Dragon Ball Culture Volume 2: Adventure

by Derek Padula

Overview

Son Goku’s adventure begins! Join me in Dragon Ball Culture Volume 2, as we travel along with Goku on his epic journey for greater strength.

With each step that Goku takes, you’ll discover more of the hidden spirituality and symbolism in Dragon Ball that makes the series so successful. You’ll see how author Akira Toriyama synthesizes Chinese culture, Western technology, and Buddho-Daoist philosophy to create a series that speaks to your humanity. Not because of the action or the humor, but because it reminds you of what it means to be alive.

Along the way you’ll learn of Goku’s ancient origin. You’ll hear how the legend of a wild monkey-man begins in India, evolves across 2,000 years of Chinese and Japanese history, and leads to the Goku you know and love.

I’ll walk you through the journey from the first page to the last. And by the time we’re done, you will be an expert on Dragon Ball’s culture.

Volume 2 explores Chapters 1 to 23 of the Dragon Ball manga. So let's take our first step with Goku!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781943149162
Publisher:	Derek Padula
Publication date:	09/06/2017
Series:	Dragon Ball Culture , #2
Pages:	540
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.19(d)
Language:	Chinese

About the Author

Derek Padula is the author of The Dao of Dragon Ball website and book series; the first to reveal the deep history, philosophy, and cultural roots of the world's #1 anime and manga. Derek's journey begins when he sees the Dragon Ball anime in 1997. His love for the series inspires him to start martial arts training in Shàolín gōngfu, tàijí-quán, qìgōng, karate, and Fǎlún Dàfǎ meditation. He earns his B.A. in East Asian Studies and a minor in Chinese from Western Michigan University. Then he studies abroad in Běijīng, China where he trains with the Buddhist Shàolín monks and a Dàoist tàijí sword master. After returning home he begins his life's work. He is now an authority on Dragon Ball and loves to share his understanding of this profound series that changes lives.

Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction vii

Adventure 1

Son Gokū and Buruma 3

Culture Clash 65

Umigame 79

Kame-sennin 95

Ūron 127

Yamucha and Pūaru 163

Gyūma-ō and Chichi 191

Kamehameha 225

Toninjinka 255

Pirafu 273

Shenron 297

Ōzaru 315

Conclusion 337

Appendix 341

Sūn Wùkōng to Son Gokū 343

Cover Culture 411

Next Steps 425

About the Author 427

Dynasty Guide 429

Glossary 433

Index 519

Editorial Reviews

Dragon Ball Culture is an AMAZING resource. I guarantee you will learn a lot. You'll not only get your deepest Dragon Ball questions answered,you'll also get answers to questions you never thought to ask! -MistareFusion



Give Volume 2 a read, you won't be disappointed! Derek Padula discusses Akira Toriyama and how hidden spirituality and symbolism helped make the Dragon Ball series such a great success. - dragonballinsider.com



An excellent companion to the series. The book goes beyond what official sources would do by providing insights into Toriyama's creative process, his motivations, and his plotting techniques. Dragon Ball Culture is one of the most accurate and complete sources of information about anything Dragon Ball related. It could give you a new perspective on the series. - toonbarn.com



The amount of in-depth Dragon Ball information contained in this book is "Over 9,000!!" If you are a fan of Dragon Ball, I highly recommend this book. It's a must have for any fan of Dragon Ball or for someone who wants to learn more about Eastern culture. - Connor Terrell, YouTube Reviewer.



It's such an illuminating read. Chapter after chapter, you never let me down. I'm really happy with the outcome and the fact that something like this exists and is accessible to the fans. - Joanna, Reader Testimonial

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