In commemoration of its upcoming 2013 film, “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods” this March 30th, an exhibition, titled “Akira Toriyama: The World of Dragon Ball” will open in Japan from March 27th to April 15th. IUt will be located at the eighth floor hall of the Nihonbashi Takashimaya store in Tokyo.

With an entrance fee of 800 yen, the event will feature various things or displays related to original author Akira Toriyama. The area is divided into seven different areas, as a homage to the seven Dragon Balls:

• Dragon Ball I: Dragon Ball Complete History.
  This part will look back on the work over the years.
• Dragon Ball II: Character Wall.
  An introduction to over 400 characters who have appeared throughout the series.
• Dragon Ball III: Original Comic Art Gallery.
  200 original manga art pieces were selected from the 10.5-year, 519-chapter series, including all the pages from the first and last chapters as well as memorable scenes.
• Dragon Ball IV: Color Illustration Gallery.
  About 30 color illustrations personally drawn by Akira Toriyama are on display.
• Dragon Ball V: Dragon Ball Treasure Museum.
  A display of rare Dragon Ball materials.
• Dragon Ball VI: Anime Gallery.
  A selection of production materials and cels from the world of the anime.
• Dragon Ball VII: Theater Corner.
  Dragon Ball-related video screenings.

There will also be an onsite shop with exclusive exhibition goods and official tie-in items.

After April 15th, the exhibition will then move to Osaka from April 17th to April 23th, followed by Nagoya from July 27th to September 1st. The event is organized by publisher Asahi Shimbun, with Shueisha, Toei Animation, and the film's production committee.


Taking place during the manga's "lost decade", The God of Destruction Bils awakens from a long inactivity, and challenges Goku in a battle! With Goku losing the battle, he asked, “Is there is anyone on Earth more worthy to destroy?”

Directed by Masahiro Hosoda (Dragon Ball Z episode director) at TOEI, and written by Yuusuke Watanabe (20th Century Boys, Gantz), “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods” premieres March 30th.

via Anime News Network