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French-Saudi ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park puzzles Japanese manga fans

Plans to build a manga-themed park outside Paris have sparked excitement in France, one of the first Western countries to fall in love with Akira Toriyama’s iconic “Dragon Ball” franchise. Saudi bankrolling of the project, however, and the lack of response from Japanese licence holders, have raised eyebrows among experts…

France 24

After 20 years stuck on Xbox 360, Final Fantasy creator's underrated RPG with art from Dragon Ball inventor is free

re:Blue frees Hironobu Sakaguchi and Akira Toriyama's RPG from the Xbox 360

GamesRadar

Toei, Dragon Ball Rights Holders Yet to Green Light €6 Billion Paris Park Despite Saudi Money, Macron Backing

The proposed €6 billion Dragon Ball theme park near Paris lacks approval from Japanese rights holders, despite backing from Macron and Saudi Arabia. Critics raise concerns over human rights and licensing issues.

International Business Times UK

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From ancient Buddhism, to iconic manga hair, to Keanu Reeves: a PC Gamer Causality Chain™

Would Xuanzang have liked John Wick?

PC Gamer

38 Years Later, The Most Secretly Influential Cyberpunk Movie Ever Is Getting A Big Upgrade

Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira influenced a generation of artists and brought anime to international audiences, and now it's coming back to theaters.

Inverse

Dragon Quest fans are being mean to the new and very tired looking protagonist: "So ugly they had to confirm that he was designed by Akira Toriyama"

I think he just needs a long nap and a fresh haircut

GamesRadar

Dragon Quest 12 Beyond Dreams announced, replacing the previous version of the JRPG as Square Enix hits the reset button

The Flames of Fate no more

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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined producer says Square Enix tried to convey the "cuteness" of legendary Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama's original designs without compromising the JRPG remake's "unique atmosphere"

"The original Dragon Quest 7 was defined by Akira Toriyama's designs"

GamesRadar

New Dragon Ball game coming in 2027 features character designs from late series creator Akira Toriyama, and could be a new Xenoverse game given the timeframe

Age 1000 will be shown off again in April

GamesRadar

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus set to "enhance" Battle of Gods in new anime

The God of Destruction is getting more time to shine

Total Film

I’m Eager For New Dragon Ball Content In 2026, But Now A Sweet Streaming Update Makes Me Want To Rewatch The OG Series

This is the perfect excuse for a rewatch.

Cinemablend

Former Dragon Ball Editor Doesn't Hold Back Addressing Late Animator Akira Toriyama's Daima Spinoff

There's no mincing words here.

Cinemablend

The new Dragon Ball Super CG Fusion World manga cards are so incredible, I've already ordered a second box

The latest Dragon Ball Super CG Fusion World manga cards are some of the beast-looking cards I've ever collected - and I want more.

GamesRadar

The Last Game From An RPG Legend Just Hit PlayStation Plus

Akira Toriyama’s ‘Sand Land’ caps a legacy unlike any other.

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30 Years Ago, The Creators of Final Fantasy and Dragon Ball Made The Perfect RPG

It still remains a shining example of what true artistry in gaming looks like.

PC Gamer

Dragon Quest 12 is still coming, says Yuji Horii, but they're determined to make a game 'worthy of the posthumous work' of the late Akira Toriyama and composer Koichi Sugiyama

The last entry was released in 2017.

GamesRadar

First Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero DLC adds 11 characters from Akira Toriyama's final film, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, including 4 Gohans and 4 Piccolos

DLC1 lands on January 23

Tom’s Guide

12 best games of 2024 that you (probably) didn't play on PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X and PC

2024 has been another stellar year for gaming with must-play new releases almost every month — but these 13 games didn't quite get the recognition they deserved.

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Total Film

For 40 years, Dragon Ball has subverted anime expectations – so it makes perfect sense for Dragon Ball: Daima to continue the trend

OPINION | Dragon Ball: Daima takes the classic anime into the fantasy genre, but Dragon Ball has always been about reinventing itself

International Business Times

Creator's Death No Bar To New 'Dragon Ball' Products

Fans of the "Dragon Ball" franchise are set to see a host of product launches in the coming weeks, including a new video game and animated series, despite the series creator having died this year.

The Independent UK

Doc Harris death: Legendary Dragon Ball Z narrator dies at 76

Harris voiced over 200 episodes of series between 1996 and 2003

Total Film

The new Dragon Ball series is getting a surprise cinema release, but you'll have to be quick to see it

The English dub of Dragon Ball Daima hits theaters this November for a limited time only

Total Film

Dragon Ball Daima release date, trailer, and everything we know so far

Goku is heading off on a 'grand adventure' with Dragon Ball Daima this October

Total Film

Akira Toriyama's final Dragon Ball anime show, which he contributed to before his death, gets a new trailer

Dragon Ball Daima releases next month

Total Film

New Dragon Ball series gets release date and extra-long premiere episode

Dragon Ball Daima sets October release date and extra-long premiere episode

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