We all frequent message boards and online forums (such as alt.fan.dragonball), and we all contribute as much as we can. Unfortunately, we don't KNOW of all the places people post questions, so it's impossible for us to reach everyone. However, if you're reading this, you at least know where WE are, so it's possible for you to ask us directly.

What we're going for here is sort of an "Answerman" or "Ask John" (from Anime News Network and Anime Nation, respectively). We'd like you to e-mail in whatever questions you may have, so long as it somehow relates to the world of DragonBall; be it the manga, the anime, merchandise... whatever. We've been around for a few years, now, and we know the ropes... we like to think we know our stuff.

And we want to help. E-mail your questions to VegettoEX@aol.com with the subject "Ask VegettoEX." We'll try to update this section every Saturday, with at least one question straight from the fans. Thanks!

[ Last Updated: Sunday, 16 August 2003 ]
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Q. Is there a way to somehow edit the English verison of DBZ to insert the original Japanese musical score?- James Machuga

A. Try as you might, there's really no way you're ever going to hear FUNimation's English cast for DBZ with the original Japanese score (the closest would be the original FUNimation / Ocean dub of DBZ movies 1-3, which did indeed have the original Japanese score...and the original DB TV series, of course...)

No matter what kind of software and hardware you have, you're not going to be able to combine FUNimation's English dub of DBZ with the original score. The voices and music are a single audio track, and just cannot be separated.

Q. How come I was able to access your DVD Guide long before you announced it on the site through this link? (http://www.templeotrunks.com/dbz_amv) - Gabe J. Buijs

Because you're the 10 millionth visitor and you're super special! :D

Actually, it's because while it wasn't quite finished at the time, it was still of use to the members of "Project DOOMRIDER." As you'll notice, that site is the main page for the "Project DOOMRIDER" collaborative anime music video project, of which I'm involved (both as an editor and as the main technical advisor / compiler).

Stay tuned to that page, however! Our editing on the project has officially begun as-of Friday the 15th, and is set to premiere in approximately two months.

Q. Why does Sean Schemmel get to voice in a great anine like Shaman King? Why don't they get someone more talented? - Forg0tage

A. The unbiased, informative answer? Some FUNimation voice actors and actresses have been "lending their services" to other dubbing companies, lately, for work in other series. You'll notice that Schemmel has also done work in Berserk and Kinnikuman. On the flip side, voice actors have also been coming to FUNimation for some outside work, lately (for example, ADV's Vic Mignogna came in to do the voice of Broli).

The biased answer? ... ^^;;

Q. I've been trying to find out for quite some time now... when is FUNimation going to release that third volume out of the "Trunks" saga on uncut, bilingual DVD? I believe the volume was entitled "Z Warriors Prepare" on VHS. I've gone to FUNimation's website, and according to their catalogue listings, it is on DVD already! ... which is awfully strange, because if it is, I've yet to see any stores offering it for sale, online or otherwise! - Amy Phillips

A. T'is a great question, with an answer that has eluded many a fan. Without announcing it formally, FUNimation re-released both "Trunks" volumes on DVD. The first volume ("Mysterious Youth") had some typos in the subtitles corrected, as well as an adjusted subtitle height. The second volume ("Prelude to Terror") not only had these adjustments, but had something else, as well...

...the two episodes you're looking for were added to it! This re-released volume was called "Vol. 34/35," since it technically contained not only the earlier vol. 34, but also the "missing" vol. 35. Check out the "DVD Guide" entry page for the "Trunks" series. You'll notice that the re-release has a smaller splash on the cover (bottom right). The new version's back cover also clearly lays out the five episodes contained on the disc.

So basically, if you get "Prelude to Terror," you'll be getting the episodes you're missing. Unless you're an unlucky sap like me who got the two "Trunks" volumes when they first came out. Of course, it's not like FUNimation would ever do a recall or a trade-in... : /

That's it for this week! E-mail us your questions for next week's update! It was kind of a slower week for questions this week, but the ones that were submitted were genuinely good questions. I look forward to answering them all, so get crackin' !

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