Son Goku, the protagonist of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball series, and his Super Saiyan powers are one of the main reasons why Dragon Ball is such a massive franchise that it surpasses almost every other media franchise. Goku introduced a world to the anime and manga industry that was never seen before.
Goku transfomring into Super Saiyan for the first time (Credit: Toei Animation)
However, as the anime world developed, Goku got a little left behind. Although he is still considered one of the best protagonists of all time, one of his characteristics, which was his biggest strength, resulted in the downfall of Goku and ultimately the series. The characteristic that caused Goku’s downfall was his ability to transform into Super Saiyan.
Many fans believe that Goku’s transformation, which kept increasing every time he fought someone strong, removed the entire essence of training and learning for Goku and the other characters.
Goku transfomring into Super Saiyan for the first time (Credit: Toei Animation)
However, as the anime world developed, Goku got a little left behind. Although he is still considered one of the best protagonists of all time, one of his characteristics, which was his biggest strength, resulted in the downfall of Goku and ultimately the series. The characteristic that caused Goku’s downfall was his ability to transform into Super Saiyan.
Many fans believe that Goku’s transformation, which kept increasing every time he fought someone strong, removed the entire essence of training and learning for Goku and the other characters.
- 5/17/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
My Hero Academia is reaching its climax, with Izuku Midoriya currently busy fighting Tomura Shigaraki and All for One. It has been one of the most stand-out anime of the modern generation, with the story improving with every arc. Izuku Midoriya’s journey from being quirkless to inheriting the most powerful quirk and fighting the evils has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride.
Kohei Horikoshi has etched his name as one of the most popular manga artists of the modern generation. One of the best things about him is that he does not bind himself to the Japanese culture and often explores Western culture. He takes inspiration from American superheroes. During an interview, he mentioned a web-crawler who reminds him of Son Goku.
Kohei Horikoshi Wants Reassurance From The Superheroes Son Goku (Credit: Toei Animation)
Kohei Horikoshi mentioned Dragon Ball as his favorite anime and was fond of the Cell Saga.
Kohei Horikoshi has etched his name as one of the most popular manga artists of the modern generation. One of the best things about him is that he does not bind himself to the Japanese culture and often explores Western culture. He takes inspiration from American superheroes. During an interview, he mentioned a web-crawler who reminds him of Son Goku.
Kohei Horikoshi Wants Reassurance From The Superheroes Son Goku (Credit: Toei Animation)
Kohei Horikoshi mentioned Dragon Ball as his favorite anime and was fond of the Cell Saga.
- 5/11/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- 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
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
The Dragon Ball saga has left fans mesmerized to the core through the original manga created by Akira Toriyama sensei and the anime adaptations that followed. However, despite being such a massive fan-favorite that almost everyone loves, the story failed to deliver perfectly in its first and last Hollywood live-action adaptation to date from 2009, which starred Justin Chatwin in the lead.
Dragonball Evolution (2009).
In fact, one of the most hated and criticized elements of the Dragonball Evolution film was the fact that Chatwin was chosen to play Son Goku, whose performance also didn’t sit well with fans. But that wasn’t the worst part, for from the plot elements to the superpowers to the way the animated characters were brought to life, Db fans were met with the worst nightmare of their imagination.
These Things were Worse than Justin Chatwin’s Goku in the Dragon Ball Live-Action Film
Although...
Dragonball Evolution (2009).
In fact, one of the most hated and criticized elements of the Dragonball Evolution film was the fact that Chatwin was chosen to play Son Goku, whose performance also didn’t sit well with fans. But that wasn’t the worst part, for from the plot elements to the superpowers to the way the animated characters were brought to life, Db fans were met with the worst nightmare of their imagination.
These Things were Worse than Justin Chatwin’s Goku in the Dragon Ball Live-Action Film
Although...
- 4/22/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball is one of the most legendary franchises ever created. The amount of success the anime genre has acclaimed over the years can be directly attributed to the late Akira Toriyama sensei. Without him, the genre would have never been as successful as it is today as he penned one of the greatest fictional stories ever. Due to his love for the story, he was involved with the anime and made sure to be present for the audio selections for the characters as well.
Mayumi Tanaka, the voice actor of Monkey D. Luffy
He wanted his work to reach its full potential, which translated into getting involved in the anime production. Although he was present, he didn’t use his authority to select voice actors, and simply used to pass remarks. However, there was one voice actor who was blessed, as Akira Toriyama sensei chose her himself.
Suggested“So...
Mayumi Tanaka, the voice actor of Monkey D. Luffy
He wanted his work to reach its full potential, which translated into getting involved in the anime production. Although he was present, he didn’t use his authority to select voice actors, and simply used to pass remarks. However, there was one voice actor who was blessed, as Akira Toriyama sensei chose her himself.
Suggested“So...
- 4/16/2024
- by Jiyad Shaikh
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama was the most legendary figure in the anime and manga industry. He is the creator of the Dragon Ball franchise and has gifted the fans several iconic moments through his magnum opus. Unfortunately, the legend passed away on March 1, 2024, and left the fans grief-stricken. He began the serialization of his magnum opus in 1984, two years before the anime started to air.
Akira Toriyama has inspired several mangaka and is one of the key figures to pave the path to success for the business. Even though Toriyama sensei did not have any demand regarding the anime adaptation of his manga, he set one ground rule after seeing it get animated for the first time. He personally asked Toei to take care of it.
Akira Toriyama Wanted Dragon Ball To Be A Fairy Tale Dragon Ball (Credit: Crunchyroll)
Akira Toriyama was always passionate about his magnum opus. He gave his...
Akira Toriyama has inspired several mangaka and is one of the key figures to pave the path to success for the business. Even though Toriyama sensei did not have any demand regarding the anime adaptation of his manga, he set one ground rule after seeing it get animated for the first time. He personally asked Toei to take care of it.
Akira Toriyama Wanted Dragon Ball To Be A Fairy Tale Dragon Ball (Credit: Crunchyroll)
Akira Toriyama was always passionate about his magnum opus. He gave his...
- 4/15/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
The enduring legacy of the "Dragon Ball" franchise cannot be overstated. Manga artist Akira Toriyama created the franchise in 1984 and since then, "Dragon Ball" has been regarded as an ever-evolving global phenomenon. While there are innumerable entries into the franchise, "Dragon Ball Z" (Dbz), which follows an adult Son Goku in his adventures, remains endlessly popular and rewatchable.
In order to appeal to a new generation and widen the franchise further, Toei Animation produced a revised version of "Dbz" titled "Dragon Ball Kai" in 2009. The revamped series was created in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of "Dragon Ball Z" and...
The post Some Of Dragon Ball Kai's Animation 'Updates' Weren't Made As An Artistic Choice appeared first on /Film.
In order to appeal to a new generation and widen the franchise further, Toei Animation produced a revised version of "Dbz" titled "Dragon Ball Kai" in 2009. The revamped series was created in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of "Dragon Ball Z" and...
The post Some Of Dragon Ball Kai's Animation 'Updates' Weren't Made As An Artistic Choice appeared first on /Film.
- 8/8/2022
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
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