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Archstone Boards ‘Chili Finger’ With Greer, Astin, Cranston and Goodman

Exclusive: Archstone has taken over international sales duties from Moonstone Entertainment to dark comedy Chili Finger ahead of the Cannes market. Set to shoot this summer in Central Illinois, the film is due to star Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman. Gersh will continue handling domestic. Chili Finger tells the story of a recently empty-nested mother Jess (Greer) who discovers a human finger in her bowl of chili. When she blackmails the restaurant for a cash payout, the situation spirals out of control and her life descends into chaos. Edd Benda and Stephen Helstad, who wrote the script, will co-direct. Sam Sandweiss and Jo Henriquez are producing. Goodman and Greer will executive produce alongside Archstone’s Jack Sheehan, Scott Martin, and Michael Slifkin.

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Christopher Sabat has been the voice actor of Vegeta since Dragon Ball Z, and has garnered a huge fan following due to his talent and suitability to the role. Needless to say, he is also the voice actor of Vegeta in Dragon Ball Super. Unfortunately for the voice actor, his favorite line has not been animated yet.

Dragon Ball Super has been on a break since March 2018 (Japanese air date). It has been seven years already, and there has been no update about the anime’s return. The manga itself has been on an indefinite hiatus after Akira Toriyama passed away in March 2024.

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Will Arnett’s new animated superhero comedy, Super Team Canada, is set to premiere on May 16 on the Canadian streaming service Crave. The show arrives at a time when tensions between the U.S. and Canada are rising due to a trade conflict.

The series follows six Canadian superheroes as they try to save the world from giant evil robots, a jobless octopus, and an overly clingy hardware store clerk. The characters are not the most famous heroes, but when the world’s more well-known protectors are trapped or defeated, this unlikely group must step up.

Arnett voices Breakaway, a former minor league hockey player who fights crime using his skates, hockey stick, and special pucks. Other cast members include Cobie Smulders as Niagara Falls, Kevin McDonald as the Canadian prime minister, and Charles Demers as Poutine, a French Canadian crime fighter.

The show also features Brian Drummond, Ceara Morgana,...

Will Arnett’s animated comedy Super Team Canada is set to bow May 16 on Canadian streamer Crave, just in time to ride a surge in Canadian nationalism amid an escalating cross-border tariffs war with the United States.

The series about six Canadian superheroes saving the world from giant evil robots has an all-Canadian cast that includes Cobie Smulders voicing the role of Niagara Falls, Kevin McDonald as the Canadian prime minister and Charles Demers as Poutine, a French Canadian crime fighter.

Arnett voices the role of Breakaway, a former minor league hockey player who uses his skates, stick and special pucks to fight crime as the unofficial leader of Super Team Canada. The ensemble voice cast also has Brian Drummond, Ceara Morgana, Veena Sood and guest star Jay Baruchel.

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When it comes to the X-Men, it doesn't get bigger - or better - than Wolverine. As Logan himself said in Deadpool and Wolverine, he is the X-Man. The truth is that when the vast majority of us think about Marvel's Mightiest Mutants, "Wolvie" is the first one that comes to mind - and that really says a lot about his popularity because he's technically not even the leader of the iconic team.

There is a lot to love about the character, even if you have to look beyond his gruff exterior. Renowned for his monosyllabic conversations, perpetual bad mood, adamantium skeleton and razor sharp claws, Logan has endured over the years to become not just one of the most popular Marvel Comics characters of all time, but one of the biggest pop-culture phenomenons in history.

That's largely due to how successfully has has translated to other mediums, particularly TV and film.

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is an animated superhero action-adventure and teen comedy-drama series created by Jeff Trammell. Based on Marvel Comics, the Disney+ series is set in an alternate universe, and it follows Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, as he begins working for Norman Osborn, who later becomes his mentor instead of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’s voice cast includes Hudson Thames, Kari Wahlgren, Grace Song, Eugene Byrd, Zeno Robinson, and Colman Domingo. So, if you loved the interesting stories, impressive animation, and complex characters in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The isekai anime genre gets a bad reputation, and to be fair, it might be more than justified. Many of the most popular entries in this genre are rather infamous among anime fans, and this is usually because of their perceived lack of quality. Despite these connotations, there are many of these shows that deserve at least some of the praise they've garnered.

From weird reincarnations to lovable losers, some of the most despised isekai are still great examples of the genre. They may not feature award-winning writing and can involve some rather problematic tropes, but they're not nearly as bad as the haters make them out to be. Most importantly, they tend to perfectly illustrate the fun inherent in the isekai genre, even if that means reveling in some of its excesses.

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Shōnen anime are often viewed as more simplistic than anime of other genres. By extension, this perspective leads the characters in even the best works in the genre to be viewed as bland and generic. However, every Shōnen fan is well-aware that this couldn't be farther from the truth.

While lower-quality Shōnen anime naturally feature weaker characters, heroes like Killua Zoldyck and Edward Elric prove that Shōnen characters can be as complex as any others. Some possess depth from the very start, while others have series-spanning character arcs that keep viewers hooked from start to finish. These 10 characters have the best development in Shōnen anime, with the changes they underwent having left fans in awe.

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It's always a grim, bloody affair when an anime character gets themselves killed. Depending on the character and the circumstances of their demise, though, fans may have totally different reactions. While some deaths are tragic and heartbreaking, other deaths may give viewers a sense of relief. That is usually the case when villains meet their fate, often as punishment for all their terrible misdeeds.

Notably, some anime villains were missed when they died, so not all villains are total monsters who deserve to die, but plenty still did. Anime fans couldn't help but say "good riddance" to the most twisted, sadistic, and/or annoying anime antagonists or side characters of all time. The death of those characters prevented them from destroying the world or victimizing more people, and it also meant anime fans didn't have to put up with their noxious, grating behavior any longer.

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The first teaser trailer for James Gunn’s Superman is out, and it makes a very sneaky nod to Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball and Superman have always had a lot of overlap thanks to their sci-fi themes and the blatant similarities between Goku and Superman, and while that often sparks arguments between the two fandoms, it often leads to just as much camaraderie between the fandoms, even on a creative level.

The overlap between Dragon Ball and Superman is undeniable, and James Gunn’s Superman is, surprisingly, the latest work to bring it up. The first teaser trailer for the film opens with an injured Superman lying in a crater, and with how his body is positioned, the teaser trailer for James Gunn’s Superman might have referenced Dragon Ball by putting Superman in Yamcha’s iconic death pose.

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Dragon Ball remains one of the biggest names in anime and manga, with the franchise recently launching the new anime series, Dragon Ball Daima. As part of its continued popularity and success, it's now collaborating with one of the most notable Japanese toy brands out there.

Via Oricon, a new line titled Dream Tomica Tomica x Dragon Ball combines Takara Tomy's legendary Tomica toy car line with Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball. Starting back at the beginning, the first two entries will represent the younger days of Goku and one of his friends. Expected for release sometime in spring, the toy vehicles bring together the best aspects of two beloved Japanese brands.

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Official Dragon Ball Super artist Toyotarou has revealed a brand-new illustration showcasing characters from another classic Akira Toriyama franchise set within the same universe. Part of an ongoing V Jump project showcasing original Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama-related artwork by Toyotarou, the new illustration marks something of a revival of an iconic Akira Toriyama parody spin-off that originally ran from 1999 to 2005.

Toyotarou has created original illustrations celebrating Toriyama's rich universe and its extended works for each V Jump issue. For this latest release, the Super artist turned his attention to Nekomajin -- a series starring the magical race of titular cat-like beings -- which playfully lampoons Dragon Ball canon. Translating to "magical cat" or "cat genie," Neko Majin are mischievous yet powerful creatures whose antics serve as the perfect foil to the classic shonen franchise's usual intensity.

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Of all the various mechs in the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, the Wing Gundam Zero is one of the most iconic designs. Now, the series' diminutive line of model kit figures recreates the robotic armor in super deformed style.

Part of the "Master Grade" variety of Sd Gundam model kits, the "Master Grade Sd (Mgsd) Wing Gundam Zero EW" will excite plenty of Gundam fanatics, despite (or perhaps even because of) the tiny size. Based on the design from one of the biggest movies in the franchise, it has every detail and aspect that fans would want in a model for one of the most beloved mobile suits in the property. While it might not have the height of other iterations, this collectible packs a lot into a tiny frame.

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Fans celebrating Dragon Ball's 40th anniversary can now get an exclusive new bundle of four movies, three of which are the very first to have been released in the franchise's film history.

Via Toei Animation's official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Dragon Ball movies Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986), Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987), Mystical Adventure (1988) and The Path to Power (1996) are all available in an iTunes-exclusive bundle. This means the films are available again via Apple TV+ after being pulled from the platform previously. "Grab the collection and experience these adventures all over again!," the post teases.

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The isekai genre is very popular, not to mention successful, but it isn't always beloved. For as big as some entries in the genre have gotten, many of these are rather criticized by those who don't quite like how ubiquitous reincarnation anime have gotten. Thankfully, there are some isekai works that are consistently incredible examples of the genre, both to fans and critics.

Avoiding the traps of the isekai genre, these anime are must-watch shows through and through. This is largely due to them not being strung along for multiple seasons, with the best of these being more concise works. Regardless of their length, these isekai are fantastic anime from start to finish, especially compared to other isekai.

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Frieza has a long history with the Saiyans that dates back to before the earliest episodes of Dragon Ball, before Goku or Vegeta were even born. In fact, Frieza was the main reason Goku got sent to Earth to begin with: Bardock only sent his son away as a means to escape Frieza's destruction of Planet Vegeta. In that way, Frieza was the source of his own downfall on Namek in Dbz, because that same low-class Saiyan boy ended up becoming a Super Saiyan and defeating him.

As poetic as Frieza's original defeat by Goku was, there's still some unfinished business left between Frieza and Vegeta that should finally be settled in Dragon Ball Super. Unlike Goku, who was still too young to remember his family or his life as a Saiyan before he was sent to planet Earth, Vegeta was a different story.

The Scooby-Doo franchise marked its 55th anniversary this September, and it's genuinely hard to keep track with all the different TV series, specials, and movies (both theatrical and mostly direct-to-video or for TV). Despite all of that and more than half a century of media, only two actors have canonically played Shaggy, the delightfully raspy Bff of the titlular Great Dane. First came the legendary DJ Casey Kasem, who voiced the character for something like 372 episodes of television and 14 made-for-tv movies. Then there was Matthew Lillard, who first joined the franchise in the form of star-studded live-action movies before becoming the voice actor behind Shaggy for approximately 27 direct-to-video movies, eight TV specials, and 156 TV episodes. There is technically one more Shaggy out there...

The adult animated series Velma takes the intellectual property of Scooby-Doo and completely reworks it in ways that fans of the franchise have absolutely hated. Fortunately,...

A Lego Ninjago live-action movie is now in the works at Universal Pictures. The creators of the long-running Ninjago animated series will work on the new film.

Deadline reports that brothers Kevin and Dan Hageman are working on the script for the Lego Ninjago franchise's live-action film, while Jake Kasdan (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle), Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman), Joe Cornish (The Kid Who Would Be King) were announced to be on board to direct different live-action Lego movies for Universal. The exact plot of the Hagemans' film has yet to be revealed, nor are any actors currently attached to the project. Ninjago was first introduced in 2011 by Lego to coincide with the animated television series of the same name and has gone on to spawn films, video games and comics.

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Some shonen anime give all they've got after just one viewing, such as if they're centered around a simple twist or gimmick that is only entertaining the first time around. In other cases, a shonen anime feels depleted after one viewing because they're just mediocre and aren't worth the time to rewatch. Such series may feel old and pass after just a few years, but not every shonen anime ends up like that. Fortunately for shonen fans, plenty of series stand the test of time and never get old.

Those are deep, high-quality series that always have something to give even after multiple viewings, with plenty of them being bonafide classics. Such series are often the name and face of shonen, the essential pillars that new series hope to emulate. No matter how much time passes, shonen fans are always happy to rewatch these series, and they may view these...

Popular global clothing brand Uniqlo partners with the timeless Dragon Ball series, celebrating the manga's 40th anniversary with the reveal of a set of graphic t-shirts and sweatshirts featuring some nostalgic artwork.

Via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, Uniqlo revealed its new clothing collection with Dragon Ball commemorating the 40th anniversary of the original manga series by Akira Toriyama. The range features designs from both the original anime and Dragon Ball Daima, which premiered earlier this month to wide acclaim. The set includes graphic t-shirts for children, as well as both t-shirts and sweaters for men. Readers can check out the images and more information below. The collection will be released on Jan. 27, 2025.

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The Dragon Ball fever is heating up again with new releases in its anime, games, and more manga with the latest announcement of a special release by Dragon Ball Super artist Toyotarou. As mentioned by @DbsHype on X (formerly Twitter) and confirmed by Anime News Network, the new manga is titled Dragon Ball Super Divers and releases in October 21, 2024's issue of V Jump, with the catch being that it's a one-shot. The manga is set to coincide with the November 7 launch of the eponymous arcade game as cross-promotion as it explores portions from all over Dragon Ball's timeline.

Dbs: Divers One Shot chapter by Toyotaro is about this character & Z-Fighters vs Vegeta, Nappa and Saibamens from Saiyan saga! 32 pages long. pic.twitter.com/9A5N8t84IB Hype (@DbsHype) October 16, 2024

Dragon Ball Super Divers is Toyotarou's latest manga project, a 32-page one-shot featuring battles between "the Z Fighters vs.

Anime remakes and reboots have increasingly become common in the past few decades, with several classics given new iterations. This is usually done because the original animated adaptation was found lacking in some way or was too divergent from the manga source material. Despite how popular this trend might be, there are several iconic anime that should never be remade from scratch.

These works are simply too iconic and well-known, with their original anime having defined the genre for generations. Likewise, remaking them will only invite unnecessary comparisons to what has come before, putting a target on the back of these projects. As a result, it's best to let the classic takes on these stories be the only versions, namely if they're part of continuing franchises, anyway.

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Toei Animation's iconic Dragon Ball Z anime series has received a special tribute from furniture company Secretlab, with a new gaming chair homaging Goku and his Super Saiyan form -- easily one of the biggest highlights of the show.

Secretlab has unveiled its first-ever collaboration with Dragon Ball Z via a press release. The Secretlab Titan Evo Dragon Ball Z Goku Edition chair comes with easily recognizable Dragon Ball references, such as Goku's aura in his Super Saiyan form, the orange and blue speckles mirroring the rips and tears of his Gi during fights and the seven Dragon Balls. Readers can check out official images and more information below.

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The Dragon Ball franchise is one of the most popular anime and manga brands in the world, but it's always held immense popularity in its home country of Japan. Most recently, this fandom has been displayed by one of the country's governing officials, and the result was certainly "sweet."

Shigeru Ishiba is the next prime minister of Japan, but for one event, he was also the dastardly, sweet-loving Majin Buu. Best known as the ultimate villain in Dragon Ball Z, the foe's pink, corpulent form became Ishiba's business suit for an opening ceremony. While the choice of clothing might not have been planned on his part, it goes to show just how popular the franchise is despite turning 40 years old in 2024.

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Dragon Ball Z introduced the iconic rivalry between Goku and Vegeta that many fans can't get enough of, even if some of their battles across the franchise are lacking compared to the heights their best fights reach. The two Saiyans began their relationship as brutal enemies, but they transformed into more powerful warriors, rivals, and some would even say friends throughout Dragon Ball Z, Super, and Gt. Friends that often punch, kick, and shoot lasers at each other for the entertainment of fans.

The super-powered rivals have battled many times since Vegeta was introduced in the first arcs of Dragon Ball Z. Dragon Ball Super had the pair training among gods and sparring with each other consistently, but five battles between Goku and Vegeta ranked among some of the franchise's best fights. However, some of those fights have been caused by exterior forces manipulating Vegeta's considerable power, and it's been...

Fans of Dragon Ball will soon be able to purchase Dragon Radar prop replica from Bandai, which has been off the market for the past four years. The special Dragon Ball collectible is available for pre-order now ahead of its international release later this year.

The Dragon Ball Dragon Radar is part of Bandai's Proplica line of products, which are high-quality, life-sized replicas of gadgets and gear intended for adult collectors. The replica of the Dragon Radar has a button that, when triggered, displays different modes and comes with realistic sound effects. The Entertainment Earth pre-order page for the product teases the item as "the ultimate collectible for Dragon Ball fans" and playfully says, "Who knows -- maybe you'll find a Dragon Ball yourself!" The 3 9/10" tall prop replica includes a stand and a carrying strap. Its suggested retail price is $29.99, with Entertainment Earth estimating the item will arrive for those...

Toyotarou, the Dragon Ball Super manga artist, has once again illustrated his take on the most famous characters created by the late Akira Toriyama. This time, Toyotarou depicts a lesser-known hero from one of Toriyama's Shonen Jump stories.

The official Dragon Ball website revealed Toyotarou's latest artwork based on the creative library of Toriyama. Toki, a young warrior from the one-shot manga Kintoiki - Toki of the Golden Eyes, is the subject of Toyotarou's artwork. Weekly Shonen Jump published Toriyama's one-shot story in its 50th issue in 2010. All 30 pages were published together in North America on Jan. 28, 2013, for the English version of Shonen Jump.

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Gon Freecss is the young, wide-eyed hero of Hunter X Hunter. An incredibly powerful Enhancer, Gon has shown the potential to one day become one of the most powerful characters in his world. However, even when at his peak in the Chimera Ant Arc, he's still on the weaker side of Nen users.

Gon isn't one of the strongest characters in Hunter X Hunter, and his failures have led to his extended absence from the series, but maybe he'd do better in the world of another anime. Nen is one of the most complex power systems in any anime and, with it, he could have the edge he needs to survive in the worlds of series like Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Chainsaw Man. Alternatively, Gon's relatively low strength and extreme immaturity could cost him once again.

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All-new Dragon Ball merchandise has now become available via Gashapon machines in Japan. These are Bandai's capsule-based collectibles that are obtained from hand-crank vending machines -- a highly popular way to grab miniature desktop figure-sized toys that are often relatively high-quality despite their typically low price point.

Images of these new items can be seen on the official Dragon Ball website. There are six new gashapon toys in total, each harking back to some of the earliest days of the series. This includes the iconic four-star Dragon Ball placed on a pillow, similar to how it was first seen in chapter one of the original manga. Also included is a chest piece of classic Saiyan battle armor, along with a matching Saiyan scouter with a special case -- relics of the early "Saiyan Invasion" and "Namek Saga" in Dragon Ball Z. Two different versions of Shenron are also available -- one normal,...

Dragon Ball Super artist Toyotarou has illustrated all-new artwork of Goku vs. Jackie Chun, widely regarded as one of the greatest fights and rivalries in the franchise.

The October 2024 edition of V Jump was released on Aug. 20, 2024, revealing a new "Goku vs. Jackie Chun" illustration by Dragon Ball Super's Toyotarou. Via X (formerly Twitter), the illustration was made following the "Goku's Best Bout Poll" on May 9 (Goku Day). Goku vs. Jackie Chun came in first place, earning a stunning visual of him facing off against the elderly (but clearly built) fighter, Jackie Chun. Readers can check out the artwork and Toyotarou's comment below; the poll received 21272 votes overall.

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While the quality of shorter anime can be easily judged as a whole, the reception towards arcs of longer-running anime can vary wildly. Fans of series like Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, and Sailor Moon can often spend hours debating which arcs are better than others. Even more difficult than deciding the best arc in a single series is choosing which arcs are the best of all time.

The best arcs in anime span a multitude of genres and tones, such as battle Shnen, mecha, magical girl, and sports. These arcs feature the strongest storytelling, character work, thematic cohesion, and overall impact in the entire medium. Note that some of the best anime of all time, such as Cowboy Bebop, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica, are either too short to contain multiple arcs, or don't follow an arc-based structure, disqualifying them from being included.

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While Dragon Ball Super remains on hiatus following the passing of franchise creator Akira Toriyama, official Dragon Ball Super artist Toyotarou continues to be active, sometimes showing off his work for avid fans. As audiences await the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima anime and the eventual return of Super, Toyotarou has inked a brand-new color illustration of Goku for Sdcc, currently being held at the San Diego Convention Center.

The latest edition of "Toyotarou Tried To Draw" came at Sdcc 2024, with the Dragon Ball Super artist dropping a special color illustration of a confident-looking Goku. The image is the latest installment in a monthly series by Toyotarou and joins several new Dragon Ball releases made for, and ahead of, Sdcc this year. Fans can check out the illustration below and even leave a suggestion in the website's comment section for a possible future feature. Current suggestions include "Chi-chi in the same...

Newly posted artwork of Dragon Ball's Goku recalls a touching collaboration between franchise creator Akira Toriyama and One Piece's Eiichiro Oda. The image was recently posted to the Toriyama Archives on Dragon Ball's official website.

Toriyama's drawing shows Dragon Ball's protagonist Goku with a happy and lively expression as he holds up a computer mouse. The image was made as a front cover illustration draft for a beginner's guide to drawing manga digitally -- a book created in collaboration between Toriyama and Oda. In the book, the two legendary manga artists would make digital drawings and explain to readers how to color the pieces digitally. According to the now-deleted Toriyama Archives post, which was made available on the site for only 24 hours, the original image was released on Feb. 28, 2002.

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While there's no denying that all the Earthling martial artists in Dragon Ball Z take a back seat to the Saiyans in terms of raw power, there are still plenty of human fighters worth celebrating in the series. Now, one underrated female fighter is finally getting her due thanks to a talented anime cosplayer.

An Instagram user who goes by the name of hyrulchic transformed herself into Videl, the headstrong martial artist from the final saga of Dragon Ball Z. Her cosplay is based on the original version of Videl, when she and Gohan were just high school students attending Orange Star High School. This is also back when Videl was only known for being the daughter of Hercule Satan, before marrying Gohan and having a daughter named Pan with him.

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While it is widely said that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, this doesn't mean that the cover isn't a crucial part of a physical media release. A good cover helps get a product noticed on the shelf and draws in customers who may not have heard of the show or film before, increasing the chance of impulse purchases.

However, picking the perfect cover design can be tricky as it can be hard to work out how to convey an entire story in a single image. On top of this, some studios bend the truth with their covers, hoping that a creative addition or omission will be enough to get people to part with their hard-earned cash. Due to this, anime history is full of physical releases with misleading covers, but which are most likely to have fans asking for a refund?...

Across the anime world, tsunderes are a very common character type for love interests and protagonists. They tend to be very surly and harsh to everyone around them except for their love interest. They can also be the reverse, where they're kind and decent by default, but the one person who riles their temper the most ends up as their love interest.

For the latter kind of tsundere, it's generally because they're confused by their feelings and don't understand that it's love, or they're afraid of being vulnerable. Often, neither dynamic makes for a very healthy love interest. Even the most toxic tsundere love interests are wildly entertaining, though. They tend to have an acerbic sense of humor that audiences love, and fans love it when tsunderes finally soften their hearts.

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Goku ditches the World Martial Arts Tournament for a chance at the Grand Prix in a recently revealed illustration by the late Akira Toriyama, with the rarely-seen Dragon Ball artwork transforming Goku into an F1 racer.

The image was revealed on the official Dragon Ball website, whose staff uploaded another seldom-seen artwork by the legendary Toriyama for the latest edition of the Toriyama Archives. The artwork was featured in Weekly Shonen Jump 1990 No. 46, which was originally released on Oct. 16, 1990. The official website states, "As this issue was released just before the 1990 Japanese Grand Prix, it included a cool bonus sticker featuring Goku as an F1 driver. At the time, there were still few resources available about F1 cars, and so Akira Toriyama had to pore over various photos in order to have a reference for this drawing."

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Since the announcement that Akira Toriyama, the iconic manga artist responsible for the Dragon Ball series, passed away in March, fans have been rallying for a museum to honor his memory. Demand for such a museum has become so strong that the mayor of Toriyama's hometown has weighed in on the proposed gesture.

According to the Mainichi Shimbun, Hideaki Omuran, the governor of Toriyama's hometown in Aichi Prefecture, "personally completely agrees" with fans that a tribute museum should be built where the late manga artist was born. Takashi Matsuyama, a former official assistant and illustrator to Toriyama, also chimed in. "As a fan, I definitely want an Akira Toriyama Museum," the 66-year-old artist said. "Fans all over the world think so, too."

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Toei Animation, the iconic studio behind the Dragon Ball anime franchise, has unearthed Frieza's first anime appearance from over 30 years ago, with the villain's place in the history books now forever enshrined.

The X (formerly Twitter) account for Toei Animation Europe posted Frieza's first appearance on April 18, 2024, exactly 34 years after their appearance on Japanese TV. It states, "On April 18th in 1990, Frieza first appeared on Japanese television. Along with Zarbon and Dodoria, of course! #DragonBallZ #Frieza #Zarbon #Dodoria." Readers can check out the post below.

Related Dragon Ball's First Editor Claimed One Piece Would Never Become Popular A recently resurfaced social media post shows that the former Eic of Shonen Jump claimed One Piece would never become popular like Dragon Ball. On April 18th in 1990, Frieza first appeared on Japanese television. Along with Zarbon and Dodoria, of course!#DragonBallZ #Frieza #Zarbon #Dodoria pic.twitter.com/5N2XJn7prt — Toei...

Dragon Ball Daima is a new anime set to shake up the franchise for its 40th anniversary with a fresh storyline. The series will feature familiar faces like Goku and Vegeta de-aged as children. Broly most likely will not appear in Daima, since the series seems to take place before Dragon Ball Super.

The growing Dragon Ball universe has come a long way from its humble roots and the franchise is set to experience a serious shake-up with Dragon Ball Daima – a new anime set to air by the end of 2024. Audiences have fallen in love with Goku and the rest of Earth’s strongest heroes, whose stories have spanned Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and Dragon Ball Gt. Dragon Ball Daima will break fresh ground and celebrate the shonen series’ 40th anniversary. Dragon Ball fans typically know what to expect with any new Dragon Ball series due to its accompanying manga,...

Rivals work hard to surpass heroes, testing their limits, but often fall short despite fan support. Heroes like Vegeta and Bakugo matured to rival their counterparts, deserving to win onscreen. Seto Kaiba and L proved to be better duelists and detectives respectively, but fate sided against them.

Every anime hero has a bitter rival. While they're not exactly villains, these rivals are just as determined (or even more so) as the hero's actual enemies to defeat them. Despite their best efforts and strongest attacks, anime rivals are often fated to lose to their respective heroes. This, surprisingly, didn't stop their fans from rooting for them.

By pure luck, anime rivals often become their show's dark horse because of the sheer amount of hard work they put into defeating their more wholesome counterpart. Because of this, their fans believed that they should've won and surpassed the hero a long time ago.

The creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, passed away at 68 due to bleeding to the brain. Toriyama's legacy includes iconic works like Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest, making him a timeless icon. His family asks for privacy and respect, with no additional offerings or interviews allowed at this time.

Akira Yoriyama, the creator of the Dragon Ball franchise, has passed away at the age of 68. Though he died March 1st of bleeding to the brain (or acute subdural hematoma), his passing was only just announced, with the family asking for privacy. An official statement was released from Bird Studio and reads as follows:

"Dear Friends and Partners,

"We are deeply saddened to inform you that manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma. He was at the age of 68.

"It’s our deep regret that he still had several works in the middle of creation with great enthusiasm.

Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World, the upcoming collectible card game based on the Dragon Ball anime series, will offer anime fans a new, engaging experience when it's released in mid-February.

Per the official "Weekly Dragon Ball News" video series hosted by V Jump editor Victory Uchida, the new Dragon Ball-themed trading card game will be available in North America on Feb. 16. The four starter decks being sold on launch are FS01-01 Son Goku, FS2-01 Vegeta, FS3-01 Broly and FS4-01 Frieza. On Feb. 23, Dragon Ball fans can look forward to the release of FB1-001 Son Goku. The deck includes eight different Leader cards: Goku in his base/Super Saiyan Blue form, Beerus, Goku Black, Future Trunks, Android 17, Kid Gohan, Ginyu and Cooler.

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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, the action role-playing video game based on the Dragon Ball franchise, is releasing a new downloadable story titled "Goku's Next Journey."

The update was announced during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2024 livestream, where a trailer for the "Goku's Next Journey" Dlc was released. It showcased moments from the final Dragon Ball Z storyline such as the introduction of Goku's granddaughter Pan and the reincarnation of Kid Buu, known as Uub. Just like in the original Dbz anime series, the new Dlc will take place at the World Martial Arts Tournament. Goku and the other Z-Fighters will once again participate in the fighting tournament after hearing whispers of a mysterious but strong fighter among the entries.

Related New Goku Trailer and Akira Toriyama Character Artwork Revealed for Dragon Ball Daima Dragon Ball fans have been provided some major updates regarding Daima, the franchise's newest anime installment,...

Vegeta is shonen anime's most iconic deuteragonist. In comparison to most of the Z Fighters though, Vegeta is actually one of the newer additions to the team, having only been introduced in Dragon Ball Z. Nevertheless, he quickly became a fan-favorite character due to his taking the central role in some of the greatest moments in the Dragon Ball franchise.

Much of Vegeta's journey in Dbz was about humbling himself as he struggled to catch up to Goku's power as a Super Saiyan. Along the way, Vegeta engages in many incredible battles that have become just as memorable for fans as Goku's biggest fights. In some ways, Vegeta's more aggressive, merciless style of combat is even more entertaining to watch than Goku's.

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With the help of the powerful Dragonballs, a team of fighters led by the saiyan warrior Goku defend the planet earth from extraterrestrial enemies.

Goku is one of anime's most iconic and instantly recognizable characters. During his story, Dragon Ball's legendary Saiyan warrior has taken part in many memorable battles, facing off against many foes, from long-term rivals to creatures that vanish from the story as quickly as they appear. However, in this massive list of battles, some stand out for being better than the rest.

While all the fights in Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super are fun, some go above and beyond, delivering a viewing experience unlike anything else, presenting audiences with battles that will stick with them long after the episode concludes. These battles are often vastly different from the franchise's usual fare, using unique combat styles, set pieces, or plot points to keep the action fresh, meaning they stand out even more.

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With the help of the powerful Dragonballs, a team of fighters led by the...

First founded in 1972 by former members of Mushi Production, Madhouse has become one of the largest and most recognized anime studios out there. Combining their film and anime libraries, Madhouse has produced over 200 titles to date, with several currently in production set for release sometime in 2024. Often working closely with manga artists like Clamp and Naoki Urasawa, Madhouse is known for creating high-quality and faithful adaptations of manga and light novels, with Death Note being one of their most notable.

With such a massive library of offerings, there are a ton of other Madhouse-produced projects worth checking out, whether fans are looking for a new series to delve into or a single-sitting movie. From lighthearted magical girl anime to movies that cover complex themes such as declining mental health, Madhouse has something to offer any fan regardless of their personal tastes.

Light Yagami Goes From Respected Honor Student To Self-Proclaimed...

Sonic Prime returns with its highly anticipated third season, which will likely be the last, and will consist of a total of 24 episodes. The animated series follows Sonic as he travels through parallel realities to reunite with old friends and allies after a devastating battle against Dr. Eggman. Exciting Sonic projects are in the works, including the third film, which will feature the appearance of Shadow, and a spinoff series exclusively on Paramount+ starring Idris Elba as Knuckles.

After the great success of the first two seasons, Sonic returns to the Netflix screen with the third installment of Sonic Prime, the animated series that the streaming platform has developed together with Sega.

Premiering in 2022, the first season of the show had 8 episodes that were very well received by fans of the acclaimed video game. The second season, also of 8 episodes, premiered in July 2023, and it was quickly confirmed that this...

Sonic and the gang's dimension-hopping adventures are back -- and this time they must attempt to stop a rogue Tails' plans.

As reported by Anime News Network, Netflix announced that the third chapter of the Sonic Prime animated series will premiere early next year. The streaming giant’s Geeked Week Saturday showcase gave fans a look at what’s next in store following chapter 2's conclusion. As Tails' and Sonic's goals diverge, the teaser trailer showcases a Sonic and Shadow tag team battling Alpha Grim Sonic in a barren Shatterverse while imploring Nine, or alternate Tails, to reconsider his scheme.

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The series debuted on December 15, 2022, with a 40-minute special followed by seven 20-minute episodes. While initially slated for 24 episodes, the series, produced by WildBrain Ltd.'s Vancouver studio, no longer has a definitive episode count. The series saw its return on July 13 of this year.

As part of Geeked Week, Netflix has unveiled a new clip, teasing the danger Sonic the Hedgehog will face in Sonic Prime. In this latest Sonic escapade, our blue speedster and his pals dive into the multiverse alongside Sega's cherished video game hero. The adventure kicks off as the Paradox Prism, a mystical crystal, fractures during a high-stakes clash between Sonic (Deven Christian Mack) and his villainous opponent, the nefarious Dr. Eggman (Brian Drummond), as well as a battle between Sonic and Tails Nine, a variant of Sonic's friend, Miles "Tails" Prower who gave himself 9 tails after being driven into despair over the lifelong taunts he received for his two tails.