Source: Park, J. (2015). Dragon Ball as a Cultural Phenomenon: A Study on the Fandom and Community. Journal of Cultural and Creative Industries, 12(1), 1-20.
Dragon Ball is often credited with popularizing anime in the West and has deeply influenced various industries:
The keyword is a mouthful, but it accurately summarizes the chaotic, beautiful sprawl of this franchise. It is no longer just a manga. It is a trading card meta, a competitive fighting game circuit, a source of meme energy, and a comfort food anime.
