Summary
Dragon Ball's fusion technique was inspired by a passing comment from a fellow manga author, leading to the creation of the fan-favorite character Gogeta. Fusion Dance, an iconic technique in Dragon Ball, symbolizes the combination of warriors to defeat powerful enemies. The Fusion Technique requires a special dance, has restrictions, and lasts for thirty minutes, increasing the warriors' strength exponentially.
When faced with the problem of what could be stronger than Super Sayan, Dragon ballCreator Akira Toriyama unexpectedly found a solution. In an interview in Dragon Ball Great Complete Collection volume #6, Toriyama revealed that the iconic fusion between Goku and Vegeta was inspired by a passing comment by a fellow manga author, Masakazu Katsura.
The Dragon Ball creator complained to his friend about not knowing what could surpass his beloved power transformation, leading Katsura to propose a fusion between the main characters. According to Toriyama, his colleague said, “Then there is no other choice but for them to merge.” This immediately impressed Toriyama, who created the fan-favorite character, Gogeta.
One of Dragon Ball's most iconic techniques
Fusion Dance is an important part of Shonen anime history
Although the Fusion technique is not as common in the series as other techniques, such as Super Saiyan, it is still an iconic part of the story. Whenever Goku, Vegeta, or their children use Fusion, it becomes an iconic moment. The fact that this ability is used primarily to defeat extremely powerful opponents only adds to how memorable it is. Its successor, Potara Fusion, was created shortly after the original technique came into being. Toriyama wanted to incorporate the concept of Fusion, unique to Toei Animation films, into his main story.
This ability has become so recognizable that it has been referenced in other American anime and cartoons. Other anime like Please don't joke with me, Miss Nagatoro And Gintama contains scenes in which Fusion dance is demonstrated live. In America, shows like Avatar: The Last Airbender took direct inspiration from Toriyama's work, creating an extremely similar technique called Dragon Jump. This technique has become synonymous with the need for more strength and fighting power together.
The union between two noble warriors
Fusion Dance rules, limitations and advantages
Fusion in the Dragon Ball universe is a technique in which two beings become one to increase their power exponentially. To take advantage of this ability, both sides need to perform a special dance. In the scriptures, only a select few individuals are capable of using this technique, with Goku, Vegeta, Goten, and Trunks are the people who use it most often. However, there are many limitations on how this technique can be used. If the dance is not performed perfectly, the resulting Fusion will be much weaker than the warriors who created it.
If two beings with different power levels want to merge, the strongest will need to lower their power level to the same level as their partner. Finally, the Fusion only lasts for 30 minutes, after which the two fused beings immediately separate. However, while the Fusion lasts, the power of the creature created by the dance goes beyond human imagination. It is a superior technique that can help the powerful Z Fighters defeat fearsome opponents like Janenmba, the embodiment of evil.
The Fusion technique will forever be one of Dragon Ball's most unique and treasured abilities. It represents the union between two warriors, joining forces to create something far beyond themselves. The fact that this iconic skill was created through the joint efforts of Toriyama and Katsura only makes it more special and poetic.
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