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December 9, 2017
Goku’s Lost Uniform Discovered!!
Did you know that Akira Toriyama drew a design for Goku’s martial arts uniform that was never used? It’s true, and I discovered its origin!
You may have seen this design before if you’ve read the Dragon Ball manga. But unless it was the original Japanese version, you don’t know the full story!
Dragon Ball’s 3rd Anniversary
The story of Goku’s lost martial arts uniform begins with Dragon Ball’s 3rd Anniversary, in 1988. This momentous occasion was announced in Dragon Ball Chapter 163.
Chapte...
November 14, 2017
Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Episode 2!!
Episode 2 of Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope is here! Watch the live-action DBZ you’ve been waiting for!
As the writer, there’s a lot I want to say about this episode, but I’ll save it for another post.
Short version: I’m conflicted with how my script was edited and produced.
Please watch the film and leave your comments below. I’d love to hear your response.
The post Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Episode 2!! appeared first on The Dao of Dragon Ball.
October 12, 2017
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Secure financial transactions. So when you buy books and pay with a credit card or PayPal, your transferred data is safe. I do not keep your financial data on my server. Increased trust when filling out for...October 3, 2017
Dragon Ball Senator Fights for Texas
Dragon Ball Z composer Nathan Johnson is running for senator in Dallas, Texas, and he’s vowed to fight hard for the values of Dragon Ball Z fans!
As a Dragon Ball Senator, will his ideals align with Goku, Vegeta, the tyrannical Freeza, or dare I say Roshi?
Join me as we speak with Nathan Johnson about his goals, how they relate to Dragon Ball, and its fans.
Transforming from Law, to DBZ, to Senator
Q: Dragon Ball Z fans know you as the composer of FUNimation’s Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Uncut...
September 17, 2017
Dragon Ball Culture Volume 5 Available in Print!
Dragon Ball Culture Volume 5: Demons is now available in print!
You can buy it on Amazon for only $19.99.
The hardback edition can be pre-ordered on Amazon for $24.99, with a shipping date of December 12.
It’s available in North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, Brazil, India, South Korea, Poland, and Russia.
Volume 5 continues the world’s first scholarly analysis of the Dragon Ball series as we travel along with Goku on his epic journey for greater strength.
It explores Dragon Ball chapte...
September 3, 2017
The “It’s Over 9,000!” Painting!
Goku and Vegeta have inspired an artist in Spain to create an incredible painting! And it happens to be from the cover of my “It’s Over 9,000!” book! Check out how he did it!!
On August 31, 2017 I received a Tweet from @MrKaytos, the Spanish translator of my books. It said, “Dragon Ball Z It’s Over 9,000! Cosmovisiones en colisión is ART. One of the best DB artists in Spain, has just sent me this painting of your book!!!!!!!”
That artist is @graffiticorp. He makes amazing airbrush art in the...
July 20, 2017
Did Dragon Ball Inspire RYNO Motors? Interview with CEO Chris Hoffmann!
Dragon Ball inspires! From attitude to exercise, and real-life inventions.
Today we talk with Chris Hoffmann, CEO and Founder of RYNO Motors, a revolutionary American motorcycle company.
The RYNO Bike
Q: What is RYNO Motors?
Chris: RYNO Motors manufactures a single-wheeled electric motorcycle. At a speed of 10 miles per hour and a 25 mile range, it looks like a Ducati sawed in half. The handle bars are where the gas tank would normally be, and the seat is over the rear tire.
Q: How does th...
June 26, 2017
Dragon Ball Run Announced!!
Ever wanted to run with Goku and Vegeta? Now you can, as the official Dragon Ball Run has been announced in Japan!
Planned by Toei Animation, Tokyo Gets, and Sports One, the Dragon Ball Run is a 3 km race with your heroes.
A first run will be held in Tokyo on September 10, at Makuhari Seaside Park. A second run will take place in Nagoya on September 23, at Aichi Rinku Beach.
These test runs will help the planners decide if they want to hold international runs. Perhaps in a city near you.
June 9, 2017
Dragon Ball Culture Volume 4 Available in Print!
Dragon Ball Culture Volume 4: Westward is now available in print!
You can buy it on Amazon for only $19.99.
It’s available in North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, Brazil, India, South Korea, Poland, and Russia.
Volume 4 continues the world’s first scholarly analysis of the Dragon Ball series as we travel along with Goku on his epic journey for greater strength.
It explores Dragon Ball chapters 55 to 112. This includes the Red Ribbon Army Arc and the Uranai Baba Arc.
A 5-Star Review fro...
May 10, 2017
A DBZ PhD Needs Your Energy!
A new study about the Dragon Ball comic is being conducted to determine if Dragon Ball can boost positive intellectual, emotional, and social skills.
The leader of the investigation is Vicente R. Jurado, a PhD student from Spain. Vicente said, “Social science offers amazing answers to cultural phenomena that have not been observed from a scientific perspective. Reading Dragon Ball is an experience that millions of people have enjoyed for more than 30 years, and I am working to understand it...
