Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Dragon Ball Super Hero Movie Visual.jpg
Theatrical release poster with original release date
Directed byTetsuro Kodama
Screenplay byAkira Toriyama
Based onDragon Ball
by Akira Toriyama
Produced byNorihiro Hayashida
Music byNaoki Satō
Production
company
Distributed byToei Company
Release date
  • 2022 (2022)
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (ドラゴンボール超 (スーパー) スーパーヒーロー, Doragon Bōru Sūpā Sūpā Hīrō) is an upcoming Japanese computer-animated martial arts fantasy/adventure film produced by Toei Animation and written by Dragon Ball series creator Akira Toriyama. It is the twenty first Dragon Ball feature film overall, the fourth produced with Toriyama's direct involvement, the second to carry the Dragon Ball Super branding and the first to be produced mainly using 3D animation.[1][2] It was originally set for release in Japan on April 22, 2022 but postponed due to an unauthorized network intrusion at Toei Animation.[3][4][5]

Premise[]

The Red Ribbon Army, the evil organization that was once destroyed by Goku in the past, has been reformed by a group of people who have created new and mightier Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, and are seeking vengeance against Goku and his friends and family.

Voice cast[]

Character Name Japanese English
Gohan Masako Nozawa
Goku
Goten
Piccolo Toshio Furukawa
Pan Yūko Minaguchi
Vegeta Ryō Horikawa
Krillin Mayumi Tanaka
Yajirobe
Bulma Aya Hisakawa
Trunks Takeshi Kusao
Android 18 Miki Itō
Broly Bin Shimada
Korin Ken Uo
Dende Aya Hirano
Beerus Kōichi Yamadera
Whis Masakazu Morita
Cheelai Nana Mizuki
Lemo Tomokazu Sugita
Gamma #1 Hiroshi Kamiya[6]
Gamma #2 Mamoru Miyano[6]
Dr. Hedo Miyu Irino[7]
Magenta Volcano Ōta[7]
Carmine Ryota Takeuchi[7]

Production[]

Development[]

The original series author Akira Toriyama once again provides the original concept, writing the script (including every detail of the dialogue), and drawing character designs for the film (changing pre-existing characters to their manga designs rather than those used in the anime). It has been said that he is even more invested in this film than the prior three he wrote.[8][9][10]

Animation[]

Production began before the release of Dragon Ball Super: Broly.[8] It is the first film in the franchise to be produced mainly in 3D animation.[1][11]

Marketing[]

A sequel to Dragon Ball Super: Broly was officially announced on May 9, 2021.[9] At Comic-Con 2021, more details were announced as well as the film's title. Character designs for Piccolo, Pan, Krillin and a new character(s) were shown, as well as the design for Piccolo's home.[12][13] The 3D animation of character Goku was also shown in a brief preview.[8] The first trailer was released on October 7, 2021. The Japanese Release Date and a new trailer was showcased at Jump Festa 2022. [14][15]

Release[]

The film was originally scheduled to be released on April 22, 2022 in Japan 3D, IMAX 3D and 4DX but postponed due to hacking at Toei Animation .[16][6] In North America, it is currently scheduled for Summer 2022.[17]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Raymond, Nicholas (November 9, 2021). "Dragon Ball Super: Why Super Hero's Animation Style Is So Divisive". ScreenRant. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  2. ^ Cao, Caroline (October 7, 2021). "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero shows off long-awaited trailer". Polygon. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Film Sets April 22 Premiere in Japan with New Trailer". Funimation. 18 December 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 15, 2021). "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Anime Film Unveils New Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  5. ^ Loo, Egan (March 18, 2022). "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Film Delayed Due to Toei Animation Hack". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 18, 2021). "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Film Reveals Trailer, More Cast, April 22 Premiere (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 22, 2021). "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Film Casts More of Red Ribbon Army". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  8. ^ a b c "Dragon Ball Special Panel | Comic-Con@Home 2021". youtube. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "A big announcement! New "Dragon Ball Super" movie is planned for 2022! Take a look at author Akira Toriyama's comment!". dragon-ball-official. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  10. ^ Mateo, Alex. "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Anime Film's Trailer Reveals New Characters, Animation Style". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  11. ^ Raymond, Nicholas (October 17, 2021). "What Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero's Human Villains Mean For The Movie". ScreenRant. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  12. ^ Harrison, Will (July 23, 2021). "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero character concepts revealed at SDCC 2021". Polygon. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  13. ^ Peters, Megan. "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Is Coming to New York Comic Con". ComicBook. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  14. ^ Cao, Caroline (October 7, 2021). "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero shows off long-awaited trailer". Polygon. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  15. ^ Lacerna, Michael (December 14, 2021). "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Art Puts Gohan in a Classic Costume". CBR. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  16. ^ Lyles, Taylor (October 8, 2021). "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Gets New Trailer, But No Firm US Release Date - NYCC 2021". ign. Archived from the original on 2021-10-08. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  17. ^ "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero North America Release Confirmed for 2022". Funimation - Blog!. 2022-02-20. Retrieved 2022-02-20.

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