Dragon Ball‘s Goku is often seen as the epitome of a Shonen hero. Goku’s status in the anime world sparks millions of controversies every year. Under the video of any strong anime character, fans comment that they would be defeated by Goku in an instant.
So, how did Goku become a universal scale of strength? Obviously, all credits go to Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, who ensured that Goku stood out in a field of extremely similar protagonists.
From Goku’s struggle to win the Tenka’ichi Budokai to giving him a tail, here are all the things Akira Toriyama incorporated in Dragon Ball to make Goku “not like the rest.”
Why didn’t Goku win the Tenka’ichi Budokai sooner in Dragon Ball? Goku in the Dragon Ball saga.
In an interview, Akira Toriyama revealed that when Goku participated in the Tenka’ichi Budokai in Dragon Ball,...
So, how did Goku become a universal scale of strength? Obviously, all credits go to Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, who ensured that Goku stood out in a field of extremely similar protagonists.
From Goku’s struggle to win the Tenka’ichi Budokai to giving him a tail, here are all the things Akira Toriyama incorporated in Dragon Ball to make Goku “not like the rest.”
Why didn’t Goku win the Tenka’ichi Budokai sooner in Dragon Ball? Goku in the Dragon Ball saga.
In an interview, Akira Toriyama revealed that when Goku participated in the Tenka’ichi Budokai in Dragon Ball,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Episode 95 of Dragon Ball Z was a historical episode of the franchise. Why? Because it was the first time that Goku transformed into Super Saiyan. Yes, the same legendary move that opened the door to more powerful transformations in the future.
In this episode, Goku is pushed to intense rage after Frieza murders Krillin. For the first time, Goku gained a golden aura, with blonde hair and the determination to end Frieza. The transformation not only shocked the antagonist, but also every impressionable child who saw it, and later tried to act it out themselves.
Yet, Akira Toriyama admits to never actually wanting to debut the Super Saiyan mode. For him, it was the last door to knock on.
Why did Akira Toriyama hesitate to create Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball? The first Super Saiyan transformation | Dragon Ball Fandom
As you all know, Goku has faced numerous enemies even before...
In this episode, Goku is pushed to intense rage after Frieza murders Krillin. For the first time, Goku gained a golden aura, with blonde hair and the determination to end Frieza. The transformation not only shocked the antagonist, but also every impressionable child who saw it, and later tried to act it out themselves.
Yet, Akira Toriyama admits to never actually wanting to debut the Super Saiyan mode. For him, it was the last door to knock on.
Why did Akira Toriyama hesitate to create Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball? The first Super Saiyan transformation | Dragon Ball Fandom
As you all know, Goku has faced numerous enemies even before...
- 4/18/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is hitting everyone’s nostalgia buttons in the best ways possible. As a resurrection of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi series, Bandai Namco’s upcoming title is going to be a treat for fans of fighting games and the franchise.
The most important aspect of fighting games such as this is the character roster. Not only does it have to be robust, but it has to feature not only prominent characters but also those with a cult following. Thankfully, Sparking Zero is going to do both, as we have confirmation of a particular character that rarely gets screen time.
This Character is Coming from the Future to Lend a Hand
Two-handed Kamehamehas are no longer the norm.
Akira Toriyama’s universe has grown exponentially, in a very literal sense. With all the different off-shoots of Dragon Ball, we have new characters entering the fray from all angles.
The most important aspect of fighting games such as this is the character roster. Not only does it have to be robust, but it has to feature not only prominent characters but also those with a cult following. Thankfully, Sparking Zero is going to do both, as we have confirmation of a particular character that rarely gets screen time.
This Character is Coming from the Future to Lend a Hand
Two-handed Kamehamehas are no longer the norm.
Akira Toriyama’s universe has grown exponentially, in a very literal sense. With all the different off-shoots of Dragon Ball, we have new characters entering the fray from all angles.
- 4/17/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Many people may think that Anime and manga are for children as the animation style can be cute and doesn't hold the same weight as a live-action drama series.
This is where you may be wrong, as the success of Crunchyroll, an anime streaming service, proves how popular Anime is with audiences.
Crunchyroll is currently the most extensive anime-only streaming service out there while still being the most significant anime service for fans of the art style.
This doesn't mean everyone knows what Crunchyroll is and how it gained success.
I bet most Crunchyroll users don't know how this niche streaming service became relevant in today's streaming market sector.
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To find out how Crunchyroll became a success, read this article below.
How Did Anime Enter The Mainstream Market
One of the first significant anime films to gain success in the Western world was 1988's Akira.
This is where you may be wrong, as the success of Crunchyroll, an anime streaming service, proves how popular Anime is with audiences.
Crunchyroll is currently the most extensive anime-only streaming service out there while still being the most significant anime service for fans of the art style.
This doesn't mean everyone knows what Crunchyroll is and how it gained success.
I bet most Crunchyroll users don't know how this niche streaming service became relevant in today's streaming market sector.
View Slideshow: 17 Action Anime That Will Change Your Life
To find out how Crunchyroll became a success, read this article below.
How Did Anime Enter The Mainstream Market
One of the first significant anime films to gain success in the Western world was 1988's Akira.
- 4/17/2024
- by Jason Collins
- TVfanatic
Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question. Recently, a large survey was organized on the site with the following description:
If you grew up reading manga, you probably have some copies of Shonen Jump laying around your house. That being said, what is the best Shonen Jump anime of all time? Some of the most famous anime of all time was once published in Shonen Jump, such as One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Gintama, and so many more massive shows. Shonen Jump anime series are usually long running, with shows like One Piece running close to 1,000 episodes at this point. The American version of Shonen Jump (based on Japan’s Weekly Shonen Jump) is no longer in circulation,...
If you grew up reading manga, you probably have some copies of Shonen Jump laying around your house. That being said, what is the best Shonen Jump anime of all time? Some of the most famous anime of all time was once published in Shonen Jump, such as One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Gintama, and so many more massive shows. Shonen Jump anime series are usually long running, with shows like One Piece running close to 1,000 episodes at this point. The American version of Shonen Jump (based on Japan’s Weekly Shonen Jump) is no longer in circulation,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Your Old Droog has dropped a banging new posse cut featuring Denzel Curry and Method Man. Titled “Dbz,” the lyrical free-for-all was produced by Madlib. Stream it below.
Trading bars over an expertly-chopped soul sample, each rapper gets off their best punchlines and pop culture references. Droog opens the track by comparing haters to NBA player Dillon Brooks, who cost his team a playoff series against LeBron James due to his antics: “You ain’t no villain, you Dillon Brooks/ Let me guess, you on your Grizzly, tryna diss me/ I’m looking at him like Bron, ‘Dawg, who is he?'”
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Grabbing the mic for the third verse, Method Man name-checks Spider-Man and shouts out his native Staten Island, rapping, “Love Mary Jane like I’m Peter Parker/ Si New Yorker, we don’t make up stories, Sephora.”
Closing out the track, Curry shouts...
Trading bars over an expertly-chopped soul sample, each rapper gets off their best punchlines and pop culture references. Droog opens the track by comparing haters to NBA player Dillon Brooks, who cost his team a playoff series against LeBron James due to his antics: “You ain’t no villain, you Dillon Brooks/ Let me guess, you on your Grizzly, tryna diss me/ I’m looking at him like Bron, ‘Dawg, who is he?'”
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Grabbing the mic for the third verse, Method Man name-checks Spider-Man and shouts out his native Staten Island, rapping, “Love Mary Jane like I’m Peter Parker/ Si New Yorker, we don’t make up stories, Sephora.”
Closing out the track, Curry shouts...
- 4/12/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
The iconic Dragon Ball series which inspired millions of manga creators and entertained an indefinite number of fans was the masterwork of Akira Toriyama. Toriyama spent all of his life trying to make the series one of the best anime and manga series in the world and he succeeded in his quest.
Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama
However, he alone was not responsible for the feats that the series achieved. He had a whole team who along with Toriyama worked day and night on Dragon Ball and took it to the pinnacle of the anime and manga industry. But the process was not a smooth sail. While there one some great suggestions and decisions, there were also creative differences which often led to heated arguments.
One such instance was when Toriyama wanted to make a change with Goku’s physical appearance but he had a disagreement with his editor. The...
Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama
However, he alone was not responsible for the feats that the series achieved. He had a whole team who along with Toriyama worked day and night on Dragon Ball and took it to the pinnacle of the anime and manga industry. But the process was not a smooth sail. While there one some great suggestions and decisions, there were also creative differences which often led to heated arguments.
One such instance was when Toriyama wanted to make a change with Goku’s physical appearance but he had a disagreement with his editor. The...
- 4/11/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The Sand Land TV anime continues its adventure each week, leading up to the finale on May 1. After expanding on the film in the first arc of the TV anime series, Beelzebub is now journeying through the Forest Lands in the newest arc, The Story of the Angel Hero , a brand new story for the anime conceived by the late Akira Toriyama. A brand new trailer and visual were released for The Story of the Angel Hero arc to celebrate the new arc with Beelzebub facing up against Muniel. Related: Sand Land TV Anime Version Starts March 20 With Seven Episode Premiere The Sand Land TV anime streams weekly on Disney Plus around the world with 10 episodes available to watch. The original anime film is directed by Toshihisa Yokoshima and Hiroshi Kojina at animation production houses Sunrise, Kamikaze Douga and Anima. The film was released in Japan on August 18, opening at 6th place.
- 4/10/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Featuring "Futatsu no Kotoba" by Madkid ( The Rising of the Shield Hero Op) and "Tsunagiai" by Takayoshi Tanimoto ( Dragon Ball Z Kai Op), respectively, creditless versions of Tadaima Okaeri ' s opening and ending theme sequences are now available to watch below. The first episode of the Bl slice-of-life series is streaming on Crunchyroll . Tadaima, Okaeri Opening Theme Video Tadaima, Okaeri Ending Theme Video Related: The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3 Anime Releases Creditless Theme Song Videos Based on the manga by Ichi Ichikawa, Tadaima, Okaeri is directed by Shinji Ishihira at Studio Deen, with series composition by Yoshiko Nakamura ( Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun ) and character designs by Mina Osawa ( given ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series and describes the story: In a heartwarming tale of love and acceptance, Masaki Fujiyoshi, a househusband, navigates societal prejudices alongside his beloved husband, Hiromu Fujiyoshi, and their adorable son, Hikari. Through doubts and challenges,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Akira Toriyama’s unique art style is one of the most iconic in today’s times. It stands out in ways that make it recognizable to even the most novice anime fans. Dragon Ball’s distinctive style of drawing has unmistakably become its own form of art in a way. Toriyama’s legacy stands not just in the world and stories that he created but also in the characters he drew to perfection.
Goku normally in the Dragon Ball saga.
Perfection takes a long time to achieve, and the Sand Land creator understands that. It takes patience, practice, and great dedication to achieve one’s goals. Whether they are focused on the story itself or the art that narrates it.
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Goku normally in the Dragon Ball saga.
Perfection takes a long time to achieve, and the Sand Land creator understands that. It takes patience, practice, and great dedication to achieve one’s goals. Whether they are focused on the story itself or the art that narrates it.
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- 4/6/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
"Toonami" debuted on the Cartoon Network in 1997, back when the network was just hitting its stride. Cartoon Network debuted in 1992, and originally offered mostly old animated reruns. It was, for years, the best place to find old Droopy cartoons, as well as Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry cartoons, old DC superhero fare, and reruns of Hanna-Barbera trash like "Scooby-Doo" and "The Flintstones."
In 1994, the network had the brilliant idea to repurpose a largely forgotten Hanna-Barbera character named Space Ghost, transforming him into a talk show host. "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" set a new dadaist tone for the Cartoon Network, proving that it could make hip, self-aware, original content in addition to its blocks of reruns. In 1996 and 1997, Cartoon Network launched a quartet of new shows -- "Dexter's Laboratory," "Johnny Bravo," "The Powerpuff Girls," and "Cow and Chicken" -- and their reputation was solidified. It was now a destination station.
In 1994, the network had the brilliant idea to repurpose a largely forgotten Hanna-Barbera character named Space Ghost, transforming him into a talk show host. "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" set a new dadaist tone for the Cartoon Network, proving that it could make hip, self-aware, original content in addition to its blocks of reruns. In 1996 and 1997, Cartoon Network launched a quartet of new shows -- "Dexter's Laboratory," "Johnny Bravo," "The Powerpuff Girls," and "Cow and Chicken" -- and their reputation was solidified. It was now a destination station.
- 4/6/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Sand Land, an upcoming open-world action-adventure game from Bandai Namco, honors the legendary Akira Toriyama by joining a long line of games featuring characters created by the artist. With Toriyama’s recent passing, the game takes on special meaning as it might be the last game to include his one-of-a-kind character designs outside new Dragon Ball Z or Dragon Quest titles.
Toriyama’s characters are famous for their expressive faces, which makes bringing his 2D drawings into 3D a tricky task. The game’s creators recently shed light on what they encountered while taking on the challenge.
The Jump From 2D To 3D Was Laborious
Sand Land is an adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s manga of the same name.
In an interview with Game Rant, Sand Land producer Keishu Minami spoke about his ambitious plans for the franchise, but the meat of the discussion was the challenges of turning Toriyama...
Toriyama’s characters are famous for their expressive faces, which makes bringing his 2D drawings into 3D a tricky task. The game’s creators recently shed light on what they encountered while taking on the challenge.
The Jump From 2D To 3D Was Laborious
Sand Land is an adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s manga of the same name.
In an interview with Game Rant, Sand Land producer Keishu Minami spoke about his ambitious plans for the franchise, but the meat of the discussion was the challenges of turning Toriyama...
- 4/4/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
For over 35 years, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball has been a consistent source of enjoyment for fans of anime and manga. This has led to a strong connection between Dragon Ball‘s audience and its creator.
Dragon Ball knows how to embrace certain common storytelling techniques and patterns used in shonen anime and manga, while also defying these conventions in surprising ways that continue to delight dedicated fans.
Dragon Ball Super has introduced several new characters who have defeated both Goku and Vegeta, causing them to train and unlock new powerful forms like Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego.
However, their massive power increases fail to match one of Dragon Ball Z‘s most popular characters, whose latest powerful form has made them even more unbeatable.
What Is The Connection Between Saiyans And Humans In Dragon Ball?
A fan theory, which came from somebody on TVTrope’s WildMassGuessing, is that Saiyans...
Dragon Ball knows how to embrace certain common storytelling techniques and patterns used in shonen anime and manga, while also defying these conventions in surprising ways that continue to delight dedicated fans.
Dragon Ball Super has introduced several new characters who have defeated both Goku and Vegeta, causing them to train and unlock new powerful forms like Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego.
However, their massive power increases fail to match one of Dragon Ball Z‘s most popular characters, whose latest powerful form has made them even more unbeatable.
What Is The Connection Between Saiyans And Humans In Dragon Ball?
A fan theory, which came from somebody on TVTrope’s WildMassGuessing, is that Saiyans...
- 4/4/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Ronda Rousey has been a dominant figure in both UFC and WWE, amassing numerous accolades throughout her career. Her tenure in the UFC propelled her to become one of the highest-paid athletes on the roster, while also securing her a place in history as the first woman to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.
While her UFC run is legendary, her WWE run is anything but as it was marred by a lot of booking issues as well as the fact that Rousey herself didn’t quite seem to care about professional wrestling as a whole.
Ronda Rousey, source: WWE
That is not all as Ronda Rousey made some startling accusations against WWE Superstar Drew Gulak and now finally, Gulak has responded to the accusations.
Ronda Rousey Accused WWE Star Drew Gulak of Inappropriate Behavior Ronda Rousey cutting a promo, source: WWE
While speaking during her appearance on NewsNation,...
While her UFC run is legendary, her WWE run is anything but as it was marred by a lot of booking issues as well as the fact that Rousey herself didn’t quite seem to care about professional wrestling as a whole.
Ronda Rousey, source: WWE
That is not all as Ronda Rousey made some startling accusations against WWE Superstar Drew Gulak and now finally, Gulak has responded to the accusations.
Ronda Rousey Accused WWE Star Drew Gulak of Inappropriate Behavior Ronda Rousey cutting a promo, source: WWE
While speaking during her appearance on NewsNation,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Bandai Namco has in his hands what is probably one of the most anticipated Dragon Ball games ever. Going back to the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise, now called Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will have more than 160 playable characters, more than any other fighting game.
This title has revealed several of its characters, and fans are really happy with some of these fighters. Goku and Vegeta will lead the game in different variations throughout the anime’s story. The latest game trailer confirms Trunks, another fan favorite. Players want some specific costumes for Vegeta’s son.
Fans really want Trunks to have iconic costumes in Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero from the movies and the anime Fans of Trunks really want some specific costumes in Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero.
Trunks, the son of Vegeta, has emerged as one of the most peculiar and intriguing characters in Dragon Ball history, making significant appearances in the anime.
This title has revealed several of its characters, and fans are really happy with some of these fighters. Goku and Vegeta will lead the game in different variations throughout the anime’s story. The latest game trailer confirms Trunks, another fan favorite. Players want some specific costumes for Vegeta’s son.
Fans really want Trunks to have iconic costumes in Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero from the movies and the anime Fans of Trunks really want some specific costumes in Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero.
Trunks, the son of Vegeta, has emerged as one of the most peculiar and intriguing characters in Dragon Ball history, making significant appearances in the anime.
- 4/4/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire‘s lead designer cleared the speculations surrounding the kaiju’s new pink spines, revealing that it was inspired by Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball. While many fans speculated that Godzilla’s pink spine was a rip-off from the Super Saiyan Rosé form in Dragon Ball Super, it actually turned out to be inspired by Goku’s Kaio-ken technique.
A still from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
Director Adam Wingard earlier revealed that the film was his chance at doing his version of Godzilla. He wanted to try something different with the colors but clarified that it would not be random and would be a part of the story.
Godzilla’s New Pink Spines Were Inspired By Akira Toriyama’s Magnum Opus The pink transformation of Godzilla in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
When the first look of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire dropped,...
A still from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
Director Adam Wingard earlier revealed that the film was his chance at doing his version of Godzilla. He wanted to try something different with the colors but clarified that it would not be random and would be a part of the story.
Godzilla’s New Pink Spines Were Inspired By Akira Toriyama’s Magnum Opus The pink transformation of Godzilla in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
When the first look of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire dropped,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The Dragon Ball series made Akira Toriyama a global superstar, and it was mostly thanks to the incredible fight scenes. While the original Dragon Ball manga was already groundbreaking for Shonen and what fans expected from combat scenes, Dragon Ball Z took things to a whole new level.
In every part of the Dragon Ball story, you can find some truly awesome fights. It makes sense, given that the series revolves around planet-conquering villains, world-renowned martial artists, and even literal gods trained in combat by angels. With such powerful fighters, you’re bound to get some epic battle scenes.
However, not all fights are created equal. Some stand out as better than others. The true mark of an iconic Dragon Ball fight isn’t just about the sheer power levels of the fighters involved.
What Are The Top 5 Dragon Ball Battles According To Akira Toriyama?
One of the most celebrated...
In every part of the Dragon Ball story, you can find some truly awesome fights. It makes sense, given that the series revolves around planet-conquering villains, world-renowned martial artists, and even literal gods trained in combat by angels. With such powerful fighters, you’re bound to get some epic battle scenes.
However, not all fights are created equal. Some stand out as better than others. The true mark of an iconic Dragon Ball fight isn’t just about the sheer power levels of the fighters involved.
What Are The Top 5 Dragon Ball Battles According To Akira Toriyama?
One of the most celebrated...
- 4/3/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero does not have a specified release window yet but that hasn’t stopped fans from going gaga over it. There are a number of rumors and fan requests swirling around the game. But mostly, fans just want an update regarding the game’s release.
As far as the latest reports from various leaks and rumors are concerned, the tentative release window that the latest Budokai Tenkaichi game is aiming for is the last quarter of 2024. With the release of the game quite some time off, the community forums are abuzz with the possibilities of what might be included in the game.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero To Include Frieza’s Signature Move? Goku as seen in the trailer
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has been so far marketed as the continuation of the age-old rivalry between Goku and Vegeta. The game has also been confirmed to have the...
As far as the latest reports from various leaks and rumors are concerned, the tentative release window that the latest Budokai Tenkaichi game is aiming for is the last quarter of 2024. With the release of the game quite some time off, the community forums are abuzz with the possibilities of what might be included in the game.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero To Include Frieza’s Signature Move? Goku as seen in the trailer
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has been so far marketed as the continuation of the age-old rivalry between Goku and Vegeta. The game has also been confirmed to have the...
- 4/3/2024
- by Arkaneel Khan
- FandomWire
There were many aspects that made the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series stand out as some of the greatest Db experiences ever created, and one of these elements was the faithfulness that it showed to its source material. Tournaments have always held a special place in the franchise since they’ve been a part of the manga and every anime adaptation that has followed, ranging from the Og Db to Dbz.
In fact, the sagas featuring these tournaments used to become instant fan favorites, and games like Budokai Tenkaichi 3 perfectly incorporated them into a dedicated mode, so it makes sense for Sparking Zero to go one step further.
Imagine Online Tournaments in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero The Dragon World Tour mode in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 was amazing.
Back in the good old Budokai Tenkaichi 3 days, there used to be an additional mode called Dragon World Tour that...
In fact, the sagas featuring these tournaments used to become instant fan favorites, and games like Budokai Tenkaichi 3 perfectly incorporated them into a dedicated mode, so it makes sense for Sparking Zero to go one step further.
Imagine Online Tournaments in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero The Dragon World Tour mode in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 was amazing.
Back in the good old Budokai Tenkaichi 3 days, there used to be an additional mode called Dragon World Tour that...
- 4/1/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
Nobody does April Fools’ Day better than Adult Swim. For the past 20 years, the network has made it an annual mission to keep the prankish spirit of the jester-based day alive by throwing its viewers a curveball. Be it absurd gags, silly gimmicks, and sometimes grade-a shocking game-changers, April Fools’ Day is a colossal event for Adult Swim that every adult animation fan can’t miss.
Here are a few of the channel’s best April Fools’ Day moments from the past two decades.
2004 – Mustaches
Let’s go back to the prank that started it all—mustaches! It was just a night of regular adult animated programming, but with mustaches drawn onto all the characters in every scene in every show. It is such a simplistic gag, yet it birthed the tradition.
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Here are a few of the channel’s best April Fools’ Day moments from the past two decades.
2004 – Mustaches
Let’s go back to the prank that started it all—mustaches! It was just a night of regular adult animated programming, but with mustaches drawn onto all the characters in every scene in every show. It is such a simplistic gag, yet it birthed the tradition.
2007 – The Aqua Teen Hunger Force Movie Premieres … Sort Of
A few days before Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters hit,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Kohei Horikoshi, the talented artist behind the renowned mangaka series My Hero Academia has captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world with his unique storytelling abilities. The series is infused with a dynamic art style that looks extremely appealing to the eyes, making it a fan-favorite.
Kohei Horikoshi (Credit: San Diego Comic-Con 2018)
As a result, it comes as no surprise that ever since the series was serialized in 2014, it became a spectacle in Japan, which was followed quickly by it becoming a global sensation. The popularity soared even higher as the manga received an anime adaptation in 2016. However, before the series became a global phenomenon, Horikoshi was the author of a bizarre manga series with the most absurd plotline, which made fans lose their minds.
Kohei Horikoshi’s Oumagadoki Zoo Had The Most Absurd Plot
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Kohei Horikoshi (Credit: San Diego Comic-Con 2018)
As a result, it comes as no surprise that ever since the series was serialized in 2014, it became a spectacle in Japan, which was followed quickly by it becoming a global sensation. The popularity soared even higher as the manga received an anime adaptation in 2016. However, before the series became a global phenomenon, Horikoshi was the author of a bizarre manga series with the most absurd plotline, which made fans lose their minds.
Kohei Horikoshi’s Oumagadoki Zoo Had The Most Absurd Plot
Kohei Horikoshi is a fantastic storyteller and a phenomenal talent. The artist...
- 3/31/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
While the first season splattered the Invincible logo with blood as the episodes progressed, symbolizing the lies and the violence that Mark is going to face going forward, Season 2 sees the title crack and chip, revealing a black and blue version of it, which super-fans know does not bode well for the enemies of Invincible.
Mark, in his classic blue, yellow, and black suit
Coming to the Season 2 finale, Mark will most probably switch his suit colors to the second iteration of his outfit, one that Art makes for him because the first suit has ‘too many colors’. In addition to the color switch, which will be black and blue, the suit will also no longer have knee and elbow pads, given that it makes no sense for someone called Invincible to wear so much protective gear.
Fans are hyped for Invincible’s ruthless era
Invincible’s new suit
The...
Mark, in his classic blue, yellow, and black suit
Coming to the Season 2 finale, Mark will most probably switch his suit colors to the second iteration of his outfit, one that Art makes for him because the first suit has ‘too many colors’. In addition to the color switch, which will be black and blue, the suit will also no longer have knee and elbow pads, given that it makes no sense for someone called Invincible to wear so much protective gear.
Fans are hyped for Invincible’s ruthless era
Invincible’s new suit
The...
- 3/31/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The first name that comes to mind when one is discussing the most powerful in Dragon Ball Z would be either Goku or Vegeta. Goku because of the legendary Freiza fight (and Kaioken), and Vegeta because of his relentless aura of destruction. But wait, who was the first hero to reach the million mark in terms of power level? Definitely, Freiza, but the hero who did it first was none other than Piccolo.
The Namekian was able to achieve this incredible power upgrade right after being revived in the Frieza narrative. Piccolo did it by absorbing the abilities and corpse of his companion, the Namek soldier Nail. Piccolo’s power surge surpasses Frieza’s evolved condition, even while wearing weighty gear.
How did Piccolo Get so Strong?
Piccolo in Dragon Ball Super
Piccolo wasn’t really practicing to improve his power but rather to create the unique beam cannon. It...
The Namekian was able to achieve this incredible power upgrade right after being revived in the Frieza narrative. Piccolo did it by absorbing the abilities and corpse of his companion, the Namek soldier Nail. Piccolo’s power surge surpasses Frieza’s evolved condition, even while wearing weighty gear.
How did Piccolo Get so Strong?
Piccolo in Dragon Ball Super
Piccolo wasn’t really practicing to improve his power but rather to create the unique beam cannon. It...
- 3/30/2024
- by Archak
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball has established it as one of the most iconic anime ever. Akira Toriyama’s magnum opus has inspired a generation of mangaka who took up the profession after watching the popular manga series break record after record. Unfortunately, the icon, Akira Toriyama, passed away on March 1, 2024, leaving a hole within fans.
The entire world was grief-stricken and paid respect to the late great mangaka. The people who were inspired by him paid him respect through their magnum opus. Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, is the latest one to pay respect to him in his creative way. Fans could easily identify Kohei Horikoshi’s craftiness after the release of My Hero Academia Volume 40.
Kohei Horikoshi Got Creative In Paying Respect To Akira Toriyama Kohei Horikoshi (Credit: San Diego Comic-Con 2018)
Kohei Horikoshi’s magnum opus is slowly approaching its end, with the final battle between the protagonists...
The entire world was grief-stricken and paid respect to the late great mangaka. The people who were inspired by him paid him respect through their magnum opus. Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, is the latest one to pay respect to him in his creative way. Fans could easily identify Kohei Horikoshi’s craftiness after the release of My Hero Academia Volume 40.
Kohei Horikoshi Got Creative In Paying Respect To Akira Toriyama Kohei Horikoshi (Credit: San Diego Comic-Con 2018)
Kohei Horikoshi’s magnum opus is slowly approaching its end, with the final battle between the protagonists...
- 3/30/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
The Dragon Ball Z fandom exploded with excitement as news of a future saga, for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, hit the internet. Accompanied by a jaw-dropping trailer, fans couldn’t help but notice something oddly familiar, the intro title card! It bore a striking resemblance to the iconic Marvel Cinematic Universe sequence that kicks off every Marvel Studios masterpiece. Fans are loving every second of it!
The iconic Marvel Logo intro sequence (Credit: Marvel)
Is Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Trying to be the Next MCU?
In 2024, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will be getting a new Dlc, after a long wait, that will offer a vast storyline, the first being a four-part arc set to release in the spring of this year. The popular fighting game, developed by Japanese studio Dimps and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, is one of the biggest video game sagas the world has seen, based on the popular Dragon Ball Z franchise.
The iconic Marvel Logo intro sequence (Credit: Marvel)
Is Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Trying to be the Next MCU?
In 2024, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will be getting a new Dlc, after a long wait, that will offer a vast storyline, the first being a four-part arc set to release in the spring of this year. The popular fighting game, developed by Japanese studio Dimps and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, is one of the biggest video game sagas the world has seen, based on the popular Dragon Ball Z franchise.
- 3/30/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
In the world of anime, there are very few characters who can compare themselves to the might of Son Goku from the famous Dragon Ball series by Akira Toriyama. He is considered to be one of the strongest characters in the anime industry. Not only that but many other characters in the anime world have been inspired by the Dragon Ball protagonist.
Goku transforming into Super Saiyan
Although he has proven himself to be one of the strongest characters, he still aspires to grow and become stronger. However, Goku is not all about strength and power. He is also one of the best-written characters the Dragon Ball franchise has ever had. But there is one field where Goku might not have proven to be the best version of himself, and that is fatherhood.
While many fans believe Goku has been a decent father to Gohan, other Dragon Ball fans have...
Goku transforming into Super Saiyan
Although he has proven himself to be one of the strongest characters, he still aspires to grow and become stronger. However, Goku is not all about strength and power. He is also one of the best-written characters the Dragon Ball franchise has ever had. But there is one field where Goku might not have proven to be the best version of himself, and that is fatherhood.
While many fans believe Goku has been a decent father to Gohan, other Dragon Ball fans have...
- 3/28/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
After a triumphant time in the 2010s, things are uncertain at the Walt Disney Company right now. With audience interest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe fading and "Star Wars" having become a primarily streaming franchise, there's a feeling that the company may have carelessly set fire to its money trees.
Disney's changing leadership suggests it won't be staying the course. In 2022, former Disney CEO Bob Iger resumed his post from Bob Chapek, a simultaneous vote of no confidence in his successor yet a stamp of approval for Iger's own tenure (he first served as Disney CEO from 2005 to 2020). Since his return, Iger has implicitly criticized Chapek's decision to go all-in on Disney+ originals, spreading the company's main offerings (Marvel and Pixar especially) too thin.
Another shake-up happened in February 2024, when Sean Bailey stepped down as president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production. His successor, David Greenbaum (formerly of Searchlight Pictures...
Disney's changing leadership suggests it won't be staying the course. In 2022, former Disney CEO Bob Iger resumed his post from Bob Chapek, a simultaneous vote of no confidence in his successor yet a stamp of approval for Iger's own tenure (he first served as Disney CEO from 2005 to 2020). Since his return, Iger has implicitly criticized Chapek's decision to go all-in on Disney+ originals, spreading the company's main offerings (Marvel and Pixar especially) too thin.
Another shake-up happened in February 2024, when Sean Bailey stepped down as president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production. His successor, David Greenbaum (formerly of Searchlight Pictures...
- 3/26/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The fact that Dragon Ball fans are getting a new installment in the Budokai Tenkaichi series nearly two decades later is amazing, with the hype levels in the community increasing on a daily basis. Where the majority of the fanbase seems to be excited about what Spike and Bandai Namco have in store with Sparking Zero, there are some individuals who are always looking to nitpick and find flaws even in something that looks as extraordinary as the next Budokai Tenkaichi game.
These feelings started to become more prominent after the recent gameplay showcase that the developers revealed, but fortunately, the upcoming title seems to be doing enough right for the negatives to become somewhat negligible.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Can Be a Wonderful Trip Down Memory Lane
Letting the fans revisit the different Dragon Ball eras is a genius move.
Putting all the uncalled for negative feedback aside, a...
These feelings started to become more prominent after the recent gameplay showcase that the developers revealed, but fortunately, the upcoming title seems to be doing enough right for the negatives to become somewhat negligible.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Can Be a Wonderful Trip Down Memory Lane
Letting the fans revisit the different Dragon Ball eras is a genius move.
Putting all the uncalled for negative feedback aside, a...
- 3/25/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
The world’s first Dragon Ball theme park will be built in Saudi Arabia, in Qiddiya, an entertainment and tourism project outside the capital of Riyadh.
Pitched as an adventure with main character Son Goku and his friends, the Dragon Ball theme park will have more than 30 attractions and cover over 500,000 square meters (5.4 million square feet).
The park, the first of its kind, will feature seven different areas that recreate iconic localations from the original series, like the Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus’ Planet.
The Qiddiya Investment Company and Toei Animation made the announcement, just a few weeks after the death of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. The Qic and Dragon Ball maker Toei recently formed a “long-term strategic partnership.”
The BBC reported there was some criticism of the park due to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. Saudi is diversifying away from its hydrocarbon-reliant economy and has been investing heavily in entertainment.
Pitched as an adventure with main character Son Goku and his friends, the Dragon Ball theme park will have more than 30 attractions and cover over 500,000 square meters (5.4 million square feet).
The park, the first of its kind, will feature seven different areas that recreate iconic localations from the original series, like the Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus’ Planet.
The Qiddiya Investment Company and Toei Animation made the announcement, just a few weeks after the death of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. The Qic and Dragon Ball maker Toei recently formed a “long-term strategic partnership.”
The BBC reported there was some criticism of the park due to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. Saudi is diversifying away from its hydrocarbon-reliant economy and has been investing heavily in entertainment.
- 3/25/2024
- by Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
Finally reaching the last act of its debut season, Solo Leveling anime promises even more action-packed episodes ahead. The series has released its second last episode of the first season recently, and now fans await the final episode of the first season to see where will the anime begin the story for the second season.
Solo Leveling
Despite the fact that the series has only released eleven episodes thus far, one of the earlier ones has sparked excitement among anime enthusiasts due to its adoration of and tribute to another renowned anime and manga franchise written by the late Akira Toriyama, who tragically passed away at the age of 68 from an acute subdural hematoma.
Episode 9 of Solo Leveling, titled “You’ve Been Hiding Your Skills,” launched on March 9 and paid respect to him with a touching scenario that brought about emotions from fans. The tribute involved the two main characters...
Solo Leveling
Despite the fact that the series has only released eleven episodes thus far, one of the earlier ones has sparked excitement among anime enthusiasts due to its adoration of and tribute to another renowned anime and manga franchise written by the late Akira Toriyama, who tragically passed away at the age of 68 from an acute subdural hematoma.
Episode 9 of Solo Leveling, titled “You’ve Been Hiding Your Skills,” launched on March 9 and paid respect to him with a touching scenario that brought about emotions from fans. The tribute involved the two main characters...
- 3/24/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
If you like lifting heavy things, Beyblades and crying while laughing, you’ll absolutely love Bilmuri. The band, which is the brainchild of Johnny Franck (formerly of Attack Attack!), has music that is second only to their presence on social media and their fan base known as the incredible “Muri Naysh.” As you might imagine for someone with such a creative approach to art, Franck is heavily inspired by anime. However, the creative spark he gets from the medium is unique, stemming less from the specific content and more from the overall “packaging” of each episode. Hear from the man himself below to learn more about how the craftsmanship of anime broadened his musical horizons. Johnny, how are you? How's everything going? Franck: I'm doing great. We just got out of the studio like 30 minutes ago. That’s my favorite place to be in the world. We've been writing for about two years straight now.
- 3/24/2024
- by Alex Lebl
- Crunchyroll
The creator of Dragon Ball Z, the legendary Akira Toriyama, has one last surprise for his fans. Bandai Namco’s upcoming game, Sand Land, had a hidden surprise that was revealed in the latest trailer. A brand new world beyond the dunes whole characters and lore have been created by none other than Akira Toriyama himself.
Set to release on 26th April 2024, Sand Land is going to feature a world very different from the dunes that fans got to know about in the earlier updates. The people of Forest Land, led by Muniel, are sworn to get their hands on Aquanium, a precious resource, that will propel their plans to conquer the world. The project has been done under such secrecy that not even the biggest anime fans got to know about the existence of Forest Land before.
Akira Toriyama’s Forest Land Is Coming to Sand Land
The official...
Set to release on 26th April 2024, Sand Land is going to feature a world very different from the dunes that fans got to know about in the earlier updates. The people of Forest Land, led by Muniel, are sworn to get their hands on Aquanium, a precious resource, that will propel their plans to conquer the world. The project has been done under such secrecy that not even the biggest anime fans got to know about the existence of Forest Land before.
Akira Toriyama’s Forest Land Is Coming to Sand Land
The official...
- 3/22/2024
- by Arkaneel Khan
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the latest title to be released in the popular Budokai Tenkaichi series, has been one of the most eagerly anticipated games and has sparked heated debate among fans. Fans are understandably excited for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, considering it has been more than ten years since they last played a Budokai Tenkaichi game.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released an entirely new trailer and a 13-minute gameplay video for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Similar to their initial battle in Dragon Ball Z, Goku and Vegeta are shown in the video fighting it out at Gizard Wasteland. Considering the previous game in the series was on PlayStation 2, that’s a significant advancement.
Although no release date has yet been set, the gameplay video gives fans a first look at the game’s characters, battle techniques, and other components. However, hardcore anime fans have found...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released an entirely new trailer and a 13-minute gameplay video for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Similar to their initial battle in Dragon Ball Z, Goku and Vegeta are shown in the video fighting it out at Gizard Wasteland. Considering the previous game in the series was on PlayStation 2, that’s a significant advancement.
Although no release date has yet been set, the gameplay video gives fans a first look at the game’s characters, battle techniques, and other components. However, hardcore anime fans have found...
- 3/22/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The official website of Dragon Ball announced on March 22, 2024, that Saudi Arabia-based Qiddiya Investment Company will be constructing the world’s first-ever Dragon Ball theme park as part of its Qiddiya giga project.
Spanning an expansive 500,000 square meters, the park will feature seven distinct areas meticulously designed to recreate iconic locales from the series, such as Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus’ Planet.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. The theme park will boast over 30 attractions, including five state-of-the-art rides. A centerpiece attraction will be a towering 70-meter-high Shenron, the wish-granting dragon, housing a large-scale roller coaster within its structure.
Moreover, the Dragon Ball theme park will also feature fully stocked hotels and restaurants, allowing fans to extend their experience and immerse themselves in the world of Dragon Ball for an entire day.
Checkout a teaser video and concept art images of the Dragon Ball Park below:
Dragon Ball is...
Spanning an expansive 500,000 square meters, the park will feature seven distinct areas meticulously designed to recreate iconic locales from the series, such as Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus’ Planet.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. The theme park will boast over 30 attractions, including five state-of-the-art rides. A centerpiece attraction will be a towering 70-meter-high Shenron, the wish-granting dragon, housing a large-scale roller coaster within its structure.
Moreover, the Dragon Ball theme park will also feature fully stocked hotels and restaurants, allowing fans to extend their experience and immerse themselves in the world of Dragon Ball for an entire day.
Checkout a teaser video and concept art images of the Dragon Ball Park below:
Dragon Ball is...
- 3/22/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
After Chapter 1111, fans will have to wait for a few weeks before they could see another chapter of The Egghead Island arc of One Piece from Eiichiro Oda. The creator announced through a note on social media that he will be taking a break from work to do some self-maintenance. Oda’s announcement comes in light of Dragon Ball creator, Akira Toriyama’s, untimely passing due to acute subdural hematoma.
One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda with wife Chiaki Inaba (Credits: @one_piece_x | X)
Toriyama passed away on March 1 at the age of 68. While Toriyama’s anime served as an inspiration for Oda, both the mangaka maintained a good friendship. Toriyama’s death has made Oda worried about his health too.
Eiichiro Oda Takes A Three-Week Break After Akira Toriyama’s Death
Eiichiro Oda will take a break between The Egghead Island arc of One Piece due to this reason...
One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda with wife Chiaki Inaba (Credits: @one_piece_x | X)
Toriyama passed away on March 1 at the age of 68. While Toriyama’s anime served as an inspiration for Oda, both the mangaka maintained a good friendship. Toriyama’s death has made Oda worried about his health too.
Eiichiro Oda Takes A Three-Week Break After Akira Toriyama’s Death
Eiichiro Oda will take a break between The Egghead Island arc of One Piece due to this reason...
- 3/21/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
A new rumor about a live-action Dragon Ball Z movie on Netflix is spreading the rounds on social media.
The famous anime Dragon Ball chronicles the adventures of Goku, an individual who came from an alien race known as Saiyans and who protects Earth from various threats such as his fellow Saiyans, evil aliens, androids, and even magical creatures.
A live-action Dragon Ball movie titled Dragon Ball: Evolution premiered in theaters in 2009, but it ultimately failed to receive the praise and love from diehard fans of the anime.
Read full article on The Direct.
The famous anime Dragon Ball chronicles the adventures of Goku, an individual who came from an alien race known as Saiyans and who protects Earth from various threats such as his fellow Saiyans, evil aliens, androids, and even magical creatures.
A live-action Dragon Ball movie titled Dragon Ball: Evolution premiered in theaters in 2009, but it ultimately failed to receive the praise and love from diehard fans of the anime.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/21/2024
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
Bandai Namco and producer Jun Furutani shared a gameplay showcase for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero today in a video that covers everything from combat to user interface updates, new characters and more. Sparking! Zero is a sequel that continues the legacy of the Sparking! series—known as Budokai Tenkaichi in the west—and you can see more of its mechanics in action in the extensive 12-minute video. After an introduction from Furutani, the video goes right into a camera-rocking showdown between Goku and Vegeta. From there, Furutani runs through some of the new features, movement techniques and fan-favorite mechanics before highlighting the characters, which include new faces from Dragon Ball Super . It all closes with a character trailer introducing Super Trunks, Dyspo, Kakunsa, Master Roshi (Max Power), Nappa, Burter, Toppo, Jeice, Super Saiyan Kale (Berserk), Super Saiyan Broly (Full Power) and Hit. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Gameplay Showcase Dragon Ball: Sparking!
- 3/20/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
The Gameplay Showcase for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has only just dropped and the reaction from fans has been as expected. With many picking their jaws off the floor at what they just witnessed, it may be safe to say that the expectations and hype regarding the upcoming title have ramped up significantly.
No doubt many fans of the popular franchise were deeply saddened by the passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama and no doubt he would be very pleased with the latest offering featuring his characters. With stunning visuals and a good look at new characters, hopefully, it is not too long to wait before release.
Anime fans are loving the showcase for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Fans have been blown away by the latest trailer for the upcoming game.
As can be seen from Social Media site X, the 3rd trailer for the upcoming is the first...
No doubt many fans of the popular franchise were deeply saddened by the passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama and no doubt he would be very pleased with the latest offering featuring his characters. With stunning visuals and a good look at new characters, hopefully, it is not too long to wait before release.
Anime fans are loving the showcase for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Fans have been blown away by the latest trailer for the upcoming game.
As can be seen from Social Media site X, the 3rd trailer for the upcoming is the first...
- 3/20/2024
- by Andy MacGregor
- FandomWire
After the passing of Akira Toriyama, fans were saddened by this loss and wanted to find ways to celebrate his work. The legendary manga-ka created Dragon Ball which has been prominent in the anime community and general pop culture for decades now.
If anyone watches anime or reads manga, they at least have heard about Akira Toriyama and his well-known series. To give thanks and pay tribute to the late artist, Dragon Ball fans organized a gathering in Xenoverse 2. With Sparking Zero on the horizon, this may have been many players’ final time playing Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
Akira Toriyama Remembered by Xenoverse 2 Players Honoring the late manga-ka shortly after his passing
The passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama at age 68 was announced through official social media accounts. Not even 24 hours later, the Xenoverse 2 community organized a get together for the fans. They would meet by the Dragon Ball Pedestal...
If anyone watches anime or reads manga, they at least have heard about Akira Toriyama and his well-known series. To give thanks and pay tribute to the late artist, Dragon Ball fans organized a gathering in Xenoverse 2. With Sparking Zero on the horizon, this may have been many players’ final time playing Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
Akira Toriyama Remembered by Xenoverse 2 Players Honoring the late manga-ka shortly after his passing
The passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama at age 68 was announced through official social media accounts. Not even 24 hours later, the Xenoverse 2 community organized a get together for the fans. They would meet by the Dragon Ball Pedestal...
- 3/20/2024
- by Travis Vuong
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, passed away earlier this month, and the community is mourning his loss. Fans are expecting that the upcoming game in the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero from Spike Chunsoft and Bandai Namco, will get things right to pay homage to Toriyama.
While fans wait to hear more about the upcoming title, one Dragon Ball game has been added to PlayStation Plus as part of the new games for the March 2024 catalog, and it does justice to Toriyama’s vision and the work that he has done over the years.
The Dragon Ball Game on Ps Plus Is the Best of Akira Toriyama’s Work
Akira Toriyama-approved Dbz: Kakarot is now available in the Ps Plus library.
Sony recently announced the March 2024 game catalog for Ps Plus Extra and Premium libraries, and one of the games added to the subscription service is Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot.
While fans wait to hear more about the upcoming title, one Dragon Ball game has been added to PlayStation Plus as part of the new games for the March 2024 catalog, and it does justice to Toriyama’s vision and the work that he has done over the years.
The Dragon Ball Game on Ps Plus Is the Best of Akira Toriyama’s Work
Akira Toriyama-approved Dbz: Kakarot is now available in the Ps Plus library.
Sony recently announced the March 2024 game catalog for Ps Plus Extra and Premium libraries, and one of the games added to the subscription service is Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot.
- 3/20/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg has been awarded the title of one of the best filmmakers of all time and it is for good reason. The films that he has released have shaped an entire generation of movie watchers and helped revolutionize Hollywood into what it is today. From deep, impactful stories, to science fiction classics, he seems to have dabbled in all genres. There is one movie, however, that stands out in his filmography; Back to the Future.
Steven Spielberg’s Back to the Future
Following the story of Marty McFly, the film series became a classic in every definition of the word. Not only did it create a sub-genre of its own in cinema, but it also had an effect on sci-fi that cannot be measured. In every which way, the movie was perfect and gained a dedicated group of fans.
Suggested“I didn’t have the juice to greenlight anything...
Steven Spielberg’s Back to the Future
Following the story of Marty McFly, the film series became a classic in every definition of the word. Not only did it create a sub-genre of its own in cinema, but it also had an effect on sci-fi that cannot be measured. In every which way, the movie was perfect and gained a dedicated group of fans.
Suggested“I didn’t have the juice to greenlight anything...
- 3/19/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, the upcoming title in the popular Budokai Tenkaichi series, is one of the most anticipated titles and has been a hot topic of discussion among fans. The developer has released several trailers so far, which have only made players more excited, and they have been begging Bandai Namco to release the game soon.
Although there has been no information from the developer or publisher about the game’s release, fans will be happy to know that a gameplay showcase for the game is being held tomorrow, which might give them at least an idea of when to expect the game and possibly address other rumors.
A Gameplay Showcase for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Is Scheduled Tomorrow Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is getting a gameplay showcase tomorrow.
After being in development for nearly five years, the game was first announced during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour...
Although there has been no information from the developer or publisher about the game’s release, fans will be happy to know that a gameplay showcase for the game is being held tomorrow, which might give them at least an idea of when to expect the game and possibly address other rumors.
A Gameplay Showcase for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Is Scheduled Tomorrow Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is getting a gameplay showcase tomorrow.
After being in development for nearly five years, the game was first announced during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour...
- 3/19/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
The recent death of legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama has come as a major shock to the anime industry. The creator had a huge impact on the anime world’s global recognition because of his work- Dragon Ball. His anime and manga series were one of the first works to change the scenario of Japanese animation.
Dragon Quest XI
However, his work is not only limited to the anime and manga development of Dragon Ball. The creator has proven himself with many other mangas like Dr. Slump and he also wrote many one-shot mangas. Additionally, he had also worked on the art designs of many characters in the popular RPG gaming Dragon Quest.
Dragon Quest is one of the best games in the video gaming world. Numerous elements were brought to the genre by the series, and it greatly influenced the creation of subsequent role-playing games. So much so, that another big franchise,...
Dragon Quest XI
However, his work is not only limited to the anime and manga development of Dragon Ball. The creator has proven himself with many other mangas like Dr. Slump and he also wrote many one-shot mangas. Additionally, he had also worked on the art designs of many characters in the popular RPG gaming Dragon Quest.
Dragon Quest is one of the best games in the video gaming world. Numerous elements were brought to the genre by the series, and it greatly influenced the creation of subsequent role-playing games. So much so, that another big franchise,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Sunrise's official YouTube channel has started streaming a main trailer for Sand Land: The Series , a 13 episode series from the Sand Land anime project bases on the late Akira Toriyama's manga series of the same name. The clip features the series' opening theme song "Water Carrier" performed by the five-member Japanese mixture rock band Kroi. The channel has also posted the anime series' creditless ending movie featuring the ending theme song "Drive My Idea" performed by the three-piece Japanese rock band Tempalay. Additionally, Disney Plus's official Japanese Twitter account has released a new key visual for the series. Related: Sand Land TV Anime Version Starts March 20 With Seven Episode Premiere Sand Land: The Series will premiere with its first seven episodes on March 20 around the world on Disney Plus, then its eighth to 13th episodes will follow on March 27. The first "Akuma no Oji" ( Demon Prince ) arc, which...
- 3/18/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Sunrise's official YouTube channel has started streaming a main trailer for Sand Land: The Series , a 13 episode series from the Sand Land anime project bases on the late Akira Toriyama's manga series of the same name. The clip features the series' opening theme song "Water Carrier" performed by the five-member Japanese mixture rock band Kroi. The channel has also posted the anime series' creditless ending movie featuring the ending theme song "Drive My Idea" performed by the three-piece Japanese rock band Tempalay. Additionally, Disney Plus's official Japanese Twitter account has released a new key visual for the series. Related: Sand Land TV Anime Version Starts March 20 With Seven Episode Premiere Sand Land: The Series will premiere with its first seven episodes on March 20 around the world on Disney Plus, then its eighth to 13th episodes will follow on March 27. The first "Akuma no Oji" ( Demon Prince ) arc, which...
- 3/18/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
From celebrities to renowned entertainment franchises, Fortnite has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to collaborations. And its developer, Epic Games, seems to keep the momentum going in the future, as the new survey sent to users suggests. To this date, the game has featured collaborations from the likes of Eminem, Stranger Things, Marvel Comics, and more.
To this date, 500 million players have registered for the video game, and almost half of them are monthly active users. Moreover, it has generated over $25 million in revenue since its inception. 2022 remains the best year for the game so far, given that it produced $6 billion during the period. And now the long list of potential collaborations may add a little boost to this.
Fortnite Appears to Have Some Surprise for Anime Fans Fortnite has collaborated with anime franchises like Dragon Ball Z.
Anime fans may find the details from the...
To this date, 500 million players have registered for the video game, and almost half of them are monthly active users. Moreover, it has generated over $25 million in revenue since its inception. 2022 remains the best year for the game so far, given that it produced $6 billion during the period. And now the long list of potential collaborations may add a little boost to this.
Fortnite Appears to Have Some Surprise for Anime Fans Fortnite has collaborated with anime franchises like Dragon Ball Z.
Anime fans may find the details from the...
- 3/17/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has no release date as of yet but expectations regarding the game are already sky-high among fans. The upcoming installment of the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise is set to pit Akiro Toriyama’s two iconic characters, Goku and Vegeta, against each other as players will get to fight using the various different forms of the characters.
The recent V-Jump scans show that the game is supposed to bring back one of the older features from the franchise in the form of Power vs Speed. The two pages of the V-Jump scan were originally in Japanese but some users translated it all into English for the benefit of all fans.
Fans, as usual, have mixed reactions to the latest V-Jump scans with a lot of them seriously unimpressed with it.
The V-Jump Scans That Got Dragon Ball Fans Excited
On 15th March 2024, a user posted 2 screenshots on X...
The recent V-Jump scans show that the game is supposed to bring back one of the older features from the franchise in the form of Power vs Speed. The two pages of the V-Jump scan were originally in Japanese but some users translated it all into English for the benefit of all fans.
Fans, as usual, have mixed reactions to the latest V-Jump scans with a lot of them seriously unimpressed with it.
The V-Jump Scans That Got Dragon Ball Fans Excited
On 15th March 2024, a user posted 2 screenshots on X...
- 3/16/2024
- by Arkaneel Khan
- FandomWire
Wayfarer took the metal world by storm with their sweeping black metal epic album American Gothic in 2023. The album provides a unique look at the history of the United States, and drummer Isaac Faulk has previously discussed numerous different elements that influenced the album’s creation. Faulk’s long-running relationship with anime manifests itself in countless ways in Wayfarer’s music, as well as the music of his numerous other projects like Stormkeep and Blood Incantation. From anime OSTs to subject matter to artistic presentation, the medium is deeply influential in his creative process. I chatted with Faulk to learn a bit more about how Trigun and Flcl were pivotal in making one of the year’s best albums. American Gothic has been such a smash success and ended up on so many “Album of the Year” lists! What was that recording process like? Isaac : The last record was more in this big,...
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- Crunchyroll
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Sean Schemmel (via his YouTube channel)
In an interview with Bleeding Cool, Sean Schemmel expressed his frustration with...
One Piece live-action adaptation
But Sean Schemmel (known for voicing Goku in the English version of Dragon Ball) has expressed skepticism about Hollywood’s ability to effectively adapt anime into live-action adaptations.
Suggested“If Devil Man Crybaby and Mob Psycho 100 had a son”: Fans are Already Sure Dandadan Anime will Easily Surpass the Biggest Animes in the Blink of an Eye
Despite a few successful adaptations such as Ruroni Kenshin, Kingdom, and One Piece, Schemmel believes that the essence of anime often gets lost in the transition to live-action.
Goku’s Voice Actor Dismisses Live-Action Anime Adaptations
Sean Schemmel (via his YouTube channel)
In an interview with Bleeding Cool, Sean Schemmel expressed his frustration with...
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- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
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- by Rohit Sejwal
- FandomWire
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