Dragon Ball (Japanese: ドラゴンボール, Hepburn: Doragon Bōru) is a

Dragon Ball (Japanese: ドラゴンボール, Hepburn: Doragon Bōru) is a
Japanese media franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. The initial manga, written

and illustrated by Toriyama, was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1984 to 1995,
with the 519 individual chapters collected into 42 tankōbon volumes by its
publisher Shueisha. Dragon Ball was initially inspired by the classical 16th century
Chinese novel Journey to the West, as well as Hong Kong martial arts films. The series
follows the adventures of the protagonist, Son Goku, from his childhood through
adulthood as he trains in martial arts. He spends his childhood far from civilization until
he meets a teen girl named Bulma, who encourages him to join her quest in exploring
the world in search of the seven orbs known as the Dragon Balls, which summon a
wish-granting dragon when gathered. Along his journey, Goku makes several other
friends, becomes a family man, discovers his alien heritage, and battles a wide variety
of villains, many of whom also seek the Dragon Balls.
Toriyama's manga was adapted and divided into two anime series produced by Toei

Animation: Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, which together were broadcast in Japan
from 1986 to 1996. Additionally, the studio has developed 20 animated feature films and
three television specials, as well as two anime sequel series titled Dragon Ball
GT (1996–1997) and Dragon Ball Super (2015–2018). From 2009 to 2015, a revised
version of Dragon Ball Z aired in Japan under the title Dragon Ball Kai, as a recut that
follows the manga's story more faithfully by removing most of the material featured
exclusively in the anime. Several companies have developed various types of
merchandising based on the series leading to a large media franchise that includes
films, both animated and live-action, collectible trading card games, numerous action
figures, along with several collections of soundtracks and numerous video
games. Dragon Ball is one of the top twenty highest-grossing media franchises of all
time, having generated an estimated $30 billion in total franchise revenue.[1]
Since its release, Dragon Ball has become one of the most successful manga and
anime series of all time, with the manga sold in over 40 countries and the anime
broadcast in more than 80 countries. The manga's 42 collected tankōbon volumes have
sold over 160 million copies in Japan, and are estimated to have sold more than 250–
300 million copies worldwide, making it the second best-selling manga series in history,
behind only One Piece. Reviewers have praised the art, characterization, and humour
of the story. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential manga
series ever made, with many manga artists citing Dragon Ball as a source of inspiration
for their own now popular works. The anime, particularly Dragon Ball Z, is also highly
popular across the world and is considered one of the most influential in boosting the
popularity of Japanese animation in Western culture. It has had a considerable impact
on global popular culture, referenced by and inspiring numerous artists, athletes,
celebrities, filmmakers, musicians and writers across the world.
The Dragon Ball story takes place on Earth where Goku goes on adventures to find the
Dragon Balls, as well as aspiring to become a great fighter, and compete in multiple
martial arts tournaments. Goku later stops the evil Red Ribbon Army, then 3 years later,
thwarts the Grand Demon King Piccolo's plans for world conquest, afterwards he and
his friends protect the Earth from the Saiyan invasion. The setting also goes to Planet
Namek later on in the series for Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin to revive Goku's fallen friends
from the Saiyan's attack, where they encounter Vegeta's higher ups, as well as the
cosmic emperor, Freeza.
The Dragon Ball franchise is set in a multiverse[2] composed of twelve[N 1] numbered

universes, each ruled by a number of benevolent and malevolent deities, respectively
called Supreme Kais and Gods of Destruction. Almost all of the Dragon Ball series,
except for parts of Dragon Ball Super, takes place in Universe 7. Years in the timeline
are called "Ages", with most of the story occurring between Age 749 and Age 790.
Universe 7 contains several planets, including a fictionalized Earth, where humans

reside, and Planet Vegeta, the home world of the Saiyans, a powerful and destructive
race. Many other races also inhabit Universe 7, including Angels, Demons, Androids,
Tuffles and Namekians. Humans are among the weakest races in the universe. The
protagonist Goku is raised as a human on Earth but finds out that he is actually a
Saiyan from Planet Vegeta.
Dr. Slump, an earlier manga series by Akira Toriyama, is set in the same multiverse.

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Dragon Ball (Japanese: ドラゴンボール, Hepburn: Doragon Bōru) is a

Japanese media franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. The initial manga, written

Toriyama's manga was adapted and divided into two anime series produced by Toei

The Dragon Ball franchise is set in a multiverse[2] composed of twelve[N 1] numbered

Universe 7 contains several planets, including a fictionalized Earth, where humans

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