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Dragon Ball Z - Season Two (Namek and Captain Ginyu Sagas) | 
| Actor: Dragon Ball Z
Studio: Funimation
Category: DVD
List Price: $49.98
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Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 1097
Format: Animated, Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 6
Running Time: 835 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 1.1
MPN: 1-4210-0006-7
UPC: 704400022449
EAN: 0704400022449
ASIN: B000MTOM8A
Theatrical Release Date: September 13, 1996
Release Date: May 22, 2007
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Condition: COVER HAS WEAR-DVDS PERFECT
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The second season of the wildly popular Dragon Ball Z comprises the "Namek" and "Captain Ginyu" sagas. Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma travel to the planet Namek to find an even more powerful set of Dragon Balls that can restore the lives of Tenshinhan, Yamucha, Chaozu and Piccolo, who were killed by Vegeta during the first season. (Their souls continue to train with King Kai in the Other World.) All is not well on Namek: the arch-villain Frieza, who looks and sounds a bit like Truman Capote, also desires the Dragon Balls. If he uses them to obtain eternal life, he'll rule the universe forever. With a cadre of lieutenants that includes Vegeta, he slaughters the Namekians to gain the supernatural orbs. After his injuries have been healed by a magic senzu bean, Goku heads to Namek. En route, he trains at 100 gravities, raising his powers enormously. Vegeta believes Goku may be the legendary Super Saiyan that appears once a millennium--except he lacks the requisite love of battle. This version of Goku is less aggressive, and he uncharacteristically uses his brain (never his greatest asset) to defeat Ginyu, Frieza's second-in-command. Unlike Season 1--Vegeta Saga, Season 2ends on a cliff-hanger. Skeptics may find Goku's adventures needlessly protracted, over the top, and even silly. But for millions of boys, they provide the special blend of comradeship, martial arts training, and take-no-prisoners battles they love. The newly remastered edition includes the original Japanese dialogue for the first time. (Rated TV PG. suitable for ages 8 and older: violence, minor risque humor, brief nudity, tobacco and alcohol use) --Charles Solomon
Product Description
In the version that is shown on YTV in Canada the story begins mid-way through the Dragon Ball Z series. Raditz Gokuus brother has traveled to Earth to find out why Gokuu has not yet destroyed the planet as he was supposed to do. But while as a baby Gokuu was dropped (down a huge cliff) and forgot his real mission. Kakarot Gokuus real name battles his brother Raditzs along with former enemy Piccolo and friend Kurilin. Meanwhile Gohan; Gokuus son reveals his hidden powers against Raditz and nearly kills Raditz. However Gokuu is killed in the end but Raditz is eventually defeated by Piccolo. Before he dies he tells them that two evil-saiyans even more powerful then he is are on route to Earth. The remaining fighters Kurilin Yamcha Tein and Chatsu begin their training to battle the evil saiyans while Piccolo takes off with Gohan to train him in using his new found power. Meanwhile Gokuu has to make his way back on Snake Way to King Kais where he trains himself in the secret art of Kaoken. Can Gokuu make it back in time to help his friends? Watch and find out!Run Time: 835 minutesFormat: DVD Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM Rating: PG UPC: 704400022449 Manufacturer No: 1-4210-0006-7
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| Customer Reviews: Read 51 more reviews...
 My favorite season March 7, 2007
M. Garza (Colorado Springs, USA)
12 out of 21 found this review helpful
This season had more character building covering the best support cast the show had. Kurririn and Gohan faced the ruler of the universe's army, and somehow helped start Vegita's turn to g...not as evil. The following seasons were more flashy, but not necessarily more ambitious.
 If you love DBZ then get this. May 24, 2007
THE MAIN MAN (Central Bookin', NY)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
My 4 stars has nothing to do with this series being in the wide screen format or any of the other problems that seem to be the focus of many people's complaints, but hey you cant satisfy everybody. My problem is the same thing that plagues all DBZ. Too many filler episodes and very long scenes. And there is a few in this. Honestly the Namek Saga is my 3rd least favorite saga right behind Garlic Junior and the Great Saiyaman. However due to the added footage and non edited scenes, I appreciate this saga a lot more. Anyway, I'm watching DBZ happily with all the blood and very violent dialogue it was always meant to have. This collection makes me completely forget about the edited pioneer versions which absolutely sucks. This collection contains the complete Namek saga also to include the Captain Ginyu Saga as well, episodes 40-74. I really do appreciate the Marathon option for the simple fact I dont see the point behind the whole "next episode" when I'm about to watch it in like 5 seconds. The one thing I'm really disappointed about is the packaging. I really hate the dvd overlapped formation. Single thin -pack cases would have worked great. As far as I'm concerned my DBZ collection is officially complete until something brand new arises. If you love DBZ then get this. If your new to it, get and see for yourself why the fan base for this epic series is so huge. I was a late bloomer to DBZ, and I asked myself why did I put it off for so long?
 BLASPHEMY!!! March 16, 2007
Mystic Moon (Hawaii)
8 out of 30 found this review helpful
I'll give Funimation credit on one thing, and that is the restoration and preservation of this series. Since I'm an anime purist, this goes against everything that the series has come to be. That's the same as cropping a series like Neon Genesis Evangelion. I mean who would do that? It's one of those ideas that wasn't thought out too well. I mean they should've just released it in 4:3 and let the watcher decide if they want to see it cut off because that is possible with the proper settings, but no choice was given so I'm highly disappointed with this release as I am glad that I at least got a chance to enjoy it for what it was; a chopped classic. I will also agree that it is very claustraphobic which means it wasn't what the artist indended in the first place.
Finally the original with great sound March 3, 2007
Felix Munoz (Puerto Rico)
7 out of 12 found this review helpful
I can't wait for this to come out. I just hope Funanimation bring us all the episodes of the series in this format. I was waiting for ages to see this product come out and finally my wish comes true. Go Dragonball Z you will never die because you fans will always have a piece of your history in their hearts, just like me.
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