DRAGON BALL Z - Symbol - Hooded Sweat (M)

This Dragon Ball Z hoodie directly incorporates the colours and emblems associated with the training outfits from the universe created by Akira Toriyama. Manufactured by Cotton Division, it features a bright orange shade that immediately brings to mind the famous outfits worn by Son Goku. 

The front features a black-and-white circular emblem on the chest, depicting the kanji 亀, ‘Kame’, the symbol of the Turtle School. The back features this emblem in a much larger format, accompanied by the Dragon Ball Z logo beneath the design. This layout is a direct nod to the martial arts outfits worn by Master Roshi’s pupils throughout the series.

The garment has a classic cut with long sleeves, a drawstring-adjustable hood and a large kangaroo pocket at the front. The combination of orange, black and white deliberately echoes the iconic aesthetic of Dragon Ball Z whilst retaining a design suitable for everyday wear.

Technical specifications

Manufacturer: Cotton Division

Licence: Dragon Ball

Universe: Dragon Ball Z

Design: Turtle School symbol / kanji 亀

Product type: Hooded top

Material: Textile

Category: Jumper

Sub-category: Hooded jumper

Main colour: Orange

Pattern colours: Black and white

Sleeves: Long

Hood: Yes

Drawstrings: Yes

Pocket: Kangaroo pocket on the front

Front design: Circular Turtle School emblem on the chest

Back design: Large School of the Turtle emblem with Dragon Ball Z logo

Origin and background of the symbol (Lore)

The kanji 亀, pronounced ‘kame’ and meaning ‘turtle’, is the emblem of the Turtle School founded by Master Roshi, also known as Kamé Sennin. It has become one of the most recognisable symbols in the entire Dragon Ball saga.

Son Goku and Krillin, in particular, wear this emblem after completing their training under Master Roshi. The symbol appears on their famous orange outfits and signifies their affiliation with this martial arts school. Throughout the series, Goku adopts various emblems corresponding to his masters or his own journey, but the kanji for the Turtle School remains closely associated with his early years as a fighter.

The choice of an orange sweatshirt bearing this symbol on the chest and back therefore directly echoes the aesthetic of the iconic martial arts outfits from *Dragon Ball* and *Dragon Ball Z*, whilst adapting it for a contemporary garment designed for everyday wear.