Since its launch, Dragon Ball has gained popularity and attracted millions of fans worldwide. Author Akira Toriyama is always open to sharing information related to the world he created, including iconic characters like Goku and Vegeta .
One of them is a technical mystery Kamehameha (temporary translation: Turtle Wave of Destruction). This is a good technique Elder Kame created during 50 years of martial arts training before the start of the story Dragon Ball . By concentrating Ki in the palm of the hand to create an energy wave with great destructive power and long range and then release it outwards. His students such as Goku, Krilin, Yamcha And even their descendants later knew how to use this technique.
What’s interesting is the inspiration for the name Kamehameha is in no way taken from a Japanese martial arts or mythological context. In fact, the name has a direct connection to the history of the Hawaiian Islands.
During the colonial period, the Hawaiian Islands were divided into many warring tribes. In this complex context, Kamehameha I appear. The king achieved what had never been done before, unifying the Hawaiian Islands under a single government. This period of political centralization lasted until the 20th century, when the monarchy chose to abdicate to avoid armed conflict with the United States.
Perhaps driven by a sense of adventure or simply curiosity, Akira Toriyama decided to name the iconic technique in Dragon Ball named after the Hawaiian king above. Because this is the person who was instrumental in unifying a divided territory, the term “Kamehameha” also symbolizes strength and unity.
In this sense, the choice of name Kamehameha It also carries historical and symbolic weight, adding depth to the story Dragon Ball.