What Does the Z Stand for in Dragon Ball Z?
The 'Z' in Dragon Ball Z stands for 'Zenkai,' which means 'last time' or 'final' in Japanese. It's meant to signify the final chapter in Goku's journey.
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Toriyama chose 'Z' simply because it's the last letter of the alphabet, indicating the end of the adventure. Nothing too deep, just cool and edgy!
Real Talk: Akira Toriyama picked 'Z' because it sounds cool. That's it, folks!
From my years as a fan, the 'Z' always felt like it signaled the series going full throttle with more intense battles and higher stakes.
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