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Mike McFarland, a longtime English-dub voice actor known for Dragon Ball Z’s Master Roshi and Yajirobe as well as One Piece’s Buggy, died at 56 after a battle with a brain tumor (glioblastoma). A Funimation/Crunchyroll veteran, he also voiced roles in titles like Attack on Titan and Fullmetal Alchemist, and health issues since January 2025 led to a GoFundMe for medical care as colleagues mourn his passing.
Mike McFarland, the Texas‑based voice actor famed for Master Roshi and Najirobe in Dragon Ball/DBZ and Buggy the Clown in One Piece, died at 56 from glioblastoma brain cancer after being diagnosed in 2025; a prolific writer, director and producer, he helped shape Funimation and Crunchyroll’s anime production and credited roles across a wide range of series.
France and Saudi Arabia have inked a 6-billion-euro (about $7 billion) plan to build three amusement parks near Paris, including a Dragon Ball Z-inspired park, expected to create over 20,000 jobs as part of France’s push to attract foreign investment during Macron’s state visit.
France and Saudi Arabia agreed to build a 6 billion euro Dragon Ball Z–themed amusement park near Paris (Cergy-Pontoise), financed by Qiddiya, expected to create about 22,000 jobs; construction will take years and is part of Saudi diversification beyond oil, with many details and an opening date still to be decided.
A €6bn Franco-Saudi deal will see three theme parks near Paris, including a Dragon Ball Z–inspired manga park, built by the Qiddiya Investment Company; the project is slated to create about 2,000 jobs and will open in stages over several years, underscoring deeper economic ties as Saudi Arabia diversifies into entertainment.
Godzilla's new pink transformation in "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" was inspired by Goku's Kaio-Ken from Dragon Ball Z, according to lead character designer Jared Krichevsky. The temporary pink form, obtained from absorbing the DNA of a fellow kaiju, is a major drive of the story and may hint at future transformations in the Monster Verse. The visual change was not made at random, and director Adam Wingard confirmed it as part of the story. Despite the visual thrills, the movie is criticized for lacking emotional depth and coherence.
Toonami will host a Dragon Ball Z Kai marathon this weekend in honor of the late series creator, Akira Toriyama. The marathon will run from 2am to 5:30am ET on Saturday, featuring the first eight episodes of the anime. This version of the series is chosen for its faithful adaptation of Toriyama's manga and improved visuals. The event aims to pay tribute to Toriyama's influential legacy in the anime and gaming industries.