: Remastered releases sometimes feature revamped audio mixing. However, this has been criticized for removing original vocal effects (like telephone filters or reverb) and having inconsistent volume levels between voices and music.
For , the "English Audio" feature primarily refers to the multiple soundtrack and dubbing configurations available on various home media releases, most notably the Funimation Remastered "Orange Brick" DVDs and the Blu-ray Season Sets . Audio and Soundtrack Options
: The original Japanese voice cast with the original Japanese music, typically provided in its original mono format. Dubbing and Revision Features Dragon Ball Z - Season 1 (English Audio)
Modern releases typically offer three distinct audio tracks to satisfy different fan preferences:
: This version uses the Funimation English voice cast but retains the original Japanese orchestral score by Shunsuke Kikuchi . Audio and Soundtrack Options : The original Japanese
: In some versions, later narrators like Kyle Hebert were used to redub original narration for consistency across the series. Physical and Digital Release Features Dragon Ball Z season 1. Which version should you get?
: This features the Funimation English voice cast paired with the synth-heavy American score (often associated with Faulconer Productions in later seasons, though Season 1 used a different American score for its original broadcast). Physical and Digital Release Features Dragon Ball Z season 1
: The Season 1 sets often feature redubbed lines. For instance, Christopher Sabat redubbed his earlier Vegeta lines to better match his more established voice from later in the series.
