Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball Podcast

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Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0543 Sep 20, 2026

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Episode #0543! Per one of our charity fundraiser stream donation requests, Mike and Jake discuss everything from the syndication era, to the different phases of Daizenshuu EX, inspirations and obsessions, and so much more.

Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0542 Sep 06, 2026

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Episode #0542! Per one of our charity fundraiser stream donation requests, Mike and Albert discuss a wealth of old (and some new!) merchandise and collaborations from the American side of the Dragon Ball empire.

Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0541 Aug 23, 2026

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Episode #0541! Per one of our charity fundraiser stream donation requests, Mike and Meri scientifically determine the Top 10 Dragon Ball Video Game Openings!

Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0540 Aug 09, 2026

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Episode #0540! Mike chats with Vincent Haddad, author of the new book "Next Time on Dragon Ball: Playing with a Manga and Anime Franchise" out now from University of Minnesota Press.

Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0539 Jul 26, 2026

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Episode #0539! Mike dives back to 1998 to track the full history of the great FUNimation voice shift, which begins with Saban exiting the syndication business, leading to "Dragon Ball Z" shifting networks and FUNimation briefly stepping back to the original "Dragon Ball" before things ramp up in 1999.

Guest Appearance: We Gotta Podcast - "The Great Metal Coola Re-Review" Jun 24, 2026

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Five years ago, Randy and Doug reviewed Dragon Ball Z movie 6 — "Cooler's Revenge" (or 10,000,000,000 Powerful Warriors) — and, well, we all know how that turned out. With Ken now a part of the show, and bringing in THE Mike LaBrie AKA VegettoEX for back-up, Randy and Doug (and YOU, dear listener) will finally learn what makes the Metal Coola movie stand out.

Guest Appearance: Spirit Bomb - "Your Favorite Band's Favorite Band" Jun 18, 2026

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For almost as long as Dragon Ball has been around in North America, Mike LaBrie has been dedicating his life to it. For three decades, he's been archiving, analyzing, and sometimes arguing about Akira Toriyama's work. He's one of the brains behind Kanzenshuu, as well as the host of the spin-off podcast. Both vital resources for Dragon Ball fans the world over. This episode, Russ dives into Mike's history with Dragon Ball, and we learn all about his favorite aspects of the franchise.

Guest Appearance: NerdyNorwegian - Fandom Projects with VegettoEX Jun 07, 2026

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NerdyNorwegian and VegettoEX from Kanzenshuu discuss fandom-projects!

Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0538 May 24, 2026

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Episode #0538! Mike shares all the details on a new feature article with a live stream audience, along with stories about the latest archive acquisitions and upcoming charity stream plans!

Bonus: Wiki Launch Tour Live Stream Apr 19, 2026

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Live stream from April 3, 2026 touring the newly-released Kanzenshuu wiki, with additional audience questions and answers. Your best Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama wiki is finally open!

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