Dragon Ball (13)

Dragon Ball is an extremely old anime which follows the adventures of young Goku. Advancing in the storyline, Goku embarks on a dangerous quest to find the seven Dragon Balls, which basically allows the user to grant any wish requested. Through his journey, Goku meets different allies and enemies, and learns to become stronger while protecting Earth from any danger.

The anime begins with Goku, training with his adoptive grandfather in material art. He is later joined by a young girl named Bulma, who is searching for the Dragon Ball, in hope to order a perfect boyfriend. Together, they travel the earth, searching for the dragon ball while encountering many different characters, including the powerful martial artist, Master Roshi.

As the series progresses, Goku becomes stronger and more skilled in his material arts; with Goku raw strength cooped with his indescribed determination, he becomes one of the strongest people on earth. Advancing further in his adventures, Goku meets the Saiyan prince Vegeta, and the Nameika warrior Piccolo, and creates many positive memories with those two warriors by his side.

Dragon Ball Z taught me several life lessons through the character development of Goku and Vegeta. The main takeaway includes perseverance and hard work; the characters constantly train and shatter their limits to improve their strength, the anime emphasizes that success comes from consistent effort and dedication. Watchers are also shown the consequences of action as many characters face dangerous decisions, and choose without thinking, which often leads to a negative impact, so it shows  the importance of considering the potential outcomes before acting. While the show does show courageous efforts and brave action, it mostly highlights the importance of self-improvement and growth. Dragon Ball Z portrays characters who constantly strive for greatness, and characters who recognize their weakness and workers to develop a better version of themself where their weakness doesn’t show.

Despite Dragon Ball Z being a primarily violence and action anime, the anime does discuss these themes and life lessons which offer viewers valuable insights and inspirations for the future.