The new "DRAGON BALL" (DB) anime film "DRAGON BALL SUPER Super Hero" will be released in theaters on June 11. To celebrate its release in two weeks, Akira Toriyama, the author of "DB," talked about his thoughts on Son Gohan and Piccolo, who are the key characters in the movie, as well as the movie's highlights.

The story of this movie focuses on Gohan, Piccolo, and the Red Ribbon Army, an evil organization that was once destroyed by Son Goku.
In a public commentary, Mr. Toriyama talks about the film's aims, his feelings toward Piccolo.
(The following are some excerpts from his comments. The full text of his comments will be published in the movie pamphlet (Super Pamphlet).

Q: Do you have any other thoughts on Piccolo?
A: Honestly, Piccolo is my favorite character. Piccolo is always quiet, but I think this is probably the first time I've seen him talk and move around so much.

■" DRAGON BALL BALL SUPER Super Hero" movie summary
The Red Ribbon Army, an evil organization once destroyed by Son Goku. Those who inherited the will of the Red Ribbon Army created the new strongest artificial human, Gamma-1 and Gamma-2. They call themselves "superheroes" and begin to attack Piccolo, Gohan, and others... ＜What is the purpose of the new Red Ribbon Army? Superheroes, wake up now to face the looming danger!