In a recent dispute on X, fans of Dragon Ball engaged in a heated debate with supporters of the Big 3 anime. The Dragon Ball fans argued that their beloved series was superior to the Big 3, which consists of Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece. The fans of these three series defended their favorites, claiming that they possess superior character development and storytelling techniques compared to the story created by Akira Toriyama.
While it cannot be denied that Dragon Ball is one of the most impactful anime narratives and arguably the most successful franchise in the genre, it does have some notable weaknesses in its writing. This is not to suggest that the Big 3 anime series are without their own flaws, but many within the community believe that they possess more balanced storytelling.
This article includes spoilers for all of the series mentioned.
Dragon Ball fans claim superiority in writing compared to Big 3 anime series
A short while ago, a fan of Akira Toriyama’s series expressed their belief that the story is superior to the popular anime series known as the Big 3 – Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach. As a result, fans of these three series quickly joined in to argue against this opinion, leaving the original poster with few supporters.
Although everyone is entitled to their own opinion, it is undeniable that this series has significant flaws in its writing and storytelling. Common criticisms include the excessive use of power-ups, the notorious power creep throughout the story, and major inconsistencies in character writing and development.
Similarly, popular series like Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece have faced criticism for similar issues. However, it is worth noting that these stories also tackle more ambitious and intricate themes, as pointed out by many in this discussion.
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Despite having different opinions, many people argued about this topic, with some believing One Piece was superior to the other three series and others claiming that Dragon Ball was better than other Big 3 anime like Bleach. This is a common occurrence as everyone has the right to their own opinions, highlighting the individual impact each series can have on members of the audience.
Undoubtedly, Akira Toriyama has had a significant impact on the world of anime, particularly in the battle shonen genre. In fact, the acclaimed authors of the Big 3 anime – Masashi Kishimoto, Eiichiro Oda, and Tite Kubo – have openly expressed their admiration for Toriyama’s work and how it inspired their own iconic series.
“I don’t thinks it’s better written then the big 3 but I do believe that dragon ball has good writing, which fans of the big 3 refuse to admit or understand because of their agenda,”someone said.
“Nah. Big three, especially OP overall have superior writing than DB, however, I think that’s part of DB’s charm. Despite the stakes and tone of the manga and anime, it’s never taken itself very seriously compared to something as melodramatic as Naruto or the grit of Bleach,”another person said.
“This… In my opinion, isn’t true. You can definitely like it better, but when things like the Buu arc exist, and especially in Dragon Ball. Where comedy and fighting is taken over writing- though i prefer. It simply means: Bleach and One Piece have superior writing. (Not naruto)”someone else said.
Ultimately, whether individuals prefer Dragon Ball or the creations of Masashi Kishimoto, Tite Kubo, and Eiichiro Oda is entirely a matter of personal opinion.
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