How Dragon Ball caused a diplomatic spat - BBC News

Akira Toriyama's phenomenon was so popular in Mexico that it led to tensions with the Japanese Embassy.

2 days agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Ciudad Juarez/XImage caption, Thousands of people gathered for a free screening of episode #130 of Dragon Ball Super in Ciudad JuarezBy Sofia Lotto PersioBBC NewsThe death of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has been mourned by fans of the comic book and animated series.

But amid the tributes, fans have also been recalling how the series sparked a diplomatic incident between Japan and Mexico almost exactly six years ago.

Plans for public screenings in various Mexican cities ran into copyright snarl-ups and the Japanese Embassy was forced to step in.

But one event was salvaged after the studio struck a deal with officials.

It was 2018, and the first season of the anime series Dragon Ball Super was coming to a close after more than 100 episodes.

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