Summer is in full swing, so you know what that means. For plenty, the season ushers in time for a vacation, leaving people to decide where they’ll go next. And, if you are any sort of Dragon Ball lover, Brazil should be on your list of must-see places.
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No, really — there is a mural in the country all about Goku that’s worth the trip alone.
Over on Reddit, a fan took to the Dragon Ball thread to share a mural they saw while walking the streets of Brazil. The artwork, which can be seen below, shows Goku facing Jiren in the Tournament of Power — and it looks like it was ripped right from the anime.
As you can see, Goku is powered into his Ultra Instinct Sign form, the transformation proceeding Perfected Ultra Instinct. With his hair highlighted, the Saiyan looks properly intimidating with his torn Gi as he rushes forward to attack Jiren. The back of the Pride Trooper’s head can be seen spray painted in this mural, but its main focus is shifted to Goku and his stunning power-up.
According to the fan who spotted this mural, the Dragon Ball piece is a big one. The netizen says it is nearly 6 meter long and was found in Santos. The mural is just one of many Dragon Ball has been gifted with over the years, a fact that highlights its ever-present popularity especially in South America.
In fact, South America has the highest interest in series like Dragon Ball Super. Last year, a study incorporating Google Trends revealed Bolivia ranked as the most-interested country in the anime. Other South American countries like Peru, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua ranked up on the list. So, it is not surprising to see Brazil bearing its anime stripes with this mural.
If you are interested in the anime series itself, Dragon Ball Super is currently airing its English dub on Adult Swim during the Toonami programming block Saturday evenings at 9:30 p.m. It is also available to stream on Funimation and Amazon Video. The Japanese language release of the series is complete, and available to stream on Funimation, VRV, and Crunchyroll.
If you want to catch up with the English dub, the first 52 episodes of Dragon Ball Super are now available to stream on FunimationNOW, VRV, and available to purchase on Amazon Video as well. The 52 episodes span the full range of what has aired in the North America and covers the “Battle of Gods” arc, “Revival of F” arc, the “Universe 6” arc, and bringing the series right up to the current TV airings of the “Future Trunks” arc.
Are there any Dragon Ball murals around where you live? Let me know in the comments or hit me up on Twitter @MeganPetersCB to talk all things comics, k-pop, and anime!
