2 MCU Movies That Were Clearly Inspired by Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama is considered a legend not only in Japan but also all over the world. Dragon Ball is one of the most popular franchises to exist, and from kids to adults, everyone has fantasized about having Goku’s powers. It wasn’t long before the franchise became a widespread phenomenon in the West.
Numerous mangakas and manga franchises have been inspired by Akira Toriyama’s talent as well as Dragon Ball‘s plot. Listing these inspired series will create a huge list, as even major mangakas are in awe of the legend. However, there are two movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe that show elements inspired by Dragon Ball.
Black Panther’s Killmonger is Similar to Dragon Ball’s Vegeta Michael B. Jordan as Killmonger in Black Panther | Credits: Marvel
Back when Black Panther debuted in 2018, it had fans shouting “Wakanda Forever!” everywhere. Due to its huge popularity, it...
Numerous mangakas and manga franchises have been inspired by Akira Toriyama’s talent as well as Dragon Ball‘s plot. Listing these inspired series will create a huge list, as even major mangakas are in awe of the legend. However, there are two movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe that show elements inspired by Dragon Ball.
Black Panther’s Killmonger is Similar to Dragon Ball’s Vegeta Michael B. Jordan as Killmonger in Black Panther | Credits: Marvel
Back when Black Panther debuted in 2018, it had fans shouting “Wakanda Forever!” everywhere. Due to its huge popularity, it...
- 9/18/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
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