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Where did Akira Toriyama get the idea for the Red Ribbon Army? In this article we’ll explore their cultural origin.

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Communism and Socialism in MY Dragon Ball? It’s true, and I will now introduce 5 places where it shows up in our favorite series.


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The Dao of Dragon Ball website and book series reveals the culture, history, and fandom of the world's most-recognized Japanese cartoon and comic. It is written by Dragon Ball Scholar Derek Padula.

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