1 Apr, 13:53··

Macron and Japanese PM mimic 'Dragon Ball' move

Le Monde

French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi performed a gesture from the manga ‘Dragon Ball’. This happened during a meeting in Japan. It showed a friendly relationship between the two countries.

During a state visit to Tokyo, President Macron and Prime Minister Takaichi engaged in a lighthearted exchange. They used the ‘kamehameha’ gesture, a move from the ‘Dragon Ball’ manga and anime. This gesture occurred during a press conference as part of discussions about security and economic partnerships. The exchange highlighted the positive relationship between France and Japan.

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Highlights

Macron and Takaichi shared a gesture

Emmanuel Macron and Sanae Takaichi performed a ‘Kamehameha’ gesture together.

'Dragon Ball' reference was made

The gesture was a reference to the manga ‘Dragon Ball’.

Meeting focused on partnerships

The visit was about security and economic partnerships between France and Japan.

Gesture happened at a press conference

The ‘Kamehameha’ gesture occurred during a press conference in Tokyo.

Macron was on a state visit

Emmanuel Macron was on a state visit to Japan.

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