Cartoon Network Latin America Adds More Dragon Ball

LOS ANGELES: Toei Animation has sold the anime series Dragon Ball Kai: Freeze Saga to Cartoon Network Latin America, which also renewed Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT.

The network picked up 55 half-hour episodes of the new anime title. Dragon Ball is an adaptation of the successful Japanese comic of the same title by Akira Toriyama.

“We are very happy to announce that we signed a Dragon Ball Kai contract with Cartoon Network,” said Eduardo Lucio, Latin America sales manager for Toei.  “Dragon Ball Kai is already expected from hundreds of fans and new generations that are anxious to watch Goku and his friends back in action. Fortunately, everyday cable is getting more penetration in all Latin American countries and this will help bring a large audience of enthusiastic Dragon Ball fans to Cartoon Network.” 
 
“Adding Dragon Ball Kai to our Cartoon Network’s lineup just confirms our continued commitment to this incredible anime franchise. We hope it brings a new generation to the amazing story of Goku, his family and friends all on Cartoon Network,” added Joy Ross, the director of programming at Cartoon Network Latin America.