Dragon Ball stands out as one of the pioneering works that made manga and anime known worldwide.
However, that doesn't mean it's the most popular manga or anime today, even though it has huge popularity. There have been other stories or modern manga/anime that have surpassed Dragon Ball in sales and popularity.
The creators of these works did not seek to compete with Akira Toriyama. On the contrary, they were inspired by the Japanese mangaka and his greatest works. That is why, in the manga and anime that are about to be mentioned below, we can see humorous situations parodied, as one of the best possible tributes to Akira Toriyama.
Here are 5 anime that at one point surpassed the popularity of Dragon Ball:
1. One Piece
The adventures of Monkey D. Luffy have become a global phenomenon, sometimes even surpassing Dragon Ball in the new generation. The franchise had a successful live-action film and its stories are still relevant and appealing to readers today.
2.Naruto
The story of a young ninja from Konoha who aspires to become Hokage can also boast of reaching and sometimes surpassing Dragon Ball. Uzumaki Naruto's exciting adventures, with stories of precious friendships, facing fearsome enemies, aroused the interest and excitement of his followers.
3. Kimetsu No Yaiba
Kimetsu No Yaiba's presence not only exists in anime but also extends beyond the world of cinema, achieving records in Japan that place it at the top of every genre. Koyoharu Gotouge's story will conclude its final part with three films that are said to be extremely epic.
4. Attack on Titan
This is a series that has become legendary among anime fans. Set in a story about a world where humans live locked behind towering walls, to protect themselves from giant man-eating creatures, is enough to fascinate any viewer.
5. My Hero Academia
Less known among the Vietnamese manga/anime fan community in general, My Hero Academia is impressively popular in Japan. This series is about a young man without powers who dreams of becoming a hero like his idol, All Might.
