The world's first "Dragon Ball" store opened in Tokyo on Friday, celebrating more than 40 years of the globally beloved Japanese manga, anime and video franchise.

Initially published in 1984 in Japan's Shonen Jump magazine, "Dragon Ball" is one of the best-selling manga franchises of all time and has spawned countless anime series, films and video games.

The store was launched to mark the 40th anniversary of the franchise last year, according to anime studio Toei Animation.

On Friday the studio shared images of the store, located at a mall near Tokyo's main railway station, with a massive "Dragon Ball" ceiling decoration and statues of main character Son Goku.

Key rings, T-shirts and pin badges featuring iconic characters are among the merchandise for sale.

In the original "Dragon Bal

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