Toei Extends Top Series

Toei Animation has signed new deals across Europe and Asia for several of its series including "Dragon Ball," "Captain Harlock" and "Dr. Slump."

April 6, 2018

Consumer products and live events planned for "Dragon Ball" and others.

The new partnerships include:

· British company GB Eye acquired the rights for the "Dragon Ball" and "Dragon Ball Z" series to create mugs, key rings, posters, tattoos, lanyards, badges and more. The line will be available in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Russia, Eastern Europe countries and Turkey.

· Arc en Ciel Aptafetes will create adult and children's costumes for the "Captain Harlock" brand in France and all French-speaking European countries. The line will feature printed suit with attached boots, cape and a PVC double belt with holsters.

· Spanish company Suxinsu is developing kids and adults apparel and accessories for the "Dr. Slump" series including t-shirt, jumpsuits, bags, badges and magnets. The line will be available in Spain and Andorra this fall.

· Popular kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa IV will star in a modern stage adaptation of "One Piece" that will run at Tokyo’s Shinbashi Enbujo theater from Oct. 7 to Nov. 25.