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Anime News Network's weekly roundup lists anime and manga releases in North America from August 9 to 15. The anime slate includes Dragon Ball Daima, Made in Abyss Season 1, and Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. The manga list spans dozens of new volumes, including debuts like Draw This, Then Die! and Hotel Inhumans.
France is in talks to host a second Dragon Ball theme park at the site of the defunct Mirapolis park, 20 miles northwest of Paris. The deal could involve more than €1 billion in Saudi investment, tied to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 plan. The project may be confirmed by the end of August.
Plex began accepting reservations on August 10 for the Dragon Ball Arise Piccolo Petrified Ver. figure. The approximately 28cm tall figure reproduces Piccolo's surprised expression and pose from when Dabura turned him to stone in the Majin Buu arc, including the stone coloring. It costs 30,800 yen and ships around November 2026.
SAG-AFTRA's summer 2026 magazine lists Canadian voice actor Michael Donovan as having died on March 4. He was 72. Fellow voice actor Ian James Corlett posted about Donovan's death after learning of it from the magazine. Donovan voiced Ryoga Hibiki in the original Ranma ½ anime and other roles.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on August 5 that it will exhibit five titles at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. The main booth in Hall 5 will feature playable demos for 'ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE', 'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3', 'One Piece: Sea of Delights Restaurant', and 'Bleach Mirrors High'. 'Tales of Eternia Remaster' will be present but only with a reservation campaign, no demo. 'ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE' is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. It is the first in the series to feature a first-person perspective in its drama parts, and this will be its first exhibition at a domestic game event. Public days from September 19 to 21 will require a numbered ticket for the demo, distributed at the booth. Demo participants receive an original sticker. The Family Game Park at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall will offer demos of 'Once Upon a Katamari' and 'Tamagotchi Petit Petit Store: Welcome! Nintendo Switch 2 Edition'. The ASOBI STORE satellite booth in Hall 11 will sell advance merchandise for 'Ace Combat 8', the 'Tales of' series, Katamari, Pac-Man, and Taiko no Tatsujin.
BANDAI SPIRITS announced the S.H.Figuarts Full Power Frieza -Battle Scarred Edition- action figure, reproducing the character's appearance from the fierce battle on Planet Namek in Dragon Ball Z. Pre-orders open Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 16:00 through Premium Bandai. The figure carries damage paint across the entire body, inspired by scenes from the series, and includes a newly created defeated face expression part. A bonus part is an exchangeable head compatible with the separately sold S.H.Figuarts Super Saiyan Son Goku -Legendary Super Saiyan- figure, recreating the moment Goku reverts from Super Saiyan with his hair blowing in the wind. The figure stands approximately 125mm tall, made of PVC and ABS, and includes the main body, three types each of exchangeable left and right hand parts, three exchangeable head parts, exchangeable left and right ankle parts, and a tail part. The price is 9,900 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for March 2027. BANDAI SPIRITS is the manufacturer. The product page notes that orders may close early if the preparation quantity is reached.
Bandai Namco Entertainment released the major downloadable content 'NEO' for Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO on July 30, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The DLC adds over 30 new playable characters, including Bardock (Super Saiyan), Super 17 (GT), and Piccolo Daimao, along with new stages, costumes, techniques, and a single-player mode called 'Path to Limit-Breaking Breakthrough.' A free patch also went live, updating the game to version 3020.019.003.012.013 with balance adjustments and new features like Linked Blast and Sparking! Boost. To mark the release, an opening movie featuring the theme song 'ZERO' by Hironobu Kageyama was published. Kageyama wrote the music and lyrics himself, marking his first new Dragon Ball game theme in 18 years, since 'Battle of Omega' for Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 in 2010. The song is available for purchase starting at 255 yen or $1.29. A limited-time discount offers 25% off the NEO Edition and Legendary Edition for Steam and PS5 PlayStation Plus subscribers until August 13. A gameplay contest with six categories runs until August 31. The Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions of the DLC are scheduled for a later release in 2027.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Bandai Spirits announced three new S.H.Figuarts figures from major anime franchises. From 'Naruto Shippuden', the S.H.Figuarts Minato Namikaze [Kurama Link Mode] -The Flash That Tears Through Darkness- includes kunai and a Giant Rasengan effect part. From 'My Hero Academia', the S.H.Figuarts Dark Deku figure reproduces battle-damaged costume details and dirt with precise sculpting and coloring. Both figures will open for pre-order in Japan at the Premium Bandai Tamashii Web Store on July 28, 2026 at 16:00 JST. From 'Dragon Ball Z', the S.H.Figuarts Full Power Frieza -Battle Scarred Edition- was also announced, but further details on its release are pending. Pre-orders for the Minato and Dark Deku figures began in North America on July 25, 2026. The announcements were made via the Tamashii Nations official X account during the convention.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on July 23 that the 'Limit-Breaking Super Breakthrough NEO' DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will launch on July 30, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The DLC adds 33 new playable characters, including Chi-Chi, King Piccolo, Mercenary Tao, General Blue, Android 8, Nam, Grandpa Gohan, King Vegeta, Pikkon, Mighty Mask, Supreme Kai, Super Saiyan Bardock, Chilled, Super Android 17, Nuova Shenron, Jaco, Cheelai, Champa, and alternate versions of Goku, Tien, and Piccolo from the original Dragon Ball anime. A new solo mode, 'Path to Limit-Breaking' (also called 'Limit Breaker Journey'), lets players select a character, travel to destinations, fight battles, and level up. Characters consume stamina when moving, and lower stamina reduces starting health but yields more experience from tougher fights. The mode includes 'Battle Arts' for status enhancements, and improved stats carry over to other game modes. The DLC also adds over 20 new costumes and super attacks, four new stages, new Episode Battles for four characters, and more Extra Battles. A free update adds 'Sparking! Boost' and 'Chain Blasts' mechanics. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch versions will receive the DLC at a later date.
Bandai will release a new Dragon Ball figure series called DUAL BURST as gashapon in late July. The lineup includes four figures: Super Saiyan Son Goku, Frieza Fourth Form, Super Saiyan Son Gohan, and Cell Perfect Form. Each figure costs 500 yen. The figures are designed to be displayed individually or paired together to recreate famous battles from the series, such as Goku vs. Frieza on Planet Namek and Gohan vs. Cell during the Cell Games.
BANDAI SPIRITS has revealed all prizes for the Ichiban Kuji Dragon Ball GT lottery, including six MASTERLISE figures, acrylic stands that recreate the ending animation, die-cut visual boards, and clear file sets. The kuji launches at 790 yen per play on August 22, 2026, at Lawson, Ministop, and other stores.
The 1987 Dragon Ball theatrical film Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle will air on TOKYO MX on July 19, 2026 at 20:00. It is the second broadcast in a series following last year's airing of the first Dragon Ball film. The film features Goku and Krillin rescuing a sleeping princess from demons.
Bandai Spirits is releasing two new prize figures in its Dragon Ball Z Match Makers series, depicting Cell's First Form and Android 16 locked in shoulder-to-shoulder close combat. The figures go on sale sequentially from July 7.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that the final DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Future Saga Chapter 4, will launch on July 8. The DLC adds new playable characters, missions, and content, closing out the game's post-launch support ahead of the 2027 sequel Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3.
BANDAI SPIRITS announced Ichiban Kuji Dragon Ball Fantastic Adventure 3, a lottery prize set releasing sequentially from November 28, 2026. The A prize is a Son Goku & Bulma & Oolong Ox-King's Car figure. The Last One prize is a Son Goku & Bulma figure. Other prizes remain unannounced. Each draw costs 800 yen.
Bandai will release a new gashapon figure series called Dragon Ball DUAL BURST from late July. The line includes four figures: Super Saiyan Son Goku, Frieza Fourth Form, Super Saiyan Son Gohan, and Perfect Cell. Each figure costs 500 yen per play and can be displayed alone or paired to recreate iconic battle scenes.
Bandai Spirits will release two new Dragon Ball Z MATCH MAKERS prize figures starting July 7. The figures depict First Form Cell and Android 16 in a shoulder-to-shoulder close combat pose, recreating a famous battle scene from the series. The figures convey Android 16's resolve and Cell's cold determination.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is running a 90% off sale on the Steam version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, dropping the regular edition to 297 yen. The game has shipped over 10 million units worldwide and holds a Very Positive rating from about 42,700 Steam reviews. The sale comes as the final DLC chapter and a sequel, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, are planned for 2026 and 2027 respectively.
Tamashii Nations has announced a new toy series called CHANGEARTS, which uses the company's transformation technology to recreate iconic vehicles and structures from the Dragon Ball series. The first wave, CHANGEARTS Hoi-Poi Capsule, consists of four items inspired by the Hoi-Poi Capsules that appear in the manga and anime. Pre-orders open on July 1, 2026, at general retail stores. The lineup includes Bulma's Motorcycle (No. 9), the Capsule House (No. 1), Trunks' Time Machine (No. 433), and Bulma's Airplane (No. 576). Each item comes in a Hoi-Poi Capsule-shaped case and transforms when removed. The motorcycle and the Capsule House are scheduled for release in December 2026, while the Time Machine and Airplane follow in January 2027. All four items are priced at 2,200 yen each. Bandai Spirits is the manufacturer. The toys are designed to be displayed alongside separately sold S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball figures.
Crunchyroll added the original Dragon Ball series to its streaming catalogue in India on June 24, 2026. The series is available with both Japanese and English dubs, accompanied by English subtitles. The addition gives Indian viewers legal access to the foundational story of Goku and his quest for the seven Dragon Balls, a franchise that later expanded into Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and other entries. Crunchyroll continues to grow its library in India, a market where demand for anime is rising. The move brings one of the most recognized anime franchises to the platform's regional lineup, allowing longtime fans and newcomers to watch the early adventures of Goku, Bulma, and their companions. The series follows Goku, a boy with extraordinary strength, as he teams up with Bulma to find the mystical Dragon Balls scattered across the world. When gathered, the orbs grant a single wish. The show is now streaming directly on Crunchyroll in India.
Bandai Namco Entertainment released the first trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 on June 23, 2026, offering a detailed look at the game ahead of its planned 2027 launch. The trailer, titled "Welcome to West City," introduces the game's setting of AGE 1000 and several original characters: Brett, an aspiring hero who considers himself the protagonist's senior and rival; Tap, a prodigy who entered university early; ROM, an idol pursuing her entertainment career; and Lilica, a classmate of the player-created hero. The story follows a protagonist who arrives in the futuristic timeline with no memory and becomes involved with a new generation of student heroes in West City. Voice actors include Hiro Shimono as Brett, Mariya Ise as Tap, Yuina as ROM, and Hina Yomiya as Lilica. The trailer also shows Bulma retaining her youthful appearance and Gamma 1 wearing a new outfit marked with "1000." A gameplay mechanic lets players fill a gauge to summon the soul of legendary Dragon Ball characters like Trunks, Vegeta, and Piccolo. The project was teased earlier as "Age 1000" and has been in development for about six to seven years. Akira Toriyama contributed to world-building and character design. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Bandai will release the Dragon Ball Dual Burst gashapon series in July. The four figures recreate iconic battle scenes when displayed in pairs, including Super Saiyan Son Goku and Frieza Fourth Form from Planet Namek, and Super Saiyan Son Gohan and Perfect Cell from the Cell Games. Each figure costs 500 yen.
Bandai's Tamashii Nations has announced an S.H.Figuarts figure of Recoome in his Hell Recoome form from Dragon Ball Z. The figure features new sculpting and articulation, a torn costume, multiple face parts, and an Eraser Gun effect. It is priced at 9,900 yen and will ship in February 2027 via the Tamashii Web Shop.
Benelic released nine Dragon Ball kitchen and accessory items inspired by the restaurant Goku and friends visited after the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament. The lineup includes melamine fried rice plates, soup spoons, glasses, pouches, and keyholders featuring Goku, Shenlong, and Bulma. The goods are available at Jump Shop stores nationwide and online from June 19.
Bandai Spirits announced a new S.H.Figuarts Recoome figure from Dragon Ball Z, depicting the Ginyu Force member with a torn battle suit and wound sculpting based on his fight on Planet Namek. Pre-orders open June 19, 2026, at the Soul Web Store for 9,900 yen, with shipment scheduled for February 2027.
Bandai Spirits is releasing two prize figures from its Match Makers line, depicting Son Goku and Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z in their first battle. Each figure stands 12 to 13 centimeters tall. The figures will be released sequentially starting June 16.
Nine types of kitchen goods and accessories inspired by the DELICIOUS Restaurant from the Dragon Ball anime will go on sale June 19 at Jump Shop locations and online. Items include melamine fried rice plates, Chinese spoons, can-shaped glasses, hand towels, clear pouches, and acrylic keychains featuring Goku, Bulma, and Shenlong.
Bandai Spirits has revealed the full prize list for Ichiban Kuji Dragon Ball Spectacle Battle, including a Son Goku BURSTANT figure as the A prize and MASTERLISE figures of Son Gohan, Piccolo, and Vegeta. The lottery launches July 11, 2026, at 800 yen per draw.
Bandai will release a new gashapon figure series called Dragon Ball DUAL BURST in July. The line includes four figures: Super Saiyan Son Goku and Frieza Fourth Form from the Namek battle, and Super Saiyan Son Gohan and Cell Perfect Form from the Cell Games. Each figure costs 500 yen and can be displayed alone or paired to recreate iconic scenes.
Japanese gaming site Inside has curated a list of eight major titles confirmed for 2027, including the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, a full remake of the original Tomb Raider, and the debut title from Ikumi Nakamura's studio UNSEEN. The list also features new entries in the Virtua Fighter and Dragon Ball Xenoverse series, a new Gundam action game, and large DLC for Monster Hunter: Wilds.
Tamashii Nations' S.H.Figuarts line will release a Son Gohan figure based on his Android Saga costume from Dragon Ball Z in November 2026. The figure features a new shoulder articulation system and stands about 105mm tall. A first press limited edition includes a Z Warrior Gathering Base A.
MegaHouse announced Look Up figures of Super Saiyan Son Goku (Mini) and Super Saiyan Vegeta (Mini) from Dragon Ball DAIMA. The painted PVC figures stand about 110mm tall and release in December 2026. A Premium Bandai set includes an exclusive mini cushion.
Anime Anime has compiled a guide for streaming Dragon Ball Daima, the new TV anime from Akira Toriyama. The series is available on DMM TV, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, d Anime Store, Lemino, and TSUTAYA DISCAS, but not on Disney Plus. DMM TV is recommended for its low price and free trial.
Bandai Spirits is releasing two prize figures from the MATCH MAKERS series based on Dragon Ball GT: Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta and Super Yi Xing Long. Each figure stands 18 to 20 cm tall and is designed to recreate the famous battle scene when displayed together. The figures release sequentially from May 26.
Bandai Spirits will launch two Dragon Ball Z prize figures from its MATCH MAKERS line starting June 16. The Son Goku and Vegeta figures recreate their first battle from the series, stand 12 to 13 centimeters tall, and are designed to be displayed side by side.
Heritage Auctions will hold The Art of Anime, Vol. VIII from May 15 to 17, featuring over 1,200 lots of production cels, drawings, and materials from series including Dragon Ball, Pokémon, Sailor Moon, Cowboy Bebop, and films like Akira, My Neighbor Totoro, and Kiki's Delivery Service. The auction highlights Dragon Ball's 40th anniversary with more than 125 dedicated lots.