Dragon Ball: Story, Chapters and Where to Read
Dragon Ball (1984): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Dragon Ball (1984) is a action, adventure, fantasy manga by Toriyama, Akira. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.45/10 from 110,897 ratings.
What is Dragon Ball about?
Bulma, a headstrong 16-year-old girl, is on a quest to find the mythical Dragon Balls—seven scattered magic orbs that grant the finder a single wish. She has but one desire in mind: a perfect boyfriend. On her journey, Bulma stumbles upon Gokuu Son, a powerful orphan who has only ever known one human besides her. Gokuu possesses one of the Dragon Balls, it being a memento from his late grandfather. In exchange for it, Bulma invites Gokuu to be a companion in her travels.
Key details
Dragon Ball spans 520 chapters across 42 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Nov 20, 1984 to May 23, 1995.
Where to read Dragon Ball
Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dragon Ball about?
Bulma, a headstrong 16-year-old girl, is on a quest to find the mythical Dragon Balls—seven scattered magic orbs that grant the finder a single wish. She has but one desire in mind: a perfect boyfriend. On her journey, Bulma stumbles upon Gokuu Son,
Is Dragon Ball finished?
Its publication status is: Finished.
What is the MAL rating of Dragon Ball?
Dragon Ball is rated 8.45/10 on MyAnimeList.
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