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Tokyo Weekender
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Weekender
World's First Dragon Ball Store To Open in Tokyo This Autumn
Originally released in November 1984, Dragon Ball remains one of Japan's most popular manga series. It, therefore, shouldn't come as too much of a surprise to hear the franchise is now getting its own store. The news was announced via the company's official website on Sunday. It's all part of Dragon Ball 's 40th anniversary celebrations, which kicked off last November. At the time of writing, few details have been released about the store. What we do know is that it is slated to open in Tokyo this autumn and will feature limited-edition goods that will only be available at the shop, in addition to other must-have items for fans. More information, such as the exact location and opening date, will be announced on the official website soon. Fans were, unsurprisingly, excited about the news. 'There will definitely be something I want,' posted one user on X. 'Somewhere near or around Tokyo Station would be good. I'm looking forward to hearing the location announcement,' wrote another. There were also comments from people overseas on the official website. 'Really hoping that this will be open when I'm there in October!' posted one person. About Dragon Ball Originally serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine Weekly Sh o nen Jump between 1984 and 1995, Dragon Ball was inspired by the Chinese novel Journey to the West . It follows the adventures of Son Goku as he explores the world in search of seven mystical Dragon Balls. When all are gathered, these magical orbs summon a wish-granting dragon . Along the way, he and his comrades come face to face with various villains. Akira Toriyama, who created the series, sadly passed away last year. Tributes poured in from around the globe, including from French President Emmanuel Macron who posted a photo of a signed picture he received from Toriyama on Instagram . On Sina Weibo, Jackie Chan thanked Toriyama 'for creating so many classic works,' adding that 'they will last forever.' Creed star Michael B. Jordan posted 'thank you for everything.' Related Posts Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Passes Away at 68 Tributes From Around the Globe Pour in for Akira Toriyama Dragon Ball Theme Park To Open in Saudi Arabia
SoraNews24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
World's first Dragon Ball Store announced, opens before end of year
Dragon Ball celebrates a milestone anniversary with its first ever dedicated shop stocked with items you can't get anywhere else in the world. Dragon Ball is a big franchise. Though it started as a manga, the anime adaptation of Akira Toriyama's sprawling intergalactic martial arts epic started airing less than two years after the first chapter was published, and there have now been more than 20 Dragon Ball theatrical anime, dozens of video games, and one live-action Hollywood version that many fans of the source material are still trying to scrub from their memories. One thing there hasn't been, though, is an entire shop just for Dragon Ball merch. That's going to be changing, though, as the franchise's official website has announced that the first-ever Dragon Ball Store will be opening in Japan soon. As one of the most continually popular anime franchises of the past four decades, Dragon Ball merch, in and of itself, isn't all that hard to find in Japan. Between the series' long history, fanbase that stretches from little kids all the way up to adults, and the fact that new Dragon Ball anime and manga are still being made, though, there are far too many cool Dragon Ball items to fit into a sub-section of a general anime specialty shop, so the Dragon Ball Store should boast an especially wide selection. The announcement also promises that the shop will have limited-edition merch that won't be available anywhere else in the world. ▼ So far, the closest thing there's been to a Dragon Ball store is the Jump Shop, where it shares space with the other titles from manga publisher Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump anthology. With Japan's passionate fan communities, plus a large number of visiting foreign travelers being fans of the otaku arts, there are shops for some of the most prominent publishers and production houses, such as Nintendo and Studio Ghibli. Dedicated shops for individual series, though, are less common, and are often popup affairs. The Dragon Ball Store's announcement makes no mention of it being a limited-time event, however, so it looks like it'll be joining the Pokémon Center as one of the few individual series with its own permanent store. Currently, the only opening date/location information that's been revealed is that the Dragon Ball Store will be open this coming fall and be located somewhere within Tokyo, though the city's high-tourism neighborhoods of Shibuya, Akihabara, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro seem the most likely. Source: Dragon Ball official website via Hachima Kiko Top image: Dragon Ball official website Insert image ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Geek Culture
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
World's First Official 'Dragon Ball' Store Goes Over 9,000 In Tokyo This Fall
Kamehameha! It's a wonder how Dragon Ball, one of the most beloved names in pop culture, hasn't gotten an official store after all this time, but things will soon change. In celebration of the franchise's 40th anniversary, Shueisha and Toei Animation have announced the opening of the first Dragon Ball store in the world later this year. In celebration of the DRAGON BALL 40th AnniversaryAnnouncing the world's first "DRAGON BALL STORE"! To open in Tokyo, fall of 2025https:// #DragonBall40th #dragonball #ドラゴンボール — DRAGON BALL OFFICIAL (@DB_official_en) July 13, 2025 The aptly-titled Dragon Ball Store is scheduled to launch in Tokyo, Japan, in the fall of 2025, featuring 'must-buy' items for fans that include limited-edition goods available nowhere else. Other information, such as the merchandise lineup and its exact location, will be unveiled 'shortly'. The well-loved franchise joins JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in welcoming a world's first store, with the latter coming to the sixth floor of Shibuya PARCO in Tokyo later this month. Created by the late Akira Toriyama, the Dragon Ball manga ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1984 to 1992 across 42 volumes. The first half was adapted into a 153-episode anime in 1986, while Dragon Ball Z continued the story from 1989 to 1996. The series is considered to be the most iconic part of the franchise, bringing memorable arcs focusing on Saiyan, Frieza, Majin Buu, and more to life. To date, it has sold over 160 million copies in Japan and 260 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling manga series to date. Prior to Toriyama's unfortunate passing, the industry legend was reported to be working on the Dragon Ball Super manga, which went on a semi-hiatus, and the Dragon Ball: Daima anime that aired last October. Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth's theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia's greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really. akira toriyama Dragon Ball Store dragon ball z Japan
Kyodo News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
Summer Anime "Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE" Second Cour Reveals Non-credit OP & ED Videos! Character Designs by Original Manga Artist Boichi Also Unveiled
To commemorate the premiere of the second cour of "Dr. STONE" fourth season, the non-credit opening and ending videos have been released, along with new character designs by original manga artist Boichi! "Dr. STONE," with a story by Riichiro Inagaki and art by Boichi, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) from 2017 to 2022. The series garnered critical acclaim, securing second place in the "Next Manga Awards 2018" (comics category) and winning the Shogakukan Manga Award in the shonen category. Its cumulative manga sales have exceeded 18 million copies. The anime adaptation's final season, "Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE," began airing in 2025 across three split cours. The second cour of the fourth season debuted on July 10, 2025 (Japan Time) and is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Non-credit Opening and Ending Video Released! The original song "SUPERNOVA" by KANA-BOON, an original composition specifically for this series, features as the opening movie. This solid and aggressive track accompanies visuals of Senku's Kingdom of Science and the rivaling "dark" Kingdom of Science led by Xeno and Stanley. The high-energy rhythm of the song perfectly matches exciting shots of Senku and his team riding motorcycles, ensuring an adrenaline-pumping experience! ■Non-credit opening movie For the ending movie, "no man's world," an original song by otoha also composed exclusively for this anime, presents a melancholic melody. The visuals focus on Kohaku, Tsukasa, and Hyoga, beautifully expanding and deepening the world of the second cour of the season. Be sure to check it out! ■Non-credit ending movie Exclusive Character Designs by Boichi Sensei Revealed! A thrilling anime-original sequence, supervised by original author Riichiro Inagaki-sensei, opens the first episode of the second cour, showcasing Xeno and Stanley's childhood. To accompany this exciting revelation, we are delighted to present rare and valuable character designs of young Xeno and Stanley, specially illustrated by Boichi-sensei, the original manga series' artist. About " Second cour of the fourth season will premier on July 10, 10 PM (JST)! ●Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3 are available to stream on Crunchyroll. INTRODUCTION Discovering Why-man, the architect of humanity's petrification, resides on the moon, Senku embarks on the ambitious "Moon Landing Project" to solve the ultimate mysteries. This monumental undertaking necessitates building a spacecraft from the ground up. Senku and his team immediately set off to circumnavigate the globe, gathering the essential materials for their vessel. Their first stop, America, leads them to an unexpected encounter: an advanced Kingdom of Science led by Dr. Xeno. A swift, intense battle of scientific prowess ensues, with both sides aiming to neutralize the opposing leader. Ultimately, Chrome and his team succeed in capturing Dr. Xeno. Evading Stanley's relentless pursuit, their next objective is the source of the devastating petrification beam: South America. As they meticulously unravel the secrets of the "Medusa" petrification device, Senku and his companions speed through the Amazon, continuously innovating and crafting. With Stanley's forces closing in, Senku and the Kingdom of Science are determined to safeguard the spirit of scientific discovery as they finally reach the heart of Medusa. Staff Original Work: "Dr. STONE" by Riichiro Inagaki & Boichi (Published by Shueisha Jump Comics) Director: Shuhei Matsushita Series Composition: Kurasumi Sunayama Character Design: Yuko Iwasa Design Works: Yoshio Mizumura Art Setting: Chiyuki Aoki Art Director: Shunichiro Yoshihara Color Design: Fusako Nakao Director of Photography: Chiyuki Kojima Editor: Kumiko Sakamoto Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa Music: Tatsuya Kato, Hiroaki Tsutsumi, YUKI KANESAKA Animation Production: TMS Entertainment Second Cour Opening Theme: "SUPERNOVA" by KANA-BOON (Ki/oon Music) Second Cour Ending Theme: "no man's world" by otoha (Ki/oon Music) Cast Senku Ishigami: Yusuke Kobayashi Taiju Oki: Makoto Furukawa Yuzuriha Ogawa: Kana Ichinose Kohaku: Manami Numakura Chrome: Gen Sato Suika: Karin Takahashi Gen Asagiri: Kengo Kawanishi Hyouga: Mugihito Tsukasa Shishio: Yuichi Nakamura Hyoga: Akira Ishida Ukyo Saionji: Kensho Ono Ryusui Nanami: Ryota Suzuki Francois: Maaya Sakamoto Chelsea: Megumi Han Dr. Xeno: Kenji Nojima Stanley Snyder: Koji Yusa and others Official Website Official Twitter (@STONE_anime_off) Official TikTok ©Kome studio,Boichi/SHUEISHA, Project ※Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece chapter 1155 release date and time: When and where to read Eiichiro Oda's manga
One Piece chapter 1155 release date and time: Anticipation is rising as One Piece chapter 1155 gets ready to drop. Eiichiro Oda's iconic manga keeps fans around the globe hooked with its gripping plot and unforgettable cast. In this article, we'll cover the exact release date, timing for different regions, and where you can catch the newest chapter online. One Piece chapter 1155 release date and time One Piece chapter 1155 is scheduled for an official release at midnight JST on Monday, July 21, 2025. While fans in Japan will get the chapter on Monday morning, most international readers will be able to access it earlier on Sunday, July 20. One Piece chapter 1155 release date and time as per different time zones Pacific Standard Time (PST): Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST): Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 11:00 am British Summer Time (BST): Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 4:00 pm Central European Summer Time (CEST): Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 5:00 pm Indian Standard Time (IST): Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 8:30 pm Philippine Standard Time (PHT): Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 11:00 pm Japanese Standard Time (JST): Monday, July 21, 2025 – 12:00 am Australia Central Time (ACT): Monday, July 21, 2025 – 12:30 am Where to read One Piece chapter 1155? Fans have three ways to read One Piece chapter 1155 once it's out. They can visit Viz's official website or Shueisha's Manga Plus platform, both of which offer the newest chapters for free. What to expect from One Piece chapter 1155? As per Sportskeeda, One Piece chapter 1155 is expected to center around Loki's meeting with the uniquely characterized members of the Rocks Pirates. The chapter might also explore more of Loki's story, including his unrequited love for Lola and the pain of being rejected.
