Published 13:09 IST, February 18th 2021

Dragon Ball Z's creator Akira Toriyama reveals he cried during Baddack's special episode

Dragon Ball Z's creator Akira Toriyama admitted in an interview that he cried while watching the Baddack's special episode that was about Goku's father.

Reported by: Ruchi Chandrawanshi
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Dragon Ball Z is kwn to strike a chord with audience because of stories of friendships and fights. It is t uncommon that makers of such animes shed tears during a particular episode. Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama recently admitted that he cried while watching Baddack’s special episode. 

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Akira Toriyama cries on Baddack’s special episode 

one episode that made Toriyama cry was titled Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – Far of Goku. In anime, episodes are numbered 63 and 64 which tells story of Bardock. character is a low-class Saiyan warrior and far of Raditz and Goku. In episode, he saved his son Kakarotto during attack by Freeza’s army. He sent Kakarotto to Planet Earth in order to let him live.  special episode was aired in October 1990. 

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In an interview, as per comicbook.com, Toriyama said that special was so good that he cried. He furr said that how can animated series be much better than original manga. co-writer of script Takao Koyama was also present in interview that took place after release of special episode. Koyama told Toriyama that he was grateful that chapter was added to manga. To which, latter replied that it is least he could do. He furr said that he really wanted to add chapter and he felt that last scene was very sad. 

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Dragon Ball Z Background 

Dragon Ball Z was first created in year 1984. starting of series was inspired by classical 16th-century Chinese vel Journey to West, as well as Hong Kong martial arts films. protagonist of series is Son Goku and story revolves around his childhood to adulthood and how he gains power. He starts journey to find Dragon Balls which can summon wish-granting dragon if all of m are collected. Throughout journey, Goku learns about his origin and also fight various villains.

manga was divided into two anime series titled Toei Animation: Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. re have been several movies that venture into different quest of protagonist. It became one of most popular animes as manga was sold in over 40 countries and series was broadcasted in over 80 countries. 

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13:09 IST, February 18th 2021