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Dragon Ballseems like the kind of thing that would be easy to outgrow.
ZERO, its worth taking a moment to appreciate why.
The guys ofDragon Ballare socool, but theyre also ridiculous, and thats why we love them.
Whats beautiful about this is the way that Goku and his cohort put that philosophy into practice.
To be crystal clear,Dragon Ballis not ironically gendered.
It is entertainment for boys; fighting is the fuel that drives all of its character growth.
(Ladies do sometimes get to kick ass, but the final fight is usually a mans job.)
These limitations oddly add toDragon Balls appeal.
You dont have to identify as male to say dudes rock, nor to be a dude who rocks.
And goddamn, when youre watchingDragon Ball?
Or playing aDragon Ballgame with a friend?
