What is the correct reading order for the Dragon Ball manga series?

The original manga series begins with "Dragon Ball" and continues directly into "Dragon Ball Z." "Dragon Ball Super" is a sequel that takes place after the events of "Dragon Ball Z."

Are there any animated adaptations of the Dragon Ball manga?

The Dragon Ball manga has been adapted into several highly popular anime television series, including "Dragon Ball," "Dragon Ball Z," and "Dragon Ball Super," which largely follow the manga's storyline.

Does Dragon Ball connect to other series by Akira Toriyama?

While primarily a standalone universe, early chapters of Dragon Ball feature a crossover with Akira Toriyama's previous work, Dr. Slump, with characters from that series making cameo appearances.

Dragon Ball

Complete series · 42 books

About this series

Dragon Ball follows Goku's adventures from childhood as he trains in martial arts and searches for the mystical Dragon Balls. This manga series blends action, humor, and fantasy, chronicling Goku's growth into Earth's greatest defender against increasingly powerful threats.

Subseries

Books

Dragon Ball, Vol. 1: The Monkey King

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball [ドラゴンボール] #1

Dragon Ball, Vol. 2: Wish Upon a Dragon

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball, Vol. 3: The Training of Kame-Sen'nin

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball, Vol. 4: Strongest Under the Heavens

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball, Vol. 5: The Red Ribbon Army

Akira Toriyama

Dragon Ball, Vol. 6: Bulma Returns!

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball, Vol. 7: General Blue and the Pirate Treasure

Akira Toriyama

Dragon Ball, Vol. 8: Taopaipai and Master Karin

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball, Vol. 9: Test of the All-Seeing Crone

Akira Toriyama

#10

Dragon Ball, Vol. 10: Return to the Tournament

Akira Toriyama

#11

Dragon Ball, Vol. 11: The Eyes of Tenshinhan

Akira Toriyama

#12

Dragon Ball, Vol. 12: The Demon King Piccolo

Akira Toriyama

#13

Dragon Ball, Vol. 13: Piccolo Conquers the World

Akira Toriyama

#14

Dragon Ball, Vol. 14: Heaven and Earth

Akira Toriyama

Manga

#15

Dragon Ball, Vol. 15: The Titanic Tournament

Akira Toriyama

#16

Dragon Ball, Vol. 16: Goku vs. Piccolo

Akira Toriyama

#17

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 1

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #1

#18

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 2

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #2

#18

Qi long zhu

Akira Toriyama

Manga

#19

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 3

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #3

#20

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 4

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #4

#21

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 5

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #5

#22

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 6

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #6

#23

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 7

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #7

#24

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 8

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #8

#25

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 9

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #9

#26

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 10

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #10

#27

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 11

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #11

#28

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 12

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #12

#29

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 13

Akira Toriyama

Manga

Dragon Ball Z #13

About the author

Akira ToriyamaManga · Fantasy1955–2024

Frequently asked questions

What is the correct reading order for the Dragon Ball manga series?
The original manga series begins with "Dragon Ball" and continues directly into "Dragon Ball Z." "Dragon Ball Super" is a sequel that takes place after the events of "Dragon Ball Z."
Are there any animated adaptations of the Dragon Ball manga?
The Dragon Ball manga has been adapted into several highly popular anime television series, including "Dragon Ball," "Dragon Ball Z," and "Dragon Ball Super," which largely follow the manga's storyline.
Does Dragon Ball connect to other series by Akira Toriyama?
While primarily a standalone universe, early chapters of Dragon Ball feature a crossover with Akira Toriyama's previous work, Dr. Slump, with characters from that series making cameo appearances.