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Kanzenshuu - The Original Dragon Ball Podcast

Kanzenshuu
Dragon Ball
Akira Toriyama
Dragon Ball Super
Dragon Ball Daima
Dragon Ball Franchise
Dragonball GT
Dragon Ball GT
Dragonball Daima
Dragon Ball Z Kakarot
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Space Travel
Super Saiyan 4
NASA
Gravity
Dragon Quest
Video Games
Kakarot DLC
OOB
Toyotaro
Dragon Ball Super Manga

DBZ discussions, reviews, and the latest news from the staff at Kanzenshuu (www.kanzenshuu.com). Your one and only Dragon Ball podcast!

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Latest Episodes

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!

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!

Episode #0537! The Kanzenshuu wiki is open! From Dr. Slump to Dragon Ball and everything beyond, your comprehensive Akira Toriyama database is finally here, and from the people you trust the most. Load up a browser, start clicking around, and join us... more

Episode #0536! Mike, Doug, and Jake brave the weather to attend the Dragon Ball POP-UP TOUR USA 2026 in New Jersey. Did we get the Genkidamatsuri S.H. Figuarts release? No. Did we have a good time otherwise? Sure! Tune in for a complete pre- and post... more

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Recent Guests

Kev Trev
Editor focusing on character pages and various fandom content
Kanzenshuu Wiki
Episode: Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0537
Heath Ujiyo
Co-founder of Kanzenshuu and long-time podcaster
Kanzenshuu
Episode: Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0530
David Evelyn
Freelance translator known for his work on manga such as Undead Unluck and Dr. Mashirito's Ultimate Manga Techniques
Viz Media
Episode: Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0522
Brandon Bovia
Longest letterer on the Dragon Ball Super Manga English language release from Viz.
Viz
Episode: Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0519
JP Burke
NASA employee and podcaster
The Space Above Us
Episode: Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0515
Jake Herms
Notable figure in Dragon Ball community
Kanzenshuu
Episode: Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0510
Scott Frerichs
Known as Kaizen Echo from Team Four Star
Team Four Star
Episode: Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0510
Jason Bradley Thompson
Editor of Dragon Ball manga volumes for Viz
Viz Media
Episode: Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0510
Joey Weiser
Cartoonist and author of graphic novels
Episode: Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0510

Host

Mike
Host of Kanzenshuu The Podcast; long-time pillar of the Kanzenshuu team.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 253 ratings
  • It’s over 9000/5 ⭐️

    Great but also future trunks is the goat

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FROGE 🐸🐸
    United States2 years ago
  • The Definitive Dragon Ball Podcast.

    From 18 year old Fan :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jellyntoasy
    United States2 years ago
  • Good podcast

    I don’t find anything about this podcast especially surprising to me but I think it’s the best dragon ball podcast out there since there aren’t any options. If your looking specifically for a dragon ball podcast, great! If not, then not great.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TopHatMan666
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • One stop shop for DB updates

    This podcast is still going strong after all these years - to another thousand episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BolshieDust
    Australia3 years ago
  • Impressive show!

    Hello! Congrats on an excellent podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PinkPoodleProds
    United States3 years ago

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Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0533
Q: Can you give us the short spiel on who you are and why you are on this?
I'm JP from The Space Above Us and I'm a NASA contractor working on the Gateway Space Station, part of Project Artemis, and I'm doing a master's in aerospace engineering.
Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0527
Q: How are you feeling going into it?
Ken expressed optimism that this DLC would tell the Daima story better than the anime.
Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0508
Q: Is DragonBall Daima part of the main continuity of DragonBall?
There is speculation that this series doesn't tie directly into DragonBall Super, but rather operates in its own narrative space without a strict adherence to established continuity.
Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0508
Q: What do we know about the production staff for DragonBall Daima?
The production staff includes Akira Toriyama as the creator and character designer and various key animators and directors known for previous DragonBall projects, suggesting a strong creative team behind the series.
Kanzenshuu - The Podcast: Episode #0509
Q: Did Randy send an email to Bamco this time?
Randy mentions that he didn't send an email this time and jokes about being a broken man regarding his expectations from Bamco.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanzenshuu

What is Kanzenshuu about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deeply nerdy, community-driven Dragon Ball deep-dive show that blends editorial history, translation, and long-form analysis of the franchise across manga, anime, games, and related media. Frequent topics include wiki development, archival cataloging, translation workflows, and coverage of news, conventions, and new releases, often with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from editors and contributors who live and breathe Dragon Ball lore. Notable strengths include rigorous sourcing, a living archive approach, and a collaborative culture that welcomes fan editors, translators, and collectors alike. This is likely to appeal to die-hard fans who crave thorough context, cross-media connections, and a sense of fandom history, as well as industry folk... more

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Kanzenshuu launched 21 years ago and published 564 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Kanzenshuu include:

1. Kev Trev
2. Heath Ujiyo
3. David Evelyn
4. Brandon Bovia
5. JP Burke
6. Jake Herms
7. Scott Frerichs
8. Jason Bradley Thompson

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