- 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:
- Super Dragon Ball Heroes
- First Episode Air Date:
- April 26, 1989
- Latest Episode:
- 2019-10-05
- Cast:
- Sean Schemmel, Laura Bailey, Brian Drummond, Christopher Sabat, Scott McNeil
- Current Series:
- Dragon Ball Super
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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.
latest Dragon Ball Articles
Why Goku Doesn’t Use The Dragon Balls To Wish Away The Villains
Goku never made one simple wish to defeat his enemies, and many fans wonder why.
Goku Vs. Kratos – Who's Stronger?
Goku and Kratos both continually push the limits of the gods in their respective universes, but which one of them is really stronger?.
The 10 Most Well-Animated Episodes Of Dragon Ball Z, Ranked
Dragon Ball Z is the franchise's most iconic entry, putting forth some incredibly animated episodes.
How to Unlock the Super Saiyan God Form in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
The Super Saiyan God skill in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 takes a little elbow grease, but it's a worthwhile skill to grind for.
The 10 Most Well-Animated Episodes Of Dragon Ball Super, Ranked
Dragon Ball Super is the most recent entry in the franchise, and it's put forth some incredibly animated episodes.
One-Punch Man: Saitama Is Stronger Than Goku for Very Specific Reasons
The sheer untapped power of Saitama from One-Punch Man beats Dragon Ball's Goku in terms of strength.
Every Time Skip In The Dragon Ball Anime (In Chronological Order)
Dragon Ball goes through a few time skips throughout its run, most fast forwarding years into the future in between story arcs.
How The Dragon Ball Super Manga is Leaving Dragon Ball GT Behind
Dragon Ball Super has rewritten Dragon Ball's continuity so much that it may no longer be possible to realign with DBZ's canon ending or GT.
One Piece: Luffy Gear 5 Is About To Give Super Saiyan Goku a Run For Its Berries
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All Super Saiyan Transformations In Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball's iconic Super Saiyan transformations are some of the anime's most beloved elements, but there's a lot to learn about these many forms.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is Good – But The Legacy of Goku Trilogy Was Better
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is viewed as a landmark Dragon Ball video game, but a Game Boy Advance trilogy from the early 2000s trumps its heights!
10 Best Pre 2000s Anime, Ranked
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What Makes A Classic Anime And Why Do Fans Still Watch Old Series Today?
Shows like Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop are classics because they changed the medium and the fandom, even if these shows don't always hold up well.
10 Best Fantasy Anime From The '80s & '90s, Ranked
The '80s and '90s have produced some of the best anime in history, especially fantasy titles like Saint Seiya, Dragon Ball, and Macross.
The 30 Most Powerful Women In Anime, Officially Ranked
These fierce female fighters could give anime's toughest men a run for their money.
DBS Theory: Why the Gammas Don't Have Infinite Energy
Dr. Gero's Androids have one thing his grandsons don't — Infinite Energy reactors. But what could have kept Dr. Hedo from using them?
10 Kid-Friendly Anime That Constantly Sneak In Fan Service
Though fan service is common in anime, it's strange to see it pop up in kids' anime like Sailor Moon and Naruto.
10 Best Dragon Ball Super Main Character Candidates Instead Of Goku
Dragon Ball Super may have benefited from replacing Goku with his intelligent and strong Gohan or his powerful enemy-turned-friend Piccolo.
Why Did Goku Give Cell A Senzu Bean?
Goku makes questionable decisions in Dragon Ball Z, but his choice to heal Cell before his battle with Gohan was in a league of its own.
10 Best Dragon Ball Z Main Character Candidates Instead Of Goku
Though Goku is DBZ's greatest hero, several other characters would make better main characters.