge after Oolong makes his wish.

The episode selection menus feature the same Shenlong artwork with screenshots from each specific disc's episodes. However, the Disc 1 episode screenshots are all from Disc 2, and the Disc 2 menu features the same episode screenshots. This menu is accompanied by the BGM track I1 (K-17), which is part c of track #11 on disc 2 of the Daizenshuu BGM collection. This track is first used in episode 1 when Bulma and Goku set out on their fateful journey on Bulma's capsule bike.

The setup menus feature an instrumental version of the song "Do the Boogaloo" by Jean-Claude Madonne. This is used as stock music for Muten Rōshi's aerobics videos in episode 14 and episode 16.

The extras menu, only found on Disc 5, features the unreleased Kikuchi track K-43. This track is the main Kinto'un theme, used when Goku first rides the "Flying Nimbus" in episode 3.

Audio and Subtitles

The English dub audio is mixed in 5.1 surround sound while the Japanese audio is mono (redundant stereo).

  • Audio
    1. English 5.1 (default)
    2. Japanese Mono
  • Subtitles
    1. On
    2. Off (default)

When subtitles are "on", the subtitle track is the direct translation of the Japanese dialogue by Steven J Simmons; this can be selected regardless of the audio selection. When subtitles are "off", there is still an active subtitle track with translations of Japanese writing that does not appear in the spoken dialogue like signs, symbols, etc. This is intended to accompany the English dub.

Booklet

Original DVD set booklet (PDF)

In 2011, Funimation discontinued the inclusion of printed booklets within their Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT DVD season sets; PDFs were subsequently made available on official Funimation websites.[1]

Character Profiles

This DVD box originally included a booklet with character profiles; these are included below exactly as they were written. The profiles were accompanied by character art. Yamcha was inexplicably omitted. Funimation no longer includes the booklets with new printings.

Hero Profiles

Goku is a mysterious young boy who loves to eat almost as much as he loves a good adventure! He survives alone in the wilderness thanks to his tremendous strength and his soon-to-be-legendary fighting skills. Goku's prized possessions are his trusty Power Pole and the Four Star Dragon Ball left to him by his beloved grandfather Gohan.

The little warrior's life changes forever when he crosses paths with Bulma on her quest to locate the seven magic Dragon Balls. Unwilling to part with his family heirloom, Goku agrees to accompany Bulma on her journey. Along the way he encounters Master Roshi, who teaches him the secrets of the Kamehameha Wave and the Flying Nimbus - which Goku can control thanks to the purity of his heart.

Should Goku look directly at the full moon, he suddenly takes on the form of a savage giant ape. This is Goku at his most terrifying and barbaric; however, upon returning to normal, he neither recalls the transformation nor the massive destruction he was responsible for during his uncontrollable altered state.

Bulma is a blue-haired chatterbox who's determined to locate the seven magic Dragon Balls and end her romantic woes forever. This girl can't keep her mind off the boys, so unless she finds a keeper before she gets her hands on the seventh ball, she'll be wishing her way to a lifetime of candlelit dinners.

But just because Bulma likes boys, makeup, and bubble baths, doesn't mean she's helpless on an adventure. She's always got a pocket full of techno-gadgets that are handy in a pinch. Her mysterious Dyno Caps can transform into everything from a motorcycle to a motor home, and her Dragon Radar is the quickest way to locate the greatest treasure the world has to offer. She may not be as strong as Goku, but she definitely brings her own skill set to the table.

However, despite being one of the good guys, Bulma isn't above bending the truth to get what she wants. And if that doesn't work, she's always willing to try batting her eyes and flashing a pretty smile.

Master Roshi may look like a harmless old coot, but he's actually a world famous martial arts expert and the teacher of the Ox-King and Gohan. Known as the Turtle Hermit for his solitary existence on Turtle Island, the years have turned Roshi into a lecherous geezer with a weakness for pretty girls.

In order to prepare Goku and Krillin for the World Martial Arts Tournament, Master Roshi builds their strength with a grueling training regimen that includes skipping, carrying heavy turtle shells on their backs, and being chased by man-eating creatures.

Once his pupils are ready for action, Roshi keeps an eye on them by entering the tournament under the name Jackie Chun. His arsenal of attack techniques includes the Kamehameha Wave, the Sleepy Boy Technique, and the Lightning Flash Surprise Attack. Unfortunately, none of these potent moves do much to improve his luck with the ladies.

His showdown with Goku in the final match of the tournament is a fight for the ages.

Krillin is Goku's training partner and rival for the attention of Master Roshi. The little man has street smarts, so he understands things Goku doesn't - like why their master is so obsessed with pretty girls. Although the two warriors initially have an adversarial relationship, they form a strong bond during the course of their grueling training. Krillin is a skilled fighter and a loyal friend.

  • Launch
    • Blonde Personality: Angry, loud, violent, and very dangerous
    • Blue-Haired Personality: Gentle, sweet, and helpful
    • Techniques: Sneezing
    • Dream: The blonde Launch wants lots of loot, but the blue-haired Launch enjoys peace and quiet.
    • First Appeared in: Episode 15
    • Japanese Voice Actor: Mami Koyama
    • American Voice Actor: Meredith McCoy

Launch has the looks that drive Master Roshi crazy, but there's more to this beauty than meets the eye. If her hair is blue, she's sweet and innocent, but every time she sneezes, Launch's locks go blonde and her personality shifts from demure to dangerous. When Roshi sent his pupils to find him a lady friend, he didn't bargain on them bringing back a home-wrecking homemaker who'll pour you a drink before dinner and serve up a hail of bullets for dessert.

  • Ox-King
    • Personality: Generous and kind to his friends - but you don't want to make him angry
    • Techniques: Incredible strength
    • Dream: For his precious daughter, Chi-Chi, to have a happy life
    • First Appeared in: Episode 7
    • Japanese Voice Actor: Daisuke Gouri
    • American Voice Actor: Kyle Hebert

Goku and Bulma got off on the wrong foot with the Ox-King, but it's tough to blame a man his size for anything - let alone being in a bad mood while his castle is engulfed in eternal flames. As it turns out, the Ox-King is a harmless pussycat of a giant who trained with Gohan under Master Roshi. All he really wants is a little help dousing the fire that's destroying his home and a good life for his daughter Chi-Chi.

  • Chi-Chi
    • Personality: Naïve, pure of heart, and boy crazy
    • Techniques: Chi-Chi is one of the strongest women on the planet.
    • Dream: To grow up and marry Goku
    • First Appeared in: Episode 7
    • Japanese Voice Actor: Mayumi Shou
    • American Voice Actor: Laura Bailey

Chi-Chi is the Ox-King's precious daughter. She may look small and harmless, but she is a formidable foe and a force to be reckoned with. Although somewhat naïve, she is also pure of heart - as is evidenced by her ability to ride the Flying Nimbus. Upon their first meeting, Chi-Chi appears to develop a bit of a crush on Goku.

  • Oolong
    • Personality: Perverted, greedy, and sarcastic
    • Techniques: Shape-shifting
    • Dream: To own the world's most comfortable panties
    • First Appeared in: Episode 4
    • Japanese Voice Actor: Naoki Tatsuta
    • American Voice Actor: Brad Jackson

Oolong is a cantankerous, shape-shifting pig who uses his abilities to scare villagers into turning over their women. Despite his intimidating oink, this portly imposter's bite is critically flawed as he can only change forms for five minutes at a time. In their lone battle, Goku makes quick work of Oolong, and Bulma uses a special pill to secure his servitude for the remainder of their journey.

Turtle is the longtime companion or Master Roshi, and he serves as the voice of reason for the old hermit. Roshi looks forward to Turtle's periodic vacations, so he can pursue his romantic endeavors - something Turtle would never allow.

Enemy Profiles

Emperor Pilaf is a diminutive monarch who's obsessed with collecting the Dragon Balls, so he can wish for ultimate power. Although he calls himself an "emperor", it appears that the bumbling duo of Shu and Mai are his only subjects. This little blue power monger is childish, spoiled, and prone to torturing his followers for their failures.

Shu is Emmperor Pilaf's ninja lackey and Mai's partner in crime. Although he is a dog, his mannerisms and behavior are completely human. Shu provides the comic relief for Pilaf's crew of villains, and his ninja skills are a foil for Mai's reliance on more advanced weaponry.

Attractive and intelligent, this henchman of Emperor Pilaf's is always partnered with Shu on missions to recover lost Dragon Balls. Her personality is more serious than that of her comrade, and she utilizes an arsenal of hi-tech gadgetry that inevitably finds some way to backfire.

Other than his impressive hand-to-hand combat sills and his status as a high-ranking official in the Red Ribbon Army, little is known about Colonel Silver. He possesses great physical strength and is savage in his pursuit of the Dragon Balls.

The Red Ribbon Army is a mysterious paramilitary organization in search of the Dragon Balls. They are ruthless by nature and refuse to let anything prevent them from attaining all seven magic balls. The Red Ribbon Army gives the impression of being a far more formidable opponent than Emperor Pilaf.

Credits

DVD credits.
  • DVD Producer: Clarine Harp
  • Japanese Translations: Steve Simmons
  • Menu Design: Young Wang
  • Menu Audio: Gino Palencia
  • DVD Editor: Jeremy Jimenez
  • DVD QC: DJ Fonner, Caesar Lopez, Christine Bertolino, Jason Gee, Kris Bryan, Jesse Kirstein
  • Compression: Jacob Martin, Duncan Yan
  • Subtitles: Brian Thomas, Shojin Bateman, Ben Phillips, Brandy Richmond, Ashley Hayward, Erica Maroney
  • Production Assistant: Susie Nixon
  • DVD Authoring: FUNimation® Productions, Ltd., Matthew O'Hara, Trace Furniss, John Andreas, Russ Coffman

External Links

References

  1. ↑ "Re: Dragon Ball Season 5 Issue" (12 January 2012). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 20 January 2021.


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