‘Dragon Ball Z: Rock the Dragon Edition’ Brings Back Original Dub
Funimation is going to run out of ways to re-release Dragon Ball Z eventually, right? I mean first there were the individual DVDs, then there were the box sets… Multiple remasters, HD collections and abridged versions that shaved the series down to a mere 98 episodes, there’s apparently one more way to repackage the anime classic. As it turns out, the latest release will recapture many of our first experiences with Goku and friends.
The Dragon Ball Z: Rock the Dragon Edition box set brings together 53 episodes and three movies from the original Ocean Group voice actors that were commissioned to dub the series in the early days before DBZ became a phenomenon. Bringing us classic lines like the infamous “Over 9000!” scene, the short time that the Vancouver group acted out the series has left a big impression on anime fans, many of which can be found scouring YouTube pages saying how much they miss it.
Well, miss it no more. The Rock the Dragon Edition will release on August 20th for $99.98 and includes a ton of goodies. Check out the press release below!
The original broadcast version of DBZ!
The last survivors of a cruel, warrior race, the Saiyans have carved a path of destruction across the galaxy, and now they have set their sights on Earth! They will stop at nothing until they have the wish-granting powers of the seven magic Dragon Balls for their very own.
With the fate of his family, friends, and the entire human race hanging in the balance, Goku, the Earths greatest hero, must rise to meet the approaching threat. As he prepares for the fight of his life, Goku embarks on an epic journey that will take him to other worlds, pit him against new and old enemies alike, and force him to confront the dark secrets of his own past. At the end of this path, the most powerful opponent he has ever faced awaits: the evil Saiyan Prince Vegeta!
This collector’s edition features the original Canadian voice cast and opening theme song, “Rock the Dragon”!
Contains episodes 1-53 plus movies 1-3 (Dead Zone, The World’s Strongest, and Tree of Might) and a hardbound, full-color 48-page book which showcases the characters, history, and tropes that helped elevate Dragon Ball Z to the pop culture phenomenon it is today.
What does the scouter say about your hype levels? I haven’t bought a DBZ DVD in over a decade, but with all the content and extras included in this box, that might have to change come August.
Source: kanzenshuu.com
