Akira Toriyama

How Dragonball Evolution, Hollywood’s worst ever manga adaptation, made a mockery of Akira Toriyama’s iconic series

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Beginning in 1984 and expanding to include television series, toys and anime, Akira Toriyama’s all-conquering manga franchise (styled Dragon Ball) was loosely inspired by the 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West. It followed the adventures of Son Goku, a monkey-tailed martial artist. When asked who he envisioned in the role in 2013, Toriyama … Read more

QuickCheck: Did a Japanese animation spark a political spat between two countries?

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PETALING JAYA: There are many serious reasons why two (or more) countries would disagree, such as political disputes, territory spats, or societal stresses. But would you believe that a diplomatic incident almost occurred between two countries because of an anime (Japanese animation)? Did something like this happen? VERDICT True Yes, attempts to screen Dragon Ball … Read more