Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero New Release Date Finally Announced
Iconic anime studio Toei Animation was hacked on March 6, causing substantial damage to the internal systems of the studio. As a result, a few anime projects were postponed by several weeks, but the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero film seemed to have been hit the worst, as its release date was pushed back indefinitely.
Originally due to hit the big screens on April 22, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero fans have been anxiously awaiting an update. Toei Animation has officially announced that the film will air in Japan on June 11, with an international release date soon to follow. This film focuses predominantly on Piccolo, Gohan, and Pan, as they face the Red Ribbon Army and their newest androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, presumably set in a time period before the Peaceful World Saga.
What Can Fans Expect From Piccolo in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero?
Using CGI in Anime is nothing new, as animators often rely on computer-generated graphics to create background scenery or visual effects such as auras or energy blasts. Generally, however, the rule of thumb is that the characters themselves are animated in the traditional 2D format, which is then overlayed with the CGI.
The Dragon Ball franchise has experimented with this process in the past, most notably with Battle of Gods, Resurrection F, and Dragon Ball Super: Broly, which have been hit-and-miss since fans have mixed reactions about the CGI use. However, Toei Animation feels confident that they have discovered the perfect formula and has decided to work with more CGI than ever before, and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero will be released in Japan in 3D, IMAX 3D, and 4DX.
Several popular Anime were affected when Toei Animation was hacked, including One Piece, Digimon, Dragon Quest, and
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