CATDOLL: It is worthy of being a classic. The sales of Dragon Ball peripherals have jumped to 20 billion yen in just half a year.

According to statistics, the total sales of "Dragon Ball" series-related peripherals reached 19.8 billion yen in the second half of 2016, ranking second only to the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series. Its enduring popularity is shocking.

According to the data in the table, the related products (animation, comics, figures, and other peripherals) derived from the "Dragon Ball" series achieved hot sales in 2016, with the output value reaching 19.8 billion yen in just half a year, which attracted the attention of the industry. And according to estimates, the "Dragon Ball" series of products will earn 45 billion yen in total during the period, and the prospects are optimistic.

Why is the Dragon Ball series so popular? According to relevant sources, this is closely related to its status as a classic. Many Dragon Ball fans buy peripheral products out of "sentiment". After the release of Dragon Ball Super and the theatrical version Resurrection of F in 2015, more new-generation viewers were attracted to the series, which increased the number of fans. In addition, 2016 is the 30th anniversary of the series, and various commemorative activities and peripheral products have emerged one after another, making the series even more profitable.

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