Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball Cover | © TORIYAMA Akira

Dragon Ball Manga | Anime Alternative Titles Synonyms: Dragonball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragonball Z, دراجون بول, دراݣون بول Japanese: ドラゴンボール English: Dragon Ball Information Manga Type Manga Volumes 42 Volumes (Complete) Chapters 520 Status Finished Published Nov 20, 1984 to | May 23, 1995 Serialization Shuukan Shounen Jump (Shueisha) Original Publisher Shueisha English Publisher MANGA Plus Viz Authors TORIYAMA Akira Artists TORIYAMA Akira Source Original Genres Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Shounen Synopsis 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: Chapter count includes 519 regular chapters and 1 extra. (Volume 33's "Trunks: The Story").