Sparking Zeros roster draws from some typical fighting game archetypes, one group stands almost entirely apart.

Dragon Ball came into my life when I was seven years old. It’s hard to think of more of a “right moment” than that. I was obsessed. I did my homework around when Dragon Ball Z would air on Toonami. I stayed up late on weekends to watch Dragon Ball Z: Uncut on Adult Swim.

Flying through the sky at high speeds to lay the smackdown on an opponent is an essential part of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. Even more so when it’s to punch a giant ape. It’s something you’ll often do between regular dashes and “rush supers.