Batman stands with arms crossed next to Gohan and Spiderman
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Gohan's use of his Great Saiyaman persona in Dragon Ball is an intriguing blend of global superheroes. While it was initially used to hide his role in the fight against Cell, the identity he takes up combines elements of American and Japanese superhero characters. As a result, it opens up discussion for the direction both types of heroes are moving in.
Related Vegeta's Original Dragon Ball Allies Would Have Made Him Much Weaker Vegeta's debut saw him paired up with fellow Saiyans Raditz and Nappa, but it was his time on Earth that truly made him reach his full potential. This blend of Western and Eastern comics also plays into the presentation of the Great Saiyaman in terms of how he portrays himself. Takemoto reflects on how both American and Japanese superheroes present an "ideal self," making the superhero identity an "projection of the desire to escape the mundaneness of your everyday self and transform into an idealized version of yourself.
Additionally, Takemoto reflects on how Japan is more fluid when it comes to a perceived moral compass compared to America. Western superheroes have often employed a dichotomy of good versus evil that readily defines a majority of hero stories. Contrarily, Japanese heroes frequently face foes who teeter between good and evil, having the option to become allies.
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