Chapter 1
The creation of a robot girl
Chapter 2
Super strength and silly antics
Chapter 3
The wacky world of Penguin Village
Chapter 4
Dragon Ball and global impact
Ch 4 · Dragon Ball and global impact
diego The comedic success of Dr. Slump established the lighthearted tone and sci-fi elements that shaped early Dragon Ball.
Quiz
What type of anime character archetype does Arale represent that allows her to break physical laws?
Quiz
Which Red Ribbon Army villain did Goku chase into Penguin Village during the Dragon Ball crossover?
diego Arale appears as a playable fighter in major crossover video games, pitting her gag strength against serious anime heroes.
Quiz
Which of these fighting games features Arale Norimaki as a playable crossover character?
Fun Fact
Defeating Saiyans: In a Dragon Ball Super crossover episode, Arale easily defeated Vegeta, proving that gag characters always beat serious fighters.
Quiz
In which decade did the original Dr. Slump anime find its first major international fanbases?
Glossary
anime (noun)
A style of Japanese film and television animation, typically characterized by colorful graphics and vibrant characters. The global success of Akira Toriyama's martial arts series in 1986 vastly expanded this medium's worldwide popularity.
A style of Japanese film and television animation, typically characterized by colorful graphics and vibrant characters. The global success of Akira Toriyama's martial arts series in 1986 vastly expanded this medium's worldwide popularity.