Dragon Ball is arguably the most popular and recognized anime franchise, which set a notable example for many new-gen animes. Not to forget that Goku’s first transformation into SSJ1 still ranks as one of the most iconic moments in the anime’s history.
Besides all the legendary Super Saiyan transformations and iconic villains, Akira Toriyama captivated many viewers to the renowned anime thanks to his splendid narrative and unique concepts. The seven dragon balls were one of Akira’s unique concepts that played a vital role in the series. By summoning the Eternal Dragon, the summoner could fulfill any of their deepest desire, making them one of the most powerful forces in the series.
The seven dragon balls act as a narrative shortcut for Akira Toriyama to drive the plot forward. Despite holding the power to grant immortality and immense wealth, the first wish was a cheeky nod to Toriyama’s pervy sense of humor.
The First Dragon Ball Wish Reveals Akira Toriyama’s Perviest Humor
By uniting all seven dragon balls, anyone could summon the Eternal Dragon for a single wish. Not to forget, Akira Toriyama several times brought iconic characters like Goku and Krillin back to life, all thanks to the power of Shenron. During young Goku’s early adventures on Earth, Bulma introduced fans to the legend of the seven mystical gems.
She later joins Goku on their quest to collect all 7 Dragon Balls, while searching for a perfect boyfriend. Despite overcoming numerous obstacles, Goku and his friends weren’t the first ones to summon the Eternal Dragon (Shenron).
Surprisingly, the shape-shifting pig Oolong was able to deceive everyone and grant a mischievous wish from Shenron. Pilaf, the main antagonist of the series, kidnaps Bulma’s team and summons the Eternal Dragon. Thanks to his shape-shifting skills, Oolong escaped Pilaf’s deathtrap.
Later, Oolong makes a grand entrance, catching the would-be emperor off guard. He later wishes for the world’s most comfortable pair of female underwear, much to the amusement of fans. The Eternal Dragon was astounded by Oolong’s wish and easily granted his wish without any second thought. Following this senseless wish, dragon balls had a more impactful impact on the series, with recent development being Goku’s SSG transformation.
Regardless, Oolong’s wish highlighted the legendary mangaka’s perviest humor, a major factor that contributed to DB Classic’s massive success. Akira Toriyama stuck to his roots by adding layers of comedy to characters like Oolong and Master Roshi through their mischievous acts. This helped the mangaka enthrall fans for decades by infusing the epic action-themed anime with rich, comedic elements.
Was Jiren Created by a Wish from the Super Dragon Balls?
Despite the presence of iconic antagonists like Frieza, Super Cell, and Mazin Buu, DBS introduced the most formidable opponent Kakarot has ever faced. Jiren was the strongest Pride Trooper from the Universe 11 and left fans speechless with his immense power during the Tournament of Power Arc.
Surprisingly, a recent fan theory has created a buzz online by suggesting Jiren could be a product of the Super Dragon Balls. The Super Dragon Balls were introduced as a set of seven planet-sized dragon balls created by the Dragon God, Zalama.
The theory suggests Jiren is not originally from Universe 11, but is an artificial being brought to life by the Super Dragon Balls. Jiren’s formidable strength is no joke, and DBS didn’t hesitate to portray him as the strongest warrior during the tournament. On top of that, the theory also parallels why Vegeta can never surpass Goku despite years of hard work. Nevertheless, Jiren’s rumors, being a product of mystical gems, have created a lot of commotion online.
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