Dragon Ball is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1984 to 1995, with the 519 individual chapters published into 42 tankōbon volumes by Shueisha. It is to be used for questions which pertain to the Dragon Ball series/franchise as a whole.
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Where does the term "Blutz Waves" first come from?
Trying to determine if this originated with GT, in a manga, an interview or I just missed hearing it in DBZ. As far as I'm aware the only discussion in DBZ and earlier referred to them simply as moon light.
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Goku new transformation grey eyes light blue aura is it related with the other picture released?
So a new photo of a Goku transformation has been released by a japanese magazine, a transformation we havent seen in the series yet.
But before, we got another picture of a possible Goku transformation from a Dragon Ball Super producer, he stated…
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Are Kale and Caulifla truly sisters or Kale call Caulifla "sister" in an affective way?
In Dragon Ball Super, Kale is calling Caulifla all the time "ane-san", which means "big sister" in japanese, but in the other hand Caulifla talks about Kale as her disciple, and I dont remember she ever called her sister. Are they sisters or Kale…
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Where does this picture of Goku possible new form/transformation comes from?
A new picture of a Goku possible new form/transformation has appeared and some people is speculating that it could have to do with this another picture of a possible new Goku form/transformation What is Goku's red aura form in the new Dragon Ball…
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Does Trunks have god ki already?
In the discussions about Dragon Ball Super, it's always been wonder if Trunks got some level of god ki after transforming into "Super Saiyan Rage" , since there's partially a blue aura and some features of the ki are drawn similar to those of a…
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Why was Grandpa Gohan never revived with the Dragon Balls?
I was recently re-watching DBZ dub episode 171 about how Gohan got his name, tree he crashed through as a kid etc. And a thought came to mind.
Why didn't we ever see Grandpa Gohan in DBZ? I mean there were plenty of scenarios where goku could have…
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Did Krilin get god ki?
In the last episode of Dragon Ball Super I was under the impression that Krilin could have gotten god ki. His ki was drawed differently, and he mentions that he has to control his energy for enemies not to notice him, just like Vegeta said he had to…
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Is the Super Saiyan 4 transformation from Dragon Ball GT confirmed non-canon?
Since the release of Dragon Ball Super, it is confirmed by Akira Toriyama and Toei that Dragon Ball GT is non-canon anymore. But I was wondering if there was still some elements of GT that have maybe been kept by the author and which would still be…
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Could Senzu Beans cure diseases as well?
Senzu bean is known as "magical healing bean", it can heal and restore consumer's health instantly when eaten. Does it cures diseases as well? Such as Goku's heart disease.
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When was the first time Goku turned into SSJ2?
Sometimes people say the first time we see Goku turn SSJ2 in the series was when he fights against Vegeta in the Buu Saga.
However, there is a chapter before that when you wonder if he was SSJ2 or not. In his battle in Other World against Pikkon,…
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How did Future Trunks learn the Spirit Bomb Technique?
In episode 66 of Dragon Ball Super, Trunks gathers energy from the life forms and forms a medium-sized Spirit Bomb while fighting Zamazu. I don't recall Future Trunks seen Goku use Spirit Bomb in the anime, I'm not sure though. How did he managed to…
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Time period between the use of dragon balls during Namek Saga
Remember when Vegeta came to the Earth for the first time. At that time the dragon balls were used to bring Goku back to life. During the battle Piccolo died and later Bulma and the rest go the planet Namek to use their dragon balls. Later when…
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Who named Pan's character?
So, I was wondering who decided to name the character Pan.
From what I know, she appears first in Dragon Ball GT, which isn't made by Akira Toriyama.
But we find her again in Dragon Ball Super.
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Did Vegeta ever called Goku his earth name "Goku" in Japanese dub?
I recalled that Vegeta once said "Goku" in episode 72 of English dub. Does Vegeta said his earth name "Goku" in Japanese dub too? How many times did Vegeta said "Goku" throughout the series? And when is it?
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DBGT: Does Goku die of old age when he turns SSJ4 in the future?
At the start of Dragon Ball GT, Goku was turned into a kid by Ultimate Shenron when Pilaf accidentally said "I wish you were a kid again!" after stating Goku became way too powerful and he doesn't stand a chance against him now, but would if he…
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