*Update – 7/24* Goku’s Japanese VA Masako Nozawa, executive producer Akio Iyoku and movie producer Norihiro Hayashida have shared their thoughts on Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero! Check out what they had to say about the movie below:
Goku’s Voice Actress – Masako Nozawa
“I’m sure you’re all bursting with excitement waiting for the Dragon Ball movie! I’m certain that Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO will more than live up to everyone’s expectations! The SUPER HERO subtitle is pretty cool, right? I love how simple and straight-to-the-point it is! The new characters designed by Toriyama don’t quite look like anyone we’ve seen before. They’ve got a great sense of style! Looking slick wearing boots, they’re definitely a unique addition to Dragon Ball, and I can’t wait to see what they can do! It’s one of those amazing movies where, after you finish watching it, you and your friends and family can all talk about the details and about what parts you liked best! I can’t wait to hear all of your impressions of the movie!”
SHUEISHA Dragon Ball Team – Executive Producer Akio Iyoku
“Now that the release date in Japan has been set for 2022, we’re working at full steam. For now, all I can say is that it’s going to be fantastic! Toriyama has been working with us since the story development stage and was highly involved in the illustration process for the movie’s characters. As we’ve worked on it, the movie has just kept getting better and better! Like I said, I’m confident it’s going to be a fantastic movie, but I really think that it could end up being a movie that leaves fans stunned, thinking things like, ‘So THIS is what Dragon Ball is capable of!’ and ‘I never expected it to be THAT good!’ I hope all the fans out there can withstand their building anticipation and hold out until next year!”
TOEI ANIMATION – Producer Norihiro Hayashida
“I think this new movie has a different appeal to the outrageously intense ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’. There are a lot more slice-of-life scenes that really put a spotlight on the rich world that Toriyama has created. Of course, that’s not to say the movie doesn’t have its share of intense scenes! It’s a perfect fusion of classic Dragon Ball and new aspects to the series, which is why I feel it might just end up being something truly original and groundbreaking! I really think that we’re going to be able to please all the fans out there as well as Toriyama with this movie! Presenting Toriyama’s incredible stories and designs in the coolest way possible has always been our mission! I hope you all do us the kindness of waiting patiently and excitedly a little while longer!”
*Original Article* The official Dragon Ball Special Panel at Comic Con 2021 just finished up with a tease for Dragon Ball Super Movie 2022! The movie has been formally announced as Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero features a new CG art-style compared to the more traditional art-style from 2019’s Dragon Ball Super: Broly. Additionally, designs of Piccolo, Krillin, Pan and new original characters were also shared:
Check out the teaser below:
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero debuts in theaters next year. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming and anime news!
