'Dragon Ball': Here's What Ken Jeong Could Look Like As Master Roshi

Dragon Ball is as popular as ever these days, but fans know there are some parts of the franchise [...]

By Megan Peters

Dragon Ball is as popular as ever these days, but fans know there are some parts of the franchise they should never bring up. As you might have expected, Hollywood's ill-fated take on Dragon Ball ranks high on anime's list of blunders, but it may not stay that way forever.

After all, live-action anime is becoming a focus these days, and one concept artist is reimagining how Master Roshi could look should Ken Jeong play the lecherous hero.

Over on Twitter, a concept artist known as BossLogic got fans buzzing when he put up a series of live-action Dragon Ball mockups. It was there the artist shared his vision of Jeong's Master Roshi, and it looks pretty spot on.

"Master Roshi — Ken Jeong," BossLogic captioned the photo. "This one was tough, but the dude is funny."

As you can see above, the artwork reimagines Jeong as an elderly bald man with a deep love for Hawaiian shirts. Donning a pair of aviator shades, BossLogic gave Jeong an impressive beard which suits Roshi's look, and his nose can be seen trickling blood.

And, no — it isn't because Roshi caught a punch from Son Goku. The martial artist is openly bleeding thanks to the lewd magazine he's got open before him.

While there are no plans to give Dragon Ball another live-action go, fans admit this casting would be worth seeing. Jeong proved his comedic chops in films like The Hangover, and it would suit Roshi's eccentric self. It is hard to tell whether Jeong can beef up enough to wield a Kamehameha, but it could happen. Anything is possible when Dragon Ball comes into play, and Jeong has proven he's able to surprise fans time and again with the roles he picks out.

So, what do you think of this casting? Let me know in the comments or hit me up on Twitter @MeganPetersCB to talk all things comics and anime!

In a few weeks, the anime franchise will return with its next feature film. Dragon Ball Super: Broly will launch in Japan this December and is scheduled to screen in Austrailia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Funimation will be bringing the film to theaters in the United States on January 16th, and you can read its synopsis below:

"This is the story of a new Saiyan. Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet to see, Goku spends all his days training to reach even greater heights. Then one day, Goku and Vegeta are faced by a Saiyan called 'Broly' who they've never seen before. The Saiyans were supposed to have been almost completely wiped out in the destruction of Planet Vegeta, so what's this one doing on Earth? This encounter between the three Saiyans who have followed completely different destinies turns into a stupendous battle, with even Freeza (back from Hell) getting caught up in the mix."

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