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Don’t Just Read, Experience Manga! EXPO2025 with “DRAGON BALL”

Don’t Just Read, Experience Manga! EXPO2025 with “DRAGON BALL”

Find special "DRAGON BALL" merchandise at Expo 2025! Experience manga culture beyond reading with T-shirts, folding fan, and more inspired by traditional folding screen art.

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EXPO2025 with "DRAGON BALL" Official Licensed Collection Now on Sale

The EXPO2025 with "DRAGON BALL" collaboration collection, featuring the world-famous series by Akira Toriyama and themed around the “world of manga,” is now on sale at the EXPO2025 OFFICIAL STORE EAST GATE MARUZEN JUNKUDO.

This product collection was created with the theme of “the world of manga” and aims to share Japan’s manga culture with the world at EXPO2025. Its master design features concept visuals that reinterpret scenes from the original series as traditional Japanese folding screen art, made possible through the cultural reproduction technology, Denshoubi® by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP).

*Denshoubi® is technology developed by DNP to reproduce cultural assets with the goals of storing and displaying them.
*DNP Digital High-Resolution Printing Denshoubi® is a registered trademark of DNP Dai Nippon Printing.

マンガを“読む”だけではなく、文化として“体験”する 万博 with 『DRAGON BALL』

The traditional Japanese folding screen art, which embodies the collection’s theme, serves as the foundational design element for all collaboration products. It symbolizes “manga as culture,” blending classic Japanese composition and aesthetics with modern printing technology. 

Turn manga from something you just “read” into something you “experience” by wearing a T-shirt, holding a folding fan, and bringing the story of “DRAGON BALL” into your daily life with a poster.

Don’t Just “Read” Manga, “Wear” It!

マンガを“読む”だけではなく、文化として“体験”する 万博 with 『DRAGON BALL』

EXPO2025 with "DRAGON BALL" Double-Sided T-Shirt, M/L/XL, 4 Designs, 11,000 yen (tax included)

This single T-shirt holds all your memories of reading “DRAGON BALL.” Goku and Bulma’s first meeting, Goku’s first victory at the Tenkaichi Budokai, his awakening as Super Saiyan during the decisive battle with Frieza, the fierce battles against Cell, and the final showdown against Majin Buu—every time you wear one of these T-shirts, the excitement you felt while reading these scenes will come back to you.
Experience manga by “wearing” it and enjoy the world of manga!

Relive Iconic Scenes Every Time You Feel the Breeze

マンガを“読む”だけではなく、文化として“体験”する 万博 with 『DRAGON BALL』

EXPO2025 with "DRAGON BALL" Folding Fan, 5,390 yen (tax included)

Iconic scenes from “DRAGON BALL” will come alive before your eyes every time you open your folding fan and feel the breeze. Blend the unique intensity of the original manga with Japan’s traditional elegance and experience the world of manga!

Bring the Passion of Manga to Your Room

マンガを“読む”だけではなく、文化として“体験”する 万博 with 『DRAGON BALL』

EXPO2025 with "DRAGON BALL" Speciality Printing Poster, 4 Designs, 6,380 yen (tax included)

The concept visuals brought to life on a poster! Each of the four designs features iconic scenes from “DRAGON BALL,” condensing the story of Goku’s growth throughout the series into Japanese folding screen art.
The posters are detailed and appear three-dimensional using a special printing process that combines gloss and matte textures. Experience manga by “decorating” and bring the world of manga into your everyday life!

マンガを“読む”だけではなく、文化として“体験”する 万博 with 『DRAGON BALL』

Store Information

EXPO2025 OFFICIAL STORE EAST GATE MARUZEN JUNKUDO

Hours: 9:00 - 21:45 (last entry at 21:20)

Location: East Gate Marketplace

Access: The most convenient way to visit the store is by taking the Osaka Metro Chuo Line directly to Yumeshima Station (C09), located in front of the venue (East Gate).

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