The manga industry continues to mourn the death of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. Mr. Toriyama passed away on March 1st at the age of 68. Just weeks after the legendary manga artist’s death, construction of the world’s first Dragon Ball theme park has been announced. The park, centered around the world of Goku, will be built in Saudi Arabia, Toei Animation announced Friday.
World’s first Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
The Dragon Ball theme park will be part of Qiddiya Investment Company’s project near Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. “On a scale never before imagined, the park’s interactive and explorable themed experiences take you on a journey from the first Dragon Ball series to the latest Dragon Ball, while bringing adventure to the heart of the action,” the company said in a release. We will be able to do it,” he said. wonderful. “
An official opening date for the park has not yet been set, but initial details reveal that the park will measure 1,640,400 square feet (500,000 square meters). The Dragon Ball theme park features rides and attractions inspired by the famous anime series based on Toriyama’s manga. According to Reuters, the project will also include various hotels and restaurants.
The company further revealed that the park will feature more than 30 themed rides and five major attractions. The official Dragon Ball website adds that “Giga Project” will feature famous locations from the original series, including Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus’ planet.
The company also plans to build a 70-meter-tall Shenron with a “large roller coaster inside.” The website also released concept art for the park showcasing upcoming “state-of-the-art rides.” A trailer was also released at the time of the announcement, and expectations were high among Dragon Ball fans.
