Dragon Ball
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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.
Dragon Ball's Super Hero Movie Arc Is Ending – And Manga Readers Couldn't Be Happier
Dragon Ball Super fans don't have long to go until the conclusion of the Super Hero arc, turning to social media to voice their excitement.
How One Piece Echoes DBZ's Best Arc
Many of One Piece's arcs are similar to Dragon Ball Z's Namek, Ginyu, and Frieza Sagas.
Dragon Ball Artist Releases New Artwork of Two Retro Toriyama Characters
Toyotarou, the artist behind Dragon Ball Super, pays tribute to classic characters from the early years of Akira Toriyama's career.
Is Gear 5 Luffy Stronger Than Son Gohan Beast?
Luffy made waves in the anime community when Gear 5 debuted in One Piece—but can Gear 5 Luffy take down Gohan's newest form, Gohan Beast?
10 Dragon Ball Characters The Franchise Needs To Forget
Dragon Ball has been around for a long time and characters have come and gone throughout—but there are a few the series simply needs to forget.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.