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The worldwide popularity of the Dragon Ball franchise sparked a cult-like following that ultimately gave rise to a plethora of releases of Dragon Ball hoodies, t-shirts, clothing, and collectibles. While Dragon Ball collectible card games and action figures continue to be high-earning product segments for the franchise, it was the clothing that made the brand more personalized for fans due to a series of collaborations and unique designs. Dragon Ball apparel quickly sells out at numerous clothing retailers worldwide, and the designs and prints are distinctive for the often bright and action-packed thematic graphics. Fans can experience the world of Dragon Ball through clothing by purchasing limited edition items such as those from the Dragon Ball Uniqlo collaboration, or pieces from the line of themed graphic t-shirts and Dragon Ball hoodie designs, based off of the Dragon Ball Super: Broly Movie. The variety of apparel and fashion merchandise that the Dragon Ball franchise and it's main characters are featured in is extensive, not to mention the Dragon Ball Adidas Shoes which are a fan favorite that's also limited in quantity.

Hoodies and T-Shirts

The franchise signed a series of successful collaborations and licensing agreements following Licensing Expo 2018, which included rights for Dragon Ball Super: Broly and Dragon Ball 30th Anniversary apparel. The Dragon Ball anime series first began airing in 1986 in Japan, making 2016 it's 30th anniversary, resulting in a string of collaborations including hoodies, and t-shirt releases.

Dragon Ball Super: Broly Hoodies and T-Shirts

Following the 2018 release of the Dragon Ball Super: Broly film, AAPE BY A BATHING APE collaborated with Toei Animation to produce a highly graphical capsule collection. The special collection featured Dragon ball Apparel including Dragon Ball shirt and hoodie styles with Goku, Vegeta, Broly, and Frieza, and had an AAPE aesthetic to its design.

In the hoodies and t-shirts' design, the BAPE team has taken the Baby Milo character, BAPE's animated character, and given it the aesthetic of a Dragon Ball Z-styled outfit. The hoodies and t-shirts featured with Super Saiyan Goku alongside Vegeta and Baby Milo were released in black and white. Additionally, thematic t-shirts were released that included Super Saiyan God Goku, Broly, and Vegeta. Finally, crewneck t-shirts with Golden Frieza, and Baby Milo, were released in black and white colors as part of the collection.

Dragon Ball 30th Anniversary Hoodies and T-Shirts

One of the major collaboratives with the Dragon Ball franchise was on April 23rd, 2016, which marked the 30th anniversary of the anime franchise. The A Bathing Ape x Dragon Ball collection celebrated the anniversary with graphic hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, and tote bags. The collection included graphic hoodies with the main characters of Dragon Ball alongside Baby Milo and was released in black and grey. The t-shirts featured Goku alongside Baby Milo and Krillin and were released in black and white. Additionally, t-shirt designs in the collection included Goku with the 7 Dragon Balls, and Shenron, the magical dragon. Finally, the line included graphically printed t-shirts of Goku riding Shenron alongside Baby Milo.

Other Clothing

In November 2019 Uniqlo, a Japanese brand famous for selling basic essential apparel launched a new collection of Dragon Ball which included t-shirts and hoodies, officially called the Dragon Ball UT collection, and was designed by artist Kosuke Kawamura. The line of 28 unique styles of clothing features concepts that depict Goku, Piccolo, and Frieza among other characters from the series.

In 2018, the footwear company Adidas collaborated with Dragon Ball Z, releasing a collection of seven sneakers, each focusing on a character from the series. The first release features Goku and is called the Goku ZX 500 RM. Sneaker release dates of the collaboration featuring the characters in the series are as follows:

  • Goku / Adidas ZX 500 RM released on September 29th, 2018
  • Frieza / Adidas Yung 1 released on September 29th, 2018
  • Son Gohan / Adidas Deerupt released October 26th, 2018
  • Cell / Adidas Prophere released October 26th, 2018
  • Majin Buu / Adidas Kamanda released in November 2018
  • Shenron / Adidas EQT Support Mid ADV Primeknit released in December 2018
  • Super Shenron / Adidas EQT Support Mid ADV Primeknit released in December 2018

Where To Find These Products

The clothing mentioned here, including the collaborative items can be found on the official Uniqlo website and the official Adidas websites, and at counterculture retail chains worldwide. While some of the highly sought after limited edition items may be difficult to get a hold of, fans may find other officially promoted online stores that stock the animated series' hard-to-find releases.

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