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Dragon Ball Z Season Six (DVD)
Dragon Ball Z Season Six
Release Date 16 Sep 2008
Catalog Number FN-02248
Contents
Primary Content Dragon Ball Z Episode 166-
Dragon Ball Z Episode 194
Primary Aspect Ratio 16:9
Disc Information
Region Coding 1, 2, 4
Country United States
Company Funimation
Authoring FUNimation® Productions, Ltd.
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"Dragon Ball Z Season Six" is Funimation's sixth "season"-based DVD box set (of nine total), presenting Dragon Ball Z television episodes 140-165 in a standard-definition (480p), cropped, widescreen, "digitally remastered" format, originally released 16 Sep 2008 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 credits that are all actually those ripped from the first episode).
  • With Japanese voices selected: the original Japanese episode title card is displayed; openings are creditless; each episode's ending has credits that are all actually those ripped from the first episode).

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.

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 the vocal re-reads for a few characters, added dialogue and removal of some added sound effects.

Summary

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All discs have the same art.

This plot summary is given on the DVD cover:

Includes the Complete CELL GAMES SAGA
Having at last achieved his Perfect Form, the evil Cell's powers have soared to terrible new heights, overshadowing even the greatest of the Z-Fighters. Eager to demonstrate these newfound abilities and prove his superiority, Cell proposes a tournament. He issues an ultimatum to the people of earth—produce a worthy opponent or die!

The day of reckoning upon them, [{Goku]] and the Z-Fighters line up to participate in Cell's twisted game, the world's best hope of defeating the monster. But they are not the only ones brave enough to accept the challenge—the reigning World Martial Arts Champion, Mr. Satan, has also stepped into the ring! Now, with the fate of the human race hanging in the balance, one of these valiant fighters must come forward to defeat the seemingly invincible Perfect Cell—but who will it be?

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 166-171)

Episode Title Summary
166 What is the Tournament? While Trunks tells the others of Cell's plans to hold a tournament, the diabolical android begins his preparations for the competition by constructing a fighting arena. Do the Z-Fighters have a chance, or is this a one-sided contest that only Cell can win?
167 The Doomsday Broadcast Cell breaks into showbiz - literally! The sinister adroid hijacks a television station in order to announce his "Cell Games" to the world! But are there any challengers left with the strength and courage to get into the ring?
168 Meet Me In the Ring All across the glove, the good citizens of earth are in a panic as they flee their towns to escape Cell's looming vengeance. But hope is not lost! High above in the Lookout, Goku and Gohan emerge from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. And after a quick trip to size up the competition, Goku feels that he's ready to take on Cell!
169 No Worries Here With nine days until Cell's tournament begins, Vegeta, Piccolo, and Trunks plan to return to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. But Goku decides that he and Gohan have had enough training! What does Goku know that the others don't?
170 A Girl Named Lime While out shopping for his Mother, Gohan stumbles upon a village that has retreated to a nearby shelter. But when a little girl named Lime shows Gohan that the owner of the shelter is merely capitalizing on the villagers' fear of Cell, Gohan comes up with a Super Saiyan solution to the problem!
171 Memories of Gohan As the countdown to the Cell Games continues, Goku enjoys his remaining time with family and friends! Fishing with Goku and Krillin... A stroll down memory lane with Chichi... And then it's time for a very special boy to blow out the candles!

Disc 2 (Episodes 172-177)

Episode Title Summary
172 A New Guardian With the day of the tournament drawing near, Goku seems oddly relaxed. That is, until the Royal Military foolishly tries to stop Cell with ordinary weapons! The attack quickly becomes a suicide mission, and now Goku is determined to bring them back to life! But that would require... new Dragon Balls?!
173 Dende's Dragon After a little help from King Kai, Goku travels to New Namek to recruit a guardian of the Earth! Most of the Nameks quickly refuse the offer, but there's one little guy who can't wait to go! Dende is back, and he's going to create a new Dragon!
174 The Puzzle of General Tao Goku comes face to face with an old adversary-it's Genreal Tao! Goku's search for the Dragon Balls has led him to the aging general, but unless the Super Saiyan can solve the craft villain's puzzle, that search just might come to an end!
175 The Games Begin The wait is over-the Cell Games must now begin! The Z-Fighters arrive ringside, only to discover another challenger already on the scene. It's none other than World Martial Arts Champion, Mr. Satan!
176 Losers Fight First Mr. Satan steps into the ring to take Cell down-but not so fast, Champ! Caroni and Pirozhki, Mr. Satan's top students, make a spectacular entrance, ready for a piece of the action! Don't miss the fun, because this is one ship of fools that's sinking fast...
177 Goku vs. Cell The main event begins! Now free of distraction, Goku steps into the ring to face Cell. The earth shakes and the heavens tremble as these two mighty super-powers collide! And that's just the warm up!

Disc 3 (Episodes 178-183)

Episode Title Summary
178 Cell's Bag of Tricks Cell attacks Goku with a dazzling array of moves-the Destructo Disk, the Special Beam Cannon, even the Kamehameha Wave! So far, Goku has been able to match Cell blow for blow, but how will the Super Saiyan fare against such a lethal arsenal?
179 No More Rules As the battle intensifies, Cell quickly becomes tired of the rules he has imposed on the tournament. With a flick of his finger, the Android destroys the fighting ring. Now there's only one way to win the Cell Games-it's a fight to the finish!
180 The Fight Is Over Victory! Goku blasts Cell with a Kamehameha Wave that reduces the android to a pile of cinders. But Goku's triumph is short-lived. Cell proves his resiliency by full regenrating himself! The fight continues! ...or does it?
181 Faith in a Boy After surrendering to the evil Cell, Goku names the next challenger to enter the Cell Games-it's Gohan! Goku has supreme faith in his son's abilities, but the young Super Saiyan will need a lot more than his father's confidence if he's going to win this fight!
182 Gohan's Plea The fight between Gohan and Cell picks up steam, and it looks like Cell has a distinct advantage over the young Super Saiyan. But wait-Cell's attacks seem to have no effect on Gohan! Could it be that the young hero really has the power to defeat the evil android once and for all?
183 Android Explosion After hearing of Gohan's amazing power, Cell is determined to unleash the Saiyan boy's full potential. But even at the threat of his own life Gohan refuses to fight, prompting Cell to torture Gohan's friends instead! Then Cell does an unbelievable thing-he spawns seven miniature Cells to attack the Z-Fighters in a terrifying all-out melee!

Disc 4 (Episodes 184-188)

Episode Title Summary
184 Cell Juniors Attack! Gohan simmers with rage as the impish Cell Juniors wreak havoc on the other Z-Fighters. Still, the young Super Saiyan refuses to bend to Cell's will and fight. Be careful Cell-Gohan is a powder-keg waiting to explode, and Android 16 just may have the spark that lights the fuse!
185 Awakening Gohan attacks! Spurred on by Android 16's dying words, Gohan's hidden power is unleashed! With his amazing new strength and speed, Gohan easily destroys the wicked Cell Juniors. Now the young Super Saiyan has his sights set on a bigger target-Cell himself!
186 The Unstoppable Gohan Cell's deepest desire becomes his worst nightmare as Gohan turns his full power on the evil android. Even in his ultimate form, Cell is helpless against the Super Saiyan's blazking attacks. Cell powers up to his maximum level, but will it be enough to save him from Gohan's mighty wrath?
187 Cell's Break Down Gohan's Super Saiyan powers seem to have no limit, as the young hero delivers Cell a punch so severe it causes the monster to cough up Android 18! As the once unstoppable Cell powers down, Gohan prepares to deal him the final blow.
188 A Hero's Farewell Clearly outmatched by the powered-up Gohan, Cell initiates his last line of defense-a self-destruct program that will blow up the entire planet! With only seconds to act, Goku uses his Instant Transmission technique to transport Cell away from the Earth. The planet is saved, but at what cost?

Disc 5 (Episodes 189-191)

Episode Title Summary
189 Cell Returns! The nightmare continues! Cell explodes, but he is not completely destroyed! A particle of Cell's nucleus survives the blast, which is all the sinister android needs to regenerate himself! Cell is restored to his ultimate form, and returns to the Earth more powerful than ever!
190 The Horror Won't End Is Cell invincible? After easily dispensing of both Trunks and Vegeta, he certainly seems to be! At last realizing his full potential, Cell announces a new plan... First destroy the Earth. And after that, the Universe! Can this ultimate living weapon be stopped?
191 Save the World The final showdown begins! Cell has returned more powerful than ever, and it's all up to Gohan to put him down! While Goku coaches him telepathically from the Other World, the Z-Fighters jump in for a five-sided attack! Gohan may have the potential inside him, but can Goku show him how to bring it out?

Disc 6 (Episodes 192-194 and Extras)

Episode Title Summary
192 Goku's Decision Cell is at long last defeated, but the Z-Fighters still have much to resolve! Can they make it to the Lookout in time to heal the battle-scarred Gohan? Is Android 18 still a threat? And with the new Eternal Dragon summoned for the first time, can our heroes find a way to bring Goku back?
193 One More Wish After Goku's decision to stay in the after-world, Krillin uses the final wish to help Android 18! But who is going to help Krillin reveal his true feelings for the beautiful Android? And who is going to break the news of Goku's passing to Chichi?! It is a time of departures, and a time of new beginnings, as peace has once again returned to the land.
194 Free the Future Even though peace and order have been reestablished on Earth in the present, Trunks' future world is still a place of darkness and despair! Androids 17 and 18 are on a rampage, wreaking havoc on the defenseless citizens. But when Trunks arrives, the future is forever changed!

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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
    1. English 5.1, with original soundtrack (default)
    2. English Stereo, with replaced soundtrack
    3. Japanese Mono
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    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.[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 is the hero of Dragon Ball Z, the most powerful warrior on Earth. When the Saiyans arrive, Goku learns the mysterious secret of his own past: he is a Saiyan formerly named Kakarot. Goku was sent to Earth as a baby to destroy the planet, but a head injury as a child scrambled Goku's programming. Instead of growing up to become a destructive super-warrior, he became innocent and pure of heart, fighting for good.

As the stage is set for the commenecement of the Cell Games, the fate of the world once again rests on the shoulders of its greatest champion. Perfect Cell has already proven himself stronger than either Vegeta or Trunks in the their Ascended Saiyan forms, but Goku believes he knows a way to succeed where they failed. When the games begin, Goku has a secret weapon in store for Cell!

The lone survivor of his village on the Planet Namek, Dende was rescued by Krillin and Gohan. Unlike Piccolo and other Namekian warriors, Dende does no possess strong fighting abilities, but he does have another crucial capability: the power to heal.

After the fight with Frieza, Dende returns to his peaceful life on New Namek. But when Goku appears in search of a volunteer to replace Kami as the Guardian of the Earth, the talented young Namekian is ready to answer the call.

Vegeta is a powerful Saiyan prince. Originally, he came to Earth to destroy all life and sell the planet. Now, however, he fights on the side of the good guys-when it serves his purposes. Though physically smaller than Goku, Vegeta can power up to unbelievable levels.

In the days leading up to the Cell Games, Vegeta resumes his training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, pushing himself to reach still higher and higher levels of power. Having already once suffered defetat and humiliation at the hands of Perfect Cell, Vegeta is determined to settle the score. The next time they meet in battle, Vegeta has vowed to show Cell the full wrath of a Saiyan elite.

  • Trunks
    • Race: Half-Saiyan Half-Earthling
    • Personality: Mysterious, extremely strong and determined, and also humble and kind
    • Dream: To save his world in the future from destruction by the Androids
    • First Appeared in: Episode 119
    • Japanese Voice Actor: Takeshi Kusao
    • American Voice Actor: Eric Vale

Trunks is the son of Bulma—a headstrong, technical genius—and Vegeta—one of the most powerful fighters in the Dragon Ball Z universe. He is from the future and has witnessed a threat to Earth which cannot be stopped. He has come back in time to try to save the future Earth, only to find our heroes facing their own peril.

But something has altered Earth's timeline. The Androids which appear are not the same as those of Trunk's [sic] time. They are more powerful. Trunks enters the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to train in an attempt to become even more powerful than a Super Saiyan. After emerging from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, with increased strength, he attempts to defeat Cell in his perfect form, but it will take more than strength to defeat him.

King Kai is known throughout the universe as one of the greatest fighters and martial arts teachers. His house is on a tiny planet at the end of Snake Way. Along with his corny sense of humor, King Kai possess great wisdom. Fortunately for our heroes, he can communicate telepathically, giving them good advice and warnings in difficult situations. He trained Goku and taught him very powerful techniques that have been essential to many of his battles.

Recognizing the seriousness of the threat Cell poses to the world, the peace-loving Android 16 joins the fight. Temporarily over-riding his programmed orders to seek-and-destroy Goku, on the day of the Cell Games, he stands alongside the Z-Fighters in their bid to defeat Perfect Cell. In the end, his noble sacrifice may be the key to saving the Earth from certain destruction.

While Goku and the Z-Fighters were busy saving the universe from Frieza and preparing for the arrival of the Androids, the title at the World Martial Arts Tournament was up for grabs. Stepping up to claim the prize-Mr. Satan!

As a young boy, Krillin studied martial arts with Goku under Master Roshi. Originally, he and Goku were fierce rivals, but now they are best friends. A short, bald warrior, loyal Krillin provides comic relief in tense situations as he tries to keep up with Goku and some of the other more powerful warriors. A good fighter on his own accord, he's always there to help Goku. He can and has saved his friend's life more than once. Goku constantly encourages Krillin to have confidence as he learns to be a remarkable fighter.

Though the original Shenron disappeared along with the Earth's [{Dragon Balls]] when Kami merged with Piccolo, in his role as the Guardian of Earth, young Dende has created a new dragon, even more powerful than the last. Whereas the original could grant only one wish, this new Shenron can grant as many as three, depending on the amount of power required. As before, hwoever, Shenron cannot revive a person from the dead more than once.

Thanks to his training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber with his father, Gohan has at last discovered the key to unlocking his Super Saiyan abilities, he is determined to see them for himself. Hoping to goad the young Saiyan into unleashing his inner beast, Cell sets his merciless Cell Jr.'s upon the remaining Z-Fighters. It seems Cell's plan has the intended effect. Unable to bear the sight of his friends in peril, Gohan's rage begins to simmer deep within. And if Cell is not careful, he may just get what he wants...

Enemy Profiles

Having absorbed Androids 17 and 18, Cell has at last become complete. In his "perfect" form, Cell's formerly insect-like appearance gives way to a prouder, almost regal stature. This form is fitting, for with the powers of the absorbed androids added to his already formidable skills, Cell has indeed become the most powerful fighter in the universe.

For the first demonstration of his awesome new powers, Perfect Cell takes on the father-son duo of Vegeta and Trunks. Despite their enhanced Ascended Saiyan abilities, Trunks and Vegeta prove easy prey, and Cell is able to deflect even their strongest attacks with a minimum [sic] of effort.

Having achieved his ultimate purpose, there is nothing to stop Perfect Cell from destroying the Earth. But first, Cell wishes to find a suitable challenge to test his the [sic] limits of his new powers. It is for the sake of pride alone that Cell seeks a battle with the strongest fighter the Earth has to offer... and it is the pride which may prove to be his only weakness.

Though they may be small in size, these fearsome little imps still pack a mean punch! Spawned from the body of Perfect Cell, in terms of raw power and fighting prowess, the Cell Jr.'s are equal to their "father" in every way.

When Gohan refuses to fight, Cell attempts to goad the young Saiyan into action by releasing his "chidlren" upon the remaining Z-Fighters. Goku and his friends are quickly overwhelmed, and the Cell Jr.'s take great glee in the task of punishing the Z-Fighters with their cruel and relentless attacks. When it comes to delighting in the misery of others, the old saying holds true-"like father, like spawn!"

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 credits.
  • DVD Producer: Clarine Harp
  • Japanese Translations: Steve Simmons
  • Menu Design: Young Wang
  • Menu Audio: Duane Deering
  • DVD Editor: Jeremy Jimenez
  • Production Assistants: DJ Fonner, Anthony Benavides, Caesar Lopez, Jacob Martin, Chiye Green, Shojin Bateman, Ben Phillips, Susie Nixon
  • DVD Authoring: FUNimation® Productions, Ltd., Matthew O'Hara, Trace Furniss

External Links

Notes

  1. ↑ This is incorrect; Dende first appeared in Dragon Ball Z Episode 46.
  2. ↑ This is incorrect; Dende's voice actress is Laura Bailey.
  3. ↑ This is incorrect; Vegeta and Nappa first appeared in Episode 4.

References

  1. ↑ "Podcast Episode #0404" (17 May 2016). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 19 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "Re: Dragon Ball Season 5 Issue" (12 January 2012). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 20 January 2021.


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