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From the creative mind of Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball is a mega multimedia franchise that spans back to the 1980s.

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Dragon Ball's Super Saiyan Blue Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo all striking action poses and looking ready to fight.

Every Single Dragon Ball Movie (In Chronological Order)

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Dragon Ball Officially Announces The Return Of Super Gogeta

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10 Times Goku Was Actually Dragon Ball's Biggest Problem

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35 Years Later, Dragon Ball's Most Badass Character Debut Is Still The Best In Shonen History

Goku in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

37 Years Later, Goku's Best Dragon Ball Z Line Is Still One of Anime's Greatest Quotes

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Dragon Ball
Created by
Akira Toriyama
First TV Show
Dragon Ball
Latest TV Show
Super Dragon Ball Heroes
First Episode Air Date
April 26, 1989

Latest Episode
2019-10-05
Cast
Sean Schemmel, Laura Bailey, Brian Drummond, Christopher Sabat, Scott McNeil
Current Series
Dragon Ball Super
Video Game(s)
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Dragon Ball: The Breakers, Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z, Dragon Ball Xenoverse, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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Dragon Ball's Goku Super Saiyan looking confused
After 34 Years, Dragon Ball Officially Reveals A Classic Hero's Super Saiyan Form

Dragon Ball Super artist Toyotarou releases official new artwork bringing Mr. Satan's hilariously fake Super Saiyan transformation to life.

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Goku looking sharp in Super Saiyan 3 Form
Dragon Ball Releases New Artwork For Super Saiyan 3 Goku, And It's Instantly Iconic

Veteran animator Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru’s stunning new character sheets perfectly restore the '90s edge of Super Saiyan 3.

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Dragon Ball Unveils Official New Vegeta Artwork, And It's Instantly Iconic

A stunning new illustration from Toyotarou features a brilliant reflection that finally reveals a major piece of unseen Saiyan royal family history.

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37 Years Later, Only One Vegeta Dragon Ball Line Remains The 1990s' Most Iconic Anime Quote
Dragon Ball Z

A tiny localization change accidentally turned Vegeta's furious scouter meltdown into the most legendary anime quote of the 1990s.

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Goku going Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball Z.
Dragon Ball Z Officially Replaces Goku After 41 Years
Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z has a lot of iconic characters, but Goku remains the biggest of the bunch, though he won't be around as much for the next outing.

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Goku and Vegeta pose in front of other characters in Dragon Ball Super's final frame.
7 Dragon Ball Characters Stronger Than Goku And Vegeta

Even though Goku & Vegeta's strength has become godly, there are still a handful of Dragon Ball characters they can't & may never be able to defeat.

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Dragon Ball Officially Unveils New Full Power Form For Controversial Character

This controversial Dragon Ball character officially returns with a new Full Power form, and it's sure to be a divisive choice among longtime fans.

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How Old Goku Is In Every Dragon Ball Anime & Saga: A Complete Timeline

The Dragon Ball franchise has encompassed over 30 years of adventures for Goku and the Z-Warriors. Here's how old the character is in every saga.

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Final Form Cooler smiling menacingly in front of a waterfall in Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge.
7 Dragon Ball Villains Super's Next Anime Needs To Make Canon

Dragon Ball's official timeline has been made somewhat complicated over the years, and these villains deserve to be made canon ASAP.

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Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta in a fighting pose during his battle with Broly in Dragon Ball Super: Broly.
Dragon Ball's Strongest Hero Actually Created Super's Next Major Villain

Before it went on hiatus, Dragon Ball Super set up its next villain, and his appearance is only possible because of the series' strongest fighter.

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10 Anime Heroes That Could Easily Destroy Gojo
Jujutsu Kaisen

Few characters stand a chance against a sorcerer like Jujutsu Kaisen's Gojo Satoru, but these ten actually have a chance of winning against him.

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Golden Frieza looking angry in Dragon Ball Super
Frieza Finally Makes Dragon Ball Return With Ultimate New Form

Dragon Ball's Frieza is finally back in his ultimate new form with a special release that fans can check out starting today.

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Goku going Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball Z.
Dragon Ball New Opening Movie And Theme Song Released As New Era Begins
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

As a franchise, Dragon Ball has always had iconic musical scores and opening animations, and the latest is no exception.

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Goku in Ultra Instinct form in Dragon Ball Super
6 Strongest Dragon Ball Characters Defeated By Goku

Goku has gone toe-to-toe with some truly powerful villains, but there are only a select handful of foes that he beat in a one-on-one fight.

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Goku fighting in Dragon Ball Z Battle of the Gods
35 Years Later, Dragon Ball Finally Resurrects A Forgotten Goku Form, And It's Epic

Goku's one forgotten transformation has finally returned 35 years after its anime debut, and it's the first time the series has acknowledged it since.

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2026 Is The Year Goku Lost His Place As Dragon Ball's One True Hero

Explore how Dragon Ball is breaking away from its formulaic roots by focusing on supporting characters, allowing for fresh storylines and developments

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Dragon Ball Z Most Powerful Villains
Every Main Dragon Ball Villain, Ranked From Weakest To Strongest

Dragon Ball has introduced numerous villains over the years who continue to compete to take the throne as the strongest in the franchise.

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Goku charging a Kamehameha.
Dragon Ball: Limit Breaker Journey Officially Announced, And It's Coming Soon
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

As attention turns toward Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, a brand-new single-player mode is being added to Sparking! Zero with its upcoming DLC.

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Dragon Ball Z Will Kick Off A New Saga On August 26
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As Dragon Ball Super continues its anime adaptation, the franchise turns its sights toward another new saga coming right around the corner.

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Dragon Ball's Official Converse Collaboration Is Here, And It's Beyond Epic

Dragon Ball is getting an exclusive collab with Converse this summer, and sure enough, the new collection is the very definition of hype.

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