Akira Toriyama is also known for his character design work in the "Dragon Quest" series. The female character that appeared at this moment bore a striking resemblance to Bianca, a major character from "Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride," who is a childhood friend of the protagonist and is quite popular within the series.

With her distinctive hairstyle of a blonde side ponytail and braids, fans who have played Dragon Quest V might have instantly exclaimed, "It's Bianca!" upon seeing her. Some fans might have even felt an irresistible urge to play Dragon Quest V after watching this scene.

Characters resembling those from the "Dragon Quest" series, including a woman similar to Bianca, have been subtly incorporated into various scenes throughout the original "Dragon Ball" manga, anime, and movies.

When revisiting the "Dragon Ball" comics or anime, pay attention not only to the adventures of Goku and his friends but also to the backgrounds and minor characters. You might just spot these nostalgic characters hidden within!

The anime "Dragon Ball Z Kai" is a digitally remastered and re-edited version of "Dragon Ball Z," covering the Saiyan Saga to the Cell Saga in its first season, which aired from April 2009 to March 2011. The second season, covering the Majin Buu Saga, aired from April 2014 to June 2015. The original manga by Akira Toriyama, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) from 1984 to 1995, enjoyed immense popularity, with a series cumulative circulation exceeding 260 million copies worldwide. In addition to the original manga, numerous anime series such as "Z," "GT," and "Super" were produced, alongside more than 20 theatrical films. The franchise has also been adapted into numerous video game series.

In 2024, marking its 40th anniversary, a completely new anime series titled "Dragon Ball Daima," with the late Akira Toriyama at the helm of the original story and character design, was broadcast until February of the following year.

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