“5 More Dragon Ball Facts That Even Hardcore Fans Might Not Know (Vol.3)”

🧒 1. Gohan Was Originally Meant to Replace Goku as the Main Hero

Akira Toriyama once planned for Gohan to take over as the main protagonist after Goku’s death during the Cell Saga.

However, fan demand for Goku was so overwhelming that Toriyama changed course and brought him back to the spotlight.

🧢 2. Android 17 and 18 Were Teenagers… with Real Names

Most fans just know them as Androids, but their real names are:

• Android 17 = Lapis

• Android 18 = Lazuli

  
  

  They were once human siblings turned into cyborgs by Dr. Gero—making their bond even more tragic and complex.

🎮 3. Dragon Ball Influenced Countless Video Games

From Street Fighter to Naruto games, many developers openly cite Dragon Ball as a key influence—especially in terms of power-up systems, transformation phases, and character designs.

🧪 4. Akira Toriyama Once Forgot a Character Existed

Toriyama has admitted in interviews that he sometimes forgot about certain characters—including Launch (Lunch), the blonde-haired woman who sneezes and changes personalities.

She vanished from the story mid-way through and never really returned.

🌕 5. The Great Ape (Oozaru) Form Was Inspired by

King Kong

The gigantic ape transformation, triggered by the full moon, was heavily inspired by classic monster movies—especially King Kong.

It added a primal, uncontrollable element to Saiyan power early in the series.