Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek's official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re celebrating Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary! Den of Otaku breaks down the influences of origins of Akira Toriyama’s groundbreaking shonen series, why it’s so special, how it evolved from its humble gag comedy roots into an iconic action staple, and what lies ahead in Dragon Ball’s future. Plus, special Dragon Ball-coded editions of “Release the Hounds” and “The Big 3!”
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