In the Dragon Ball universe, the only character that is debated to be stronger than the protagonist, Goku, is his first son, Gohan. Many fans believe that Gohan’s achievements as a kid in Dragon Ball Z were far more commendable than Goku’s. He was the youngest Saiyan to attain the power of Super Saiyan in the world.
Gohan’s Super Saiyan 2
Not only that, but he was also the first Saiyan to reach Super Saiyan 2, and he did so while fighting Cell, who is considered to be one of the most evil villains in the Dragon Ball world. Even the likes of Goku, Vegeta, and Future Trunks couldn’t reach that level. Today marks the 31st anniversary of Gohan doing the unthinkable.
As soon as the news about Gohan’s accomplishment reached the internet, Dragon Ball fans came together to celebrate it because many still believe that Gohan...
Gohan’s Super Saiyan 2
Not only that, but he was also the first Saiyan to reach Super Saiyan 2, and he did so while fighting Cell, who is considered to be one of the most evil villains in the Dragon Ball world. Even the likes of Goku, Vegeta, and Future Trunks couldn’t reach that level. Today marks the 31st anniversary of Gohan doing the unthinkable.
As soon as the news about Gohan’s accomplishment reached the internet, Dragon Ball fans came together to celebrate it because many still believe that Gohan...
- 5/6/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto has only risen in popularity 25 years after its initial release, continually enjoyed by its global fans across different generations. During the time of the series’ release, Kishimoto-san was struggling as a mangaka, but this series changed everything as it established him as one of the greatest mangakas with unparalleled skills in storytelling, equipped with intricately crafted characters.
Naruto Uzumaki
The manga became so popular that in 2002, the manga received its anime adaptation, and it instantly became a fan-favorite series. Even though the anime series came to a conclusion in 2017, it sits comfortably at #13 in Ann’s list of ‘Top 500 Most Popular’ anime in history. Despite the series always being kept in high regard by the fans, they are throwing a fit after a giant Monkey D. Luffy mascot shows up in Paris.
Naruto Fans Displayed a Temper Tantrum After Witnessing Monkey D. Luffy’s Birthday Celebration...
Naruto Uzumaki
The manga became so popular that in 2002, the manga received its anime adaptation, and it instantly became a fan-favorite series. Even though the anime series came to a conclusion in 2017, it sits comfortably at #13 in Ann’s list of ‘Top 500 Most Popular’ anime in history. Despite the series always being kept in high regard by the fans, they are throwing a fit after a giant Monkey D. Luffy mascot shows up in Paris.
Naruto Fans Displayed a Temper Tantrum After Witnessing Monkey D. Luffy’s Birthday Celebration...
- 5/6/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball might be the end-all for many otakus, but for Akira Toriyama, it’s a playground to experiment with ideas. Given its popularity, Toriyama usually gets instant feedback on how fans receive a move.
However, one transformation has historically made fans doubt the series, but it never managed to dissuade Toriyama from using the move again and again. In an interview, the author finally lifted the veil on how the Super Saiyan Fusion move came to exist.
How did Akira Toriyama Create the Saiyan Fusion? Goku and Vegeta fuse to form Gogeta | Dragon Ball Fandom
In an interview, Akira Toriyama unapologetically confessed that the idea of the Super Saiyan Fusion was the product of a joke. Fusion is a technique that allows two beings to merge into one to combine their strengths, intelligence, and speed.
“If I remember correctly, I was talking about how, as a concept, “there’s...
However, one transformation has historically made fans doubt the series, but it never managed to dissuade Toriyama from using the move again and again. In an interview, the author finally lifted the veil on how the Super Saiyan Fusion move came to exist.
How did Akira Toriyama Create the Saiyan Fusion? Goku and Vegeta fuse to form Gogeta | Dragon Ball Fandom
In an interview, Akira Toriyama unapologetically confessed that the idea of the Super Saiyan Fusion was the product of a joke. Fusion is a technique that allows two beings to merge into one to combine their strengths, intelligence, and speed.
“If I remember correctly, I was talking about how, as a concept, “there’s...
- 5/5/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn is often considered one of the best non-canon Dbz films. The film captivated the audience with its thrilling action sequences, with a gripping narrative that followed the epic fusion of Goku and Vegeta, the two iconic characters from the series, creating one of the strongest and coolest characters, Gogeta.
Gogeta making his first-ever appearance in the Dbz universe
While the Shonen series is renowned for featuring jaw-dropping villains such as Frieza, Cooler, Cell, Majin Buu, and many more, there’s perhaps none more sinister than Janemba. The non-canonical film showcased the character as the physical embodiment of pure evil, who unleashed chaos in Earth and Hell, giving a tough time to our protagonists.
The character was so perfect that he got Toriyama-Sensei’s praise, as he was not the brain behind the design of the character.
Janemba Earned Akira Toriyama’s Vote...
Gogeta making his first-ever appearance in the Dbz universe
While the Shonen series is renowned for featuring jaw-dropping villains such as Frieza, Cooler, Cell, Majin Buu, and many more, there’s perhaps none more sinister than Janemba. The non-canonical film showcased the character as the physical embodiment of pure evil, who unleashed chaos in Earth and Hell, giving a tough time to our protagonists.
The character was so perfect that he got Toriyama-Sensei’s praise, as he was not the brain behind the design of the character.
Janemba Earned Akira Toriyama’s Vote...
- 5/5/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
The release of the Dragon Ball Super manga changed a lot for the original Dragon Ball series by Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball Super not only introduced some new aspects in the narrative, but it also gave a huge makeover to a lot of things from its prequel series. One of the biggest changes the series made was with the character Broly/Broli.
Broly – Dragon Ball Super
Broly was possibly the strongest Saiyan in the Dragon Ball Z franchise, but the biggest problem with the character was that he was non-canon. His appearance in the Z timeline did not feature any significant changes in the story. However, Dragon Ball Super decided to make Broly canon, and after his introduction in Dragon Ball Super: Broly, he became an important figure in the story.
But this was not the only change. According to Naohiro Shintani, the animation supervisor for Dragon Ball Super,...
Broly – Dragon Ball Super
Broly was possibly the strongest Saiyan in the Dragon Ball Z franchise, but the biggest problem with the character was that he was non-canon. His appearance in the Z timeline did not feature any significant changes in the story. However, Dragon Ball Super decided to make Broly canon, and after his introduction in Dragon Ball Super: Broly, he became an important figure in the story.
But this was not the only change. According to Naohiro Shintani, the animation supervisor for Dragon Ball Super,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is raising the anticipation level of the fans day by day. The upcoming game is going to feature some of the most popular Dragon Ball Z characters with various power levels. The game looks forward to resurrecting the renowned Budokai Tenkaichi series. Everything that has been reported about the game so far has been impressive, and fans are looking forward to reliving the best moments from Akira Toriyama’s magnum opus.
Kakarot in Ssj Blue form in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Even though the roster looks quite robust with a plethora of playable characters from across the Dragon Ball universe, none of the Dragon Ball games are complete without Son-Goku. Kazuhiko Torishima wanted to work on a three-dimensional story to make a massive difference in the game’s series, which now makes it stand out in the sea of fighting games.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Paid...
Kakarot in Ssj Blue form in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Even though the roster looks quite robust with a plethora of playable characters from across the Dragon Ball universe, none of the Dragon Ball games are complete without Son-Goku. Kazuhiko Torishima wanted to work on a three-dimensional story to make a massive difference in the game’s series, which now makes it stand out in the sea of fighting games.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Paid...
- 5/5/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Eiichiro Oda has been crafting One Piece chapters almost every week, giving fans an essence of Luffy’s best and worst for decades now. Each chapter brings a new beginning and continuity at the same time. In the time that goes by, there are many occasions that come and go, celebrating achievements and the happy moments alongside it all.
Gear 5 Luffy in One Piece
As such, 5th May just so happens to mark the birthday of one of the most iconic characters in shonen anime and mangas, Monkey D. Luffy. Fans, expectedly so, gathered to celebrate the occasion as well. However, it is what came from Oda’s side that has caught their attention in many ways and not just one. An illustration just to celebrate the occasion.
Luffy Gets a Birthday Special Illustration
Eiichiro Oda recently shared a special illustration for the occasion of Luffy’s birthday (via Pewpiece...
Gear 5 Luffy in One Piece
As such, 5th May just so happens to mark the birthday of one of the most iconic characters in shonen anime and mangas, Monkey D. Luffy. Fans, expectedly so, gathered to celebrate the occasion as well. However, it is what came from Oda’s side that has caught their attention in many ways and not just one. An illustration just to celebrate the occasion.
Luffy Gets a Birthday Special Illustration
Eiichiro Oda recently shared a special illustration for the occasion of Luffy’s birthday (via Pewpiece...
- 5/5/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Although gone at the age of 68, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball remains one of the most iconic manga and anime series of all time. The manga artist’s name shines bright as a beacon of creative brilliance. He has left an indelible mark in the manga industry with his unparalleled ability to tell the gripping story of Goku and his friends.
SSJ3 Goku battles Majin Buu in Dbz
Throughout the series, the mangaka has blended elements of action, humor, and emotions which have played an integral role in keeping the fans hooked to the story. However, in an industry where series like One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, and many more exist, critics often questioned Toriyama-Sensei’s creative output. To silence the critics, the mangaka came up with one unique concept that silenced everyone, who doubted his talent.
Toriyama-Sensei Proved His Superiority With One Unique Concept Introduced in the Dragon Ball Series...
SSJ3 Goku battles Majin Buu in Dbz
Throughout the series, the mangaka has blended elements of action, humor, and emotions which have played an integral role in keeping the fans hooked to the story. However, in an industry where series like One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, and many more exist, critics often questioned Toriyama-Sensei’s creative output. To silence the critics, the mangaka came up with one unique concept that silenced everyone, who doubted his talent.
Toriyama-Sensei Proved His Superiority With One Unique Concept Introduced in the Dragon Ball Series...
- 5/4/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super featured Future Trunks, who quickly stood out from its vast array of characters, as he was given a few emotional moments with his father, Vegeta. His story is different from others, where he is shown how his world was eradicated by the Androids in Dbz, and again by Goku Black and Zamasu in Dbs. Despite having a tragic background, there’s no denying that Future Trunks fights for a greater cause like he did in the Cell Saga and the Goku Black Saga.
Future Trunks in Dragon Ball Super
However, what stood out was how there was one particular aspect of his development that made him stand out which was quite baseless to be used. Toriyama-Sensei featured our Saiyan with two Ssj forms, which was quite useless; to explain how useless it was, Kakarot and The Prince of All Saiyans would never use it,...
Future Trunks in Dragon Ball Super
However, what stood out was how there was one particular aspect of his development that made him stand out which was quite baseless to be used. Toriyama-Sensei featured our Saiyan with two Ssj forms, which was quite useless; to explain how useless it was, Kakarot and The Prince of All Saiyans would never use it,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Frieza has been an on-and-off villain in Dragon Ball for a long time. This bald lizard of an alien is always the hardest to defeat and forces Goku to achieve a new Super Saiyan form every time he appears.
After Frieza was repeatedly defeated in the manga, you must have thought he was finally done, right? If you thought so then Akira Toriyama’s last joke has been well-played on you. In an interview, the illustrator of Dragon Ball Super, Toyotarou, revealed that Frieza’s comeback has been planned for a long time.
Even more shocking is the news that the villain’s latest form has been inspired by a joke.
What was the Inspiration Behind Black Frieza in Dragon Ball Super? Black Frieza | Dragon Ball Super Fandom
Toyotarou, the illustrator of Dragon Ball Super, revealed in an official interview that the concept of Black Frieza was inspired by credit cards.
After Frieza was repeatedly defeated in the manga, you must have thought he was finally done, right? If you thought so then Akira Toriyama’s last joke has been well-played on you. In an interview, the illustrator of Dragon Ball Super, Toyotarou, revealed that Frieza’s comeback has been planned for a long time.
Even more shocking is the news that the villain’s latest form has been inspired by a joke.
What was the Inspiration Behind Black Frieza in Dragon Ball Super? Black Frieza | Dragon Ball Super Fandom
Toyotarou, the illustrator of Dragon Ball Super, revealed in an official interview that the concept of Black Frieza was inspired by credit cards.
- 5/3/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa and Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama are two of the biggest names in the anime and manga world. The two series have inspired many mangakas and have been a source of entertainment for millions of fans. But what many people don’t know is that the two masterpieces share an interesting connection.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
The intriguing similarity between the two is that the mangakas of both series, Toriyama and Arakawa, drew inspiration from animals for their creations. A big part of Dragon Ball, The Great Ape, is inspired by monkeys, and in the case of Fullmetal Alchemist, the Law of Equivalent Exchange is inspired by Arakawa’s experience while working on the farm with animals.
Both creators have mentioned their love for animals and how it led to them creating some of the most inspirational manga in history.
Akira Toriyama’s Love for Pets...
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
The intriguing similarity between the two is that the mangakas of both series, Toriyama and Arakawa, drew inspiration from animals for their creations. A big part of Dragon Ball, The Great Ape, is inspired by monkeys, and in the case of Fullmetal Alchemist, the Law of Equivalent Exchange is inspired by Arakawa’s experience while working on the farm with animals.
Both creators have mentioned their love for animals and how it led to them creating some of the most inspirational manga in history.
Akira Toriyama’s Love for Pets...
- 5/3/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
When we talk about renowned manga series in the otaku community many popular names come to our mind. The choices are vast as fans would say names of popular titles like Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Demon Slayer, and many more. However, Akutami-san’s and Oda-Sensei’s work remains on top of the charts, both mangas have broken numerous records in 2023.
A still from Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen
Jjk claimed the title of #1 anime as it was immensely popular among its viewers, while Op kept its viewers hooked on the series as the manga progressed into one of its final arcs. Despite immense popularity, neither of the two titles claimed the spot of the most-selling manga in 2023. Much to the surprise of the fans of both series, the spot was claimed by Muneyuki Kaneshiro’s Blue Lock, and the difference between their sales is immense.
Blue Lock Beats...
A still from Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen
Jjk claimed the title of #1 anime as it was immensely popular among its viewers, while Op kept its viewers hooked on the series as the manga progressed into one of its final arcs. Despite immense popularity, neither of the two titles claimed the spot of the most-selling manga in 2023. Much to the surprise of the fans of both series, the spot was claimed by Muneyuki Kaneshiro’s Blue Lock, and the difference between their sales is immense.
Blue Lock Beats...
- 5/3/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama’s Decision to Abandon His Original Plans for Dragon Ball Also Changed Goku Completely
Dragon Ball is famous for its action scenes, iconic protagonist, and the classic ‘Kamehameha’ move. But did you know that Akira Toriyama began Dragon Ball as a comedy series at first? At its inception, the manga was not very popular, and Akira Toriyama was inspired by Journey to the West and Jackie Chan’s kung-fu movies.
The resulting Dragon Ball manga had a tiny Goku with a lot of gag elements. However, it started gaining popularity only after some of the battles were featured. In the end Toriyama had to change the style of Dragon Ball as well as Goku.
How Akira Toriyama Changed the Original Dragon Ball Manga Kid Goku Vs Popo | Dragon Ball Fandom
When Dragon Ball first began serialization, it was hardly popular. Akira Toriyama was content with his Journey to the West inspired storyline with plenty of gag elements. However, Kazuhiko Torishima, the editor of Dragon Ball,...
The resulting Dragon Ball manga had a tiny Goku with a lot of gag elements. However, it started gaining popularity only after some of the battles were featured. In the end Toriyama had to change the style of Dragon Ball as well as Goku.
How Akira Toriyama Changed the Original Dragon Ball Manga Kid Goku Vs Popo | Dragon Ball Fandom
When Dragon Ball first began serialization, it was hardly popular. Akira Toriyama was content with his Journey to the West inspired storyline with plenty of gag elements. However, Kazuhiko Torishima, the editor of Dragon Ball,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Ever since Akira Toriyama first created the Dragon Ball series, two characters have always been the center of attention, Goku and Vegeta. The latter went from being a one-time villain to one of the most important characters of the franchise. Since the beginning, it has been their story, one that fans have wholeheartedly followed.
Goku’s Super Saiyan 4 from Dragon Ball Gt
They became two of the most well-known characters and still stand on top as compared to any other Shonen protagonist. After having followed two characters with such dedication, it would be rather peculiar if they perhaps one day just got replaced. Dragon Ball Gt almost did exactly that. The anime having minimal involvement from Toriyama’s side could have taken it in a completely different direction.
Dragon Ball Gt Almost Went Back in Time
Kozo Morishita, the producer of Dragon Ball Gt revealed what the original ideas of...
Goku’s Super Saiyan 4 from Dragon Ball Gt
They became two of the most well-known characters and still stand on top as compared to any other Shonen protagonist. After having followed two characters with such dedication, it would be rather peculiar if they perhaps one day just got replaced. Dragon Ball Gt almost did exactly that. The anime having minimal involvement from Toriyama’s side could have taken it in a completely different direction.
Dragon Ball Gt Almost Went Back in Time
Kozo Morishita, the producer of Dragon Ball Gt revealed what the original ideas of...
- 5/2/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
A storyboard is the most crucial part of any series, especially in the case of anime or manga. However, this was not the concern of legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, who blessed the manga and anime world with the creation of Dragon Ball. This was revealed by the illustrator of the Dragon Ball Super manga, Toyotarou.
Dragon Ball Super by Akira Toriyama
Toyotarou has been working on Dragon Ball Super since 2015, and he is probably the biggest Dragon Ball and Toriyama fan in the world. His career started by creating Dragon Ball illustrations, and after the death of Toriyama, many believe that Toyotarou will be the one who continues the remaining story of Dragon Ball in the future.
When Dragon Ball Super got its anime adaptation in 2016, Toyotarou gave an interview where he discussed his relationship with Toriyama and also talked about Toriyama’s mindset regarding the narrative of Dragon Ball Super.
Dragon Ball Super by Akira Toriyama
Toyotarou has been working on Dragon Ball Super since 2015, and he is probably the biggest Dragon Ball and Toriyama fan in the world. His career started by creating Dragon Ball illustrations, and after the death of Toriyama, many believe that Toyotarou will be the one who continues the remaining story of Dragon Ball in the future.
When Dragon Ball Super got its anime adaptation in 2016, Toyotarou gave an interview where he discussed his relationship with Toriyama and also talked about Toriyama’s mindset regarding the narrative of Dragon Ball Super.
- 5/2/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
What Even is 'Retro Anime'? Epic Anime Debates - Main Image
At Epicstream, our team regularly debate the big questions around anime fandom. This week, with the release of T.P Bon on Netflix, we decided to ask what makes a retro anime so retro.
Most of us conjure a specific image when considering a loaded phrase like retro anime. However, how much is retro to do with a particular show's style and how much is it to do with our own experiences of anime growing up?
Check out what our experts had to say and join the conversation in the comments!
Cathlyn: "Retro is About Art Styles"
When we talk about retro anime, two or three things come to mind: the anime's time of release, visual techniques, and genre tropes. After all, retro anime often reflects character archetypes and distinctive art styles prevalent during the time of their production.
At Epicstream, our team regularly debate the big questions around anime fandom. This week, with the release of T.P Bon on Netflix, we decided to ask what makes a retro anime so retro.
Most of us conjure a specific image when considering a loaded phrase like retro anime. However, how much is retro to do with a particular show's style and how much is it to do with our own experiences of anime growing up?
Check out what our experts had to say and join the conversation in the comments!
Cathlyn: "Retro is About Art Styles"
When we talk about retro anime, two or three things come to mind: the anime's time of release, visual techniques, and genre tropes. After all, retro anime often reflects character archetypes and distinctive art styles prevalent during the time of their production.
- 5/2/2024
- EpicStream
It’s easy to forget the roots of a beloved project after many years of progression and change. Luckily, this isn’t exactly the case among the Dragon Ball fans; they may have forgotten about one character that has long been a part of the series. Interestingly, the man was the first rival of Goku when he began his journey.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is becoming the latest trend among fans, especially after the improvements that are revealed with every new look on the internet. The latest trailer with the ‘Master vs. Apprentice’ theme is here, and it holds some hidden gems in plain sight that viewers might have missed.
Though it’s a No-Energy Attack, We Can All Feel The Energy
No energy is expelled from the user while using the Wolf Fang Fist attack.
Yamcha, the desert bandit turned ally, is one of the initial characters with whom...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is becoming the latest trend among fans, especially after the improvements that are revealed with every new look on the internet. The latest trailer with the ‘Master vs. Apprentice’ theme is here, and it holds some hidden gems in plain sight that viewers might have missed.
Though it’s a No-Energy Attack, We Can All Feel The Energy
No energy is expelled from the user while using the Wolf Fang Fist attack.
Yamcha, the desert bandit turned ally, is one of the initial characters with whom...
- 5/1/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
The Dragon Ball franchise has given the fans several memorable moments. But the most iconic of all remains when Goku transformed into Super Saiyan for the first time against Frieza. Goku was consumed by rage after the latter killed Krillin in front of him. Since then, there has been no stopping for the transformation, with the latest one being the Ultra Instinct in Dragon Ball Super.
Dragon Ball had a Martial Arts theme, and after the Frieza Saga, it started to focus more on the transformation. But there is a flaw in the Dragon Ball timeline, which was missed by most of the fans. Even before the Super Saiyan transformation, there was a ‘False Super Saiyan’ form, which was featured in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug film.
False Super Saiyan Was a Thing Before Super Saiyan False Super Saiyan form in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (Credit: Toei Animation)
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug...
Dragon Ball had a Martial Arts theme, and after the Frieza Saga, it started to focus more on the transformation. But there is a flaw in the Dragon Ball timeline, which was missed by most of the fans. Even before the Super Saiyan transformation, there was a ‘False Super Saiyan’ form, which was featured in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug film.
False Super Saiyan Was a Thing Before Super Saiyan False Super Saiyan form in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (Credit: Toei Animation)
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug...
- 5/1/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto features Itachi Uchiha for 24 episodes in the show. However, that does not limit his popularity because the impact he left in those episodes is immaculate. The Uchiha was truly a definition of what a true shinobi should be like, as he willingly showcased himself as a villain and protected the Hidden Leaf Village from the shadows.
Itachi Uchiha
The tragic hero put the safety of the village above his own needs, as he murdered his entire clan and if that wasn’t enough, he went on to infiltrate the Akatsuki to provide valuable information. The entire saga made the character so popular that Kishimoto-san is copying the entire arc in Boruto, as he has decided to make the protagonist have the same faith as the ill-fated Uchiha.
New Naruto Theory Suggests Masashi Kishimoto is Setting Up Boruto For a Greater Destiny
As Boruto has yet to...
Itachi Uchiha
The tragic hero put the safety of the village above his own needs, as he murdered his entire clan and if that wasn’t enough, he went on to infiltrate the Akatsuki to provide valuable information. The entire saga made the character so popular that Kishimoto-san is copying the entire arc in Boruto, as he has decided to make the protagonist have the same faith as the ill-fated Uchiha.
New Naruto Theory Suggests Masashi Kishimoto is Setting Up Boruto For a Greater Destiny
As Boruto has yet to...
- 5/1/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Will There Be a Sand Land Season 2? Release Date News and Predictions - Main Image
Sand Land has ended with its 13th episode which aired today. With the show finally ending, the question is if Sand Land Season 2 will be produced.
There’s no official announcement yet, though some fans think there’s a chance the show will get a new season. After all, the series has seen a big push recently, starting with the anime film and followed by the TV series.
Sand Land Anime Concludes With Episode 13
The Sand Land anime is based on Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama’s short manga serial for Shonen Jump back in 2000.
Even though it has been a long time since the manga was serialized, the series became popular again thanks to the anime film adaptation produced by Sunrise.
This film followed the story of the manga, meaning it’s easy to...
Sand Land has ended with its 13th episode which aired today. With the show finally ending, the question is if Sand Land Season 2 will be produced.
There’s no official announcement yet, though some fans think there’s a chance the show will get a new season. After all, the series has seen a big push recently, starting with the anime film and followed by the TV series.
Sand Land Anime Concludes With Episode 13
The Sand Land anime is based on Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama’s short manga serial for Shonen Jump back in 2000.
Even though it has been a long time since the manga was serialized, the series became popular again thanks to the anime film adaptation produced by Sunrise.
This film followed the story of the manga, meaning it’s easy to...
- 5/1/2024
- EpicStream
Almost every Dragon Ball character has a well-defined body. If you think of major characters like Goku or Vegeta, their stunning physique is always considered to be the gold standard. Yet, it turns out Akira Toriyama never studied muscle structure!
Yes, you read that right. Legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama admitted to not learning muscle models in a discussion with Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece. Oda, who is a huge fanboy of Toriyama, was equally shocked by the news.
Eiichiro Oda Regrets Not Studying Muscle Model During Dragon Ball‘s Creation Kakarot in his Super Saiyan form | Dragon Ball
In a moderated discussion between Eiichiro Oda and Akira Toriyama, the former began by geeking out over the latter.
Eiichiro Oda: “He’s god! He is in an entirely different dimension. All in all, he’s just too good at drawing!”
SUGGESTEDAkira Toriyama May Have Taken One Dragon Ball Secret...
Yes, you read that right. Legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama admitted to not learning muscle models in a discussion with Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece. Oda, who is a huge fanboy of Toriyama, was equally shocked by the news.
Eiichiro Oda Regrets Not Studying Muscle Model During Dragon Ball‘s Creation Kakarot in his Super Saiyan form | Dragon Ball
In a moderated discussion between Eiichiro Oda and Akira Toriyama, the former began by geeking out over the latter.
Eiichiro Oda: “He’s god! He is in an entirely different dimension. All in all, he’s just too good at drawing!”
SUGGESTEDAkira Toriyama May Have Taken One Dragon Ball Secret...
- 4/30/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama is known for his unique character designs and the endless forms that make them more and more astonishing as time goes by. Before his untimely passing, he gave the world an entire array worth of different transformations for iconic characters. From Goku and Vegeta to Beerus, Piccolo, and Gohan; there is no character who stands out without also showcasing Toriyama’s legacy.
Goku in a still from Dragon Ball Z
Goku has been introduced to various transformations throughout the course of Dragon Ball and some of them stand out more than others. There are often moments when these transformations change last minute. Toriyama worked hard on all of them and perfecting these modes takes a great deal of time.
Akira Toriyama Changed Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan for the Better
Dragon Ball Super’s Volume 1 featured an interview with Akira Toriyama where the mangaka explained all the plans...
Goku in a still from Dragon Ball Z
Goku has been introduced to various transformations throughout the course of Dragon Ball and some of them stand out more than others. There are often moments when these transformations change last minute. Toriyama worked hard on all of them and perfecting these modes takes a great deal of time.
Akira Toriyama Changed Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan for the Better
Dragon Ball Super’s Volume 1 featured an interview with Akira Toriyama where the mangaka explained all the plans...
- 4/30/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama’s Goku is undoubtedly the most famous anime character ever. The character is the most unique protagonist as the character has dedicated his life to constantly breaking past his limits and coming out with a new transformation when all hope seems to be lost. While power is one of the defining traits of the hero, his pure acts of kindness, selflessness, and dedication, make him different and have helped him remain on top of the popularity list for several decades.
Goku in Dragon Ball Z
While Kakarot is known for his character, his most iconic trait is how Toriyama-Sensei featured transformations as a key part of the series, adding the next steps in Saiyan’s journey. While Ssj forms were Kakrot’s iconic trait, the mangaka was tired of making him look too macho. As a result, he decided to give him a new form sick of making our hero too manly.
Goku in Dragon Ball Z
While Kakarot is known for his character, his most iconic trait is how Toriyama-Sensei featured transformations as a key part of the series, adding the next steps in Saiyan’s journey. While Ssj forms were Kakrot’s iconic trait, the mangaka was tired of making him look too macho. As a result, he decided to give him a new form sick of making our hero too manly.
- 4/30/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball characters, be they protagonists or antagonists, are known to be some of the strongest characters in the anime and manga universe. One such character is Beerus, the God of Destruction of Universe 7. Although he is now a supporting character in Dragon Ball Super, he was introduced as one of the strongest villains Akira Toriyama’s universe has ever seen.
The Dragon Ball universe
There are very few characters in the anime and manga world who can be compared to the extremely dangerous strength of the God of Destruction. Even the likes of Goku and Vegeta together could not defeat the character. However, Jujutsu Kaisen fans have recently made a claim that might not be liked by Dragon Ball fans.
Fans of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen shared a post on X(Formerly Twitter) that pointed out that the antagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen, Sukuna, might be stronger than Beerus.
The Dragon Ball universe
There are very few characters in the anime and manga world who can be compared to the extremely dangerous strength of the God of Destruction. Even the likes of Goku and Vegeta together could not defeat the character. However, Jujutsu Kaisen fans have recently made a claim that might not be liked by Dragon Ball fans.
Fans of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen shared a post on X(Formerly Twitter) that pointed out that the antagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen, Sukuna, might be stronger than Beerus.
- 4/30/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The Dragon Ball franchise has amassed a large fanbase over the years and Hollywood had its eye on adapting the popular franchise in live-action. There were a lot of expectations and with the negative track record of manga adaptations on the big screen, it was a big responsibility that 20th Century Fox and director James Wong took with the film.
Super Saiyan 3 Goku battles Majin Buu in Dragon Ball Z
Unfortunately, Dragonball Evolution was widely panned when it was released, with fans finding nothing redeeming about the project. Years later, the film’s writer Ben Ramsey apologized to fans for letting them down and acknowledged that he went onto the project for financial reasons and not as a fan of the franchise.
Ben Ramsey Apologizes to Dragon Ball Fans for Dragonball Evolution
Justin Chatwin & Emmy Rossum in Dragonball Evolution
Dragonball Evolution looked like a promising adaptation of the beloved Dragon Ball manga series.
Super Saiyan 3 Goku battles Majin Buu in Dragon Ball Z
Unfortunately, Dragonball Evolution was widely panned when it was released, with fans finding nothing redeeming about the project. Years later, the film’s writer Ben Ramsey apologized to fans for letting them down and acknowledged that he went onto the project for financial reasons and not as a fan of the franchise.
Ben Ramsey Apologizes to Dragon Ball Fans for Dragonball Evolution
Justin Chatwin & Emmy Rossum in Dragonball Evolution
Dragonball Evolution looked like a promising adaptation of the beloved Dragon Ball manga series.
- 4/30/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama revolutionized anime in 1991 when he introduced the Super Saiyan transformation in his magnum opus, Dragon Ball. Every fan of the series knows about this iconic transformation and when Goku first transformed into SSJ1 during episode 95 of Dbz in the Namek Saga, where he fought an epic battle against Frieza.
Kakarot’s power dramatically increased in this transformation, and so did his looks, as his hair turned from black to blond and had a golden aura around him.
Goku vs. Gohan in Dbs
Every time, when the manga artist features Goku or Vegeta in this iconic form, fans get excited, as the scene gets electrifying, making them jump off the couch with excitement.
However, it looks like the Toriyama-Sensei had taken one Super Saiyan secret to the grave, as a theory looms about how there are possibly three different Super Saiyan paths in the series.
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Kakarot’s power dramatically increased in this transformation, and so did his looks, as his hair turned from black to blond and had a golden aura around him.
Goku vs. Gohan in Dbs
Every time, when the manga artist features Goku or Vegeta in this iconic form, fans get excited, as the scene gets electrifying, making them jump off the couch with excitement.
However, it looks like the Toriyama-Sensei had taken one Super Saiyan secret to the grave, as a theory looms about how there are possibly three different Super Saiyan paths in the series.
Akira Toriyama Might...
- 4/29/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama had created numerous Super Saiyan forms for Goku & Co., all of which were helpful in defeating various enemies. However, some Super Saiyan forms were not seen after their reception, mainly due to the faults in their powering systems.
Some of the most useless Super Saiyan forms in Dragon Ball are undoubtedly Super Saiyan 3 and Super Saiyan 1.5. These forms have a greater number of disadvantages when compared to what they can offer in combat.
The characters found out the impracticalities of these forms the hard way, and here is everything you need to know about them.
Super Saiyan 1.5 and Why it was Useless in Battle
Super Saiyan Third Grade, also known as Super Saiyan 1.5 was achieved by Vegeta and Future Trunks during their battle against Cell. However, the impracticality of the form inhibited them from defeating the villain.
Super Saiyan 1.5 Vegeta against Cell | Dragon Ball Fandom
Future Trunks ascended...
Some of the most useless Super Saiyan forms in Dragon Ball are undoubtedly Super Saiyan 3 and Super Saiyan 1.5. These forms have a greater number of disadvantages when compared to what they can offer in combat.
The characters found out the impracticalities of these forms the hard way, and here is everything you need to know about them.
Super Saiyan 1.5 and Why it was Useless in Battle
Super Saiyan Third Grade, also known as Super Saiyan 1.5 was achieved by Vegeta and Future Trunks during their battle against Cell. However, the impracticality of the form inhibited them from defeating the villain.
Super Saiyan 1.5 Vegeta against Cell | Dragon Ball Fandom
Future Trunks ascended...
- 4/29/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
The gaming world is right now trembling with Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero fever. Despite there being no solid release date confirmed by Spike Chunsoft, anticipation is hyped up day by day by regular updates from the company.
Already, there has been confirmation of fan favorites like Goku, Vegeta, Brolly, Master Roshi, Jiren, and a lot more, all in various power modes. However, even after many popular names are confirmed for the Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero roster, fans have their own demands.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Fan Wants Goten in the Game Fan wants Goten in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero.
Despite the abundance of popular characters, a fan badly wants one of the Gotens from the two famous Dragon Ball series. The fan named Foxbop101 recently shared a post on Reddit where the two versions of Goten are shown, one from Dragon Ball End of Z and one from Dragon Ball Gt.
Already, there has been confirmation of fan favorites like Goku, Vegeta, Brolly, Master Roshi, Jiren, and a lot more, all in various power modes. However, even after many popular names are confirmed for the Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero roster, fans have their own demands.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Fan Wants Goten in the Game Fan wants Goten in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero.
Despite the abundance of popular characters, a fan badly wants one of the Gotens from the two famous Dragon Ball series. The fan named Foxbop101 recently shared a post on Reddit where the two versions of Goten are shown, one from Dragon Ball End of Z and one from Dragon Ball Gt.
- 4/29/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
Goku, the protagonist of Dragon Ball and one of the strongest characters in the anime world, is known for a lot of things. From his goofy attitude to his never-ending hunger to fight strong opponents, Goku has developed quite a distinctive personality for himself. But one thing that makes him iconic is his unique hair.
Goku’s Super Saiyan Hairstyle
Goku’s hairstyle is one of the most popular traits of the character. His different Saiyan forms have had different hairstyles, and fans have loved all of them. These hairstyles also became a depiction of his various power-ups in the Dragon Ball universe. His style became so iconic that Akira Toriyama started using it with other Saiyan characters too.
However, Toriyama once revealed that Goku’s unique hair is not just a fashion statement or a power depiction, but it helps him compensate for a major factor in the Dragon Ball manga.
Goku’s Super Saiyan Hairstyle
Goku’s hairstyle is one of the most popular traits of the character. His different Saiyan forms have had different hairstyles, and fans have loved all of them. These hairstyles also became a depiction of his various power-ups in the Dragon Ball universe. His style became so iconic that Akira Toriyama started using it with other Saiyan characters too.
However, Toriyama once revealed that Goku’s unique hair is not just a fashion statement or a power depiction, but it helps him compensate for a major factor in the Dragon Ball manga.
- 4/29/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
As the final fight in My Hero Academia is coming to an end, Kohei Horikoshi’s magnum opus is on the way to its conclusion after entertaining fans for ten years. The recent chapter of the series revealed that the students of UA, along with some other major characters, are trying their best to take down All for One.
My Hero Academia
Chapter 421 was released on April 28, 2024, where Izuku revealed to Aizawa that after trying to rescue Shigaraki Tomura, the antagonist of My Hero Academia, he lost One for All. This means that the quirk that was given to him by All Might is no longer within him, making him quirkless once again. But after seeing his classmates, he still wants to fight him.
Although the previous chapters already revealed that Izuku has lost his quirks, his official confirmation has startled fans. My Hero Academia fans have been waiting too...
My Hero Academia
Chapter 421 was released on April 28, 2024, where Izuku revealed to Aizawa that after trying to rescue Shigaraki Tomura, the antagonist of My Hero Academia, he lost One for All. This means that the quirk that was given to him by All Might is no longer within him, making him quirkless once again. But after seeing his classmates, he still wants to fight him.
Although the previous chapters already revealed that Izuku has lost his quirks, his official confirmation has startled fans. My Hero Academia fans have been waiting too...
- 4/29/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
When it comes to the legacy of Dragon Ball, canon plays a more major role than its characters. This is because even though there are so many Dragon Ball films, none of them are considered canon in the series’ universe, except Dragon Ball Super: Broly. In the series’ long run, Broly has made quite a few appearances in the series, but he became an official part of the franchise when his standalone film was released.
Broly in his Legendary Super Saiyan form
But when we talk about Dragon Ball Gt, the only series that was aired after Dbz ended its run became a hated non-canon series of the franchise. However, the show featured one of the coolest Super Saiyan transformations. Yes, the much hated Dragon Ball Gt featured SSJ4 transformation unlocked by Kakarot and The Prince of All Saiyans; and this form could make a return in Dragon Ball Super!
Broly in his Legendary Super Saiyan form
But when we talk about Dragon Ball Gt, the only series that was aired after Dbz ended its run became a hated non-canon series of the franchise. However, the show featured one of the coolest Super Saiyan transformations. Yes, the much hated Dragon Ball Gt featured SSJ4 transformation unlocked by Kakarot and The Prince of All Saiyans; and this form could make a return in Dragon Ball Super!
- 4/28/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama created one of the greatest series of all time. Dragon Ball made children fall in love with anime. The series earned worldwide fame, and its popularity increased with time. Son Goku and Vegeta are two of the most iconic characters, and their transformations remain unmatched even today. Even though the protagonists are powerful and popular, Akira Toriyama thought of a different character who could become the protagonist in a separate series.
Several modern day anime protagonists are inspired from Son Goku. Even though he is a popular protagonist, the mangaka opted for a different character from his franchise to be the hero in a different series. He had chosen his favorite character, Hercule Satan, to be the lead in a separate series.
Akira Toriyama’s Favorite Character is a Shocker Hercule Satan (Credit: Toei Animation)
Akira Toriyama is the man behind one of the greatest franchises and two...
Several modern day anime protagonists are inspired from Son Goku. Even though he is a popular protagonist, the mangaka opted for a different character from his franchise to be the hero in a different series. He had chosen his favorite character, Hercule Satan, to be the lead in a separate series.
Akira Toriyama’s Favorite Character is a Shocker Hercule Satan (Credit: Toei Animation)
Akira Toriyama is the man behind one of the greatest franchises and two...
- 4/28/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball franchise has gifted the fanatics with several iconic moments. While some were action-packed climax scenes, others left the audience in tears. The mangaka always put his soul into his work and did what he thought was best for the fans. Dragon Ball was quickly picked up by the fans and slowly became a global sensation.
With Vegeta’s debut, the dynamic shifted between Goku and him. Often, the anime had TV specials that featured a different story instead of following the main one. One of such TV specials left Akira Toriyama in tears. After watching it, he could not stop praising it, and the fans applauded it. TV Specials were considered non-canon, but Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku, forced everyone to break that rule.
Bardock’s Story was an Emotional Rollercoaster Bardock (Credit: Toei Animation)
Bardock was the father of Raditz and Goku.
With Vegeta’s debut, the dynamic shifted between Goku and him. Often, the anime had TV specials that featured a different story instead of following the main one. One of such TV specials left Akira Toriyama in tears. After watching it, he could not stop praising it, and the fans applauded it. TV Specials were considered non-canon, but Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku, forced everyone to break that rule.
Bardock’s Story was an Emotional Rollercoaster Bardock (Credit: Toei Animation)
Bardock was the father of Raditz and Goku.
- 4/28/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Mayumi Tanaka, the voice actor of Monkey D. Luffy, the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece, might have found the perfect replacement who can take over her role as Luffy. Tanaka has been voicing Luffy for almost thirty years, and she has done a great job portraying the character over the years.
Luffy in One Piece
However, as she is getting old and the series is still a little far away from the conclusion, the creators might have to find someone else who could do justice to the character of Luffy. This has also become a major concern for Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. Oda never imagined that the series would go on for so long.
In an interview, Oda talked about how Masako Nozawa, the character who voiced Dr. Kureha in One Piece, offered to take Tanaka’s role as Luffy’s voice actor in One Piece.
Luffy in One Piece
However, as she is getting old and the series is still a little far away from the conclusion, the creators might have to find someone else who could do justice to the character of Luffy. This has also become a major concern for Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. Oda never imagined that the series would go on for so long.
In an interview, Oda talked about how Masako Nozawa, the character who voiced Dr. Kureha in One Piece, offered to take Tanaka’s role as Luffy’s voice actor in One Piece.
- 4/28/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
In 1986, when the first episode of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball was released, no one knew that the series would become a pillar of the anime industry. Dragon Ball was the first series that introduced the anime world to a global audience, and even after 40 years, the series is still making waves.
Dragon Ball Z
Toriyama, the mastermind behind the story, once in an interview talked about the anime adaptation of his manga and how it affected the overall popularity of Dragon Ball. The creator also explained his contributions to the anime series and how involved he is with Toei Animation in the creation of the Dragon Ball anime.
During the interview, the Dragon Ball creator revealed that he initially had only one demand from Toei Animation regarding the anime series, and it essentially worked in favor of the series, making it a huge success in the anime industry.
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Dragon Ball Z
Toriyama, the mastermind behind the story, once in an interview talked about the anime adaptation of his manga and how it affected the overall popularity of Dragon Ball. The creator also explained his contributions to the anime series and how involved he is with Toei Animation in the creation of the Dragon Ball anime.
During the interview, the Dragon Ball creator revealed that he initially had only one demand from Toei Animation regarding the anime series, and it essentially worked in favor of the series, making it a huge success in the anime industry.
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- 4/28/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Have you ever taken a moment to consider the sheer effort required by an actor to transform into a beloved character, when the stakes are astronomically high? Canadian actor Justin Chatwin, 41, embarked on such an odyssey, enduring intense physical training and delving deeply into the character of Goku that millions hold dear.
Despite Dragonball Evolution meeting with less than stellar reception, the actor’s earlier interview reveals the grueling workouts that he endured. Since its 2009 release, James Wong’s Dragonball: Evolution has consistently caused dissatisfaction among fans of the franchise.
But even though the anime is a huge fan favorite that practically everyone enjoys, its first and only live-action adaptation of Dragon Ball to date, which starred Chatwin in the lead role (Goku), fell short of expectations.
Justin Chatwin as Goku in Dragonball Evolution
For the fans, the film was an obvious snub to the Dragon Ball series. However, little...
Despite Dragonball Evolution meeting with less than stellar reception, the actor’s earlier interview reveals the grueling workouts that he endured. Since its 2009 release, James Wong’s Dragonball: Evolution has consistently caused dissatisfaction among fans of the franchise.
But even though the anime is a huge fan favorite that practically everyone enjoys, its first and only live-action adaptation of Dragon Ball to date, which starred Chatwin in the lead role (Goku), fell short of expectations.
Justin Chatwin as Goku in Dragonball Evolution
For the fans, the film was an obvious snub to the Dragon Ball series. However, little...
- 4/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The biggest no-brainer question in the world is probably: “Who is the strongest Dragon Ball character?” In fact, some otakus might even hunt you down if the answer is anything but Goku. Yet, what if I said that Akira Toriyama himself planned to usurp Goku’s power within Dragon Ball with none other than his own son?
Yes, the person in question is Gohan, the son of Goku and Chi Chi who has achieved many feats of strength in the Dragon Ball franchise. While he is a well-known character, Goku and Vegeta still reign supreme over hearts. But the power equation might topple once Gohan grows older.
Gohan’s Unique Beast Form in Dragon Ball Gohan Beast | Dragon Ball Fandom
Gohan first achieved his Beast state in the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie. Gohan Beast is an evolved form of the Ultimate State, and it is also his current strongest transformation.
Yes, the person in question is Gohan, the son of Goku and Chi Chi who has achieved many feats of strength in the Dragon Ball franchise. While he is a well-known character, Goku and Vegeta still reign supreme over hearts. But the power equation might topple once Gohan grows older.
Gohan’s Unique Beast Form in Dragon Ball Gohan Beast | Dragon Ball Fandom
Gohan first achieved his Beast state in the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie. Gohan Beast is an evolved form of the Ultimate State, and it is also his current strongest transformation.
- 4/27/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Z is still as popular as the day it was aired for the first time. The show is often seen as one of the most popular Shonen series and is primarily responsible for making anime so popular back in the day. Toriyama’s series features Kakarot as its protagonist, and a majority of Dbz is driven by him and the Z Fighters training themselves and getting stronger to stop the lifeforms that pose threats to planet Earth.
The Z Fighters
Toriyama-Sensei has decided to keep the story more Goku-centric, where he is given more iconic moments such as him turning Ssj 1 for the first time during his climactic battle with Frieza on Planet Namek. Despite giving so many iconic moments to Kakarot, the mangaka has also given him the most useless Saiyan transformation, which was hated ardently by the editors.
Akira Toriyama Gave Fans...
The Z Fighters
Toriyama-Sensei has decided to keep the story more Goku-centric, where he is given more iconic moments such as him turning Ssj 1 for the first time during his climactic battle with Frieza on Planet Namek. Despite giving so many iconic moments to Kakarot, the mangaka has also given him the most useless Saiyan transformation, which was hated ardently by the editors.
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- 4/27/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball has opened the manga and anime industry to the world. Akira Toriyama’s magnum opus has achieved worldwide fame, and every anime fan knows about its existence. One of the striking features of the franchise is the over-the-top transformations that always seem to headline the anime world. Through the Dragon Ball franchise, Akira Toriyama achieved an iconic status.
Not only the protagonists but the antagonists’ are also quite powerful and often give heroes a run for their money. But there is a certain villain that even the mangaka found unsettling. His cruelty and strength were on another level, and Toriyama sensei had to break his rule for the villain. The character in question is none other than the tyrannical ruler Frieza.
Frieza Forced Akira Toriyama To Break His Rules Frieza (Credit: Toei Animation)
The characters from the Dragon Ball franchise have certain aspects instilled upon them by the legendary mangaka.
Not only the protagonists but the antagonists’ are also quite powerful and often give heroes a run for their money. But there is a certain villain that even the mangaka found unsettling. His cruelty and strength were on another level, and Toriyama sensei had to break his rule for the villain. The character in question is none other than the tyrannical ruler Frieza.
Frieza Forced Akira Toriyama To Break His Rules Frieza (Credit: Toei Animation)
The characters from the Dragon Ball franchise have certain aspects instilled upon them by the legendary mangaka.
- 4/27/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Kohei Horikoshi sensei has done the magnificent by creating a masterpiece series like My Hero Academia from a figment of his imagination. But while fans love the story and feel they can relate deeply to both the story and the mangaka, what they don’t realize is that the mangaka’s personal choices are far different than theirs when it comes to his favorite characters from the saga.
Kohei Horikoshi. | Credit: YouTube/@Syfy.
As it turns out, everyone’s favorite character from the Mha storyline ‘All Might’ is not quite the favorite character of the mangaka as well, even though it was Horikoshi sensei himself who created him. In fact, the mangaka prefers one other, more “rude” character over this fan-favorite one! Yet, as surprising as it may be, the true reasoning behind his choice isn’t so non-understandable either.
All Might is Not Kohei Horikoshi’s Favorite Mha Character!
Kohei Horikoshi. | Credit: YouTube/@Syfy.
As it turns out, everyone’s favorite character from the Mha storyline ‘All Might’ is not quite the favorite character of the mangaka as well, even though it was Horikoshi sensei himself who created him. In fact, the mangaka prefers one other, more “rude” character over this fan-favorite one! Yet, as surprising as it may be, the true reasoning behind his choice isn’t so non-understandable either.
All Might is Not Kohei Horikoshi’s Favorite Mha Character!
- 4/27/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The Dragon Ball franchise has not only left a huge impact on generations of children, teens and young adults, but also on the manga industry. So, after the original Dragon Ball manga concluded in 1995, a huge vacuum was created in its place.
While many wanted to take advantage of it and further their own manga, very few could actually survive in the market. The same is true for Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. In an interview with Weekly Shonen Jump, the mangaka opened up about the intense competition that occurred in the aftermath of Dragon Ball‘s conclusion.
The Gaping Hole Left by Dragon Ball
In an interview with Weekly Shonen Jump, Eiichiro Oda talked about his memories from when One Piece had first begun serialization. One Piece debuted in July 1997 in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, two years after Dragon Ball ended in 1995. After the legendary manga had ended,...
While many wanted to take advantage of it and further their own manga, very few could actually survive in the market. The same is true for Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece. In an interview with Weekly Shonen Jump, the mangaka opened up about the intense competition that occurred in the aftermath of Dragon Ball‘s conclusion.
The Gaping Hole Left by Dragon Ball
In an interview with Weekly Shonen Jump, Eiichiro Oda talked about his memories from when One Piece had first begun serialization. One Piece debuted in July 1997 in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, two years after Dragon Ball ended in 1995. After the legendary manga had ended,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is set for a last-quarter release in 2024. While there is still quite some time for the game to drop, fans are already deep in discussions regarding what to expect from the latest installment of Budokai Tenkaichi.
Featuring fierce rivals Goku and Vegeta, the initial trailers and leaks had fans eagerly waiting in anticipation for the game to launch. However, one small detail has been potentially glossed over by most fans. And this tiny detail can potentially cause massive grief to players in the PvP mode.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero to Feature Directional Blocking Vegeta in the latest Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero trailer
One of the main features of Budokai Tenkaichi 2 was its directional blocking feature that allowed players to block not only top-to-bottom attacks but also left-right ones. While this feature is a welcome addition for single-player campaigns, it is going to cause a lot of grief in PvP combat.
Featuring fierce rivals Goku and Vegeta, the initial trailers and leaks had fans eagerly waiting in anticipation for the game to launch. However, one small detail has been potentially glossed over by most fans. And this tiny detail can potentially cause massive grief to players in the PvP mode.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero to Feature Directional Blocking Vegeta in the latest Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero trailer
One of the main features of Budokai Tenkaichi 2 was its directional blocking feature that allowed players to block not only top-to-bottom attacks but also left-right ones. While this feature is a welcome addition for single-player campaigns, it is going to cause a lot of grief in PvP combat.
- 4/27/2024
- by Arkaneel Khan
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama left for the heavenly adobe on March 1, 2024. However, with his great works, he will always be among us, just like the latest action RPG by Bandai Namco, Sand Land. This title was released worldwide on April 26, 2024, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.
Based on the original 2000 manga series created by Toriyama, Sand Land has already garnered a huge fanbase in no time. This makes it the last project of Toriyama. And the creator himself had high hopes for the game; that’s what his posthumous message to the fan suggests.
Akira Toriyama’s Message to the Sand Land Fans
Akira Toriyama had something to say to his Sand Land fans.
In a recent post, the official X handle of the game posted a letter conveying the emotions and feelings of Akira Toriyama for the Sand Land game. In this letter from January 2024, Toriyama talks about the game.
Based on the original 2000 manga series created by Toriyama, Sand Land has already garnered a huge fanbase in no time. This makes it the last project of Toriyama. And the creator himself had high hopes for the game; that’s what his posthumous message to the fan suggests.
Akira Toriyama’s Message to the Sand Land Fans
Akira Toriyama had something to say to his Sand Land fans.
In a recent post, the official X handle of the game posted a letter conveying the emotions and feelings of Akira Toriyama for the Sand Land game. In this letter from January 2024, Toriyama talks about the game.
- 4/27/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
In a world where Superhero Cartoons and Disney features dominated the TV scene, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Z helped anime to make it into the mainstream. While anime and manga were already introduced in the United States, and shows like Astro Boy or Voltron were already popular, it wasn’t until Toriyama’s Dragon Ball successor came about that anime became a staple part of popular culture and helped lay the foundation of the current anime frenzy.
Dragon Ball Z
And as the series turns 35, fans remember the late Japanese manga artist and character designer, and hail Toriyama for forever changing the entertainment industry with his revolutionizing work.
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Z Turns 35
Goku in a still from Dragon Ball Z
It was on April 26th back in 1989 that Dragon Ball Z first debuted on TV screens across Japan. While its journey from Japan to the USA...
Dragon Ball Z
And as the series turns 35, fans remember the late Japanese manga artist and character designer, and hail Toriyama for forever changing the entertainment industry with his revolutionizing work.
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Z Turns 35
Goku in a still from Dragon Ball Z
It was on April 26th back in 1989 that Dragon Ball Z first debuted on TV screens across Japan. While its journey from Japan to the USA...
- 4/27/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama’s journey started as a mangaka rather unconventionally, but going with the flow helped him create one of the greatest shonen series in history. Having taken inspiration from the best, he managed to create his magnum opus. What once was just a one-shot story soon became an epic tale of great battles and even greater power scaling.
Goku
Toriyama contributed his very best for the series and thus became a legend forever to be remembered. His work became an inspiration throughout countries. A lot of it came because of the unique character designs that incorporated the ideas of what an action manga like Dragon Ball signified. However, the author was keen on changing one factor.
Suggested“Goku going super saiyan for the first time changed my life”: Fans Remember Akira Toriyama on Dragon Ball Z’s 35th Year Anniversary
Right as the series started to gain recognition,...
Goku
Toriyama contributed his very best for the series and thus became a legend forever to be remembered. His work became an inspiration throughout countries. A lot of it came because of the unique character designs that incorporated the ideas of what an action manga like Dragon Ball signified. However, the author was keen on changing one factor.
Suggested“Goku going super saiyan for the first time changed my life”: Fans Remember Akira Toriyama on Dragon Ball Z’s 35th Year Anniversary
Right as the series started to gain recognition,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama is the one who revolutionized the manga and anime industry. The Dragon Ball franchise set up the path for the Big Three to gain worldwide popularity and become a pillar of the business. Every hardcore anime fan knows that Dragon Ball was inspired by Kung Fu. Akira Toriyama even based one of the characters on Jackie Chan.
The mangaka was a massive fan of Kung-Fu. His magnum opus is a big proof of him being a martial arts fan. Apart from Jackie Chan, there is another famous martial artist who inspired Toriyama sensei.
His paralyzing gaze was shown through Goku while he was on planet Namek. The mentioned martial artist is none other than Bruce Lee. The Kung-Fu star was always with Akira Toriyama in his thoughts and soul.
Akira Toriyama Used A Bruce Lee Reference In His Magnum Opus Bruce Lee from Enter the Dragon (Credit: Warner Bros....
The mangaka was a massive fan of Kung-Fu. His magnum opus is a big proof of him being a martial arts fan. Apart from Jackie Chan, there is another famous martial artist who inspired Toriyama sensei.
His paralyzing gaze was shown through Goku while he was on planet Namek. The mentioned martial artist is none other than Bruce Lee. The Kung-Fu star was always with Akira Toriyama in his thoughts and soul.
Akira Toriyama Used A Bruce Lee Reference In His Magnum Opus Bruce Lee from Enter the Dragon (Credit: Warner Bros....
- 4/26/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama has created Super Saiyan versions in every color of the rainbow and more. So, of course, there are transformations serving all kinds of purposes, be it speed, strength, or fusion in Dragon Ball.
With so many Super Saiyan versions available, it is only natural that some of them would follow trends set by other superheroes. This time, the comparison is between Super Saiyan Rage and Marvel’s Hulk.
Similarities Between Super Saiyan Rage in Dragon Ball and Hulk Hulk | Marvel Wiki
Super Saiyan Rage, like its name, was achieved when Future Trunks felt unbelievable anger during the Future Trunks Saga in Dragon Ball. Marvel’s Hulk is also famous for being triggered by rage. While Bruce Banner learned to control the transformation over the years, the main ingredient to Hulk is still anger. Thus, the famous quote:
“I’m always angry.”
-Bruce Banner in The Avengers 2012.
The first...
With so many Super Saiyan versions available, it is only natural that some of them would follow trends set by other superheroes. This time, the comparison is between Super Saiyan Rage and Marvel’s Hulk.
Similarities Between Super Saiyan Rage in Dragon Ball and Hulk Hulk | Marvel Wiki
Super Saiyan Rage, like its name, was achieved when Future Trunks felt unbelievable anger during the Future Trunks Saga in Dragon Ball. Marvel’s Hulk is also famous for being triggered by rage. While Bruce Banner learned to control the transformation over the years, the main ingredient to Hulk is still anger. Thus, the famous quote:
“I’m always angry.”
-Bruce Banner in The Avengers 2012.
The first...
- 4/26/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Goku, the protagonist of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball, has received multiple power-ups over the years. From Super Saiyan 1 to Ultra Instinct, Goku’s strength has significantly grown in the series as he unlocks new forms every time he faces a strong rival or antagonist in Dragon Ball. These forms are the result of his extreme training and the need to save everyone.
Goku Ultra Instinct
However, there is one power-up of Goku that may have taken inspiration from another popular anime series. This power-up is called Perfected Ultra Instinct (Giant Form), and it looks like for this ability, Toriyama took inspiration from Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto. Toriyama’s taking inspiration from Naruto is a big achievement for Kishimoto.
The Giant Form of Ultra Instinct looks a lot like one of the strongest Uchiha techniques, called Susanoo. It made an appearance in Dragon Ball Super on two separate occasions, and...
Goku Ultra Instinct
However, there is one power-up of Goku that may have taken inspiration from another popular anime series. This power-up is called Perfected Ultra Instinct (Giant Form), and it looks like for this ability, Toriyama took inspiration from Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto. Toriyama’s taking inspiration from Naruto is a big achievement for Kishimoto.
The Giant Form of Ultra Instinct looks a lot like one of the strongest Uchiha techniques, called Susanoo. It made an appearance in Dragon Ball Super on two separate occasions, and...
- 4/26/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
AkiraToriyama’s Dragon Ball series has achieved the status of one of the most iconic anime and manga series that has continued to capture its audience for several decades. The show continues to endure its popularity with compelling storytelling, well-written characters, and exploring timeless themes of friendship and perseverance. However, none of this would have mattered if Masako Nozawa did not become the voice of our beloved protagonist.
A young Son-Goku
Nozawa-san has been the voice behind Kakarot for several decades. The newest archive of the late Akira Toriyama shares how he played a crucial role in the casting of the voice actor. It led to the start of a legendary duo, which can not be separated. Time and again, she has proven herself worthy, and the mangaka could not imagine her not voicing his protagonist.
Akira Toriyama Played A Crucial in Casting Son-Goku’s Voice Actor
Akira Toriyama’s...
A young Son-Goku
Nozawa-san has been the voice behind Kakarot for several decades. The newest archive of the late Akira Toriyama shares how he played a crucial role in the casting of the voice actor. It led to the start of a legendary duo, which can not be separated. Time and again, she has proven herself worthy, and the mangaka could not imagine her not voicing his protagonist.
Akira Toriyama Played A Crucial in Casting Son-Goku’s Voice Actor
Akira Toriyama’s...
- 4/25/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
When we talk about one of the most significant things about Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball franchise, Super Saiyan Jin or Super Saiyan is the first thing that comes to our mind. It was thrilling to witness Goku transform into the legendary transformation for the very first time on Planet Namek when he battled Frieza to decide the faith of the dictator. From there, Toriyama-Sensei decided to start a trend by featuring Ssj 2, SSJ3, SSJ4, Ssj Blue, and Ssj God.
Vegeta Ssj transformation
There are dozens of transformations featured in different series, including Goku’s mastered Ultra Instinct and Vegeta’s Ultra Ego transformations. However, there is one Super Saiyan transformation that can never be achieved by Kakarot and The Prince of All Saiyans. This is not a hoax as even training for millions of years in the hyperbolic time chamber with Whis or Grand Priest can’t help them achieve it.
Vegeta Ssj transformation
There are dozens of transformations featured in different series, including Goku’s mastered Ultra Instinct and Vegeta’s Ultra Ego transformations. However, there is one Super Saiyan transformation that can never be achieved by Kakarot and The Prince of All Saiyans. This is not a hoax as even training for millions of years in the hyperbolic time chamber with Whis or Grand Priest can’t help them achieve it.
- 4/25/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
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