7 Things Dragon Ball Does Better Than Every Other Shonen Anime

Watching anime now, it’s clear how much Dragon Ball shaped so many of the popular action series we enjoy. For almost 40 years, it’s had a massive impact on anime and manga as a whole. Like any series, Dragon Ball uses common themes and ideas you see elsewhere, but it really stands out as a pioneer in establishing those tropes – it did them best, and often first.








