A scientific analysis of Dragon Ball’s Fusion Dance

Authors

  • MD Minhaj Uddin Natural Sciences, University of Leicester

Keywords:

Anime, Manga, Biology, Fusion, Cell fusion, Energy balance, Oxidative stress, Dragon Ball

Abstract

The fusion dance is one of the most powerful techniques in the Dragon Ball series, created by Akira Toriyama. This paper will explore biological and chemical principles that could explain how the fusion dance functions as well as its limitations.

 

(In memory of Akira Toriyama (1955-2024))

 

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Published

04/12/2024

How to Cite

Uddin, M. M. (2024). A scientific analysis of Dragon Ball’s Fusion Dance. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 11. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/4660

Issue

Vol. 11 (2024)

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