Derek Padula

Dragon Ball Culture Volume 6

Gods

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Produktbeschreibung

Goku Meets God! In Dragon Ball Culture Volume 6 our hero Goku ascends to heaven, trains with God, and battles the reincarnated Demon King! Discover the amazing truth behind your favorite characters, with surprising mysteries and reveals, as we conclude our cultural tour of the original Dragon Ball manga. When Goku reaches heaven he is greeted by a strange-looking man named Misuta Popo. In this volume his ancient cultural origin will be revealed! From there we'll explore Kami and Pikkoro's roots in Japanese Shinto and Chinese Buddhism. Afterward, we'll fight in the thrilling 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai! But will Goku be strong enough to persevere against a green-skinned foe who calls himself "Ma Junia"?! It's an all-out battle of gods and demons, and Goku's the only one who can save us!! Volume 6 explores Chapters 162 to 194 of the Dragon Ball manga. It's time to face God!

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Derek Padula
• Seitenzahl: 310
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. April 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 452g
• ISBN-13: 9781943149186
• ISBN-10: 1943149186
• Artikelnr.: 50908350

Autorenporträt

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 g¿ngfu, tàijí-quán, qìg¿ng, karate, and F¿lún Dàf¿ meditation. He earns his B.A. in East Asian Studies and a minor in Chinese from Western Michigan University. Then he studies abroad in B¿ij¿ng, 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.