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Dragon Ball

Created by
Akira Toriyama
First Film
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
Latest Film
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
First TV Show
Dragon Ball
Latest TV Show
Dragon Ball Super
First Episode Air Date
April 26, 1989
Latest Episode
Cast
Sean Schemmel , Laura Bailey , Brian Drummond , Christopher Sabat , Scott McNeil
Current Series
Dragon Ball Super

Summary

Dragon Ball is the labor of writer/illustrator Akira Toriyama, beginning with Dragon Ball back in 1984. The series originally started as a serialized manga back in Weekly Shonen Jump for nearly a decade until it expanded into the anime franchises it is most known for today. Dragon Ball was later adapted into two animes, with one being Dragon Ball Z, the most universally known series in the entire Dragon Ball canon. The franchise has continued to expand lore via films, video games, and additional sequel TV series, such as the more recent Dragon Ball Super and Super Dragon Ball Heroes. Dragon Ball centers mostly around Son Goku, a being known as a Saiyan, and his friends as they face off against intergalactic threats and seek out the titular dragon balls. When all seven of these balls are collected, they can be used to summon a legendary dragon that can grant the wishes of whoever so gathers them. The Dragon Ball franchise continues to be one of the most well-known and beloved animes of all time, with over forty different countries airing it, and has had a tremendous impact on Western culture as a whole.

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Dragon Ball Super Chapter 100 Recap & Spoilers: Burst Forth–Light Of Death!

Dragon Ball Super manga's extended Super Hero story arc reaches its thrilling conclusion as Gohan Beast defeats Cell Max!

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Dragon Ball Daima: 10 Characters We Want To See In The New Anime

Dragon Ball Daima gives its cast a childish makeover, which could be gold for some characters.

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Dragon Ball Daima: 10 Forgotten Techniques That Deserve To Make A Comeback

Fans would love for forgotten techniques and attacks, such as Krillin's Destructo Disc and Piccolo's Giant Great Namekian form to make a return.

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What's The Difference Between Super Saiyan God and Super Saiyan Blue?

SSJ God and SSJ Blue are two of the newer transformations introduced in Dragon Ball Super. While they look very different, they’re closely connected.

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Is Ultra Ego Vegeta Stronger Than Son Gohan Beast?

Gohan and Vegeta have both ascended to their most powerful forms yet in Dragon Ball Super. Which of the two is stronger?

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10 Anime Cyborgs Like Genos In One Punch Man

One Punch Man’s Genos is one of the most recent anime cyborgs to hit the scene, but he owes some credit to predecessors like Franky and Android 18.

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10 Anime Rivals Even Better Than Goku and Vegeta

Goku and Vegeta might be two of anime's most legendary rivals, but anime like Death Note, Naruto, and One Piece also have some epic rivalries.

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50 Strongest Anime Characters Of All Time, Ranked

Anime is full of strong characters, but some - like Goku, All Might, and Luffy - stand out as some of the most powerful anime characters.

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10 Dragon Ball Heroes Who Aged Poorly

Dragon Ball may have evolved into a timeless classic, but characters like Oolong, Chi-Chi, and even Goku himself are products of their time.

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Goku's Father Has Five Major Iterations In Dragon Ball — Who Are They?

Some Dragon Ball characters have a distinct character from the get-go, but others go through very different versions before they're just right.

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Dragon Ball Reveals Limited-Time Sneak Peek of Storyboard for Super Chapter 100

The 100th chapter of Dragon Ball Super will soon be published, with the franchise's website offering a preview of the milestone manga installment.

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11 Types Of Anime Money (& Their Dollar Values)

From Zeni to Berry to Double Dollars, it's possible to figure out the real-world value of famous anime money with little investigating.

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Is Gohan's New Form Stronger Than Ultra Instinct?

Gohan's Beast was a form that made Dragon Ball fans excited for something new to be added—but is it stronger than Ultra Instinct?

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15 Strongest Fictional Characters Of All Time, Ranked

There is no shortage of powerful characters across fiction, but these heroes and villains stand well above the rest.

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10 Shonen Tropes Dragon Ball Created

Dragon Ball created, reinvented, and popularized several shonen tropes. Series like Naruto, One Piece, and JJK owe a lot to Dragon Ball's influence.

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15 Highest-Grossing Anime Franchises Of All Time, Ranked

Anime has become a massive industry not only in Japan but worldwide. Some of the most popular anime franchises have brought in a ton of cash.

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10 Best Dragon Ball Collectibles, Ranked

There are plenty of epic Dragon Ball collectibles on the market, but which ones are worth the money?

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10 Devil Fruits That Would Change Dragon Ball Forever

If One Piece's Devil Fruits appeared in Dragon Ball's universe, Dragon Ball's power balance would be much different than what it is now.

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Holiday Gift Guide For Anime Fans

From the most recognizable anime, Amazon has plenty of gift deals to surprise their loved ones with this holiday season.

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10 Anime Characters Who Lost Their Memories

Amnesia is ubiquitous in fiction, including anime. Despite losing their memories, these characters still became icons with compelling stories.

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