Episode Review #2 - "The Incredible Fighting Candy"
Theres still no new to report today so I ahve another review of what TV3 played yesterday which was "The Incredible Fighting Candy". Firstly I'd like to point out something I noticed in the "Last time of Dragonball Z'" segment where I could of sworn Majin Buu actually said "F***k Off!" but after checking the subtitles I discovered he actually said "Bug Off" which sounds quite stupid. But anyway my thoughts on this episode are good its pretty damn funny to see Buu being beaten up by a piece of candy. I didn't actually see the episode on TV but watched it on DVD so I'm not sure how much you got to see. My fave bit is the first bit when the Vegito candy rears back Buu's fist and then uses Buu's own fist to punch himself in the head. Ten of course Buu absorbs Vegito and then the episode ends. But notice how the preview for the next episode shows Goku and Vegeta separated? All of that will be explained in todays equally funny (and disgusting) episode "The Innards of Buu"
28th May 2003 by gohan2k
Review of Yesterdays Episode - "Vegito...Downsized"
Considering theres a lack of news recently I thought I'd give my review of yesterdays DBZ episode "Vegito...Downsized". I quite liked this episode as there was a lot of cool fight scenes between Vegito and Buu my fasvourite was when Buu used Gotenk's Super Ghost Kamikaze attack and then had all of the ghosts do a Kamehameha that was some funny stuff. Vegito is totally awesome and thats not suprising considering he's the fusion of Goku and Vegeta. The weirdest scene is definitely Dabura in the Other World, I mean what the hell is with that? Dabura with love hearts in his eyes? I call him "Lovey Dovey Dabura"... That was just weird...
27th May 2003 by gohan2k
Origin of Dragonball - "The Monkey King"
Some of you may know about the mini series playing on TV3 this Sunday and Monday at 8.30pm called "The Monkey King" but what you probably don't know is that this mini series is based on a Chinese legend called "Hsi Yu Chi" ("Journey to the West") which Dragonball was also based on. Here's what Beckett Dragonball Z Collector's Greg Werner had to say about the comparison between Journey to the West and The Monkey King...
"The Monkey King (aka "The Lost Empire") - A television movie produced by NBC and aired in March 2001. It connects His Yu Chi to modern times and argues over the importance of the story, and the influence it has had on people over time. Certainly can�t argue with that! However, the story is really an "Americanization" of the series. Real names of characters are rarely used, and the story is, well, a bit lacking. Regardless it is interesting to see the story used in American culture."
Some of the characters in The Monkey King still retain their Journey to the West characterestics and show where some Dragonball characters came from such as Wu (originally in Journey to the West he was knwon as Sun Wukong) who in Dragonball is Goku and Pigsy who in Dragonball is Oolong. I'll watch the series and see who else from Dragonball has an equivalent in The Monkey King...
Over the last couple of weeks I've been doing Today in Dragonball History as a lot events in Dragonball and Dragonball Z happen in May. After today there isn't another important date until September 1st when Goku met Bulma for the first time. Yesterday a very important DBZ event happened but I forgot about it so heres yesterday and today in Dragonball history!
Yesterday in Dragonball Z History (May 26th)
767 A.D. (Dragonball Z � Cell Games Saga) At 12 noon the Cell Game begins, Goku dies a second time by sacrificing himself to save the Earth, Gohan goes Super Saiyan 2 for the first time and completely destroys Cell with his one handed Kamehameha.
Today in Dragonball Z History (May 27th)
767 A.D. (Dragonball Z � Cell Games saga) Goku�s funeral after his death in the fight with Cell, Future Trunks returns to his time where he then kills Androids 17 and 18 and later on his timelines Cell.
26th May 2003 by gohan2k
New Beckett DBZ Collector in NZ, DBZ at E3, DBZ Mini Figures
I finally got my hands on the latest Best of Beckett Dragonball Z Collector (Number 9). Sadly it looks like Number 8 will never be released in New Zealand leaving me with numbers 3-7 and 9 (If you see it it has Super Buu on the cover with the words "The Best of Dragonball Z" please tell me if you see it!). Anyway this issue has a holographic cover with Goku and Vegeta on it and that changes to Super Saiyan 3 Goku and Super Saiyan Vegeta. Inside theres a LOT of stuff including two posters, Vetea and Goku facts, DBZ Budokai for PS2 info, Top 10 Vegeta and Goku scenes, How to Draw Super Saiyan Goku, Two Kid Buu Video Reviews, All about DBZ animations cels, who the fans want to see portray the DBZ characters in the live action DBZ movie, a fake interview with Vegeta and Goku and lots more. Theres a lot in this softcover book style magazine. It costs $27.95 from selected magazine retailers.
The Official DBZ Website has put up pages on both the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) and the I-Men range of Dragonball Z mini figures so you might like to check those out. The I-Men page also has pics of the Fusion Figure collection which includes Gotenks, Vegito, Super Buu (after absorbing Gohan) and strangely Super Saiyan 3 Goku which is not a fusion!
Finally today don't forget to check out the second and final part of the Baby Vegeta comic at the bottom of this page!
23rd May 2003 by gohan2k
GT Episodes 1-15 Confirmed, Broly Movie Preview Clip
Hi everyone got a large amount of news for you today as I was unable to update yetsterday and naturally that is when there was lots of news!
Probably the biggest news is the official word on the first fifteen episodes of Dragtonball GT which were skipped as they were found to be a boring part of the series. Up until now there has been no official word on whether or not we will ever see these episodes but finally there has been an official word from Funimation. Heres the news from Daizenshuuu EX...
"Fans can rest assured; at Anime Central this weekend, FUNimation announced (among other things) that GT episodes 1-15 will indeed be released; this will happen after 16-64 have been fully released. So there you go! FUNi went on to say that ALL "DragonBall" and "DragonBall Z" episodes will see an American DVD release eventually."
In other news the Official Site has put up video preview of the upcoming eigth Dragonball Z movie to be released in the USA in August and in New Zealand in probably December. Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan is the first movie to feature the popular Broly and you can download the video clip by clicking here.
Heres some more interesting news from Daizenshuu Ex
"According to Anime Nation, Pioneer has announced that their distribution license to "DragonBall Z" will expire on August 31st. FUNimation has already announced their plans to re-dub and re-release these early episodes (which comprise of 53 English dubbed episodes, 67-68 original Japanese episodes) and release them on uncut, billingual DVDs (similar to the rest of their releases) sometime in 2004. The first three DBZ movies already have an uncut dub/sub DVD release; it is unknown what FUNimation will do with these movies (but they will probably just leave them as-is)."
More news and updates tommorow!
21st May 2003 by gohan2k
Voice of Vegeta at Wellington Armageddon
I announced this in April but only now has the Official Expo Website confirmed it that Chris Sabat, voice of several characters in DBZ such as Vegeta, Piccolo and Yamcha will be atttending the Wellington Armageddon Pulp Culture Expo on September 20th-22nd. As well as hosting a Kamehameha contest and signing free cards the expo organisers are hoping he will participate in a small voice acting class but details on that will come shortly. Read some info on Chris Sabat by clicking here
Theres been a sad lack of news recently and thats why I didn't update recently. And now heres a special feature on the current status of Dragonball Z in New Zealand...........
- All the Dragonball Z episodes have been released in New Zealand with the exclusion of the final four Cell Games releases on Video and DVD which will be in NZ by the end of July and the Captain Ginyu/Frieza/Garlic Junior sagas on DVD which will be out by August
- New Dragonball Z is currently playing on TV3 Monday to Thursday with the battle between Majin Buu and Vegito still to come. Saturdays at 8.30am TV3 screens Android saga repeats
- Dragonball and Dragonball GT will be in New Zealand "Late 2003" but not before September
19th May 2003 by gohan2k
Character Guide Updates, New Baby Vegeta Comic
With the final episodes of Dragonball Z now in New Zealand it means that I've seen all the Dragonball Z episodes and was able to add several more characters to the Character Guide including Pan, Bra, Uub, Moukeko and Captain Chicken.
Also today there is the first part of a two part comic which looks at what Vegeta might of been like as a baby! Check it out at the bottom of this page!
Today in Dragonball Z History (May 19th)
767 A.D. (Dragonball Z � Cell Saga) Seven days before the beginning of the Cell Games Goku and his family go for a picnic, At around noon, Cell single-handedly destroys the Royal Army. Later on that day Dende becomes the new Kami. Vegeta exits the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Trunks enters it.
17th May 2003 by gohan2k
Final DBZ Episodes Review, More Budokai 2 Info
Dragonball Z Budokai 2 has only recently been announced but the news is streaming in. Heres some more info on the game from DBZonPS2.com�
�Due in December 2003 on PS2, Budokai 2 adds 11 new character to the 23 character roster, for a total of 34 fighters in all. It's once again cel-shaded; and it features graphics and design similar to the first title. A number of additions should appeal to those who enjoyed the first. For instance, supporting character Buu appears in three forms; the environments are far more destructive than before (showing off, for instance, more scorched Earth areas), and numerous cutscenes of betrayal as well as new and old rivalries. Budokai 2 is based on the same engine as last year's game. Strangely, in response to the biggest criticism the first game received (which was that there was no jumping attacks or ducking), the designers responded by saying, "When did Dragon Ball Z characters ever duck in the anime series?" Instead, fighters may "deflect" attacks.Another new addition is Dragon Mode. In it, players select from a roster of DBZ fighters, and Goku and his three-man team venture from territory to territory (seven in all) in search for Dragon Balls. Collect them all and you'll be rewarded with a wish. And for those who played the first, your Memory Card Save will function in Budokai 2, enabling you to use the saved characters, capsules or Dragon Balls (Atari wouldn't specify).�
Visiting the Madman website I was able to find release dates for the remainder of Dragonball Z still yet to be released so heres yesterdays release dates with the new additions added�.
3.21 Cell Games: Earths Last Hope (Video and DVD) � Friday June 13 2003
3.22 Cell Games: Awakening (Video and DVD) � Friday June 14 2003
3.23 Cell Games: Sacrifice (Video and DVD) � July 2003
3.34 Cell Games: Nightmares End (Video and DVD) � July 2003
Series 2: Collection One (Vol 2.1-2.8, 8 DVDs) DVD Boxset � July 2003
Series 2: Collection Two (Vol 2.9-2.15, 7 DVDs) DVD Boxset � August 2003
Dragonball � �Late 2003�
Dragonbal GT � �Late 2003�
Just so you know the release dates for July and August are only likely release dates and could be delayed I�ll have more accurate release dates closer to the release of these. As for Dragonball and Dragonball GT Its likely these will begin being released between September and December this year but its almost definite that neither will be released before September.
And now to my review of the final DBZ release�
Dragonball Z 5.17 Kid Buu: A New Beginning � Gohan2k�s Review
Gohan Rating: ***** out of ***** (5 out of 5)
My Review: The first episode begins shortly after the last DBZ release left off as the gang get together for a party meanwhile Goku is of trying to save some Pteranodon eggs from being crushed before they are born. Of course you can�t help but wonder why he would bother with this but I think it proves that Goku does care about other things besides fighting. The next three episodes are set ten years after Majin Buu�s defeat and its good to hear Future Trunks� voice again (he�s done by Eric Vale) as now Kid Trunks has become a teenager. Naturally Goten is also a teenager as is Krillin and #18�s daughter Marron. Goku is now a grandfather to Gohan and Videls daughter, Pan and Vegeta and Bulma now have a daughter (who is not named but her name is Bra or in the English version, Bulla). Without giving too much away I think that theres no better way to end the series. The fans get a good fight, and a happy ending as presented here is probably the best way to the the saga that is Dragonball Z. It�s a lot better than one of Akira Toriyama�s original ending points for the series which would have been Goku dying after defeating Frieza (Frieza would of died by the way) and Piccolo, Krillin, Tien, Yamcha and Chaozu were also dead. Anyway I give this one five out of five (I�d give it a six but that would be wrong�) I mean it is the finale of Dragonball Z!!!
In updates news today I�ve upgraded and updated the Timeline and Power Levels (which now include the Buu saga) so make sure you check those out!
Finally just a note to go a check out The Matrix: Reloaded I saw it today and I recommend you do. If you liked the first one you�ll like this!
Today in Dragonball Z History (May 17th)
767 A.D. (Dragonball Z � Cell Saga) Cell announces the Cell Game to the entire World, Goku and Gohan exit the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
The End of Dragonball Z, Video Game Previews, DB and DBGT News
Today was a massive day for news that I honestly don't know where to begin so here we go...
The final four Dragonball episodes were avaliable for the first time in New Zealand today on Dragonball Z Kid Buu - A New Beginning and feature the first appearances of several characters including Pan, Bulla and Ubuu as well as teenage versions of Goten and Trunks and Gohan wearing glasses! However the story doesn't end there but continues in the sequel series Dragonball GT (more on the NZ release of that later).
The E3 convention is currently going in Los Angeles, USA and the Official Site has video clips that you can watch that preview the upcoming Dragonball Z video games including Dragonball Z Budokai 2 which will include 34 characters (not sure which ones but the ones in the trailer are Goku, Vegeta, Super Buu and Piccolo) as well as improved 3D graphics which make it look more like the anime does. Also previewed in the trailer is The Legacy of Goku 2 (read more about that game here) which tells you that you can play as several characters including Goku, Vegeta, Trunks, Piccolo and Gohan whereas in the original you could only be Goku. The video clip ends with release dates (Note: All release dates listed below are for the USA, NZ release is typically a week to a month later)...
The Legacy of Goku 2 (Gameboy Advance) - June 2003
Dragonball Z Budokai 2 (Playstation 2) - December 2003
Dragonball Z Budokai (GameCube) - October 2003
Dragonball Z: Taiketsu (Gameboy Advance) - November 2003
The last game on the list, Dragonball Z: Taiketsu is a fighting game for the Gameboy Advance due for a an American release date of November 2003. Heres some news on the game from DBZonPS2.com....
"Atari will produce a brand new fighter for the handheld later this year: Atari revealed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo that it's currently in development with a Dragon Ball Z fighting game for the Game Boy Advance. The game, Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu is in the works at Webfoot Technologies, the same development studio that's worked on the past two Dragon Ball Z RPG games for Infogrames and Atari. Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu is planned for a November release.No other details or screens were revealed about the game since it's extremely early in development."
DBZonPS2 also has links so you can download the game previews trailer or if you can't download the trailer you can just check out the Budokai 2 screenshots the site has.
While I picked up my copy of Dragonball Z Kid Buu - A New Beginning I found the Movie 7 Super Android 13 was not there yet so I'll wait to do my review of it (I saw it at the Armageddon Expo in April but I want to see it again before I review it) but while I was there I checked the Manga Entertaiment catalogue for New Zealand release dates so here they are...
3.21 Cell Games: Awakening (Video and DVD) - Friday 13th June
3.22 Cell Games: Earth's Last Hope (Video and DVD) - Friday 13th June
Series 2 DVD Boxsets (Captain Ginyu, Frieza, Garlic Junior sagas) - "Soon"
Dragonball and Dragonball GT - "Late 2003"
Today in Dragonball Z History May 16th
767 A.D. Cell reaches his second stage. Goku and Gohan enter the Room of Spirit and Time, Cell reaches his perfect form.
Tommorow: My review of the final four Dragonball Z episodes! Prepare yourself!!
15th May 2003 by gohan2k
Legacy of Goku 2 and Final DBZ Release Previews
Hope some of you managed to catch last nights episode of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer which featured a Dragonball Z mention if you missed it you can check out this page which has everything that was said in that episode.
In updates news I've done a preview page of The Legacy of Goku 2 which includes information, screenshots, video clips and more about the upcoming Gameboy Advance sequel which looks a lot better than the first. Click here to visit the page
On Friday an important event happens to do with Dragonball Z in New Zealand and that is on Friday the final four Dragonball Z episodes will be avaliable for the first time in New Zealand so heres a preview of what to expect...
Dragonball Z Volume 5.17 Kid Buu - A New Beginning
Release Date: Friday 16th May
Rating: PG
Features the episodes...
He's Always Late: Goku is nowhere to be found and Chi Chi is getting madder by the minute! But Goku has his hands full guarding four dragon eggs from the dangers of the wild. Even if he can save the dragons, he will soon find an even more dangerous peril... an angry Chi Chi! (Episode 273)
Granddaughter Pan: It's been ten years since the demise of evil Majin Buu, and Earth is once again at peace. Gohan has become a scholar. Trunks and Goten have become strong, young teenagers! Vegeta and Bulma have a new daughter named Bulla! and Goku's a Grandfather? (Episode 274)
Buu's Reincarnation: With a little help from Majin Buu, Goku rigs the drawing so that he is matched up with the mystery fighter in the first round of the finals! But is this timid, little village boy named Uub really as strong as Goku thinks? Or has the Saiyan made a big mistake? (Episode 275)
Goku's Next Journey: Uub, growing stronger as the battle rages, soon becoming the Saiyan's equal! Neither warrior gives an inch in this first paced, destructive battle. But before the match is decided, Goku makes a startling revelation, Goku and Uub depart the arena leaving a stunned crowd in their wake. (Episode 276)
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Make sure you see this release as it is the final four episodes of Dragonball Z. I'll do a review on Saturday even though I'll proably watch the episodes tommorow. Tommorow I'll have a review of Dragonabll Z Movie 7 - Super Android 13 which is also released tommorow!
14th May 2003 by gohan2k
DBZ Budokai 2, DBZ on Tonights "Buffy", Movie 7 Preview
Quite a lot of news today and all of it good so make sure you read it all!
It has officially been announced that the popular DBZ video game, Dragonball Z: Budokai has a sequel. In this months isue of Gamespot magazine which is now out in America mentions both the official title which is Dragonball Z Budokai, Part 2 - Legendary Super Warriors and the release date is set for America's winter of this year (our summer) and will probably come out in either November or December. The characters that will be in the game are not known yet and I think that this game will only be on PS2 for a while as Budokai on GameCube will only have come out a couple of months earlier. In related news it seems that Infogrames who hold the rights to all DBZ video games in the USA are now officially called Atari so check out their website by clicking here.
Some of you might be intrested to know that Dragonball Z will be mentioned on tonights episode of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer. In tonights episode which is called "Potential" one of the characters named Andrew mentions Dragonball Z, Vegeta, Goku and Saiyans. If your intrested in watching this mention then make sure you check out tonights episode of Buffy at 8.30pm on TV4. The line comes shortly after Andrew says "I'm not begging' to which Buffy replies "You're like a small dog dancing for Snausages" in case your intrested in hearing it.
Two new Dragonball Z releases come out on Friday. One is Dragonball Z Movie 7 - Super Android 13 while the other is the last Dragonball Z release Kid Buu - A New Beginning so over the next couple of days I'll preview both starting today with a preview of Dragonball Z Movie 7...
Dragonball Z Movie 7 - Super Android 13
Release Date: Friday 16th May
Story: When the peace of a routine day is interrupted by violent explosions it seems like the world is under siege! But Goku quickly realizes that he is the target of the sudden attack! Who are these strange assassins? When Goku discovers that despite their great power, the culprits are not emitting an energy signal, it can only mean one thing: Androids! With Doctor Gero dead, who is responsible for master-minding this new wave of Androids that are stronger, faster, and ten times more deadly that before? The mystery unravels itself as the Android Assault begins!
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Tommorow: A preview of the final Dragonball Z episode release Kid Buu - A New Beginning with the final four episodes of DBZ ever made!
13th May 2003 by gohan2k
Its About Time! - Dragonball Z Live Action Movie News...
Its been over a year since the Dragonball Z live action movie was announced and since then the only thing that happened was the occasional poll on the Official Site in which the fans decided Jet Li should be Goku while Jackie Chan should be Vegeta. The original release date was set for Late 2003/Early 2004 but it seems that has changed in this news from Saiyanz Rage...
Sources inside 20th Century FOX Report: FOX is shooting for a PG-13 rating [which in New Zealand will probably be either a PG or a M] and a running time of somewhere between 3 to 4 hours. They are hoping for the DBZ movie saga to be 4 episodes long (4 movies). Starting in The Saiyan Saga, The Frieza Saga, The Android/Cell Saga, and the Majin Buu Saga. George Lucas' CGI company ILM has signed a contract to do the special effects. Some sad news, due to casting and scheduling difficulties, filming that was set to begin real soon has been put off until Summer 2004. The original Release Date. Once the movie is finished filming and all post-production effects are added in, this movie may not be out until well into 2005. As of right now there is no definite title. The most obvious choice would be plain "DragonBall Z", but FOX is also leaning toward "DragonBall Z: Unlimited" or "DragonBall Z: Fight For Mankind."
Sounds pretty cool doesn't it? Out of the two titles suggested I prefer Dragonball Z: Unlimited as that just sounds cool. I hope it does become a series of movies. 2005 may seem like a long time away right now but it seems a good place. Dragonball GT and the rest of the movies, actually everything to do with DB,DBZ and DBGT will probably be over by that time so the movies will be a good revival.
As I mentioned yesterday the Extreme Competition 2 has ended and its time to announce the winner! The winner was Willem van Gent of Mt Albert, Auckland and he has won himself a video copy of Dragonball Z 5.1 Majin Buu - Revival! Keep visiting the site as I'll hopefully have another competition in June!
12th May 2003 by gohan2k
Extreme Competition Finished!, Invasion of the Androids!!
The competition has come to an end but not wihout its share of drama. The final two people entered without giving their address and were therefore disqualified! I've emailed the winner and he wll be announced shortly...
I've greatly updated the Character Guide and just before the release of the final Dragonball Z release in New Zealand, Kid Buu - The Price Of Victory, on Friday. I wrote, added pictures, updated and expanded on several characters including Android 16, Android 17, Babidi, Bulma, Ginger, Kibito Kai, Nikki, North Supreme Kai, South Supreme Kai, Shugesh, Torah, Vegetto, Sanshyo and West Supreme Kai so check out all those!
The final part of Bulma has a Baby is now down at the bottom of this page so check that out!
Recently I have been featuring what has happened on particular days in Dragonball history. For instance on May 7 (this year it was a Wednesday) Goku began his fight against the Red Ribbon Army and on May 9th (this year it was a Friday) he began training with Korin so now lets look at what happened today including the appearence of all the Androids and Cell!
Today in Dragonball Z History (May 12th)
750 A.D (Dragonball - Red Ribbon saga) After 3 days of training with Korin, Goku finally gets the Super Holy Water. He's surprised when he finds that it was only plain tap water. It was actually the fighting to get it that made him stronger,Goku kills General Tao at the base of Korin Tower and SINGLE-HANDEDLY destroys the ENTIRE Red Ribbon Army, In Baba's battle arena, Goku is reunited with his dead grandpa Gohan. Amazingly exactly 17 years later the Red Ribbon Arm returns..in the form of the Androids and Cell!
767 A.D (Dragonball Z - Androids saga) All of the Androids appear. Cell shows up later that day, Piccolo and Kami fuse. Piccolo is temporarily the strongest character, Goku suffers from his viral heart disease. The Cell of the present is destroyed along with Dr. Gero's underground lab by Krillin and Trunks.
10th May 2003 by gohan2k
Last Chance to Enter Extreme Competition 2!
The competition to win yourselves a new Dragonball Z video with episodes that will probably never screen on TV finishes at 11.59pm tommorow and the next person that enters has a very high chance of winning so if you already haven't entered make sure you do! Find out more information about the competition by clicking here.
In news today Gamespot has put up a page on The Legacy of Goku 2 which features information and screenshots from the game so make sure you check the page out by clicking here
9th May 2003 by gohan2k
Dragonball Z Budokai on GameCube Release Confirmed
Atari Entertainment has confirmed the Dragonball Z: Budokai will be released on Nintendo GameCube in October in the USA in a press release. Heres some excertps from the Atari press release...
"Dragon Ball Z�: Budokai(TM) has shipped more than 1.3 million units in North America since its December 2002 release on the PlayStation�2 computer entertainment system.
Dragon Ball Z�: Budokai(TM) spans from the Saiyan(TM) Saga through the Cell Games and allows players to experience the fantastic DBZ� universe. The game features five heart-pounding fighting modes, including Story Mode, where players reenact some of the most exciting scenes from the animated series, and Tournament Mode, where players can face off to crown a single DBZ� fighting champion. With 23 of the most famous DBZ� heroes and villains in full 3D, Dragon Ball Z�: Budokai(TM) spans 29 heart-stopping levels and features over 60 different combo moves per character, including their most infamous attacks from the animated series."
Theres still no release date for New Zealand yet but I'd expect around Mid November at the earliest.. This news thanks to Saiyanz Rage.
The competition to win yourself a brand new never watched video with episodes never screened on NZ television (and probably never will be) is going well make sure you enter it if you live in New Zealand (check out the details here) as the competition finishes on Sunday night. It looks like there won't be nineteen emails so the next few people that enter have a high chance of winning!
Don't forget theres no Dragonball Z on TV3 today as Basil Brush is on. Android saga repeats will be on tommorow while more new Dragonball Z will screen on Monday!
Today in Dragonball Z History (May 9th)
750 A.D (Dragonball - Red Ribbon saga) At 11:02 AM Bulma finishes repairing Goku�s broken Dragon Radar, Goku and General Blue of the Red Ribbon Army fight in the sky above Penguin Village. Arale-chan beats Blue by herself, Tao Pai Pai kills Blue Shogun with only his tongue in a demonstration of his power, Goku is beaten almost to death by Tao Pai Pai at the base of Karin Tower, Goku begins climbing Karin Tower to increase his strength by drinking the holy water.
753 A.D. (Dragonball - King Piccolo saga) Goku kills King Piccolo, Piccolo aka Ma Junior is born, Goku reaches Kami's Palace and trains there for the next three years with Mr. Popo and Kami.
762 A.D. (Dragonball Z - Saiyan saga) Goku, training on King Kai�s planet in preparation for the arrival of the Saiyans on Earth, finally catches Bubbles after forty days of trying.
8th May 2003 by gohan2k
New Beckett Dragonball Z Collector
The latest issue of Beckett Dragonball Z Collector (April issue) is now in New Zealand and includes Bulma's Journal, Babidi Saga card images (Part One), Jakks Pacific DBZ toys, Dragonball Deaths (Part One), a review of Super Android 13, DBZ art gallery fan creations and more!
I did quite a few updates to the Character Guide including additions of the characters of Bibidi, Bora, Dai Kaio, Garlic, Great Saiyaman 2, Kid Buu and Vegito so make sure you check those out!
Yesterday I mentioned how in the Dragonball Z timeline Majin Buu was released yesterday (May 7th) well today in the Dragonball Z timeline the following things happened.....
(774 A.D.) Buu kills almost every single person on Earth, Gotenks and Piccolo fight Buu, Piccolo, Gotenks and Gohan are absorbed by Buu, Old Kai gives Goku his life allowing him to return to Earth, Vegeta returns to Earth with the help of Baba, Buu destroys the Earth, Porunga restores the Earth, Vegeta�s life is restored when all of the good people who died are wished back to life, Goku destroys Buu with the Super Spirit Bomb.
What a day that must of been! So when you watch Dragonball Z today remember that the stuff you are seeing happened sometime on May 8th 774 A.D (in the Dragonball Z timeline of course).
Happy Dragonball Z Day!
I know what your thinking, has gohan2k lost his mind? Well let me explain... In Japan for one of the Dragonball Z Daizenshuu's (a super cool Dragonball Z Encyclopaedia) they created a timeline giving dates that events in Dragonball and Dragonball Z happened. With Star Wars Day being on May 4th ("may the fourth be with you") I thought the Dragonball Z should have its own day. After looking through the dates it seems that the entire month of May was a pretty big month in the DBZ World but I chose May 7th as this was the day of the Tenkaichi Budokai (World Tournament) andtherefore lot of things happened. Heres some of the things that happened on May 7th in the DBZ World...
750 A.D. The 21st Tenkaichi Budoukai takes place. Jackie Chun wins. Goku takes second place,Goku, The Red Ribbon Army and Pilaf struggle for control of the Dragon Balls. The Red Ribbon Army get the 6-Star Dragon Ball from Pilaf's base in the desert. They also get the 5 Star Dragon Ball,
753 A.D. The 22nd Budoukai takes place. Tien wins. Goku comes in a close second, Krillin is killed for the first time and Piccolo Daimaou appears.
756 A.D. The 23rd Tenkaichi Budoukai begins,Goku becomes engaged to Chi-chi after their fight in the tournament, Goku defeats "Ma Junior" and wins the Tenkaichi Budokai for the first time, Planning for Goku and Chi-chi's wedding begins, but a mysterious fire erupts and tarps Ox- King inside with Chi-chi's wedding dress. Goku and Chi-chi must search for the Basho Sen to put out the magic flames.
767 A.D Hercule wins the 24th Tenkaichi Budokai while Videl wins the junior division
774 A.D. The 25th Tenkiachi Budoukai takes place, Goku returns to Earth for a single day to compete in the tournament,Majin Buu appears. Vegeta sacrafices his life trying to defeat him, Buu kills Babidi, Due to turning Super Saiyan 3, Goku is forced to return to the after-life early, Gohan mistakenly frees Old Kai from the Z Sword. Old Kai begins the ceremony to upgrade Gohan's power.
Quite a lot happened on May 7th through the years didn't they? Reember that the DBZ World is separate from ours and has a different timescale which is whyn there are dates like 774 AD (we are on May 7 2003 AD in case you were wondering) Over the next couple of weeks I'll mention other things that happened in the DBZ World in May including the appearance of the Androids and Cell, Goku vs the Red Ribbon Army and the Cell Games..
I am pleased with how the competition is going and it will finish on Sunday night so get your entries in (if you want to know how to enter click here). Please don't enter more than once. Just to clarify this means....
1. One entry per person - You can only enter once
2. One entry per email address - You can only enter once through a certain email address eg Joe enters the competition by emailing me from [email protected] and then later Susie also enters through the email address [email protected] then only the first email (Joe's) would be counted.
3. One entry per street address - eg David Jones enters the competition with his address being 15 Lake Road then his brother, Jake Jones enters next with his address also being 15 Lake Road then only Davids entry would count.
Please don't try to cheat as it spoils the competition for everyone! (LU)
6th May 2003 by gohan2k
Release Date for Legacy of Goku 2
I rang up GameWizz Interactive today to find out some DBZ game release dates and they told me that although they don't have a release date for Budokai for GameCube which is released in the USA in August the likely release date for The Legacy of Goku 2 is the first of July in new Zealand although its likely that it will "pull a Ultimate Battle 22" and be delayed. The game will have a recommended retail price of $89.95
Don't forget to enter the competition if you haven't already so read the update below and check out the rules by clicking here
5th May 2003 by gohan2k
Don't Forget to Enter!
Don't forget to enter the Extreme Competition 2 and win yourself a free copy of Dragonball Z Volume 5.1 Majin Buu - Revival with three episodes which detail what happened after Final Atonement and will NEVER screen on TV3. This video is brand new and has been kindly provided by Manga Entertainment. If you want to enter simply email me at [email protected] with your favourite moment from DBZ as well as the name of the city/town in New Zealand where you live and if your the 19th person to email me then you win! If not enough people email me then the last person to email me by 11.59pm this Sunday then you win! Don't forget to check out the rules by clicking here!
In updates new I've altered the Character Guide so its now on two pages instead of one. It was originally on five pages but then last year I changed it to one but I found that took too long to load so its now two pages!
Finally don't forget Part Three of Bulma has a Baby which is a comic that show what might of happened in the moments before Trunks' birth at the bottom of this page!
3rd May 2003 by gohan2k
Its Competition Time Again!
Yeah thats right Extreme Competition 2 is back but its new and improved. As TV3 has skipped the first sixteen episodes of the new season which started on Monday I though I'd give you all a chance to see some of the episodes. If you wnat to know how Majin Buu survived Vegeta's self destruction as wellas how Kibito was revived then you'll want to win the prize of a video copy of Dragonball Z Volume 5.1 Majin Buu - Revival with three episodes never before see on New Zealand television (find out what episodes are on this video here). All you have to do is email me at [email protected] with your favourite moment or moments from Dragonball Z along with the name of the city or town you are from (must be in New Zealand) and be the 19th person to email me with your answer and you could win! Don't forget to check out the rules by clicking here
This prize has been kindly donated by Manga Entertainment who distributes DBZ releases in NZ so thanks a lot to them!
In updates news I've done heaps of updates including completing the Saiyan Transformations section I've also added episode lists for Japanese Dragonball GT and English Dragonball GT and I also updated the English Dragonball Episode List so check out all those!
See ya Monday!
2nd May 2003 by gohan2k
DBZ Video Game Accesories, Buu Saga CCG Preview
The Dragonball Z official website has announced that on May 15 there will be a new range of Dragonball Z video game accesories for PS-one, PS2 and Gameboy Advance
including DBZ controllers to be created by Nuby Technology. Here's some info...
The new line will include Dragon Ball Z� themed controllers, arcade joysticks, carrying cases, as well as starter kits for PlayStation�1 and 2, Game Boy Advance and the new GBA SP. These Kits will include the most popular DBZ characters along with colorful and fun graphics to make the whole experience even more exciting. Nuby will also present Limited Edition controllers for Playstation� 2, which will become a valuable collectable item, as they are limited to only 5000 in production each. �We are very excited to introduce a complete line of accessories for Dragon Ball Z fans. These fans are so passionate about the game at all ages and now they will be able to have the full arcade experience at home with some of spicy flavor from the Dragon Ball Z� Universe� remarked Paul Chen, Nuby�s President and CEO.
Click here to see the rest of the article as well as a pic of the limited edition Super Saiyan 3 Goku PS2 Controller.
The Offficial DBZ CCG Website has begun showing card previews fro the Buu Saga to be released in the USA. The first two images and card reviews are there now so click here to go to the page.
I have managed to discover the release dates for the final Dragonball Z release, 5.16 Kid Buu - A New Beginning as well as Movie 7 - Super Android 13. This news thanks to Manga.co.nz.
You may of noticed that I had to cancel the competition recently well I'm pleased to say that it will be back...and with an awesome new prize! Coming Soon!
1st May 2003 by gohan2k
Funimation Thanks the Fans
Sorry about the no update yesterday but I was unable to modify this page in any way due to a technical difficulty. I waited to see if it wouild fix itself but when today it was the same so I redid the whole page...
In news Funimation has thanked the fans of Dragonball for the excellent launch of Dragonball GT in America. Heres what they had to say on the DBZ official site...
"The atmosphere at FUNimation became thick with excitement and anticipation as the release date of Dragon Ball GT rapidly neared. The buzz surrounding the arrival of the amazing last chapter of the story of Goku was enormous, and we knew that we had to rise to the occasion to make Dragon Ball GT the very best of the Dragon Ball franchise. With great confidence I feel that we have accomplished this goal, making Dragon Ball GT another Nation Wide Best Seller.
Everyone here at FUNimation would like to thank you, the fans, for your continued outstanding support of Dragonball GT. Producing a show like Dragonball GT requires a great amount of time, effort, and hard work, but the positive response and resounding cries for more make what we do so very worthwhile and serves to fuel us on to never back down, to never become complacent, and to always strive to outdo ourselves. I feel that I speak for everyone at FUNimation when I say with heartfelt gratitude, thank you. Without your continued support none of this would be possible.
Be on the lookout for more Dragon Ball GT releases in the upcoming weeks. As you can see from the first release, �Affliction,� Dragon Ball GT is like nothing you�ve seen before. If you think you know Dragonball, you haven't seen anything yet!
With Thanks�
FUNimation Productions, Ltd"
Of course I've had truckloads of emails asking about GT and its release in NZ and Australia and when it will be on TV in the USA so check out the Ask Gohan section for answers!
And finally today I'd like to recommend you all go see the new X-men movie called X-Men 2 (or X2 for short) as its awesome! I went to see the midnight premiere on Tuesday night (just for the hell of it) and it was well worth it. May is set to be a good month for movies with movies such as The Matrix Reloaded being released although the next two months also look exciting with Terminator 3, 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Hulk and Charlie's Angels 2 coming out in New Zealand in either June or July.
29th April 2003 by gohan2k
Official Explanation on TV3 "Episode Skip"
Unfortuntely theres no good news on the TV3 episode skip fiasco. If you missed yesterdays DBZ I suggest you read the update below this one explaining about how TV3 has skipped a major part of the series. Of course many people on the TV3 Website Message Board also wondered why the episodes were skipped and they got an explanation which, unfortunately doesn't contain any good news...
"We have had real trouble getting the new episodes and when they arrived last week we discovered there were 16 missing. However they were missing from the end of the previous series, not the start of the episodes we are playing now. Unfortunately we cannot get the missing 16 episodes at all, but because you had all been waiting so long we decided to go ahead and play what we do have anyway. We appreciate this isn't the ideal solution, but playing some new episodes is better than nothing!" - Tracy, TV3
As you can see its not the ray of hope I was expecting especially this particular part "Unfortunately we cannot get the missing sixteen episodes at all". Now thats just terrible..Does this mean we will NEVER get to see Goku go Super Saiyan 3 for the first time? or NEVER get to see the first fusion, that between Goten and Trunks into Gotenks? (on TV3 that is) A major part of the series has been skipped and this means those who have not seen the videos/DVDs will now be seriously confused. I recommend one or both of either of the following options...
Cheaper Option: Visit this page and read the episode summaries for episodes 223 to 237 and also check out this page for images from those episodes which should explain everything thats going on.
More Expensive Option: Rent or buy the videos or DVD's for Dragonball Z volumes 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 The downside is the cost but the upside is all the episodes will be more uncut than they are on TV!
A final note to the NZ DBZ CCG player, Song C, who came second at the recent Australia/New Zealand DBZ CCG Nationals. Song was the only New Zealand player among the 32 Australian finalists. The winner was Shaun B of Victoria. Both Shaun and Song will be heading to the World Championships! Conngratulations to Song and represent NZ with Pride at Worlds. See the top 32 by clicking here
28th April 2003 by gohan2k
New DBZ on TV Today!!!
Don't forget to check out the new episodes of DBZ today on TV3 at 4.30pm. If you want to see how Majin Buu survives Vegeta's self explosion then make sure you watch! New DBZ begins with "Evil Lives On" today! Soon I'll have an episode guide up at the left side of this page so you can find which episode is on which day.
(UPDATE AT 5PM) TV3 Skip Sixteen Episodes of DBZ!
Wow! I was VERY confused when I watched todays Dragonball Z. Yes it was a new episode but it was not the one it was supposed to be....Instead of it being the proper episode 223. "Evil Lives on" TV3 skipped 16 episodes and went straight to 239. "The Evil of Men"!! Confused at this I immediately rang TV3 to ask what was going on. They told me that late last week they realised they didn't have the first 16 episodes and decided to play the eisodes they did have anyway. Unfortunately some VERY important stuff is included in those skipped episodes including the revival of Kibito, the fusion of Goten and Trunks into Gotenks, Goku turning Super Saiyan3 for the first time, Gohan and the Z sword, Goku returning to the afterlife, the death of Babidi and how Majin Buu and Hercule became friends!. I recommend checking out this page which has an image guide for the events from the revival of Buu in "Evil Lives On" to Goku going super saiyan 3 in "Super Saiyan 3?!". These episodes have NOT been skipped permanently and will probably be played after they reach the end of the episodes they have (assuming they don't get the episodes and then restart them from where they should of begun)
Meanwhile, NZoom has put up a lot of video interviews with many of the guests that attended the Auckland Armageddon Expo on April 12-14 including the voice of Goku, Sean Schemmel so click here to go the page and see the interview!
Oh and don't forget to check out part two of the four part comic "Bulma has a baby" at the bottom of this page!