Dragon Ball Z can change your life. Learn how to transform yourself by exploring Goku and Vegeta's colliding worldviews!
"I would have loved for someone to explain "It's Over 9,000!" to me like Derek does in this book." - Ryō Horikawa, the Japanese voice of Vegeta
"Thanks to this book, I have realized that Goku understands and puts into practice a unique philosophy. Goku lives each moment by 'being in touch.'" - Ana Cremades, the Spanish voice of kid Goku
"It awakened and moved me. Only today do I fully understand what I have experienced with my character: a catharsis." - Gianluca Iacono, the Italian voice of Vegeta
"Who'd have thought my delivery of 1 line of dubbing would be the title of a book? A great read!" - Brian Drummond, Canadian Ocean Dub voice of Vegeta
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Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball Z is the world's most-recognized anime and manga series, having entertained millions of fans across the globe. The legendary rivalry of the last two full-blooded Saiyans, Goku and Vegeta, is the iconic example of a lifelong conflict that inspires fans to burst through their own personal limits.
With a foreword by Ryō Horikawa, the Japanese voice of Vegeta, Dragon Ball Z "It's Over 9,000!" When Worldviews Collide is the first book to explain where the "It's Over 9,000!" meme came from, how the original video spread to receive over 7 million views, and why it continues to be such a popular catchphrase.
Featuring a thoroughly researched analysis of Goku and Vegeta's colliding worldviews, this book helps the reader better understand why conflict is necessary for profound personal growth and character development.
Referencing East Asian belief systems and high tech futuristic paradigms, Derek Padula, the author of The Dao of Dragon Ball books and website, provides a deeper understanding of this epic story and the inherent values within it.
It will forever change the way you look at Dragon Ball Z.
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"A new, fascinating perspective for you to experience Dragon Ball Z with. Rattling your perception of DBZ for the better." - ScrewAttack.com
"From one Vegeta fangirl to the hundreds of others out there, you'll find something to love." - Japanator.com
"I finished reading the book in four hours. I devoured it. Derek compares Dragon Ball with real life. For me, it's not just a book about Dragon Ball. It's a book that talks about the world. It talks about how much truth there is in this anime." - Gianni-G, Italian DBZ YouTuber
"This book will make you a superfan! In fact, it's the first book in the world to deal with the topic of Dragon Ball in a unique and original way. Read it, and I assure you, as a fan you will reach a higher level. B-U-Y IT!" - Davide Della Via, Italian Dragon Ball scholar
"If you have any fans of Dragon Ball in your life, this may be a perfect stocking stuffer. If you yourself are a fan, you're going to want to add this to your collection." - NerdNewsSocial.com
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Genre: Nonfiction and literary criticism.
Topics: The "It's Over 9,000!" meme; the psychology of Goku and Vegeta; the Dragon Ball Z fandom; sociology and philosophy; self-improvement.
Images: Not present.
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