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Dragon Ball

ドラゴンボール

manga
Finished
1984
Action
Adventure
Comedy

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Is there an anime?

Yes. Watch the adaptation Dragon Ball Z Kai 97 episodes · on 2 platforms

Yes. Watch the adaptation Dragon Ball 153 episodes · on 3 platforms

Yes. Watch the adaptation Dragon Ball Z 291 episodes · on 2 platforms

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The facts

Status: Finished
Chapters: 520
Volumes: 42
First released: 1984
Country: Japan
Format: manga
Author: Akira Toriyama
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What it is about

Dragon Ball follows the adventures of Son Goku from his childhood through adulthood as he trains in martial arts and explores the world in search of the seven mystical orbs known as the Dragon Balls, which can summon a wish-granting dragon when gathered. Along his journey, Goku makes several friends and battles a wide variety of villains, many of whom also seek the Dragon Balls for their own desires. Along the way becoming the strongest warrior in the universe. Part II of Dragon Ball is also known as "Dragon Ball Z" in North America. Note: Includes one extra chapter.