Anime streaming giant, Crunchyroll, has announced that it is set to exclusively stream the new anime blockbuster, Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, on its platform starting July 12, 2023. Indian anime fans can look forward to enjoying the film, notably in Hindi dubbed and subtitled versions.
This latest offering from the Dragon Ball franchise is backed by Akira Toriyama, the original creator of Dragon Ball, who has been deeply involved in the film’s development. His creative contributions span the film’s original story, screenplay, and character design, offering a unique and authentic Dragon Ball experience.
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A Global Success
Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO marks Crunchyroll’s first globally-distributed theatrical release, having premiered in over 100 countries in 13 dubs and 29 subtitled languages. The film enjoyed widespread acclaim, grossing $96 million worldwide and becoming the 4th-highest grossing anime film in the US.
This film is the second installment in the Dragon Ball Super franchise, succeeding the 2018 worldwide hit, Dragon Ball Super: Broly.
Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO revisits the defeated Red Ribbon Army, with successors crafting ultimate Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, who brand themselves as “Super Heroes”. The android duo poses a menacing threat to Piccolo and Gohan, the motive of the resurrected Red Ribbon Army remains mysterious and ominous. As danger looms, it’s time for the Super Hero to awaken.
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Stellar Voice Cast
Directed by Tetsuro Kodama, the film boasts a strong Japanese voice cast, including notable names such as Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Yūko Minaguchi, Ryō Horikawa, and many others.
The English version of the film features renowned voice actors like Kyle Hebert, Sean Schemmel, Robert McCollum, Jeannie Tirado, and Christopher R. Sabat among others.
Dragon Ball Legacy
Dragon Ball’s legacy dates back to 1984, with the premiere of Akira Toriyama’s manga in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump”. It maintained top ranks throughout its 10.5 years of publication, selling a staggering 260 million copies globally. Beyond manga, Dragon Ball’s popularity spilled over into TV animation, movies, games, and merchandise. Almost four decades after the launch of the original manga, Dragon Ball continues to evolve with large-scale movies like Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO pushing it to new heights.
Source: Press Release
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