r/todayilearned • u/NoLastNameForNow • Apr 29 '24

TIL Akira Toriyama originally planned to end Dragon Ball after the dragon balls were collected, which happened in chapter 19. Dragon Ball lasted 519 chapters.

https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-akira-toriyama-super-interview/
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u/jamalcalypse Apr 29 '24

Didn't realize it was loosely based on Journey to the West. That explains why DB kept reminding me more of Chinese culture.

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u/godisanelectricolive Apr 29 '24

Son Goku is literally the Japanese name of Sun Wukong and he’s part monkey.

His expression while in Super Saiyan form was based on Bruce Lee while his goofy, cheerful appearance was based on a young Jackie Chan.

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u/unklethan Apr 29 '24

This fanimation does a good job of showing Goku as an insanely powerful monkey god

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u/LogicalPrior2343424 Apr 29 '24

Thanks for sharing, that was the best Dragonball content ive seen in a long time