Kanzenshuu - The Podcast

Episode #0054! VegettoEX and Meri (Julian's off singing!) discuss the week's big news concerning the upcoming Toriyama/Oda crossover, as well as the new remix CD coming out in Japan this month. Getting things going on the website with content updates, we also go over three new items for the "Rumor Guide"! Top 5 Daisuke Gori characters, releases, and your e-mails round out the episode.

Episode #0053! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian break out into storytime with our new Fandom Theatre. We also review FUNimation's recent "First Strike" DVD boxset, containing their re-releases of DBZ movies 1, 2, and 3. News, releases, your e-mails, and more round out the episode.

Episode #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!

Episode #0051! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian describe and discuss the alter-egos and disguises characters use throughout the course of the series. What was the purpose? Did they work? DBZ ABCs, Top 5 Lamest Transformations, big DVD news, and your e-mails round out the episode... including a recount of a creepy DBZ dream!

Episode #0050! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian compare the rivalry of Goku and Vegeta to other DB rivalries, and those within many other series (Ranma, Gundam, One Piece, Naruto, etc.). Gaming and music news, DBZ ABCs, your e-mails, and more round out the episode!

Episode #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.

Episode #0048! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian recount all the huge, international news from the last week, and give the second half of a two-part "Sparking! NEO" (JP PS2) review. DBZ ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Reasons It Sucks Being Namekian, your e-mails, and a completely new short fan parody round out the episode!

Episode #0047! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian dive into the first half of a two-part "Sparking! NEO" (JP PS2) review. How does the game feel after only a few days of playing? Top 5 Welcome Character Additions in the game, DBZ ABCs, your e-mails, and a little rant on bootlegging round out the episode.

Episode #0046! VegettoEX, Meri, and Julian talk with Jeff Heller and Andrew Deluxe about what it is about DragonBall that makes you a fan... or not a fan. As either an anime fan or not an anime fan, is there anything about that show to drag you in or keep you away? How does it relate to other fandoms, both casual and niche?

Episode #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!

Episode #0044! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Andrew talk about gender roles in the series; how are females portrayed, and are their characters written into a corner by all becoming mothers? We also compare stories and authors (Oda, Kishimoto, Takahashi, etc.) with their DB counterparts. Releases for October, some old e-mails, and our "Super DragonBall Z" contest round out the episode!

Episode #0043! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff talk about "Jump Ultimate Stars" news and Toriyama's involvement in the "Kochikame" 30th anniversary with a new crossover manga chapter! We also discuss the amazing video pieces recently placed online by Peking Duck! Releases for September, some e-mails, and our "Super DragonBall Z" contest round out the episode!

Episode #0042! VegettoEX, Meri, and our buddy Jeff talk about working on the Doomrider AMV project, and rant for a bit about the information available on Wikipedia. Stories abound in this episode as we fill you in on even more releases for September, answer some e-mails, and debut our "Super DragonBall Z" contest!

Episode #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.

Episode #0040! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri give a complete analysis of Gohan's character arc. How did Gohan grow as a character from child to adult, and how did his character arc influence the greater story? Random game news, Julian's ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Gohan Fights, and your e-mails round out the episode.

Episode #0039! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri (plus special guests!) finally dish out the review on Battle Stadium D.O.N. for the Japanese PS2 and Gamecube. Game and Akira Toriyama news, Julian's ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Mr. Satan moments, and your e-mails round out the episode.

Episode #0038! VegettoEX, Julian, Meri, and Deluxe discuss the passing of Hirotaka Suzuoki and FUNimation's apparent plans for a DBZ Movies 1, 2, and 3 boxset. An Otakon rundown and favorite Tenshinhan moments (in memory) round out our episode.

Episode #0037! VegettoEX, Julian, Meri, and our new Filler Guide contributer Rachel discuss Atari's recent copyright protection on YouTube and the upcoming re-releases of the entire DBZ Hit Collection series. Going along with these CDs, we reminisce about the history of these CDs and our favorite image songs over the years.

Episode #0036! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri discuss the game news from the last week, along with FUNimation's shocking announcement of future DBZ releases on DVD... remastered?! We also discuss all of the major villains throughout the series; what makes them tick? DBZ ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Goku Fatherly Moments, and your e-mails round out the episode! Also find out what's going on with us at Otakon.

Episode #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!