DB8

DB8 is a doujinshi (fan-manga) following the canon story up until the defeat of Frieza on the Planet Namek.

Throughout it's entirety, the number 8 plays great referrence to various situations in the story, and sub stories, of DB8:

DB8:Saiyans- Leek I

DB8:Saiyan- Leik II

DB8

DB8th hour

DB8: stars

The number 8 reflects the 8 Saiyans who impact the independance of the Saiyan planet Vegeta in DB8:Saiyans- Leek I, while in DB8:Saiyans- Leik II the 8 reflects the 8 Saiyans who lead to the destruction of the planet.

In the default story line of DB8, Kara owns the 8 star dragon Ball, often the warriors will be placed in groups of 8, and even fc A mentions that she is haunted by the number 8.

In DB8th hour, the story focuses on the inevideble events that happen on the 8th hour of Goku's 1 day visit for the World Martial Art's Tournament. This is also when much of A's past is revealed, going deeper into the meaning of the number 8 in her story.

DB8: Stars is the final arc of the story, showing the connection of Kara's 8th Dragon Ball with the others, as well as the rise of the Shadow Dragon and it's 6 henchmen.

While fun at times such as in the original Dragon Ball story, DB8 deplicts many emotions such as guilt, humanity, love, gender identity, tragity, and addresses the many 'grey area' issues just one person can face throughout a lifetime.

Story
The story of DB8 is mainly focused on the meeting of Goku and fan character (FC) Kara and their long-term endeavor to help one another save the people and places they care for throughout the universe. It is later revealed that Kara is the princess of planet Vegeta, going more into detail of life for Saiyans on Vegeta, and the rediscovery of it's survival of frieza's attack.

As the story progresses, the characters find themselves forming relationships, rivalries, and even coming to terms of the loss of loved ones. More particularly, the 'Vox Saga' has great focus of human emotion as Vox manipulates the warriors based on each of their own insecurities, hopes, and integrity to split them apart.

Characters
There are 4 main FC's that impact the DB8 story and later lead into more characters arrival.

Kara- Saiyan princess with a strong will to revive the Saiyan empire. Due to her tragic past, much of her story is finding and understanding the true meanings of "freindship", "love", and what defines a true hero. Kara is often protective of the remaining Saiyans, including Gohan and Trunks.

A- Mad scientist with a clouded past and wrapped in mystery. She is a general of King Cold's against her will and joins the Z warriors with unclear intensions. She plays great assistance to Bulma and is a valued member throughout the story of DB8.

Gin- Clone of a great all knowing sage, yet it is unknown if he is the 'perfect copy' as he is part of a series of thousands of clones. He is a genious and overall great help to Bulma and best friend to Gohan. Gin plays a minor role in the story until officially becoming a Z warrior during the World Martial Arts Tournament. As DB8 progresses, Gin's story begins to embark on situations portianing to individuality, family, and defying a chosen path in life.

Flan- A mysterious lone child with immense magical abilities. She meets Goku while he is traveling space and, despite her concern, is taken back to Earth for she is the last remining life on her hime planet. Flan triggers the 'Vox Saga' of the story and later results in the appearence and extended story of Yuugi and Seru.