Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball is the legendary manga and anime franchise created by Akira Toriyama that has defined generations of global pop culture since its debut in 1984. At its heart is the incredible journey of Son Goku, a pure-hearted boy with a monkey tail and superhuman strength, who evolves from a naive young martial artist living in the mountains into the most powerful defender the universe has ever known.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
1984
Origin
Japan
Tags
martial artsadventurefriendshippowertransformation
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Dragon Ball
Aliases
DB, Dragon Ball Series, Dragon Ball Universe
Type
Manga/Anime Series
Release Year
1984
Status
Ongoing
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Akira Toriyama
Publisher
Shueisha (Manga), Toei Animation (Anime)
Original Work
Manga
Genre
Martial Arts, Adventure, Comedy, Action, Supernatural
Content Information
Synopsis
The adventures of Goku from childhood through adulthood as he trains in martial arts and explores the world in search of the seven Dragon Balls.
Main Characters
Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, Krillin, Bulma, Master Roshi
Setting
Earth and various planets across multiple universes
Themes
Friendship, perseverance, self-improvement, protecting loved ones, surpassing limits
Target Audience
Shonen (Young Male), All Ages
Media Forms
Comics
Original manga series, spin-offs, and continuations
Animated Series
Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super
Live Action Films
Dragon Ball Evolution (2009)
Video Games
Hundreds of games across all platforms
Merchandise
Figures, clothing, collectibles, toys
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 300 million manga copies sold worldwide
Revenue
Multi-billion dollar franchise
Awards
Shogakukan Manga Award, Anime Grand Prix
Critical Reception
Widely acclaimed as one of the most influential manga/anime series
Cultural Impact
Defined the shonen genre and influenced countless creators worldwide
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Massive global fanbase spanning multiple generations
Communities
Active communities on Reddit, Discord, forums worldwide
Events
Dragon Ball conventions, tournaments, celebrations
Quotes
Over 9000!, Kamehameha!, It's over 9000!
Memes
Power level memes, transformation sequences, screaming
Cosplay
Extremely popular at conventions worldwide
Historical Development
1984
Dragon Ball manga begins serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump
1986
Dragon Ball anime adaptation begins
1989
Dragon Ball Z begins, focusing on adult Goku
1996
Dragon Ball GT original anime series
2015
Dragon Ball Super begins, continuing the story
2018
Dragon Ball Super: Broly film becomes massive success
Related Links
www.dragonball-official.com
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www.youtube.com
www.enjoyip.com