Saudi Arabia has announced the construction of the world’s first amusement park based on the popular Japanese animated series ‘Dragon Ball’ in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qudiya Investment Company says the theme park will feature a gigantic 70-meter (229.6-foot) dragon and regarding 30 different rides.
The park will be the first of its kind in the world, the 500,000 square meter project will include hotels and restaurants, as well as attractions and attractions in 7 areas inspired by the Dragon Ball series.
The park is fully owned by the Investment Fund of the Government of Saudi Arabia.
The project is part of a ‘long-term strategic partnership’ between Al-Qudiya Investment Company and Toei Animation, the Japanese producer of Dragon Ball.
Saudi Arabia’s efforts to diversify its oil and gas-dependent economy have included a number of major entertainment projects, including the Qadia Project in the US state of Florida, which is twice the size of Disney World and includes the Six Flags theme park. will also be included.
According to Dragon Ball’s official website, the park will feature a roller coaster inside a dragon.
While some Dragon Ball fans have welcomed the theme park plan, many users on social media have questioned it.
The announcement follows the death of renowned Japanese creator Akira Toriyama, who died earlier this month at the age of 68.
The Dragon Ball series began publishing stories in the Japanese comic magazine Weekly Shonen Jump in 1984 before being adapted into films, video games, and television series that are distributed in over 80 countries.
It is one of the best-selling Japanese novels of all time.
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2024-04-27 08:00:13
