Product Details

• Actors: Jôji Yanami, Masako Nozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Toshio Furukawa, Ryô Horikawa
• Directors: Minoru Okazaki
• Writers: Akira Toriyama, Katsuyuki Sumizawa
• Format: Animated, Color, Dubbed, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Funimation Prod
• VHS Release Date: January 18, 2000
• Run Time: 63 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305452725
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #393,841 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Episode 54 - Ginyu Assualt
Burter and Jeice of the fearsome Ginyu Force launch an attack on Goku. But the tables turn as Goku's new power is way too much for them to handle. After Goku easily defeats Burter, Jeice rushes to retrieve the fiercest of all Ginyu... Captain Ginyu himself. But can their collective force match up to the new Goku?

Episode 55 - Incredible Force!
An angry Captain Ginyu initiates a battle with the fearless Goku, as the ruthless mercenary attempts to uncover Goku's true strength. But Goku cleverly conceals his power level from the militant monster. Finally, at the insistence of the captain, Goku astounds both Jeice and Ginyu by revealing his true power... A power unlike anything else they had anticipated.

Episode 56 - Frieza Approaches
Captain Ginyu and Jeice face up to Goku only to discover the truth about what they're up against. Elsewhere, Guru bestows a special gift of healing upon the young Namek, Dende. And Nail returns to defend Guru from the villainous Frieza. But will Nail's special training be enough?

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars FUNimation first attempt at the DVD market., November 25, 2001

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D. Ta (Highland Heights, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dragonball Z, Vol. 18 - Captain Ginyu: Assault (DVD)

After the demands of all the hardcore fans of this magnificent anime made my Akira Toriyama, FUNimation has finally given in to their demands and they started making DVDs with the original Japanese language.

Now the outside cover is not all that impressive since it's practilly the same as the VHS cover only with the works "Includes 2 Versions English Uncut Version & Original Japanese Version Subtitled in English". The region code for this is 1, 2, and 4 so people other than the people of the US can view it in their DVD players. The DVD disk doesn't look too impressive but hey this is FUNi first attempt so cut them some slack.

Now the graphic and sound of this DVD. The graphic are a definite plus for those of us how used to buy "fansubs" with B to C picture qualities. It's very clear and crisp image throughout the episodes. The sounds are also very good but not as loud as the English dub, but you can always turn up the volume ^^. All in all FUNi did a good job in these catagories.

Now for the only reason why I took a star off this well deserve 5 star series. FUNi didn't do such a good job of actually subbing parts of it. What I mean is that they would replace works of profanity with censered versions of it e.g. FUDGE!!!! or darn it ><. Anyways this is a must buy for anyone who's a fan to this series and those who are looking for a good action packed show.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where DBZ's greatness begins...., April 14, 2003

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Joseph M. Doyle "Arandil" (Bridgeton, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dragonball Z, Vol. 18 - Captain Ginyu: Assault (DVD)

not to say the first 2 saga's were bad. They are good but not great cause they are all edited. This is a great saga that is a perfect setup to the Frieza saga. This DVD is great cause it has alot of action and its funny too. Sure the voices are a little off. Because of this i really give the DVD a 4 and 1/2 stars. Though the voices are not terrible and awful like most people complain. Goku, Gohan, Frieza and Bulma all sound the same as on Cartoon Network. Although Vegeta and Krillin are off and since Vegeta is my favorite that is why i am most disappointed. I dont know why people say the Japanese version is better, I find it too wierd to watch. Maybe it just cause im used to the american version I've seen on Cartoon Network. Oh well, just buy this DVD cause its real good.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick info!, January 31, 2000

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Trevor Martell (Kingston,Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dragonball Z, Vol. 18 - Captain Ginyu: Assault [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I really enjoyed this dragonball z episode!This movie is really cool because of the fighting.Some dragonball z movies have a very powerfull person who gets hit by a blast and he,s not dead and it takes forever for him to be defeated.But not this, Gouku so strong! His power level was about 70,000!I thing so because Gouku's level rises countinuasly,when gouku starts raising his level in a minute it,s 90,000! The first episode is: GINYU ASSAULT.Jasse and Burter fly towards Gouku and try to attack him.But Gouku,s so fast you dont even know he moved! After making the members of the force angry a fierce battle starts and gouku defeats Burter in 2 quick hits. Jasse goes to get ginyu because he,s a chicken! Episode 2:INCREDABLE FORCE!ginyu brakes in to a big battle with gouku! You find out that Gouku can raise his power level in an instent. Funny thing is that Ginyu is a bit stronger than Gouku and has the raising abilaty two. But when Ginyu reilises that the battle will never end he gives gouku a chance to show them his true power. But it,s the biggest mistake ever! Episode 3:FRIEZA APPROCHES!while powering up the two Ginyu members are getting so scared! And for once Jasse has a good idea:to get frieza! But Ginyu still whants to fight gouku even though he can,t win. Suddenly Ginyu can,t take it when he see,s Gouku's level is 180,000! But mean while Frieza has arived on the mountain where Guru and Nail are. But Ginyu has learned Goukus ultaimete weakness!Can Gouku defeat Ginyu?