There are only two types, and two types of beautiful girls ask: Which animation is most qualified to represent the youth and childhood of the post-80s and post-90s?
I believe that the first thing that pops up in many people's minds will be this little guy with a long tail, natural strength, ignorant of the world but not afraid of taking risks:
Not all people read comics in childhood, but as long as they read comics, they must have seen "Dragon Ball".
In 1984, Japanese cartoonist Akira Toriyama started serializing this manga in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.
In the past 11 years, it has not only gained countless fans in Japan, but its popularity has radiated to the world, and the cumulative number of copies has exceeded 250 million!
No wonder, there is a saying in the comics market all the year round:
There are only two types of Japanese manga, Dragon Ball and others.
Looking at the world, it is difficult to find a work that is more prosperous than "Dragon Ball"——
35 years after its birth, the popularity has not diminished, and it has become a top international IP;
Last year's newly launched fighting game "Dragon Ball Fighter Z", the global shipment exceeded 4 million, easily hitting the best-selling list on various platforms;
The latest theatrical version of "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" won the box office championship on the first day of its release in the United States. As of now, the global box office is 110 million US dollars, which is one of the highest-grossing Japanese animations in North America:
After the introduction of domestic release, the Maoyan score was as high as 9.4:
To this day, there are still countless people in the world who believe that the seven dragon balls really exist. As long as they are collected, they can call the dragon and realize their wishes...
It is no exaggeration to say that the value of "Dragon Ball" has long exceeded the comic itself, not only changing the industry, but also becoming a unique cultural symbol, engraved in the soul of a generation.
Chinese audiences, in particular, are inextricably linked with "Dragon Ball".
At the beginning of the creation of the work, Akira Toriyama incorporated many elements of "Journey to the West"——
The male protagonist named "Monkey King" has a "ruyi stick" that can shorten and elongate, and a "somersault cloud" that can only be ridden by a person with a pure mind. …
Not only are there many Journey to the West Terriers, Toriyama Akira also admitted that he is a fan of Jackie Chan, and his "Drunken Fist" has brought a lot of inspiration to the creation of "Dragon Ball".
Monkey King's master Turtle Immortal, regardless of his kung fu or temperament, has a taste of Jackie Chan himself.
In the scene of the World's No. 1 Martial Arts Conference, the immortal turtle put on a wig and a long gown, and participated in the competition under a disguised identity, using the pseudonym "Jackie Chan" directly:
The image and costumes of the previous boss Tao Baibai were based on Shangguan Yiyun, the classic villain of "Snake Shaped Hands".
The creation period of "Dragon Ball" is in the golden age of Hong Kong films.
The movies at that time were very free and easy, always revealing a strange and unruly energy.
Perhaps influenced by it, the stories written by Akira Toriyama also radiate a forthright temperament similar to that of old Hong Kong films.
After that, "Dragon Ball" reached its peak in popularity and became a rare classic in the history of Japanese comics, gaining fans from all over the world, including many Hong Kong film and television practitioners.
Zhang Weijian cos Wukong in "Super School Overlord"
Among them, the most senior "fan head" is Zhou Xingchi, the king of comedy.
In his home, the "Dragon Ball" comics are lined up with a bookshelf:
The films made by Xing Ye over the years are a crazy tribute to this Japanese manga——
For example, in "Tang Bohu Diffuses Autumn Fragrance", Tang Bohu, who learned Turtle School Qigong:
Afraid that the audience would not understand the stalk, he used the mouth of Zhu Zhishan to directly say the line "Super Saiyan":
The shape of the sunglasses Huangshan in "God of Cookery" is a cos turtle fairy with life:
Even in "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" in recent years, he generously stated that Sun Wukong's shape was inspired by Dragon Ball when he promoted it in Japan:
In this regard, Toriyama was very moved, and he personally drew a poster of the Japanese version to show his respect:
It's a big fan's dream come true!
Don't look at "Dragon Ball" becoming a serious fighting manga in the later stage, Akira Toriyama's original intention of creation was to draw a light and funny everyday work.
Before meeting the Piccolo Demon King, Sun Wukong's life was full of laughs. He met strange people and encountered new surprises.
The cheerful and funny style in the works coincides with Zhou Xingchi, who is good at nonsense and funny. It's no wonder why these two sympathize with each other.
"Dragon Ball" and Hong Kong films, the two cultures influenced each other and learned from each other, and finally each made a classic, jointly resisting the erosion of time, leaving an indelible trace in the hearts of the audience.
Childhood may have passed away, but the meaning of the classic is that whenever it appears, it is super capable!
Do not believe?
"Dragon Ball Super: Broly", which was released in China today (May 24), will tell you what "the battle continues"!
After waiting for more than half a year, the enthusiasm of "Dragon Ball" fans has soared.
Maoyan wants to see the first index in the same period:
Hundreds of 4D screenings in seven cities, and the movie’s attendance in the same period ranked first.
Not to mention fans, happy to celebrate the New Year ahead of schedule!
As the twentieth theatrical animation of the "Dragon Ball Series", "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" is directed by Akira Toriyama, who has returned to the arena. work.
The second half of the fierce fight lasted for more than 40 minutes. No matter the painting, the movement of the mirror, and the smoothness of the movements, it was full of tension and substitution.
Especially in the duel, the two sides fled the whole process, tearing and colliding, making one's palms sweat.
Various subjective shots from far to near, rapidly approaching:
When the characters are fighting, the distant view and the close-up are seamlessly switched, and the rhythm is controlled in a relaxed manner:
The gorgeous and impactful photon and smoke special effects make the battlefield gorgeousness soar exponentially:
It's definitely a loss for this kind of film to not be seen on the big screen.
As director Chang Fengda also revealed:
"In the whole fight scene, a total of 1,800 shots and 300 pages of storyboards, coupled with the bursting electronic BGM, Goku, Vegeta, Broly and others were all fired up in the battle, and finally all the parts I imagined were completed. presented."
Perhaps only after watching "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" can you understand what a really good fight is.
In addition to the shocking action scenes, the story line is also just the right balance of integrity and nostalgia.
Akira Toriyama chose to return everything to its origin, revealing the story of Sun Wukong's experience before he came to Earth——
41 years ago, the powerful and cruel Frieza enslaved the Saiyans living on the planet Vegeta.
In order to prevent the birth of "Super Saiyans" with unlimited potential and far superior strength among the Saiyans, Frieza gathered people from the entire planet to one place and wiped them all out!
Only a few Saiyans who weren't on Planet Vegeta survived.
One is the hero Sun Wukong:
His father noticed something, and took advantage of the dark night to send his son to Earth in a space capsule.
And he and his wife can only share the fate with the clan, and wait peacefully for the doomsday to come.
The other is Vegeta, the son of Planet Vegeta:
He once regarded Sun Wukong as a strong enemy, and now the two have turned enemies into friends and live together on earth.
And the last one was Broly, who was exiled because of his strength:
He and his father live on a desolate planet, surrounded by all kinds of alien monsters, living only the weak and the strong, with no partners or friends.
His father treated Broly in a twisted way, using an electric shock collar to control his movements like an animal.
Train Broly to fight and fight without giving any fatherly love.
Over time, Broly became more paranoid...
The three lost their homes and were alone.
But because of Frieza's conspiracy, a life-and-death showdown on Earth begins...
This theatrical version takes a completely different perspective and depicts the life of Wukong.
In addition to the bloody battle, there is also a layer of complex emotions that cannot be resolved.
It can be said that this time, no matter the plot party, the sentiment party or the picture party, you can get unparalleled satisfaction in "Dragon Ball Super: Broly".
There are a few flashbacks at the beginning, quickly looking back at Monkey King's life experience.
At that moment, it reminds me of many, many...
The former opponent became the best friend of today. When the three of Sun Wukong, Vegeta and Piccolo are in the same frame, there is a sense of alienation in a trance, and another emotion comes to my heart.
Their every move and style can still vaguely see the shadow of the year, and also awaken our dusty memories.
As if back in the summer of that year, there was a thick old-fashioned TV in front of me.
Parents are going to work or cooking, and the little friends are all around, foolishly imitating the handsome stunts in the cartoon to perform duel scenes, shouting "Yuanqi Bomb" and "Jiewangquan"...
At that moment, I felt invincible.
At that time, we always wanted to grow up, thinking that when we grew up, we could go to a wider world.
Who knows that 10 years and 20 years are fleeting, and when the Dragon Ball fans grow up, they realize that the world has shrunk.
Life becomes more and more round and round, starting a family, busy work, busy work, less and less things can bring us happiness.
It turns out that Dragon Balls that can make wishes come true do not exist.
It turned out that we can never go back to our carefree childhood.
It turned out that youth is like a wind blowing through scars.
...
However, the word-of-mouth and box office explosion of "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" seems to have released a signal:
No matter how many years have passed and how many things we have experienced, what we miss the most is the purest and most dreaming self back then!
Defeat the Red Ribbon Legion, participate in the world's No. 1 martial arts tournament, fight with the Great Demon King Piccolo, realize the identity of the Saiyan, go to Namek to beat Frieza, destroy the android Sharu, gather the strength of the earth to defeat the devil Buu, participate in the power meeting of the cross-universe level...
Even if you are bruised and bruised again and again, even if you encounter higher-level enemies.
Wukong has never missed any battle, and he is still growing and moving forward.
In fact, the memory of Dragon Ball has never been absent.
It condenses the childhood dream of becoming a great hero, turns into the most loyal companion of adolescence, and continues to be the common happiness of two generations...
In a movie, some people see the past, the present, and some people see the future.
Just like the picture below, at a glance, it is full of Easter eggs, and the memories are overwhelming.
Don't let the "stupid" teenager in your heart die easily, and don't let the once hot things go out easily.
This protracted battle between the three Super Saiyans, Sun Wukong, Vegeta, and Broly, may you not be absent!
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