“5 Surprising Dragon Ball Facts You Might Not Know”

🐉 1. Goku's Signature Attack Was Named by the Creator's Wife

Did you know the name Kamehameha wasn’t originally planned?Akira Toriyama struggled to come up with a cool name for Goku’s energy wave. His wife jokingly suggested “Kamehameha” (the name of a Hawaiian king), and it stuck!

🍙 2. Saiyans Are All Named After Vegetables

It’s not just Vegeta—almost all Saiyan names are vegetable puns!

• Kakarot = Carrot

• Raditz = Radish

• Broly = Broccoli

• Nappa = CabbageEven "Vegeta" comes from "vegetable." A powerful warrior race... with a salad theme!

👃 3. Krillin Has No Nose — And That’s Canon!

You may have noticed Krillin doesn’t have a nose.That’s not an art style—it’s official! According to the manga, he breathes through his skin, which makes him unique even among Dragon Ball characters.

💥 4. Super Saiyan's Golden Hair Was a Time-Saver

The iconic golden hair of Super Saiyans wasn’t just for style.Toriyama made it blonde so his assistants wouldn’t need to fill in black hair with ink—it saved time during production. A practical decision that became legendary!

🐉 5. Dragon Ball Was Originally an Adventure Story

Before all the intense battles, Dragon Ball started as a lighthearted adventure inspired by the Chinese classic Journey to the West.The early arcs focused more on comedy and exploration than epic fights.

Do you already know these facts, or did any surprise you?

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