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From the creative mind of Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball is a mega multimedia franchise that spans back to the 1980s.

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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
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
Android 18 Krillin Marron
Confused About How Dragon Ball's Krillin Ended Up With Android 18? Akira Toriyama Has An Official Answer
Anime

Krillin's marriage to Android 18 was one of the most surprising relationship developments in the series, so what ultimately led 18 to fall for him?

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Goku and Vegeta throw punches at each other in Super Saiyan mode in Dragon Ball Z.
Sorry Daima and Super, But Dragon Ball Z Still Hasn't Been Topped For 10 Reasons
Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball is one of the most successful anime franchises in history, and out of every entry, none are quite as great as Dragon Ball Z.

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Dragon Ball, One Piece and Gundam
Dragon Ball Breaks Major World Record, Beating One Piece and Gundam
Anime

Dragon Ball has long been one of the most successful IPs in anime, and the franchise just set a new record in of revenue generated.

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dragon ball z anime
Akira Toriyama Already Explained Why Dragon Ball Will Never Be as Good as It Was During Z's Era
Anime

Akira Toriyama revealed why the Dragon Ball franchise might have peaked with the Z era and what exactly the franchise will miss going forward.

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Goku and Piccolo driving.
1 Part of Dragon Ball Always Made Akira Toriyama's "Heart Pound" and It's Not What You'd Expect
Anime

While many fans deride filler as being useless and wasteful, Akira Toriyama had a very different perspective on the issue and its use in Dragon Ball.

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Image from Dragon Ball Daima Recap section show characters from the end of the original Dragon Ball series who took part in it's last World tournament grouped together, including Goku, Piccolo, and more.
We it It, These 10 Dragon Ball Characters Aged Really Badly
Anime

Dragon Ball is great, but some characters haven’t aged well, having become forgotten or associated with outdated tropes that tarnish their legacy

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Dragon Ball Goku and Vegeta In Front Of Tournament
Which of Dragon Ball's Tournament Arcs Is Best? We've Ranked Them Top to Bottom
Anime

Dragon Ball's legacy was built around its tournament arcs. With a multitude of competitions, here are the 10 that stand out the most.

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Vegeta crushes his scouter in rage.
Dragon Ball's Power Levels Are Infamous, But Fans Obsessed With Them Completely Miss Their Point
Anime

Power levels once played a major role in Dragon Ball, but were largely been abandoned by its creator, and fans should do the same.

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Dragon Ball's Goku and One Piece's Luffy together once agaon
Love Dragon Ball and Want Way More of It? Here's 10 Other Anime That Are Just As Hype
Anime

Despite being one of the most successful anime and manga franchises ever, there aren't many shows like Dragon Ball, but some share its DNA.

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Akira Toriyama and Goku from Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball's Creator Thinks Everyone Needs to Watch 1 Classic Anime With a 91% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Anime

Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama once named an iconic mangaka as one of the best, and with the movie that came from their work, it's easy to see why.

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Cooler-Final-Form-Janemba-Dragon-Ball-Z
5 Dragon Ball Characters Who Should Become Canon ASAP (and 5 We Can All Forget)
Anime

Dragon Ball introduced many non-canon characters, and while some have potential for the main series, others don't have much to offer the franchise.

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Orange Piccolo powering up for the first time during his battle against Gamma 2.
Orange Piccolo Isn't Just a Great Dragon Ball Transformation, It Is One of the Anime's Best
Anime

Some fans believe that Orange Piccolo came out of nowhere and doesn't fit the story, but in reality, it's one of the best additions and was overdue.

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Goku uses the Flying Nimbus in Dragon Ball
Akira Toriyama Had 1 Big Issue With the Dragon Ball Anime, But It's What Makes the Series So Special
Anime

Toriyama was mostly a hands-off kind of guy when it came to the anime adaptation of Dragon Ball, but his one criticism explained the series' appeal.

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The ginyu force waiting for orders from Frieza
Akira Toriyama Had A Hilarious Explanation For One Classic Dragon Ball Villain's Powers
Anime

Dragon Ball has always been an amazing comedy manga, and the origins of one iconic villain prove this fact.

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Super Saiyan Goku during the fight with Gomah in Dragon Ball Daima.
1 Dragon Ball Moment Made Akira Toriyama Say "There's No Choice But to Change" and It Changed Manga Forever
Anime

Super Saiyan is arguably the most iconic transformation in anime and manga history, and Dragon Ball's creator explained why it needed to happen.

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Dragon Ball Goku Shocked
Sorry Dragon Ball, But Japan's Three Most Popular Series Will Change How You Look At Anime Forever
Anime

Dragon Ball is one of the most popular anime franchises in America; surprisingly, there are a few series even bigger than it back in Japan.

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Goku eating
Dragon Ball Super Just Landed Its Best Food Collab Yet, So When Will the U.S. Get a Turn?
Anime

Dragon Ball Super is one of the most popular anime and manga franchises across the world, and this recent French collaboration proves it.

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The manga version of Goku smiling after a battle. Behind him, Earth and the Sun can be seen.
Ever Wanted to Go Super Saiyan? This High-Tech Dragon Ball Z Cosplay Takes Goku's Form to New Heights
Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z has never been more real than in this new light-up and voice-activated super saiyan cosplay that brings Goku to life like never before.

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Dragon Ball Super Clashes With Minecraft Movie
It's Official, Dragon Ball Super Is About to Collide With A Minecraft Movie In the Weirdest Way
Dragon Ball Super

The worlds of Dragon Ball Super and A Minecraft Movie are unexpectedly coming together in the Japanese dub for the beloved Minecraft film.

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Gohan, from the scene where he first transforms into Super Saiyan 2, stands in focus with Goku and Veneta behind him.
Dragon Ball Is Pretty Straightforward, but There Are 7 Moments When It Got Pretty Deep
Anime

Dragon Ball has always prioritized lighthearted fun and whimsy over anything else, but there are times when it dives into some deeper themes.

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