Dragon Ball, Band 27: Super-Saiyajin Son-Goku

The buildup to Goku reaching Super Saiyan is iconic — I wonder what the author envisioned as the emotional core of that journey.

The stakes felt higher on a character level, which made me more invested. Was this shift intentional or just how the story evolved?

The dynamic panel layouts and expressions really made the fights pop. I’m curious if the artist had specific techniques or inspirations for these scenes.