Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball Podcast

Episode #0067! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff review and analyze volume two of the manga. Three major staples of the series (Shenlong, Kamehameha, Oozaru) show up here for the first time! We also answer tons of e-mail and finally get rid of this "remastered" DBZ season one boxset that people want but apparently don't REALLY want...!

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-m...

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.

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.

Episode #0063! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff start up the new recurring segment, reviewing and analyzing the manga beginning with volume one. We also present our first ever audio press release, revealing quite possibly the biggest news ever to hit DragonBall fandom throughout the entire world.

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.

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 episo...

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!

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.

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.

Episode #0057! VegettoEX, Meri, Andrew, and Jeff (Julian's on holiday break!) take the time out this holiday season to share some stories with the listeners, discuss the news, and answer a few e-mails. Learn all about Andrew's dedication to making a toy Gohan flip and land on his feet, along with the perfect recipe for DBZ Sprite made in the bathtub.

Episode #0056! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian take the time out this holiday season to catch up on e-mail from the listeners! A batch of questions related to parodies, characters, games, and more round out the submissions.

Episode #0055! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian welcome SkitzZero (DBZ: Season 3) for a special interview. We talk about the olden-days of websites and his early multimedia works that still impress us to this day. The conclusion of Julian's first pass-through of DBZ ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Global Catastrophe Moments, and more round out the episode!

Episode #0054! VegettoEX and Meri (Julian's off singing!) discuss the week's big news concerning the upcoming Toriyama/Oda crossover, as well as the new remix CD coming out in Japan this month. Getting things going on the website with content updates, we also go over three new items for the "Rumor Guide"! Top 5 Daisuke Gori characters, releases, and your e-mails round out the episode.

Episode #0053! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian break out into storytime with our new Fandom Theatre. We also review FUNimation's recent "First Strike" DVD boxset, containing their re-releases of DBZ movies 1, 2, and 3. News, releases, your e-mails, and more round out the episode.

Episode #0052! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian celebrate the podcast's one-year anniversary with Steven J. Simmons, FUNimation translator (DragonBall Z, Fullmetal Alchemist, Yu Yu Hakusho, etc.) and old-school DBZ fanboy. We discuss DBZ's rise to subtitled-ness in North America, and the present state of FUNimation and their forthcoming so-called "remastered" DBZ sets. We also give away daizenshuu thre...

Episode #0051! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian describe and discuss the alter-egos and disguises characters use throughout the course of the series. What was the purpose? Did they work? DBZ ABCs, Top 5 Lamest Transformations, big DVD news, and your e-mails round out the episode... including a recount of a creepy DBZ dream!

Episode #0050! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian compare the rivalry of Goku and Vegeta to other DB rivalries, and those within many other series (Ranma, Gundam, One Piece, Naruto, etc.). Gaming and music news, DBZ ABCs, your e-mails, and more round out the episode!

Episode #0049! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian go over the plethora of gaming news, and detail the extravaganza of information that is daizenshuu numero seven. We also start up a contest to give away daizenshuu three on our one-year anniversary show! Top 5 Tenka-ichi Budokai, DBZ ABCs, your e-mails, and more round out the episode.

Episode #0048! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian recount all the huge, international news from the last week, and give the second half of a two-part "Sparking! NEO" (JP PS2) review. DBZ ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Reasons It Sucks Being Namekian, your e-mails, and a completely new short fan parody round out the episode!

Episode #0047! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian dive into the first half of a two-part "Sparking! NEO" (JP PS2) review. How does the game feel after only a few days of playing? Top 5 Welcome Character Additions in the game, DBZ ABCs, your e-mails, and a little rant on bootlegging round out the episode.

Episode #0046! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian talk with Jeff Heller and Andrew Deluxe about what it is about DragonBall that makes you a fan... or not a fan. As either an anime fan or not an anime fan, is there anything about that show to drag you in or keep you away? How does it relate to other fandoms, both casual and niche?

Episode #0045! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian talk about video game news and fun things from Anime Weekend Atlanta! All the great purchases from the con (daizenshuu, posters, DVDs, video games...), early morning phone calls, new AMVs, and more! DBZ ABCs, Top 5 Stolen Attacks, your e-mails, and the announcement of our "Super DragonBall Z" contest winner round out the episode!

Episode #0044! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Andrew talk about gender roles in the series; how are females portrayed, and are their characters written into a corner by all becoming mothers? We also compare stories and authors (Oda, Kishimoto, Takahashi, etc.) with their DB counterparts. Releases for October, some old e-mails, and our "Super DragonBall Z" contest round out the episode!

Episode #0043! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff talk about "Jump Ultimate Stars" news and Toriyama's involvement in the "Kochikame" 30th anniversary with a new crossover manga chapter! We also discuss the amazing video pieces recently placed online by Peking Duck! Releases for September, some e-mails, and our "Super DragonBall Z" contest round out the episode!