Did Naruto copy Dragon Ball?
Did Naruto copy Dragon Ball?
Eiichiro Oda, like Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto), is a huge fan of other mediums and likes to draw them into his work. In addition to taking concepts from Dragon Ball, he's also ripped off several scenes from Disney cartoons (Aladdin and Little Mermaid), and even Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.
How did Naruto get his character from Dragon Ball?
- Masashi Kishimoto openly admits that the character Naruto is inspired by the hero of Dragon Ball, Goku. Kishimoto cites Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball series as one of his influences, noting that Goku, the protagonist, was a key factor when creating Naruto Uzumaki due to his energetic and mischievous personality.
Who was Naruto's design inspired by Goku?
- Masashi Kishimoto openly admits that the character Naruto is inspired by the hero of Dragon Ball, Goku. Kishimoto cites Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball series as one of his influences, noting that Goku, the protagonist, was a key factor when creating Naruto Uzumaki due to his energetic and mischievous personality. Art Collection: Uzumaki, page 139
Are there any similarities between Naruto and Dragon Ball Z?
- Dragon Ball Z and Naruto are both shōnen anime. When discussing shōnen, there will always be a variety of similarities between the anime and the manga. Naruto, however, takes the cake.
Who was the creator of the Naruto series?
- This is because Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of the Naruto series, was deeply inspired by Akira Toriyama's (creator of Dragon Ball series) works.
