Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball Podcast

Episode #0364! "Battle of Gods" has officially hit North American shores with an exclusive debut in California one month ahead of its nationwide release. FUNimation voice actors and directors Sean Schemmel, Christopher Sabat, and Justin Cook join us for an exclusive interview about the movie, its themes, casting choices, and more. Josh joins us to talk about the "red carpet" event and debut of the film before we wrap things up by setting the stage for next month's larger theatrical release.

Episode #0363! VegettoEX and Hujio break down the current state of "Dragon Ball Kai" both in Japan and internationally. What was the "refreshed" version of "Dragon Ball Z" supposed to be, what did it become, and how did we get to this point? Why are there two versions of the Majin Buu arc being produced? Our thoughts, your thoughts, and a whole slew of information break the whole situation down!

Episode #0362! VegettoEX and Herms break down all of the recent in-universe bombshells from Akira Toriyama. From Buu to Kaioshin to the Artificial Humans, we have new information on pretty much everyone. Is this what we want Toriyama doing with his world all these years later? Your thoughts on the subject and our thanks to Koji Yada wrap up the episode.

Episode #0361! VegettoEX and Gaffer Tape dissect the character of Bardock. Who did we think this character was, what has changed about him over the years, and can he even be considered one character anymore? The week's news and "Who's That Character?" wrap up the show!

Episode #0360! VegettoEX and LordMoonstone review "J-Stars Victory Vs" for the PlayStation 3 and Vita. Though we just came off a DBZ-proper video game, is this the game everyone should have waited for instead? Is there enough for DBZ-only fans? Your enthusiasm for early 2014 in the Dragon World is at its peak, so let's look forward to what else we have on the horizon!

Episode #0359! VegettoEX and Meri discuss Dragon Ball Z Movie 8 for no particular reason. What makes the first Broli movie different from the others in terms of both story and character development? How do scriptwriter Takao Koyama's own personal religious beliefs perhaps come into play during the movie's conclusion? News from across the world (specifically Jaco home release plans) and a look forward to Spring 2014 wrap up the episode!

Episode #0358! VegettoEX and Kirbopher chat up "Dragon Ball Kai" like it is 2009 all over again. Bin Shimada will be taking over as Babidi while Shino Kakinuma will take over as Videl. On the music side of things, Norihito Sumitomo (from the "Battle of Gods" soundtrack) joins the group as the new composer. What else is on the horizon for the Majin Buu arc of "Dragon Ball Kai" and what else should we prepare for internationally?

Episode #0357! VegettoEX and LordMoonstone discuss the final retail version of "Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z" for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Vita. With expectations for the team-battle game now fully in check, does it live up to its potential, and do you need a full group of real-life friends to get anything out of the game? "Dragon Ball Kai" and "Jaco the Galactic Patrolman" news wrap up the episode!

Episode #0356! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss the impending return of "Dragon Ball Kai" and what this means for the franchise's financial figures in the coming year. The theoretical alternate Ocean English dub of "Kai" gets some attention, as does the wealth of books coming our way this April on both sides of the sea. "Who's That Character?" and website content teases wrap up the show!

Episode #0355! VegettoEX and Hujio discuss Akira Toriyama's recent "Super" Q-and-A with Naho Ooishi from the March 2014 issue of "Saikyo Jump" in Japan. Goku's mother has a name, a personality, and she is coming to bonus pages within "Jaco the Galactic Patrolman" this coming April. What does this all mean for the franchise going forward, and what does Toriyama specifically want to do with Vegeta...?!

Episode #0354! VegettoEX and Herms discuss all of the rules for the Dragon Balls. Earth and Namek have their own sets, and even "Dragon Ball GT" introduced a third set. Can Shenlong truly grant any wish? Is there a power balance threshold that no dragon can cross? So is it two or three wishes at the end of the series? All these questions and more are answered!

Episode #0353! VegettoEX and Julian discuss their own top three Dragon Ball stories from 2013. What were the biggest things to smack us upside the head over the last twelve months? How did we do with our predictions from last year, and what do we see on the horizon for 2014?

Episode #0352! VegettoEX and Hujio dive back to dissect every "Vol. 1" release of the Dragon Ball Z TV series from FUNimation. Things kicked off with the "Arrival" VHS release in 1997, and continue onward today with the company's latest Blu-ray remaster. Over these seventeen years, how have the different releases stacked up to each other, how have they been marketed differently from each other, and where on Earth do we go from here?

Episode #0351! VegettoEX and LordMoonstone discuss the playable demo for the new video game "Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z". The game is being promoted and universally described as a "fighting game", but is this entirely accurate? What are we all missing here? A tiny bit of year-end news and "Who's That Character?" wrap up the episode!

Episode #0350! VegettoEX and Hujio dive into The State of The Kanzenshuu 2013 Edition. What is on tap for the site in the coming months? Will this legendary wiki ever make its grand appearance? What old magazines and books are we still pulling material out of? What guides can we expect to see receive major expansions? Is the "GT Review of Awesomeness" even still a thing? Is the staff just having children to lay the groundwork for future website contributors?