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Dragon Ball

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 Franchise Image
Created by
Akira Toriyama
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)
Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z, Dragon Ball Xenoverse, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
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

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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5 Dragon Ball Characters Who Should Become Canon ASAP (and 5 We Can All Forget)

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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 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

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

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

Dragon Ball Super Master Roshi Power Kamehameha
Akira Toriyama's Favorite Kamehameha Is the Most Underrated One In All of Dragon Ball

Countless iconic Kamehamehas have been fired throughout Dragon Ball's history, but Akira Toriyama's favorite is the series' most underrated.

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Daima's mini Piccolo in front of the Namekian landscape.
Dragon Ball Daima Exceeded Expectations, But Can We All Finally it the Anime Did Piccolo Dirty?

Even though Dragon Ball DAIMA revealed a lot of the lore behind Namekians, Toriyama's favorite character Piccolo didn't play a major role at all.

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"I Was Able to Do Things My Way": Akira Toriyama's Top Dragon Ball Fights Aren't the Ones Fans Would Expect

Dragon Ball is home to some of the most iconic fights in anime and manga history, but Akira Toriyama's favorites are entirely unexpected.

Chi-Chi Dragon Ball fanart
Akira Toriyama Never Liked Goku's Wife, But Dragon Ball Would Be Worse Without Her

Akira Toriyama may have disliked Chi-Chi, but she deserves greater recognition as a character for her skills, fierce love, and powerful spirit.

Dragon Ball Android 16
Dragon Ball Z May Have Killed Android 16, But the Anime Found the Perfect Way to Honor Him

A popular fan theory offers an interesting explanation for Android 17's sudden turn after the Cell Saga, and it may all be due to Android 16.

Gohan powering up with glasses and with glasses smiling
If You Want to Steal Gohan's Look, Dragon Ball Just Launched the Perfect Collab For You

Dragon Ball fans are in for a new, stylish collaboration with Jins Eyewear, offering multiple styles and varieties inspired by Dragon Ball and Daima

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Vegeta stands angry in front of his Dragon Ball Super fight against Goku
"He’ll Go Suddenly": Akira Toriyama Already Told Us How Vegeta Will Die (For Real), And It's Depressing

Akira Toriyama has already shared how Vegeta's ultimate fate would look, and while it truly fits his character, it’s also not what anyone expected

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Luffy from One Piece, Saitama from One Punch Man, and Naruto from Naruto
Even We Can't Believe How Overpowered These 10 Iconic Anime Heroes Are

All anime heroes are very strong, but these ten specifically are so mighty that they could defeat any competitors with absolute ease.

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Akira Toriyama's Original Dragon Ball Sequel Makes GT Look Tame In Comparison

Dragon Ball has taken many forms throughout its four decades of activity, but Akira Toriyama's original vision for a sequel was wild.