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Daizenshuu EX - Updates from September 2009 |
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30 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 8:34 pm EDT -- CDJapan has listed a second DragonBall Kai Original Soundtrack volume. Due out in Japan on 18 November 2009, it is set to contain "more than 30" BGM tracks in addition to the (presumably) same TV-sized versions of the opening and closing themes. Coming out under the catalogue number of COCX-35922, it will retail for ¥2940.
November is set to be a big music release month with this new announcement, the Raging Blast opening theme song CD single, and the delayed DragonBall Kai Song Collection. |
27 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 8:03 pm EDT -- After a quick break, we return in style! Julian and I hold down the fort this episode with reviews of both the POWER OF DREAMER CD single and the DragonBall Kai Original Soundtrack. You will probably be quite surprised with the analysis of both products! Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
VegettoEX @ 3:31 pm EDT -- Despite the news about a possible "Limited Edition" version of Raging Blast coming with the game's soundtrack, it seems like at least the game's opening theme will be receiving a formal CD single release.
While listed as "UNTITLED" on CDJapan, the Raging Blast opening theme (already known to be titled "Progression") performed by Hironobu Kageyama will be coming out in Japan on 25 November 2009 for ¥1200 (LACM-4674). There are no additional details in terms of extra tracks, packaging, etc. as of yet. |
26 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 6:35 pm EDT -- We didn't forget about it! We have plugged away at Rachel's hard work and have another two episodes to share in our "Filler Guide". DragonBall episode 13 is the conclusion of the Pilaf story arc, while DragonBall episode 14 introduces Kuririn. Enjoy!
VegettoEX @ 1:45 pm EDT -- Not sure how we missed this one! Some chapters from the DragonBall manga (specifically the Saiyan arc, or the beginning of what Viz would call "DBZ") are coming to the manga/comic distribution service on the Sony PSP according to animeanime.jp and ANN. A new "Comic" category will become available in the PlayStation Store for accommodate this new service. Right now this is exclusively for Japan.
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25 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 6:34 pm EDT -- According to a post on the Anime on DVD forums, the upcoming re-releases (I'm not seriously counting the "re-"s, anymore) from FUNimation of the DBZ movies in single-disc packages broken out from the previously-released "Double Feature" releases (follow all that?) have been canceled. The former listings on Amazon are no longer available, and the RightStuf listings for DBZ movies 1 and 2 now read as "No Longer Available For Purchase".
Good move, we say. Looks like only Bardock and Trunks got screwed over with these styled releases. Let the "Dragon Box" versions come instead.
VegettoEX @ 11:34 am EDT -- Shueisha apparently put out the third volume of the Majin Buu: Fukkatsu Hen "Film Anime Comics" earlier this month on 04 September 2009 for the regular price of ¥730. No further listings are available, so it seems like their online listings are a little slow going up.
While we definitely have finalized cover art and a track listing for the new DragonBall Kai Song Collection CD coming out, CDJapan is now listing a release date of 04 November 2009, rather than the originally-listed release date of 21 October 2009. Further backing this up is the listing on Columbia's website with the new date. The Amazon Japan listing still has the original date, however.
Still looking forward to tearing it apart giving it a fair shake, regardless. |
24 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 7:27 pm EDT -- This one has been in the works for a while, and it is exciting to finally debut it! As the intro to the page notes, once it all quieted down, it feels like Evolution just came and went with little more than a whimper as the door hit its rear-end on the way out. We wanted to dive a little deeper into it, though, but also have some fun with it.
Rather than another straight-up review (which we did twice on the podcast, following both its Japanese and North American theatrical releases), a comparison between it and the original source material seemed in order. We decided to break it down into:
- Stuff They Got Right
- Stuff They Missed
- Stuff Out Of Left Field
- Miscellaneous Changes
Please have fun with and enjoy the new "DragonBall Evolution Comparison" page in the "Tidbits" section! |
23 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 10:12 pm EDT -- The German Amazon listing for a "Limited Edition" version of the upcoming PS3/360 game Raging Blast notes that it will come in a special steelbook case, a 52-page art book, the soundtrack to the game on CD, and some sort of downloadable content that grants additional abilities.
Steelcase: Das Spiel kommt in einem Steelcase mit exklusivem Dragon Ball Design inklusive transparentem Schuber.
Artbook: 52 Seiten mit "Making-of", exklusiven Konzeptzeichnungen, Kartendesigns und Artworks des Entwicklerstudios.
Original Soundtrack: CD mit dem original Soundtrack aus dem Spiel.
DLC: Einzigartige Kampfausrüstungen, die verschiedenen Dragon Ball Spielcharakteren zusätzliche Fähigkeiten verleihen.
There has been no official word from Namco-Bandai on a "Limited Edition" version of the game, though this seems to confirm it pretty solidly. We certainly hope the North American release also gets a similar treatment!
The first volume of DragonBall Kai made its way to Blu-ray and DVD last week, and has already made its way up the Oricon charts. It is quite low on the DVD list, and though it placed at #7 on the Blu-ray list. We received our copy in the mail this week, so look forward to a review of it soon!
It has otherwise been a fairly slow week, but we will have a pretty exciting and fun new page for you by this weekend! Please look forward to it! |
20 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 2:57 pm EDT -- We took the year off this time around, but Anime Weekend Atlanta is just coming to a close this weekend. While there was not any incredible information offered up at FUNimation's industry panel (a la the Anime Expo and Otakon panels), our podcast listener Brakus asked representative Adam Sheehan which audio tracks will be included on their upcoming "Dragon Box" sets for DBZ.
We will take it with a small grain of salt since representatives have been incorrect with answers before, but if Sheehan's information is correct, the audio tracks included on their prior "orange brick" season sets will be included on the "Dragon Box" sets. This includes:
- Original Japanese
- FUNimation English dub w/ original Japanese musical score
- FUNimation English dub w/ original American broadcast musical score
There was no other information to be shared relating to the DragonBall franchise or its products.
Unfortunately, there will be no podcast this weekend. Thanks for understanding. |
18 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 8:57 am EDT -- It's technically $10, but if you are interested in picking up DragonBall Origins at that price, you will also need to pick up another game from Wal-Mart's list for a combined deal of 2-for-$20. There's some good stuff on the list, though, including Final Fantasy III, Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword, and two Dragon Quest spin-offs.
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15 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 11:24 am EDT -- Our buddies at Kanzentai are keeping up quite nicely with all of these voice replacements for DragonBall Kai. Confirmed through the series' official website is the role of Nail changing hands from Katsuji Mori over to Taiten Kusunoki. Another major role, though, has been re-cast with absolutely no confirmation other than the closing credits to the episode, itself. It would appear that Appule has changed hands from Yûji Machi over to Takahiro Yoshimizu. This means that essentially all of Freeza's minions have had their voices re-cast for the show. We here at Daizenshuu EX have hit our limit with these voice changes, and would like to offer our condolences to Machi-san and his amazing character.
In the little after-episode bonus two podcasts ago, Julian and I had a brief conversation about the casting of Aya Hirano as Dende, and expressed our concerns over whether or not this was a "stunt casting". Our worst fears appear to be confirmed, as the upcoming DragonBall Kai Song Collection will indeed feature in-character image songs, including one by Aya Hirano herself as Dende. A previous track listing for the disc from Play-Asia hinted at this, but a slightly re-arranged and fleshed-out track listing from CDJournal.com confirms this information (along with a tiny image of the album cover). The disc drops in Japan on 21 October 2009, and we will be right there with a review after its release. We will update the track listing on the "Miscellaneous DragonBall CDs" page when we have additional confirmation.
To be fair, we are quite excited about another in-character image song from Horikawa. It's been far too long since the amazing "Bejîta-sama no O-ryôri Jigoku!! ~"Okonomiyaki" no Kan~". |
13 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 6:26 pm EDT -- We have another doozy of a show for you this weekend, in addition to catching up on a bunch of news! This time around on the show, our regular buddy Jeff joined us along with Scott Melzer to talk about ethics in fandom. Things have changed a great deal since the days of VHS fansubs (and we were sure to give a thorough history lesson), but with the franchise finally slipping into the modern distribution era with Kai, questions on how to conduct yourself as a fan have never been more relevant. Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
On the show, we also finished naming all of our donation items, so be sure to listen in and check out the page to see what's been going on and how to get involved!
We received an e-mail that was answered during the show concerning an incorrect timeframe given during Raditz's explanation of Planet Vegeta's destruction in FUNimation's English dub. This has been added over on the "Dub Mistakes" page of the "Rumor Guide", so also check that one out!
A plethora of DragonBall Online media has made its way online in the last week. For a good collection of it all, head on over to our buddies at jv247.com.
The game also seems to finally be receiving a formal release in Korea this month. There is no word on a more-global release of the game so far.
Finally, as you have no doubt read on Kanzentai by now, the entirety of the voice cast for Ginyu-Tokusentai will be replaced for Kai. The changes include:
- Ginyu: Katsuyuki Konishi replacing Hideyuki Hori
- Jheece: Daisuke Kishio replacing Kazumi Tanaka
- Butta: Masaya Onosaka replacing Yukimasa Kishino
- Recoome: Seiji Sasaki replacing Kenji Utsumi
- Gurd: Yasuhiro Takato replacing Kôzô Shioya
This is especially strange, considering that Kenji Utsumi has already returned to voice Shenlong. Furthermore, while several of the members also voiced minor characters throughout the series, Kôzô Shioya voiced Majin Buu. If Kai gets that far in the series (remember that no announcement has been made about its length), will Shioya not return at all? Very interesting situation. |
10 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 10:56 am EDT -- It has certainly been a rather slow week in terms of news! The best we have for you is that Amazon has new listings for even more "Chapter Book" volumes of the DragonBall story they have begun releasing under their "Viz Kids" label. We absolutely adore the cover art for the releases, but are conflicted over the actual content.
Unlike the first four volumes which came out two at a time, it looks like these are going the one-every-other-month route:
- Volume 5: 03 November 2009
- Volume 6: 05 January 2010
- Volume 7: 02 March 2010
- Volume 8: 04 May 2010
We are recording the next podcast episode tomorrow night, and there is a possibility we will stream it live. No promises, but it's a possibility. Stay tuned to our Twitter stream for up-to-the-minute information. In the meantime, if you'd like to hear us talk for over two hours about the Sega Dreamcast, there's a new podcast episode up over on Video Game Conversations. Knock yourself out. |
06 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 3:29 pm EDT -- We took a week off from our regularly-scheduled audio content, but I think we more than make up for it with this doozy. This week, Heath and Corey join us to talk about the first arc in DragonBall Kai. Now that we are an entire block of the story into the show, how are we feeling about? After all the hype leading up to this "refreshed" version of the series, it sure had a lot to live up to. Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.
Our buddy Marc is giving away a copy of the DragonBall "Season One" DVD box set from FUNimation due out next week over on The Fanboy Review. If you are interested in maybe grabbing a free copy, check out the contest.
Finally, we are sad to report that the Arabic voice actor for Son Goku, Mr. Zeyad Errafae'ie, passed away on August 26th. He was involved with a car crash and apparently seemed to be getting better, but ultimately did not pull through in the end. Our condolences go out to his family and all of the Arabic dub fans that may have grown up with his performance. |
03 September 2009
VegettoEX @ 8:43 pm EDT -- Thanks go out to everyone who sent this in. Play-Asia's listing for the upcoming DragonBall Kai Song Collection has a full track listing for the CD, so we have updated the "Miscellaneous DB CDs" page in our "Music Database" with all relevant information.
We now have individual themes for Ginyu-Tokusentai, Dende, Kuririn, Super Saiyan, Freeza, and Vegeta. Will they be in-character image songs like some of our old favorites from the "Hit Song Collection" days? Will they just be new image songs about the characters? Are they even songs from the show? We await more information...!
Also, our buddy Tanooki Kuribo tracked down the European cover art for the upcoming Attack of the Saiyans:
It is certainly nice to see the Japanese cover art remaining consistent across the world! We are hoping the American release gets the same thing when it drops this November.
VegettoEX @ 3:29 pm EDT -- Amazon is currently offering a completely free download of any MP3 priced at $1.29 or below on their website, all on the house thanks to them reaching a million followers on their Twitter feed.
If you do a search for "dragon ball" in their MP3 Downloads section, you'll find a plethora of great stuff available. Looking for something off the "2005 Version" releases of either Makafushigi Adobenchâ! or CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA (both of which include other theme and insert songs)? Maybe something off of Inazuma Challenger...? There is some great stuff up there for download, and we are all about supporting these releases with legit acquisitions... but these kinds of sales sure don't hurt! |
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