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Following the popularity of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' manga series, and Toei's success with his previously adapted ''Dr. Slump'' series, [[Toei Animation]] began to produce an animated adaptation of the series. The first episode of ''Dragon Ball'' aired on '''26 February 1986''', a little over a year after the manga series first premiered in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump''. ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' and its sequel series ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' were based on the original manga series, but due to their overwhelming success, Toei Animation continued the franchise after the manga's completion by creating its own anime original series, ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]''. Along the way numerous theatrical films and television specials were produced, including both those created as a special addition to the series' actual story line and those created solely for special television programming events. When ''Dragon Ball GT'' came to a close in late 1997, the franchise had been on television for 13 years and 9 months, with a combined total of 508 episodes. | Following the popularity of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' manga series, and Toei's success with his previously adapted ''Dr. Slump'' series, [[Toei Animation]] began to produce an animated adaptation of the series. The first episode of ''Dragon Ball'' aired on '''26 February 1986''', a little over a year after the manga series first premiered in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump''. ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' and its sequel series ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' were based on the original manga series, but due to their overwhelming success, Toei Animation continued the franchise after the manga's completion by creating its own anime original series, ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]''. Along the way numerous theatrical films and television specials were produced, including both those created as a special addition to the series' actual story line and those created solely for special television programming events. When ''Dragon Ball GT'' came to a close in late 1997, the franchise had been on television for 13 years and 9 months, with a combined total of 508 episodes. | ||
In early 2009, Toei Animation rebooted the ''Dragon Ball Z'' TV series with a high-definition digital remastering in honor of its 20th anniversary. The series was re-titled ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' (known as ''Dragon Ball Z Kai'' internationally) and touted as the "Akira Toriyama Original Cut Version". The series featured re-recorded dialogue, new music, updated sound effects, and new digital effects, but the majority of the footage was recycled from ''Dragon Ball Z''. It debuted as part of Fuji TV's new hour-long Sunday morning anime block, "Dream 9", | In early 2009, Toei Animation rebooted the ''Dragon Ball Z'' TV series with a high-definition digital remastering in honor of its 20th anniversary. The series was re-titled ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' (known as ''Dragon Ball Z Kai'' internationally) and touted as the "Akira Toriyama Original Cut Version". The series featured re-recorded dialogue, new music, updated sound effects, and new digital effects, but the majority of the footage was recycled from ''Dragon Ball Z''. It debuted as part of Fuji TV's new hour-long Sunday morning anime block, "Dream 9", airing at 9:00AM before the ''One Piece'' TV series. | ||
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Following the popularity of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series, and Toei's success with his previously adapted Dr. Slump series, Toei Animation began to produce an animated adaptation of the series. The first episode of Dragon Ball aired on 26 February 1986, a little over a year after the manga series first premiered in Weekly Shōnen Jump. Dragon Ball and its sequel series Dragon Ball Z were based on the original manga series, but due to their overwhelming success, Toei Animation continued the franchise after the manga's completion by creating its own anime original series, Dragon Ball GT. Along the way numerous theatrical films and television specials were produced, including both those created as a special addition to the series' actual story line and those created solely for special television programming events. When Dragon Ball GT came to a close in late 1997, the franchise had been on television for 13 years and 9 months, with a combined total of 508 episodes.
In early 2009, Toei Animation rebooted the Dragon Ball Z TV series with a high-definition digital remastering in honor of its 20th anniversary. The series was re-titled Dragon Ball Kai (known as Dragon Ball Z Kai internationally) and touted as the "Akira Toriyama Original Cut Version". The series featured re-recorded dialogue, new music, updated sound effects, and new digital effects, but the majority of the footage was recycled from Dragon Ball Z. It debuted as part of Fuji TV's new hour-long Sunday morning anime block, "Dream 9", airing at 9:00AM before the One Piece TV series.
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Miscellaneous Features & Films
Festival Features
Every year Shueisha, sometimes in collaboration with animation companies and studios, holds various festivals celebrating and promoting some of its most popular franchises. These festivals are often held during annual school vacation periods and many feature vendor booths, new merchandise, stage presentations, industry announcements, and much more. On occasion some festivals will host screenings of animation specials and films from popular series, or even animation tour events.
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Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! (オッス!帰ってきた孫悟空と仲間たち!! / Ossu! Kaette Kita Son Gokū to Nakama-tachi!!) Premiered: 21 September 2008 ("Jump Super Anime Tour 2008") Two years after the defeat of Majin Buu, a new battle takes place on Earth. Vegeta's younger brother, Tarble, arrives to ask for help in defeating Avo & Cado, two of Freeza's former henchmen that have been terrorizing his planet. Do the heroes of Earth stand a chance against such mighty foes?! |
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Episode of Bardock (エピソードオブバーダック / Episōdo Obu Baadakku) Premiered: 17 December 2011 ("Jump Festa 2012") As Freeza destroys Planet Vegeta, Bardock is engulfed and killed in the attack and explosion... or is he? Bardock awakes in what appears to be the past on "Planet Plant", and faces off against a new foe named Chilled, who seems to be related to Freeza in some way. Will Bardock be able to save the planet and his new friends, and will he truly, finally become... a Super Saiyan?! |
Video Game Features
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Gather Together! Goku World (あつまれ!!悟空ワールド / Atsumare! Gokū Wārudo) Released: 1992 ("Terebikko" Interactive Feature) Join Goku and the others for an interactive telephone-and-video special feature where you travel into the past to see special events and fights from an all-new perspective. Can you answer all of the quiz questions correctly, and guide Goku into his final battle against Cell? |
| Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (サイヤ人絶滅計画 / Saiya-jin Zetsumetsu Keikaku) Released: August 1993 ("Official Visual Guide" Side-Story) The Earth is under attack by the evil Tsufruian, Dr. Raichi, and his Destron Gas. Goku and the others are forced to do battle against "Ghost Warriors" of past villains, all the while destroying the gas machines and protecting life on their home planet. Goku and the others take off into space to find Dr. Raichi, but the true villain appears to be Hatchihyack, a machine that has collected all of the spite against the Saiyans and brought it together into a formidable enemy. Can the heroes work together to destroy the hate-filled machine and save the day yet again? |
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Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans (超サイヤ人絶滅計画 / Sūpā Saiya-jin Zetsumetsu Keikaku) Released: 02 November 2010 ("Raging Blast 2" Special Feature) Newly produced for the PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360 fighting game, Raging Blast 2, this updated remake of the "Official Visual Guide" feature finds Earth under attack from a Tsufruian hellbent on revenge for their deaths at the hands of the Saiyans. |
Live-Action Films
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New Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shenlong (新七龍珠 神龍的傳說 / Xin Qi long zhu Shen long de chuan shuo) Released: 1991 The evil Niu Mówáng (Gyūmaō), along with his powerful minions, has set out to gather the Dragon Balls to conquer the world. On their search they soon run into the mysterious Sūn Wù-Kōng (Son Goku), who holds one of the balls they seek. Can Sūn Wù-Kōng and his ragtag group of friends stop Niu Mówáng from reaching his goal? |
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Dragon Ball: Fight, Son Goku! Win, Son Goku! (드래곤볼 싸워라 손오공 이겨라 손오공 / Deuraegonbol Ssawora Son Ogong Igyeora Son Ogong) Released: 12 December 1990 The great Emperor Pilaf is set on world domination, but to do so he must first gather the seven magical Dragon Balls. Unfortunately, he must compete with the unnaturally strong Son Goku and his friends, who are also in search of the Dragon Balls. Who will find all seven first and summon Shenlong to get their wish granted? |
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Dragon Ball Evolution (ドラゴンボール エボリューション / Doragon Bōru Eboryūshon) Premiered: 11 March 2009 (Japan) / 10 April 2009 (United States) On his 18th birthday, Goku is sent to collect the seven Dragon Balls in order to save the world from the evil alien Piccolo and his minions. Along the way he meets Bulma, and even the desert bandit Yamcha, who join in his quest. Can Goku and friends stop Piccolo from gathering the Dragon Balls and save the world? |
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