Dragon Ball Z Season Nine (DVD)
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| Dragon Ball Z Season Nine | |
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| Release Date | 19 May 2009 |
| Catalog Number | FN-02251 |
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| Primary Content |
Dragon Ball Z Episode 254- Dragon Ball Z Episode 291 |
| Primary Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Disc Information | |
| Region Coding | 1, 2, 4 |
| Country | United States |
| Company | Funimation |
| Authoring | FUNimation® Productions, Ltd. |
"Dragon Ball Z Season Nine" is Funimation's ninth "season"-based DVD box set (of nine total), presenting Dragon Ball Z television episodes 254-291 in a standard-definition (480p), cropped, widescreen, "digitally remastered" format, originally released 19 May 2009 in North America. These "season" sets are both colloquially known and internally at Funimation referred to as the "Orange Bricks."[1]
General Overview
Each orange brick features episodes of Dragon Ball Z with branching video tracks depending on the language selected:
- With English voices selected: an altered English-only episode title card is displayed; openings are creditless; each episode's ending has English reversion credits unique to each episode's production.
- With Japanese voices selected: the original Japanese episode title card is displayed; openings and endings are creditless.
The opening theme uses its second and third animation versions (of four total), while the ending theme uses its first animation version (of two total). Funimation-specific credits are featured on the English video track's ending animation. All eyecatches are presented in their correct location mid-episode. No "next episode previews" are provided. The English audio (with original soundtrack) is selected by default.
- Opening: "WE GOTTA POWER"
- Ending: "We Were Angels"
- Eyecatch: (Gohan, Videl, Goten, North Kaio, Bubbles and Goku) (v.2)
Though the series is historically divided into "story arcs" in Japan, this release marks Funimation's first branding of arbitrary "seasons" for a home video release, the delineations of which do not correspond to their own actual broadcast seasons from either syndication or cable broadcasts.
The "U.S. Broadcast Audio" uses the Falconer Productions score and reverts the dub track to the 1999 Broadcast version (featured on the first run of home releases in North America). There are small differences between this version and FUNimation's original broadcast audio; most notably added dialogue and removal/addition of some added sound effects.
Summary
This plot summary is given on the DVD cover:
Includes the exciting conclusion to DRAGON BALL Z - the complete FUSION & KID BUU SAGAS
Majin Buu's spree of terror continues, and his ruthlessness knows no bounds! In his quest to eliminate the remaining Z-Fighters, Buu has cut a path of destruction across the face of the Earth, leaving a trail of devastation so utterly complete that it may even be beyond the power of the Dragon Balls to repair...
With their efforts to stop Majin Buu quickly proving futile, the Z-Fighters have but one remaining hope against this seemingly invincible foe—the Fusion Technique! But for this desperate plan to succeed, Goku will have to join forces with his oldest rival, Vegeta! Can the combined efforts of these two mighty Saiyan warriors put a stop to Majin Buu once and for all? The final battle for the fate of the universe begins!
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 254-260)
| Episode | Title | Summary |
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| 254 | The Evil of Men | When Mr. Satan inspires Majin Buu to give up his evil ways, it seems the professional pretender has really saved the world! But when a deranged madman suddenly spoils Buu's good mood, the pink terror goes on another rampage! |
| 255 | Buu Against Buu | The Battle of the Buus begins as Majin Buu must fight his evil counterpart! The good Buu soon gets a taste of his own medicine when he is turned into chocolate! And when Evil Buu gobbles him up, a horrible transformation takes place! Who is this radical, new Majin Buu? |
| 256 | Empty Planet | When the new and improved Majin Buu makes a surprise visit to the Lookout to challenge Gotenks, every second becomes a test of survival! And where are Trunks and Goten during the chaos that erupts...? Sound asleep, of course! |
| 257 | Time Struggle | Before he can unleash his fury on the remaining Z-Fighters, Majin Buu is coaxed into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber by Piccolo. Inside, Trunks and Goten are training diligently, but will they have enough time to perfect their new moves before Majin Buu arrives? |
| 258 | Super Moves of Gotenks | The long awaited rematch between Majin Buu and Gotenks begins! But when Gotenks' fighting techniques come up short, he is forced to improvise–resulting in some of the craziest attack moves ever! |
| 259 | Trapped In Forever | The battle between Gotenks and Majin Buu rages on inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. On the outside, family and friends wait anxiously for Gotenks and Piccolo to reappear. Can they successfully defeat Majin Buu and make it out alive? |
| 260 | Feeding Frenzy | Powered by his insatiable hunger, Majin Buu escapes the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, leaving Piccolo and Gotenks trapped inside. Krillin and the rest of the gang are forced to fight the monster on their own. Will Majin Buu finally have his way and make a meal out of the good guys? |
Disc 2 (Episodes 261-267)
| Episode | Title | Summary |
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| 261 | Gotenks Is Awesome! | Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks continues his fight with Majin Buu, and the Lookout is caught in the crossfire! As Gotenks turns up the power, so does Majin Buu–and by the time it's over, one of them will be in way over his head! |
| 262 | Unlucky Break | Gohan continues his training on the World of the Kais. Meanwhile, Gotenks briefly takes the upper hand in the battle with Majin Buu before his techniques begin to fall apart. Will Gohan be ready in time to step in and finish the fight? |
| 263 | A Whole New Gohan | When Gotenks' fusion comes unravel, it looks like the end has finally come for Goten and Trunks. But just as things seem at their worst, Gohan descends on the scene with his newly awakened powers! At long last, the tables are turning on Majin Buu! |
| 264 | Search for Survivors | After being completely dominated on the battlefield, Majin Buu blows himself up in a desperate attempt to destroy Gohan in the blast! But is this just a ploy? Gohan seems to think so! Is Majin Buu plotting an ambush or simply trying to buy a little time? |
| 265 | Majin Buu Transforms | Majin Buu reappears, ready for battle. But rather than continue his fight against Gohan, Buu stages a clever deception to absorb Gotenks and Piccolo. With the wisdom of Piccolo and the power of Super Saiyan Gotenks now a part of his being, Buu transforms once again–this time into a Super Buu!" How will Gohan fare against this new incarnation of evil? |
| 266 | The Old Kai's Weapon | With the absorption of Piccolo and Gotenks, Majin Buu's powers have increased exponentially! Armed with fresh ideas in his head and new tricks up his sleeve, Majin Buu has paved a road to global destruction. Now that Gohan is alone and weakening, is there anyone else in the universe who can step in to help? |
| 267 | Ready to Fuse? | Goku watches helplessly from Other World as Majin Buu sets his sights on Gohan. Luckily Old Kai reveals a secret source of power that could save the day. Is Goku ready to bond with his son like never before and put an end to Majin Buu's reign of terror? |
Disc 3 (Episodes 268-273)
| Episode | Title | Summary |
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| 268 | Union of Rivals | After Majin Buu absorbs Gohan, Goku's plan to join forces with his son is ruined. But an unlikely ally arrives on the scene–Vegeta! Will the Saiyan prince put aside his differences and agree to merge with Goku? |
| 269 | Meet Vegito | The bodies of Goku and Vegeta join to form a new Saiyan warrior. The monster Majin Buu is impressed by the strength of his new opponent, but refuses to take him seriously. Will Majin Buu's arrogance be his undoing? |
| 270 | Rip in the Universe | The newly formed Saiyan warrior Super Vegito |
| 271 | Vegito... Downsized | Free from the grip of Babidi, Vegeta decides to seek his revenge by destroying hte monster Majin Buu. Assuming Gohan a victim of the voracious villain, the headstrong Super Saiyan goes ballistic. But does Vegeta have the power to bring down the beast Majin Buu? |
| 272 | The Incredible Fighting Candy | With Goku and Gohan missing in action, it's up to Vegeta to end Majin Buu's reign of terror. The Saiyan prince gives it his all, but Buu's powers seem to be more than even he can handle! |
| 273 | The Innards of Buu | Trunks and Goten save Vegeta from a savage beating, but the prideful prince of the Super Saiyans is determined to destroy Majin Buu by himself. Vegeta is prepared to risk everything to defeat this foe, but is he really ready to give up his own life? |
Disc 4 (Episodes 274-279)
| Episode | Title | Summary |
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| 274 | Mind Trap | Dangers abound as Goku and Vegeta continue their search for Gohan and the others inside of Majin Buu's body! After meeting some creepy and disgusting bedfellows they finally find what they're looking for when they enter Majin Buu's head! Or have they? |
| 275 | Deadly Vision | It seems that all is going to plan when Goku and Vegeta find Gohan and the others–until they are attacked by Majin Buu, that is! The showdown begins, but fighting Buu inside of his own head is a mind bending experience. Can Goku and Vegeta survive in this twisted house of horrors where all is Buu? |
| 276 | Evil Kid Buu | When Super Buu's body begins to mutate once again, Goku and Vegeta have to get out fast! But what awaits them if they manage to escape? What is the insidious Buu turning into now? |
| 277 | End of Earth | After the chords of attachment to the roly-poly Buu are cut by Vegeta, Majin Buu should mutate into a much weaker form. But instead he gets even stronger! This baffles everyone but Kibito Kai, who discloses Majin Buu's bizarre history! This new evil Buu has chosen his first target–Mother Earth herself! |
| 278 | True Saiyans Fight Alone | With Earth erased from existence, Majin Buu begins his search for Goku and Vegeta, leaving entire worlds destroyed in his wake. But when Buu's hunt leads him to the World of the Kais, Goku and Vegeta draw the line! The Super Saiyans lure Buu away by raising their power levels and disclosing their whereabouts, setting the stage for the Battle of All Battles! |
| 279 | Battle for the Universe Begins | With Majin Buu on the scene and ready to fight, Kibito Kai is stunned to see Goku and Vegeta playing a game Rock, Paper, Scissors! Rather than use the Fusion Technique to join their powers, the duo has decided to fight Buu one at a time. First up–Goku, the lucky winner... Or has his luck just run out? |
Disc 5 (Episodes 280-285)
| Episode | Title | Summary |
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| 280 | Vegeta's Respect | When Super Saiyan 3 Goku collapses from exhaustion, Vegeta has to step into the fray. But in no time, Vegeta himself is felled! And just as Majin Buu is about to deliver the deathblow, a rejuvenated Goku rejoins the fight and saves him. Astounded by Goku's greatness, the Saiyan prince pays a moving tribute to his long-time rival! |
| 281 | Minute of Desperation | As his fight against the inexhaustable Buu continues, Goku's powers begin to diminish. The Super Saiyan 3 wants to end the battle before it's too late, but he needs time to gather enough energy to finish the job. Enter Vegeta, who begins a furious battle with Buu to buy Goku the needed time. Totally outclassed, can the Saiyan prince manage to stay alive? |
| 282 | Old Buu Emerges | Just as Vegeta is about to breathe his last breath in his heroic but failing effort against Majin Buu, Mr. Satan steps in to take up the challenge! It seems that the would-be hero has signed his death warrant, but when Buu tries to attack him he becomes crippled with agony! The wicked Buu soon discovers the source of his pain, and it turns out to be a big, pink surprise! |
| 283 | Earth Reborn | As the good Majin Buu wages an all-out war against his evil counterpart, Vegeta asks Dende to summon the Dragon on the new Planet Namek. Through the miraculous power of the Dragon Balls, the Earth and its inhabitants are restored to life! But with the good Buu's power rapidly decreasing, will Vegeta have enough time to carry out the final phase of his plan? |
| 284 | Call to Action | With time running out, Goku desperately awaits the arrival of the earthlings' collective energy to vitalize the Spirit Bomb. But the energy isn't coming! Why have the people of the Earth turned a deaf ear to Vegeta's plea for help at this most critical hour? |
| 285 | People of Earth Unite | When the people of Earth ignore even Goku's cry for help, it looks like defeat is imminent. But when the World Champion Mr. Satan steps in and asks, the skeptical humans have a change of heart. Will their outpouring of energy arrive in time? Goku can only wait and watch in horror as Vegeta crumbles under the might of Majin Buu! |
Disc 6 (Episodes 286-291 and Extras)
| Episode | Title | Summary |
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| 286 | Spirit Bomb Triumphant | When the good Buu and Mr. Satan free Vegeta from Majin Buu's grasp, Goku launches the Spirit Bomb! But the weary Saiyan doesn't have enough power to deliver the blast, and Buu sends it right back at him! Will Goku be destroyed by his own attack or can a last second wish to the Dragon save the day? |
| 287 | Celebrations with Majin Buu | When Goku and his companions return to Earth after defeating Majin Buu, they are welcomed with open arms. But nobody is happy to see the good Buu! Can Mr. Satan's pink pal manage to fit into society? Or is he destined to become an outcast? |
| 288 | He's Always Late | Goku is nowhere to be found, and Chi Chi is getting madder by the minute! But Goku has his hands full guarding four dragon eggs from the dangers of the wild. Even if he can save the dragons, he will soon face an even more dangerous peril... An angry Chi-Chi! |
| 289 | Granddaughter Pan | It's been ten years since the demise of the evil Majin Buu, and Earth is once again at peace. Gohan has become a scholar. Trunks and Goten have become strong, young teenagers! Vegeta and Bulma have a new daughter named Bulla! And Goku's a grandfather! |
| 290 | Buu's Reincarnation | A new World Tournament is set to begin! With a little help from Majin Buu, Goku rigs the drawing so that he is matched up with a mysterious fighter in the first round of the finals! But is this timid, little village boy named Uub really as strong as Goku thinks? Or has the Saiyan made a big mistake? |
| 291 | Goku's Next Journey | Uub grows stronger as the battle rages, soon becoming the Saiyan's equal! Neither warrior gives an inch in this fast paced, destructive battle. But before the match is decided, Goku makes a startling revelation. With his plan revealed, Goku and Uub depart the arena leaving a stunned crowd in their wake. |
Textless Songs
Trailers
- D.Gray-man ("Season One Part Two")
- Case Closed ("Season Five")
- The Galaxy Railways ("The Complete Series Box Set")
- Dragon Ball Z (Movie 12 + Movie 13 "Double Feature: Fusion Reborn / Wrath of the Dragon")
- Samurai 7 ("The Complete Series")
- xxxHolic ("Sixth Collection")
- One Piece ("Season Two First Voyage")
- Tsubasa ("Volume 12")
Menu
The main DVD menus all feature the artwork from the box cover, accompanied by an unreleased background music (BGM) track composed by Nathan Johnson.
The episode selection menus feature the same Shenlong artwork with screenshots from each specific disc's episodes. This menu is accompanied by an unreleased BGM composed by Nathan Johnson.
The setup menus feature a single screenshot from each specific disc's episodes. An unreleased BGM composed by Nathan Johnson.
The extras menu, only found on Disc 6, feature an unreleased BGM composed by Nathan Johnson.
Audio and Subtitles
The English dub audio is mixed in 5.1 surround sound while the Japanese audio is mono (redundant stereo). Additionally, a stereo "U.S. Broadcast Version" audio track with the Falconer Productions score is re-inserted back into the mix. Differences between this track and Funimation's first dub adaptation include re-written lines of dialogue, vocal re-reads for prominent characters, and removed/missing vocal effects.
- Audio
- English 5.1, with original soundtrack (default)
- English Stereo, with replaced soundtrack
- Japanese Mono
- Subtitles
- On
- 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

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.[2]
Character Profiles
The booklet's profiles are included below exactly as they were written. The profiles were originally accompanied by character art.
Hero Profiles
- Goku
- Race: Saiyan
- Personality: Peaceful, Good Natured, Honest
- Techniques: Kamehameha, Spirit Bomb, Kaio-ken Attack
- Dream: Fighting stronger opponents
- First Appeared in: Episode 1
- Japanese Voice Actor: Masako Nozawa
- American Voice Actor: Sean Schemmel
As the monstrous Buu continues to grow in power by absorbing the abilities and knowledge of the Z-Fighters, the task of saving the world has once again fallen on the shoulders of its greatest champion. After Goku's fusion with Vegeta inadvertently causes Buu to revert to his purest-evil Kid Buu form, the heroic Super Saiyan must call upon all the people of Earth to help him gather the energy for his most powerful weapon—the Spirit Bomb.
- Vegeta
- Race: Saiyan
- Personality: Arrogant, Driven by Pride
- Techniques: Gallic Gun, Bluntz Wave [sic]
- Dream: To regain his place as Prince of all Saiyans
- First Appeared in: Episode 11 [sic][a]
- Japanese Voice Actor: Ryo Horikawa
- American Voice Actor: Christopher R. Sabat
Arrogant to a fault, the Saiyan prince Vegeta will not tolerate the thought of being anything less than the best. Driven by his desire to surpass Goku and regain his place as the strongest of all Saiyans, he is constantly training and searching for that extra edge that will put him back on top. Watching Goku battle Kid Buu, however, Vegeta is finally able to admit to himself that he will never be as powerful as his fiercest rival.
- Gohan - The Great Saiyaman
- Race: Half-Saiyan, Half-Earthling
- Personality: Well-mannered, Timid
- Techniques: Masenko-ha [sic], Kamehameha
- Dream: Becoming an [sic] respectable scholar
- First Appeared in: Episode 1
- Japanese Voice Actor: Masako Nozawa
- American Voice Actor: Kyle Herbert
Though Gohan possesses the raw potential to be more powerful than even his father, Goku, his lack of training in recent years has significantly dulled his fighting skills. Sensing this untapped well of power within Gohan, the Elder Kai uses his magic to bring out Gohan's latent abilities. Gohan returns from the Kais' planet as Mystic Gohan, fully charged and ready to battle Majin Buu.
After the threat of Buu subsides and Earth is once again at peace, Gohan is able to fulfill his mother's dream of becoming a scholar. He marries Videl and they have daughter, Pan.
- Gotenks
- Race: Half-Saiyan, Half-Earthling
- Personality: Cocky, Impatient
- Techniques: Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack
- Dream: To kick Buu's sorry butt
- First Appeared in: Episode 251
- Japanese Voice Actor: Takeshi Kusao / Masako Nozawa
- American Voice Actor: Laura Bailey / Kara Edwards
After learning the Fusion Dance from Goku and Piccolo, Goten and Trunks are able to combine their powers to form the ultimate warrior, Gotenks. He is perhaps the most powerful Super Saiyan that has ever lived, and he has the cocky attitude to prove it. His amazing abilities allow him to invent new fighting techniques on the fly, and he is even able to power up to Super Saiyan 3 levels after seeing Goku do it only once. Gotenks' powers should be more than enough to bring down the seemingly unstoppable Majin Buu, but he will have to work quickly-the fusion only holds for a few minutes!
- Mr. Satan
- Race: Earthling
- Personality: Self-Glorifying Attention Hound
- Techniques: Megaton Punch
- Dream: To Be the Champion of the World-always
- First Appeared in: Episode 173
- Japanese Voice Actor: Daisuke Gōri
- American Voice Actor: Chris Rager
As an expert at PR, Mr. Satan has always been a champion at gaining credit for himself. But despite his often cowardly ways, the spotlight-loving Mr. Satan proves to be something of a hero after all. Having been rescued by Goku just before Kid Buu completely obliterated the Earth, Mr. Satan's involvement in the battle to destroy the monster proves crucial. When the Earth is wished back into existence, Goku calls upon all of its citizens to lend him their energy as he attempts to create a massive Spirit Bomb. The people of Earth ignore the Saiyan's call for help until the Champ steps in and pleads on his behalf. For this reason, many people believe Mr. Satan is the one who vanquished Kid Buu.
- Majin Buu
- Race: Unknown
- Personality: Childlike, Fun-loving
- Techniques: Turns [sic] enemies into candy or chocolate
- Dream: To always have fun with his friend Mr. Satan
- First Appeared in: Episode 233 [sic][b]
- Japanese Voice Actor: Kōzō Shioya
- American Voice Actor: Josh Martin
After taking credit for defeating the monster Cell, Mr. Satan's popularity is greater than ever. His fans adore him, almost as much as he adores the spotlight. As the reigning champion, Mr. Satan returns to the World Martial Arts Tournament in spectacular fashion, ready to defend his title. This year, however, he will have to contend with the likes of Goku and the Z-Fighters! His Megaton Punch may not be enough to take down a Super Saiyan, but Mr. Satan has plenty of other tricks up his sleeve to help him win the day.
- Kibito Kai
- Race: Unknown
- Personality: Mild-mannered, somewhat timid
- Techniques: Teleportation, Healing Magic
- Dream: World peace
- First Appeared in: Episode 267
- Japanese Voice Actor: Shin Aomori, Yuji Mitsuya [sic][c]
- American Voice Actor: Kent Williams, Chuck Huber [sic][d]
Kibito Kai is the fusion of the Supreme Kai and his bodyguard Kibito. At the urging of the Elder Kai, the two perform the fusion in order to demonstrate the power of the Potara Earrings to Goku. Of course, only after the fusion has taken place does the Elder Kai bother to mention that the transformation is permanent.... The Supreme Kai seems to be dominant personality in the fusion.
- Uub
- Race: Earthling
- Personality: Mild-mannered, innocent
- Techniques: Unknown
- Dream: To become a strong fighter to protect his village
- First Appeared in: Episode 290
- Japanese Voice Actor: Megumi Urawa
- American Voice Actor: Sean Michael Teague
Goku always believed that there was good in Majin Buu, comparing him to a naughty child that didn't understand the full consequences of his actions. Even as Kid Buu was in the final throes of defeat, crushed beneath the force of Goku's Spirit Bomb, Goku wished that he could come back someday, only as a force for good instead of evil.
Uub represents the fulfillment of Goku's wish, the reincarnated human form of Kid Buu. Whereas Kid Buu was the embodiment of pure evil, young Uub is kind and pure of heart.
Goku senses the awesome power within Uub when the two face off at the World Martial Arts Tournament. After the match, the two return to Uub's village to train as partners.
When things become too much for the Z-Fighters, Goku and Vegeta must make a difficult decision: perish under Buu's tremondous strength, or wear the Potara Earrings, permanently fusing them together. When the choice was made, Vegito was born. Vegito fights Majin Buu in various forms including Super Saiyan—and even as a piece of candy! It is when Vegito is absorbed into Buu's body that the two warriors separate again. They later decide to remain as individuals.
Enemy Profiles
- Evil Buu/Super Buu
When his friend Mr. Satan is injured, Buu gets angry. Buu gets so angry, in fact, that he literally comes apart at the seams. A second Buu, a pure evil counterpart, emerges from his back. Tall and gray with boxing gloves, Evill Buu is the manifestation of all of Buu's anger.
Super Buu, a more defined and muscular form of Buu, is the shape taken after the good Majin Buu is absorbed by Evil Buu during battle. Like all other incarnations of Buu, he is rubbery, able to stretch and bend his body in any number of ways. Among Super Buu's many new powers is the ability to sense energy levels. With this ability, Super Buu locates Kami's Lookout and goes there to challenge Gotenks, at which time he unleashes the devastating Human Extinction Attack.
- Kid Buu
After the absorbed Z-Fighters are freed from Super Buu, he loses power. But when the good Buu and the Daikaioh [sic][e] are separated as well, Super Buu transforms into a child version of himself called Kid Buu. Despite his diminutive size, this pint-sized powerhouse is actually the original form of Buu created by Bibidi. With all chords of attachment severed from what good was left in his heart, Kid Buu indiscriminately moves from one world to another searching for Goku and Vegeta, destroying everything in his path.
After he is defeated by Goku's Spirit Bomb, Goku hopes that Kid Buu will come back one day as a force for good instead of evil. That hope is ultimately realized when Kid Buu is reincarnated in human form as Uub.
Tidbits
About The Transfer
This DVD box originally included a booklet. On the back side, a summary of Funimation's questionable methods of remastering the footage is provided. This summary is included below exactly as it was written. Funimation no longer includes the booklets with new printings.
To accomplish the Dragon Ball Z remaster process, FUNimation worked with Video Post & Transfer, a Dallas-based post-production house. The original Japanese film masters were transferred via an industry-standard Spirit DataCine, passing through a Digital Vision DVNR1000 to remove film grain, and then receiving a further round of processing using a Teranex VC600 video computer. These digital noise-reduction units each helped to remove thousands of instances of dirt, scratches, and debris.
The cleaned footage signal was then run through a da Vinci 2K Plus color system to ensure that the colors were true to the original film prints. The da Vinci 2K Plus is an industry standard system used for color correction in feature films and broadcast, and was primarily used in this instance to set the levels of the whites and blacks in the film in order to present the colors in a manner faithful to the original prints.
The final media for transfer was Sony's HDCAM, a fully high-definition digital tape. The film was laid to tape at 1080p HD at 24 frames per second. The frame-rate is important to note, as it allowed the film, which was originally created at 24 frames per second, to be transferred to tape frame by frame. This frame-rate prevented any unnecessary data from being added to the final video, and preserves the film masters at the highest quality possible.
Credits

- DVD Producer: Clarine Harp
- Japanese Translations: Steve Simmons
- Menu Design: Young Wang
- Menu Audio: Duane Deering
- DVD Editor: Jeremy Jimenez
- DVD QC: DJ Fonner, Caesar Lopez, Christine Bertolino, Jason Gee, Kris Bryan
- Compression: Jacob Martin, Duncan Yan
- Subtitles: Brian Thomas, Chiye Green, Shojin Bateman, Ben Phillips, Brandy Richmond
- Production Assistants: Susie Nixon
- DVD Authoring: FUNimation® Productions, Ltd., Matthew O'Hara, Trace Furniss, Russ Coffman
External Links
Notes
- ↑ This is incorrect; Vegeta and Nappa first appeared in Episode 4.
- ↑ This is incorrect; Majin Boo first appeared in Episode 232.
- ↑ This is incorrect; Kibitoshin is only voiced by Yuji Mitsua.
- ↑ This is incorrect; Kibitoshin is only voiced by Kent Williams in the FUNimation dub.
- ↑ This is incorrect; only Majin Boo's good form is expelled. This mention is especially strange, as the Dai Kaiōshin is only referred to as the "Grand Supreme Kai" in FUNimation's dub.
References
- ↑ "Podcast Episode #0404" (17 May 2016). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 19 January 2021.
- ↑ "Re: Dragon Ball Season 5 Issue" (12 January 2012). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 20 January 2021.
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