For the next four weeks, Ctrl+Binge is setting aside its usual rotation to celebrate one of the most influential franchises ever created.
From ancient mythology and real-world history to legendary rivalries, unforgettable games, and the characters who inspired generations of fans, we’ll be exploring Dragon Ball from every angle we can think of.
Each weekday will still follow the same Ctrl+Binge formula:
Manga Monday – Stories, themes, and characters.
Touchdown Tuesday – Rivalries, strategy, and competition.
Wondrous Wednesday – Mythology, folklore, and the ideas that inspired the series.
Throwback Thursday – The history behind the phenomenon.
Free Play Friday – The games that let us step into the world ourselves.
Whether you’ve been watching since Toonami, collecting manga for decades, or you’ve never seen a single episode, this page will serve as the home for every Dragon Ball Month article.
So grab a senzu bean, keep an eye on the Dragon Radar, and let’s see where this adventure takes us.
– Ctrl+Binge
For an entire generation of fans, Dragon Ball didn’t truly arrive when they watched it. It arrived when they played it. The controller vibrated. Goku
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Everybody remembers the first time Shenron appeared. The seven Dragon Balls began to glow. The sky turned black. Lightning tore across the clouds. Then, from
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