The Dragon Ball Z collection continues Converse’s growing portfolio of anime collaborations, which already includes partnerships with Naruto Shippuden, Pokémon, and One Piece. The collection also drops just months before the franchise’s upcoming new anime, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, a remake focusing on the Battle of Gods storyline. As anime IPs expand global reach through streaming, collaborations like this demonstrate how anime fashion is increasingly becoming lifestyle and streetwear labels instead of remaining confined to collector merchandise.