The internationally beloved artist, who left a permanent mark on the manga and anime industry after a legendary career spanning over 45 years, passed away on March 1 of an acute subdural hematoma.
15 movies from Toei Animation will join the anime streamer catalog this summer, with the first set released June 22.
Fans of Akira Toriyama’s famous action anime franchise just got an early holiday gift, as the leading anime platform is now streaming episodes of the three series previously available only on Funimation.
The narrative symphonic experience brings Toei Animation’s popular ‘Dragon Ball’ anime franchise to life with live vocals, a 60-piece orchestra, and the music of composer Shunsuke Kikuchi; tickets for the immersive multimedia event go on sale March 11.
Online celebration of the anime community to feature panels, cosplay, forums and more.
Celebration of anime, manga and Japanese cultures set for August 30 – September 1 in San Jose, California.
New digital channel will provide anime fans with expert commentary on top shows like ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and ‘Attack on Titan.’
It’s not surprising this film opened at number one in Japan when it first hit theaters in 2013.
Funimation CEO Gen Fukunaga to retain minority stake in the business valued at approximately $150 million, with a catalog that includes popular titles such as ‘Dragon Ball Z,’ ‘Cowboy Bebop,’ ‘One Piece,’ ‘My Hero Academia’ and ‘Attack on Titan.’
Invigorated by the 1 million-viewer premiere of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Super, Toei Animation Inc. and Funimation Entertainment sign new and renewed license agreements for the franchise, in a variety of merchandise categories.
New deals with multiple licensing partners include a range of apparel categories for the new ‘Dragon Ball Super’ and original ‘Dragon Ball Z’ anime series.
In one of the biggest global licensing deals of its kind, IMG Worlds of Legends will include characters from global brands from Nickelodeon, Ubisoft, Saban Brands, Mattel, Toei Animation, Cartoon Network, and more.
Toei Animation signs El Ocho Licencias y Promociones and Starbright Licensing as agents for newest Dragon Ball series from original creator Akira Toriyama.
‘Dragon Ball Z’ licensed to Corporacion Ecuatoriana de TV.S.A. in Ecuador and Televisora Nicaraguense S.A. Canal 8 in Nicaragua; Saint Seiya sold to Televisora Nicaraguense S.A. Canal 8 in Nicaragua.
Legendary superstar rock band KISS to receive prestigious 2015 “Special Commissioner’s Award” from Japan’s International Short Shorts Asian Film Festival for “Samurai Son” music video.
Drawn from a plot by the brand’s original creator, ‘Dragon Ball Super’ is the first new series in 18 years.
