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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's Super Saiyan Blue Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo all striking action poses and looking ready to fight.

Every Single Dragon Ball Movie (In Chronological Order)

Dragon Ball Super Galactic Patrol Yamcha

After 38 Years, Dragon Ball's Next Anime Will Finally Return Yamcha To His Badass Roots

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33 Years Later, Vegeta's Greatest Dragon Ball Scene Remains Akira Toriyama's Masterstroke

Goku poses in front of Dragon Ball Z's biggest villains

Goku’s 10 Most Impressive Feats Of Power In Dragon Ball, Ranked

Vegeta’s Final Atonement

Only One Z Fighter Earned Vegeta's Respect Before Goku

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Dragon Ball
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)
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

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Akira Toriyama's Favorite Dragon Ball Character Was Actually A Massive Headache For Him

Piccolo was Akira Toriyama's favorite character, but he and the Namekians were major headaches for Dragon Ball's creator.

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Goku looking surprised in Dragon Ball Super Broly
Akira Toriyama's Final Project Has Been Officially Revealed, And It Looks Incredible

Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama tragically passed away in 2024, but he worked on one last project before his death, and it looks amazing.

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One Dragon Ball Fight Proves Akira Toriyama's Genius, And It's Not The One Fans Think

Dragon Ball is home to anime's most iconic energy beam clashes, but the series' best isn't the one fans might think.

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Only One Dragon Ball Anime Truly Lived Up To Akira Toriyama's Vision, So Why Was It So Controversial?

Despite its popularity, several Dragon Ball anime series failed to meet the creators' expectations, but one was more Dragon Ball than the rest.

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Goku cracks his knuckles in Dragon Ball Daima's Demon Realm
After 8 Years, Toei Is Finally Telling The Dragon Ball Story Everyone Wants

It's been 8 long years since Dragon Ball fans have gotten an adaptation of Dragon Ball Super, and it looks like the wait is finally coming to an end.

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Dragon Ball's Strongest Transformation Ever Proves The Series Is Finally Returning To Its Roots

Gohan's latest transformation breaks from the series' recent pattern of power progression, hinting at a return to the franchise's most iconic era.

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Goku's Entire Dragon Ball Family Tree, Explained

Goku has an extensive family in Dragon Ball, all of whom have played roles of varying importance over the years. Here's every member of Goku's family.

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Gohan Beast as seen in Dragon Ball Super anime
Dragon Ball’s Most Divisive Transformations Are Better Than They Get Credit For

Dragon Ball's most recent movie has proven divisive among its fan base, but its central transformations are better than they're given credit for.

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The Man Who Saved Dragon Ball Almost Killed The American Anime Fandom With One Disastrous Choice

Dragon Ball might be one of the biggest anime franchises around, but if one major voice had their way, it would have been dead in the water.

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Akira Toriyama's Biggest Dragon Ball Collaborator Hates Your Favorite Manga, And He Might Be Right

Former Dragon Ball editor Kazuhiko Torishima has some scathing comments about the modern manga industry, and surprisingly, he might be right.

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Gohan Is a Better Father Than Goku Ever Was And Dragon Ball's Best Movie Proves It

The greatest Dragon Ball movie excelled for many reasons, but its testing of Gohan proved how much Goku needs to improve with one epic moment.

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Goku's 10 Greatest Kamehamehas in Dragon Ball History

Dragon Ball is home to several of anime's most iconic signature attacks, but Goku's Kamehameha tops them all again and again.

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Every Dragon Ball Arc Ranked from Worst to Best

Dragon Ball is, without a doubt, one of the biggest anime franchises of all time, and here's how every story is ranked from worst to best.

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Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer Are Officially The Worst Modern Manga According To Dragon Ball Legend
Demon Slayer - Franchise

Dragon Ball legend Kazuhiko Torishima ignites controversy with scathing criticism of modern manga hits like Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, and more.

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One Piece Has Officially Dethroned Dragon Ball, According To Toei Animation

Toei’s 2026 financial report confirms Luffy has finally defeated Goku to become the studio’s highest-earning franchise.

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"A Dream Come True": Dragon Ball's Studio May Have Its Coolest Successor Already (Exclusive)

Dragon Ball's studio is always hard at work, but this particular collaboration is a huge one to follow for fans of Korea's manhwa scene.

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Love It Or Hate It, Dragon Ball GT Saved The Anime Industry
Dragon Ball GT

Dragon Ball GT has always been one of the most controversial anime around, yet it had a surprisingly big part in keeping the anime industry alive.

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Legendary Dragon Ball Icon Officially Declares One Piece Trash
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Dragon Ball editor criticizes modern manga and anime, calling out popular titles like One Piece, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and more.

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Only One Dragon Ball Super Moment Was So Good It Gave Akira Toriyama Goosebumps

One particular battle in the latest Dragon Ball movie thrilled the series' creator more than any moment he's made in the past.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Is Great, But Only One Modern Shonen Anime Is The Genre's Biggest Evolution Since Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball made waves that continue to be felt in the present for battle shonen fans, but this new series may leave readers similarly awestruck.

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