Amid Concern in Japan, Dragon Ball Producer Toei Animation Denies Involvement in Saudi-France Paris Theme Park
Last week, France and Saudi Arabia made the surprise announcement that the Paris region of France will be getting a Dragon Ball theme park. This sparked varied reactions across the internet, with many comments in Japanese expressing concern regarding licensing rights and the lack of Japanese representation. This week, Dragon Ball anime producer Toei Animation released an official announcement…
Japan expressed concern over the potential Dragon Ball theme park set to open in France. Last week, France and Saudi Arabia announced the initiative to build three theme parks near Paris, with one of them featuring the beloved manga and anime series. However, this announcement sparked controversy, as many Japanese commentators were concerned about the lack of Japanese representation and licensing rights.
On the other hand, Toei Animation, the company that produces Dragon Ball, released an official statement denying any involvement in the project. The announcement came after Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited France last month, where he attended the Esports World Cup and announced the project alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
The plan includes a $6 billion investment and the creation of 22,000 jobs, with the park described as a "new global destination." Toei Animation is currently working on a Dragon Ball theme park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the Qiddiya Investment Company. The company clarified that the images circulating about the Paris theme park refer to the Riyadh project, and not the planned France-based park.
The rights to the Dragon Ball franchise are complex, involving multiple companies, making the outcome of the French project uncertain.
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