We have seen an onslaught of new and revitalized Dragon Ball merchandise coming out recently thanks to Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, the franchise’s first theatrical film in 17 years. With a few new listings popping up in the past few days, it is safe to say that the film’s merchandising push is not …
The official website for the upcoming film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods has announced midnight showings on the night of 29–30 March 2013 in both Osaka and Fukuoka. Additionally, each location will show another five Dragon Ball Z movies from the past (using their original 35 mm film prints), though each location will have …
The recently-released April 2013 issue of Seiyū Animedia in Japan includes a new interview with voice actress Masako Nozawa about her involvement with and feelings about the upcoming film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. We have added an English translation of this interview to our “Translations” section. The April 2013 issue of Seiyū Animedia …
Japanese convenience stores Lawson and Mini Stop have added — in addition to previous offerings, such as the awesome “Dragon Bowl” — an assortment of food products in support of the upcoming fim Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. Lawson has available, starting yesterday: Karaage-kun fried chicken, shrimp-chilli flavor (¥210) Fried curry bun with gooey soft-boiled egg inside (¥155) Fluffy …
The first preview screening for the new film, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, took place at Shinjuku Wald 9 earlier today in Japan. Voice actress Masako Nozawa and others were on hand to introduce the film. Nozawa was asked what she would wish for if she could have one wish come true, answering, “As long …
A new television commercial promoting the release of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods in IMAX Digital theaters was released earlier today on the film’s official website: 東映・20th Century FOX [Toei / 20th Century FOX] 全人類待望 [All Humanity Has Been Waiting] CMナレーター「全人類待望」 Commercial Narrator: “All humanity has been waiting—” 日本映画史上初IMAX上映!! [The First-Ever Japanese Movie to …
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods officially hits Japanese theaters 30 March 2013, but preview screenings are launching in various locations this and next week. It is nearly upon us! Something that is always incredibly fun with each movie is learning the pun source behind villain names, though they are not always completely obvious (especially …
On Wednesday, 20 March 2013 (a holiday — the first day of spring), Toho Cinemas outlet Odaiba Cinema Mediage in Tokyo will be hosting a special preview screening of the upcoming film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods followed by a marathon of six older Dragon Ball films via 35mm prints. The additional films include: …
In support of the upcoming film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (which debuts in Japanese theaters 30 March 2013), a number of websites will stream the first 17 Dragon Ball animated features starting this Friday, 15 March 2013. The films include the three Dragon Ball movies (1986-1988), the thirteen Dragon Ball Z movies (1989-1995), …
Last week’s issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump in Japan kicked-off a brand new series of Q&As — “Super Long Interview!! Please Tell Us, Akira Toriyama-sensei!!” — with the original Dragon Ball author himself. While last week’s question was about the plot for the upcoming film, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, this week’s question is …