Television around the world learned about the Dragon Ball series in the late 1980s. The series, known as Bola de Dragón in Spanish, had been a hit in its native Japan and would go on to become a phenomenon that has transcended borders, becoming an essential element of popular culture. This is because people are familiar with the story and characters, or because the orange, translucent Dragon Ball can be found in souvenir shops worldwide. Upon seeing the first episodes, viewers are captivated by the simplicity of the design, but are also shocked by the high levels of violence the characters inflict on each other, especially since in the early stages, the protagonist is a child and the beatings he endures are breathtaking.

In DRAGON BALL, the aesthetics are geared towards children, while the content seems designed for adult viewers. Young characters are subjected to excessive beatings, and the adults close to them tend towards pedophilia and engage in sexual harassment. Like life itself, all the elements of the equation are present, in the same place and time. Strangely, the series wasn't censored, and beyond a few isolated cases, it has continued to be broadcast without hindrance and with critical acclaim. One could say that DRAGON BALL became a cathartic work for viewers exposed to the risk of all kinds of abuse to which people are vulnerable from childhood. Thus, those who reach adulthood are those who, by chance or through sheer strength, overcome these dangers and manage to survive.

With its various seasons, DRAGON BALL reflects the brutality of life, where hope lies in the human capacity for resilience. Its creator, Akira Toriyama, has crafted a creed in which viewers understand that the world's well-being depends on their own, thus generating a sense of redemption that, for everyone's sake, is expected to remain deeply ingrained in the minds of his fans for a long time. DRAGON BALL appeals to the viewer's instincts and offers an apocalyptic context in which everything is resolved thanks to the discipline of the main characters. But without a doubt, the point of connection with the audience lies in the brutality of the events it depicts; without this element, the message of overcoming adversity would not be appealing to manga fans.