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Last Week’s Dragon Ball News
Fusion World Booster Set 10: CROSS FORCE Launches
The tenth booster set for Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World, CROSS FORCE, launched in Japan on June 13, with the English version releasing on June 12.
Bandai Card Division Development Producer Ueda highlighted several of the set’s standout cards, particularly its premium alternate-art lineup.
Alternate-Art Leader Cards
Five Leader cards received alternate-art versions:
- Son Goku
- Son Goku / Vegeta
- Son Gohan: Youth / Piccolo
- Boujack
- Cell
Their awakened forms include:
- Vegito (from Son Goku / Vegeta)
- Son Gohan: Adolescence / Piccolo (from Son Gohan: Youth / Piccolo)
These cards feature embossed gold foil effects designed to showcase the set’s premium presentation.
Secret Rare Alternate-Art Cards
Three Secret Rare cards also received alternate-art treatments:
- Vegito (Blue)
- Son Gohan: Childhood (Green)
- Cell (Black)
The Son Gohan card recreates a memorable scene from one of the Dragon Ball films, while Cell’s artwork highlights his evolutionary stages.
Super Alternate-Art Secret Rares
Following the second anniversary DUAL EVOLUTION release, CROSS FORCE includes Super Alternate-Art versions of all three Secret Rare cards.
Among them is a Son Gohan: Childhood card depicting Gohan’s victory over Bojack.
HG Dragon Ball Another 2 Arrives in Gashapon Machines
HG Dragon Ball Another 2 began rolling out to Gashapon machines across Japan in mid-June.
The collection focuses on early Dragon Ball characters and includes:
- Bulma
- Mai
- Young Chichi
- Blue-haired Launch
The lineup recreates appearances from the original Dragon Ball era, including the period when Goku first met Bulma and Mai.
Other Highlights From Last Week
June 9
- Dragon Ball Z History Box Mr. Satan became available through crane game prize machines.
June 10
- Dragon Ball Legends introduced a ZENKAI Awakening for LEGENDS LIMITED Goku & Bardock in most regions worldwide.
This Week’s Dragon Ball News
Bulma (Youth) Joins Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra
On June 17, Bulma (Youth) will become a playable character in Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra.
The character is based on Bulma’s appearance during her encounter with the Rabbit Gang and features attacks utilizing her hovercar.
Additional emotes will also be added alongside the update.
100th Toyotarou Tried To Draw! Special Feature
A major milestone arrives on June 19 with the publication of the 100th installment of the Toyotarou Tried To Draw! series.
The commemorative article will:
- Look back on the series since its debut in December 2017
- Highlight Toyotarou’s favorite illustrations from past entries
- Reveal a special anniversary illustration
V Jump August Issue Releases June 19
The oversized August edition of V Jump goes on sale in Japan on June 19.
Featured content includes:
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3
- New gameplay details
- Expanded coverage of game systems and mechanics
Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World
- Information on STORY BOOSTER 01
- Early details on the game’s 11th booster set
Bonus Card
- Exclusive Vegito Fusion World promotional card
The issue also contains updates on:
- Dragon Ball Super Divers
- Dragon Ball Legends
- Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra
- Figures and collectibles
- Gashapon products
- Additional Dragon Ball merchandise
Other Highlights This Week
June 16
- Dragon Ball Z MATCH MAKERS Goku (vs. Vegeta) arrives in crane games.
- Dragon Ball Z MATCH MAKERS Vegeta (vs. Goku) arrives in crane games.
June 18
- Bandai Card Games will host its Next Plan Presentation, streamed on Bandai’s official YouTube channel.
