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	* With Spanish voices selected: the original Japanese episode title card is displayed; openings and endings are creditless.		* With Spanish voices selected: the original Japanese episode title card is displayed; openings and endings are creditless.

	The opening theme uses its second animation version (of four total), while the ending theme uses its first animation version (of two total). In addition to the English video track featuring [[Nathan Johnson]]'s replacement score, unique [[Funimation]]-specific opening and ending sequences replace the original animations. The opening track "Opening Music" is composed by [[Dave Moran]] ~~and~~ and the ending track "Closing Music" is composed by [[Mark Menza]].		The opening theme uses its second animation version (of four total), while the ending theme uses its first animation version (of two total). In addition to the English video track featuring [[Nathan Johnson]]'s replacement score, unique [[Funimation]]-specific opening and ending sequences replace the original animations. The opening track "Opening Music" is composed by [[Dave Moran]] and the ending track "Closing Music" is composed by [[Mark Menza]].

	All eyecatches are presented in their correct location mid-episode. No "next episode previews" are provided. The English audio (with Nathan Johnson's replacement score) is selected by default.		All eyecatches are presented in their correct location mid-episode. No "next episode previews" are provided. The English audio (with Nathan Johnson's replacement score) is selected by default.

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Correction - UUE never aired on Adult Swim.

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	*Eyecatch: ''([[Goku]] and [[Gohan]])'' (v.1)		*Eyecatch: ''([[Goku]] and [[Gohan]])'' (v.1)

	Previous to this release, episodes [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 22\|22]] through [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 24\|24]] of Dragon Ball Z were not available subtitled in North America (Region 1), having only been available heavily edited on VHS and DVD featuring the Canadian ("Ocean Studios") voice cast. The "[[Ultimate Uncut Edition]]" DVD line was planned to cover the first 67 episodes with Funimation's new in-house redub, but was cancelled after Volume 9, in favor of future "season" releases; the content of the "Ultimate Uncut" episodes did, however, air in their entirety on Cartoon Network ~~and Toonami's "Adult Swim" block~~.		Previous to this release, episodes [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 22\|22]] through [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 24\|24]] of Dragon Ball Z were not available subtitled in North America (Region 1), having only been available heavily edited on VHS and DVD featuring the Canadian ("Ocean Studios") voice cast. The "[[Ultimate Uncut Edition]]" DVD line was planned to cover the first 67 episodes with Funimation's new in-house redub, but was cancelled after Volume 9, in favor of future "season" releases; the content of the "Ultimate Uncut" episodes did, however, air in their entirety on Cartoon Network.
	==Summary==		==Summary==
	This plot summary is given on the DVD cover:		This plot summary is given on the DVD cover:

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	"'''Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Invasion'''" is the eighth volume of the [[Funimation]] DVD series called ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Ultimate Uncut Special Edition]]''. "Saiyan Invasion" contains episodes 22-24. It was marketed as the first volume in "Vegeta Saga II" and released on '''21 ~~Mar~~ 2006''' in North America.		"'''Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Invasion'''" is the eighth volume of the [[Funimation]] DVD series called "[[Dragon Ball Z: The Ultimate Uncut Special Edition]]."

			"Saiyan Invasion" contains [[Dragon Ball Z\|''Dragon Ball Z'' television series]] episodes 22-24. It was marketed as the first volume in "Vegeta Saga II" and released '''21 March 2006''' in North America.

	==General Overview==		==General Overview==

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| name = Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Invasion
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| content = [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 22]] [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 23]] [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 24]]
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"'''Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Invasion'''" is the eighth volume of the [[Funimation]] DVD series called ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Ultimate Uncut Special Edition]]''. "Saiyan Invasion" contains episodes 22-24. It was marketed as the first volume in "Vegeta Saga II" and released on '''21 Mar 2006''' in North America.

==General Overview==
Each release 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 are creditless; each episode's ending has credits that are all actually those ripped from [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 1|the first episode]]).
* With Spanish voices selected: the original Japanese episode title card is displayed; openings and endings are creditless.

The opening theme uses its second animation version (of four total), while the ending theme uses its first animation version (of two total). In addition to the English video track featuring [[Nathan Johnson]]'s replacement score, unique [[Funimation]]-specific opening and ending sequences replace the original animations. The opening track "Opening Music" is composed by [[Dave Moran]] and and the ending track "Closing Music" is composed by [[Mark Menza]].

All eyecatches are presented in their correct location mid-episode. No "next episode previews" are provided. The English audio (with Nathan Johnson's replacement score) is selected by default.

*Opening: "[[CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA]]" (v.2)
*Ending: "[[Come Out, Incredible ZENKAI Power!]]"
*Eyecatch: ''([[Goku]] and [[Gohan]])'' (v.1)

Previous to this release, episodes [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 22|22]] through [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 24|24]] of Dragon Ball Z were not available subtitled in North America (Region 1), having only been available heavily edited on VHS and DVD featuring the Canadian ("Ocean Studios") voice cast. The "[[Ultimate Uncut Edition]]" DVD line was planned to cover the first 67 episodes with Funimation's new in-house redub, but was cancelled after Volume 9, in favor of future "season" releases; the content of the "Ultimate Uncut" episodes did, however, air in their entirety on Cartoon Network and Toonami's "Adult Swim" block.
==Summary==
This plot summary is given on the DVD cover:
{{Quotation|'''Saiyan Invasion''' The [[Saiyans]] defiantly announce their arrival on Earth. Sensing their immense power, Earth's heroes prepare for the worst as they speed toward an encounter with the alien invaders. However, nothing could prepare [[Piccolo]] for the truth behind his origins on the planet [[Namek]]. Not ready for the unorthodox style of the Saiyans, can [[Gohan]], Piccolo and [[Kuririn|Krillin]] hold out until Goku arrives?}}
==Contents==
===Episodes 22-24===
{| class="wikitable" style="min-width:50%"
!scope=col|'''Episode'''
!scope=col|'''Title Card'''
!scope=col|'''Title'''
|-
!scope=row|022
|width=100|[[File:UUE08-Ep22Title.png|100px|link=]]||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 22|The Darkest Day]]
|-
!scope=row|023
|width=100|[[File:UUE08-Ep23Title.png|100px|link=]]||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 23|Saibamen Attack!]]
|-
!scope=row|024
|width=100|[[File:UUE08-Ep24Title.png|100px|link=]]||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 24|The Power of Nappa]]
|}
<div style="max-width:350px;float:right">
<gallery mode="slideshow" caption="DBZ Trivia DVD Menus">
UUE08-Trivia1.png|Trivia question Number 1. (no music).
UUE08-Trivia2.png|Trivia question Number 2. (no music).
UUE08-Trivia3.png|Trivia question Number 3. (no music).
UUE08-Trivia4.png|Trivia question Number 4. (no music).
UUE08-Trivia5.png|Trivia question Number 5. (no music).
UUE08-Trivia6.png|Trivia question Number 6. (no music).
UUE08-Trivia7.png|Trivia question Number 7. (no music).
UUE08-Trivia8.png|Trivia question Number 8. (no music).
UUE08-Trivia9.png|Trivia question Number 9. (no music).
</gallery>
</div>

===DBZ Trivia===
''Dragon Ball Z'' trivia questions are presented in a multiple-choice format. When the correct choice is selected, the relevant scene from the English adaptation is shown before the next question appears. When the incorrect choice is selected, the header text changes to "Try Again" or "Wrong Again". There are arrows at the bottom that allow you to skip questions. When all eight questions are answered correctly, an advertisement slide for Parklife's "DBZ Trivia Game" is shown. The slides are presented exactly as they were written below, with answers highlighted in bold.
{{Quotation|'''DBZ Question 1''' When Toad Bulma tries to explain who she is to Gohan, who does Gohan think the toad is? 
*Goku
*'''Captain Ginyu'''
*Oolong
*Puar}}
{{Quotation|'''DBZ Question 2''' Besides Chi-chi, Master Roshi, Puar, and Oolong, who else tries to go to Planet Namek in Capsule 3? 
*'''Yajirobe'''
*Yamcha
*Dr. Brief
*Tien}}
{{Quotation|'''DBZ Question 3''' Which attack of Vegeta's does Imperfect Cell us on him? 
*Rapid Fire
*Kamehameha Wave
*'''Gallic Gun''' ''[sic]''
*Flash Attack}}
{{Quotation|'''DBZ Question 4''' How many channels does the TV at Kame House have? 
*Gohan
*'''Goku'''
*Krillin
*Yamcha}}
{{Quotation|'''DBZ Question 5''' In the pursuit for Majin Buu and the Z Fighters, who is driving the yellow aircraft vehicle? 
*Bulma
*'''Yamcha'''
*Oolong
*Chi-chi}}
{{Quotation|'''DBZ Question 6''' What quadrant is Pikkon from? 
*North
*East
*South
*'''West'''}}
{{Quotation|'''DBZ Question 7''' What is the first trick Goku shows Pikkon the Other World Tournament? 
*'''Super Saiyan'''
*Instant Transmission
*Kamehameha Wave
*Spirit Bomb}}
{{Quotation|'''DBZ Question 8''' Who are the first two fighters that leave the last tournament on Dragonball Z? 
*Goku & Uub
*'''Captain Chicken & Knock'''
*Goten & Trunks
*Pan & Goku}}
{{Quotation|For more DBZ Trivia, play the DBZ Trivia Game by Parklife.}}
===Mr. Stain on Junk Alley===
''(WIP)''
===Trailers===
*[[FUNimation Channel]]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Galaxy_Railways ''Galaxy Railways''] ("Eternal Hope")
*''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' ("[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Sacrifice]]")
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodocha ''Kodocha''] ("Sana Bombshell")
*''Dragon Ball Z Movie'' ("[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 12]]")
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Stain ''Mr. Stain on Junk Alley'']
*[[Z-Store]]
<div style="max-width:350px;float:right">
<gallery mode="slideshow" caption="Saiyan Invasion DVD Menus">
UUE08-Main.png|DVD main menu. BGM: [[]].
UUE08-Episodes.png|DVD episode menu. BGM: [[]].
UUE08-Chapters1.png|DVD chapter menu for Episode 22. BGM: [[]].
UUE08-Chapters2.png|DVD chapter menu for Episode 23. BGM: [[]].
UUE08-Chapters3.png|DVD chapter menu for Episode 24. BGM: [[]].
UUE08-Audio.png|DVD audio menu. BGM: [[]].
UUE08-Extras.png|DVD extras menu. BGM: [[]].
UUE08-Trailers.png|DVD trailers menu. (no music).
UUE08-Languages.png|DVD language menu. (no music).
</gallery>
</div>

==Menu==
The DVD boots to a prompt that requires a language selection between English and Spanish. Selecting Spanish will display all menus in Spanish, defaults the audio track to Spanish and removes the English audio track altogether. Chapter selection menus and all Extras are also removed.

All DVD menus all feature screenshots from featured episodes, accompanied by an unreleased background music (BGM) track composed by [[Nathan Johnson]].
===Audio and Subtitles===
Two English dub tracks are provided; the default English dub audio is mixed in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5.1_surround_sound 5.1 surround sound] while the other is in stereo. Japanese and Spanish audio tracks are mono (redundant stereo).
*Audio
*#English 5.1, with replaced soundtrack (default)
*#English Stereo, with replace soundtrack
*#Japanese Mono
*#Spanish Mono
*Subtitles
*#On
*#Off (default)
Two subtitle tracks are included for the film on DVD:
* An English-language closed captions / "dubtitle" track (transcription of the English dub)
* An English-language subtitle track translating the original Japanese dialog (translation by [[Steve Simmons|Steven J. Simmons]])
==Credits==
[[File:UUE08-Credits.png|thumb|325px|DVD credits.]]
*'''DVD Producer''': Carly Hunter
*'''Assistant DVD Producer''': Jayme Westman
*'''Japanese Translations''': [[Steve Simmons|Steven J. Simmons]]
*'''Menu Design''': Michelle Alexander
*'''Menu Audio''': Matt Chaney
*'''DVD Editor''': Jeremy Jimenez
*'''Production Assistants''': Clarine Harp, Alese Johnson, Diana Fonner, Rob Schindlbeck
*'''DVD Authoring''': Visionwise, Inc.
==External Links==
*[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/home-video/na/dbz-tv/uue/ Kanzenshuu Home Video Guide - Dragon Ball Z TV Series - Ultimate Uncut Special Edition]

==Notes==
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==References==
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{{Funimation}}
[[Category:Funimation Home Video Releases]]