This is What We'd Like to See in Netflix's Dragon Ball Z in 2025, if it were Created

In early January of this year, the Instagram user bosslogic posted two graphics depicting Dr. Gero, also known as Android 20, and Androids 16, 17, and 18. The creator has designed visualizations for the posters of the live-action Netflix series Dragon Ball, scheduled to debut in 2025. Although it's only bosslogic's vision, it doesn't mean the idea couldn't be realized someday.

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At last, Netflix has produced several live-action adaptations of manga or anime. The consequences varied, but One Piece demonstrated that the streaming giant is heading in the right direction. This is what makes this platform the top choice because of the accumulated experience. However, the show would need to meet several criteria in order to repeat the success of One Piece.

The Dragon Ball live-action series must be faithful to the original

Fans will always remember Dragonball Evolution as a movie they'd rather forget. One of the reasons is a very bad plot, which deviated from the source material. This example demonstrates that a potential TV series based on Akira Toriyama's manga should stay true to the original. This is achievable, as proven by the previously mentioned One Piece. The actors will demonstrate their skills in occasionally wild fight sequences or in comedic scenes, which might appear to be suitable only for animation.

There's no reason to stray from what Toriyama created, as Dragon Ball offers an intriguing and captivating story on its own. Making a live-action series would be a chance to present Son Goku's adventures from the successive chapters of the manga to a new audience. It cannot be denied that, despite Dragon Ball's popularity, many people still haven't watched the anime or read the manga. A series on Netflix would certainly change that.

Akira Toriyama must be involved in the production

A live-action adaptation of Dragon Ball would require Akira Toriyama to supervise all aspects of the production. Once again, Netflix's One Piece, which was supervised by Eiichiro Oda, can serve as an example. The result was so good thanks to this. Toriyama could also assist and mentor new creators to achieve the best outcome.

This would also be a chance to adapt other works by Toriyama if the author was willing to collaborate with Netflix. The author of Dragon Ball has also written other interesting manga that could be adapted into live-action series. Fans of Akira Toriyama would definitely be happy to see additional series inspired by the work of the iconic author.

The series wouldn't need big names

Sometimes casting big names helps to promote a particular show. However, Dragon Ball doesn't need that at all. The brand remains very strong and continues to live on in the minds of many fans, despite the passing years. This fact is demonstrated by the graphics created by bosslogic, which sparked the imagination of universe fans who expressed interest in such a project. Therefore, there would be no need for any famous name to promote this live-action series.

It would be much wiser to concentrate on discovering talented actors who closely resemble the manga characters. The main issue would be height, especially in the case of the Dragon Ball, as Son Goku and Krilan were quite short for their age. That's why the Z series could be a better choice for implementation, as it would be easier to find the appropriate cast.

Netflix's Dragon Ball should move on to the most popular series...

The most popular series of Dragon Ball is definitely the one with the "Z" in the title. Son Goku faces incredibly strong opponents right from the start. A fight with Raditz would be an impressive opening for a Netflix adaptation. At this point, every character has an impressive range of skills, and if the story were to move to Namek, viewers would witness some of the most epic moments in Dragon Ball.

In this scenario, the series would begin at an exceptionally high level, immediately shifting into high gear. It might be necessary to explain who the characters are and what unites them at the beginning. Making special effects would definitely be an extremely challenging task, given that energy ki projectiles in diverse forms and flying would necessitate thorough preparation, not to forget about the main character's hairstyle.

Dragon Ball Z would be a good option as it would begin with a series that had already solidified and Toriyama felt comfortable developing it. On the other hand, it would mean starting "from the middle," where the characters have already experienced numerous adventures unknown to the viewers.

...or maybe return to the roots.

Poster posted by bosslogica showcased Androids that appeared in the advanced stages of Dragon Ball Z's storyline. This would throw viewers into the middle of the narrative, making it difficult for them to comprehend the significance of certain events and the nature of the titular Dragon Balls, as this knowledge was already known during the Android arc. That's why it would be best to start from the very beginning.

The original Dragon Ball starts with a relatively straightforward plot that develops over time and showcases progressively more intricate techniques used by the characters. This would enable actors to gradually develop their choreography, and the special effects wouldn't require as much effort as they would in later chapters.

Some sequences may suffer from excessive comedy and Toriyama's unsophisticated humor. The question is whether a decision would be made to moderate these aspects, which would likely be necessary. It's crucial to ensure the continuity of the plot by alternating chapters where Son Goku fights a new opponent with chapters from the World Martial Arts Tournament (Tenkaichi Budokai).

In this way, new interesting characters were always introduced, and the tournament was a kind of summary of Son Goku and his friends' journey so far.

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