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TheDragon Ballfranchise has several memorable characters, but there are only a handful that can top Gohan’s ascended Saiyan transformation against Perfect Cell. After that, he became the strongest warrior. When he went to college, he took up a superhero alter ego called Saiyaman. With his abilities, he easily caught criminals of whom the police were also afraid.
Even though Saiyaman’s arc was simple and entertaining, Akira Toriyama might have used it to prove his former editor wrong. Kazuhiko Torishima criticized theDragon Ballfranchise by saying that it was only for entertainment and held no proper meaning. But he forgot Toriyama was a genius and always had the answer ready.
The Saiyaman Is Akira Toriyama’s Answer To Kazuhiko Torishima
Jump’s chief editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, discovered Akira Toriyama when he was still a rookie.Dr. SlumpandDragon Ballwas serialized under his supervision. Even though he is a major part ofDragon Ball‘s history, he once mentioned that there is nothing in the series except for entertainment. During aninterview with Hiroshi Matsuyama, he said“No, there’s nothing you can learn by reading Dragon Ball. It’s not a lesson in life, it’s useless in our lives; it’s just a funny comic. And that’s fine!”
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Toriyama gave his heart to creatingDragon Ball. Till his last breath, he was a major part of the franchise working onDragon Ball Super. He always held Torishima in high regard, but there is a theory that he proved his editor wrong through Saiyaman.
Timothy Takemoto’s theory onDragon BallZ’s Saiyaman had the fans feeling more respect for Toriyama. Timothy Takemoto is an economics professor at Yamaguchi University, dealing in cultural psychology. He delved deep into Saiyaman’s case and did research based on his influence in real life.
During aninterview, the economist said,
In the Dragon Ball series, the Great Saiyaman is portrayed as a somewhat comical character. However, it feels to me as though this portrayal is satirizing modern Japanese people who have taken on too many Western characteristics and thus are losing their original self-image.
Akira Toriyama picked up a raging issue among the Japanese and portrayed it through his magnum opus. Maybe it was his way of projecting his views to the fans. However, the theory claims that it was a direct message to Torishima aboutDragon Ballhaving no real influence. Even though it is a theory, Takemoto proved that Saiyaman was more than just a manga superhero.
Dragon Ball Z’s Saiyaman Is A Beloved Character
Gohan took the Saiyaman identity to help the society become a better place for the civilians. He became a hero for the people after defeating Perfect Cell. People started to call him the ‘Golden Hair Warrior.’ For that reason, he had to keep himself hidden, and once he went to the cities for college, he became the Saiyaman. The fans loved the character, and the mask and cape gave it a Western vibe. The Saiyaman arc was a great epilogue to the Majin Buu saga.
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Fans hardly knew what was about to hit them after a satirical and funny arc. Nonetheless, Saiyaman’s selflessness also taught the fans to always walk down the path of righteousness. People should not have contradictory thoughts and help each other needs.Gohanwas the strongest warrior, but he did not use it to his advantage rather used it for the betterment of society. Unknowingly, the lateAkira Toriyamamight have written the greatest revenge story ever.
Dragon Ballcan be streamed on Crunchyroll, and the manga is available on Viz Media.
Priyanko Chakraborty
Anime Content Writer
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Priyanko is an aspiring economists who is a secret member of the anime world. Unfortunately, he is a Manchester United fan. He has watched multiple anime only to leave them halfway between. His day goes by playing video games, scrolling through reels, watching anime, and rarely opening his books.
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