The world of Dragon Ball is populated by overpowered characters of unimaginable skill and might, and now in a new piece of fan art, two of its most popular, Goku and Frieza, have been given a redesign that harkens back to Japanese paintings depicting the rich mythology and folklore of the country.
Posted on Twitter by username @Justin96636, this account specializes in the Ukiyo-e style of Japanese painting made popular in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, only repurposed for nerd content. Drawing all kinds of Dragon Ball characters as well as other pop-culture heroes like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Naruto, Ultraman, and more, @Justin96636 impresses with this Dragon Ball Z fan art as his a dedication to the Ukiyo-e craft translates into something that needs to be seen to be believed.
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Choosing to make Goku and Frieza the focus of this particular piece, @Justin96636 picks a moment from their rivalry that fans know well: their epic battle on an exploding Planet Namek. A fight where Goku finally ascends to the Super Saiyan level, this scuffle also sees Frieza at peak performance as the duo duke it out on a planet that continually spews fire and debris in every direction, giving @Justin96636 a perfect jumping-off point for his unique take on this Goku vs Frieza battle.
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Showing a very oni-esque Frieza crouched in a fighting pose on the left side of the image, a fully-charged Super Saiyan Goku is depicted on the right as he attacks Frieza with lethal purpose. Adding in the background a few chunks of floating Namekian rock debris and a swirling lightning storm that signals the
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