Dragon Ball’s original anime was made in the 1980s, and well, it sure does look like it. This has prompted some fans to desire a remake of the series where it all began, and it seems that some of the artists in the franchise are totally okay with the idea.
Animation technology has certainly advanced a lot since the days when the originalDragon Ballwas being produced, and animation quality is on a whole different level as a result. That can make it hard for people who are used to the clean, slick look of modern anime to go all the way back to the 80s style, ultimately discouraging them from engaging with stories, likeDragon Ball, which came from that era but are still extremely entertaining. Fans have been asking for a remake as a result, a way to tell the story that might align more with modern anime fan sensibilities.
A Dragon Ball Remake is Fine with Nakatsuru
A Major Animator for Dragon Ball Voiced Some Support for a Remake
In an interview conducted by theFrench group “DB Times"with Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, which was then translated toEnglish byDragon Ballsuper fan @Venixys, Nakatsuru was asked about a potentialDragon Ballremake, and whether he’d like to participate. Nakatsuru said,“If I could contribute something and be useful in some way, I would love to.“He further said that it could lead to “new possibilities,” and that “what matters most is that everyone can enjoy the franchise for as long as possible.” Nakatsuru also said he’d be fine with such a project proceeding without him.
It’s certainly interesting that Nakatsuru immediately began thinking about new possibilities for the franchise, even in the context of a remake. A remake could definitely helpDragon Ballto reach a wider audience, especially if it took out some of the more controversial and poorly aged jokes (which mostly involve Master Roshi, and are at the expense of Bulma). Such a modern remake could also be streamlined, avoiding the filler that makes up a sizable chunk of the originalDragon Ball’s run time. A remake would undoubtedly be made to draw in a younger audience, and introduce a new generation of fans.
Will a Dragon Ball Remake Happen Any Time Soon?
There’s Been No Word on a Remake in the Works
Unfortunately, there are as yet no public plans for aDragon Ballremake, despite fan desire. There’s always a push-and-pull between fans who want brand-new content and those who’d prefer to see a remake, making it difficult to see just how much support a remake actually has. As Nakatsuru said, “It will happen some day.” The franchise is simply too popular to just go away, and as technology continues to advance, the demand for a remake will only grow.Dragon Ballwill surely be remade some day, but fans shouldn’t hold their breath waiting.
