Funimation's 30th anniversary collectible home video release

[KBABZ]

So I've been looking at the steelbooks. I've only ever watched Z via streaming, so would these be a competent enough option for me to buy? I would get the Dragon Boxes but the price of them intimidates me.

That honestly depends on what you're looking for, if you don't mind the DRM or would rather support a release that doesn't have nearly as much of it.

It's also worth noting that the steelbooks only cover the Saiyan and Namek arcs; there's nothing listed for Cell or Buu as of yet.

[Planetnamek]

So I've been looking at the steelbooks. I've only ever watched Z via streaming, so would these be a competent enough option for me to buy? I would get the Dragon Boxes but the price of them intimidates me.

I think these could potentially be a good option for you.

[Catsenti]

So I've been looking at the steelbooks. I've only ever watched Z via streaming, so would these be a competent enough option for me to buy? I would get the Dragon Boxes but the price of them intimidates me.

That honestly depends on what you're looking for, if you don't mind the DRM or would rather support a release that doesn't have nearly as much of it.

It's also worth noting that the steelbooks only cover the Saiyan and Namek arcs; there's nothing listed for Cell or Buu as of yet.

Well I don't think I'll mind the DNR all that much, so maybe this is what I'll go for.

[eledoremassis02]

So I've been looking at the steelbooks. I've only ever watched Z via streaming, so would these be a competent enough option for me to buy? I would get the Dragon Boxes but the price of them intimidates me.

I have the 30th set (which these steel books have a HIGH chance of being) and I am content with them.

I'm watching the 30th set this past week and did take some screenshots.


Its a mixed bag, but it fixed my biggest complaint (widescreen) so I am pleased with them.

[Matches Malone]

So I've been looking at the steelbooks. I've only ever watched Z via streaming, so would these be a competent enough option for me to buy? I would get the Dragon Boxes but the price of them intimidates me.

I'd wait and see what other release they come up with next, as this won't be the last one. There are rumors that Toei have been working on their own remaster for the original 3 anime (DB,Z,GT), so you might want to wait for that. If you have to have Z now, then these are by far better than Funimation's other options currently available.

I'm watching the 30th set this past week and did take some screenshots.

Spoiler:

Its a mixed bag, but it fixed my biggest complaint (widescreen) so I am pleased with them.

This honestly doesn't look anywhere near as bad as people make it out to be.

[SuperSaiyaManZ94]

So I've been looking at the steelbooks. I've only ever watched Z via streaming, so would these be a competent enough option for me to buy? I would get the Dragon Boxes but the price of them intimidates me.

I have the 30th set (which these steel books have a HIGH chance of being) and I am content with them.

I'm watching the 30th set this past week and did take some screenshots.


Its a mixed bag, but it fixed my biggest complaint (widescreen) so I am pleased with them.

It's certainly not quite as awful looking as the Season BD's, even with still leaving much to be desired quality wise at least being in the correct aspect ratio helps.

[mute_proxy]

Definitely buying these when they come to Europe. It's gonna be at least a decade until the next version comes up, I don't think I'll be that interested when I'm that old

[Dragon Ball Ireland]

There are rumors that Toei have been working on their own remaster for the original 3 anime (DB,Z,GT), so you might want to wait for that. If you have to have Z now, then these are by far better than Funimation's other options currently available.

Geekdom said in his video about these steelbooks there is a TOEI remaster in the works, and that it's taking a long time because they are doing a frame-by-frame remaster. Only time will tell if his sources are correct on this. Maybe in 2024 for the 40th anniversary of the franchise or the anime in 2026, but I don't see expect another release anytime sooner than that, so if anyone doesn't own the series and wants to support it I'd say buy this set, save up in case there's another release and then sell the current one if you need the extra cash. It's also TOEI were talking about who aren't known for giving their series the treatment they deserve, at least in recent years, so I wouldn't be surprised if they don't do their own remaster. We'll see.

[Matches Malone]

Geekdom said in his video about these steelbooks there is a TOEI remaster in the works, and that it's taking a long time because they are doing a frame-by-frame remaster. Only time will tell if his sources are correct on this.

Considering they already released the movies, I think it's very likely. In terms of quality, Funimation has lowered the bar so much that anything would be an improvement.

[eledoremassis02]

Geekdom said in his video about these steelbooks there is a TOEI remaster in the works, and that it's taking a long time because they are doing a frame-by-frame remaster. Only time will tell if his sources are correct on this.

Considering they already released the movies, I think it's very likely. In terms of quality, Funimation has lowered the bar so much that anything would be an improvement.

I'd be careful tho, they did edit the movies on the physical release (and Buu kai *I'm just mentioning that cause there were no redrawn scenes* and they did scan in filler in HD so who knows if they'll just use those)

As much as I'd love for a proper HD release, if they censor it, it's a no go for me but that's speculation on my part.

Edit: One thing they'll most likely do is release the specials with the series which is something I'd wish FUNi would do (especially since some discs on the 30th set only had a few episodes on them)

[Matches Malone]

I'd be careful tho, they did edit the movies on the physical release. As much as I'd love for a proper HD release, if they censor it, it's a no go for me but that's speculation on my part.

Certain edits don't bother me (middle fingers, nudity, etc.), so I can look past them. I personally wouldn't get Z, as I simply can't bring myself to sit through it with Kai available (despite its issues), so I'm more interested in DB and GT.

[eledoremassis02]

I'd be careful tho, they did edit the movies on the physical release. As much as I'd love for a proper HD release, if they censor it, it's a no go for me but that's speculation on my part.

Certain edits don't bother me (middle fingers, nudity, etc.), so I can look past them. I personally wouldn't get Z, as I simply can't bring myself to sit through it with Kai available (despite its issues), so I'm more interested in DB and GT.

Fair enough I do wonder if they would have bothered doing Z if Kai did better. I wonder what they'll do with the GT special?

[Matches Malone]

I do wonder if they would have bothered doing Z if Kai did better.

I wonder what they'll do with the GT special?

If Kai did better not only would we have gotten the Buu arc right after Cell, I think we may have gotten OG DB as well.

I'm surprised it wasn't released in Japan outside of the dragon box, as it is everywhere else.

[Ajay]

This honestly doesn't look anywhere near as bad as people make it out to be.

Because the Saiyan arc is crushed to shit, which is the only reason the lines are remotely black. Go a little bit further you and you can enjoy some watery, smeary horse shit.

Spoiler:

These sets are garbage. There's no defending them.

[SuperSaiyaManZ94]

This honestly doesn't look anywhere near as bad as people make it out to be.

Because the Saiyan arc is crushed to shit, which is the only reason the lines are remotely black. Go a little bit further you and you can enjoy some watery, smeary horse shit.

Spoiler:

These sets are garbage. There's no defending them.

Now those are really some horrible looking shots but especially the last thee in particular, like about Orange Brick levels of bad.

[Matches Malone]

These sets are garbage. There's no defending them.

Yeah, these do look bad.

[eledoremassis02]

Ajay, are those direct from discs? They look compressed. But i'll be 100% front up, there are issus with the picture quality and there are shots where there is an out of focus look too them. Also there is a hand full of later episodes where the noise reduction canned some of the vocals (japanese track)

To allow people to make an informed decision on this release, I randomly took one disc out of each "season" and randomly took screencaps. The only thing I avoided was the intro/ending.

Spoiler:

[Kendamu]

I'm too very confused about what you're referring to.

I'm talking about the Level set Blu-rays, but the fact that they also didnt finish the Ultimate Uncut DVDs says something about how this release has a risk of going unfinished.

"This release"? You mean the anniversary set Re packaged? That would be good, actually.

I'd rather Funimation get a track record of finishing their DBZ releases because right now it's kind of sketchy. I don't care whether or not you or I like the release. I just want them to see it through to the end and I want 4:3 DBZ available go the masses so I can just say, "Yeah, buy this one," to folks instead of going on a paragraphs long rant about the pros and cons of each release until they fall asleep.

[ArmenianPepsi]

This honestly doesn't look anywhere near as bad as people make it out to be.

Because the Saiyan arc is crushed to shit, which is the only reason the lines are remotely black. Go a little bit further you and you can enjoy some watery, smeary horse shit.

Spoiler:

These sets are garbage. There's no defending them.

That first shot with Goku, Yamcha, Krillin and Trunks is so ugly. It looks like their facial details are about to dissolve into their skin

[VanceRefrigeration]

People shouldn't get their hopes up about Geekdom's rumor of the Toei remaster. I wouldn't be surprised if he just heard from some Funimation employee that a "new remaster" was coming, which was just the 30th Anniversary set, and the "from Toei" part was referring to the 16mm film coming from Toei. And so it all got miscommunicated into "a new remaster from Toei". Of course, that doesn't mean that Toei won't ever do a remaster sometime in the future, but I get the feeling that this Geekdom rumor just ain't it.