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lunch cinematic origin dragon ball jackie chan Lunch’s Cinematic Origin

Did you know that Dragon Ball’s Lunch is inspired by an actress from a Jackie Chan film? Read this exclusive article to find out which one!

j sean lemoine attorney Monica Rial’s Lawyer Comments on Vic Mignogna’s Case Dismissal

Now that Vic Mignogna’s case has been dismissed, how does the attorney for the Defense respond? Hear from J. Sean Lemoine in this exclusive interview.

vic mignogna case dismissed Vic Mignogna’s Case: DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE

Former Dragon Ball voice actor Vic Mignogna’s legal case has been dismissed in full! What does this mean for Vic and the Defendants?!

pyontattto dragon ball name origin etymology Pyontatto’s Name Explained

Who is Pyontatto? Even Akira Toriyama forgets the origin of this character’s name. So let’s go down the rabbit hole to reveal the mystery of Pyontatto!

papparapa popular forms Popular Forms of Papparapā

Papparapā is a magic word in Japan and across the world. From music lyrics and restaurants to silly people, let’s explore the popular forms of papparapā.

papparapa babidi dragon ball z culture origin Cultural Origin of Papparapā!

Papparapā! What is the meaning of this magic word spoken by Babidi in Dragon Ball Z? Until now, it has remained a mystery. Discover the power of papparapā!

akira toriyama how to draw manga lesson leipzig germany ‘How to Draw’ with Akira Toriyama – Manga Lesson in Germany

Want to draw like Akira Toriyama? Then follow Toriyama’s 8-step program, demonstrated by the master himself to an audience in Germany.

akira toriyama leipzig germany interview Akira Toriyama’s Lost Interview in Germany

Akira Toriyama’s long-lost interview in Germany has been recovered! It took 15 years, but I’ve translated it for the first time!

dragon ball af new interview Dragon Ball AF Creator – Exclusive Interview

Dragon Ball AF is alive and well! Get ready for a brand new interview with the original creator of Dragon Ball AF, David Montiel!


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