Dragon Ball is a now-legendary franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. The franchise is made up of numerous video games, movies, and spin-offs catering to millions of fans worldwide. The most notable anime in the series are Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and Ball DAIMA.
Dragon Ball
- Created by
- Akira Toriyama
- First Film
- Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
- Latest Film
- Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
- First TV Show
- Dragon Ball
- Latest TV Show
- Dragon Ball DAIMA
- First Episode Air Date
- April 26, 1989
- Cast
- Sean Schemmel, Laura Bailey, Brian Drummond, Christopher Sabat, Scott McNeil
- Current Series
- Dragon Ball Super
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The Official 10 Biggest Upsets in Dragon Ball History, Ranked
Dragon Ball’s special brand of powered-up martial arts action has led to some surprising twists and turns and dramatic upsets in crucial battles.
Dragon Ball Super 2 Officially Can't Live Up To The Hype
No matter what form "Dragon Ball Super 2" takes, it's bound to be a colossal disappointment.
Dragon Ball Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Perfect Anime-Accurate Collection
Dragon Ball unveils an incredible 40th Anniversary figure collection inspired by iconic manga moments from throughout the franchise's history.
Dragon Ball's New Anime Should Follow The Franchise's Oddest Timeline
Dragon Ball GT features a glimpse into a timeline that's set 100 years in the future, the likes of which could be the perfect setting for a new anime.
The 2020s Are the Best Decade For Anime Since the '90s & This Series Proves It
30 years ago, Dragon Ball changed anime forever. Now, Demon Slayer is doing it again.
This Underrated GBA JRPG is the Best Anime Game of the 2000s
Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury has in-depth RPG mechanics and a compelling story that makes it one of the best Game Boy Advance games
Hot Take: Ultra Instinct Goku is Better in the Dragon Ball Super Manga
There's not a lot the Dragon Ball Super manga's version Tournament of Power does better than the anime, but Ultra Instinct Goku is absolute peak.
If You Want to Be an Anime Expert, Watch These 10 Essential Series
To claim to be an anime expert, fans will have to get familiar with titles like Mobile Suit Gundam and Sailor Moon.
The Most Annoying Anime Argument of All Time Officially Has a Modern Reboot
The anime community's long-standing sub vs dub debate is officially over, but the modern replacement is dramatically more problematic.
The Official 10 Strongest Shonen Anime Characters of 2025, Ranked
Shonen anime has made a grand showing of powerful characters recently, with names like Goku and Luffy regularly demonstrating their absurd strength.
New Dragon Ball Kai Remake Could Finally Fix The Series
There's a lot of reverence for the original Dragon Ball, but the classic anime could genuinely benefit from a modern remake that takes some risks.
37 Years Ago Today, the Best Anime Tournament of All Time Officially Began
Dragon Ball's 23rd World Tournament is a satisfying collection of martial arts matches, but also a groundbreaking tournament arc for anime.
Goku Sparing Vegeta in DBZ Officially Makes 0 Sense in the English Dub
Goku’s fight with Vegeta in DBZ is iconic no matter the medium, but 1 dialogue change in the English Dub lost something vital about Goku’s character.
Dragon Ball Worldwide Popularity Poll Officially Censors Fan-Favorite Character
The first official Dragon Ball global popularity poll has censored the appearance of a controversial fan-favorite character.
Anime Death Match: Sung Jinwoo vs Goku Pits Shonen’s New Viral Star Against Its Most Influential Hero
The 1st round of CBR’s Anime Death Match tournament pits Solo Leveling’s Shadow Monarch, Sung Jinwoo, against Dragon Ball’s martial arts icon, Goku.
5 Most Powerful Anime Villains Who Are Officially Stronger Than Frieza
Frieza is an iconic villain for sure, but anime has seen even stronger antagonists, like Sailor Galaxia and Aizen.
5 Masterpiece DBZ Fights That Prove Akira Toriyama Was the GOAT Manga Artist & Writer
Dragon Ball Z is celebrated for its unforgettable action sequences, some of which are at their best when illustrated by Akira Toriyama.
The Official 10 Strongest Anime Characters of the 1990s, Ranked
From Raizen to Kid Buu, these are the absolute strongest characters that were introduced in '90s anime.
32 Years Ago, DBZ’s Best Line & Speech Created the Greatest Transformation in Anime History
Dragon Ball is rich in inspirational speeches and memorable transformations, but Android 16's wise words to Gohan still resonate strongly.
Everything We Know About Dragon Ball’s 2026 Comeback
There's a lot of pressure on Dragon Ball to make a momentous return in 2026, with some exciting possibilities ahead for the shonen anime.