Clinical psychology in manga: Good and evil depicted in Dragon Ball

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  • 漫画から学ぶ臨床心理学 ”ドラゴンボール”に描かれる善と悪

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This article aims to follow the storyline of a manga series Dragon Ball, which has been popular across readers of all age groups to examine why the evil depicted as the antithesis of the good protagonist was necessary for the protagonist. It also discusses the role of manga as a fantasy for both the artist and the readers. Dragon Ball follows a structure in which the villain fulfils what is lacking in the good protagonist. In analysing them independently, the main character portrays good and the other characters portray evil; however, the story as a whole is well-balanced. The storyline of Dragon Ball often revolves around villains fighting together as allies. However, it depicts the process of integration, where the protagonist acquires elements that he lacks through creating allies from former antagonists.

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