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Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 17

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 17

Volume 17 (Dragon Ball Z (Sagebrush))
MangaAdventureFantasy
Pages
200
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

The Earth's fate hangs in the balance as Piccolo, Gohan, Krillin, Tien, and Chiaotzu face a losing battle against the powerful Saiyans. Goku is on his way, but can he overcome the might of the Saiyan commander Vegeta and save the planet?

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousTenseInspiringDark
QuestSurvivalRivals

Genres

Adventure Fantasy Graphic Novels Manga Science Fiction Comics Juvenile Young Adult

About the author

A
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.

Characters

GokuProtagonist
VegetaAntagonist
PiccoloSupporting
KrillinSupporting
GohanSupporting
All characters in Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 17

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dragon Ball Z a standalone story?

    Dragon Ball Z continues the story from the original Dragon Ball manga, picking up several years after the events of Goku's childhood adventures. While it introduces new characters and arcs, a deeper appreciation comes from understanding the preceding narrative.

  • Does Dragon Ball Z have an anime adaptation?

    Dragon Ball Z was adapted into a highly popular anime television series that aired for many years. The anime expands on the manga's story with additional filler episodes and extended fight sequences.

  • How does Dragon Ball Z compare to Akira Toriyama's other works?

    Dragon Ball Z is Toriyama's most globally recognized work, known for its focus on intense martial arts battles and escalating power levels, a departure from the more comedic and adventure-driven tone of his earlier series like Dr. Slump.