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August 4, 2014
Dragon Ball New Age – Volume 1
Dragon Ball New Age – Volume 1 is a fan manga by an American artist.
How does it compare to Akira Toriyama’s masterpiece?
It’s available in print exclusively on Amazon for $5.39.
What is Dragon Ball New Age?
Dragon Ball New Age is a fan manga created by the artist known as Malik.
Malik has been writing the manga since 2001 when he became inspired by Dragon Ball Z to create his own story.
New Age has a big following, with readers in over 120 countries and translations into 9 languages. You can read...
July 26, 2014
Akira Toriyama’s Trip to Germany
Can you imagine meeting Akira Toriyama in person and getting his autograph? That opportunity was given to 200 fans when Toriyama traveled to Germany in 2004.
Sit back and let me tell you a tale.
You’ll hear about autograph signings, the origin of Dragon Ball Evolution, and see a NEW PICTURE of Akira Toriyama!
Leipzig Book Fair
The Leipzig Book Fair is one of the largest book fairs in the world, and it’s something that every major publishing house tries to go to.
During 2004’s fair (from March 25 t...
July 22, 2014
Akira Toriyama’s Star Wars Tribute
In 1999 Akira Toriyama illustrated a tribute to Stars Wars to commemorate the premiere of a new episode in his favorite series.
His comments in the illustration have never been translated, until now.
The Translation
STAR WARS Episode 1
Whew! It feels like forever but finally, Star Wars is back!!
Setting aside the series’ story, the atmosphere of the world and the designs are wonderful. I am one of those who have been bitten by the bug and I am bursting with excitement.
It’s been a loooooooooooooong...
July 14, 2014
New Dragon Ball Z Movie in 2015!
Akira Toriyama is writing a new Dragon Ball Z movie to be released in 2015!
Anime News Network reports that the official announcement will be made in this Saturday’s V Jump magazine published by Shueisha.
The new Dragon Ball Z movie will premiere during the Golden Week string of holidays in Japan next Spring. This is a 7 day period from April 29 to May 5.
According to Anime News Network:
Akira Toriyama is personally credited with the original concept, screenplay and character designs of the new...
Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Fight Trailer
Robot Underdog released a fight trailer for Episode 1 of Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope!
Every time I watch it I get excited to see more.
What do you think?
Does it give you hope that Dragon Ball Z can be done right in live action?
The post Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Fight Trailer appeared first on The Dao of Dragon Ball.
July 3, 2014
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Premieres
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods in English just premiered in Los Angeles on July 3. The event was a star studded red carpet premiere worthy of DBZ.
The red carpet premiere occured at the Regal LA Live Stadium 14 Theaters, starting at 8:00pm followed by the screening at 9:00pm.
FUNimation posted several photographs of the event on Twitter.
Sean Schemmel (Goku):
Sean Schemmel at the Battle of Gods premier #dbzredcarpet #battleofgods http://t.co/f08ckiBhWk pic.twitter.com/pr6xfT56mK
— FUNimation (@FUNi...
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Premiere in LA
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods in English just premiered in Los Angeles on July 3. The event was a star studded red carpet premiere worthy of DBZ.
FUNimation posted several photographs of the event on Twitter.
Sean Schemmel (Goku):
Sean Schemmel at the Battle of Gods premier #dbzredcarpet #battleofgods http://t.co/f08ckiBhWk pic.twitter.com/pr6xfT56mK
— FUNimation (@FUNimation) July 4, 2014
Christopher Sabat (Vegeta, Piccolo, etc.):
Here comes Chris Sabat #dbzredcarpet #battleofgods http://t.co/f08c...
Dragon Ball Z Legacy
What do you think of Dragon Ball Z’s legacy? Dragon Ball has been out for almost 30 years. Think it will continue for another 30?
To get DBZ fans excited for Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods’ theatrical release in English, FUNimation is releasing a 4 part video series that retells their own 20 year experience with the series.
Part 1 was released on July 2, seen above.
And FUNimation just released Part 2:
Here’s an insightful comment from Christopher Sabat:
“I honestly don’t think I had, or any of us...
July 2, 2014
DBZ: Battle of Gods Theater Locations
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is coming to the USA and Canada in 1 month, and theater locations have just been announced. Is there one near you?
To find out, go to FUNimation’s Theater Locator.
To get fans excited FUNimation is releasing a 4 part video series that retells their 20 year experience with the series. Part 1 has been released today.
FUNimation also published a Dragon Ball Z Legacy Timeline. This interactive timeline shows you some of the key moments in the series and in its productio...
June 21, 2014
The Dragon Ball Dreamer – Antonio
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods has arrived in Spain, courtesy of one DBZ fan with a dream. He is the Dragon Ball Dreamer, Antonio! Come, hear his story.
The Dream is Born
Dragon Ball Z is a success wherever it goes and it has millions of fans.
Ever since the Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods movie was released in Japan the fans in Spain have wanted to see it in theaters and hear it dubbed in their own language.
Some fans thought it was an impossible dream.
But one fan turned that dream into reality.
Dr...
