The anime world is taking over the entertainment industry like rapid fire! Fans around the world are so invested in the Japanese mangas that they would dedicate their life and dreams to add to the exciting world of animation. And as the backbone of this growing industry, stands the likes of long-running anime titles, including Naruto and Dragon Ball Z.

And even though Dragon Ball Z is not part of the Big 3 for some bizarre reason, it sure is a fan favorite! So much so that weebs across the continents try to mingle and experiment with these two animes, often creating new crossovers that would sometimes surpass even the original ones. And guess what? A YouTube fan channel, going by the name Leo.Amaya21, just created the best Dragon Ball Z x Naruto opening.

As you can see above, it imitates Naruto’s 5th opening, replacing Sasuke with characters from the Majin Buu arc. From Mise en scene to successfully fitting Dragon Ball’s characters in the frame, the edit does not even seem like a recreation. For instance, Sasuke and Vegata’s struggle for peace is one particular highlight in the recreation.

One must also note that the animation works pretty well with the theme song, Rhapsody of Youth by Sambomaster. And if that does not excite you, they also have Goku exploding from the smoke just like Naruto! Truly impressive, right?

Meanwhile, if you are curious about the Sasuke Retrieval Arc, here are all the details.

Everything you need to know about the 5th Opening in Naruto

Popularly known as Sasuke Retrieval Arc, it captures the urgency to bring back Sasuke to the Hidden Leaf Village. Not only is it one of the bests, but it is also the most intense. The realization that your own friend is a murderer and an evil spirit is intense. Sasuke is humiliated by Itachi and joins Orochimaru’s men to gain strength. Naruto and his group must fight them to reach Sasuke.

Uchiha’s battle in Naruto and the struggle of Vegeta to acquire power in Dragon Ball Z’s Buu arc are notably very similar to each other. Furthermore, interpreting Dragon Ball’s opening scene like that of Naruto 5’s arc precisely captures Vegeta and Goku’s profound and occasionally moving conflict. It is perhaps the artful portrayal of the main character’s inner conflicts.

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