Interestingly enough, though, Buu’s love of sweets has a real life origin.

Buu terrorizes humanity, and has a particular penchant for turning people into food items, often specifically sweets.

This isn’t the only story about Toriyama taking inspiration from his editors when it comes to his villains.

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Still, it’s amusing to learn the origins of one ofDragon Ball’s biggest villains.

Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan.

It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide.

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These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together.

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