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Macron and Takaichi close news conference with Dragon Ball pose

The two leaders struck a ‘Kamehameha’ pose from the popular Dragon Ball anime series.

Published: 3:24pm, 2 Apr 2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ended an April 1, 2026, joint news conference on a lighthearted note. Takaichi initiated the “Kamehameha” pose from the popular Dragon Ball anime series, prompting Macron to return the gesture.

Macron and Takaichi close news conference with Dragon Ball pose

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The two leaders struck a ‘Kamehameha’ pose from the popular Dragon Ball anime series.

The two leaders struck a ‘Kamehameha’ pose from the popular Dragon Ball anime series.