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Summary: The Beginning of a Legend
Review: Arrival, the first 4 episodes in the Dragonball Z series, takes place a while after the Dragonball series left off. It introduces Gohan, Goku's son and sets up the storyline for Dragonball Z. It features the evil villian, Raditz, and is filled with great action scenes. I suggest this DVD for any anime fans that love great action toons. This is also appropriate for smaller fans, I'd say 5 and up.
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Summary: It is the first episodes! Of corse it is 5 stars!
Review: Come on. I don't even have to mke a review! THEY ARE THE FIRST EPISODES
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Summary: DBZ-Three letters that make anime lovers everywhere cringe
Review: DBZ is only technically anime. Any true anime lover out there would tell you that they wouldn't wish DBZ on their worst enemy. I only care enough to warn those beginning their collection (or worse, seeing their first anime) To steer clear of DBZ, for you will forever hate anime. Friends of mine think I'm childish because I'm an anime lover and they saw DBZ. I've only seen about 10 episodes of it (I kept telling myself "IT MUST GET BETTER. IT MUST GET BETTER" to no avail). Oh, I see the merchandice-toting mobsters outside my door now. Goodbye
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Summary: DBZ-Three letters that make anime lovers everywhere cringe
Review: DBZ is only technically anime. Any true anime lover out there would tell you that they wouldn't wish DBZ on their worst enemy. I only care enough to warn those beginning their collection (or worse, seeing their first anime) To steer clear of DBZ, for you will forever hate anime. Friends of mine think I'm childish because I'm an anime lover and they saw DBZ. I've only seen about 10 episodes of it (I kept telling myself "IT MUST GET BETTER. IT MUST GET BETTER" to no avail). Oh, I see the merchandice-toting mobsters outside my door now. Goodbye
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Summary: Its Okay,But Not Great
Review: Goku introduces his co-star for Dragonball Z, his son Gohan. Gohan is named after Goku's grandfather, who you saw in the last few episodes of Dragonball. Throughout DBZ you'll find Goku and Gohan stealing the show from each other. Goku goes to rescue Gohan, and Gohan beats the bad guy. Gohan is in trouble and Goku shows up to save him. You'll see this happen a time or two per season.The reunion between the friends is a bit anti-climactic, but the pace quickly picks up when Goku's brother is introduced as well! Piccolo joins the party, and you just get swept away in the story. This is horrible in english. This is not because I like hearing Japanese or reading subtitles; it is because the dialog is beyond bad. The fact that this is edited for children is even worse. Do they not realize that the subject matter in Dragonball and Dragonball Z is for adults? Goku pulls Bulma's underwear off, Bulma flashes the turtle hermit to acquire his dragonball... Apparently marketing this dumbed-down adult show towards children has paid off. Funimation is rolling in money! True fans don't appreciate the lack of support. Imagine reading your favorite book - paraphrased for the kids! Yuck!
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Summary: Beginning of the second saga of Goku
Review: Goku introduces his co-star for Dragonball Z, his son Gohan. Gohan is named after Goku's grandfather, who you saw in the last few episodes of Dragonball. Throughout DBZ you'll find Goku and Gohan stealing the show from each other. Goku goes to rescue Gohan, and Gohan beats the bad guy. Gohan is in trouble and Goku shows up to save him. You'll see this happen a time or two per season. The reunion between the friends is a bit anti-climactic, but the pace quickly picks up when Goku's brother is introduced as well! Piccolo joins the party, and you just get swept away in the story. This is horrible in english. This is not because I like hearing Japanese or reading subtitles; it is because the dialog is beyond bad. The fact that this is edited for children is even worse. Do they not realize that the subject matter in Dragonball and Dragonball Z is for adults? Goku pulls Bulma's underwear off, Bulma flashes the turtle hermit to acquire his dragonball... Apparently marketing this dumbed-down adult show towards children has paid off. Funimation is rolling in money! True fans don't appreciate the lack of support. Imagine reading your favorite book - paraphrased for the kids! Yuck!
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Summary: Great opening to the immortal Dragonball Z series.
Review: Having been already a keen fan of the original Dragonball series, I was really looking forward to watch Dragonball Z. Fact is, I found the first 4 episodes very interesting and entertaining. Here, we most importantly come to know of Goku's origins; hence explaining in full many gaps found in the first Db series (Goku's tail and his transformation into Oozaru to mention one). Goku and Piccolo joining allies in order to defeat the enemy was also a really cool idea. Overall, the first 4 episodes are a must have for every Dragonball fan.
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Summary: Great Episodes
Review: Hey everyone! I recently got hooked on Dragon BallZ and Tenchi from cartoon network. I tell you what, this is one of the best set of episodes made by Dragon Ball-Z. It is the beginning first 4 episodes of Dragon Ball-Z where Goku the main character fights his evil brother Raditz. To all who have never seen this and are kind of puzzled about buying it because of the editing done when the episode appeared in the U.S., don't worry. You are not missing a heck of a lot. I have seen the original version in Japanese and it is not all that important. The scenes lost are usually unimportant and are often sick minded if you are a parent , concerned about what your kid watches. But, don't worry these episodes are awesome. Hey im 20 years old and I can't get enough of Dragon Ball Z and Tenchi, and yes i have a life. Anyways buy it you won't regret it. As for later Sagas, BEWARE, BEWARE, they are not of the same quality, watch it on tv first.
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Summary: Do I really have to say?
Review: Hey What can i say about it? Its a must have for me. Dragonball Z takes me on a ride and leaves me in a dream world and i just keep wanting more. If you haven't seen it yet, and your a anime junky like myself, then you have to get it. If you have seen it then thats what your here for and you need no help from me, you know you want it already. Just want to clear something up, I don't care how old you are you are going to love this, I am 21 and never get tired of the action. Plan and simple, this collection will have all you couch potatos up on you feet. Since I have been a dragonball freak, I lost 15 pounds......NO JOKE! JUST BUY IT AND YOU WILL HAVE NO REGRETS, AND YOUR ALSO GETTING A BIG SAVING SO WHATS NOT TO LOVE ABOUT IT!
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I am a big fan of DBZ (and anime in general), but have always wanted to see the original, unedited, Japanese-language version of the shows. When I saw that the shows were available on DVD, I was thrilled that I might at last get the opportunity to see the original versions. However, upon receiving the first 4 volumes, I was extremely disappointed to find that only the edited American versions were on the DVDs. If you're looking for the original version as an option, make sure the DVD offers that feature.
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