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Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball: 8 Characters Inspired by Real-Life Stars

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Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball is a series filled with iconic characters, but did you know that quite a few characters were directly inspired by real-life stars? The legendary author was deeply influenced by movies and pop culture. Through his work, he often paid homage to the martial artists, actors, and icons who influenced and helped with his creative vision. From Bruce Lee to Arnold Schwarzenegger, here is a list of eight real-life legends who…
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FandomWire broke the news in on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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