Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime and manga series created by Akira Toriyama. It is a sequel to the original Dragon Ball series and follows the adventures of Goku and his friends as they defend the Earth from various threats, including powerful aliens, evil androids, and magical beings.
The series is known for its high-energy battles, memorable characters, and iconic transformations, such as Goku's Super Saiyan form. Dragon Ball Z has become a worldwide phenomenon and has spawned numerous spin-offs, merchandise, action figures, fan art, and video games.
In addition to the anime and manga series, there have been several movies and specials based on Dragon Ball Z, as well as a more recent continuation of the story with Dragon Ball Super. The series has a massive fanbase and is considered one of the most influential and iconic anime franchises of all time.
Popular Dragon Ball Characters include:
- Goku - the main protagonist of the series, a skilled martial artist with incredible strength and agility.
- Vegeta - a prince of the Saiyan race and a rival of Goku, known for his ruthless and arrogant personality.
- Gohan - the son of Goku and one of the main characters of the series, who possesses immense power but also struggles with balancing his personal life and his role as a warrior.
- Frieza - a powerful alien tyrant who seeks to dominate the universe and is one of Goku's greatest enemies.
- Cell - a genetically-engineered creature created to be the ultimate warrior, who seeks to prove his superiority by challenging Goku and his allies.
- Piccolo - a Namekian warrior who was initially an enemy of Goku, but later becomes his ally and mentor to Goku's son, Gohan.
- Krillin - a skilled martial artist and close friend of Goku, who often fights alongside him against their enemies.
- Tien - another skilled martial artist and ally of Goku, who possesses unique abilities such as his third eye and the ability to manipulate ki energy.
- Yamcha - a former bandit turned martial artist and ally of Goku, who is known for his expertise in the "Wolf Fang Fist" technique.
- Bulma - a genius inventor and close friend of Goku, who is responsible for creating many of the technological gadgets used by the heroes throughout the series.
Several companies produce Dragon Ball Z figures, including:
- Bandai - a Japanese toy company that produces a wide range of Dragon Ball Z action figures, model kits, and other collectibles under their Tamashii Nations brand.
- Funko - an American company that produces a variety of Dragon Ball Z figures as part of their POP! Vinyl line.
- Banpresto - a Japanese company that specializes in creating prize figures and other collectibles, including a wide range of Dragon Ball Z figures.
- Megahouse - another Japanese company that produces highly-detailed Dragon Ball Z figures and statues, often featuring characters in dynamic poses.
- S.H. Figuarts - a line of highly-articulated action figures produced by Bandai under the Tamashii Nations brand, which includes several Dragon Ball Z characters.
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