It’s no secret that One Piece draws heavy inspiration from Dragon Ball. The former’s fast-paced action, absurd comedy, and worldbuilding that blends fantasy and science fiction remind readers of the latter. Many consider One Piece to be a spiritual successor to Dragon Ball because of how much they have in common. Eiichiro Oda and Akira Toriyama have collaborated, crossed over, and referenced each other’s works. Everyone knows how much One Piece draws from Dragon Ball, and they’re all okay with it.That said, there is one thing One Piece notably borrows from Dragon Ball more often than it probably should – the storytelling. Much of One Piece’s story is like Dragon Ball Z’s Namek Saga. Many of the series’ characters, story beats, antagonists, plot threads, and other elements can be associated with those found throughout the Dragon Team’s time on Planet Namek. This applies to nearly every arc in One Piece, including its overarching story. Differences pop up here and there, but the number of similarities in each arc makes the connection undeniable. Recognizing these similarities and understanding why they were implemented should give people a greater appreciation for One Piece and Dragon Ball’s stories.The Namek Saga began with the Dragon Team (Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan) arriving on the titular Planet Namek. They hoped to use the planet’s Dragon Balls to resurrect their friends who died on Earth battling the Saiyans, which would also bring back Earth’s Dragon Balls. Unfortunately, by the time they arrived, the Frieza Force was already terrorizing the planet to steal the Dragon Balls for themselves. To make matters worse, these villains were several times stronger than the heroes, with their leader Frieza’s strength being nigh invincible.
It’s no secret that One Piece draws heavy inspiration from Dragon Ball. The former’s fast-paced action, absurd comedy, and worldbuilding that blends fantasy and science fiction remind readers of the latter. Many consider One Piece to be a spiritual successor to Dragon Ball because of how much they have in common. Eiichiro Oda and Akira Toriyama have collaborated, crossed over, and referenced each other’s works. Everyone knows how much One Piece draws from Dragon Ball, and they’re all okay with it.
That said, there is one thing One Piece notably borrows from Dragon Ball more often than it probably should – the storytelling. Much of One Piece’s story is like Dragon Ball Z’s Namek Saga. Many of the series’ characters, story beats, antagonists, plot threads, and other elements can be associated with those found throughout the Dragon Team’s time on Planet Namek. This applies to nearly every arc in One Piece, including its overarching story. Differences pop up here and there, but the number of similarities in each arc makes the connection undeniable. Recognizing these similarities and understanding why they were implemented should give people a greater appreciation for One Piece and Dragon Ball’s stories.
The Namek Saga began with the Dragon Team (Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan) arriving on the titular Planet Namek. They hoped to use the planet’s Dragon Balls to resurrect their friends who died on Earth battling the Saiyans, which would also bring back Earth’s Dragon Balls. Unfortunately, by the time they arrived, the Frieza Force was already terrorizing the planet to steal the Dragon Balls for themselves. To make matters worse, these villains were several times stronger than the heroes, with their leader Frieza’s strength being nigh invincible.
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