5 Dragon Ball Details Even the Most Dedicated Fans Didn’t Know
Dragon Ball, created by master Akira Toriyama, is undoubtedly one of the manga with the greatest universal impact, and it is hard to find an anime fan who has never watched Dragon Ball. Not to say impossible.
There are questions about Dragon Ball that neither the anime nor the manga ever fully explained, and which were only revealed by Akira Toriyama in interviews. These are five details about Dragon Ball that even the most devoted fan couldn’t have known.
5 Dragon Ball Details Even the Most Dedicated Fans Didn’t Know
Years may pass, but Dragon Ball will continue to be interesting and spark conversations about the universe created by Toriyama. Its manga left behind a massive legion of passionate fans and won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Without further delay, what are these five Dragon Ball details that, although important, were revealed only in interviews?
Saibamen are the result of Saiyan biotechnology experiments
The Dragon Ball universe is surprising — dinosaurs exist in the same era in which humans already have highly advanced technology.
And of course, this isn’t limited to Earth. On Planet Vegeta, for example, the Saiyans already possessed high-level technological equipment, such as scouters capable of measuring warriors’ power levels.
And what about the Saibamen? Akira Toriyama stated in the Daizenshuu 7 guide that the Saibamen were created by the Saiyans themselves. A scientist from Planet Vegeta used biotechnology to create these creatures, which were used to train warriors.
The Saibamen first appeared in Dragon Ball Z to test the abilities of the Z Fighters before Nappa and Vegeta joined the fight and took them seriously.
S Cells are responsible for Super Saiyan transformations
At first, the transformation into the legendary Super Saiyan mentioned by Vegeta during the Frieza Saga occurred through rage, which was considered the main and only trigger to awaken these powers.
However, with Dragon Ball Super, the entire Super Saiyan concept was simplified with the introduction of the Universe 6 Saiyans. These warriors were unfamiliar with the concept of Super Saiyan before meeting Goku and the others, yet they were still able to reach this level with ease.
In a 2018 issue of Saikyo Jump, Akira Toriyama revealed that all Saiyans possess S Cells in their bodies, and that gentle Saiyans have a higher concentration of them. This explains how the Universe 6 Saiyans were able to achieve these transformations.
Krillin breathes through his skin
Continuing with the five Dragon Ball details revealed by the master in interviews, Krillin has a different anatomy that is even important at certain points in the story. Akira Toriyama stated that Krillin has a “physical idiosyncrasy” that allows him to breathe through his skin. Cutaneous respiration explains how Krillin can smell and breathe even without having a nose.
Mr. Satan is a disciple of a dojo connected to Tao Pai Pai
Although Mr. Satan is just an ordinary man, he was responsible for making the defeat of villains such as Cell and Majin Buu possible, while also serving as comic relief throughout the story. Goku himself acknowledged him as the savior of the universe.
In the sixth edition of Saikyo Jump, it was revealed that Mr. Satan has a certain connection to Tao Pai Pai. Satan and his master mocked Tao’s hairstyle when they saw him in a bar. As a result, Tao killed Satan’s master and left Satan badly injured. This incident served as motivation for Satan’s dedication to combat.
Majin Buu has always existed
In Dragon Ball Z, it is suggested that Bibidi created Majin Buu. However, Akira Toriyama expanded on this topic and stated that Majin Buu is an ancient evil that has existed since long ago.
To conclude the five Dragon Ball details, Majin Buu is a being that transcends creation. Bibidi merely enhanced a spell to awaken and control Majin Buu — he did not create him. Majin Buu is a being that has always existed.