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Naruto
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Dragon Ball
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Although both characters get into their adventures in a different way, the way they go through they're hardships, struggles and adventure, is pretty much the same. Some similar characters and situations make these look-a-like, although the themes are completely different.
Both of these series are iconic pillars of not only Shonen Jump, but manga as a whole. DB's influence in the world of shonen manga cannot be understated and the inspiration Naruto takes from it is heavy and clear to see. We have an elite rival to our protagonist who walks a fine line between good & evil. We have two sections of the story the latter taking place as our heroes have grown and powered up and they take on increasingly stronger foes. We have an perverted old man yet loving mentor watch over and guide our hero. The similarities are all over
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Recommended by JVskunkape
Typical long running shonen jump story structure, great power systems, fights and characters in both.
Early on too with Goku’s Saiyan instinct feels a bit like the ‘Demon trapped in the main character’ trope but it gets kinda dropped later on.
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Recommended by SteamedPlague
Just like Dragon Ball, the fights in Naruto are genuinely phenomenal. The hand to hand combat as well as how both Toriyama and Kishimoto manage to move the fights from panel to pane is super enjoyable. It's all seamless and the actual fight choreography still holds up.