Dragon Ball Gets a Practical Upgrade: New Bags and Suitcases Drop September 15

Dragon Ball is moving from your screen to your commute. Sax Bar Group will launch a collection of bags and suitcases featuring characters like Goku, Chi-Chi, and Bulma on September 15, 2026, available at physical stores and online.

The collection splits cleanly between two formats: embroidered illustrations on nylon and canvas bags, and embossed designs on suitcases. Prices start at 7,590 yen for bags and climb to 9,790 yen, while suitcases run 19,800 yen and 22,000 yen. The suitcases come in orange and black—practical choices that happen to align with the franchise's visual DNA.

This is merchandise that actually solves a problem: you need somewhere to put your stuff. The fact that it carries Goku's face is the bonus, not the point. That's the sweet spot for licensed goods—when the design serves the function rather than the other way around. Whether you're a casual fan or someone who's watched the series since the 90s, a durable bag with Dragon Ball embroidery is genuinely useful, which is why this kind of release tends to stick around in people's rotation longer than a one-off collectible.

The timing lands as the franchise remains active: Dragon Ball DAIMA is currently airing, keeping the property fresh in the cultural conversation. A new bag collection riding that wave makes commercial sense, and the execution—mixing materials, offering size variety, keeping prices in the accessible range—suggests this isn't a cynical cash grab. It's a straightforward product designed for people who actually travel or commute and happen to like Dragon Ball.

If you've been looking for a reason to retire that beat-up backpack, September 15 gives you one.

Source: Anime Anime