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
- 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
- Video Game(s)
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 , Dragon Ball FighterZ , Dragon Ball: The Breakers , Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission , Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z , Dragon Ball Xenoverse , Dragon Ball Z Kakarot
Summary
From the creative mind of Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball is a mega multimedia franchise that spans back to the 1980s. Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan. It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide. Dragon Ball was the initial starting animated series that followed the adventures of the young Son Goku as he sought after the Dragon Balls. These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together. Then, the series would branch off into the immensely popular Dragon Ball Z, which followed Goku as an adult and featured high-intensity battles and Goku's never-ending search to be the strongest. The series has also enjoyed several popular video game adaptations and continues to release several new animated series and theatrical films up to the recent popular Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
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"Be Nuts!": Dragon Ball's Author Explains The Main Issue With Modern Manga
Dragon Ball author and iconic creator Akira Toriyama gave his views on the modern manga era and what new authors can do to be successful.
Dragon Ball's True Heart isn't Goku or Gohan, it's Krillin
Despite all the jokes at his expense, Krillin has an important function within the cast of Dragon Ball's characters: he acts as the group's heart.
Dragon Ball's Future Gohan Goes Super Saiyan in Fanart That's Beyond Badass
An incredible and awe-inspiring fanart depicting Future Gohan during his final battle has taken the Dragon Ball fandom by storm.
"I Didn't Want to Draw Manga": Dragon Ball Only Came To Be For a Shocking Reason
Legendary Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama revealed the unexpected circumstances that led him to become a mangaka and created the iconic series.
James Marsters On Being "Fooled" Into Playing King Piccolo In Dragonball Evolution
When James Marsters agreed to play King Piccolo in Dragonball Evolution, he was expecting a movie with a much bigger budget and famous names attached.
"I had it destroyed pretty quickly": Dragon Ball's Creator Has a Genius Reason For a Big Series Trope
Legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama explains why so many fight scenes in Dragon Ball depict destruction and chaos. It’s not what fans think.
"Evil Saiyan": Only Dragon Ball's Strongest Saiyan Can Unlock the Darkest Transformation
Goku and Vegeta may represent the best of the modern-day Saiyans, but there’s one Ancient Saiyan who beat them once and has the power to do it again.
Dragon Ball's Greatest Villains Show Off Their Fighting Forms In Unique New Fanart
Dragon Ball has a lot of villains for Goku and the Z-Warriors to battle, with some of their enemies' toughest forms getting a fun twist in new fanart.
Frieza Already Got His Ultimate Revenge Against Goku (& Dragon Ball Fans Totally Missed It)
Following his humiliating defeat to Goku on Planet Namek, Frieza finally got his revenge against the Saiyan - too bad every Dragon Ball fan missed it.
Dragon Ball FighterZ: Dramatic Finishers (& How To Activate Them)
Dragon Ball FighterZ's amazing visuals are put on display during Dramatic Finishers, special cutscenes you can activate to end a fight with style.
Goku & Vegeta's Best Dragon Ball Super Manga Moment Recreated in Epic Fan Animation
A talented animator grew tired of waiting for Dragon Ball Super's anime return, so they adapted one of Vegeta and Goku's greatest Granolah arc scenes.
Goku's Strongest Forms Get A Saturday Morning Cartoon Redesign In New Dragon Ball Fanart
Goku is an integral part of every Dragon Ball anime, with new fanart giving him a different kind of animated design perfect for Saturday mornings!
My Hero Academia Creator Recreates Iconic Dragon Ball Cover in Touching Toriyama Tribute
My Hero Academia's Kohei Horikoshi has again paid respect to Akira Toriyama's passing with a brilliant homage to an iconic Dragon Ball image.
The Biggest Plot Threads Dragon Ball Super Needs to Resolve When it Returns
The release date of Dragon Ball Super's return is currently unknown, but there are many exciting stories it could explore when it comes back.
Dragon Ball Reveals Official Vegeta's Saiyan Battle Armor Creation Process
Dragon Ball cosplays are very popular, but an official replica of Vegeta's iconic battle suit from Dragon Ball Official reveals its true complexity.
10 Strongest Dragon Ball Characters Introduced in the Super Era
Dragon Ball Super introduced many powerful new fighters to the world, but which one stands at the top as the most powerful warrior of all?
Goku Gets a Modern Redesign That Screams Style in Incredible New Fanart
In a magnificent piece of fanart, DBSKAKERU1 shows us how Goku would look if he changed his iconic Gi for a fashionable jacket.
Dragon Ball's Broly Finally Goes Super Saiyan Blue in Fanart That's Beyond Epic
DBSKAKERU1 created an amazing piece of fanart featuring Broly as a Super Saiyan Blue, showcasing how powerful he could be.
"I Can Rest Easy" - Dragon Ball's First Chapter After Toriyama Accidentally Contains the Perfect Tribute
Goku's best line to Gohan in the Dragon Ball Super manga's last chapter before the hiatus takes on a new emotional impact after Toriyama's passing.
"May Lose Interest" - Vegeta Confirms One Dark Aspect of His & Bulma's Marriage
Vegeta and Bulma may be Dragon Ball's most iconic couple, but there's a darkness beneath the surface of their relationship that Super just exposed.