The official Dragon Ball account on X (formerly Twitter) surprised fans by sharing a scene of Vegeta and Frieza both smiling—a rare sight that has left many scratching their heads.

"A Good Smile Day" Sparks Mixed Reactions

In celebration of "Good Smile Day," the account posted images of Vegeta and Frieza with cheerful grins. However, the responses from fans were less than comforting:

"Neither of them is actually smiling for real, are they?"
"Those smiles are more terrifying than reassuring."
"Frieza's smile is just plain scary."
"Both of them look suspicious... like they’re plotting something."

The unusual portrayal of these typically stern and menacing characters has sparked both amusement and unease among the fanbase.

The Timeless Appeal of Dragon Ball

Since its debut in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1984, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball has become a cornerstone of Japanese pop culture. Spanning a decade-long serialization, the series has sold over 260 million copies worldwide. Even after the manga concluded, the franchise continued to captivate fans through anime, films, and games.

In 2013, the series returned to theaters with new movies, leading to the successful launch of Dragon Ball Super in 2015. The latest entry, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, premiered in 2022. Currently, the new TV anime series Dragon Ball DAIMA is airing, further expanding the iconic franchise’s legacy.

Source : ORICON NEWS