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Bulma (Hiromi Tsuru) takes a young Goku (Masako Nozawa) for his first motorcycle ride in Dragon Ball Episode 1 "Bulma and Son Goku" (1986), Toei Co. Ltd.

‘Dragon Ball’ Head Resigns From Shueisha, Establishes Capsule Corporation Tokyo To Handle Franchise’s Non-Manga Publishing

September 5, 2023

In a move that leaves the franchise's future in a state of uncertainty, Akira Toriyama's right-hand Dragon Ball lead within Shueisha, Akiyo Iyoku, has stepped down from his role with the manga publisher in orde...

Yamato (Saori Hayami) is shocked to learn the battle is far from over in One Piece Episode 1024 "Oden Appears! The Confused Hearts of the Red Scabbards!" (2023), Toei Animation

‘One Piece’ English Voice Actor Michelle Rojas Called Out By Fans After Attempting To Push Debunked Transgender Yamato Theory

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July 7, 2023

Anime, Censorship

Just when fans thought One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda's recent manga color spread featuring women from the franchise would put a definitive end to the discourse over Yamato's gender identity, the oni princess' ...

Crunchyroll To Add 15 Dragon Ball Movies To Their Anime Library Including ‘Dragon Ball: Dead Zone’ And ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’

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June 28, 2023

Anime

Crunchyroll is expanding their library with 15 animated features spanning three decades of Akira Toriyama's acclaimed Dragon Ball franchise, from the 1989's Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone to the 2019 blockbuster Drag...

Seiya (Mackenyu) embraces the power of the Pegasus cloth in Knights of the Zodiac: The Beginning (2023), Sony

‘Saint Seiya’ Creator Masami Kurumada Live-Action Gives Thumbs Up To Sony’s Upcoming ‘Knights of the Zodiac: The Beginning’ Live-Action Film

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April 20, 2023

Anime, Movies

Things are heating up across the Saint Seiya fandom: The bronze Saints are preparing for their final act against Ophiuchus Odysseus in Saint Seiya: Next Dimension, the resurrected forces of Poseidon are moving ...

‘One Piece Film: Red’ Blu-Ray Release Date And Special Features Announced

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April 18, 2023

Anime

The next stage of the pirate age is coming to Blu-ray. Crunchyroll and Toei Animation, at long last, unveiled the date One Piece fans can pick up the physical release of One Piece Film: Red. One Piece Film:...

Digimon Adventure 02 DigiDestined and their Digimon in Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning Trailer (2023), Toei Animation via Youtube

‘Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning’ Unveils New Trailer, Character Designs, And Japanese Release Date

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March 28, 2023

Anime

With the story of Digimon Adventure 01's DigiDestined having finally come to an end, it is finally time for their successors to return to the spotlight (and the big screen) with Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginn...

Seiya (Mackenyu) steadies himself for battle in Knights of the Zodiac: The Beginning (2023), Sony

‘Knights of the Zodiac: The Beginning’ Live-Action Film Officially Receives Theatrical Release Dates

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March 16, 2023

Anime, Movies

The cosmos will soon find themselves quaking underneath the power of the Saints, as Sony Pictures and Toei Animation's first entry into their live-action Knights of the Zodiac franchise has finally found itself...

Gohan Beast (Masako Nozawa) unleashes his might in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (

‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Staff Reveal Production Team Was Unhappy With Decision To Animate Film Solely Using 3D CGI

Nerdigans Inc.

March 2, 2023

Anime

The past decade has seen the executives at Toei Animation make a number of questionable business decisions regarding their properties - look no further than their nightmarish treatment of Saint Seya - and it se...

Luffy (Mayumi Tanaka) demands answers from Yamato (Saori Hayami) in One Piece Episode 1006 " "I Won't Forgive Him! Chopper's Determination!" (2022), Toei Animation

Toei Animation Throws Support Behind Incorrect Belief That ‘One Piece’ Heroine Yamato Is A Transgender Man

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January 31, 2023

Anime

From Fishmen to the LGBTQ, ever since it set sail in 1999, Eiichiro Oda's One Piece has regularly featured some of the most naturally diverse cast members in the history of both manga and anime. Luffy, Croc...

Seiya (Mackenyu) armors up for the first time in Knights of the Zodiac (2023), Toei Animation via YouTube

‘Knights Of The Zodiac’ Teaser Reveals First Look At Hollywood’s Live-Action Cinematic Take On ‘Saint Seiya’

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December 6, 2022

Anime, Manga, Movies

Though Hollywood may have hoped that the cosmos would shine bright in the first teaser for their live-action interpretation of Masami Kurumada's Saint Seya manga, fans worldwide are concerned that the film may ...

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