Akira Toriyama Explains Dragon Ball’s Origin
Read Akira Toriyama’s long-lost explanation of where Dragon Ball came from, with my commentary.
Akira Toriyama Explains Dragon Ball’s Origin
Dragon Ball’s White Rabbit of the Moon
Happy Easter, Dragon Ball Fans. Today you’ll discover the ancient cultural connections of our favorite talking white bunny, Boss Rabbit.
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?
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.
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.
Shaolin Summit 2011
I attended the 1st Shaolin Summit as a reporter for The Epoch Times Newspaper and interviewed the Head Abbot of the Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin.
Side by Side – Krillin
Speaking of warriors, another character who represents San Zuang in a few noticeable ways is Krillin, a monk from Orin Temple (Japanese: 多林寺, Orinji).