Son Goku’s adventure begins! Join me in Dragon Ball Culture Volume 2, as we travel along with Goku on his epic journey for greater strength.
With each step that Goku takes, you’ll discover more of the hidden spirituality and symbolism in Dragon Ball that makes the series so successful. You’ll see how author Akira Toriyama synthesizes Chinese culture, Western technology, and Buddho-Daoist philosophy to create a series that speaks to your humanity. Not because of the action or the humor, but because it reminds you of what it means to be alive.
Along the way you’ll learn of Goku’s ancient origin. You’ll hear how the legend of a wild monkey-man begins in India, evolves across 2,000 years of Chinese and Japanese history, and leads to the Goku you know and love.
I’ll walk you through the journey from the first page to the last. And by the time we’re done, you will be an expert on Dragon Ball’s culture.
Volume 2 explores Chapters 1 to 23 of the Dragon Ball manga. So let's take our first step with Goku!
Industry Reviews
Dragon Ball Culture is an AMAZING resource. I guarantee you will learn a lot. You'll not only get your deepest Dragon Ball questions answered,you'll also get answers to questions you never thought to ask! -MistareFusion
Give Volume 2 a read, you won't be disappointed! Derek Padula discusses Akira Toriyama and how hidden spirituality and symbolism helped make the Dragon Ball series such a great success. - dragonballinsider.com
An excellent companion to the series. The book goes beyond what official sources would do by providing insights into Toriyama's creative process, his motivations, and his plotting techniques. Dragon Ball Culture is one of the most accurate and complete sources of information about anything Dragon Ball related. It could give you a new perspective on the series. - toonbarn.com
The amount of in-depth Dragon Ball information contained in this book is "Over 9,000!!" If you are a fan of Dragon Ball, I highly recommend this book. It's a must have for any fan of Dragon Ball or for someone who wants to learn more about Eastern culture. - Connor Terrell, YouTube Reviewer.
It's such an illuminating read. Chapter after chapter, you never let me down. I'm really happy with the outcome and the fact that something like this exists and is accessible to the fans. - Joanna, Reader Testimonial