The Dragon Ball franchise encompasses 30 years of different series. These are every Dragon Ball series in chronological order.
Dragon Ball is the labor of writer/illustrator Akira Toriyama, beginning with Dragon Ball back in 1984. The series originally started as a serialized manga back in Weekly Shonen Jump for nearly a decade until it expanded into the anime franchises it is most known for today. Dragon Ball was later adapted into two animes, with one being Dragon Ball Z, the most universally known series in the entire Dragon Ball canon. The franchise has continued to expand lore via films, video games, and additional sequel TV series, such as the more recent Dragon Ball Super and Super Dragon Ball Heroes. Dragon Ball centers mostly around Son Goku, a being known as a Saiyan, and his friends as they face off against intergalactic threats and seek out the titular dragon balls. When all seven of these balls are collected, they can be used to summon a legendary dragon that can grant the wishes of whoever so gathers them. The Dragon Ball franchise continues to be one of the most well-known and beloved animes of all time, with over forty different countries airing it, and has had a tremendous impact on Western culture as a whole.
There is no shortage of powerful characters across fiction, but these heroes and villains stand well above the rest.
The original Dragon Ball is an iconic shonen series, but there are certain elements that haven't exactly aged gracefully.
Majin Buu is one of Dragon Ball Super's strongest characters, but the series has struggled to put the powerhouse to proper use.
The latest edition of the Akira Toriyama Archive reveals retro Goku artwork that captures the spirit of the original Dragon Ball manga.
To truly appreciate how incredible Piccolo's redemption story is, it's important to remember the horrible evils he committed in Dragon Ball's past.
Some of Dragon Ball Z's most iconic fights would have ended very different if Vegeta were the main character instead of Goku.
Toei Animation's version of One Piece will always be remembered, but Wit Studio's version has a chance to do things its predecessor didn't.
Black Frieza is the biggest threat looming over Dragon Ball Super’s heroes, and Vegeta should be the one to beat him instead of Goku this time.
Super Dragon Ball Heroes features a wild mix of the franchise's lore and there are many unique characters in it who deserve to be proper canon.
A recently resurfaced social media post shows that the former EIC of Shonen Jump claimed One Piece would never become popular like Dragon Ball.
Dragon Ball Z and Kai may tell the same story, but the two anime have more than their share of differences that set them apart.
Gohan becomes one of the strongest Dragon Ball characters as he grows from a shy child to a proud hero and father.
Dragon Ball GT's Baby Vegeta is a memorable villain, but he'd also fare well against some of Dragon Ball Super's strongest characters.
The Super Saiyan transformation is one of the most iconic moments in the entirety of the Dragon Ball Franchise, but it was the beginning of the end.
Goku and Vegeta tend to dominate Dragon Ball Z's biggest battles, but there are still plenty of great fights that feature the rest of the cast.
The Akira Toriyama Archive unearths another gem from DB's past: a rare drawing of Goku created for the official Dragon Ball Carddass Guidebook.
Demon King Piccolo is the original Dragon Ball's best villain and he's long overdue for a second chance at evil in Dragon Ball Super.
Join Alyx Maglio, Jonathon Greenall, and Sam Stone as CBR's Z-Fighters dive into the very first episode of the original Dragon Ball anime.
The original Dragon Ball's first episode is dense in character work and world-building that starts the franchise on a confident note.
A line of Dragon Ball-themed baby clothing for anime-loving parents who want their child to be as strong as Goku will soon be available for purchase.
