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The Funimation Remastered Box Sets are Dragon Ball Z sets released by FUNimation Entertainment. They feature digitally remastered anamorphic widescreen (16:9) HD transfer from original Japanese film print, revised English audio track, original English and Japanese audio tracks, plus many other special features. Similar sets have also been released for Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball GT. While the Z sets are cropped to achieve an anamorphic widescreen presentation, the original Dragon Ball and GT sets are not, and are presented in the original 4:3. The sets DO NOT include "next episode" previews due to FUNimation not acquiring the footage from Toei (they were recreated for TV broadcast and previous home video releases), although the narrator still erroneously provides the "stay tuned for scenes from the next episode" message.

This release spanned a period of 5 years, with releases made from February 2007 through January 2012.

These releases are also notable for being the region 1 DVD debut for the FUNimation and uncut versions of Dragon Ball Episodes 1-13, Dragon Ball Z Episodes 28-67, and Dragon Ball Movie 1. Several voices in early FUNimation-dubbed episodes also received redubbing for this release for consistency purposes (it should be noted that DBZ Episodes 1-67 and Movies 1-3 were redubbed from 2004-2006 for the earlier "Ultimate Uncut" Cartoon Network broadcast and canceled DVDs).

Restoration

Original 5 — Ultimate Uncut Edition screenshot

The studio Video Post & Transfer was responsible for the restoration process, during which they used the original 16mm negative, stored properly in FUNimation's film vault.

Lead by colorist Steve Franko, all 291 episodes of Dragon Ball Z were given a series of clean-ups. First was color correction (which Franko stated was little to none). Next was the restoration process. First it went into the Phillip Sprit Datacine, which eliminated much of the video noise and grain that was in the system. Next was the Taranex, which was the final process of the clean-up. (Note: In a interview, Franko stated it took up to, or above, 2 million dollars to do the restoration). The entire process was done at 24fps, the original frame-rate of the masters.

The restored footage was then lad to tape-to-tape at 1080p, the highest quality HD film available today.

The series was also telecined at a screen format of 16:9, re-conforming it from its original 4:3 format. This helps eliminate some of the grain and glue on the top and bottom of the picture, and adds more to the left and right than any other standard definition transfer but also removes footage from the vertical aspect (Note: The decision to crop the picture was not the idea of Franko, but that of FUNimation's).

In much of the controversy surrounding the restoration, Franko has said that due to a small budget (and time schedule), he and his team were not able to do a complete and thorough job of the film print.[1]

Audio features

The following audio options are available on all box sets:

Dragon Ball

English track from Funimation Dub, with the original Japanese music (Dolby Digital 5.1 surround).
Original Japanese audio and music (Dolby Digital 1.0 mono), with optional English subtitles.

Dragon Ball Z

English track with revised dialog based on the Funimation Dub, with the original Japanese music (Dolby Digital 5.1 surround).
English track with revised dialog based on the Funimation Dub, with Funimation Dub music (Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo). For the Season Box Sets, Nathan Johnson's Ultimate Uncut Special Edition music for episodes 1-67, and original Bruce Faulconer music for episodes 68-291.
Original Japanese audio and music (Dolby Digital 1.0 mono), with optional English subtitles.

Dragon Ball GT

English track with revised dialog based on the Funimation Dub, with the original Japanese music (Dolby Digital 5.1 surround).
English track with revised dialog based on the Funimation Dub, with Funimation Dub music (Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo). For the Season Box Sets, original Mark Menza music for episodes 1-64.
Original Japanese audio and music (Dolby Digital 1.0 mono), with optional English subtitles.

Season Box Sets (Dragon Ball)

Season One

Release Date: September 15, 2009

This set contains the Emperor Pilaf Saga and Tournament Saga. The last three episodes are part of the Red Ribbon Army Saga in the edited line of episodes. This DVD set marks the region 1 DVD debut of uncut Episodes 1-13, as well as the region 1 DVD debut of the FUNimation dub of said episodes.

Cover Character: Kid Goku

Episode count

Emperor Pilaf Saga:

1. Secret of the Dragon Balls
2. The Emperor's Quest
3. The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi
4. Oolong the Terrible
5. Yamcha the Desert Bandit
6. Keep an Eye on the Dragon Balls
7. The Ox-King on Fire Mountain
8. The Kamehameha Wave
9. Boss Rabbit's Magic Touch
10. The Dragon Balls are Stolen
11. The Penalty is Pinball
12. A Wish to the Eternal Dragon
13. The Legend of Goku

Tournament Saga:

14. Goku's Rival
15. Look Out for Launch
16. Find That Stone!
17. Milk Delivery
18. The Turtle Hermit Way
19. The Tournament Begins
20. Elimination Round
21. Smells Like Trouble
22. Yamcha vs. Jackie Chun
23. Monster Beast Giran
24. Krillin's Frantic Attack!
25. Danger from Above
26. The Grand Finals
27. Number One Under the Moon
28. The Final Blow
29. The Roaming Lake
30. Pilaf and the Mystery Force
31. Wedding Plans?

Season Two

Release Date: November 10, 2009

This set contains the Red Ribbon Army Saga and General Blue Saga. The last four episodes are part of the Commander Red Saga in the edited line of episodes.

Cover Character: Krillin

Episode count

Red Ribbon Army Saga:

32. The Flying Fortress: Vanished!
33. The Legend of a Dragon
34. Cruel General Red
35. Cold Reception
36. Major Metallitron
37. Ninja Murasaki is Coming!
38. Five Murasakis
39. Mysterious Android No. 8
40. Horrifying Buyon
41. The Fall of Muscle Tower
42. The Secret of Dr. Flappe
43. A Trip to the City
44. Master Thief, Haski
45. Danger in the Air

General Blue Saga:

46. Bulma's Bad Day
47. Kame House: Found!
48. Deep Blue Sea
49. Roshi's Surprise
50. The Trap is Sprung
51. Beware of the Robot
52. The Pirate Treasure
53. Blue, Black and Blue
54. Escape From Pirate Cave
55. Penguin Village
56. Strange Visitor
57. Arale vs. Blue
58. The Land of Korin
59. The Notorious Mercenary
60. Tao Attacks!
61. Korin Tower

Season Three

Release Date: February 2, 2010

This set contains the Commander Red Saga and Fortuneteller Baba Saga. The last nine episodes are part of the Tien Shinhan Saga in the edited line of episodes.

Cover Character: Master Roshi (Max Power)

Episode count

Commander Red Saga:

62. Sacred Water
63. The Return of Goku
64. The Last of Mercenary Tao
65. Confront the Red Ribbon Army
66. A Real Bind
67. The End of Commander Red

Fortuneteller Baba Saga:

68. The Last Dragon Ball
69. Who is Fortuneteller Baba?
70. We Are The Five Warriors
71. Deadly Battle
72. Goku's Turn to Fight
73. The Devilmite Beam
74. The Mysterious Fifth Man
75. The Strong Ones
76. The True Colors of the Masked Man
77. Pilaf's Tactics
78. The Eternal Dragon Rises
79. Terror and Plague
80. Goku vs. Sky Dragon
81. Goku Goes to Demon Land
82. The Rampage of InoShikaCho
83. Which Way to Papaya Island?
84. Rivals and Arrivals
85. Preliminary Peril
86. Then There Were Eight
87. Yamcha vs. Tien
88. Yamcha's Big Break
89. Full-Moon Vengeance
90. The Dodon Wave
91. Counting Controversy
92. Goku Enters the Ring

Season Four

Release date: May 4, 2010

This set contains the Tien Shinhan Saga and King Piccolo Saga.

Cover Character: King Piccolo

Episode count

Tien Shinhan Saga:

93. Tien Shinhan vs. Jackie Chun
94. Stepping Down
95. Goku vs. Krillin
96. Tail's Tale
97. Final Match: Goku vs. Tien Shinhan
98. Victory's Edge
99. Tien's Insurrection
100. The Spirit Cannon
101. The Fallen

King Piccolo Saga:

102. Enter King Piccolo
103. Tambourine Attacks!
104. Mark of the Demon
105. Here Comes Yajirobe
106. Terrible Tambourine
107. Tien's Atonement
108. Goku's Revenge
109. Goku vs. King Piccolo
110. Piccolo Closes In
111. Roshi's Gambit
112. King Piccolo's Wish
113. Siege on Chow Castle
114. Conquest and Power
115. Awaken Darkness
116. A Taste of Destiny
117. The Ultimate Sacrifice
118. Prelude to Vengeance
119. Battle Cry
120. Goku Strikes Back
121. The Biggest Crisis
122. Final Showdown

Season Five

Release Date: July 27, 2010

This set contains the Piccolo Jr. Saga.

Cover Character: Goku (Adult)

Episode count

Piccolo Jr. Saga:

123. Lost and Found
124. Temple Above the Clouds
125. Earth's Guardian Emerges
126. Eternal Dragon Resurrected
127. Quicker Than Lightning
128. Secret of the Woods
129. The Time Room
130. Goku's Doll?
131. Walking Their Own Ways
132. Hotter Than Lava
133. Changes
134. Preliminary Peril
135. Battle of Eight
136. Tien Shinhan vs Mercenary Tao
137. Anonymous Proposal
138. The Mysterious Hero
139. Rematch
140. Goku Gains Speed
141. The Four Faces of Tien
142. Kami vs. Piccolo
143. Battle for the Future
144. Super Kamehameha
145. Junior No More
146. Goku's Trap
147. Goku Hangs On
148. The Victor
149. Dress in Flames
150. The Fire-Eater
151. Outrageous Octagon
152. Mystery of the Dark World
153. The End, The Beginning

NOTE: On the Dragon Ball saga sets that were released prior to the season sets, the subtitle translations were credited to Clyde Mandelin. On the new sets they are credited to Steven J. Simmons - although the translations are almost identical to the earlier sets.

Season Box Sets (Dragon Ball Z)

Season One

Release Date: February 6, 2007

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This set contains the Vegeta Saga (renamed from the Saiyan Conflict in previous releases). The last four episodes are part of the Namek Saga in the edited line of episodes. Unlike some of the following sets, this set does not feature any redubbing whatsoever except for one of Vegeta's lines during the Goku Vs. Vegeta fight where he is inconsistent in his pronunciation of "Kaio-ken" (though the original recorded line is still present for the US Music track). As such, many old errors remain uncorrected (Planet Vegeta being destroyed 3 years ago, Snake Way only being 10,000 miles, etc.) This DVD set is also the region 1 debut of the FUNimation dub and uncut version of Episodes 28-39.

Cover Character: Vegeta (Scouter)

Episode count

Vegeta Saga:

1. The New Threat
2. Reunions
3. Unlikely Alliance
4. Piccolo’s Plan
5. Gohan’s Rage
6. No Time Like the Present
7. Day 1
8. Gohan Goes Bananas!
9. The Strangest Robot
10. A New Friend
11. Terror on Arlia
12. Global Training
13. Goz and Mez
14. Princess Snake
15. Dueling Piccolos
16. Plight of The Children
17. Pendulum Room Peril
18. The End of Snake Way
19. Defying Gravity
20. Goku’s Ancestors
21. Counting Down
22. Darkest Day
23. Saibamen Attack
24. Power of Nappa
25. Sacrifice
26. Nappa's Rampage
27. Nimbu's Speed
28. Goku's Arrival
29. Lesson Number One
30. Goku vs. Vegeta
31. Saiyan Sized Secret
32. Spirit Bomb Away!
33. Hero in The Shadows
34. Krillin's Offensive
35. Mercy
36. Picking Up The Pieces
37. Plans For Departure
38. Nursing Wounds
39. Friends or Foes

Special features

Dragon Ball Z Rebirth: Part I - Film to Video: The HD Transfer featurette
A New Look Featurette
Textless Songs
Trailers
Booklet including character profiles, episode summaries, and DBZ timeline

Controversy

The box set has created much controversy amongst fans and purists.

Many fans and critics have attacked FUNimation's decision to crop the series from 4:3 to 16:9. This results in minor (roughly about 20%) picture loss on the top and bottom, a few times resulting in awkward framing. It should also be noted that image is gained in the left and right (roughly about 5%) from the standard definition.
Due to the DVNR automatic process used to clean the prints, while it does greatly clear large amounts of dirt and grain, it accidentally blurs detail. Another effect is that, when the picture shakes, lines of detail are lost.

Funi season goku lines gone — Loss of detail due to the DVNR process

Some have attacked FUNimation's claim that they remastered the film prints frame-by-frame, due to some amounts of grain, scratches, and jiggling frames (all normal for an old anime show) still left. It should be noted that there are other ways to justify frame-by-frame remastering, including DVNR process, color correction, and 1080p HD transfer.
Others have claimed that FUNimation altered the colors of the show, despite claims they kept the colors true to their Japanese prints. A prime example, during the Goku/Vegeta fight, in the Japanese Dragon Box, the sky is green, while in the box set, the sky is blue. It should be noted that in the Pioneer DVDs, the sky is blue, thus claiming that was the color of FUNimation's Japanese film prints. It was later found out, in an interview with Toei Animation, that they in fact changed the original colors for the Dragon Box release.
People have complained that the Japanese BGM sounds too low in the 5.1 Surround mix.
Some note the loss of the Spanish audio track, and the 5.1 surround TV broadcast English track from the Ultimate Uncut Special Edition. It should be noted that the reason behind this might be due to the large amount of content already on the DVDs, that there might a smaller bit-rate, meaning a loss of quality.

Orginal Screenshot — Original screenshot

Remastered Screenshot — Remastered screenshot

Some have criticized that on the 5.1 surround, an insert song is missing. A clear reason for this is copyright laws (other dubs miss the song as well). Along with that, a chorus line in the score is missing at one point. A reason for this could be the track FUNimation used for the sound mix, the chorus note may be lost. Another track problem is the song 'Cha-La Head-Cha-La' is replaced by FUNimation's opening song for the movies. It is confusing as to why, mostly due to the fact Ending Song ('Zenkai Power') is left perfectly intact.
It has also been said that FUNimation lied in the featurette, Dragon Ball Z Rebirth. At one point, there is a comparison between original film print and remastered print. Some have noted that the original film print side is still the remastered frame, just sped up to reveal grain. A reason for this may be that FUNimation just created that side to show the audience how the prints did somewhat look alike. Telling from the original frame on top, the picture is most likely that of how it was portrayed.
There is a glitch in the Marathon Mode in which footage prior to the title card does not play. As such, the pre-title card sequence in "The New Threat", introducing the series, is cut off if the Marathon Mode is chosen.

Reception

The release has become one of the most controversial anime DVDs released. Many purist fans say the season releases are an insult to fandom. Many fans says the picture is inferior to the Dragon Box sets released by Toei in Japan. Others, however, give positive reviews to the set, calling it one of FUNimation's better Dragon Ball Z sets .

One of the biggest events against the set was when Animeondvd, a well-known anime DVD review site, said they wouldn't even review it (or any other Season Set releases for that matter).

Despite the massive controversy, the set has become one of the best-selling anime DVDs all of time. On Amazon.com, it continues to remain on the Top 10 best selling anime DVDs, even three months after its release. In a report, ICv2 reported that Dragon Ball Z continues to remain the number one anime property, beating out other well known anime Pokémon and Naruto.

FUNimation later released a statement saying that the set is the highest selling anime DVD of 2007.

Season Two

Release Date: May 22, 2007

This set contains the Namek Saga and the Captain Ginyu Saga. This set marks the region 1 debut of the uncut, as well as the FUNimation version, of the Namek saga.

Cover Character: Goku

Episode Guide Cover Character: Frieza (First Form)

Episode count

Namek Saga:

40. Held Captive
41. Look Out Below (mistakenly referred to as "Friends of Foes?")
42. The Search Continues
43. A Friendly Surprise
44. Gathering Brood of Evil
45. Frieza Strikes!
46. Defying Orders
47. The Defense of Namek
48. Gohan and Krillin ... The Hunted
49. The Prince Fights Back
50. Unexpected Problem
51. Vegeta Has a Ball
52. The Past and The Future
53. Zarbon's Surprise
54. Guru's Gift
55. Piccolo vs. Everyone
56. Zarbon's Mission
57. Gohan, the Hunted
58. Unknown Enemies
59. Destination: Guru
60. Bulma's Big Day
61. Hidden Powers
62. New Ally, New Problem
63. Guldo's Mind Binds
64. Recoome Unleashed
65. Let the Battle Begin
66. Goku's New Power
67. A Legend Revealed

Captain Ginyu Saga:

68. Ginyu Assault
69. Incredible Force
70. Frieza Approaches
71. Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku
72. Calling the Eternal Dragon
73. Gohan Defeat Your Dad!!
74. Captain Ginyu… The Frog!

Special features

Instrumental music
Trailers
Booklet including character profiles and episode summaries

Captain Ginyu Saga redub

For the remastered release of Ginyu Saga, FUNimation redubbed several voices to make the transition from the previous episodes (which were dubbed uncut only recently at that point) easier. Light script changes were made to some of the redubbed characters' lines of dialogue.

Alterations:

Brice Armstrong, who performed Ginyu in the Namek Saga, replaces Dale Kelly as Captain Ginyu. Kelly's original voice is still used for some of Ginyu's battle grunts and power-up screams due to Armstrong's age.
Christopher Sabat redubs his work as Vegeta. Originally, Sabat voiced Vegeta similar to previous English voice actor, Brian Drummond. Later in time, Sabat voiced the character much differently. However, the orginal battle grunts are left intact for some reason.
Sonny Strait redubs his work as Krillin. His voice also varied significantly throughout the series. Strait was brought back to present continuity with the previous 67 episodes.
Stephanie Nadolny redubs her work as Gohan. Unlike the others, only a portion of her work has been redone.
Linda Chambers-Young redubs her work as Frieza. Her voice originally sounded more calm and woman-like. Here, her voice is more rough and threatening. It helps present continuity to the Namek Saga voice. But in episode 69's recap, the original dub lines for edited episode 54 can be heard.
Laura Bailey replaces Ceyli Delgadillo as Dende.
Christopher Sabat replaces Mark Britten as Burter.
Kyle Hebert replaces Dale Kelly as the narrator. Dale Kelly voiced the narrator originally, but Kyle Hebert took over the role beginning with the Great Saiyaman saga, and later narrated the uncut version of the first 67 episodes.
The scene where Bulma escapes from the cave to steal the Dragon Balls was completely redubbed for unknown reasons. Small changes were made to the script. Other scenes with Bulma were left completely intact.
In the original US broadcast English track, the Vegeta Saga and the Namek Saga (Seasons 1 and 2; Episodes 1-67 uncut) feature the Ultimate Uncut Special Edition music from Nathan Johnson. The Captain Ginyu Saga all the way to the Kid Buu Saga (Seasons 2-9; Episodes 68-291) feature the original Bruce Faulconer music in the series. Shunsuke Kikkuichi's Japanese music is used in the 5.1 surround sound audio track for all 291 episodes.
Several additional characters were also given a redub by various voice actors. Stephanie Nadolny reprised her role as a computer voice for a redubbed scene.
Despite many alterations, the voices for Goku, Nail, King Kai, Guru, and Jeice are left perfectly intact. Bulma's voice is also left mostly intact. Only one of her scenes was redubbed. Sean Schemmel was asked to come back and re-record his lines for Goku, Nail, and King Kai, but by that point he had moved to New York and was unavailable to return and reprise his characters in old material, although he would later return to voice Goku in Dragon Ball Z Kai.

Minor changes were made to Christopher Neel's original script, sometimes replacing less-mature sounding dialog, and dialogue that may have sounded awkward in the original version. Example:

Frieza (Original): Any last wishes before you go the way of the dodo?
Frieza (Redub): Any last wishes before I kill you?

Vegeta (Original): This is going to be easier than coloring inside the lines.
Vegeta (Redub): This is going to be easier than I thought.

Reception

Unlike the first season, the set has received little controversy (most of the fans complaints are identical to the previous set). Some fans complain of the redub, including of not redubbing characters done by Sean Schemmel (Goku, Nail, North Kai).

Like the previous set, it has also sold very well. On Amazon.com, it is on the top ten highest selling anime DVDs.

Season Three

Release Date: September 18, 2007

This set contains the Frieza Saga.

Cover Character: Frieza (Final Form)

Episode count

Frieza Saga:

75. Password is Porunga
76. Piccolo’s Return
77. The Fusion
78. Fighting Power: One Million??
79. Gohan Attacks
80. Piccolo the Super-Namek
81. Déjà vu
82. Frieza’s Second Transformation
83. Another Transformation?
84. Dende’s Demise
85. The Renewed Goku
86. The End of Vegeta
87. The Ultimate Battle
88. Clash of The Super Powers
89. Frieza’s Boast
90. Bold and Fearless
91. Embodiment of Fire
92. Trump Card
93. Keep Chances Alive
94. Power of The Spirit
95. Transformed At Last
96. Explosion of Anger
97. Namek’s Destruction
98. A Final Attack
99. Approaching Destruction
100. Gohan Returns
101. The Last Wish
102. Duel on a Vanishing Planet
103. Pathos of Frieza
104. Frieza Defeated!!
105. Mighty Blast of Rage
106. Namek’s Explosion...Goku's End?
107. Goku’s Alive!!

Frieza Saga Redub

Unlike the Captain Ginyu Saga, the Frieza Saga does not receive extensive redubbing. Chris Forbis continues to revise portions of Christopher Neel's original script.

Christopher Sabat continues to redub his lines as Vegeta for the entire Season. A few battle grunts from the original are present, such as episode 77 and the beginning of episode 86. Also, the original dub voice can be heard in the recaps of episodes 87 and 101.
Linda Young continues to redub her work as Frieza leading up to the character's first transformation. Portions of her work as 2nd form Frieza are redubbed as well as redubbing one line for 3rd form Frieza. Frieza's final form is redubbed in episode 84. Redubbing stops at episode 85.
Stephanie Nadolny continues to redub some of her work as Gohan up to Episode 79. Redubbing stops as Gohan attacks Frieza when he says, "You... ANIMAL!".
Sonny Strait redubs his work as Krillin leading up to Episode 94.
Brice Armstrong continues to replace Dale Kelly as Captain Ginyu in remaining scenes, including the lines involving the "frog" subplot with Bulma, as well as Frog sound effects. However, Dale Kelly's voice was left intact in Episode 92.
John Burgmeier replaces Chris Cason as Tien Shinhan for the entire season.
Bill Townsley replaces Dylan Thompson as Guldo.
Laura Bailey continues to replace Ceyli Delgadillo as Dende throughout the rest of the season.
Kyle Hebert continues to redo Dale Kelly's narration.
Christopher R. Sabat replaces Chris Cason as Mr. Popo
Mike McFarland redubs his work as Master Roshi and Yajirobe in two scenes.
Brad Jackson replaces Mark Britten as Oolong.
Kyle Hebert replaces Mark Britten as Ox-King.
Christopher Sabat continues to replace Mark Britten as Burter. For some reason, Mark Britten's voice is kept in Episode 92.
Christopher Sabat redubs portions of his work as Kami.

Despite these differences, the voices of Goku, Chi-Chi, Jeice, Recoome, King Kai, Mrs. Brief, Dr. Brief, Puar, Nail, Chiaotzu, Guru, Yamcha, Piccolo, Shenron, Porunga and Bulma are left perfectly intact. However unlike the previous set, the lack of redubbing of Goku is not poorly received as the voice has developed more.

Reception

The Season 3 set, so far, has received a much better reception from fans, mainly due to how FUNimation kept the colors the same, although they were brightened.

Season Four

Release Date: February 19, 2008

This boxset contains the Garlic Junior, Trunks and Androids sagas. Unlike most season box sets, this set does not feature an extensive redubbing. Some minor changes do exist, however, such as the removal of the voice effect given to Android 19. Vegeta's short appearances in the Garlic Jr. Saga have also been redubbed. In addition, characters such as Spice, Mustard and Maron have been redubbed with new voice actors (Spice went from Bart Myer to J Michael Tatum, Mustard went from Mark Britten to Brandon Potter, and Maron went from Daphne Gere to Leah Clark respectively). As a side note, in The Heavens Tremble, Puar gets a redub even though it didn't happen in the Frieza Saga. Also the pitch of the aliens in Vegeta's scenes are the original recorded lines unedited while the original dub had high pitch voices.

Cover Character: Future Trunks (Sword)

Episode count

Garlic Jr. Saga

108. The Heavens Tremble
109. Black Fog of Terror
110. Battle in Kami’s Lookout
111. Fight with Piccolo
112. Call For Restoration
113. Suicidal Course
114. Extreme Measures
115. The World Awakens
116. Brief Chance for Victory
117. Krillin’s Proposal

Trunks Saga

118. Frieza's Counterattack
119. The Mysterious Youth
120. Another Super Saiyan?
121. Welcome Back Goku
122. Mystery Revealed
123. Goku's Special Technique
124. Z Warriors Prepare
125. Goku's Ordeal

DBZ5 — A comparison between the visuals of the Japanese and English dubs.

Androids Saga

126. The Androids Appear
127. A Handy Trick
128. Double Trouble For Goku
129. Upgrade to Super Saiyan
130. The Secret of Dr. Gero
131. More Androids?!
132. Follow Dr. Gero
133. Nightmare Comes True
134. Goku’s Assassin
135. Deadly Beauty
136. No Match For The Androids
137. Last Ditch Effort
138. Closing In
139. Unwelcome Discovery

Season Five

Release Date: May 27, 2008

This set contains the Imperfect Cell Saga and the Perfect Cell Saga. Minor redubbing is present, the most notable being the Narrator and Ox-King.

Cover Character: Cell ( Perfect Form)

Episode count

Imperfect Cell Saga:

140. Seized With Fear
141. The Reunion
142. Borrowed Powers
143. His Name is Cell
144. Piccolo’s Folly
145. Laboratory Basement
146. Our Hero Awakes
147. Time Chamber
148. The Monster is Coming
149. He’s Here
150. Up to Piccolo
151. Silent Warrior
152. Say Goodbye, 17

Perfect Cell Saga

153. Sacrifice
154. Saiyans Emerge
155. Super Vegeta
156. Bow to the Prince
157. Hour of Temptation
158. Krillin's Decision
159. The Last Defense
160. Cell is Complete
161. Vegeta Must Pay
162. Trunks Ascends
163. Saving Throw
164. Ghosts from Tomorrow
165. The Cell Games

Season Six

Release Date: September 16, 2008.

This set contains the Cell Games Saga. Some minor changes were made to the dialogue in addition to minor characters receiving re-dubbing (such as the News Interviewer who approaches Cell before the games begin) in addition to Ox King and the narration. Gohan is given extra dialogue during the final beam struggle with Cell. However the most notable difference from the first release is that Laura Bailey has replaced Ceyli Delgadillo as Dende. However, it's not necessarily a redub, as Funimation had lost contact with Delgadillo when first dubbing the Cell Games saga, and Laura Bailey was cast as a voice match to replace her (this was Bailey's first voice acting part), but Delgadillo soon after returned to the studio and redubbed all of Bailey's work, and it is her voice that was heard in the original broadcast and DVD release. However Delgadillo left Funimation again, and Laura Bailey once again replaced her as Dende in all future media. The voice of Dende heard in the remastered set is Bailey's voice that was recorded before Delgadillo returned to redub her work. It should be noted that the error of Tao being called "General" instead of "Mercenary" has not been fixed.

Another note is that in the episodes "Memories of Gohan", "Save the World", "Goku's Decision", and "One More Wish", Mark Britten's voice for Ox-King is left intact. Kyle Hebert still redubbed him in most episodes, but not the four listed.

Cover Character: Goku (Super Saiyan)

Episode count

Cell Games Saga

166. What is the Tournament?
167. The Doomsday Broadcast
168. Meet Me in the Ring
169. No Worries Here
170. A Girl Named Lime
171. Memories of Gohan
172. A New Guardian
173. Dende’s Dragon
174. The Puzzle of General Tao
175. The Games Begin
176. Losers Fight First
177. Goku vs. Cell
178. Cell’s Bag of Tricks
179. No More Rules
180. The Fight is Over
181. Faith in a Boy
182. Gohan’s Desperate Plea
183. Android Explosion
184. Children of Cell Attack
185. The Unleashing
186. The Unstoppable Gohan
187. Cell’s Mighty Breakdown
188. A Hero’s Farewell
189. Cell Returns!
190. The Horror Won’t End
191. Save the World
192. Goku’s Decision
193. One More Wish
194. Free the Future

Season Seven

Release Date: November 11, 2008.

This set contains the Great Saiyaman Saga and the World Tournament Saga. The Other World Tournament Announcer's voice has been redone.

Cover Character: Piccolo

Episode count

Great Saiyaman Saga

195. Warriors of the Dead
196. Tournament Begins
197. Water Fight
198. Final Round
199. Goku Vs. Pikkon
200. Gohan Goes To High School
201. I am Saiyaman
202. Gohan’s First Date
203. Rescue Videl
204. Blackmail
205. I’ll Fight Too!
206. The Newest Super Saiyan
207. Take Flight Videl
208. Gather For the Tournament
209. Camera Shy

World Tournament Saga

210. The World Tournament
211. Trunks vs. Goten
212. Best of The Boys
213. Big Trouble, Little Trunks
214. Who Will Fight Who?
215. Forfeit of Piccolo!
216. A Dark and Secret Power
217. Videl is Crushed
218. Identities Revealed
219. Energy Drain

Season Eight

Release Date: February 10, 2009

This set contains the Babidi Saga and the Majin Buu Saga. Very little redubbing is present in this set.

Cover Character: Vegeta (Majin)

Episode count

Babidi Saga

220. The Wizard's Curse
221. King of the Demons
222. Vegeta Attacks
223. Next Up, Goku
224. Battle Supreme
225. Eighteen Unmasks
226. Pay to Win
227. Heart of a Villain
228. The Dark Prince Returns
229. Vegeta’s Pride
230. The Long Awaited Fight
231. Magic Ball of Buu

Majin Buu Saga

232. Buu is Hatched!
233. The Losses Begin
234. The Terror of Majin Buu
235. Meal Time
236. The Warrior’s Decision
237. Final Atonement
238. Evil Lives On
239. Find the Dragon Balls
240. Revival
241. Global Announcement
242. Learn to Fuse
243. The Z Sword
244. Race To Capsule Corp
245. Super Saiyan 3?!
246. Buu’s Mutiny
247. The Fusion Dance
248. Goku’s Time is Up
249. Return to Other World
250. Out From the Broken Sword
251. Gotenks is Born
252. Unlikely Friendship
253. I Kill No More

Season Nine

Release Date: May 19, 2009

This set contains the Fusion Saga and the Kid Buu Saga, and concludes the series. There has been portions of redubs and extra dialogue included in this set. Evil Majin Buu's voice is at the original unedited pitch while the original dubbed voice was deepened. Also Vegito's voice as the fighting candy is at normal pitch while the original dub voice was high pitched. Goku has been given extra dialogue as well as Yamcha (Such as when Goku is unable to transport off Earth during its destruction stating that he is unable to concentrate)

Cover Character: Super Vegito

Episode count

Fusion Saga

254. The Evil of Men
255. Buu Against Buu
256. Empty Planet
257. Time Struggle
258. Super Moves of Gotenks
259. Trapped in Forever
260. Feeding Frenzy
261. Gotenks is Awesome
262. Unlucky Break
263. A Whole New Gohan
264. Search For Survivors
265. Majin Buu Transforms
266. The Old Kai’s Weapon
267. Ready to Fuse?
268. Union of Rivals
269. Meet Vegito
270. Rip In The Universe
271. Vegito...Downsized
272. The Incredible Fighting Candy
273. The Innards of Buu
274. Mind Trap
275. Deadly Vision

Kid Buu Saga

276. Evil Kid Buu!
277. End of Earth
278. True Saiyans Fight Alone
279. Battle for the Universe Begins
280. Vegeta's Respect
281. Minute of Desperation
282. Old Buu Emerges
283. Earth Reborn
284. Call To Action
285. People of Earth Unite
286. Spirit Bomb Triumphant
287. Celebrations With Majin Buu
288. He's Always Late
289. Granddaughter Pan
290. Buu's Reincarnation
291. Goku's Next Journey

Season box sets (Dragon Ball GT)

Season One

Release Date: December 9, 2008

This set contains The Black Star Dragonball and the Baby Saga. It should also be noted that Season One does not include the entire Baby Saga as the Set ends at Episode 34 whereas the Baby saga concludes on Episode 40. The most notable dub difference from the first release is that the opening and ending credit sequences and theme songs have been redone to match the original Japanese versions. This means the "Grand Tour Rap" opening theme music no longer appears, although an excerpt of it can still be heard during the dub eyecatchers.

Cover Character: Goku (Super Saiyan 4)

Episode count

The Lost Episodes

1. A Devastating Wish
2. Pan Blasts Off
3. Terror on Imecka
4. The Most Wanted List
5. Goku vs. Ledgic
6. Like Pulling Teeth
7. Trunks, The Bride
8. Wisker Power
9. Lord Luud
10. Dance and Attack
11. Lord Luud's Curse
12. The Last Oracle of Luud
13. The Man Behind the Curtain
14. The Battle Within
15. Beginning of the End
16. Giru's Checkered Past

Baby Saga

17. Pan's Gambit
18. Unexpected Power
19. A General Uprising
20. The Source of Rilldo's Power
21. A Secret Revealed
22. The Baby Secret
23. Hidden Danger
24. Discovering the Truth
25. Baby's Arrival
26. Saiyan Hunt
27. The Attack on Vegeta
28. A Worldwide Problem
29. The Fall of the Saiyans
30. The Game After Life
31. Collapse from Within
32. The Return of Uub
33. The Tail's Tale
34. Back in the Game

Season Two

Release Date: February 10, 2009

This set contains the Super 17 Saga, the Shadow Dragon Saga, and the Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy special. The first six episodes are part of the Baby Saga in the edited line of episodes.

Cover Character: Gogeta (Super Saiyan 4)

Episode count

Super 17 Saga

35. Goku's Ascension
36. Tuffle Gorilla Attacks
37. Old Kai's Last Stand
38. Family Bonds
39. Baby Put to Rest
40. Piccolo's Decision
41. Curtain Call
42. A Dangerous Union
43. The Resurrection of Cell and Frieza
44. 17 Times 2
45. Piccolo's Best Bet
46. Raising the Stakes
47. The Greatest Surprise

Shadow Dragon Saga

48. The Shadow Dragons
49. The Two-Star Dragon
50. The Five-Star Dragon
51. The Six-Star Dragon
52. The Seven-Star Dragon
53. Saying Goodbye
54. The Four-Star Dragon
55. The Heart of the Prince
56. The Three-Star Dragon
57. The One-Star Dragon
58. Shadow Dragons Unite
59. Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta
60. Super Saiyan 4 Fusion
61. The Limits of Power
62. Rescue Goku
63. Universal Allies
64. Until We Meet Again....

The Complete Series

Release Date: September 21, 2010

This set contains the entire Dragon Ball GT series and the special A Hero's Legacy. The discs are identital to the season set release, and both booklets were also included in the set.

Dragon Ball Z Movie Double Feature DVD/Blu-ray Steelbook Sets

All the movie double feature steelbook sets have been released both on DVD and Blu-ray. The specials contain redubbing on the parts of the narrator, Nappa, and Ox King, and one of Korin's lines was redubbed in the fifth movie. Additionally, most only include a single "Angle" option, which features the American titles/credits, even if watching the Japanese version.

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 1

Cover Character: Future Trunks

Release date: May 27, 2008

Contains Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks and Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku.

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 2

Cover Character: Goku

Release date: July 15, 2008

Contains Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone and Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest.

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 3

Cover Character: Goku (Kaio-ken)

Release date: September 16, 2008

Contains Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might and Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug.

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 4

Cover Character: Meta-Cooler

Release date: November 11, 2008

Contains Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge and Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler.

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 5

Cover Character: Vegeta (Ascended)

Release date: February 10, 2009

Contains Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! and Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound.

Dragon Ball Z Triple Feature

Cover Character: Broly

Release date: March 31, 2009

Contains Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan, Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming and Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly.

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 6

Cover Character: Goku (Super Saiyan 3)

Release date: May 19, 2009

Contains Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn and Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection Box Sets

All 17 movies were later re-released in bigger remastered collection box sets containing 4-5 movies each. Each boxset is a thinpack with each movie separated on individual discs. The individual thin cases feature new artwork based on the original Japanese poster artwork on the front, and the clean artwork from the previous American release on the back. These releases generally contain no extras with the exception of Dragon Ball Z Movie 1's commentary track. Each movie contains English 5.1 and Japanese 1.0 (sometimes 2.0) soundtracks. These are the same discs as the "double feature" releases, they are not the Dragon Box transfers (those versions have not been released in American yet.)

Dragon Ball Movie Collection

The Dragon Ball Movie Collection contains all 4 Dragon Ball movies. It marked the remastered debut of Dragon Ball movies 2-4 on DVD. The first disc is recycled from the "Curse of the Blood Rubies" single release from December 2010. The only extras on this set are brief trailers for various FUNimation series. Many fans were disappointed that this set did not contain any redubbing, especially for Goku's voice in Movies 2-3. Movie 1's English dub was a newer uncut one from the 2010 release. As a result, the films' voice casts are very inconsistent throughout all 4 movies, having a different voice actor combination for Goku and Bulma with each film. This set is also notorious for it's seemingly rushed approach toward English titles, credits, and music. Movies 3-4 contain no English credits whatsoever, and the title screen for Movie 2 was left in Japanese (despite an English one being made for the previous release). For the English dub, theme songs were in English for Movies 1 and 3, but were left in Japanese for Movies 2 and 4. Curiously, the movies in this box are presented in the 4:3 "open matte fullscreen" aspect ratio, as opposed to the theatrical widescreen of the Z movies.

Interestingly, these box sets, unlike the Dragon Ball season sets, still have a "Clyde Mandelin" credit in the translations area, and do not give a credit to Steve Simmons.

Cover Image: Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

Release Date: February 8, 2011

Contains Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies, Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure, and Dragon Ball: The Path to Power.

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection One

The first Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection box set features the first five movies in the Dragon Ball Z franchise. The discs are reused from the previous double feature sets.

Cover Image: Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

Release Date: November 1, 2011

Contains Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone, Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest, Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might, Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug, and Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge.

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection Two

Cover Image: Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan

Release Date: December 6, 2011

Contains Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler, Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!, Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan, and Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound.

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection Three

Cover Image: Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

Release Date: January 3, 2012

Contains Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming, Dragon Ball Z: Bio Broly, Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn, and Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon.

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 *Sonny Strait redubs his work as [[Krillin]] leading up to Episode 94.
 *Brice Armstrong continues to replace Dale Kelly as [[Captain Ginyu]] in remaining scenes, including the lines involving the "frog" subplot with Bulma, as well as Frog sound effects. However, Dale Kelly's voice was left intact in Episode 92.
-*John Burgmeier replaces Chris Cason as [[Tien Shinhan]].
+*John Burgmeier replaces Chris Cason as [[Tien Shinhan]] for the entire season.
 *Bill Townsley replaces Dylan Thompson as [[Guldo]].
 *Laura Bailey continues to replace Ceyli Delgadillo as [[Dende]] throughout the rest of the season.
 *Kyle Hebert continues to redo Dale Kelly's narration.
 *Christopher R. Sabat replaces Chris Cason as [[Mr. Popo]]
-*Mike McFarland redubs his work as [[Master Roshi]] and [[Yajirobe]] for some scenes.
+*Mike McFarland redubs his work as [[Master Roshi]] and [[Yajirobe]] in two scenes.
 *Brad Jackson replaces Mark Britten as [[Oolong]].
 *Kyle Hebert replaces Mark Britten as [[Ox-King]].
 *Christopher Sabat continues to replace Mark Britten as [[Burter]]. For some reason, Mark Britten's voice is kept in Episode 92.
-*Christopher Sabat replaces Mark Brtitten as [[Korin]].
 *Christopher Sabat redubs portions of his work as Kami.
 Despite these differences, the voices of [[Goku]], [[Chi-Chi]], [[Jeice]], [[Recoome]], [[King Kai]], [[Mrs. Brief]], [[Dr. Brief]], [[Puar]], [[Nail]], [[Chiaotzu]], [[Guru]], [[Yamcha]], [[Piccolo]], [[Shenron]], [[Porunga]] and [[Bulma]] are left perfectly intact. However unlike the previous set, the lack of redubbing of Goku is not poorly received as the voice has developed more.
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 *'''Release Date''': February 19, 2008
-This boxset contains the '''[[Garlic Jr. Saga|Garlic Junior]]''', '''[[Trunks Saga|Trunks]]''' and '''[[Androids Saga|Androids]]''' sagas. Unlike most season box sets, this set does not feature an extensive redubbing. Some minor changes do exist, however, such as the removal of the voice effect given to [[Android 19]]. Vegeta's short appearances in the Garlic Jr. Saga have also been redubbed. In addition, characters such as [[Spice]], [[Mustard]] and [[Maron]] have been redubbed with new voice actors (Spice went from Bart Myer to J Michael Tatum, Mustard went from Mark Britten to Brandon Potter, and Maron went from Daphne Gere to Leah Clark respectively).
+This boxset contains the '''[[Garlic Jr. Saga|Garlic Junior]]''', '''[[Trunks Saga|Trunks]]''' and '''[[Androids Saga|Androids]]''' sagas. Unlike most season box sets, this set does not feature an extensive redubbing. Some minor changes do exist, however, such as the removal of the voice effect given to [[Android 19]]. Vegeta's short appearances in the Garlic Jr. Saga have also been redubbed. In addition, characters such as [[Spice]], [[Mustard]] and [[Maron]] have been redubbed with new voice actors (Spice went from Bart Myer to J Michael Tatum, Mustard went from Mark Britten to Brandon Potter, and Maron went from Daphne Gere to Leah Clark respectively). As a side note, in The Heavens Tremble, Puar gets a redub even though it didn't happen in the Frieza Saga. Also the pitch of the aliens in Vegeta's scenes are the original recorded lines unedited while the original dub had high pitch voices.
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 *'''Release Date''': May 19, 2009
-This set contains the '''[[Fusion Saga]]''' and the '''[[Kid Buu Saga]]''', and concludes the series. There has been portions of redubs and extra dialogue included in this set. Majin Buu's voice has been completely redone. Goku has been given extra dialogue as well as Yamcha (Such as when Goku is unable to transport off Earth during its destruction stating that he is unable to concentrate)
+This set contains the '''[[Fusion Saga]]''' and the '''[[Kid Buu Saga]]''', and concludes the series. There has been portions of redubs and extra dialogue included in this set. Evil Majin Buu's voice is at the original unedited pitch while the original dubbed voice was deepened. Also Vegito's voice as the fighting candy is at normal pitch while the original dub voice was high pitched. Goku has been given extra dialogue as well as Yamcha (Such as when Goku is unable to transport off Earth during its destruction stating that he is unable to concentrate)
 Cover Character: Super Vegito

Changes: Funimation Remastered Box Sets

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Season Four

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Season Five

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Season Box Sets (Dragon Ball Z)

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Captain Ginyu Saga redub

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Season Three

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Frieza Saga Redub

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Season Seven

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Season Eight

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Season Nine

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Season box sets (Dragon Ball GT)

Season One

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Season Two

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The Complete Series

Dragon Ball Z Movie Double Feature DVD/Blu-ray Steelbook Sets

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 1

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 2

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 3

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 4

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 5

Dragon Ball Z Triple Feature

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature 6

Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection Box Sets

Dragon Ball Movie Collection

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection One

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection Two

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection Three

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