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Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama is the creator of the hugely popular Dragon Ball Z. His work is known for its action-packed stories and memorable characters.
Dragon Ball
- Pages
- 192
- Published
- 1984
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Join young Goku on an epic adventure to collect the seven mystical Dragon Balls! He's already found a few with the help of the clever Bulma, but they need to find the legendary Turtle Hermit to continue their quest. Watch out, though – the villainous Emperor Pilaf is also after the Dragon Balls and will stop at nothing to get them first!
Genres
Characters
GokuProtagonist
Emperor PilafAntagonist
BulmaSupporting
Frequently asked questions
What real-world story inspired Dragon Ball?
The series draws significant inspiration from the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West, incorporating elements such as the protagonist's monkey-like traits, his magic staff, and the structure of a long-distance quest.
Is there an anime adaptation of this manga?
The manga was adapted into an anime television series by Toei Animation that originally aired in Japan from 1986 to 1989, covering the first portion of the story.