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· Bryan Ke
Sun Wukong faces Son Goku in FIFA 2026 poster ahead of China v. Japan match
A poster showing Chinese mythological character Sun Wukong preparing to square up against “Dragon Ball” franchise hero Son Goku ahead of China and Japan’s match at FIFA 2026 has emerged. Chinese sports site Dongquidi created and first shared the unofficial poster on Chinese…
· Bryan Ke
SSJ Blue Goku to return to Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Son Goku, the main protagonist of the long-running “Dragon Ball” series, will return to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. Among the floats that will join Goku in the parade include Astronaut Snoopy and Pikachu and Eevee from the popular game franchise “Pokémon.” The…
· Carl Samson
Jeweler Ben Baller Reveals Diamond-packed Son Goku Piece
Social media users have been swooning over a stunning Son Goku pendant from Korean American jeweler Ben Baller. In a recent Instagram post, Baller shared the majestic piece depicting the “Dragon Ball” protagonist with a note on who gets to wear his creations.
· Bryan Ke
Anime Fans Are Gathering on the Streets to ‘Scream Like Goku’
A new fad for anime fans reportedly emerged a few days after the “Naruto Run” event. Instead of running like a ninja, this time people try to imitate Son Goku’s pre-power up meditation, a.k.a screaming. Several Facebook events for “Scream Like Goku” have already been planned…
· Bryan Ke
Goku Enters a New Level of Super Saiyan in Next ‘Dragon Ball Super’ Episode
Son Goku’s mysterious and extremely badass silver eyes Super Saiyan God Form has been teased on the latest promotional video for “Dragon Ball Super” and “One Piece”. According to the original poster’s comment, the one-hour special for “Dragon Ball Super” is scheduled to air on…
· Ryan General
Dragon Ball Just Revealed Goku’s Biggest Secret
Son Goku’s latest adventures, which are currently chronicled via Dragon Ball Super, is gearing toward an interesting twist. “Super” which was conceptualized and designed by original Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, is a new series that takes place after the events of Dragon…
· Ryan General
Andrew Schulz emerges as the weakest link in ‘Street Fighter’ live-action cast
As the “Street Fighter” film enters its marketing phase following the teaser trailer debut at the 2025 Game Awards, renewed scrutiny has fallen upon a casting decision announced earlier in the year. While the film embraces a fun, self-aware tone with campy action and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Meet Japan’s ‘Instant Ramen King’ who’s consumed ramen every day for 30 years
Sokusekisai Oyama, Japan’s “Instant Ramen King,” has dedicated over 30 years to his passion for instant noodles, consuming at least one serving daily and totaling over 10,000 cups. A former illustrator, the 65-year-old gained fame after winning TV Tokyo’s Instant Noodle…
· Bryan Ke
‘Dragon Ball,’ ‘Gundam’ voices to be turned into Chinese, English by AI for voice assistance
Japanese talent agency Aoni Production has partnered with AI firm CoeFont to adapt voices of “Dragon Ball” and “Gundam” characters into Chinese and English for non-anime uses. Announced on Monday, the collaboration features 10 voice actors, including Son Goku’s voice actress of…
· Bryan Ke
English-dubbed ‘Dragon Ball Daima’ coming to US theaters
An English dubbed version of “Dragon Ball Daima” is set to premiere in U.S. theaters a month after the release of its English subtitled version on streaming platforms. Toei Animation reportedly teamed up with Fathom Events for the premiere, which will run for three days from…
· Bryan Ke
Trailer for last ‘Dragon Ball’ series of late creator released
Toei Animation released the main trailer for “Dragon Ball Daima” on Sept. 3, briefly teasing the next adventure for Son Goku and his friends. “Dragon Ball Daima,” set to release on Oct. 11, features Goku, Shin and new characters Glorio and Panzy as they embark on a journey…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese mountaineer is named world’s oldest living person
Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old woman from Ashiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, is now recognized as the world’s oldest living person following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera from Spain. Validated by the Gerontology Research Group and confirmed by Guinness World…
· Michelle De Pacina
World’s first ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
The Qiddiya Investment Company has unveiled plans to construct the world’s first “Dragon Ball” theme park in Saudi Arabia. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
How Jackie Chan and late ‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama inspired each other
“Dragon Ball,” which will mark its 40th anniversary later this year, traces its roots back to the inspiration of the iconic action star Jackie Chan. The kung-fu manga: In a 1995 interview with Japan’s Bird Land Press, manga artist Akira Toriyama expressed his admiration for…
· Bryan Ke
‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dead at 68
Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, best known for the “Dragon Ball” franchise, has died at the age of 68. What happened: Toriyama died from acute subdural hematoma on March 1, the official “Dragon Ball” website announced on Friday. The condition involves bleeding near the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Video: The ‘Dragon Ball’ musical performance that attracted over 350M live viewers
The Dragon Ball musical performance by Chinese youth dance troupe O-DOG at Bilibili’s New Year’s Eve gala in China attracted over 350 million live viewers. The performance: The performance, celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Dragon Ball” and the lunar Year of the Dragon,…
· Bryan Ke
Takeshi Kitano directs, stars in samurai period drama featuring gay relationships
Japanese actor, comedian and director Takeshi Kitano has revealed that “Kubi” (“Neck”), his upcoming samurai period drama, will highlight homosexual relationships between men during 15th- and 16th-century Japan. What he said: Kitano, 76, broke the news at a press conference…
· Carl Samson
‘Oshikatsu’ explained: Why some Japanese people would rather ‘stan’ than date
In recent years, Japan has aggressively moved to address its aging and dwindling population, going as far as subsidizing marriage, childbirth and education. Unfortunately, it’s only been bad news: numbers fell 800,000 in 2022, the largest drop and the first time all 47…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix releases trailer for Japanese revenge thriller series ‘Burn the House Down’
Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming Japanese revenge thriller “Burn the House Down,” adapted from the manga series of the same name. A revenge plot: Starring Mei Nagano, known for her roles in “My Love Story!” and “Hanbun, Aoi,” the show follows the journey of Anzu…
· Bryan Ke
Controversial livestreamer attacked in public in Japan again during livestream
Controversial IRL (in real life) livestreamer JohnnySomali was recently attacked in public just days after he was slapped and berated by a “stream sniper” in a busy Tokyo street. The latest attack: During the incident, which reportedly occurred on Saturday, JohnnySomali was…