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Quit screwing around do some work, commands Goku in latest Dragon Ball fashion item
- Krista Rogers
Aug 25, 2020 - Tweet
Four new T-shirts drawn from the various series of the Dragon Ball universe will soon be on their way to fans’ closets.
- Japan
- (anime • Cospa • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • Dragon Ball Z • fashion • Goku • manga • t-shirt • t-shirts)
Will our reporter’s wish to find the secret Dragon Ball sweets be granted?
- Krista Rogers
Aug 4, 2020
Our reporter visits several Family Mart branches in her quest to unravel the mystery and comes to an important realization in the end.
- Japan
- (Bandai • campaign • convenience store • dessert • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • Family mart • food • Goku • konbini • Saya • Shenron)
Our Japanese language reporter visits a manga shop in Spain, learns a lesson about manga fandom
- Dale Roll
Oct 26, 2019
The most popular manga at this Spanish manga mecca right now isn’t, in fact, Dragon Ball!
- Europe
- (anime • Cardcaptor Sakura • COK • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • Kamezawa Ikuna • manga • One Piece • SNJO • Spain)
There’s now an online portal for Dragon Ball’s Saiyans, for all their Saiyan needs
- Dale Roll
Dec 4, 2018
Want to know the latest Saiyan news? Or find out your Dragon Ball Fortune? Head to Yahoo! Planet Vegeta now!
- Japan
- (anime • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • Dragon Ball Z • funny)
Dragon Ball Super and Japanese barbecue chain Gyukaku offer limited-time tasty collaboration
- Kay
Dec 3, 2018
Wait, is that a Dragon Ball?! You can step into one of over 600 Gyukaku locations in Japan this month to find out what it is — and eat it!
- Japan
- (anime • barbecue • COK • Dragon Ball Super • food • Gyukaku • restaurants)
Explosive preview of “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” straight up spoils the plot for everyone【Video】
- Koh Ruide
Dec 2, 2018
Warning! Do not read (or watch) if you wish to avoid spoiling the story.
- Japan
- (Broly • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • movie • preview • spoiler • video)
New “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” movie gets two-thumbs-up, screening event gets a fail
- Kay
Nov 19, 2018
We went to the Premier screening of Dragon Ball Super: Broly… and almost didn’t get to see the movie!
Dragon Ball Super fan unleashes tirade of criticism against the series in viral video
- Koh Ruide
Oct 29, 2018
These plot holes are so big it’s as if they were blasted open by a Kamehameha Wave!
- Japan
- (anime • complaint • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • fan • video • YouTube)
It’s confirmed! New Dragon Ball Super movie will bring back Broly, the legendary Super Saiyan
- Kay
Jul 10, 2018
The official title of the new Dragon Ball Super movie has been announced, and it confirms that a familiar and fearsome foe will be returning, to many fans’ delight!
- Japan
- (anime • Broly • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • Goku • movie)
Dragon Ball artist accused of plagiarism by tracing action scene from Marvel comic
- Koh Ruide
Jun 3, 2018
Original artist takes it with surprising grace, doesn’t seem to mind the transgression.
- Japan
- (Captain America • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • manga • Marvel • plagiarism • twitter)
Dragon Ball Super finally ends after three years, voice actress of Goku says she’s not done
- Koh Ruide
Mar 28, 2018
The battle to save the world may be over, but this 81-year-old voice acting veteran still has plenty of fight left in her.
- Japan
- (anime • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • Goku • Masako Nozawa • voice actors • voice actresses)
Dragon Ball Super movie’s first preview appears, producer promises simultaneous worldwide release
- Casey Baseel
Mar 22, 2018
Strongest fighters in the universe set to appear everywhere on earth on the same day.
- Global, Japan
- (anime • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • movies • Son Goku • video)
Thousands of anime fans gather for public screenings of new Dragon Ball episode in Latin America
- Casey Baseel
Mar 19, 2018
Fans in North, Central, and South America cheer on Goku in his latest fight, but rights holder Toei isn’t nearly as happy.
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- Mexico, S America
- (anime • awesome • cool • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • piracy • video)
He’ll be back! Goku to return to big screen in first-ever Dragon Ball Super anime film
- Kay
Mar 13, 2018
Yes, Goku will definitely be back, as we get a release date for the next feature-length Dragon Ball film and a look at the movie’s very first teaser image.
- Japan
- (Akira Toriyama • anime • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • movies)
Bye for now, Goku! Dragon Ball Super to make way for new Gegege no Kitarō anime
- Kay
Jan 22, 2018
Anime fans will be saying farewell to Dragon Ball Super as another well-loved anime takes its place starting in April this year.
- Japan
- (anime • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • Goku)
Goku’s battles continue! Image for new Dragon Ball Super story arc sets Japanese Internet abuzz
- Kay
Jul 6, 2017
New promotional illustration for Dragon Ball Super gives us a glimpse of what might be yet another transformation for our favorite Saiyan hero!
- Japan
- (anime • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • Goku)
Japanese publisher Shueisha reveals plans to expand the Dragon Ball brand
- Andrew Kane
Oct 18, 2016
Fans have a lot to look forward to, following the announcement that an intriguing new “Dragon Ball Room” was established earlier this year.
Dragon Ball Super reveals Goku’s biggest secret: he’s never kissed anyone
- Scott Wilson
Oct 4, 2016
Goku’s most powerful ability is somehow fathering two children without ever locking lips.
- Japan
- (chi-chi • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • funny • Goku • kissing)
Dragon Ball Super Training Challenge! is ready to whip future defenders of the Earth into shape
- Krista Rogers
Jul 26, 2016
Nasu Highland Park in Tochigi Prefecture is home to a special experience-type attraction where you can undergo the same training regimens as Goku.
- Japan
- (anime • attraction • Dragon Ball Super • Goku • Nasu Highland Park • training)
Lottery prize figurine of Dragon Ball Super’s hero Goku is also super expensive
- Krista Rogers
Apr 4, 2016
You’d have to be almost as wealthy as the Briefs family to win all four of the different versions!
- Anime & Manga, Japan
- (Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • figurine • game center • lottery • Son Goku • toys)
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