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Posted August 22, 2022 by Ryan Villanueva in Anime/Manga
 
 

Ahead of it’s PH release, Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO tops the U.S. Box Office!

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During it’s opening weekend, Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO shattered expectations and topped the U.S. Box office with an impressive $21 million in ticket sales!

Anime streaming platform, Crunchyroll is the movie’s distributor for North America and is partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment for the international release. Mitchel Berger, Crunchyroll’s senior VP of global commerce said in statement: “We’re absolutely thrilled that ‘Dragon Ball’ fans could come together to experience and enjoy this amazing film in theaters. Crunchyroll thanks all of the fans, whether or not you are a ‘super’ fan or a newcomer, and we hope they come back again and again.”

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Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO follows the series’ iconic tandem of Piccolo and Gohan, as they face down an attack by a pair of ultimate Androids that call themselves “Super Heroes” and combat the schemes of the returning villainous Red Ribbon Army.

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Media outfits who were able to watch the screening of Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO has this to say about the movie.

“Blending beautifully animated action with fresh character development, Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO is everything fans of the franchise will be looking for.” –  Rotten Tomatoes critics gave a 92% score in the site’s Tomatometer

“Exquisitely Gratifying”New York Times

“Is a must see for fans that salutes one of the series’ best relationships.” - Los Angeles Times

“Mostly finds a sweet spot between fan service and narrative heft”Variety

“SUPER HERO’s eye candy animation is mesmeric.”The Guardian 

“Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO is a celebration of what’s made Dragon Ball great for more than 35 years, but it also leaves the franchise in a place that’s more liberated than ever before.” – Den of Geek 

Catch Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO exclusively in cinemas across the country starting this August 31, 2022.

 


Ryan Villanueva

 
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