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red ribbon army dragon ball super super hero What Inspired the Red Ribbon Army?

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

Bulma’s #19 Motorcycle From Dragon Ball Gets A Real-Life Replica

Did you know that Bulma’s number 19 motorcycle was based on a real bike? This bike has been recreated and now you can buy it!

Sean Schemmel on Voice Acting Goku and the Character’s Development

Sean Schemmel was present at Awesome Con 2022, and took to the stage for a fan Q&A session.

dragon ball super animation director chikashi kubota Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Animation Director Offers Insights

With Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero out in Japanese theaters and coming to the United States on August 19, Animation Director Chikashi Kubota offers his insights into Dragon Ball’s first CGI movie.

blueno tracksuit inspired by son gohan dragon ball super Did Dragon Ball Inspire New One Piece Character Design?

One Piece Film Red is getting closer to its release date of August 6 in Japan, and its latest trailer seems to contain a tribute to Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama.

cloud-soul in dragon ball The Cloud-Soul in Dragon Ball

Discover the cloud-soul in Dragon Ball! What is the cloud-soul? What is its purpose? How is it portrayed? And where did Toriyama receive his inspiration?

goku dbz arale japan Hang in There, Japan!

Japan needs the dragon balls and Goku to save the day. Akira Toriyama wrote a message to the Japanese people wishing them good luck in their recovery.

dragon ball z zed Dragon Ball Zee or Zed?

Dragon Ball Z. How is it pronounced? Perhaps you never asked yourself the question, but it turns out there are a few different ways to say it. All because of the Z.

dragon ball z bloody pond Dragon Ball’s Bloody Pond of Hell

Many fans of Dragon Ball may be aware of the Bloody Pond in Dragon Ball’s Hell, but how many of them know that you can actually visit it?


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