Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball
Manga
Genre	Comedy Fantasy Action Adventure Sci-Fi
Demographic	Shōnen
Writer	Akira Toriyama
Illustrator	Akira Toriyama
Publisher	Shueisha
Magazine	Weekly Shōnen Jump
Volumes	42
Started	December 3, 1984
Ended	June 5, 1995
Anime
Studio	Toei Animation
Original run	February 26, 1986 - January 31, 1996
Wikipedia

Spoiler warning! This article contains details of the ending and/or a surprise plot element.

Dragon Ball is a manga series written and drawn by the late Akira Toriyama, which ran in regular publication from November 1984 to May 1995. An anime series based on the manga was also created, running from February 1986 to April 1989. The next anime series, Dragon Ball GT, tells original stories not adapted from the manga, followed many years later by sequel series Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball Daima.

The franchise primarily focuses on the mystical items known as Dragon Balls, which have the power to summon the dragon Shenlong/Shenron and grant the user any one wish, and the many people and forces who seek that power.

Manga

Dragon Ball
Genre	Action Fantasy Comedy Sci-Fi
Writer	Akira Toriyama
Illustrator	Akira Toriyama
Publisher	Shueisha
Magazine	Weekly Shōnen Jump
Original run	December 3, 1984 - June 5, 1995
Wikipedia

Dragon Ball was a manga series created by Akira Toriyama, and was originally run from 1984 to 1995. It was collected in 42 volumes. While the anime was split into two series (Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z), the original manga contained the entire story.

The story follows Son Goku, a young man who is obsessed with getting stronger. During his adventures, he encounters many different friends and foes.

The High Price of Education (Volume 2, Chapter 24)

Master Roshi directs Goku to his fridge absentmindedly while watching TV, leaving Goku to completely devour the week's worth of food he had available.

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Son Goku vs Kuririn!! (Volume 11, Chapter 125)

During their fight in the Tenkaichi Budokai, Krillin knocks Goku down to the ground hard during an aerial battle, but Goku lands on his feet and counter attacks with a kick. To dodge it, Krillin sucks up as much air as he can, ballooning himself just enough to slow his descent and dodge Goku's kick.

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The Weirdo with the Ball (Volume 12, Chapter 138)

Goku stumbles upon Yajirobe's giant cooked fish and proceeds to eat the entire thing.

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Karin's Quandary (Volume 13, Chapter 150)

Not knowing that a single Senzu bean is enough to fully sate him, Yajirobe senselessly eats several handfuls of them.

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Do Your Best with Kaiō-sama, Dead Son Goku! (Volume 18, Chapter 211)

Goku stuffs himself with King Kai's cooking while on his planet.

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Cell, Driven to the Wall (Volume 35, Chapter 411)

After Cell regurgitates Android 18, he is no longer able to keep his perfect form. Out of anger, he initiates his own self-destruction. He begins charging up enough energy to destroy Earth.

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The End of the Cell Games (Volume 35, Chapter 412)

With seconds left before Cell's destruction, Goku uses the Instant Transmission technique to warp himself and Cell to King Kai's planet, where the explosion cannot harm Earth.

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The Demon Beast Yakon’s Feast (Volume 38, Chapter 451)

Yakon is Goku's opponent on Stage Two on Babidi's ship. Babidi transports the Z-Warriors to Yakon's home planet of darkness, where he thinks Yakon has the advantage. Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan to illuminate the room, but Yakon inhales the light energy, forcing Goku to return to normal. To defeat Yakon, Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan once more, despite the Kaiōshin's protests, forcing Yakon to consume more light than he can handle. Yakon inflates to a large size before exploding.

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Anime (Dragon Ball)

Dragon Ball
Genre	Action Adventure Comedy
Directed by	Minoru Okazaki (#1–82) Daisuke Nishio (#83–153)
Studio	Toei Animation
Original run	February 26, 1986 - April 19, 1989
Wikipedia

Dragon Ball was an anime series originally broadcast in Japan from 1986 to 1989. It is an animated adaptation of the Dragon Ball manga by Akira Toriyama. However, it is not a direct adaptation, as filler scenes were added to fix pacing issues and to make sure that it did not pass the concurrent manga series. The anime covered Chapters 1 to 194 of the original manga.

Goku's Rival? Appears!! (E14)

Anime adaptation of Chapter 24.

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Fight!! Goku vs. Kuririn (E95)

Anime adaptation of Chapter 125.

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Come Back to Life, Son Goku!! (E104)

Anime adaptation of Chapter 138.

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Goku's Wish!! Even Karin-sama is worried (E114)

Anime adaptation of Chapter 150.

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Goku's Traffic Safety (Special)

Goku eats all the food at Bulma's birthday party, leaving nothing for everyone else.

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Anime (Dragon Ball Z)

Dragon Ball
Genre	Action Adventure Sci-Fi
Directed by	Daisuke Nishio (#1–199) Shigeyasu Yamauchi (#200–291)
Studio	Toei Animation
Original run	April 26, 1989 - January 31, 1996
Wikipedia

Dragon Ball Z is a direct sequel series to the first Dragon Ball anime adaptation. Running from 1989 to 1996, this series covered Chapters 195 to 519 of the original manga.

The Battle with Gravity! Catch Bubbles-kun (E19)

Anime adaptation of Chapter 211.

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Back from the Brink of Death - The Miracle Man, Vegeta (E55)

Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu take a break from training with King Kai and eat all of his food.

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Wild Enthusiasm on Dai Kaiō’s Planet!! Goku Stirs Up a Whirlwind (E197)

During the filler Otherworld Tournament arc, the fighter Froug goes up against Maraikoh. Froug attempts to win via ring-out by inflating himself and pushing Maraikoh out of the ring. However, Maraikoh's sheer strength is enough to lift Froug and throw him out of the ring.

Goku's Power Wide Open!! Blow Away Yakon (E223)

Anime adaptation of Chapter 451.

Yakon's inflation is far more detailed than in the manga, showing him gradually swell up with light before finally bursting.

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Dragon Ball GT

Dragon Ball
Genre	Action Adventure Sci-Fi Comedy
Directed by	Osamu Kasai
Studio	Toei Animation
Original run	February 7, 1996 - November 19, 1997
Wikipedia

Dragon Ball GT is an anime-only sequel series to Dragon Ball Z. Akira Toriyama had little involvement in this series and it is generally considered to be non-canon.

The Revival Of Super Saiyan 4 With Everyone's Powers... (E38)

After Majuub transforms himself into chocolate, he is eaten by Golden Oozaru Baby. Majuub manages to reverse his transformation when inside of Baby, weakening Baby by expanding him from the inside. This gives Goku the opportunity to regain his strength.

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The Mightiest of Foes!? The Dragon Who Uses a Horrible Dirty Trick! (E49)

The Two-Star Dragon (Haze Shenron in the English dub) is one of the Shadow Dragons created by the negative energy built up by the overuse of Earth's Dragon Balls. He is the first Shadow Dragon encountered by Goku and Pan. Physically, he is the weakest of the Shadow Dragons.

At the beginning of their fight, Haze Shenron "powers up" by inhaling a large amount of air. Goku warns Pan that Haze may be getting ready to transform into a powerful being, but it turns out that he can't transform.

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  "About that ability..."

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Dragon Ball Super

Dragon Ball
Manga
Genre	Comedy Fantasy Action Adventure Sci-Fi
Demographic	Shōnen
Writer	Akira Toriyama
Illustrator	Toyotarou
Publisher	Shueisha
Magazine	V Jump
Volumes	12+
Started	June 20, 2015
Ended	present
Anime
Studio	Toei Animation
Original run	July 5, 2015 - March 25, 2018
Wikipedia

Dragon Ball Super is an original manga and anime series, with its basic plot written by the original Dragon Ball author, Akira Toriyama. It takes place approximately four years after the defeat of Majin Buu, but before the ending of Dragon Ball Z. The anime was originally broadcast from 2015 to 2018, but the manga continues to run.

Manga

Saganbo's Galactic Bandit Brigade (Volume 12, Chapter 53)

Shimorekka gets full as he and Yunba eat the food belonging to the natives of the planet they stopped at.

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Vegeta Reborn (Volume 14, Chapter 61)

After losing his stolen energy to Vegeta, Moro goes and swallows Seven-Three, who had a backup of Moro's power inside him.

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Some Heroes are Born (Volume 20, Chapter 88)

Goku and Beerus become noticeably full after enjoying a large meal.

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Anime

Fist Cross for the First Time! Android #17 VS Son Goku!! (E86)

Shortly before the Tournament of Power, Beerus continues to stuff himself with food, fearing he'll never be able to eat a good meal again.

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A Saiyan's Vow! Vegeta's Resolve! (E112)

Monna uses her Giant Ball technique, which expands her lower body.

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Other

Dragon Ball Super: Super Start Guide

The Dragon Ball Super: Super Start Guide was a promotional book released in July 2015, to inform newcomers about the new anime Dragon Ball Super.

The guide book contains a bonus one-shot manga that introduces a new character, Champa. In the end, it is revealed that "Champa" is actually an inflated Beerus, referencing the fact that Champa looks similar to Beerus.

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Dragon Ball Daima

Dragon Ball
Genre	Adventure Fantasy Comedy Martial arts
Directed by	Yoshitaka Tashima Aya Komaki
Studio	Toei Animation
Original run	October 11, 2024 - present
Wikipedia

Dragon Ball Daima is the sixth Dragon Ball anime series released in October 2024, and the last to have been written by Akari Toriyama. After being regressed to the size of children by Gomah, the newly appointed King of the Demon Realm, Goku and his friends must travel to the Demon Realm and fight their way through a new series of challenges despite their small stature.

Conspiracy (E01)

Goku eats his fill at Trunks' birthday party.

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Games

Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure

When a character uses the jump button for the second time, some will float in the air like in the series, while others will descend to the floor slowly. In Krillin's case, he will inflate until reaching the ground, much like in his tournament match with Goku.

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  Inflated Krillin sprites

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3

Semi-Perfect Cell's ultimate move, called "Unforgivable!" in this game, has him self-destruct like he did after losing his perfect form.

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See also

• Dr. Slump
• Battle Stadium D.O.N