UNIQLO UT is collaborating with Dragon Ball to launch the 'History of Dragon Ball' collection inspired by the iconic manga and anime series Dragon Ball. The 'History of Dragon Ball' collection features seven unique designs for adults and kids with appearances from characters like Goku, Frieza, Majin Buu, Gohan, and Shenron.
Highlights of the collection include an 'Attack of the Saiyans' poster t-shirt,' The Red Ribbon Androids' T-Shirt, and a shirt with a picture of Bulma riding her white Capsule 67 Jet-Bike with Goku in the rear. Other artwork includes images and figures from the "Son Goku Arc" and "Majin Buu Arc" as seen in the animation.
The Dragon Ball x UNIQLO UT series will launch at UNIQLO stores starting on May 1, with a pop-up arriving on the same date and lasting until the May 22.
Anime-Inspired Graphic Garments
UNIQLO UT Launches the 'History of Dragon Ball' Collection
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