To give it credit, Dragon Ball did initially avoid one of the biggest inherent problems when introducing the idea of a multiverse. When seen in other media, a multiverse is usually the idea that there ...

Dragon Ball wasn’t just an anime, it was the blueprint of shonen madness: a cultural phenomenon defined by explosive martial arts, planet-smashing power-ups, and gravity-defying hair. The series ...

Despite Dragon Ball’s impressive pedigree, the franchise hasn't always stuck the landing – let alone gracefully.