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A year ago, the legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama passed away, leaving a huge void in the manga industry. The Dragon Ball creator has touched lives through his story and has revolutionized the shonen genre. But he is rather discreet about his personal life, especially his family.

Goku in a still from the anime | Credit: Toei Animation

And why should he not? Considering the public eye and media, the secrecy makes sense. However, it only means that the personal realm is rather less explored. And while that is the case, there are interesting stories behind it as well that tie up to his $27 billion franchise.

Akira Toriyama’s discreet family life

It is widely known that public appearances as well as interviews aren’t Akira Toriyama’s best suit. To come across an interview or an interaction itself is a rarity. However, with what we know, he has opened up about...

Today, November 20, marks the debut of a capella group Parabola—one of the groups starring in the media mix project Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille . To mark the occasion, the project has shared new art, character designs and music from the five-girl unit. Within the context of Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille , Parabola is a powerhouse in the world of college a capella. In reality, they are: Parabola members: Mizuki Fujishiro voiced by Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) Zoe Delaunay voiced by Asaka (anisong singer) Kikka Sengoku voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin Shima in Laid-Back Camp ) Reira Tamaki voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Goto in Bocchi The Rock! ) Karin Minami voiced by Kiyozo (female beatboxer) Check out the new art released to mark their debut: Related: Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille Project Unveils New Unit Parabola You can hear Parabola on their first two tracks as well. Check out their original song,...

Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, creator of the iconic Dragon Ball series, has pretty much kept his personal life and the future of his most famous works under wraps. Still, in one of the very few peeks into his family life, Toriyama did let it slip that his children, Sasuke and Kikka, already turned out to have a knack for creativity.

Son Goku with Grandpa Son Gohan | Toei Animation

Of course, Toriyama’s kids won’t necessarily try to take over his Dragon Ball empire, and it’s for a reason that might surprise you. While fans are on their toes regarding a successor story leaping into action right after Dragon Ball, we explore the possibility of a new generation of Toriyamas in the making.

The Dragon Ball Creator’s Kids Show Promise in Creativity, But Will They Follow in His Footsteps? Son Goku from the Dragon Ball series | Toei...

Will Masaki and Live Get 1 Million Subs in Mayonaka Punch? Predictions Explored - Main Image

Mayonaka Punch is one of the summer season’s surprise hits thanks to its compelling storyline and likable characters, such as Masaki and Live. These girls team up to create a NewTube channel, but will Masaki and Live get a million subscribers in Mayonaka Punch? Here are some predictions.

Masaki and Live: NewTube's Rising Duo in Mayonaka Punch

Masaki loves to film videos, regardless of content, to make her viewers happy and satisfied.

She initially teamed up with two friends, Otomi and Kikka, and they started a NewTube channel called Harakiri Sisters, which became an infamous group online.

In a sudden turn of events, Masaki called it quits with the Harakiri Sisters after they had a fallout.

Masaki even became violent as she punched one of her close friends during one of their live streams,...

Exclusive: Picture Tree International (Pti) has boarded sales on religious cult drama Raptures (Rörelser) about the notorious real-life Korpela Movement which took hold in the remote Torne Valley on the border of Sweden and Finland in the 1930s.

Written and directed by Swedish filmmaker Jon Blåhed, the film is inspired by true events captured in the novel Dagning; röd! by award-winning minority Meänkieli language author Bengt Pohjanen.

The drama, which is currently in the second half of its shoot in northern Finland and Sweden, will be the first feature shot in Meänkieli, which is spoken by some 70,000 people in the Torne Valley but was suppressed by the Swedish state for decades.

Blåhed took further inspiration from his own family history connected to the strict Læstadian movement in the Torne Valley region where he grew up.

The drama revolves around Rakel, a devout Christian believer whose husband Teodor forms a liberal...