Is now the right time for a Dragon Ball Remake?

[TechExpert2021]

It would get needlessly censored on all fronts. No thanks.

That’s why I mentioned that the inappropriate material in OG DB are no longer considered suitable for Japanese shonen cartoons. I think Japanese broadcast standards for shonen anime have become stricter since the early 2000s.

[sangofe]

It would get needlessly censored on all fronts. No thanks.

I agree but the model of kid Goku in sparking Zero might be an unpleasant hint..

[sangofe]

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They apparently went through some trouble to do Daima, after all.

Oh yeah? What kind of trouble,?

[MisteryOne]

It would get needlessly censored on all fronts. No thanks.

I agree but the model of kid Goku in sparking Zero might be an unpleasant hint..

That just seems like a mistake on their part, since it's exactly like how he appeared in Broly: they just took as a base what was more likely a film error, hence why he has an undershirt. I don't think is a hint towards anything.

[sangofe]

It would get needlessly censored on all fronts. No thanks.

I agree but the model of kid Goku in sparking Zero might be an unpleasant hint..

That just seems like a mistake on their part, since it's exactly like how he appeared in Broly: they just took as a base what was more likely a film error, hence why he has an undershirt. I don't think is a hint towards anything.

Why did they go off that model instead of just looking at the 86 Dragon Ball anime I wonder?

[FoolsGil]

It's the perfect time, fans of Rumiko Takahashi's are eating good with remakes of Urusei Yatsura and Ranma 1/2, so anime remakes are in. And, regrettably, a lot of interest comes of an artist when they have passed. Strike while the iron is hot, when the younguns who only know about Super and Dragon Ball Heroes might be willing to give the OG series a shot.

[super michael]

It's the perfect time, fans of Rumiko Takahashi's are eating good with remakes of Urusei Yatsura and Ranma 1/2, so anime remakes are in. And, regrettably, a lot of interest comes of an artist when they have passed. Strike while the iron is hot, when the younguns who only know about Super and Dragon Ball Heroes might be willing to give the OG series a shot.

I have to watch those anime one day and Spice & Wolf. I haven't watched the original or remake.

[supersaiyamangod]

If anything dragon ball needs a redub because the original English dub changed too much

[Neo-Makaiōshin]

No, it should not be remaded, that potential staff is better being used making new shows instead.

[JulieYBM]

There definitely needs to be more original anime made. I'm not a fan of creative staff being held back by capitalism and producers seeking to profit off of old titles.

[coola]

Only if, like with One Piece, different studio make it, and one that's not infamous for overworking staff...

[Kamiccolo9]

It's the perfect time, fans of Rumiko Takahashi's are eating good with remakes of Urusei Yatsura and Ranma 1/2, so anime remakes are in. And, regrettably, a lot of interest comes of an artist when they have passed. Strike while the iron is hot, when the younguns who only know about Super and Dragon Ball Heroes might be willing to give the OG series a shot.

I have to watch those anime one day and Spice & Wolf. I haven't watched the original or remake.

The Spice & Wolf remake is fantastic. And it just got renewed for a second season.

[hiswillliveson]

After witnessing Dragon Ball really come into its own animation wise, I don't mind a remake of some kind. I bet it would be a dream for Kubota to CD the potential series since he's a big fan of DB in general. I wonder if he'll drop OPM responsibilities for it if that was ever to happen though. Still got Shintani and maybe Takahashi if he's up for it.

[PowerPhantom245]

I'm curious if Toriyama, Torishima (editor/producer), Shueisha, Toei, etc. would APPROVE remake to happen.
Even though Toriyama is no longer with us, I wonder if he signed a contract (or made dying wish/request) with people involved in franchise, NEVER to allow remake to produce.
Toriyama has made a remake to some of his franchise (Dr. Slump), but I can't see it for something as Dragon Ball.

One example that I can think of is Back to the Future, where Robert Zemeckis & Bob Gale signed a contract not to make any reboot and/or remake. It's possible that contract can be overturned or renewed; I (like EVERYONE) don't want remake/reboot to happen.

[MasenkoHA]

I'm curious if Toriyama, Torishima (editor/producer), Shueisha, Toei, etc. would APPROVE remake to happen.
Even though Toriyama is no longer with us, I wonder if he signed a contract (or made dying wish/request) with people involved in franchise, NEVER to allow remake to produce.
Toriyama has made a remake to some of his franchise (Dr. Slump), but I can't see it for something as Dragon Ball.

One example that I can think of is Back to the Future, where Robert Zemeckis & Bob Gale signed a contract not to make any reboot and/or remake. It's possible that contract can be overturned or renewed; I (like EVERYONE) don't want remake/reboot to happen.

From what I understand, Torshima wasn't a big fan of the original Dragon Ball anime because he thought it was too cutesy. I don't think he'd be that upset over a remake.

I don't think Toriyama was that attached to the anime. He seemed pretty cool with it but largely indifferent

[SaiyamanMS]

I'm curious if Toriyama, Torishima (editor/producer), Shueisha, Toei, etc. would APPROVE remake to happen.
Even though Toriyama is no longer with us, I wonder if he signed a contract (or made dying wish/request) with people involved in franchise, NEVER to allow remake to produce.
Toriyama has made a remake to some of his franchise (Dr. Slump), but I can't see it for something as Dragon Ball.

I doubt Toriyama would have had any problem with a new anime adaptation given that he clearly had no issues with Dragon Ball SD, which is arguably a remake of the actual manga itself.

[PowerPhantom245]

I'm curious if Toriyama, Torishima (editor/producer), Shueisha, Toei, etc. would APPROVE remake to happen.
Even though Toriyama is no longer with us, I wonder if he signed a contract (or made dying wish/request) with people involved in franchise, NEVER to allow remake to produce.
Toriyama has made a remake to some of his franchise (Dr. Slump), but I can't see it for something as Dragon Ball.

I doubt Toriyama would have had any problem with a new anime adaptation given that he clearly had no issues with Dragon Ball SD, which is arguably a remake of the actual manga itself.

I don't consider SD as a "remake", but more of satire and parody; but I digress.

[sangofe]

I'm curious if Toriyama, Torishima (editor/producer), Shueisha, Toei, etc. would APPROVE remake to happen.
Even though Toriyama is no longer with us, I wonder if he signed a contract (or made dying wish/request) with people involved in franchise, NEVER to allow remake to produce.
Toriyama has made a remake to some of his franchise (Dr. Slump), but I can't see it for something as Dragon Ball.

One example that I can think of is Back to the Future, where Robert Zemeckis & Bob Gale signed a contract not to make any reboot and/or remake. It's possible that contract can be overturned or renewed; I (like EVERYONE) don't want remake/reboot to happen.

From what I understand, Torshima wasn't a big fan of the original Dragon Ball anime because he thought it was too cutesy. I don't think he'd be that upset over a remake.

I don't think Toriyama was that attached to the anime. He seemed pretty cool with it but largely indifferent

Cutesy? What would a remake be?

[Skar]

I would watch it but I'm curious if anything like that has been done before. All the anime remakes I can think of were made to adapt the rest of the manga since their original anime diverged or ended earlier. I think a remake of a completed adaptation seems unlikely.

[MasenkoHA]

I would watch it but I'm curious if anything like that has been done before. All the anime remakes I can think of were made to adapt the rest of the manga since their original anime diverged or ended earlier. I think a remake of a completed adaptation seems unlikely.

Sailor Moon Crystal comes to mind. But that one was because the 90s anime diverged so much from the manga after about halfway into the first arc. Dragon Ball's anime is a lot more of a rote adaptation

There's also the 97 Slump series which I assumed was a remake/update of the 80s anime?