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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Patrick

Manga fan Emmanuel Macron strikes Dragon Ball pose with Japanese prime minister

Emmanuel Macron, a known fan of Japanese manga, struck a "Kamehameha" pose from Dragon Ball as he ended a news conference with Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday, 1 April.

France is the world’s biggest importer of the medium. The French president emphasised its cultural significance earlier in the conference, saying: "We wish to do more for books and manga, which are very popular.

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