Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball is a legendary franchise, and the proof is visible everywhere. Even people who are unaware of the word ‘anime’ know Dragon Ball and its famed protagonist, Goku. In fact, the series is so renowned that it has the power to stop real-life disputes.
Dragon Ball’s far-reaching impact makes kids practice imaginary ‘Kamehameha’ in their bedrooms and peer groups. These same kids grow up to be avid watchers of the anime and hold on to it for the sake of Goku and nostalgia. It’s no wonder that people are ready to drop everything they are doing just to watch a new episode of the anime.
Dragon Ball Kept the Hood Safe
An interview of an African American woman is going viral on social media websites. The reason behind it is quite simple, the lady admits that the biggest contribution of Dragon Ball was keeping the hood safe. While this might seem surprising to you, Dragon Ball has been a unifying factor for people worldwide for generations.
The lady reminisces that when she would stroll down the block, she would see gangs on the streets. But as soon as 3 o’clock hit, the streets would be empty because everyone was watching Dragon Ball. The attraction of Dragon Ball was so overpowering that gangs were ready to give up on their usual activities just to get a glimpse of Goku’s next power-up.
She further clarified that if the police wanted to prevent gang activity forever, they had a very easy way at hand. All they would have to do is air Dragon Ball all day long. She hilariously states that no one would be out on the streets as everyone would be obsessing over the popular anime.
The comments on the reel are also proof that Dragon Ball has saved many lives. Some of the comments state that Dragon Ball is what saved them from the streets. Others professed stories of their loved ones being in similar situations and loving Dragon Ball. One comment even claimed that Dragon Ball aired in South Africa at 5 pm and the streets would immediately turn into deserted towns.
Did Akira Toriyama’s Death Cause a Ceasefire Among Mexican Cartels?
Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1, 2024, and the news was announced to the world a week later on March 8. The world was devastated, to say the least, and posts upon posts were made mourning the death of the legend. During this time, a tweet began circulating on X, claiming something astounding.
According to the tweet, the Mexican cartels have ordered a ceasefire in honor of Akira Toriyama’s death. While the post received a lot of positive feedback and surprised reactions, it is sadly a hoax. In fact, the statement was posted from a meme account with no verification of the information.
Dragon Ball definitely has a huge fanbase in Mexico and it has become a cultural phenomenon throughout Latin America. Due to the availability of its Spanish dub, it has reached a wide range of audience as well. The fake tweet was probably just a joke on the fact that Mexicans love Dragon Ball to the point that maybe even cartels would stop their activities to honor the creator of their favorite series.
You can read Dragon Ball on Viz Media and watch the anime on Crunchyroll.
