The wildly popular Dragon Ball franchise gets a brand new first look in a behind-the-scenes video highlighting the official theme park coming to Saudi Arabia — the first of its kind worldwide.
Through a press release, Dragon Ball theme park master planner, intriguing designer and creative guardian Falcon's Creative Team has revealed a new behind-the-scenes featurette of the highly anticipated attraction in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia. The clip features comments from VP and project manager Robb Wilson, CEO and founder Cecil D. Magpuri and CDO David Schaefer, along with a video confirming seven different themed lands, including Kame House , Capsule Corporation and Beerus's Planet. Readers can watch the new clip below.
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The press release also highlights Falcon's involvement in immersive technology seen in the Hulk: Epsilon Base 3D installation and at the National Geographic Museum in Washington DC, through hologram-like projections by Dr. Jane Goodall. Satellite images believed to be from February 2024 also highlight the 2.5 million square foot Qiddiya Water Theme Park for which Falcon's is the master planner.
An official Dragon Ball theme park could help Toei's franchise reach further globally
While the hype continues for popular anime contemporaries like One Piece, which recently announced its takeover of the Las Vegas Sphere in June, Dragon Ball fans have long criticized the owners. Copyright owner criticized the series' lackluster promotion in comparison, criticizing Toei Animation for Daima's new artwork. , which many felt was simply reusing previous releases. However, improved fortunes may come soon. Andy Nguyen, the designer of the first Naruto ramen shop in the US and the new One Piece cafe, said he sees Dragon Ball as the next IP to have a restaurant. This follows nationwide Dragon Ball sushi bar collaborations in the US, highlighted by Crunchyroll's partnership with Toei Animation with seven new releases.
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Crunchyroll streams Dragon Ball, describing the original anime series: “Goku is a strange, bushy-tailed boy who spends his days hunting and eating—until he meets Bulma, a bossy beauty with the guy in my head. Together, they set out to find the seven magical Dragon Balls and make the wish that will change their lives forever.”
Dragon ball
Dragon Ball tells the story of a young warrior named Son Goku, a special boy with a tail who embarks on a journey to become stronger and learn about the Dragon Balls, as all 7 Dragon Balls are gathered. in return, grant any wish of choice.
Created by Akira Toriyama
First movie Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Ruby
Latest movie Dragon Ball Super: Superhero
First TV show chapter Dragon Ball (1986)
Upcoming TV show Dragon Ball DAIMA
Airing date of the first episode April 26, 1989
Cast Sean Schemmel, Laura Bailey, Brian Drummond, Christopher Sabat, Scott McNeil
Source: Press release