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Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Author Interview

Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope has arrived with a bang, receiving over 100,000 views in 24 hours. Want to learn what we have in mind for the series?

Here are some interviews to give you a better idea of our goals.

Robot Underdog is interviewed on Film Combat Syndicate, where they talk about the inspiration for the project.

And I am interviewed on Dragon-Ball-Z.net, the contents of which are copied here.

Derek is the screenplay writer of Dragon Ball Z: The Light of Hope, created by Robot Underdog. T...

Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Trailer

The Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope trailer has arrived!

Enjoy!

I wrote the script for the series and for this trailer, so it’s exciting to see it in action.

You can read more about this live-action DBZ fan project.

Did the trailer live up to your expectations, did it blow you away, is this the best looking DBZ live-action project yet?!

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Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope

There is a new live-action DBZ project in development called Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope. It is written by myself and produced by Robot Underdog.

Dragon Ball Z has incredible potential as a live action series, and I don’t believe that it’s impossible to succeed with it just because others have failed.

We’ve seen glimpses of how to do it right elsewhere, but no one has ever taken the time to gather the best people together and concentrate a serious effort toward doing DBZ justice.

Until now.

As a...

FUNimation Has Not Dubbed Dragon Ball Z Kai

Dragon Ball Kai is continuing in Japan with the Majin Buu Arc, but will there be an English dub by FUNimation? To find out I asked Christopher Sabat.

Christopher replied via email on Feb 17:

I’ve seen the article that the DBZ Kai Buu Arc has been announced in Japan and that’s great news. There’s still no word as to whether the dub is happening in the United States or not.

This is a surprise to hear because in April, 2013, Sean Schemmel, the English voice of Goku for FUNimation said in an intervi...

Dragon Ball Kai Anime is Back!

The long awaited return of Dragon Ball Kai is here. The April issue of V-Jump Magazine and their official website state that the Majin Buu Arc will air on Japanese TV on April 6.

Dragon Ball Kai will air at the 9am time slot on Sunday mornings alongside One Piece, and a new episode will air each week.

It has been 3 years since Dragon Ball Kai was cancelled at the end of the Cell Arc and was replaced by Toriko, but now Dragon Ball Kai is replacing Toriko. You can’t keep a good Saiyan down!

The y...

Toriyama Says Vegeta Should be the Hero

Alongside the revealing of Goku’s mother (!) in the latest issue of Saikyō Jump, Akira Toriyama also comments on Vegeta.

According to the Kanzenshuu.com forums, Toriyama says that if there is going to be a new Dragon Ball Z movie, that he wants Vegeta to be the protagonist.

That’s right, Vegeta would be the good guy!!

The Next Dragon Ball Z Movie

Please understand that nothing has been stated about a new DBZ movie other than Toriyama discussing where he personally might like it to go.

Here is the...

Goku’s Mother Revealed

Akira Toriyama has revealed the name of Goku’s mother in the latest issue of Saikyō Jump in Japan, for March 2014.

Her name is Gine (ギネ)!

Gine’s Story

As discussed in the Kanzenshuu.com forums, Akira Toriyama provides a short explanation of Gine’s back story in the article.

He says that unlike other Saiyans, Gine has a gentle nature that is unfit for war. She is part of Bardock’s squad, and after being saved by Bardock on the battlefield several times they start to develop feelings for eachother....

Dragon Ball Gratitude

Over 2 years ago I quit my job at a tech startup in Los Angeles to dedicate myself to writing The Dao of Dragon Ball book series. Was that a good choice?

Since the day I published “Dragon Ball Z “It’s Over 9,000!” When Worldviews Collide” on September 9, at 9 am, 2012, to now on Dec 30, 2013, I have sold:

1,154 print books.

2,484 ebooks.

For a grand total of 3,638 books.

Wow!

Considering that most self-published books sell less than 5 copies, I’d say I’m doing well.

My DBZ book has been #1 on Amazo...

Dragon Ball Culture Table of Contents

Dragon Ball Culture will change how you see Dragon Ball, and here’s a preview of the table of contents.

The book is divided into 3 parts.

Part 1: The Adventure Begins

Part 2: A New Journey

Part 3: The Quest Continues

Part 1: The Adventure Begins

Akira Toriyama
The Origin of Dragon Ball
Saiyūki
Dragon World
Son Gokū
Kinto’un
Nyoi-bō
Buruma
Hoipoi Capsules
Jan-ken
Kame-sennin
Uron
Yamucha and Puaru
Toninjinka
Gyūmaō
Chichi
Kamehameha
Pirafu
Dragon Balls
Shenron

Part 2: A New Journey

Kuririn
Ranchi
Shugyō
Tenkaichi Budōkai
Dō...

Dragon Ball Culture Book

Dragon Ball Culture will change the way you view Dragon Ball.

Dragon Ball may be your favorite show, but do you understand the culture that influenced your life and is a part of you?

As the world’s #1 recognized anime and manga, Dragon Ball has reached hundreds of millions of fans. Yet there has never been a book that explores its cultural content.

Where did Akira Toriyama receive the inspiration for Dragon Ball? What’s the meaning behind Tenshinhan’s third eye? And just what the heck is Chaozu?...