Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 17

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.

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.

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.