Kamehameha Explained: Dragon Ball's Iconic Move's Realism

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the Kamehameha move from the Dragon Ball series, exploring its potential realism and how it might be explained through scientific concepts. Participants examine the intersection of fictional elements and real-world physics, debating the validity of various interpretations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express interest in the possibility of the Kamehameha being real, referencing a video that attempts to explain it scientifically.
  • Others argue that the move is part of a fictional magic system and should be understood within its own context rather than through real-world physics.
  • A participant suggests that the concept of 'ki' or 'spiritual energy' is used in the series to explain the move and other abilities like flying.
  • Some propose that 'ki' could be related to the electric potential of the body, raising questions about how this could lead to abilities such as flight.
  • Another participant asserts that trying to explain 'ki' in real terms is futile, as it lacks a realistic basis and is part of a fictional narrative.
  • There is a mention of the cultural reference of Kamehameha, the last king of Hawaii, and its connection to the anime.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are multiple competing views regarding the interpretation of the Kamehameha move and the concept of 'ki'. Some advocate for a scientific explanation, while others maintain that it should be appreciated as part of the fictional universe.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the speculative nature of the discussions about 'ki' and its relation to real-world physics, as well as the unresolved questions about how electric potential could facilitate abilities like flying.

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I was hooked to see nobody did this before me , so , I am going to go on and say it .
As most of you guys know , kamehameha is one of the most iconic moves in the dragon ball series . After that I took a look at a video in the game theory channel ( I do not own the channel nor the video ) , I was hooked to know that the move could be real !
I thought that maybe it could be true so I want to know your ideas or any new ideas of how the moves in the anime are possible !
Here is the video :
 
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I don't get the point of this. It's a fictional magic system, it should be explained in in-universe terms. It's not plasma, saying it is plasma creates more problems than it solves.
 
I am honestly thinking that this guy on the video is just making another science fiction of its kind by force-explaining sci-fi with our physics.
 
Kamehameha was the last king of Hawaii. How did his name get connected with a video game?
 
HallsofIvy said:
Kamehameha was the last king of Hawaii. How did his name get connected with a video game?
Um yea ... dragon ball is not a video game ... it's an anime
 
Prof.gaming said:
After that I took a look at a video in the game theory channel ( I do not own the channel nor the video ) , I was hooked to know that the move could be real !
Yea , sorry , it was film theory ... I am really sorry ... the both channels are made by the same guy and I got dazzled ...
 
Prof.gaming said:
I was hooked to see nobody did this before me , so , I am going to go on and say it .
As most of you guys know , kamehameha is one of the most iconic moves in the dragon ball series . After that I took a look at a video in the game theory channel ( I do not own the channel nor the video ) , I was hooked to know that the move could be real !
I thought that maybe it could be true so I want to know your ideas or any new ideas of how the moves in the anime are possible !
Here is the video :


It was somewhat explained in dragonball, it's 'spiritual' energy aka KI, but it can be concentrated to make it explosive. It's also how the dragonball guys fly, they propel themselves by expelling their ki from their bodies and ride a wave of it.

HallsofIvy said:
Kamehameha was the last king of Hawaii. How did his name get connected with a video game?

Goku in dragonball is based on the Monkey King character from Journey to the West, among many other legends in the region.
 
clope023 said:
It was somewhat explained in dragonball, it's 'spiritual' energy aka KI, but it can be concentrated to make it explosive. It's also how the dragonball guys fly
Well then , what's ki ? I think it's actually what film theory says , the electric potential of our bodies . We focus it and heat up the gas to make plasma , and then shoot it out ! But one thing for sure , I don't know how the electric potential could make them do other stuff , flying , as one of them ...
 
Prof.gaming said:
I don't know how the electric potential could make them do other stuff , flying , as one of them ...
You know everything's possible in sci-fi.
 
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Ki or Qi is not a real phenomenon. Trying to explain it in real terms is pointless. The show uses a fictional magic system that should be appreciated for its own merits and internal consistency. Trying to explain it is pointless because it has no realistic basis. I see no reason for this thread to continue.
 

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