Shawn Wilken

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Shawn Wilken

A well-written character is one that changes and evolves throughout the run of a story. In Dragon Ball, there are plenty of examples of this occurring, thanks to an incredible run with multiple arcs and series. Whether it's the original Dragon Ball, its successor, Dragon Ball Z, or the latest series, Dragon Ball Super, mangaka Akira Toriyama has shown the world that his ability to write compelling characters is second to none.

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Shawn Wilken

Dragon Ball Z is rich with characters, their development, and the many battles they engage in during the various arcs. While some grow and develop into some of the best personalities in any anime, others fall just short. They're not terrible characters for the most part; they just happen to be some of the worst-written ones in the show. What makes a character poorly written? Lack of character growth is a major component, something which the entries on this list suffer from the most.

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Shawn Wilken

The journey of a story has its ups and downs, twists, and turns, but ultimately comes down to two major factors. One is how the story starts in the very first episode, while the other is how everything gets wrapped up at the end. It's all about building into the climax of a tale, and sometimes, a mangaka delivers better than others. As with any form of media, the creator will always want to stick the landing.

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Shawn Wilken

If you've ever picked up a manga, finished it all the way through, and wondered why it hasn't received an anime adaptation — you're not alone. While many of the greatest stories told in book form have made it to the big screen, there are so many mangas out there, that it's impossible to get to all of them. Factoring in how hard animation studios are put to work, it's no surprise that some stories have remained exclusively on bookshelves.

1 week ago | dualshockers.com | Shawn Wilken

If you've had the chance to watch Dragon Ball Z from start to end, you're more than aware already how important dialogue is. It's just as important as the punches being thrown, and the victories earned by the good guys. Each fight feels significant, as Saiyans, Z-Fighters, and everyone else deliver speeches to emphasize the importance of them winning, and the weight it carries if they come up short.