By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter KessCo and Toei Animation have signed a licensing partnership to create toy and game collections for One Piece and Digimon's 25th anniversary. Launched in 1997 by Toei Animation, One Piece and Digimon are Japanese multi-platform entertainment franchises that have expanded to include anime series, licensed products, digital games, movies, … [Read more...] about KessCo Developing Games and Toys for One Piece and Digimon
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Digimon is Back, With New Theatrical Release in November
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The 'digital monsters' are back as Toei Animation releases a new Digimon film in theatres on Nov. 8. Co-produced with Fathom Events, Digimon Adventure 02 is being released as a two-day event on Nov. 8-9. The 'chosen children' from the Digimon saga are also returning, but now as 20-year-old adults. The film is being released as a … [Read more...] about Digimon is Back, With New Theatrical Release in November
Dragon Ball Fans Powering Up With G Fuel Licensed Beverage
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter G Fuel, Toei Animation and Crunchyroll are releasing a Dragon Ball Z inspired energy drink flavor called G Fuel Kamehameha. “We are pleased to partner with G FUEL on this Dragon Ball Z collaboration,” said Masayuki Endo, President and CEO of Toei Animation Inc. “Dragon Ball Z is known for its power-packed action, and G FUEL energy drinks … [Read more...] about Dragon Ball Fans Powering Up With G Fuel Licensed Beverage
Dragon Ball-Inspired Symphony Coming to Canada
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kashamara Productions and Overlook Events will be bringing the officially licensed Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure to Canada in 2023. Kashamara Productions is a newly-formed experiential licensing company that works on live events based on entertainment franchises. Created and produced by Overlook Events, the Dragon Ball Symphonic … [Read more...] about Dragon Ball-Inspired Symphony Coming to Canada
Toei To Paint Times Square Red for Comic Con
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toei Animation is launching its biggest fan experience of all time at this year's New York Comic Con 2022. The studio that brought the world hits like the Dragon Ball franchise and One Piece is now literally painting Times Square red and building out massive displays. The showcase of franchise properties, including “One Piece Film Red,” … [Read more...] about Toei To Paint Times Square Red for Comic Con
Video Game Licensing: Fortnite Gets Powered Up With Dragon Ball Collaboration
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The hit game Fortnite will get a little Super Kamehameha action this month, as characters from Tohei Animations' Dragon Ball franchise join the action. The anime studio has signed a deal with Fortnite creator Epic Games to power up the game with the addition of classic downloadable characters from the wildly popular Dragon Ball franchise. … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Fortnite Gets Powered Up With Dragon Ball Collaboration