2025/11/19 22:40

Exploring the Journey of Dragon Ball: From Volume One to Volume Fourteen

Today, November 20, marks the day when “DRAGON BALL” began its serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1984.
Over 40 years, the adventures of Goku and his friends have spread worldwide through various forms such as manga, anime, and games.
To celebrate this day, a special project has been launched to revisit the story of “DRAGON BALL” through selected panels from all 42 volumes of the series.
This article features selected panels from volumes 1 to 14, with upcoming articles scheduled for volumes 15 to 28 and volumes 29 to 42.
Fans of “DRAGON BALL” and newcomers alike can appreciate the charm of the series through this project.
The first volume introduces Goku and Bulma as they embark on a journey to collect the Dragon Balls, setting the stage for their adventures.
The second volume sees Goku and his friends facing a crisis when the Dragon Balls are stolen by Emperor Pilaf and his minions.
Emperor Pilaf summons Shenron to make a wish, but Goku’s transformation into a Great Ape ultimately foils his plans.