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Most writers walk a line between influence and invention. What we grew up on, whether books, movies, or television shows, serve as creative fuel for both our conscious and subconscious mind. Just because a new book is inspired by a story from the past doesn\u2019t mean it is inferior, or that the new work lacks originality.<\/em><\/p>\n

In this week\u2019s blog, Ginger shares how his son\u2019s Dragon Ball obsession recently sparked conversations about storytelling, creative \u201cfixes,\u201d and why influence is not the same as imitation. As Ginger explains, many of his own novels have been shaped by the iconic favorites of his youth. From anime and space operas to sword-wielding brutes, these inspirations helped form some of his most original ideas. In fact, it\u2019s not uncommon for a single story to inspire generations of new ones, so instead of shying away from the stories that led you to writing in the first place, embrace them, and transform them into something uniquely your own.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

For the last few months, my 16-year-old son has been swept up in a whirlwind obsession with the Dragon Ball<\/em> franchise. For weeks, our living room has been a cacophony of ki blasts, epic showdowns, and Goku\u2019s infectious optimism. He\u2019s devoured every series\u2014Dragon Ball<\/em>, Z<\/em>, GT<\/em>, Super<\/em>, and even Daima<\/em>\u2014picking apart character arcs, plot twists, and the wildly inconsistent writing quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over dinner, or when I\u2019m driving him to school, he\u2019ll rant about how some writers botched Vegeta\u2019s redemption arc or dragged GT<\/em>\u2019s pacing, then pivot to gushing over Gohan\u2019s emotional depth in Z<\/em>. As a writer myself, it\u2019s been a really amazing opportunity to bond over a passion we both share: storytelling.<\/p>\n

Now, he\u2019s even itching to write his own story, steeped in Dragon Ball<\/em>\u2019s spirit, to \u201cfix\u201d the narrative missteps he sees. Although I was never into Dragon Ball<\/em> myself, I\u2019m thrilled by his passion because I remember being similarly influenced by the books I read and movies I watched when I was his age. It\u2019s a reminder of how the stories we love can spark creativity, if we channel them ethically.<\/p>\n

Dragon Ball <\/em>has a Bigger Influence Than you Think<\/h2>\n

My son\u2019s obsession with Dragon Ball<\/em> isn\u2019t a one-off. Dragon Ball<\/em>, created by Akira Toriyama in 1984, has left a seismic imprint on countless other pop culture creators, inspiring artists across anime, comics, and beyond. Its mix of martial arts, humor, and epic quests are themselves inspired by the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West<\/a> by Wu Cheng\u2019en, and have since birthed a legion of works that borrow its vibe while carving their own paths.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For self-published authors, navigating this line between inspiration and plagiarism is key. In my blog post Exploring the Fine Line between Inspiration and Plagiarism<\/a>, I referenced something called the Somerton Scale which was a tool specifically envisioned to grade creative borrowing.<\/p>\n

My son\u2019s budding story, like many before it, sits squarely in the realm of inspiration rather than plagiarism. And through my conversations with him, I\u2019ve come to learn that Dragon Ball\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0legacy is practically a masterclass in how other shows have walked the tightrope between the two.<\/p>\n

I was barely aware of Dragon Ball<\/em> before my son started watching it, but I\u2019ve learned since that the show\u2019s reach is staggering, shaping everything from anime to Western cartoons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Take another of my son\u2019s favorite shows, Steven Universe<\/em>, created by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network (2013\u20132020). Sugar, a vocal Dragon Ball<\/em> fan, weaved subtle tributes to Dragon Ball<\/em> throughout her show. In \u201cSworn to the Sword,\u201d Connie\u2019s outfit echoes Piccolo\u2019s, a nod to Gohan\u2019s training days. While Dragon Ball<\/em> thrives on physical battles and power-ups, Steven Universe<\/em> explores emotional growth and queer identity, with the Crystal Gems\u2019 fusions symbolizing relationships. There\u2019s so much that seems superficially the same, yet Sugar manages to utterly transform Dragon Ball<\/em>\u2019s influence into something fresh and unique, a deeply personal narrative that proves inspiration can always yield something original.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s Naruto<\/em> by Masashi Kishimoto, who credits Dragon Ball<\/em> as a major influence. Naruto Uzumaki channels Goku\u2019s scrappy determination and even rocks a similar orange-and-blue palette. But Naruto<\/em> dives into ninja lore and the pain of ostracism, with the Nine-Tails Fox adding a psychological edge absent in Dragon Ball<\/em>\u2019s cosmic slugfests. Kishimoto\u2019s intricate world and emotional stakes make Naruto<\/em> distinct, despite its unapologetic roots in the Dragon Ball<\/em> mythos.<\/p>\n

Yongje Park\u2019s God of High School<\/em>, a South Korean manhwa turned anime, also owes a debt to Dragon Ball<\/em>. Protagonist Jin Mori mirrors Goku\u2019s playful ferocity, and both draw from Journey to the West<\/span>\u2019s Sun Wukong. Park amps up Dragon Ball<\/em>\u2019s tournament vibes into a modern martial arts showdown, blending Korean mythology with sleek visuals. Yet despite the clear inspiration from Dragon Ball<\/em>, God of High School<\/em> manages to stamp out its own identify by staying grounded in a contemporary world rather than a sprawling intergalactic adventure.<\/p>\n

All these creators\u2014Sugar, Kishimoto, and Park alike\u2014embody the Somerton Scale\u2019s \u201cInspiration\u201d (Grade 4) and \u201cInfluence\u201d (Grade 5). Their works nod to Dragon Ball<\/em> but reshape it into unique stories, protected by fair use. As I wrote in my article, fair use shields transformative works that add original elements, just like my son\u2019s writing aims to reimagine Dragon Ball<\/em>\u2019s themes in a totally original story that champions his own characters and \u201cfixes.\u201d<\/p>\n

And while I\u2019ve spent all this time talking about shows that Dragon Ball<\/em> inspired, it\u2019s important to note that Dragon Ball<\/em> itself is a love letter to inspiration. Toriyama drew heavily from Journey to the West<\/span>, a Ming Dynasty epic about the monk Xuanzang\u2019s quest for Buddhist scriptures, guided by the cheeky monkey king Sun Wukong.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Son Goku is Wukong reborn, complete with tail, staff, and cloud-riding antics. Bulma, Oolong, and Yamcha echo Xuanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing, while the Dragon Balls mirror the novel\u2019s sacred relics. Toriyama reimagined this ancient tale with the cool and catchy addition of kung fu flicks and science fiction; crafting a global myth from an ancient legend.<\/p>\n

And this influence rippled outward like before Toriyama put pen to paper to create Dragon Ball<\/em>. Back when I was a kid there was a 1970s Japanese series called Monkey<\/em> (Saiy\u016bki<\/em>) which my son revealed to me was adapted from Journey to the West<\/span> just like Dragon Ball<\/em> was.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t remember much about the show (except the catchy theme song, which included the lyrics \u201cMonkey is funky\u201d) but I now realize that it was responsible for introducing Wukong\u2019s antics to a whole new global audience through the power of TV, perhaps even including Dragon Ball<\/em> creator Toriyama himself (he\u2019d have been 23 when the show aired in Japan.)<\/p>\n

Starring Masaaki Sakai as the impish monkey king, Monkey<\/em> leaned into campy humor and trippy visuals, a far cry from Dragon Ball<\/em>\u2019s action-packed intensity, yet both share Wukong\u2019s irreverent spirit, providing a tangible thread that ties the show and the novel that inspired it together.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And there are countless other takes as well. I\u2019m not super familiar with it (I\u2019m more into Looney Tunes than anime) but apparently Kazuya Minekura\u2019s Saiyuki<\/em> is another reframe of the tale, this time set in a demon-ridden modern world. Once again, this demonstrates the timeless spark of inspiration that Journey to the West<\/span> continues to have on creative people.<\/p>\n

As I\u2019ve mentioned above, I\u2019m not exactly a massive fan of anime, but I do think examining the spiderweb of inspiration that Dragon Ball<\/em> is woven into provides a fascinating glimpse into the creative process.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s helped me identify some of the popular movies, books, and shows that have heavily inspired my work, too, even if I didn\u2019t always realize it at the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

My novel High Point<\/a>, for example, draws heavily from Star Wars<\/em>, although many readers might not realize it even after they\u2019ve finished the book. While Star Wars<\/em> has lightsabers and X-wings, High Point<\/span> is a modern sea adventure about a rogue captain battling corporate greed, but the connection lies in the journey of a reluctant hero and the David-versus-Goliath stakes he and his family face. My hero Max is Han Solo. His stepson Marty is Luke Skywalker. Grandfather Paulie is a grizzled Obi Wan Kenobi and heroine Tina is just as feisty and capable as Princess Leia. Readers might miss the nod, but Star Wars<\/em> fuels the story\u2019s soul.<\/p>\n

Likewise, my book Branded by the Modern Day Pirate<\/a> riffs on the movie Conan the Barbarian<\/em>, directed by John Milius. As I noted in \u201cExploring the Fine Line\u201d, I even slipped in a line of dialogue as an Easter Egg (one that an eagle-eyed reader spotted and called me out on. I was so proud!)<\/p>\n

But despite the heavy influence of Conan the Barbarian<\/em>, Branded by the Modern Day Pirate<\/span> is a contemporary romance off Somalia\u2019s coast, a world apart from the sword-and-sorcery setting of Conan. The inspiration isn\u2019t direct, it exists more in the larger-than-life hero and the themes of survival and revenge that drove the plot of Conan the Barbarian<\/em>, just reshaped in the form of a modern maritime tale.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I\u2019d argue that both novels align with the Somerton Scale\u2019s \u201cAllusion\u201d (Grade 7), which means they use subtle tributes to their inspiration without directly copying it, yet neither would exist without the movies that inspired them.<\/p>\n

My son\u2019s Dragon Ball<\/em>-fueled story, like Steven Universe<\/em>, Naruto<\/em>, and God of High School<\/em>, shows that inspiration isn\u2019t theft, it\u2019s growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Each work builds on what came before, adding new voices to stories that have gripped millions. Journey to the West<\/span> birthed Monkey<\/em>, which birthed Dragon Ball<\/em>, and later Naruto<\/em> and Stephen Universe<\/em> and countless others (and will probably go on to inspire even more adaptations in the future.) One novel from hundreds of years ago triggered a veritable creative tsunami that still ripples across popular culture today.<\/p>\n

And just as one story inspired countless others, their success should inspire self-published authors. Self-publishing itself is a great platform to craft and showcase tales that take inspiration from what has come before. Because if you\u2019re an author liberated from the shackles of the traditional publishing, you can take bold swings, daring new approaches, and create something utterly new and unique in a way that publishing industry gatekeepers would never have allowed before.<\/p>\n

As I explored in my article \u201cExploring the Fine Line\u201d, even Shakespeare and Dickens borrowed heavily from stories that came before them, yet their works still shine as original. You can follow their examples.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The trick is transformation, taking the spark of inspiration and making it your own.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If he ever completes it, my son\u2019s story might echo Dragon Ball<\/em>\u2019s energy, but his characters and \u201cfixes\u201d will carry his unique voice and vision. For writers like us, that is both the challenge and gift of creativity, honoring your influences while crafting something utterly new from them.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve learned a lot from my conversations with my son about Dragon Ball<\/em>, chief among them not to fear your inspirations. Whether it\u2019s Dragon Ball<\/em>, Star Wars<\/em>, or another timeless classic, let the stories that once fired your imagination now fuel your creativity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The stories that move you are links in a great chain of storytelling that stretches back centuries, and your new stories add to that great chain, not diminish it. As Picasso quipped, \u201cGreat artists steal\u201d\u2014but they steal to transform, not copy. <\/p>\n

But that\u2019s just my take on the subject. What do you think? What stories have inspired your own writing? I\u2019ve mentioned how Star Wars<\/em> and Conan the Barbarian<\/em> influenced two very unlikely sea adventures, and now I\u2019d love you to read what unexpected influences helped guide you in your own creative journey. Share how they influenced your books and stories in the comments section below, and let\u2019s toast these inspirational creators together!<\/p>\n

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Ginger is also known as Roland Hulme – a digital Don Draper with a Hemingway complex. Under a penname, he’s sold 65,000+ copies of his romance novels, and reached more than 320,000 readers through Kindle Unlimited – using his background in marketing, advertising, and social media to reach an ever-expanding audience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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