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We Gotta Podcast - Dragon Ball From A To ZFIRST TIME Meeting Each Other!!We're together for the first time!! Let's take this opportunity to celebrate 109 episodes of the show, track its origins, and get into all the nitty-gritty BTS info!*Doug was on Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast Episode #264, not 218: https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2011/07/11/podcast-episode-0264/---Follow us at @wegottapodcast.com on Bluesky.Find and follow Ken at @detectivex.bsky.social on Bluesky.Randy is @saberbreaker.wegottapodcast.com on Bluesky.Doug is @drabazdoug.bsky.social on Bluesky.Email us your questions and comments to wegottapod@gmail.com---Music is "Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Main Theme (Hip Hop / Trap REMIX)" by Rifti Beats...2025-06-1152 minWe Gotta Podcast - Dragon Ball From A To ZFIRST TIME Meeting Each Other!!We're together for the first time!! Let's take this opportunity to celebrate 109 episodes of the show, track its origins, and get into all the nitty-gritty BTS info!*Doug was on Daizenshuu EX - The Podcast Episode #264, not 218: https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2011/07/11/podcast-episode-0264/---Follow us at @wegottapodcast.com on Bluesky.Find and follow Ken at @detectivex.bsky.social on Bluesky.Randy is @saberbreaker.wegottapodcast.com on Bluesky.Doug is @drabazdoug.bsky.social on Bluesky.2025-06-1152 min
Kanzenshuu - 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 #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 #0333Episode #0333! VegettoEX and Julian dive in to the new "Chōgashū" ("Super Art Collection") released this week in Japan. Does this expanded edition of the first Daizenshuu contain enough both reprinted and new material alike to make any artwork-appreciating fan go nuts? Video game and movie ticket sales wrap-up the news, and that's a show!2013-05-1246 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastKanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0313Episode #0313! VegettoEX, Hujio, and Julian dive in to the crazy world of guide book interviews. Between the daizenshuu and all of the more recent publications, Akira Toriyama has spilled the beans on plenty of story bits and behind-the-scenes shenanigans. What are some of the best stories and quotes from these interviews? News about Kai's return and possible 2013 movie tidbits hit us hard and fast, and your thoughts on everything rounds out the episode!2012-11-111h 03Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0293Episode #0293! VegettoEX, Meri, and man of many Internet names, Lance (or Gaffer Tape or MistareFusion) deconstruct the character of Vegeta. From his initial introduction through the end of the series, and despite being just another villain in a long line of them, he is always written completely differently than any other character in the series. What makes this guy tick? Did he serve his purpose in its entirety by the end of the Freeza arc, and did Toriyama successfully reinvent him well enough to last the rest of the series?2012-03-251h 34Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0292Episode #0292! VegettoEX, Julian, and Hujio join the cast of The Unofficial One Piece Podcast for a special Anime Fans Give Back fundraising session. Catch up with the two groups, current watchings and readings, favorite characters, and how last year's disaster (along with Kenji Yamamoto) so heavily affected the franchise in Japan. Meri joins in to also announce the winner of our "Saikyo Jump" (and bonus DVD) contest!2012-03-1139 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0291Episode #0291! VegettoEX, Hujio, and Herms discuss a pretty full week of news before moving into a biography and in-depth discussion of Minoru Maeda. The first name that comes to mind with our favorite franchise is obviously Akira Toriyama, but most fans (especially those of the anime) do not seem to realize that more often than not they are viewing something that Maeda touched or supervised in at least some capacity. Just who is this man, and what are some of his most important works?2012-03-0453 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0290Episode #0290! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio dive into some more crazy Kinect news before covering the March 2012 "Saikyo Jump" bonus DVD. Especially at such a cheap price, just how does this package fare? We then turn it over to an extravaganza of your listener questions! Everything from favorite story arcs, to the spark that defines Toriyama's writing, to abandoned characters is covered, along with less important items such as the Official Daizenshuu EX Band.2012-02-261h 06Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0289Episode #0289! VegettoEX and Julian cover two weeks worth of fascinating news (FUNimation Dragon Box survey, upcoming "Episode of Bardock" reprint, and more!) before diving in to the "Dragon Ball Online" timeline. Thanks to Herms' new translation, we have a pretty detailed back-history for the game in English. Does it tell a compelling story, and does it make us want to hunker down and actually play the darn thing?2012-02-1959 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0288Episode #0288! VegettoEX and Julian catch up on a thankful lack of news before Herms pops in for a Dr. Slump primer. Who are the characters that show up during the Red Ribbon arc crossover, and is it possible to reconcile some of the plot holes and continuity errors introduced to put Dr. Slump and DragonBall in the same universe?2012-02-051h 28Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0287Episode #0287! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio discuss the unexpected suspension of FUNimation's HD restoration work on the DBZ TV series. Within a six month period the project was announced, heavily hyped, saw two releases, and was unceremoniously killed off. What exactly just happened...? Our in-depth analysis and your thoughts take us through the episode!2012-01-2947 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0286Episode #0286! VegettoEX and Julian check in on the two major cover songs from 2011 (a version of "We Gotta Power!" by Tokyo Future Boys and a version of "Boku-tachi wa Tenshi Datta" by Sasaki Sayaka with a little help from Hironobu Kageyama). Do either of them stand up to some of the other great cover songs we have had in recent years, or are they both just a little too safe? A little bit of DBGT follow-up and the mass delusional cover-ups of the Dragon World human race round out the episode.2012-01-2223 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0285Episode #0285! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio discuss a short scene from DragonBall TV episode 56 that essentially paints General Blue as a pedophile. Was this just a poor attempt at humor that fell flat, or is it worthy of additional analysis and condemnation? New merchandise in Brazil, the launch of DBGT on Nicktoons (the kids will be OK, we promise), and more rounds out the episode.2012-01-1540 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0284Episode #0284! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into our second "DragonBall GT Review of Awesomeness" with episodes 6-10. After some brief battling, we are back to exploration and adventure with a little bit of dancing thrown in for good measure. Are the whimsical episodes enough to propel us through some early foreshadowing, or has the writing already taken a dive? News about the upcoming Saikyo Jump bonus DVD, the winter release season, and a whole lot more rounds out the episode.2012-01-081h 01Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0283Episode #0283! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian ring in the new year with a look back at the past twelve months. None of us could have predicted what 2011 would bring us: a music fiasco with "DragonBall Kai", a new Blu-ray transfer from FUNimation, an all-out Bardock media assault, and so much more. How did our predictions from last year turn out in light of all these major stories, and what do we (and you!) think is on tap for 2012? Here's to 14 years of Daizenshuu EX, and another gazillion more with our favorite franchise!2012-01-0151 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0282Episode #0282! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio review the anime adaptation of "Episode of Bardock" from Jump Festa 2011. How does it differ from Naho Ooishi's original V-Jump manga version, and does it stand up on its own as an enjoyable feature? "Ultimate Blast" Japanese launch details, new cover songs, and your thoughts on "Episode of Bardock" round out the episode!2011-12-2556 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0281Episode #0281! VegettoEX and Hujio cover a tiny bit of hilarious-yet-confusing Korean political forecast news (yes, all based around DragonBall) before diving into an endless ocean of listener questions. From deserted islands to mysterious Blu-rays, from name pronunciations to new fans, and from new web series to old doujinshi, we cover just about everything there possibly is to ask with this franchise.2011-12-111h 15Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0280Episode #0280! VegettoEX and Julian follow-up on a good bit of "DragonBall GT" review material before moving on to an episode of "SMAP x SMAP" in Japan that highlighted the theme songs to the first "DragonBall" TV series with its original performers. The main audio portion of our Anime USA panel, an updated version of "10 Things You Didn't Know About DragonBall", takes center stage for our topic, with December's releases and your questions wrapping things up!2011-12-041h 24Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0279Episode #0279! VegettoEX, Meri, Jeff, and Kaboom dive in to our first DragonBall GT Review of Awesomeness! With the manga review complete, it is time to take a grand tour into a manga-less story. Just how involved was original author Akira Toriyama, does Toei set the stage well with how he left the characters, and just how interested are we to see where this story is heading? Big news about online streaming and the upcoming "Episode of Bardock" anime adaptation, the announcement of our Blu-ray contest winner, and your thoughts on DBGT round out the episode!2011-11-271h 23Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0278Episode #0278! VegettoEX and Hujio dive in to "Level 1.1", the first Blu-ray release of the non-Kai-ified DBZ TV series from FUNimation. Does the timing of this release make any sense, and is it a worthwhile purchase, especially for fans of a series with so many sequential "definitive" versions? Listener thoughts on "Ultimate Tenkaichi", and a reminder about our Anime USA plans wrap up the episode!2011-11-131h 00Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0277Episode #0277! VegettoEX, Dustin, and Joe dive in to "Ultimate Tenkaichi", the latest fighting game for the franchise. Spike is back for a third round on the PS3 and 360, but they are switching things up more than ever before. Is this a fighting game, or is it actually just a glorified guessing game? Hujio pops in for the news and loaded November and December releases period, and that is a show!2011-11-061h 16Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0276Episode #0276! VegettoEX and Herms break down everything demonic in the Dragon World! From demons to Dracula, from ghouls to ghosts, from phantasms to fantastic puns, anything and everything having to do with opposing the progress of humanity in the series is broken down. Where do these words and classifications come from in the first place, and how does Toriyama play with them to create such an interesting world and extended universe in our favorite franchise?2011-10-301h 07Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0275Episode #0275! VegettoEX and Hujio break down some of the big news going around the world: Blu-rays are coming and starting to get some promotion, FUNimation tosses an extra bone on the final DBZ Dragon Box, the Kenji Yamamoto fallout continues in the strangest places, and international "Kai" updates!2011-10-1653 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0274Episode #0274! VegettoEX, Julian, Meri, and Jeff dive into the 42nd and final "Manga Review of Awesomeness". After more than four years, we have made our way to the final volume of the series. Does Toriyama pull out all the stops for the conclusion of his ultimate work, or is it just another volume in the series? Our own thoughts on the recurring segment, tons of thoughts from the audience, and our grand plans for post-manga reviews wrap up the episode!2011-10-091h 48Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0273Episode #0273! VegettoEX and Meri, in light of what appears to be a fantastic opening to "Ultimate Blast" due out this month, take a look back at all of the major video game openings the franchise has received over the years. From the 32-bit generation up through today, there have been a lot of highs and lows. Are the classic ones still the best of all time? A surprise return of the Top 5 list reveals what Meri considers the lousiest video game openings!2011-10-0249 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0272Episode #0272! VegettoEX and Herms dissect the history of the Saiyan race. From the manga to the TV series to the guide books to the various other adaptations and reference materials, what is said about where the come from and how they evolved? What types of plot holes are created, fixed, and then broken all over again by the increased amount of information tossed out there? Does any "fact" stay consistent throughout the entire series at all?2011-09-251h 21Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0271Episode #0271! VegettoEX and Julian review "Episode of Bardock", the three-chapter spin-off manga by Naho Ooishi published in V-Jump this summer. Penned as a sequel to the Bardock TV special, Ooishi gets a little more of a chance to shine with a quasi-original story as opposed to her usual retreads. Is this the true legend of the Super Saiyan that we have all been curious about for so many decades, or is it just another fluff piece of media that we can all casually pass over without missing much?2011-09-1851 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0270Episode #0270! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio review the final "DragonBall Kai" home release in Japan, and particularly the unaired "Episode 98". We also take a look at the Bardock and Trunks TV Special DVD release, which includes bonus production sketches, as well as "DragonBall Heroes" commercials and promos. A fast-flying fury of your questions rounds out the show!2011-08-281h 00Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0269Episode #0269! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff all dive in to Volume 41 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". With just two volumes left to go in the series, these chapters are jam-packed with all sorts of transformations, hero swap-outs, and even still a bit of character development! Is Toriyama's whimsy still at its best, or are we about ready to close the book on this series?2011-08-211h 17Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0268Episode #0268! VegettoEX and Meri review the third chapter of "DragonBall SD". Naho Ooishi returns for another chibified spin-off, but does it bring anything new to the table? A good bit of news clarification and fantastic questions from the listeners (including the entire year's worth of news in two minutes!) round out the episode.2011-08-1428 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0267Episode #0267! VegettoEX and Julian discuss the past couple weeks worth of news and answer a great batch of listener questions. Meri joins in to talk about Otakon 2011, and Marc joins in to talk about the results of the summer convention season and a few updates related to FUNimation's recent announcement of the DBZ TV series coming to Blu-ray.2011-08-071h 10Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0266Episode #0266! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss FUNimation's recent announcement that the DBZ TV series is coming to Blu-ray this year. Will this be another fiasco using 2007's orange brick masters, or does FUNimation have something else up its sleeve? How will these products compare to everything else that is out there, including other versions of these same episodes sitting alongside them on store shelves? Also, who exactly will these new sets be aimed at, especially with Dragon Box releases coming to a close?2011-07-2452 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0265Episode #0265! VegettoEX and Herms break down mistakes that appear in the most well-known guide books for the franchise (and our namesake!), the daizenshuu. Are they truly mistakes, though? What is actually wrong contradictory in the text, what is new information, and what have fans made up as false mistakes over time? Meri joins to banter about with what non-news there is, along with the rest of July's releases!2011-07-171h 19Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0264Episode #0264! VegettoEX and Julian discuss all the "Ultimate Tenkaichi" news you can eat and turn their attention to several listener questions about the Japanese language and speech patterns used in the series. Doug joins us for an interview about his custom LittleBigPlanet level called "The Search For Shenlong's Little Big Dragonballs!"2011-07-1038 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0263Episode #0263! VegettoEX and Meri discuss some Dragon Box delay news and answer a slew of questions. Jeff joins us for Volume 40 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness", where two new transformations are unveiled and the main villain turns into a good guy and then back around again into a villain.2011-06-261h 18Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0262Episode #0262! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss a wealth of news primarily centered around Bardock, who is receiving a new Super Saiyan form in conjunction with video games and a new three-part manga short. Marc also joins us to talk about the summer convention season, and if we can expect any significant announcements from FUNimation for our favorite series. June's releases and your e-mails round out the episode.2011-06-1955 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0261Episode #0261! VegettoEX and Hujio cruise through two weeks worth of news. Namco-Bandai seems to want to rename a game that does not even have a name yet, "DragonBall Online" is coming to China, and Latin America is getting a bunch of new stuff. We also catch-up on e-mails, including a discussion about what some of the characters in the series might wish for if they actually had a freebie wish with Shenlong.2011-06-1247 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0260Episode #0260! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio discuss the second character ever introduced in the series: Bulma! Just how deep of a character is she, and does an author like Toriyama actually know what to do with her? A good week's worth of news and great e-mails round out the show.2011-05-291h 03Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0259Episode #0259! VegettoEX and Meri discuss ye' olden fansub VHS days. How did non-Japanese fans watch the series prior to any domestic release, what were the experiences like, and how did everything change once a legitimate and proper release came on the scene? Whether names like S. Baldric, E. Monsoon, Anime Labs, Ctenosaur, Project-X, NGN, or Pearl do or do not mean anything to you, this is the episode that explains it all!2011-05-221h 04Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0258Episode #0258! VegettoEX, Hujio, and Julian recap all the big news over the last two weeks. A new video game is coming later this year (despite the franchise continuing down the financial hole for Namco-Bandai), the 98th episode of "DragonBall Kai" will make its way to the home release as a bonus... the list goes on and on. E-mails about "Journey to the West", the 23rd Tenka-ichi Budokai, and inflation round out the episode.2011-05-1552 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0257Episode #0257! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into Volume 39 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". Majin Buu has finally hatched, and the heroes and civilians throughout the world are already suffering at his hands. The wacky villain is a huge change-up from the last two story arcs, though. Has Toriyama returned to his comedic roots? 2010's video game sales, wonderful French release news, May's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode.2011-05-011h 04Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0256Episode #0256! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Hujio discuss the second chapter of "DragonBall SD". The sudden extra chapter appears out of nowhere and jumps straight into the Freeza fight (condensing it down considerably), but is it worth it that this spin-off even exists? News tidbits, releases, and your e-mails round out the episode.2011-04-2435 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0255Episode #0255! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss a little bit of international licensing news and tons of feedback on our "Toriyama's Intended Endings" two-part feature. Scott Melzer and Rich Jarrett from NoN.D.E. Films also stop by to talk about their new fan parody, "Fanboy Soze", a DBZ fan parody that is not a DBZ fan parody!2011-04-171h 24Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0254Episode #0254! VegettoEX and Julian discuss the announced sale of FUNimation, a new "DragonBall SD" chapter on the horizon, and all the international "DragonBall Kai" delays. Herms joins us for part two of our discussion about Toriyama's intended endings to the series, this time from the Cell arc through the end of the Majin Buu arc. Did the author ever actually say he wanted to end the series during any point within these two story arcs?2011-04-101h 10Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0253Episode #0253! VegettoEX and Meri discuss a few news tidbits (such as the end of the "DragonBall Kai" TV broadcast in Japan) before turning it over to Herms for part one of our look at the "intended endings" to the series. Fans often claim that the author absolutely intended to end the manga with the Freeza story arc, but is this actually true? What evidence exists pointing to specific story arcs that could have served as the ending?2011-03-271h 25Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0252Episode #0252! VegettoEX, Meri, Hujio, and Corey are all in-house to discuss what the Hell just happened to "DragonBall Kai". By diving back into corporate presentations and financial reports, we are able to paint a crystal-clear picture of just why exactly the show was "refreshed" in the first place, if their plan even partially came to fruition at all, and what we can expect for the future of the franchise.2011-03-201h 46Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0251Episode #0251! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff dive into Volume 38 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The gang is all here with a new set of villains, but is Toriyama truly writing by the seat of his pants, or is the magic still there (in more ways than one)? In the news, Kenji Yamamoto has lost his music composition job for "DragonBall Kai" after years of fans pointing out plagiarism, leaving the end of the series in even more shambles than before.2011-03-1359 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0250Episode #0250! VegettoEX and Meri briefly cover the raw facts surrounding the upcoming end of "DragonBall Kai" before digging into some quick reviews. Bakuman gets a DBZ cover song, the "Legend of Saiyan" figures pick up right where "Freeza's Force" left off, and "Ultimate Butoden" is the best DBZ video game you're not playing. To celebrate 250 podcast episodes, we are also giving away a copy of the fourth daizenshuu!2011-03-0632 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0249Episode #0249! VegettoEX and KaiserNeko cover the mostly non-news and March's releases. Herms joins to give an in-depth crash course in "Journey to the West", the Chinese story which served as the initial inspiration for "DragonBall". Two stories from the first TV series directly reference characters and items from its inspiration, and in ways you may never have known!2011-02-271h 08Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0248Episode #0248! VegettoEX and Julian cover all the latest news, from crazy release schedules to new prices to online streaming and beyond. Kaboom stops by to talk an on-going fan project to beef up the Bardock TV special, and we give a short first-look at "Ultimate Butoden" for the Japanese Nintendo DS. Releases, e-mails, and a look back at Internet past rounds out the episode.2011-02-201h 03Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0247Episode #0247! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian recap all the big financial news and other shenanigans, as well as answer an e-mail about which in-universe story lines we would like to see expanded with future reference guides. Hujio later joins us to talk about and review the oft-forgotten TV special for DBZ Movie 7, occasionally referred to as the "movie overview special".2011-02-0643 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0246Episode #0246! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into volume 37 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The Dragon World is quickly being expanded with new gods, new villains, and a turn into more magical territory than we have seen in quite some time. Is this the only place left for the series to go? Tons of news, music revelations, February's releases, and an in-depth discussion of how foreign fans can go about getting proper releases in their country rounds out the episode.2011-01-301h 16Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0245Episode #0245! VegettoEX and Meri talk a little bit about FUNimation's re-release of DB Movie 1, the "Kokoro no Hane" CD single, and more. Two weeks worth of news, February's jam-packed releases, and your e-mails round out the episode.2011-01-2332 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0244Episode #0244! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio discuss the recent announcement from Toei and FUNimation that the DragonBall franchise will soon be streamed online. What is the significance of this agreement, and what can and should fans expect to see make its way online? We also review Hironobu Kageyama's "Battle of Omega" CD single (the opening theme to "Raging Blast 2"). Laid-back shenanigans, January's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode!2011-01-0958 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0243Episode #0243! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian recap the crazy year that was 2010. All sorts of surprises on both sides of the ocean, a plethora of releases, far too many sad moments, and a few head-scratchers made up the last year. How did we fare in our predictions from a year ago, and what do we see on the horizon for 2011? We already know about some video games and home releases, but will there be any true surprises in the next year?2010-12-2657 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0242Episode #0242! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss the future of "DragonBall Kai" based on the recent news of "Toriko" taking its time slot on Fuji TV in April 2011. Is the show going to continue in any way, or is the refresh coming to a close? Lots of talk about DBZ Movie 1, some website projects in the works, and so much more rounds out the episode!2010-12-1959 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0241Episode #0241! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian check out "DragonBall SD", a new spin-off manga by Naho Ooishi. Is this "Saikyo Jump" inclusion worth the paper it is printed on, or is it just another case of "been there, done that"...? December's releases, your e-mails, and much more round out the episode!2010-12-0533 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0240Episode #0240! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into Volume 36 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The final story arc has begun and Toriyama has aged up the cast, introduced new characters, and brought things back to a comedic tone. Was this the last and most obvious direction to take the series, and does a little down-time do a story good? KaiserNeko of TeamFourStar also stops by to talk about the month's biggest news, including "DragonBall SD", two new video games on the horizon, and much more!2010-11-281h 31Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0239Episode #0239! VegettoEX and Meri discuss the latest news before diving in to an extravaganza of video game topics. Jake and Lance join in to talk about long-forgotten characters that were originally created for DragonBall videos games (and what the likelihood is that we will see them again in the future). Later on, Dustin joins in to talk about "Raging Blast 2", the most recent game from Spike and Namco-Bandai. The first game was such a universal disappointment, so did the developers step up their game and deliver a quality product? Releases, e-mails, and general fun all round out the episode!2010-11-142h 05Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0238Episode #0238! VegettoEX and Meri review "Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans", the re-made feature included with "Raging Blast 2";. Does the story benefit from a few rewrites and condensed time frame? Financial news, iPad manga, November's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode!2010-11-0739 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0237Episode #0237! VegettoEX and Hujio review the "DragonBall Kai Soundtrack III and Songs" album. Kenji Yamamoto has moved into new territory with his score, and the album also features three new vocal songs. Corey also pops in to talk about "Tenkaichi Tag Team" for the PSP. Is the portable "Sparking!" everything it should have been? Tons of news, some quick releases, and an e-mail schooling about rare footage rounds out the episode.2010-10-312h 01Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0236Episode #0236! VegettoEX and Meri bring on a couple friends for a jam-packed episode. Marc talks international "Kai" dubbing and FUNimation's recent announcement that their Dragon Box sets are indeed "limited", while Josh joins us to talk about the concept of ki, how it is used in the franchise, as well as some general discussion about fighting styles. October and November releases, your e-mails, and a contest to win "Tenkaichi Tag Team" for the PSP rounds out the episode.2010-10-241h 16Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0235Episode #0235! VegettoEX, Meri, and Corey reluctantly dive in to the original 1993 "Official Visual Guide" version of "Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans". This video strategy guide for the original Famicom game can be viewed as its own stand-alone feature, but should you bother? Is there anything under the surface that could result in a decent remake in the upcoming "Raging Blast 2"...? October's news and releases, as well as some fantastic e-mails, rounds out the episode.2010-10-171h 11Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0234Episode #0234! VegettoEX and Hujio catch up on all sorts of news. We have home video release details, "Raging Blast 2" character updates, censoring and racism, the Vegeta refrigerator, and a ton more. October's releases, your Ano-Yo-Ichi Budokai feedback, and all sorts of other nonsense rounds out the episode.2010-09-3059 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0233Episode #0233! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into the Ano-Yo-Ichi Budokai for a "Filler Review of Awesomeness". The TV series was getting a little too close to the manga, so the second self-contained filler arc for the "DragonBall Z" TV series was given the green light. How does it hold up? All sorts of bizarre news from around the world, September's releases, and your e-mails round out the episode.2010-09-1255 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0232Episode #0232! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss the tiny bits of news from the last week. Marc also stops by to talk about the upcoming Mexican dub of "Kai" and its respective fanbase revolt! Andrew pops in to talk about the "TAG VS" Japanese demo, while releases and e-mails round out the episode.2010-09-0545 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0231Episode #0231! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian review the "Kokoro no Hane" CD single (the second closing theme to "DragonBall Kai"). Beyond the song itself, the Limited Edition's bonus DVD gives way to all sorts of discoveries! Your regular news, releases, e-mails, and tons more round out the episode.2010-08-2944 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0230Episode #0230! VegettoEX, Meri, and Jeff dive into Volume 35 in our "Manga Review of Awesomeness". The Cell Game finally comes to a close, but do we reflect as fondly on this part of the series as we otherwise thought we might? Little bits of news, August's last few releases, and your e-mails round out the episode.2010-08-221h 09Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0229Episode #0229! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio recap all of the huge news from the last couple weeks, including the upcoming remake of "Saiya-jin Zetsumetsu Keikaku" as a part of "Raging Blast 2", as well as an in-depth look at the state of DragonBall's financial situation both in Japan and worldwide. A recap of all the DragonBall going-ons at Otakon 2010, including the amazing panel with Yuuji Mitsuya, rounds out the episode!2010-08-1555 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0228Episode #0228! VegettoEX and Marc review FUNimation's industry panel from Otakon 2010 and any respective DragonBall announcements. How did our predictions and expectations line up? The Q-and-A session from our "10 Things You Didn't Know About DragonBall" Otakon panel rounds out the episode!2010-08-0831 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0227Episode #0227! VegettoEX and Marc take a look back over the last year and gauge where North America stands with regard to home releases of the DragonBall franchise. Last Otakon brought us an announcement of DBZ Dragon Box sets... so should we expect any spectacular announcements this year?2010-07-2831 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0226Episode #0226! VegettoEX and Meri review the "Freeza's Force" series. Are these three-inch figures some of the best deals out there, or should you stick with the higher-priced releases? A bit of voice actor and gaming news along with a guy who thinks he looks like Goku rounds out the episode along with releases and your e-mails. See you next week at Otakon!2010-07-2524 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0225Episode #0225! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss what little news there has been for the last couple weeks, and concentrate on July's jam-packed releases and your fantastic e-mails, including a bit of a redux on gender roles in Japan (and particularly with regard to Chi-Chi). Hujio joins us mid-show to do a special preview of our "10 Things You Didn't Know About DragonBall" panel for Otakon 2010 coming up in just a few weeks!2010-07-1846 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0224Episode #0224! VegettoEX and Meri give some initial thoughts on "Origins 2" for the Nintendo DS. Are the refined controls enough to save the game, unlike its predecessor? Catching up on all sorts of news, July's jam-packed releases, and your e-mails round out the episode!2010-07-0443 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0223Episode #0223! VegettoEX and Marc cruise through all of the week's news, including a surprising video game remake coming our way. Sean joins us later on to talk about Freeza's and Coola's transformations and all of the crazy fan theories behind their usage and relevance to each other. The rest of June's releases, your e-mails, a contest winner, and some great donor naming all round out the episode!2010-06-201h 08Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0222Episode #0222! VegettoEX and Julian catch up and go over the news from the last two weeks. The second "Kai" ending theme is getting eleven different releases, and a new guide book is coming our way! A great bunch of listener e-mails round out the episode, including some franchise-introduction thoughts and general life advice. Someone also has a very special announcement!2010-06-1333 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0221Episode #0221! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss "Ougon no Senshi" ("The Golden Warrior"), a new art and illustration book released in Japan this year. It has a wealth of new and rarely-seen images, along with three interviews. Is it worth it for the price? A good batch of news, all of June's releases, great e-mail responses, and a plethora of contests round out the episode. Win a copy of the very book reviewed on the show!2010-05-3050 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0220Episode #0220! VegettoEX, Meri, and Hujio dive in to FUNimation's domestic release of "DragonBall Z Kai". Having already covered "Kai" as an entity (and specifically the first story arc) extensively on the show before, we figured the best course of action was to cover the one entirely new aspect of this release - the new English dub. Is it truly the most accurate and faithful English dub the series has received, or is it traditional FUNimation where one little aspect somewhere holds it back from being everything it can be? A little bit of news, releases for the next month, and...2010-05-231h 49Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0219Episode #0219! VegettoEX and Meri catch up on the last two weeks worth of news. "Kai" has a new ending theme and a certain young, purple-haired boy has made his appearance. There is more "Kai" news in North America, fun distribution across France and Latin America, video game financial figures... busy times for our favorite franchise! Our "Attack of the Saiyans" contest winner is announced and we also read out some of our favorite entries. May's releases and your e-mails round out the show.2010-05-0951 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastSpecial - The Unofficial One Piece Podcast: "Cross Epoch"On this special episode of The One Piece Podcast we are joined by VegettoEX and Julian of Daizenshuu EX as we hash through Dragonball and One Piece: the similarities between the series, our experiences with both, and some of the featured works between the two series. On the One Piece Podcast side of the aisle we're joined by our friend from Japan, Greg of www.thegrandline.com, Jason "EvilGamerX," and of course myself and Ed. Check out Daizenshuu EX at www.daizex.com for everything and anything Dragonball!2010-03-161h 28
The One Piece PodcastSpecial 4, "Cross Epoch" (Kanzenshuu x OPP)On this special episode of The One Piece Podcast we are joined by VegettoEX and Julian of Daizenshuu EX as we hash through Dragonball and One Piece: the similarities between the series, our experiences with both, and some of the featured works between the two series. On the One Piece Podcast side of the aisle we’re joined by our friend from Japan, Greg of www.thegrandline.com, Jason “EvilGamerX,” and of course myself and Ed. Check out Daizenshuu EX at www.daizex.com for everything and anything Dragonball!This episode is immediately available in AAC and MP3!Discuss it here...2010-03-141h 32Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0200Episode #0200! DragonBall hits 25 years, Daizenshuu EX as a website closes in on 12 years, while the the podcast hits 4 years and 200 episodes. For a fitting topic, Hujio and Corey join us live in-studio to talk about community as it relates to DragonBall fandom. How has it changed over the years, what still needs to change, and what are we all thankful for? Before taking off to celebrate, we give away "Raging Blast" and two Dragon Box sets!2009-12-061h 25Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Secret Wedding PodcastMike and Meri are out of town getting married, so Desire, Hujio, and Herms get together to record a secret podcast to share stories of how they found "Daizenshuu EX", why they keep coming back, and what it means to them. Congrats from tons of people in the community (e-mails and voice mails) complement their own stories, while some normal news and releases round out the episode.2008-10-191h 12Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0143Episode #0143! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss Viz's fantastic release of the first daizenshuu in English ("The Complete Illustrations"). It's a day we thought would never happen, but here we are! Even more video game news come our way, new characters for the upcoming DB short, Julian's DBZ ABCs, and a whole lot of other good stuff rounds out the episode.2008-08-2448 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0131Episode #0131! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss all of the huge news from the last week. Viz shenanigans, multiple new Japanese CDs, Spanish DVDs, and even a domestic daizenshuu release...?! It's big times in the Dragon World. June's releases and our DVD giveaway contest round out the episode.2008-06-0137 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0110Episode #0110! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian go through all of the big news from 2007. It was a year of new products, new video games, delays, sales, deaths, and strange music coincidences! How did our predictions stack up against reality? What were our "Best Of" items? What do we see coming in 2008? January's releases, your e-mails, and a contest to celebrate 10 years of "Daizenshuu EX" round out the episode!2008-01-061h 21Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0103Episode #0103! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss what it will take to make a WATCHABLE live-action American DB movie... not even GOOD, just WATCHABLE. We segue in with the loads of live-action movie news, FUNimation and Viz release news, and more Atari shenanigans. Meri's Top 5, November's releases, your e-mails, and our daizenshuu two giveaway contest round out the episode!2007-11-1855 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0102Episode #0102! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff dive into volume ten of the "Manga Review of Awesomeness". We're into the 22nd Tenka-ichi Budokai! New characters, new interactions, and a return to the total hotness. Interesting video game news, November's releases, Meri's Top 5, hidden AMV images, and a total debunking of supposed daizenshuu "translations" round out the episode.2007-11-111h 32Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0101Episode #0101! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian discuss in detail the major Atari vs. FUNimation license fiasco. What exactly is going on, who is in the wrong, and what can we expect in the future? Video game news, figure news, November's releases, an e-mail about Goku's various gi kanji, and our daizenshuu give-away contest round out the episode.2007-11-0441 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0100Episode #0100! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian bribe listeners with this week's news and the start-up of a daizenshuu give-away contest before looking back on the last one hundred episodes. A three-hour clip-show of all the greatest moments from the last hundred episodes rounds out the extravaganza.2007-10-283h 27Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0052Episode #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 three and look forward to another year of the show!2006-11-191h 25Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0049Episode #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.2006-10-2947 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0045Episode #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!2006-10-011h 01Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0041Episode #0041! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri give a full rundown of just about every single DragonBall reference book released in Japan; the daizenshuu, Perfect Files, LANDMARK, FOREVER, and more! Various game news, Julian's ABCs, and Meri's Top 5 list amusingly related to the topic round out the episode.2006-09-031h 06Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0035Episode #0035! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri catch up on e-mails. Get answers to all your pressing questions, including a brief history of Daizenshuu EX itself!2006-07-1635 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0018Episode #0018! VegettoEX and Meri invite on podcast host godofchaos and old site friend Napier to play a round of 20 Questions -- DragonBall style! Play along and see how many you can guess. We announce the winner of our first podcast contest, and start up another contest! News, best Bulma outfits, and e-mails round out the week.2006-03-1946 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0016Episode #0016! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri return with a full episode dedicated to the wondrous parody manga known as Neko Majin! Learn all about its history, its characters, its cameos, and its fart jokes. We also bring you tons of news, a slew of releases for March, listener e-mails, and our first podcast-only contest!2006-03-0549 minKanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball PodcastDaizenshuu EX - The Podcast: Episode #0001Our first attempt at a podcast! VegettoEX and Julian discuss FUNimation's upcoming box-set release of DB movies 2-4, Toei's upcoming DB and DBZ movie "Dragon Box" in Japan, and the new individual DBZ R2 DVDs. We brought in Justin (lost_in_thought) to discuss our feelings on Sparking! (Budokai Tenkaichi); now that we've had it for a couple weeks, what's left to do in the game?2005-11-2038 min