Son Goku wasn't an invention of Akira Toriyama, he is the titular Monkey King in the Chinese epic "Journey to the West". This work is the singlemost influential work in Eastern Eurasia (Asia) that has been adapted countless times. Also Toriyama was inspired by Osamu Tezuka and his style, probably also his take on the legend.
So no, he couldn't have ripped off Toriyama as this story and his take were made years before Toriyama's. Dragonball happens to be way more popular.
@Seishirou I have the movie on VHS but I haven't seen it anywhere else. My father recorded it from Japanese TV so it may have only been released there. It is great though! Absolutely love it, just need to find a VHS player to watch it again! >.<
Aaaw, sooooo cute.
Akhts 3 years ago
Son goku? Dragonball?
thesilveroozaru 4 years ago
It's the name of the monkey, but you were close....
MasterGojo 3 years ago
Dragonball? Why??
coleopterbreed 2 years ago
@coleopterbreed
Son Goku wasn't an invention of Akira Toriyama, he is the titular Monkey King in the Chinese epic "Journey to the West". This work is the singlemost influential work in Eastern Eurasia (Asia) that has been adapted countless times. Also Toriyama was inspired by Osamu Tezuka and his style, probably also his take on the legend.
So no, he couldn't have ripped off Toriyama as this story and his take were made years before Toriyama's. Dragonball happens to be way more popular.
BigDogLtd 1 month ago
tezuka is cute!!!
where can i find da whole movie? [2]
Seishirou 4 years ago 3
@Seishirou I have the movie on VHS but I haven't seen it anywhere else. My father recorded it from Japanese TV so it may have only been released there. It is great though! Absolutely love it, just need to find a VHS player to watch it again! >.<
terujoan 3 months ago
where can i find da whole movie?
nebvalkyrie 4 years ago