We kick off our first six anime like Dragonball Z with the very popular franchise of Seven Deadly Sins. Meliodas and his team of knights have been accused of destroying the empire, while the real culprit remains behind the curtains. To win back the trust and love of the kingdom, Meliodas must reunite with his squad in order to reveal who the true suspect is and to put an end to the evil schemes this unknown character is about to unleash to the world. Many of the knights have either been exiled or sealed away, so with the help of Elizabeth along with Hawk to lead the way, the mission to put an end to this uncertain terror begins.

Seven Deadly Sins is an action packed adventure which revolves around Meliodas saving the world from ruin. We chose this because it plays a similar role to that of Goku on his journey to put a stop to the evil that threatens the world. Both Goku and Meliodas have a team of friends who help them along their journey to put an end to the terror that lies ahead, while they all have some form of special power that they've unlocked within to aid them in battle. Both Goku and Meliodas have a carefree attitude and will do whatever it takes to ensure that their friends are unharmed, even if it means risking their own lives. Their courageous efforts leave a lasting impression on their comrades which only bring the team together to destroy all forms of evil that stand in their way.

One Piece follows main protagonist Luffy on his wonderful adventure to search for the most treasured item in the existence of man, the One Piece. Luffy takes us along with him on his journey as he ventures out across the seven seas in hopes to find this sacred treasure that could change his life. His goal is not to be a blood-thirsty pirate but rather to embark on a journey with a good company of friends to support his passion. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and the wide cast of comrades that travel alongside him experience crazy adventures, while uncovering dark mysteries and battling strong enemies along the way.

One major similarity that we can most certainly touch on is that both of these shows have so many incredible arcs within the story, that it's hard not to watch since so much happens throughout the universe. Very few anime can achieve such an expansive and fluid story plot like One Piece and Dragonball Z, which is what gives it charm and grace. Each battle that Goku and Luffy encounter only encourages them to grow stronger all the while forming new friendships with allies along the way. With a balance of humor, strong character development, and exceptional battle scenes that you can never forget, we felt that Luffy and his team really formed a close resemblance to Goku and his journey to become a hero for everyone.

One Punch Man came out swinging when it released late last year, and it attracted a massive following. It tells the inspirational story of Saitama, a working class citizen who had dreams to become a hero for everyone. Due to his lack in strength and almost near death experience, he vowed to change that by training his body to the extreme. This intense ordeal led to Saitama losing all of his hair but rewarded him with the superhuman ability to punch his way through any enemy with a single blow, and thus the One Punch Man was born. Along the way, Saitama teams up with Genos, a cyborg with every intention to see that Saitama succeeds in his mission, and looks up to Saitama as his mentor. Together they take on the world's strongest enemies to ensure peace remains in the city.

Goku and Saitama share so much in common since the two of them have the same mission to save the world from the opposition. They train endlessly without any intention of stopping, putting themselves through stressful scenarios to ensure peace remains around them. Goku uses the hyperbolic time chamber while Saitama runs 100 laps, but in the end both end up coming out of their training with immense power and determination. The both of them share mentor like characteristics where they lead by example through their hard work and commitment, and showcase that in battles where it all matters the most. Each battle is beyond epic and always ends up with either hero walking away without much effort used.

The Saint Seiya franchise has been around just as long as the Dragonball Z series, and both have seen an enormous amount of success over the years. Pegasus has been flying around the ends of the universe along with his team of mythical saints in order to defend the reincarnation of Greek Goddess Athena, in her battle to save the Earth from other Olympian Gods who are out to destroy it. Much of the story revolves around Greek Mythology and the constellations, as the sacred armors that each saint wears are a direct correlation to them, and are empowered by the mythical energy called Cosmo. This exciting series brings us closer to the enemy as Pegasus must now take on one of his greatest threats, the powerful Hades.

Pegasus and Goku rely on mystical energy to ensure that they can overcome their enemies. Pegasus uses the power of the Cosmo to shoot his arrows, while Goku commands the powerful energy wave of Kamehameha to destroy any enemy that stands in front of it. Both stories have lasted for over two decades proving their arcs with a lot of depth, and their characters a lot of personality. Both Pegasus and Goku are warm hearted souls, and wear their emotions on their sleeve in battle which resonates more with the audience since we can relate to their struggles. With a powerful cast of characters along with some lighthearted humor, we recommend watching Saint Seiya.

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure has a very exciting story that comes with many twists and turns that will leave you craving more. It follows Dio who, unsatisfied with his life decides to take over the Joestar estate with his own hands. Wielding the very powerful Aztec Stone mask, Dio sets out to destroy the entire Joestar family name including Jojo Joestar. We follow the many thrilling expeditions of JoJo and his adventures, while facing off with the evil Dio or participating in a battle royal with the sinister Pillar Men.

Goku and Jojo have a similar fate where they're both being pursued by the enemy and have to use whatever tools they have in order to put an end to it all. The grudge match between Jojo and Dio is very similar to that of Vegeta and Goku in the early story arc of the series, where the two would constantly battle it out to see who the strongest was. Jojo is out to protect his family name while Goku has the same objective to save Gohan and his wife from any evil that threatens them. Both stories have insane battle arcs where both heroes must somehow escape near death with the only power they know how to use: Their heart and extreme determination to protect the ones they love.

Fairy Tail has managed to capture a wide audience over the span of its initial release, giving viewers a taste of wonderful entertainment and adventure. The plot follows the life of Natsu and his three wizard comrades from the notorious Fairy Tail Guild, on their adventures to put an end to the terror that waits beyond the horizon. Each with their own unique abilities, Natsu forms friendships with new wizards along the way while Erza, Lucy, and Gray help to support him through the uncertain path that they've embarked on. While trying not to rack up extreme debt from the clients they help, Natsu must learn to cope with the experiences he finds along his journey while working together with his team to ensure the safety and security of the guild.

Much like Dragonball Z both shows focus on team work to ensure that the world is saved from any major threat. Natsu and Goku both have superhuman strength that allow them to manipulate the elements and halt any disaster from happening. Both have the help from a great team of friends who look out for them in urgent times, while Natsu and Goku sacrifice a lot of their burning desire to make sure that nobody ends up severely wounded. Each and every battle escalates while the humor keeps you coming back for more, allowing for a more well balanced experience. The theme of staying loyal to your team and following your heart are just some of the similarities that both shows encompass, and we highly recommend checking out both.