Dragon Ball follows the adventures of Son Goku from his childhood through adulthood as he trains in martial arts and explores the world in search of the seven mystical orbs known as the Dragon Balls, which can summon a wish-granting dragon when gathered. Along his journey, Goku makes several friends and battles a wide variety of villains, many of whom also seek the Dragon Balls for their own desires. Along the way becoming the strongest warrior in the universe.

Part II of Dragon Ball is also known as "Dragon Ball Z" in North America.

Note: Chapter count includes 519 regular chapters and 1 extra. (Volume 33's "Trunks: The Story").

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• Akira Toriyama — Story & Art
• Kazuhiko Torishima — Editing (1984-1988)
• Yuu Kondou — Editing (1988-1992)
• Mari Morimoto — Translator (English, vols. 1-2, 5-13, 15-16)
• Marc Bernabé — Translator (Spanish)
• Drik Sada — Translator (Portuguese)
• Alp İlkkurşun — Translator (Turkish: vols 1-6)
• Fédoua Lamodière — Translator (French, Glénat 2006 Edition)
• Cassius Medaur — Editing (Portuguese)
• Dag Lønsjø — Translator (Norwegian, Schibsted forlagene)
• Bakayaro! — Lettering (French)
• Bruno Zago — Editing (Portuguese)
• Lisa-Marie Pettersen Leira — Translator (Norwegian, Outland Forlag)
• Takashi Matsuyama — Assistant
• Rafał Rzepka — Translator (Polish)
• Kiyoko Chappe — Translator (French, Glénat, Pastel & Double Editions)
• Yvan Jacquet — Lettering (French)
• Fabrice Bras — Lettering (French)
• Geni Bigas — Translator (Spanish)
• Shiuya Tomimoto — Translator (Spanish)
• Jürgen Seebeck — Translator (German)
• Fuyuto Takeda — Editing (1992-1995)