The Blue Dragon animated series will be shown in the U.S. on the Cartoon Network starting this spring. The show is based on the popular Xbox 360 videogame developed by Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of Final Fantasy. It features character designs by Akira Toriyama, creator of the Dragon Ball manga series.
The Blue Dragon TV series debutted in Japan on April 7, 2007. It's an adventure story about Seven Soldiers of Light who mush awaken the magical Shadow powers within themselves, fight a despotic power and bring piece to their land.
Blue Dragon has been licensed for U.S. distribution by VIZ Media, which also handles the Naruto, Death Note, and Bleach animated series.
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