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

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The discussion centers on the Kamehameha move from the Dragon Ball series, exploring its potential realism through the lens of physics and fictional energy systems. Participants reference a video from the Film Theory channel, which attempts to explain the move as a manifestation of 'spiritual' energy, known as Ki. While some argue that Ki could be likened to electric potential creating plasma, others assert that the fictional nature of the series renders such explanations unnecessary and ultimately flawed. The conversation highlights the tension between fictional narrative and scientific interpretation.

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  • Understanding of the Dragon Ball series and its characters, particularly Goku and the concept of Ki.
  • Familiarity with basic physics concepts, including plasma and electric potential.
  • Knowledge of fictional narrative structures and their relationship to real-world science.
  • Awareness of the distinction between anime and video game adaptations.
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  • Research the concept of Ki in Eastern philosophy and its representation in anime.
  • Explore the physics of plasma and its properties in real-world applications.
  • Investigate the narrative techniques used in anime to blend fantasy with scientific concepts.
  • Watch additional content from the Film Theory channel to understand their approach to analyzing fictional works.
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Anime enthusiasts, physics students, and fans of the Dragon Ball series seeking to understand the intersection of fictional energy systems and real-world science.

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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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