Kame Sennin and Kume Sennin – The Perverted Hermits
Every Dragon Ball fan knows Kame Sennin, the perverted martial arts master. But how many of you have heard of Kume Sennin, the original perverted hermit?
Kame Sennin and Kume Sennin – The Perverted Hermits
Please Take My 2012 Reader Survey
The Dao of Dragon Ball 2012 Reader Survey is now online. Can you take a minute to fill out the survey?
Gokuism – The Church of Goku
That’s right, there is now a Dragon Ball religion. It is called Gokuism, also known as The Church of Goku. Can Goku save your soul?
Interview with Olivier Richard – Author of Akira Toriyama Book – Part 2
In Part 2 of my interview with Olivier, you’ll discover why he chose to write about Akira Toriyama and hear what it’s like to collaborate with Shueisha.
Interview with Olivier Richard – Author of Akira Toriyama Book – Part 1
Join me for a conversation with Olivier Richard, the French author of Akira Toriyama – The Master of Manga. Learn about Dragon Ball’s popularity in France.
The Black Goku
Have you ever asked yourself if Goku is black? In the late 90’s, African American fans assimilated Goku and purposefully made him black.
Dragon Ball Book Review – Akira Toriyama – The Master of Manga
Akira Toriyama – The Master of Manga provides an easy to follow summary of Toriyama’s life, career and success in Japan. But is it worth buying in French?
Spirit Possession in Dragon Ball
Akira Toriyama incorporates spirit possession in Dragon Ball as a way to propel character development and plot. Discover how ancient culture appears in DBZ.
Derek Padula Interviewed on The Thunder Child
TheThunderChild.com recently interviewed me about The Dao of Dragon Ball, asking about the inspiration for writing the book, and my vision.