Japan's Toei refutes reports of Dragon Ball license for French theme park

Media & EntertainmentFrench-Saudi announcement puzzles copyright holder of legendary animeFostering French-Saudi business relations, President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Elysee Palace in Paris in August last year. © ReutersNikkei staff writersSeptember 4, 2026 17:52 JSTTOKYO -- Toei Animation, a Japanese anime company, has refuted recent media reports that a themed amusement park construction inspired by Dragon Ball, a popular Japanese manga and anime, has been agreed upon in France.