Derek Padula is the Dragon Ball Scholar. He writes non-fiction books about the culture, history, and fandom of Dragon Ball, the world's most-recognized anime and manga.
Derek has been a fan of Dragon Ball since 1997 when he first watched the anime, and has seen every episode and read every chapter of the manga dozens of times. His love for Dragon Ball inspired him to begin martial arts training in Shaolin Gong Fu, and then Taiji Quan, Qi Gong, San Sau, Shotokan Karate, and Falun Dafa meditation. Derek earned his B.A. in East Asian Studies and a minor in Chinese from Western Michigan University. He studied abroad in Beijing, China where he trained with the Buddhist Shaolin Monks and a Daoist Taiji Sword Master.
He loves to design video games, speak at anime conventions, and wants to share his understanding of this profound series that continues to influence the lives of millions.
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Goku meets god!
In Dragon Ball Culture Volume 6, we'll reunite with Goku as he ascends to heaven, trains with Kami for 3 years, and battles the reincarnated Demon King Pikkoro!
When Goku reaches heaven he is greeted by the always-controversial Mister Popo. But who is Mister Popo, and why does he look so strange? His ancient cultural origin will finally be revealed!
From there we'll explore Kami's roots in Japanese Shinto and Chinese Buddhism. You'll discover how Kami and Pikkoro are related on a spiritual level, how reincarnation works within the Dragon World, and what it means for the new demon king to be the 'son of the father who was cast down from heaven.'
Afterward, we'll enter the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai! But will Goku's friends recognize him, and will he be strong enough to persevere?! Who is this green-skinned man who calls himself "Ma Junia," and why is he such a grave threat to Goku and the world?!
Discover the amazing truth behind these new characters, with surprising mystery's and reveals from your old friends, as we take a cultural tour through the final volume of the original Dragon Ball manga! It's a battle of life and death, and Goku's the only one who can save us!!
Volume 6 explores Chapters 162 to 194 of the Dragon Ball manga.
It's time to face god!
Título : Dragon Ball Culture Volume 6: Gods
EAN : 9781943149070
Editorial : Derek Padula
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