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Contents

Foreword

Introduction
Part 1 “It’s Over 9,000!”
Part 2 When World Views Collide: Goku versus Vegeta
Part 3 A Thin Slice of Dragon Ball

Part 1 “It’s Over 9,000!”
The Original “It’s Over 9,000!”
The Original “Over 9,000!” Was Really “Over 8,000!”
“Over 9,000!” of What?
Why Is Power Level Important?
“It’s Over 9,000!” in the Real World
The Perfect Catchphrase

Part 2 When Worldviews Collide: Goku versus Vegeta
2.1 Growth through Conflict
2.2 Vegeta’s Perspective - Through the Lens of a Scouter
2.2.1 Father Figures
2.2.2 Human Nature in Action
2.3 Goku’s Perspective - Earthlings and Inner Development
2.3.1 Believing Before Seeing
2.3.2 Dynamic and Broad Energy – Not Static
2.3.2 He Who Conquers Himself
2.4 Vegeta Clashes with Others
2.4.1 The Evolving Eyes of a Super Elite
2.4.2 Loss and Gain
2.5 Goku Changes Those around Him
2.5.1 Goku meets Raditz! The Violent Clash Begins! Raditz Dies!! Goku Dies!!
2.5.2 It’s Over 9,000?! Impossible!!
2.5.3 Minds and Bodies
2.5.4 The Super Saiya-jin Will
2.5.5 Broad Minded Vision and Narrow Minded Vision
2.5.6 History Repeats Itself
2.6 Vegeta is Multifaceted
2.6.1 Blue, Red, and Gold
2.6.2 Vegeta Awakens!
2.6.3 “It’s Over 9,000!” Points to our own Humanity
2.6.4 Dragon Ball Inspires
2.7 The 3 Big Takeaways

Part 3 A Thin Slice of Dragon Ball Transformation through Language
Symbols and Stories
Micro and Macro
Only a Thin Slice
The Dragon Soul will Live On!

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About the Author

Dedication

Over 19 Resources! Dragon Ball Info Multimedia
Social News
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Index

"A new, fascinating perspective for you to experience Dragon Ball Z with. Rattling your perception of DBZ for the better."

"It's Over 9,000! effectively reinvigorates the franchise. It is a book that would be deemed beneficial to the most jaded of Dragon Ball Z fans and non-fans alike."

"Reading this e-book will grant you a deeper understanding of Dragon Ball Z and its philosophies. The incredible insights will change the way you view the show forever. In fact, you will probably want to re-watch the first few sagas after reading it."

"For the Dragon Ball Z fan, It's Over 9,000 is a must read. Much like how Joseph Campbell related the allegories, myths, and archetypes explored in his masterful Hero of a Thousand Faces to George Lucas' Star Wars saga, Padula provides an equally fascinating exploration of the themes in Dragon Ball Z, imparting insight into just how philosophical and sophisticated the source material truly is."

"It's a well-written and well-informed exploration of some of Dragon Ball Z's key moments that could only come from someone as passionately in love with the shonen epic as many of us are. ... A stunning service to those looking to turn a scholarly eye to the series, and a great primer for newcomers. From one Vegeta fangirl to the hundreds of others out there, you'll find something to love."