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Integrating Japanese Dragon Ball Anime Characters into Superhero Therapy: A Viable Approach to Motivating Substance Use Recovery

Ajibola Abdulrahamon Ishola, Olusegun Akande

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 61–73 · 10.55121/abhp.v1i1.992

This paper focuses on the inclusion of Japanese Dragon Ball anime characters into Superhero Therapy for the purpose of encouraging people with substance use and addiction to change. Drawing on qualitative data, the study looks into the nature of these characters, specifically Goku, Vegeta, and Piccolo, as symbols of struggle, tr