The battle to harness the power of the seven Dragon Balls explodes in vivid detail like never before. Exploding and fighting its way into stores is the Dragon Box Z volume 2 DVD set. The Dragon Box features over 40 uncut episodes, #43-84, remastered and restored frame by frame from the original Japanese anime masters, rendering the legendary action in pristine clarity. Each episode is presented in Japanese with the complete opening and closing credits and includes the original episode previews, and each can be watched in Japanese with English subtitles, or dubbed in English. Having suffered heavy losses in the battle with the Saiyans, and with Goku still recovering from his injuries, the remaining Z-Fighters must embark on a perilous journey to Planet Namek in search of the Namekian Dragon Balls. Unbeknownst to them, however, a powerful new enemy has set his sights on the same prize: the ruthless tyrant Frieza! Whats more, you get a 48-page Collector’s Booklet along with the set! Ceck out the box art (more… )

Toei Animation is working to bring Latin America fans of anime a whole new line of products. They will be working with Panini and Chenson in Mexico to produce Dragonball Z magnets and Saint Seiya backpacks; with Cordez and Cardebras in Brazil to produce Dragonball Z bags and One Piece notebooks; with Corp. Industries Plasticas in Peru to produce Dragon Ball folders; and with Global Partners, Creative Hats, and Distribuidora Latapy in Argentina to produce binders, sunglasses, and skateboards for Dragon Ball Z, One Piece and Saint Seiya.

Namco Bandai is preparing an awesome upcoming game for the Nintendo Wii, Dragonball: Revenge of King Piccolo. This Wii-exclusive title follows Kid Goku (the first time he was a kid, not that other time) through the story of the original Dragonball series, as a 2.5D side-scrolling beat-em-up. The gameplay is very simple, but it plays very fun! It’s currently scheduled for a September 2009 release, but I’ll keep you posted!

The Nintendo Wii, and all of its fans, just got a lot happier! Bandai’s latest Dragonball video game, Dragonball: Tenkaichi Daibouken, is not only beautiful, not only based on the Dragonball manga we love, but also a classic “2.5D” side-scroller game (just like Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, or the one-player levels in SSBB). The cel-shaded game stars a young Goku, and is based on the pre-”Z” Dragonball material. We’re hoping for an official US release date and name at this year’s E3. Stay TOONed right here for info!

So, have you seen it yet? Are you planning on seeing it? Dragonball: Evolution has just finished its first week in theaters, and the reports have come in from all over. Most have been somewhat disappointed – the box office shows some pretty poor sales (only $6 million after one week). The folks at IGN had a chance to write up a review, check out a bit of what they say after the break, then leave a comment to let us know what you thought!
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April 10th is quickly approaching, and Dragon Ball fans around the world are excited for the film hitting theaters that day, Dragonball: Evolution! Though, not all of the fans are excited for the same reason — some are happy, some are worried. No matter what, there’s a definite buzz about the flick. How do you think it looks?
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There’s a new Dragon Ball game making its way to the Nintendo DS. Those of you who are anti the upcoming live-action film need not worry, as this RPG game is based solely on the anime, not the actors. Not too much is known at this time, mostly because I can’t speak a lick’o'Japanese, but the trailer looks pretty cool! Check it out after the break

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And it’s…  well… it’s a trailer, alright!  We’ve been talking about this movie for months, and even the trailer for a few weeks, but now there’s finally some of it available for your review.  I’ll let you guys be the judge of what you think.  It certainly doesn’t look much like the popular anime series that it is based off of, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it wont be good.  Check it out below, after the break, and leave your thoughts.

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