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RyanGT August 11th, 2010 1:25 PM

Official Dragonball Discussion Thread
 
Well I didn't see a thread for discussing Dragonball series, so I decided to make one. This way people won't have to make multiple threads when seeking information about DB.

So anyone have an opinion on the Dragonball Z "kai" show they are showing on TV nowadays? I haven't been able to watch it much, but from what I was able to see it seemed like the voice acting was a little different from the original show? Maybe I am wrong on this?

The S August 12th, 2010 4:30 PM

I haven't seen Kai, but I can confirm that some characters, both in the Japanese and English versions, have been recast.

The big news in DragonBall these days is that the animated strategy guide for the old Famicom game Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans, is being redrawn and rescripted, and included with copies of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game Raging Blast 2. PES' villain, Hachihyakku, is also set to be in that game, which marks his first appearance in anything new in 17 years.

Aether★ August 12th, 2010 11:53 PM

I'm watching DB Kai from time to time, but they ruined the soundtrack imo. The original Japanese DBZ was the best. The only thing I have liked in Kai was Son Goku's first SS transformation.

RyanGT August 14th, 2010 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by The S (Post 6063342)
I haven't seen Kai, but I can confirm that some characters, both in the Japanese and English versions, have been recast.

The big news in DragonBall these days is that the animated strategy guide for the old Famicom game Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans, is being redrawn and rescripted, and included with copies of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game Raging Blast 2. PES' villain, Hachihyakku, is also set to be in that game, which marks his first appearance in anything new in 17 years.

Which characters have been recast exactly?

Also, I just recently watched the original version of "Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans" for the first time about a week ago. Man, Hachihyakku is a beast haha. I believe that was the only DBZ movie that I hadn't seen yet.

Aether★ August 23rd, 2010 2:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mewtwo. (Post 6070399)
Which characters have been recast exactly?

Also, I just recently watched the original version of "Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans" for the first time about a week ago. Man, Hachihyakku is a beast haha. I believe that was the only DBZ movie that I hadn't seen yet.

Hachihyakku had his awesome attack, but It was very predictable. His power was slightly bigger than Broly's in Movie 8, but he was easier to defeat, due to his weakpoints. This is OVA and it was only in Japanese... I think. The soundtrack was very cool, especially before the combine ki attack from Z-Fighters.

A Pixy August 25th, 2010 8:27 PM

Original Dragonball - The best out of them all, but could be a bit better.

DBZ - DRAG-ON BALL Z.

GT - NEVER HAPPENED. Period.

Kai - I have yet to watch it. I'm sure it'll be fine. :D

Aether★ August 26th, 2010 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by THAT WONDERFUL PIXY GUY! (Post 6103808)
Original Dragonball - The best out of them all, but could be a bit better.

DBZ - DRAG-ON BALL Z.

GT - NEVER HAPPENED. Period.

Kai - I have yet to watch it. I'm sure it'll be fine. :D

DBKai is really not bad, but they've killed the soundtrack a bit... Real shorted version of DBZ. I watched 69 episode: Z-fighters are already in Cell saga, so yeah...

RyanGT August 27th, 2010 4:50 AM

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Originally Posted by THAT WONDERFUL PIXY GUY! (Post 6103808)
DBZ - DRAG-ON BALL Z.

Haha, that's a pretty good way to put it. It still remains the best show ever made, in my opinion of course.

I feel like the "dragging on" wasn't as bad as a lot of people make it out to be.

Aether★ August 27th, 2010 4:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mewtwo. (Post 6107169)
Haha, that's a pretty good way to put it. It still remains the best show ever made, in my opinion of course.

I feel like the "dragging on" wasn't as bad as a lot of people make it out to be.

Toei blocks all Japanese episodes and even single moments on YT. Where are those days, where a decent DBZ fan could watch Jap Movies or episodes...

teh_great_saiyaman_is_now_a_trainer August 27th, 2010 5:13 AM

All tey did to kai was cut out most of the fillers i mean i was kinda hoping to see goku and piccolo drive again kai is still pretty cool.

RyanGT August 27th, 2010 5:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajmon180 (Post 6107183)


Toei blocks all Japanese episodes and even single moments on YT. Where are those days, where a decent DBZ fan could watch Jap Movies or episodes...

Hey Sajmon,

I know of a place on YT where you can watch some jap. DB and DBZ Episodes. PM me and I'll let you know where.

Aether★ August 27th, 2010 7:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mewtwo. (Post 6107303)
Hey Sajmon,

I know of a place on YT where you can watch some jap. DB and DBZ Episodes. PM me and I'll let you know where.

That would be cool, but I think I know some certain channels, but thanks anyway, PM me.

Vegeta's and Seru's voices in Japanese are pure awesome. Goku's voice isn't very well choice here, but I like it still. Jap version has the best scream moments and soundtrack is epic.

The S August 27th, 2010 9:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mewtwo. (Post 6070399)
Which characters have been recast exactly?

Not certain on all of them. Most of the Japanese recasts are because the original actor died. In English, off of the top of my head, there's Bulma, Kid Gohan, the narrator, Frieza, and Cell.

Aether★ September 7th, 2010 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The S (Post 6107731)
Not certain on all of them. Most of the Japanese recasts are because the original actor died. In English, off of the top of my head, there's Bulma, Kid Gohan, the narrator, Frieza, and Cell.

I hope for another actor for Frieza. In original English DBZ this voice was horrible.

Cult Leader Lettuce September 7th, 2010 7:07 PM

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Originally Posted by THAT WONDERFUL PIXY GUY! (Post 6103808)
Original Dragonball - The best out of them all, but could be a bit better.

I agree. The original Dragonball was the best out of them in my book. It still has a lot of the humor that you'd see in the Dr. Slump series that aired before it, but you also had the elements of a boy and his journey. Many great friends were made along the way, and many great laughs were to be had. And the fights were not as unbearably long as they became in Dragonball Z.

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Originally Posted by teh_great_saiyaman_is_now_a_trainer (Post 6107230)
All tey did to kai was cut out most of the fillers i mean i was kinda hoping to see goku and piccolo drive again kai is still pretty cool.

Honestly, this is a reason why I have not watched any of Kai yet. I feel that the filler helped the series. Instead of just being fight after fight, there were some times where the viewer could just relax for a month or two and watch as Goku and Piccolo learned to drive, or watch as Gohan had a real life in High School (and an alternate life as a superhero).

RyanGT September 7th, 2010 7:44 PM

Just got done watching an episode of Kai. Man, they really butchered Frieza's voice, it sounds terrible.

I'm not sure if I can take Kai seriously with these new voices...just doesn't feel the same.

Aether★ September 7th, 2010 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mewtwo. (Post 6137443)
Just got done watching an episode of Kai. Man, they really butchered Frieza's voice, it sounds terrible.

I'm not sure if I can take Kai seriously with these new voices...just doesn't feel the same.

Japanese Freeza actor is still the same. But he plays slightly different. I loved this voice in original DBZ. This actor also plays voice of Mayuri in Bleach.

TinySteps September 14th, 2010 7:24 PM

Future Trunks is pretty awesome

Yuoaman September 18th, 2010 1:58 AM

Dragon Ball Z was one of the first anime series' I ever watched, and the first one I watched being aware that it was anime and not a Western cartoon. Though it did dragon on quite a bit, and no I realize that the fights did get quite tedious, at the time it was the most kickass thing every, and I'll always have those fond memories.

Combusting Studios September 22nd, 2010 9:03 PM

Dragonballz
 
Who here likes he dbz franchise?

Taemin September 22nd, 2010 9:49 PM

Heck yes, DBZ is awesome.

Especially now that DB Kai is sort of pumping up the fandom again.

Also, that series has some pretty beast fighting games. <3


On a side note.. this thread.. doesn't belong in OC - so I'm gonna move it to Japanese Entertainment. :D

Weeaboo Name September 22nd, 2010 10:03 PM

Not so much now as there are a lot of other Shounen anime about that are just.....better.

I did used to like it though, i stopped watching when it finally hit me that i'd never be able to go super saiyan. :(

Flyboy September 22nd, 2010 10:05 PM

I watched dragon ball.
I found that once the buu saga started the answer to everything was fusion.

Alice September 22nd, 2010 10:42 PM

I had honestly never watched it before DBZKai came out, but it's been pretty good so far.

A Pixy September 23rd, 2010 3:48 AM

Pixy is a Dragonball fanboy.

Spoiler:
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Zeta Sukuna September 23rd, 2010 7:41 AM

Favorite anime right here, not going to lie. I really do like it, sure it is overblown, but to me it gives it a sort of charm to it. The plot isn't the greatest, but it doesn't have to be. It is entertaining to me, with what little it had.

Dawn September 23rd, 2010 2:19 PM

I only like Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z up to Freiza. After Freiza I just sort of don't like it anymore =<

twocows September 24th, 2010 4:37 AM

I love how Oda (One Piece) was talking with Toriyama about Dragon Ball and then ended up mentioning something about the series that Toriyama didn't remember.

Not really into either series myself, however.

Martins September 24th, 2010 5:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PkMnTrainer Yellow (Post 6176579)
I only like Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z up to Freiza. After Freiza I just sort of don't like it anymore =<

Yeah, me too, actually. Even before I lost interest in it.

yumetai September 25th, 2010 6:24 AM

vegeta is the greatest fighting anime character along with itachi from naruto

A Pixy September 25th, 2010 7:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twocows (Post 6177559)
I love how Oda (One Piece) was talking with Toriyama about Dragon Ball and then ended up mentioning something about the series that Toriyama didn't remember.

Not really into either series myself, however.

lol

Oda's more of a DB fan that the Creator. n_n

CrimsonSunVersion October 24th, 2010 3:50 AM

Besides Pokemon, I do like Dragonball Z very much and i'm going to collect the mangas very soon so i'll keep my fingures crossed until they come. I wonder if anyone on here owns Dragonball Z mangas or any daizenshuus guides.

MEGAS November 4th, 2010 9:52 AM

DBZ is one of my most fav anime, and the only anime I watch, not counting Pokemon, BTW. And yeah, Dragon Ball Z is one of the best ones, second is Dragon Ball GT, and third is the original series. Kai is really a dissapointing one in my opinion. But still, I loved Dragon Ball until now.


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