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Legal disputes and new guidelines over AI voice cloning

7 clusters · 38 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan Actors Union bans AI cloning of deceased performers

Legal actions regarding AI-generated voice cloning have emerged in both China and Japan, targeting the unauthorized use of distinct vocal identities. In Shanghai, the Pudong New Area People's Court ruled in favor of gam

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Dragon Ball franchise continuity and character lore

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Dragon Ball Super anime adaptations face continuity questions

Discussions surrounding the Dragon Ball franchise focus on the creative intentions of the late Akira Toriyama and the continuity of various series. Toriyama intended for characters Beerus and Whis to act as an “insurmoun

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Ichiban Kuji merchandise lottery releases in Japan

10 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Sumikko Gurashi evolution-themed Ichiban Kuji lottery to launch

Various Ichiban Kuji merchandise lottery series are scheduled for release in Japan throughout late 2026. September releases include the ‘Disney Princess: Enchanted Glow’ series starting September 5, featuring Belle and B

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Square Enix Dragon Quest figure collection announcements

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Square Enix announces new Dragon Quest monster figure collection

Square Enix has announced two new figure collections based on the Dragon Quest series, both scheduled for release in early 2027. The first announcement details the ‘Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol. 2’, which feature

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Celebrity opposition to AI voice cloning

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Masako Nozawa condemns unauthorized AI voice cloning

High-profile performers have begun publicly condemning the unauthorized use of artificial intelligence to replicate their voices, characterizing the practice as a form of theft. Actor Morgan Freeman described AI voice c

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Premium Bandai high-end collectible releases

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Bandai announces Dragon Ball Z Son Goku Gigantic Series figure

Premium Bandai announced several high-end collectible releases for major Japanese franchises, including an Ultraman King of Monmos figure and a large-scale Godzilla statue. Following this announcement, specific details

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LEGO Dragon Ball franchise collaboration

3 clusters · 58 sources · last updated

Latest: LEGO announces Dragon Ball collector set and retail discounts

The LEGO Group has officially announced a partnership with Toei Animation to bring the Dragon Ball franchise to its product lineup. This collaboration will debut with the LEGO Icons set 11390, titled ‘Dragon Ball: Shenro

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Bandai Digimon product releases

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Premium Bandai announces new Digimon and Dragon Ball figure sets

Bandai has announced several new products related to the Digimon franchise. To commemorate the final episode of the “DIGIMON BEATBREAK” anime, the company is releasing the “Digital Monster COLOR DIGIMON BEATBREAK EDITION

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Bandai and retail merchandise releases in Japan

13 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Japanese retailers launch new seasonal character merchandise

Bandai and various Japanese retailers continue to announce diverse merchandise releases for popular media franchises. Following the release of Heart’s 30th anniversary ‘4D Gummy Tamagotchi’ products on September 21, 2026

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