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Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0525Episode #0525! Mike brings on a panel of special guests to chat with the Kanzenshuu Patreon community in a special live stream broadcast! We field questions about everything from manga release history to video games and everything in between.2025-06-291h 36Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0520Episode #0520! Mike and Ajay revisit "Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'" for its 10th anniversary. Often looked back upon as the black sheep of the revival-era animated products, what does it have to offer audiences these days, particularly in light of its re-adaptation into the "Dragon Ball Super" television series?2025-04-201h 13Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0519Episode #0519! Mike interviews Brandon Bovia, letterer on the English release of the Dragon Ball Super manga from Viz. What exactly does a "letterer" do, how does that work differ between a simulpub and collected volume release, and what all else goes into bringing manga chapters to English?2025-04-061h 09Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0518Episode #0518! Mike interviews Rocco from Mega64 about his introduction to Dragon Ball, figure collecting, Mega64's five-minute live-action DBZ sketches, ssj8 (99 percent sure is real), and more!2025-03-231h 01Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0517Episode #0517! Mike, Ken, and Ajay review the complete "Dragon Ball Daima" television series! Over these 20 episodes, what new concepts are introduced/reintroduced, what lore conflicts are we still reeling from, how did the art and animation hold up with such a prolonged production timeframe... and did we like it?2025-03-091h 53Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0516Episode #0516! Mike and Randy chat about the North American Dragon Ball Daima Tour before turning their attention to the first half(?) of Dragon Ball Daima itself. How are we feeling about all the usual stuff like story, pacing, and production values? What hopes do we still have? Stick around for a short Dragon Quest III HD-2D wrap-up chat afterward!2024-12-221h 30Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastGuest Appearance: Fandom Post Radio Episode 148 - "SPOTLIGHT: Dragon Ball"This is Fanzenshuu... Okay, that's not a thing. We may not be fusing with Kanzenshuu, but we wished upon the Dragon Balls to summon them for the task of discussing Akira Toriyama's legendary franchise as it hits 40 years strong. Between Toriyama's passing and the first new TV series in 9 years, this year has given us a lot to think about for this big anniversary. Kestrel is joined by Cain, Brandon for the first time in a while, and of course the respective founders of the highly detailed Dragon Ball fan sites that would fuse to become the all-encompassing Kanzenshuu. We...2024-11-162h 55Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0515Episode #0515! Mike brings on JP from The Space Above Us podcast to chat about all things space in Dragon Ball! How realistic are the space travel options in the series, and what about other things like intergalactic communications, and even teleportation? What other real-world considerations do we see addressed in-universe?2024-11-101h 18Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0514Episode #0514! Mike and Heath check in with personal feelings and the general fandom atmosphere now that we are a few episodes deep in to Dragon Ball Daima. How is site work going alongside this new series, and what's grabbed us the most so far?2024-10-271h 11Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0513Episode #0513! Mike, Ken, and Meri review the "Super Hero" arc of the Dragon Ball Super manga! With three exclusive prologue and epilogue chapters, how does this arc hold up in the grand scheme of the Dragon Ball Super manga, and particularly as the only movie expanded on and fully adapted into the series?2024-10-061h 07Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0512Episode #0512! Mike and Ajay chat about "the main trailer" for the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima television series, and then Mike goes it alone for a bit to chat about the Dragon Ball GT Anime Comic and a new guide page on the website!2024-09-0851 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0511Episode #0511! Recorded live at Otakon 2024, Mike presents a whirlwind tour of Akira Toriyama's works and legacy! From "Awawa World" to "Jaco the Galactic Patroman" (and beyond!), we cover it all!2024-08-111h 06Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0510Episode #0510! The extended Kanzenshuu family and friend community comes together to share their memories of, gratitude toward, and the impact of Akira Toriyama.2024-04-053h 23Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0509Episode #0509! Mike, Ken, and Randy return once again to "Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot" to review its sixth paid downloadable content pack, this time covering the 28th Tenka'ichi Budōkai... and beyond! For once in this franchise's storied history, we finally hit "End of Z" in another medium... but what does this time period hold for us in terms of gameplay and storytelling, and what does "Kakarot" offer us here in a now-seemingly-complete package?2024-02-251h 12Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0508Episode #0508! Mike brings on Ken and Ajay for an all-Daima extravaganza! We break down all the scenes in the debut Dragon Ball Daima trailer, trying to figure out who all is involved and what Toriyama may have in store for us, as well as dive into all the currently-announced production staff. We're still a long ways off from actually seeing the show, but they certainly have our interest at this early stage!2023-12-241h 15Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0507Episode #0507! From the depths of the archives, we managed to rescue an unreleased goodie: the next installment in our "Dragon Ball GT Review of Awesomeness"...! Mike, Meri, and Jeff dive into episodes 36-40 to wrap up the Baby arc in this podcast episode that was definitely recorded back in August 2018.2023-10-291h 21Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0506Episode #0506! We continue a brand new interview series talking with the staff members of Kanzenshuu itself! Heath is up next, so strap in for a trip back to the early days of fansites, launching a new one in 2005, combining sites in 2012, how we collaboratively work on everything together, and much more!2023-10-081h 25Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0505Episode #0505! Mike, Ken, and Randy return once again to "Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot" to review its fifth paid downloadable content pack, this time covering the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budōkai. Switching things up with ground-based battles and a rigid tournament structure, how does it fare compared to previous DLC releases, and what else might be on the horizon for this game?2023-08-2751 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0504Episode #0504! Mike and Ken journey through the biggest hoaxes in modern Dragon Ball history. From fanart that escaped the clutches of its original artists, to purposeful (and sometimes long-term) bits of misinformation, we've seen it all! How well do some of these hoaxes hold up, and what will it take in the future to live up to their legacy?2023-07-231h 01Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0503Episode #0503! We start a brand new interview series talking with the staff members of Kanzenshuu itself! Julian is up first, so strap in for a trip back to 2002 as we prep the Daizenshuu EX relaunch and start honing those translation skills. We apparently recorded this episode five years ago, but it seems the more things change, the more they stay the same!2023-06-251h 11Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0502Episode #0502! Following up on last episode's ten-year retrospective for the film version of "Battle of Gods": Mike, Heath, and Ken re-review the initial four chapters of the "Dragon Ball Super" manga adapting the "Battle of Gods" arc... as well as the "Dragon Ball SD" manga adaptation by Naho Ooishi... as well as the "Victory Mission in Battle of Gods" special comic by Toyotaro!2023-06-111h 15Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0501Episode #0501! Mike, Ajay, and Tyson look back at the 2013 theatrical film "Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods" with (somehow!) both a retrospective critical eye and a fresh perspective. Ten years removed and with multiple adaptations behind us, how does the original film version of the story hold up? What precedents did it set for the next decade, and what has the rest of the franchise still failed to recapture in all that time?2023-05-211h 14Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0500Episode #0500! We are celebrating five hundred podcast episodes! Join us for a journey from the first episode back in 2005 through today's shenanigans. All the best in-jokes, all the best discussions... and a lot more. Also: we occasionally talk about Dragon Ball.2023-04-015h 36Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0499Episode #0499! Mike shares his Official Top Ten Dragon Ball Video Games with Kirran! With decades worth of bangers behind us and a widely-anticipated new game on the horizon, it seemed like the perfect time to purposefully get folks yelling back at their transistor radio speakers about us "forgetting" certain games! No, we didn't forget! We just like different things!2023-03-191h 47Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0498Episode #0498! Mike and Heath discuss some of the biggest (non-strength-related!) rumors and misunderstandings in general Dragon Ball fandom. From the classic "ending with Freeza" to recent confusion over the authorship of the Dragon Ball Super manga, we bring the receipts!2023-02-1956 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0497Episode #0497! Mike, Ken, and Randy reconvene once again to review the "Bardock: Alone Against Fate" DLC pack for "Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot"! How does the second season pass kick things off this time around, and how does it compare to content from the first season pass?2023-01-2957 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0496Episode #0496! Mike and Ken look ahead to the rest of 2023 for the Dragon Ball franchise. What do we know is on the horizon, and how do we think several of the ongoing productions we DO know about will shake out? Tune in for our thoughts, as well as our reactions to YOUR thoughts!2023-01-151h 04Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0495Episode #0495! Mike and Ken return once last time to the "Granolla the Survivor" arc of the "Dragon Ball Super" manga... this time to respond to YOUR thoughts on the arc! What did you all think of the plot twists and turns, the flashback material, the transformations, and more?2022-12-1145 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0494Episode #0494! Mike brings on Ken and Ian to review the latest arc of the "Dragon Ball Super" manga, Granolla the Survivor! How does the second manga-exclusive arc stack up against not only the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc with Moro, but the rest of the series as a whole? Where do we go from here?! Tune in for all this and more!2022-11-271h 47Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0493Episode #0493! Mike brings on Julian and Ian to review the new theatrical film, "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero"! Tune in for all the details on the Japanese theater experience, how the new visual style brings the franchise to life, and more! Tiptoe around things with us for the first half, and then stick around into the second half for all the spoiler-filled discussions you can eat!2022-06-191h 05Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastGuest Appearance: Manga Mavericks - Akira Toriyama's Manga TheaterOn this episode of Manga Mavericks, Colton and Lum are joined by Mike (VegettoEX), one of the founders of the biggest Dragon Ball fansite on the internet, Kanzenshuu, as well as Darren Vogt, artist extraordinaire and one of the hosts of the Comics on the Spot podcast, to discuss Akira Toriyama's Manga Theater! A collection of comics from Akira Toriyama spanning across multiple decades of his career from before the start of Dr Slump to near the end of Dragon Ball! Toriyama is one of our favorite manga artists of all time, so there was no way we wouldn't cover...2022-06-013h 07Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0492Episode #0492! Mike and Heath reflect on TEN YEARS of Kanzenshuu fusion! Alongside a (very condensed!) history of how our respective sites began back in the ancient days, we share some of our favorite stories from the last ten years, as well as discuss some of the recent upgrades and initiatives here on the site (including our Patreon)! Here's to another ten years!2022-04-031h 11Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0491Episode #0491! Mike brings on Ian and Ajay to discuss the state of Dragon Ball manga and anime, respectively, in 2022. What do we know about the end of the current Dragon Ball Super manga arc? How does the production of a CG theatrical film fit in with the world of Dragon Ball animation? Join us for a crash-course in current Dragon Ball production, news, and updates!2022-03-201h 21Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0490Episode #0490! Mike, Randy, and Ken return to review the third paid downloadable content pack for "Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot" -- "Trunks: The Warrior of Hope"! How does this effectively-self-contained story match up to the original base version of the game, and how does it also set itself apart? Join us for a spoiler-filled discussion of everything the DLC has to offer!2022-03-0656 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0489Episode #0489! Mike and Ian discuss the evolving craft of the "Dragon Ball Super" manga series and all four of its key players: just how involved is Akira Toriyama in the most recent two arcs, how creative is Toyotarō allowed or encouraged to be, and how much authority do Akio Iyoku and Victory Uchida hold over the entire process? From drafts to dialogue to delivery, we bring the receipts!2021-08-151h 19Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0488Episode #0488! Mike and José discuss fandom in Portugal, discovering more about the original version of the series from an international perspective, moving into the world of translation, and much more!2021-04-1855 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0487Episode #0487! Mike, Ajay, Terez, Ken, Jake, and Heath review the full Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc from the Dragon Ball Super manga!2020-12-251h 57Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0486Episode #0486! Mike speaks with Ian about a recent V-Jump video interview that discusses the current events within and the future of the Dragon Ball Super manga, as well as with Terez for a wiki project overview and status update.2020-10-2558 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0485Episode #0485! Mike and Julian continue with a great batch of language-related listener questions and your own personal Japanese master class, as well as dive off into an in-depth chat about the Kanzenshuu approach to and administrative stance on "leaks", both content and news-related in origin.2020-09-1359 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0484Episode #0484! Mike and Julian discuss the history of the "Hera Clan" in the Dragon Ball franchise, dating back to what seems to be their first named appearance in 1993's "Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden 2" for the Super Famicom. Where has this name popped up, where has it NOT popped up, and why might this be?! Stay tuned for a variety of language-related listener questions to round out the episode!2020-08-3045 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0483Episode #0483! Mike brings various wiki gang members back together again to chat up the history of Viz's manga release in America (and various changes throughout multiple printings), music cataloging, hacking away at video games to enable lost features, and fun filler factoids! Stay tuned toward the end for various bits of future website teases!2020-07-261h 47Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0482Episode #0482! Mike and Meri literally clean house with a discussion on fansub organization, consolidating broadcast tapes, action figure history, and much more!2020-07-0547 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0481Episode #0481! Mike, Ken, and Randy discuss "Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot", the latest... action open-world fighting role-playing Goku Experience...?! Tune in for our in-depth review, your thoughts on the game, and much more!2020-05-241h 12Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0480Episode #0480! Mike brings the team back together again with an exciting batch of topics this episode, including the likely origins of the Galactic Patrol back in DBZ Movie 3, hidden elements and fun trivia lurking behind the camera in the PlayStation 2 games, and a wealth of website and wiki work updates!2020-04-191h 28Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0479Episode #0479! Mike is alive and so is the rest of the team! Join us for a few check-ins with website and wiki staff: Heath tells us all about the updated animation production guide, Terez takes us through wiki management and some of her projects, Ken gives us the scoop on techniques and the timeline, and Mike has a few thoughts of his own, too!2020-03-221h 20Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0478Episode #0478! Mike and Ian review the five bonus manga chapters in the Jump Victory Carnival 2019 Official Guide Book. This year, Toyotaro undercuts the 2018 theatrical film, Yoshitaka Nakagama provides some background on the Super Dragon Ball Heroes villains, Naho Ooishi tells a fantastical fever dream, and Hiroshi Otogi sure does draw two pages.2019-09-291h 00Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0477Episode #0477! Mike and Joe dig into some of the hidden easter eggs littered through the eighth Dragon Ball Z film. From the Turtle Hermit busting out an Arale mask, to Kuririn singing a popular folk song, to Gohan's seminar application, the film is a freeze-frame-frenzy of fun! A brief news recap and continued wiki teases round out the episode.2019-09-0840 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0476Episode #0476! Mike and Stacey attempt to arrive at a spelling consensus for the "Ritto-sei-ningen" following some recent wiki-work revelations, and we check in on Volume 10 of the "Dragon Ball Super" manga in Japan for a two-page bonus chapter revolving around Cranberi.2019-08-1129 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0475Episode #0475! Mike and Meri field a bunch of great audience feedback from last episode's "Captain Ginyu - Assault" retrospective, and Joe joins in to chat a little bit about some of the insane and absolutely-totally-real wiki work going on behind the scenes!2019-08-0434 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0474Episode #0474! Mike and Meri time travel twenty years into the past to relive "Captain Ginyu - Assault" on home video. "Season Three" officially begins with a new voice cast and new musical score, but how does this fit into the larger Dragon Ball fandom at the time? Tune in as our collective trauma resurfaces, nostalgia is thrown out the window, and Mike reads his own editorial from half a lifetime ago.2019-07-1450 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0473Episode #0473! Mike and Julian share their "Hidden and Forgotten Dragon Ball Stories" panel from Castle Point Anime Convention 2019! Tune in for a brief overview of some of the oft-forgotten supplemental manga series and the historical context that created some of these bizarre releases.2019-05-0549 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0472Episode #0472! Mike and Julian go behind-the-scenes to discuss some of the recent name spelling disparities between not just the official licensees, but also with us here at Kanzenshuu. What is suddenly driving this attempt at consistency from the top down, and why do we sometimes feel the need to be different? Where can you compromise, and where should you not?2019-04-2849 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0471Episode #0471! Mike, Julian, and Ian review Toyotaro's "debut" manga series (in an official capacity, anyway): "Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission" from 2012-2014. The odd little promotional manga that could somehow grew into a legitimate serialization and arguably shaped the future of the "Dragon Ball Heroes" franchise for years to come. What lasting impact do we still see all these years later, and how does "Victory Mission" itself still hold up?2019-04-211h 11Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0470Episode #0470! Mike and Heath check in on "Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission" before chatting out the latest entry in the long-running saga of questionable-at-best, depressing-at-worst FUNimation Dragon Ball Z home video releases. Who do they think they are making this 30th anniversary Blu-ray set for, and why do we keep repeating history over and over expecting anything to change?2019-04-1450 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0469Episode #0469! Mike and Julian wrap up a two-part retrospective looking at official fusion designs created by fans. We conclude in 2016 with the "Dragon Ball Fusions" contest that spawned Great Satanman, Gorus, and Taks, and take a look at the surrounding circumstances that led to incomplete implementation all around!2019-03-1731 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0468Episode #0468! Mike and Julian kick off a two-part retrospective looking at official fusion designs created by fans. We begin back in 1995 with Akira Toriyama's own design of Piririn and the contest soliciting new designs. Tune in for the history behind these artists, and how some of these designs were re-used and re-interpreted many years later. Be sure to read along on the website for a closer look at each one!2019-03-1053 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0467Episode #0467! Mike and Kirran check in on the trainwreck that is "Jump Force", the latest crossover fighting game in support of Jump's 50th anniversary. The big question: is it a hilarious trainwreck, or is it just awful? Tune in for all this and a tease of upcoming website content and the next podcast episode!2019-03-0349 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0466Episode #0466! Mike and Julian catch up on listener questions, and end up doing a mini manga historical lesson in the process, discussing all of the various releases in Japan and some of the changes made to each along the way. Tune in for an update on our family name guide and a wealth of other great questions!2019-02-1053 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0465Episode #0465! Mike speaks with Jake and Ajay about "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" from its Japanese theatrical debut! With all of the production changes thrown into the mix while simultaneously pulling various echoes of the franchise's past to form a new story, how does it all hold up in the end? Stick around after the review for a bittersweet farewell to a good friend with the entire Kanzenshuu administrative team!2019-01-131h 30Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0464Episode #0464! Mike, Julian, and Heath discuss some of the top Dragon Ball stories of 2018 before taking a look at last year's predictions. With Super known to be coming to a close and a new movie on the horizon, how well did we plot out 2018? Stick around for new 2019 predictions from the staff and listeners!2019-01-061h 21Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0463Episode #0463! Mike and Julian dive into the history of the Galactic Patrol! With "Shiirasu" appearing as a new antagonist in "Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission" for the Nintendo Switch alongside the new "Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc" beginning in the "Dragon Ball Super" manga, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss where we are today in context with how it all got started with "Sachie-chan" and "Jiya" from Akira Toriyama and Masakazu Katsura.2018-12-231h 11Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0462Episode #0462! Mike and Julian dig into the "Super Dragon Ball Heroes 8th Anniversary Super Guide" featuring interviews with game producer Wataru Higuchi and animator/supervisor/designer Tadayoshi Yamamuro. What were some of the growing pains in the leap to "Super Dragon Ball Heroes" and what has Yamamuro been up to lately with the promotional anime? Comments from manga authors Toyotaro and Yoshitaka Nagayama round out the chat!2018-12-1651 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0461Episode #0461! Mike and Julian discuss the Dragon Ball franchise's long and storied history with spoilers, from its original serialization up through today. What are the similarities regardless of time, and how has modern technology in particular made certain issues worse than ever before? Are there any solutions, or does the franchise need an adjustment to its entire DNA for this to change?2018-12-0249 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0460Episode #0460! Mike and Julian interview Toru Furuya, the voice of Yamcha, live from Anime NYC! Stay tuned for a day-by-day review of the overall convention, including the Anisong World Matsuri performance featuring Kageyama Hironobu and more!2018-11-251h 01Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0459Episode #0459! Mike and Julian provide a guided tour through the "Dragon Ball: Jump Best Scene Top 10" mook (magazine-styled book) released in Japan this month. Tune in for our thoughts on the scenes selected, the printing particularities of the mook, and more!2018-11-1832 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0458Episode #0458! Mike, Julian, and Stacey crack open the case of being "Reincarnated as Yamcha", which recently saw its official English translation from Viz. How does Dragon Garow Lee's talent carry over to an official product? What kind of story winds up being told, particularly in contrast to how its official rights holders may describe it? What are the benefits of going shirtless to your debut editorial meeting? Tune in for all this and more!2018-11-1155 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0457Episode #0457! Mike and Jake fire up the podcast cannons to take a look at the biggest examples of writers, producers, and marketers maybe perhaps thinking about possibly making some kind of relatively concrete statement about A True Canon™ for the Dragon Ball series. What are some of the trends in the phrasing we have seen over the years, and what does the most recent example tell us about what to expect in the future?2018-11-0439 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0456Episode #0456! Mike and Julian return to the 30th anniversary "Super History Book" and its game producer interviews regarding the "Dragon Ball Z" (Budokai), "Sparking!" (Budokai Tenkaichi), and "Xenoverse" game series. What are some of the untold stories leading up to their creation, and how do fans and production teams alike look back on them?2018-10-2834 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0455Episode #0455! Mike and Julian report live from New York Comic Con 2018, sharing amazing tales, experiences, reviews, interviews, and more!2018-10-071h 11Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0454Episode #0454! Mike and Jake discuss character name adaptation challenges in light of Toppo vs. Top, while Meri joins in for a chat about Dragon Ball Z movie 8's dubbed theatrical screening ahead of the upcoming Dragon Ball Super theatrical film!2018-09-1636 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0453Episode #0453! Mike, Sean, and Stacey catch up on the last month's bevy of news, including the unfortunate passing of Unshō Ishizuka. Video game chat, tales from Japan, and more wraps up the episode!2018-09-0945 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0452Episode #0452! Mike and Randy discuss "Dragon Ball FighterZ" and its debut at Evo 2018! How did the final eight shake out, what did the lineups look like, and what have we learned about the game since launch? Tune in for a nice overview of the tournament, and stick around for some extra news and website content!2018-08-1252 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastGuest Appearance: Fresh Geek Context - VegettoEXMike joins Jace and Josh at Fresh Geek Context to discuss running Kanzenshuu, the history of the website and Dragon Ball fandom, take listener questions, and much more.2018-07-301h 39Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0451Episode #0451! Mike, Meri, and Jeff continue onward in the "Dragon Ball GT Review of Awesomeness" to cover "Dragon Ball GT" episodes 32-35! Oob enters the fray to challenge Baby, but when his own attack is turned on him, the only option left is a still-in-progress Goku. With his tail back in the picture, how will things shake out? And just how many transformations can we cram into four episodes?!2018-07-221h 17Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0450Episode #0450! Mike and Heath do a mid-year check-in on the group's 2018 predictions. Especially with "Dragon Ball Super" coming to a close and a new theatrical film on the horizon, how are our predictions shaking out so far? What were the big misses, and what tossaway comments came to fruition?2018-07-1531 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0449Episode #0449! Mike and Heath discuss the history of Broli: who created him, how he came to be, and where he fits in with the larger Dragon Ball franchise. With Akira Toriyama seemingly taking the character for his own in this year's forthcoming movie, where does that leave Takao Koyama's original creation, and what, if anything, does the film's production staff have to do to keep us excited for the rest of the year?2018-07-081h 05Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0448Episode #0448! Mike, Julian, and Jake provide a brief history of "Dragon Ball Heroes" before diving into a review of the first "Super Dragon Ball Heroes" promotional anime episode. We've had plenty of TV series, movies, OVAs, and other special features; how does this one hold up, and what do we think the future holds?2018-07-0144 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0447Episode #0447! Mike, Meri, and Jeff continue onward in the "Dragon Ball GT Review of Awesomeness" to cover "Dragon Ball GT" episodes 28-31! Though our heroic trio returns from space with the Ultimate Dragon Balls, all hope is lost when they find Baby has infected and enslaved the entire population of Earth. Who can possible take on Baby now?!2018-06-2456 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0446Episode #0446! Mike, Randy, and Stacey scientifically rank the eleven "Dragon Ball Super" ending theme songs. Which are the best sing-a-long songs, which represent Dragon Ball best, and which should have been scrapped in the studio? There's no arguing against science! Tune in for the completely unbiased ranking and stick around for a little bit of news and website content chat.2018-06-1749 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0445Episode #0445! Mike chats with Rich and Jeff about accusations of Toyotarō tracing artwork in the lead-up to his July 2018 V-Jump cover contribution. To lighten the mood a little bit, Julian and Meri join for a quick breeze through 2015's "Dragon Ball 590 Quiz Book". Play along at home and see how strong you are!2018-06-031h 31Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0444Episode #0444! Mike and Julian dive into interviews with video game producers Nobuyuki and Toshihiro Suzuki from the 30th Anniversary "Super History Book". Learn all about the 2:00 a.m. feedback sessions, getting the most out of the Famicom, running up against the anime and the manga, and teaching Akira Toriyama how to do special moves!2018-05-2723 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0443Episode #0443! Mike, Julian, and Ajay discuss new character designs revealed for the upcoming 2018 "Dragon Ball Super" theatrical film as well as a recent interview with Dragon Ball Room manager Akio Iyoku. Stay tuned for a brief chat about a new "Dragon Ball Heroes" promotional anime, which could either be something or... well, it sure will be a thing.2018-05-2036 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0442Episode #0442! Mike brings on Ajay and Stacey to chat about "Kameha-con", a brand-new convention held in Texas this month. From Ajay's perspective, learn what it was like to both run panels and enjoy the weekend as a general attendee. Meanwhile, from Stacey's perspective, learn what it was like to hang out with and interpret for Ryo Horikawa for an entire weekend! Be sure to stick around until the end for a quick tease of upcoming website material.2018-05-1357 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0441Episode #0441! Mike and Julian discuss "The Adventure of Tongpoo", a one-shot Akira Toriyama drew in 1983 which served as one step along the way to creating "Dragon Ball" itself. What feels different here from "Dragon Boy" earlier that same year? We wrap things up with a look at a series of drafts taking us from a straight "Journey to the West" adaptation up to the characters and story we know and love as "Dragon Ball"-proper!2018-04-2951 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0440Episode #0440! Mike and Julian discuss some of the ideas in "Dr. Slump" that would later make their way into "Dragon Ball" before moving on to "Dragon Boy", a two-part comic Akira Toriyama drew in 1983 which served as one step along the way to creating "Dragon Ball" itself. What changes are visible in the artwork, panel construction, and writing style? Join us for the first of a two-part journey leading up to "Dragon Ball" in 1984!2018-04-2257 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0439Episode #0439! Mike, Chris, Scott, and Ajay chat out the Universe Survival arc, wrapping up the "Dragon Ball Super" television series for good(?). From the exhibition to the recruitment to the tournament itself, what were our expectations and were they met? Julian pops in for a little post-review Q-and-A session wrapping up a few more thoughts on the arc, and that's that!2018-04-083h 07Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0438Episode #0438! Mike, Meri, and Jeff discuss space travel in the Dragon Ball series. What different types of spaceships do we see, and what are some of the essential products our intrepid travelers need to bring along?2018-04-0122 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0437Episode #0437! Mike, Meri, and Jeff continue onward in the "Dragon Ball GT Review of Awesomeness" to cover "Dragon Ball GT" episodes 23-27! Baby begins his assault on Earth, making his way through all of the remaining Saiyans before landing with Vegeta. Our space heroes have finished collecting the Dragon Balls, but will it make any difference?2018-03-181h 12Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0436Episode #0436! Mike, Julian, and Ajay discuss the trickle of information reveals about the upcoming theatrical film set for release in December 2018. A series director from "Dragon Ball Super" (with plenty of experience external to this franchise, as well) steps up to direct the new film, while new blood steps up to oversee its animation and visual design. Notably missing from the staff announcement is Tadayoshi Yamamuro. Between these staff announcements and what Toriyama says in his own words, what does this mean for the future of the franchise?2018-03-1125 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0435Episode #0435! Mike and Julian briefly discuss 20 years of "Dragon Ball" manga in English from Viz before turning their attention to the intersecting "Dragon Ball" and "KochiKame" material over the years. A joint interview in 1990 sheds some light on the respective authors' different approaches to character creation, while a 2006 manga crossover continues a legendary fake-ending from 16 years prior!2018-03-0434 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0434Episode #0434! Mike, Jake, and Chris detail a little history on the "Dragon Ball Online" graveyard mining taking place before examining the new-old character "Fu". What is the real story behind this character, and what can we expect out of him in "Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2" and beyond? A little bit of news and website content chat rounds out the episode!2018-02-0435 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0433Episode #0433! Mike, Meri, and Jeff bring the M2 arc to a close in our "Dragon Ball GT Review of Awesomeness"... or do we?! Dr. Mu has effectively been defeated and his(?) creation, Baby, appears all but destroyed. Where do our heroes possibly go from here? Join us for a look at "Dragon Ball GT" episodes 19-22!2018-01-2857 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0432Episode #0432! Mike, Heath, and Ajay discuss the upcoming conclusion to the "Dragon Ball Super" television series. With all partners bringing in impressive revenue numbers, how does it make any sense to take the show off the air? We put everything in context, from the show as it stands now, to the upcoming theatrical film, to the rest of Toei's project load, and try to predict what the logical next steps should be for Shueisha and Toei.2018-01-211h 09Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - Live Stream Story Time Adventures #2Mike and Meri share more articles from old magazines making their way to the "Press Archive" on Kanzenshuu and then take questions from a live stream audience2017-03-271h 21Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - Live Stream Story Time Adventures #1Mike and Meri share articles from old magazines making their way to the "Press Archive" on Kanzenshuu and then take questions from a live stream audience2017-03-131h 21Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0401Episode #0401! Mike and Julian discuss the recent article and interview translations added to Kanzenshuu. What kind of media attention was Akira Toriyama subjected to after his early success, and what did the anime staff have on their minds as the DBZ-portion of the series began to hit its stride?2016-04-1750 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0350Episode #0350! VegettoEX and Hujio dive into The State of The Kanzenshuu 2013 Edition. What is on tap for the site in the coming months? Will this legendary wiki ever make its grand appearance? What old magazines and books are we still pulling material out of? What guides can we expect to see receive major expansions? Is the "GT Review of Awesomeness" even still a thing? Is the staff just having children to lay the groundwork for future website contributors?2013-12-1558 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0341Episode #0341! VegettoEX and Julian dive into the days of alt.fan.dragonball, the essential newsgroup for discussing our favorite series back-in-the-day. What type of community evolved there once the series came to North America, and how did it shape what ultimately became Daizenshuu EX and then Kanzenshuu? Fun bits of "Dragon Ball Heroes" and other merchandise news wraps it up!2013-08-1845 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0321Episode #0321! VegettoEX and Hujio catch up on January's Dragon Ball news. This month has brought us everything from domestic manga news to minor video game reveals to the expected deluge of "Battle of Gods" news and promotional materials. The first quarter of 2013 is shaping up to be a biggie, and Kanzenshuu is the only source you need to stay up to date!2013-01-201h 13Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - Special Kickoff Diary EpisodeThe ultimate fusion has arrived! Daizenshuu EX and Kanzentai have become "Kanzenshuu"...! Hear how it all got started, what you can look forward to, and what the evil webmasters have been plotting this entire time.2012-04-011h 34