A scientific analysis of Dragon Ball’s Fusion Dance
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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