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Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology

2026-04-30T16:37:09Z

Zephyr:

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The '''Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology''' is a series of tables cataloging many common terms from Dragon Ball, as well as its [[Real World Timeline|mystical and martial roots]], and comparing the various ways of romanizing them, including Japanese and the two Chinese styles of Hanyu Pinyin and Wade-Giles.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Characters & Items'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 孫悟空 || 孙悟空 || || Sun Wu-kung || Sūn Wùkōng || Son Gokū || || [[Son Goku]]
|-
| 神 || || || shin || shén || shinkami || god || [[Shenlong]], Shen, God, [[Kaioshin]], [[God of Destruction]]
|-
| 龍 || 龙 || 竜 || lung || lóng || ronryū || dragon|| Shenlong, [[Dragon Fist]]; Shōryūken
|-
| 龜 || || 亀 || kuei || guī || kame || turtle|| [[Kame Sennin]], [[Kame House]]
|-
| 烏龍茶 || 乌龙茶 || || wu-lung-cha || wūlóngchá || ūroncha || || [[Oolong]]<ref group="note">'''Hokkien POJ'''o͘-liông-tê</ref>
|-
| 飲茶 || 饮茶 || || yin-cha || yǐnchá || yum cha || || [[Yamcha]]
|-
| 普洱茶 || || || pu-êrh-cha || pǔ'ěrchá || pūarucha || || [[Puer]]
|-
| 燒賣 || 烧卖 || 焼売 || shao-mai || shāomài || shūmai || || [[Shuu]], [[Mai]]
|-
| 桃 || || || tao || táo || momo || peach|| [[Tao Pai Pai]]
|-
| 白 || || || pai || bái || haku || white|| Tao Pai Pai
|-
| 豆 || || || tou || dòu || zu || seed, bean, pea, legume|| Senzu
|-
| 天津飯 || 天津饭 || || tien-chin-fan|| tiānjīnfàn || tèńshíǹhàǹ || || [[Tenshinhan]]
|-
| 餃子 || 饺子 || || chiao-tzŭ || jiǎozi || gyōza || || [[Chaozu]]
|-
| 包子 || || || pao-tzŭ || bāozi || paozu || || [[Grandma Paozu]], [[Mt. Paozu]]
|-
| 杏仁豆腐 || || || hsing-jên tou-fu || xìngrén dòufu || annin dōfu || || [[Annin]]
|-
| 牛頭 || 牛头 || || niu-tou || niútóu || Gozu || Ox-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Gozu]]
|-
| 馬頭 || 马头 || || ma-tou || mǎtóu || Mezu || Horse-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Mezu]]
|-
| 排骨 || || || pai-ku || páigǔ || paigū || || [[Paikuhan]]
|-
| 飯 || || || fan || fàn || han || || [[Son Gohan]], Paikuhan
|-
| 一 || || || i || yī || ichi|| one|| [[One-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Yī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 二 || || || êrh || èr || ni || two|| [[Two-Star Dragon Ball]]
|-
| 兩 || 两 || 両 || liang || liǎng || ryōryan || two||[[Liǎng Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 三 || || || san || sān || san || three|| [[Three-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sān Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 四 || || || ssŭ || sì || shi || four|| [[Four-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sì Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 五 || || || wu || wǔ || go || five|| [[Five-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Wǔ Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 六 || || || liu || liù || roku || six|| [[Six-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Liù Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 七 || || || chi || qī || shichi || seven|| [[Seven-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Qī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 星 || || || hsing || xīng || sei || star, planet, heavenly body|| Four-Star Dragon Ball, Yī Xīng Lóng, [[Planet Namek]]
|-
| 球 || || || chiu || qiú || kyū || ball|| Four-Star Dragon Ball
|-
| 波 || || || po<ref group="note">'''Middle Chinese'''pa</ref> || bō<ref group="note">'''Proto-Sino-Tibetan'''ba</ref> || ha || wave, undulation || [[Kamehameha]], [[Dodonpa]], [[Mafūba]], [[Kikoha]]; Hadoken
|-
| 玉 || || || yü || yù || tamadama || ball, orb, sphere, bullet|| [[Genki Dama]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Mystical & Spiritual'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 道 || || || tao || dào || dō || way, path, road, circuit, track, method, principle; The transcendental basis of nature || Dàoism, Taoism, budō, [[Tenkaichi Budōkai]], [[Dragon_Ball_Chapter_353|bushidō]], jūdō, kendō, dōgi
|-
| 陰陽 || 阴阳 || || yin-yang || yīnyáng || in'yō || opposing forces in nature, contrasting things, antitheses ||
|-
| 氣 || 气 || 気 || chi || qì || ki || air, breath, vital energy, life force || [[Ki]], Kikoha, [[Kikoho]], [[Kienzan]], [[genki]], Genki Dama
|-
| 元氣 || 元气 || 元気 || yüan-chi || yuánqì || genki || energy, strength, vigor, vitality || genki, Genki Dama
|-
| 勇氣 || 勇气 || 勇気 || yung-chi || yǒngqì || yūki || courage, nerve, valor || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball yūki]
|-
| 正氣 || 正气 || 正気 || chêng-chi || zhèngqì || shōki || righteousness, moral courage, mettle, sanity, reason, right-mindedness || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball shōki]
|-
| 導引 || 导引 || || tao-yin || dǎoyǐn || || to guide; cognitive body and mind unity exercises to direct and refine qi ||
|-
| 氣功 || 气功 || 気功 || chi-kung || qìgōng || kikō || breathing control, physical exercise, and meditation || Kikoha, Kikoho
|-
| 氣功波|| 气功波||気功波 || chi-kung-po|| qigongbō || kikōha || qigong wave; ki blast || Kikoha
|-
| 仙 || || || hsien || xiān || sen || mountain man, immortal|| Kame Sennin, [[Tsuru Sennin]], [[Senzu]]
|-
| 仙人 || || || hsien-jên || xiānrén || sennin || mountain man, immortal, hermit, wizard|| Kame Sennin, Tsuru Sennin
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Martial Arts & Chivalry'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 武 || || || wu || wǔ || bu || military, soldier, warfare, warrior, fighting, martial arts || bushidō, budō, Tenkaichi Budōkai, wǔshù, bukyō, wǔxiá
|-
| 武術 || 武术 || || wu-shu || wǔshù || bujutsu || martial art, martial techniques, Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 士 || || || shih|| shì || shi || man, officer, soldier, scholar; aristocratic foot-knight in ancient China; samurai ||bushidō, [[Z Warriors]]
|-
| 戰士 || 战士 || || chan-shih || zhànshì || senshi || soldier, combatant, warrior, fighter || Z Warriors
|-
|武士 || || || wu-shih || wǔshì ||bushi || warrior, soldier, fighter ||
|-
| 武道 || || || wu-tao || wǔdào || budō || martial arts, martial arts skills, Japanese martial arts, pacifism || Tenkaichi Budōkai
|-
| 武士道 || || || wu-shih-tao || wǔshìdào || bushidō || way of the warrior, samurai ethical code, valuing honor above life ||
|-
| 功夫 || || || kung-fu || gōngfu || kō- || skill, art, workmanship (especially in martial arts), Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 拳 || || || chʻüan || quán || ken ||fist, styles or moves using fists, a suffix in the names of martial art moves || kenpō, [[Jan-Ken]], [[Rōga Fū-Fū Ken]], [[Zanzōken]], [[Taiyō-Ken]], [[Kaiō-Ken]], [[Dragon Fist]]; Fist of the North Star, Hadōken, Shōryūken
|-
| 拳法 || || || chʻüan-fa || quánfǎ || kenpō || martial art, boxing technique ||
|-
| 着 || || || || || gi || to wear (clothing); clothes, outfit, uniform || dōgi
|-
| 道着 || || || || || dōgi || uniform used in various martial arts ||
|-
| 少林 || || || Shao-lin ||Shàolín || Shōrin|| small forest; a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with the Shaolin Monastery || [[Kuririn]], [[Oorin Temple]]
|-
| 少林寺 || || ||Shao-lin-ssŭ ||Shàolínsì ||Shōrinji ||Shaolin Monastery, Shaolin Temple; Buddhist monastery built for Batuo to teach dhyāna (chán)||
|-
| 禪 || 禅 || || chan || chán || zen || deep meditation, contemplation<ref group="note">ध्यान (dhyāna)</ref> ||
|-
| 外 || || || wai || wài || || outer, external, outside ||
|-
| 外功 || || || wai-kung || wàigōng || || external conditioning exercises, strengthening one's muscles and bones ||
|-
| 外家 || || || wai-chia || wàijiā || || external Chinese martial arts ||
|-
|內|| || ||nei || nèi || nai || inner, internal, inside
|-
| 內功 || || || nei-kung || nèigōng || naikō || internal exercises, breathing, meditation, spiritual disciplines in Taoism and martial arts ||
|-
| 內家 || 内家 || || nei-chia || nèijiā || || internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 內業 || || || nei-yeh || nèiyè || || ''Inward Training'', the oldest Chinese received text describing Daoist breath meditation techniques and qi circulation
|-
| 太極拳 || 太极拳 || || tai-chi-chüan || tàijíquán || taikyokuken || tai chi, a form of internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 修煉 || 修炼 || || hsiu-lien || xiūliàn || || (Daoist) meditation, ascetic practice, cultivation practice ||
|-
| 修行 || || || hsiu-hsing || xiūxíng || shugyō || (Buddhist) ascetic training, cultivation of spiritual virtues, practicing Buddhism or Daoism ||
|-
| 先生 || || || hsien-shêng || xiānshēng || sensei || elder, scholar, teacher, professor, Japanese martial arts teacher ||
|-
| 師父 || 师父 || || shih-fu || shīfu || shifu || teacher, father, master ||
|-
| 俠 || 侠 || || hsia || xiá || kyō || chivalry, chivalrous person, knight-errant ||
|-
| 遊俠 || 游侠 || || yu-hsia || yóuxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous traveler or wanderer; cavalier, ranger, bravado ||
|-
| 武俠 || 武侠 || || wu-hsia || wǔxiá || bukyō || heroic; knight-errant; chivalrous soldier or warrior; genre concerning the adventures of martial artists, typically in Ancient China ||
|-
| 仙俠 || 仙侠 || || hsien-hsia || xiānxiá || || knight errant; chivalrous immortal; genre similar to wuxia with more mythological elements ||
|-
| 劍俠 || 剑侠 || || chien-hsia || jiànxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous swordsman ||
|-
| 俠客 || 侠客 || || hsia-ko || xiákè || || knight-errant; chivalrous guest or visitor; follower of xia ||
|-
| 江湖 || || || chiang-hu || jiānghú || kōko || rivers and lakes, countryside, underworld, home to recluses and hermits; the subculture of the martial arts community ||
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Additional Indian Terms
|-
! '''Sanskrit''' !! '''Indian''' !! '''English Meaning'''
|-
| श्रमण || śramaṇa || ascetic, monk
|-
| ध्यान || dhyāna || meditation, contemplation, thought, reflection, (especially) profound and abstract religious meditation<ref group="note">禪 (chán)</ref>
|}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==External Links==
* [https://www.wiktionary.org/ Wikitionary]

Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology

2026-04-30T15:53:09Z

Zephyr:

{{incomplete}}
The '''Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology''' is a series of tables cataloging many common terms from Dragon Ball, as well as its [[Real World Timeline|mystical and martial roots]], and comparing the various ways of romanizing them, including Japanese and the two Chinese styles of Hanyu Pinyin and Wade-Giles.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Characters & Items'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 孫悟空 || 孙悟空 || || Sun Wu-kung || Sūn Wùkōng || Son Gokū || || [[Son Goku]]
|-
| 神 || || || shin || shén || shinkami || god || [[Shenlong]], Shen, God, [[Kaioshin]], [[God of Destruction]]
|-
| 龍 || 龙 || 竜 || lung || lóng || ronryū || dragon|| Shenlong, [[Dragon Fist]]; Shōryūken
|-
| 龜 || || 亀 || kuei || guī || kame || turtle|| [[Kame Sennin]], [[Kame House]]
|-
| 烏龍茶 || 乌龙茶 || || wu-lung-cha || wūlóngchá || ūroncha || || [[Oolong]]<ref group="note">'''Hokkien POJ'''o͘-liông-tê</ref>
|-
| 飲茶 || 饮茶 || || yin-cha || yǐnchá || yum cha || || [[Yamcha]]
|-
| 普洱茶 || || || pu-êrh-cha || pǔ'ěrchá || pūarucha || || [[Puer]]
|-
| 燒賣 || 烧卖 || 焼売 || shao-mai || shāomài || shūmai || || [[Shuu]], [[Mai]]
|-
| 桃 || || || tao || táo || momo || peach|| [[Tao Pai Pai]]
|-
| 白 || || || pai || bái || haku || white|| Tao Pai Pai
|-
| 豆 || || || tou || dòu || zu || seed, bean, pea, legume|| Senzu
|-
| 天津飯 || 天津饭 || || tien-chin-fan|| tiānjīnfàn || tèńshíǹhàǹ || || [[Tenshinhan]]
|-
| 餃子 || 饺子 || || chiao-tzŭ || jiǎozi || gyōza || || [[Chaozu]]
|-
| 包子 || || || pao-tzŭ || bāozi || paozu || || [[Grandma Paozu]], [[Mt. Paozu]]
|-
| 杏仁豆腐 || || || hsing-jên tou-fu || xìngrén dòufu || annin dōfu || || [[Annin]]
|-
| 牛頭 || 牛头 || || niu-tou || niútóu || Gozu || Ox-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Gozu]]
|-
| 馬頭 || 马头 || || ma-tou || mǎtóu || Mezu || Horse-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Mezu]]
|-
| 排骨 || || || pai-ku || páigǔ || paigū || || [[Paikuhan]]
|-
| 飯 || || || fan || fàn || han || || [[Son Gohan]], Paikuhan
|-
| 一 || || || i || yī || ichi|| one|| [[One-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Yī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 二 || || || êrh || èr || ni || two|| [[Two-Star Dragon Ball]]
|-
| 兩 || 两 || 両 || liang || liǎng || ryōryan || two||[[Liǎng Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 三 || || || san || sān || san || three|| [[Three-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sān Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 四 || || || ssŭ || sì || shi || four|| [[Four-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sì Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 五 || || || wu || wǔ || go || five|| [[Five-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Wǔ Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 六 || || || liu || liù || roku || six|| [[Six-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Liù Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 七 || || || chi || qī || shichi || seven|| [[Seven-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Qī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 星 || || || hsing || xīng || sei || star, planet, heavenly body|| Four-Star Dragon Ball, Yī Xīng Lóng, [[Planet Namek]]
|-
| 球 || || || chiu || qiú || kyū || ball|| Four-Star Dragon Ball
|-
| 波 || || || po<ref group="note">'''Middle Chinese'''pa</ref> || bō<ref group="note">'''Proto-Sino-Tibetan'''ba</ref> || ha || wave, undulation || [[Kamehameha]], [[Dodonpa]], [[Mafūba]], [[Kikoha]]; Hadoken
|-
| 玉 || || || yü || yù || tamadama || ball, orb, sphere, bullet|| [[Genki Dama]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Mystical & Spiritual'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 道 || || || tao || dào || dō || way, path, road, circuit, track, method, principle; The transcendental basis of nature || Dàoism, Taoism, budō, [[Tenkaichi Budōkai]], [[Dragon_Ball_Chapter_353|bushidō]], jūdō, kendō
|-
| 陰陽 || 阴阳 || || yin-yang || yīnyáng || in'yō || opposing forces in nature, contrasting things, antitheses ||
|-
| 氣 || 气 || 気 || chi || qì || ki || air, breath, vital energy, life force || [[Ki]], Kikoha, [[Kikoho]], [[Kienzan]], [[genki]], Genki Dama
|-
| 元氣 || 元气 || 元気 || yüan-chi || yuánqì || genki || energy, strength, vigor, vitality || genki, Genki Dama
|-
| 勇氣 || 勇气 || 勇気 || yung-chi || yǒngqì || yūki || courage, nerve, valor || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball yūki]
|-
| 正氣 || 正气 || 正気 || chêng-chi || zhèngqì || shōki || righteousness, moral courage, mettle, sanity, reason, right-mindedness || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball shōki]
|-
| 導引 || 导引 || || tao-yin || dǎoyǐn || || to guide; cognitive body and mind unity exercises to direct and refine qi ||
|-
| 氣功 || 气功 || 気功 || chi-kung || qìgōng || kikō || breathing control, physical exercise, and meditation || Kikoha, Kikoho
|-
| 氣功波|| 气功波||気功波 || chi-kung-po|| qigongbō || kikōha || qigong wave; ki blast || Kikoha
|-
| 仙 || || || hsien || xiān || sen || mountain man, immortal|| Kame Sennin, [[Tsuru Sennin]], [[Senzu]]
|-
| 仙人 || || || hsien-jên || xiānrén || sennin || mountain man, immortal, hermit, wizard|| Kame Sennin, Tsuru Sennin
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Martial Arts & Chivalry'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 武 || || || wu || wǔ || bu || military, soldier, warfare, warrior, fighting, martial arts || bushidō, budō, Tenkaichi Budōkai, wǔshù, bukyō, wǔxiá
|-
| 武術 || 武术 || || wu-shu || wǔshù || bujutsu || martial art, martial techniques, Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 士 || || || shih|| shì || shi || man, officer, soldier, scholar; aristocratic foot-knight in ancient China; samurai ||bushidō, [[Z Warriors]]
|-
| 戰士 || 战士 || || chan-shih || zhànshì || senshi || soldier, combatant, warrior, fighter || Z Warriors
|-
|武士 || || || wu-shih || wǔshì ||bushi || warrior, soldier, fighter ||
|-
| 武道 || || || wu-tao || wǔdào || budō || martial arts, martial arts skills, Japanese martial arts, pacifism || Tenkaichi Budōkai
|-
| 武士道 || || || wu-shih-tao || wǔshìdào || bushidō || way of the warrior, samurai ethical code, valuing honor above life ||
|-
| 功夫 || || || kung-fu || gōngfu || kō- || skill, art, workmanship (especially in martial arts), Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 拳 || || || chʻüan || quán || ken ||fist, styles or moves using fists, a suffix in the names of martial art moves || kenpō, [[Jan-Ken]], [[Rōga Fū-Fū Ken]], [[Zanzōken]], [[Taiyō-Ken]], [[Kaiō-Ken]], [[Dragon Fist]]; Fist of the North Star, Hadōken, Shōryūken
|-
| 拳法 || || || chʻüan-fa || quánfǎ || kenpō || martial art, boxing technique ||
|-
| 少林 || || || Shao-lin ||Shàolín || Shōrin|| small forest; a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with the Shaolin Monastery || [[Kuririn]], [[Oorin Temple]]
|-
| 少林寺 || || ||Shao-lin-ssŭ ||Shàolínsì ||Shōrinji ||Shaolin Monastery, Shaolin Temple; Buddhist monastery built for Batuo to teach dhyāna (chán)||
|-
| 禪 || 禅 || || chan || chán || zen || deep meditation, contemplation<ref group="note">ध्यान (dhyāna)</ref> ||
|-
| 外 || || || wai || wài || || outer, external, outside ||
|-
| 外功 || || || wai-kung || wàigōng || || external conditioning exercises, strengthening one's muscles and bones ||
|-
| 外家 || || || wai-chia || wàijiā || || external Chinese martial arts ||
|-
|內|| || ||nei || nèi || nai || inner, internal, inside
|-
| 內功 || || || nei-kung || nèigōng || naikō || internal exercises, breathing, meditation, spiritual disciplines in Taoism and martial arts ||
|-
| 內家 || 内家 || || nei-chia || nèijiā || || internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 內業 || || || nei-yeh || nèiyè || || ''Inward Training'', the oldest Chinese received text describing Daoist breath meditation techniques and qi circulation
|-
| 太極拳 || 太极拳 || || tai-chi-chüan || tàijíquán || taikyokuken || tai chi, a form of internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 修煉 || 修炼 || || hsiu-lien || xiūliàn || || (Daoist) meditation, ascetic practice, cultivation practice ||
|-
| 修行 || || || hsiu-hsing || xiūxíng || shugyō || (Buddhist) ascetic training, cultivation of spiritual virtues, practicing Buddhism or Daoism ||
|-
| 先生 || || || hsien-shêng || xiānshēng || sensei || elder, scholar, teacher, professor, Japanese martial arts teacher ||
|-
| 師父 || 师父 || || shih-fu || shīfu || shifu || teacher, father, master ||
|-
| 俠 || 侠 || || hsia || xiá || kyō || chivalry, chivalrous person, knight-errant ||
|-
| 遊俠 || 游侠 || || yu-hsia || yóuxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous traveler or wanderer; cavalier, ranger, bravado ||
|-
| 武俠 || 武侠 || || wu-hsia || wǔxiá || bukyō || heroic; knight-errant; chivalrous soldier or warrior; genre concerning the adventures of martial artists, typically in Ancient China ||
|-
| 仙俠 || 仙侠 || || hsien-hsia || xiānxiá || || knight errant; chivalrous immortal; genre similar to wuxia with more mythological elements ||
|-
| 劍俠 || 剑侠 || || chien-hsia || jiànxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous swordsman ||
|-
| 俠客 || 侠客 || || hsia-ko || xiákè || || knight-errant; chivalrous guest or visitor; follower of xia ||
|-
| 江湖 || || || chiang-hu || jiānghú || kōko || rivers and lakes, countryside, underworld, home to recluses and hermits; the subculture of the martial arts community ||
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Additional Indian Terms
|-
! '''Sanskrit''' !! '''Indian''' !! '''English Meaning'''
|-
| श्रमण || śramaṇa || ascetic, monk
|-
| ध्यान || dhyāna || meditation, contemplation, thought, reflection, (especially) profound and abstract religious meditation<ref group="note">禪 (chán)</ref>
|}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==External Links==
* [https://www.wiktionary.org/ Wikitionary]

Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology

2026-04-14T03:13:12Z

Zephyr:

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The '''Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology''' is a series of tables cataloging many common terms from Dragon Ball, as well as its [[Real World Timeline|mystical and martial roots]], and comparing the various ways of romanizing them, including Japanese and the two Chinese styles of Hanyu Pinyin and Wade-Giles.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Characters & Items'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 孫悟空 || 孙悟空 || || Sun Wu-kung || Sūn Wùkōng || Son Gokū || || [[Son Goku]]
|-
| 神 || || || shin || shén || shinkami || god || [[Shenlong]], Shen, God, [[Kaioshin]], [[God of Destruction]]
|-
| 龍 || 龙 || 竜 || lung || lóng || ronryū || dragon|| Shenlong, [[Dragon Fist]]; Shōryūken
|-
| 龜 || || 亀 || kuei || guī || kame || turtle|| [[Kame Sennin]], [[Kame House]]
|-
| 烏龍茶 || 乌龙茶 || || wu-lung-cha || wūlóngchá || ūroncha || || [[Oolong]]<ref group="note">'''Hokkien POJ'''o͘-liông-tê</ref>
|-
| 飲茶 || 饮茶 || || yin-cha || yǐnchá || yum cha || || [[Yamcha]]
|-
| 普洱茶 || || || pu-êrh-cha || pǔ'ěrchá || pūarucha || || [[Puer]]
|-
| 燒賣 || 烧卖 || 焼売 || shao-mai || shāomài || shūmai || || [[Shuu]], [[Mai]]
|-
| 桃 || || || tao || táo || momo || peach|| [[Tao Pai Pai]]
|-
| 白 || || || pai || bái || haku || white|| Tao Pai Pai
|-
| 豆 || || || tou || dòu || zu || seed, bean, pea, legume|| Senzu
|-
| 天津飯 || 天津饭 || || tien-chin-fan|| tiānjīnfàn || tèńshíǹhàǹ || || [[Tenshinhan]]
|-
| 餃子 || 饺子 || || chiao-tzŭ || jiǎozi || gyōza || || [[Chaozu]]
|-
| 包子 || || || pao-tzŭ || bāozi || paozu || || [[Grandma Paozu]], [[Mt. Paozu]]
|-
| 杏仁豆腐 || || || hsing-jên tou-fu || xìngrén dòufu || annin dōfu || || [[Annin]]
|-
| 牛頭 || 牛头 || || niu-tou || niútóu || Gozu || Ox-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Gozu]]
|-
| 馬頭 || 马头 || || ma-tou || mǎtóu || Mezu || Horse-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Mezu]]
|-
| 排骨 || || || pai-ku || páigǔ || paigū || || [[Paikuhan]]
|-
| 飯 || || || fan || fàn || han || || [[Son Gohan]], Paikuhan
|-
| 一 || || || i || yī || ichi|| one|| [[One-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Yī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 二 || || || êrh || èr || ni || two|| [[Two-Star Dragon Ball]]
|-
| 兩 || 两 || 両 || liang || liǎng || ryōryan || two||[[Liǎng Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 三 || || || san || sān || san || three|| [[Three-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sān Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 四 || || || ssŭ || sì || shi || four|| [[Four-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sì Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 五 || || || wu || wǔ || go || five|| [[Five-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Wǔ Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 六 || || || liu || liù || roku || six|| [[Six-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Liù Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 七 || || || chi || qī || shichi || seven|| [[Seven-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Qī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 星 || || || hsing || xīng || sei || star, planet, heavenly body|| Four-Star Dragon Ball, Yī Xīng Lóng, [[Planet Namek]]
|-
| 球 || || || chiu || qiú || kyū || ball|| Four-Star Dragon Ball
|-
| 波 || || || po<ref group="note">'''Middle Chinese'''pa</ref> || bō<ref group="note">'''Proto-Sino-Tibetan'''ba</ref> || ha || wave, undulation || [[Kamehameha]], [[Dodonpa]], [[Mafūba]], [[Kikoha]]; Hadoken
|-
| 玉 || || || yü || yù || tamadama || ball, orb, sphere, bullet|| [[Genki Dama]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Mystical & Spiritual'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 道 || || || tao || dào || dō || way, path, road, circuit, track, method, principle; The transcendental basis of nature || budō, [[Tenkaichi Budōkai]], [[Dragon_Ball_Chapter_353|bushidō]], jūdō, kendō
|-
| 陰陽 || 阴阳 || || yin-yang || yīnyáng || in'yō || opposing forces in nature, contrasting things, antitheses ||
|-
| 氣 || 气 || 気 || chi || qì || ki || air, breath, vital energy, life force || [[Ki]], Kikoha, [[Kikoho]], [[Kienzan]], [[genki]], Genki Dama
|-
| 元氣 || 元气 || 元気 || yüan-chi || yuánqì || genki || energy, strength, vigor, vitality || genki, Genki Dama
|-
| 勇氣 || 勇气 || 勇気 || yung-chi || yǒngqì || yūki || courage, nerve, valor || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball yūki]
|-
| 正氣 || 正气 || 正気 || chêng-chi || zhèngqì || shōki || righteousness, moral courage, mettle, sanity, reason, right-mindedness || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball shōki]
|-
| 導引 || 导引 || || tao-yin || dǎoyǐn || || to guide; cognitive body and mind unity exercises to direct and refine qi ||
|-
| 氣功 || 气功 || 気功 || chi-kung || qìgōng || kikō || breathing control, physical exercise, and meditation || Kikoha, Kikoho
|-
| 氣功波|| 气功波||気功波 || chi-kung-po|| qigongbō || kikōha || qigong wave; ki blast || Kikoha
|-
| 仙 || || || hsien || xiān || sen || mountain man, immortal|| Kame Sennin, [[Tsuru Sennin]], [[Senzu]]
|-
| 仙人 || || || hsien-jên || xiānrén || sennin || mountain man, immortal, hermit, wizard|| Kame Sennin, Tsuru Sennin
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Martial Arts & Chivalry'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 武 || || || wu || wǔ || bu || military, soldier, warfare, warrior, fighting, martial arts || bushidō, budō, Tenkaichi Budōkai, wǔshù, bukyō, wǔxiá
|-
| 武術 || 武术 || || wu-shu || wǔshù || bujutsu || martial art, martial techniques, Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 士 || || || shih|| shì || shi || man, officer, soldier, scholar; aristocratic foot-knight in ancient China; samurai ||bushidō, [[Z Warriors]]
|-
| 戰士 || 战士 || || chan-shih || zhànshì || senshi || soldier, combatant, warrior, fighter || Z Warriors
|-
|武士 || || || wu-shih || wǔshì ||bushi || warrior, soldier, fighter ||
|-
| 武道 || || || wu-tao || wǔdào || budō || martial arts, martial arts skills, Japanese martial arts, pacifism || Tenkaichi Budōkai
|-
| 武士道 || || || wu-shih-tao || wǔshìdào || bushidō || way of the warrior, samurai ethical code, valuing honor above life ||
|-
| 功夫 || || || kung-fu || gōngfu || kō- || skill, art, workmanship (especially in martial arts), Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 拳 || || || chʻüan || quán || ken ||fist, styles or moves using fists, a suffix in the names of martial art moves || kenpō, [[Jan-Ken]], [[Rōga Fū-Fū Ken]], [[Zanzōken]], [[Taiyō-Ken]], [[Kaiō-Ken]], [[Dragon Fist]]; Fist of the North Star, Hadōken, Shōryūken
|-
| 拳法 || || || chʻüan-fa || quánfǎ || kenpō || martial art, boxing technique ||
|-
| 少林 || || || Shao-lin ||Shàolín || Shōrin|| small forest; a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with the Shaolin Monastery || [[Kuririn]], [[Oorin Temple]]
|-
| 少林寺 || || ||Shao-lin-ssŭ ||Shàolínsì ||Shōrinji ||Shaolin Monastery, Shaolin Temple; Buddhist monastery built for Batuo to teach dhyāna (chán)||
|-
| 禪 || 禅 || || chan || chán || zen || deep meditation, contemplation<ref group="note">ध्यान (dhyāna)</ref> ||
|-
| 外 || || || wai || wài || || outer, external, outside ||
|-
| 外功 || || || wai-kung || wàigōng || || external conditioning exercises, strengthening one's muscles and bones ||
|-
| 外家 || || || wai-chia || wàijiā || || external Chinese martial arts ||
|-
|內|| || ||nei || nèi || nai || inner, internal, inside
|-
| 內功 || || || nei-kung || nèigōng || naikō || internal exercises, breathing, meditation, spiritual disciplines in Taoism and martial arts ||
|-
| 內家 || 内家 || || nei-chia || nèijiā || || internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 內業 || || || nei-yeh || nèiyè || || ''Inward Training'', the oldest Chinese received text describing Daoist breath meditation techniques and qi circulation
|-
| 太極拳 || 太极拳 || || tai-chi-chüan || tàijíquán || taikyokuken || tai chi, a form of internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 修煉 || 修炼 || || hsiu-lien || xiūliàn || || (Daoist) meditation, ascetic practice, cultivation practice ||
|-
| 修行 || || || hsiu-hsing || xiūxíng || shugyō || (Buddhist) ascetic training, cultivation of spiritual virtues, practicing Buddhism or Daoism ||
|-
| 先生 || || || hsien-shêng || xiānshēng || sensei || elder, scholar, teacher, professor, Japanese martial arts teacher ||
|-
| 師父 || 师父 || || shih-fu || shīfu || shifu || teacher, father, master ||
|-
| 俠 || 侠 || || hsia || xiá || kyō || chivalry, chivalrous person, knight-errant ||
|-
| 遊俠 || 游侠 || || yu-hsia || yóuxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous traveler or wanderer; cavalier, ranger, bravado ||
|-
| 武俠 || 武侠 || || wu-hsia || wǔxiá || bukyō || heroic; knight-errant; chivalrous soldier or warrior; genre concerning the adventures of martial artists, typically in Ancient China ||
|-
| 仙俠 || 仙侠 || || hsien-hsia || xiānxiá || || knight errant; chivalrous immortal; genre similar to wuxia with more mythological elements ||
|-
| 劍俠 || 剑侠 || || chien-hsia || jiànxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous swordsman ||
|-
| 俠客 || 侠客 || || hsia-ko || xiákè || || knight-errant; chivalrous guest or visitor; follower of xia ||
|-
| 江湖 || || || chiang-hu || jiānghú || kōko || rivers and lakes, countryside, underworld, home to recluses and hermits; the subculture of the martial arts community ||
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Additional Indian Terms
|-
! '''Sanskrit''' !! '''Indian''' !! '''English Meaning'''
|-
| श्रमण || śramaṇa || ascetic, monk
|-
| ध्यान || dhyāna || meditation, contemplation, thought, reflection, (especially) profound and abstract religious meditation<ref group="note">禪 (chán)</ref>
|}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==External Links==
* [https://www.wiktionary.org/ Wikitionary]

Real-world References in Dragon Ball

2026-04-12T18:31:02Z

Zephyr: /* Visual References in the Manga */

{{incomplete|needs=More examples to add recorded in [[Talk:Real-world_references_in_Dragon_Ball]]}}

While illustrating ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' and other series, [[Akira Toriyama]] occasionally references real-world brands for vehicles, buildings, and other products. These references serve different purposes in the story, but could imply that Renault, Kawasaki, and other companies exist in the universe of Dragon Ball, alongside fictional counterparts like [[Capsule Corporation]] and the [[Red Ribbon Army]]. This page catalogs those references.

''See Also: [[Dr. Slump references in Dragon Ball]]''

==Textual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to directly written out references to real-world products, celebrities, or similar media. It may be written out in English, Japanese, or in another language. The assumption is that the below products may potentially have an in-universe counterpart, even if the reference itself is primarily for humor. For example, [[Pilaf]] has a bookshelf full of ''Jump'' comics. While we know this to be a real-world reference (to ''[[Shonen Jump]]''), it is conceivable that books may exist in the Dragon World that are also titled ''Jump''.

===Chapters 1 through 100===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turbo-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Turbo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The "Turbo" car, in reference to the Renault 5 Turbo, is the first vehicle that [[Bulma]] is shown to drive in the manga. She nearly hits [[Son Goku]] on her way to find the [[dragon balls|4-star dragon ball]]. In real-life, the car was only in limited production primarily for use in rally races.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kawasaki-kr250-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kawasaki KR250'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
The Kawasaki KR250 is a motorcycle that Bulma drives in the manga's second chapter. Like the "Turbo" car in the prior chapter, this is primarily a racing bike. In the universe of Dragon Ball, it is implied to be a Capsule Corp vehicle. [[Lunch]] steals one of these in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-tyrell-corp-chair.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tyrell Corp'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's capsule house contains a chair with "Tyrell Corp" branding. Tyrell Corporation is a fictional company in the 1982 film ''Blade Runner'' directed by Ridley Scott. In the movie, Tyrell Corporation invented "replicants", androids indistinguishable from people. This reference may have been to highlight the science-fiction nature of Bulma and her journey, in contrast to the rural Chinese setting.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pilaf-jump-comics-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Jump (ジャンプ)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 18|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 18]]}}
[[Pilaf|Pilaf's]] bookshelves contain an ample supply of ''Jump'' (ジャンプ ''Janpu'') comics, an overarching brand used within Shueisha. ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' specifically is the publication that featured ''Dragon Ball'' and many of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s other works.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-pinball-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon (Pinball)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 21|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 21]]}}
Pilaf's castle also appears to contain an [https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=3887&picno=3009 Interflip Dragon] pinball machine, first manufactured in 1977. This was likely selected as a play on the manga title, and the resemblance to an actual pinball machine may be a coincidence.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pennzoil-shirt-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Pennzoil'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 23|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 23]]}}
The [[Turtle Hermit]] is depicted as lounging in a Pennzoil shirt when Son Goku arrives at [[Kame House]] to train after defeating Pilaf. [[Senbei Norimaki]] wears a similar shirt in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 82|chapter 82]]. Pennzoil is an American oil and gas company, perhaps best known internationally for sponsoring motorsport events and racing teams.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turtle-hermits-movies.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''The Goonies''''', '''ZZ Top''', '''Tanya Roberts''', '''''Playboy'' Playmates''', and '''Golf Aerobics'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's movie collection is visible as he is preparing for Goku to return with his "date". Visible on the shelf are the film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goonies The Goonies]'' (グーニーズ ''Gūnīzu''), a tape of the rock band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_Top ZZ Top] (ZZトップ ''ZZ Toppu''), a tape labeled for the actress and "Charlie's Angel" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_Roberts Tanya Roberts] (タニア・ロバーツ ''Tania Robātsu''), three volumes of "Playmates" tapes, presumably [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playboy_Playmate ''Playboy'' Playmates] (プレイメイト, ''Pureimeito''), and several aerobics tapes. Tanya Roberts had been on the cover of Japanese ''Playboy'' in November 1982 as part of a promotion for the film ''Beastmaster''. The reference to ZZ Top may have been an indirect play on their hit song ''Tush'' where the protagonist of the song, much like the Turtle Hermit, was "looking for some tush". A tape labeled "aerobic golf" (エアロビゴルフ ''earobi gorufu'') appears to be a reference to a [https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B4%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AD%E3%83%93%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-1-VHS-%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%96%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9/dp/B000064FW7 VHS release in Japan] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Stephenson Jan Stephenson], a golf pro in the 1980s who encouraged the sexualization of the LPGA as a marketing strategy.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-izuzu-rodeo-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Rodeo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
Son Goku and [[Kuririn]] see a Rodeo pickup truck while searching for a "hottie" for the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be an Izuzu Rodeo pickup truck manufactured for the Japanese market.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-sturgis-gloves-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sturgis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
[[Lunch]] is wearing a pair of Sturgis racing gloves when Son Goku and Kuririn first encounter her being chased by the police. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgis_Motorcycle_Rally Sturgis Motorcycle Rally] is an annual cycling event held in Sturgis, South Dakota. The Turtle Hermit was previously seen to wear a Sturgis shirt on the cover of [[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]], but did not wear one in the series itself. Another man is seen to wear a Sturgis jacket in the audience of the 21st Tournament in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapters 35]] and [[Dragon Ball Chapter 36|36]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-american-graffiti-picture-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''American Graffiti'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 30|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 30]]}}
The Turtle Hermit has a poster from ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Graffiti American Graffiti]'', a 1973 film by George Lucas. The movie is set in 1962, the date given on the poster. Like many of Toriyama's references, ''American Graffiti'' depicted the "cruising" automobile culture of the 1960s.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-air-fix-plane-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Air Fix'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 32|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 32]]}}
Goku and Kuririn ride in an "Air Fix" plane en route to their first martial arts tournament. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airfix Airfix] is a company that produces scale models of vehicles, especially airplanes. One such model kit may have been used for the design of the plane in this chapter. This design was reused in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 146|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 146]] for several of the planes at [[Basil Airport]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bali-luggage-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Bali]]''' and '''[[Wayan Budhiyasa]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 32|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 32]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's luggage when he arrives for the 21st Tournament has a "[[Bali]]" sticker and the name "Wayan" on it. A man elsewhere in the panel has a shirt that reads "Budhiyasa". Bali is a popular tourist region in Indonesia that Toriyama visited prior to working on this chapter. While there, he met and had an enjoyable time with a tour guide, Wayan Budhiyasa, whom he honored with a cameo appearance in the manga.<ref>TODO: Need to cite this from interviews.</ref> Wayan and "Bali" (written on the Tournament wall) both appear again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapter 35]]. The Turtle Hermit used the luggage again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 113|chapter 113]]. A map of Bali appears in the background in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-luma-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''LUMA'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
When Son Goku and Kuririn enter the Tournament grounds for the first time, they pass a man wearing a "LUMA" shirt. In Japan, LUMA is a popular brand of colored ink used in drawing manga. This chapter featured eight limited-color pages.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-hilton-hotel-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hilton'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past a "Hotel Hilton" in [[West City]] while searching for [[Bulma]]. Hilton is an international hotel chain with properties in more than 100 countries, including Japan.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-poster-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]''''' and '''Fuji TV'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past an advertisement for ''Dragon Ball'' on Fuji TV on Wednesdays at 7 PM. This chapter debuted less than two months after the start of the ''Dragon Ball'' anime on Fuji TV.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fandango-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Fandango'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Teenage Bulma's bedroom includes a poster for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fandango_(1985_film) Fandango]'', a 1985 comedy about college friends going on a final roadtrip. It starred Kevin Costner in his debut, but for Torimaya the real star may have been the blue 1959 Cadillac Series 62 that was at the heart of the film.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-vmx-model-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''VMX12'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Among the clutter in Bulma's bedroom is a model kit for a Yamaha VMX12 motorcycle. Toriyama may have been thinking about the VMX because he included a VMX designation on a Metro West-style motorcycle in Chapter 68.
|}

===Chapters 101 through 200===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fox-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''FOX'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 126|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 126]]}}
There is a fox in the audience of the 22nd Tournament wearing a "FOX" shirt. It may be a reference to the FOX Network in the United States which had been founded by 20th Century Fox only seven months previous... or it may be just a fox wearing a shirt that says "fox" on it, similar to Bulma and Arale wearing shirts with their own names emblazoned on them.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-farmers-chevrolet-truck.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chevrolet'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 195|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 195]]}}
A farmer drives this Chevrolet pickup truck to [[Raditz|Raditz's]] landing site. Chevrolet is an American automotive brand that produces a wide variety of vehicles for the international market.
|}

===Chapters 201 through 300===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bubbles'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 210|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 210]]}}
[[North Kaiō|Kaiō's]] pet, [[Bubbles]], is named after [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubbles_(chimpanzee) Michael Jackson's chimpanzee] of the same name.<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="I want to know the characters' name sources!"|Book=20|Page=p. 158}}</ref>
|}

==Visual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to item, vehicle, and character cameos which appear in ''Dragon Ball'' but which do not have a given or implied name in-universe. For example, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' books appear as the 21st tournament spectators. While Toriyama is making a direct reference to the books' characters, he is not necessarily implying that Dorothy Gale is a character in the Dragon World.

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-gun-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Walther PPK'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The gun that Bulma brings for self defense on her first dragon ball hunt appears to be a Walther PP, a German sidearm used in World War II. She unsuccessfully uses to protect herself from Son Goku.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-peoples-cap-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chinese "People's Cap"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
In the background of one panel, an owl is seen to wear a Chairman Mao cap (人民帽 ''rénmín mào''), also known as a "People's Cap". This background detail may have been intended to evoke a Chinese setting to the early part of the ''Dragon Ball'' story. [[Oolong]] would be seen to wear a similar cap later in the series.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-nightgown-1st-armored.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''US Army First Armored Division'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's nightgown from the beginning of the series sports a patch for the First Armored Division of the US Army. This division was created in 1940 for World War II. The exact reason for including this patch is unknown, but Toriyama may have been inspired by a model tank. Tank-related terms were also used for upcoming characters like [[Sherman Priest]], [[Hedge]], [[Hogg]], and [[Lee]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-uzi-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ingram MAC-10''' or '''MAC-11'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 4|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 4]]}}
Bulma shoots Son Goku with a machine pistol after he admits that he removed her underpants, leading to her exposure to the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be either a MAC-10 or MAC-11, designed by Gordon Ingram for the Military Armament Corporation in 1964.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-ultraman-fish.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ultraman'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 6|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 6]]}}
While Bulma and Son Goku are on their first dragon ball hunt, they pass a fish jumping out of the water. This fish has a head shape reminiscent of Ultraman, as well as speaking that character's trademark transformation sound effect: "Shuwatch" (シュワッチ, ''Shuwatchi''). Ultraman is an extremely popular and influential character in Japanese pop culture, first created in 1966. The time limit used for Ultraman's powers were reused by Toriyama for Oolong's transformations. Ultraman is also a favorite of [[Arale]]'s in ''Dr. Slump''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-oolong-as-scooter-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Powell Streamliner''' or '''Fuji Rabbit S-1'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 7|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 7]]}}
After Bulma loses her [[capsules]], she tries to convince Oolong to transform into a vehicle to carry her. He briefly transforms into a scooter very close in design to a Powell Streamliner (or potentially the closely-related Fuji Rabbit S-1). This scooter was used by the United States military during World War II. Although the scooter is not an exact match, Oolong's inability to exactly mimic what he chooses is a recurring aspect of his transformations.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-yamcha-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kurogane Type 95'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha's car that he uses to pursue Oolong's camper van is based on a Kurogane Type 95 (nicknamed "Kurogane 4×4") scout car used by the Japanese in World War II.<ref>TODO: Toriyama specifically cited this in D4. Track down reference.</ref>
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-panzerfaust-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Panzerfaust'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha attacks Oolong's camper van using a ''panzerfaust'' ("tank fist"), an anti-tank weapon used by the German military during World War II. The ordnance is single-shot. The model that Yamcha uses includes original German text on the side, suggesting that Toriyama was working from a model or picture of the device while illustrating.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fiat-arbath-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fiat Abarth 695'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
After destroying [[Oolong]]'s camper van, [[Yamcha]] provides a Fiat Abarth 695 to Bulma and her group so they can continue the hunt for the dragon balls. Yamcha installs a tracking device so he can follow their progress. Although not named in the story, the Fiat Arbath logo can clearly be seen on the front of the car.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Technique-chichi-ultraseven-attack-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Ultraseven'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 11]]}}
When she was first encountered by Son Goku and his friends, [[Chi-Chi]] protected herself with a special helmet. This helmet featured a detachable boomerang that could be thrown to decapitate enemies, plus the ability to fire a laser blast. Both of these features, as well as the pose that Chi-Chi makes when she uses them, are derived from the ''Ultraseven'' series, one of the sequels to ''Ultraman''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-stay-puft-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Stay Puft Marshmallow Man'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
In the qualifying rounds of the 21st tournament, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the 1984 film ''Ghostbusters'' appears as a contestant in one panel. As he did not make the final rounds, he was presumably defeated by another contender.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-miffy-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Miffy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 35]]}}
Several crowd scenes from the 21st tournament audience include a simply-drawn rabbit, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miffy Miffy]. Created in 1955 in the Netherlands by artist Dick Bruna, Miffy was a well-known character in Japan. Mr. Bruna's art style may also have been an influence in similar characters, such as those by Sanrio.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-dorothy-and-oz-team-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Wizard of Oz Characters'': Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 37|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 37]]}}
Beginning in the fight between Yamcha and the disguised Turtle Hermit, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' film make an appearance: Dorothy Gale, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow. These are all characters from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film) 1939 film], however book-only characters appear in other panels. The series was created by L. Frank Baum in 1900.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-scarecrow-with-boom-box.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Oz'' entry in 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 42|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 42]]}}
Continuing with the appearances of ''Oz''-related characters in the 21st tournament crowd scenes, one appearance during the Jackie Chun vs. Kuririn battle depicts the Scarecrow holding a boom-box. This is in reference to Torimaya's assistant [[Matsuyama]]'s entry in the [http://art-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fig12.jpg 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest]. This entry re-imagined Dorthy and the ''Oz'' characters as doing "modern" things such as riding a motorcycle, drinking a Coke, and skateboarding.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Spectreman'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 417|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 417]], [[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 42|''Dragon Ball'' Tankōbon Volume 42]]}}
Goku's poses on the covers of ''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 417 and Tankōbon Volume 42 depict him waving goodbye to the reader before, presumably, flying away. These poses resemble that of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectreman Spectreman]'' on the cover of the final chapter of the manga of the same name.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://twitter.com/kamisamaexp/status/2043082405024514281|Website=Twitter|Title=@kamisamaexp|Date=11 April 2026|AccessDate=12 April 2026}}TO DO: track down copy of chapter to directly verify</ref>
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==Anime-only References==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-Urashima_Tarō-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Urashima Tarō'' legend and folksong'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 3|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 3]]}}
After Son Goku rescues [[Turtle]], both [[Bulma]] and the [[Turtle Hermit]] reference the legend of ''Urashima Tarō'', a Japanese folk-story about a man who receives a reward after rescuing a turtle. Bulma wonders if Turtle will give them a ''tamatebako'' (jeweled box) as a reward, just as in that legend. While approaching the shore, the Turtle Hermit sings a few bars of a folksong version of the story, also generally titled as 浦島太郎 (''Urashima Tarō''). This version is a common children's song today and was first published in 1911.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-marilyn-monroe-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Marilyn Monroe in ''The Seven Year Itch'' movie poster'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 43|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 43]]}}
While exploring [[West City]], Goku briefly passes by a storefront with many TV screens. A picture of a blond woman holding down a billowing dress is briefly seen on the screen. This scene pays homage to a sequence in the 1956 film, ''The Seven Year Itch'', where Marilyn Monroe's character holds down a dress in a similar pose while walking over a windy subway grate. The full image was not depicted in the film itself, but was used in the film's poster and advertisements.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-all-japan-motorcross-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''All Japan Motorcross Championship'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
Bulma's room in Capsule Corp includes a poster for the All Japan Motorcross Championship, a popular motorcross racing series in Japan run by MFJ, the Motorcycle Federation of Japan.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-budweiser-and-coke-ads.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Budweiser and Coca-Cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
While exploring West City, Goku passes by advertisements for Budweiser and Coca-Cola. These are iconic American brands and may be intended to suggest that West City is a very "western" city.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-rumble-fish-poster-top.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Rumble Fish'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
When Goku's friends are discussing [[Panput]]'s life as an action movie star, a poster for ''Rumble Fish'' is briefly displayed. This is a real-life 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by S. E. Hinton. Panput appears to be playing the role of "Motorcycle Boy", the protagonist's cool older brother who dies at the conclusion of the film while trying to rescue animals (including a "rumble fish") from a pet store. In the original, Motorcycle Boy drives a Kawasaki GPZ550 motorcycle, rather than the American one shown here. He also does not use a bazooka in the original.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-ramble-fish-poster-bottom.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Iroha'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
The bottom of the ''Rumble Fish'' movie poster (starring [[Panput]]) contains credits in the form of the ''Iroha'' poem, a classical Japanese pangram poem composed prior to 1079 AD. The poem is noteworthy for containing each Japanese phonetic character exactly once. The order of characters in this poem was subsequently adopted as Japanese "alphabetical" order.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-singaraja-billboard.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Singaraja'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
While Goku is being driven around [[Papaya Island]] by [[Panput]]'s manager, they pass a billboard advertising "Singaraja". Singaraja is a town in northern [[Bali]], one of several references to that country in that section of the manga and anime, thanks to a recent vacation taken by [[Akira Toriyama]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ001-raditz-pod-mystical-adventure.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Mystical Adventure!]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 1|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 1]]}}
In the first moments of the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' series, [[Raditz|Raditz's]] [[Saiyan Pod|pod]] flies near a sun emitting solar flares. The sun and flares are an homage to the opening of the recently-completed ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' series.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-clock.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Time(x) Clock'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
In [[East City]] just prior to the [[Saiyans]]' arrival, a clock can be seen with a capitalized "TIME" logo. This appears to be a reference to the US-based Timex Corporation which produced clocks with a very similar "TIMEX" logo on the front. First established in 1944, the Timex company was a popular manufacturer of clocks and watches.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-watch.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Timex Watch'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
One of the pedestrians in [[East City]] looks at his watch just prior to the Saiyans attack. The watch depicted says "DALBAT Quartz" as the brand with "Chronometer" separately visible on the watch face. This watch is based on a Timex Quartz Mens K-Cell digital watch from the 1980s, potentially one owned by an animator. Timex digital watches of the period, [https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/timex-cell-vintage-70s-80s-quartz-lcd-695447778 such as this one from an eBay auction], include both branding elements as well as the overall layout of the watch face and buttons.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Einstein''' & '''Archimedes'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 171|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 171]]}}
Chi-Chi suggests both "Einstein" and "Archimedes" as good names for her first son, but he reveals his desire to be named "[[Son Gohan|Gohan]]" instead. Einstein and Archimedes are scholars from the real-world. Einstein (1875-1975) was a scientist best known for his development of the Theory of Relativity. Archimedes (c. 271 - 212 BCE) was a Greek inventor and mathematician who pioneered many branches of study including geometry and an early version of calculus.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bird-shirts.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bird Studio'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 126|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 126]]}}
In the moments before [[Doctor Gero]] attacks, two people on [[Amembo Island]] are seen wearing "Bird" shirts. Bird Studio is the name of Akira Toriyama's production company.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-balloon-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dragon Ball'' TV Special'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
In a self-referential moment, a young girl is carrying a balloon labeled "D.B.SP" ("''Dragon Ball'' Special") with a picture of Son Goku at the beginning of the Trunks TV special. This moment of levity will be shattered soon after as the [[Artificial Humans]] attack and the balloon floats away.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-pepper-town-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dub and Peter 1'' - Pepper Town'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
The first city that the Artificial Humans destroy in the TV special is Pepper Town. This town not only matches the pun-series used by most of the other towns in the Cell arc, but also serves as a reference to Toriyama's brief series ''[[Dub and Peter 1]]'', published only a few months before; Pepper Town serves as the primary setting of this series.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-ueda-bag.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Yoshihiro Ueda]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
When the camera pans over the abandoned [[Kame House]], a duffel bag labeled "UEDA" is left on the floor. This is likely a tribute to Yoshihiro Ueda, a director on many episodes of the series including the special where it appeared. He started work on the series with [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]] and continued all the way through to [[Dragon Ball GT Episode 62]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ178-son-goku-cha-la-pose.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball Z'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 178|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 178]]}}
During Son Goku's battle with [[Cell]], he powers up in a specific pose then calls down lightning that explodes into a red aura. This is nearly identical to a sequence in the first ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' anime opening, except that Goku is a [[Super Saiyan]] in the episode version. A second homage is found in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 179|the following episode]] which shows [[Piccolo]] reflected against an explosion just as in the opening.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-yama-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''"Yama"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While passing through [[King Enma]]'s castle on their way to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], Goku meets an ''oni'' named [[Yama]]. Yama is one of three ''oni'' in that episode named for ''Dragon Ball Z'' animators and directors, but it is not certain who he was named for. He may have been named for Akira Toriyama himself; [[Chigusa Yokoyama]], the art director for the episode that he appeared in; or other "Yama" names who worked on ''Dragon Ball Z'' at the time including [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]], [[Masayuki Uchiyama]], [[Masuo Nakayama]], [[Shigeyasu Yamauchi]], or [[Takao Koyama]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-shimoto-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Mitsuo Hashimoto'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Shimoto is one of the background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Shomoto appears to be named for [[Mitsuo Hashimoto]], the director of many episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'', including the episode ([[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|195]]) with this cameo.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-suenaga-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Yūichi Suenaga'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Suenaga is the second background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Suenaga appears to be named for [[Yūichi Suenaga]], a director on several episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'', but also the production manager on the episode where the cameo appeared.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz195-dai-kaio-cadillac.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
On [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], [[Kaiō]] spots a beautiful car and fawns over it. The vehicle resembles a 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, or similar. This car resembles the 1957-era Cadillac that Kaiō lost when his own planet was destroyed.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz199-cola-can.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Coca-cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 199|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 199]]}}
During the [[Afterlife Tournament]], a red and white "cola" cans fly across the stands during [[Paikuhan]]'s [[Hyper Tornado]] technique. Although the full name is not used, the wavy white stripe on a red "cola" can closely resembles the Coca-Cola can design used off and on (with modifications) since 1971.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sega Saturn'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball GT TV Special|''Dragon Ball GT'' TV Special]]}}
[[Son Goku, Jr.]] can be seen playing a video game console vaguely resembling a Sega Saturn (1994-2000).
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==Movie-only References==
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kedak-camera-m7.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kedak'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
In the department store in Movie 7, a customer can be seen looking over new cameras while carrying a "Kedak" case. This appears to be a reference to Kodak, a real-world camera company. This is one of several slightly-misspelled English words in the film, but the only that referenced a brand.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-item-z-hat.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon Ball Z'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While a crowd of people are fleeing from the rampage of Nos. 14 and 15, one man can be seen wearing a "Z" hat in the same font as the "Z" in the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' logo.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-nagasaki.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Nagasaki'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While Son Goku is battling Artificial Humans Nos. [[Artificial Human No. 14|14]] and [[Artificial Human No. 15|15]] in an unknown city, a sign can be seen saying "Nagasaki". In real-life, Nagasaki is a city in western Japan, also known for being one of the two cities that were hit by atomic bombs during World War II. As Nagasaki does not exist in the [[Dragon World]], it is unclear what the name on the building was referring to.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-Friendship-Effort-Victory-square.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The "three principles" of ''Jump'': Friendship, Effort, and Victory'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
As Goku and Chi-Chi discuss Goku's rehearsed answers for how they will get Gohan into a prestigious spring seminar, Chi-Chi tells Goku that his three favorite words must be "friendship", "effort", and "victory". These words are also written on a poster in the interview room of the "Most Famous School", although they are only visible in some 4:3 prints of the film; the original theatrical cut and releases based on the 16:9 theatrical ratio crop out this poster. These words serve as the "three principles" of ''[[V-Jump]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-kuririn-singing-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください, ''"Please Give Me Wings"'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
At a cherry blossom party to celebrate the coming of spring, Kuririn sings a karaoke rendition of ''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください or "Please Give Me Wings"), a Japanese folk song by Michio Yamagami, written in 1970. It is a popular song for Japanese artists to cover and is well-known by school children. Kuririn's rendition is considered either amazing or comically bad, depending on the listener.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-turtle-hermit-drunk-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Japan'''
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While listening to [[Kuririn]]'s karaoke, the (very drunk) Turtle Hermit shouts out that his former student is the "best in all Japan!" The cherry blossom party he and his friends attended in the film mimic a real-world festival that takes place in Japan in the spring. As "Japan" is not a country in [[Dragon World]]'s [[Earth]], this an anachronistic reference.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-turtle-hermit-mask.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hyottoko mask''' and '''Flag of Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While distracting [[Broli]] on [[New Planet Vegeta]], the [[Turtle Hermit]] performs a comedic dance using a traditional Hyottoko mask to shift between alterations of his facial features. His fan also depicts the flag of Japan, the real-world origin of the Hyottoko mask tradition. The mask's puckered mouth is depicts a man breathing fire through a bamboo pipe, hence the term ''hyottoko'' (ひょっとこ), from "fire" (火 ''hi'') and "man" (男 ''otoko'').
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-tokyo-sports-reporter.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tokyo Sports'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], one of the reporters is seen wearing a patch for "Tokyo Sports". ''Tokyo Sports'' (東京スポーツ ''Tōkyō Supōtsuis'') a Japanese daily sports newspaper founded in 1960. It is known for including glamor shots of attractive women in addition to its traditional sports coverage.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-lots-of-camera.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|Camera Manufacturers: '''Nimolta''', '''Kentax''', '''Mikon''', and '''Olympus'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], many of the cameramen are using cameras with named derived from real-world camera manufacturers. "Nimolta", "Kentax", and "Mikon" are slight misspellings of Minolta, Pentax, and Nikon, all real-world camera brands. "Olympus" is also present but not misspelled. To add some Dragon Ball flavor, another cameraman is using a Capsule Corp-branded camera. These off-brand cameras may be calling back to the "Kedak" camera seen in [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|Movie 7]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-fleur-de-lis.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fleur-de-lis'''
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After the press conference, Mister Satan is expected to come out of a door with a ''fleur-de-lis'' overhead. Instead, he appears high above on a helicopter. In real life, the symbol represents the French monarchy in heraldry and has come to represent France in general. In this instance, it may be being used to show that Gyōsan Money has "class".
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-hay.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''DB-Z'' hat and "The Super Saiyan" shirt'''
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Amongst the cheering crowds, several characters can be seen wearing "DB-Z" hats, naturally referencing the show ''Dragon Ball Z''. One of these characters (seen here from the back) also wears a shirt with "The Super Saiyan" written on the front. This character may be an out-of-universe reference to ''Dragon Ball'' fandom as the existence of Saiyans and Super Saiyans was not common knowledge at the time and would not have been put on an in-universe fan's shirt.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-old-maid.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Baba-nuki'' (ババ抜き) / Old Maid'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
While on the Serpentine Road, Son Goku plays Baba-nuki (ババ抜き), or "Old Maid", with [[Bubbles]] and [[Gregory]]. They play with a special deck that includes [[Pilaf]] as the king, [[Mai]] as the queen, and [[Shuu]] as the jack. As a double-pun, the [[Fortuneteller Crone]] is featured as the Joker. In the Japanese version of this game, the Joker is always the "old maid" unlike the American version which often uses a queen. Her name, as well as the Japanese term for the "old maid" uses the word ''baba'' (ババ), making her an especially fitting character to be the "Old Maid" of the game. While it is plausible that egocentric Pilaf could have indeed produced a playing card desk featuring his photos, the presence of the Crone suggests that this is a meta-joke rather than an in-universe one.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-chichen-itza.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chichen Itza'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
On [[Battle Island II]], the four finalists emerge onto a large step pyramid before being transported to their individual competition stages. This step-pyramid closely resembles the Mayan site at Chichen Itza in Yucatán State, Mexico. The film version of the pyramid appears to have one additional level, but the overall architecture and style is the same as the real-world location.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-scarecrow.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Scarecrow at the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'''''
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As the crowd flees the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' after the reveal of [[Bojack]]'s henchmen, a straw hat can be seen in the crowd. This is the Scarecrow from the ''Wizard of Oz''. This is a callback to [[Dragon Ball Chapter 42]] and elsewhere were the Scarecrow and other Oz characters were seen in the background of the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-amos-n-andy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Amos 'n' Andy'' Tin Taxi'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a yellow car with two black characters riding in it. This car is a depiction of a 1930s ''Amos 'n' Andy'' wind-up toy, called the "Tin Taxi" by Louis Marx and Company. ''Amos 'n' Andy'' was a comedy radio series from the 1920s through the 1950s depicting two African American men trying to make it in Chicago and New York.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-pooh-bear.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Winnie-the-Pooh'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Another of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a teddy bear with shaggy fur. This particular bear closely resembles a stuffed toy purchased by A.A. Milne for his son, Christopher Robin Milne, when he was a small child. This toy later became the model for Winnie-the-Pooh and is housed in the permanent collection at the New York Public Library.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-charlie-mccarthy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Charlie McCarthy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' battle stage is a ventriloquist's dummy with a top hat and monocle. This is Charlie McCarthy, the "partner" of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Bergen performed with Charlie from 1922 until 1978 including roles on radio, TV, and films.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-michael-jackson-suit-bog.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Michael Jackson'''
{{Table attack|debut=''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''}}
Among the grand prizes stashed for Bulma's Bingo Tournament is a white suit and a single white glove. This outfit is a reference to Michael Jackson's outfit from the 1988 music video for ''Smooth Criminal'', as well as his signature diamond-studded glove.
|}

===Movie 9 Flags===
[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9]] implies the international character of the [[Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai]] by depicting many flags in the entrance area as well as the interior viewing area on [[Battle Island]]. These flags are a mix of real-world flags, invented flags, and remixes of elements of real flags in ways that do not appear in real life. It is not clear what these flags represent in-universe as [[Earth]] is a united country ruled over by a [[King of Earth|king]].

{| style="width: 1000px; text-align: center; border-bottom-style: dotted; border: 1px;"
|colspan="2"|[[Image:M9-exterior-flags.png|x200px|thumb|center|The flags depicted in the outdoor area of Battle Island are stylized and given a pastel tint. Only a few appear to directly depict real-world flags, but real-world elements like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_and_crescent star and crescent], the triangle-and-star of East Timor, and others are used in different contexts.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''1 - 3''': Unknown
* '''4''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guinea flag of Guinea], a country in Africa.
* '''5''': The triangle shape resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guyana flag of Guyana], a country in South America.
* '''6''': The star and crescent symbol is often seen as a symbol of Islam and used by several real-world Islamic countries. This flag most closely resembles a recolor of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_the_Ottoman_Empire flag of the Ottoman Empire].
* '''7''': Sideways version of #4.
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* '''8''': The triangle and star elements matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_East_Timor Flag of East Timor], but the colors are incorrect.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': Same as #4
* '''12''': A nondescript yellow flag that could be the flag of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruneian_Empire Empire of Brunei], a country in southeast Asia in the 19th century.
* '''13 - 15''': Unknown
|-
|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags1.png|x200px|thumb|center|Most of the flags in the interior of Battle Island are based on of real-world designs. Unlike the outside flags, there is no pastel tint. In a few cases, pennant versions (triangle or swallowtail) are shown instead of their rectangle forms.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''1''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Latvia flag of Latvia], a country in Europe.
* '''2''': Unknown, but the design appears to be distinctive and may be based on something.
* '''3''': A triangle pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Austria flag of Austria], a country in Europe.
* '''4''': A swallowtail pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Luxembourg flag of Luxembourg], a country in Europe.
* '''5''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Somalia flag of Somalia], a country in Africa.
* '''6''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guatemala flag of Guatemala], a country in South America
* '''7''': A flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol from Daoism. This symbol is present on several east Asian flags but none match this depiction.
* '''8''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Liberia flag of Liberia], a country in Africa.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Netherlands flag of the Netherlands], a country in Europe.
* '''12''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Japan flag of Japan], a country in Asia known for fantastic martial-arts/gag manga.
* '''13''': Unknown
* '''14''': An unknown flag, but the closer view (#3 below) shows that the insignia closely matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Brazil southern sky depiction from the flag of Brazil].
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* '''15''': Unknown
* '''16''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_England flag of England], one of the component countries of the United Kingdom.
* '''17''': Unknown
* '''18''': Same as #12, a flag of Japan. A spectator in the same scene carries a fan also based on the flag of Japan.
* '''19''': Same as #11, a flag of the Netherlands
* '''20''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Bulgaria flag of Bulgaria], a country in Europe.
* '''21''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Switzerland flag of Switzerland], a country in Europe.
* '''22''': Unknown
* '''23''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Finland flag of Finland], a country in Europe.
* '''24''': Same as #3, a flag of Austria.
* '''25''': Unknown
* '''26''': Unknown, but resembling the flag of France, albeit with a thin middle stripe.
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|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags2.png|x200px|thumb|center|A close-up view in the Battle Island main building shows many of the same flags from the wider view, but they are not in the same order.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; "|
* '''1''': Same as #8 above; a flag of Liberia.
* '''2''': Unknown
* '''3''': Same as #14 above; an unknown flag with an element taken from the flag of Brazil.
* '''4''': Unknown
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* '''5''': Same as #7 above; an unknown flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol.
* '''6''': Unknown
* '''7''': Same as #16 above; a flag of England.
* '''8''': Same as #13 above; an unknown flag.
* '''9''': Same as #15 above; an unknown flag.
|}

==References==
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[[Category:References list]]

Real-world References in Dragon Ball

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While illustrating ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' and other series, [[Akira Toriyama]] occasionally references real-world brands for vehicles, buildings, and other products. These references serve different purposes in the story, but could imply that Renault, Kawasaki, and other companies exist in the universe of Dragon Ball, alongside fictional counterparts like [[Capsule Corporation]] and the [[Red Ribbon Army]]. This page catalogs those references.

''See Also: [[Dr. Slump references in Dragon Ball]]''

==Textual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to directly written out references to real-world products, celebrities, or similar media. It may be written out in English, Japanese, or in another language. The assumption is that the below products may potentially have an in-universe counterpart, even if the reference itself is primarily for humor. For example, [[Pilaf]] has a bookshelf full of ''Jump'' comics. While we know this to be a real-world reference (to ''[[Shonen Jump]]''), it is conceivable that books may exist in the Dragon World that are also titled ''Jump''.

===Chapters 1 through 100===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turbo-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Turbo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The "Turbo" car, in reference to the Renault 5 Turbo, is the first vehicle that [[Bulma]] is shown to drive in the manga. She nearly hits [[Son Goku]] on her way to find the [[dragon balls|4-star dragon ball]]. In real-life, the car was only in limited production primarily for use in rally races.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kawasaki-kr250-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kawasaki KR250'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
The Kawasaki KR250 is a motorcycle that Bulma drives in the manga's second chapter. Like the "Turbo" car in the prior chapter, this is primarily a racing bike. In the universe of Dragon Ball, it is implied to be a Capsule Corp vehicle. [[Lunch]] steals one of these in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-tyrell-corp-chair.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tyrell Corp'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's capsule house contains a chair with "Tyrell Corp" branding. Tyrell Corporation is a fictional company in the 1982 film ''Blade Runner'' directed by Ridley Scott. In the movie, Tyrell Corporation invented "replicants", androids indistinguishable from people. This reference may have been to highlight the science-fiction nature of Bulma and her journey, in contrast to the rural Chinese setting.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pilaf-jump-comics-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Jump (ジャンプ)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 18|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 18]]}}
[[Pilaf|Pilaf's]] bookshelves contain an ample supply of ''Jump'' (ジャンプ ''Janpu'') comics, an overarching brand used within Shueisha. ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' specifically is the publication that featured ''Dragon Ball'' and many of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s other works.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-pinball-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon (Pinball)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 21|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 21]]}}
Pilaf's castle also appears to contain an [https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=3887&picno=3009 Interflip Dragon] pinball machine, first manufactured in 1977. This was likely selected as a play on the manga title, and the resemblance to an actual pinball machine may be a coincidence.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pennzoil-shirt-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Pennzoil'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 23|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 23]]}}
The [[Turtle Hermit]] is depicted as lounging in a Pennzoil shirt when Son Goku arrives at [[Kame House]] to train after defeating Pilaf. [[Senbei Norimaki]] wears a similar shirt in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 82|chapter 82]]. Pennzoil is an American oil and gas company, perhaps best known internationally for sponsoring motorsport events and racing teams.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turtle-hermits-movies.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''The Goonies''''', '''ZZ Top''', '''Tanya Roberts''', '''''Playboy'' Playmates''', and '''Golf Aerobics'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's movie collection is visible as he is preparing for Goku to return with his "date". Visible on the shelf are the film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goonies The Goonies]'' (グーニーズ ''Gūnīzu''), a tape of the rock band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_Top ZZ Top] (ZZトップ ''ZZ Toppu''), a tape labeled for the actress and "Charlie's Angel" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_Roberts Tanya Roberts] (タニア・ロバーツ ''Tania Robātsu''), three volumes of "Playmates" tapes, presumably [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playboy_Playmate ''Playboy'' Playmates] (プレイメイト, ''Pureimeito''), and several aerobics tapes. Tanya Roberts had been on the cover of Japanese ''Playboy'' in November 1982 as part of a promotion for the film ''Beastmaster''. The reference to ZZ Top may have been an indirect play on their hit song ''Tush'' where the protagonist of the song, much like the Turtle Hermit, was "looking for some tush". A tape labeled "aerobic golf" (エアロビゴルフ ''earobi gorufu'') appears to be a reference to a [https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B4%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AD%E3%83%93%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-1-VHS-%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%96%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9/dp/B000064FW7 VHS release in Japan] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Stephenson Jan Stephenson], a golf pro in the 1980s who encouraged the sexualization of the LPGA as a marketing strategy.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-izuzu-rodeo-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Rodeo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
Son Goku and [[Kuririn]] see a Rodeo pickup truck while searching for a "hottie" for the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be an Izuzu Rodeo pickup truck manufactured for the Japanese market.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-sturgis-gloves-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sturgis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
[[Lunch]] is wearing a pair of Sturgis racing gloves when Son Goku and Kuririn first encounter her being chased by the police. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgis_Motorcycle_Rally Sturgis Motorcycle Rally] is an annual cycling event held in Sturgis, South Dakota. The Turtle Hermit was previously seen to wear a Sturgis shirt on the cover of [[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]], but did not wear one in the series itself. Another man is seen to wear a Sturgis jacket in the audience of the 21st Tournament in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapters 35]] and [[Dragon Ball Chapter 36|36]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-american-graffiti-picture-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''American Graffiti'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 30|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 30]]}}
The Turtle Hermit has a poster from ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Graffiti American Graffiti]'', a 1973 film by George Lucas. The movie is set in 1962, the date given on the poster. Like many of Toriyama's references, ''American Graffiti'' depicted the "cruising" automobile culture of the 1960s.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-air-fix-plane-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Air Fix'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 32|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 32]]}}
Goku and Kuririn ride in an "Air Fix" plane en route to their first martial arts tournament. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airfix Airfix] is a company that produces scale models of vehicles, especially airplanes. One such model kit may have been used for the design of the plane in this chapter. This design was reused in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 146|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 146]] for several of the planes at [[Basil Airport]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bali-luggage-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Bali]]''' and '''[[Wayan Budhiyasa]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 32|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 32]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's luggage when he arrives for the 21st Tournament has a "[[Bali]]" sticker and the name "Wayan" on it. A man elsewhere in the panel has a shirt that reads "Budhiyasa". Bali is a popular tourist region in Indonesia that Toriyama visited prior to working on this chapter. While there, he met and had an enjoyable time with a tour guide, Wayan Budhiyasa, whom he honored with a cameo appearance in the manga.<ref>TODO: Need to cite this from interviews.</ref> Wayan and "Bali" (written on the Tournament wall) both appear again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapter 35]]. The Turtle Hermit used the luggage again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 113|chapter 113]]. A map of Bali appears in the background in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-luma-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''LUMA'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
When Son Goku and Kuririn enter the Tournament grounds for the first time, they pass a man wearing a "LUMA" shirt. In Japan, LUMA is a popular brand of colored ink used in drawing manga. This chapter featured eight limited-color pages.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-hilton-hotel-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hilton'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past a "Hotel Hilton" in [[West City]] while searching for [[Bulma]]. Hilton is an international hotel chain with properties in more than 100 countries, including Japan.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-poster-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]''''' and '''Fuji TV'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past an advertisement for ''Dragon Ball'' on Fuji TV on Wednesdays at 7 PM. This chapter debuted less than two months after the start of the ''Dragon Ball'' anime on Fuji TV.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fandango-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Fandango'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Teenage Bulma's bedroom includes a poster for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fandango_(1985_film) Fandango]'', a 1985 comedy about college friends going on a final roadtrip. It starred Kevin Costner in his debut, but for Torimaya the real star may have been the blue 1959 Cadillac Series 62 that was at the heart of the film.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-vmx-model-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''VMX12'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Among the clutter in Bulma's bedroom is a model kit for a Yamaha VMX12 motorcycle. Toriyama may have been thinking about the VMX because he included a VMX designation on a Metro West-style motorcycle in Chapter 68.
|}

===Chapters 101 through 200===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fox-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''FOX'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 126|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 126]]}}
There is a fox in the audience of the 22nd Tournament wearing a "FOX" shirt. It may be a reference to the FOX Network in the United States which had been founded by 20th Century Fox only seven months previous... or it may be just a fox wearing a shirt that says "fox" on it, similar to Bulma and Arale wearing shirts with their own names emblazoned on them.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-farmers-chevrolet-truck.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chevrolet'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 195|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 195]]}}
A farmer drives this Chevrolet pickup truck to [[Raditz|Raditz's]] landing site. Chevrolet is an American automotive brand that produces a wide variety of vehicles for the international market.
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===Chapters 201 through 300===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bubbles'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 210|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 210]]}}
[[North Kaiō|Kaiō's]] pet, [[Bubbles]], is named after [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubbles_(chimpanzee) Michael Jackson's chimpanzee] of the same name.<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="I want to know the characters' name sources!"|Book=20|Page=p. 158}}</ref>
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==Visual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to item, vehicle, and character cameos which appear in ''Dragon Ball'' but which do not have a given or implied name in-universe. For example, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' books appear as the 21st tournament spectators. While Toriyama is making a direct reference to the books' characters, he is not necessarily implying that Dorothy Gale is a character in the Dragon World.

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-gun-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Walther PPK'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The gun that Bulma brings for self defense on her first dragon ball hunt appears to be a Walther PP, a German sidearm used in World War II. She unsuccessfully uses to protect herself from Son Goku.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-peoples-cap-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chinese "People's Cap"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
In the background of one panel, an owl is seen to wear a Chairman Mao cap (人民帽 ''rénmín mào''), also known as a "People's Cap". This background detail may have been intended to evoke a Chinese setting to the early part of the ''Dragon Ball'' story. [[Oolong]] would be seen to wear a similar cap later in the series.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-nightgown-1st-armored.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''US Army First Armored Division'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's nightgown from the beginning of the series sports a patch for the First Armored Division of the US Army. This division was created in 1940 for World War II. The exact reason for including this patch is unknown, but Toriyama may have been inspired by a model tank. Tank-related terms were also used for upcoming characters like [[Sherman Priest]], [[Hedge]], [[Hogg]], and [[Lee]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-uzi-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ingram MAC-10''' or '''MAC-11'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 4|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 4]]}}
Bulma shoots Son Goku with a machine pistol after he admits that he removed her underpants, leading to her exposure to the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be either a MAC-10 or MAC-11, designed by Gordon Ingram for the Military Armament Corporation in 1964.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-ultraman-fish.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ultraman'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 6|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 6]]}}
While Bulma and Son Goku are on their first dragon ball hunt, they pass a fish jumping out of the water. This fish has a head shape reminiscent of Ultraman, as well as speaking that character's trademark transformation sound effect: "Shuwatch" (シュワッチ, ''Shuwatchi''). Ultraman is an extremely popular and influential character in Japanese pop culture, first created in 1966. The time limit used for Ultraman's powers were reused by Toriyama for Oolong's transformations. Ultraman is also a favorite of [[Arale]]'s in ''Dr. Slump''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-oolong-as-scooter-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Powell Streamliner''' or '''Fuji Rabbit S-1'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 7|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 7]]}}
After Bulma loses her [[capsules]], she tries to convince Oolong to transform into a vehicle to carry her. He briefly transforms into a scooter very close in design to a Powell Streamliner (or potentially the closely-related Fuji Rabbit S-1). This scooter was used by the United States military during World War II. Although the scooter is not an exact match, Oolong's inability to exactly mimic what he chooses is a recurring aspect of his transformations.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-yamcha-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kurogane Type 95'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha's car that he uses to pursue Oolong's camper van is based on a Kurogane Type 95 (nicknamed "Kurogane 4×4") scout car used by the Japanese in World War II.<ref>TODO: Toriyama specifically cited this in D4. Track down reference.</ref>
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-panzerfaust-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Panzerfaust'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha attacks Oolong's camper van using a ''panzerfaust'' ("tank fist"), an anti-tank weapon used by the German military during World War II. The ordnance is single-shot. The model that Yamcha uses includes original German text on the side, suggesting that Toriyama was working from a model or picture of the device while illustrating.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fiat-arbath-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fiat Abarth 695'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
After destroying [[Oolong]]'s camper van, [[Yamcha]] provides a Fiat Abarth 695 to Bulma and her group so they can continue the hunt for the dragon balls. Yamcha installs a tracking device so he can follow their progress. Although not named in the story, the Fiat Arbath logo can clearly be seen on the front of the car.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Technique-chichi-ultraseven-attack-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Ultraseven'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 11]]}}
When she was first encountered by Son Goku and his friends, [[Chi-Chi]] protected herself with a special helmet. This helmet featured a detachable boomerang that could be thrown to decapitate enemies, plus the ability to fire a laser blast. Both of these features, as well as the pose that Chi-Chi makes when she uses them, are derived from the ''Ultraseven'' series, one of the sequels to ''Ultraman''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-stay-puft-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Stay Puft Marshmallow Man'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
In the qualifying rounds of the 21st tournament, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the 1984 film ''Ghostbusters'' appears as a contestant in one panel. As he did not make the final rounds, he was presumably defeated by another contender.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-miffy-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Miffy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 35]]}}
Several crowd scenes from the 21st tournament audience include a simply-drawn rabbit, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miffy Miffy]. Created in 1955 in the Netherlands by artist Dick Bruna, Miffy was a well-known character in Japan. Mr. Bruna's art style may also have been an influence in similar characters, such as those by Sanrio.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-dorothy-and-oz-team-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Wizard of Oz Characters'': Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 37|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 37]]}}
Beginning in the fight between Yamcha and the disguised Turtle Hermit, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' film make an appearance: Dorothy Gale, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow. These are all characters from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film) 1939 film], however book-only characters appear in other panels. The series was created by L. Frank Baum in 1900.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-scarecrow-with-boom-box.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Oz'' entry in 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 42|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 42]]}}
Continuing with the appearances of ''Oz''-related characters in the 21st tournament crowd scenes, one appearance during the Jackie Chun vs. Kuririn battle depicts the Scarecrow holding a boom-box. This is in reference to Torimaya's assistant [[Matsuyama]]'s entry in the [http://art-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fig12.jpg 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest]. This entry re-imagined Dorthy and the ''Oz'' characters as doing "modern" things such as riding a motorcycle, drinking a Coke, and skateboarding.
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==Anime-only References==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-Urashima_Tarō-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Urashima Tarō'' legend and folksong'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 3|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 3]]}}
After Son Goku rescues [[Turtle]], both [[Bulma]] and the [[Turtle Hermit]] reference the legend of ''Urashima Tarō'', a Japanese folk-story about a man who receives a reward after rescuing a turtle. Bulma wonders if Turtle will give them a ''tamatebako'' (jeweled box) as a reward, just as in that legend. While approaching the shore, the Turtle Hermit sings a few bars of a folksong version of the story, also generally titled as 浦島太郎 (''Urashima Tarō''). This version is a common children's song today and was first published in 1911.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-marilyn-monroe-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Marilyn Monroe in ''The Seven Year Itch'' movie poster'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 43|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 43]]}}
While exploring [[West City]], Goku briefly passes by a storefront with many TV screens. A picture of a blond woman holding down a billowing dress is briefly seen on the screen. This scene pays homage to a sequence in the 1956 film, ''The Seven Year Itch'', where Marilyn Monroe's character holds down a dress in a similar pose while walking over a windy subway grate. The full image was not depicted in the film itself, but was used in the film's poster and advertisements.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-all-japan-motorcross-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''All Japan Motorcross Championship'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
Bulma's room in Capsule Corp includes a poster for the All Japan Motorcross Championship, a popular motorcross racing series in Japan run by MFJ, the Motorcycle Federation of Japan.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-budweiser-and-coke-ads.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Budweiser and Coca-Cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
While exploring West City, Goku passes by advertisements for Budweiser and Coca-Cola. These are iconic American brands and may be intended to suggest that West City is a very "western" city.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-rumble-fish-poster-top.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Rumble Fish'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
When Goku's friends are discussing [[Panput]]'s life as an action movie star, a poster for ''Rumble Fish'' is briefly displayed. This is a real-life 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by S. E. Hinton. Panput appears to be playing the role of "Motorcycle Boy", the protagonist's cool older brother who dies at the conclusion of the film while trying to rescue animals (including a "rumble fish") from a pet store. In the original, Motorcycle Boy drives a Kawasaki GPZ550 motorcycle, rather than the American one shown here. He also does not use a bazooka in the original.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-ramble-fish-poster-bottom.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Iroha'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
The bottom of the ''Rumble Fish'' movie poster (starring [[Panput]]) contains credits in the form of the ''Iroha'' poem, a classical Japanese pangram poem composed prior to 1079 AD. The poem is noteworthy for containing each Japanese phonetic character exactly once. The order of characters in this poem was subsequently adopted as Japanese "alphabetical" order.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-singaraja-billboard.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Singaraja'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
While Goku is being driven around [[Papaya Island]] by [[Panput]]'s manager, they pass a billboard advertising "Singaraja". Singaraja is a town in northern [[Bali]], one of several references to that country in that section of the manga and anime, thanks to a recent vacation taken by [[Akira Toriyama]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ001-raditz-pod-mystical-adventure.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Mystical Adventure!]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 1|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 1]]}}
In the first moments of the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' series, [[Raditz|Raditz's]] [[Saiyan Pod|pod]] flies near a sun emitting solar flares. The sun and flares are an homage to the opening of the recently-completed ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-clock.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Time(x) Clock'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
In [[East City]] just prior to the [[Saiyans]]' arrival, a clock can be seen with a capitalized "TIME" logo. This appears to be a reference to the US-based Timex Corporation which produced clocks with a very similar "TIMEX" logo on the front. First established in 1944, the Timex company was a popular manufacturer of clocks and watches.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-watch.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Timex Watch'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
One of the pedestrians in [[East City]] looks at his watch just prior to the Saiyans attack. The watch depicted says "DALBAT Quartz" as the brand with "Chronometer" separately visible on the watch face. This watch is based on a Timex Quartz Mens K-Cell digital watch from the 1980s, potentially one owned by an animator. Timex digital watches of the period, [https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/timex-cell-vintage-70s-80s-quartz-lcd-695447778 such as this one from an eBay auction], include both branding elements as well as the overall layout of the watch face and buttons.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Einstein''' & '''Archimedes'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 171|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 171]]}}
Chi-Chi suggests both "Einstein" and "Archimedes" as good names for her first son, but he reveals his desire to be named "[[Son Gohan|Gohan]]" instead. Einstein and Archimedes are scholars from the real-world. Einstein (1875-1975) was a scientist best known for his development of the Theory of Relativity. Archimedes (c. 271 - 212 BCE) was a Greek inventor and mathematician who pioneered many branches of study including geometry and an early version of calculus.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bird-shirts.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bird Studio'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 126|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 126]]}}
In the moments before [[Doctor Gero]] attacks, two people on [[Amembo Island]] are seen wearing "Bird" shirts. Bird Studio is the name of Akira Toriyama's production company.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-balloon-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dragon Ball'' TV Special'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
In a self-referential moment, a young girl is carrying a balloon labeled "D.B.SP" ("''Dragon Ball'' Special") with a picture of Son Goku at the beginning of the Trunks TV special. This moment of levity will be shattered soon after as the [[Artificial Humans]] attack and the balloon floats away.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-pepper-town-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dub and Peter 1'' - Pepper Town'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
The first city that the Artificial Humans destroy in the TV special is Pepper Town. This town not only matches the pun-series used by most of the other towns in the Cell arc, but also serves as a reference to Toriyama's brief series ''[[Dub and Peter 1]]'', published only a few months before; Pepper Town serves as the primary setting of this series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-ueda-bag.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Yoshihiro Ueda]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
When the camera pans over the abandoned [[Kame House]], a duffel bag labeled "UEDA" is left on the floor. This is likely a tribute to Yoshihiro Ueda, a director on many episodes of the series including the special where it appeared. He started work on the series with [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]] and continued all the way through to [[Dragon Ball GT Episode 62]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ178-son-goku-cha-la-pose.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball Z'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 178|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 178]]}}
During Son Goku's battle with [[Cell]], he powers up in a specific pose then calls down lightning that explodes into a red aura. This is nearly identical to a sequence in the first ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' anime opening, except that Goku is a [[Super Saiyan]] in the episode version. A second homage is found in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 179|the following episode]] which shows [[Piccolo]] reflected against an explosion just as in the opening.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-yama-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''"Yama"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While passing through [[King Enma]]'s castle on their way to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], Goku meets an ''oni'' named [[Yama]]. Yama is one of three ''oni'' in that episode named for ''Dragon Ball Z'' animators and directors, but it is not certain who he was named for. He may have been named for Akira Toriyama himself; [[Chigusa Yokoyama]], the art director for the episode that he appeared in; or other "Yama" names who worked on ''Dragon Ball Z'' at the time including [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]], [[Masayuki Uchiyama]], [[Masuo Nakayama]], [[Shigeyasu Yamauchi]], or [[Takao Koyama]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-shimoto-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Mitsuo Hashimoto'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Shimoto is one of the background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Shomoto appears to be named for [[Mitsuo Hashimoto]], the director of many episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'', including the episode ([[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|195]]) with this cameo.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-suenaga-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Yūichi Suenaga'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Suenaga is the second background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Suenaga appears to be named for [[Yūichi Suenaga]], a director on several episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'', but also the production manager on the episode where the cameo appeared.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz195-dai-kaio-cadillac.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
On [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], [[Kaiō]] spots a beautiful car and fawns over it. The vehicle resembles a 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, or similar. This car resembles the 1957-era Cadillac that Kaiō lost when his own planet was destroyed.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz199-cola-can.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Coca-cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 199|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 199]]}}
During the [[Afterlife Tournament]], a red and white "cola" cans fly across the stands during [[Paikuhan]]'s [[Hyper Tornado]] technique. Although the full name is not used, the wavy white stripe on a red "cola" can closely resembles the Coca-Cola can design used off and on (with modifications) since 1971.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sega Saturn'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball GT TV Special|''Dragon Ball GT'' TV Special]]}}
[[Son Goku, Jr.]] can be seen playing a video game console vaguely resembling a Sega Saturn (1994-2000).
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==Movie-only References==
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kedak-camera-m7.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kedak'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
In the department store in Movie 7, a customer can be seen looking over new cameras while carrying a "Kedak" case. This appears to be a reference to Kodak, a real-world camera company. This is one of several slightly-misspelled English words in the film, but the only that referenced a brand.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-item-z-hat.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon Ball Z'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While a crowd of people are fleeing from the rampage of Nos. 14 and 15, one man can be seen wearing a "Z" hat in the same font as the "Z" in the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' logo.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-nagasaki.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Nagasaki'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While Son Goku is battling Artificial Humans Nos. [[Artificial Human No. 14|14]] and [[Artificial Human No. 15|15]] in an unknown city, a sign can be seen saying "Nagasaki". In real-life, Nagasaki is a city in western Japan, also known for being one of the two cities that were hit by atomic bombs during World War II. As Nagasaki does not exist in the [[Dragon World]], it is unclear what the name on the building was referring to.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-Friendship-Effort-Victory-square.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The "three principles" of ''Jump'': Friendship, Effort, and Victory'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
As Goku and Chi-Chi discuss Goku's rehearsed answers for how they will get Gohan into a prestigious spring seminar, Chi-Chi tells Goku that his three favorite words must be "friendship", "effort", and "victory". These words are also written on a poster in the interview room of the "Most Famous School", although they are only visible in some 4:3 prints of the film; the original theatrical cut and releases based on the 16:9 theatrical ratio crop out this poster. These words serve as the "three principles" of ''[[V-Jump]]''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-kuririn-singing-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください, ''"Please Give Me Wings"'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
At a cherry blossom party to celebrate the coming of spring, Kuririn sings a karaoke rendition of ''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください or "Please Give Me Wings"), a Japanese folk song by Michio Yamagami, written in 1970. It is a popular song for Japanese artists to cover and is well-known by school children. Kuririn's rendition is considered either amazing or comically bad, depending on the listener.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-turtle-hermit-drunk-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While listening to [[Kuririn]]'s karaoke, the (very drunk) Turtle Hermit shouts out that his former student is the "best in all Japan!" The cherry blossom party he and his friends attended in the film mimic a real-world festival that takes place in Japan in the spring. As "Japan" is not a country in [[Dragon World]]'s [[Earth]], this an anachronistic reference.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-turtle-hermit-mask.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hyottoko mask''' and '''Flag of Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While distracting [[Broli]] on [[New Planet Vegeta]], the [[Turtle Hermit]] performs a comedic dance using a traditional Hyottoko mask to shift between alterations of his facial features. His fan also depicts the flag of Japan, the real-world origin of the Hyottoko mask tradition. The mask's puckered mouth is depicts a man breathing fire through a bamboo pipe, hence the term ''hyottoko'' (ひょっとこ), from "fire" (火 ''hi'') and "man" (男 ''otoko'').
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-tokyo-sports-reporter.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tokyo Sports'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], one of the reporters is seen wearing a patch for "Tokyo Sports". ''Tokyo Sports'' (東京スポーツ ''Tōkyō Supōtsuis'') a Japanese daily sports newspaper founded in 1960. It is known for including glamor shots of attractive women in addition to its traditional sports coverage.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-lots-of-camera.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|Camera Manufacturers: '''Nimolta''', '''Kentax''', '''Mikon''', and '''Olympus'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], many of the cameramen are using cameras with named derived from real-world camera manufacturers. "Nimolta", "Kentax", and "Mikon" are slight misspellings of Minolta, Pentax, and Nikon, all real-world camera brands. "Olympus" is also present but not misspelled. To add some Dragon Ball flavor, another cameraman is using a Capsule Corp-branded camera. These off-brand cameras may be calling back to the "Kedak" camera seen in [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|Movie 7]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-fleur-de-lis.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fleur-de-lis'''
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After the press conference, Mister Satan is expected to come out of a door with a ''fleur-de-lis'' overhead. Instead, he appears high above on a helicopter. In real life, the symbol represents the French monarchy in heraldry and has come to represent France in general. In this instance, it may be being used to show that Gyōsan Money has "class".
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-hay.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''DB-Z'' hat and "The Super Saiyan" shirt'''
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Amongst the cheering crowds, several characters can be seen wearing "DB-Z" hats, naturally referencing the show ''Dragon Ball Z''. One of these characters (seen here from the back) also wears a shirt with "The Super Saiyan" written on the front. This character may be an out-of-universe reference to ''Dragon Ball'' fandom as the existence of Saiyans and Super Saiyans was not common knowledge at the time and would not have been put on an in-universe fan's shirt.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-old-maid.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Baba-nuki'' (ババ抜き) / Old Maid'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
While on the Serpentine Road, Son Goku plays Baba-nuki (ババ抜き), or "Old Maid", with [[Bubbles]] and [[Gregory]]. They play with a special deck that includes [[Pilaf]] as the king, [[Mai]] as the queen, and [[Shuu]] as the jack. As a double-pun, the [[Fortuneteller Crone]] is featured as the Joker. In the Japanese version of this game, the Joker is always the "old maid" unlike the American version which often uses a queen. Her name, as well as the Japanese term for the "old maid" uses the word ''baba'' (ババ), making her an especially fitting character to be the "Old Maid" of the game. While it is plausible that egocentric Pilaf could have indeed produced a playing card desk featuring his photos, the presence of the Crone suggests that this is a meta-joke rather than an in-universe one.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-chichen-itza.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chichen Itza'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
On [[Battle Island II]], the four finalists emerge onto a large step pyramid before being transported to their individual competition stages. This step-pyramid closely resembles the Mayan site at Chichen Itza in Yucatán State, Mexico. The film version of the pyramid appears to have one additional level, but the overall architecture and style is the same as the real-world location.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-scarecrow.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Scarecrow at the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'''''
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As the crowd flees the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' after the reveal of [[Bojack]]'s henchmen, a straw hat can be seen in the crowd. This is the Scarecrow from the ''Wizard of Oz''. This is a callback to [[Dragon Ball Chapter 42]] and elsewhere were the Scarecrow and other Oz characters were seen in the background of the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-amos-n-andy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Amos 'n' Andy'' Tin Taxi'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a yellow car with two black characters riding in it. This car is a depiction of a 1930s ''Amos 'n' Andy'' wind-up toy, called the "Tin Taxi" by Louis Marx and Company. ''Amos 'n' Andy'' was a comedy radio series from the 1920s through the 1950s depicting two African American men trying to make it in Chicago and New York.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-pooh-bear.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Winnie-the-Pooh'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Another of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a teddy bear with shaggy fur. This particular bear closely resembles a stuffed toy purchased by A.A. Milne for his son, Christopher Robin Milne, when he was a small child. This toy later became the model for Winnie-the-Pooh and is housed in the permanent collection at the New York Public Library.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-charlie-mccarthy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Charlie McCarthy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' battle stage is a ventriloquist's dummy with a top hat and monocle. This is Charlie McCarthy, the "partner" of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Bergen performed with Charlie from 1922 until 1978 including roles on radio, TV, and films.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-michael-jackson-suit-bog.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Michael Jackson'''
{{Table attack|debut=''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''}}
Among the grand prizes stashed for Bulma's Bingo Tournament is a white suit and a single white glove. This outfit is a reference to Michael Jackson's outfit from the 1988 music video for ''Smooth Criminal'', as well as his signature diamond-studded glove.
|}

===Movie 9 Flags===
[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9]] implies the international character of the [[Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai]] by depicting many flags in the entrance area as well as the interior viewing area on [[Battle Island]]. These flags are a mix of real-world flags, invented flags, and remixes of elements of real flags in ways that do not appear in real life. It is not clear what these flags represent in-universe as [[Earth]] is a united country ruled over by a [[King of Earth|king]].

{| style="width: 1000px; text-align: center; border-bottom-style: dotted; border: 1px;"
|colspan="2"|[[Image:M9-exterior-flags.png|x200px|thumb|center|The flags depicted in the outdoor area of Battle Island are stylized and given a pastel tint. Only a few appear to directly depict real-world flags, but real-world elements like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_and_crescent star and crescent], the triangle-and-star of East Timor, and others are used in different contexts.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''1 - 3''': Unknown
* '''4''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guinea flag of Guinea], a country in Africa.
* '''5''': The triangle shape resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guyana flag of Guyana], a country in South America.
* '''6''': The star and crescent symbol is often seen as a symbol of Islam and used by several real-world Islamic countries. This flag most closely resembles a recolor of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_the_Ottoman_Empire flag of the Ottoman Empire].
* '''7''': Sideways version of #4.
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* '''8''': The triangle and star elements matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_East_Timor Flag of East Timor], but the colors are incorrect.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': Same as #4
* '''12''': A nondescript yellow flag that could be the flag of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruneian_Empire Empire of Brunei], a country in southeast Asia in the 19th century.
* '''13 - 15''': Unknown
|-
|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags1.png|x200px|thumb|center|Most of the flags in the interior of Battle Island are based on of real-world designs. Unlike the outside flags, there is no pastel tint. In a few cases, pennant versions (triangle or swallowtail) are shown instead of their rectangle forms.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''1''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Latvia flag of Latvia], a country in Europe.
* '''2''': Unknown, but the design appears to be distinctive and may be based on something.
* '''3''': A triangle pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Austria flag of Austria], a country in Europe.
* '''4''': A swallowtail pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Luxembourg flag of Luxembourg], a country in Europe.
* '''5''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Somalia flag of Somalia], a country in Africa.
* '''6''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guatemala flag of Guatemala], a country in South America
* '''7''': A flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol from Daoism. This symbol is present on several east Asian flags but none match this depiction.
* '''8''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Liberia flag of Liberia], a country in Africa.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Netherlands flag of the Netherlands], a country in Europe.
* '''12''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Japan flag of Japan], a country in Asia known for fantastic martial-arts/gag manga.
* '''13''': Unknown
* '''14''': An unknown flag, but the closer view (#3 below) shows that the insignia closely matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Brazil southern sky depiction from the flag of Brazil].
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* '''15''': Unknown
* '''16''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_England flag of England], one of the component countries of the United Kingdom.
* '''17''': Unknown
* '''18''': Same as #12, a flag of Japan. A spectator in the same scene carries a fan also based on the flag of Japan.
* '''19''': Same as #11, a flag of the Netherlands
* '''20''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Bulgaria flag of Bulgaria], a country in Europe.
* '''21''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Switzerland flag of Switzerland], a country in Europe.
* '''22''': Unknown
* '''23''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Finland flag of Finland], a country in Europe.
* '''24''': Same as #3, a flag of Austria.
* '''25''': Unknown
* '''26''': Unknown, but resembling the flag of France, albeit with a thin middle stripe.
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|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags2.png|x200px|thumb|center|A close-up view in the Battle Island main building shows many of the same flags from the wider view, but they are not in the same order.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; "|
* '''1''': Same as #8 above; a flag of Liberia.
* '''2''': Unknown
* '''3''': Same as #14 above; an unknown flag with an element taken from the flag of Brazil.
* '''4''': Unknown
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* '''5''': Same as #7 above; an unknown flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol.
* '''6''': Unknown
* '''7''': Same as #16 above; a flag of England.
* '''8''': Same as #13 above; an unknown flag.
* '''9''': Same as #15 above; an unknown flag.
|}

==References==
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[[Category:References list]]

Real-world References in Dragon Ball

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While illustrating ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' and other series, [[Akira Toriyama]] occasionally references real-world brands for vehicles, buildings, and other products. These references serve different purposes in the story, but could imply that Renault, Kawasaki, and other companies exist in the universe of Dragon Ball, alongside fictional counterparts like [[Capsule Corporation]] and the [[Red Ribbon Army]]. This page catalogs those references.

''See Also: [[Dr. Slump references in Dragon Ball]]''

==Textual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to directly written out references to real-world products, celebrities, or similar media. It may be written out in English, Japanese, or in another language. The assumption is that the below products may potentially have an in-universe counterpart, even if the reference itself is primarily for humor. For example, [[Pilaf]] has a bookshelf full of ''Jump'' comics. While we know this to be a real-world reference (to ''[[Shonen Jump]]''), it is conceivable that books may exist in the Dragon World that are also titled ''Jump''.

===Chapters 1 through 100===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turbo-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Turbo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The "Turbo" car, in reference to the Renault 5 Turbo, is the first vehicle that [[Bulma]] is shown to drive in the manga. She nearly hits [[Son Goku]] on her way to find the [[dragon balls|4-star dragon ball]]. In real-life, the car was only in limited production primarily for use in rally races.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kawasaki-kr250-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kawasaki KR250'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
The Kawasaki KR250 is a motorcycle that Bulma drives in the manga's second chapter. Like the "Turbo" car in the prior chapter, this is primarily a racing bike. In the universe of Dragon Ball, it is implied to be a Capsule Corp vehicle. [[Lunch]] steals one of these in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-tyrell-corp-chair.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tyrell Corp'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's capsule house contains a chair with "Tyrell Corp" branding. Tyrell Corporation is a fictional company in the 1982 film ''Blade Runner'' directed by Ridley Scott. In the movie, Tyrell Corporation invented "replicants", androids indistinguishable from people. This reference may have been to highlight the science-fiction nature of Bulma and her journey, in contrast to the rural Chinese setting.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pilaf-jump-comics-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Jump (ジャンプ)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 18|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 18]]}}
[[Pilaf|Pilaf's]] bookshelves contain an ample supply of ''Jump'' (ジャンプ ''Janpu'') comics, an overarching brand used within Shueisha. ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' specifically is the publication that featured ''Dragon Ball'' and many of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s other works.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-pinball-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon (Pinball)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 21|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 21]]}}
Pilaf's castle also appears to contain an [https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=3887&picno=3009 Interflip Dragon] pinball machine, first manufactured in 1977. This was likely selected as a play on the manga title, and the resemblance to an actual pinball machine may be a coincidence.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pennzoil-shirt-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Pennzoil'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 23|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 23]]}}
The [[Turtle Hermit]] is depicted as lounging in a Pennzoil shirt when Son Goku arrives at [[Kame House]] to train after defeating Pilaf. [[Senbei Norimaki]] wears a similar shirt in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 82|chapter 82]]. Pennzoil is an American oil and gas company, perhaps best known internationally for sponsoring motorsport events and racing teams.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turtle-hermits-movies.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''The Goonies''''', '''ZZ Top''', '''Tanya Roberts''', '''''Playboy'' Playmates''', and '''Golf Aerobics'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's movie collection is visible as he is preparing for Goku to return with his "date". Visible on the shelf are the film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goonies The Goonies]'' (グーニーズ ''Gūnīzu''), a tape of the rock band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_Top ZZ Top] (ZZトップ ''ZZ Toppu''), a tape labeled for the actress and "Charlie's Angel" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_Roberts Tanya Roberts] (タニア・ロバーツ ''Tania Robātsu''), three volumes of "Playmates" tapes, presumably [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playboy_Playmate ''Playboy'' Playmates] (プレイメイト, ''Pureimeito''), and several aerobics tapes. Tanya Roberts had been on the cover of Japanese ''Playboy'' in November 1982 as part of a promotion for the film ''Beastmaster''. The reference to ZZ Top may have been an indirect play on their hit song ''Tush'' where the protagonist of the song, much like the Turtle Hermit, was "looking for some tush". A tape labeled "aerobic golf" (エアロビゴルフ ''earobi gorufu'') appears to be a reference to a [https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B4%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AD%E3%83%93%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-1-VHS-%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%96%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9/dp/B000064FW7 VHS release in Japan] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Stephenson Jan Stephenson], a golf pro in the 1980s who encouraged the sexualization of the LPGA as a marketing strategy.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-izuzu-rodeo-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Rodeo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
Son Goku and [[Kuririn]] see a Rodeo pickup truck while searching for a "hottie" for the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be an Izuzu Rodeo pickup truck manufactured for the Japanese market.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-sturgis-gloves-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sturgis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
[[Lunch]] is wearing a pair of Sturgis racing gloves when Son Goku and Kuririn first encounter her being chased by the police. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgis_Motorcycle_Rally Sturgis Motorcycle Rally] is an annual cycling event held in Sturgis, South Dakota. The Turtle Hermit was previously seen to wear a Sturgis shirt on the cover of [[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]], but did not wear one in the series itself. Another man is seen to wear a Sturgis jacket in the audience of the 21st Tournament in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapters 35]] and [[Dragon Ball Chapter 36|36]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-american-graffiti-picture-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''American Graffiti'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 30|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 30]]}}
The Turtle Hermit has a poster from ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Graffiti American Graffiti]'', a 1973 film by George Lucas. The movie is set in 1962, the date given on the poster. Like many of Toriyama's references, ''American Graffiti'' depicted the "cruising" automobile culture of the 1960s.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-air-fix-plane-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Air Fix'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 32|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 32]]}}
Goku and Kuririn ride in an "Air Fix" plane en route to their first martial arts tournament. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airfix Airfix] is a company that produces scale models of vehicles, especially airplanes. One such model kit may have been used for the design of the plane in this chapter. This design was reused in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 146|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 146]] for several of the planes at [[Basil Airport]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bali-luggage-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Bali]]''' and '''[[Wayan Budhiyasa]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 32|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 32]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's luggage when he arrives for the 21st Tournament has a "[[Bali]]" sticker and the name "Wayan" on it. A man elsewhere in the panel has a shirt that reads "Budhiyasa". Bali is a popular tourist region in Indonesia that Toriyama visited prior to working on this chapter. While there, he met and had an enjoyable time with a tour guide, Wayan Budhiyasa, whom he honored with a cameo appearance in the manga.<ref>TODO: Need to cite this from interviews.</ref> Wayan and "Bali" (written on the Tournament wall) both appear again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapter 35]]. The Turtle Hermit used the luggage again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 113|chapter 113]]. A map of Bali appears in the background in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-luma-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''LUMA'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
When Son Goku and Kuririn enter the Tournament grounds for the first time, they pass a man wearing a "LUMA" shirt. In Japan, LUMA is a popular brand of colored ink used in drawing manga. This chapter featured eight limited-color pages.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-hilton-hotel-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hilton'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past a "Hotel Hilton" in [[West City]] while searching for [[Bulma]]. Hilton is an international hotel chain with properties in more than 100 countries, including Japan.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-poster-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]''''' and '''Fuji TV'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past an advertisement for ''Dragon Ball'' on Fuji TV on Wednesdays at 7 PM. This chapter debuted less than two months after the start of the ''Dragon Ball'' anime on Fuji TV.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fandango-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Fandango'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Teenage Bulma's bedroom includes a poster for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fandango_(1985_film) Fandango]'', a 1985 comedy about college friends going on a final roadtrip. It starred Kevin Costner in his debut, but for Torimaya the real star may have been the blue 1959 Cadillac Series 62 that was at the heart of the film.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-vmx-model-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''VMX12'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Among the clutter in Bulma's bedroom is a model kit for a Yamaha VMX12 motorcycle. Toriyama may have been thinking about the VMX because he included a VMX designation on a Metro West-style motorcycle in Chapter 68.
|}

===Chapters 101 through 200===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fox-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''FOX'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 126|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 126]]}}
There is a fox in the audience of the 22nd Tournament wearing a "FOX" shirt. It may be a reference to the FOX Network in the United States which had been founded by 20th Century Fox only seven months previous... or it may be just a fox wearing a shirt that says "fox" on it, similar to Bulma and Arale wearing shirts with their own names emblazoned on them.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-farmers-chevrolet-truck.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chevrolet'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 195|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 195]]}}
A farmer drives this Chevrolet pickup truck to [[Raditz|Raditz's]] landing site. Chevrolet is an American automotive brand that produces a wide variety of vehicles for the international market.
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==Visual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to item, vehicle, and character cameos which appear in ''Dragon Ball'' but which do not have a given or implied name in-universe. For example, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' books appear as the 21st tournament spectators. While Toriyama is making a direct reference to the books' characters, he is not necessarily implying that Dorothy Gale is a character in the Dragon World.

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-gun-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Walther PPK'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The gun that Bulma brings for self defense on her first dragon ball hunt appears to be a Walther PP, a German sidearm used in World War II. She unsuccessfully uses to protect herself from Son Goku.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-peoples-cap-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chinese "People's Cap"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
In the background of one panel, an owl is seen to wear a Chairman Mao cap (人民帽 ''rénmín mào''), also known as a "People's Cap". This background detail may have been intended to evoke a Chinese setting to the early part of the ''Dragon Ball'' story. [[Oolong]] would be seen to wear a similar cap later in the series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-nightgown-1st-armored.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''US Army First Armored Division'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's nightgown from the beginning of the series sports a patch for the First Armored Division of the US Army. This division was created in 1940 for World War II. The exact reason for including this patch is unknown, but Toriyama may have been inspired by a model tank. Tank-related terms were also used for upcoming characters like [[Sherman Priest]], [[Hedge]], [[Hogg]], and [[Lee]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-uzi-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ingram MAC-10''' or '''MAC-11'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 4|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 4]]}}
Bulma shoots Son Goku with a machine pistol after he admits that he removed her underpants, leading to her exposure to the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be either a MAC-10 or MAC-11, designed by Gordon Ingram for the Military Armament Corporation in 1964.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-ultraman-fish.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ultraman'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 6|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 6]]}}
While Bulma and Son Goku are on their first dragon ball hunt, they pass a fish jumping out of the water. This fish has a head shape reminiscent of Ultraman, as well as speaking that character's trademark transformation sound effect: "Shuwatch" (シュワッチ, ''Shuwatchi''). Ultraman is an extremely popular and influential character in Japanese pop culture, first created in 1966. The time limit used for Ultraman's powers were reused by Toriyama for Oolong's transformations. Ultraman is also a favorite of [[Arale]]'s in ''Dr. Slump''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-oolong-as-scooter-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Powell Streamliner''' or '''Fuji Rabbit S-1'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 7|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 7]]}}
After Bulma loses her [[capsules]], she tries to convince Oolong to transform into a vehicle to carry her. He briefly transforms into a scooter very close in design to a Powell Streamliner (or potentially the closely-related Fuji Rabbit S-1). This scooter was used by the United States military during World War II. Although the scooter is not an exact match, Oolong's inability to exactly mimic what he chooses is a recurring aspect of his transformations.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-yamcha-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kurogane Type 95'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha's car that he uses to pursue Oolong's camper van is based on a Kurogane Type 95 (nicknamed "Kurogane 4×4") scout car used by the Japanese in World War II.<ref>TODO: Toriyama specifically cited this in D4. Track down reference.</ref>
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-panzerfaust-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Panzerfaust'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha attacks Oolong's camper van using a ''panzerfaust'' ("tank fist"), an anti-tank weapon used by the German military during World War II. The ordnance is single-shot. The model that Yamcha uses includes original German text on the side, suggesting that Toriyama was working from a model or picture of the device while illustrating.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fiat-arbath-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fiat Abarth 695'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
After destroying [[Oolong]]'s camper van, [[Yamcha]] provides a Fiat Abarth 695 to Bulma and her group so they can continue the hunt for the dragon balls. Yamcha installs a tracking device so he can follow their progress. Although not named in the story, the Fiat Arbath logo can clearly be seen on the front of the car.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Technique-chichi-ultraseven-attack-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Ultraseven'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 11]]}}
When she was first encountered by Son Goku and his friends, [[Chi-Chi]] protected herself with a special helmet. This helmet featured a detachable boomerang that could be thrown to decapitate enemies, plus the ability to fire a laser blast. Both of these features, as well as the pose that Chi-Chi makes when she uses them, are derived from the ''Ultraseven'' series, one of the sequels to ''Ultraman''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-stay-puft-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Stay Puft Marshmallow Man'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
In the qualifying rounds of the 21st tournament, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the 1984 film ''Ghostbusters'' appears as a contestant in one panel. As he did not make the final rounds, he was presumably defeated by another contender.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-miffy-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Miffy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 35]]}}
Several crowd scenes from the 21st tournament audience include a simply-drawn rabbit, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miffy Miffy]. Created in 1955 in the Netherlands by artist Dick Bruna, Miffy was a well-known character in Japan. Mr. Bruna's art style may also have been an influence in similar characters, such as those by Sanrio.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-dorothy-and-oz-team-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Wizard of Oz Characters'': Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 37|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 37]]}}
Beginning in the fight between Yamcha and the disguised Turtle Hermit, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' film make an appearance: Dorothy Gale, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow. These are all characters from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film) 1939 film], however book-only characters appear in other panels. The series was created by L. Frank Baum in 1900.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-scarecrow-with-boom-box.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Oz'' entry in 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 42|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 42]]}}
Continuing with the appearances of ''Oz''-related characters in the 21st tournament crowd scenes, one appearance during the Jackie Chun vs. Kuririn battle depicts the Scarecrow holding a boom-box. This is in reference to Torimaya's assistant [[Matsuyama]]'s entry in the [http://art-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fig12.jpg 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest]. This entry re-imagined Dorthy and the ''Oz'' characters as doing "modern" things such as riding a motorcycle, drinking a Coke, and skateboarding.
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==Anime-only References==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-Urashima_Tarō-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Urashima Tarō'' legend and folksong'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 3|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 3]]}}
After Son Goku rescues [[Turtle]], both [[Bulma]] and the [[Turtle Hermit]] reference the legend of ''Urashima Tarō'', a Japanese folk-story about a man who receives a reward after rescuing a turtle. Bulma wonders if Turtle will give them a ''tamatebako'' (jeweled box) as a reward, just as in that legend. While approaching the shore, the Turtle Hermit sings a few bars of a folksong version of the story, also generally titled as 浦島太郎 (''Urashima Tarō''). This version is a common children's song today and was first published in 1911.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-marilyn-monroe-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Marilyn Monroe in ''The Seven Year Itch'' movie poster'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 43|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 43]]}}
While exploring [[West City]], Goku briefly passes by a storefront with many TV screens. A picture of a blond woman holding down a billowing dress is briefly seen on the screen. This scene pays homage to a sequence in the 1956 film, ''The Seven Year Itch'', where Marilyn Monroe's character holds down a dress in a similar pose while walking over a windy subway grate. The full image was not depicted in the film itself, but was used in the film's poster and advertisements.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-all-japan-motorcross-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''All Japan Motorcross Championship'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
Bulma's room in Capsule Corp includes a poster for the All Japan Motorcross Championship, a popular motorcross racing series in Japan run by MFJ, the Motorcycle Federation of Japan.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-budweiser-and-coke-ads.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Budweiser and Coca-Cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
While exploring West City, Goku passes by advertisements for Budweiser and Coca-Cola. These are iconic American brands and may be intended to suggest that West City is a very "western" city.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-rumble-fish-poster-top.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Rumble Fish'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
When Goku's friends are discussing [[Panput]]'s life as an action movie star, a poster for ''Rumble Fish'' is briefly displayed. This is a real-life 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by S. E. Hinton. Panput appears to be playing the role of "Motorcycle Boy", the protagonist's cool older brother who dies at the conclusion of the film while trying to rescue animals (including a "rumble fish") from a pet store. In the original, Motorcycle Boy drives a Kawasaki GPZ550 motorcycle, rather than the American one shown here. He also does not use a bazooka in the original.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-ramble-fish-poster-bottom.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Iroha'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
The bottom of the ''Rumble Fish'' movie poster (starring [[Panput]]) contains credits in the form of the ''Iroha'' poem, a classical Japanese pangram poem composed prior to 1079 AD. The poem is noteworthy for containing each Japanese phonetic character exactly once. The order of characters in this poem was subsequently adopted as Japanese "alphabetical" order.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-singaraja-billboard.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Singaraja'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
While Goku is being driven around [[Papaya Island]] by [[Panput]]'s manager, they pass a billboard advertising "Singaraja". Singaraja is a town in northern [[Bali]], one of several references to that country in that section of the manga and anime, thanks to a recent vacation taken by [[Akira Toriyama]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ001-raditz-pod-mystical-adventure.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Mystical Adventure!]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 1|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 1]]}}
In the first moments of the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' series, [[Raditz|Raditz's]] [[Saiyan Pod|pod]] flies near a sun emitting solar flares. The sun and flares are an homage to the opening of the recently-completed ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-clock.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Time(x) Clock'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
In [[East City]] just prior to the [[Saiyans]]' arrival, a clock can be seen with a capitalized "TIME" logo. This appears to be a reference to the US-based Timex Corporation which produced clocks with a very similar "TIMEX" logo on the front. First established in 1944, the Timex company was a popular manufacturer of clocks and watches.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-watch.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Timex Watch'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
One of the pedestrians in [[East City]] looks at his watch just prior to the Saiyans attack. The watch depicted says "DALBAT Quartz" as the brand with "Chronometer" separately visible on the watch face. This watch is based on a Timex Quartz Mens K-Cell digital watch from the 1980s, potentially one owned by an animator. Timex digital watches of the period, [https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/timex-cell-vintage-70s-80s-quartz-lcd-695447778 such as this one from an eBay auction], include both branding elements as well as the overall layout of the watch face and buttons.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Einstein''' & '''Archimedes'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 171|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 171]]}}
Chi-Chi suggests both "Einstein" and "Archimedes" as good names for her first son, but he reveals his desire to be named "[[Son Gohan|Gohan]]" instead. Einstein and Archimedes are scholars from the real-world. Einstein (1875-1975) was a scientist best known for his development of the Theory of Relativity. Archimedes (c. 271 - 212 BCE) was a Greek inventor and mathematician who pioneered many branches of study including geometry and an early version of calculus.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bird-shirts.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bird Studio'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 126|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 126]]}}
In the moments before [[Doctor Gero]] attacks, two people on [[Amembo Island]] are seen wearing "Bird" shirts. Bird Studio is the name of Akira Toriyama's production company.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-balloon-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dragon Ball'' TV Special'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
In a self-referential moment, a young girl is carrying a balloon labeled "D.B.SP" ("''Dragon Ball'' Special") with a picture of Son Goku at the beginning of the Trunks TV special. This moment of levity will be shattered soon after as the [[Artificial Humans]] attack and the balloon floats away.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-pepper-town-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dub and Peter 1'' - Pepper Town'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
The first city that the Artificial Humans destroy in the TV special is Pepper Town. This town not only matches the pun-series used by most of the other towns in the Cell arc, but also serves as a reference to Toriyama's brief series ''[[Dub and Peter 1]]'', published only a few months before; Pepper Town serves as the primary setting of this series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-ueda-bag.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Yoshihiro Ueda]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
When the camera pans over the abandoned [[Kame House]], a duffel bag labeled "UEDA" is left on the floor. This is likely a tribute to Yoshihiro Ueda, a director on many episodes of the series including the special where it appeared. He started work on the series with [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]] and continued all the way through to [[Dragon Ball GT Episode 62]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ178-son-goku-cha-la-pose.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball Z'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 178|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 178]]}}
During Son Goku's battle with [[Cell]], he powers up in a specific pose then calls down lightning that explodes into a red aura. This is nearly identical to a sequence in the first ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' anime opening, except that Goku is a [[Super Saiyan]] in the episode version. A second homage is found in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 179|the following episode]] which shows [[Piccolo]] reflected against an explosion just as in the opening.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-yama-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''"Yama"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While passing through [[King Enma]]'s castle on their way to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], Goku meets an ''oni'' named [[Yama]]. Yama is one of three ''oni'' in that episode named for ''Dragon Ball Z'' animators and directors, but it is not certain who he was named for. He may have been named for Akira Toriyama himself; [[Chigusa Yokoyama]], the art director for the episode that he appeared in; or other "Yama" names who worked on ''Dragon Ball Z'' at the time including [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]], [[Masayuki Uchiyama]], [[Masuo Nakayama]], [[Shigeyasu Yamauchi]], or [[Takao Koyama]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-shimoto-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Mitsuo Hashimoto'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Shimoto is one of the background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Shomoto appears to be named for [[Mitsuo Hashimoto]], the director of many episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'', including the episode ([[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|195]]) with this cameo.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-suenaga-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Yūichi Suenaga'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Suenaga is the second background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Suenaga appears to be named for [[Yūichi Suenaga]], a director on several episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'', but also the production manager on the episode where the cameo appeared.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz195-dai-kaio-cadillac.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
On [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], [[Kaiō]] spots a beautiful car and fawns over it. The vehicle resembles a 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, or similar. This car resembles the 1957-era Cadillac that Kaiō lost when his own planet was destroyed.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz199-cola-can.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Coca-cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 199|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 199]]}}
During the [[Afterlife Tournament]], a red and white "cola" cans fly across the stands during [[Paikuhan]]'s [[Hyper Tornado]] technique. Although the full name is not used, the wavy white stripe on a red "cola" can closely resembles the Coca-Cola can design used off and on (with modifications) since 1971.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sega Saturn'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball GT TV Special|''Dragon Ball GT'' TV Special]]}}
[[Son Goku, Jr.]] can be seen playing a video game console vaguely resembling a Sega Saturn (1994-2000).
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==Movie-only References==
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kedak-camera-m7.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kedak'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
In the department store in Movie 7, a customer can be seen looking over new cameras while carrying a "Kedak" case. This appears to be a reference to Kodak, a real-world camera company. This is one of several slightly-misspelled English words in the film, but the only that referenced a brand.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-item-z-hat.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon Ball Z'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While a crowd of people are fleeing from the rampage of Nos. 14 and 15, one man can be seen wearing a "Z" hat in the same font as the "Z" in the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' logo.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-nagasaki.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Nagasaki'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While Son Goku is battling Artificial Humans Nos. [[Artificial Human No. 14|14]] and [[Artificial Human No. 15|15]] in an unknown city, a sign can be seen saying "Nagasaki". In real-life, Nagasaki is a city in western Japan, also known for being one of the two cities that were hit by atomic bombs during World War II. As Nagasaki does not exist in the [[Dragon World]], it is unclear what the name on the building was referring to.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-Friendship-Effort-Victory-square.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The "three principles" of ''Jump'': Friendship, Effort, and Victory'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
As Goku and Chi-Chi discuss Goku's rehearsed answers for how they will get Gohan into a prestigious spring seminar, Chi-Chi tells Goku that his three favorite words must be "friendship", "effort", and "victory". These words are also written on a poster in the interview room of the "Most Famous School", although they are only visible in some 4:3 prints of the film; the original theatrical cut and releases based on the 16:9 theatrical ratio crop out this poster. These words serve as the "three principles" of ''[[V-Jump]]''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-kuririn-singing-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください, ''"Please Give Me Wings"'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
At a cherry blossom party to celebrate the coming of spring, Kuririn sings a karaoke rendition of ''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください or "Please Give Me Wings"), a Japanese folk song by Michio Yamagami, written in 1970. It is a popular song for Japanese artists to cover and is well-known by school children. Kuririn's rendition is considered either amazing or comically bad, depending on the listener.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-turtle-hermit-drunk-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While listening to [[Kuririn]]'s karaoke, the (very drunk) Turtle Hermit shouts out that his former student is the "best in all Japan!" The cherry blossom party he and his friends attended in the film mimic a real-world festival that takes place in Japan in the spring. As "Japan" is not a country in [[Dragon World]]'s [[Earth]], this an anachronistic reference.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-turtle-hermit-mask.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hyottoko mask''' and '''Flag of Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While distracting [[Broli]] on [[New Planet Vegeta]], the [[Turtle Hermit]] performs a comedic dance using a traditional Hyottoko mask to shift between alterations of his facial features. His fan also depicts the flag of Japan, the real-world origin of the Hyottoko mask tradition. The mask's puckered mouth is depicts a man breathing fire through a bamboo pipe, hence the term ''hyottoko'' (ひょっとこ), from "fire" (火 ''hi'') and "man" (男 ''otoko'').
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-tokyo-sports-reporter.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tokyo Sports'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], one of the reporters is seen wearing a patch for "Tokyo Sports". ''Tokyo Sports'' (東京スポーツ ''Tōkyō Supōtsuis'') a Japanese daily sports newspaper founded in 1960. It is known for including glamor shots of attractive women in addition to its traditional sports coverage.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-lots-of-camera.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|Camera Manufacturers: '''Nimolta''', '''Kentax''', '''Mikon''', and '''Olympus'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], many of the cameramen are using cameras with named derived from real-world camera manufacturers. "Nimolta", "Kentax", and "Mikon" are slight misspellings of Minolta, Pentax, and Nikon, all real-world camera brands. "Olympus" is also present but not misspelled. To add some Dragon Ball flavor, another cameraman is using a Capsule Corp-branded camera. These off-brand cameras may be calling back to the "Kedak" camera seen in [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|Movie 7]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-fleur-de-lis.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fleur-de-lis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
After the press conference, Mister Satan is expected to come out of a door with a ''fleur-de-lis'' overhead. Instead, he appears high above on a helicopter. In real life, the symbol represents the French monarchy in heraldry and has come to represent France in general. In this instance, it may be being used to show that Gyōsan Money has "class".
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-hay.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''DB-Z'' hat and "The Super Saiyan" shirt'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Amongst the cheering crowds, several characters can be seen wearing "DB-Z" hats, naturally referencing the show ''Dragon Ball Z''. One of these characters (seen here from the back) also wears a shirt with "The Super Saiyan" written on the front. This character may be an out-of-universe reference to ''Dragon Ball'' fandom as the existence of Saiyans and Super Saiyans was not common knowledge at the time and would not have been put on an in-universe fan's shirt.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-old-maid.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Baba-nuki'' (ババ抜き) / Old Maid'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
While on the Serpentine Road, Son Goku plays Baba-nuki (ババ抜き), or "Old Maid", with [[Bubbles]] and [[Gregory]]. They play with a special deck that includes [[Pilaf]] as the king, [[Mai]] as the queen, and [[Shuu]] as the jack. As a double-pun, the [[Fortuneteller Crone]] is featured as the Joker. In the Japanese version of this game, the Joker is always the "old maid" unlike the American version which often uses a queen. Her name, as well as the Japanese term for the "old maid" uses the word ''baba'' (ババ), making her an especially fitting character to be the "Old Maid" of the game. While it is plausible that egocentric Pilaf could have indeed produced a playing card desk featuring his photos, the presence of the Crone suggests that this is a meta-joke rather than an in-universe one.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-chichen-itza.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chichen Itza'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
On [[Battle Island II]], the four finalists emerge onto a large step pyramid before being transported to their individual competition stages. This step-pyramid closely resembles the Mayan site at Chichen Itza in Yucatán State, Mexico. The film version of the pyramid appears to have one additional level, but the overall architecture and style is the same as the real-world location.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-scarecrow.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Scarecrow at the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
As the crowd flees the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' after the reveal of [[Bojack]]'s henchmen, a straw hat can be seen in the crowd. This is the Scarecrow from the ''Wizard of Oz''. This is a callback to [[Dragon Ball Chapter 42]] and elsewhere were the Scarecrow and other Oz characters were seen in the background of the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-amos-n-andy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Amos 'n' Andy'' Tin Taxi'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a yellow car with two black characters riding in it. This car is a depiction of a 1930s ''Amos 'n' Andy'' wind-up toy, called the "Tin Taxi" by Louis Marx and Company. ''Amos 'n' Andy'' was a comedy radio series from the 1920s through the 1950s depicting two African American men trying to make it in Chicago and New York.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-pooh-bear.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Winnie-the-Pooh'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Another of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a teddy bear with shaggy fur. This particular bear closely resembles a stuffed toy purchased by A.A. Milne for his son, Christopher Robin Milne, when he was a small child. This toy later became the model for Winnie-the-Pooh and is housed in the permanent collection at the New York Public Library.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-charlie-mccarthy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Charlie McCarthy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' battle stage is a ventriloquist's dummy with a top hat and monocle. This is Charlie McCarthy, the "partner" of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Bergen performed with Charlie from 1922 until 1978 including roles on radio, TV, and films.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-michael-jackson-suit-bog.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Michael Jackson'''
{{Table attack|debut=''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''}}
Among the grand prizes stashed for Bulma's Bingo Tournament is a white suit and a single white glove. This outfit is a reference to Michael Jackson's outfit from the 1988 music video for ''Smooth Criminal'', as well as his signature diamond-studded glove.
|}

===Movie 9 Flags===
[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9]] implies the international character of the [[Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai]] by depicting many flags in the entrance area as well as the interior viewing area on [[Battle Island]]. These flags are a mix of real-world flags, invented flags, and remixes of elements of real flags in ways that do not appear in real life. It is not clear what these flags represent in-universe as [[Earth]] is a united country ruled over by a [[King of Earth|king]].

{| style="width: 1000px; text-align: center; border-bottom-style: dotted; border: 1px;"
|colspan="2"|[[Image:M9-exterior-flags.png|x200px|thumb|center|The flags depicted in the outdoor area of Battle Island are stylized and given a pastel tint. Only a few appear to directly depict real-world flags, but real-world elements like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_and_crescent star and crescent], the triangle-and-star of East Timor, and others are used in different contexts.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''1 - 3''': Unknown
* '''4''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guinea flag of Guinea], a country in Africa.
* '''5''': The triangle shape resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guyana flag of Guyana], a country in South America.
* '''6''': The star and crescent symbol is often seen as a symbol of Islam and used by several real-world Islamic countries. This flag most closely resembles a recolor of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_the_Ottoman_Empire flag of the Ottoman Empire].
* '''7''': Sideways version of #4.
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* '''8''': The triangle and star elements matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_East_Timor Flag of East Timor], but the colors are incorrect.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': Same as #4
* '''12''': A nondescript yellow flag that could be the flag of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruneian_Empire Empire of Brunei], a country in southeast Asia in the 19th century.
* '''13 - 15''': Unknown
|-
|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags1.png|x200px|thumb|center|Most of the flags in the interior of Battle Island are based on of real-world designs. Unlike the outside flags, there is no pastel tint. In a few cases, pennant versions (triangle or swallowtail) are shown instead of their rectangle forms.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''1''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Latvia flag of Latvia], a country in Europe.
* '''2''': Unknown, but the design appears to be distinctive and may be based on something.
* '''3''': A triangle pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Austria flag of Austria], a country in Europe.
* '''4''': A swallowtail pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Luxembourg flag of Luxembourg], a country in Europe.
* '''5''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Somalia flag of Somalia], a country in Africa.
* '''6''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guatemala flag of Guatemala], a country in South America
* '''7''': A flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol from Daoism. This symbol is present on several east Asian flags but none match this depiction.
* '''8''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Liberia flag of Liberia], a country in Africa.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Netherlands flag of the Netherlands], a country in Europe.
* '''12''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Japan flag of Japan], a country in Asia known for fantastic martial-arts/gag manga.
* '''13''': Unknown
* '''14''': An unknown flag, but the closer view (#3 below) shows that the insignia closely matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Brazil southern sky depiction from the flag of Brazil].
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* '''15''': Unknown
* '''16''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_England flag of England], one of the component countries of the United Kingdom.
* '''17''': Unknown
* '''18''': Same as #12, a flag of Japan. A spectator in the same scene carries a fan also based on the flag of Japan.
* '''19''': Same as #11, a flag of the Netherlands
* '''20''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Bulgaria flag of Bulgaria], a country in Europe.
* '''21''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Switzerland flag of Switzerland], a country in Europe.
* '''22''': Unknown
* '''23''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Finland flag of Finland], a country in Europe.
* '''24''': Same as #3, a flag of Austria.
* '''25''': Unknown
* '''26''': Unknown, but resembling the flag of France, albeit with a thin middle stripe.
|-
|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags2.png|x200px|thumb|center|A close-up view in the Battle Island main building shows many of the same flags from the wider view, but they are not in the same order.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; "|
* '''1''': Same as #8 above; a flag of Liberia.
* '''2''': Unknown
* '''3''': Same as #14 above; an unknown flag with an element taken from the flag of Brazil.
* '''4''': Unknown
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* '''5''': Same as #7 above; an unknown flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol.
* '''6''': Unknown
* '''7''': Same as #16 above; a flag of England.
* '''8''': Same as #13 above; an unknown flag.
* '''9''': Same as #15 above; an unknown flag.
|}

==References==
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[[Category:References list]]

Real-world References in Dragon Ball

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While illustrating ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' and other series, [[Akira Toriyama]] occasionally references real-world brands for vehicles, buildings, and other products. These references serve different purposes in the story, but could imply that Renault, Kawasaki, and other companies exist in the universe of Dragon Ball, alongside fictional counterparts like [[Capsule Corporation]] and the [[Red Ribbon Army]]. This page catalogs those references.

''See Also: [[Dr. Slump references in Dragon Ball]]''

==Textual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to directly written out references to real-world products, celebrities, or similar media. It may be written out in English, Japanese, or in another language. The assumption is that the below products may potentially have an in-universe counterpart, even if the reference itself is primarily for humor. For example, [[Pilaf]] has a bookshelf full of ''Jump'' comics. While we know this to be a real-world reference (to ''[[Shonen Jump]]''), it is conceivable that books may exist in the Dragon World that are also titled ''Jump''.

===Chapters 1 through 100===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turbo-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Turbo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The "Turbo" car, in reference to the Renault 5 Turbo, is the first vehicle that [[Bulma]] is shown to drive in the manga. She nearly hits [[Son Goku]] on her way to find the [[dragon balls|4-star dragon ball]]. In real-life, the car was only in limited production primarily for use in rally races.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kawasaki-kr250-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kawasaki KR250'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
The Kawasaki KR250 is a motorcycle that Bulma drives in the manga's second chapter. Like the "Turbo" car in the prior chapter, this is primarily a racing bike. In the universe of Dragon Ball, it is implied to be a Capsule Corp vehicle. [[Lunch]] steals one of these in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-tyrell-corp-chair.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tyrell Corp'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's capsule house contains a chair with "Tyrell Corp" branding. Tyrell Corporation is a fictional company in the 1982 film ''Blade Runner'' directed by Ridley Scott. In the movie, Tyrell Corporation invented "replicants", androids indistinguishable from people. This reference may have been to highlight the science-fiction nature of Bulma and her journey, in contrast to the rural Chinese setting.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pilaf-jump-comics-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Jump (ジャンプ)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 18|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 18]]}}
[[Pilaf|Pilaf's]] bookshelves contain an ample supply of ''Jump'' (ジャンプ ''Janpu'') comics, an overarching brand used within Shueisha. ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' specifically is the publication that featured ''Dragon Ball'' and many of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s other works.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-pinball-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon (Pinball)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 21|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 21]]}}
Pilaf's castle also appears to contain an [https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=3887&picno=3009 Interflip Dragon] pinball machine, first manufactured in 1977. This was likely selected as a play on the manga title, and the resemblance to an actual pinball machine may be a coincidence.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pennzoil-shirt-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Pennzoil'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 23|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 23]]}}
The [[Turtle Hermit]] is depicted as lounging in a Pennzoil shirt when Son Goku arrives at [[Kame House]] to train after defeating Pilaf. [[Senbei Norimaki]] wears a similar shirt in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 82|chapter 82]]. Pennzoil is an American oil and gas company, perhaps best known internationally for sponsoring motorsport events and racing teams.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turtle-hermits-movies.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''The Goonies''''', '''ZZ Top''', '''Tanya Roberts''', '''''Playboy'' Playmates''', and '''Golf Aerobics'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's movie collection is visible as he is preparing for Goku to return with his "date". Visible on the shelf are the film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goonies The Goonies]'' (グーニーズ ''Gūnīzu''), a tape of the rock band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_Top ZZ Top] (ZZトップ ''ZZ Toppu''), a tape labeled for the actress and "Charlie's Angel" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_Roberts Tanya Roberts] (タニア・ロバーツ ''Tania Robātsu''), three volumes of "Playmates" tapes, presumably [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playboy_Playmate ''Playboy'' Playmates] (プレイメイト, ''Pureimeito''), and several aerobics tapes. Tanya Roberts had been on the cover of Japanese ''Playboy'' in November 1982 as part of a promotion for the film ''Beastmaster''. The reference to ZZ Top may have been an indirect play on their hit song ''Tush'' where the protagonist of the song, much like the Turtle Hermit, was "looking for some tush". A tape labeled "aerobic golf" (エアロビゴルフ ''earobi gorufu'') appears to be a reference to a [https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B4%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AD%E3%83%93%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-1-VHS-%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%96%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9/dp/B000064FW7 VHS release in Japan] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Stephenson Jan Stephenson], a golf pro in the 1980s who encouraged the sexualization of the LPGA as a marketing strategy.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-izuzu-rodeo-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Rodeo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
Son Goku and [[Kuririn]] see a Rodeo pickup truck while searching for a "hottie" for the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be an Izuzu Rodeo pickup truck manufactured for the Japanese market.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-sturgis-gloves-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sturgis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
[[Lunch]] is wearing a pair of Sturgis racing gloves when Son Goku and Kuririn first encounter her being chased by the police. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgis_Motorcycle_Rally Sturgis Motorcycle Rally] is an annual cycling event held in Sturgis, South Dakota. The Turtle Hermit was previously seen to wear a Sturgis shirt on the cover of [[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]], but did not wear one in the series itself. Another man is seen to wear a Sturgis jacket in the audience of the 21st Tournament in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapters 35]] and [[Dragon Ball Chapter 36|36]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-american-graffiti-picture-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''American Graffiti'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 30|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 30]]}}
The Turtle Hermit has a poster from ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Graffiti American Graffiti]'', a 1973 film by George Lucas. The movie is set in 1962, the date given on the poster. Like many of Toriyama's references, ''American Graffiti'' depicted the "cruising" automobile culture of the 1960s.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-air-fix-plane-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Air Fix'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 32|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 32]]}}
Goku and Kuririn ride in an "Air Fix" plane en route to their first martial arts tournament. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airfix Airfix] is a company that produces scale models of vehicles, especially airplanes. One such model kit may have been used for the design of the plane in this chapter. This design was reused in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 146|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 146]] for several of the planes at [[Basil Airport]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bali-luggage-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Bali]]''' and '''[[Wayan Budhiyasa]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 32|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 32]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's luggage when he arrives for the 21st Tournament has a "[[Bali]]" sticker and the name "Wayan" on it. A man elsewhere in the panel has a shirt that reads "Budhiyasa". Bali is a popular tourist region in Indonesia that Toriyama visited prior to working on this chapter. While there, he met and had an enjoyable time with a tour guide, Wayan Budhiyasa, whom he honored with a cameo appearance in the manga.<ref>TODO: Need to cite this from interviews.</ref> Wayan and "Bali" (written on the Tournament wall) both appear again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapter 35]]. The Turtle Hermit used the luggage again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 113|chapter 113]]. A map of Bali appears in the background in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-luma-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''LUMA'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
When Son Goku and Kuririn enter the Tournament grounds for the first time, they pass a man wearing a "LUMA" shirt. In Japan, LUMA is a popular brand of colored ink used in drawing manga. This chapter featured eight limited-color pages.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-hilton-hotel-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hilton'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past a "Hotel Hilton" in [[West City]] while searching for [[Bulma]]. Hilton is an international hotel chain with properties in more than 100 countries, including Japan.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-poster-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]''''' and '''Fuji TV'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past an advertisement for ''Dragon Ball'' on Fuji TV on Wednesdays at 7 PM. This chapter debuted less than two months after the start of the ''Dragon Ball'' anime on Fuji TV.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fandango-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Fandango'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Teenage Bulma's bedroom includes a poster for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fandango_(1985_film) Fandango]'', a 1985 comedy about college friends going on a final roadtrip. It starred Kevin Costner in his debut, but for Torimaya the real star may have been the blue 1959 Cadillac Series 62 that was at the heart of the film.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-vmx-model-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''VMX12'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Among the clutter in Bulma's bedroom is a model kit for a Yamaha VMX12 motorcycle. Toriyama may have been thinking about the VMX because he included a VMX designation on a Metro West-style motorcycle in Chapter 68.
|}

===Chapters 101 through 200===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fox-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''FOX'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 126|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 126]]}}
There is a fox in the audience of the 22nd Tournament wearing a "FOX" shirt. It may be a reference to the FOX Network in the United States which had been founded by 20th Century Fox only seven months previous... or it may be just a fox wearing a shirt that says "fox" on it, similar to Bulma and Arale wearing shirts with their own names emblazoned on them.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-farmers-chevrolet-truck.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chevrolet'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 195|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 195]]}}
A farmer drives this Chevrolet pickup truck to [[Raditz|Raditz's]] landing site. Chevrolet is an American automotive brand that produces a wide variety of vehicles for the international market.
|}

===Chapters 201 through 300===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bubbles'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 210|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 210]]}}
[[North Kaiō|Kaiō's]] pet, [[Bubbles]], is named after [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubbles_(chimpanzee) Michael Jackson's chimpanzee] of the same name.<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="I want to know the characters' name sources!"|Book=20|Page=p. 158}}</ref>
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==Visual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to item, vehicle, and character cameos which appear in ''Dragon Ball'' but which do not have a given or implied name in-universe. For example, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' books appear as the 21st tournament spectators. While Toriyama is making a direct reference to the books' characters, he is not necessarily implying that Dorothy Gale is a character in the Dragon World.

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-gun-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Walther PPK'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The gun that Bulma brings for self defense on her first dragon ball hunt appears to be a Walther PP, a German sidearm used in World War II. She unsuccessfully uses to protect herself from Son Goku.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-peoples-cap-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chinese "People's Cap"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
In the background of one panel, an owl is seen to wear a Chairman Mao cap (人民帽 ''rénmín mào''), also known as a "People's Cap". This background detail may have been intended to evoke a Chinese setting to the early part of the ''Dragon Ball'' story. [[Oolong]] would be seen to wear a similar cap later in the series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-nightgown-1st-armored.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''US Army First Armored Division'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's nightgown from the beginning of the series sports a patch for the First Armored Division of the US Army. This division was created in 1940 for World War II. The exact reason for including this patch is unknown, but Toriyama may have been inspired by a model tank. Tank-related terms were also used for upcoming characters like [[Sherman Priest]], [[Hedge]], [[Hogg]], and [[Lee]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-uzi-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ingram MAC-10''' or '''MAC-11'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 4|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 4]]}}
Bulma shoots Son Goku with a machine pistol after he admits that he removed her underpants, leading to her exposure to the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be either a MAC-10 or MAC-11, designed by Gordon Ingram for the Military Armament Corporation in 1964.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-ultraman-fish.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ultraman'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 6|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 6]]}}
While Bulma and Son Goku are on their first dragon ball hunt, they pass a fish jumping out of the water. This fish has a head shape reminiscent of Ultraman, as well as speaking that character's trademark transformation sound effect: "Shuwatch" (シュワッチ, ''Shuwatchi''). Ultraman is an extremely popular and influential character in Japanese pop culture, first created in 1966. The time limit used for Ultraman's powers were reused by Toriyama for Oolong's transformations. Ultraman is also a favorite of [[Arale]]'s in ''Dr. Slump''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-oolong-as-scooter-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Powell Streamliner''' or '''Fuji Rabbit S-1'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 7|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 7]]}}
After Bulma loses her [[capsules]], she tries to convince Oolong to transform into a vehicle to carry her. He briefly transforms into a scooter very close in design to a Powell Streamliner (or potentially the closely-related Fuji Rabbit S-1). This scooter was used by the United States military during World War II. Although the scooter is not an exact match, Oolong's inability to exactly mimic what he chooses is a recurring aspect of his transformations.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-yamcha-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kurogane Type 95'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha's car that he uses to pursue Oolong's camper van is based on a Kurogane Type 95 (nicknamed "Kurogane 4×4") scout car used by the Japanese in World War II.<ref>TODO: Toriyama specifically cited this in D4. Track down reference.</ref>
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-panzerfaust-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Panzerfaust'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha attacks Oolong's camper van using a ''panzerfaust'' ("tank fist"), an anti-tank weapon used by the German military during World War II. The ordnance is single-shot. The model that Yamcha uses includes original German text on the side, suggesting that Toriyama was working from a model or picture of the device while illustrating.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fiat-arbath-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fiat Abarth 695'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
After destroying [[Oolong]]'s camper van, [[Yamcha]] provides a Fiat Abarth 695 to Bulma and her group so they can continue the hunt for the dragon balls. Yamcha installs a tracking device so he can follow their progress. Although not named in the story, the Fiat Arbath logo can clearly be seen on the front of the car.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Technique-chichi-ultraseven-attack-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Ultraseven'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 11]]}}
When she was first encountered by Son Goku and his friends, [[Chi-Chi]] protected herself with a special helmet. This helmet featured a detachable boomerang that could be thrown to decapitate enemies, plus the ability to fire a laser blast. Both of these features, as well as the pose that Chi-Chi makes when she uses them, are derived from the ''Ultraseven'' series, one of the sequels to ''Ultraman''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-stay-puft-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Stay Puft Marshmallow Man'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
In the qualifying rounds of the 21st tournament, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the 1984 film ''Ghostbusters'' appears as a contestant in one panel. As he did not make the final rounds, he was presumably defeated by another contender.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-miffy-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Miffy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 35]]}}
Several crowd scenes from the 21st tournament audience include a simply-drawn rabbit, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miffy Miffy]. Created in 1955 in the Netherlands by artist Dick Bruna, Miffy was a well-known character in Japan. Mr. Bruna's art style may also have been an influence in similar characters, such as those by Sanrio.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-dorothy-and-oz-team-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Wizard of Oz Characters'': Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 37|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 37]]}}
Beginning in the fight between Yamcha and the disguised Turtle Hermit, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' film make an appearance: Dorothy Gale, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow. These are all characters from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film) 1939 film], however book-only characters appear in other panels. The series was created by L. Frank Baum in 1900.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-scarecrow-with-boom-box.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Oz'' entry in 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 42|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 42]]}}
Continuing with the appearances of ''Oz''-related characters in the 21st tournament crowd scenes, one appearance during the Jackie Chun vs. Kuririn battle depicts the Scarecrow holding a boom-box. This is in reference to Torimaya's assistant [[Matsuyama]]'s entry in the [http://art-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fig12.jpg 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest]. This entry re-imagined Dorthy and the ''Oz'' characters as doing "modern" things such as riding a motorcycle, drinking a Coke, and skateboarding.
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==Anime-only References==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-Urashima_Tarō-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Urashima Tarō'' legend and folksong'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 3|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 3]]}}
After Son Goku rescues [[Turtle]], both [[Bulma]] and the [[Turtle Hermit]] reference the legend of ''Urashima Tarō'', a Japanese folk-story about a man who receives a reward after rescuing a turtle. Bulma wonders if Turtle will give them a ''tamatebako'' (jeweled box) as a reward, just as in that legend. While approaching the shore, the Turtle Hermit sings a few bars of a folksong version of the story, also generally titled as 浦島太郎 (''Urashima Tarō''). This version is a common children's song today and was first published in 1911.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-marilyn-monroe-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Marilyn Monroe in ''The Seven Year Itch'' movie poster'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 43|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 43]]}}
While exploring [[West City]], Goku briefly passes by a storefront with many TV screens. A picture of a blond woman holding down a billowing dress is briefly seen on the screen. This scene pays homage to a sequence in the 1956 film, ''The Seven Year Itch'', where Marilyn Monroe's character holds down a dress in a similar pose while walking over a windy subway grate. The full image was not depicted in the film itself, but was used in the film's poster and advertisements.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-all-japan-motorcross-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''All Japan Motorcross Championship'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
Bulma's room in Capsule Corp includes a poster for the All Japan Motorcross Championship, a popular motorcross racing series in Japan run by MFJ, the Motorcycle Federation of Japan.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-budweiser-and-coke-ads.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Budweiser and Coca-Cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
While exploring West City, Goku passes by advertisements for Budweiser and Coca-Cola. These are iconic American brands and may be intended to suggest that West City is a very "western" city.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-rumble-fish-poster-top.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Rumble Fish'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
When Goku's friends are discussing [[Panput]]'s life as an action movie star, a poster for ''Rumble Fish'' is briefly displayed. This is a real-life 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by S. E. Hinton. Panput appears to be playing the role of "Motorcycle Boy", the protagonist's cool older brother who dies at the conclusion of the film while trying to rescue animals (including a "rumble fish") from a pet store. In the original, Motorcycle Boy drives a Kawasaki GPZ550 motorcycle, rather than the American one shown here. He also does not use a bazooka in the original.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-ramble-fish-poster-bottom.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Iroha'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
The bottom of the ''Rumble Fish'' movie poster (starring [[Panput]]) contains credits in the form of the ''Iroha'' poem, a classical Japanese pangram poem composed prior to 1079 AD. The poem is noteworthy for containing each Japanese phonetic character exactly once. The order of characters in this poem was subsequently adopted as Japanese "alphabetical" order.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-singaraja-billboard.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Singaraja'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
While Goku is being driven around [[Papaya Island]] by [[Panput]]'s manager, they pass a billboard advertising "Singaraja". Singaraja is a town in northern [[Bali]], one of several references to that country in that section of the manga and anime, thanks to a recent vacation taken by [[Akira Toriyama]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ001-raditz-pod-mystical-adventure.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Mystical Adventure!]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 1|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 1]]}}
In the first moments of the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' series, [[Raditz|Raditz's]] [[Saiyan Pod|pod]] flies near a sun emitting solar flares. The sun and flares are an homage to the opening of the recently-completed ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-clock.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Time(x) Clock'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
In [[East City]] just prior to the [[Saiyans]]' arrival, a clock can be seen with a capitalized "TIME" logo. This appears to be a reference to the US-based Timex Corporation which produced clocks with a very similar "TIMEX" logo on the front. First established in 1944, the Timex company was a popular manufacturer of clocks and watches.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-watch.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Timex Watch'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
One of the pedestrians in [[East City]] looks at his watch just prior to the Saiyans attack. The watch depicted says "DALBAT Quartz" as the brand with "Chronometer" separately visible on the watch face. This watch is based on a Timex Quartz Mens K-Cell digital watch from the 1980s, potentially one owned by an animator. Timex digital watches of the period, [https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/timex-cell-vintage-70s-80s-quartz-lcd-695447778 such as this one from an eBay auction], include both branding elements as well as the overall layout of the watch face and buttons.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Einstein''' & '''Archimedes'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 171|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 171]]}}
Chi-Chi suggests both "Einstein" and "Archimedes" as good names for her first son, but he reveals his desire to be named "[[Son Gohan|Gohan]]" instead. Einstein and Archimedes are scholars from the real-world. Einstein (1875-1975) was a scientist best known for his development of the Theory of Relativity. Archimedes (c. 271 - 212 BCE) was a Greek inventor and mathematician who pioneered many branches of study including geometry and an early version of calculus.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bird-shirts.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bird Studio'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 126|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 126]]}}
In the moments before [[Doctor Gero]] attacks, two people on [[Amembo Island]] are seen wearing "Bird" shirts. Bird Studio is the name of Akira Toriyama's production company.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-balloon-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dragon Ball'' TV Special'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
In a self-referential moment, a young girl is carrying a balloon labeled "D.B.SP" ("''Dragon Ball'' Special") with a picture of Son Goku at the beginning of the Trunks TV special. This moment of levity will be shattered soon after as the [[Artificial Humans]] attack and the balloon floats away.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-pepper-town-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dub and Peter 1'' - Pepper Town'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
The first city that the Artificial Humans destroy in the TV special is Pepper Town. This town not only matches the pun-series used by most of the other towns in the Cell arc, but also serves as a reference to Toriyama's brief series ''[[Dub and Peter 1]]'', published only a few months before; Pepper Town serves as the primary setting of this series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-ueda-bag.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Yoshihiro Ueda]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
When the camera pans over the abandoned [[Kame House]], a duffel bag labeled "UEDA" is left on the floor. This is likely a tribute to Yoshihiro Ueda, a director on many episodes of the series including the special where it appeared. He started work on the series with [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]] and continued all the way through to [[Dragon Ball GT Episode 62]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ178-son-goku-cha-la-pose.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball Z'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 178|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 178]]}}
During Son Goku's battle with [[Cell]], he powers up in a specific pose then calls down lightning that explodes into a red aura. This is nearly identical to a sequence in the first ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' anime opening, except that Goku is a [[Super Saiyan]] in the episode version. A second homage is found in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 179|the following episode]] which shows [[Piccolo]] reflected against an explosion just as in the opening.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-yama-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''"Yama"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While passing through [[King Enma]]'s castle on their way to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], Goku meets an ''oni'' named [[Yama]]. Yama is one of three ''oni'' in that episode named for ''Dragon Ball Z'' animators and directors, but it is not certain who he was named for. He may have been named for Akira Toriyama himself; [[Chigusa Yokoyama]], the art director for the episode that he appeared in; or other "Yama" names who worked on ''Dragon Ball Z'' at the time including [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]], [[Masayuki Uchiyama]], [[Masuo Nakayama]], [[Shigeyasu Yamauchi]], or [[Takao Koyama]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-shimoto-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Mitsuo Hashimoto'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Shimoto is one of the background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Shomoto appears to be named for [[Mitsuo Hashimoto]], the director of many episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'', including the episode ([[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|195]]) with this cameo.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-suenaga-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Yūichi Suenaga'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Suenaga is the second background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Suenaga appears to be named for [[Yūichi Suenaga]], a director on several episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'', but also the production manager on the episode where the cameo appeared.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz195-dai-kaio-cadillac.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
On [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], [[Kaiō]] spots a beautiful car and fawns over it. The vehicle resembles a 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, or similar. This car resembles the 1957-era Cadillac that Kaiō lost when his own planet was destroyed.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz199-cola-can.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Coca-cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 199|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 199]]}}
During the [[Afterlife Tournament]], a red and white "cola" cans fly across the stands during [[Paikuhan]]'s [[Hyper Tornado]] technique. Although the full name is not used, the wavy white stripe on a red "cola" can closely resembles the Coca-Cola can design used off and on (with modifications) since 1971.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sega Saturn'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball GT TV Special|''Dragon Ball GT'' TV Special]]}}
[[Son Goku, Jr.]] can be seen playing a video game console vaguely resembling a Sega Saturn (1994-2000).
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==Movie-only References==
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kedak-camera-m7.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kedak'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
In the department store in Movie 7, a customer can be seen looking over new cameras while carrying a "Kedak" case. This appears to be a reference to Kodak, a real-world camera company. This is one of several slightly-misspelled English words in the film, but the only that referenced a brand.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-item-z-hat.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon Ball Z'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While a crowd of people are fleeing from the rampage of Nos. 14 and 15, one man can be seen wearing a "Z" hat in the same font as the "Z" in the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' logo.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-nagasaki.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Nagasaki'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While Son Goku is battling Artificial Humans Nos. [[Artificial Human No. 14|14]] and [[Artificial Human No. 15|15]] in an unknown city, a sign can be seen saying "Nagasaki". In real-life, Nagasaki is a city in western Japan, also known for being one of the two cities that were hit by atomic bombs during World War II. As Nagasaki does not exist in the [[Dragon World]], it is unclear what the name on the building was referring to.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-Friendship-Effort-Victory-square.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The "three principles" of ''Jump'': Friendship, Effort, and Victory'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
As Goku and Chi-Chi discuss Goku's rehearsed answers for how they will get Gohan into a prestigious spring seminar, Chi-Chi tells Goku that his three favorite words must be "friendship", "effort", and "victory". These words are also written on a poster in the interview room of the "Most Famous School", although they are only visible in some 4:3 prints of the film; the original theatrical cut and releases based on the 16:9 theatrical ratio crop out this poster. These words serve as the "three principles" of ''[[V-Jump]]''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-kuririn-singing-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください, ''"Please Give Me Wings"'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
At a cherry blossom party to celebrate the coming of spring, Kuririn sings a karaoke rendition of ''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください or "Please Give Me Wings"), a Japanese folk song by Michio Yamagami, written in 1970. It is a popular song for Japanese artists to cover and is well-known by school children. Kuririn's rendition is considered either amazing or comically bad, depending on the listener.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-turtle-hermit-drunk-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While listening to [[Kuririn]]'s karaoke, the (very drunk) Turtle Hermit shouts out that his former student is the "best in all Japan!" The cherry blossom party he and his friends attended in the film mimic a real-world festival that takes place in Japan in the spring. As "Japan" is not a country in [[Dragon World]]'s [[Earth]], this an anachronistic reference.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-turtle-hermit-mask.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hyottoko mask''' and '''Flag of Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While distracting [[Broli]] on [[New Planet Vegeta]], the [[Turtle Hermit]] performs a comedic dance using a traditional Hyottoko mask to shift between alterations of his facial features. His fan also depicts the flag of Japan, the real-world origin of the Hyottoko mask tradition. The mask's puckered mouth is depicts a man breathing fire through a bamboo pipe, hence the term ''hyottoko'' (ひょっとこ), from "fire" (火 ''hi'') and "man" (男 ''otoko'').
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-tokyo-sports-reporter.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tokyo Sports'''
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In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], one of the reporters is seen wearing a patch for "Tokyo Sports". ''Tokyo Sports'' (東京スポーツ ''Tōkyō Supōtsuis'') a Japanese daily sports newspaper founded in 1960. It is known for including glamor shots of attractive women in addition to its traditional sports coverage.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-lots-of-camera.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|Camera Manufacturers: '''Nimolta''', '''Kentax''', '''Mikon''', and '''Olympus'''
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In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], many of the cameramen are using cameras with named derived from real-world camera manufacturers. "Nimolta", "Kentax", and "Mikon" are slight misspellings of Minolta, Pentax, and Nikon, all real-world camera brands. "Olympus" is also present but not misspelled. To add some Dragon Ball flavor, another cameraman is using a Capsule Corp-branded camera. These off-brand cameras may be calling back to the "Kedak" camera seen in [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|Movie 7]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-fleur-de-lis.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fleur-de-lis'''
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After the press conference, Mister Satan is expected to come out of a door with a ''fleur-de-lis'' overhead. Instead, he appears high above on a helicopter. In real life, the symbol represents the French monarchy in heraldry and has come to represent France in general. In this instance, it may be being used to show that Gyōsan Money has "class".
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-hay.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''DB-Z'' hat and "The Super Saiyan" shirt'''
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Amongst the cheering crowds, several characters can be seen wearing "DB-Z" hats, naturally referencing the show ''Dragon Ball Z''. One of these characters (seen here from the back) also wears a shirt with "The Super Saiyan" written on the front. This character may be an out-of-universe reference to ''Dragon Ball'' fandom as the existence of Saiyans and Super Saiyans was not common knowledge at the time and would not have been put on an in-universe fan's shirt.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-old-maid.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Baba-nuki'' (ババ抜き) / Old Maid'''
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While on the Serpentine Road, Son Goku plays Baba-nuki (ババ抜き), or "Old Maid", with [[Bubbles]] and [[Gregory]]. They play with a special deck that includes [[Pilaf]] as the king, [[Mai]] as the queen, and [[Shuu]] as the jack. As a double-pun, the [[Fortuneteller Crone]] is featured as the Joker. In the Japanese version of this game, the Joker is always the "old maid" unlike the American version which often uses a queen. Her name, as well as the Japanese term for the "old maid" uses the word ''baba'' (ババ), making her an especially fitting character to be the "Old Maid" of the game. While it is plausible that egocentric Pilaf could have indeed produced a playing card desk featuring his photos, the presence of the Crone suggests that this is a meta-joke rather than an in-universe one.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-chichen-itza.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chichen Itza'''
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On [[Battle Island II]], the four finalists emerge onto a large step pyramid before being transported to their individual competition stages. This step-pyramid closely resembles the Mayan site at Chichen Itza in Yucatán State, Mexico. The film version of the pyramid appears to have one additional level, but the overall architecture and style is the same as the real-world location.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-scarecrow.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Scarecrow at the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'''''
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As the crowd flees the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' after the reveal of [[Bojack]]'s henchmen, a straw hat can be seen in the crowd. This is the Scarecrow from the ''Wizard of Oz''. This is a callback to [[Dragon Ball Chapter 42]] and elsewhere were the Scarecrow and other Oz characters were seen in the background of the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-amos-n-andy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Amos 'n' Andy'' Tin Taxi'''
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One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a yellow car with two black characters riding in it. This car is a depiction of a 1930s ''Amos 'n' Andy'' wind-up toy, called the "Tin Taxi" by Louis Marx and Company. ''Amos 'n' Andy'' was a comedy radio series from the 1920s through the 1950s depicting two African American men trying to make it in Chicago and New York.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-pooh-bear.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Winnie-the-Pooh'''
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Another of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a teddy bear with shaggy fur. This particular bear closely resembles a stuffed toy purchased by A.A. Milne for his son, Christopher Robin Milne, when he was a small child. This toy later became the model for Winnie-the-Pooh and is housed in the permanent collection at the New York Public Library.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-charlie-mccarthy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Charlie McCarthy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' battle stage is a ventriloquist's dummy with a top hat and monocle. This is Charlie McCarthy, the "partner" of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Bergen performed with Charlie from 1922 until 1978 including roles on radio, TV, and films.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-michael-jackson-suit-bog.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Michael Jackson'''
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Among the grand prizes stashed for Bulma's Bingo Tournament is a white suit and a single white glove. This outfit is a reference to Michael Jackson's outfit from the 1988 music video for ''Smooth Criminal'', as well as his signature diamond-studded glove.
|}

===Movie 9 Flags===
[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9]] implies the international character of the [[Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai]] by depicting many flags in the entrance area as well as the interior viewing area on [[Battle Island]]. These flags are a mix of real-world flags, invented flags, and remixes of elements of real flags in ways that do not appear in real life. It is not clear what these flags represent in-universe as [[Earth]] is a united country ruled over by a [[King of Earth|king]].

{| style="width: 1000px; text-align: center; border-bottom-style: dotted; border: 1px;"
|colspan="2"|[[Image:M9-exterior-flags.png|x200px|thumb|center|The flags depicted in the outdoor area of Battle Island are stylized and given a pastel tint. Only a few appear to directly depict real-world flags, but real-world elements like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_and_crescent star and crescent], the triangle-and-star of East Timor, and others are used in different contexts.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''1 - 3''': Unknown
* '''4''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guinea flag of Guinea], a country in Africa.
* '''5''': The triangle shape resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guyana flag of Guyana], a country in South America.
* '''6''': The star and crescent symbol is often seen as a symbol of Islam and used by several real-world Islamic countries. This flag most closely resembles a recolor of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_the_Ottoman_Empire flag of the Ottoman Empire].
* '''7''': Sideways version of #4.
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''8''': The triangle and star elements matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_East_Timor Flag of East Timor], but the colors are incorrect.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': Same as #4
* '''12''': A nondescript yellow flag that could be the flag of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruneian_Empire Empire of Brunei], a country in southeast Asia in the 19th century.
* '''13 - 15''': Unknown
|-
|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags1.png|x200px|thumb|center|Most of the flags in the interior of Battle Island are based on of real-world designs. Unlike the outside flags, there is no pastel tint. In a few cases, pennant versions (triangle or swallowtail) are shown instead of their rectangle forms.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''1''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Latvia flag of Latvia], a country in Europe.
* '''2''': Unknown, but the design appears to be distinctive and may be based on something.
* '''3''': A triangle pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Austria flag of Austria], a country in Europe.
* '''4''': A swallowtail pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Luxembourg flag of Luxembourg], a country in Europe.
* '''5''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Somalia flag of Somalia], a country in Africa.
* '''6''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guatemala flag of Guatemala], a country in South America
* '''7''': A flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol from Daoism. This symbol is present on several east Asian flags but none match this depiction.
* '''8''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Liberia flag of Liberia], a country in Africa.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Netherlands flag of the Netherlands], a country in Europe.
* '''12''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Japan flag of Japan], a country in Asia known for fantastic martial-arts/gag manga.
* '''13''': Unknown
* '''14''': An unknown flag, but the closer view (#3 below) shows that the insignia closely matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Brazil southern sky depiction from the flag of Brazil].
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''15''': Unknown
* '''16''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_England flag of England], one of the component countries of the United Kingdom.
* '''17''': Unknown
* '''18''': Same as #12, a flag of Japan. A spectator in the same scene carries a fan also based on the flag of Japan.
* '''19''': Same as #11, a flag of the Netherlands
* '''20''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Bulgaria flag of Bulgaria], a country in Europe.
* '''21''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Switzerland flag of Switzerland], a country in Europe.
* '''22''': Unknown
* '''23''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Finland flag of Finland], a country in Europe.
* '''24''': Same as #3, a flag of Austria.
* '''25''': Unknown
* '''26''': Unknown, but resembling the flag of France, albeit with a thin middle stripe.
|-
|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags2.png|x200px|thumb|center|A close-up view in the Battle Island main building shows many of the same flags from the wider view, but they are not in the same order.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; "|
* '''1''': Same as #8 above; a flag of Liberia.
* '''2''': Unknown
* '''3''': Same as #14 above; an unknown flag with an element taken from the flag of Brazil.
* '''4''': Unknown
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* '''5''': Same as #7 above; an unknown flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol.
* '''6''': Unknown
* '''7''': Same as #16 above; a flag of England.
* '''8''': Same as #13 above; an unknown flag.
* '''9''': Same as #15 above; an unknown flag.
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:References list]]

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Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock (Manga)

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{{Infobox manga
| image = [[File:episodeofbardock-chp1-title.png|250px|center]]
| caption = First page of the debut ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' chapter
| jpn_title = ドラゴンボール　エピソードオブバーダック
| rom_title = Doragon Bōru　Episōdo Obu Bādakku
| eng_title = Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
| author = [[Naho Ooishi]]
| publisher = [[Shueisha]]
| publication = ''[[V-Jump]]''
| demographic = Shōnen
| date = ''V-Jump'' August 2011 issue to October 2011 issue (21 June 2011 - 20 August 2011)
| chapters = 3 ([[#Chapters|List of Chapters]]) + 1 bonus chapter
| volumes = 1
}}

'''''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock''''' is a promotional manga series written by [[Naho Ooishi]], with additional character designs by [[Akira Toriyama]] and in coordination with [[Bandai Namco Entertainment]], that originally ran for three chapters in [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[V-Jump]]'' magazine. The series follows [[Bardock]] in a sequel "what if?" story following his brief encounter with [[Freeza]] and his subsequent battle in the past with [[Chilled]].

''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' was itself part of a larger merchandising campaign with the ongoing ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'' arcade game, which at the time was set to feature Bardock in [[Super Saiyan]] form for the first time.

==Plot==
[[Bardock]] has somehow survived his confrontation with [[Freeza]], and is being treated on [[Planet Plant]] by a doctor. Two goons soon arrive to conquer Planet Plant, but are quickly defeated by Bardock. After not hearing from the men he sent out ten days ago, "[[Chilled]]" decides to check on Planet Plant personally.

==History==
As part of a new update for ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'' in summer 2011, Bardock was set to receive a new [[Super Saiyan]] transformation. In conjunction with this update, a larger media campaign rolled out highlighting Bardock across various pieces of merchandise.

In the July 2011 issue of Shueisha's video game-focused magazine ''[[V-Jump]]'', a vague reference was made to an upcoming ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''-related manga project in the next month's issue. The magazine's official website later clarified [[Naho Ooishi]] would be taking on said "special project": a manga series called "Episode of Bardock", which was slated to be "sequel" to the original television special. The story would be released in three parts over the course of the August, September, and October 2011 ''[[V-Jump]]'' issues.

Alongside the ''Dragon Ball Heroes'' updates and ''Episode of Bardock'' manga serialization, [[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 1|the original Bardock television special]], along with [[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|the Trunks television special]], were set to receive a budget-priced (¥1000) "Special Selection DVD" on '''05 August 2011'''; these specials had previously only been made available on home video in Japan as extras within 2003's premium ''Dragon Ball Z'' "Dragon Box" DVD sets.

An animated adaptation of the ''Episode of Bardock'' manga was announced in November 2011 and later premiered at [[Jump Festa 2012]] on '''17 December 2011'''. The animated adaptation's story stayed faithful to its original manga incarnation, with a few moments of new material at the very end. Following the anime's premiere, a complete collection of the manga was reprinted in the April 2012 issue of ''V-Jump'', released on '''21 February 2012'''; this reprint featured two new pages at the very end, mirroring the new material from the animated adaptation placed at the end of its third chapter, and would be included in yet another collected edition in 2014.

==Characters==

===Major Characters===

* '''[[Bardock]]''' (バーダック ''Bādakku''): TBD
* '''[[Chilled]]''' (チルド ''Chirudo''): TBD

===Supporting Characters===

* '''[[Cavira]]''' (キャビラ ''Kyabira''): One of [[Chilled]]'s henchmen. Likely gets his name from non-fertilized sturgeon roe, better known to most as "caviar." In Japanese, the phonetics of the French word "caviar" are approximated using katakana as キャビア (''kyabia''). Although the trailing "r" of "caviar" is phonetically present with the hard "a" sound in Japanese, it is not visually seen when the word is romanized. To create this name pun, the "r" was playfully reintroduced into the characters name as キャビラ (''kyabira''), although still not as a trailing consonant. Cavira's single horn is most likely a homage to the large tail fin of the Sturgeon fish he is named after.
* '''[[Tobi]]''' (トビ ''Tobi''): Like Cavira, Chilled's other henchman Tobi also likely has a fish roe name pun. His name is appears to be based on the Japanese word とびこ (''tobiko''), which is used to describe Flying Fish roe. This type of roe is most widely known for its use in creating certain types of sushi. It is most likely because of his Flying Fish name pun that Tobi features two fin-like horns on his head resembling the Flying Fish's larger pectoral fins.
* '''[[Ipana]]''' (イパナ ''Ipana''): TBD. Likely gets his name from the pineapple plant (パイナップル ''painappuru''). As with Chilled's henchmen, Ipana's head reflects the likely name pun, with his own shaped like a pineapple.
* '''[[Beri]]''' (ベリー ''Beri''): TBD

==Chapters==
[[File:Vjump 2011-08-editedscan.jpg|thumb|200px|August 2011 issue of ''[[V-Jump]]'' with the debut chapter of ''Episode of Bardock'']]
In its original ''[[V-Jump]]'' serialization, the primary three chapters were simply labeled as "Part 1", "Part 2", and "Part 3". For its "Super Kanzenban" release, these three chapters were formally assigned titles.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! # !! Chapter Title !! Pages !! Publication !! Issue Date !! Sale Date
|-
| 1 || [[Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock Chapter 1|Part 1: Bardock... Revived!!]] || 19 || ''[[V-Jump]]'' || August 2011 || 21 June 2011
|-
| 2 || [[Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock Chapter 2|Part 2: Chilled Laughs]] || 15 || ''[[V-Jump]]'' || September 2011 || 21 July 2011
|-
| 3 || [[Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock Chapter 3|Part 3: The Legendary Super Saiyan]] || 15/17 || ''[[V-Jump]]'' || October 2011 || 20 August 2011
|-
| SD || [[Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock SD|Episode of Bardock SD]] || 6 || ''[[Saikyō Jump]]'' ([[Episode of Bardock Super Kanzenban]]) || March 2014 || 04 February 2014
|-
|}

==Releases==
[[File:Episodeofbardock-super-kanzenban.png|thumb|200px|The ''Episode of Bardock'' "Super Kanzenban" supplemental booklet included with the March 2014 issue of ''[[Saikyō Jump]]'']]

===Original Serialization===

The three ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' chapters originally debuted in the August 2011 (released '''21 June 2011'''), September 2011 (released '''21 July 2011'''), and October 2011 (released '''20 August 2011''') issues of [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[V-Jump]]'' magazine, respectively.

===Chapter Reprints===

A reprint of the first chapter was published later the same year in the 2011 No. 3 (Fall) issue of ''[[Saikyō Jump]]'', released '''11 August 2011'''.

===Kanzenban===
The April 2012 issue of [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[V-Jump]]'' magazine, released '''21 February 2012''', includes a "kanzenban" edition of ''Episode of Bardock'' compiling all three chapters across one color cover page, 51 black and white content pages, three black and white ''Dragon Ball'' context/history pages, and three black and white promotional pages. Included in this reprint are two brand-new pages in the third chapter, which themselves mirror new material from the animated adaptation with Bardock walking off into the sunset.

Though labeled as a "kanzenban" on the first page, the collected edition is actually an insert bound within the larger magazine itself, and is not perforated for removal.

===Super Kanzenban===
The March 2014 issue of [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[Saikyō Jump]]'' magazine, released '''04 February 2014''', includes a "Super Kanzenban" [[List of Supplemental Booklets|supplemental booklet]] compiling all of ''Episode of Bardock'' across one color cover page, 57 black and white content pages, and four black and white interview pages. This edition includes the two new pages that previously debuted in 2012's "kanzenban" edition in ''[[V-Jump]]''.

==Legacy==

''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' marks the primary (and since then consistent) use of "Bardock" as the standard transliterated spelling for the character's name in Japan; spellings such as "Barduck" had previously been in use.

In conjunction with yet another alternate history for the character in ''[[Dragon Ball Online]]''... add more context... reference ''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2]]'' material and ongoing ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'' updates...

Bardock's level three super move in ''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'' sees him transform into Super Saiyan and use the same attack from the animated adaptation (check all this, add image)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{SpinOffManga}}

[[Category:V-Jump]]
[[Category:Incomplete]]

List of Dragon Ball Super Chapters

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==List of Chapters==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;" align="center"
!V-Jump Issue!!Tankōbon!!#!!align=left|Chapter Title!!{{tt|Sale Date|The actual date the issue of V-Jump was on sale}}
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|August 2015||rowspan=9 valign=top width=100|[[File:DBS_tankobon01_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 1]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 1'''||'''1'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 1|破壊神の予知夢 ''Hakaishin no Yochimu'' '''The God of Destruction's Prophetic Dream''']]||20 June 2015
|-
|September 2015||'''2'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 2|悟空の敗北 ''Gokū no Haiboku'' '''Goku's Defeat''']]||18 July 2015
|-
|October 2015||'''3'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 3|ビルスの怒り ''Birusu no Ikari'' '''Beerus' Wrath''']]||21 August 2015
|-
|November 2015||'''4'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 4|神と神 ''Kami to Kami'' '''Battle of Gods''']]||19 September 2015
|-
|December 2015||'''5'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 5|ビルスとシャンパ ''Birusu to Shanpa'' '''Beerus and Champa''']]||21 October 2015
|-
|January 2016||'''6'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 6|大会の準備 ''Taikai no Junbi'' '''Preparations for the Tournament''']]||21 November 2015
|-
|February 2016||'''7'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 7|第６宇宙の戦士たち ''Dai-Roku Uchū no Senshi-tachi'' '''Warriors of Universe 6''']]||19 December 2015
|-
|March 2016||'''8'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 8|試合開始！ ''Shiai Kaishi!'' '''The Match Begins!''']]||21 January 2016
|-
|April 2016||'''9'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 9|悟空ＶＳボタモ ''Gokū Bui Esu Botamo'' '''Goku vs Botamo''']]||20 February 2016
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|May 2016||rowspan=6 valign=top width=100|[[File:DBS_tankobon02_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 2]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 2'''||'''10'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 10|フロストの正体 ''Furosuto no Shōtai'' '''Frost's True Colors''']]||19 March 2016
|-
|June 2016||'''11'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 11|ベジータ登場！！ ''Bejīta Tōjō!!'' '''Vegeta Takes the Stage!!''']]||21 April 2016
|-
|July 2016||'''12'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 12|サイヤ人の誇り ''Saiya-jin no Hokori'' '''A Saiyan's Pride''']]||21 May 2016
|-
|August 2016||'''13'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 13|優勝宇宙、ついに決定！！ ''Yūshō Uchū, Tsui ni Kettei!!'' '''The Winning Universe is Decided at Last!!''']]||21 June 2016
|-
|September 2016||'''14'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 14|未来からのＳＯＳ ''Mirai kara no Esu·Ō·Esu'' '''An SOS From the Future''']]||21 July 2016
|-
|October 2016||'''15'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 15|HOPE！！再び ''HOPE!! Futabi'' '''Hope Again!!''']]||20 August 2016
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|November 2016||rowspan=5 valign=top width=100|[[File:DBS_tankobon03_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 3]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 3'''||'''16'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 16|“未来”トランクスの過去 ''“Mirai” Torankusu no Kako'' '''“Future” Trunks' Past''']]||21 September 2016
|-
|December 2016||'''17'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 17|次期第１０宇宙界王神候補ザマス ''Jiki Dai-Jū Uchū Kaiōshin Kōho Zamasu'' '''The Candidate for Next Kaiōshin of Universe 10, Zamasu''']]||21 October 2016
|-
|January 2017||'''18'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 18|ゴクウブラックの正体 ''Gokū Burakku no Shōtai'' '''Goku Black's True Identity''']]||21 November 2016
|-
|February 2017||'''19'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 19|もう一人のザマス ''Mō Hitori no Zamasu'' '''Another Zamasu''']]||17 December 2016
|-
|March 2017||'''20'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 20|人間ゼロ計画 ''Ningen Zero Keikaku'' '''0 Mortals Plan''']]||21 January 2017
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|April 2017||rowspan=4 valign=top width=100|[[File:DBS_tankobon04_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 4]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 4'''||'''21'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 21|HOPEへのラストチャンス ''Hōpu e no Rasuto Chansu'' '''Last Chance For HOPE''']]||21 February 2017
|-
|May 2017||'''22'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 22|ザマスの最終手段 ''Zamasu no Saishū Shudan'' '''Zamasu's Final Resort''']]||21 March 2017
|-
|June 2017||'''23'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 23|ポタラの真価 ''Potara no Shinka'' '''The Potara's True Worth''']]||21 April 2017
|-
|July 2017||'''24'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 24|孫悟空の進化 ''Son Gokū no Shinka'' '''Son Goku's Evolution''']]||20 May 2017
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|August 2017||rowspan=4 valign=top width=100|[[File:DBS_tankobon05_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 5]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 5'''||'''25'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 25|悟空か！？ザマスか！？ ''Gokū ka!? Zamasu ka!?'' '''Will It Be Goku!? Or Zamasu!?''']]||21 June 2017
|-
|September 2017||'''26'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 26|決戦！さらばトランクス ''Kessen! Saraba Torankusu'' '''The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks''']]||21 July 2017
|-
|October 2017||'''27'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 27|修行と日常そして… ''Shugyō to Nichijō Soshite…'' '''Training and Everyday Life, and…''']]||21 August 2017
|-
|November 2017||'''28'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 28|１２宇宙の破壊神 ''12 Uchū no Hakaishin'' '''The 12 Gods of Destruction''']]||21 September 2017
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|December 2017||rowspan=4 valign=top width=100|[[File:DBS_tankobon06_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 6]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 6'''||'''29'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 29|第１１宇宙破壊神候補トッポ ''Dai 11 Uchū Hakaishin Kōho Toppo'' '''The Universe 11 God of Destruction Candidate, Toppo''']]||21 October 2017
|-
|January 2018||'''30'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 30|ジレンという男 ''Jiren to iu Otoko'' '''The Man Named Jiren''']]||21 November 2017
|-
|February 2018||'''31'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 31|集まれ超戦士たち！ ''Atsumare Chō Senshi-tachi!'' '''Super Warriors Assemble!''']]||16 December 2017
|-
|March 2018||'''32'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 32|集まれ超戦士たち！２ ''Atsumare Chō Senshi-tachi! Tsū'' '''Super Warriors Assemble! 2''']]||20 January 2018
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|April 2018||rowspan=4 valign=top width=100|[[File:DBS_tankobon07_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 7]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 7'''||'''33'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 33|宇宙サバイバル！力の大会開始！ ''Uchū Sabaibaru! Chikara no Taikai Kaishi!'' '''Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins!''']]||21 February 2018
|-
|May 2018||'''34'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 34|最初の消滅宇宙 ''Saisho no Shōmetsu Uchū'' '''The First Annihilated Universe''']]||21 March 2018
|-
|June 2018||'''35'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 35|ヒットＶＳジレン ''Hitto Bui Esu Jiren'' '''Hit vs Jiren''']]||21 April 2018
|-
|July 2018||'''36'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 36|個悭的な選手たち ''Kosei-teki na Senshi-tachi'' '''Quirky Competitors''']]||21 May 2018
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|August 2018||rowspan=4 valign=top width=100|[[File:DBS_tankobon08_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 8]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 8'''||'''37'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 37|覚醒・超サイヤ人ケール ''Kakusei・Sūpā Saiya-jin Kēru'' '''Awaken, Super Saiyan Kale''']]||21 June 2018
|-
|September 2018||'''38'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 38|第６宇宙の最終手段 ''Dai-Roku Uchū no Saishū Shudan'' '''Universe 6's Last Resort''']]||21 July 2018
|-
|October 2018||'''39'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 39|孫悟空覚醒の”兆” ''Son Gokū Kakusei no “Kizashi”'' '''“Sign” of Son Goku's Awakening''']]||21 August 2018
|-
|November 2018||'''40'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 40|ジレンＶＳ第７宇宙 ''Jiren Bui Esu Dai-Nana Uchū'' '''Jiren vs Universe 7''']]||21 September 2018
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|December 2018||rowspan=4 valign=top width=100|[[File:DBS_tankobon09_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 9]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 9'''||'''41'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 41|身勝手の極意 ''Migatte no Gokui'' '''Ultra Instinct''']]||20 October 2018
|-
|January 2019||'''42'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 42|決着と結末 ''Ketchaku to Ketsumatsu'' '''Battle's End and Aftermath''']]||21 November 2018
|-
|February 2019||'''43'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 43|銀河パトロール入隊! ''Ginga Patorōru Nyūtai!'' '''Galactic Patrol Enlistment!''']]||21 December 2018
|-
|March 2019||'''44'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 44|脱獄囚モロ ''Datsugoku-shū Moro'' '''Escaped Prisoner Moro''']]||21 January 2019
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|April 2019||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon10_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 10]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 10'''||'''45'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 45|モロの魔力 ''Moro no Maryoku'' '''Moro's Magical Power''']]||21 February 2019
|-
|May 2019||'''46'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 46|衰耗するナメック星 ''Suikousuru Namekku-sei'' '''Planet Namek in Decline''']]||20 March 2019
|-
|June 2019||'''47'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 47|奪われたドラゴンボール ''Ubawareta Doragon Bōru'' '''Stolen Dragon Balls''']]||20 April 2019
|-
|July 2019||'''48'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 48|モロの願い ''Moro no Negai'' '''Moro's Wish''']]||21 May 2019
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|August 2019||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon11_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 11]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 11'''||'''49'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 49|宇宙空間バトル ''Uchū Kūkan Batoru'' '''Outer Space Battle''']]||21 June 2019
|-
|September 2019||'''50'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 50|大脱走 ''Dai Dassō'' '''Great Escape''']]||20 July 2019
|-
|October 2019||'''51'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 51|それぞれの行動 ''Sorezore no Kōdō'' '''To Each Their Own Plans''']]||21 August 2019
|-
|November 2019||'''52'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 52|悟空とベジータの修業 ''Gokū to Bejīta no Shugyō'' '''Goku and Vegeta's Training''']]||21 September 2019
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|December 2019||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon12_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 12]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 12'''||'''53'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 53|サガンボ銀河強盗団 ''Saganbo Ginga Gōtō-dan'' '''Saganbo's Galactic Bandit Brigade''']]||21 October 2019
|-
|January 2020||'''54'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 54|悟飯ＶＳセブンスリー ''Gohan Bui Esu Sebun Surī'' '''Gohan vs Seven-Three''']]||21 November 2019
|-
|February 2020||'''55'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 55|メルスの正体 ''Merusu no Shōtai'' '''Merusu's True Identity''']]||21 December 2019
|-
|March 2020||'''56'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 56|地球戦士集結 ''Chikyū Senshi Shūketsu'' '''Warriors of Earth Assemble''']]||21 January 2020
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|April 2020||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon13_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 13]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 13'''||'''57'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 57|それぞれの闘い ''Sorezore no Tatakai'' '''Battles Abound''']]||21 February 2020
|-
|May 2020||'''58'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 58|孫悟空到着 ''Son Gokū Tōchaku'' '''Son Goku Arrives''']]||21 March 2020
|-
|June 2020||'''59'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 59|発動！身勝手の極意“兆” ''Hatsudō! Migatte no Goku'i "Kizashi"'' '''Activation! Ultra Instinct "Sign"''']]||21 April 2020
|-
|July 2020||'''60'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 60|メルスの誤算 ''Merusu no Gosan'' '''Merusu's Miscalculation''']]||21 May 2020
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|August 2020||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon14_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 14]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 14'''||'''61'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 61|新生ベジータ ''Shinsei Bejiita'' '''Vegeta Reborn''']]||19 June 2020
|-
|September 2020||'''62'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 62|絶体絶命 ''Zettai Zetsumei'' '''Edge of Defeat''']]||21 July 2020
|-
|October 2020||'''63'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 63|メルスの覚悟 ''Merusu no Kakugo'' '''Merusu's Resolve''']]||21 August 2020
|-
|November 2020||'''64'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 64|銀河パトロール孫悟空 ''Ginga Patorōru Son Gokū'' '''Son Goku the Galactic Patrolman''']]||19 September 2020
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|December 2020||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon15_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 15]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 15'''||'''65'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 65|地球人孫悟空 ''Chikyū-jin Son Gokū'' '''Son Goku the Earthling''']]||21 October 2020
|-
|January 2021||'''66'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 66|星喰いのモロ ''Hoshi-kui no Moro'' '''Moro the Planet-Eater''']]||21 November 2020
|-
|February 2021||'''67'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 67|大団円そして… ''Dai-Dan'en Soshite…'' '''The Grand Finale, And Then...''']]||21 December 2020
|-
|March 2021||'''68'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 68|生存者グラノラ ''Seizonsha Guranora'' '''Granolla the Survivor''']]||21 January 2021
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|April 2021||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon16_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 16]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 16'''||'''69'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 69|シリアル星の遷移 ''Shiriaru-sei no Sen'i'' '''The Succession of Planet Cereal''']]||20 February 2021
|-
|May 2021||'''70'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 70|宇宙一の戦士 ''Uchū Ichi no Senshi'' '''The Greatest Warrior in the Universe''']]||19 March 2021
|-
|June 2021||'''71'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 71|ヒータの計画 ''Hīta no Keikaku'' '''The Heatas' Plan''']]||21 April 2021
|-
|July 2021||'''72'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 72|サイヤ人とシリアル人 ''Saiya-jin to Shiriaru-jin'' '''The Saiyans and Cerealian''']]||21 May 2021
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|August 2021||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon17_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 17]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 17'''||'''73'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 73|悟空ＶＳグラノラ ''Gokū Bui Esu Guranora'' '''Goku vs Granolla''']]||21 June 2021
|-
|September 2021||'''74'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 74|ベジータVSグラノラ ''Bejīta Bui Esu Guranora'' '''Vegeta vs Granolla''']]||21 July 2021
|-
|October 2021||'''75'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 75|破壊神の力 ''Hakaishin no Chikara'' '''A God of Destruction's Power''']]||19 August 2021
|-
|November 2021||'''76'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 76|サイヤ人の宿命 ''Saiya-jin no Shukumei'' '''The Destiny of the Saiyans''']]||21 September 2021
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|December 2021||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon18_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 18]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 18'''||'''77'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 77|悟空の父バーダック ''Gokū no Chichi Bādakku'' '''Goku's Father Bardock''']]||21 October 2021
|-
|January 2022||'''78'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 78|ガスの願い ''Gasu no Negai'' '''Gas' Wish''']]||20 November 2021
|-
|February 2022||'''79'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 79|ガスＶＳグラノラ ''Gasu Bui Esu Guranora'' '''Gas vs Granolla''']]||21 December 2021
|-
|March 2022||'''80'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 80|ガスＶＳグラノラ２ ''Gasu Bui Esu Guranora Tsū'' '''Gas vs Granolla, Part 2''']]||21 January 2022
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|April 2022||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon19_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 19]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 19'''||'''81'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 81|悟空の葛藤 ''Gokū no Kattō'' '''Goku's Conflict''']]||21 February 2022
|-
|May 2022||'''82'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 82|バーダックＶＳガス ''Bādakku Bui Esu Gasu'' '''Bardock vs Gas''']]||19 March 2022
|-
|June 2022||'''83'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 83|バーダックＶＳガス２ ''Bādakku Bui Esu Gasu Tsū'' '''Bardock vs Gas, Part 2''']]||21 April 2022
|-
|July 2022||'''84'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 84|民族の誇り ''Minzoku no Hokori'' '''The Pride of an Entire Race''']]||20 May 2022
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|August 2022||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon20_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 20]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 20'''||'''85'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 85|それぞれの答え ''Sorezore no Kotae'' '''Their Respective Answers''']]||21 June 2022
|-
|September 2022||'''86'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 86|全力戦 ''Zenryoku-sen'' '''A Full-Power Battle''']]||21 July 2022
|-
|October 2022||'''87'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 87|宇宙一の戦士発現 ''Uchūichi no Senshi Hatsugen'' '''The Universe's Strongest Appears''']]||20 August 2022
|-
|February 2023||'''88'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 88|スーパーヒーロー誕生 ''Sūpā Hīrō Tanjō'' '''The Birth of Super Heroes''']]||21 December 2022
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|March 2023||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon21_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 21]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 21'''||'''89'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 89|ライバル出現！ ''Raibaru Shutsugen!'' '''A Rival Appears!''']]||20 January 2023
|-
|April 2023||'''90'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 90|対決Dr.ヘド ''Taiketsu Dokutā Hedo'' '''Showdown with Dr. Hedo''']]||21 February 2023
|-
|May 2023||'''91'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 91|復活したRR軍！！ ''Fukkatsu Shita Reddo Ribon Gun!!'' '''The Red Ribbon Army's Revival!!''']]||20 March 2023
|-
|June 2023||'''92'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 92|新たなる人造人間 ''Aratanaru Jinzōningen'' '''New Artificial Humans''']]||21 April 2023
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|July 2023||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon22_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 22]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 22'''||'''93'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 93|パン誘拐作戦 ''Pan Yūkai Sakusen'' '''The Plan to Kidnap Pan''']]||19 May 2023
|-
|August 2023||'''94'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 94|目覚めよ！孫悟飯 ''Mezameyo! Son Gohan'' '''Awaken! Son Gohan''']]||21 June 2023
|-
|September 2023||'''95'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 95|最強の師弟 ''Saikyō no Shitei'' '''The Strongest Teacher and Disciple''']]||21 July 2023
|-
|October 2023||'''96'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 96|サイヤマン参戦！ ''Saiyaman Sansen!'' '''Saiyamen Join the Fight!''']]||21 August 2023
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|November 2023||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon23_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 23]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 23'''||'''97'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 97|暴走セルマックス ''Bōsō Seru Makkusu'' '''Cell Max Runs Wild''']]||21 September 2023
|-
|December 2023||'''98'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 98|ガンマ2号の覚悟 ''Ganma Ni-Gō no Kakugo'' '''Gamma 2's Resolve''']]||20 October 2023
|-
|January 2024||'''99'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 99|超覚醒！孫悟飯 ''Chō Kakusei! Son Gohan'' '''Son Gohan's Ultimate Awakening!''']]||21 November 2023
|-
|February 2024||'''100'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 100|炸裂！魔貫光殺砲 ''Sakuretsu! Makankōsappō'' '''Burst Forth! Makankōsappō''']]||21 December 2023
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|March 2024||rowspan=4 valign=top width=110|[[File:DBS_tankobon24_cover.png|96px|link=Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 24]] '''Tankōbon Vol. 24'''||'''101'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 101|カーマインと１５番 ''Kāmain to Jūgo-ban'' '''Carmine and No. 15''']]||19 January 2024
|-
|April 2024||'''102'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 102|孫悟空ＶＳ孫悟飯 ''Son Gokū Bui Esu Son Gohan'' '''Son Goku vs Son Gohan''']]||21 February 2024
|-
|May 2024||'''103'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 103|未来への継承 ''Mirai e no Keishō'' '''An Inheritance to the Future''']]||21 March 2024
|-
|April 2025||'''104'''||align=left|[[Dragon Ball Super Chapter 104|サイヤマンXの誕生！ ''Saiyaman Ekkusu no Tanjō!'' '''Birth of Saiyaman X!''']]||20 February 2025
|}

==Bonus Chapters==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;" align="center"
!#!!style="width: 13%"|Chapter Title!!style="width: 33%"|Description!!Original Publication!!Tankōbon
|- style="border-top: 2px solid #AAA"
|'''1'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Bonus Chapter 1|特別編 ''Tokubetsuhen'' '''Special Edition''']]||style="text-align:left"|[[North Kaiō]]'s planet is restored after it was destroyed by [[Cell]].||[[Jump Victory Carnival 2015 Official Guidebook|Jump Victory Carnival 2015 Guidebook]] '''18 July 2015'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 1|Dragon Ball Super Volume 1]] '''04 April 2016'''
|-
|'''2'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Bonus Chapter 2|番外編 ''Bangaihen'' '''Extra Edition''']]||style="text-align:left"|The [[Pilaf Gang]] wishes for youth in [[Future Trunks's timeline]].||[[Jump Victory Carnival 2016 Official Guidebook|Jump Victory Carnival 2016 Guidebook]] '''30 July 2016'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 2|Dragon Ball Super Volume 2]] '''02 December 2016'''
|-
|'''3'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Bonus Chapter 3|番外編 ''Bangaihen'' '''Extra Edition''']]||style="text-align:left"|After a conversation with [[Gohan]], [[Future Trunks]] decides not to stay in the main timeline.||[[Jump Victory Carnival 2017 Official Guidebook|Jump Victory Carnival 2017 Guidebook]] '''22 July 2017'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 5|Dragon Ball Super Volume 5]] '''02 March 2018'''
|-
|'''4'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Bonus Chapter 4|番外編 ''Bangaihen'' '''Extra Edition''']]||style="text-align:left"|[[Goten]], [[Trunks]], and [[Marron]] protect [[Monster Island]] during the [[Tournament of Power]].||[[Jump Victory Carnival 2018 Official Guidebook|Jump Victory Carnival 2018 Guidebook]] '''16 July 2018'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 8|Dragon Ball Super Volume 8]] '''04 December 2018'''
|-
|'''5'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Bonus Chapter 5|番外編 ''Bangaihen'' '''Extra Edition''']]||style="text-align:left"|[[Goku]] tells [[Merusu]] about their battle with [[Broli]].||[[Jump Victory Carnival 2019 Official Guidebook|Jump Victory Carnival 2019 Guidebook]] '''21 July 2019'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 11|Dragon Ball Super Volume 11]] '''04 December 2019'''
|-
|'''6'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Bonus Chapter 6|特別マンガ ''Tokubetsu Manga'' '''Bonus Comic''']]||style="text-align:left"|The story of how [[Cranberi]] came to be in [[Galactic Prison]].||colspan=2|[[Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 10|Dragon Ball Super Volume 10]] '''04 August 2019'''
|-
|'''7'''||[[Dragon Ball Super Bonus Chapter 7|特別マンガ ''Tokubetsu Manga'' '''Bonus Comic''']]||style="text-align:left"|A look at what [[Freeza]] has been up to since the [[Broli]] adventure.||colspan=2|[[Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 12|Dragon Ball Super Volume 12]] '''03 April 2020'''
|}

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[[Category:Dragon Ball Super (manga)|*]]

Ages 701 - 748

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| previous = Ages 1 - 700
| next = Age 749
}}
'''Ages 701 through 748''' constitute a fictional era in the timeline of the ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' franchise consisting of all events in the eighth century of the [[Age]] calendar prior to '''[[Age 749]]'''.
==Major Events==
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|'''Circa Age 705'''||[[Hondawara]] is born.<ref group="note">This date works backwards from [[Hondawara|Hondawara's]] listed age in ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'', which takes place in '''Circa Age 739'''.</ref><ref>Toriyama, Akira. "Character Profile No. 5". ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''. Japan: Shueisha, 04 April 2014. ISBN 978-4-08-870892-8. (p. 104)</ref>
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|'''Circa Age 708'''||[[Hijiki]] is born.<ref group="note">This date works backwards from [[Hijiki|Hijiki's]] listed age in ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'', which takes place in '''Circa Age 739'''.</ref><ref>Toriyama, Akira. "Character Profile No. 6". ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''. Japan: Shueisha, 04 April 2014. ISBN 978-4-08-870892-8. (p. 120)</ref>
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|'''Age 710'''<ref name="ch4p94">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 94}}</ref>||[[King Chapa]] is born.<ref group="note">This date originates from [[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|''Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia'']], but draws upon [[King Chapa|King Chapa's]] age of 43 years old in '''[[Age 753]]''' as documented in ''[[Dragon Ball: Adventure Special]]''.</ref><ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Goku VS King Chapa"|Book=1|Page=p. 23}}</ref>
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|'''Circa Age 711'''||[[Aosa]] is born.<ref group="note">This date works backwards from [[Aosa|Aosa's]] listed age in ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'', which takes place in '''Circa Age 739'''.</ref><ref>Toriyama, Akira. "Character Profile No. 7". ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''. Japan: Shueisha, 04 April 2014. ISBN 978-4-08-870892-8. (p. 136)</ref>
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|'''Age 712'''||[[Brief]] founds [[Capsule Corporation]].<ref group="note">The timeline for ''[[Dragon Ball Online]]'' states that the 250th anniversary of [[Capsule Corporation]] takes place in '''[[Dragon Ball Online's Timeline|Age 962]]'''</ref><ref>''Dragon Ball Online Official Guide Book''. South Korea: Bandai. 25 August 2010. ISBN 978-89-263-1424-1. (pp. 13-20)</ref>
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|'''Circa Age 713'''||[[Tamagoro Katayude]] is born.<ref group="note">This date works backwards from [[Tamagoro Katayude|Tamagoro Katayude's]] listed age in ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'', which takes place in '''Circa Age 739'''.</ref><ref>Toriyama, Akira. "Character Profile No. 4". ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''. Japan: Shueisha, 04 April 2014. ISBN 978-4-08-870892-8. (p. 88)</ref>
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|'''Circa Age 715'''||[[Mozuku]] is born.<ref group="note">This date works backwards from [[Mozuku|Mozuku's]] listed age in ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'', which takes place in '''Circa Age 739'''.</ref><ref>Toriyama, Akira. "Character Profile No. 8". ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''. Japan: Shueisha, 04 April 2014. ISBN 978-4-08-870892-8. (p. 152)</ref>
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|'''Age 715'''||[[Pilaf]]<ref name="ch4p11">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Chronological Table of DB World"|Book=31|Page=p. 11}}</ref><ref group="note">This date originates from [[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|''Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia'']], but draws upon [[Pilaf|Pilaf's]] age of 38 years old presented in ''[[Dragon Ball: Adventure Special]]''. ''Daizenshuu 7'' assumes that the listed age reflects his age in '''[[Age 753]]''', the year of his involvement with [[Demon King Piccolo]] and his final appearance in the manga.</ref><ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Goku VS Pilaf"|Book=1|Page=p. 6}}</ref> and [[Sergeant Master Murasaki]]<ref name="ch4p123">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 123}}</ref><ref group="note">This date originates from [[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|''Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia'']], but draws upon [[Sergeant Master Murasaki|Sergeant Master Murasaki's ]]age of 35 years old in '''[[Age 750]]''' as documented in ''[[Dragon Ball: Adventure Special]]''.</ref><ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Goku VS Sergeant Master Murasaki"|Book=1|Page=p. 13}}</ref> are born.
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|'''Circa Age 716'''||Mt. Kiwi erupts.<ref>{{Cite episode|Series=DB|Eps=150}}</ref>
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|'''Age 717'''||[[Giran]]<ref name="ch4p71">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 71}}</ref><ref group="note">This date originates from [[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|''Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia'']], but draws upon [[Giran|Giran's]] age of 33 years old in '''[[Age 750]]''' as documented in ''[[Dragon Ball: Adventure Special]]''.</ref><ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Goku VS Giran"|Book=1|Page=p. 8}}</ref> and [[Senbe Norimaki]]<ref group="note">[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|''Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia'']] and [[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4|''Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4: Dragon Ball Super Encyclopedia'']] list [[Senbe Norimaki|Senbe's]] birth year as '''Age 722''', which would make him 23 years old when he builds [[Arale Norimaki|Arale]] in '''Age 745''' as listed in the same guidebooks. However, the cover page of [[Dr. Slump Chapter 9|''Dr. Slump'' chapter 9]] establishes Senbe as 28 years old when he builds Arale. The guidebook birth years for rest of the characters' ages listed on this same cover page are consistent with working backwards from the year '''Age 745'''. This timeline accepts Senbe's birth year as '''Age 717''' to stay consistent with both ''[[Dr. Slump]]'' and Arale's "birth" year.</ref><ref name="ch4p103">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 103}}</ref><ref name="drslump9">Toriyama, Akira. ''Dr. Slump'' Chapter 9: [[Dr. Slump Chapter 9|"1980: Looking Towards Tomorrow!"]]. ''Weekly Shōnen Jump, 1980 #13''. Japan: Shueisha, 26 February 1980.</ref> are born.
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|'''Circa Age 719'''||[[Jaco]] is born.<ref group="note">This date works backwards from [[Jaco|Jaco's]] listed approximate age in ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'', which takes place in '''Circa Age 739'''.</ref><ref>Toriyama, Akira. "Character Profile No. 1". ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''. Japan: Shueisha, 04 April 2014. ISBN 978-4-08-870892-8. (p. 40)</ref>
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|'''Age 719'''<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=pp. 63-64}}</ref>||[[Man-Wolf]] is born.
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|'''Some time between Circa Ages 720 and 730'''<ref name="ch4p11"></ref>||The [[Saiyans]] unite and mount a rebellion on [[Planet Plant]] as total war breaks out with the [[Tsufruians]]. Cornered, the Tsufruians develop a parasitic organism which will later become [[Baby]]. The Saiyans overpower the Tsufruians, and the Tsufruian scientist [[Doctor Raichi]] dies. His hatred-amplifying [[Hacchi Hyack]] is launched into space as a weapon to one day exterminate the Saiyans. The Tsufruians are destroyed, and the Saiyans take over the planet, renaming it "Planet Vegeta." The Saiyans begin using Tsufruian technologies such as [[Scouter|scouters]]. As the Saiyans begin venturing out into space, they decide to contract out their strength to aliens.
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|'''Age 721'''<ref name="ch4p101">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 101}}</ref>||[[Namu]] is born.<ref group="note">This date originates from [[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|''Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia'']], but draws upon [[Namu|Namu's]] age of 29 years old in '''[[Age 750]]''' as documented in ''[[Dragon Ball: Adventure Special]]''.</ref><ref name="RFN">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Ran-Fan VS Namu"|Book=1|Page=p. 9}}</ref>
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|'''Circa Age 722'''||[[Tights]] is born.<ref group="note">This date works backwards from [[Tights|Tights's]] listed age in ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'', which takes place in '''Circa Age 739'''.</ref><ref>Toriyama, Akira. "Character Profile No. 3". ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''. Japan: Shueisha, 04 April 2014. ISBN 978-4-08-870892-8. (p. 72)</ref>
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|'''Age 722'''<ref name="ch4p11"></ref>||[[General Blue]]<ref group="note">This date originates from [[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|''Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia'']], but draws upon [[General Blue|General Blue's]] age of 28 years old in '''[[Age 750]]''' as documented in ''[[Dragon Ball: Adventure Special]]''.</ref><ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Goku VS General Blue"|Book=1|Page=p. 16}}</ref> is born.
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|'''Circa Age 723'''||[[An Anzuki]] is born.<ref group="note">This date works backwards from [[An Anzuki|An Anzuki's]] listed age in ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'', which takes place in '''Circa Age 739'''.</ref><ref>Toriyama, Akira. "Character Profile No. 10". ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''. Japan: Shueisha, 04 April 2014. ISBN 978-4-08-870892-8. (p. 200)</ref>
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|'''Age 726'''<ref name="ch4p127">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 127}}</ref>||[[Ran-Fan]] is born.<ref group="note">This date originates from [[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|''Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia'']], but draws upon [[Ran-Fan|Ran-Fan's]] age of 24 years old in '''[[Age 750]]''' as documented in ''[[Dragon Ball: Adventure Special]]''.</ref><ref name="RFN"></ref>
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|'''Age 730'''||[[Tao Pai-Pai]] quits his office job and becomes an assassin.<ref name="ch4p11"></ref><ref group="note">In [[Dragon Ball Chapter 85|''Dragon Ball'' chapter 85]], [[Tao Pai-Pai]] says that he is celebrating his 20th year as an assassin in '''[[Age 750]]'''.</ref><ref>{{Cite manga|Chp=85}}</ref> [[Taro Soramame]]<ref name="ch4p87">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 87}}</ref><ref name="drslump9"></ref> and [[Tsururin Tsun]]<ref name="ch4p95">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 95}}</ref> are born.
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|'''Circa Age 731'''<ref name="ch4p11"></ref>||The Saiyans join forces with the galactic land shark, [[Freeza]]. [[King Vegeta]] takes [[Vegeta's Mother|a queen]].
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|'''Age 732'''||[[Vegeta]],<ref name="ch4p12">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Chronological Table of DB World"|Book=31|Page=p. 12}}</ref> [[Peasuke Soramame]],<ref name="ch4p87"></ref> [[Akane Kimidori]],<ref name="ch4p69">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 69}}</ref><ref name="drslump9"></ref> and [[Tsukutsun Tsun]]<ref name="ch4p95"></ref> are born.
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|'''Age 733'''<ref name="ch4p12"></ref>||[[Yamcha]]<ref group="note">This date originates from [[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|''Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia'']], but draws upon the [[Yamcha|Yamcha's]] age of 20 years old presented in ''[[Dragon Ball: Adventure Special]]''. ''Daizenshuu 7'' assumes that the listed age reflects his age in '''[[Age 753]]''', the year of the [[22nd Tenka'ichi Budōkai]].</ref><ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Goku VS Yamcha"|Book=1|Page=p. 4}}</ref> is born on '''20 March''', and [[Bulma]] is born on '''18 August'''.<ref name="birthdays">{{Cite magazine|Mag=WSJ|Year=1986|Issue=37|Date=12 August 1986|Title="Character Biography Data"|Page=pp. 19-21}} ''Translation:'' https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/weekly-jump-1986-37-character-biography-data/</ref> [[Tenshinhan]] is born at an unspecified date.<ref group="note">This date originates from [[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|''Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia'']], but draws upon [[Tenshinhan|Tenshinhan's]] age of 20 years old in '''[[Age 753]]''' as documented in ''[[Dragon Ball: Adventure Special]]''.</ref><ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Yamcha VS Tenshinhan"|Book=1|Page=p. 24}}</ref> [[Earth|Earth's]] current king is enthroned on '''08 May'''.
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|'''Circa Age 735'''<ref name="ch4p12"></ref>||Antagonism towards Freeza begins to grow among the Saiyans in an atmosphere of continual civil unrest on Planet Vegeta.
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|'''Age 735'''||[[Yajirobe]] is born.<ref name="ch4p124">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 124}}</ref> Baby schemes to destroy the Saiyans and revive the Tsufruian race by enacting a "Universal Tsufruization Plan."<ref name="ch4p12"></ref>
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|'''Circa Age 736'''||In ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman|Jaco the Galactic Patrolman's]]'' series of events, [[Son Goku|Kakarrot]] is born to the Saiyans [[Gine]] and [[Bardock]] and placed in an [[incubator]].<ref name="minus">Toriyama, Akira. "[[Dragon Ball Minus]]". ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''. Japan: Shueisha, 04 April 2014. ISBN 978-4-08-870892-8.</ref><ref group="note">In ''[[Dragon Ball Minus]]'', which takes place in '''Age 739''', [[Gine]] tells [[Bardock]] that [[Son Goku|Kakarrot]] has been in an incubator for three years.</ref>
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|'''Age 736'''||[[Kuririn]] is born on '''29 October'''.<ref name="ch4p12"></ref><ref name="birthdays"></ref> [[Mister Satan]]<ref name="ch4p120">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 120}}</ref> is born at an unspecified date.
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|'''Age 737'''||[[Chi-Chi]] is born on '''05 November'''<ref name="birthdays"></ref> and [[Chi-Chi's Mother|her mother]] dies from illness.<ref name="ch4p12"></ref> In [[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 1|the anime's]] series of events, Kakarrot is born. The Saiyans gain total control over the planets [[Kanassa]] and [[Meat]]. King Vegeta revolts against Freeza and fails. Freeza wages war against the Saiyans. Bardock is caught in Planet Vegeta's explosion and sent into the distant past. Kakarrot is sent to Earth. Some time between June and August, [[Son Gohan (Grandpa)|Son Gohan]] finds Kakarrot and names him "Son Goku." <ref name="ch4p12"></ref><ref group="note">[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|''Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia'']] and [[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4|''Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4: Dragon Ball Super Encyclopedia'']] place these events in '''Age 737''', working backwards from [[Son Goku|Goku's]] given age of 12 years old during the [[21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai]], and then account for the fact that his age is stated in '''[[Age 750|May 750]]''' by stating that [[Son Gohan (Grandpa)|Son Gohan]] finds him between June and August.</ref>
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|'''Age 738'''|||[[Chiaotzu]] is born.<ref name="ch4p93">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 93}}</ref> In the anime's series of events, Goku takes a blow to the head and his ferocious Saiyan personality gives way to a cheerful demeanor.<ref name="ch4p12"></ref><ref name="ch197"></ref>
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|'''Circa Age 739'''||[[Beerus]] goes to sleep.<ref name="ch4p12"></ref><ref group="note>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]'' and [[Dragon Ball Super Episode 1|''Dragon Ball Super'' episode 1]] both state that Beerus has just awoken from a 39-year long nap. Beerus awakens in '''[[Age 778]]'''.</ref> In ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman's'' series of events, some time before [[Bulma|Bulma's]] sixth birthday, Freeza orders all off-world Saiyans back to Planet Vegeta. Suspicious of Freeza's motives, Bardock and Gine send Kakarrot to Earth for safety. Freeza destroys Planet Vegeta, leaving only a small number of Saiyans remaining in the universe.<ref name="minus"></ref> [[Jaco]] lands on Earth in pursuit of Kakarrot and meets Bulma's sister, [[Tights]].<ref name="jaco5">{{Cite manga|Series=Jaco|Chp=5}}</ref> Son Gohan finds Kakarrot and names him "Son Goku," since he came from the sky.<ref name="jaco11">{{Cite manga|Series=Jaco|Chp=11}}</ref><ref group="note">''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman|Jaco the Galactic Patrolman's]]'' opens with narration from [[Tokunoshin Omori]] framing the story as occurring "about ten years ago." In ''Jaco's'' [[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman Chapter 11|11th chapter]], the series reveals that "about ten years ago" works backwards from ''[[Dragon Ball|Dragon Ball's]]'' [[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|first chapter]], which takes place in '''[[Age 749]]'''.</ref> Some time after being adopted, Goku takes a blow to the head and his ferocious Saiyan personality gives way to a cheerful demeanor.<ref name="ch197">{{Cite manga|Chp=197}}</ref>
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|'''Age 739'''<ref name="ch4p12"></ref>||The [[Ox Demon King]] and Chi-Chi go on a picnic. While they are gone, a fire spirit falls down onto the [[Mount Frypan|Mountain of Refreshing Scenery]] where the [[Ox Demon King's Castle|Ox Demon King's castle]] is located, engulfing it in flames. Afterward, the mountain becomes known as "Mount Frypan."
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|'''Age 740'''||[[Pu'er]] is born on '''02 September'''.<ref name="ch4p111">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 111}}</ref><ref name="birthdays"></ref> [[Oolong]] is born on '''23 September'''.<ref name="birthdays"></ref> Kuririn becomes a pupil at [[Oorin Temple]]. Baby builds [[Doctor Mu]]<ref name="ch4p12"></ref> with the know-how to develop [[Machine Mutants]] for the purpose of gathering restorative energy so that Baby can obtain a powerful body. Doctor Mu begins producing [[Lood]] and the various beings on [[Planet M2]].<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="The Combined Cosmic History of the Saiya and Tsufru!!"|Book=16|Page=p. 76}}</ref>
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|'''Age 745'''||Senbe Norimaki builds [[Arale Norimaki]].<ref name="ch4p103"></ref> In [[Penguin Village]], the year is recognized as '''[[Real_World_Timeline#1980|1980 AD]]'''.<ref name="drslump9"></ref> [[Karin]] begins a five-year fast.<ref>{{Cite episode|Series=DB|Eps=61}}</ref>
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|'''Age 746'''||[[Pigero]] is born.<ref name="ch4p109">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 109}}</ref><ref>{{Cite episode|Series=Z|Eps=16}}</ref>
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|'''Age 747'''||Yamcha and Pu'er meet.<ref name="ch4p12"></ref> [[Doctor Mashirito]] builds [[Obotchaman]].<ref name="ch4p64">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Human Racial Dictionary"|Book=31|Page=p. 64}}</ref>
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|'''Age 748'''||The [[Turtle Hermit|Turtle Hermit's]] pet phoenix dies from food poisoning. [[Umigame]] gets lost in the mountains while gathering matsutake mushrooms.<ref name="ch4p13">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Chronological Table of DB World"|Book=31|Page=p. 13}}</ref> Kuririn leaves Oorin Temple.<ref>{{Cite manga|Chp=28}}</ref>
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===Events According to ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]''===
''Dragon Ball Super: Broly'' upends many long-standing official timeline sources by including scenes with on-screen information contradictory to the guidebooks, prior promotional materials, and the timeline suggested by the events of ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]''. Below is how ''Broly'' interprets the timeline of events leading up to [[Son Goku|Goku's]] arrival on [[Earth]].
<gallery class="center" widths="200px">
File:DBSBroly_41-Years-Ago.png|"41 Years Ago"
File:DBSBroly_5-Years-Later.png|"Five Years Later"
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|'''"41 Years Ago"'''<ref group="note">''[[Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]'' takes place in an unspecified [[Age]], though likely '''[[Age 780]]''' or '''[[Age 781]]'''. "41 Years Ago" from those dates places these events in either '''Age 739''' or '''Age 740'''. In previous understandings of the [[Dragon World Timeline]], [[Freeza]] destroys [[Planet Vegeta]] in the year '''Age 737''', which in this movie's chronology will not occur until '''Age 744''' or '''Age 745'''.</ref>||[[King Cold]] introduces his son and new commander of [[Freeza's Organization|his organization]], [[Freeza]], to [[King Vegeta]] and the [[Saiyans]]. Freeza gifts [[Scouter|scouters]] to the Saiyans, replacing their scout-scopes. While checking in on the growth of [[Vegeta|his son]], King Vegeta discovers the fearsome power of another incubating baby, [[Broli]]. King Vegeta dispatches Broli to [[Vampa]], and the boy's father, [[Paragus]], follows after him in defiance of the king. Paragus crash lands on Vampa, stranding him with his son.
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|'''"Five Years Later"'''||[[Bardock]] returns to [[Planet Vegeta]] in response to an order from Freeza. Suspicious of Freeza's motives, Bardock and [[Gine]] send their youngest son, [[Son Goku|Kakarrot]], to [[Earth]] to keep him safe. Freeza destroys Planet Vegeta. On another planet, [[Vegeta]], [[Raditz]], [[Nappa]], and two unnamed Saiyans learn of the planet's destruction.
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==Series Coverage==
[[File:drslump_ages_1980.png|thumb|250px|''[[Dr. Slump|Dr. Slump's]]'' story begins in this era, with character ages in '''1980 AD''' listed on the cover page for [[Dr. Slump Chapter 9|''Dr. Slump'' chapter 9]].]]
*[[Akira Toriyama|Akira Toriyama's]] first serialized manga series, ''[[Dr. Slump]]'', and his prequel spin-off to ''[[Dragon Ball]]'', ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'', take place in this era.


==Notes==
[[File:サイヤ人の歴史.png|thumb|250px|"History of the Saiyans" graphic from [[Dragon_Ball_Digest_Edition_Legend_12|volume 12]] of 2016's [[Dragon_Ball_Digest_Edition|Digest Edition]] release of ''[[Dragon Ball]]''.]]
*As a part of each [[Dragon Ball Digest Edition|Digest Edition's]] effort to chronicle story-relevant aspects of the series (both in-universe and out), [[Dragon_Ball_Digest_Edition_Legend_12|volume 12]] includes timeline information pertaining to the [[Saiyans]]. Particularly of note is the specification for the Saiyans' victory over [[Planet Plant]], which this graphic places in '''Age 720'''. It also includes the beginning of their partnership with [[Freeza]] in that same year. In prior publications covering this material, the Saiyans' war and victory over Planet Plant was stretched out over a vague decade, and their partnership with Freeza does not come until '''Age 731'''. Moreover, this graphic states that [[Vegeta]] and [[Nappa]] arrive on [[Earth]] in '''[[Age 761]]''', though every timeline before this one places their arrival in '''[[Age 762]]''', about a month before the confrontation with Freeza on [[Planet Namek]].
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==External Links==
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19669 Kanzenshuu Forums - "The History of Ever" by Herms]

==References==
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{{About|real world events related to Akira Toriyama's life and works, plus the development of mystical martial arts fiction in East Asia|a timeline of events taking place within the stories of [[Dragon Ball]] and related series|Dragon World Timeline}}
Have you ever wanted to trace ''Dragon Ball's'' conception and narrative evolution? Experience it as part of a long tradition of mystical martial arts tales? Read it as a part of Toriyama's larger body of work? Or just watch the anime and include every film in release order? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this timeline was made for you.

The '''Real World Timeline''' is a chronology of events in the real world that would lead to the creation of the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, as well as the chronology of the development, production, and release of works within and related to it.
==Abridged Timeline==
===Before ''Dragon Ball''===
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| '''1592''' || ''[[Journey to the West]]'' is published.
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| '''03 April 1952''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osamu_Tezuka Osamu Tezuka]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Boy Astro Boy]'' begins serialization.
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| '''05 April 1955''' || [[Akira Toriyama]] is born.
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| '''25 January 1961''' || Disney's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Hundred_and_One_Dalmatians One Hundred and One Dalmatians]'' is released.
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| '''27 November 1965''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera,_the_Giant_Monster Gamera, the Giant Monster]'' is released.
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| '''17 July 1966''' ||''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraman_(1966_TV_series) Ultraman]'' begins airing.
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| '''31 October 1971''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Boss The Big Boss]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee Bruce Lee], is released.
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| '''05 October 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drunken_Master Drunken Master]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan Jackie Chan] and Hwang Jang-lee, is released.
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| '''28 November 1978''' || Akira Toriyama's professional manga debut: ''[[Wonder Island]]'' is published.
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| '''05 January 1980''' || ''[[Dr. Slump]]'' begins serialization.
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| '''10 September 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_the_North_Star Fist of the North Star]'' volume 3 is released.
|}

===''Dragon Ball''===
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| '''20 November 1984''' || ''Dragon Ball'' begins publication.
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| '''21 May 1985''' || The 21st Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
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| '''20 December 1985''' || The Red Ribbon Army arc begins.
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| '''26 February 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_(anime) animated television adaptation] begins airing.
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| '''24 February 1987''' || The 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
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| '''28 July 1987''' || The Piccolo Daimao arc begins.
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| '''16 February 1988''' || The 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
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| '''04 October 1988''' || The Saiyan arc begins.
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| '''26 April 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' begins airing.
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| '''19 September 1989''' || The Namek arc begins.
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| '''25 June 1991''' || The Cell arc begins.
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| '''11 May 1993''' || The Majin Boo arc begins.
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| '''23 May 1995''' || ''Dragon Ball'' concludes publication.
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| '''07 February 1996''' || ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' begins airing.
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| '''17 November 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' concludes airing.
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===After ''Dragon Ball''===
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| '''04 December 2002''' to '''2 April 2004''' || The [[Dragon Ball Kanzenban]] is released.
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| '''05 April 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' begins airing.
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| '''30 March 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]'' is released.
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| '''13 July 2013''' to '''30 September 2013''' || ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' is serialized.
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| '''18 April 2015''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F']]'' is released.
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| '''20 June 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' comic begins serialization.
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| '''05 July 2015''' || The ''[[Dragon Ball Super]]'' television series begins airing.
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| '''14 December 2018''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]'' is released.
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| '''11 June 2022''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]'' is released.
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| '''01 March 2024''' || Akira Toriyama passes away.
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| '''11 October 2024''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daima]]'' begins airing.
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==Preface to Timeline Part I==
The first section of this timeline aims to chronicle the real world roots and evolution of some of the major sources of inspiration behind ''Dragon Ball'', as well as many of the mystical and martial concepts employed by Toriyama within the story. This includes things like ''Journey to the West'', the ki-based power system, the frequent commitment to fairness in combat, and more. Below is a brief explanation of the various histories being traced. Further linguistic comparison can be found [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Japanese_%26_Chinese_Glossary_of_Dragon_Ball,_Mystical,_and_Martial_Terminology here].

===Buddhism, Shaolin, and Journey to the West===
''Dragon Ball'' begins life as a parody of the 16th century Chinese novel, ''Journey to the West'', both works' protagonists sharing a name. Said novel is a fictionalized account of a Chinese monk's pilgrimage to India, in search of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism Buddhist] texts. The Shaolin Monastery and related iconography also see use in ''Dragon Ball'', perhaps most notably in the form of [[Kuririn]]. In these ways, the history of Buddhism is part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

Buddhism develops out of India's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedic_period Vedic], Brahamanic, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Arama%E1%B9%87a śramaṇa] traditions around the 6th century BCE, before spreading to China by around 67 CE. In the 5th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batuo Batuo] (or Buddhabhadra) brings [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhyana_in_Buddhism ''dhyāna''] (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chan_Buddhism chán]'' in Chinese and ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Zen zen]'' in Japanese) meditative practice to China, which he integrates with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoism Dàoism] and folk religions. He becomes the first abbot of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Monastery Shaolin Monastery], constructed for him at the order of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the 6th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhidharma Bodhidharma] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazu_Huike Dazu Huike] travel to the monastery where they further develop Batuo's meditative tradition. According to legend, a major Shaolin Monastery (though not necessarily this original one) is destroyed by the Qing government in the 17th or 18th century. This destruction leads to the spread of Shaolin martial arts throughout China, via five fugitive monks who survive its destruction.

In the 5th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gu%E1%B9%87abhadra_(Buddhist_monk) Guṇabhadra] translates the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%E1%B9%85k%C4%81vat%C4%81ra_S%C5%ABtra Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra]'', a text exploring ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogachara yogācāra]'', into Chinese. Bodhidharma is said to have passed a copy of this text down to Huike. By the 7th century, ''yogācāra'' is widespread in China and subject to many conflicting interpretations. A Chinese Buddhist monk named [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xuanzang Xuanzang] embarks on a pilgrimage to India in order to resolve these disputes. He returns with hundreds of untranslated texts. The journey is chronicled in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_of_the_Western_Regions Records of the Western Regions]'', which is given a fantastical embellishment in the form of ''Journey to the West'' in 1592.

In 653, a Japanese monk named [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C5%8Dsh%C5%8D Dōshō] travels to China to study Xuanzang's account of Yogācāra Buddhism, and also learns about Chán Buddhism from a student of Huike. Dōshō returns to Japan and pioneers Zen Buddhism. In this way, Zen Buddhism has traceable common ancestry with the Buddhism of Shaolin and that of ''Journey to the West''.

===Ki & Sen'nin===
''Dragon Ball'''s power system centers around ''ki'' (気). Toriyama explains that strengthening one's ''ki'' is the way to overcome the limits of physical strength.<ref>"No matter how much you train, there are limits to physical strength, and the only way to overcome that is through ''ki''. I think Goku was able to approach the mightiest warriors in the universe through strengthening his ''ki''." https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/</ref> Son Goku and others use ''ki'' to fly through the air, to attack one another with waves or blasts, to detect others, and more. ''Ki'' is a romanization of the Japanese reading of the character 氣. Familiar romanizations of Chinese readings of this character include ''chʻi'' (Wade–Giles) and ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi qì]'' (Hanyu Pinyin). In the real world, ''qì'' refers primarily to breath, air, or gas, but has come to refer to vital energy as well. The practice of circulating, controlling, and cultivating one's ''qì'' is referred to as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong qìgōng]'' (氣功) in Hanyu Pinyin, ''chʻi-kung'' in Wade-Giles, or ''kikō'' in Japanese. <ref group="note">This latter character, 功, can by itself denote many things, including "skill" or "work". It appears commonly as a part of the term 功夫, romanized in Chinese as ''gōngfu'' (Hanyu Pinyin) or ''kung-fu'' (Wade-Giles). In this instance it can still refer generally to a skill, but often refers to one's skill in the martial arts more specifically.</ref> In ''Dragon Ball'', the common run-of-the-mill energy blasts we see are called ''kikōha'' (気功波). Some of the earliest references to ''qì'' come to us in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucianism Confucian] and Dàoist writings, though more prototypical forms of the character appear even earlier. Dàoism also provides us with the concept of the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xian_(Taoism) xiān]'' (仙), or immortal sage. The Japanese reading is ''sen'', as in ''sen'nin'' (仙人). The Daoist sage acquires immortality through many means, including through ''qìgōng'' exercise and internal alchemy or elixirs. In these ways, the history of ''qì'' and ''xiān'' are part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

Around the 9th century BCE, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Ching Yi Jing]'' (aka ''I Ching'', or "Book of Changes"), is compiled. Originally used as a divination manual, the text is foundational for both Confucianism and Dàoism. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius Confucius] lives from BCE 551 to 479, leaving behind records of speeches and conversations with students, compiled in the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analects Analects]''. This text contains one of the earliest descriptions of ''qì'', as a sort of breath and relating to motivational characteristics. In the 4th century BCE, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neiye#Dating Neiye]'' is written, containing one of the oldest descriptions of Dàoist techniques for breath meditation and ''qì'' circulation. By BCE 300 the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_Texts_of_Guodian Guodian Chu Slips]'' are written, which contain the earliest known forms and fragments of the core Dàoist texts, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_Ching Dào Dé Jīng]'' and the the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhuangzi_(book) Zhuang Zi]''. Here, cosmic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang ''yīn'' and ''yáng''] are described as the "greatest of ''qì''", wind is described as the ''qì'' of the Earth, and ''xiān'' are mentioned as an allegory for spiritual immortality. A tomb sealed in BCE 168 contains a chart demonstrating exercises for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daoyin dǎoyǐn]'', a Dàoist precursor to ''qìgōng''.

In the 4th century CE, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ge_Hong Ge Hong] publishes ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baopuzi Master Who Embraces Simplicity]'', a text exploring both Confucian and Dàoist topics. The Dàoist section sees him discuss ''xiān'' in a literal sense, treating immortality as something that can actually be attained through various methods, including ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neidan nèidān]'' (internal alchemy or elixir), meditation, and ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing exercises. The 9th century text, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunlun_Nu The Kunlun Slave]'', depicts a Dàoist sage who uses gravity-defying leaps to rescue his master's lover. In an epilogue set over ten years later, the sage is noted to have not aged a day.

The 17th century sees the writing of numerous ''qìgōng'' texts, including Zining's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yijin_Jing Yijin Jing]''. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huang_Zongxi Huang Zong Xi]'s ''Epitaph for Wang Zhengnan'' is the first to distinguish between Buddhist Shaolin external martial arts (''wàijiā'') and Dàoist internal martial arts (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neijia nèijiā]''), and credits the creation of the latter (in the form of ''tàijí'', aka ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_chi tʻai-chi]'') to the immortal sage [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhang_Sanfeng Zhang Sanfeng], who held public office during [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kublai_Khan Kublai Khan]'s reign in the 13th century. Huang Zong Xi's son publishes the earliest extant text on ''nèijiā''.

Bruce Lee's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-inch_punch one-inch punch] technique, shown off in 1964, demonstrates the real-world destructive capability of ''nèijiā'' and ''qìgōng''. The film ''[https://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=4071&complete_credits=1&display_set=eng Buddha's Palm]'', also from 1964, demonstrates the fictional destructive capability of these same principles and practices, by purportedly providing the first depiction of a "''qì'' blast".<ref>Cool History Bros. ''Origin & Evolution of the Chi Blast - How the Trope Started''. 23 January 2022. Timestamp: 6:25-7:03 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exG63Sqlevs</ref> With this concept formally labeled within ''Dragon Ball'' as a ''kikōha'', and read in Chinese as ''qigongbō'', we can see how the fantastical feats and boundless strength of Son Goku and others are rooted ultimately in ancient breathing exercises. Likewise, to the extent that such exercise and internal elixirs are paths to Dàoist immortality, we also see the roots of the long lives of characters like the [[Turtle Hermit|Muten Roshi]], [[Tao Pai-Pai]], and [[Crane Hermit|Tsuru Sennin]].

===Bushidō & Chivalry===
In ''Dragon Ball'' [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_353 chapter 353], [[Vegeta]] battles [[Artificial Human No. 18|No. 18]] as [[Piccolo]], [[Tenshinhan]], and the others catch up. [[Artificial Human No. 17|No. 17]] remarks that they seem to value ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido bushidō]'' (the way of the warrior), and so warns that if they join the fight to assist Vegeta he will do the same for No. 18. In the real world, ''bushidō'' is traditionally associated with the ethical code of the samurai. This code often involves some combination of sincerity, bravery, martial arts mastery, honor until death, loyalty to one's master, and more. No. 17's invocation of the term seems to refer to connotations of bravery and honor until death, such that it would preclude Vegeta and his allies from ganging up on No. 18.<ref group="note">It is worth noting that No. 17 may be mentioning ''bushidō'' not as precluding everyone from joining the fight, but demanding it.</ref> No. 17, thus, treats fairness in combat as part of ''bushidō''. While not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%8Dy%C5%8D_Gunkan named and codified] until the Edo or Tokugawa period (roughly 1601 - 1868), it likely existed in some form as far back as the Kamakura period (1185 - 1333), drawing upon various influences including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinto Shintoism], Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism. Fairness in combat also appears in ancient China in form of the knightly order of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_occupations#Sh%C3%AC_(%E5%A3%AB) shì]''. These knights are the forebears of both ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youxia yóuxiá]'' (roughly "chivalrous wanderers") and Confucians.<ref>Zhao, Jian. ''Historical Development of the Xia and Its Relationship with Other Social Groups in the Pre-Qin Period''. Journal of Asian History, 2001, Vol. 35, No. 1 (2001), pp. 59-91. (p. 59)</ref> In this way, the history of ''bushidō'' and ''yóuxiá'' are part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

''Bushidō'' is comprised of three characters: 武士道. 武 translates into English variously as "military", "soldier", "warfare", "warrior", "fighting", and "martial arts". It can be romanized as ''bu'' in Japanese and ''wǔ'' in Chinese, appearing in words such as ''wǔshù'' (武術), ''budō'' (武道), and ''budōkai'' (武道会). 士 translates into English variously as "man", "officer", "soldier", "scholar", and more. It can be romanized as ''shì'' in both Japanese and Chinese, appearing in words such as ''senshi'' (戦士) . Finally, 道 translates into English variously as "way", "path", "road", "principle", and more. It can be romanized as ''dō'' in Japanese as well as ''dào'' (Hanyu Pinyin) and ''tao'' (Wide-Giles) in Chinese, appearing rather famously in the name of ''Dàoism''/''Taoism'' as well as its namesake, the ''Dào''/''Tao'', where it refers to the Way of nature itself and/or the ideal way to live one's life. Putting all of this together, we get the rather common translation of ''bushidō'' as "the way of the warrior". By the 17th century, we see ''bushidō'' written and codified by Confucian scholar and samurai retainer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obata_Kagenori Obata Kagenori].

A follower of ''bushidō'' bears resemblance to the ''xiá'' of ancient China. Romanized from the character 俠, the term roughly means "chivalry", "gallant", "knight", "hero", "heroic", or "chivalrous person". The historical ''xiá'' are closely related to the Confucians, as both descend from the same ancient Chinese knightly order. From the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shang_dynasty Shang Dynasty] (beginning around BCE 1600) through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warring_States_period Warring States Period] (ending in BCE 221), ''shì'' (士) refers more specifically to an aristocratic social order of foot-knights who follow a strict code of chivalry. This is exemplified in the BCE 521 exchange between two ''shì'' at the Battle of Zheqiu. One, named Hua Bao, fires an arrow at another fighting on the opposing side, named Gongzi Cheng. Hua Bao's arrow misses, and as he readies a follow-up, Gongzi Cheng insists that it would be unchivalrous to fire again without giving him a chance to shoot one of his own. Hua Bao agrees, lowers his bow, and is unfortunately shot dead by Gongzi Cheng.<ref>Zuo Qiuming. ''Zuo Zhuan''. Late 4th century BCE. https://ctext.org/chun-qiu-zuo-zhuan/zhao-gong</ref> Here, we see ''shì'' demonstrating a fairness in combat not dissimilar to that suggested by No. 17 when invoking ''bushidō''.

During the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_and_Autumn_period Spring and Autumn Period] in China (ranging from BCE 770 to BCE 481), traditional hereditary systems of public service begin to break down, with ''shì'' splitting roughly into two camps: military and civilian. The former develop into a group later known as ''xiá'' or ''yóuxiá'', and the latter develop into scholars (Confucians in particular). The term ''yóu'' is a romanization of the character 遊, which roughly means to "roam" or "wander". Combined with ''xiá'', we get descriptions such as "wandering knight errant", "wandering hero", "chivalrous wanderer", and more. Both the ''yóuxiá'' and the Confucians are known for their moral codes, something that earns them both praise and condemnation from varying sources. In the 3rd century BCE, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalism_(Chinese_philosophy) Legalist] philosopher [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Fei Han Fei] writes disparagingly about both ''yóuxiá'' and the Confucians in the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Feizi Han Feizi]'', as two of five "maggot" or "vermin" social classes from the preceding Spring and Autumn period. The ''yóuxiá'' are criticized for using violence to follow their code, even when it breaks the law. Confucians are criticized for treating legal texts like poetry and literature. In the 1st century BCE, on the other hand, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sima_Qian Sima Qian] writes favorably about ''yóuxiá''<ref>Sima Qian. ''Records of the Grand Historian''. BCE 91. https://ctext.org/wiki.pl?if=gb&res=948371&remap=gb</ref>, describing them as heroes, in biographies that would later act as a template for future fictional tales of heroic martial artists.<ref>Ma, Iris. ''Between Historicity and Fictionality''. Modern Chinese Literature and Culture, SPRING, 2019, Vol. 31, No. 1 (SPRING, 2019), pp. 229-263. (p. 241)</ref> 21st century writers like Liang Qichao effectively describe ancient Chinese heroes, including ''yóuxiá'', as following Chinese ''bushidō''.

Fairness is treated as a martial virtue, even in the face of defeat and death. This is the way of the warrior as described by No. 17. These are the roots of the code of conduct informing the actions of several characters throughout ''Dragon Ball's'' story, including Goku's rejection of [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Earth%27s_God God]'s assistance against Piccolo in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_188 chapter 188], [[Ginyu]]'s rejection of [[Jheese]]'s assistance against Goku in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_284 chapter 284], Goku's rejection of fusion against [[Majin Boo]] in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_509 chapter 509], and more.

===Bukyō & Wǔxiá===
''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia ''Wǔxiá'']'' is a term combining 武 (again, variously meaning "military", "soldier", "warfare", "warrior", "fighting", and "martial arts") with 俠 (again, variously meaning "chivalry", "gallant", "knight", or "chivalrous person"). It can be translated in many ways, including "martial heroes". It denotes a literary and cinematic genre from the early 20th century, which features, among other things, wandering heroes performing fantastical feats of martial arts through a mastery of ''qì'', with a desire for glory as a primary attribute. As both a genre name and a type of person, it can be treated as synonymous with the aforementioned ''yóuxiá''. Other related genres and terms often contain ''xiá'' in the name, attached to other terms. Examples include 侠义 (''xiáyì''), 侠客 (''xiákè''), 仙俠 (''xiānxiá''), 奇俠 (''qixiá''), and more.

The term's coinage emerges out of the turmoil of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the mid-1800's, Western powers begin to exert a significant influence in East Asia. Japan's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakoku policy of relative isolation] ends under the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_of_Kanagawa threat of violence], and China loses the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Opium_War First Opium War] against Britain. Both begin suffering from a string of "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unequal_treaties unequal treaties]", with China entering what many later historians label a "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Century_of_humiliation century of humiliation]". In Japan, one consequence of this is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_Restoration Meiji Restoration], which sees the rapid modernization, industrialization, and Westernization of the nation. By the early 20th century, fruits of this restoration can be seen in the form of military victories against [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Sino-Japanese_War China] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Japanese_War Russia].

Attempts are made within China to follow Japan's path and modernize, but these [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundred_Days'_Reform reform movements] meet resistance and end in failure. One reformist and scholar, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liang_Qichao Liang Qichao], flees to Japan to escape persecution. During his political exile in Japan, he publishes ''China's Bushidō''. The text argues that Japan has become strong enough to contend with Western powers because it has embraced the martial ethos of ''bushidō'', and that China ought to follow suit to rekindle their own slumbering martial spirit. The term ''bukyō'' first appears in a 1902 story about submarine warfare, titled ''Bukyō no Nippon'' (often translated as "Heroic Japan"). Liang Qichao gives this term its Chinese reading of ''wǔxiá'', and applies it to older works and characters, such as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Margin Water Margin]'' and various heroes described as ''xiá'' or ''yóuxiá'', in order to demonstrate the presence of these martial virtues in China's past.<ref>Liu, Petrus. ''Stateless Subjects: Chinese Martial Arts Literature and Postcolonial History''. Cornell East Asia Series, 2012. (p. 48) </ref>

Sima Qian's 1st century BCE biographies of ''yóuxiá'' heroes provide the narrative model for future martial arts fiction. ''The Kunlun Slave'', and other similar tales from the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907), are some of the earliest to feature not only martial heroes, but ones who use a mastery of ''qi'' to perform superhuman feats. The 14th century novel, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Romance of the Three Kingdoms]'', is another antecedent of ''wǔxiá'' literature, purportedly containing detailed descriptions of close-quarters combat emulated by later writers.<ref>Story Teller. ''Wuxia and 9Dragons (1)''. Project AI's 9Dragons Blog, 13 December 2009. https://projectai.wordpress.com/2009/12/13/wuxia-and-9dragons-1/</ref> The aforementioned ''Water Margin'', from the 17th century, is regarded as the first full-length proto-''wǔxiá'' novel.

In 1922, writer and martial artist [https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/xiang_kairan Xiang Kairan] begins simultaneously writing two different novels designed to contrast with one another: the fantastical ''wǔxiá'' story ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan''<ref group="note">This novel's title can be found translated in various different ways, including "Stateless Heroes of Marvels" (Liu, 2012), "Biographies of the Marvelous Knights-Errant in the Jianghu" (Ma, 2019), "Marvellous Gallants of the Rivers and Lakes" ([https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/xiang_kairan Encyclopedia of Science Fiction]), and "The Peculiar Knights-Errant of the Jianghu" ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia#20th_century Wikipedia]). "Jianghu" literally translates to "rivers and lakes", but often carries connotations relating life outside of government or state control, hence Liu's choice of "stateless". </ref> and the grounded kung-fu story ''Jindai Yinxiong Zhuan''.<ref group="note">Liu translates this novel's title as "Modern Heroes of Marvels".</ref> The former, set far in the past, is widely regarded as the first modern ''wǔxiá'' novel<ref>Liu, 2012. (p. 50)</ref> and responsible for kickstarting a "martial arts craze" in cities like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai Shanghai].<ref>Ma, 2019. (p. 229-230)</ref> The latter, set in the present, centers on a fictionalized account of martial artist [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huo_Yuanjia Huo Yuanjia]'s life, and forms the basis of Bruce Lee's films and other similar projects post-World War II. A film adaptation of ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'', titled ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burning_of_the_Red_Lotus_Temple The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple]'', is released in 1928. China's first martial arts feature film, it receives seventeen additional parts (collectively depicting nine out of 160 chapters of the original novel) before being banned. With all parts combined, the now-lost film is considered the longest studio release ever produced, clocking in at over 27 hours in length.<ref>Liu, 2012. (p. 51-52)</ref>

Xiang Kairan's novel and its film adaptation effectively represent the birth of the modern literary and cinematic genre of ''wǔxiá''. Beginning his career in the 1950's, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jin_Yong Jin Yong] is another notable ''wǔxiá'' writer. His works include the ''Condor Heroes'' trilogy, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smiling,_Proud_Wanderer The Smiling, Proud Wanderer]'', and more. In addition to receiving numerous film adaptations, Jin Yong's works are purported to have popularized multiple tropes in the genre, including "complex characters with colorful titles ('Seven Freaks of the South') and fantastical martial arts moves with memorable names ('Nine Darkness Skeleton Claws')".<ref>Wang, Yilin. ''What Speculative Fiction Writers Can Learn from the Origins and Evolution of the Wuxia Genre''. Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, 28 December 2021. </ref> In the 1960's, Liu Canyang writes a ''wǔxiá'' novel titled ''Sky Buddha's Palm'', the film adaptation of which is purported to contain the first "ki blast". The aforementioned destruction of (a) Shaolin Monastery, and it facilitating the spread of Shaolin martial arts via five fugitive monks, is a common plot beat in ''wǔxiá'' stories.

''Wǔxiá'' and its historical antecedents represent a marriage of the various roots explored previously: wandering martial artists, following Buddhist and Dàoist teachings, cultivating superhuman abilities as a result, and using these abilities to perform fantastical and heroic deeds. In these ways, the history (and pre-history) of ''wǔxiá'' (or ''bukyō'') is part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

==Timeline Part I: Mystical & Martial Roots==
The following is a pair of tables arranging the events described above in a combined chronological order.

===BCE 1600's - CE 600's===
This first table features events in India and China, beginning in the Bronze Age and ending in the 7th century. It includes the origins of Buddhism & Dàoism, ''qì'' & ''xiān'', ''shì'' & ''xiá'', the Shaolin Monastery, and the pilgrimage which would inspire Journey to the West.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! India !! China
|-
| ''' BCE 1600''' || || The Shang Dynasty begins, the earliest in Chinese history to feature ''shì'', an aristocratic social order of foot-knights who follow a strict code of chivalry.
|-
| '''BCE 1500''' || Early Vedic Period begins, characterized by a cultural and religious synthesis between Indus Valley and Indo-European peoples. ||
|-
| '''BCE 1000''' || Late Vedic Period begins; sometimes referred to as Brahmanism due to the elevation of the priestly caste of Brahmin. ||
|-
| '''BCE 827''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Xuan_of_Zhou Xuan] becomes king of the Zhou Dynasty. Around this time, the ''Yi Jing'' (also romanized as ''I Ching'', and often translated as ''Book of Changes''), is compiled around this time. Originally used as a divination manual, the text is foundational for both Confucianism and Dàoism.
|-
| ''' BCE 770''' || || The Spring and Autumn Period begins. Around this time, hereditary systems of public service begin breaking down, with ''shì'' splitting into military and civilian camps. These camps will go on to develop into ''yóuxiá'' (knights-errant or wandering heroes) and scholars (Confucians in particular), respectively.
|-
| Before the '''6th Century BCE''' || Developing out of both Brahmanic and non-Vedic traditions, the ''śramaṇa'' movement begins, characterized by wandering ascetic monks. ||
|-
| '''BCE 563''' or '''480''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Buddha Siddhartha Guatama] is born; in life he forges his own ''śramaṇa'' tradition. ||
|-
| '''BCE 551''' || || Confucius is born.
|-
| '''BCE 521''' || || At the Battle of Zheqiu, two ''shì'' named Hua Bao and Gongzi Cheng fight for opposing sides. The former fires an arrow at the latter and misses. Gongzi Chen insists that it would be unchivalrous for Hua Bao to fire twice without giving his opponent to return fire. Hua Bao agrees and lowers his bow, before being shot dead.
|-
| '''BCE 483''' or '''400''' || Siddhartha Guatama passes away; later remembered as the Buddha, his ascetic lifestyle and teachings form the foundations of Buddhism. ||
|-
| '''BCE 479''' || || Confucius passes away. After his death, records of his speeches and conversations with students are compiled into the ''Analects''. The text contains some of the earliest descriptions of ''qì'', as a sort of breath and relating to motivational characteristics.
|-
| '''BCE 475''' || || The Warring States Period begins.
|-
| '''BCE 350''' || || The ''Neiye'' is written around this time. The text is one of the oldest describing Dàoist breath meditation techniques and ''qì'' circulation.
|-
| '''BCE 300''' || || The ''Guodian Chu Slips'' are written by this time. They contain the earliest known form of the ''Dào Dé Jīng'' and fragment of the ''Zhuang Zi'', the two core texts of Dàoism. The latter text presents cosmic ''yīn'' and ''yáng'' as "the greatest of ''qì''" and describes wind as the ''qì'' of the Earth; the text also contains one of the earliest mentions of ''xiān'', as an allegory for spiritual immortality.
|-
| '''BCE 250''' || || Most of the ''Han Feizi'', an anthology of essays attributed to Legalist philosopher Han Fei, is likely written around this time. The text's 20th and 21st chapters are possibly the oldest commentaries on the ''Dào Dé Jīng''. The text's 49th chapter describes five "maggot" or "vermin" social classes from the Spring and Autumn Period, including ''yóuxiá'' as violent law-breakers and Confucians as confusing law with literature.
|-
| '''BCE 168''' || || A relative of Li Cang passes away, and is entombed at Mawangdui. Among the items placed in the tomb are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mawangdui_Silk_Texts silk texts] including the ''Daoyin Tu'', the earliest known physical exercise chart in the world. Demonstrating purely internal methods of preventing disease (as opposed to external methods such as medicine and surgery), these ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing practices are said to be precursors of ''qìgōng''.
|-
| '''BCE 91''' || || Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiji Records of the Grand Historian]'' is published. The text's 124th volume describes the actions of ''yóuxiá'' in a positive light, contrasting with Han Fei's account and providing the narrative model for future martial arts fiction.
|-
| '''CE 67'''
|colspan="2"| According to legend, Indian Buddhist monks, Kasyapa Matanga and Dharmaratna, arrive at the Eastern Han capital of Luoyang. With them they bring the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutra_of_Forty-two_Chapters Sutra of Forty-two Chapters]'', the first Buddhist sutra to be translated into Chinese. Consequently, Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty orders the construction of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Horse_Temple White Horse Temple], the first Buddhist temple in China.
|-
| '''220''' to '''280''' || || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Kingdoms Three Kingdoms Period].
|-
| '''283''' || || Ge Hong is born.
|-
| '''280's''' or '''290's''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Shou Chen Shou]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Records of the Three Kingdoms]'' is written around this time.
|-
| '''317''' or '''318''' || || Ge Hong's ''Master Who Embraces Simplicity'' is written around this time. The text's Dàoist "inner chapters" discuss ''xiān'' in a literal sense, treating immortality as something that can actually be attained through various methods, including ''nèidān'' (internal alchemy), meditation, and ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing exercises.
|-
| '''401''' || || During the Sixteen Kingdoms Period, famed Buddhist monk Kumārajīva is brought to the Qin capital of Chang'an. There, he begins producing high-quality state-sponsored translations of Buddhist texts into Chinese.
|-
| '''443'''
|colspan="2"| In China, Indian Buddhist monk Guṇabhadra provides the earliest extant Chinese translation of the ''Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra''. The text discusses many Mahayana Buddhist topics, including ''yogācāra'', which emphasizes consciousness and meditation.
|-
| '''464''' || || Batuo (also known as Buddhabhadra) arrives in China. A master of ''dhyāna'' (meditation and mental training), he spends the next thirty years integrating and preaching Buddhism, Daoism, and local folk religions.
|-
| '''495''' || || Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty orders the construction of Batuo's Shaolin Monastery. The temple becomes an important center for the study and translation of Buddhist scriptures, with Batuo as its first abbot.
|-
| '''527'''
|colspan="2"|Bodhidharma, the 28th patriarch of Mahayana Buddhism in India, arrives at the Shaolin Monastery. According to legend, he pioneers Chán Buddhism based on the teachings of Batuo and his disciples (''chán'' being the Chinese pronunciation of ''dhyāna'').
|-
| '''528''' || || Buddhist and Daoist scholar Dazu Huike arrives at the Shaolin Monastery to study under Bodhidharma. He later becomes the second Chinese patriarch of Chán Buddhism. Guṇabhadra's translation of the ''Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra'' is said to have been passed down from Bodhidarma to Huike.
|-
| '''627''' or '''629'''
|colspan="2"|''Yogācāra'' teachings are widespread in China by this point, with many rival schools and interpretations. Seeking to resolve these debates through direct study and acquisition of the original texts, Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang embarks on a pilgrimage to India. Among his many exploits, he studies under the monk and ''yogācāra'' expert [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C4%ABlabhadra Śīlabhadra].
|-
| '''645'''
|colspan="2"|Xuanzang returns to China, his pilgrimage complete, bringing with him at least 657 untranslated Buddhist texts.
|-
| '''646''' || || ''Records of the Western Regions'', a text chronicling Xuanzang's pilgrimage, is compiled.
|-
| '''648''' || || Xuanzang translates the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri%E1%B9%83%C5%9Bik%C4%81-vij%C3%B1aptim%C4%81trat%C4%81 Thirty Verses on Manifestation Only]'' into Chinese, a core text of the Yogācāra school. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheng_Weishi_Lun His commentaries] on the text help form the basis of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asian_Yog%C4%81c%C4%81ra East Asian Yogācāra] going forward, known as Wéishí-zōng or Fǎxiàng-zōng in China, and Hossō-shū in Japan.
|-
| '''653''' || || Japanese monk Dōshō travels to China to study under Xuanzang, in particular the latter's account of Yogācāra Buddhism. He is later exposed to Chán Buddhism by a student of Huike. After returning to Japan, he builds a meditation hall at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang%C5%8D-ji Gangō-ji] temple in Nara, in order to facilitate the practice of ''zen'' (the Japanese pronunciation of ''dhyāna'').
|}

===800's - 1955===
This second table features events in China, Japan, and the US, beginning in the 9th century and ending just before Akira Toriyama's birth. It includes the earliest texts featuring martial heroes performing fantastical feats, the publishing of Journey to the West, China and Japan's interactions with European imperialism, as well as ''bushidō'' & ''wǔxiá''.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! China !! Japan !! US
|-
| '''825''' to '''880''' || Lifetime of Pei Xing. He publishes ''The Kunlun Slave'', the tale of a Dàoist sage who uses gravity-defying leaps to rescue his master's lover. In an epilogue set over ten years later, he is noted to have not aged a day. || ||
|-
| '''15 April 1260''' to '''18 February 1294''' || Reign of Kublai Khan of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuan_dynasty Yuan Dynasty]. According to myth, immortal Dàoist sage Zhang Sanfeng is nominated as a candidate to hold public office around this time. || ||
|-
| '''1300's''' || ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' is written around this time, after centuries of both oral and written tales celebrating heroes of the Three Kingdoms Period. An early antecedent of ''wǔxiá'' literature, the text purportedly contains detailed descriptions of close-quarters combat emulated by later writers. || ||
|-
| '''1454''' || || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sengoku_period Sengoku (Warring States) Period] begins. ||
|-
| '''May 1513''' || Portuguese explorer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_%C3%81lvares Jorge Álvares] arrives in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou Guangzhou], beginning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_China%E2%80%93Portugal_relations Sino-Portuguese relations]. || ||
|-
| '''1524''' || Earliest historical reference to ''Water Margin''. The text is often retroactively regarded as the first full-length proto-''wǔxiá'' novel. || ||
|-
| '''1543''' || || Portuguese traders arrive in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanegashima Tanegashima], beginning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan%E2%80%93Portugal_relations Japanese-Portuguese relations]. ||
|-
| '''1592''' || The earliest extant printing of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_to_the_West Journey to the West]'' is published; the text is a fantastical embellishment of ''Records of the Western Regions''. || ||
|-
| '''24 March 1603''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Go-Y%C5%8Dzei Emperor Go-Yōzei] names [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokugawa_Ieyasu Tokugawa Ieyasu] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shogun shogun], beginning the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edo_period Edo Period] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokugawa_shogunate Tokugawa Shogunate]. ||
|-
| '''1616''' || || Confucian scholar and samurai retainer Obata Kagenori's ''Kōyō Gunkan'' is completed by this time. The text contains the earliest written mention of ''bushidō'' (the way of the warrior). ||
|-
| '''1624''' || The ''Yijin Jing'' is likely composed by Dàoist priest, Zining. A manual of ''dǎoyǐn'' and ''qìgōng'' exercises, the text erroneously attributes the founding of Shaolin martial arts to Bodhidharma. ||
|-
| '''1633''' || || Sakoku, isolationist foreign policy, begins, aimed in part at stopping the spread of Christianity by Spanish and Portuguese missionaries. ||
|-
| Between '''1647''' and '''1732''' || According to legend, a major Shaolin Monastery is destroyed by the Qing government. This destruction leads to the spread of Shaolin martial arts throughout China, via five monks. ||
|-
| '''1669''' || Huang Zong Xi's ''Epitaph for Wang Zhengnan'' is published. The text is the first to distinguish between Buddhist Shaolin external martial arts (''wàijiā'') and Dàoist internal martial arts (''nèijiā''), and credits Zhang Sanfeng with the creation of the latter in the form of ''tʻai-chi''. || ||
|-
| '''1676''' || Huang Zong Xi's son, Huang Baijia, compiles the ''Neijia Quanfa'', the earliest extant text on ''nèijiā''. || ||
|-
| '''04 September 1839''' to '''29 August 1842''' || The First Opium War, resulting from the Qing Dynasty's ban on the trade of opium, Britian's most profitable commodity at the time. China is defeated. Among other concessions, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Nanking Treaty of Nanking] sees the city of Hong Kong ceded to the British Empire. This is later regarded by many historians as the first of many "unequal treaties" between China and Western powers, and the beginning of a "century of humiliation" for China. || ||
|-
| '''08 July 1853''' ||
|colspan="2"|American commodore [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_C._Perry Matthew C. Perry] arrives in Japan and through a show of force effectively puts an end to Japan's isolationist foreign policy.
|-
| ''' 31 March 1854''' ||
|colspan="2"|The Convention of Kanagawa is signed under threat of force. The treaty opens the ports of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimoda,_Shizuoka Shimoda] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakodate Hakodate] to American vessels, formally ending Japan's isolationist foreign policy. This is later regarded as the first of many "unequal treaties" between Japan and Western powers.
|-
| '''03 January 1868''' || || The Meiji Restoration begins and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_Japan Empire of Japan] is established. The Tokugawa Shogunate is overthrown and the emperor's practical political power is restored. During this period, Japan experiences rapid industrialization, modernization, and adoption of Western ideas. Among other things, schoolchildren are taught ''bushidō''. ||
|-
|| '''1872''' || || The ''kàbúkí'' dance, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renjishi Renjishi]'' (or "Two Lions"), is first performed. Wigs from this dance later help inspire the design of Son Goku's Super Saiyan 4 transformation.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/1336713603424997377</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 July 1894''' to '''17 April 1895'''
|colspan="2"| The First Sino-Japanese War. Japan defeats China. Among other concessions, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Shimonoseki Treaty of Shimonoseki] sees the island of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan Taiwan] ceded to Japan. ||
|-
| '''11 June 1898''' || In the wake of the country's defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War, and amid increasing foreign intervention, the Hundred Days' Reform begins. An attempt to modernize Chinese institutions, it is initiated by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangxu_Emperor Guangxu Emperor] and led by reformist scholars, including Liang Qichao. ||
|-
| '''21 September 1898'''
|colspan="2"|The Hundred Days' Reform ends in failure. Liang Qichao flees to Japan to escape persecution. ||
|-
| '''1900''' || || Shunrō Oshikawa's ''Kaitō Bōken Kidan: Kaitei Gunkan'' is published. Influenced by the works of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_Verne Jules Verne], the story depicts speculative future submarine warfare (without the use of torpedoes) between Japan and Russia. ||
|-
| '''1902''' || || The first of five sequels to ''Kaitei Gunkan'', Shunrō Oshikawa's ''Bukyō no Nippon'' (or "Heroic Japan") is published. ||
|-
| '''08 February 1904''' || || The Russo-Japanese War begins. ||
|-
| '''1904'''
|colspan="2"| During his political exile in Japan, Liang Qichao's ''China's Bushidō'' is published. The text argues that Japan has become strong enough to contend with Western powers because it has embraced the martial ethos of ''bushidō'', and that China ought to follow suit to rekindle their own slumbering martial spirit. The term ''bukyō'' is lifted from Shunrō Oshikawa's stories, given the Chinese reading of ''wǔxiá'', and applied to older works and characters, such as ''Water Margin'' and various heroes described as ''xiá'', in order to demonstrate the presence of these martial virtues in China's past. ||
|-
| '''05 September 1905''' || || The Russo-Japanese War ends with Japan's victory, demonstrating that an Asian power could defeat a Western power. ||
|-
| '''1922''' || Writer and martial artist Xiang Kairan begins simultaneously writing two different novels designed to contrast with one another: the fantastical wuxia story ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'' and the grounded kung-fu story ''Jindai Yinxiong Zhuan''. The former, set far in the past, is widely regarded as the first modern wǔxiá novel and responsible for kickstarting a "martial arts craze" in cities like Shanghai. || ||
|-
| '''13 May 1928''' || A film adaptation of ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'', titled ''The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple'', is released. China's first martial arts feature film, it receives seventeen additional parts (collectively depicting nine out of 160 chapters of the original novel) before being banned. With all parts combined, the now-lost film is considered the longest studio release ever produced, clocking in at over 27 hours in length. || ||
|-
| '''03 November 1928''' || || Osamu Tezuka is born. ||
|-
| '''15 February 1950''' || || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_Animation_Studios Disney]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(1950_film) Cinderella]'' is released.
|-
| '''April 1951''' || || Osamu Tezuka's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassador_Atom Ambassador Atom]'' begins serialization. ||
|-
| '''03 April 1952''' || || Osamu Tezuka's ''Astro Boy'' begins serialization. Akira Toriyama later cites this as the earliest influence on his drawing comics.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/pafu-september-1980-mangaka-whos-who-akira-toriyama/</ref> ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1954''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa Akira Kurosawa]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Samurai Seven Samurai]'' is released. The character Kikuchiyo's armor in the latter half of the film later inspires the armor worn by Bardock.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> ||
|-
| '''08 February 1955''' || Jin Yong's debut novel ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_and_the_Sword The Book and the Sword]'' begins serialization. He goes on to write several more ''wǔxiá'' novels, purported to have popularized multiple tropes in the genre, including "complex characters with colorful titles ('Seven Freaks of the South') and fantastical martial arts moves with memorable names ('Nine Darkness Skeleton Claws')". || ||
|}

==Timeline Part II: Akira Toriyama==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events and works pertaining to Akira Toriyama's early life and career as a mangaka, before the debut of ''Dragon Ball''. This includes his birth, childhood, formative influences, and earliest works, as well as the serialization of ''Dr. Slump''. Events and works contemporary to Toriyama's early life which fall under "Mystical & Martial Roots" are also included.

===1955 - 1979===
Akira Toriyama is born in Nagoya, Japan in 1955. He has an interest in art from an early age, which persists through his education and into his early career. During his childhood in the 1960's, works such as ''101 Dalmatians'', ''Astro Boy'', ''Gamera'', and ''Ultraman'' prove formative. His earliest manga is a work titled ''The Red Geta'', drawn at the age of 16. His professional manga career begins in his early 20's, with works such as ''Awawa World'', ''Mysterious Rain Jack'', ''Wonder Island 1'' and ''2'', ''Today on Hairai Island'', and ''Gal Detective Tomato''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga
|-
| '''05 April 1955''' || || Akira Toriyama is born on the outskirts of Nagoya, the eldest son of his father, Kunio, and his mother, Shima.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1956''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 1. ||
|-
|| '''July 1956''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsujin_28-go Tetsujin #28]'', one of several comics Akira Toriyama reads as a kid<ref>''"I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST''. ''Men’s Non-No'', January 2014 issue. Japan: Shueisha, 10 December 2013. (pp. 183-187) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive - Men’s Non-No, January 2014 Issue - "I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]</ref>, begins serialization. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1957''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 2. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1958''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 3. From around this age he starts drawing things like steam trains and boats.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1959''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 4. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1960''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 5. For about a year, he attends a neighborhood art class where he is recognized for his art.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 January 1961''' || Disney's ''One Hundred and One Dalmatians'' is released. Toriyama later cites Disney films such as this as influential on his art style.<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>||
|-
| '''05 April 1961''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 6. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1962''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 7. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1962''' || || Akira Toriyama enters a town elementary school on the outskirts of Nagoya. From around this time, he takes an interest in drawing and gets good at copying things like ''Astro Boy''. He receives awards several times in art contests. He serves as class representative every year from second to sixth grade.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1962''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osomatsu-kun Osomatsu-kun]'', one of several comics Akira Toriyama reads as a kid<ref>''"I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST''. ''Men’s Non-No'', January 2014 issue. Japan: Shueisha, 10 December 2013. (pp. 183-187) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive - Men’s Non-No, January 2014 Issue - "I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]</ref>, begins serialization. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1963''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 8. ||
|-
| '''27 February 1964''' || ''Buddha's Palm'' is released. An adaptation of Liu Canyang's novel, ''Sky Buddha's Palm'', the film is purported to be the first onscreen depiction of a "''qìgōng'' wave" (or ''kikōha''). || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1964''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 9. ||
|-
| '''August 1964''' || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach_International_Karate_Championships Long Beach International Karate Championships] are held. Here, Bruce Lee demonstrates the one-inch punch, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fa_jin ''fa jin''] skill that employs focused explosive force. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1965''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 10. ||
|-
| '''27 November 1965''' || ''Gamera, the Giant Monster'', one of Akira Toriyama's formative experiences with ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokusatsu tokusatsu]''<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1966''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 11. ||
|-
| '''17 April 1966''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Barugon Gamera vs. Barugon]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''17 July 1966''' || ''Ultraman'', one of Akira Toriyama's formative experiences with ''tokusatsu''<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, begins airing. || ||
|-
| '''15 March 1967''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Gyaos Gamera vs. Gyaos]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1967''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 12. ||
|-
| '''09 April 1967''' || ''Ultraman'' concludes airing. || ||
|-
| '''20 April 1967''' || Jin Yong's ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'' begins serialization. Like much of Jin Yong's work, the novel goes on to receive numerous live action adaptations. Live action depictions of one of the novel's antagonists, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongfang_Bubai Dongfang Bubai], possibly serve as an inspiration behind Freeza. || ||
|-
| '''12 March 1968''' || Osamu Tezuka's ''Astro Boy'' concludes serialization. || ||
|-
| '''20 March 1968''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Viras Gamera vs. Viras]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1968''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 13. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1968''' || || Akira Toriyama enters a town-run junior high school. He is engrossed in things like comics and giant-monster movies, but this fades as he gets into higher grades. He draws comics with the kids in his class as gags. In order to go on to an art-focused high school, he learns sketching technique from his art teacher.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''02 July 1968''' || ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' begins publication. || ||
|-
| '''21 March 1969''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Guiron Gamera vs. Guiron]'', featuring music composed by [[Shunsuke Kikuchi]], is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1969''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 14. ||
|-
| '''21 March 1970''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Jiger Gamera vs. Jiger]'', featuring music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1970''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 15. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1971''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 16. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1971''' || || Akira Toriyama enters the design program at Aichi Prefectural Okoshi Technical High School, where he joins the manga club. He draws his virgin work, ''The Red Geta'', a six-page parody. In autumn of his junior year, he receives an award for a beautification campaign at the all-Japan high school level, with an entry titled ''Give Us Back Nature''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> || ''The Red Geta''
|-
| '''17 July 1971''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Zigra Gamera vs. Zigra]'', featuring music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, is released. || ||
|-
| '''31 October 1971''' || ''The Big Boss'', starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''22 March 1972''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_Fury Fist of Fury]'', starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1972''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 17. ||
|-
| '''30 December 1972''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_of_the_Dragon The Way of the Dragon]'', starring Bruce Lee and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Norris Chuck Norris], is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1973''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 18. ||
|-
| '''26 July 1973''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enter_the_Dragon Enter the Dragon]'', posthumously starring Bruce Lee, is released. || Toriyama sees ''Enter the Dragon'' "about three times a day", "for about 10 days straight". The film influences him greatly, later motivating him to put the word "dragon" in the title of ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref>||
|-
| '''05 April 1974''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 19. ||
|-
| '''April 1974''' || || At some point this month, Akira Toriyama joins an advertising agency in Nagoya as a designer, where he works for 3 years.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1975''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 20. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1976''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 21. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1977''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 22. Around this time, he begins working part-time drawing illustrations.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 May 1977''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film) Star Wars] is released. || ||
|-
|''' 30 January 1978''' || ||Akira Toriyama's ''Awawa World'' is completed. His first submission for Shueisha's Young Jump Award, a competition for new mangaka.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> || ''Awawa World''
|-
| '''01 March 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_in_the_Eagle%27s_Shadow Snake in the Eagle's Shadow]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan Jackie Chan] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hwang_Jang-lee Hwang Jang-lee], is released. || ||
|-
| '''23 March 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Death Game of Death]'', posthumously starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 23. ||
|-
| '''Summer 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama's ''Mysterious Rain Jack'' is completed. His second submission for Shueisha's Young Jump Award. This ''Star Wars'' parody places in the finals of the competition, and gets the attention of [[Kazuhiko Torishima]], soon to be his first editor. Famous for rejecting Toriyama's ideas, their first year working together would be remembered as "the Era of Rejected Manuscripts", with anywhere between 500<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> and 1000<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref> pages of manuscripts being rejected. || ''Mysterious Rain Jack''
|-
| '''05 October 1978''' || ''Drunken Master'', starring Jackie Chan and Hwang Jang-lee, is released. || ''Drunken Master'' gets Akira Toriyama hooked on kung fu movies, watching the film over 200 times.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> ||
|-
| '''28 November 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama's first manga publication. ''Wonder Island'' is the first of two published works known to have originated from Toriyama's rejected manuscripts.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ''[[Wonder Island]]''
|-
| '''27 December 1978''' || || || ''[[Wonder Island 2]]''
|-
| '''22 March 1979''' || || || ''[[Today on Hairai Island]]''
|-
| '''05 April 1979''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 24. ||
|-
| '''25 May 1979''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(film) Alien]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''20 July 1979''' || || ''Gal Detective Tomato'' is the second of two published works known to have originated from Toriyama's rejected manuscripts.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ''[[Gal Detective Tomato]]''
|}

===1980===
1980 sees the beginning of ''Dr. Slump's'' serialization. It is an instant hit, rapidly topping popularity polls, appearing on the cover of ''Jump'', and its first tankōbon selling out within the first hour of sale. This year also corresponds to the in-universe '''[[Ages_701_-_748|Age 745]]'''.<ref name="drslump9"></ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''05 January 1980'''
|rowspan="2"|''Dr. Slump'' begins serialization.
|| || DS 001 || Arale Is Born!
|-
|| || DS 002 || Hiiiiii~!
|-
| '''14 January 1980''' || ''Dr. Slump'' is voted #1 in the ''Jump'' Popularity poll, in only its second week of serialization.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || || DS 003 || I don't have a…!
|-
| '''22 January 1980''' || || || DS 004 || Dr. Kaijū
|-
| '''29 January 1980''' || || || DS 005 || Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
|-
| '''05 February 1980''' || || || DS 006 || Friends with Mr. Bear!
|-
| '''12 February 1980''' || Dr. Slump appears on the cover of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', in only its sixth week of serialization. || || DS 007 || Arale Is Akane?!
|-
| '''19 February 1980''' || || || DS 008 || The Tiny-Huge Gun!
|-
| '''26 February 1980''' || || || DS 009 || 1980: Looking Towards Tomorrow!
|-
| '''04 March 1980''' || || || DS 010 || The Time Slipper
|-
| '''11 March 1980''' || || || DS 011 || What Kind of Egg is it?
|-
| '''18 March 1980''' || || || DS 012 || Boy?! Girl?!
|-
| '''25 March 1980''' || || || DS 013 || Arale Flies through the Sky!
|-
| '''01 April 1980''' || || || DS 014 || Arale-''chan'' Comes Charging In (Part 1)
|-
| '''05 April 1980''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 25. || ||
|-
| '''08 April 1980''' || || || DS 015 || Arale-''chan'' Comes Charging In (Part 2)
|-
| '''15 April 1980''' || || || DS 016 || Space Invader
|-
| '''22 April 1980''' || || || DS 017 || The Real-Thing Machine
|-
| '''26 April 1980''' || || || DS 018 || ''Kind''-napped?!
|-
| '''02 May 1980''' || || || DS 019 || Teacher Is Coming!
|-
| '''13 May 1980''' || || || DS 020 || The Pompoko Transformation Gun
|-
| '''20 May 1980''' || || || DS 021 || Once Upon a Time at the Beach
|-
| '''21 May 1980''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empire_Strikes_Back The Empire Strikes Back]'' is released. || || ||
|-
| '''27 May 1980''' || || || DS 022 || The Tale of Donbe
|-
| '''03 June 1980''' || || || DS 023 || Panic at the Barbershop (Part 1)
|-
| '''10 June 1980''' || || || DS 024 || Panic at the Barbershop (Part 2)
|-
| '''17 June 1980''' || || || DS 025 || The Great Strawberry-Panties Caper (Part 1)
|-
| '''24 June 1980''' || || || DS 026 || The Great Strawberry-Panties Caper (Part 2)
|-
| '''01 July 1980''' ||
|rowspan="5"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama already wants to stop drawing ''Dr. Slump'', due to the heavy burdern of needing to come up with self-contained comedic stories every week. ''Weekly Jump's'' chief editor later tells Torishima that he and Toriyama can end ''Dr. Slump'' if they can come up with something more interesting and successful, a high bar given its popularity. They restructure their workflow to allow two days each week for work on a new project.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || DS 027 || The Pitter-Patter of Little Demon-Feet
|-
| '''08 July 1980''' || || DS 028 || The Ladycop Terror
|-
| '''15 July 1980''' || || DS 029 || SOS: Earth! (Part 1)
|-
| '''22 July 1980''' || || DS 030 || SOS: Earth! (Part 2)
|-
| '''29 July 1980''' || || DS 031 || Arale's Great Transformation
|-
| '''05 August 1980''' || || || DS 032 || Hello, Wonder Island!
|-
| '''09 August 1980''' || ''Dr. Slump Tankōbon Volume 1'' goes on sale, selling out within an hour.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || || ||
|-
| '''12 August 1980''' || || || DS 033 || Great Demon King Gyaska
|-
| '''19 August 1980''' || || || DS 034 || The Fairy-Tale Machine
|-
| '''26 August 1980''' || || || DS 035 || The Devil's Makeover SPECIAL!!
|-
| '''02 September 1980''' || || || DS 036 || The Terrible Goody-Two-Shoes
|-
| '''09 September 1980''' || || || DS 037 || Our Hero, Suppaman
|-
| '''16 September 1980''' || || || DS 038 || Arale-''chan'''s Errand
|-
| '''23 September 1980''' || || || DS 039 || Bye-Bye, Duper-Power!!
|-
| '''30 September 1980''' || || || DS 040 || The Lovely Middle-Aged Trio
|-
| '''05 October 1980''' || || Akira Toriyama participates in the Toyama leg of the ''Shōnen Jump'' Manga Festival, appearing in front of fans for the first time.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
| '''07 October 1980''' || || || DS 041 || SOS: Penguin Village (Part 1)
|-
| '''14 October 1980''' || || || DS 042 || SOS: Penguin Village (Part 2)
|-
| '''21 October 1980''' || || || DS 043 || Gatchan Goes for a Stroll
|-
| '''28 October 1980''' || || || DS 044 || Whee, Whee, Wildland
|-
| '''04 November 1980''' || || || DS 045 || Sen-''chan'' in Sunny Spirits
|-
| '''11 November 1980''' || || || DS 046 || Sen-''chan'' on Cloud Nine
|-
| '''18 November 1980''' || || || DS 047 || Sen-''chan'''s Surprise
|-
| '''25 November 1980''' || || || DS 048 || A Melancholy Hoyoyo Date Special!!
|-
| '''02 December 1980''' || || || DS 049 || Parzan, King of the Jungle!
|-
| '''09 December 1980''' || || || DS 050 || Suffering Santa Claus
|-
| '''23 December 1980''' || || || DS 051 || The Reader-Appreciation Kick-the-Can Tournament
|}

===1981===
1981 sees the beginning of ''Dr. Slump's'' animated television adaptation, as well as its first movie. Akira Toriyama gets engaged to ''shōjo'' mangaka Nachi Mikami, and begins being influenced by China. Toriyama's one-shots ''Pola & Roid'' and ''Escape'' also release this year.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
| '''05 January 1981''' || || || DS 052 || The Arale-Touchables
|-
| '''13 January 1981''' || || || DS 053 || Battle of the Heart!
|-
| '''20 January 1981''' || || || DS 054 || Monsters' Night
|-
| '''27 January 1981''' || || || DS 055 || The Great Arale-Eye Caper (Part 1)
|-
| '''03 February 1981''' || || || DS 056 || The Great Arale-Eye Caper (Part 2)
|-
| '''10 February 1981''' || || || DS 057 || Kinoko, Cut Loose
|-
| '''17 February 1981''' || || || DS 058 || The Doctor's Weak Point
|-
| '''24 February 1981''' || || || DS 059 || Goodbye, Gatchan!!
|-
| '''03 March 1981''' || || || DS 060 || The Transfer Student from Bigcity Island
|-
| '''10 March 1981''' || || || DS 061 || Even the Author Wants One: The Lazyboy
|-
| '''17 March 1981''' || || || DS 062 || The Shudderman
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''24 March 1981''' ||
|| || DS 063 || Peasuke's First Love
|-
|| || || || ''[[Pola & Roid]]''
|-
|| '''31 March 1981 ''' || || || DS 064 ||Riders at Dawn
|-
| '''05 April 1981''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 26. || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1981''' || || || DS 065 || Kittycat Riding Hood
|-
|| '''08 April 1981''' || ''Dr. Slump'''s animated television adaptation, ''Dr. Slump: Arale-chan'', begins airing. || || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1981''' || || || DS 066 || Silent Night Dream
|-
|| '''21 April 1981''' || || || DS 067 || Dr. Mashirito's Ambition!! (Part 1)
|-
|| '''28 April 1981''' || || || DS 068 || Dr. Mashirito's Ambition!! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''02 May 1981''' || || || DS 069 || Hell's Messenger
|-
|| '''12 May 1981''' || || || DS 070 || Suppaman 2
|-
|| '''19 May 1981''' || || || DS 071 || Yay, Yay, Time Stop
|-
|| '''26 May 1981''' || || || DS 072 || Chivil's Work
|-
|| '''02 June 1981''' || || || DS 073 || Super Sen-''chan'' & co. IN Bigcity Island (Part 1)
|-
|| '''09 June 1981''' || || || DS 074 ||Super Sen-''chan'' & co. IN Bigcity Island (Part 2)
|-
|| '''16 June 1981''' || || || DS 075 ||Kojirō-''chan'' was Waiting (Part 1)
|-
|| '''23 June 1981''' || || || DS 076 || Kojirō-chan was Waiting (Part 2)
|-
|| '''30 June 1981''' || || || DS 077 || A Hubba-Hubba Devil-Gal
|-
|| '''07 July 1981''' || || || DS 078 || My Toilet Paper
|-
|| '''14 July 1981''' || || || DS 079 || Copy-''kun''
|-
|| '''18 July 1981''' || The first ''Dr. Slump'' films, ''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island'', is released. || The first film based off of one Akira Toriyama's works. || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1981''' || || || DS 080 ||Vacuum IN '81
|-
|| '''28 July 1981''' || || || DS 081 ||Goo-Goo Ga-Ga Senbei
|-
|| '''04 August 1981''' || || || DS 082 ||Earth's Biggest Bye-cha! (Part 1)
|-
|| '''11 August 1981''' || || || DS 083 || Earth's Biggest Bye-cha! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''18 August 1981''' || || || DS 084 || Stomping around Penguin Village
|-
|| '''25 August 1981''' || || || DS 085 || The Hoyoyo Cave-Clan
|-
|| '''01 September 1981''' || || || DS 086 || MUSICAL: Cinderella
|-
|| '''08 September 1981''' || || || DS 087 || Poke-Poke, Huff-Huff
|-
|| '''15 September 1981''' || || || DS 088 || Mammoth Midori-''chan'' (Part 1)
|-
|| '''22 September 1981''' || || || DS 089 || Mammoth Midori-''chan'' (Part 2)
|-
|| '''29 September 1981''' || || || DS 090 || The Phantom-Thief Hoyoyo Gang (Part 1)
|-
|| '''06 October 1981''' ||
|rowspan="4"| Akira Toriyama gets engaged to ''shōjo'' mangaka Nachi Mikami, and starts being influenced by China, around this time.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 091 || The Phantom-Thief Hoyoyo Gang (Part 2)
|-
|| '''13 October 1981''' || || DS 092 || I'm Duper-Stwong?!
|-
|| '''20 October 1981''' || || DS 093 || Leave it to AKIKO-''san''
|-
|| '''27 October 1981''' || || DS 094 || The Penguin Grand Prix
|-
|| '''03 November 1981''' || || || DS 095 || The Penguin Grand Prix (Continued)
|-
|| '''10 November 1981''' || || || DS 096 || The Penguin Grand Prix (The Continuation, Continued)
|-
|| '''17 November 1981''' || || || DS 097 || The Penguin Grand Prix (The Continuation of the Continuation, Continued)
|-
|| '''24 November 1981''' || || || DS 098 || Discover the Countryside!
|-
|| '''01 December 1981''' || || || DS 099 || The Super Driver
|-
|| '''08 December 1981''' || || || DS 100 || Our Miniature Home
|-
|| '''14 December 1981''' || || || || ''[[Escape]]''
|-
|| '''22 December 1981''' || || || DS 101 || Penguin Village Wars
|}

===1982===
In 1982, Akira Toriyama's first Chinese characters appear in ''Dr. Slump''. Born from his love of Jackie Chan's ''Drunken Master'', he begins wanting to draw a kung fu comic. He both becomes a household name and gets married. His one-shots ''Mad Matic'' and ''Pink'' also release this year.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1982''' || || || DS 102 || Penguin Village Wars (Part 2)
|-
|| '''12 January 1982''' || || || DS 103 || Penguin Village Wars (Conclusion)
|-
|| '''19 January 1982''' || || || DS 104 || Today is a Truly Joyous DAY
|-
|| '''25 January 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama draws the jacket artwork for manga critic Akira Sakuma's ''Burn On, Fatripper''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''26 January 1982''' || || || DS 105 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 1)
|-
|| '''02 February 1982''' || || || DS 106 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 2)
|-
|| '''09 February 1982''' || || || DS 107 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 3)
|-
|| '''16 February 1982''' || || || DS 108 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 4)
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''23 February 1982''' ||
|| || DS 109 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 5)
|-
|| || || || ''[[Mad Matic]]''
|-
|| '''23 February 1982''' || || || DS 109 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 5)
|-
|| '''02 March 1982''' || || || DS 110 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 6)
|-
|| '''09 March 1982''' || || || DS 111 || The Excitement of Newlywed Life
|-
|| '''16 March 1982''' || || || DS 112 || The Evening Fireworks Show
|-
|| '''23 March 1982''' || || || DS 113 || The Combot
|-
|| '''30 March 1982''' || || || DS 114 || Arale-''chan'''s Missing Something
|-
|| '''05 April 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 27. || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1982''' || || || DS 115 || Happy-Happy High School!!
|-
|| '''13 April 1982''' || || || DS 116 || A Huge Head Has Arrived!!
|-
|| '''20 April 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama's first-ever characters with a Chinese motif, the "Tsun Family", appear in Dr. Slump.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref>|| DS 117 || The Tsun Family Has Arrived
|-
|| '''27 April 1982''' || || || DS 118 || The Norimaki Family and the Tsun Family
|-
|| '''30 April 1982''' || || The Akira Toriyama Preservation Society, his official fanclub, is formed.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 1982''' || || The Ranking of Japan's Wealthiest is announced. Akira Toriyama is in every newspaper.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama and Nachi Mikami get married at the Nagoya Reception House, before honeymooning in Hawaii.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''04 May 1982''' || || || DS 119 || The High School Champion (Part 1)
|-
|| '''11 May 1982''' || || || DS 120 || The High School Champion (Part 2)
|-
|| '''18 May 1982''' || || || DS 121 || The High School Champion (Part 3)
|-
|| '''25 May 1982''' || || || DS 122 || The High School Champion (Part 4)
|-
|| '''01 June 1982''' || || || DS 123 || The High School Champion (Part 5)
|-
|| '''08 June 1982''' || || || DS 124 || The High School Champion (Part 6)
|-
|| '''15 June 1982''' || || || DS 125 || Suppaman and the Terror of Penguin Village
|-
|| '''22 June 1982''' || || || DS 126 || Flying Niko-''chan''
|-
|| '''29 June 1982''' || || || DS 127 || A Haunted Date (Part 1)
|-
|| '''06 July 1982''' || || || DS 128 || A Haunted Date (Part 2)
|-
|| '''10 July 1982''' || The second ''Dr. Slump'' film, ''Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space Adventure'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''13 July 1982''' || || || DS 129 || The Vegetable Gang
|-
|| '''20 July 1982''' || || || DS 130 || The Lens-Men
|-
|| '''21 July 1982''' || An LP for the animated ''Dr. Slump'' goes on sale. Toriyama writes the lyrics for the "N'cha N'cha Song".<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref>|| || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1982''' || || || DS 131 || Grandpa Came Down from the Mountains
|-
|| '''03 August 1982''' || || || DS 132 || Grandpa Went Back Up to the Mountains
|-
|| '''10 August 1982''' || || || DS 133 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 1)
|-
|| '''17 August 1982''' || || || DS 134 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 2)
|-
|| '''23 August 1982''' || In collaboration with [[Akira Sakuma]], ''[[Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' Chapter 1
|-
|| '''24 August 1982''' || || || DS 135 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 3)
|-
|| '''31 August 1982''' || || || DS 136 || Hello, Moon!
|-
|| '''07 September 1982''' || || || DS 137 || Elegant Special: The Red Sandal-Strap
|-
|| '''14 September 1982''' || || || DS 138 || Gatchan | Gatchan
|-
|| '''21 September 1982''' || || || DS 139 || Munch Munch, Crunch Crunch
|-
|| '''28 September 1982''' || || || DS 140 || A Gift from the Ground
|-
|| '''05 October 1982''' || || || DS 141 || Star Light, Star Bright
|-
|| '''12 October 1982''' || || || DS 142 || Farewell, Tsun Family!
|-
|| '''19 October 1982''' || || || DS 143 || Go, Go, Planet Niko-''chan''!
|-
|| '''23 October 1982''' || || || || ''[[Pink]]''
|-
|| '''26 October 1982''' || || || DS 144 || The Niko-''chan'' Family Reunion
|-
|| '''02 November 1982''' || || || DS 145 || The Terrible Secret of the Daaahkon Raaydishes
|-
|| '''09 November 1982''' || || || DS 146 || A Battle of Deadly Greetings!
|-
|| '''16 November 1982''' || || || DS 147 || The Book-Loving Thief
|-
|| '''23 November 1982''' || || || DS 148 || Yakuzas, Welcome!
|-
|| '''30 November 1982''' || || || DS 149 || The Kon-Kon Transformation Helmet
|-
|| '''07 December 1982''' || || Around this time, Toriyama starts wanting to draw a different comic, particularly a ''kung-fu'' one.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref>|| DS 150 || N'cha, Penseal-''kun''!
|-
|| '''14 December 1982''' || || || DS 151 || Yeah, Penseal-''kun''!
|-
|| '''21 December 1982''' || || || DS 152 || A Very Owie Christmas
|}

===1983===
1983 sees Akira Toriyama create two prototypes for a kung fu comic: ''Dragon Boy'' and ''The Adventure of Tongpoo''. His editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, suggests basing the comic off of ''Journey to the West''. He also draws ''Chobit'' and ''Chobit 2''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1983''' || || || DS 153 || The Ultimate Rival Makes His Debut!!
|-
|| '''14 January 1983''' || || || DS 154 || From the Moment Their Eyes First Met…
|-
|| '''25 January 1983''' || || The ''Eureka'' magazine article, "Special Feature: Osamu Tezuka", presents Akira Toriyama's theory of Osamu Tezuka, explaining how he was influenced by Tezuka's work.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || DS 155 || Caught Between Justice and Love…
|-
|| '''01 February 1983''' || || || DS 156 || A Warrior's Respite
|-
|| '''05 February 1983''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zu_Warriors_from_the_Magic_Mountain Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''08 February 1983''' ||
|| || DS 157 || Caramelman No. 5 Appears!
|-
|| || || || ''[[Chobit]]''
|-
|| '''15 February 1983''' || || || DS 158 || The Telepathy of Love (C.M. #4's Dream of Love Series, Part 1)
|-
|| '''22 February 1983''' || || || DS 159 || Run, Love!
|-
|| '''01 March 1983''' ||
|rowspan="6"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama begins thinking up a rough outline for the first part of ''[[Dragon Boy]]''.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 160 || Hurry, Love! (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 2)
|-
|| '''08 March 1983''' || || DS 161 || Heart-Pounding Tonight (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 3)
|-
|| '''13 March 1983''' || The third ''Dr. Slump'' film, ''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Around-the-World Race'', is released. || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1983''' || || DS 162 || It's time for entrance exams! (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 4)
|-
|| '''22 March 1983''' || || DS 163 || Arale-''san'', you're a ……, too??
|-
|| '''29 March 1983''' || || DS 164 || The Road to World Domination
|-
|| '''05 April 1983''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 28. || DS 165 || Caramelman No. 7 Appears!
|-
|| '''12 April 1983''' || || || DS 166 || The Invincible Caramelman No. 7
|-
|| '''19 April 1983''' || || || DS 167 || Mashirito Achieves His Sinister Aims??
|-
|| '''23 April 1983''' || || || || ''[[Chobit 2]]''
|-
|| '''26 April 1983''' || || || DS 168 || A Nightmare! Two Gazillas...
|-
|| '''03 May 1983''' || || || DS 169 || We Combined!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1983''' || || || DS 170 || Three Days Before & Three Days After
|-
|| '''17 May 1983''' || || || DS 171 || Poot-poot-poot! Flying Through the Sky!!
|-
|| '''24 May 1983''' || || || DS 172 || Good Going, Gatchan!!!
|-
|| ''' 25 May 1983''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_of_the_Jedi Return of the Jedi]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''31 May 1983''' || || || DS 173 || Urashima Suppaman
|-
|| '''07 June 1983''' || || || DS 174 || The Younger Brother, Shoppaman, Arrives!
|-
|| '''14 June 1983''' || || || DS 175 || Arrest Him!
|-
|| '''21 June 1983''' || || || DS 176 || The Extreme Shape-Up!
|-
|| '''23 June 1983''' || The first chapter of ''Dragon Boy'', ''Dragon Ball'''s first prototype, is released. || || || ''Dragon Boy – Part One''
|-
|| '''28 June 1983''' || || || DS 177 || Is It Waaah! Time Yet?
|-
|| '''05 July 1983''' || || || DS 178 || Picture-Book Special: A Home for Poo-''kun''
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|| '''09 July 1983''' || ''Akira Toriyama's Masterpiece Theatre'' is released. || Akira Toriyama's first short works collection. || ||
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|| '''12 July 1983''' || || || DS 179 || Turbo-''kun'' Is Born!!
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|| '''19 July 1983''' || || || DS 180 || Who's the E.T.?
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|| '''26 July 1983''' || || || DS 181 || Who's Got ESP?
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|| '''02 August 1983''' || || || DS 182 || Daddy's an Alien!
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|| '''04 August 1983''' || || The Akira Toriyama event "Hoyoyo Carnival" is held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || ||
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|| '''09 August 1983''' || || || DS 183 || Terrifying Tag
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|| '''12 August 1983''' || || || DS 184 || Onward, Turbo-''kun''!
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|| '''23 August 1983''' || || || DS 185 || This is All a Dream!!
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|| '''30 August 1983''' || || || DS 186 || SPECIAL: Answering Your Questions
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|| '''06 September 1983''' || || || DS 187 || The Aspirational Restaurant!!
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|| '''13 September 1983''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buronson Buronson] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuo_Hara Tetsuo Hara]'s ''Fist of the North Star'' begins serialization. || || DS 188 || The Heart-Pounding Tea Room
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|| '''20 September 1983''' || || || DS 189 || Sorry to Bother You in the Middle of the Night
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|| '''22 September 1983''' || The second chapter of ''Dragon Boy'', ''Dragon Ball'''s first prototype, is released. || || || ''Dragon Boy – Part Two''
|-
|| '''27 September 1983''' || || || DS 190 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 1)
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|| '''04 October 1983''' || || || DS 191 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 2)
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|| '''11 October 1983''' || || || DS 192 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 3)
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|| '''18 October 1983''' || || || DS 193 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 4)
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|| '''25 October 1983''' || || || DS 194 || We're Getting Divorced!
|-
|| '''01 November 1983''' || || || DS 195 || N'cha, King Enma!
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|| '''08 November 1983''' || || || DS 196 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 1)
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|| '''15 November 1983''' || || || DS 197 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 2)
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|| '''22 November 1983''' || || || DS 198 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 3)
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''29 November 1983'''
|| || || DS 199 || Affirming His Love in the Future…
|-
|| ''The Adventure of Tongpoo'', ''Dragon Ball'''s second prototype, is released. || || || ''[[The Adventure of Tongpoo]]''
|-
|| '''06 December 1983''' || || || DS 200 || N'cha, Penguin Village 10 Years from Now!
|-
|| '''13 December 1983''' || || || DS 201 || A Gift from Mashirito
|-
|| '''20 December 1983''' || || || DS 202 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 1)
|-
|| '''21 December 1983''' || || Akira Toriyama pens the illustrations and the lyrics for two songs on voice actress Mami Koyama's album ''Polkadot Magic''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || ||
|}

===1984===
1984 sees the finalization of the concept for Akira Toriyama's kung fu comic, and the conclusion of ''Dr. Slump''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama has come up with a concept for his new serial (at this stage intended to be ''Journey to the West''), and begins pushing to conclude ''Dr. Slump'''s serialization.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 203 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''13 January 1984''' || || DS 204 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 3)
|-
|| '''24 January 1984''' || || DS 205 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 4)
|-
|| '''31 January 1984''' || || DS 206 || Gatchan's True Nature!!
|-
|| '''07 February 1984''' || || || DS 207 || God Strikes Back!!
|-
|| '''14 February 1984''' || || || DS 208 || The Laughter of Angels
|-
|| '''21 February 1984''' || || || DS 209 || Do Your Best, Tanuki-''kun''!
|-
|| '''23 February 1984''' || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' Chapter 13
|-
|| '''28 February 1984''' || || || DS 210 || Torahachirō's Paddybird
|-
|| '''06 March 1984''' || || || DS 211 || I'll Take All of 'Em!
|-
|| '''13 March 1984''' || || || DS 212 || Enter King Kong!
|-
|| '''20 March 1984''' || ''First of the North Star's'' 26th chapter, the last to be included in its third volume, is released. Kazuhiko Torishima later studies the story up to this point before helping Toriyama restructure ''Dragon Ball's'' story leading into the 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc.<ref>https://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/interviews/akira-toriyama-editor-says-there-is-nothing-to-learn-from-dragon-ball/</ref> || || DS 213 || The T.S.W.
|-
|| '''27 March 1984''' || || || DS 214 || The Problem With Stopping It Too Much
|-
|| '''03 April 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| During this month, Akira Toriyama's new serial is set to be a ''kung-fu'' story, and he goes on a research trip to China.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> He turns 29 on the 5th. || DS 215 || The Dodonpa of Revenge!!
|-
|| '''10 April 1984''' || || DS 216 || The Unidentified Flying Object
|-
|| '''17 April 1984''' || || DS 217 || Youth on the Run (Part 1)
|-
|| '''24 April 1984''' || || DS 218 || Youth on the Run (Part 2)
|-
|| '''01 May 1984''' ||
|rowspan="5"| During this month, Akira Toriyama finishes the concept for his new serial and submits it to Torishima.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 219 || Youth on the Run (Part 3)
|-
|| '''08 May 1984''' || || DS 220 || Youth on the Run (Part 4)
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|| '''15 May 1984''' || || DS 221 || Youth on the Run (Part 5)
|-
|| '''22 May 1984''' || || DS 222 || Youth on the Run (Part 6)
|-
|| '''29 May 1984''' || || DS 223 || Accidentally High-School Seniors
|-
|| '''05 June 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| During this month, ''Dr. Slump'' is set to end in August.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 224 || Passed!
|-
|| '''12 June 1984''' || || DS 225 || Youth at Full Throttle!
|-
|| '''19 June 1984''' || || DS 226 || Return of the Motorbike Kid
|-
|| '''26 June 1984''' || || DS 227 || A Love Bet on the Asphalt!
|-
|| '''03 July 1984''' || || || DS 228 || Peace!
|-
|| '''10 July 1984''' || || || DS 229 || You're Under Arrest!
|-
|| '''17 July 1984''' || || || DS 230 || The 2nd Penguin Grand Prix: Scene 1
|-
|| '''24 July 1984''' || || || DS 231 || The 10 Warriors!
|-
|| '''31 July 1984''' || || || DS 232 || Full Speed Ahead to the Finish!!!
|-
|| '''07 August 1984''' ||
|rowspan="5"| During this month, Akira Toriyama finishes up rough sketches and completes the first draft for his new serial.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 233 || The Final Hurdle!
|-
|| '''14 August 1984''' || || DS 234 || Almost to the Goal…
|-
|| '''17 August 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheels_on_Meals Wheels on Meals]'', starring Jackie Chan, is released. || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 1984''' || || DS 235 || A New Mayor is Born!
|-
|| '''28 August 1984''' || ''Dr. Slump'' concludes serialization. || DS 236 || A Great Mecha Invention for the Grand Finale!
|-
|| '''10 September 1984''' || ''First of the North Star Volume 3'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1984''' ||''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Service_of_the_Imperial_Court Secret Service of the Imperial Court]'' is released. The film's depiction of 15th century court eunuch [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Zhen_(eunuch) Wang Zhen] is possibly an inspiration behind Freeza.
|rowspan="2"| During this month, Akira Toriyama completes the second draft for his new serial.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Terminator The Terminator]'' is released. || ||
|}

==Timeline Part III: ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events pertaining to the serialization of the original Dragon Ball comic from 1994 to 1995, as well as its animated television adaptations, including several films and a direct sequel show. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===1984 & 1985===
1984 sees the beginning of Akira Toriyama's kung fu comic: ''Dragon Ball''. The ''Journey to the West''-inspired road trip story proves less popular than hoped, however. After Torishima looks to the popular ''Fist of the North Star's'' first three volumes for inspiration, ''Dragon Ball'' shifts more towards an emphasis on fighting and Goku's goal of becoming stronger. The result is the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai story arc. As 1985 and the tournament come to a close, Goku sets off on another quest, this time in search of his grandfather's Four Star Dragon Ball.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''20 November 1984''' || ''Dragon Ball'' begins serialization. || || DB 001 || Bulma and Son Goku
|-
|| '''24 November 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung-Fu_Master_(video_game) Spartan X]'' is released in Japanese arcades. The video game, a loose adaptation of both Bruce Lee's film ''Game of Death'' and Jackie Chan's film ''Wheels on Meals'', would go on to inspire the Muscle Tower portion of ''Dragon Ball'''s Red Ribbon Army story arc. || || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 1984''' || || || DB 002 || No Balls!!
|-
|| '''04 December 1984''' || || || DB 003 || Goku – Running to the Sea
|-
|| '''11 December 1984''' || || || DB 004 || The Turtle Hermit's ''Kinto'un''
|-
|| '''21 December 1984''' || || || DB 005 || Oolong Appears!!
|-
|| '''04 January 1985''' || || || DB 006 || Oolong vs Son Goku
|-
|| '''12 January 1985''' || || || DB 007 || Yamcha and Pu'er
|-
|| '''22 January 1985''' || || || DB 008 || The Fearsome Yamcha!!
|-
|| '''29 January 1985''' || || || DB 009 || Dragon Balls in Danger!!
|-
|| '''05 February 1985''' || || || DB 010 || A Grand Robbery Scheme
|-
|| '''12 February 1985''' || || || DB 011 || The Ox Demon King of Mount Frypan
|-
|| '''19 February 1985''' || || || DB 012 || In Search of Kame-Sen'nin
|-
|| '''26 February 1985''' || || || DB 013 || Kame-Sen'nin's Bashō Fan
|-
|| '''05 March 1985''' || || || DB 014 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kamehameha!!
|-
|| '''12 March 1985''' || || || DB 015 || The Seven-Star Ball is Found
|-
|| '''19 March 1985''' || || || DB 016 || Rabbit Ears
|-
|| '''26 March 1985''' || || || DB 017 || The Boss's Special Skill
|-
|| '''02 April 1985''' || || || DB 018 || The Dragon Balls Are Stolen!!
|-
|| '''05 April 1985''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 30. || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 1985''' || || || DB 019 || At Long Last, the Dragon Appears!
|-
|| '''16 April 1985''' || || || DB 020 || The Wish to Shenlong!!
|-
|| '''23 April 1985''' || || || DB 021 || The Full Moon
|-
|| '''27 April 1985''' || || || DB 022 || Goku's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''04 May 1985''' || || || DB 023 || The Dragon Team Parts Ways
|-
|| '''14 May 1985''' || By this time, with ''Dragon Ball'' ranking low in popularity polls, Kazuhiko Torishima reads the first three volumes of Fist of the North Star for inspiration.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> Toriyama recalls that tournament-like events were popular in ''Dr. Slump''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-akira-toriyama-super-interview/</ref> Consequently, the story's cast is reduced and its structure begins to pivot from a road trip story to a fighting-centric one, where Goku's desire to become stronger is brought to the forefront. The 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai story arc begins. || || DB 024 || The Price of Kame-Sen'nin's Training
|-
|| '''21 May 1985''' || || || DB 025 || A Rival? Arrival!!
|-
|| '''28 May 1985''' || || || DB 026 || The Peculiar Girl
|-
|| '''04 June 1985''' || || || DB 027 || Lunch's Sneeze
|-
|| '''11 June 1985''' || || || DB 028 || The Training Begins!!
|-
|| '''18 June 1985''' || || || DB 029 || The Search for the Turtle-Marked Stone
|-
|| '''25 June 1985''' || || || DB 030 || Milk Delivery
|-
|| '''02 July 1985''' || || || DB 031 || The Kame-sen School's Tough Training
|-
|| '''09 July 1985''' || || || DB 032 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Begins!!
|-
|| '''16 July 1985''' || || || DB 033 || The Power of Training!!
|-
|| '''23 July 1985''' || || || DB 034 || Completely Unrivaled!
|-
|| '''30 July 1985''' || || || DB 035 || The Match-ups are Decided!!
|-
|| '''06 August 1985''' || || || DB 036 || The First Match
|-
|| '''13 August 1985''' || || || DB 037 || The Second Match
|-
|| '''20 August 1985''' || || || DB 038 || The Third Match
|-
|| '''27 August 1985''' || || || DB 039 || The Fourth Match
|-
|| '''03 September 1985''' || || || DB 040 || Goku's Tail
|-
|| '''10 September 1985''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 1]]'' is released. || || DB 041 || Kuririn vs Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''17 September 1985''' || || || DB 042 || A Great Give-and-Take Battle!
|-
|| '''22 September 1985''' || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_Accord Plaza Accord] is signed between Japan, the US, and various European countries, in order to make their currencies more valuable relative to the US dollar. Many later see this as contributing to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_asset_price_bubble Japanese asset price bubble] that exists between 1986 and 1991. || || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 1985''' || || || DB 043 || The Mysterious Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''01 October 1985''' || || || DB 044 || Son Goku vs Namu
|-
|| '''08 October 1985''' || || || DB 045 || A Great Mid-Air Battle!
|-
|| '''15 October 1985''' || || || DB 046 || The Grand Finals
|-
|| '''22 October 1985''' || || || DB 047 || The Kamehameha
|-
|| '''29 October 1985''' || || || DB 048 || Monkey-See, Monkey-Do Son Goku
|-
|| '''05 November 1985''' || || || DB 049 || Jackie Chun's Counterattack
|-
|| '''12 November 1985''' || || || DB 050 || Goku's Greatest Pinch!!
|-
|| '''19 November 1985''' || || || DB 051 || Chaos Reigns at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''26 November 1985''' || || || DB 052 || The Climax Nears!!
|-
|| '''03 December 1985''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masami_Kurumada Masami Kurumada]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Seiya Saint Seiya]'' begins serialization. || || DB 053 || The Climax
|-
|| '''10 December 1985''' || || || DB 054 || Another Adventure!!
|-
|| '''20 December 1985''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s Red Ribbon Army story arc begins. || || DB 055 || A Red Ribbon
|}

===1986===
Arale makes a guest appearance in ''Dragon Ball'', and Son Goku comes face to face with the world's #1 hitman: Tao Pai Pai. ''Dr. Slump's'' animated television adaptation comes to an end with ''Dragon Ball's'' taking its place. The latter's first video game and film adaptation release this year. Finally, Toriyama also draws the one-shot, ''Mr. Hō''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''06 January 1986''' || || || DB 056 || The Struggle for the Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''10 January 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 2]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1986''' || The Muscle Tower portion of the Red Ribbon Army story arc begins. The section is loosely based on the video game, ''Spartan X'',<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref> itself a loose adaptation of both Bruce Lee's film ''Game of Death'' and Jackie Chan's film ''Wheels on Meals''. || || DB 057 || Assault on Muscle Tower!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 1986''' || || || DB 058 || The Terror of Muscle Tower || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1986''' || || || DB 059 || The Demon on the Third Floor!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 1986''' || || || DB 060 || Ninja Murasaki!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1986''' || || || DB 061 || Ninja Arts! The 4½ Tatami Flip!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 February 1986''' || || || DB 062 || Peril! The Art of Division || ||
|-
|| '''19 February 1986''' || ''Dr. Slump: Arale-chan'' concludes with the airing of its 243rd episode. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''25 February 1986''' || || || DB 063 || Artificial Human No. 8 ||
|-
|| '''26 February 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s [[Dragon_Ball_(anime)|animated television adaptation]] begins airing. || || || || DB 001 || Bulma and Son Goku
|-
|| '''04 March 1986''' || || || DB 064 || Floor Five: The Hair-Raising Buyon || ||
|-
|| '''05 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 002 || Alalala–! No Balls!
|-
|| '''11 March 1986''' || || || DB 065 || How to Defeat Buyon || ||
|-
|| '''12 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 003 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kinto-Un
|-
|| '''18 March 1986''' || || || DB 066 || Muscle Tower's End!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 004 || The Kidnapping Demon, Oolong
|-
|| '''25 March 1986''' || || || DB 067 || To the West... || ||
|-
|| '''26 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 005 || The Strong Villain of the Desert, Yamcha
|-
|| '''01 April 1986''' || || || DB 068 || Bulma's House in West City || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 006 || The Midnight Visitors
|-
|| '''05 April 1986''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 31. || || ||
|-
|| '''08 April 1986''' || || || DB 069 || Bulma and Goku, Part Two || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 007 || Gyūmaō of Mount Frypan
|-
|| '''15 April 1986''' || || || DB 070 || Bulma's Big Blunder!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 008 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kamehameha
|-
|| '''22 April 1986''' || || || DB 071 || Kame House Discovered!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 009 || The Boss Rabbit's Special Skill
|-
|| '''26 April 1986''' || || || DB 072 || General Blue Commences His Assault || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 010 || The Dragon Balls Are Stolen!!
|-
|| '''02 May 1986''' || || || DB 073 || General Blue's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''07 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 011 || Finally, the Dragon Appears!
|-
|| '''13 May 1986''' || || || DB 074 || The Pirates' Trap || ||
|-
|| '''14 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 012 || The Wish to Shenlong
|-
|| '''20 May 1986''' || || || DB 075 || Ambush in the Pirate Harbor || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 013 || Goku's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''27 May 1986''' || ''Dragon Quest'' is released. || || DB 076 || The Treasure is Discovered || ||
|-
|| '''28 May 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 014 || Goku's Rival? Arrival!!
|-
|| '''03 June 1986''' || || || DB 077 || Blue's Shining Eyes || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 015 || The Peculiar Girl, Lunch
|-
|| '''10 June 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 3]]'' is released. || || DB 078 || The Great Escape!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 016 || Training – The Stone Hunt
|-
|| '''17 June 1986''' || || || DB 079 || Get Out, Get Out!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 017 || With Life at Stake! Milk Delivery
|-
|| '''24 June 1986''' || || || DB 080 || The Three Stolen Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''25 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 018 || Kame-sen's Method of Inte~nse Training
|-
|| '''01 July 1986''' || || || DB 081 || Chased to Penguin Village! || ||
|-
|| '''02 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 019 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Begins!
|-
|| '''08 July 1986''' || || || DB 082 || The Broken Dragon Radar || ||
|-
|| '''09 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 020 || Will it Appear?! The Power of Training
|-
|| '''15 July 1986''' || || || DB 083 || The Stolen Dragon Radar || ||
|-
|| '''16 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 021 || Watch Out, Kuririn!
|-
|| '''22 July 1986''' || || || DB 084 || The Father and Son of the Karin Holy Land || ||
|-
|| '''23 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 022 || Yamcha vs Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''29 July 1986''' || Debut of Tao Pai Pai, a hitman purportedly based off of sound effect designer [[Hidenori Arai]].<ref>
KOL: Requiem. ''Let's Talk One Piece With Animator Vincent Chansard (ft @king_recon)''. 08 October 2025. Timestamp: 25:34-26:31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03VDZKm6XFc</ref> <ref group="note">Tao Pai Pai may also be partially based off of a pair of characters played by Hwang Jang-lee: Sheng Kuan from ''Snake in the Eagle's Shadow'' bears a striking visual resemblance, and Thunderleg from ''Drunken Master'' (the kung fu film Toriyama watched countless times, and inspired him to make a kung fu comic) is an assassin hired to kill the protagonist, played by Chan.</ref> || || DB 085 || The Hitman "Tao Pai-pai" || ||
|-
|| '''30 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 023 || He's Here! The Mighty Foe Giran
|-
|| '''05 August 1986''' || || || DB 086 || Tao Pai-pai's Surefire Dodonpa || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 024 || Kuririn's Desperate Offensive-Defensive Battle
|-
|| '''12 August 1986''' || || || DB 087 || Karin Tower || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 025 || Get Up, Goku! The Fearsome Tenkū Pekeji-Ken
|-
|| '''19 August 1986''' || || || DB 088 || Karin-''sama'' of Karin Tower || ||
|-
|| '''20 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 026 || The Final Round!! Kamehameha
|-
|| '''26 August 1986''' || || || DB 089 || The Effects of the Super Holy Water || ||
|-
|| '''27 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 027 || Goku – The Greatest Pinch
|-
|| '''02 September 1986''' || || || DB 090 || Son Goku's Counterattack || ||
|-
|| '''03 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 028 || Clash!! Power vs Power
|-
|| '''09 September 1986''' || || || DB 091 || A Grand Showdown in the Holy Land!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 September 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Red Ribbon Army arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 029 || Another Adventure – The Roaming Lake
|-
|| '''16 September 1986''' || || || DB 092 || The End of Tao Pai-pai || ||
|-
|| '''17 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 030 || Pilaf and the Mysterious Army
|-
|| '''23 September 1986''' || || || DB 093 || Son Goku's Assault || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 031 || Ge-ge! A Fake Goku Appears!!
|-
|| '''27 September 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' first video game, ''Dragon Ball: The Great Unexplored Dragon Region'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1986''' || || || DB 094 || Son Goku's Charge! || ||
|-
|| '''01 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 032 || It Vanished?! The Flying Fortress in the Sky
|-
|| '''07 October 1986''' || || || DB 095 || Commander Red Dies! || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 033 || The Legend of the Dragon
|-
|| '''09 October 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 4]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 1986''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Seiya_(TV_series) Saint Seiya's]'' animated television adaptation begins airing. The shows writer, [[Takao Koyama]], and director, [[Kōzō Morishita]], later help Kazuhiko Torishima reboot ''Dragon Ball's'' own animated television adaptation. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1986''' || || || DB 096 || A Great Victory!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 034 || The Heartless Red Ribbon
|-
|| '''21 October 1986''' || || || DB 097 || The Final Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''22 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 035 || The Girl of the North, Sno
|-
|| '''28 October 1986''' || || || DB 098 || Uranai Baba || ||
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|| '''29 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 036 || The Terror of Muscle Tower
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''01 November 1986'''
|| The video game, ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'', is released. Initially conceived as a ''Dragon Ball'' game, its protagonist goes on to serve as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega Sega's]'' mascot before the creation of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(character) Sonic the Hedgehog]''.|| || DB 099 || The Five Warriors || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Mr. Hō]]'' ||
|-
|| '''05 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 037 || Enter Ninja Murasaki
|-
|| '''11 November 1986''' || || || DB 100 || A Great Bloody Battle || ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 038 || Be Afraid!! The Art of Division
|-
|| '''18 November 1986''' || || || DB 101 || The Devil's Toilet || ||
|-
|| '''19 November 1986''' || || || || ''Gourmet & Sports'' || DB 039 || The Mysterious Artificial Human No. 8
|-
|| '''22 November 1986''' || || || DB 102 || Son Goku Steps Up || ||
|-
|| '''26 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 040 || Now What, Goku!! The Hair-Raising Buyon
|-
|| '''27 November 1986''' || The first ''Dragon Ball'' video game for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo Nintendo] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System Famicom], ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Shenron_no_Nazo|Dragon Ball: The Mystery of Shenlong]]'' (aka ''Dragon Power''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1986''' || || || DB 103 || Son Goku The Mighty!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 041 || The End of Muscle Tower
|-
|| '''09 December 1986''' || || || DB 104 || The Akumaito Beam || ||
|-
|| '''10 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 042 || Imminent Danger!! Go for it, Hatchan
|-
|| '''17 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 043 || Bulma's House in West City
|-
|| '''19 December 1986''' || || || DB 105 || The Fifth Man || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' first film is released. || || || || DB M1 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_1|Dragon Ball – The Legend of Shenlong]]''
|-
|| '''24 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 044 || Goku, Friends, and Tons of Danger
|}

===1987===
1987 sees the conclusion of Son Goku's quest for his grandfather's Four Star Ball, as well as the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai. Based off of both the Roman Emperor Nero, and Toriyama's editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, this year also sees the debut of the Demon King Piccolo. One-shots drawn by Toriyama this year include ''Lady Red'', ''Kennosuke-sama'', and ''Sonchoh''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1987''' || || || DB 106 || Mutually Strong Opponents || ||
|-
|| '''07 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 045 || Watch Out! A Mid-Air Trap
|-
|| '''09 January 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 5]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1987''' || || || DB 107 || Goku's Tail || ||
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|| '''14 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 046 || Bulma's Big Mistake
|-
|| '''20 January 1987''' || || || DB 108 || Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 047 || Kame House is Discovered!!
|-
|| '''26 January 1987''' || ''Dragon Quest II'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1987''' || || || DB 109 || The Pilaf Gang's Second Attempt || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 048 || General Blue Launches His Attack!!
|-
|| '''03 February 1987''' || || || DB 110 || Pilaf's Great Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 049 || Watch Out, Lunch-''san''
|-
|| '''10 February 1987''' || || || DB 111 || Once Again, Shenlong!!|| ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 050 || The Pirates' Trap
|-
|| '''17 February 1987''' || || || DB 112 || Run, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''18 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 051 || The Ocean Bottom's Guardman
|-
|| '''24 February 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 22nd Budōkai arc begins in the manga. || || DB 113 || The Twenty-Second Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''25 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 052 || Hooray! The Treasure is Discovered
|-
|| '''03 March 1987''' || || || DB 114 || Surviving the Preliminaries || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1987''' || || || || ''[[Lady Red]]'' || DB 053 || Fear the Shining Eyes
|-
|| '''10 March 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 6]]'' is released. || || DB 115 || Surviving the Preliminaries, Part Two || ||
|-
|| '''11 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 054 || Run Away, Run Away!! The Great Escape
|-
|| '''17 March 1987''' || || || DB 116 || Manufactured Match-ups || ||
|-
|| '''18 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 055 || ''N'cha''! Chased to Penguin Village
|-
|| '''23 March 1987''' || || Akira Toriyama's son, Sasuke, is born. || || || ||
|-
|| '''24 March 1987''' || || || DB 117 || Yamcha's Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''25 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 056 || ''Uhohōi''! Arale Boards the Cloud
|-
|| '''31 March 1987''' || || || DB 118 || Yamcha Broken!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1987''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 32. || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1987''' || || || DB 119 || A Full Moon Grudge || ||
|-
|| '''08 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 057 || Showdown! Arale vs Blue
|-
|| '''14 April 1987''' || || || DB 120 || An Unexpected Dodonpa || ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 058 || The Haunted Karin Holy Land
|-
|| '''21 April 1987''' || || || DB 121 || Kuririn's Great Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''22 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 059 || He's Here! The World's Greatest Hitman, "Tao Pai-pai"
|-
|| '''28 April 1987''' || || || DB 122 || Here's Son Goku!!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 060 || The Match!! Kamehameha vs Dodonpa
|-
|| '''02 May 1987''' || || || DB 123 || Evenly Matched!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 061 || Karin-''sama'' of Karin Tower
|-
|| '''08 May 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 7]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 May 1987''' || || || DB 124 || Young Tenshinhan || ||
|-
|| '''13 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 062 || Really?! The Effects of the Super Holy Water
|-
|| '''19 May 1987''' || || || DB 125 || Son Goku vs Kuririn!! || ||
|-
|| '''20 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 063 || Son Goku's Counterattack
|-
|| '''26 May 1987''' || || || DB 126 || Son Goku The Mighty!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 064 || The End of Tao Pai-pai
|-
|| '''02 June 1987''' || || || DB 127 || Kuririn's Strategy, Goku's Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''09 June 1987''' || || || DB 128 || The World's Greatest Super Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 065 || Go, Goku! The Assault Begins
|-
|| '''16 June 1987''' || || || DB 129 || The Haikyū-Ken and Fighting Power || ||
|-
|| '''17 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 066 || The Red Ribbon Army's Desperate Offensive-Defensive
|-
|| '''23 June 1987''' || || || DB 130 || Tenshinhan Feels the Heat! || ||
|-
|| '''24 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 067 || Commander Red Dies!!
|-
|| '''30 June 1987''' || || || DB 131 || Tenshinhan, in Anguish! || ||
|-
|| '''01 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 068 || The Last Dragon Ball
|-
|| '''07 July 1987''' || || || DB 132 || Tsuru-Sen'nin's Curse, the Kikōhō!! || ||
|-
|| '''08 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 069 || Cute, Huh?! Uranai Baba
|-
|| '''10 July 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 8]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 July 1987''' || || || DB 133 || The Pair's Final Tactics!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 070 || Assault! We Are the Five Warriors
|-
|| '''18 July 1987''' || || || || || DB M2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_2|The Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle]]''
|-
|| '''21 July 1987''' || || || DB 134 || The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''22 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 071 || A Great Do-or-Die Bloody Battle
|-
|| '''28 July 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Demon King Piccolo arc begins in the manga. || Born from a desire to give Son Goku a true villain to contend with, Toriyama is inspired by both the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nero Roman Emperor Nero]<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> and his very own editor, Kazuhiko Torishima<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>. The result is the Demon King Piccolo, who debuts in ''Dragon Ball'''s 135th chapter. || DB 135 || Kuririn's Death, and a Terrible Conspiracy || ||
|-
|| '''29 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 072 || Goku Steps Up! The Devil's Toilet
|-
|| '''04 August 1987''' || || || DB 136 || The Terror of Demon King Piccolo! || ||
|-
|| '''05 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 073 || Certain Death from the Akumaito Beam?!
|-
|| '''11 August 1987''' || || || DB 137 || Come Back, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''12 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 074 || A Glimpse at the Mysterious Fifth Man
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''18 August 1987'''
|| || || DB 138 || The Strange Guy With the Ball || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Kennosuke-sama]]'' ||
|-
|| '''19 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 075 || Clash!! The Kindred Formidable Enemy
|-
|| '''25 August 1987''' || || || DB 139 || Yajirobe's Prey || ||
|-
|| '''26 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 076 || The Masked Man's True Identity?!
|-
|| '''01 September 1987''' || || || DB 140 || Tambourine Draws Near! || ||
|-
|| '''02 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 077 || Pilaf's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''08 September 1987''' || || || DB 141 || Son Goku's Explosion!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 078 || Once Again, Shenlong
|-
|| '''10 September 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 9]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 1987''' || || || DB 142 || Demon King Piccolo Descends!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 079 || Kinkaku and Ginkaku's Man-Eating Gourd
|-
|| '''22 September 1987''' || || || DB 143 || Son Goku vs Demon King Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''23 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 080 || A Crucial, Honorable Match! Goku vs Tenlong
|-
|| '''29 September 1987''' || || || DB 144 || Son Goku Completely Defeated!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 081 || Goku Goes to the Demon Realm
|-
|| '''04 October 1987''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamen_Rider_Black Kamen Rider Black]'' begins airing. Goku Black is later named after this.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/925532649925459969</ref> || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 1987''' || || || DB 145 || Muten Rōshi's Resolve || ||
|-
|| '''07 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 082 || The Violent Monster Inoshikachō
|-
|| '''13 October 1987''' || || || DB 146 || Kame-Sen'nin's Final Mafūba!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 083 || Hurry, Goku! The Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''20 October 1987''' || || || DB 147 || Demon King Piccolo's Youth Restored!? || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 22nd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime.|| || || || DB 084 || Aim to Be the World's Greatest Martial Artist!!
|-
|| '''27 October 1987''' || || || DB 148 || Get to Karin Tower!! || ||
|-
|| '''28 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 085 || Obsessed with Winning!! Preliminary Survival
|-
|| '''03 November 1987''' || || || DB 149 || World Domination || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 086 || It's Decided!! The Eight Brave Men
|-
|| '''10 November 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 10]]'' is released. || || DB 150 || Even Karin-''sama'' is Worried || ||
|-
|| '''11 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 087 || Showdown!! Yamcha vs Tenshinhan
|-
|| '''17 November 1987''' || || || DB 151 || The Super God Water!!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 088 || Go, Yamcha! The Dreadful Tenshinhan
|-
|| '''21 November 1987''' || || || DB 152 || Son Goku Finally Departs!!!! || ||
|-
|| '''25 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 089 || Be Afraid!! A Full Moon Grudge
|-
|| '''01 December 1987''' || || || DB 153 || Tenshinhan's Determination!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 090 || ''Nanana''!! What, a Dodonpa?
|-
|| '''08 December 1987''' || || || DB 154 || Tenshinhan's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 091 || A Sudden Turn-Around!! Kuririn's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''16 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 092 || Wai~t! Here's Son Goku!!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''18 December 1987'''
|| || || DB 155 || Son Goku's Counterattack || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Sonchoh]]'' ||
|-
|| '''23 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 093 || Evenly Matched!! Tenshinhan vs Jackie
|-
|| '''30 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 094 || ''Ge-ge-ge''!! The New Tsuru-sen Technique – Taiyō-Ken
|}

===1988===
''Dragon Ball'' sees much change in 1988. As the story further centers on fighting, Toriyama has Goku grow up into a taller character design, one that is easier to draw in combat. The anime's depiction of Goku piercing the Demon King's body convinces Torishima that a new producer is needed to properly adapt the comic. He recruits Takao Koyama and Kōzō Morishita to help reboot the television show. As the Saiyan arc begins, Yū Kondō takes over as Toriyama's editor, and Son Goku dies. Also this year, the one-shot, ''Mamejirō-kun'', is published.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1988''' || || || DB 156 || Angry!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 095 || Fight!! Goku vs Kuririn
|-
|| '''12 January 1988''' || || || DB 157 || An Immortal Showdown!! || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 096 || Can it be, Goku?! Kuririn's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''19 January 1988''' || || || DB 158 || Son Goku's Greatest Crisis!! || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 097 || The Finals!! Who is the World's Greatest Martial Artist?!
|-
|| '''26 January 1988''' || || || DB 159 || A Grand Battle in the Wasteland!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 098 || A Secret Ability – The Haikyū-Ken vs Fighting Power
|-
|| '''02 February 1988''' || || || DB 160 || Son Goku's Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 February 1988''' || || || || || DB 099 || Tenshinhan's Anguish!!
|-
|| '''09 February 1988''' || || || DB 161 || Son Goku Wins!! || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 February 1988'''
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 11]]'' is released. || || ||
|rowspan="2"| DB 100
|rowspan="2"| Life or Death?! A Last Resort
|-
|| ''Dragon Quest III'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''16 February 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 23rd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the manga. || || DB 162 || The Secret of the Nyoi-Bō || ||
|-
|| '''17 February 1988''' || || || || || DB 101 || The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Then…!!
|-
|| '''23 February 1988''' || || || DB 163 || The Temple || ||
|-
|| '''24 February 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Demon King Piccolo arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 102 || Kuririn's Death – A Terrible Conspiracy!!
|-
|| '''01 March 1988''' || || || DB 164 || God Appears || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 103 || The Terror of Demon King Piccolo!!
|-
|| '''08 March 1988''' || || || DB 165 || Shenlong is Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 104 || Come Back to Life, Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''15 March 1988''' || || As the story centers more on fights, Toriyama ages Goku into a taller character design, making it easier to draw him.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref> || DB 166 || Everyone's Reunion || ||
|-
|| '''16 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 105 || The Strange Guy – Enter Yajirobe!!
|-
|| '''19 March 1988''' || || || DB 167 || Troubles at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 106 || The Demonic Beast – Tambourine Draws Near!!
|-
|| '''29 March 1988''' || || || DB 168 || The Eight Winners are Determined!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1988''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 33. || DB 169 || Tenshinhan and Tao Pai-pai || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 107 || Son Goku – An Explosion of Anger!!
|-
|| '''08 April 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 12]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1988''' || || || DB 170 || The Hitman Tao Pai-pai's Struggle || ||
|-
|| '''13 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 108 || Demon King Piccolo Descends!!
|-
|| '''16 April 1988''' || ''Saint Seiya's'' 73rd episode, the last to feature [[Takao Koyama]] and [[Kōzō Morishita]], airs. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''19 April 1988''' || || || DB 171 || Son Goku's Marriage || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 109 || Son Goku vs Demon King Piccolo
|-
|| '''26 April 1988''' || || || DB 172 || Kuririn vs Ma Junior || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 1988''' || || || DB 173 || Kuririn vs Ma Junior: Settling the Score!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 110 || Hang in There! Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1988''' || || || DB 174 || Yamcha vs Shen || ||
|-
|| '''11 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 111 || Kame-Sen'nin's Final Mafūba!!
|-
|| '''17 May 1988''' || || || DB 175 || S–H–E–N || ||
|-
|| '''18 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 112 || Demon King Piccolo's Youth Restored?!
|-
|| '''24 May 1988''' || || || DB 176 || Son Goku vs Tenshinhan || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 113 || King Castle on the Offensive-Defensive!!
|-
|| '''31 May 1988''' || || || DB 177 || Speed || ||
|-
|| '''01 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 114 || Goku's Wish!! Even Karin-''sama'' is Worried
|-
|| '''07 June 1988''' || Exact midpoint of the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc. || Around this time ("probably midway through Ma Junior")<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, Toriyama first begins thinking about the Freeza arc.|| DB 178 || Tenshinhan's Prided Surefire Technique! || ||
|-
|| '''08 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 115 || Get Your Hands On It! The Mysterious Super God Water
|-
|| '''10 June 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 13]]'' is released. || || || | ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1988''' || || || DB 179 || Two Weak Points || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 1988''' || || || DB 180 || Demon King Piccolo vs God || ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 116 || Kame-Sen'nin's Alive?!
|-
|| '''28 June 1988''' || || || DB 181 || God's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 117 || Son Goku Finally Departs!!
|-
|| '''05 July 1988''' || || || DB 182 || The Fated Showdown! Son Goku vs Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''06 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 118 || Tenshinhan's Determination!!
|-
|| '''09 July 1988''' || || || || || DB M3 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_3|A Mystical Great Adventure]]''
|-
|| '''12 July 1988''' || || || DB 183 || A Light Warm-Up || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 1988''' || || || DB 184 || Both Sides Go All-Out || ||
|-
|| '''20 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 119 || Will It Work?! The Legendary Mafūba
|-
|| '''26 July 1988''' || || || DB 185 || The Super Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 120 || Goku – Anger at Full Power!!
|-
|| '''02 August 1988''' || || || DB 186 || Confusion at the Tournament Grounds!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 121 || Son Goku's Greatest Crisis!!
|-
|| '''09 August 1988''' || || || DB 187 || Demon King Piccolo's Super Giant-Form Technique || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 August 1988'''
|| Episode 122 motivates Torishima to find the show a new producer. He recruits Kōzō Morishita and Takao Koyama, both key to the ''Saint Seiya's'' anime's success, to help him reboot ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || || ||
|rowspan="2"| DB 122
|rowspan="2"| The Final Gamble!!
|-
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 14]]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''12 August 1988'''
|rowspan="2"| The video game, ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Daimaō_Fukkatsu|Dragon Ball: The Great Demon King's Revival]]'', is released. || || DB 188 || Son Goku's Match || ||
|-
|| || || ''[[Mamejirō-kun]]''|| ||
|-
|| '''17 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 123 || The Secret of the Nyoi-Bō
|-
|| '''23 August 1988''' || || || DB 189 || The Demon King's Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 124 || The Temple Above the Clouds
|-
|| '''30 August 1988''' || || || DB 190 || Stand Firm, Son Goku!! || ||
|-
|| '''31 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 125 || God Appears!!
|-
|| '''06 September 1988''' || || || DB 191 || The Ten Count || ||
|-
|| '''13 September 1988''' || || || DB 192 || It's All Over!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 126 || Shenlong is Revived!!
|-
|| '''20 September 1988''' || || || DB 193 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai's Climax!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 127 || Faster Than Lightning!!
|-
|| '''27 September 1988''' || || || DB 194 || The Gift of the Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 128 || As Quietly As the Sky
|-
|| '''04 October 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Saiyan arc begins in the manga. Around this time, ''shōjo'' manga editor [[Yū Kondō]] becomes Akira Toriyama's editor, replacing Kazuhiko Torishima.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || || DB 195 || The Mysterious Alien Warrior || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1988''' || || || DB 196 || Kakarrot || ||
|-
|| '''12 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 129 || Time Traveling Goku
|-
|| '''18 October 1988''' || || || DB 197 || Son Goku's Past!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 130 || Goku's Opponent is… Goku?!
|-
|| '''25 October 1988''' || || || DB 198 || A Powerful Enemy in Common || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 131 || Each On His Own Path
|-
|| '''01 November 1988''' || || || DB 199 || Showdown with Raditz || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 1988''' || Kōzō Morishita's first credit on the ''Dragon Ball'' anime. || || || || DB 132 || Hotter Than Magma
|-
|| '''08 November 1988''' || || || DB 200 || An Unprecedented Terror || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 23rd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 133 || The Reunion Before the Storm
|-
|| '''15 November 1988''' || || || DB 201 || Piccolo's Trump Card || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 134 || Troubles at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''22 November 1988''' || || || DB 202 || The Makankōsappō || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 135 || The Eight Chosen People
|-
|| '''29 November 1988''' || || || DB 203 || Son Goku's Last Resort!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 136 || The Hitman Tao Pai-pai's Counterattack
|-
|| '''06 December 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 15]]'' is released. || || DB 204 || Farewell, Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 137 || Son Goku's Marriage
|-
|| '''14 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 138 || The Puzzling Man, Shen
|-
|| '''19 December 1988''' || || || DB 205 || A Fight in the Afterlife!!|| ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 139 || Another Fierce Fight! Goku vs Tenshinhan
|}

===1989===
The battle against Vegeta draws to a close, and Son Gohan departs with Bulma and Kuririn to Piccolo's homeworld where they encounter Freeza. Torishima learns from Morishita that starting a new show would increase their promotional budget. Thus, ''Dragon Ball's'' first animated adaptation ends, and the new show, ''Dragon Ball Z'', begins airing. The show's title is christened by Toriyama with the alphabet's last letter in order to mark the final portion of the story. The one shots, ''Karamaru-kun Nihon-bare'' and ''Rocky'', are also published this year.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1989''' || || || DB 206 || Son Gohan and Demon King Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''11 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 140 || True Strength
|-
|| '''14 January 1989''' || || || DB 207 || Son Gohan Grieves || ||
|-
|| '''18 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 141 || Four Tenshinhans
|-
|| '''24 January 1989''' || || || DB 208 || An Incident Under the Full Moon || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 142 || Which is Stronger?! God vs Demon King Piccolo
|-
|| '''31 January 1989''' || || || DB 209 || Everyone's Year || ||
|-
|| '''01 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 143 || The Fate of the World at Stake!
|-
|| '''07 February 1989''' || || || DB 210 || The Father and Son's Harsh Training || ||
|-
|| '''08 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 144 || Unleashed! The Ultimate Super Kamehameha
|-
|| '''10 February 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 16]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 February 1989''' || || || DB 211 || Do Your Best with Kaiō-''sama'', Dead Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''15 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 145 || Demon King Piccolo's Super Giant-Form Technique
|-
|| '''21 February 1989''' || || || DB 212 || The Saiyans Approach!! || ||
|-
|| '''22 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 146 || Son Goku's Trap
|-
|| '''25 February 1989''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kousoku_Sentai_Turboranger Kousoku Sentai Turboranger]'', the final of Toei's ''Super Sentai'' series to be produced before the introduction of the Ginyu Special Force (or "Tokusentai"), begins airing. || || || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''28 February 1989'''
|| || || DB 213 || The Saiyans Arrive!! || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Karamaru-kun Nihon-bare]]'' ||
|-
|| '''01 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 147 || Nothing More Can Be Done!!
|-
|| '''07 March 1989''' || || || DB 214 || Vegeta's Game || ||
|-
|| '''08 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 148 || Hooray! The World's Strongest Man
|-
|| '''14 March 1989''' || || || DB 215 || Yamcha's Premonition || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 149 || The Wedding Dress In Flames
|-
|| '''21 March 1989''' || || || DB 216 || Frightened Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''22 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 150 || The Phantom Fire-Eating Bird
|-
|| '''28 March 1989''' || || || DB 217 || Hurry, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1989''' || || || DB 218 || The Final Kikōhō || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1989''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 34. || || || DB 151 || Thanks to Chi-Chi's Bridal Training
|-
|| '''11 April 1989''' || || || DB 219 || Three Hours || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1989''' || || || || || DB 152 || Hurry, Goku! The Mysterious Mountain of the Five Elements
|-
|| '''18 April 1989''' || || || DB 220 || A Faint Light || ||
|-
|| '''19 April 1989''' || By this point in time, Morishita tells Torishima that starting a new show would increase their promotional budget.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> Thus, ''Dragon Ball's'' first animated adaptation ends. || || || || DB 153 || Mount Frypan Burns! An Instant Do-or-Die Journey
|-
|| '''25 April 1989''' || || || DB 221 || The Cornered Mouse Bites the Cat || ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1989''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'', christened by Toriyama with the alphabet's last letter to indicate the final portion of the story, begins airing.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || || || || DBZ 001 || Mini Goku is Just Precious! I'm Gohan
|-
|| '''02 May 1989''' || || || DB 222 || Son Goku Approaches!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 002 || The Strongest Warrior in All of History is Goku's Brother!
|-
|| '''09 May 1989''' || || || DB 223 || Piccolo and Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''10 May 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 17]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 003 || Alright! This is the Strongest Combo on Earth!
|-
|| '''16 May 1989''' || || || DB 224 || Son Goku's Quiet Anger || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 004 || Piccolo's Trump Card! Gohan is a Crybaby
|-
|| '''23 May 1989''' || || || DB 225 || Nappa, Completely Helpless!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 005 || Goku Dies! There's Only One Chance Left
|-
|| '''30 May 1989''' || || || DB 226 || The Mystery of the Kaiō-Ken || ||
|-
|| '''06 June 1989''' || || || DB 227 || The Emperor Stirs || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 006 || Even Enma-''sama'' is Surprised – A Fight in the Afterlife
|-
|| '''13 June 1989''' || || || DB 228 || One-on-One Combat!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 007 || Dinosaur Survival! Gohan's Difficult Training
|-
|| '''20 June 1989''' || || || DB 229 || A Fateful Super Decisive Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 008 || The Great Transformation on a Moonlit Night! The Secret of Gohan's Power
|-
|| '''27 June 1989''' || || || DB 230 || The Dangerous Three-Fold Kaiō-Ken! || ||
|-
|| '''28 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 009 || Sorry Robot-''san'' – The Tears that Vanished in the Desert
|-
|| '''04 July 1989''' || || || DB 231 || A Fight in the Red Zone! || ||
|-
|| '''05 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 010 || Don't Cry Gohan! His First Fight
|-
|| '''10 July 1989''' ||''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 18]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 July 1989''' || || || DB 232 || The "Moon" || ||
|-
|| '''12 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 011 || The Saiyan, Strongest Warriors in the Universe, Awaken!
|-
|| '''15 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ M1 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_1|Dragon Ball Z]]
|-
|| '''18 July 1989''' || || || DB 233 || Can He Unleash It?! The Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 012 || Catnap on the Serpent Road – Goku Takes a Tumble
|-
|| '''25 July 1989''' || || || DB 234 || What Will Happen?! The Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 013 || Hands Off! Enma-''sama's'' Secret Fruit
|-
|| '''July 1989''' || || || || ''[[Rocky]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''01 August 1989''' || || || DB 235 || Son Goku, At Death's Door!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 014 || Such Sweet Temptation! The Snake Princess's Hospitality
|-
|| '''08 August 1989''' || || || DB 236 || A Meek Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 015 || Escape from Piccolo! Gohan Summons a Storm
|-
|| '''12 August 1989''' || || || DB 237 || Once Again, the Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 016 || Run, Gohan! Longing for Mt. Paozu, Where Chi-Chi is Waiting
|-
|| '''22 August 1989''' || || || DB 238 || The Genki-Dama's Course!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 August 1989''' || || || DB 239 || The Worn-Out Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''30 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 017 || City of No Tomorrow! The Long Road to Victory
|-
|| '''05 September 1989''' || || || DB 240 || A Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 018 || Last Stop on Serpent Road! Are you Kaiō-''sama''?
|-
|| '''12 September 1989''' || || || DB 241 || Son Goku's Request... || ||
|-
|| '''13 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 019 || The Battle with Gravity! Catch Bubbles-''kun''
|-
|| '''19 September 1989''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Namek arc begins in the manga.|| || DB 242 || A Gloomy Closing Scene... || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 020 || The Return of the Saiyan Legend! Goku's Roots
|-
|| '''26 September 1989''' || || || DB 243 || Go For It! The Planet Namek || ||
|-
|| '''27 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 021 || Come Forth, Shenlong! The Saiyans Finally Arrive on Earth
|-
|| '''03 October 1989''' || || || DB 244 || A Spaceship Found!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 October 1989''' || || || DB 245 || Departing for Planet Namek!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 022 || Unbelievable!! Saibaimen, Born from the Soil
|-
|| '''17 October 1989''' || || || DB 246 || Vegeta Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 023 || Yamcha Dies! The Terror of the Saibaimen
|-
|| '''24 October 1989''' || Freeza makes his debut. Conceived of during Japan's asset price bubble, Freeza is the "#1 land shark in the universe".<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>, based on a combination of Toriyama's editor at the time, Yū Kondō<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>, and "a queen or something in some movie".<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref><ref group="note">It isn't known which 'queen' Toriyama is referring to, but it is possible that Toriyama is referring to any number of sadistic eunuch warlord characters from martial arts films. Dongfang Bubai from ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'' fights with piercing red fingertip attacks. Wang Zhen from ''Secret Service of the Imperial Court'' is pale, androgynous, and hides cruelty behind politeness.</ref> || || DB 247 || Dark Clouds Swirl Over Planet Namek || ||
|-
|| '''25 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 024 || Farewell Ten-''san''! Chiaotzu's Suicide Strategy
|-
|| '''27 October 1989''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball 3: Goku's Legend'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''31 October 1989''' || || || DB 248 || The Mysterious Strangers || ||
|-
|| '''01 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 025 || Tenshinhan Cries Out!! This is My Last Kikōhō
|-
|| '''07 November 1989''' || || || DB 249 || Vegeta's Super Power || ||
|-
|| '''08 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 026 || An Intense 3-Hour Delay! The Kinto-Un Bullet-Express
|-
|| '''10 November 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 19]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 1989''' || || || DB 250 || Son Goku Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 1989''' || || || DB 251 || Son Goku's Spaceship || ||
|-
|| '''22 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 027 || Leave it to Me! Gohan's Great Burst of Anger
|-
|| '''28 November 1989''' || || || DB 252 || The Frightened Namekians || ||
|-
|| '''29 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 028 || Ferocity of the Saiyans! God and Piccolo Both Die!
|-
|| '''05 December 1989''' || || || DB 253 || One Village's Battle || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 029 || Father is Awesome! The Ultimate Finishing Technique – Kaiō-Ken
|-
|| '''12 December 1989''' || || || DB 254 || The Namekian Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''13 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 030 || A Hot, Unbounded Battle! Goku vs Vegeta
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''19 December 1989'''
|| || || DB 255 || Son Gohan in a Frenzy!! || ||
|-
|| || || DB 256 || A Deadly Pursuer!! ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 031 || Now, Goku! A Final Technique with Everything on the Line
|-
|}

===1990===
This year, Son Goku arrives on Planet Namek, and the battle against Freeza begins. Toriyama's one-shot ''Wolf'' is published, and ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' begins serialization in ''V-Jump''. Finally, a live action film is produced in Korea.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1990''' || || || DB 257 || Dodoria in Terror || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 January 1990'''
|| ''Akira Toriyama: The World'' is released. || || || ''[[Wolf]]'' || ||
|-
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 20]]'' is released.|| || || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1990''' || || || DB 258 || Danger All Around!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 032 || Battle Power Times Ten!! Vegeta's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''23 January 1990''' || || || DB 259 || The Sixth Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 033 || Don't Die, Father!! This is Gohan's Hidden Strength
|-
|| '''30 January 1990''' || || || DB 260 || One Last Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''31 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 034 || Shoot, Kuririn! The Genki-Dama, Packed with Hope
|-
|| '''06 February 1990''' || || || DB 261 || Kaiō-''sama's'' Freaked Out || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 035 || Cause a Miracle! The Super Saiyan, Son Gohan
|-
|| '''10 February 1990''' || || || DB 262 || Vegeta and Zarbon || ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1990''' || ''Dragon Quest IV'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 February 1990''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Namek arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime. || || || || DBZ 036 || We're Off Into Space! The Planet of Hope is Piccolo's Homeland
|-
|| '''20 February 1990''' || || || DB 263 || Zarbon's Hidden Power || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 037 || The Mysterious Yunzabit! The Search for God's Spaceship
|-
|| '''27 February 1990''' || The [[Ginyu Special Force]] are mentioned for the first time by Freeza. || By this point, Akira Toriyama has watched enough ''Super Sentai'' with his son that he thinks to introduce sentai characters, in the form of the Ginyu Special Force (or "Toku''sentai''").<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>|| DB 264 || The Eldest's House || ||
|-
|| '''28 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 038 || Blast-off for Planet Namek! The Terror Awaiting Gohan and Company
|-
|| '''06 March 1990''' || || || DB 265 || The Seventh Dragon Ball Changes Hands || ||
|-
|| '''07 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 039 || Friends or Foes? Children of the Mysterious Giant Spaceship
|-
|| '''13 March 1990''' || || || DB 266 || Vegeta Laughs, Freeza Fumes || ||
|-
|| '''14 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 040 || Really, for Real? There Lies Namek, Planet of Hope
|-
|| '''15 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ M2 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_2|The World's Strongest Guy]]
|-
|| '''20 March 1990''' || || || DB 267 || A Reunion of Terror || ||
|-
|| '''21 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 041 || Kind-hearted Aliens – There’s the Five-Star Ball Already
|-
|| '''27 March 1990''' || || || DB 268 || Vegeta's Charge! || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 1990''' || || || DB 269 || Gohan and Vegeta's Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 042 || Planet Freeza No. 79 – Vegeta Recovers!!
|-
|| '''05 April 1990''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 35. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 21]]'' is released. || || DB 270 || Premonitions of a Great War || ||
|-
|| '''11 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 043 || The Dragon Balls Are All Here! Piccolo-''san'' Comes Back to Life
|-
|| '''17 April 1990 ''' || || || DB 271 || They're Closing In!! The Ginyu Special-Squad || ||
|-
|| '''18 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 044 || A Tough New Enemy! Emperor of the Universe, Freeza
|-
|| '''24 April 1990''' || || || DB 272 || Make it in Time!! The Seven Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''25 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 045 || Vegeta's Ambition! I am the Greatest Warrior in the Universe!!
|-
|| '''02 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 046 || Goku's Power at Full-Force!! Six Days to the End of the Galaxy
|-
|| '''08 May 1990''' || || || DB 273 || The Terrible Ginyu Special-Squad || ||
|-
|| '''09 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 047 || Surprise Attack!! The Elder's Target was the Scouter
|-
|| '''15 May 1990''' || || || DB 274 || Gurd's Psychic Powers || ||
|-
|| '''16 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 048 || Gohan in Peril! A Pursuing Dodoria Summons Death
|-
|| '''22 May 1990''' || || || DB 275 || Vegeta's Quick Attack!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 049 || Dodoria Dies by Explosion! Vegeta's Fearsome Shockwave
|-
|| '''29 May 1990''' || || || DB 276 || No Hope for Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''30 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 050 || Escape From a Burning Planet!! A Life-or-Death Kamehameha
|-
|| '''05 June 1990''' || || || DB 277 || Freeza Laughs || ||
|-
|| '''06 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 051 || Courage Times One Hundred! The Warriors Gather Under Kaiō
|-
|| '''12 June 1990''' || || || DB 278 || Son Gohan Dies?! || ||
|-
|| '''19 June 1990''' || || || DB 279 || The Mysterious Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''20 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 052 || Listen to Me Goku! Hands Off Freeza
|-
|| '''26 June 1990''' || || || DB 280 || Super Saiyan?! || ||
|-
|| '''27 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 053 || Nothing but Goosebumps! The Handsome Warrior Zarbon's Devilish Transformation
|-
|| '''03 July 1990''' || || || DB 281 || Showdown!! Jheese and Butta || ||
|-
|| '''04 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 054 || Defend the Planet of Hope!! Kuririn's Astonishing Power-Up
|-
|| '''07 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ M3 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_3|A Super Decisive Battle for Earth]]
|-
|| '''10 July 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 22]]'' is released. || || DB 282 || Vegeta's Complex Mind || ||
|-
|| '''17 July 1990''' || || || DB 283 || Captain Ginyu Takes the Field!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 055 || Back from the Brink of Death – The Miracle Man, Vegeta
|-
|| '''24 July 1990''' || || || DB 284 || Captain Ginyu's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 1990''' || || || DB 285 || The Eldest and Co. in Danger|| ||
|-
|| '''01 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 056 || An Enormous Battle Power!! Freeza's Strategy is Shattered
|-
|| '''07 August 1990''' || || || DB 286 || Nail, Warrior of Namek || ||
|-
|| '''08 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 057 || I'm Back to My Old Self Again!! Goku Takes on 100 Times Gravity
|-
|| '''11 August 1990''' || || || DB 287 || The Body Change || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 1990''' || || || DB 288 || Goku or Ginyu?! || ||
|-
|| '''22 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 058 || Freeza's Secret Weapon! The Devilish Ginyu Special-Squad
|-
|| '''28 August 1990''' || || || DB 289 || Ginyu's Painful Miscalculation!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 059 || Bulma, Watch Out!! The Four-Star Ball Falls into Freeza's Hands
|-
|| '''04 September 1990''' || || || DB 290 || Ginyu is Defeated!!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 060 || Charge!! The Kaiō-Ken and Kamehameha of an Indomitable Spirit
|-
|| '''11 September 1990''' || || || DB 291 || An Angry Freeza!!! || ||
|-
|| '''12 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 061 || The Great Battle Approaches! The Ginyu Special-Squad Takes the Stage!!
|-
|| '''18 September 1990''' || || || DB 292 || Come Forth, Genuine Shenlong!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 062 || Goku on Final Approach! Smash through Freeza's Dragnet
|-
|| '''22 September 1990''' || || || DB 293 || Three Wishes || ||
|-
|| '''26 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 063 || Is This Some Super-Magic or Just a Trick?! Mr. Gurd is Angry!
|-
|| '''02 October 1990''' || || || DB 294 || The Last Wish || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 23]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1990''' || || || DB 295 || An Unexpected Super Power-Up || ||
|-
|| '''16 October 1990''' || || || DB 296 || Freeza's Super Transformation!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 October 1990''' || Son Goku's father, [[Bardock]], makes his debut. His armor lacks shoulder guards, in a nod to the armor worn by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshiro_Mifune Toshirō Mifune]'s character in Akira Kurosawa's ''Seven Samurai''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> || || || || DBZ TVS1 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_TV_Special_1|A Final, Solitary Battle - The Father of Z-Warrior Kakarrot, Who Challenged Freeza]]
|-
|| '''23 October 1990''' || || || DB 297 || Gohan in a Frenzy!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 October 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 064 || The Savage Reacoom! The Bad, Strong, and Outrageous Guy
|-
|| '''27 October 1990''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Assault! The Saiyans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 1990''' || || || DB 298 || A Worn-Out Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''31 October 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 065 || Don't Die, Gohan! Goku Finally Touches Down on the Battlefield
|-
|| '''06 November 1990''' || || || DB 299 || A Warrior's Revival || ||
|-
|| '''07 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 066 || Uncommon Strength!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son Goku
|-
|| '''10 November 1990''' || || || DB 300 || Piccolo's Self-Confidence || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 067 || Lightning Balls of Red and Blue! Jheese and Butta Attack Goku
|-
|| '''20 November 1990''' || || || DB 301 || An Endless Escalation!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 068 || At Last, a Direct Confrontation!! Captain Ginyu Takes the Field
|-
|| '''27 November 1990''' || || || DB 302 || Freeza's Second Transformation || ||
|-
|| '''28 November 1990''' || ''[[Savings Soldier Cashman]]'' begins serialization. || || CM 1 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 1 || DBZ 069 || Incredible Force!! Did You See It, Goku's Full Power?
|-
|| '''04 December 1990''' || || || DB 303 || Freeza Makes Doubly Sure!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 December 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 070 || What of the Battle's Outcome?! Freeza's Evil Hand Closes Around the Eldest
|-
|| '''11 December 1990''' || || || DB 304 || Birth of a Super Saiyan and a Super Freeza?! || ||
|-
|| '''12 December 1990''' || The Korean live action film, ''[[Dragon Ball: Fight, Son Goku! Win, Son Goku!]]'', is released. || || || || DBZ 071 || Surprise!! Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''19 December 1990'''
|| || || DB 305 || Freeza?! Or Vegeta?!
|rowspan="2"|DBZ 072
|rowspan="2"| Come Forth, Super Shenlong!! Grant Me My Wish
|-
|| || || DB 306 || Son Goku... Revived!!
|}

===1991===
Goku becomes a Super Saiyan and defeats Freeza. Trunks makes his debut. As ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' wraps up its serialization, the Artificial Humans are awakened and the anime begins the Garlic Jr. story arc. Finally, a live action film is produced in China.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1991''' || || || DB 307 || Kick-Starting the Super Decisive Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 073 || That Ain't Me! Gohan, Don't Lose Your Nerve, Hit Your Father!!
|-
|| '''10 January 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 24]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1991''' || || || DB 308 || Vegeta Dies!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 074 || A Huge Miscalculation!! Ginyu Has Turned into a Frog
|-
|| '''22 January 1991''' || || || DB 309 || Neither Gives an Inch! || ||
|-
|| '''23 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 075 || Thou Who Hast Gathered the Seven Balls... Now Speak Forth the Password!
|-
|| '''29 January 1991''' || || || DB 310 || Searching Each Other Out || ||
|-
|| '''30 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 076 || God Also Returns to Life! Piccolo is Resurrected by Super Shenlong
|-
|| '''05 February 1991''' || || || DB 311 || A Physical Battle || ||
|-
|| '''06 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 077 || Birth of the Mightiest Warrior?! Nail and Piccolo Merge
|-
|| '''09 February 1991''' || || || DB 312 || The Monster Freeza || ||
|-
|| '''13 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 078 || A Nightmare Super-Transformation!! Freeza's Battle Power Reaches One Million
|-
|| '''19 February 1991''' || || || DB 313 || The Twenty-Fold Kaiō-Ken Gamble || ||
|-
|| '''20 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 079 || Is This the End?! A Brutally Transcendent Power Attacks Gohan
|-
|| '''26 February 1991''' || || || DB 314 || Son Goku's Final Decision || ||
|-
|| '''27 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 080 || The Tide Suddenly Turns!! The Warrior Who Came Late – Piccolo
|-
|| '''05 March 1991''' || || || DB 315 || The Last Chance! An Extra-Large Genki-Dama || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 081 || Piccolo's Self-Confidence! I Will Be the One to Defeat Freeza
|-
|| '''08 March 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 25]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1991''' || The first depiction of the [[Super Saiyan]] as a transformation for Son Goku debuts, ten days before it will in the comic and three months before it will in the television show. This depiction is notably different from Toriyama's actual design, with Goku's pupils vanishing and his hair remaining black. || || || || DBZ M4 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_4|Super Saiyan Son Goku]]
|-
|| '''12 March 1991 ''' || || || DB 316 || The Hatred of the Universe, Pierces Freeza!! || ||
|-
|| '''13 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 082 || Sally Forth, Goku!! A Furious Freeza's 2nd Transformation
|-
|| '''19 March 1991 ''' || The Super Saiyan transformation makes its debut in the comic. || Toriyama designs the Super Saiyan transformation to not have filled-in hair, saving his assistant time and making it easy to tell that Goku has become stronger.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/</ref> Goku looks at Freeza with Bruce Lee's paralyzing glare, a moment Toriyama has up until now treated as the story arc's conclusion.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| DB 317 || Life or Death || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 083 || Fear Me!! Freeza Does Battle With a 3rd Transformation
|-
|| '''26 March 1991''' || || || DB 318 || The Legendary Super Saiyan || ||
|-
|| '''27 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 084 || The Death of Dende... Come Forth! Intense, Full-Force Power
|-
|| '''02 April 1991''' || || || DB 319 || Freeza's First Taste of Humiliation and Despair || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 085 || The Moment We've Waited For!!! Son Goku is Revived
|-
|| '''05 April 1991''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 36. || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 1991''' || || || DB 320 || Planet Namek and Hope Disappear || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 086 || Such Regret...!! The Proud Saiyan, Vegeta Dies
|-
|| '''16 April 1991''' || || || DB 321 || Freeza's Do-or-Die Full Power || ||
|-
|| '''17 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 087 || The Curtain Opens on the Super Decisive Battle!! I Am Going to Defeat You
|-
|| '''23 April 1991''' || || || DB 322 || A Final, Grand Decisive Battle for Both Sides! || ||
|-
|| '''24 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 088 || The Two Great Superpowers Collide! A Physical Battle Where Both Get Serious!!!
|-
|| '''27 April 1991''' || || || DB 323 || Two Wishes || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 089 || Freeza's Terrible Declaration! I Will Defeat You Without Using My Hands
|-
|| '''08 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 090 || That Ain't No Bluff!! The Audaciously Wonderful Guy, Son Goku
|-
|| '''14 May 1991''' || || || DB 324 || A Quiet, Fierce Battle || ||
|-
|| '''15 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 091 || Showdown!! The Embodiment of Flame in a 20-Fold Kaiō-Ken Kamehameha
|-
|| '''21 May 1991''' || || || DB 325 || Son Goku Calls it Quits || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 092 || An Extra-Large Genki-Dama – This is the Final Trump Card!!
|-
|| '''28 May 1991''' || || || DB 326 || An Empty Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''29 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 093 || Seize the Chance!! Piccolo's Suicide Support Strike
|-
|| '''04 June 1991''' || || || DB 327 || The End of It All || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 094 || The Incredible Destructive Force of the Genki-Dama!! Who Will Survive?!
|-
|| '''10 June 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 26]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 1991''' || || || DB 328 || Planet Namek Fades Out || ||
|-
|| '''12 June 1991''' || The Super Saiyan transformation makes its debut in the television show. || || CM 2 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 2 || DBZ 095 || Transformed At Last!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son Goku
|-
|| '''18 June 1991''' || || || DB 329 || Goku Won't Be Coming Home || ||
|-
|| '''19 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 096 || An Explosion of Anger!! Goku, Avenge Everyone's Deaths
|-
|| '''25 June 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Artificial Humans arc begins in the manga. Trunks makes his debut, possibly based off of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Reese Kyle Reese] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Connor John Connor] from the ''Terminator'' films. || || DB 330 || Freeza and his Father Descend to Earth || ||
|-
|| '''26 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 097 || The Destruction of Planet Namek?! A Demonic Flash Penetrates the Ground
|-
|| '''02 July 1991''' || || || DB 331 || The Mysterious Boy || ||
|-
|| '''03 July 1991''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_2:_Judgment_Day Terminator 2: Judgment Day]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 July 1991''' || || || DB 332 || A Second Super Saiyan || ||
|-
|| '''10 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 098 || I Am Going To Win... Risking Survival, A Final Attack
|-
|| '''16 July 1991''' || || || DB 333 || Son Goku Comes Home || ||
|-
|| '''17 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 099 || Shenlong, Fly Through Space!! The Time of Namek's Destruction Draws Near
|-
|| '''20 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ M5 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_5|The Incredible Strongest vs. Strongest]]
|-
|| '''23 July 1991''' || || || DB 334 || The Boy From the Future || ||
|-
|| '''24 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 100 || I am Son Goku's Son!! Gohan Returns to the Battlefield
|-
|| '''30 July 1991''' || || || DB 335 || A Message of Terror || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 101 || I'm Staying on This Planet!! A Final Wish Toward Victory
|-
|| '''06 August 1991''' || || || DB 336 || A Three Year Gamble || ||
|-
|| '''07 August 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 27]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 102 || Let's Get It On!! Two Remain on a Vanishing Planet
|-
|| '''10 August 1991''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z II: The Violent God, Freeza!!'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1991''' || [[Dr. Gero]] and [[No. 19]] make their debut. || Around this time, Torishima calls Toriyama to complain that the anticipated Artificial Humans are "just a geezer and a fatso". Toriyama then begins planning the introduction of No. 17 and No. 18.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>|| DB 337 || The Super Warriors Assemble || ||
|-
|| '''14 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 103 || Pathos of Freeza! Once He Starts Shaking He's Unstoppable!!
|-
|| '''21 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 104 || Goku's Declaration of Victory!! As Freeza Destroys Himself...
|-
|| '''27 August 1991''' || || || DB 338 || The Artificial Humans Head to the City... || ||
|-
|| '''28 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 105 || Freeza Defeated!! A Single Blast Packed With a Totailty of Rage
|-
|| '''03 September 1991''' || || || DB 339 || A Close Call for Yamcha!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 106 || Planet Namek's Great Explosion!! Goku Disappears into Space
|-
|| '''10 September 1991''' || || || DB 340 || Son Goku vs The Red Ribbon Army's Grudge || ||
|-
|| '''11 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 107 || Son Goku Survived – The Z Warriors Are All Resurrected!!
|-
|| '''14 September 1991''' || || || DB 341 || What's Wrong, Son Goku? || ||
|-
|| '''18 September 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball Z's'' Garlic Jr. arc begins.|| || || || DBZ 108 || Terrible Happenings in Heaven!! Garlic Jr. Becomes God?!
|-
|| '''21 September 1991''' || || || DB 342 || Goku, Defeated! || ||
|-
|| '''25 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 109 || Black Mist of Terror...!! Everyone Turns Demonic
|-
|| '''01 October 1991''' || || || DB 343 || Vegeta Makes His Appearance || ||
|-
|| '''02 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 110 || The Heavens Become the Battlefield!! Piccolo Becomes Devilish Again...
|-
|| '''08 October 1991''' || || || DB 344 || The Artificial Humans Lose their Cool || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 111 || A Direct Confrontation with Piccolo!! An Angry Masenkō in the Heavens
|-
|| '''15 October 1991''' || || || DB 345 || No. 20 Runs Away! || ||
|-
|| '''16 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 112 || Restore Everyone's Minds!! The Ultra Holy Water Resting in the Temple
|-
|| '''22 October 1991''' || || || DB 346 || Trunks Returns || ||
|-
|| '''23 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 113 || It Can't Wait Until Morning!! God Decides on a Suicidal Course of Action
|-
|| '''29 October 1991''' || || || DB 347 || Trunks' Confusion || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 114 || A Battle of Extreme Measures!! God Breaks the Covenant
|-
|| '''02 November 1991''' || || || DB 348 || To the Laboratory...!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 November 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 115 || The Ultra Holy Water Worked!! The World Awakens From its Nightmare
|-
|| '''08 November 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 28]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1991''' || No. 17 and No. 18 make their debut. || Around this time, Torishima calls Toriyama to complain that these new Artificial Humans are "just some brats". Toriyama then begins planning the introduction of Cell.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || DB 349 || No. 17 and No. 18 Are Awakened || ||
|-
|| '''13 November 1991''' ||''Savings Soldier Cashman'' concludes serialization. || || CM 3 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 3 || DBZ 116 || Gohan's Brief Chance for Victory!! Hit the Makyō Planet...
|-
|| '''19 November 1991''' || || || DB 350 || No. 17, No. 18, and... No. 16 || ||
|-
|| '''20 November 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 117 || You're My Guy... Kuririn – The 101st Proposal
|-
|| '''26 November 1991''' || || || DB 351 || The Mysterious No. 16 || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Artificial Humans arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime.|| || || || DBZ 118 || That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and his Father Strike Back
|-
|| '''03 December 1991''' || || || DB 352 || Vegeta vs No. 18 || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 119 || I Will Defeat Freeza... The Mysterious Boy Awaiting Goku
|-
|| '''10 December 1991''' || || || DB 353 || As You'd Expect of Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''11 December 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 120 || Freeza Halved By a Single Blow!! Another Super Saiyan
|-
|| '''18 December 1991''' || || || DB 354 || The Composed Artificial Humans || DBZ 121 || Heya!! It's Been a While... Son Goku Returns
|-
|| '''1991''' || At some point this year, the Chinese live action film, ''[[New Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shenlong]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|}

===1992===
Cell appears and absorbs No. 17 and No. 18. Fuyuto Takeda replaces Yū Kondō as Akira Toriyama's editor. The Cell Games begin, and ''Dub & Peter-1'' begins serialization.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''06 January 1992''' || Piccolo flies to [[God's Temple]] intent to rejoin with God, something Tenshinhan notes would deactivate the Dragon Balls.|| || DB 355 || Piccolo's Resolution || ||
|-
|| '''08 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 122 || My Dad is Vegeta... Confessions of the Mysterious Boy
|-
|| '''14 January 1992''' || || || DB 356 || God's Conditions|| ||
|-
|| '''15 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 123 || Goku's New Finishing Technique?! Watch This, My Instant Movement
|-
|| '''21 January 1992''' || || || DB 357 || News From Bulma || ||
|-
|| '''22 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 124 || I Will Overcome... Goku!! The King of the Fighting Saiyan Race
|-
|| '''25 January 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Super Saiya Legend'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1992''' || || || DB 358 || An Evil Premonition || ||
|-
|| '''29 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 125 || License Mastery? Goku's Newest Trial
|-
|| '''04 February 1992''' || || || DB 359 || God Has Seen It!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 126 || Murderers Who Leave No Trace – Which Ones Are the Artificial Humans?!
|-
|| '''11 February 1992''' || || || DB 360 || The Union of God and the Demon King || ||
|-
|| '''12 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 127 || The Cold-Blooded No. 20's Hideous Atrocities!! Goku's Super Transformation of Anger
|-
|| '''18 February 1992''' || Cell makes his debut. || || DB 361 || The Mysterious Monster, Finally Appears!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 128 || Goku's Double-Shock!! Caught Between Illness and Adversary
|-
|| '''25 February 1992''' || || || DB 362 || A Duel in Ginger Town || ||
|-
|| '''26 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 129 || The Might of Vegeta!! The Blood of a Super Saiyan Awakens
|-
|| '''03 March 1992''' || || || DB 363 || The Monster's Riddle is Solved || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 130 || No. 20's Defiant Smile... The Secret of Doctor Gero
|-
|| '''07 March 1992''' || Dende appears as the Earth's God, seven months before he will in the comic. || || || || DBZ M6 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_6|Clash!! 10,000,000,000 Powerful Warriors]]
|-
|| '''10 March 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 29]]'' is released. || || DB 364 || Cell Laughs || ||
|-
|| '''11 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 131 || A Present More Terrifying Than the Future?! Trunks' Suspicions
|-
|| '''17 March 1992''' || || || DB 365 || Son Goku Awakens || ||
|-
|| '''18 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 132 || Give Chase!! The Search for Doctor Gero's Mysterious Lab
|-
|| '''24 March 1992''' || || || DB 366 || The Saiyans' Training || ||
|-
|| '''25 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 133 || And the Terror Becomes a Reality... No. 17 and No. 18 Awaken!!
|-
|| '''31 March 1992''' || Dragon Ball Chapter 367's title page page notes that Artificial Humans [[No. 13]], [[No. 14]], and [[No 15.]] were close to completion. || || DB 367 || The Reborn Piccolo vs No. 17 || ||
|-
|| '''01 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 134 || Too Late to Do Anything?! The Ultimate Weapons to Kill Goku
|-
|| '''05 April 1992''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 37. || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1992''' || || || DB 368 || Cell Creeps Up || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1992''' || || || DB 369 || The Artificial Humans vs Cell || ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 135 || A Cute Face, and Super Power?! No. 18 Has No Blind Spot
|-
|| '''21 April 1992''' || || || DB 370 || The Reborn Piccolo's Do-or-Die Opposition || ||
|-
|| '''22 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 136 || Nobody Can Stop Them... Is This the End of the Z Warriors?!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''28 April 1992'''
|| || || DB 371 || No. 16 Stirs! || ||
|-
|| || || DB 372 || The Desperate No. 16's Power!! ||
|-
|| '''29 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 137 || Piccolo's Decision!! The Last Measure in His Reserve
|-
|| '''06 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 138 || Walking Weapons of Mass Destruction!! The Artificial Humans Draw Near Goku
|-
|| '''12 May 1992''' || Cell's second form debuts.|| Kondō tells Toriyama that Cell's second form makes him look like a moron, and to hurry and have him reach his perfect form.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || DB 373 || Prevent It! Cell's Perfect Form || ||
|-
|| '''13 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 139 || An Ominous Premonition! Bulma Unveils a Mystery
|-
|| '''19 May 1992''' || || || DB 374 || Goku and Cell's First Confrontation || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 140 || The Discovery of an Evil Egg!! A Terrified Trunks
|-
|| '''26 May 1992''' || || || DB 375 || Vegeta and Trunks Depart!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 141 || To Face an Unprecedented Foe... A Super Namekian is Born!!
|-
|| '''02 June 1992''' || || || DB 376 || Vegeta's Self-Confidence! || ||
|-
|| '''03 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 142 || The Kamehameha?! The Monster Who Possesses Goku's Energy
|-
|| '''09 June 1992''' || || || DB 377 || Son Goku and Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''10 June 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 30]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 143 || A Life Form of Evil and Destruction!! His Name is Artificial Human Cell
|-
|| '''16 June 1992''' || || || DB 378 || Super Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''17 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 144 || Piccolo's Grievous Mistake! Cell Escapes Into the City!
|-
|| '''23 June 1992''' || || || DB 379 || Cell's Perfect Form, Interrupted?! || ||
|-
|| '''24 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 145 || The Secret of Cell's Birth! What Lies Below the Laboratory?!
|-
|| '''30 June 1992''' || || || DB 380 || Run Away, No. 18!! || ||
|-
|| '''01 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 146 || Goku Awakens to Battle! Go Beyond the Super Saiyan!!
|-
|| '''07 July 1992''' || || || DB 381 || Vegeta's Curiosity Saves Cell || ||
|-
|| '''08 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 147 || Hasten Your Training, Saiyans! In the Room of Spirit and Time...
|-
|| '''11 July 1992''' || No. 13, No. 14, and No. 15 make their debut. || || || || DBZ M7 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_7|Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans]]
|-
|| '''14 July 1992''' || Cell's perfect form debuts. Around this time, [[Fuyuto Takeda]] becomes Akira Toriyama's editor, replacing Yū Kondō.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>|| || DB 382 || Perfect Form Completed!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 148 || The Gekiretsu Kodan that Split the Heavens!! Piccolo vs Artificial Human No. 17
|-
|| '''21 July 1992''' || || || DB 383 || The Tables Turn || ||
|-
|| '''22 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 149 || How I Have Waited For this Day!! Cell's Prologue to Perfection
|-
|| '''28 July 1992''' || || || DB 384 || Vegeta's Stubborn Secret Plan || ||
|-
|| '''29 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 150 || The Suicidal Counterattack Proves Ineffective! Piccolo's Flame Burns Out!!
|-
|| '''04 August 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 31]]'' is released. || || DB 385 || Trunks Starts Up || ||
|-
|| '''05 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 151 || One Final Remaining Hope... The Silent Warrior No. 16 Takes Action!!
|-
|| '''07 August 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z III: A Violent Battle With the Artificial Humans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''11 August 1992'''
|| || || DB 386 || Super Trunks Surpasses His Father! || ||
|-
|| || || DB EX || Trunks the Story –A Lone Warrior– ||
|-
|| '''12 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 152 || No. 17 is Swallowed... The Transforming Cell is a Super Gourmet
|-
|| '''19 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 153 || Tomorrow I am Going to Pulverize You!! Goku's Challenge
|-
|| '''25 August 1992''' || || || DB 387 || The Balance of Super Power || ||
|-
|| '''26 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 154 || I'll Finish Everything!! A Reborn Vegeta, Father and Son, Sally Forth
|-
|| '''01 September 1992''' || || || DB 388 || Cell's Idea || ||
|-
|| '''02 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 155 || Suddenly Full-Throttle!! The Radiant Vegeta's Super Power
|-
|| '''08 September 1992''' || || || DB 389 || A Terrifying Message || ||
|-
|| '''09 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 156 || On Your Knees, Cell! I am Super Vegeta!!
|-
|| '''15 September 1992''' || || || DB 390 || Goku and Gohan Come Out || ||
|-
|| '''16 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 157 || Dangerous Pride!! A Challenge to Cell's Perfect Form
|-
|| '''22 September 1992''' || || || DB 391 || A Rest Before the Big Showdown || ||
|-
|| '''23 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 158 || I'm So Distraught!! Kuririn's Handiwork in Destroying No. 18
|-
|| '''27 September 1992''' || ''Dragon Quest V'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''29 September 1992''' || || || DB 392 || The Royal Army's Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 159 || A Shock to the Entire Universe!! Cell, A Spectacular Evolution Toward His Perfect Form
|-
|| '''02 October 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 32]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 1992''' || Dende appears as the Earth's God in the comic proper, seven months after he does in ''Dragon Ball Z'' movie 6.|| || DB 393 || A New God || ||
|-
|| '''13 October 1992''' || || || DB 394 || The Cell Games Begin || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 160 || An Infinite Battle Power!! The Birth of the God of Destruction is Named Cell
|-
|| '''20 October 1992''' || || || DB 395 || The Entire Group Gathers!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 161 || Super Vegeta in Peril!! An Absolutely Perfect Terror Closes In!!
|-
|| '''27 October 1992''' || || || DB 396 || The Cell Game's Dead Weight?! || ||
|-
|| '''28 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 162 || Breaking Through the Boundaries of the Super Saiyan!! Trunks Summons a Storm
|-
|| '''03 November 1992''' || || || DB 397 || Cell vs Son Goku!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 1992''' || ''[[Dub & Peter-1]]'' begins serialization. || || D&P 1 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 1|| DBZ 163 || Save Your Father!! Trunks' Fury, Which Scorches Even the Heavens
|-
|| '''10 November 1992''' || || || DB 398 || Son Goku at Full Power || ||
|-
|| '''11 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 164 || A Future of Despair!! Trunks, the Man Who Lived Through Hell
|-
|| '''17 November 1992''' || || || DB 399 || Showdown at the Highest-Level || ||
|-
|| '''18 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 165 || Super Trunks Has a Weakness!! Cell, A Shocking Bombshell Declaration
|-
|| '''21 November 1992''' || || || DB 400 || Defeat or Death?!|| ||
|-
|| '''25 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 166 || A Final Battle Closes in on Goku!! The Mystery of the New Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''01 December 1992''' || || || DB 401 || A Full Power Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 167 || Ratings 100%!! The Cell Games Call for Death With an Exclusive Live Broadcast
|-
|| '''04 December 1992''' || || || D&P 2 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 2|| ||
|-
|| '''08 December 1992''' || || || DB 402 || Son Goku's Puzzling Behavior || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 168 || Goku and Gohan... The Hero Father and Son's Ultimate Level-Up
|-
|| '''15 December 1992''' || || || DB 403 || The Warrior Who Surpassed Goku || ||
|-
|| '''16 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 169 || Goku's Composure?! Just Rest and Wait for the Cell Games
|-
|| '''22 December 1992''' || || || DB 404 || Take Off! Super Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''26 December 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 33]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''29 December 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: A Fierce Battle at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai'', is released. || || || || ||
|}

===1993===
The Cell Games come to a close with Son Gohan's victory, and the deaths of both Cell and Son Goku. The anime's Afterlife Tournament story arc airs. Toriyama begins what he intends to be ''Dragon Ball's'' final story arc, with Gohan attending high school. ''Dub & Peter-1'' finishes up, while ''Go! Go! Ackman'' begins.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1993''' || || || DB 405 || Will Son Gohan Get Angry? || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 170 || The Relaxation of the Fighters... The Girl, The Lie, and Gohan's Decision
|-
|| '''19 January 1993''' || || || DB 406 || No. 16's Secret Weapon || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 171 || The Hidden Strength!! When Gohan Was a Baby
|-
|| '''26 January 1993''' || || || DB 407 || The Hell of the Cell Juniors || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 172 || Find a New God!! Goku, the Great Instant Movement
|-
|| '''02 February 1993''' || || || DB 408 || Son Gohan Explodes!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 173 || Dende's New Occupation!! The Dragon Balls are Revived
|-
|| '''04 February 1993''' || || || D&P 3 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 3|| ||
|-
|| '''09 February 1993''' || || || DB 409 || Seriousness vs Seriousness || ||
|-
|| '''10 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 174 || Goku's Perplexing Problem?! The Dragon Balls are Taken Back
|-
|| '''16 February 1993''' || || || DB 410 || The Ultimate Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''17 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 175 || Cell's Standing Challenge!! The Opening to the Decisive Battle
|-
|| '''23 February 1993''' || || || DB 411 || Cell, Driven to the Wall || ||
|-
|| '''24 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ TVS2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_TV_Special_2|Defiance in the Face of Despair!! The Remaining Super Warriors – Gohan and Trunks]]''
|-
|| '''02 March 1993''' || || || DB 412 || The End of the Cell Games || ||
|-
|| '''03 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 176 || Wait Just a Minute!! The Great Satan Army Arrives
|-
|| '''06 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ M8 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_8|Burn Up!! A Red-Hot, Raging, Super-Fierce Fight]]''
|-
|| '''09 March 1993''' || || || DB 413 || Son Gohan in Agony || ||
|-
|| '''10 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 177 || Goku's Bout!! The Super-Tense Cell Games
|-
|| '''16 March 1993''' || || || DB 414 || An Unexpected Turning of the Tables || ||
|-
|| '''17 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 178 || A Direct Hit to the Earth!! Cell's Huge Kamehameha
|-
|| '''18 March 1993''' || ''Dub & Peter-1'' concludes serialization. || || D&P 4 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 4|| ||
|-
|| '''20 March 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Super Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1993''' || || || DB 415 || A Message From Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''30 March 1993''' || || || DB 416 || Kamehameha vs Kamehameha: A Final Showdown || ||
|-
|| '''31 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 179 || Lose or Die?! Goku, A Secret Turnabout Plan
|-
|| '''05 April 1993''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 38. || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1993''' || || || DB 417 || The Grand Finale || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 180 || The End of the Desperate Struggle!! Goku Surrenders?!
|-
|| '''13 April 1993''' || || || DB 418 || Farewell, Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 181 || Someone Who Will Succeed the Strongest... His Name is Gohan
|-
|| '''20 April 1993''' || || || DB 419 || One More Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 182 || Get Angry, Gohan – Release the Dormant Power Within
|-
|| '''27 April 1993''' || || || DB 420 || Peace for the Future... || ||
|-
|| '''28 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 183 || Miniature Threats!! The Cell Juniors Attack
|-
|| '''05 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 184 || The Tragedy of No. 16!! Super Gohan's Anger Explodes
|-
|| '''11 May 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Majin Boo arc begins in the manga. Son Gohan is now the story's protagonist.|| Akira Toriyama begins what he intends to be Dragon Ball's final story arc.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| DB 421 || Satan City's High School || ||
|-
|| '''12 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 185 || Anger Exploding Into Power!! The Cell Juniors are Destroyed
|-
|| '''18 May 1993''' || || || DB 422 || Gohan, Very Tired || ||
|-
|| '''19 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 186 || Cell is Knocked Out!! Taken Down With Two Super Punches
|-
|| '''21 May 1993''' ||''[[Go! Go! Ackman]]'' begins serialization. || || GGA 1 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1993''' || || || DB 423 || The Birth of a New Hero!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 187 || Cell's Disaster!! The Destruction of His Perfect Body
|-
|| '''01 June 1993''' || || || DB 424 || Videl Emergency Dispatch!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 188 || Bye-Bye Everyone!! Goku's Last Instant Movement
|-
|| '''04 June 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 34]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''08 June 1993''' || || Around this time, drawing laid back stories about Gohan in high school helps Toriyama realize that his protagonist enjoys studying more than fighting. Although he would have liked to continue the slice-of-life stuff, Toriyama reasons that it is time for a new enemy to appear.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-manga-vol-1-tori-toyo-interview-web-version/</ref>|| DB 425 || Exposed!!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 1993''' || || || DB 426 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''16 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 189 || The Nightmare is Reborn!! An Absolute and Perfect Terror
|-
|| '''21 June 1993''' || || || GGA 2 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1993''' || || || DB 427 || The Special Training Begins!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 190 || From Goku to Gohan... A Father's Spirit is Passed Down
|-
|| '''29 June 1993''' || || || DB 428 || Videl-''san'' Takes Flight || ||
|-
|| '''30 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 191 || The Fight is Over... Thank You, Son Goku
|-
|| '''06 July 1993''' || || || DB 429 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Draws Near || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 192 || I Will Carry On in the Afterlife!! Farewell with a Smile
|-
|| '''10 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ M9 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_9|The Galaxy at the Brink!! The Super Incredible Guy]]
|-
|| '''13 July 1993''' || || || DB 430 || The Dragon Team Gathers!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 193 || A New Day Will Come... Father! I'll Hang in There
|-
|| '''20 July 1993''' || || || DB 431 || The Preliminaries Begin || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1993''' || || || GGA 3 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 3 || DBZ 194 || End it All Again!! I Will Protect the Future
|-
|| '''23 July 1993''' || || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Side-Story:_Plan_to_Eradicate_the_Saiyans_Episode_1|Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans – Part 1]]''
|-
|| '''27 July 1993''' || || || DB 432 || The Two Small Super Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''28 July 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball Z's'' Afterlife Tournament arc begins.|| || || || DBZ 195 || A Great Inspiration!! I'm Ready! The Awesome Guy from the Afterlife
|-
|| '''03 August 1993''' || || || DB 433 || Trunks vs Son Goten || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 August 1993''' || || || DB 434 || Trunks vs Son Goten 2 || ||
|-
|| '''11 August 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 196 || I'm the Best in the Afterlife!! The Great Assembly of Past Heroes
|-
|| '''18 August 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 197 || Wild Enthusiasm on Dai Kaiō's Planet!! Goku Stirs Up a Whirlwind
|-
|| '''21 August 1993''' || || || GGA 4 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 4 || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1993''' || || || DB 435 || The "Boys Division" Winner is Decided! || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''25 August 1993'''
|| || || || ||DBZ 198 ||A Blazing Decision!! Will it be Goku or Paikuhan?!
|-
|| || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Side-Story:_Plan_to_Eradicate_the_Saiyans_Episode_2|Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans – Part 2]]''
|-
|| '''31 August 1993''' || || || DB 436 || Mister Satan's Got Some Guts! || ||
|-
|| '''01 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 199 || Don't Let Victory Escape!! Decided With an Ultra-Fast Kamehameha
|-
|| '''03 September 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 35]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 September 1993''' || || || DB 437 || A Mysterious Pair || ||
|-
|| '''08 September 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Majin Boo arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime.|| || || || DBZ 200 || It's Been 7 Years Since That Event! Starting Today, I'm a High School Student
|-
|| '''14 September 1993''' || || || DB 438 || The Matchups Are Decided! || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 201 || The Champion and Lover of Justice – The Great Saiyaman Appears
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''21 September 1993'''
|| || || DB 439 || Kuririn and Piccolo's Fights || ||
|-
|| || || GGA 5 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 5 ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1993''' || || || DB 440 || Shin's Surprising True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''29 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 202 || Gohan's Confusing First Date?!
|-
|| '''05 October 1993''' || || || DB 441 || Videl is Worn Ragged || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1993''' || || || DB 442 || Gohan Gets Angry!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1993''' || || || DB 443 || The Plan Goes into Motion || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 203 || Gohan, Get Moving Quick! Rescue Videl!!
|-
|| '''21 October 1993''' || || || GGA 6 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 6 || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1993''' || || || DB 444 || Stolen Energy || ||
|-
|| '''27 October 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 204 || A Robbery Case!! The Culprit is Saiyaman?!
|-
|| '''02 November 1993''' || || || DB 445 || A Frightful Mystery || ||
|-
|| '''03 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 205 || Goku's Also Resurrected?! He's Participating in the Tenka'ichi Budōkai!!
|-
|| '''04 November 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 36]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1993''' || || || DB 446 || The Dark Mage Babidi || ||
|-
|| '''10 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 206 || Even Gohan is Surprised! Goten's Explosion of Power
|-
|| '''16 November 1993''' || || || DB 447 || Babidi Knows || ||
|-
|| '''17 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 207 || Ah, I Flew!! Videl's Introduction to Bukūjutsu
|-
|| '''22 November 1993''' || || || GGA 7 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 7 || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1993''' || || || DB 448 || One Must Enter the Tiger's Den... || ||
|-
|| '''24 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 208 || Welcome Back, Goku! The Whole Z Team Assembles!!
|-
|| '''30 November 1993''' || || || DB 449 || The Game || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1993''' || || || DB 450 || Stage Two's Yakon || ||
|-
|| '''08 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 209 || You're in Danger, Saiyaman! Guard Yourself Against a Perfectly Timed Photo?!
|-
|| '''14 December 1993''' || || || DB 451 || The Demon Beast Yakon's Feast || ||
|-
|| '''15 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 210 || No Small Matter!! Little Trunks
|-
|| '''17 December 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend 2'' (aka ''Super Butōden 2''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1993''' || || || DB 452 || Dabra Takes the Stage!! || ||
|-
|| '''22 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 211 || It's My Turn!! Goten's Anxious First Fight
|}

===1994===
Majin Boo is awakened and wipes out humanity, while ''Go! Go! Ackman'' continues its serialization.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1994''' || || || DB 453 || The Fate of the Finals || ||
|-
|| '''12 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 212 || Happiness Times a Million! The Junior Champion is Decided!!
|-
|| '''18 January 1994''' || || || DB 454 || The Winner is Decided!!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 213 || Now What, Satan?! The Greatest Pinch in History
|-
|| '''25 January 1994''' || || || DB 455 || An Evil Heart is Found || ||
|-
|| '''26 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 214 || Event Match-ups Decided!! Let's Hurry and Hold the First Round
|-
|| '''01 February 1994''' || || || DB 456 || The Fated Showdown: Son Goku vs Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''02 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 215 || What's the Matter, Piccolo?! An Unheard-of No-Fight Forfeit
|-
|| '''08 February 1994''' || || || DB 457 || Vegeta's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''09 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 216 || Undyingly Unpleasant?! The Mystery of Spopovitch
|-
|| '''15 February 1994''' || || || DB 458 || Two Deadly Battles || ||
|-
|| '''16 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 217 || A Tragic Videl!! Are You Coming Out, Angry Super Gohan?
|-
|| '''22 February 1994''' || || || DB 459 || Countdown || ||
|-
|| '''23 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 218 || Exposed!! The Saiyaman is Son Gohan
|-
|| '''01 March 1994''' || Majin Boo, based on Fuyuto Takeda, makes his debut.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || || DB 460 || Majin Boo Appears?! || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 219 || A Slithering Conspiracy!! Gohan's Power is Stolen
|-
|| '''08 March 1994''' || || || DB 461 || This is Majin Boo?! || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 220 || The Man Behind the Curtains Appears!! The Evil Mage Babidi
|-
|| '''12 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ M10 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_10|The Dangerous Duo! Super-Warriors Can’t Rest]]''
|-
|| '''15 March 1994''' || || || DB 462 || Majin Boo's Menace || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 221 || The Awaiting Trap!! A Challenge From the Demon Realm
|-
|| '''19 March 1994''' || || || DB 463 || An Overwhelming, Bizarre Power || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 222 || Don't Toy With Me!! Vegeta's Breakthrough First Strike of Fury
|-
|| '''29 March 1994''' || || || DB 464 || Vegeta's Final Deathmatch || ||
|-

|| '''01 April 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Tale of Extreme Bravery'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 37]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1994''' || ||Akira Toriyama turns 39. || DB 465 || Majin Boo Gets Angry || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1994''' || || || DB 466 || The End of the Man Behind the Curtain || ||
|-
|| '''13 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 223 || Goku's Power Wide Open!! Blow Away Yakon
|-
|| '''19 April 1994''' || || || DB 467 || Farewell, Proud Warrior || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 224 || A Great Miscalculation!! Satan vs Three Super Warriors?!
|-
|| '''26 April 1994''' || || || DB 468 || The Nightmare Returns|| ||
|-
|| '''27 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 225 || Such Strong Kids!! No. 18's Close Fight?!
|-
|| '''04 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 226 || A Confrontation With the Demon King! It's Your Turn Gohan!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1994''' || || || DB 469 || A Faint Hope || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1994''' || || || DB 470 || Babidi's Revenge Operation Begins!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 227 || A Wicked Heart is Discovered!! Dabra's Good Idea
|-
|| '''21 May 1994''' || || || GGA 8 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 8 || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1994''' || || || DB 471 || A Time of Tribulation || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 228 || Vegeta, the Prince of Destruction, is Revived!! Intrusion at the Budōkai
|-
|| '''31 May 1994''' || || || DB 472 || The Z Sword || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1994''' || || || DB 473 || Son Goku Contacts Majin Boo! || ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1994''' || || || DB 474 || The Limit!! Super Saiyan 3 || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 229 || A Super Confrontation of Destiny!! The Clash of Goku vs Vegeta
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''21 June 1994'''
|| || || DB 475 || Majin Boo Begins to See His True Worth || ||
|-
|| || || GGA 9 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 9 ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 230 || Just You Wait, Babidi!! Your Aspirations Will Not be Allowed
|-
|| '''28 June 1994''' || || || DB 476 || Son Goku's Remaining Time || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 231 || The Seal is Broken! Out Comes the Vicious Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''05 July 1994''' || || || DB 477 || Son Goku Heads Back || ||
|-
|| '''06 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 232 || I Won't Allow the Revival!! A Kamehameha of Resistance
|-
|| '''09 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ M11 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_11|Super-Warrior Defeat!! I'm the One Who'll Win]]''
|-
|| '''12 July 1994''' || || || DB 478 || Son Gohan's Whereabouts || ||
|-
|| '''13 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 233 || A Straight Line to Despair?! The Grief of Kaiōshin
|-
|| '''19 July 1994''' || || || DB 479 || The Z Sword and Another Kaiōshin || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1994''' || || || GGA 10 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 10 || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1994''' || || || DB 480 || The Fusion is Completed at Last!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 234 || The Terrifying Majin!! Gohan's Approaching Fear of Death
|-
|| '''02 August 1994''' || || || DB 481 || The Earth Army's Ultimate Secret Weapon!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 235 || Gonna Eat'cha!! A Hungry Majin's Supernatural Power
|-
|| '''04 August 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 38]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1994''' || || || DB 482 || Perfected at Last! Super Fusion!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 236 || A Warrior's Resolution!! I Will Dispose of the Majin
|-
|| '''22 August 1994''' ||''Go! Go! Ackman'' concludes serialization. || || GGA 11 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 11 || ||
|-
|| '''23 August 1994''' || || || DB 483 || Majin Boo and Friends || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 237 || For Those Whom He Loves... Vegeta Perishes!!
|-
|| '''30 August 1994''' || || || DB 484 || That Which is Brought Forth by Anger || ||
|-
|| '''31 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 238 || The Nightmare Revisited! Majin Boo has Survived
|-
|| '''06 September 1994''' || || || DB 485 || The Two Majin Boos... And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''07 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 239 || The Struggle of Videl and the Others! Find the Dragon Balls
|-
|| '''13 September 1994''' || || || DB 486 || The Terrible New Majin Boo || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 1994''' || || || DB 487 || The Extinction of Humanity || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 240 || Enormous Hope!! A New Finishing Technique for the Little Squirts
|-
|| '''23 September 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans -Earth Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''27 September 1994''' || || || DB 488 || Trunks and Goten Enter the Room of Spirit and Time || ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 241 || Goten and Trunks – The World's Most Wanted
|-
|| '''29 September 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend 3'' (aka ''Super Butōden 3''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 1994''' || || || DB 489 || Gotenks' Got Confidence!! || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1994''' || || || DB 490 || Gotenks' Got Loads of Confidence!! || ||
|-
|| '''12 October 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 242 || Gohan is Revived – Kaiōshin's Secret Weapon?!
|-
|| '''18 October 1994''' || || || DB 491 || A Surefire Kamikaze Attack! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 243 || It Came Ou~t!! The Legendary Z Sword
|-
|| '''25 October 1994''' || || || DB 492 || The Alternate Dimension is Sealed Off || ||
|-
|| '''01 November 1994''' || || || DB 493 || Escape from the Alternate Dimension || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 244 || West City is Targeted! Stop, Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''08 November 1994''' || || || DB 494 || Do Your Best, Super Gotenks-''kun'' || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 245 || An Astounding, Great Transformation!! Super Saiyan 3
|-
|| '''11 November 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Great Legend of Son Goku'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 November 1994''' || || || DB 495 || He's So Strong!! The Super Fusion || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 246 || Bye-Bye, Babidi!! Majin Boo Rebels
|-
|| '''22 November 1994''' || || || DB 496 || A Desperate Big-Big-Big Pinch!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 247 || Absurdly Awful Looking?! The Special Training Transformation Pose
|-
|| '''29 November 1994''' || || || DB 497 || Son Gohan's Grand Counterattack!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 248 || See You Later, Everybody!! Goku Returns to the Afterlife
|-
|| '''02 December 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 39]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 1994''' || || || DB 498 || Majin Boo's Erratic Behavior || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 249 || Where is Gohan?! Training in the Kaiōshin Realm
|-
|| '''13 December 1994''' || || || DB 499 || A Trap || ||
|-
|| '''14 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 250 || You're Kidding, Right?! The Z Sword is Broken
|-
|| '''16 December 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans -Space Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1994''' || || || DB 500 || A Great Reversal || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 251 || The Birth of a Superhuman Warrior!! His Name is Gotenks
|}

===1995===
Vegetto appears. Majin Boo is defeated with a Genki Dama. Oob debuts and becomes Goku's pupil as ''Dragon Ball'' comes to an end. ''Dragon Ball's'' 42nd and final volume is released, along with the first six ''Daizenshuu'' guidebooks.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1995''' || || || DB 501 || A Savior Appears?! || ||
|-
|| '''11 January 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 252 || The Final Weapon is Engaged?! Satan Will Save the Earth
|-
|| '''13 January 1995''' || || || DB 502 || Is This Gonna Work?! The Potara Fusion! || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 1995''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 503rd chapter ends with Goku and Vegeta fusing into a being named, in the page's margins, "Gogeta". || || DB 503 || Son Goku's Final Fusion!! || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 253 || I've Stopped Killing!! Majin Boo's Good Boy Declaration
|-
|| '''31 January 1995''' || Despite being named "Gogeta" in the margins of the previous chapter, the fused Goku and Vegeta refers to himself as "Vegetto". || || DB 504 || The Fused Fathers are Unbeatable || ||
|-
|| '''01 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 254 || Run Away, Satan!! An Angry Majin Boo Emerges
|-
|| '''07 February 1995''' || || || DB 505 || Vegetto the Instigator || ||
|-
|| '''08 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 255 || Which One Will Win?! A Good and Evil Boo-Boo Confrontation
|-
|| '''14 February 1995''' || || || DB 506 || Goku and Vegeta Inside of Boo || ||
|-
|| '''15 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 256 || A Catastrophe With No Time to Lose!! Earth's Humanity is Exterminated
|-
|| '''21 February 1995''' || || || DB 507 || Boo and Boo Inside of Boo || ||
|-
|| '''22 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 257 || The Special Training is a Success!! You're Finished Now, Majin Boo
|-
|| '''28 February 1995''' || || || DB 508 || The Pure Majin Boo || ||
|-
|| '''01 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 258 || I'm Going Like I Mean It!! A Wide-Open Super Gotenks
|-
|| '''03 March 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 40]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1995''' || In ''Dragon Ball Z's'' 12th film, the fused Goku and Vegeta is referred to as Gogeta.|| || || || DBZ M12 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_12|The Rebirth of Fusion!! Goku and Vegeta]]''
|-
|| '''07 March 1995''' || || || DB 509 || A Match with the Whole Universe at Stake || ||
|-
|| '''08 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 259 || I've Done It!! Boo Successfully Eliminated With Ghosts?!
|-
|| '''11 March 1995''' || ''Chrono Trigger'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 March 1995''' || || || DB 510 || Vegeta and Kakarrot || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 260 || Escape From Another Dimension!! Super Gotenks 3
|-
|| '''21 March 1995''' || || || DB 511 || Vegeta Puts His Life on the Line || ||
|-
|| '''22 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 261 || Going Too Far?! Boo-Boo Volleyball
|-
|| '''24 March 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Legend of Goku -Assault Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 March 1995''' || || || DB 512 || Super Saiyan 3 Vanishes || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1995''' || || || DB 513 || Vegeta's Idea || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1995''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 40. || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 April 1995''' || || || DB 514 || A Message for the Revived People of Earth || ||
|-
|| '''18 April 1995''' || || || DB 515 || Energy Won't Gather for the Genki-Dama || ||
|-
|| '''25 April 1995''' || || || DB 516 || Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 262 || Truly Great!! A Reborn Gohan Returns to Earth
|-
|| '''03 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 263 || Boo is Overwhelmed!! Gohan's Miracle Power
|-
|| '''09 May 1995''' || || || DB 517 || The Grand Finale, And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''16 May 1995''' || || || DB 518 || And So, After 10 Years || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 264 || Has He Done It?! Majin Boo's Great Explosion
|-
|| '''23 May 1995''' || || || DB 519 || Bye-Bye, Dragon World || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 265 || Boo's Worst Foul Play!! Gotenks is Absorbed?!
|-
|| '''31 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 266 || For the Sake of the Entire Universe... Return to Life, Son Goku
|-
|| '''02 June 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 41]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 267 || A One Time Only Miracle... Will the Super Combination With Gohan Come About?
|-
|| '''28 June 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 268 || Merged!! Vegeta's Pride and Goku's Rage
|-
|| '''05 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 269 || Magnificent Power!! Vegetto Surpasses the Ultimate
|-
|| '''12 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 270 || A Fissure Between Dimensions!! Has Boo Snapped?!
|-
|| '''15 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ M13 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_13|Dragon Fist Explosion!! If Goku Won't Do it, Who Will?]]''
|-
|| '''19 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 271 || The Ace Up Boo's Sleeve!! You Become a Hard Candy
|-
|| '''20 June 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 1|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 1: Complete Illustrations]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 272 || A Hero is Lost?! Vegetto is Absorbed
|-
|| '''28 July 1995''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 273 || A Demonic Maze!! What is There Inside Boo's Belly?!
|-
|| '''04 August 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 42]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 2|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 2: Story Guide]]'' are released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 274 || Nightmares or Illusions?! Goku and Gohan's Father-Son Confrontation
|-
|| '''16 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 275 || The Majin's Secret!! Two More Boo's Inside of Boo
|-
|| '''23 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 276 || Where is the Exit?! Escape From a Collapsing Boo
|-
|| '''04 September 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 3|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 3: TV Animation Part 1]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 277 || Earth Disappears!! Boo's Reverse-Transformation of Evil
|-
|| '''13 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 278 || Boo's Assault!! A Conclusion in the Kaiōshin Realm
|-
|| '''20 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 279 || Seize the Future!! A Decisive Battle With the Universe at Stake
|-
|| '''22 September 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Legend of Goku -Awakening Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''26 September 1995''' || Details about ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' are first revealed. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4: World Guide]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''18 October 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 280 || Vegeta Takes Off His Hat!! Goku, You are No. 1
|-
|| '''01 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 281 || Pull Through, Vegeta!! One Life-Threatening Minute
|-
|| '''04 November 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 5|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 5: TV Animation Part 2]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''08 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 282 || Don't You Pick on Satan!! The Original Boo is Revived
|-
|| '''15 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 283 || Vegeta's Secret Plan!! Porunga and the Two Wishes
|-
|| '''17 November 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Shin Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''22 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 284 || A Last Hope!! We'll Make a Huge Genki-Dama
|-
|| '''29 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 285 || Ultra Impressive!! The Genki-Dama From Everyone is Finished
|-
|| '''04 December 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 6|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 6: Movies & TV Specials]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1995''' || ''Dragon Quest VI'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 December 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 286 || Son Goku is the Strongest After All!! Majin Boo is Annihilated
|-
|| '''20 December 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 287 || Peace Returns!! Majin Boo, the Champion of Justice?!
|}

===1996===
The remaining ''Daizenshuu'' guidebooks are released. ''Dragon Ball Z'' reaches its end, while a sequel continuing the story beyond the manga's ending, ''Dragon Ball GT'', begins airing. Akira Toriyama also draws ''Alien Peke'', and begins ''Tokimecha''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''10 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 288 || You're Late, Goku! Everyone Party!!
|-
|| '''17 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 289 || Grandpa Goku! I Am Pan!!
|-
|| '''24 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 290 || I Am Oobb! Now 10 Years Old, the Former Majin?!
|-
|| '''31 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 291 || Even Stronger!! Goku's Dream is Super-Huge
|-
|| '''05 February 1996''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 1996''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' begins airing. The show is an anime-exclusive continuation of ''Dragon Ball Z'' and, in turn, Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' manga. || || || || DBGT 01 || The Mysterious Dragon Balls Appear!! Goku Becomes a Child?!
|-
|| '''14 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 02 || I'm the Star! Pan Blasts Off into Space!!
|-
|| '''21 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 03 || Super Greedy!! The Merchant Planet Imegga
|-
|| '''28 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 04 || Wanted!! Goku's on the Wanted List?!
|-
|| '''04 March 1996''' || || || || || || ''The Path to Ultimate Strength''
|-
|| '''06 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 05 || Finding a Strong Guy!! The Bodyguard Redict
|-
|| '''13 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 06 || It's Going to Hurt?! Goku the Dentist
|-
|| '''20 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 07 || Beloved Honey?! Trunks is Betrothed
|-
|| '''29 March 1996''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1996''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 41. || || || ||
|-
|| '''17 April 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 08 || Even Goku Gets Hit!! Full-Force Whisker Power
|-
|| '''24 April 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 09 || Oh, Crap!! Goku Plunges into a Trap Planet?!
|-
|| '''01 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 10 || Dance Attack?! Bon-Papa!!
|-
|| '''08 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 11 || Lood's Curse?! Pan Turned into a Doll
|-
|| '''15 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 12 || The Oracle of God is Super-Annoying!! Lood Maneuvers
|-
|| '''22 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 13 || This Guy's in Charge?! Mysterious Scientist Mu
|-
|| '''31 May 1996''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Grand Legend of Dragon Ball'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 14 || Get the Rhythm Perfect?! The Strategy to Defeat Lood!!
|-
|| '''12 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 15 || I'm Running Away!! Pan's Desertion?!
|-
|| '''19 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 16 || Machine Planet M2... Giru the Traitor?!
|-
|| '''26 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 17 || It's Up to You, Pan! Operation Rescue Goku!!
|-
|| '''10 July 1996''' || ''Dragon Ball Supplemental Daizenshuu: TV Animation Part 3'' is released. || || || || DBGT 18 || This Wasn't in the Data!! Goku Goes Super All-Out
|-
|| '''17 July 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 19 || Headed for Battle!! The Mightiest Mutant, Rilld
|-
|| '''31 July 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 20 || Astonishing!! A Tidal Wave of Metal Attacks Goku
|-
|| '''02 August 1996''' || The video game, ''Tobal No. 1'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1996''' ||''[[Alien Peke]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Alien Peke'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|| '''14 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 21 || What's This?!! Goku Turned into a Metal Slab
|-
|| '''21 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 22 || Ambitions Exposed!! The Evil Lifeform, Baby
|-
|| '''27 August 1996''' || ''Alien Peke'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Alien Peke'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''28 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 23 || A Hidden Danger?! The Derelict Ship and the Mysterious Boy
|-
|| '''04 September 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 24 || Baby Strikes Back!! Target the Saiyans!!
|-
|| '''16 October 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 25 || This is Terrible!! Baby Appears on Earth
|-
|| '''31 October 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 26 || Gohan and Goten... The Worst Brotherly Quarrel?!
|-
|| '''06 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 27 || Ambition Achieved?! Vegeta is Taken Over
|-
|| '''13 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 28 || Goku Returns... All of Earth is my Enemy?!
|-
|| '''27 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 29 || This is Super Awful?! Super Saiyan 3 is Defeated!!
|-
|| '''04 December 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 30 || Goku is Annihilated?! I'm Dead
|-
|| '''11 December 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 31 || What a Surprise?! Sugoroku Space's Big Collapse
|-
|| '''21 December 1996''' || ''[[Tokimecha]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|}

===1997===
''Dragon Ball GT'' comes to an end. Also this year, Akira Toriyama finishes ''Tokimecha'', draws ''Babul of Demon Village'', and begins ''COWA!''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Animation # !! Animation Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1997''' || || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''08 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 32 || Return Goku!! The Angry Warrior, Oob
|-
|| '''14 January 1997''' || ''Tokimecha'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 3 || ||
|-
|| '''15 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 33 || Take This, Baby! The Reborn Oob's Finishing Beam!!
|-
|| '''22 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 34 || The Transformation Fails?! Goku's Ōzaru Rampage!!
|-
|| '''29 January 1997''' || Super Saiyan 4 makes its debut. The form's hair is based on wigs from the ''Renjishi'' (Two Lions) ''kàbúkí'' dance, and its red eyeliner is based on stage makeup worn by ''kàbúkí'' actors.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/1336713603424997377</ref> || || || || DBGT 35|| The Mightiest!! Goku Becomes Super Saiyan 4!!
|-
|| '''05 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 36|| An Invincible Monster?! The Evil Ōzaru, Baby
|-
|| '''12 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 37|| Incredible!! Baby and Goku's Double Knockout!!
|-
|| '''19 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 38|| With Everyone's Strength... Super Saiyan 4 is Revived
|-
|| '''26 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 39|| This is the End! At Last, Baby's Annihilation
|-
|| '''05 March 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 40|| The Earth Explodes!! Piccolo's Grave Decision
|-
|| '''12 March 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT's'' Super No. 17 arc begins.|| || || || DBGT 41|| The Tenka'ichi Budōkai: Who Will Be Satan's Successor?
|-
|| '''26 March 1997''' || || || || || DBGT TVS1 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_GT_TV_Special|Goku’s Side Story! The Proof of his Courage is the Four-Star Ball]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 1997''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 42. || || || ||
|-
|| '''16 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 42|| Die, Goku!! Strong Enemies are Resurrected from Hell
|-
|| '''23 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 43|| The Demon-Warriors of Hell! Cell & Freeza Are Revived
|-
|| '''25 April 1997''' || The video game, ''Tobal 2'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 April 1997''' || || || || ''[[Babul of Demon Village]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 44|| The Ultimate Artificial Human! The Two No. 17's Unite
|-
|| '''14 May 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 45|| Hurry, Goku!! The Great Escape from Hell
|-
|| '''24 May 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT: Perfect File Vol. 1'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 May 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 46|| Clash!! Super Saiyan 4 vs Super No. 17
|-
|| '''04 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 47|| The Big Reversal! Goku and No. 18's Double-Strike Explosion
|-
|| '''11 June 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT's'' Evil Dragons arc begins.|| || || || DBGT 48|| This is a Surprise! Shenlong Becomes an Enemy?!
|-
|| '''18 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 49|| The Strongest Enemy?! The Fearsome Dragon who Uses Dirty Tricks
|-
|| '''25 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 50|| Saiya Power Bested?! The Electrical Beast, Ū-Shinron
|-
|| '''04 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 51|| Ryū-Shinron! Find the Weakness of the Great Waterspout Attack
|-
|| '''09 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 52|| Look Out, Pan! Chī-Shinron's Backup Plan
|-
|| '''16 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 53|| Pan Vanishes?! A Tearful 10x Kamehameha
|-
|| '''31 July 1997 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Final Bout]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 54|| Power of 6,000 Degrees Celsius! The Warrior of the Sun
|-
|| '''13 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 55|| Bulma Makes Her Move! The Plan to Remodel Vegeta
|-
|| '''20 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 56|| After the Sun, Comes Extreme Cold! The Sibling Dragons of Fire and Ice
|-
|| '''03 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 57|| Overwhelming Strength!! The Dragon that Rules the Evil Dragons
|-
|| '''10 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 58|| The Counterattack Begins!! Surpass Super Saiyan 4
|-
|| '''17 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 59|| Friend or Foe... Ōzaru Vegeta's Great Rampage
|-
|| '''22 October 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 60|| Fusion!! The Ultimate Super Gogeta
|-
|| '''28 October 1997''' || ''[[COWA!]]'' begins serialization. || || COWA 01 || Paifu's Errand|| ||
|-
|| '''29 October 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 61|| I Will Win!! Goku Swallows the Four-Star Ball
|-
|| '''04 November 1997''' || || || COWA 02 || Paifu's Errand || ||
|-
|| '''05 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 62|| Rescue Goku! The Final Ally Appears
|-
|| '''11 November 1997''' || || || COWA 03 || Paifu and Arpon|| ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 63|| The Miraculous Turnaround Victory!! Goku Saves the Galaxy
|-
|| '''19 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 64|| Goodbye, Goku... Until the Day We Meet Again
|-
|}

==Timeline Part IV: After ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a table chronicling major events and works pertaining to the period of relative dormancy between ''Dragon Ball's'' original run and its revival. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===1997 - 2008===
During this period, Akira Toriyama works on many different manga, including ''COWA!'', ''Kajika'', ''Mahimahi the Lungfish'', ''Neko Majin'', ''Hyowtam'', ''Sand Land'', ''Toccio the Angel'', ''This is the Police Station in Front of Dragon Park on Planet Namek'', ''Cross Epoch'', ''Dr. Mashirito: Abale-chan'', and ''Sachie-chan GOOD!!''. Meanwhile, the ''Dragon Ball'' manga receives a "perfect" release in the form of the ''Kanzenban'', while the anime receives its first Japanese home video release in the form of the Dragon Boxes.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''25 November 1997''' || || || COWA 04 || The Monster-Flu
|-
|| '''02 December 1997''' || || || COWA 05 || Setting Out for Horned-Owl Mountain
|-
|| '''17 December 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT: Perfect File Vol. 2'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''22 December 1997''' || || || COWA 06 || Mako Maruyama is Really Scary
|-
|| '''05 January 1998''' || || || COWA 07 || The Trip Proceeds Smoothly
|-
|| '''13 January 1998''' || || || COWA 08 || The Active Volcano Makes His Move
|-
|| '''20 January 1998''' || || || COWA 09 || The Fearsome Forest Monster
|-
|| '''03 February 1998''' || || || COWA 10 || World's-Strongest-Man Makorin's Struggle
|-
|| '''10 February 1998''' || || || COWA 011 || Arrival at the Witch's House
|-
|| '''17 February 1998''' || || || COWA 012 || The Cure is Obtained!
|-
|| '''03 March 1998''' || || || COWA 013 || Do Your Best, Paifu
|-
|| '''10 March 1998''' || ''Cowa!'' concludes serialization. || || COWA 014 || Makorin's Boat
|-
|| '''05 April 1998''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 43. || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 1998''' || ''[[Kajika]]'' begins serialization. || || Kajika 01 || Kajika the Cursed
|-
|| '''14 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 02 || Gibachi's Scheme
|-
|| '''21 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 03 || Kajika and Isaza
|-
|| '''28 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 04 || The Third Man
|-
|| '''04 August 1998''' || || || Kajika 05 || Isaza's Abilities
|-
|| '''11 August 1998 ''' || || || Kajika 06 || Donko's Operation
|-
|| '''25 August 1998''' || || || Kajika 07 || Kajika's Shock
|-
|| '''01 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 08 || Gibachi's Dragon Power
|-
|| '''08 September 1998 ''' || || || Kajika 09 || Will the Curse be Lifted?!
|-
|| '''15 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 10 || The Decisive Battle: Kajika vs. Gibachi
|-
|| '''22 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 11 || Kajika's Doubts
|-
|| '''29 September 1998''' || ''Kajika'' concludes serialization. || || Kajika 12 || Kajika the Kind
|-
|| '''19 December 1998''' || || || || ''[[Mahimahi the Lungfish]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 1999''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 44. || ||
|-
|| '''27 April 1999''' || ''[[Neko Majin]]'' begins serialization.|| || NM 1 || Neko Majin is Here
|-
|| '''10 August 1999''' || || || NM 2 || Neko Majin is Here 2
|-
|| '''10 December 1999''' || || || || ''[[Hyowtam]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 2000''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 45. || ||
|-
|| '''09 May 2000''' ||''[[Sand Land]]'' begins serialization. || || SL 01 || Setting Out
|-
|| '''16 May 2000''' || || || SL 02 || A Gang of Thieves
|-
|| '''23 May 2000''' || || || SL 03 || The Tank
|-
|| '''30 May 2000''' || || || SL 04 || The Flying Tank
|-
|| '''06 June 2000''' || || || SL 05 || Truth in the Darkness
|-
|| '''13 June 2000''' || || || SL 06 || Rao's Good-Luck Charm
|-
|| '''20 June 2000''' || || || SL 07 || Tank Battle
|-
|| '''27 June 2000''' || || || SL 08 || General Shiba vs. General Are
|-
|| '''04 July 2000''' || || || SL 09 || What Was Found in the Sandstorm
|-
|| '''11 July 2000''' || || || SL 10 || The Phantom Lake
|-
|| '''18 July 2000 ''' || || || SL 11 || The Secret of the Water's Source
|-
|| '''25 July 2000''' || || || SL 12 || The Demon Beelzebub
|-
|| '''01 August 2000''' || || || SL 13 || The Outcome of the Deciding Battle
|-
|| '''08 August 2000''' || ''Sand Land'' concludes serialization. || || SL 14 || The River
|-
|| '''26 August 2000''' || ''Dragon Quest VII'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2001''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 46. || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 2001''' || || || NM 3 || Neko Majin Z
|-
|| '''05 April 2002''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 47. || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 2002''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z'' (aka ''Budokai''), is released in Europe before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2002''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kanzenban]]'' Volumes 1 and 2 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''28 December 2002''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 3 and 4 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 2003''' || || || || ''[[Toccio the Angel]]''
|-
|| '''04 February 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 5 and 6 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 7 and 8 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'' DVD Box – ''Dragon Box Z'' Volume 1 is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 9 and 10 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2003''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 48. || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 11 and 12 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 13 and 14 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 July 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 15 and 16 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 17 and 18 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 2003''' || Freeza's son, Kuriza, makes his debut in ''Neko Majin Z'': Chapter 2. || || NM 4 || Neko Majin Z 2
|-
|| '''11 August 2003''' || || || NM 5 || Neko Majin Mike
|-
|| '''04 September 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 19 and 20 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''18 September 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'' DVD Box – ''Dragon Box Z'' Volume 2 is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''03 October 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 21 and 22, plus ''TV Animation Guide: Dragon Ball Z Son Goku Densetsu'', are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 23 and 24 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 2003''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 2'' (aka ''Budokai 2''), is released in Europe before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 25 and 26 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''19 December 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Landmark'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 January 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 27 and 28 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 29 and 30 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 February 2004''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 2'' (aka ''Budokai 2''), is released in Japan. This version contains content cut from previous releases, including a Neko Majin Z exclusive stage in Dragon World and a Kuriza costume for Freeza. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 February 2004''' || Vegeta appears in ''Neko Majin Z''.|| || NM 6|| Neko Majin Z 3
|-
|| '''04 March 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 31 and 32 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 33 and 34 are released.|| Akira Toriyama adds to ''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 519's ending, aiming to further clarify that "Goku’s battles were over, and that a new generation was taking over".<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2004''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 49. || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''02 July 2004''' || ''TV Animation Guide: Dragon Ball Tenka'ichi Densetsu'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball'' DVD Box – Dragon Box is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 2004''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 3'' (aka ''Budokai 3''), is released in North America before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 2004''' || ''Dragon Quest VIII'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 2004''' || Majin Boo appears in ''Neko Majin Z''. || || NM 7 || Neko Majin Z 4
|-
|| '''06 January 2005''' || Son Goku, Pan, and Oob appear in ''Neko Majin Z''.|| || NM 8 || Neko Majin Z 5
|-
|| '''22 March 2005''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sagas]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2005''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 50. || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 2005''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' DVD Box – Dragon Box is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 2005''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking!]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 March 2006''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Tournament'' (aka ''Shin Budokai''), is released in North America before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2006''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 51. || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 2006''' || Dragon Box The Movies is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 2006''' || The video game, ''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 2006''' || || || || ''[[This is the Police Station in Front of Dragon Park on Planet Namek]]''
|-
|| '''05 October 2006''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! NEO]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi 2''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 2006''' || ''Blue Dragon'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''25 December 2006''' || || || || ''[[Cross Epoch]]''
|-
|| '''06 March 2007''' || || || || ''[[Dr. Mashirito: Abale-chan]]''
|-
|| '''20 March 2007''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Tournament 2'' (aka ''Shin Budokai: Another Road''), is released in North America before Japan. Another video game, [[Dragon Ball Online]], is announced.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2007''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 52. || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 2007 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! METEOR]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2008''' || || || || ''[[Sachie-chan GOOD!!]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 2008''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 53. || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 2008''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|}

==Timeline Part V: Revival of ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events pertaining to ''Dragon Ball's'' revival, from the earliest rumblings in the late 00's, to ''Dragon Ball Super'', and more. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===2008 - 2014===
This period sees the beginnings of Dragon Ball's revival. ''Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!!'' sees the series' return to animation. A Hollywood live action film is produced. A refreshed version of ''Dragon Ball Z'', titled ''Dragon Ball Kai'', begins airing. In 2013, ''Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods'' is released, the first ''Dragon Ball'' film to have Toriyama heavily involved in its production. Manga that Toriyama worked on during this time include ''Jiya'', ''Kintoki: Toki of the Golden-Eyed Tribe'', ''Mr. U of Delicious Island'', and ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''.
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|| '''21 September 2008''' || The Jump Super Anime Tour 2008 begins. || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Heya!_Son_Goku_and_Friends_Return!!|Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!!]]''
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|| '''04 December 2008''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''04 March 2009''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Story Volume'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 March 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Evolution]]'', a live action Hollywood film adaptation of ''Dragon Ball'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''21 March 2009''' || || || ||Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! – First Part || ||
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|| '''03 April 2009''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' begins airing. || Akira Toriyama turns 54.|| || || ||
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|| '''21 April 2009''' || || || ||Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! – Second Part || ||
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|| '''29 April 2009''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Kai: Attack of the Saiyans]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''11 July 2009''' || ''Dragon Quest IX'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''23 July 2009''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: The World's Greatest Adventure'' (aka ''Revenge of King Piccolo''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 November 2009''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 December 2009''' || ''[[Jiya]]'' begins serialization.|| || Jiya 1 || Chapter 1: Journey with an Alien || ||
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|| '''24 December 2009''' || || || Jiya 2 || Chapter 2: Attack of an Alien || ||
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|| '''07 January 2010''' || ''Jiya'' concludes serialization. || || Jiya 3 || Chapter 3: Justice of an Alien || ||
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|| '''04 February 2010''' || ''Dragon Ball Online'', is released exclusively in Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2010''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 55. || || || ||
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|| '''30 September 2010''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: Tag VS'' (aka ''Tenkaichi Tag Team''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 November 2010''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]'', is released in North America before Japan. It contains a remake of 1993's ''Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans''. || || || || || ''Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans''
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|| '''15 November 2010''' || || || || ''[[Kintoki: Toki of the Golden-Eyed Tribe]]'' || ||
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|| '''03 February 2011''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Ultimate Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''06 March 2011''' || [[Dragon_Ball_Kai_Episode_95|''Dragon Ball Kai's'' 95th episode]], the last to feature Kenji Yamamoto's musical score, airs. || || || || ||
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|| '''11 March 2011''' || A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_T%C5%8Dhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami 9.0–9.1 undersea earthquake] occurs in the Pacific Ocean, leading to a tsunami which, among other things, causes the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukushima_nuclear_accident Fukushima nuclear accident]. The devastation motivates Akira Toriyama to adjust the script of the upcoming ''Dragon Ball'' film to be positive rather than tragic. <ref name="dvdvision>Interview with [[FLOW]], [[Masako Nozawa]], [[Yūsuke Watanabe]]. DVD & Blu-ray Vision, ''April 2013''. Japan: Hinode Publishing. (pp. 79-81) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dvd-blu-ray-vision-april-2013-battle-of-gods/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: ''DVD & Blu-ray Vision'', April 2013 Issue]</ref> || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2011''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 56. || || || ||
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|| '''21 June 2011''' || [[Naho Ooishi]]'s ''[[Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock]]'' manga begins serialization. || || EOB 1 || Part 1: Bardock... Revived!!|| ||
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|| '''21 July 2011''' || || || EOB 2 || Part 2: Chilled Laughs|| ||
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|| '''20 August 2011''' || ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' concludes serialization. || || EOB 3 || Part 3: The Legendary Super Saiyan || ||
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|| '''25 October 2011''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: Ultimate Blast'' (aka ''Ultimate Tenkaichi''), is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
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|| '''17 December 2011''' || An animated adaptation of ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' airs at [[Jump Festa 2012]]. || || || || || ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock''
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|| '''05 April 2012''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 57. || || || ||
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|| '''10 July 2012''' || A new ''Dragon Ball'' film, later revealed to be Battle of Gods, is announced. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 August 2012''' || ''Dragon Quest X'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 October 2012''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z For Kinect]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 November 2012''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''04 February 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Full Color]]'' Saiyan Arc Volumes 1-3 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''05 February 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 1|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 1: Story & World Guide]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 March 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 2|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 2: Animation Guide Part 1]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''30 March 2013''' || || || || || DBZ M14 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z:_Battle_of_Gods|Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''
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|| '''04 April 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 3|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 3: Animation Guide Part 2]]'' and ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Freeza Arc Volumes 1-5 are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2013''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 58. || || || ||
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|| '''April 2013''' || || || || ''[[Mr. U of Delicious Island]]'' || ||
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|| '''09 May 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4: Dragon Ball Super Encyclopedia]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Chōgashū]]'' are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''13 July 2013''' || ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' begins serialization. || || DB-11 || The Galactic Patrolman Goes to Earth || ||
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|| '''22 July 2013''' || || || DB-10 || The Galactic Patrolman's Discovery || ||
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|| '''29 July 2013''' || || || DB-9 || The Galactic Patrol Spaceship || ||
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|| '''05 August 2013''' || || || DB-8 || The Galactic Patrolman Goes to the Capital || ||
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|| '''12 August 2013''' || || || DB-7 || The Galactic Patrolman's Enforcement || ||
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|| '''26 August 2013''' || || || DB-6 || The Galactic Patrolman and Tights || ||
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|| '''02 September 2013''' || || || DB-5 || The Failure of the Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''09 September 2013''' || || || DB-4 || The Touched Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''14 September 2013''' || || || DB-3 || The Galactic Patrolman on the Move || ||
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|| '''21 September 2013''' || || || DB-2 || The Glory of The Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''30 September 2013''' || ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' concludes serialization. || || DB-1 || Galactic Patrol Mission Accomplished || ||
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|| '''23 January 2014''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''04 April 2014''' || The collected volume of ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' and ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Artificial Human & Cell Arc Volumes 1-3 are released. The former contains a bonus chapter. || || DB- || Dragon Ball Minus || ||
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|| '''05 April 2014''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 59. || || || ||
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|| '''06 April 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Kai's'' Majin Boo arc, featuring music composed by [[Norihito Sumitomo]], begins airing. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 May 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Artificial Human & Cell Arc Volumes 4-6 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''04 June 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Majin Boo Arc Volumes 1-3 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''04 July 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Majin Boo Arc Volumes 4-6 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''18 July 2014''' ||A new ''Dragon Ball'' film, later revealed to be Resurrection F, is announced. || || || || ||
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===2015===
''Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F'' is released. ''Dragon Ball Super'' begins both serialization as a comic and airing as a television show.
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|| '''05 February 2015 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''21 February 2015''' || || || RF 1 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 1|| ||
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|| '''20 March 2015''' || || || RF 2 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 2 || ||
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|| '''05 April 2015''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 60. || || || ||
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|| '''18 April 2015''' || || || || || DBZ M15|| ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z:_Resurrection_'F'|Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F']]''
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|| '''21 April 2015''' || || || RF 3 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 3 || ||
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|| '''11 June 2015''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Extreme Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''20 June 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga begins serialization. || || DBS 001 || The God of Destruction's Prophetic Dream || ||
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|| '''05 July 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime begins airing. || || || || DBS 001 || Who Will the 100 Million Zenny Peace Reward Go To...?!
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|| '''12 July 2015''' || || || || || DBS 002|| Onward to the Promised Resort! Vegeta Goes on a Family Trip?!
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|| '''18 July 2015''' || || || DBS 002 || Goku's Defeat || ||
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|| '''19 July 2015''' || || || || || DBS 003|| Where Does the Dream Continue?! The Search for Super Saiyan God!
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|| '''02 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 004|| Aim for the Dragon Balls?! The Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!
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|| '''09 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 005|| The Battle on Kaiō's Planet! Goku vs God of Destruction Beerus
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|| '''16 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 006|| Don't Anger the God of Destruction! The Heart Pounding Birthday Party
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|| '''21 August 2015''' || || || DBS 003 || Beerus' Wrath || ||
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|| '''23 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 007|| How Dare You Hit My Bulma! Vegeta's Furious Mutation?!
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|| '''30 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 008|| Goku Steps Up! The Last Chance From Beerus-''sama''?!
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|| '''06 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 009|| Sorry About the Wait, Beerus-sama — Finally, Super Saiyan God is Born!
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|| '''13 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 010|| Show Me, Goku! The Power of Super Saiyan God!!
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|| '''19 September 2015''' || || || DBS 004 || Battle of Gods || ||
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|| '''20 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 011|| Let's Keep Going Beerus-''sama''! The Battle of Gods Continues!
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|| '''27 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 012|| The Universe Crumbles?! Clash! The God of Destruction vs Super Saiyan God!
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|| '''04 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 013|| Goku, Go Surpass Super Saiyan God!
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|| '''11 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 014|| This is Every Last Bit of My Power! The Battle of Gods Concludes!
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|| '''18 October 2015''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Resurrection F arc begins in the anime. || || || || DBS 015|| Heroic Satan, Cause a Miracle! A Challenge From Outer Space!!
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|| '''21 October 2015''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' God of Destruction Champa arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 005 || Beerus and Champa || ||
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|| '''25 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 016|| Vegeta Becomes a Pupil?! Take Down Whis!
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|| '''01 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 017|| Pan is Born! And Goku Goes Off on a Training Journey?!
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|| '''08 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 018|| I've Come Too! Training Begins on Beerus' Planet!
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|| '''15 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 019|| Despair Once More! Revival of the Evil Emperor, Freeza!
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|| '''21 November 2015''' || || || DBS 006 || Preparations for the Tournament|| ||
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|| '''22 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 020|| A Warning From Jaco! Freeza and 1,000 Soldiers are Fast Approaching!
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|| '''29 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 021|| The Revenge Begins! The Freeza Army's Malice Strikes Gohan!
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|| '''06 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 022|| Change! An Impossible Revival! The Name's Ginyu!!
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|| '''13 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 023|| The Earth and Gohan in Dire Peril! Come Quick, Son Goku!!
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|| '''19 December 2015''' || || || DBS 007 || Warriors of Universe 6 || ||
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|| '''20 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 024|| Clash: Freeza vs Son Goku! This is the Fruit of My Training!
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|| '''27 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 025|| An All-Out Battle! The Vengeful Golden Freeza
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===2016===
Beerus' twin brother, Champa, debuts in the anime. A martial arts tournament is held between Universe 7 and Universe 6. The Future Trunks arc airs in the anime, and begins in the manga.
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| '''04 January 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Boyhood Arc Volumes 1-4 are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 026|| Amidst the Crisis, a Shot at Victory Appears! Son Goku's Counterattack Begins!
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|| '''17 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 027|| The Earth Explodes?! A Climatic Kamehameha
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|| '''21 January 2016''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōshishū|30th Anniversary: Dragon Ball Chōshishū –Super History Book–]]'' is released. || || DBS 008 || The Match Begins!|| ||
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|| '''24 January 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' God of Destruction Champa arc begins in the anime.|| || || || DBS 028|| The 6th Universe's God of Destruction — His Name's Champa
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|| '''31 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 029|| It's Settled: We're Holding a Martial Arts Match!
The Team Captain's Even Stronger Than Goku
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|| '''04 February 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Boyhood Arc Volumes 5-8 are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''07 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 030|| Rehearsing for the "Martial Arts Match" — Who Are the Two Remaining Members?!
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|| '''14 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 031|| To Lord Zuno! Ask About the Location of the Super Dragon Balls!
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|| '''20 February 2016''' || || || DBS 009 || Goku vs Botamo || ||
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|| '''21 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 032|| The Matches Begin! Everyone Head to the "Nameless Planet"!
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|| '''28 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 033|| Be Surprised, Universe 6! This is Super Saiyan Son Goku!
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|| '''04 March 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Demon King Piccolo Arc Volumes 1-4 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''06 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 034|| Piccolo vs Frost — Bet Everything on the Makankōsappō!
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|| '''19 March 2016''' || || || DBS 010 || Frost's True Colors || ||
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|| '''20 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 035|| Turn Anger Into Power! Vegeta's All-Out Battle
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|| '''27 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 036|| An Unexpectedly Tough Fight! Vegeta's Explosion of Rage!
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|| '''03 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 037|| Don't Forget Your Saiyan Pride! Vegeta vs the Saiyan of Universe 6
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|| '''04 April 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 1'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2016''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 61. || || || ||
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|| '''10 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 038|| Universe 6's Strongest Warrior! Meet the Assassin Hit!!
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|| '''17 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 039|| A Fully-Developed "Time-Skip" Counterattack?! Is It Coming?! Goku's New Technique!
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|| '''21 April 2016''' || || || DBS 011 || Vegeta Takes the Stage!! || ||
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|| '''24 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 040|| The Conclusion At Last! Who Will Prevail? Beerus, or Champa?
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|| '''01 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 041|| Come Forth, Dragon of the Gods — Grant My Wish, Pretty Peas!
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|| '''08 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 042|| A Tumultuous Victory Celebration! Facing Off At Last: Monaka vs Son Goku?!
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|| '''09 May 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' "Future Trunks" story arc is announced. || || || || ||
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|| '''15 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 043|| Goku's "Ki" is Out of Control?! Lots of Trouble Taking Care of Pan
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|| '''21 May 2016''' || || || DBS 012 || A Saiyan's Pride || ||
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|| '''22 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 044|| The Seal of Planet Potaufeu — Secret of the Unleashed "Superhuman Water"!
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|| '''29 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 045|| Vegeta Disappears?! The Menace of Copy-Vegeta!
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|| '''05 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 046|| Goku vs Copy-Vegeta! Who Will Prevail?!
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|| '''12 June 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Future Trunks arc begins in the anime. [[Goku Black]] makes his debut, a "False Goku" inspired by "False Ultraman" and "False Kamen Rider", and named after ''Kamen Rider Black''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-tori-toyo-free-talk-vol-2/</ref>|| || || || DBS 047|| SOS From the Future! A Black New Enemy Appears!!
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|| '''19 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 048|| Hope Again!! Trunks Wakes Up in the Present
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|| '''21 June 2016''' || || || DBS 013 || The Winning Universe is Decided at Last!! || ||
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|| '''26 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 049|| A Message From the Future — Goku Black Invades!
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|| '''03 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 050|| Goku vs Black! The Path to the Sealed Future
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|| '''10 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 051|| Feelings That Transcend Time — Trunks and Mai
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|| '''17 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 052|| Master and Pupil Reunion — Son Gohan and "Future" Trunks
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|| '''21 July 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Future Trunks arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 014 || An SOS From the Future || ||
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|| '''31 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 053|| Reveal Black's True Identity!
Now, to the Kaiōshin Realm of Universe 10!
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|| '''04 August 2016 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''07 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 054|| Inheritor of Saiyan Blood — Trunks' Resolve
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|| '''20 August 2016''' || || || DBS 015 || Hope Again!! || ||
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|| '''21 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 055|| Hey, I Wanna Meet Son Goku — A Summons from the Omni-King!
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|| '''28 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 056|| Rematch With Goku Black! Introducing Super Saiyan Rosé
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|| '''04 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 057|| Advent of the Immortal God, Zamasu
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|| '''11 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 058|| Zamasu and Black — The Two's Mystery Deepens
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|| '''21 September 2016''' || || || DBS 016 || “Future” Trunks' Past || ||
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|| '''25 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 059|| Protect Kaiōshin Gowasu — Destroy Zamasu!
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|| '''02 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 060|| Back to the Future — Goku Black's Identity Revealed!!
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|| '''09 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 061|| Zamasu's Ambition — Presenting the Terrifying "0 Mortals Plan"
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|| '''16 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 062|| I'll Protect the World! Trunks' Angry Super Power Explosion!!
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|| '''21 October 2016''' || || || DBS 017 || The Candidate for Next Kaiōshin of Universe 10, Zamasu || ||
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|| '''23 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 063|| Don't Defile Saiyan Cells!
The Curtain Rises on Vegeta's Intense Battle!!
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|| '''25 October 2016''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
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|| '''30 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 064|| Praise and Adore Him! The Explosive Birth of Merged Zamasu!!
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|| '''06 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 065|| Final Judgement?! The Supreme God's Ultimate Power
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|| '''13 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 066|| Showdown! The Unyielding Warriors' Miraculous Super Power
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|| '''20 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 067|| Fill Your Heart with New Hope!! Farewell, Trunks
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|| '''21 November 2016''' || || || DBS 018 || Goku Black's True Identity || ||
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|| '''27 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 068|| Come Forth, Shenlong! Whose Wish Shall Be Granted?!
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|| '''02 December 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 2'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''04 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 069|| Goku vs Arale! Earth Ends in a Wacky Battle?!
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|| '''11 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 070|| Champa's Challenge! This Time Let's Face Off in Baseball!!
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|| '''17 December 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' "Universe Survival" story arc is announced. || || DBS 019 || Another Zamasu || ||
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|| '''18 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 071|| Goku Dies! A Hit-Job That Can't Be Refused
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|| '''25 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 072|| Can You Counterattack?! An Invisible Assassination Technique!!
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===2017===
The Universe Survival arc begins.
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|| '''08 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 073|| Gohan's Disaster!
Great Saiyaman's Unbelievable Movie Adaptation?!
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|| '''15 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 074|| For The Sake of Those He Loves!
The Indomitable Great Saiyaman!!
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|| '''21 January 2017''' || || || DBS 020|| 0 Mortals Plan || ||
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|| '''22 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 075|| Goku and Kuririn — To the Nostalgic Training Place
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|| '''29 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 076|| Beat the Fearsome Foes! Kuririn's Fighting Spirit Returns!
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|| '''05 February 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Universe Survival arc begins in the anime. Its 77th episode ends with a next episode preview depicting a cloaked figure, presumably Jiren.<ref group="note">The cloaked figure is different in the following episode. Under the cloak is Toppo, the recipient of Jiren's original characterization. Presumably, Toppo inherits a place at the [[Zen Exhibition Match]] alongside this, explaining the change in character design.</ref> || || || || DBS 077|| Let's Do It, Omni-King! The Universe's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament!!
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|| '''12 February 2017''' || The cloaked figure from the prior week's next episode preview is different. Under the cloak is [[Toppo]], a talkative hero of justice. || By this point, Toriyama has seen [[Satoru Takami]] and [[Ryōta Nakamura]]'s plans to make [[Jiren]] a talkative character, and supplies them with details regarding his personality and background. Jiren's original characterization is passed onto Toppo.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-official-site-the-artisans-who-made-the-universe-survival-arc/</ref> || || || DBS 078|| The Universes' Gods are Aghast! Losers Will Be Obliterated at the "Tournament of Power"
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|| '''19 February 2017''' || || || || || DBS 079|| Universe 9's Kicker Basil vs Universe 7's Majin Boo!!
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|| '''21 February 2017''' || || || DBS 021 || Last Chance For HOPE|| ||
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|| '''26 February 2017''' || || || || || DBS 080|| Awaken Dormant Fighting Spirit! Son Gohan's Battle!!
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|| '''05 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 081|| Crusher Bergamo vs Son Goku! Who Has Sky-High Power?!
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|| '''19 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 082|| Never Forgive Son Goku! The Warrior of Justice Toppo Intrudes!!
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|| '''21 March 2017''' || || || DBS 022 || Zamasu's Final Resort || ||
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|| '''26 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 083|| Form the Universe 7 Team! Who Are the Strongest Ten?!
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|| '''02 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 084|| Son Goku the Talent Scout — Inviting Kuririn and No. 18
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|| '''05 April 2017''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 62. || || || ||
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|| '''09 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 085|| The Universes Get into Gear — Each One's Motive
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|| '''16 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 086|| Trading Blows for the First Time! Artificial Human No. 17 vs Son Goku!!
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|| '''21 April 2017''' || || || DBS 023 || The Potara's True Worth || ||
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|| '''23 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 087|| Hunt the Poachers! Goku and No. 17's Joint Battle!!
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|| '''30 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 088|| Gohan and Piccolo: Master and Disciple Train to the Limit!
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|| '''07 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 089|| A Mysterious Beauty Appears! The Tenshin-Style Dojo's Mystery?!
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|| '''14 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 090|| Facing the Wall that Must be Overcome! Goku vs Gohan
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|| '''20 May 2017''' || || || DBS 024 || Son Goku's Evolution|| ||
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|| '''21 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 091|| Which Universe Will Prevail?! The Mightiest Warriors Assemble!!
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|| '''28 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 092|| An Emergency Development! We Don't Have Ten Members!!
|-
|| '''02 June 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 3'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 093|| You're the Tenth Warrior! Goku Visits Freeza!!
|-
|| '''11 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 094|| Revival of the Evil Emperor! The Mysterious Awaiting Assassins?!
|-
|| '''18 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 095|| The Wickedest! The Most Evil! Freeza's Rampage!!
|-
|| '''21 June 2017''' || || || DBS 025 || Will It Be Goku!? Or Zamasu!? || ||
|-
|| '''25 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 096|| The Time Has Come! To the World of Void, Where the Universes' Fate Will Be Decided!!
|-
|| '''02 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 097|| Survive! The "Tournament of Power" Begins at Last!!
|-
|| '''09 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 098|| Oh, the Uncertainty! The Universes Despair!!
|-
|| '''16 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 099|| Show It Off! Kuririn's Hidden Strength!!
|-
|| '''21 July 2017''' || || || DBS 026 || The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks || ||
|-
|| '''23 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 100|| Rampage! The Savage Berserker Awakens!!
|-
|| '''28 July 2017''' || ''Dragon Quest XI'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 101|| The Warriors of Justice Close In! Pride Troopers!!
|-
|| '''06 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 102|| The Power of Love Explodes?! Universe 2's Magical Girl Warriors!!
|-
|| '''13 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 103|| Gohan, Be Ruthless! The Showdown with Universe 10!!
|-
|| '''20 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 104|| A Faster-Than-Light Battle Begins! Goku and Hit's Joint Front!!
|-
|| '''21 August 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Universe Survival arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 027 || Training and Everyday Life, and… || ||
|-
|| '''27 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 105|| A Fierce Battle! The Turtle Sage Stakes His Life!!
|-
|| '''03 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 106|| Figure It Out! Death Match Against an Unseen Attacker!!
|-
|| '''17 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 107|| Revenge "F"! A Cunning Trap is Set?!
|-
|| '''21 September 2017''' || || || DBS 028 || The 12 Gods of Destruction || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 108|| Freeza and Frost! Intersecting Evil Intentions?!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''08 October 2017'''
|| || || || || DBS 109|| The Ultimate Enemy Approaches Goku! Now, Let Loose! The Killer Genki-Dama!!
|-
|| || || || || DBS 110|| Son Goku Wakes! New Level of the Awakened!!
|-
|| '''15 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 111|| Extreme Battle of Another Dimension! Hit vs Jiren!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2017''' || || || DBS 029 || The Universe 11 God of Destruction Candidate, Toppo || ||
|-
|| '''22 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 112|| A Saiyan's Vow! Vegeta's Resolve!!
|-
|| '''29 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 113|| With Such Joy! The Fighting-Maniac Saiyans Battle Again!!
|-
|| '''02 November 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 4'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 114|| Ghastly! The Explosive Birth of a New Super Warrior!!
|-
|| '''12 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 115|| Goku vs Kafla! Super Saiyan Blue Defeated?!
|-
|| '''19 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 116|| The Comeback Omen! Ultra Instinct's Great Explosion!!
|-
|| '''21 November 2017''' || || || DBS 030 || The Man Named Jiren || ||
|-
|| '''26 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 117|| A Grand Showdown of Love! The Artificial Humans vs Universe 2!!
|-
|| '''03 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 118|| Accelerating Drama: A Universe Vanishes…
|-
|| '''10 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 119|| Unavoidable?! The Fierce Stealth Attack!!
|-
|| '''16 December 2017''' || || || DBS 031 || Super Warriors Assemble! || ||
|-
|| '''17 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 120|| A Perfect Survival Strategy! Universe 3's Menacing Assassins!!
|-
|| '''24 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 121|| All-Out War! The Ultimate 4-Way Combo vs Universe 7's Total Offensive!!
|-
|}

===2018===
The ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime comes to an end, while the manga continues with the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc. ''Dragon Ball Super: Broly'' is released.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''07 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 122|| Staking His Pride! Vegeta Challenges the Strongest!!
|-
|| '''14 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 123|| Full Body, Spirit, and Power Unleashed! Goku and Vegeta!!
|-
|| '''20 January 2018''' || || || DBS 032 || Super Warriors Assemble! 2 || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 124|| A Stormy, Fierce Attack! Gohan Fights With His Back to the Wall!!
|-
|| '''26 January 2018''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'', is released internationally before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 125|| Majestic! Advent of the God of Destruction, Toppo!!
|-
|| '''04 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 126|| Surpass Even a God! Vegeta's Life-Risking Blow!!
|-
|| '''11 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 127|| A Looming Obstacle! Pinning Hope on a Final Barrier!!
|-
|| '''18 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 128|| With Noble Pride to the End! Vegeta Falls!!
|-
|| '''21 February 2018''' || || || DBS 033 || Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins! || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 5'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 2018''' || || || || || DBS 129|| Transcendent Limits Surpassed! Ultra Instinct Mastered!!
|-
|| '''18 March 2018''' || || || || || DBS 130|| An Unprecedented Super Showdown! The Ultimate Survival Battle!!
|-
|| '''21 March 2018''' || || || DBS 034 || The First Annihilated Universe|| ||
|-
|| '''25 March 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super'' concludes airing. || || || || DBS 131|| A Miraculous Conclusion! Farewell Goku! Until the Day We Meet Again!!
|-
|| '''05 April 2018''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 63. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2018''' || || || DBS 035 || Hit vs Jiren|| ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2018''' || || || DBS 036 || Quirky Competitors || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 6'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2018''' || || || DBS 037 || Awaken, Super Saiyan Kale || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2018''' || || || DBS 038 || Universe 6's Last Resort|| ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2018''' || || || DBS 039 || “Sign” of Son Goku's Awakening || ||
|-
|| ''' 04 September 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 7'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2018''' || || || DBS 040 || Jiren vs Universe 7 || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 2018''' || || || DBS 041 || Ultra Instinct || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2018''' || || || DBS 042 || Battle's End and Aftermath || ||
|-
|| '''14 December2018''' || || || || || DBS M1|| ''[[Dragon_Ball_Super:_Broly|Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]''
|-
|| '''04 December 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 8'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 043 || Galactic Patrol Enlistment!|| ||
|}

===2019 - 2024===
This period sees the release of ''Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero'', the announcement of ''Dragon Ball Daima'', and the ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga's Granolla the Survivor arc. Akira Toriyama passes away on March 1st, 2024.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''21 January 2019''' || || || DBS 044 || Escaped Prisoner Moro || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2019''' || || || DBS 045 || Moro's Magical Power || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2019''' || || || DBS 046 || Planet Namek in Decline || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''04 April 2019'''
|| ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 9'' is released.|| || || || ||
|-
||The video game, ''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]'', is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2019''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 64. || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 2019''' || || || DBS 047 || Stolen Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2019''' || || || DBS 048 || Moro's Wish || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2019''' || || || DBS 049 || Outer Space Battle || ||
|-
|| '''20 July 2019''' || || || DBS 050 || Great Escape || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 2019''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 10'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2019''' || || || DBS 051 || To Each Their Own Plans || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2019''' || || || DBS 052 || Goku and Vegeta's Training || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2019''' || || || DBS 053 || Saganbo's Galactic Bandit Brigade || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2019''' || || || DBS 054 || Gohan vs Seven-Three || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2019''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 11'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2019''' || || || DBS 055 || Merusu's True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''16 January 2020''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2020''' || || || DBS 056 || Warriors of Earth Assemble || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2020''' || || || DBS 057 || Battles Abound || ||
|-
|| '''21 March 2020''' || || || DBS 058 || Son Goku Arrives || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 12'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2020''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 65. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2020''' || || || DBS 059 || Activation! Ultra Instinct "Sign" || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2020''' || || || DBS 060 || Merusu's Miscalculation|| ||
|-
|| '''19 June 2020 ''' || || || DBS 061 || Vegeta Reborn || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2020''' || || || DBS 062 || Edge of Defeat || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 13'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2020''' || || || DBS 063 || Merusu's Resolve || ||
|-
|| '''19 September 2020''' || || || DBS 064 || Son Goku the Galactic Patrolman || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2020''' || || || DBS 065 || Son Goku the Earthling || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2020''' || || || DBS 066 || Moro the Planet-Eater || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 14'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2020''' || || || DBS 067 || The Grand Finale, And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Granolla the Survivor arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 068 || Granolla the Survivor || ||
|-
|| '''20 February 2021''' || || || DBS 069 || The Succession of Planet Cereal || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2021''' || || || DBS 070 || The Greatest Warrior in the Universe || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 15'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2021''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 66. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2021''' || || || DBS 071 || The Heatas' Plan || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2021''' || || || DBS 072 || The Saiyans and Cerealian || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2021''' || || || DBS 073 || Goku vs Granolla || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2021''' || || || DBS 074 || Vegeta vs Granolla|| ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 16'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''19 August 2021''' || || || DBS 075 || A God of Destruction's Power || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2021''' || || || DBS 076 || The Destiny of the Saiyans || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2021''' || || || DBS 077 || Goku's Father Bardock || ||
|-
|| '''20 November 2021''' || || || DBS 078 || Gas' Wish || ||
|-
|| '''03 December 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 17'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2021''' || || || DBS 079 || Gas vs Granolla|| ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2022''' || || || DBS 080 || Gas vs Granolla, Part 2 || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2022''' || || || DBS 081 || Goku's Conflict || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2022''' || || || DBS 082 || Bardock vs Gas || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 18'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2022''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 67. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2022''' || || || DBS 083 || Bardock vs Gas, Part 2 || ||
|-
|| '''20 May 2022''' || || || DBS 084 || The Pride of an Entire Race || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 2022''' || || || || || DBS M2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Super:_Super_Hero|Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]''
|-
|| '''21 June 2022''' || || || DBS 085 || Their Respective Answers || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2022''' || || || DBS 086 || A Full-Power Battle|| ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 19'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 August 2022''' || || || DBS 087 || The Universe's Strongest Appears|| ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Super Hero arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 088 || The Birth of Super Heroes || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 2023''' || || || DBS 089 || A Rival Appears!|| ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2023''' || || || DBS 090 || Showdown with Dr. Hedo || ||
|-
|| '''03 March 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 20'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2023''' || || || DBS 091 || The Red Ribbon Army's Revival!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2023''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 68. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2023''' || || || DBS 092 || New Artificial Humans|| ||
|-
|| '''19 May 2023''' || || || DBS 093 || The Plan to Kidnap Pan || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2023''' || || || DBS 094 || Awaken! Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2023''' || || || DBS 095|| The Strongest Teacher and Disciple || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 21'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2023''' || || || DBS 096 || Saiyamen Join the Fight! || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2023''' || || || DBS 097 || Cell Max Runs Wild || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 2023''' || || || DBS 098 || Gamma 2's Resolve|| ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2023''' || || || DBS 099 || Son Gohan's Ultimate Awakening! || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 22'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2023''' || || || DBS 100 || Burst Forth! Makankōsappō || ||
|-
|| '''19 January 2024''' || || || DBS 101 || Carmine and No. 15|| ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2024''' || || || DBS 102 || Son Goku vs Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''01 March 2024''' || || Akira Toriyama passes away. || || || ||
|}

==Timeline Part VI: After Akira Toriyama==
Below is a table chronicling major events pertaining to ''Dragon Ball's'' continued release and production after the passing of its original creator, Akira Toriyama. This includes the airing of ''Dragon Ball Daima'', the final chapters of ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 24'', and beyond.
===2024 & Beyond===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''21 March 2024''' || || DBS 103 || An Inheritance to the Future || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2024''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 23'' is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 October 2024''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO]]'', is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 01 || Conspiracy
|-
|| '''18 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 02 || Glorio
|-
|| '''25 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 03|| Daima
|-
|| '''01 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 04|| Chatty
|-
|| '''08 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 05|| Panzy
|-
|| '''15 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 06|| Lightning
|-
|| '''22 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 07|| Collar
|-
|| '''29 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 08|| Tamagami
|-
|| '''06 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 09|| Thieves
|-
|| '''13 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 10|| Ocean
|-
|| '''20 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 11|| Legend
|-
|| '''27 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 12|| True Strength
|-
|| '''10 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 13|| Surprise
|-
|| '''17 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 14|| Taboo
|-
|| '''24 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 15|| Third Eye
|-
|| '''31 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 16|| Degesu
|-
|| '''07 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 17|| Gomah
|-
|| '''14 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 18|| Awakening
|-
|| '''20 February 2025''' || || DBS 104 || Birth of Saiyaman X! || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 19|| Betrayal
|-
|| '''28 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 20|| Maximum
|-
|| '''04 April 2025''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 24'' is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 2026''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Beerus]]'' are announced at the Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary “Genkidamatsuri” Event. || || || ||
|}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==See Also==
* [[Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology]]
* [[Akira Toriyama]]
* [[Complete List of Works by Akira Toriyama]]
* [[List of Dr. Slump Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Z Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball GT Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Kai Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Super Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Super Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Daima Episodes]]
* List of [[Console Video Games]]

==External Links==
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/pafu-september-1980-mangaka-whos-who-akira-toriyama/ Mangaka Who’s Who – Akira Toriyama]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/ Akira Toriyama Interview]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ The Making of Dragon Ball]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-akira-toriyama-super-interview/ Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 2nd Round — The Unpredictable Story]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue Past Editors (+ Toriyama) Round-Table Discussion — 2nd Round]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-6-akira-toriyama-super-interview/ Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 6th Round — Origins, and Onward to the Future…]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/ Akira Toriyama × Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/ The Truth About the “Dragon Ball” Manga: “Toriyama Thought of It Like This” Special]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dvd-blu-ray-vision-april-2013-battle-of-gods/ FLOW, Masako Nozawa, Yūsuke Watanabe]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ “I Want to Meet That Person” Special: VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/ Akira Toriyama Interview: Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama]
* [https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/ Forbes: Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest']
* [https://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/interviews/akira-toriyama-editor-says-there-is-nothing-to-learn-from-dragon-ball/ Dao of Dragon Ball: Akira Toriyama's Editor says, "There is Nothing to Learn from Dragon Ball"]
* [http://Dragon%20Ball's%20True%20Genre:%20We%20Need%20to%20Talk%20about%20Wuxia Kanzenshuu Forums - Dragon Ball's True Genre: We Need to Talk about Wuxia]
* [https://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]
* [https://ctext.org/wiki.pl?if=gb&remap=gb Chinese Philosophy Book Electronicization Project]

==References==
{{reflist}}

Real World Timeline

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{{About|real world events related to Akira Toriyama's life and works, plus the development of mystical martial arts fiction in East Asia|a timeline of events taking place within the stories of [[Dragon Ball]] and related series|Dragon World Timeline}}
Have you ever wanted to trace ''Dragon Ball's'' conception and narrative evolution? Experience it as part of a long tradition of mystical martial arts tales? Read it as a part of Toriyama's larger body of work? Or just watch the anime and include every film in release order? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this timeline was made for you.

The '''Real World Timeline''' is a chronology of events in the real world that would lead to the creation of the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, as well as the chronology of the development, production, and release of works within and related to it.
==Abridged Timeline==
===Before ''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
|-
| '''1592''' || ''[[Journey to the West]]'' is published.
|-
| '''03 April 1952''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osamu_Tezuka Osamu Tezuka]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Boy Astro Boy]'' begins serialization.
|-
| '''05 April 1955''' || [[Akira Toriyama]] is born.
|-
| '''25 January 1961''' || Disney's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Hundred_and_One_Dalmatians One Hundred and One Dalmatians]'' is released.
|-
| '''27 November 1965''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera,_the_Giant_Monster Gamera, the Giant Monster]'' is released.
|-
| '''17 July 1966''' ||''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraman_(1966_TV_series) Ultraman]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''31 October 1971''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Boss The Big Boss]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee Bruce Lee], is released.
|-
| '''05 October 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drunken_Master Drunken Master]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan Jackie Chan] and Hwang Jang-lee, is released.
|-
| '''28 November 1978''' || Akira Toriyama's professional manga debut: ''[[Wonder Island]]'' is published.
|-
| '''05 January 1980''' || ''[[Dr. Slump]]'' begins serialization.
|-
| '''10 September 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_the_North_Star Fist of the North Star]'' volume 3 is released.
|}

===''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
|-
| '''20 November 1984''' || ''Dragon Ball'' begins publication.
|-
| '''21 May 1985''' || The 21st Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''20 December 1985''' || The Red Ribbon Army arc begins.
|-
| '''26 February 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_(anime) animated television adaptation] begins airing.
|-
| '''24 February 1987''' || The 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''28 July 1987''' || The Piccolo Daimao arc begins.
|-
| '''16 February 1988''' || The 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''04 October 1988''' || The Saiyan arc begins.
|-
| '''26 April 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''19 September 1989''' || The Namek arc begins.
|-
| '''25 June 1991''' || The Cell arc begins.
|-
| '''11 May 1993''' || The Majin Boo arc begins.
|-
| '''23 May 1995''' || ''Dragon Ball'' concludes publication.
|-
| '''07 February 1996''' || ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''17 November 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' concludes airing.
|}

===After ''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
|-
| '''04 December 2002''' to '''2 April 2004''' || The [[Dragon Ball Kanzenban]] is released.
|-
| '''05 April 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''30 March 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]'' is released.
|-
| '''13 July 2013''' to '''30 September 2013''' || ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' is serialized.
|-
| '''18 April 2015''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F']]'' is released.
|-
| '''20 June 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' comic begins serialization.
|-
| '''05 July 2015''' || The ''[[Dragon Ball Super]]'' television series begins airing.
|-
| '''14 December 2018''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]'' is released.
|-
| '''11 June 2022''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]'' is released.
|-
| '''01 March 2024''' || Akira Toriyama passes away.
|-
| '''11 October 2024''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daima]]'' begins airing.
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==Preface to Timeline Part I==
The first section of this timeline aims to chronicle the real world roots and evolution of some of the major sources of inspiration behind ''Dragon Ball'', as well as many of the mystical and martial concepts employed by Toriyama within the story. This includes things like ''Journey to the West'', the ki-based power system, the frequent commitment to fairness in combat, and more. Below is a brief explanation of the various histories being traced. Further linguistic comparison can be found [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Japanese_%26_Chinese_Glossary_of_Dragon_Ball,_Mystical,_and_Martial_Terminology here].

===Buddhism, Shaolin, and Journey to the West===
''Dragon Ball'' begins life as a parody of the 16th century Chinese novel, ''Journey to the West'', both works' protagonists sharing a name. Said novel is a fictionalized account of a Chinese monk's pilgrimage to India, in search of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism Buddhist] texts. The Shaolin Monastery and related iconography also see use in ''Dragon Ball'', perhaps most notably in the form of [[Kuririn]]. In these ways, the history of Buddhism is part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

Buddhism develops out of India's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedic_period Vedic], Brahamanic, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Arama%E1%B9%87a śramaṇa] traditions around the 6th century BCE, before spreading to China by around 67 CE. In the 5th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batuo Batuo] (or Buddhabhadra) brings [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhyana_in_Buddhism ''dhyāna''] (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chan_Buddhism chán]'' in Chinese and ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Zen zen]'' in Japanese) meditative practice to China, which he integrates with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoism Dàoism] and folk religions. He becomes the first abbot of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Monastery Shaolin Monastery], constructed for him at the order of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the 6th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhidharma Bodhidharma] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazu_Huike Dazu Huike] travel to the monastery where they further develop Batuo's meditative tradition. According to legend, a major Shaolin Monastery (though not necessarily this original one) is destroyed by the Qing government in the 17th or 18th century. This destruction leads to the spread of Shaolin martial arts throughout China, via five fugitive monks who survive its destruction.

In the 5th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gu%E1%B9%87abhadra_(Buddhist_monk) Guṇabhadra] translates the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%E1%B9%85k%C4%81vat%C4%81ra_S%C5%ABtra Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra]'', a text exploring ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogachara yogācāra]'', into Chinese. Bodhidharma is said to have passed a copy of this text down to Huike. By the 7th century, ''yogācāra'' is widespread in China and subject to many conflicting interpretations. A Chinese Buddhist monk named [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xuanzang Xuanzang] embarks on a pilgrimage to India in order to resolve these disputes. He returns with hundreds of untranslated texts. The journey is chronicled in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_of_the_Western_Regions Records of the Western Regions]'', which is given a fantastical embellishment in the form of ''Journey to the West'' in 1592.

In 653, a Japanese monk named [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C5%8Dsh%C5%8D Dōshō] travels to China to study Xuanzang's account of Yogācāra Buddhism, and also learns about Chán Buddhism from a student of Huike. Dōshō returns to Japan and pioneers Zen Buddhism. In this way, Zen Buddhism has traceable common ancestry with the Buddhism of Shaolin and that of ''Journey to the West''.

===Ki & Sen'nin===
''Dragon Ball'''s power system centers around ''ki'' (気). Toriyama explains that strengthening one's ''ki'' is the way to overcome the limits of physical strength.<ref>"No matter how much you train, there are limits to physical strength, and the only way to overcome that is through ''ki''. I think Goku was able to approach the mightiest warriors in the universe through strengthening his ''ki''." https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/</ref> Son Goku and others use ''ki'' to fly through the air, to attack one another with waves or blasts, to detect others, and more. ''Ki'' is a romanization of the Japanese reading of the character 氣. Familiar romanizations of Chinese readings of this character include ''chʻi'' (Wade–Giles) and ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi qì]'' (Hanyu Pinyin). In the real world, ''qì'' refers primarily to breath, air, or gas, but has come to refer to vital energy as well. The practice of circulating, controlling, and cultivating one's ''qì'' is referred to as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong qìgōng]'' (氣功) in Hanyu Pinyin, ''chʻi-kung'' in Wade-Giles, or ''kikō'' in Japanese. <ref group="note">This latter character, 功, can by itself denote many things, including "skill" or "work". It appears commonly as a part of the term 功夫, romanized in Chinese as ''gōngfu'' (Hanyu Pinyin) or ''kung-fu'' (Wade-Giles). In this instance it can still refer generally to a skill, but often refers to one's skill in the martial arts more specifically.</ref> In ''Dragon Ball'', the common run-of-the-mill energy blasts we see are called ''kikōha'' (気功波). Some of the earliest references to ''qì'' come to us in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucianism Confucian] and Dàoist writings, though more prototypical forms of the character appear even earlier. Dàoism also provides us with the concept of the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xian_(Taoism) xiān]'' (仙), or immortal sage. The Japanese reading is ''sen'', as in ''sen'nin'' (仙人). The Daoist sage acquires immortality through many means, including through ''qìgōng'' exercise and internal alchemy or elixirs. In these ways, the history of ''qì'' and ''xiān'' are part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

Around the 9th century BCE, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Ching Yi Jing]'' (aka ''I Ching'', or "Book of Changes"), is compiled. Originally used as a divination manual, the text is foundational for both Confucianism and Dàoism. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius Confucius] lives from BCE 551 to 479, leaving behind records of speeches and conversations with students, compiled in the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analects Analects]''. This text contains one of the earliest descriptions of ''qì'', as a sort of breath and relating to motivational characteristics. In the 4th century BCE, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neiye#Dating Neiye]'' is written, containing one of the oldest descriptions of Dàoist techniques for breath meditation and ''qì'' circulation. By BCE 300 the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_Texts_of_Guodian Guodian Chu Slips]'' are written, which contain the earliest known forms and fragments of the core Dàoist texts, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_Ching Dào Dé Jīng]'' and the the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhuangzi_(book) Zhuang Zi]''. Here, cosmic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang ''yīn'' and ''yáng''] are described as the "greatest of ''qì''", wind is described as the ''qì'' of the Earth, and ''xiān'' are mentioned as an allegory for spiritual immortality. A tomb sealed in BCE 168 contains a chart demonstrating exercises for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daoyin dǎoyǐn]'', a Dàoist precursor to ''qìgōng''.

In the 4th century CE, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ge_Hong Ge Hong] publishes ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baopuzi Master Who Embraces Simplicity]'', a text exploring both Confucian and Dàoist topics. The Dàoist section sees him discuss ''xiān'' in a literal sense, treating immortality as something that can actually be attained through various methods, including ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neidan nèidān]'' (internal alchemy or elixir), meditation, and ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing exercises. The 9th century text, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunlun_Nu The Kunlun Slave]'', depicts a Dàoist sage who uses gravity-defying leaps to rescue his master's lover. In an epilogue set over ten years later, the sage is noted to have not aged a day.

The 17th century sees the writing of numerous ''qìgōng'' texts, including Zining's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yijin_Jing Yijin Jing]''. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huang_Zongxi Huang Zong Xi]'s ''Epitaph for Wang Zhengnan'' is the first to distinguish between Buddhist Shaolin external martial arts (''wàijiā'') and Dàoist internal martial arts (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neijia nèijiā]''), and credits the creation of the latter (in the form of ''tàijí'', aka ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_chi tʻai-chi]'') to the immortal sage [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhang_Sanfeng Zhang Sanfeng], who held public office during [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kublai_Khan Kublai Khan]'s reign in the 13th century. Huang Zong Xi's son publishes the earliest extant text on ''nèijiā''.

Bruce Lee's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-inch_punch one-inch punch] technique, shown off in 1964, demonstrates the real-world destructive capability of ''nèijiā'' and ''qìgōng''. The film ''[https://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=4071&complete_credits=1&display_set=eng Buddha's Palm]'', also from 1964, demonstrates the fictional destructive capability of these same principles and practices, by purportedly providing the first depiction of a "''qì'' blast".<ref>Cool History Bros. ''Origin & Evolution of the Chi Blast - How the Trope Started''. 23 January 2022. Timestamp: 6:25-7:03 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exG63Sqlevs</ref> With this concept formally labeled within ''Dragon Ball'' as a ''kikōha'', and read in Chinese as ''qigongbō'', we can see how the fantastical feats and boundless strength of Son Goku and others are rooted ultimately in ancient breathing exercises. Likewise, to the extent that such exercise and internal elixirs are paths to Dàoist immortality, we also see the roots of the long lives of characters like the [[Turtle Hermit|Muten Roshi]], [[Tao Pai-Pai]], and [[Crane Hermit|Tsuru Sennin]].

===Bushidō & Chivalry===
In ''Dragon Ball'' [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_353 chapter 353], [[Vegeta]] battles [[Artificial Human No. 18|No. 18]] as [[Piccolo]], [[Tenshinhan]], and the others catch up. [[Artificial Human No. 17|No. 17]] remarks that they seem to value ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido bushidō]'' (the way of the warrior), and so warns that if they join the fight to assist Vegeta he will do the same for No. 18. In the real world, ''bushidō'' is traditionally associated with the ethical code of the samurai. This code often involves some combination of sincerity, bravery, martial arts mastery, honor until death, loyalty to one's master, and more. No. 17's invocation of the term seems to refer to connotations of bravery and honor until death, such that it would preclude Vegeta and his allies from ganging up on No. 18.<ref group="note">It is worth noting that No. 17 may be mentioning ''bushidō'' not as precluding everyone from joining the fight, but demanding it.</ref> No. 17, thus, treats fairness in combat as part of ''bushidō''. While not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%8Dy%C5%8D_Gunkan named and codified] until the Edo or Tokugawa period (roughly 1601 - 1868), it likely existed in some form as far back as the Kamakura period (1185 - 1333), drawing upon various influences including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinto Shintoism], Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism. Fairness in combat also appears in ancient China in form of the knightly order of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_occupations#Sh%C3%AC_(%E5%A3%AB) shì]''. These knights are the forebears of both ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youxia yóuxiá]'' (roughly "chivalrous wanderers") and Confucians.<ref>Zhao, Jian. ''Historical Development of the Xia and Its Relationship with Other Social Groups in the Pre-Qin Period''. Journal of Asian History, 2001, Vol. 35, No. 1 (2001), pp. 59-91. (p. 59)</ref> In this way, the history of ''bushidō'' and ''yóuxiá'' are part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

''Bushidō'' is comprised of three characters: 武士道. 武 translates into English variously as "military", "soldier", "warfare", "warrior", "fighting", and "martial arts". It can be romanized as ''bu'' in Japanese and ''wǔ'' in Chinese, appearing in words such as ''wǔshù'' (武術), ''budō'' (武道), and ''budōkai'' (武道会). 士 translates into English variously as "man", "officer", "soldier", "scholar", and more. It can be romanized as ''shì'' in both Japanese and Chinese, appearing in words such as ''senshi'' (戦士) . Finally, 道 translates into English variously as "way", "path", "road", "principle", and more. It can be romanized as ''dō'' in Japanese as well as ''dào'' (Hanyu Pinyin) and ''tao'' (Wide-Giles) in Chinese, appearing rather famously in the name of ''Dàoism''/''Taoism'' as well as its namesake, the ''Dào''/''Tao'', where it refers to the Way of nature itself and/or the ideal way to live one's life. Putting all of this together, we get the rather common translation of ''bushidō'' as "the way of the warrior". By the 17th century, we see ''bushidō'' written and codified by Confucian scholar and samurai retainer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obata_Kagenori Obata Kagenori].

A follower of ''bushidō'' bears resemblance to the ''xiá'' of ancient China. Romanized from the character 俠, the term roughly means "chivalry", "gallant", "knight", "hero", "heroic", or "chivalrous person". The historical ''xiá'' are closely related to the Confucians, as both descend from the same ancient Chinese knightly order. From the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shang_dynasty Shang Dynasty] (beginning around BCE 1600) through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warring_States_period Warring States Period] (ending in BCE 221), ''shì'' (士) refers more specifically to an aristocratic social order of foot-knights who follow a strict code of chivalry. This is exemplified in the BCE 521 exchange between two ''shì'' at the Battle of Zheqiu. One, named Hua Bao, fires an arrow at another fighting on the opposing side, named Gongzi Cheng. Hua Bao's arrow misses, and as he readies a follow-up, Gongzi Cheng insists that it would be unchivalrous to fire again without giving him a chance to shoot one of his own. Hua Bao agrees, lowers his bow, and is unfortunately shot dead by Gongzi Cheng.<ref>Zuo Qiuming. ''Zuo Zhuan''. Late 4th century BCE. https://ctext.org/chun-qiu-zuo-zhuan/zhao-gong</ref> Here, we see ''shì'' demonstrating a fairness in combat not dissimilar to that suggested by No. 17 when invoking ''bushidō''.

During the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_and_Autumn_period Spring and Autumn Period] in China (ranging from BCE 770 to BCE 481), traditional hereditary systems of public service begin to break down, with ''shì'' splitting roughly into two camps: military and civilian. The former develop into a group later known as ''xiá'' or ''yóuxiá'', and the latter develop into scholars (Confucians in particular). The term ''yóu'' is a romanization of the character 遊, which roughly means to "roam" or "wander". Combined with ''xiá'', we get descriptions such as "wandering knight errant", "wandering hero", "chivalrous wanderer", and more. Both the ''yóuxiá'' and the Confucians are known for their moral codes, something that earns them both praise and condemnation from varying sources. In the 3rd century BCE, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalism_(Chinese_philosophy) Legalist] philosopher [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Fei Han Fei] writes disparagingly about both ''yóuxiá'' and the Confucians in the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Feizi Han Feizi]'', as two of five "maggot" or "vermin" social classes from the preceding Spring and Autumn period. The ''yóuxiá'' are criticized for using violence to follow their code, even when it breaks the law. Confucians are criticized for treating legal texts like poetry and literature. In the 1st century BCE, on the other hand, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sima_Qian Sima Qian] writes favorably about ''yóuxiá''<ref>Sima Qian. ''Records of the Grand Historian''. BCE 91. https://ctext.org/wiki.pl?if=gb&res=948371&remap=gb</ref>, describing them as heroes, in biographies that would later act as a template for future fictional tales of heroic martial artists.<ref>Ma, Iris. ''Between Historicity and Fictionality''. Modern Chinese Literature and Culture, SPRING, 2019, Vol. 31, No. 1 (SPRING, 2019), pp. 229-263. (p. 241)</ref> 21st century writers like Liang Qichao effectively describe ancient Chinese heroes, including ''yóuxiá'', as following Chinese ''bushidō''.

Fairness is treated as a martial virtue, even in the face of defeat and death. This is the way of the warrior as described by No. 17. These are the roots of the code of conduct informing the actions of several characters throughout ''Dragon Ball's'' story, including Goku's rejection of [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Earth%27s_God God]'s assistance against Piccolo in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_188 chapter 188], [[Ginyu]]'s rejection of [[Jheese]]'s assistance against Goku in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_284 chapter 284], Goku's rejection of fusion against [[Majin Boo]] in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_509 chapter 509], and more.

===Bukyō & Wǔxiá===
''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia ''Wǔxiá'']'' is a term combining 武 (again, variously meaning "military", "soldier", "warfare", "warrior", "fighting", and "martial arts") with 俠 (again, variously meaning "chivalry", "gallant", "knight", or "chivalrous person"). It can be translated in many ways, including "martial heroes". It denotes a literary and cinematic genre from the early 20th century, which features, among other things, wandering heroes performing fantastical feats of martial arts through a mastery of ''qì'', with a desire for glory as a primary attribute. As both a genre name and a type of person, it can be treated as synonymous with the aforementioned ''yóuxiá''. Other related genres and terms often contain ''xiá'' in the name, attached to other terms. Examples include 侠义 (''xiáyì''), 侠客 (''xiákè''), 仙俠 (''xiānxiá''), 奇俠 (''qixiá''), and more.

The term's coinage emerges out of the turmoil of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the mid-1800's, Western powers begin to exert a significant influence in East Asia. Japan's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakoku policy of relative isolation] ends under the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_of_Kanagawa threat of violence], and China loses the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Opium_War First Opium War] against Britain. Both begin suffering from a string of "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unequal_treaties unequal treaties]", with China entering what many later historians label a "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Century_of_humiliation century of humiliation]". In Japan, one consequence of this is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_Restoration Meiji Restoration], which sees the rapid modernization, industrialization, and Westernization of the nation. By the early 20th century, fruits of this restoration can be seen in the form of military victories against [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Sino-Japanese_War China] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Japanese_War Russia].

Attempts are made within China to follow Japan's path and modernize, but these [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundred_Days'_Reform reform movements] meet resistance and end in failure. One reformist and scholar, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liang_Qichao Liang Qichao], flees to Japan to escape persecution. During his political exile in Japan, he publishes ''China's Bushidō''. The text argues that Japan has become strong enough to contend with Western powers because it has embraced the martial ethos of ''bushidō'', and that China ought to follow suit to rekindle their own slumbering martial spirit. The term ''bukyō'' first appears in a 1902 story about submarine warfare, titled ''Bukyō no Nippon'' (often translated as "Heroic Japan"). Liang Qichao gives this term its Chinese reading of ''wǔxiá'', and applies it to older works and characters, such as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Margin Water Margin]'' and various heroes described as ''xiá'' or ''yóuxiá'', in order to demonstrate the presence of these martial virtues in China's past.<ref>Liu, Petrus. ''Stateless Subjects: Chinese Martial Arts Literature and Postcolonial History''. Cornell East Asia Series, 2012. (p. 48) </ref>

Sima Qian's 1st century BCE biographies of ''yóuxiá'' heroes provide the narrative model for future martial arts fiction. ''The Kunlun Slave'', and other similar tales from the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907), are some of the earliest to feature not only martial heroes, but ones who use a mastery of ''qi'' to perform superhuman feats. The 14th century novel, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Romance of the Three Kingdoms]'', is another antecedent of ''wǔxiá'' literature, purportedly containing detailed descriptions of close-quarters combat emulated by later writers.<ref>Story Teller. ''Wuxia and 9Dragons (1)''. Project AI's 9Dragons Blog, 13 December 2009. https://projectai.wordpress.com/2009/12/13/wuxia-and-9dragons-1/</ref> The aforementioned ''Water Margin'', from the 17th century, is regarded as the first full-length proto-''wǔxiá'' novel.

In 1922, writer and martial artist [https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/xiang_kairan Xiang Kairan] begins simultaneously writing two different novels designed to contrast with one another: the fantastical ''wǔxiá'' story ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan''<ref group="note">This novel's title can be found translated in various different ways, including "Stateless Heroes of Marvels" (Liu, 2012), "Biographies of the Marvelous Knights-Errant in the Jianghu" (Ma, 2019), "Marvellous Gallants of the Rivers and Lakes" ([https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/xiang_kairan Encyclopedia of Science Fiction]), and "The Peculiar Knights-Errant of the Jianghu" ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia#20th_century Wikipedia]). "Jianghu" literally translates to "rivers and lakes", but often carries connotations relating life outside of government or state control, hence Liu's choice of "stateless". </ref> and the grounded kung-fu story ''Jindai Yinxiong Zhuan''.<ref group="note">Liu translates this novel's title as "Modern Heroes of Marvels".</ref> The former, set far in the past, is widely regarded as the first modern ''wǔxiá'' novel<ref>Liu, 2012. (p. 50)</ref> and responsible for kickstarting a "martial arts craze" in cities like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai Shanghai].<ref>Ma, 2019. (p. 229-230)</ref> The latter, set in the present, centers on a fictionalized account of martial artist [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huo_Yuanjia Huo Yuanjia]'s life, and forms the basis of Bruce Lee's films and other similar projects post-World War II. A film adaptation of ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'', titled ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burning_of_the_Red_Lotus_Temple The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple]'', is released in 1928. China's first martial arts feature film, it receives seventeen additional parts (collectively depicting nine out of 160 chapters of the original novel) before being banned. With all parts combined, the now-lost film is considered the longest studio release ever produced, clocking in at over 27 hours in length.<ref>Liu, 2012. (p. 51-52)</ref>

Xiang Kairan's novel and its film adaptation effectively represent the birth of the modern literary and cinematic genre of ''wǔxiá''. Beginning his career in the 1950's, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jin_Yong Jin Yong] is another notable ''wǔxiá'' writer. His works include the ''Condor Heroes'' trilogy, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smiling,_Proud_Wanderer The Smiling, Proud Wanderer]'', and more. In addition to receiving numerous film adaptations, Jin Yong's works are purported to have popularized multiple tropes in the genre, including "complex characters with colorful titles ('Seven Freaks of the South') and fantastical martial arts moves with memorable names ('Nine Darkness Skeleton Claws')".<ref>Wang, Yilin. ''What Speculative Fiction Writers Can Learn from the Origins and Evolution of the Wuxia Genre''. Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, 28 December 2021. </ref> In the 1960's, Liu Canyang writes a ''wǔxiá'' novel titled ''Sky Buddha's Palm'', the film adaptation of which is purported to contain the first "ki blast". The aforementioned destruction of (a) Shaolin Monastery, and it facilitating the spread of Shaolin martial arts via five fugitive monks, is a common plot beat in ''wǔxiá'' stories.

''Wǔxiá'' and its historical antecedents represent a marriage of the various roots explored previously: wandering martial artists, following Buddhist and Dàoist teachings, cultivating superhuman abilities as a result, and using these abilities to perform fantastical and heroic deeds. In these ways, the history (and pre-history) of ''wǔxiá'' (or ''bukyō'') is part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

==Timeline Part I: Mystical & Martial Roots==
The following is a pair of tables arranging the events described above in a combined chronological order.

===BCE 1600's - CE 600's===
This first table features events in India and China, beginning in the Bronze Age and ending in the 7th century. It includes the origins of Buddhism & Dàoism, ''qì'' & ''xiān'', ''shì'' & ''xiá'', the Shaolin Monastery, and the pilgrimage which would inspire Journey to the West.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! India !! China
|-
| ''' BCE 1600''' || || The Shang Dynasty begins, the earliest in Chinese history to feature ''shì'', an aristocratic social order of foot-knights who follow a strict code of chivalry.
|-
| '''BCE 1500''' || Early Vedic Period begins, characterized by a cultural and religious synthesis between Indus Valley and Indo-European peoples. ||
|-
| '''BCE 1000''' || Late Vedic Period begins; sometimes referred to as Brahmanism due to the elevation of the priestly caste of Brahmin. ||
|-
| '''BCE 827''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Xuan_of_Zhou Xuan] becomes king of the Zhou Dynasty. Around this time, the ''Yi Jing'' (also romanized as ''I Ching'', and often translated as ''Book of Changes''), is compiled around this time. Originally used as a divination manual, the text is foundational for both Confucianism and Dàoism.
|-
| ''' BCE 770''' || || The Spring and Autumn Period begins. Around this time, hereditary systems of public service begin breaking down, with ''shì'' splitting into military and civilian camps. These camps will go on to develop into ''yóuxiá'' (knights-errant or wandering heroes) and scholars (Confucians in particular), respectively.
|-
| Before the '''6th Century BCE''' || Developing out of both Brahmanic and non-Vedic traditions, the ''śramaṇa'' movement begins, characterized by wandering ascetic monks. ||
|-
| '''BCE 563''' or '''480''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Buddha Siddhartha Guatama] is born; in life he forges his own ''śramaṇa'' tradition. ||
|-
| '''BCE 551''' || || Confucius is born.
|-
| '''BCE 521''' || || At the Battle of Zheqiu, two ''shì'' named Hua Bao and Gongzi Cheng fight for opposing sides. The former fires an arrow at the latter and misses. Gongzi Chen insists that it would be unchivalrous for Hua Bao to fire twice without giving his opponent to return fire. Hua Bao agrees and lowers his bow, before being shot dead.
|-
| '''BCE 483''' or '''400''' || Siddhartha Guatama passes away; later remembered as the Buddha, his ascetic lifestyle and teachings form the foundations of Buddhism. ||
|-
| '''BCE 479''' || || Confucius passes away. After his death, records of his speeches and conversations with students are compiled into the ''Analects''. The text contains some of the earliest descriptions of ''qì'', as a sort of breath and relating to motivational characteristics.
|-
| '''BCE 475''' || || The Warring States Period begins.
|-
| '''BCE 350''' || || The ''Neiye'' is written around this time. The text is one of the oldest describing Dàoist breath meditation techniques and ''qì'' circulation.
|-
| '''BCE 300''' || || The ''Guodian Chu Slips'' are written by this time. They contain the earliest known form of the ''Dào Dé Jīng'' and fragment of the ''Zhuang Zi'', the two core texts of Dàoism. The latter text presents cosmic ''yīn'' and ''yáng'' as "the greatest of ''qì''" and describes wind as the ''qì'' of the Earth; the text also contains one of the earliest mentions of ''xiān'', as an allegory for spiritual immortality.
|-
| '''BCE 250''' || || Most of the ''Han Feizi'', an anthology of essays attributed to Legalist philosopher Han Fei, is likely written around this time. The text's 20th and 21st chapters are possibly the oldest commentaries on the ''Dào Dé Jīng''. The text's 49th chapter describes five "maggot" or "vermin" social classes from the Spring and Autumn Period, including ''yóuxiá'' as violent law-breakers and Confucians as confusing law with literature.
|-
| '''BCE 168''' || || A relative of Li Cang passes away, and is entombed at Mawangdui. Among the items placed in the tomb are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mawangdui_Silk_Texts silk texts] including the ''Daoyin Tu'', the earliest known physical exercise chart in the world. Demonstrating purely internal methods of preventing disease (as opposed to external methods such as medicine and surgery), these ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing practices are said to be precursors of ''qìgōng''.
|-
| '''BCE 91''' || || Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiji Records of the Grand Historian]'' is published. The text's 124th volume describes the actions of ''yóuxiá'' in a positive light, contrasting with Han Fei's account and providing the narrative model for future martial arts fiction.
|-
| '''CE 67'''
|colspan="2"| According to legend, Indian Buddhist monks, Kasyapa Matanga and Dharmaratna, arrive at the Eastern Han capital of Luoyang. With them they bring the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutra_of_Forty-two_Chapters Sutra of Forty-two Chapters]'', the first Buddhist sutra to be translated into Chinese. Consequently, Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty orders the construction of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Horse_Temple White Horse Temple], the first Buddhist temple in China.
|-
| '''220''' to '''280''' || || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Kingdoms Three Kingdoms Period].
|-
| '''283''' || || Ge Hong is born.
|-
| '''280's''' or '''290's''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Shou Chen Shou]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Records of the Three Kingdoms]'' is written around this time.
|-
| '''317''' or '''318''' || || Ge Hong's ''Master Who Embraces Simplicity'' is written around this time. The text's Dàoist "inner chapters" discuss ''xiān'' in a literal sense, treating immortality as something that can actually be attained through various methods, including ''nèidān'' (internal alchemy), meditation, and ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing exercises.
|-
| '''401''' || || During the Sixteen Kingdoms Period, famed Buddhist monk Kumārajīva is brought to the Qin capital of Chang'an. There, he begins producing high-quality state-sponsored translations of Buddhist texts into Chinese.
|-
| '''443'''
|colspan="2"| In China, Indian Buddhist monk Guṇabhadra provides the earliest extant Chinese translation of the ''Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra''. The text discusses many Mahayana Buddhist topics, including ''yogācāra'', which emphasizes consciousness and meditation.
|-
| '''464''' || || Batuo (also known as Buddhabhadra) arrives in China. A master of ''dhyāna'' (meditation and mental training), he spends the next thirty years integrating and preaching Buddhism, Daoism, and local folk religions.
|-
| '''495''' || || Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty orders the construction of Batuo's Shaolin Monastery. The temple becomes an important center for the study and translation of Buddhist scriptures, with Batuo as its first abbot.
|-
| '''527'''
|colspan="2"|Bodhidharma, the 28th patriarch of Mahayana Buddhism in India, arrives at the Shaolin Monastery. According to legend, he pioneers Chán Buddhism based on the teachings of Batuo and his disciples (''chán'' being the Chinese pronunciation of ''dhyāna'').
|-
| '''528''' || || Buddhist and Daoist scholar Dazu Huike arrives at the Shaolin Monastery to study under Bodhidharma. He later becomes the second Chinese patriarch of Chán Buddhism. Guṇabhadra's translation of the ''Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra'' is said to have been passed down from Bodhidarma to Huike.
|-
| '''627''' or '''629'''
|colspan="2"|''Yogācāra'' teachings are widespread in China by this point, with many rival schools and interpretations. Seeking to resolve these debates through direct study and acquisition of the original texts, Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang embarks on a pilgrimage to India. Among his many exploits, he studies under the monk and ''yogācāra'' expert [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C4%ABlabhadra Śīlabhadra].
|-
| '''645'''
|colspan="2"|Xuanzang returns to China, his pilgrimage complete, bringing with him at least 657 untranslated Buddhist texts.
|-
| '''646''' || || ''Records of the Western Regions'', a text chronicling Xuanzang's pilgrimage, is compiled.
|-
| '''648''' || || Xuanzang translates the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri%E1%B9%83%C5%9Bik%C4%81-vij%C3%B1aptim%C4%81trat%C4%81 Thirty Verses on Manifestation Only]'' into Chinese, a core text of the Yogācāra school. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheng_Weishi_Lun His commentaries] on the text help form the basis of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asian_Yog%C4%81c%C4%81ra East Asian Yogācāra] going forward, known as Wéishí-zōng or Fǎxiàng-zōng in China, and Hossō-shū in Japan.
|-
| '''653''' || || Japanese monk Dōshō travels to China to study under Xuanzang, in particular the latter's account of Yogācāra Buddhism. He is later exposed to Chán Buddhism by a student of Huike. After returning to Japan, he builds a meditation hall at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang%C5%8D-ji Gangō-ji] temple in Nara, in order to facilitate the practice of ''zen'' (the Japanese pronunciation of ''dhyāna'').
|}

===800's - 1955===
This second table features events in China, Japan, and the US, beginning in the 9th century and ending just before Akira Toriyama's birth. It includes the earliest texts featuring martial heroes performing fantastical feats, the publishing of Journey to the West, China and Japan's interactions with European imperialism, as well as ''bushidō'' & ''wǔxiá''.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! China !! Japan !! US
|-
| '''825''' to '''880''' || Lifetime of Pei Xing. He publishes ''The Kunlun Slave'', the tale of a Dàoist sage who uses gravity-defying leaps to rescue his master's lover. In an epilogue set over ten years later, he is noted to have not aged a day. || ||
|-
| '''15 April 1260''' to '''18 February 1294''' || Reign of Kublai Khan of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuan_dynasty Yuan Dynasty]. According to myth, immortal Dàoist sage Zhang Sanfeng is nominated as a candidate to hold public office around this time. || ||
|-
| '''1300's''' || ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' is written around this time, after centuries of both oral and written tales celebrating heroes of the Three Kingdoms Period. An early antecedent of ''wǔxiá'' literature, the text purportedly contains detailed descriptions of close-quarters combat emulated by later writers. || ||
|-
| '''1454''' || || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sengoku_period Sengoku (Warring States) Period] begins. ||
|-
| '''May 1513''' || Portuguese explorer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_%C3%81lvares Jorge Álvares] arrives in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou Guangzhou], beginning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_China%E2%80%93Portugal_relations Sino-Portuguese relations]. || ||
|-
| '''1524''' || Earliest historical reference to ''Water Margin''. The text is often retroactively regarded as the first full-length proto-''wǔxiá'' novel. || ||
|-
| '''1543''' || || Portuguese traders arrive in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanegashima Tanegashima], beginning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan%E2%80%93Portugal_relations Japanese-Portuguese relations]. ||
|-
| '''1592''' || The earliest extant printing of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_to_the_West Journey to the West]'' is published; the text is a fantastical embellishment of ''Records of the Western Regions''. || ||
|-
| '''24 March 1603''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Go-Y%C5%8Dzei Emperor Go-Yōzei] names [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokugawa_Ieyasu Tokugawa Ieyasu] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shogun shogun], beginning the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edo_period Edo Period] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokugawa_shogunate Tokugawa Shogunate]. ||
|-
| '''1616''' || || Confucian scholar and samurai retainer Obata Kagenori's ''Kōyō Gunkan'' is completed by this time. The text contains the earliest written mention of ''bushidō'' (the way of the warrior). ||
|-
| '''1624''' || The ''Yijin Jing'' is likely composed by Dàoist priest, Zining. A manual of ''dǎoyǐn'' and ''qìgōng'' exercises, the text erroneously attributes the founding of Shaolin martial arts to Bodhidharma. ||
|-
| '''1633''' || || Sakoku, isolationist foreign policy, begins, aimed in part at stopping the spread of Christianity by Spanish and Portuguese missionaries. ||
|-
| Between '''1647''' and '''1732''' || According to legend, a major Shaolin Monastery is destroyed by the Qing government. This destruction leads to the spread of Shaolin martial arts throughout China, via five monks. ||
|-
| '''1669''' || Huang Zong Xi's ''Epitaph for Wang Zhengnan'' is published. The text is the first to distinguish between Buddhist Shaolin external martial arts (''wàijiā'') and Dàoist internal martial arts (''nèijiā''), and credits Zhang Sanfeng with the creation of the latter in the form of ''tʻai-chi''. || ||
|-
| '''1676''' || Huang Zong Xi's son, Huang Baijia, compiles the ''Neijia Quanfa'', the earliest extant text on ''nèijiā''. || ||
|-
| '''04 September 1839''' to '''29 August 1842''' || The First Opium War, resulting from the Qing Dynasty's ban on the trade of opium, Britian's most profitable commodity at the time. China is defeated. Among other concessions, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Nanking Treaty of Nanking] sees the city of Hong Kong ceded to the British Empire. This is later regarded by many historians as the first of many "unequal treaties" between China and Western powers, and the beginning of a "century of humiliation" for China. || ||
|-
| '''08 July 1853''' ||
|colspan="2"|American commodore [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_C._Perry Matthew C. Perry] arrives in Japan and through a show of force effectively puts an end to Japan's isolationist foreign policy.
|-
| ''' 31 March 1854''' ||
|colspan="2"|The Convention of Kanagawa is signed under threat of force. The treaty opens the ports of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimoda,_Shizuoka Shimoda] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakodate Hakodate] to American vessels, formally ending Japan's isolationist foreign policy. This is later regarded as the first of many "unequal treaties" between Japan and Western powers.
|-
| '''03 January 1868''' || || The Meiji Restoration begins and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_Japan Empire of Japan] is established. The Tokugawa Shogunate is overthrown and the emperor's practical political power is restored. During this period, Japan experiences rapid industrialization, modernization, and adoption of Western ideas. Among other things, schoolchildren are taught ''bushidō''. ||
|-
|| '''1872''' || || The ''kàbúkí'' dance, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renjishi Renjishi]'' (or "Two Lions"), is first performed. Wigs from this dance later help inspire the design of Son Goku's Super Saiyan 4 transformation.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/1336713603424997377</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 July 1894''' to '''17 April 1895'''
|colspan="2"| The First Sino-Japanese War. Japan defeats China. Among other concessions, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Shimonoseki Treaty of Shimonoseki] sees the island of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan Taiwan] ceded to Japan. ||
|-
| '''11 June 1898''' || In the wake of the country's defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War, and amid increasing foreign intervention, the Hundred Days' Reform begins. An attempt to modernize Chinese institutions, it is initiated by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangxu_Emperor Guangxu Emperor] and led by reformist scholars, including Liang Qichao. ||
|-
| '''21 September 1898'''
|colspan="2"|The Hundred Days' Reform ends in failure. Liang Qichao flees to Japan to escape persecution. ||
|-
| '''1900''' || || Shunrō Oshikawa's ''Kaitō Bōken Kidan: Kaitei Gunkan'' is published. Influenced by the works of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_Verne Jules Verne], the story depicts speculative future submarine warfare (without the use of torpedoes) between Japan and Russia. ||
|-
| '''1902''' || || The first of five sequels to ''Kaitei Gunkan'', Shunrō Oshikawa's ''Bukyō no Nippon'' (or "Heroic Japan") is published. ||
|-
| '''08 February 1904''' || || The Russo-Japanese War begins. ||
|-
| '''1904'''
|colspan="2"| During his political exile in Japan, Liang Qichao's ''China's Bushidō'' is published. The text argues that Japan has become strong enough to contend with Western powers because it has embraced the martial ethos of ''bushidō'', and that China ought to follow suit to rekindle their own slumbering martial spirit. The term ''bukyō'' is lifted from Shunrō Oshikawa's stories, given the Chinese reading of ''wǔxiá'', and applied to older works and characters, such as ''Water Margin'' and various heroes described as ''xiá'', in order to demonstrate the presence of these martial virtues in China's past. ||
|-
| '''05 September 1905''' || || The Russo-Japanese War ends with Japan's victory, demonstrating that an Asian power could defeat a Western power. ||
|-
| '''1922''' || Writer and martial artist Xiang Kairan begins simultaneously writing two different novels designed to contrast with one another: the fantastical wuxia story ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'' and the grounded kung-fu story ''Jindai Yinxiong Zhuan''. The former, set far in the past, is widely regarded as the first modern wǔxiá novel and responsible for kickstarting a "martial arts craze" in cities like Shanghai. || ||
|-
| '''13 May 1928''' || A film adaptation of ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'', titled ''The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple'', is released. China's first martial arts feature film, it receives seventeen additional parts (collectively depicting nine out of 160 chapters of the original novel) before being banned. With all parts combined, the now-lost film is considered the longest studio release ever produced, clocking in at over 27 hours in length. || ||
|-
| '''03 November 1928''' || || Osamu Tezuka is born. ||
|-
| '''15 February 1950''' || || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_Animation_Studios Disney]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(1950_film) Cinderella]'' is released.
|-
| '''April 1951''' || || Osamu Tezuka's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassador_Atom Ambassador Atom]'' begins serialization. ||
|-
| '''03 April 1952''' || || Osamu Tezuka's ''Astro Boy'' begins serialization. Akira Toriyama later cites this as the earliest influence on his drawing comics.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/pafu-september-1980-mangaka-whos-who-akira-toriyama/</ref> ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1954''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa Akira Kurosawa]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Samurai Seven Samurai]'' is released. The character Kikuchiyo's armor in the latter half of the film later inspires the armor worn by Bardock.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> ||
|-
| '''08 February 1955''' || Jin Yong's debut novel ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_and_the_Sword The Book and the Sword]'' begins serialization. He goes on to write several more ''wǔxiá'' novels, purported to have popularized multiple tropes in the genre, including "complex characters with colorful titles ('Seven Freaks of the South') and fantastical martial arts moves with memorable names ('Nine Darkness Skeleton Claws')". || ||
|}

==Timeline Part II: Akira Toriyama==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events and works pertaining to Akira Toriyama's early life and career as a mangaka, before the debut of ''Dragon Ball''. This includes his birth, childhood, formative influences, and earliest works, as well as the serialization of ''Dr. Slump''. Events and works contemporary to Toriyama's early life which fall under "Mystical & Martial Roots" are also included.

===1955 - 1979===
Akira Toriyama is born in Nagoya, Japan in 1955. He has an interest in art from an early age, which persists through his education and into his early career. During his childhood in the 1960's, works such as ''101 Dalmatians'', ''Astro Boy'', ''Gamera'', and ''Ultraman'' prove formative. His earliest manga is a work titled ''The Red Geta'', drawn at the age of 16. His professional manga career begins in his early 20's, with works such as ''Awawa World'', ''Mysterious Rain Jack'', ''Wonder Island 1'' and ''2'', ''Today on Hairai Island'', and ''Gal Detective Tomato''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga
|-
| '''05 April 1955''' || || Akira Toriyama is born on the outskirts of Nagoya, the eldest son of his father, Kunio, and his mother, Shima.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1956''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 1. ||
|-
|| '''July 1956''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsujin_28-go Tetsujin #28]'', one of several comics Akira Toriyama reads as a kid<ref>''"I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST''. ''Men’s Non-No'', January 2014 issue. Japan: Shueisha, 10 December 2013. (pp. 183-187) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive - Men’s Non-No, January 2014 Issue - "I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]</ref>, begins serialization. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1957''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 2. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1958''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 3. From around this age he starts drawing things like steam trains and boats.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1959''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 4. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1960''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 5. For about a year, he attends a neighborhood art class where he is recognized for his art.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 January 1961''' || Disney's ''One Hundred and One Dalmatians'' is released. Toriyama later cites Disney films such as this as influential on his art style.<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>||
|-
| '''05 April 1961''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 6. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1962''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 7. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1962''' || || Akira Toriyama enters a town elementary school on the outskirts of Nagoya. From around this time, he takes an interest in drawing and gets good at copying things like ''Astro Boy''. He receives awards several times in art contests. He serves as class representative every year from second to sixth grade.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1962''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osomatsu-kun Osomatsu-kun]'', one of several comics Akira Toriyama reads as a kid<ref>''"I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST''. ''Men’s Non-No'', January 2014 issue. Japan: Shueisha, 10 December 2013. (pp. 183-187) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive - Men’s Non-No, January 2014 Issue - "I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]</ref>, begins serialization. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1963''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 8. ||
|-
| '''27 February 1964''' || ''Buddha's Palm'' is released. An adaptation of Liu Canyang's novel, ''Sky Buddha's Palm'', the film is purported to be the first onscreen depiction of a "''qìgōng'' wave" (or ''kikōha''). || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1964''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 9. ||
|-
| '''August 1964''' || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach_International_Karate_Championships Long Beach International Karate Championships] are held. Here, Bruce Lee demonstrates the one-inch punch, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fa_jin ''fa jin''] skill that employs focused explosive force. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1965''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 10. ||
|-
| '''27 November 1965''' || ''Gamera, the Giant Monster'', one of Akira Toriyama's formative experiences with ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokusatsu tokusatsu]''<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1966''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 11. ||
|-
| '''17 April 1966''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Barugon Gamera vs. Barugon]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''17 July 1966''' || ''Ultraman'', one of Akira Toriyama's formative experiences with ''tokusatsu''<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, begins airing. || ||
|-
| '''15 March 1967''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Gyaos Gamera vs. Gyaos]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1967''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 12. ||
|-
| '''09 April 1967''' || ''Ultraman'' concludes airing. || ||
|-
| '''20 April 1967''' || Jin Yong's ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'' begins serialization. Like much of Jin Yong's work, the novel goes on to receive numerous live action adaptations. Live action depictions of one of the novel's antagonists, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongfang_Bubai Dongfang Bubai], possibly serve as an inspiration behind Freeza. || ||
|-
| '''12 March 1968''' || Osamu Tezuka's ''Astro Boy'' concludes serialization. || ||
|-
| '''20 March 1968''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Viras Gamera vs. Viras]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1968''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 13. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1968''' || || Akira Toriyama enters a town-run junior high school. He is engrossed in things like comics and giant-monster movies, but this fades as he gets into higher grades. He draws comics with the kids in his class as gags. In order to go on to an art-focused high school, he learns sketching technique from his art teacher.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''02 July 1968''' || ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' begins publication. || ||
|-
| '''21 March 1969''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Guiron Gamera vs. Guiron]'', featuring music composed by [[Shunsuke Kikuchi]], is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1969''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 14. ||
|-
| '''21 March 1970''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Jiger Gamera vs. Jiger]'', featuring music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1970''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 15. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1971''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 16. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1971''' || || Akira Toriyama enters the design program at Aichi Prefectural Okoshi Technical High School, where he joins the manga club. He draws his virgin work, ''The Red Geta'', a six-page parody. In autumn of his junior year, he receives an award for a beautification campaign at the all-Japan high school level, with an entry titled ''Give Us Back Nature''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> || ''The Red Geta''
|-
| '''17 July 1971''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Zigra Gamera vs. Zigra]'', featuring music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, is released. || ||
|-
| '''31 October 1971''' || ''The Big Boss'', starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''22 March 1972''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_Fury Fist of Fury]'', starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1972''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 17. ||
|-
| '''30 December 1972''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_of_the_Dragon The Way of the Dragon]'', starring Bruce Lee and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Norris Chuck Norris], is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1973''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 18. ||
|-
| '''26 July 1973''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enter_the_Dragon Enter the Dragon]'', posthumously starring Bruce Lee, is released. || Toriyama sees ''Enter the Dragon'' "about three times a day", "for about 10 days straight". The film influences him greatly, later motivating him to put the word "dragon" in the title of ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref>||
|-
| '''05 April 1974''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 19. ||
|-
| '''April 1974''' || || At some point this month, Akira Toriyama joins an advertising agency in Nagoya as a designer, where he works for 3 years.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1975''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 20. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1976''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 21. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1977''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 22. Around this time, he begins working part-time drawing illustrations.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 May 1977''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film) Star Wars] is released. || ||
|-
|''' 30 January 1978''' || ||Akira Toriyama's ''Awawa World'' is completed. His first submission for Shueisha's Young Jump Award, a competition for new mangaka.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> || ''Awawa World''
|-
| '''01 March 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_in_the_Eagle%27s_Shadow Snake in the Eagle's Shadow]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan Jackie Chan] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hwang_Jang-lee Hwang Jang-lee], is released. || ||
|-
| '''23 March 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Death Game of Death]'', posthumously starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 23. ||
|-
| '''Summer 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama's ''Mysterious Rain Jack'' is completed. His second submission for Shueisha's Young Jump Award. This ''Star Wars'' parody places in the finals of the competition, and gets the attention of [[Kazuhiko Torishima]], soon to be his first editor. Famous for rejecting Toriyama's ideas, their first year working together would be remembered as "the Era of Rejected Manuscripts", with anywhere between 500<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> and 1000<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref> pages of manuscripts being rejected. || ''Mysterious Rain Jack''
|-
| '''05 October 1978''' || ''Drunken Master'', starring Jackie Chan and Hwang Jang-lee, is released. || ''Drunken Master'' gets Akira Toriyama hooked on kung fu movies, watching the film over 200 times.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> ||
|-
| '''28 November 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama's first manga publication. ''Wonder Island'' is the first of two published works known to have originated from Toriyama's rejected manuscripts.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ''[[Wonder Island]]''
|-
| '''27 December 1978''' || || || ''[[Wonder Island 2]]''
|-
| '''22 March 1979''' || || || ''[[Today on Hairai Island]]''
|-
| '''05 April 1979''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 24. ||
|-
| '''25 May 1979''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(film) Alien]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''20 July 1979''' || || ''Gal Detective Tomato'' is the second of two published works known to have originated from Toriyama's rejected manuscripts.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ''[[Gal Detective Tomato]]''
|}

===1980===
1980 sees the beginning of ''Dr. Slump's'' serialization. It is an instant hit, rapidly topping popularity polls, appearing on the cover of ''Jump'', and its first tankōbon selling out within the first hour of sale.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''05 January 1980'''
|rowspan="2"|''Dr. Slump'' begins serialization.
|| || DS 001 || Arale Is Born!
|-
|| || DS 002 || Hiiiiii~!
|-
| '''14 January 1980''' || ''Dr. Slump'' is voted #1 in the ''Jump'' Popularity poll, in only its second week of serialization.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || || DS 003 || I don't have a…!
|-
| '''22 January 1980''' || || || DS 004 || Dr. Kaijū
|-
| '''29 January 1980''' || || || DS 005 || Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
|-
| '''05 February 1980''' || || || DS 006 || Friends with Mr. Bear!
|-
| '''12 February 1980''' || Dr. Slump appears on the cover of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', in only its sixth week of serialization. || || DS 007 || Arale Is Akane?!
|-
| '''19 February 1980''' || || || DS 008 || The Tiny-Huge Gun!
|-
| '''26 February 1980''' || || || DS 009 || 1980: Looking Towards Tomorrow!
|-
| '''04 March 1980''' || || || DS 010 || The Time Slipper
|-
| '''11 March 1980''' || || || DS 011 || What Kind of Egg is it?
|-
| '''18 March 1980''' || || || DS 012 || Boy?! Girl?!
|-
| '''25 March 1980''' || || || DS 013 || Arale Flies through the Sky!
|-
| '''01 April 1980''' || || || DS 014 || Arale-''chan'' Comes Charging In (Part 1)
|-
| '''05 April 1980''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 25. || ||
|-
| '''08 April 1980''' || || || DS 015 || Arale-''chan'' Comes Charging In (Part 2)
|-
| '''15 April 1980''' || || || DS 016 || Space Invader
|-
| '''22 April 1980''' || || || DS 017 || The Real-Thing Machine
|-
| '''26 April 1980''' || || || DS 018 || ''Kind''-napped?!
|-
| '''02 May 1980''' || || || DS 019 || Teacher Is Coming!
|-
| '''13 May 1980''' || || || DS 020 || The Pompoko Transformation Gun
|-
| '''20 May 1980''' || || || DS 021 || Once Upon a Time at the Beach
|-
| '''21 May 1980''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empire_Strikes_Back The Empire Strikes Back]'' is released. || || ||
|-
| '''27 May 1980''' || || || DS 022 || The Tale of Donbe
|-
| '''03 June 1980''' || || || DS 023 || Panic at the Barbershop (Part 1)
|-
| '''10 June 1980''' || || || DS 024 || Panic at the Barbershop (Part 2)
|-
| '''17 June 1980''' || || || DS 025 || The Great Strawberry-Panties Caper (Part 1)
|-
| '''24 June 1980''' || || || DS 026 || The Great Strawberry-Panties Caper (Part 2)
|-
| '''01 July 1980''' ||
|rowspan="5"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama already wants to stop drawing ''Dr. Slump'', due to the heavy burdern of needing to come up with self-contained comedic stories every week. ''Weekly Jump's'' chief editor later tells Torishima that he and Toriyama can end ''Dr. Slump'' if they can come up with something more interesting and successful, a high bar given its popularity. They restructure their workflow to allow two days each week for work on a new project.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || DS 027 || The Pitter-Patter of Little Demon-Feet
|-
| '''08 July 1980''' || || DS 028 || The Ladycop Terror
|-
| '''15 July 1980''' || || DS 029 || SOS: Earth! (Part 1)
|-
| '''22 July 1980''' || || DS 030 || SOS: Earth! (Part 2)
|-
| '''29 July 1980''' || || DS 031 || Arale's Great Transformation
|-
| '''05 August 1980''' || || || DS 032 || Hello, Wonder Island!
|-
| '''09 August 1980''' || ''Dr. Slump Tankōbon Volume 1'' goes on sale, selling out within an hour.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || || ||
|-
| '''12 August 1980''' || || || DS 033 || Great Demon King Gyaska
|-
| '''19 August 1980''' || || || DS 034 || The Fairy-Tale Machine
|-
| '''26 August 1980''' || || || DS 035 || The Devil's Makeover SPECIAL!!
|-
| '''02 September 1980''' || || || DS 036 || The Terrible Goody-Two-Shoes
|-
| '''09 September 1980''' || || || DS 037 || Our Hero, Suppaman
|-
| '''16 September 1980''' || || || DS 038 || Arale-''chan'''s Errand
|-
| '''23 September 1980''' || || || DS 039 || Bye-Bye, Duper-Power!!
|-
| '''30 September 1980''' || || || DS 040 || The Lovely Middle-Aged Trio
|-
| '''05 October 1980''' || || Akira Toriyama participates in the Toyama leg of the ''Shōnen Jump'' Manga Festival, appearing in front of fans for the first time.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
| '''07 October 1980''' || || || DS 041 || SOS: Penguin Village (Part 1)
|-
| '''14 October 1980''' || || || DS 042 || SOS: Penguin Village (Part 2)
|-
| '''21 October 1980''' || || || DS 043 || Gatchan Goes for a Stroll
|-
| '''28 October 1980''' || || || DS 044 || Whee, Whee, Wildland
|-
| '''04 November 1980''' || || || DS 045 || Sen-''chan'' in Sunny Spirits
|-
| '''11 November 1980''' || || || DS 046 || Sen-''chan'' on Cloud Nine
|-
| '''18 November 1980''' || || || DS 047 || Sen-''chan'''s Surprise
|-
| '''25 November 1980''' || || || DS 048 || A Melancholy Hoyoyo Date Special!!
|-
| '''02 December 1980''' || || || DS 049 || Parzan, King of the Jungle!
|-
| '''09 December 1980''' || || || DS 050 || Suffering Santa Claus
|-
| '''23 December 1980''' || || || DS 051 || The Reader-Appreciation Kick-the-Can Tournament
|}

===1981===
1981 sees the beginning of ''Dr. Slump's'' animated television adaptation, as well as its first movie. Akira Toriyama gets engaged to ''shōjo'' mangaka Nachi Mikami, and begins being influenced by China. Toriyama's one-shots ''Pola & Roid'' and ''Escape'' also release this year.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
| '''05 January 1981''' || || || DS 052 || The Arale-Touchables
|-
| '''13 January 1981''' || || || DS 053 || Battle of the Heart!
|-
| '''20 January 1981''' || || || DS 054 || Monsters' Night
|-
| '''27 January 1981''' || || || DS 055 || The Great Arale-Eye Caper (Part 1)
|-
| '''03 February 1981''' || || || DS 056 || The Great Arale-Eye Caper (Part 2)
|-
| '''10 February 1981''' || || || DS 057 || Kinoko, Cut Loose
|-
| '''17 February 1981''' || || || DS 058 || The Doctor's Weak Point
|-
| '''24 February 1981''' || || || DS 059 || Goodbye, Gatchan!!
|-
| '''03 March 1981''' || || || DS 060 || The Transfer Student from Bigcity Island
|-
| '''10 March 1981''' || || || DS 061 || Even the Author Wants One: The Lazyboy
|-
| '''17 March 1981''' || || || DS 062 || The Shudderman
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''24 March 1981''' ||
|| || DS 063 || Peasuke's First Love
|-
|| || || || ''[[Pola & Roid]]''
|-
|| '''31 March 1981 ''' || || || DS 064 ||Riders at Dawn
|-
| '''05 April 1981''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 26. || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1981''' || || || DS 065 || Kittycat Riding Hood
|-
|| '''08 April 1981''' || ''Dr. Slump'''s animated television adaptation, ''Dr. Slump: Arale-chan'', begins airing. || || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1981''' || || || DS 066 || Silent Night Dream
|-
|| '''21 April 1981''' || || || DS 067 || Dr. Mashirito's Ambition!! (Part 1)
|-
|| '''28 April 1981''' || || || DS 068 || Dr. Mashirito's Ambition!! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''02 May 1981''' || || || DS 069 || Hell's Messenger
|-
|| '''12 May 1981''' || || || DS 070 || Suppaman 2
|-
|| '''19 May 1981''' || || || DS 071 || Yay, Yay, Time Stop
|-
|| '''26 May 1981''' || || || DS 072 || Chivil's Work
|-
|| '''02 June 1981''' || || || DS 073 || Super Sen-''chan'' & co. IN Bigcity Island (Part 1)
|-
|| '''09 June 1981''' || || || DS 074 ||Super Sen-''chan'' & co. IN Bigcity Island (Part 2)
|-
|| '''16 June 1981''' || || || DS 075 ||Kojirō-''chan'' was Waiting (Part 1)
|-
|| '''23 June 1981''' || || || DS 076 || Kojirō-chan was Waiting (Part 2)
|-
|| '''30 June 1981''' || || || DS 077 || A Hubba-Hubba Devil-Gal
|-
|| '''07 July 1981''' || || || DS 078 || My Toilet Paper
|-
|| '''14 July 1981''' || || || DS 079 || Copy-''kun''
|-
|| '''18 July 1981''' || The first ''Dr. Slump'' films, ''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island'', is released. || The first film based off of one Akira Toriyama's works. || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1981''' || || || DS 080 ||Vacuum IN '81
|-
|| '''28 July 1981''' || || || DS 081 ||Goo-Goo Ga-Ga Senbei
|-
|| '''04 August 1981''' || || || DS 082 ||Earth's Biggest Bye-cha! (Part 1)
|-
|| '''11 August 1981''' || || || DS 083 || Earth's Biggest Bye-cha! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''18 August 1981''' || || || DS 084 || Stomping around Penguin Village
|-
|| '''25 August 1981''' || || || DS 085 || The Hoyoyo Cave-Clan
|-
|| '''01 September 1981''' || || || DS 086 || MUSICAL: Cinderella
|-
|| '''08 September 1981''' || || || DS 087 || Poke-Poke, Huff-Huff
|-
|| '''15 September 1981''' || || || DS 088 || Mammoth Midori-''chan'' (Part 1)
|-
|| '''22 September 1981''' || || || DS 089 || Mammoth Midori-''chan'' (Part 2)
|-
|| '''29 September 1981''' || || || DS 090 || The Phantom-Thief Hoyoyo Gang (Part 1)
|-
|| '''06 October 1981''' ||
|rowspan="4"| Akira Toriyama gets engaged to ''shōjo'' mangaka Nachi Mikami, and starts being influenced by China, around this time.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 091 || The Phantom-Thief Hoyoyo Gang (Part 2)
|-
|| '''13 October 1981''' || || DS 092 || I'm Duper-Stwong?!
|-
|| '''20 October 1981''' || || DS 093 || Leave it to AKIKO-''san''
|-
|| '''27 October 1981''' || || DS 094 || The Penguin Grand Prix
|-
|| '''03 November 1981''' || || || DS 095 || The Penguin Grand Prix (Continued)
|-
|| '''10 November 1981''' || || || DS 096 || The Penguin Grand Prix (The Continuation, Continued)
|-
|| '''17 November 1981''' || || || DS 097 || The Penguin Grand Prix (The Continuation of the Continuation, Continued)
|-
|| '''24 November 1981''' || || || DS 098 || Discover the Countryside!
|-
|| '''01 December 1981''' || || || DS 099 || The Super Driver
|-
|| '''08 December 1981''' || || || DS 100 || Our Miniature Home
|-
|| '''14 December 1981''' || || || || ''[[Escape]]''
|-
|| '''22 December 1981''' || || || DS 101 || Penguin Village Wars
|}

===1982===
In 1982, Akira Toriyama's first Chinese characters appear in ''Dr. Slump''. Born from his love of Jackie Chan's ''Drunken Master'', he begins wanting to draw a kung fu comic. He both becomes a household name and gets married. His one-shots ''Mad Matic'' and ''Pink'' also release this year.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1982''' || || || DS 102 || Penguin Village Wars (Part 2)
|-
|| '''12 January 1982''' || || || DS 103 || Penguin Village Wars (Conclusion)
|-
|| '''19 January 1982''' || || || DS 104 || Today is a Truly Joyous DAY
|-
|| '''25 January 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama draws the jacket artwork for manga critic Akira Sakuma's ''Burn On, Fatripper''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''26 January 1982''' || || || DS 105 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 1)
|-
|| '''02 February 1982''' || || || DS 106 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 2)
|-
|| '''09 February 1982''' || || || DS 107 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 3)
|-
|| '''16 February 1982''' || || || DS 108 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 4)
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''23 February 1982''' ||
|| || DS 109 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 5)
|-
|| || || || ''[[Mad Matic]]''
|-
|| '''23 February 1982''' || || || DS 109 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 5)
|-
|| '''02 March 1982''' || || || DS 110 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 6)
|-
|| '''09 March 1982''' || || || DS 111 || The Excitement of Newlywed Life
|-
|| '''16 March 1982''' || || || DS 112 || The Evening Fireworks Show
|-
|| '''23 March 1982''' || || || DS 113 || The Combot
|-
|| '''30 March 1982''' || || || DS 114 || Arale-''chan'''s Missing Something
|-
|| '''05 April 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 27. || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1982''' || || || DS 115 || Happy-Happy High School!!
|-
|| '''13 April 1982''' || || || DS 116 || A Huge Head Has Arrived!!
|-
|| '''20 April 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama's first-ever characters with a Chinese motif, the "Tsun Family", appear in Dr. Slump.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref>|| DS 117 || The Tsun Family Has Arrived
|-
|| '''27 April 1982''' || || || DS 118 || The Norimaki Family and the Tsun Family
|-
|| '''30 April 1982''' || || The Akira Toriyama Preservation Society, his official fanclub, is formed.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 1982''' || || The Ranking of Japan's Wealthiest is announced. Akira Toriyama is in every newspaper.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama and Nachi Mikami get married at the Nagoya Reception House, before honeymooning in Hawaii.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''04 May 1982''' || || || DS 119 || The High School Champion (Part 1)
|-
|| '''11 May 1982''' || || || DS 120 || The High School Champion (Part 2)
|-
|| '''18 May 1982''' || || || DS 121 || The High School Champion (Part 3)
|-
|| '''25 May 1982''' || || || DS 122 || The High School Champion (Part 4)
|-
|| '''01 June 1982''' || || || DS 123 || The High School Champion (Part 5)
|-
|| '''08 June 1982''' || || || DS 124 || The High School Champion (Part 6)
|-
|| '''15 June 1982''' || || || DS 125 || Suppaman and the Terror of Penguin Village
|-
|| '''22 June 1982''' || || || DS 126 || Flying Niko-''chan''
|-
|| '''29 June 1982''' || || || DS 127 || A Haunted Date (Part 1)
|-
|| '''06 July 1982''' || || || DS 128 || A Haunted Date (Part 2)
|-
|| '''10 July 1982''' || The second ''Dr. Slump'' film, ''Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space Adventure'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''13 July 1982''' || || || DS 129 || The Vegetable Gang
|-
|| '''20 July 1982''' || || || DS 130 || The Lens-Men
|-
|| '''21 July 1982''' || An LP for the animated ''Dr. Slump'' goes on sale. Toriyama writes the lyrics for the "N'cha N'cha Song".<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref>|| || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1982''' || || || DS 131 || Grandpa Came Down from the Mountains
|-
|| '''03 August 1982''' || || || DS 132 || Grandpa Went Back Up to the Mountains
|-
|| '''10 August 1982''' || || || DS 133 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 1)
|-
|| '''17 August 1982''' || || || DS 134 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 2)
|-
|| '''23 August 1982''' || In collaboration with [[Akira Sakuma]], ''[[Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' Chapter 1
|-
|| '''24 August 1982''' || || || DS 135 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 3)
|-
|| '''31 August 1982''' || || || DS 136 || Hello, Moon!
|-
|| '''07 September 1982''' || || || DS 137 || Elegant Special: The Red Sandal-Strap
|-
|| '''14 September 1982''' || || || DS 138 || Gatchan | Gatchan
|-
|| '''21 September 1982''' || || || DS 139 || Munch Munch, Crunch Crunch
|-
|| '''28 September 1982''' || || || DS 140 || A Gift from the Ground
|-
|| '''05 October 1982''' || || || DS 141 || Star Light, Star Bright
|-
|| '''12 October 1982''' || || || DS 142 || Farewell, Tsun Family!
|-
|| '''19 October 1982''' || || || DS 143 || Go, Go, Planet Niko-''chan''!
|-
|| '''23 October 1982''' || || || || ''[[Pink]]''
|-
|| '''26 October 1982''' || || || DS 144 || The Niko-''chan'' Family Reunion
|-
|| '''02 November 1982''' || || || DS 145 || The Terrible Secret of the Daaahkon Raaydishes
|-
|| '''09 November 1982''' || || || DS 146 || A Battle of Deadly Greetings!
|-
|| '''16 November 1982''' || || || DS 147 || The Book-Loving Thief
|-
|| '''23 November 1982''' || || || DS 148 || Yakuzas, Welcome!
|-
|| '''30 November 1982''' || || || DS 149 || The Kon-Kon Transformation Helmet
|-
|| '''07 December 1982''' || || Around this time, Toriyama starts wanting to draw a different comic, particularly a ''kung-fu'' one.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref>|| DS 150 || N'cha, Penseal-''kun''!
|-
|| '''14 December 1982''' || || || DS 151 || Yeah, Penseal-''kun''!
|-
|| '''21 December 1982''' || || || DS 152 || A Very Owie Christmas
|}

===1983===
1983 sees Akira Toriyama create two prototypes for a kung fu comic: ''Dragon Boy'' and ''The Adventure of Tongpoo''. His editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, suggests basing the comic off of ''Journey to the West''. He also draws ''Chobit'' and ''Chobit 2''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1983''' || || || DS 153 || The Ultimate Rival Makes His Debut!!
|-
|| '''14 January 1983''' || || || DS 154 || From the Moment Their Eyes First Met…
|-
|| '''25 January 1983''' || || The ''Eureka'' magazine article, "Special Feature: Osamu Tezuka", presents Akira Toriyama's theory of Osamu Tezuka, explaining how he was influenced by Tezuka's work.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || DS 155 || Caught Between Justice and Love…
|-
|| '''01 February 1983''' || || || DS 156 || A Warrior's Respite
|-
|| '''05 February 1983''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zu_Warriors_from_the_Magic_Mountain Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''08 February 1983''' ||
|| || DS 157 || Caramelman No. 5 Appears!
|-
|| || || || ''[[Chobit]]''
|-
|| '''15 February 1983''' || || || DS 158 || The Telepathy of Love (C.M. #4's Dream of Love Series, Part 1)
|-
|| '''22 February 1983''' || || || DS 159 || Run, Love!
|-
|| '''01 March 1983''' ||
|rowspan="6"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama begins thinking up a rough outline for the first part of ''[[Dragon Boy]]''.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 160 || Hurry, Love! (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 2)
|-
|| '''08 March 1983''' || || DS 161 || Heart-Pounding Tonight (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 3)
|-
|| '''13 March 1983''' || The third ''Dr. Slump'' film, ''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Around-the-World Race'', is released. || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1983''' || || DS 162 || It's time for entrance exams! (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 4)
|-
|| '''22 March 1983''' || || DS 163 || Arale-''san'', you're a ……, too??
|-
|| '''29 March 1983''' || || DS 164 || The Road to World Domination
|-
|| '''05 April 1983''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 28. || DS 165 || Caramelman No. 7 Appears!
|-
|| '''12 April 1983''' || || || DS 166 || The Invincible Caramelman No. 7
|-
|| '''19 April 1983''' || || || DS 167 || Mashirito Achieves His Sinister Aims??
|-
|| '''23 April 1983''' || || || || ''[[Chobit 2]]''
|-
|| '''26 April 1983''' || || || DS 168 || A Nightmare! Two Gazillas...
|-
|| '''03 May 1983''' || || || DS 169 || We Combined!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1983''' || || || DS 170 || Three Days Before & Three Days After
|-
|| '''17 May 1983''' || || || DS 171 || Poot-poot-poot! Flying Through the Sky!!
|-
|| '''24 May 1983''' || || || DS 172 || Good Going, Gatchan!!!
|-
|| ''' 25 May 1983''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_of_the_Jedi Return of the Jedi]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''31 May 1983''' || || || DS 173 || Urashima Suppaman
|-
|| '''07 June 1983''' || || || DS 174 || The Younger Brother, Shoppaman, Arrives!
|-
|| '''14 June 1983''' || || || DS 175 || Arrest Him!
|-
|| '''21 June 1983''' || || || DS 176 || The Extreme Shape-Up!
|-
|| '''23 June 1983''' || The first chapter of ''Dragon Boy'', ''Dragon Ball'''s first prototype, is released. || || || ''Dragon Boy – Part One''
|-
|| '''28 June 1983''' || || || DS 177 || Is It Waaah! Time Yet?
|-
|| '''05 July 1983''' || || || DS 178 || Picture-Book Special: A Home for Poo-''kun''
|-
|| '''09 July 1983''' || ''Akira Toriyama's Masterpiece Theatre'' is released. || Akira Toriyama's first short works collection. || ||
|-
|| '''12 July 1983''' || || || DS 179 || Turbo-''kun'' Is Born!!
|-
|| '''19 July 1983''' || || || DS 180 || Who's the E.T.?
|-
|| '''26 July 1983''' || || || DS 181 || Who's Got ESP?
|-
|| '''02 August 1983''' || || || DS 182 || Daddy's an Alien!
|-
|| '''04 August 1983''' || || The Akira Toriyama event "Hoyoyo Carnival" is held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1983''' || || || DS 183 || Terrifying Tag
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|| '''12 August 1983''' || || || DS 184 || Onward, Turbo-''kun''!
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|| '''23 August 1983''' || || || DS 185 || This is All a Dream!!
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|| '''30 August 1983''' || || || DS 186 || SPECIAL: Answering Your Questions
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|| '''06 September 1983''' || || || DS 187 || The Aspirational Restaurant!!
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|| '''13 September 1983''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buronson Buronson] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuo_Hara Tetsuo Hara]'s ''Fist of the North Star'' begins serialization. || || DS 188 || The Heart-Pounding Tea Room
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|| '''20 September 1983''' || || || DS 189 || Sorry to Bother You in the Middle of the Night
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|| '''22 September 1983''' || The second chapter of ''Dragon Boy'', ''Dragon Ball'''s first prototype, is released. || || || ''Dragon Boy – Part Two''
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|| '''27 September 1983''' || || || DS 190 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 1)
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|| '''04 October 1983''' || || || DS 191 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 2)
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|| '''11 October 1983''' || || || DS 192 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 3)
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|| '''18 October 1983''' || || || DS 193 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 4)
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|| '''25 October 1983''' || || || DS 194 || We're Getting Divorced!
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|| '''01 November 1983''' || || || DS 195 || N'cha, King Enma!
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|| '''08 November 1983''' || || || DS 196 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 1)
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|| '''15 November 1983''' || || || DS 197 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 2)
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|| '''22 November 1983''' || || || DS 198 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 3)
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|rowspan="2"| '''29 November 1983'''
|| || || DS 199 || Affirming His Love in the Future…
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|| ''The Adventure of Tongpoo'', ''Dragon Ball'''s second prototype, is released. || || || ''[[The Adventure of Tongpoo]]''
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|| '''06 December 1983''' || || || DS 200 || N'cha, Penguin Village 10 Years from Now!
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|| '''13 December 1983''' || || || DS 201 || A Gift from Mashirito
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|| '''20 December 1983''' || || || DS 202 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 1)
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|| '''21 December 1983''' || || Akira Toriyama pens the illustrations and the lyrics for two songs on voice actress Mami Koyama's album ''Polkadot Magic''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || ||
|}

===1984===
1984 sees the finalization of the concept for Akira Toriyama's kung fu comic, and the conclusion of ''Dr. Slump''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
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|| '''05 January 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama has come up with a concept for his new serial (at this stage intended to be ''Journey to the West''), and begins pushing to conclude ''Dr. Slump'''s serialization.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 203 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 2)
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|| '''13 January 1984''' || || DS 204 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 3)
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|| '''24 January 1984''' || || DS 205 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 4)
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|| '''31 January 1984''' || || DS 206 || Gatchan's True Nature!!
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|| '''07 February 1984''' || || || DS 207 || God Strikes Back!!
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|| '''14 February 1984''' || || || DS 208 || The Laughter of Angels
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|| '''21 February 1984''' || || || DS 209 || Do Your Best, Tanuki-''kun''!
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|| '''23 February 1984''' || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' Chapter 13
|-
|| '''28 February 1984''' || || || DS 210 || Torahachirō's Paddybird
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|| '''06 March 1984''' || || || DS 211 || I'll Take All of 'Em!
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|| '''13 March 1984''' || || || DS 212 || Enter King Kong!
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|| '''20 March 1984''' || ''First of the North Star's'' 26th chapter, the last to be included in its third volume, is released. Kazuhiko Torishima later studies the story up to this point before helping Toriyama restructure ''Dragon Ball's'' story leading into the 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc.<ref>https://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/interviews/akira-toriyama-editor-says-there-is-nothing-to-learn-from-dragon-ball/</ref> || || DS 213 || The T.S.W.
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|| '''27 March 1984''' || || || DS 214 || The Problem With Stopping It Too Much
|-
|| '''03 April 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| During this month, Akira Toriyama's new serial is set to be a ''kung-fu'' story, and he goes on a research trip to China.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> He turns 29 on the 5th. || DS 215 || The Dodonpa of Revenge!!
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|| '''10 April 1984''' || || DS 216 || The Unidentified Flying Object
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|| '''17 April 1984''' || || DS 217 || Youth on the Run (Part 1)
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|| '''24 April 1984''' || || DS 218 || Youth on the Run (Part 2)
|-
|| '''01 May 1984''' ||
|rowspan="5"| During this month, Akira Toriyama finishes the concept for his new serial and submits it to Torishima.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 219 || Youth on the Run (Part 3)
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|| '''08 May 1984''' || || DS 220 || Youth on the Run (Part 4)
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|| '''15 May 1984''' || || DS 221 || Youth on the Run (Part 5)
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|| '''22 May 1984''' || || DS 222 || Youth on the Run (Part 6)
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|| '''29 May 1984''' || || DS 223 || Accidentally High-School Seniors
|-
|| '''05 June 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| During this month, ''Dr. Slump'' is set to end in August.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 224 || Passed!
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|| '''12 June 1984''' || || DS 225 || Youth at Full Throttle!
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|| '''19 June 1984''' || || DS 226 || Return of the Motorbike Kid
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|| '''26 June 1984''' || || DS 227 || A Love Bet on the Asphalt!
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|| '''03 July 1984''' || || || DS 228 || Peace!
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|| '''10 July 1984''' || || || DS 229 || You're Under Arrest!
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|| '''17 July 1984''' || || || DS 230 || The 2nd Penguin Grand Prix: Scene 1
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|| '''24 July 1984''' || || || DS 231 || The 10 Warriors!
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|| '''31 July 1984''' || || || DS 232 || Full Speed Ahead to the Finish!!!
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|| '''07 August 1984''' ||
|rowspan="5"| During this month, Akira Toriyama finishes up rough sketches and completes the first draft for his new serial.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 233 || The Final Hurdle!
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|| '''14 August 1984''' || || DS 234 || Almost to the Goal…
|-
|| '''17 August 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheels_on_Meals Wheels on Meals]'', starring Jackie Chan, is released. || ||
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|| '''21 August 1984''' || || DS 235 || A New Mayor is Born!
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|| '''28 August 1984''' || ''Dr. Slump'' concludes serialization. || DS 236 || A Great Mecha Invention for the Grand Finale!
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|| '''10 September 1984''' || ''First of the North Star Volume 3'' is released. || || ||
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|| '''19 October 1984''' ||''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Service_of_the_Imperial_Court Secret Service of the Imperial Court]'' is released. The film's depiction of 15th century court eunuch [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Zhen_(eunuch) Wang Zhen] is possibly an inspiration behind Freeza.
|rowspan="2"| During this month, Akira Toriyama completes the second draft for his new serial.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || ||
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|| '''26 October 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Terminator The Terminator]'' is released. || ||
|}

==Timeline Part III: ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events pertaining to the serialization of the original Dragon Ball comic from 1994 to 1995, as well as its animated television adaptations, including several films and a direct sequel show. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===1984 & 1985===
1984 sees the beginning of Akira Toriyama's kung fu comic: ''Dragon Ball''. The ''Journey to the West''-inspired road trip story proves less popular than hoped, however. After Torishima looks to the popular ''Fist of the North Star's'' first three volumes for inspiration, ''Dragon Ball'' shifts more towards an emphasis on fighting and Goku's goal of becoming stronger. The result is the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai story arc. As 1985 and the tournament come to a close, Goku sets off on another quest, this time in search of his grandfather's Four Star Dragon Ball.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
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|| '''20 November 1984''' || ''Dragon Ball'' begins serialization. || || DB 001 || Bulma and Son Goku
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|| '''24 November 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung-Fu_Master_(video_game) Spartan X]'' is released in Japanese arcades. The video game, a loose adaptation of both Bruce Lee's film ''Game of Death'' and Jackie Chan's film ''Wheels on Meals'', would go on to inspire the Muscle Tower portion of ''Dragon Ball'''s Red Ribbon Army story arc. || || ||
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|| '''27 November 1984''' || || || DB 002 || No Balls!!
|-
|| '''04 December 1984''' || || || DB 003 || Goku – Running to the Sea
|-
|| '''11 December 1984''' || || || DB 004 || The Turtle Hermit's ''Kinto'un''
|-
|| '''21 December 1984''' || || || DB 005 || Oolong Appears!!
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|| '''04 January 1985''' || || || DB 006 || Oolong vs Son Goku
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|| '''12 January 1985''' || || || DB 007 || Yamcha and Pu'er
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|| '''22 January 1985''' || || || DB 008 || The Fearsome Yamcha!!
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|| '''29 January 1985''' || || || DB 009 || Dragon Balls in Danger!!
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|| '''05 February 1985''' || || || DB 010 || A Grand Robbery Scheme
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|| '''12 February 1985''' || || || DB 011 || The Ox Demon King of Mount Frypan
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|| '''19 February 1985''' || || || DB 012 || In Search of Kame-Sen'nin
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|| '''26 February 1985''' || || || DB 013 || Kame-Sen'nin's Bashō Fan
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|| '''05 March 1985''' || || || DB 014 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kamehameha!!
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|| '''12 March 1985''' || || || DB 015 || The Seven-Star Ball is Found
|-
|| '''19 March 1985''' || || || DB 016 || Rabbit Ears
|-
|| '''26 March 1985''' || || || DB 017 || The Boss's Special Skill
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|| '''02 April 1985''' || || || DB 018 || The Dragon Balls Are Stolen!!
|-
|| '''05 April 1985''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 30. || ||
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|| '''09 April 1985''' || || || DB 019 || At Long Last, the Dragon Appears!
|-
|| '''16 April 1985''' || || || DB 020 || The Wish to Shenlong!!
|-
|| '''23 April 1985''' || || || DB 021 || The Full Moon
|-
|| '''27 April 1985''' || || || DB 022 || Goku's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''04 May 1985''' || || || DB 023 || The Dragon Team Parts Ways
|-
|| '''14 May 1985''' || By this time, with ''Dragon Ball'' ranking low in popularity polls, Kazuhiko Torishima reads the first three volumes of Fist of the North Star for inspiration.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> Toriyama recalls that tournament-like events were popular in ''Dr. Slump''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-akira-toriyama-super-interview/</ref> Consequently, the story's cast is reduced and its structure begins to pivot from a road trip story to a fighting-centric one, where Goku's desire to become stronger is brought to the forefront. The 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai story arc begins. || || DB 024 || The Price of Kame-Sen'nin's Training
|-
|| '''21 May 1985''' || || || DB 025 || A Rival? Arrival!!
|-
|| '''28 May 1985''' || || || DB 026 || The Peculiar Girl
|-
|| '''04 June 1985''' || || || DB 027 || Lunch's Sneeze
|-
|| '''11 June 1985''' || || || DB 028 || The Training Begins!!
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|| '''18 June 1985''' || || || DB 029 || The Search for the Turtle-Marked Stone
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|| '''25 June 1985''' || || || DB 030 || Milk Delivery
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|| '''02 July 1985''' || || || DB 031 || The Kame-sen School's Tough Training
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|| '''09 July 1985''' || || || DB 032 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Begins!!
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|| '''16 July 1985''' || || || DB 033 || The Power of Training!!
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|| '''23 July 1985''' || || || DB 034 || Completely Unrivaled!
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|| '''30 July 1985''' || || || DB 035 || The Match-ups are Decided!!
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|| '''06 August 1985''' || || || DB 036 || The First Match
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|| '''13 August 1985''' || || || DB 037 || The Second Match
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|| '''20 August 1985''' || || || DB 038 || The Third Match
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|| '''27 August 1985''' || || || DB 039 || The Fourth Match
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|| '''03 September 1985''' || || || DB 040 || Goku's Tail
|-
|| '''10 September 1985''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 1]]'' is released. || || DB 041 || Kuririn vs Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''17 September 1985''' || || || DB 042 || A Great Give-and-Take Battle!
|-
|| '''22 September 1985''' || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_Accord Plaza Accord] is signed between Japan, the US, and various European countries, in order to make their currencies more valuable relative to the US dollar. Many later see this as contributing to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_asset_price_bubble Japanese asset price bubble] that exists between 1986 and 1991. || || ||
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|| '''24 September 1985''' || || || DB 043 || The Mysterious Jackie Chun
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|| '''01 October 1985''' || || || DB 044 || Son Goku vs Namu
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|| '''08 October 1985''' || || || DB 045 || A Great Mid-Air Battle!
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|| '''15 October 1985''' || || || DB 046 || The Grand Finals
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|| '''22 October 1985''' || || || DB 047 || The Kamehameha
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|| '''29 October 1985''' || || || DB 048 || Monkey-See, Monkey-Do Son Goku
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|| '''05 November 1985''' || || || DB 049 || Jackie Chun's Counterattack
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|| '''12 November 1985''' || || || DB 050 || Goku's Greatest Pinch!!
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|| '''19 November 1985''' || || || DB 051 || Chaos Reigns at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai
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|| '''26 November 1985''' || || || DB 052 || The Climax Nears!!
|-
|| '''03 December 1985''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masami_Kurumada Masami Kurumada]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Seiya Saint Seiya]'' begins serialization. || || DB 053 || The Climax
|-
|| '''10 December 1985''' || || || DB 054 || Another Adventure!!
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|| '''20 December 1985''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s Red Ribbon Army story arc begins. || || DB 055 || A Red Ribbon
|}

===1986===
Arale makes a guest appearance in ''Dragon Ball'', and Son Goku comes face to face with the world's #1 hitman: Tao Pai Pai. ''Dr. Slump's'' animated television adaptation comes to an end with ''Dragon Ball's'' taking its place. The latter's first video game and film adaptation release this year. Finally, Toriyama also draws the one-shot, ''Mr. Hō''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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|| '''06 January 1986''' || || || DB 056 || The Struggle for the Dragon Ball || ||
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|| '''10 January 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 2]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''14 January 1986''' || The Muscle Tower portion of the Red Ribbon Army story arc begins. The section is loosely based on the video game, ''Spartan X'',<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref> itself a loose adaptation of both Bruce Lee's film ''Game of Death'' and Jackie Chan's film ''Wheels on Meals''. || || DB 057 || Assault on Muscle Tower!! || ||
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|| '''21 January 1986''' || || || DB 058 || The Terror of Muscle Tower || ||
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|| '''28 January 1986''' || || || DB 059 || The Demon on the Third Floor!! || ||
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|| '''04 February 1986''' || || || DB 060 || Ninja Murasaki!! || ||
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|| '''11 February 1986''' || || || DB 061 || Ninja Arts! The 4½ Tatami Flip!! || ||
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|| '''18 February 1986''' || || || DB 062 || Peril! The Art of Division || ||
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|| '''19 February 1986''' || ''Dr. Slump: Arale-chan'' concludes with the airing of its 243rd episode. || || || || ||
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|| '''25 February 1986''' || || || DB 063 || Artificial Human No. 8 ||
|-
|| '''26 February 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s [[Dragon_Ball_(anime)|animated television adaptation]] begins airing. || || || || DB 001 || Bulma and Son Goku
|-
|| '''04 March 1986''' || || || DB 064 || Floor Five: The Hair-Raising Buyon || ||
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|| '''05 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 002 || Alalala–! No Balls!
|-
|| '''11 March 1986''' || || || DB 065 || How to Defeat Buyon || ||
|-
|| '''12 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 003 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kinto-Un
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|| '''18 March 1986''' || || || DB 066 || Muscle Tower's End!! || ||
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|| '''19 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 004 || The Kidnapping Demon, Oolong
|-
|| '''25 March 1986''' || || || DB 067 || To the West... || ||
|-
|| '''26 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 005 || The Strong Villain of the Desert, Yamcha
|-
|| '''01 April 1986''' || || || DB 068 || Bulma's House in West City || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 006 || The Midnight Visitors
|-
|| '''05 April 1986''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 31. || || ||
|-
|| '''08 April 1986''' || || || DB 069 || Bulma and Goku, Part Two || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 007 || Gyūmaō of Mount Frypan
|-
|| '''15 April 1986''' || || || DB 070 || Bulma's Big Blunder!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 008 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kamehameha
|-
|| '''22 April 1986''' || || || DB 071 || Kame House Discovered!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 009 || The Boss Rabbit's Special Skill
|-
|| '''26 April 1986''' || || || DB 072 || General Blue Commences His Assault || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 010 || The Dragon Balls Are Stolen!!
|-
|| '''02 May 1986''' || || || DB 073 || General Blue's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''07 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 011 || Finally, the Dragon Appears!
|-
|| '''13 May 1986''' || || || DB 074 || The Pirates' Trap || ||
|-
|| '''14 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 012 || The Wish to Shenlong
|-
|| '''20 May 1986''' || || || DB 075 || Ambush in the Pirate Harbor || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 013 || Goku's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''27 May 1986''' || ''Dragon Quest'' is released. || || DB 076 || The Treasure is Discovered || ||
|-
|| '''28 May 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 014 || Goku's Rival? Arrival!!
|-
|| '''03 June 1986''' || || || DB 077 || Blue's Shining Eyes || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 015 || The Peculiar Girl, Lunch
|-
|| '''10 June 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 3]]'' is released. || || DB 078 || The Great Escape!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 016 || Training – The Stone Hunt
|-
|| '''17 June 1986''' || || || DB 079 || Get Out, Get Out!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 017 || With Life at Stake! Milk Delivery
|-
|| '''24 June 1986''' || || || DB 080 || The Three Stolen Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''25 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 018 || Kame-sen's Method of Inte~nse Training
|-
|| '''01 July 1986''' || || || DB 081 || Chased to Penguin Village! || ||
|-
|| '''02 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 019 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Begins!
|-
|| '''08 July 1986''' || || || DB 082 || The Broken Dragon Radar || ||
|-
|| '''09 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 020 || Will it Appear?! The Power of Training
|-
|| '''15 July 1986''' || || || DB 083 || The Stolen Dragon Radar || ||
|-
|| '''16 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 021 || Watch Out, Kuririn!
|-
|| '''22 July 1986''' || || || DB 084 || The Father and Son of the Karin Holy Land || ||
|-
|| '''23 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 022 || Yamcha vs Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''29 July 1986''' || Debut of Tao Pai Pai, a hitman purportedly based off of sound effect designer [[Hidenori Arai]].<ref>
KOL: Requiem. ''Let's Talk One Piece With Animator Vincent Chansard (ft @king_recon)''. 08 October 2025. Timestamp: 25:34-26:31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03VDZKm6XFc</ref> <ref group="note">Tao Pai Pai may also be partially based off of a pair of characters played by Hwang Jang-lee: Sheng Kuan from ''Snake in the Eagle's Shadow'' bears a striking visual resemblance, and Thunderleg from ''Drunken Master'' (the kung fu film Toriyama watched countless times, and inspired him to make a kung fu comic) is an assassin hired to kill the protagonist, played by Chan.</ref> || || DB 085 || The Hitman "Tao Pai-pai" || ||
|-
|| '''30 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 023 || He's Here! The Mighty Foe Giran
|-
|| '''05 August 1986''' || || || DB 086 || Tao Pai-pai's Surefire Dodonpa || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 024 || Kuririn's Desperate Offensive-Defensive Battle
|-
|| '''12 August 1986''' || || || DB 087 || Karin Tower || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 025 || Get Up, Goku! The Fearsome Tenkū Pekeji-Ken
|-
|| '''19 August 1986''' || || || DB 088 || Karin-''sama'' of Karin Tower || ||
|-
|| '''20 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 026 || The Final Round!! Kamehameha
|-
|| '''26 August 1986''' || || || DB 089 || The Effects of the Super Holy Water || ||
|-
|| '''27 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 027 || Goku – The Greatest Pinch
|-
|| '''02 September 1986''' || || || DB 090 || Son Goku's Counterattack || ||
|-
|| '''03 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 028 || Clash!! Power vs Power
|-
|| '''09 September 1986''' || || || DB 091 || A Grand Showdown in the Holy Land!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 September 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Red Ribbon Army arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 029 || Another Adventure – The Roaming Lake
|-
|| '''16 September 1986''' || || || DB 092 || The End of Tao Pai-pai || ||
|-
|| '''17 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 030 || Pilaf and the Mysterious Army
|-
|| '''23 September 1986''' || || || DB 093 || Son Goku's Assault || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 031 || Ge-ge! A Fake Goku Appears!!
|-
|| '''27 September 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' first video game, ''Dragon Ball: The Great Unexplored Dragon Region'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1986''' || || || DB 094 || Son Goku's Charge! || ||
|-
|| '''01 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 032 || It Vanished?! The Flying Fortress in the Sky
|-
|| '''07 October 1986''' || || || DB 095 || Commander Red Dies! || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 033 || The Legend of the Dragon
|-
|| '''09 October 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 4]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 1986''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Seiya_(TV_series) Saint Seiya's]'' animated television adaptation begins airing. The shows writer, [[Takao Koyama]], and director, [[Kōzō Morishita]], later help Kazuhiko Torishima reboot ''Dragon Ball's'' own animated television adaptation. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1986''' || || || DB 096 || A Great Victory!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 034 || The Heartless Red Ribbon
|-
|| '''21 October 1986''' || || || DB 097 || The Final Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''22 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 035 || The Girl of the North, Sno
|-
|| '''28 October 1986''' || || || DB 098 || Uranai Baba || ||
|-
|| '''29 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 036 || The Terror of Muscle Tower
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''01 November 1986'''
|| The video game, ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'', is released. Initially conceived as a ''Dragon Ball'' game, its protagonist goes on to serve as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega Sega's]'' mascot before the creation of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(character) Sonic the Hedgehog]''.|| || DB 099 || The Five Warriors || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Mr. Hō]]'' ||
|-
|| '''05 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 037 || Enter Ninja Murasaki
|-
|| '''11 November 1986''' || || || DB 100 || A Great Bloody Battle || ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 038 || Be Afraid!! The Art of Division
|-
|| '''18 November 1986''' || || || DB 101 || The Devil's Toilet || ||
|-
|| '''19 November 1986''' || || || || ''Gourmet & Sports'' || DB 039 || The Mysterious Artificial Human No. 8
|-
|| '''22 November 1986''' || || || DB 102 || Son Goku Steps Up || ||
|-
|| '''26 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 040 || Now What, Goku!! The Hair-Raising Buyon
|-
|| '''27 November 1986''' || The first ''Dragon Ball'' video game for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo Nintendo] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System Famicom], ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Shenron_no_Nazo|Dragon Ball: The Mystery of Shenlong]]'' (aka ''Dragon Power''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1986''' || || || DB 103 || Son Goku The Mighty!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 041 || The End of Muscle Tower
|-
|| '''09 December 1986''' || || || DB 104 || The Akumaito Beam || ||
|-
|| '''10 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 042 || Imminent Danger!! Go for it, Hatchan
|-
|| '''17 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 043 || Bulma's House in West City
|-
|| '''19 December 1986''' || || || DB 105 || The Fifth Man || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' first film is released. || || || || DB M1 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_1|Dragon Ball – The Legend of Shenlong]]''
|-
|| '''24 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 044 || Goku, Friends, and Tons of Danger
|}

===1987===
1987 sees the conclusion of Son Goku's quest for his grandfather's Four Star Ball, as well as the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai. Based off of both the Roman Emperor Nero, and Toriyama's editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, this year also sees the debut of the Demon King Piccolo. One-shots drawn by Toriyama this year include ''Lady Red'', ''Kennosuke-sama'', and ''Sonchoh''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1987''' || || || DB 106 || Mutually Strong Opponents || ||
|-
|| '''07 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 045 || Watch Out! A Mid-Air Trap
|-
|| '''09 January 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 5]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1987''' || || || DB 107 || Goku's Tail || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 046 || Bulma's Big Mistake
|-
|| '''20 January 1987''' || || || DB 108 || Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 047 || Kame House is Discovered!!
|-
|| '''26 January 1987''' || ''Dragon Quest II'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1987''' || || || DB 109 || The Pilaf Gang's Second Attempt || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 048 || General Blue Launches His Attack!!
|-
|| '''03 February 1987''' || || || DB 110 || Pilaf's Great Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 049 || Watch Out, Lunch-''san''
|-
|| '''10 February 1987''' || || || DB 111 || Once Again, Shenlong!!|| ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 050 || The Pirates' Trap
|-
|| '''17 February 1987''' || || || DB 112 || Run, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''18 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 051 || The Ocean Bottom's Guardman
|-
|| '''24 February 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 22nd Budōkai arc begins in the manga. || || DB 113 || The Twenty-Second Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''25 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 052 || Hooray! The Treasure is Discovered
|-
|| '''03 March 1987''' || || || DB 114 || Surviving the Preliminaries || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1987''' || || || || ''[[Lady Red]]'' || DB 053 || Fear the Shining Eyes
|-
|| '''10 March 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 6]]'' is released. || || DB 115 || Surviving the Preliminaries, Part Two || ||
|-
|| '''11 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 054 || Run Away, Run Away!! The Great Escape
|-
|| '''17 March 1987''' || || || DB 116 || Manufactured Match-ups || ||
|-
|| '''18 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 055 || ''N'cha''! Chased to Penguin Village
|-
|| '''23 March 1987''' || || Akira Toriyama's son, Sasuke, is born. || || || ||
|-
|| '''24 March 1987''' || || || DB 117 || Yamcha's Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''25 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 056 || ''Uhohōi''! Arale Boards the Cloud
|-
|| '''31 March 1987''' || || || DB 118 || Yamcha Broken!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1987''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 32. || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1987''' || || || DB 119 || A Full Moon Grudge || ||
|-
|| '''08 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 057 || Showdown! Arale vs Blue
|-
|| '''14 April 1987''' || || || DB 120 || An Unexpected Dodonpa || ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 058 || The Haunted Karin Holy Land
|-
|| '''21 April 1987''' || || || DB 121 || Kuririn's Great Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''22 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 059 || He's Here! The World's Greatest Hitman, "Tao Pai-pai"
|-
|| '''28 April 1987''' || || || DB 122 || Here's Son Goku!!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 060 || The Match!! Kamehameha vs Dodonpa
|-
|| '''02 May 1987''' || || || DB 123 || Evenly Matched!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 061 || Karin-''sama'' of Karin Tower
|-
|| '''08 May 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 7]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 May 1987''' || || || DB 124 || Young Tenshinhan || ||
|-
|| '''13 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 062 || Really?! The Effects of the Super Holy Water
|-
|| '''19 May 1987''' || || || DB 125 || Son Goku vs Kuririn!! || ||
|-
|| '''20 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 063 || Son Goku's Counterattack
|-
|| '''26 May 1987''' || || || DB 126 || Son Goku The Mighty!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 064 || The End of Tao Pai-pai
|-
|| '''02 June 1987''' || || || DB 127 || Kuririn's Strategy, Goku's Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''09 June 1987''' || || || DB 128 || The World's Greatest Super Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 065 || Go, Goku! The Assault Begins
|-
|| '''16 June 1987''' || || || DB 129 || The Haikyū-Ken and Fighting Power || ||
|-
|| '''17 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 066 || The Red Ribbon Army's Desperate Offensive-Defensive
|-
|| '''23 June 1987''' || || || DB 130 || Tenshinhan Feels the Heat! || ||
|-
|| '''24 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 067 || Commander Red Dies!!
|-
|| '''30 June 1987''' || || || DB 131 || Tenshinhan, in Anguish! || ||
|-
|| '''01 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 068 || The Last Dragon Ball
|-
|| '''07 July 1987''' || || || DB 132 || Tsuru-Sen'nin's Curse, the Kikōhō!! || ||
|-
|| '''08 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 069 || Cute, Huh?! Uranai Baba
|-
|| '''10 July 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 8]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 July 1987''' || || || DB 133 || The Pair's Final Tactics!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 070 || Assault! We Are the Five Warriors
|-
|| '''18 July 1987''' || || || || || DB M2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_2|The Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle]]''
|-
|| '''21 July 1987''' || || || DB 134 || The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''22 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 071 || A Great Do-or-Die Bloody Battle
|-
|| '''28 July 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Demon King Piccolo arc begins in the manga. || Born from a desire to give Son Goku a true villain to contend with, Toriyama is inspired by both the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nero Roman Emperor Nero]<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> and his very own editor, Kazuhiko Torishima<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>. The result is the Demon King Piccolo, who debuts in ''Dragon Ball'''s 135th chapter. || DB 135 || Kuririn's Death, and a Terrible Conspiracy || ||
|-
|| '''29 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 072 || Goku Steps Up! The Devil's Toilet
|-
|| '''04 August 1987''' || || || DB 136 || The Terror of Demon King Piccolo! || ||
|-
|| '''05 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 073 || Certain Death from the Akumaito Beam?!
|-
|| '''11 August 1987''' || || || DB 137 || Come Back, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''12 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 074 || A Glimpse at the Mysterious Fifth Man
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''18 August 1987'''
|| || || DB 138 || The Strange Guy With the Ball || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Kennosuke-sama]]'' ||
|-
|| '''19 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 075 || Clash!! The Kindred Formidable Enemy
|-
|| '''25 August 1987''' || || || DB 139 || Yajirobe's Prey || ||
|-
|| '''26 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 076 || The Masked Man's True Identity?!
|-
|| '''01 September 1987''' || || || DB 140 || Tambourine Draws Near! || ||
|-
|| '''02 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 077 || Pilaf's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''08 September 1987''' || || || DB 141 || Son Goku's Explosion!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 078 || Once Again, Shenlong
|-
|| '''10 September 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 9]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 1987''' || || || DB 142 || Demon King Piccolo Descends!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 079 || Kinkaku and Ginkaku's Man-Eating Gourd
|-
|| '''22 September 1987''' || || || DB 143 || Son Goku vs Demon King Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''23 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 080 || A Crucial, Honorable Match! Goku vs Tenlong
|-
|| '''29 September 1987''' || || || DB 144 || Son Goku Completely Defeated!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 081 || Goku Goes to the Demon Realm
|-
|| '''04 October 1987''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamen_Rider_Black Kamen Rider Black]'' begins airing. Goku Black is later named after this.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/925532649925459969</ref> || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 1987''' || || || DB 145 || Muten Rōshi's Resolve || ||
|-
|| '''07 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 082 || The Violent Monster Inoshikachō
|-
|| '''13 October 1987''' || || || DB 146 || Kame-Sen'nin's Final Mafūba!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 083 || Hurry, Goku! The Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''20 October 1987''' || || || DB 147 || Demon King Piccolo's Youth Restored!? || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 22nd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime.|| || || || DB 084 || Aim to Be the World's Greatest Martial Artist!!
|-
|| '''27 October 1987''' || || || DB 148 || Get to Karin Tower!! || ||
|-
|| '''28 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 085 || Obsessed with Winning!! Preliminary Survival
|-
|| '''03 November 1987''' || || || DB 149 || World Domination || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 086 || It's Decided!! The Eight Brave Men
|-
|| '''10 November 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 10]]'' is released. || || DB 150 || Even Karin-''sama'' is Worried || ||
|-
|| '''11 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 087 || Showdown!! Yamcha vs Tenshinhan
|-
|| '''17 November 1987''' || || || DB 151 || The Super God Water!!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 088 || Go, Yamcha! The Dreadful Tenshinhan
|-
|| '''21 November 1987''' || || || DB 152 || Son Goku Finally Departs!!!! || ||
|-
|| '''25 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 089 || Be Afraid!! A Full Moon Grudge
|-
|| '''01 December 1987''' || || || DB 153 || Tenshinhan's Determination!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 090 || ''Nanana''!! What, a Dodonpa?
|-
|| '''08 December 1987''' || || || DB 154 || Tenshinhan's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 091 || A Sudden Turn-Around!! Kuririn's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''16 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 092 || Wai~t! Here's Son Goku!!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''18 December 1987'''
|| || || DB 155 || Son Goku's Counterattack || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Sonchoh]]'' ||
|-
|| '''23 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 093 || Evenly Matched!! Tenshinhan vs Jackie
|-
|| '''30 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 094 || ''Ge-ge-ge''!! The New Tsuru-sen Technique – Taiyō-Ken
|}

===1988===
''Dragon Ball'' sees much change in 1988. As the story further centers on fighting, Toriyama has Goku grow up into a taller character design, one that is easier to draw in combat. The anime's depiction of Goku piercing the Demon King's body convinces Torishima that a new producer is needed to properly adapt the comic. He recruits Takao Koyama and Kōzō Morishita to help reboot the television show. As the Saiyan arc begins, Yū Kondō takes over as Toriyama's editor, and Son Goku dies. Also this year, the one-shot, ''Mamejirō-kun'', is published.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1988''' || || || DB 156 || Angry!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 095 || Fight!! Goku vs Kuririn
|-
|| '''12 January 1988''' || || || DB 157 || An Immortal Showdown!! || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 096 || Can it be, Goku?! Kuririn's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''19 January 1988''' || || || DB 158 || Son Goku's Greatest Crisis!! || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 097 || The Finals!! Who is the World's Greatest Martial Artist?!
|-
|| '''26 January 1988''' || || || DB 159 || A Grand Battle in the Wasteland!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 098 || A Secret Ability – The Haikyū-Ken vs Fighting Power
|-
|| '''02 February 1988''' || || || DB 160 || Son Goku's Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 February 1988''' || || || || || DB 099 || Tenshinhan's Anguish!!
|-
|| '''09 February 1988''' || || || DB 161 || Son Goku Wins!! || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 February 1988'''
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 11]]'' is released. || || ||
|rowspan="2"| DB 100
|rowspan="2"| Life or Death?! A Last Resort
|-
|| ''Dragon Quest III'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''16 February 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 23rd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the manga. || || DB 162 || The Secret of the Nyoi-Bō || ||
|-
|| '''17 February 1988''' || || || || || DB 101 || The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Then…!!
|-
|| '''23 February 1988''' || || || DB 163 || The Temple || ||
|-
|| '''24 February 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Demon King Piccolo arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 102 || Kuririn's Death – A Terrible Conspiracy!!
|-
|| '''01 March 1988''' || || || DB 164 || God Appears || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 103 || The Terror of Demon King Piccolo!!
|-
|| '''08 March 1988''' || || || DB 165 || Shenlong is Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 104 || Come Back to Life, Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''15 March 1988''' || || As the story centers more on fights, Toriyama ages Goku into a taller character design, making it easier to draw him.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref> || DB 166 || Everyone's Reunion || ||
|-
|| '''16 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 105 || The Strange Guy – Enter Yajirobe!!
|-
|| '''19 March 1988''' || || || DB 167 || Troubles at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 106 || The Demonic Beast – Tambourine Draws Near!!
|-
|| '''29 March 1988''' || || || DB 168 || The Eight Winners are Determined!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1988''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 33. || DB 169 || Tenshinhan and Tao Pai-pai || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 107 || Son Goku – An Explosion of Anger!!
|-
|| '''08 April 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 12]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1988''' || || || DB 170 || The Hitman Tao Pai-pai's Struggle || ||
|-
|| '''13 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 108 || Demon King Piccolo Descends!!
|-
|| '''16 April 1988''' || ''Saint Seiya's'' 73rd episode, the last to feature [[Takao Koyama]] and [[Kōzō Morishita]], airs. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''19 April 1988''' || || || DB 171 || Son Goku's Marriage || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 109 || Son Goku vs Demon King Piccolo
|-
|| '''26 April 1988''' || || || DB 172 || Kuririn vs Ma Junior || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 1988''' || || || DB 173 || Kuririn vs Ma Junior: Settling the Score!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 110 || Hang in There! Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1988''' || || || DB 174 || Yamcha vs Shen || ||
|-
|| '''11 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 111 || Kame-Sen'nin's Final Mafūba!!
|-
|| '''17 May 1988''' || || || DB 175 || S–H–E–N || ||
|-
|| '''18 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 112 || Demon King Piccolo's Youth Restored?!
|-
|| '''24 May 1988''' || || || DB 176 || Son Goku vs Tenshinhan || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 113 || King Castle on the Offensive-Defensive!!
|-
|| '''31 May 1988''' || || || DB 177 || Speed || ||
|-
|| '''01 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 114 || Goku's Wish!! Even Karin-''sama'' is Worried
|-
|| '''07 June 1988''' || Exact midpoint of the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc. || Around this time ("probably midway through Ma Junior")<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, Toriyama first begins thinking about the Freeza arc.|| DB 178 || Tenshinhan's Prided Surefire Technique! || ||
|-
|| '''08 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 115 || Get Your Hands On It! The Mysterious Super God Water
|-
|| '''10 June 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 13]]'' is released. || || || | ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1988''' || || || DB 179 || Two Weak Points || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 1988''' || || || DB 180 || Demon King Piccolo vs God || ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 116 || Kame-Sen'nin's Alive?!
|-
|| '''28 June 1988''' || || || DB 181 || God's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 117 || Son Goku Finally Departs!!
|-
|| '''05 July 1988''' || || || DB 182 || The Fated Showdown! Son Goku vs Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''06 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 118 || Tenshinhan's Determination!!
|-
|| '''09 July 1988''' || || || || || DB M3 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_3|A Mystical Great Adventure]]''
|-
|| '''12 July 1988''' || || || DB 183 || A Light Warm-Up || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 1988''' || || || DB 184 || Both Sides Go All-Out || ||
|-
|| '''20 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 119 || Will It Work?! The Legendary Mafūba
|-
|| '''26 July 1988''' || || || DB 185 || The Super Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 120 || Goku – Anger at Full Power!!
|-
|| '''02 August 1988''' || || || DB 186 || Confusion at the Tournament Grounds!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 121 || Son Goku's Greatest Crisis!!
|-
|| '''09 August 1988''' || || || DB 187 || Demon King Piccolo's Super Giant-Form Technique || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 August 1988'''
|| Episode 122 motivates Torishima to find the show a new producer. He recruits Kōzō Morishita and Takao Koyama, both key to the ''Saint Seiya's'' anime's success, to help him reboot ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || || ||
|rowspan="2"| DB 122
|rowspan="2"| The Final Gamble!!
|-
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 14]]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''12 August 1988'''
|rowspan="2"| The video game, ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Daimaō_Fukkatsu|Dragon Ball: The Great Demon King's Revival]]'', is released. || || DB 188 || Son Goku's Match || ||
|-
|| || || ''[[Mamejirō-kun]]''|| ||
|-
|| '''17 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 123 || The Secret of the Nyoi-Bō
|-
|| '''23 August 1988''' || || || DB 189 || The Demon King's Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 124 || The Temple Above the Clouds
|-
|| '''30 August 1988''' || || || DB 190 || Stand Firm, Son Goku!! || ||
|-
|| '''31 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 125 || God Appears!!
|-
|| '''06 September 1988''' || || || DB 191 || The Ten Count || ||
|-
|| '''13 September 1988''' || || || DB 192 || It's All Over!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 126 || Shenlong is Revived!!
|-
|| '''20 September 1988''' || || || DB 193 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai's Climax!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 127 || Faster Than Lightning!!
|-
|| '''27 September 1988''' || || || DB 194 || The Gift of the Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 128 || As Quietly As the Sky
|-
|| '''04 October 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Saiyan arc begins in the manga. Around this time, ''shōjo'' manga editor [[Yū Kondō]] becomes Akira Toriyama's editor, replacing Kazuhiko Torishima.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || || DB 195 || The Mysterious Alien Warrior || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1988''' || || || DB 196 || Kakarrot || ||
|-
|| '''12 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 129 || Time Traveling Goku
|-
|| '''18 October 1988''' || || || DB 197 || Son Goku's Past!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 130 || Goku's Opponent is… Goku?!
|-
|| '''25 October 1988''' || || || DB 198 || A Powerful Enemy in Common || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 131 || Each On His Own Path
|-
|| '''01 November 1988''' || || || DB 199 || Showdown with Raditz || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 1988''' || Kōzō Morishita's first credit on the ''Dragon Ball'' anime. || || || || DB 132 || Hotter Than Magma
|-
|| '''08 November 1988''' || || || DB 200 || An Unprecedented Terror || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 23rd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 133 || The Reunion Before the Storm
|-
|| '''15 November 1988''' || || || DB 201 || Piccolo's Trump Card || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 134 || Troubles at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''22 November 1988''' || || || DB 202 || The Makankōsappō || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 135 || The Eight Chosen People
|-
|| '''29 November 1988''' || || || DB 203 || Son Goku's Last Resort!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 136 || The Hitman Tao Pai-pai's Counterattack
|-
|| '''06 December 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 15]]'' is released. || || DB 204 || Farewell, Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 137 || Son Goku's Marriage
|-
|| '''14 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 138 || The Puzzling Man, Shen
|-
|| '''19 December 1988''' || || || DB 205 || A Fight in the Afterlife!!|| ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 139 || Another Fierce Fight! Goku vs Tenshinhan
|}

===1989===
The battle against Vegeta draws to a close, and Son Gohan departs with Bulma and Kuririn to Piccolo's homeworld where they encounter Freeza. Torishima learns from Morishita that starting a new show would increase their promotional budget. Thus, ''Dragon Ball's'' first animated adaptation ends, and the new show, ''Dragon Ball Z'', begins airing. The show's title is christened by Toriyama with the alphabet's last letter in order to mark the final portion of the story. The one shots, ''Karamaru-kun Nihon-bare'' and ''Rocky'', are also published this year.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1989''' || || || DB 206 || Son Gohan and Demon King Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''11 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 140 || True Strength
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|| '''14 January 1989''' || || || DB 207 || Son Gohan Grieves || ||
|-
|| '''18 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 141 || Four Tenshinhans
|-
|| '''24 January 1989''' || || || DB 208 || An Incident Under the Full Moon || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 142 || Which is Stronger?! God vs Demon King Piccolo
|-
|| '''31 January 1989''' || || || DB 209 || Everyone's Year || ||
|-
|| '''01 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 143 || The Fate of the World at Stake!
|-
|| '''07 February 1989''' || || || DB 210 || The Father and Son's Harsh Training || ||
|-
|| '''08 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 144 || Unleashed! The Ultimate Super Kamehameha
|-
|| '''10 February 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 16]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 February 1989''' || || || DB 211 || Do Your Best with Kaiō-''sama'', Dead Son Goku! || ||
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|| '''15 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 145 || Demon King Piccolo's Super Giant-Form Technique
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|| '''21 February 1989''' || || || DB 212 || The Saiyans Approach!! || ||
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|| '''22 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 146 || Son Goku's Trap
|-
|| '''25 February 1989''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kousoku_Sentai_Turboranger Kousoku Sentai Turboranger]'', the final of Toei's ''Super Sentai'' series to be produced before the introduction of the Ginyu Special Force (or "Tokusentai"), begins airing. || || || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''28 February 1989'''
|| || || DB 213 || The Saiyans Arrive!! || ||
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|| || || || ''[[Karamaru-kun Nihon-bare]]'' ||
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|| '''01 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 147 || Nothing More Can Be Done!!
|-
|| '''07 March 1989''' || || || DB 214 || Vegeta's Game || ||
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|| '''08 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 148 || Hooray! The World's Strongest Man
|-
|| '''14 March 1989''' || || || DB 215 || Yamcha's Premonition || ||
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|| '''15 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 149 || The Wedding Dress In Flames
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|| '''21 March 1989''' || || || DB 216 || Frightened Warriors || ||
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|| '''22 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 150 || The Phantom Fire-Eating Bird
|-
|| '''28 March 1989''' || || || DB 217 || Hurry, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1989''' || || || DB 218 || The Final Kikōhō || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1989''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 34. || || || DB 151 || Thanks to Chi-Chi's Bridal Training
|-
|| '''11 April 1989''' || || || DB 219 || Three Hours || ||
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|| '''12 April 1989''' || || || || || DB 152 || Hurry, Goku! The Mysterious Mountain of the Five Elements
|-
|| '''18 April 1989''' || || || DB 220 || A Faint Light || ||
|-
|| '''19 April 1989''' || By this point in time, Morishita tells Torishima that starting a new show would increase their promotional budget.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> Thus, ''Dragon Ball's'' first animated adaptation ends. || || || || DB 153 || Mount Frypan Burns! An Instant Do-or-Die Journey
|-
|| '''25 April 1989''' || || || DB 221 || The Cornered Mouse Bites the Cat || ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1989''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'', christened by Toriyama with the alphabet's last letter to indicate the final portion of the story, begins airing.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || || || || DBZ 001 || Mini Goku is Just Precious! I'm Gohan
|-
|| '''02 May 1989''' || || || DB 222 || Son Goku Approaches!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 002 || The Strongest Warrior in All of History is Goku's Brother!
|-
|| '''09 May 1989''' || || || DB 223 || Piccolo and Gohan || ||
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|| '''10 May 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 17]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 003 || Alright! This is the Strongest Combo on Earth!
|-
|| '''16 May 1989''' || || || DB 224 || Son Goku's Quiet Anger || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 004 || Piccolo's Trump Card! Gohan is a Crybaby
|-
|| '''23 May 1989''' || || || DB 225 || Nappa, Completely Helpless!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 005 || Goku Dies! There's Only One Chance Left
|-
|| '''30 May 1989''' || || || DB 226 || The Mystery of the Kaiō-Ken || ||
|-
|| '''06 June 1989''' || || || DB 227 || The Emperor Stirs || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 006 || Even Enma-''sama'' is Surprised – A Fight in the Afterlife
|-
|| '''13 June 1989''' || || || DB 228 || One-on-One Combat!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 007 || Dinosaur Survival! Gohan's Difficult Training
|-
|| '''20 June 1989''' || || || DB 229 || A Fateful Super Decisive Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 008 || The Great Transformation on a Moonlit Night! The Secret of Gohan's Power
|-
|| '''27 June 1989''' || || || DB 230 || The Dangerous Three-Fold Kaiō-Ken! || ||
|-
|| '''28 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 009 || Sorry Robot-''san'' – The Tears that Vanished in the Desert
|-
|| '''04 July 1989''' || || || DB 231 || A Fight in the Red Zone! || ||
|-
|| '''05 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 010 || Don't Cry Gohan! His First Fight
|-
|| '''10 July 1989''' ||''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 18]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 July 1989''' || || || DB 232 || The "Moon" || ||
|-
|| '''12 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 011 || The Saiyan, Strongest Warriors in the Universe, Awaken!
|-
|| '''15 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ M1 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_1|Dragon Ball Z]]
|-
|| '''18 July 1989''' || || || DB 233 || Can He Unleash It?! The Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 012 || Catnap on the Serpent Road – Goku Takes a Tumble
|-
|| '''25 July 1989''' || || || DB 234 || What Will Happen?! The Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 013 || Hands Off! Enma-''sama's'' Secret Fruit
|-
|| '''July 1989''' || || || || ''[[Rocky]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''01 August 1989''' || || || DB 235 || Son Goku, At Death's Door!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 014 || Such Sweet Temptation! The Snake Princess's Hospitality
|-
|| '''08 August 1989''' || || || DB 236 || A Meek Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 015 || Escape from Piccolo! Gohan Summons a Storm
|-
|| '''12 August 1989''' || || || DB 237 || Once Again, the Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 016 || Run, Gohan! Longing for Mt. Paozu, Where Chi-Chi is Waiting
|-
|| '''22 August 1989''' || || || DB 238 || The Genki-Dama's Course!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 August 1989''' || || || DB 239 || The Worn-Out Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''30 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 017 || City of No Tomorrow! The Long Road to Victory
|-
|| '''05 September 1989''' || || || DB 240 || A Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 018 || Last Stop on Serpent Road! Are you Kaiō-''sama''?
|-
|| '''12 September 1989''' || || || DB 241 || Son Goku's Request... || ||
|-
|| '''13 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 019 || The Battle with Gravity! Catch Bubbles-''kun''
|-
|| '''19 September 1989''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Namek arc begins in the manga.|| || DB 242 || A Gloomy Closing Scene... || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 020 || The Return of the Saiyan Legend! Goku's Roots
|-
|| '''26 September 1989''' || || || DB 243 || Go For It! The Planet Namek || ||
|-
|| '''27 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 021 || Come Forth, Shenlong! The Saiyans Finally Arrive on Earth
|-
|| '''03 October 1989''' || || || DB 244 || A Spaceship Found!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 October 1989''' || || || DB 245 || Departing for Planet Namek!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 022 || Unbelievable!! Saibaimen, Born from the Soil
|-
|| '''17 October 1989''' || || || DB 246 || Vegeta Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 023 || Yamcha Dies! The Terror of the Saibaimen
|-
|| '''24 October 1989''' || Freeza makes his debut. Conceived of during Japan's asset price bubble, Freeza is the "#1 land shark in the universe".<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>, based on a combination of Toriyama's editor at the time, Yū Kondō<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>, and "a queen or something in some movie".<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref><ref group="note">It isn't known which 'queen' Toriyama is referring to, but it is possible that Toriyama is referring to any number of sadistic eunuch warlord characters from martial arts films. Dongfang Bubai from ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'' fights with piercing red fingertip attacks. Wang Zhen from ''Secret Service of the Imperial Court'' is pale, androgynous, and hides cruelty behind politeness.</ref> || || DB 247 || Dark Clouds Swirl Over Planet Namek || ||
|-
|| '''25 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 024 || Farewell Ten-''san''! Chiaotzu's Suicide Strategy
|-
|| '''27 October 1989''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball 3: Goku's Legend'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''31 October 1989''' || || || DB 248 || The Mysterious Strangers || ||
|-
|| '''01 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 025 || Tenshinhan Cries Out!! This is My Last Kikōhō
|-
|| '''07 November 1989''' || || || DB 249 || Vegeta's Super Power || ||
|-
|| '''08 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 026 || An Intense 3-Hour Delay! The Kinto-Un Bullet-Express
|-
|| '''10 November 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 19]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 1989''' || || || DB 250 || Son Goku Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 1989''' || || || DB 251 || Son Goku's Spaceship || ||
|-
|| '''22 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 027 || Leave it to Me! Gohan's Great Burst of Anger
|-
|| '''28 November 1989''' || || || DB 252 || The Frightened Namekians || ||
|-
|| '''29 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 028 || Ferocity of the Saiyans! God and Piccolo Both Die!
|-
|| '''05 December 1989''' || || || DB 253 || One Village's Battle || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 029 || Father is Awesome! The Ultimate Finishing Technique – Kaiō-Ken
|-
|| '''12 December 1989''' || || || DB 254 || The Namekian Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''13 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 030 || A Hot, Unbounded Battle! Goku vs Vegeta
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''19 December 1989'''
|| || || DB 255 || Son Gohan in a Frenzy!! || ||
|-
|| || || DB 256 || A Deadly Pursuer!! ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 031 || Now, Goku! A Final Technique with Everything on the Line
|-
|}

===1990===
This year, Son Goku arrives on Planet Namek, and the battle against Freeza begins. Toriyama's one-shot ''Wolf'' is published, and ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' begins serialization in ''V-Jump''. Finally, a live action film is produced in Korea.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1990''' || || || DB 257 || Dodoria in Terror || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 January 1990'''
|| ''Akira Toriyama: The World'' is released. || || || ''[[Wolf]]'' || ||
|-
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 20]]'' is released.|| || || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1990''' || || || DB 258 || Danger All Around!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 032 || Battle Power Times Ten!! Vegeta's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''23 January 1990''' || || || DB 259 || The Sixth Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 033 || Don't Die, Father!! This is Gohan's Hidden Strength
|-
|| '''30 January 1990''' || || || DB 260 || One Last Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''31 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 034 || Shoot, Kuririn! The Genki-Dama, Packed with Hope
|-
|| '''06 February 1990''' || || || DB 261 || Kaiō-''sama's'' Freaked Out || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 035 || Cause a Miracle! The Super Saiyan, Son Gohan
|-
|| '''10 February 1990''' || || || DB 262 || Vegeta and Zarbon || ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1990''' || ''Dragon Quest IV'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 February 1990''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Namek arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime. || || || || DBZ 036 || We're Off Into Space! The Planet of Hope is Piccolo's Homeland
|-
|| '''20 February 1990''' || || || DB 263 || Zarbon's Hidden Power || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 037 || The Mysterious Yunzabit! The Search for God's Spaceship
|-
|| '''27 February 1990''' || The [[Ginyu Special Force]] are mentioned for the first time by Freeza. || By this point, Akira Toriyama has watched enough ''Super Sentai'' with his son that he thinks to introduce sentai characters, in the form of the Ginyu Special Force (or "Toku''sentai''").<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>|| DB 264 || The Eldest's House || ||
|-
|| '''28 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 038 || Blast-off for Planet Namek! The Terror Awaiting Gohan and Company
|-
|| '''06 March 1990''' || || || DB 265 || The Seventh Dragon Ball Changes Hands || ||
|-
|| '''07 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 039 || Friends or Foes? Children of the Mysterious Giant Spaceship
|-
|| '''13 March 1990''' || || || DB 266 || Vegeta Laughs, Freeza Fumes || ||
|-
|| '''14 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 040 || Really, for Real? There Lies Namek, Planet of Hope
|-
|| '''15 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ M2 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_2|The World's Strongest Guy]]
|-
|| '''20 March 1990''' || || || DB 267 || A Reunion of Terror || ||
|-
|| '''21 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 041 || Kind-hearted Aliens – There’s the Five-Star Ball Already
|-
|| '''27 March 1990''' || || || DB 268 || Vegeta's Charge! || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 1990''' || || || DB 269 || Gohan and Vegeta's Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 042 || Planet Freeza No. 79 – Vegeta Recovers!!
|-
|| '''05 April 1990''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 35. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 21]]'' is released. || || DB 270 || Premonitions of a Great War || ||
|-
|| '''11 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 043 || The Dragon Balls Are All Here! Piccolo-''san'' Comes Back to Life
|-
|| '''17 April 1990 ''' || || || DB 271 || They're Closing In!! The Ginyu Special-Squad || ||
|-
|| '''18 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 044 || A Tough New Enemy! Emperor of the Universe, Freeza
|-
|| '''24 April 1990''' || || || DB 272 || Make it in Time!! The Seven Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''25 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 045 || Vegeta's Ambition! I am the Greatest Warrior in the Universe!!
|-
|| '''02 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 046 || Goku's Power at Full-Force!! Six Days to the End of the Galaxy
|-
|| '''08 May 1990''' || || || DB 273 || The Terrible Ginyu Special-Squad || ||
|-
|| '''09 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 047 || Surprise Attack!! The Elder's Target was the Scouter
|-
|| '''15 May 1990''' || || || DB 274 || Gurd's Psychic Powers || ||
|-
|| '''16 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 048 || Gohan in Peril! A Pursuing Dodoria Summons Death
|-
|| '''22 May 1990''' || || || DB 275 || Vegeta's Quick Attack!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 049 || Dodoria Dies by Explosion! Vegeta's Fearsome Shockwave
|-
|| '''29 May 1990''' || || || DB 276 || No Hope for Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''30 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 050 || Escape From a Burning Planet!! A Life-or-Death Kamehameha
|-
|| '''05 June 1990''' || || || DB 277 || Freeza Laughs || ||
|-
|| '''06 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 051 || Courage Times One Hundred! The Warriors Gather Under Kaiō
|-
|| '''12 June 1990''' || || || DB 278 || Son Gohan Dies?! || ||
|-
|| '''19 June 1990''' || || || DB 279 || The Mysterious Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''20 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 052 || Listen to Me Goku! Hands Off Freeza
|-
|| '''26 June 1990''' || || || DB 280 || Super Saiyan?! || ||
|-
|| '''27 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 053 || Nothing but Goosebumps! The Handsome Warrior Zarbon's Devilish Transformation
|-
|| '''03 July 1990''' || || || DB 281 || Showdown!! Jheese and Butta || ||
|-
|| '''04 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 054 || Defend the Planet of Hope!! Kuririn's Astonishing Power-Up
|-
|| '''07 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ M3 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_3|A Super Decisive Battle for Earth]]
|-
|| '''10 July 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 22]]'' is released. || || DB 282 || Vegeta's Complex Mind || ||
|-
|| '''17 July 1990''' || || || DB 283 || Captain Ginyu Takes the Field!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 055 || Back from the Brink of Death – The Miracle Man, Vegeta
|-
|| '''24 July 1990''' || || || DB 284 || Captain Ginyu's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 1990''' || || || DB 285 || The Eldest and Co. in Danger|| ||
|-
|| '''01 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 056 || An Enormous Battle Power!! Freeza's Strategy is Shattered
|-
|| '''07 August 1990''' || || || DB 286 || Nail, Warrior of Namek || ||
|-
|| '''08 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 057 || I'm Back to My Old Self Again!! Goku Takes on 100 Times Gravity
|-
|| '''11 August 1990''' || || || DB 287 || The Body Change || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 1990''' || || || DB 288 || Goku or Ginyu?! || ||
|-
|| '''22 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 058 || Freeza's Secret Weapon! The Devilish Ginyu Special-Squad
|-
|| '''28 August 1990''' || || || DB 289 || Ginyu's Painful Miscalculation!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 059 || Bulma, Watch Out!! The Four-Star Ball Falls into Freeza's Hands
|-
|| '''04 September 1990''' || || || DB 290 || Ginyu is Defeated!!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 060 || Charge!! The Kaiō-Ken and Kamehameha of an Indomitable Spirit
|-
|| '''11 September 1990''' || || || DB 291 || An Angry Freeza!!! || ||
|-
|| '''12 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 061 || The Great Battle Approaches! The Ginyu Special-Squad Takes the Stage!!
|-
|| '''18 September 1990''' || || || DB 292 || Come Forth, Genuine Shenlong!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 062 || Goku on Final Approach! Smash through Freeza's Dragnet
|-
|| '''22 September 1990''' || || || DB 293 || Three Wishes || ||
|-
|| '''26 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 063 || Is This Some Super-Magic or Just a Trick?! Mr. Gurd is Angry!
|-
|| '''02 October 1990''' || || || DB 294 || The Last Wish || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 23]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1990''' || || || DB 295 || An Unexpected Super Power-Up || ||
|-
|| '''16 October 1990''' || || || DB 296 || Freeza's Super Transformation!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 October 1990''' || Son Goku's father, [[Bardock]], makes his debut. His armor lacks shoulder guards, in a nod to the armor worn by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshiro_Mifune Toshirō Mifune]'s character in Akira Kurosawa's ''Seven Samurai''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> || || || || DBZ TVS1 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_TV_Special_1|A Final, Solitary Battle - The Father of Z-Warrior Kakarrot, Who Challenged Freeza]]
|-
|| '''23 October 1990''' || || || DB 297 || Gohan in a Frenzy!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 October 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 064 || The Savage Reacoom! The Bad, Strong, and Outrageous Guy
|-
|| '''27 October 1990''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Assault! The Saiyans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 1990''' || || || DB 298 || A Worn-Out Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''31 October 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 065 || Don't Die, Gohan! Goku Finally Touches Down on the Battlefield
|-
|| '''06 November 1990''' || || || DB 299 || A Warrior's Revival || ||
|-
|| '''07 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 066 || Uncommon Strength!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son Goku
|-
|| '''10 November 1990''' || || || DB 300 || Piccolo's Self-Confidence || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 067 || Lightning Balls of Red and Blue! Jheese and Butta Attack Goku
|-
|| '''20 November 1990''' || || || DB 301 || An Endless Escalation!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 068 || At Last, a Direct Confrontation!! Captain Ginyu Takes the Field
|-
|| '''27 November 1990''' || || || DB 302 || Freeza's Second Transformation || ||
|-
|| '''28 November 1990''' || ''[[Savings Soldier Cashman]]'' begins serialization. || || CM 1 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 1 || DBZ 069 || Incredible Force!! Did You See It, Goku's Full Power?
|-
|| '''04 December 1990''' || || || DB 303 || Freeza Makes Doubly Sure!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 December 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 070 || What of the Battle's Outcome?! Freeza's Evil Hand Closes Around the Eldest
|-
|| '''11 December 1990''' || || || DB 304 || Birth of a Super Saiyan and a Super Freeza?! || ||
|-
|| '''12 December 1990''' || The Korean live action film, ''[[Dragon Ball: Fight, Son Goku! Win, Son Goku!]]'', is released. || || || || DBZ 071 || Surprise!! Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''19 December 1990'''
|| || || DB 305 || Freeza?! Or Vegeta?!
|rowspan="2"|DBZ 072
|rowspan="2"| Come Forth, Super Shenlong!! Grant Me My Wish
|-
|| || || DB 306 || Son Goku... Revived!!
|}

===1991===
Goku becomes a Super Saiyan and defeats Freeza. Trunks makes his debut. As ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' wraps up its serialization, the Artificial Humans are awakened and the anime begins the Garlic Jr. story arc. Finally, a live action film is produced in China.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1991''' || || || DB 307 || Kick-Starting the Super Decisive Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 073 || That Ain't Me! Gohan, Don't Lose Your Nerve, Hit Your Father!!
|-
|| '''10 January 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 24]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1991''' || || || DB 308 || Vegeta Dies!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 074 || A Huge Miscalculation!! Ginyu Has Turned into a Frog
|-
|| '''22 January 1991''' || || || DB 309 || Neither Gives an Inch! || ||
|-
|| '''23 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 075 || Thou Who Hast Gathered the Seven Balls... Now Speak Forth the Password!
|-
|| '''29 January 1991''' || || || DB 310 || Searching Each Other Out || ||
|-
|| '''30 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 076 || God Also Returns to Life! Piccolo is Resurrected by Super Shenlong
|-
|| '''05 February 1991''' || || || DB 311 || A Physical Battle || ||
|-
|| '''06 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 077 || Birth of the Mightiest Warrior?! Nail and Piccolo Merge
|-
|| '''09 February 1991''' || || || DB 312 || The Monster Freeza || ||
|-
|| '''13 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 078 || A Nightmare Super-Transformation!! Freeza's Battle Power Reaches One Million
|-
|| '''19 February 1991''' || || || DB 313 || The Twenty-Fold Kaiō-Ken Gamble || ||
|-
|| '''20 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 079 || Is This the End?! A Brutally Transcendent Power Attacks Gohan
|-
|| '''26 February 1991''' || || || DB 314 || Son Goku's Final Decision || ||
|-
|| '''27 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 080 || The Tide Suddenly Turns!! The Warrior Who Came Late – Piccolo
|-
|| '''05 March 1991''' || || || DB 315 || The Last Chance! An Extra-Large Genki-Dama || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 081 || Piccolo's Self-Confidence! I Will Be the One to Defeat Freeza
|-
|| '''08 March 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 25]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1991''' || The first depiction of the [[Super Saiyan]] as a transformation for Son Goku debuts, ten days before it will in the comic and three months before it will in the television show. This depiction is notably different from Toriyama's actual design, with Goku's pupils vanishing and his hair remaining black. || || || || DBZ M4 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_4|Super Saiyan Son Goku]]
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|| '''12 March 1991 ''' || || || DB 316 || The Hatred of the Universe, Pierces Freeza!! || ||
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|| '''13 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 082 || Sally Forth, Goku!! A Furious Freeza's 2nd Transformation
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|| '''19 March 1991 ''' || The Super Saiyan transformation makes its debut in the comic. || Toriyama designs the Super Saiyan transformation to not have filled-in hair, saving his assistant time and making it easy to tell that Goku has become stronger.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/</ref> Goku looks at Freeza with Bruce Lee's paralyzing glare, a moment Toriyama has up until now treated as the story arc's conclusion.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| DB 317 || Life or Death || ||
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|| '''20 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 083 || Fear Me!! Freeza Does Battle With a 3rd Transformation
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|| '''26 March 1991''' || || || DB 318 || The Legendary Super Saiyan || ||
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|| '''27 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 084 || The Death of Dende... Come Forth! Intense, Full-Force Power
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|| '''02 April 1991''' || || || DB 319 || Freeza's First Taste of Humiliation and Despair || ||
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|| '''03 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 085 || The Moment We've Waited For!!! Son Goku is Revived
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|| '''05 April 1991''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 36. || || || ||
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|| '''09 April 1991''' || || || DB 320 || Planet Namek and Hope Disappear || ||
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|| '''10 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 086 || Such Regret...!! The Proud Saiyan, Vegeta Dies
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|| '''16 April 1991''' || || || DB 321 || Freeza's Do-or-Die Full Power || ||
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|| '''17 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 087 || The Curtain Opens on the Super Decisive Battle!! I Am Going to Defeat You
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|| '''23 April 1991''' || || || DB 322 || A Final, Grand Decisive Battle for Both Sides! || ||
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|| '''24 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 088 || The Two Great Superpowers Collide! A Physical Battle Where Both Get Serious!!!
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|| '''27 April 1991''' || || || DB 323 || Two Wishes || ||
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|| '''01 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 089 || Freeza's Terrible Declaration! I Will Defeat You Without Using My Hands
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|| '''08 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 090 || That Ain't No Bluff!! The Audaciously Wonderful Guy, Son Goku
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|| '''14 May 1991''' || || || DB 324 || A Quiet, Fierce Battle || ||
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|| '''15 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 091 || Showdown!! The Embodiment of Flame in a 20-Fold Kaiō-Ken Kamehameha
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|| '''21 May 1991''' || || || DB 325 || Son Goku Calls it Quits || ||
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|| '''22 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 092 || An Extra-Large Genki-Dama – This is the Final Trump Card!!
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|| '''28 May 1991''' || || || DB 326 || An Empty Conclusion || ||
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|| '''29 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 093 || Seize the Chance!! Piccolo's Suicide Support Strike
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|| '''04 June 1991''' || || || DB 327 || The End of It All || ||
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|| '''05 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 094 || The Incredible Destructive Force of the Genki-Dama!! Who Will Survive?!
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|| '''10 June 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 26]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''11 June 1991''' || || || DB 328 || Planet Namek Fades Out || ||
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|| '''12 June 1991''' || The Super Saiyan transformation makes its debut in the television show. || || CM 2 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 2 || DBZ 095 || Transformed At Last!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son Goku
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|| '''18 June 1991''' || || || DB 329 || Goku Won't Be Coming Home || ||
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|| '''19 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 096 || An Explosion of Anger!! Goku, Avenge Everyone's Deaths
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|| '''25 June 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Artificial Humans arc begins in the manga. Trunks makes his debut, possibly based off of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Reese Kyle Reese] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Connor John Connor] from the ''Terminator'' films. || || DB 330 || Freeza and his Father Descend to Earth || ||
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|| '''26 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 097 || The Destruction of Planet Namek?! A Demonic Flash Penetrates the Ground
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|| '''02 July 1991''' || || || DB 331 || The Mysterious Boy || ||
|-
|| '''03 July 1991''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_2:_Judgment_Day Terminator 2: Judgment Day]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 July 1991''' || || || DB 332 || A Second Super Saiyan || ||
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|| '''10 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 098 || I Am Going To Win... Risking Survival, A Final Attack
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|| '''16 July 1991''' || || || DB 333 || Son Goku Comes Home || ||
|-
|| '''17 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 099 || Shenlong, Fly Through Space!! The Time of Namek's Destruction Draws Near
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|| '''20 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ M5 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_5|The Incredible Strongest vs. Strongest]]
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|| '''23 July 1991''' || || || DB 334 || The Boy From the Future || ||
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|| '''24 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 100 || I am Son Goku's Son!! Gohan Returns to the Battlefield
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|| '''30 July 1991''' || || || DB 335 || A Message of Terror || ||
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|| '''31 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 101 || I'm Staying on This Planet!! A Final Wish Toward Victory
|-
|| '''06 August 1991''' || || || DB 336 || A Three Year Gamble || ||
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|| '''07 August 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 27]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 102 || Let's Get It On!! Two Remain on a Vanishing Planet
|-
|| '''10 August 1991''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z II: The Violent God, Freeza!!'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''13 August 1991''' || [[Dr. Gero]] and [[No. 19]] make their debut. || Around this time, Torishima calls Toriyama to complain that the anticipated Artificial Humans are "just a geezer and a fatso". Toriyama then begins planning the introduction of No. 17 and No. 18.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>|| DB 337 || The Super Warriors Assemble || ||
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|| '''14 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 103 || Pathos of Freeza! Once He Starts Shaking He's Unstoppable!!
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|| '''21 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 104 || Goku's Declaration of Victory!! As Freeza Destroys Himself...
|-
|| '''27 August 1991''' || || || DB 338 || The Artificial Humans Head to the City... || ||
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|| '''28 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 105 || Freeza Defeated!! A Single Blast Packed With a Totailty of Rage
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|| '''03 September 1991''' || || || DB 339 || A Close Call for Yamcha!! || ||
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|| '''04 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 106 || Planet Namek's Great Explosion!! Goku Disappears into Space
|-
|| '''10 September 1991''' || || || DB 340 || Son Goku vs The Red Ribbon Army's Grudge || ||
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|| '''11 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 107 || Son Goku Survived – The Z Warriors Are All Resurrected!!
|-
|| '''14 September 1991''' || || || DB 341 || What's Wrong, Son Goku? || ||
|-
|| '''18 September 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball Z's'' Garlic Jr. arc begins.|| || || || DBZ 108 || Terrible Happenings in Heaven!! Garlic Jr. Becomes God?!
|-
|| '''21 September 1991''' || || || DB 342 || Goku, Defeated! || ||
|-
|| '''25 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 109 || Black Mist of Terror...!! Everyone Turns Demonic
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|| '''01 October 1991''' || || || DB 343 || Vegeta Makes His Appearance || ||
|-
|| '''02 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 110 || The Heavens Become the Battlefield!! Piccolo Becomes Devilish Again...
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|| '''08 October 1991''' || || || DB 344 || The Artificial Humans Lose their Cool || ||
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|| '''09 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 111 || A Direct Confrontation with Piccolo!! An Angry Masenkō in the Heavens
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|| '''15 October 1991''' || || || DB 345 || No. 20 Runs Away! || ||
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|| '''16 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 112 || Restore Everyone's Minds!! The Ultra Holy Water Resting in the Temple
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|| '''22 October 1991''' || || || DB 346 || Trunks Returns || ||
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|| '''23 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 113 || It Can't Wait Until Morning!! God Decides on a Suicidal Course of Action
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|| '''29 October 1991''' || || || DB 347 || Trunks' Confusion || ||
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|| '''30 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 114 || A Battle of Extreme Measures!! God Breaks the Covenant
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|| '''02 November 1991''' || || || DB 348 || To the Laboratory...!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 November 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 115 || The Ultra Holy Water Worked!! The World Awakens From its Nightmare
|-
|| '''08 November 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 28]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1991''' || No. 17 and No. 18 make their debut. || Around this time, Torishima calls Toriyama to complain that these new Artificial Humans are "just some brats". Toriyama then begins planning the introduction of Cell.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || DB 349 || No. 17 and No. 18 Are Awakened || ||
|-
|| '''13 November 1991''' ||''Savings Soldier Cashman'' concludes serialization. || || CM 3 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 3 || DBZ 116 || Gohan's Brief Chance for Victory!! Hit the Makyō Planet...
|-
|| '''19 November 1991''' || || || DB 350 || No. 17, No. 18, and... No. 16 || ||
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|| '''20 November 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 117 || You're My Guy... Kuririn – The 101st Proposal
|-
|| '''26 November 1991''' || || || DB 351 || The Mysterious No. 16 || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Artificial Humans arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime.|| || || || DBZ 118 || That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and his Father Strike Back
|-
|| '''03 December 1991''' || || || DB 352 || Vegeta vs No. 18 || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 119 || I Will Defeat Freeza... The Mysterious Boy Awaiting Goku
|-
|| '''10 December 1991''' || || || DB 353 || As You'd Expect of Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''11 December 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 120 || Freeza Halved By a Single Blow!! Another Super Saiyan
|-
|| '''18 December 1991''' || || || DB 354 || The Composed Artificial Humans || DBZ 121 || Heya!! It's Been a While... Son Goku Returns
|-
|| '''1991''' || At some point this year, the Chinese live action film, ''[[New Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shenlong]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|}

===1992===
Cell appears and absorbs No. 17 and No. 18. Fuyuto Takeda replaces Yū Kondō as Akira Toriyama's editor. The Cell Games begin, and ''Dub & Peter-1'' begins serialization.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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|| '''06 January 1992''' || Piccolo flies to [[God's Temple]] intent to rejoin with God, something Tenshinhan notes would deactivate the Dragon Balls.|| || DB 355 || Piccolo's Resolution || ||
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|| '''08 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 122 || My Dad is Vegeta... Confessions of the Mysterious Boy
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|| '''14 January 1992''' || || || DB 356 || God's Conditions|| ||
|-
|| '''15 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 123 || Goku's New Finishing Technique?! Watch This, My Instant Movement
|-
|| '''21 January 1992''' || || || DB 357 || News From Bulma || ||
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|| '''22 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 124 || I Will Overcome... Goku!! The King of the Fighting Saiyan Race
|-
|| '''25 January 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Super Saiya Legend'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1992''' || || || DB 358 || An Evil Premonition || ||
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|| '''29 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 125 || License Mastery? Goku's Newest Trial
|-
|| '''04 February 1992''' || || || DB 359 || God Has Seen It!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 126 || Murderers Who Leave No Trace – Which Ones Are the Artificial Humans?!
|-
|| '''11 February 1992''' || || || DB 360 || The Union of God and the Demon King || ||
|-
|| '''12 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 127 || The Cold-Blooded No. 20's Hideous Atrocities!! Goku's Super Transformation of Anger
|-
|| '''18 February 1992''' || Cell makes his debut. || || DB 361 || The Mysterious Monster, Finally Appears!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 128 || Goku's Double-Shock!! Caught Between Illness and Adversary
|-
|| '''25 February 1992''' || || || DB 362 || A Duel in Ginger Town || ||
|-
|| '''26 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 129 || The Might of Vegeta!! The Blood of a Super Saiyan Awakens
|-
|| '''03 March 1992''' || || || DB 363 || The Monster's Riddle is Solved || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 130 || No. 20's Defiant Smile... The Secret of Doctor Gero
|-
|| '''07 March 1992''' || Dende appears as the Earth's God, seven months before he will in the comic. || || || || DBZ M6 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_6|Clash!! 10,000,000,000 Powerful Warriors]]
|-
|| '''10 March 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 29]]'' is released. || || DB 364 || Cell Laughs || ||
|-
|| '''11 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 131 || A Present More Terrifying Than the Future?! Trunks' Suspicions
|-
|| '''17 March 1992''' || || || DB 365 || Son Goku Awakens || ||
|-
|| '''18 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 132 || Give Chase!! The Search for Doctor Gero's Mysterious Lab
|-
|| '''24 March 1992''' || || || DB 366 || The Saiyans' Training || ||
|-
|| '''25 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 133 || And the Terror Becomes a Reality... No. 17 and No. 18 Awaken!!
|-
|| '''31 March 1992''' || Dragon Ball Chapter 367's title page page notes that Artificial Humans [[No. 13]], [[No. 14]], and [[No 15.]] were close to completion. || || DB 367 || The Reborn Piccolo vs No. 17 || ||
|-
|| '''01 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 134 || Too Late to Do Anything?! The Ultimate Weapons to Kill Goku
|-
|| '''05 April 1992''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 37. || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1992''' || || || DB 368 || Cell Creeps Up || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1992''' || || || DB 369 || The Artificial Humans vs Cell || ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 135 || A Cute Face, and Super Power?! No. 18 Has No Blind Spot
|-
|| '''21 April 1992''' || || || DB 370 || The Reborn Piccolo's Do-or-Die Opposition || ||
|-
|| '''22 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 136 || Nobody Can Stop Them... Is This the End of the Z Warriors?!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''28 April 1992'''
|| || || DB 371 || No. 16 Stirs! || ||
|-
|| || || DB 372 || The Desperate No. 16's Power!! ||
|-
|| '''29 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 137 || Piccolo's Decision!! The Last Measure in His Reserve
|-
|| '''06 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 138 || Walking Weapons of Mass Destruction!! The Artificial Humans Draw Near Goku
|-
|| '''12 May 1992''' || Cell's second form debuts.|| Kondō tells Toriyama that Cell's second form makes him look like a moron, and to hurry and have him reach his perfect form.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || DB 373 || Prevent It! Cell's Perfect Form || ||
|-
|| '''13 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 139 || An Ominous Premonition! Bulma Unveils a Mystery
|-
|| '''19 May 1992''' || || || DB 374 || Goku and Cell's First Confrontation || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 140 || The Discovery of an Evil Egg!! A Terrified Trunks
|-
|| '''26 May 1992''' || || || DB 375 || Vegeta and Trunks Depart!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 141 || To Face an Unprecedented Foe... A Super Namekian is Born!!
|-
|| '''02 June 1992''' || || || DB 376 || Vegeta's Self-Confidence! || ||
|-
|| '''03 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 142 || The Kamehameha?! The Monster Who Possesses Goku's Energy
|-
|| '''09 June 1992''' || || || DB 377 || Son Goku and Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''10 June 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 30]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 143 || A Life Form of Evil and Destruction!! His Name is Artificial Human Cell
|-
|| '''16 June 1992''' || || || DB 378 || Super Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''17 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 144 || Piccolo's Grievous Mistake! Cell Escapes Into the City!
|-
|| '''23 June 1992''' || || || DB 379 || Cell's Perfect Form, Interrupted?! || ||
|-
|| '''24 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 145 || The Secret of Cell's Birth! What Lies Below the Laboratory?!
|-
|| '''30 June 1992''' || || || DB 380 || Run Away, No. 18!! || ||
|-
|| '''01 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 146 || Goku Awakens to Battle! Go Beyond the Super Saiyan!!
|-
|| '''07 July 1992''' || || || DB 381 || Vegeta's Curiosity Saves Cell || ||
|-
|| '''08 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 147 || Hasten Your Training, Saiyans! In the Room of Spirit and Time...
|-
|| '''11 July 1992''' || No. 13, No. 14, and No. 15 make their debut. || || || || DBZ M7 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_7|Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans]]
|-
|| '''14 July 1992''' || Cell's perfect form debuts. Around this time, [[Fuyuto Takeda]] becomes Akira Toriyama's editor, replacing Yū Kondō.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>|| || DB 382 || Perfect Form Completed!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 148 || The Gekiretsu Kodan that Split the Heavens!! Piccolo vs Artificial Human No. 17
|-
|| '''21 July 1992''' || || || DB 383 || The Tables Turn || ||
|-
|| '''22 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 149 || How I Have Waited For this Day!! Cell's Prologue to Perfection
|-
|| '''28 July 1992''' || || || DB 384 || Vegeta's Stubborn Secret Plan || ||
|-
|| '''29 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 150 || The Suicidal Counterattack Proves Ineffective! Piccolo's Flame Burns Out!!
|-
|| '''04 August 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 31]]'' is released. || || DB 385 || Trunks Starts Up || ||
|-
|| '''05 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 151 || One Final Remaining Hope... The Silent Warrior No. 16 Takes Action!!
|-
|| '''07 August 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z III: A Violent Battle With the Artificial Humans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''11 August 1992'''
|| || || DB 386 || Super Trunks Surpasses His Father! || ||
|-
|| || || DB EX || Trunks the Story –A Lone Warrior– ||
|-
|| '''12 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 152 || No. 17 is Swallowed... The Transforming Cell is a Super Gourmet
|-
|| '''19 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 153 || Tomorrow I am Going to Pulverize You!! Goku's Challenge
|-
|| '''25 August 1992''' || || || DB 387 || The Balance of Super Power || ||
|-
|| '''26 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 154 || I'll Finish Everything!! A Reborn Vegeta, Father and Son, Sally Forth
|-
|| '''01 September 1992''' || || || DB 388 || Cell's Idea || ||
|-
|| '''02 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 155 || Suddenly Full-Throttle!! The Radiant Vegeta's Super Power
|-
|| '''08 September 1992''' || || || DB 389 || A Terrifying Message || ||
|-
|| '''09 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 156 || On Your Knees, Cell! I am Super Vegeta!!
|-
|| '''15 September 1992''' || || || DB 390 || Goku and Gohan Come Out || ||
|-
|| '''16 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 157 || Dangerous Pride!! A Challenge to Cell's Perfect Form
|-
|| '''22 September 1992''' || || || DB 391 || A Rest Before the Big Showdown || ||
|-
|| '''23 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 158 || I'm So Distraught!! Kuririn's Handiwork in Destroying No. 18
|-
|| '''27 September 1992''' || ''Dragon Quest V'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''29 September 1992''' || || || DB 392 || The Royal Army's Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 159 || A Shock to the Entire Universe!! Cell, A Spectacular Evolution Toward His Perfect Form
|-
|| '''02 October 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 32]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 1992''' || Dende appears as the Earth's God in the comic proper, seven months after he does in ''Dragon Ball Z'' movie 6.|| || DB 393 || A New God || ||
|-
|| '''13 October 1992''' || || || DB 394 || The Cell Games Begin || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 160 || An Infinite Battle Power!! The Birth of the God of Destruction is Named Cell
|-
|| '''20 October 1992''' || || || DB 395 || The Entire Group Gathers!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 161 || Super Vegeta in Peril!! An Absolutely Perfect Terror Closes In!!
|-
|| '''27 October 1992''' || || || DB 396 || The Cell Game's Dead Weight?! || ||
|-
|| '''28 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 162 || Breaking Through the Boundaries of the Super Saiyan!! Trunks Summons a Storm
|-
|| '''03 November 1992''' || || || DB 397 || Cell vs Son Goku!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 1992''' || ''[[Dub & Peter-1]]'' begins serialization. || || D&P 1 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 1|| DBZ 163 || Save Your Father!! Trunks' Fury, Which Scorches Even the Heavens
|-
|| '''10 November 1992''' || || || DB 398 || Son Goku at Full Power || ||
|-
|| '''11 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 164 || A Future of Despair!! Trunks, the Man Who Lived Through Hell
|-
|| '''17 November 1992''' || || || DB 399 || Showdown at the Highest-Level || ||
|-
|| '''18 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 165 || Super Trunks Has a Weakness!! Cell, A Shocking Bombshell Declaration
|-
|| '''21 November 1992''' || || || DB 400 || Defeat or Death?!|| ||
|-
|| '''25 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 166 || A Final Battle Closes in on Goku!! The Mystery of the New Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''01 December 1992''' || || || DB 401 || A Full Power Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 167 || Ratings 100%!! The Cell Games Call for Death With an Exclusive Live Broadcast
|-
|| '''04 December 1992''' || || || D&P 2 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 2|| ||
|-
|| '''08 December 1992''' || || || DB 402 || Son Goku's Puzzling Behavior || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 168 || Goku and Gohan... The Hero Father and Son's Ultimate Level-Up
|-
|| '''15 December 1992''' || || || DB 403 || The Warrior Who Surpassed Goku || ||
|-
|| '''16 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 169 || Goku's Composure?! Just Rest and Wait for the Cell Games
|-
|| '''22 December 1992''' || || || DB 404 || Take Off! Super Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''26 December 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 33]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''29 December 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: A Fierce Battle at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai'', is released. || || || || ||
|}

===1993===
The Cell Games come to a close with Son Gohan's victory, and the deaths of both Cell and Son Goku. The anime's Afterlife Tournament story arc airs. Toriyama begins what he intends to be ''Dragon Ball's'' final story arc, with Gohan attending high school. ''Dub & Peter-1'' finishes up, while ''Go! Go! Ackman'' begins.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1993''' || || || DB 405 || Will Son Gohan Get Angry? || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 170 || The Relaxation of the Fighters... The Girl, The Lie, and Gohan's Decision
|-
|| '''19 January 1993''' || || || DB 406 || No. 16's Secret Weapon || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 171 || The Hidden Strength!! When Gohan Was a Baby
|-
|| '''26 January 1993''' || || || DB 407 || The Hell of the Cell Juniors || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 172 || Find a New God!! Goku, the Great Instant Movement
|-
|| '''02 February 1993''' || || || DB 408 || Son Gohan Explodes!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 173 || Dende's New Occupation!! The Dragon Balls are Revived
|-
|| '''04 February 1993''' || || || D&P 3 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 3|| ||
|-
|| '''09 February 1993''' || || || DB 409 || Seriousness vs Seriousness || ||
|-
|| '''10 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 174 || Goku's Perplexing Problem?! The Dragon Balls are Taken Back
|-
|| '''16 February 1993''' || || || DB 410 || The Ultimate Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''17 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 175 || Cell's Standing Challenge!! The Opening to the Decisive Battle
|-
|| '''23 February 1993''' || || || DB 411 || Cell, Driven to the Wall || ||
|-
|| '''24 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ TVS2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_TV_Special_2|Defiance in the Face of Despair!! The Remaining Super Warriors – Gohan and Trunks]]''
|-
|| '''02 March 1993''' || || || DB 412 || The End of the Cell Games || ||
|-
|| '''03 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 176 || Wait Just a Minute!! The Great Satan Army Arrives
|-
|| '''06 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ M8 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_8|Burn Up!! A Red-Hot, Raging, Super-Fierce Fight]]''
|-
|| '''09 March 1993''' || || || DB 413 || Son Gohan in Agony || ||
|-
|| '''10 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 177 || Goku's Bout!! The Super-Tense Cell Games
|-
|| '''16 March 1993''' || || || DB 414 || An Unexpected Turning of the Tables || ||
|-
|| '''17 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 178 || A Direct Hit to the Earth!! Cell's Huge Kamehameha
|-
|| '''18 March 1993''' || ''Dub & Peter-1'' concludes serialization. || || D&P 4 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 4|| ||
|-
|| '''20 March 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Super Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1993''' || || || DB 415 || A Message From Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''30 March 1993''' || || || DB 416 || Kamehameha vs Kamehameha: A Final Showdown || ||
|-
|| '''31 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 179 || Lose or Die?! Goku, A Secret Turnabout Plan
|-
|| '''05 April 1993''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 38. || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1993''' || || || DB 417 || The Grand Finale || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 180 || The End of the Desperate Struggle!! Goku Surrenders?!
|-
|| '''13 April 1993''' || || || DB 418 || Farewell, Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 181 || Someone Who Will Succeed the Strongest... His Name is Gohan
|-
|| '''20 April 1993''' || || || DB 419 || One More Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 182 || Get Angry, Gohan – Release the Dormant Power Within
|-
|| '''27 April 1993''' || || || DB 420 || Peace for the Future... || ||
|-
|| '''28 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 183 || Miniature Threats!! The Cell Juniors Attack
|-
|| '''05 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 184 || The Tragedy of No. 16!! Super Gohan's Anger Explodes
|-
|| '''11 May 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Majin Boo arc begins in the manga. Son Gohan is now the story's protagonist.|| Akira Toriyama begins what he intends to be Dragon Ball's final story arc.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| DB 421 || Satan City's High School || ||
|-
|| '''12 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 185 || Anger Exploding Into Power!! The Cell Juniors are Destroyed
|-
|| '''18 May 1993''' || || || DB 422 || Gohan, Very Tired || ||
|-
|| '''19 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 186 || Cell is Knocked Out!! Taken Down With Two Super Punches
|-
|| '''21 May 1993''' ||''[[Go! Go! Ackman]]'' begins serialization. || || GGA 1 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1993''' || || || DB 423 || The Birth of a New Hero!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 187 || Cell's Disaster!! The Destruction of His Perfect Body
|-
|| '''01 June 1993''' || || || DB 424 || Videl Emergency Dispatch!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 188 || Bye-Bye Everyone!! Goku's Last Instant Movement
|-
|| '''04 June 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 34]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''08 June 1993''' || || Around this time, drawing laid back stories about Gohan in high school helps Toriyama realize that his protagonist enjoys studying more than fighting. Although he would have liked to continue the slice-of-life stuff, Toriyama reasons that it is time for a new enemy to appear.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-manga-vol-1-tori-toyo-interview-web-version/</ref>|| DB 425 || Exposed!!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 1993''' || || || DB 426 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''16 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 189 || The Nightmare is Reborn!! An Absolute and Perfect Terror
|-
|| '''21 June 1993''' || || || GGA 2 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1993''' || || || DB 427 || The Special Training Begins!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 190 || From Goku to Gohan... A Father's Spirit is Passed Down
|-
|| '''29 June 1993''' || || || DB 428 || Videl-''san'' Takes Flight || ||
|-
|| '''30 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 191 || The Fight is Over... Thank You, Son Goku
|-
|| '''06 July 1993''' || || || DB 429 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Draws Near || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 192 || I Will Carry On in the Afterlife!! Farewell with a Smile
|-
|| '''10 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ M9 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_9|The Galaxy at the Brink!! The Super Incredible Guy]]
|-
|| '''13 July 1993''' || || || DB 430 || The Dragon Team Gathers!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 193 || A New Day Will Come... Father! I'll Hang in There
|-
|| '''20 July 1993''' || || || DB 431 || The Preliminaries Begin || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1993''' || || || GGA 3 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 3 || DBZ 194 || End it All Again!! I Will Protect the Future
|-
|| '''23 July 1993''' || || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Side-Story:_Plan_to_Eradicate_the_Saiyans_Episode_1|Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans – Part 1]]''
|-
|| '''27 July 1993''' || || || DB 432 || The Two Small Super Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''28 July 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball Z's'' Afterlife Tournament arc begins.|| || || || DBZ 195 || A Great Inspiration!! I'm Ready! The Awesome Guy from the Afterlife
|-
|| '''03 August 1993''' || || || DB 433 || Trunks vs Son Goten || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 August 1993''' || || || DB 434 || Trunks vs Son Goten 2 || ||
|-
|| '''11 August 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 196 || I'm the Best in the Afterlife!! The Great Assembly of Past Heroes
|-
|| '''18 August 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 197 || Wild Enthusiasm on Dai Kaiō's Planet!! Goku Stirs Up a Whirlwind
|-
|| '''21 August 1993''' || || || GGA 4 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 4 || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1993''' || || || DB 435 || The "Boys Division" Winner is Decided! || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''25 August 1993'''
|| || || || ||DBZ 198 ||A Blazing Decision!! Will it be Goku or Paikuhan?!
|-
|| || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Side-Story:_Plan_to_Eradicate_the_Saiyans_Episode_2|Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans – Part 2]]''
|-
|| '''31 August 1993''' || || || DB 436 || Mister Satan's Got Some Guts! || ||
|-
|| '''01 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 199 || Don't Let Victory Escape!! Decided With an Ultra-Fast Kamehameha
|-
|| '''03 September 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 35]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 September 1993''' || || || DB 437 || A Mysterious Pair || ||
|-
|| '''08 September 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Majin Boo arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime.|| || || || DBZ 200 || It's Been 7 Years Since That Event! Starting Today, I'm a High School Student
|-
|| '''14 September 1993''' || || || DB 438 || The Matchups Are Decided! || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 201 || The Champion and Lover of Justice – The Great Saiyaman Appears
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''21 September 1993'''
|| || || DB 439 || Kuririn and Piccolo's Fights || ||
|-
|| || || GGA 5 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 5 ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1993''' || || || DB 440 || Shin's Surprising True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''29 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 202 || Gohan's Confusing First Date?!
|-
|| '''05 October 1993''' || || || DB 441 || Videl is Worn Ragged || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1993''' || || || DB 442 || Gohan Gets Angry!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1993''' || || || DB 443 || The Plan Goes into Motion || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 203 || Gohan, Get Moving Quick! Rescue Videl!!
|-
|| '''21 October 1993''' || || || GGA 6 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 6 || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1993''' || || || DB 444 || Stolen Energy || ||
|-
|| '''27 October 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 204 || A Robbery Case!! The Culprit is Saiyaman?!
|-
|| '''02 November 1993''' || || || DB 445 || A Frightful Mystery || ||
|-
|| '''03 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 205 || Goku's Also Resurrected?! He's Participating in the Tenka'ichi Budōkai!!
|-
|| '''04 November 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 36]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1993''' || || || DB 446 || The Dark Mage Babidi || ||
|-
|| '''10 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 206 || Even Gohan is Surprised! Goten's Explosion of Power
|-
|| '''16 November 1993''' || || || DB 447 || Babidi Knows || ||
|-
|| '''17 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 207 || Ah, I Flew!! Videl's Introduction to Bukūjutsu
|-
|| '''22 November 1993''' || || || GGA 7 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 7 || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1993''' || || || DB 448 || One Must Enter the Tiger's Den... || ||
|-
|| '''24 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 208 || Welcome Back, Goku! The Whole Z Team Assembles!!
|-
|| '''30 November 1993''' || || || DB 449 || The Game || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1993''' || || || DB 450 || Stage Two's Yakon || ||
|-
|| '''08 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 209 || You're in Danger, Saiyaman! Guard Yourself Against a Perfectly Timed Photo?!
|-
|| '''14 December 1993''' || || || DB 451 || The Demon Beast Yakon's Feast || ||
|-
|| '''15 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 210 || No Small Matter!! Little Trunks
|-
|| '''17 December 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend 2'' (aka ''Super Butōden 2''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1993''' || || || DB 452 || Dabra Takes the Stage!! || ||
|-
|| '''22 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 211 || It's My Turn!! Goten's Anxious First Fight
|}

===1994===
Majin Boo is awakened and wipes out humanity, while ''Go! Go! Ackman'' continues its serialization.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1994''' || || || DB 453 || The Fate of the Finals || ||
|-
|| '''12 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 212 || Happiness Times a Million! The Junior Champion is Decided!!
|-
|| '''18 January 1994''' || || || DB 454 || The Winner is Decided!!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 213 || Now What, Satan?! The Greatest Pinch in History
|-
|| '''25 January 1994''' || || || DB 455 || An Evil Heart is Found || ||
|-
|| '''26 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 214 || Event Match-ups Decided!! Let's Hurry and Hold the First Round
|-
|| '''01 February 1994''' || || || DB 456 || The Fated Showdown: Son Goku vs Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''02 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 215 || What's the Matter, Piccolo?! An Unheard-of No-Fight Forfeit
|-
|| '''08 February 1994''' || || || DB 457 || Vegeta's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''09 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 216 || Undyingly Unpleasant?! The Mystery of Spopovitch
|-
|| '''15 February 1994''' || || || DB 458 || Two Deadly Battles || ||
|-
|| '''16 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 217 || A Tragic Videl!! Are You Coming Out, Angry Super Gohan?
|-
|| '''22 February 1994''' || || || DB 459 || Countdown || ||
|-
|| '''23 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 218 || Exposed!! The Saiyaman is Son Gohan
|-
|| '''01 March 1994''' || Majin Boo, based on Fuyuto Takeda, makes his debut.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || || DB 460 || Majin Boo Appears?! || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 219 || A Slithering Conspiracy!! Gohan's Power is Stolen
|-
|| '''08 March 1994''' || || || DB 461 || This is Majin Boo?! || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 220 || The Man Behind the Curtains Appears!! The Evil Mage Babidi
|-
|| '''12 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ M10 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_10|The Dangerous Duo! Super-Warriors Can’t Rest]]''
|-
|| '''15 March 1994''' || || || DB 462 || Majin Boo's Menace || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 221 || The Awaiting Trap!! A Challenge From the Demon Realm
|-
|| '''19 March 1994''' || || || DB 463 || An Overwhelming, Bizarre Power || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 222 || Don't Toy With Me!! Vegeta's Breakthrough First Strike of Fury
|-
|| '''29 March 1994''' || || || DB 464 || Vegeta's Final Deathmatch || ||
|-

|| '''01 April 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Tale of Extreme Bravery'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 37]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1994''' || ||Akira Toriyama turns 39. || DB 465 || Majin Boo Gets Angry || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1994''' || || || DB 466 || The End of the Man Behind the Curtain || ||
|-
|| '''13 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 223 || Goku's Power Wide Open!! Blow Away Yakon
|-
|| '''19 April 1994''' || || || DB 467 || Farewell, Proud Warrior || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 224 || A Great Miscalculation!! Satan vs Three Super Warriors?!
|-
|| '''26 April 1994''' || || || DB 468 || The Nightmare Returns|| ||
|-
|| '''27 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 225 || Such Strong Kids!! No. 18's Close Fight?!
|-
|| '''04 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 226 || A Confrontation With the Demon King! It's Your Turn Gohan!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1994''' || || || DB 469 || A Faint Hope || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1994''' || || || DB 470 || Babidi's Revenge Operation Begins!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 227 || A Wicked Heart is Discovered!! Dabra's Good Idea
|-
|| '''21 May 1994''' || || || GGA 8 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 8 || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1994''' || || || DB 471 || A Time of Tribulation || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 228 || Vegeta, the Prince of Destruction, is Revived!! Intrusion at the Budōkai
|-
|| '''31 May 1994''' || || || DB 472 || The Z Sword || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1994''' || || || DB 473 || Son Goku Contacts Majin Boo! || ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1994''' || || || DB 474 || The Limit!! Super Saiyan 3 || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 229 || A Super Confrontation of Destiny!! The Clash of Goku vs Vegeta
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''21 June 1994'''
|| || || DB 475 || Majin Boo Begins to See His True Worth || ||
|-
|| || || GGA 9 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 9 ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 230 || Just You Wait, Babidi!! Your Aspirations Will Not be Allowed
|-
|| '''28 June 1994''' || || || DB 476 || Son Goku's Remaining Time || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 231 || The Seal is Broken! Out Comes the Vicious Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''05 July 1994''' || || || DB 477 || Son Goku Heads Back || ||
|-
|| '''06 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 232 || I Won't Allow the Revival!! A Kamehameha of Resistance
|-
|| '''09 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ M11 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_11|Super-Warrior Defeat!! I'm the One Who'll Win]]''
|-
|| '''12 July 1994''' || || || DB 478 || Son Gohan's Whereabouts || ||
|-
|| '''13 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 233 || A Straight Line to Despair?! The Grief of Kaiōshin
|-
|| '''19 July 1994''' || || || DB 479 || The Z Sword and Another Kaiōshin || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1994''' || || || GGA 10 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 10 || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1994''' || || || DB 480 || The Fusion is Completed at Last!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 234 || The Terrifying Majin!! Gohan's Approaching Fear of Death
|-
|| '''02 August 1994''' || || || DB 481 || The Earth Army's Ultimate Secret Weapon!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 235 || Gonna Eat'cha!! A Hungry Majin's Supernatural Power
|-
|| '''04 August 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 38]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1994''' || || || DB 482 || Perfected at Last! Super Fusion!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 236 || A Warrior's Resolution!! I Will Dispose of the Majin
|-
|| '''22 August 1994''' ||''Go! Go! Ackman'' concludes serialization. || || GGA 11 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 11 || ||
|-
|| '''23 August 1994''' || || || DB 483 || Majin Boo and Friends || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 237 || For Those Whom He Loves... Vegeta Perishes!!
|-
|| '''30 August 1994''' || || || DB 484 || That Which is Brought Forth by Anger || ||
|-
|| '''31 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 238 || The Nightmare Revisited! Majin Boo has Survived
|-
|| '''06 September 1994''' || || || DB 485 || The Two Majin Boos... And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''07 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 239 || The Struggle of Videl and the Others! Find the Dragon Balls
|-
|| '''13 September 1994''' || || || DB 486 || The Terrible New Majin Boo || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 1994''' || || || DB 487 || The Extinction of Humanity || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 240 || Enormous Hope!! A New Finishing Technique for the Little Squirts
|-
|| '''23 September 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans -Earth Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''27 September 1994''' || || || DB 488 || Trunks and Goten Enter the Room of Spirit and Time || ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 241 || Goten and Trunks – The World's Most Wanted
|-
|| '''29 September 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend 3'' (aka ''Super Butōden 3''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 1994''' || || || DB 489 || Gotenks' Got Confidence!! || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1994''' || || || DB 490 || Gotenks' Got Loads of Confidence!! || ||
|-
|| '''12 October 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 242 || Gohan is Revived – Kaiōshin's Secret Weapon?!
|-
|| '''18 October 1994''' || || || DB 491 || A Surefire Kamikaze Attack! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 243 || It Came Ou~t!! The Legendary Z Sword
|-
|| '''25 October 1994''' || || || DB 492 || The Alternate Dimension is Sealed Off || ||
|-
|| '''01 November 1994''' || || || DB 493 || Escape from the Alternate Dimension || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 244 || West City is Targeted! Stop, Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''08 November 1994''' || || || DB 494 || Do Your Best, Super Gotenks-''kun'' || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 245 || An Astounding, Great Transformation!! Super Saiyan 3
|-
|| '''11 November 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Great Legend of Son Goku'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 November 1994''' || || || DB 495 || He's So Strong!! The Super Fusion || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 246 || Bye-Bye, Babidi!! Majin Boo Rebels
|-
|| '''22 November 1994''' || || || DB 496 || A Desperate Big-Big-Big Pinch!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 247 || Absurdly Awful Looking?! The Special Training Transformation Pose
|-
|| '''29 November 1994''' || || || DB 497 || Son Gohan's Grand Counterattack!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 248 || See You Later, Everybody!! Goku Returns to the Afterlife
|-
|| '''02 December 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 39]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 1994''' || || || DB 498 || Majin Boo's Erratic Behavior || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 249 || Where is Gohan?! Training in the Kaiōshin Realm
|-
|| '''13 December 1994''' || || || DB 499 || A Trap || ||
|-
|| '''14 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 250 || You're Kidding, Right?! The Z Sword is Broken
|-
|| '''16 December 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans -Space Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1994''' || || || DB 500 || A Great Reversal || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 251 || The Birth of a Superhuman Warrior!! His Name is Gotenks
|}

===1995===
Vegetto appears. Majin Boo is defeated with a Genki Dama. Oob debuts and becomes Goku's pupil as ''Dragon Ball'' comes to an end. ''Dragon Ball's'' 42nd and final volume is released, along with the first six ''Daizenshuu'' guidebooks.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1995''' || || || DB 501 || A Savior Appears?! || ||
|-
|| '''11 January 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 252 || The Final Weapon is Engaged?! Satan Will Save the Earth
|-
|| '''13 January 1995''' || || || DB 502 || Is This Gonna Work?! The Potara Fusion! || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 1995''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 503rd chapter ends with Goku and Vegeta fusing into a being named, in the page's margins, "Gogeta". || || DB 503 || Son Goku's Final Fusion!! || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 253 || I've Stopped Killing!! Majin Boo's Good Boy Declaration
|-
|| '''31 January 1995''' || Despite being named "Gogeta" in the margins of the previous chapter, the fused Goku and Vegeta refers to himself as "Vegetto". || || DB 504 || The Fused Fathers are Unbeatable || ||
|-
|| '''01 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 254 || Run Away, Satan!! An Angry Majin Boo Emerges
|-
|| '''07 February 1995''' || || || DB 505 || Vegetto the Instigator || ||
|-
|| '''08 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 255 || Which One Will Win?! A Good and Evil Boo-Boo Confrontation
|-
|| '''14 February 1995''' || || || DB 506 || Goku and Vegeta Inside of Boo || ||
|-
|| '''15 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 256 || A Catastrophe With No Time to Lose!! Earth's Humanity is Exterminated
|-
|| '''21 February 1995''' || || || DB 507 || Boo and Boo Inside of Boo || ||
|-
|| '''22 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 257 || The Special Training is a Success!! You're Finished Now, Majin Boo
|-
|| '''28 February 1995''' || || || DB 508 || The Pure Majin Boo || ||
|-
|| '''01 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 258 || I'm Going Like I Mean It!! A Wide-Open Super Gotenks
|-
|| '''03 March 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 40]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1995''' || In ''Dragon Ball Z's'' 12th film, the fused Goku and Vegeta is referred to as Gogeta.|| || || || DBZ M12 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_12|The Rebirth of Fusion!! Goku and Vegeta]]''
|-
|| '''07 March 1995''' || || || DB 509 || A Match with the Whole Universe at Stake || ||
|-
|| '''08 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 259 || I've Done It!! Boo Successfully Eliminated With Ghosts?!
|-
|| '''11 March 1995''' || ''Chrono Trigger'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 March 1995''' || || || DB 510 || Vegeta and Kakarrot || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 260 || Escape From Another Dimension!! Super Gotenks 3
|-
|| '''21 March 1995''' || || || DB 511 || Vegeta Puts His Life on the Line || ||
|-
|| '''22 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 261 || Going Too Far?! Boo-Boo Volleyball
|-
|| '''24 March 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Legend of Goku -Assault Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 March 1995''' || || || DB 512 || Super Saiyan 3 Vanishes || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1995''' || || || DB 513 || Vegeta's Idea || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1995''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 40. || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 April 1995''' || || || DB 514 || A Message for the Revived People of Earth || ||
|-
|| '''18 April 1995''' || || || DB 515 || Energy Won't Gather for the Genki-Dama || ||
|-
|| '''25 April 1995''' || || || DB 516 || Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 262 || Truly Great!! A Reborn Gohan Returns to Earth
|-
|| '''03 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 263 || Boo is Overwhelmed!! Gohan's Miracle Power
|-
|| '''09 May 1995''' || || || DB 517 || The Grand Finale, And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''16 May 1995''' || || || DB 518 || And So, After 10 Years || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 264 || Has He Done It?! Majin Boo's Great Explosion
|-
|| '''23 May 1995''' || || || DB 519 || Bye-Bye, Dragon World || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 265 || Boo's Worst Foul Play!! Gotenks is Absorbed?!
|-
|| '''31 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 266 || For the Sake of the Entire Universe... Return to Life, Son Goku
|-
|| '''02 June 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 41]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 267 || A One Time Only Miracle... Will the Super Combination With Gohan Come About?
|-
|| '''28 June 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 268 || Merged!! Vegeta's Pride and Goku's Rage
|-
|| '''05 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 269 || Magnificent Power!! Vegetto Surpasses the Ultimate
|-
|| '''12 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 270 || A Fissure Between Dimensions!! Has Boo Snapped?!
|-
|| '''15 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ M13 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_13|Dragon Fist Explosion!! If Goku Won't Do it, Who Will?]]''
|-
|| '''19 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 271 || The Ace Up Boo's Sleeve!! You Become a Hard Candy
|-
|| '''20 June 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 1|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 1: Complete Illustrations]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 272 || A Hero is Lost?! Vegetto is Absorbed
|-
|| '''28 July 1995''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 273 || A Demonic Maze!! What is There Inside Boo's Belly?!
|-
|| '''04 August 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 42]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 2|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 2: Story Guide]]'' are released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 274 || Nightmares or Illusions?! Goku and Gohan's Father-Son Confrontation
|-
|| '''16 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 275 || The Majin's Secret!! Two More Boo's Inside of Boo
|-
|| '''23 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 276 || Where is the Exit?! Escape From a Collapsing Boo
|-
|| '''04 September 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 3|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 3: TV Animation Part 1]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 277 || Earth Disappears!! Boo's Reverse-Transformation of Evil
|-
|| '''13 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 278 || Boo's Assault!! A Conclusion in the Kaiōshin Realm
|-
|| '''20 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 279 || Seize the Future!! A Decisive Battle With the Universe at Stake
|-
|| '''22 September 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Legend of Goku -Awakening Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''26 September 1995''' || Details about ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' are first revealed. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4: World Guide]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''18 October 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 280 || Vegeta Takes Off His Hat!! Goku, You are No. 1
|-
|| '''01 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 281 || Pull Through, Vegeta!! One Life-Threatening Minute
|-
|| '''04 November 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 5|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 5: TV Animation Part 2]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''08 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 282 || Don't You Pick on Satan!! The Original Boo is Revived
|-
|| '''15 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 283 || Vegeta's Secret Plan!! Porunga and the Two Wishes
|-
|| '''17 November 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Shin Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''22 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 284 || A Last Hope!! We'll Make a Huge Genki-Dama
|-
|| '''29 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 285 || Ultra Impressive!! The Genki-Dama From Everyone is Finished
|-
|| '''04 December 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 6|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 6: Movies & TV Specials]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1995''' || ''Dragon Quest VI'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 December 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 286 || Son Goku is the Strongest After All!! Majin Boo is Annihilated
|-
|| '''20 December 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 287 || Peace Returns!! Majin Boo, the Champion of Justice?!
|}

===1996===
The remaining ''Daizenshuu'' guidebooks are released. ''Dragon Ball Z'' reaches its end, while a sequel continuing the story beyond the manga's ending, ''Dragon Ball GT'', begins airing. Akira Toriyama also draws ''Alien Peke'', and begins ''Tokimecha''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''10 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 288 || You're Late, Goku! Everyone Party!!
|-
|| '''17 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 289 || Grandpa Goku! I Am Pan!!
|-
|| '''24 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 290 || I Am Oobb! Now 10 Years Old, the Former Majin?!
|-
|| '''31 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 291 || Even Stronger!! Goku's Dream is Super-Huge
|-
|| '''05 February 1996''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 1996''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' begins airing. The show is an anime-exclusive continuation of ''Dragon Ball Z'' and, in turn, Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' manga. || || || || DBGT 01 || The Mysterious Dragon Balls Appear!! Goku Becomes a Child?!
|-
|| '''14 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 02 || I'm the Star! Pan Blasts Off into Space!!
|-
|| '''21 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 03 || Super Greedy!! The Merchant Planet Imegga
|-
|| '''28 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 04 || Wanted!! Goku's on the Wanted List?!
|-
|| '''04 March 1996''' || || || || || || ''The Path to Ultimate Strength''
|-
|| '''06 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 05 || Finding a Strong Guy!! The Bodyguard Redict
|-
|| '''13 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 06 || It's Going to Hurt?! Goku the Dentist
|-
|| '''20 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 07 || Beloved Honey?! Trunks is Betrothed
|-
|| '''29 March 1996''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1996''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 41. || || || ||
|-
|| '''17 April 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 08 || Even Goku Gets Hit!! Full-Force Whisker Power
|-
|| '''24 April 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 09 || Oh, Crap!! Goku Plunges into a Trap Planet?!
|-
|| '''01 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 10 || Dance Attack?! Bon-Papa!!
|-
|| '''08 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 11 || Lood's Curse?! Pan Turned into a Doll
|-
|| '''15 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 12 || The Oracle of God is Super-Annoying!! Lood Maneuvers
|-
|| '''22 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 13 || This Guy's in Charge?! Mysterious Scientist Mu
|-
|| '''31 May 1996''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Grand Legend of Dragon Ball'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 14 || Get the Rhythm Perfect?! The Strategy to Defeat Lood!!
|-
|| '''12 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 15 || I'm Running Away!! Pan's Desertion?!
|-
|| '''19 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 16 || Machine Planet M2... Giru the Traitor?!
|-
|| '''26 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 17 || It's Up to You, Pan! Operation Rescue Goku!!
|-
|| '''10 July 1996''' || ''Dragon Ball Supplemental Daizenshuu: TV Animation Part 3'' is released. || || || || DBGT 18 || This Wasn't in the Data!! Goku Goes Super All-Out
|-
|| '''17 July 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 19 || Headed for Battle!! The Mightiest Mutant, Rilld
|-
|| '''31 July 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 20 || Astonishing!! A Tidal Wave of Metal Attacks Goku
|-
|| '''02 August 1996''' || The video game, ''Tobal No. 1'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1996''' ||''[[Alien Peke]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Alien Peke'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|| '''14 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 21 || What's This?!! Goku Turned into a Metal Slab
|-
|| '''21 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 22 || Ambitions Exposed!! The Evil Lifeform, Baby
|-
|| '''27 August 1996''' || ''Alien Peke'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Alien Peke'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''28 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 23 || A Hidden Danger?! The Derelict Ship and the Mysterious Boy
|-
|| '''04 September 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 24 || Baby Strikes Back!! Target the Saiyans!!
|-
|| '''16 October 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 25 || This is Terrible!! Baby Appears on Earth
|-
|| '''31 October 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 26 || Gohan and Goten... The Worst Brotherly Quarrel?!
|-
|| '''06 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 27 || Ambition Achieved?! Vegeta is Taken Over
|-
|| '''13 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 28 || Goku Returns... All of Earth is my Enemy?!
|-
|| '''27 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 29 || This is Super Awful?! Super Saiyan 3 is Defeated!!
|-
|| '''04 December 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 30 || Goku is Annihilated?! I'm Dead
|-
|| '''11 December 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 31 || What a Surprise?! Sugoroku Space's Big Collapse
|-
|| '''21 December 1996''' || ''[[Tokimecha]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|}

===1997===
''Dragon Ball GT'' comes to an end. Also this year, Akira Toriyama finishes ''Tokimecha'', draws ''Babul of Demon Village'', and begins ''COWA!''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Animation # !! Animation Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1997''' || || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''08 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 32 || Return Goku!! The Angry Warrior, Oob
|-
|| '''14 January 1997''' || ''Tokimecha'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 3 || ||
|-
|| '''15 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 33 || Take This, Baby! The Reborn Oob's Finishing Beam!!
|-
|| '''22 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 34 || The Transformation Fails?! Goku's Ōzaru Rampage!!
|-
|| '''29 January 1997''' || Super Saiyan 4 makes its debut. The form's hair is based on wigs from the ''Renjishi'' (Two Lions) ''kàbúkí'' dance, and its red eyeliner is based on stage makeup worn by ''kàbúkí'' actors.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/1336713603424997377</ref> || || || || DBGT 35|| The Mightiest!! Goku Becomes Super Saiyan 4!!
|-
|| '''05 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 36|| An Invincible Monster?! The Evil Ōzaru, Baby
|-
|| '''12 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 37|| Incredible!! Baby and Goku's Double Knockout!!
|-
|| '''19 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 38|| With Everyone's Strength... Super Saiyan 4 is Revived
|-
|| '''26 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 39|| This is the End! At Last, Baby's Annihilation
|-
|| '''05 March 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 40|| The Earth Explodes!! Piccolo's Grave Decision
|-
|| '''12 March 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT's'' Super No. 17 arc begins.|| || || || DBGT 41|| The Tenka'ichi Budōkai: Who Will Be Satan's Successor?
|-
|| '''26 March 1997''' || || || || || DBGT TVS1 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_GT_TV_Special|Goku’s Side Story! The Proof of his Courage is the Four-Star Ball]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 1997''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 42. || || || ||
|-
|| '''16 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 42|| Die, Goku!! Strong Enemies are Resurrected from Hell
|-
|| '''23 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 43|| The Demon-Warriors of Hell! Cell & Freeza Are Revived
|-
|| '''25 April 1997''' || The video game, ''Tobal 2'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 April 1997''' || || || || ''[[Babul of Demon Village]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 44|| The Ultimate Artificial Human! The Two No. 17's Unite
|-
|| '''14 May 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 45|| Hurry, Goku!! The Great Escape from Hell
|-
|| '''24 May 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT: Perfect File Vol. 1'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 May 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 46|| Clash!! Super Saiyan 4 vs Super No. 17
|-
|| '''04 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 47|| The Big Reversal! Goku and No. 18's Double-Strike Explosion
|-
|| '''11 June 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT's'' Evil Dragons arc begins.|| || || || DBGT 48|| This is a Surprise! Shenlong Becomes an Enemy?!
|-
|| '''18 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 49|| The Strongest Enemy?! The Fearsome Dragon who Uses Dirty Tricks
|-
|| '''25 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 50|| Saiya Power Bested?! The Electrical Beast, Ū-Shinron
|-
|| '''04 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 51|| Ryū-Shinron! Find the Weakness of the Great Waterspout Attack
|-
|| '''09 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 52|| Look Out, Pan! Chī-Shinron's Backup Plan
|-
|| '''16 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 53|| Pan Vanishes?! A Tearful 10x Kamehameha
|-
|| '''31 July 1997 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Final Bout]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 54|| Power of 6,000 Degrees Celsius! The Warrior of the Sun
|-
|| '''13 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 55|| Bulma Makes Her Move! The Plan to Remodel Vegeta
|-
|| '''20 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 56|| After the Sun, Comes Extreme Cold! The Sibling Dragons of Fire and Ice
|-
|| '''03 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 57|| Overwhelming Strength!! The Dragon that Rules the Evil Dragons
|-
|| '''10 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 58|| The Counterattack Begins!! Surpass Super Saiyan 4
|-
|| '''17 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 59|| Friend or Foe... Ōzaru Vegeta's Great Rampage
|-
|| '''22 October 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 60|| Fusion!! The Ultimate Super Gogeta
|-
|| '''28 October 1997''' || ''[[COWA!]]'' begins serialization. || || COWA 01 || Paifu's Errand|| ||
|-
|| '''29 October 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 61|| I Will Win!! Goku Swallows the Four-Star Ball
|-
|| '''04 November 1997''' || || || COWA 02 || Paifu's Errand || ||
|-
|| '''05 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 62|| Rescue Goku! The Final Ally Appears
|-
|| '''11 November 1997''' || || || COWA 03 || Paifu and Arpon|| ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 63|| The Miraculous Turnaround Victory!! Goku Saves the Galaxy
|-
|| '''19 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 64|| Goodbye, Goku... Until the Day We Meet Again
|-
|}

==Timeline Part IV: After ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a table chronicling major events and works pertaining to the period of relative dormancy between ''Dragon Ball's'' original run and its revival. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===1997 - 2008===
During this period, Akira Toriyama works on many different manga, including ''COWA!'', ''Kajika'', ''Mahimahi the Lungfish'', ''Neko Majin'', ''Hyowtam'', ''Sand Land'', ''Toccio the Angel'', ''This is the Police Station in Front of Dragon Park on Planet Namek'', ''Cross Epoch'', ''Dr. Mashirito: Abale-chan'', and ''Sachie-chan GOOD!!''. Meanwhile, the ''Dragon Ball'' manga receives a "perfect" release in the form of the ''Kanzenban'', while the anime receives its first Japanese home video release in the form of the Dragon Boxes.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''25 November 1997''' || || || COWA 04 || The Monster-Flu
|-
|| '''02 December 1997''' || || || COWA 05 || Setting Out for Horned-Owl Mountain
|-
|| '''17 December 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT: Perfect File Vol. 2'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''22 December 1997''' || || || COWA 06 || Mako Maruyama is Really Scary
|-
|| '''05 January 1998''' || || || COWA 07 || The Trip Proceeds Smoothly
|-
|| '''13 January 1998''' || || || COWA 08 || The Active Volcano Makes His Move
|-
|| '''20 January 1998''' || || || COWA 09 || The Fearsome Forest Monster
|-
|| '''03 February 1998''' || || || COWA 10 || World's-Strongest-Man Makorin's Struggle
|-
|| '''10 February 1998''' || || || COWA 011 || Arrival at the Witch's House
|-
|| '''17 February 1998''' || || || COWA 012 || The Cure is Obtained!
|-
|| '''03 March 1998''' || || || COWA 013 || Do Your Best, Paifu
|-
|| '''10 March 1998''' || ''Cowa!'' concludes serialization. || || COWA 014 || Makorin's Boat
|-
|| '''05 April 1998''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 43. || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 1998''' || ''[[Kajika]]'' begins serialization. || || Kajika 01 || Kajika the Cursed
|-
|| '''14 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 02 || Gibachi's Scheme
|-
|| '''21 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 03 || Kajika and Isaza
|-
|| '''28 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 04 || The Third Man
|-
|| '''04 August 1998''' || || || Kajika 05 || Isaza's Abilities
|-
|| '''11 August 1998 ''' || || || Kajika 06 || Donko's Operation
|-
|| '''25 August 1998''' || || || Kajika 07 || Kajika's Shock
|-
|| '''01 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 08 || Gibachi's Dragon Power
|-
|| '''08 September 1998 ''' || || || Kajika 09 || Will the Curse be Lifted?!
|-
|| '''15 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 10 || The Decisive Battle: Kajika vs. Gibachi
|-
|| '''22 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 11 || Kajika's Doubts
|-
|| '''29 September 1998''' || ''Kajika'' concludes serialization. || || Kajika 12 || Kajika the Kind
|-
|| '''19 December 1998''' || || || || ''[[Mahimahi the Lungfish]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 1999''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 44. || ||
|-
|| '''27 April 1999''' || ''[[Neko Majin]]'' begins serialization.|| || NM 1 || Neko Majin is Here
|-
|| '''10 August 1999''' || || || NM 2 || Neko Majin is Here 2
|-
|| '''10 December 1999''' || || || || ''[[Hyowtam]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 2000''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 45. || ||
|-
|| '''09 May 2000''' ||''[[Sand Land]]'' begins serialization. || || SL 01 || Setting Out
|-
|| '''16 May 2000''' || || || SL 02 || A Gang of Thieves
|-
|| '''23 May 2000''' || || || SL 03 || The Tank
|-
|| '''30 May 2000''' || || || SL 04 || The Flying Tank
|-
|| '''06 June 2000''' || || || SL 05 || Truth in the Darkness
|-
|| '''13 June 2000''' || || || SL 06 || Rao's Good-Luck Charm
|-
|| '''20 June 2000''' || || || SL 07 || Tank Battle
|-
|| '''27 June 2000''' || || || SL 08 || General Shiba vs. General Are
|-
|| '''04 July 2000''' || || || SL 09 || What Was Found in the Sandstorm
|-
|| '''11 July 2000''' || || || SL 10 || The Phantom Lake
|-
|| '''18 July 2000 ''' || || || SL 11 || The Secret of the Water's Source
|-
|| '''25 July 2000''' || || || SL 12 || The Demon Beelzebub
|-
|| '''01 August 2000''' || || || SL 13 || The Outcome of the Deciding Battle
|-
|| '''08 August 2000''' || ''Sand Land'' concludes serialization. || || SL 14 || The River
|-
|| '''26 August 2000''' || ''Dragon Quest VII'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2001''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 46. || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 2001''' || || || NM 3 || Neko Majin Z
|-
|| '''05 April 2002''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 47. || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 2002''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z'' (aka ''Budokai''), is released in Europe before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2002''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kanzenban]]'' Volumes 1 and 2 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''28 December 2002''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 3 and 4 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 2003''' || || || || ''[[Toccio the Angel]]''
|-
|| '''04 February 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 5 and 6 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 7 and 8 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'' DVD Box – ''Dragon Box Z'' Volume 1 is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 9 and 10 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2003''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 48. || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 11 and 12 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 13 and 14 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 July 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 15 and 16 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 17 and 18 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 2003''' || Freeza's son, Kuriza, makes his debut in ''Neko Majin Z'': Chapter 2. || || NM 4 || Neko Majin Z 2
|-
|| '''11 August 2003''' || || || NM 5 || Neko Majin Mike
|-
|| '''04 September 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 19 and 20 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''18 September 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'' DVD Box – ''Dragon Box Z'' Volume 2 is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''03 October 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 21 and 22, plus ''TV Animation Guide: Dragon Ball Z Son Goku Densetsu'', are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 23 and 24 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 2003''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 2'' (aka ''Budokai 2''), is released in Europe before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 25 and 26 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''19 December 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Landmark'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 January 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 27 and 28 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 29 and 30 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 February 2004''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 2'' (aka ''Budokai 2''), is released in Japan. This version contains content cut from previous releases, including a Neko Majin Z exclusive stage in Dragon World and a Kuriza costume for Freeza. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 February 2004''' || Vegeta appears in ''Neko Majin Z''.|| || NM 6|| Neko Majin Z 3
|-
|| '''04 March 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 31 and 32 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 33 and 34 are released.|| Akira Toriyama adds to ''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 519's ending, aiming to further clarify that "Goku’s battles were over, and that a new generation was taking over".<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2004''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 49. || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''02 July 2004''' || ''TV Animation Guide: Dragon Ball Tenka'ichi Densetsu'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball'' DVD Box – Dragon Box is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 2004''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 3'' (aka ''Budokai 3''), is released in North America before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 2004''' || ''Dragon Quest VIII'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 2004''' || Majin Boo appears in ''Neko Majin Z''. || || NM 7 || Neko Majin Z 4
|-
|| '''06 January 2005''' || Son Goku, Pan, and Oob appear in ''Neko Majin Z''.|| || NM 8 || Neko Majin Z 5
|-
|| '''22 March 2005''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sagas]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2005''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 50. || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 2005''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' DVD Box – Dragon Box is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 2005''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking!]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 March 2006''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Tournament'' (aka ''Shin Budokai''), is released in North America before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2006''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 51. || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 2006''' || Dragon Box The Movies is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 2006''' || The video game, ''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 2006''' || || || || ''[[This is the Police Station in Front of Dragon Park on Planet Namek]]''
|-
|| '''05 October 2006''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! NEO]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi 2''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 2006''' || ''Blue Dragon'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''25 December 2006''' || || || || ''[[Cross Epoch]]''
|-
|| '''06 March 2007''' || || || || ''[[Dr. Mashirito: Abale-chan]]''
|-
|| '''20 March 2007''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Tournament 2'' (aka ''Shin Budokai: Another Road''), is released in North America before Japan. Another video game, [[Dragon Ball Online]], is announced.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2007''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 52. || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 2007 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! METEOR]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2008''' || || || || ''[[Sachie-chan GOOD!!]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 2008''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 53. || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 2008''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|}

==Timeline Part V: Revival of ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events pertaining to ''Dragon Ball's'' revival, from the earliest rumblings in the late 00's, to ''Dragon Ball Super'', and more. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===2008 - 2014===
This period sees the beginnings of Dragon Ball's revival. ''Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!!'' sees the series' return to animation. A Hollywood live action film is produced. A refreshed version of ''Dragon Ball Z'', titled ''Dragon Ball Kai'', begins airing. In 2013, ''Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods'' is released, the first ''Dragon Ball'' film to have Toriyama heavily involved in its production. Manga that Toriyama worked on during this time include ''Jiya'', ''Kintoki: Toki of the Golden-Eyed Tribe'', ''Mr. U of Delicious Island'', and ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''.
{| class="wikitable"
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|| '''21 September 2008''' || The Jump Super Anime Tour 2008 begins. || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Heya!_Son_Goku_and_Friends_Return!!|Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!!]]''
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|| '''04 December 2008''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''04 March 2009''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Story Volume'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 March 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Evolution]]'', a live action Hollywood film adaptation of ''Dragon Ball'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''21 March 2009''' || || || ||Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! – First Part || ||
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|| '''03 April 2009''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' begins airing. || Akira Toriyama turns 54.|| || || ||
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|| '''21 April 2009''' || || || ||Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! – Second Part || ||
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|| '''29 April 2009''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Kai: Attack of the Saiyans]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''11 July 2009''' || ''Dragon Quest IX'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''23 July 2009''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: The World's Greatest Adventure'' (aka ''Revenge of King Piccolo''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 November 2009''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 December 2009''' || ''[[Jiya]]'' begins serialization.|| || Jiya 1 || Chapter 1: Journey with an Alien || ||
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|| '''24 December 2009''' || || || Jiya 2 || Chapter 2: Attack of an Alien || ||
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|| '''07 January 2010''' || ''Jiya'' concludes serialization. || || Jiya 3 || Chapter 3: Justice of an Alien || ||
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|| '''04 February 2010''' || ''Dragon Ball Online'', is released exclusively in Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2010''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 55. || || || ||
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|| '''30 September 2010''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: Tag VS'' (aka ''Tenkaichi Tag Team''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 November 2010''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]'', is released in North America before Japan. It contains a remake of 1993's ''Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans''. || || || || || ''Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans''
|-
|| '''15 November 2010''' || || || || ''[[Kintoki: Toki of the Golden-Eyed Tribe]]'' || ||
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|| '''03 February 2011''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Ultimate Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''06 March 2011''' || [[Dragon_Ball_Kai_Episode_95|''Dragon Ball Kai's'' 95th episode]], the last to feature Kenji Yamamoto's musical score, airs. || || || || ||
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|| '''11 March 2011''' || A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_T%C5%8Dhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami 9.0–9.1 undersea earthquake] occurs in the Pacific Ocean, leading to a tsunami which, among other things, causes the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukushima_nuclear_accident Fukushima nuclear accident]. The devastation motivates Akira Toriyama to adjust the script of the upcoming ''Dragon Ball'' film to be positive rather than tragic. <ref name="dvdvision>Interview with [[FLOW]], [[Masako Nozawa]], [[Yūsuke Watanabe]]. DVD & Blu-ray Vision, ''April 2013''. Japan: Hinode Publishing. (pp. 79-81) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dvd-blu-ray-vision-april-2013-battle-of-gods/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: ''DVD & Blu-ray Vision'', April 2013 Issue]</ref> || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2011''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 56. || || || ||
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|| '''21 June 2011''' || [[Naho Ooishi]]'s ''[[Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock]]'' manga begins serialization. || || EOB 1 || Part 1: Bardock... Revived!!|| ||
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|| '''21 July 2011''' || || || EOB 2 || Part 2: Chilled Laughs|| ||
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|| '''20 August 2011''' || ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' concludes serialization. || || EOB 3 || Part 3: The Legendary Super Saiyan || ||
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|| '''25 October 2011''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: Ultimate Blast'' (aka ''Ultimate Tenkaichi''), is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
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|| '''17 December 2011''' || An animated adaptation of ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' airs at [[Jump Festa 2012]]. || || || || || ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock''
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|| '''05 April 2012''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 57. || || || ||
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|| '''10 July 2012''' || A new ''Dragon Ball'' film, later revealed to be Battle of Gods, is announced. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 August 2012''' || ''Dragon Quest X'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 October 2012''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z For Kinect]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 November 2012''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''04 February 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Full Color]]'' Saiyan Arc Volumes 1-3 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''05 February 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 1|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 1: Story & World Guide]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 March 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 2|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 2: Animation Guide Part 1]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''30 March 2013''' || || || || || DBZ M14 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z:_Battle_of_Gods|Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''
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|| '''04 April 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 3|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 3: Animation Guide Part 2]]'' and ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Freeza Arc Volumes 1-5 are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2013''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 58. || || || ||
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|| '''April 2013''' || || || || ''[[Mr. U of Delicious Island]]'' || ||
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|| '''09 May 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4: Dragon Ball Super Encyclopedia]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Chōgashū]]'' are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''13 July 2013''' || ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' begins serialization. || || DB-11 || The Galactic Patrolman Goes to Earth || ||
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|| '''22 July 2013''' || || || DB-10 || The Galactic Patrolman's Discovery || ||
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|| '''29 July 2013''' || || || DB-9 || The Galactic Patrol Spaceship || ||
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|| '''05 August 2013''' || || || DB-8 || The Galactic Patrolman Goes to the Capital || ||
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|| '''12 August 2013''' || || || DB-7 || The Galactic Patrolman's Enforcement || ||
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|| '''26 August 2013''' || || || DB-6 || The Galactic Patrolman and Tights || ||
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|| '''02 September 2013''' || || || DB-5 || The Failure of the Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''09 September 2013''' || || || DB-4 || The Touched Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''14 September 2013''' || || || DB-3 || The Galactic Patrolman on the Move || ||
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|| '''21 September 2013''' || || || DB-2 || The Glory of The Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''30 September 2013''' || ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' concludes serialization. || || DB-1 || Galactic Patrol Mission Accomplished || ||
|-
|| '''23 January 2014''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2014''' || The collected volume of ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' and ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Artificial Human & Cell Arc Volumes 1-3 are released. The former contains a bonus chapter. || || DB- || Dragon Ball Minus || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2014''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 59. || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Kai's'' Majin Boo arc, featuring music composed by [[Norihito Sumitomo]], begins airing. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 May 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Artificial Human & Cell Arc Volumes 4-6 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''04 June 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Majin Boo Arc Volumes 1-3 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''04 July 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Majin Boo Arc Volumes 4-6 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''18 July 2014''' ||A new ''Dragon Ball'' film, later revealed to be Resurrection F, is announced. || || || || ||
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|}

===2015===
''Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F'' is released. ''Dragon Ball Super'' begins both serialization as a comic and airing as a television show.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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|| '''05 February 2015 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''21 February 2015''' || || || RF 1 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 1|| ||
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|| '''20 March 2015''' || || || RF 2 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 2 || ||
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|| '''05 April 2015''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 60. || || || ||
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|| '''18 April 2015''' || || || || || DBZ M15|| ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z:_Resurrection_'F'|Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F']]''
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|| '''21 April 2015''' || || || RF 3 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 3 || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 2015''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Extreme Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''20 June 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga begins serialization. || || DBS 001 || The God of Destruction's Prophetic Dream || ||
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|| '''05 July 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime begins airing. || || || || DBS 001 || Who Will the 100 Million Zenny Peace Reward Go To...?!
|-
|| '''12 July 2015''' || || || || || DBS 002|| Onward to the Promised Resort! Vegeta Goes on a Family Trip?!
|-
|| '''18 July 2015''' || || || DBS 002 || Goku's Defeat || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 2015''' || || || || || DBS 003|| Where Does the Dream Continue?! The Search for Super Saiyan God!
|-
|| '''02 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 004|| Aim for the Dragon Balls?! The Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!
|-
|| '''09 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 005|| The Battle on Kaiō's Planet! Goku vs God of Destruction Beerus
|-
|| '''16 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 006|| Don't Anger the God of Destruction! The Heart Pounding Birthday Party
|-
|| '''21 August 2015''' || || || DBS 003 || Beerus' Wrath || ||
|-
|| '''23 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 007|| How Dare You Hit My Bulma! Vegeta's Furious Mutation?!
|-
|| '''30 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 008|| Goku Steps Up! The Last Chance From Beerus-''sama''?!
|-
|| '''06 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 009|| Sorry About the Wait, Beerus-sama — Finally, Super Saiyan God is Born!
|-
|| '''13 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 010|| Show Me, Goku! The Power of Super Saiyan God!!
|-
|| '''19 September 2015''' || || || DBS 004 || Battle of Gods || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 011|| Let's Keep Going Beerus-''sama''! The Battle of Gods Continues!
|-
|| '''27 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 012|| The Universe Crumbles?! Clash! The God of Destruction vs Super Saiyan God!
|-
|| '''04 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 013|| Goku, Go Surpass Super Saiyan God!
|-
|| '''11 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 014|| This is Every Last Bit of My Power! The Battle of Gods Concludes!
|-
|| '''18 October 2015''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Resurrection F arc begins in the anime. || || || || DBS 015|| Heroic Satan, Cause a Miracle! A Challenge From Outer Space!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2015''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' God of Destruction Champa arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 005 || Beerus and Champa || ||
|-
|| '''25 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 016|| Vegeta Becomes a Pupil?! Take Down Whis!
|-
|| '''01 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 017|| Pan is Born! And Goku Goes Off on a Training Journey?!
|-
|| '''08 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 018|| I've Come Too! Training Begins on Beerus' Planet!
|-
|| '''15 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 019|| Despair Once More! Revival of the Evil Emperor, Freeza!
|-
|| '''21 November 2015''' || || || DBS 006 || Preparations for the Tournament|| ||
|-
|| '''22 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 020|| A Warning From Jaco! Freeza and 1,000 Soldiers are Fast Approaching!
|-
|| '''29 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 021|| The Revenge Begins! The Freeza Army's Malice Strikes Gohan!
|-
|| '''06 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 022|| Change! An Impossible Revival! The Name's Ginyu!!
|-
|| '''13 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 023|| The Earth and Gohan in Dire Peril! Come Quick, Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''19 December 2015''' || || || DBS 007 || Warriors of Universe 6 || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 024|| Clash: Freeza vs Son Goku! This is the Fruit of My Training!
|-
|| '''27 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 025|| An All-Out Battle! The Vengeful Golden Freeza
|}

===2016===
Beerus' twin brother, Champa, debuts in the anime. A martial arts tournament is held between Universe 7 and Universe 6. The Future Trunks arc airs in the anime, and begins in the manga.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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| '''04 January 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Boyhood Arc Volumes 1-4 are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 026|| Amidst the Crisis, a Shot at Victory Appears! Son Goku's Counterattack Begins!
|-
|| '''17 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 027|| The Earth Explodes?! A Climatic Kamehameha
|-
|| '''21 January 2016''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōshishū|30th Anniversary: Dragon Ball Chōshishū –Super History Book–]]'' is released. || || DBS 008 || The Match Begins!|| ||
|-
|| '''24 January 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' God of Destruction Champa arc begins in the anime.|| || || || DBS 028|| The 6th Universe's God of Destruction — His Name's Champa
|-
|| '''31 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 029|| It's Settled: We're Holding a Martial Arts Match!
The Team Captain's Even Stronger Than Goku
|-
|| '''04 February 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Boyhood Arc Volumes 5-8 are released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 030|| Rehearsing for the "Martial Arts Match" — Who Are the Two Remaining Members?!
|-
|| '''14 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 031|| To Lord Zuno! Ask About the Location of the Super Dragon Balls!
|-
|| '''20 February 2016''' || || || DBS 009 || Goku vs Botamo || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 032|| The Matches Begin! Everyone Head to the "Nameless Planet"!
|-
|| '''28 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 033|| Be Surprised, Universe 6! This is Super Saiyan Son Goku!
|-
|| '''04 March 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Demon King Piccolo Arc Volumes 1-4 are released.|| || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 034|| Piccolo vs Frost — Bet Everything on the Makankōsappō!
|-
|| '''19 March 2016''' || || || DBS 010 || Frost's True Colors || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 035|| Turn Anger Into Power! Vegeta's All-Out Battle
|-
|| '''27 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 036|| An Unexpectedly Tough Fight! Vegeta's Explosion of Rage!
|-
|| '''03 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 037|| Don't Forget Your Saiyan Pride! Vegeta vs the Saiyan of Universe 6
|-
|| '''04 April 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 1'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2016''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 61. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 038|| Universe 6's Strongest Warrior! Meet the Assassin Hit!!
|-
|| '''17 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 039|| A Fully-Developed "Time-Skip" Counterattack?! Is It Coming?! Goku's New Technique!
|-
|| '''21 April 2016''' || || || DBS 011 || Vegeta Takes the Stage!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 040|| The Conclusion At Last! Who Will Prevail? Beerus, or Champa?
|-
|| '''01 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 041|| Come Forth, Dragon of the Gods — Grant My Wish, Pretty Peas!
|-
|| '''08 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 042|| A Tumultuous Victory Celebration! Facing Off At Last: Monaka vs Son Goku?!
|-
|| '''09 May 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' "Future Trunks" story arc is announced. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 043|| Goku's "Ki" is Out of Control?! Lots of Trouble Taking Care of Pan
|-
|| '''21 May 2016''' || || || DBS 012 || A Saiyan's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 044|| The Seal of Planet Potaufeu — Secret of the Unleashed "Superhuman Water"!
|-
|| '''29 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 045|| Vegeta Disappears?! The Menace of Copy-Vegeta!
|-
|| '''05 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 046|| Goku vs Copy-Vegeta! Who Will Prevail?!
|-
|| '''12 June 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Future Trunks arc begins in the anime. [[Goku Black]] makes his debut, a "False Goku" inspired by "False Ultraman" and "False Kamen Rider", and named after ''Kamen Rider Black''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-tori-toyo-free-talk-vol-2/</ref>|| || || || DBS 047|| SOS From the Future! A Black New Enemy Appears!!
|-
|| '''19 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 048|| Hope Again!! Trunks Wakes Up in the Present
|-
|| '''21 June 2016''' || || || DBS 013 || The Winning Universe is Decided at Last!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 049|| A Message From the Future — Goku Black Invades!
|-
|| '''03 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 050|| Goku vs Black! The Path to the Sealed Future
|-
|| '''10 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 051|| Feelings That Transcend Time — Trunks and Mai
|-
|| '''17 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 052|| Master and Pupil Reunion — Son Gohan and "Future" Trunks
|-
|| '''21 July 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Future Trunks arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 014 || An SOS From the Future || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 053|| Reveal Black's True Identity!
Now, to the Kaiōshin Realm of Universe 10!
|-
|| '''04 August 2016 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 054|| Inheritor of Saiyan Blood — Trunks' Resolve
|-
|| '''20 August 2016''' || || || DBS 015 || Hope Again!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 055|| Hey, I Wanna Meet Son Goku — A Summons from the Omni-King!
|-
|| '''28 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 056|| Rematch With Goku Black! Introducing Super Saiyan Rosé
|-
|| '''04 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 057|| Advent of the Immortal God, Zamasu
|-
|| '''11 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 058|| Zamasu and Black — The Two's Mystery Deepens
|-
|| '''21 September 2016''' || || || DBS 016 || “Future” Trunks' Past || ||
|-
|| '''25 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 059|| Protect Kaiōshin Gowasu — Destroy Zamasu!
|-
|| '''02 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 060|| Back to the Future — Goku Black's Identity Revealed!!
|-
|| '''09 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 061|| Zamasu's Ambition — Presenting the Terrifying "0 Mortals Plan"
|-
|| '''16 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 062|| I'll Protect the World! Trunks' Angry Super Power Explosion!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2016''' || || || DBS 017 || The Candidate for Next Kaiōshin of Universe 10, Zamasu || ||
|-
|| '''23 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 063|| Don't Defile Saiyan Cells!
The Curtain Rises on Vegeta's Intense Battle!!
|-
|| '''25 October 2016''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 064|| Praise and Adore Him! The Explosive Birth of Merged Zamasu!!
|-
|| '''06 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 065|| Final Judgement?! The Supreme God's Ultimate Power
|-
|| '''13 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 066|| Showdown! The Unyielding Warriors' Miraculous Super Power
|-
|| '''20 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 067|| Fill Your Heart with New Hope!! Farewell, Trunks
|-
|| '''21 November 2016''' || || || DBS 018 || Goku Black's True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 068|| Come Forth, Shenlong! Whose Wish Shall Be Granted?!
|-
|| '''02 December 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 2'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 069|| Goku vs Arale! Earth Ends in a Wacky Battle?!
|-
|| '''11 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 070|| Champa's Challenge! This Time Let's Face Off in Baseball!!
|-
|| '''17 December 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' "Universe Survival" story arc is announced. || || DBS 019 || Another Zamasu || ||
|-
|| '''18 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 071|| Goku Dies! A Hit-Job That Can't Be Refused
|-
|| '''25 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 072|| Can You Counterattack?! An Invisible Assassination Technique!!
|-
|}

===2017===
The Universe Survival arc begins.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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|| '''08 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 073|| Gohan's Disaster!
Great Saiyaman's Unbelievable Movie Adaptation?!
|-
|| '''15 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 074|| For The Sake of Those He Loves!
The Indomitable Great Saiyaman!!
|-
|| '''21 January 2017''' || || || DBS 020|| 0 Mortals Plan || ||
|-
|| '''22 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 075|| Goku and Kuririn — To the Nostalgic Training Place
|-
|| '''29 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 076|| Beat the Fearsome Foes! Kuririn's Fighting Spirit Returns!
|-
|| '''05 February 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Universe Survival arc begins in the anime. Its 77th episode ends with a next episode preview depicting a cloaked figure, presumably Jiren.<ref group="note">The cloaked figure is different in the following episode. Under the cloak is Toppo, the recipient of Jiren's original characterization. Presumably, Toppo inherits a place at the [[Zen Exhibition Match]] alongside this, explaining the change in character design.</ref> || || || || DBS 077|| Let's Do It, Omni-King! The Universe's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament!!
|-
|| '''12 February 2017''' || The cloaked figure from the prior week's next episode preview is different. Under the cloak is [[Toppo]], a talkative hero of justice. || By this point, Toriyama has seen [[Satoru Takami]] and [[Ryōta Nakamura]]'s plans to make [[Jiren]] a talkative character, and supplies them with details regarding his personality and background. Jiren's original characterization is passed onto Toppo.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-official-site-the-artisans-who-made-the-universe-survival-arc/</ref> || || || DBS 078|| The Universes' Gods are Aghast! Losers Will Be Obliterated at the "Tournament of Power"
|-
|| '''19 February 2017''' || || || || || DBS 079|| Universe 9's Kicker Basil vs Universe 7's Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''21 February 2017''' || || || DBS 021 || Last Chance For HOPE|| ||
|-
|| '''26 February 2017''' || || || || || DBS 080|| Awaken Dormant Fighting Spirit! Son Gohan's Battle!!
|-
|| '''05 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 081|| Crusher Bergamo vs Son Goku! Who Has Sky-High Power?!
|-
|| '''19 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 082|| Never Forgive Son Goku! The Warrior of Justice Toppo Intrudes!!
|-
|| '''21 March 2017''' || || || DBS 022 || Zamasu's Final Resort || ||
|-
|| '''26 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 083|| Form the Universe 7 Team! Who Are the Strongest Ten?!
|-
|| '''02 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 084|| Son Goku the Talent Scout — Inviting Kuririn and No. 18
|-
|| '''05 April 2017''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 62. || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 085|| The Universes Get into Gear — Each One's Motive
|-
|| '''16 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 086|| Trading Blows for the First Time! Artificial Human No. 17 vs Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''21 April 2017''' || || || DBS 023 || The Potara's True Worth || ||
|-
|| '''23 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 087|| Hunt the Poachers! Goku and No. 17's Joint Battle!!
|-
|| '''30 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 088|| Gohan and Piccolo: Master and Disciple Train to the Limit!
|-
|| '''07 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 089|| A Mysterious Beauty Appears! The Tenshin-Style Dojo's Mystery?!
|-
|| '''14 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 090|| Facing the Wall that Must be Overcome! Goku vs Gohan
|-
|| '''20 May 2017''' || || || DBS 024 || Son Goku's Evolution|| ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 091|| Which Universe Will Prevail?! The Mightiest Warriors Assemble!!
|-
|| '''28 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 092|| An Emergency Development! We Don't Have Ten Members!!
|-
|| '''02 June 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 3'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 093|| You're the Tenth Warrior! Goku Visits Freeza!!
|-
|| '''11 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 094|| Revival of the Evil Emperor! The Mysterious Awaiting Assassins?!
|-
|| '''18 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 095|| The Wickedest! The Most Evil! Freeza's Rampage!!
|-
|| '''21 June 2017''' || || || DBS 025 || Will It Be Goku!? Or Zamasu!? || ||
|-
|| '''25 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 096|| The Time Has Come! To the World of Void, Where the Universes' Fate Will Be Decided!!
|-
|| '''02 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 097|| Survive! The "Tournament of Power" Begins at Last!!
|-
|| '''09 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 098|| Oh, the Uncertainty! The Universes Despair!!
|-
|| '''16 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 099|| Show It Off! Kuririn's Hidden Strength!!
|-
|| '''21 July 2017''' || || || DBS 026 || The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks || ||
|-
|| '''23 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 100|| Rampage! The Savage Berserker Awakens!!
|-
|| '''28 July 2017''' || ''Dragon Quest XI'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 101|| The Warriors of Justice Close In! Pride Troopers!!
|-
|| '''06 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 102|| The Power of Love Explodes?! Universe 2's Magical Girl Warriors!!
|-
|| '''13 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 103|| Gohan, Be Ruthless! The Showdown with Universe 10!!
|-
|| '''20 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 104|| A Faster-Than-Light Battle Begins! Goku and Hit's Joint Front!!
|-
|| '''21 August 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Universe Survival arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 027 || Training and Everyday Life, and… || ||
|-
|| '''27 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 105|| A Fierce Battle! The Turtle Sage Stakes His Life!!
|-
|| '''03 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 106|| Figure It Out! Death Match Against an Unseen Attacker!!
|-
|| '''17 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 107|| Revenge "F"! A Cunning Trap is Set?!
|-
|| '''21 September 2017''' || || || DBS 028 || The 12 Gods of Destruction || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 108|| Freeza and Frost! Intersecting Evil Intentions?!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''08 October 2017'''
|| || || || || DBS 109|| The Ultimate Enemy Approaches Goku! Now, Let Loose! The Killer Genki-Dama!!
|-
|| || || || || DBS 110|| Son Goku Wakes! New Level of the Awakened!!
|-
|| '''15 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 111|| Extreme Battle of Another Dimension! Hit vs Jiren!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2017''' || || || DBS 029 || The Universe 11 God of Destruction Candidate, Toppo || ||
|-
|| '''22 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 112|| A Saiyan's Vow! Vegeta's Resolve!!
|-
|| '''29 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 113|| With Such Joy! The Fighting-Maniac Saiyans Battle Again!!
|-
|| '''02 November 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 4'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 114|| Ghastly! The Explosive Birth of a New Super Warrior!!
|-
|| '''12 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 115|| Goku vs Kafla! Super Saiyan Blue Defeated?!
|-
|| '''19 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 116|| The Comeback Omen! Ultra Instinct's Great Explosion!!
|-
|| '''21 November 2017''' || || || DBS 030 || The Man Named Jiren || ||
|-
|| '''26 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 117|| A Grand Showdown of Love! The Artificial Humans vs Universe 2!!
|-
|| '''03 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 118|| Accelerating Drama: A Universe Vanishes…
|-
|| '''10 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 119|| Unavoidable?! The Fierce Stealth Attack!!
|-
|| '''16 December 2017''' || || || DBS 031 || Super Warriors Assemble! || ||
|-
|| '''17 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 120|| A Perfect Survival Strategy! Universe 3's Menacing Assassins!!
|-
|| '''24 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 121|| All-Out War! The Ultimate 4-Way Combo vs Universe 7's Total Offensive!!
|-
|}

===2018===
The ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime comes to an end, while the manga continues with the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc. ''Dragon Ball Super: Broly'' is released.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''07 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 122|| Staking His Pride! Vegeta Challenges the Strongest!!
|-
|| '''14 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 123|| Full Body, Spirit, and Power Unleashed! Goku and Vegeta!!
|-
|| '''20 January 2018''' || || || DBS 032 || Super Warriors Assemble! 2 || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 124|| A Stormy, Fierce Attack! Gohan Fights With His Back to the Wall!!
|-
|| '''26 January 2018''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'', is released internationally before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 125|| Majestic! Advent of the God of Destruction, Toppo!!
|-
|| '''04 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 126|| Surpass Even a God! Vegeta's Life-Risking Blow!!
|-
|| '''11 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 127|| A Looming Obstacle! Pinning Hope on a Final Barrier!!
|-
|| '''18 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 128|| With Noble Pride to the End! Vegeta Falls!!
|-
|| '''21 February 2018''' || || || DBS 033 || Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins! || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 5'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 2018''' || || || || || DBS 129|| Transcendent Limits Surpassed! Ultra Instinct Mastered!!
|-
|| '''18 March 2018''' || || || || || DBS 130|| An Unprecedented Super Showdown! The Ultimate Survival Battle!!
|-
|| '''21 March 2018''' || || || DBS 034 || The First Annihilated Universe|| ||
|-
|| '''25 March 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super'' concludes airing. || || || || DBS 131|| A Miraculous Conclusion! Farewell Goku! Until the Day We Meet Again!!
|-
|| '''05 April 2018''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 63. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2018''' || || || DBS 035 || Hit vs Jiren|| ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2018''' || || || DBS 036 || Quirky Competitors || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 6'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2018''' || || || DBS 037 || Awaken, Super Saiyan Kale || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2018''' || || || DBS 038 || Universe 6's Last Resort|| ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2018''' || || || DBS 039 || “Sign” of Son Goku's Awakening || ||
|-
|| ''' 04 September 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 7'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2018''' || || || DBS 040 || Jiren vs Universe 7 || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 2018''' || || || DBS 041 || Ultra Instinct || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2018''' || || || DBS 042 || Battle's End and Aftermath || ||
|-
|| '''14 December2018''' || || || || || DBS M1|| ''[[Dragon_Ball_Super:_Broly|Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]''
|-
|| '''04 December 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 8'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 043 || Galactic Patrol Enlistment!|| ||
|}

===2019 - 2024===
This period sees the release of ''Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero'', the announcement of ''Dragon Ball Daima'', and the ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga's Granolla the Survivor arc. Akira Toriyama passes away on March 1st, 2024.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''21 January 2019''' || || || DBS 044 || Escaped Prisoner Moro || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2019''' || || || DBS 045 || Moro's Magical Power || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2019''' || || || DBS 046 || Planet Namek in Decline || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''04 April 2019'''
|| ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 9'' is released.|| || || || ||
|-
||The video game, ''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]'', is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2019''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 64. || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 2019''' || || || DBS 047 || Stolen Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2019''' || || || DBS 048 || Moro's Wish || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2019''' || || || DBS 049 || Outer Space Battle || ||
|-
|| '''20 July 2019''' || || || DBS 050 || Great Escape || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 2019''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 10'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2019''' || || || DBS 051 || To Each Their Own Plans || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2019''' || || || DBS 052 || Goku and Vegeta's Training || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2019''' || || || DBS 053 || Saganbo's Galactic Bandit Brigade || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2019''' || || || DBS 054 || Gohan vs Seven-Three || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2019''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 11'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2019''' || || || DBS 055 || Merusu's True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''16 January 2020''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2020''' || || || DBS 056 || Warriors of Earth Assemble || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2020''' || || || DBS 057 || Battles Abound || ||
|-
|| '''21 March 2020''' || || || DBS 058 || Son Goku Arrives || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 12'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2020''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 65. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2020''' || || || DBS 059 || Activation! Ultra Instinct "Sign" || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2020''' || || || DBS 060 || Merusu's Miscalculation|| ||
|-
|| '''19 June 2020 ''' || || || DBS 061 || Vegeta Reborn || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2020''' || || || DBS 062 || Edge of Defeat || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 13'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2020''' || || || DBS 063 || Merusu's Resolve || ||
|-
|| '''19 September 2020''' || || || DBS 064 || Son Goku the Galactic Patrolman || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2020''' || || || DBS 065 || Son Goku the Earthling || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2020''' || || || DBS 066 || Moro the Planet-Eater || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 14'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2020''' || || || DBS 067 || The Grand Finale, And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Granolla the Survivor arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 068 || Granolla the Survivor || ||
|-
|| '''20 February 2021''' || || || DBS 069 || The Succession of Planet Cereal || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2021''' || || || DBS 070 || The Greatest Warrior in the Universe || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 15'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2021''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 66. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2021''' || || || DBS 071 || The Heatas' Plan || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2021''' || || || DBS 072 || The Saiyans and Cerealian || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2021''' || || || DBS 073 || Goku vs Granolla || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2021''' || || || DBS 074 || Vegeta vs Granolla|| ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 16'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''19 August 2021''' || || || DBS 075 || A God of Destruction's Power || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2021''' || || || DBS 076 || The Destiny of the Saiyans || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2021''' || || || DBS 077 || Goku's Father Bardock || ||
|-
|| '''20 November 2021''' || || || DBS 078 || Gas' Wish || ||
|-
|| '''03 December 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 17'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2021''' || || || DBS 079 || Gas vs Granolla|| ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2022''' || || || DBS 080 || Gas vs Granolla, Part 2 || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2022''' || || || DBS 081 || Goku's Conflict || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2022''' || || || DBS 082 || Bardock vs Gas || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 18'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2022''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 67. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2022''' || || || DBS 083 || Bardock vs Gas, Part 2 || ||
|-
|| '''20 May 2022''' || || || DBS 084 || The Pride of an Entire Race || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 2022''' || || || || || DBS M2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Super:_Super_Hero|Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]''
|-
|| '''21 June 2022''' || || || DBS 085 || Their Respective Answers || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2022''' || || || DBS 086 || A Full-Power Battle|| ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 19'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 August 2022''' || || || DBS 087 || The Universe's Strongest Appears|| ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Super Hero arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 088 || The Birth of Super Heroes || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 2023''' || || || DBS 089 || A Rival Appears!|| ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2023''' || || || DBS 090 || Showdown with Dr. Hedo || ||
|-
|| '''03 March 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 20'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2023''' || || || DBS 091 || The Red Ribbon Army's Revival!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2023''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 68. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2023''' || || || DBS 092 || New Artificial Humans|| ||
|-
|| '''19 May 2023''' || || || DBS 093 || The Plan to Kidnap Pan || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2023''' || || || DBS 094 || Awaken! Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2023''' || || || DBS 095|| The Strongest Teacher and Disciple || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 21'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2023''' || || || DBS 096 || Saiyamen Join the Fight! || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2023''' || || || DBS 097 || Cell Max Runs Wild || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 2023''' || || || DBS 098 || Gamma 2's Resolve|| ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2023''' || || || DBS 099 || Son Gohan's Ultimate Awakening! || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 22'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2023''' || || || DBS 100 || Burst Forth! Makankōsappō || ||
|-
|| '''19 January 2024''' || || || DBS 101 || Carmine and No. 15|| ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2024''' || || || DBS 102 || Son Goku vs Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''01 March 2024''' || || Akira Toriyama passes away. || || || ||
|}

==Timeline Part VI: After Akira Toriyama==
Below is a table chronicling major events pertaining to ''Dragon Ball's'' continued release and production after the passing of its original creator, Akira Toriyama. This includes the airing of ''Dragon Ball Daima'', the final chapters of ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 24'', and beyond.
===2024 & Beyond===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''21 March 2024''' || || DBS 103 || An Inheritance to the Future || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2024''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 23'' is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 October 2024''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO]]'', is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 01 || Conspiracy
|-
|| '''18 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 02 || Glorio
|-
|| '''25 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 03|| Daima
|-
|| '''01 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 04|| Chatty
|-
|| '''08 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 05|| Panzy
|-
|| '''15 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 06|| Lightning
|-
|| '''22 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 07|| Collar
|-
|| '''29 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 08|| Tamagami
|-
|| '''06 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 09|| Thieves
|-
|| '''13 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 10|| Ocean
|-
|| '''20 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 11|| Legend
|-
|| '''27 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 12|| True Strength
|-
|| '''10 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 13|| Surprise
|-
|| '''17 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 14|| Taboo
|-
|| '''24 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 15|| Third Eye
|-
|| '''31 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 16|| Degesu
|-
|| '''07 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 17|| Gomah
|-
|| '''14 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 18|| Awakening
|-
|| '''20 February 2025''' || || DBS 104 || Birth of Saiyaman X! || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 19|| Betrayal
|-
|| '''28 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 20|| Maximum
|-
|| '''04 April 2025''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 24'' is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 2026''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Beerus]]'' are announced at the Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary “Genkidamatsuri” Event. || || || ||
|}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==See Also==
* [[Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology]]
* [[Akira Toriyama]]
* [[Complete List of Works by Akira Toriyama]]
* [[List of Dr. Slump Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Z Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball GT Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Kai Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Super Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Super Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Daima Episodes]]
* List of [[Console Video Games]]

==External Links==
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/pafu-september-1980-mangaka-whos-who-akira-toriyama/ Mangaka Who’s Who – Akira Toriyama]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/ Akira Toriyama Interview]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ The Making of Dragon Ball]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-akira-toriyama-super-interview/ Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 2nd Round — The Unpredictable Story]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue Past Editors (+ Toriyama) Round-Table Discussion — 2nd Round]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-6-akira-toriyama-super-interview/ Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 6th Round — Origins, and Onward to the Future…]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/ Akira Toriyama × Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/ The Truth About the “Dragon Ball” Manga: “Toriyama Thought of It Like This” Special]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dvd-blu-ray-vision-april-2013-battle-of-gods/ FLOW, Masako Nozawa, Yūsuke Watanabe]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ “I Want to Meet That Person” Special: VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/ Akira Toriyama Interview: Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama]
* [https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/ Forbes: Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest']
* [https://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/interviews/akira-toriyama-editor-says-there-is-nothing-to-learn-from-dragon-ball/ Dao of Dragon Ball: Akira Toriyama's Editor says, "There is Nothing to Learn from Dragon Ball"]
* [http://Dragon%20Ball's%20True%20Genre:%20We%20Need%20to%20Talk%20about%20Wuxia Kanzenshuu Forums - Dragon Ball's True Genre: We Need to Talk about Wuxia]
* [https://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]
* [https://ctext.org/wiki.pl?if=gb&remap=gb Chinese Philosophy Book Electronicization Project]

==References==
{{reflist}}

Real World Timeline

2026-04-11T00:02:40Z

Zephyr: /* Abridged Timeline */

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Have you ever wanted to trace ''[[Dragon Ball]]'''s conception and narrative evolution? Experience it as part of a long tradition of mystical martial arts tales? Read it as a part of Toriyama's larger body of work? Or just watch the anime and include every film in release order? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this timeline was made for you.

The '''Real World Timeline''' is a chronology of events in the real world that would lead to the creation of the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, as well as the chronology of the development, production, and release of works within and related to it.
==Abridged Timeline==
===Before ''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
|-
| '''1592''' || ''[[Journey to the West]]'' is published.
|-
| '''03 April 1952''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osamu_Tezuka Osamu Tezuka]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Boy Astro Boy]'' begins serialization.
|-
| '''05 April 1955''' || [[Akira Toriyama]] is born.
|-
| '''25 January 1961''' || Disney's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Hundred_and_One_Dalmatians One Hundred and One Dalmatians]'' is released.
|-
| '''27 November 1965''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera,_the_Giant_Monster Gamera, the Giant Monster]'' is released.
|-
| '''17 July 1966''' ||''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraman_(1966_TV_series) Ultraman]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''31 October 1971''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Boss The Big Boss]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee Bruce Lee], is released.
|-
| '''05 October 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drunken_Master Drunken Master]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan Jackie Chan] and Hwang Jang-lee, is released.
|-
| '''28 November 1978''' || Akira Toriyama's professional manga debut: ''[[Wonder Island]]'' is published.
|-
| '''05 January 1980''' || ''[[Dr. Slump]]'' begins serialization.
|-
| '''10 September 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_the_North_Star Fist of the North Star]'' volume 3 is released.
|}

===''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
|-
| '''20 November 1984''' || ''Dragon Ball'' begins publication.
|-
| '''21 May 1985''' || The 21st Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''20 December 1985''' || The Red Ribbon Army arc begins.
|-
| '''26 February 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_(anime) animated television adaptation] begins airing.
|-
| '''24 February 1987''' || The 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''28 July 1987''' || The Piccolo Daimao arc begins.
|-
| '''16 February 1988''' || The 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''04 October 1988''' || The Saiyan arc begins.
|-
| '''26 April 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''19 September 1989''' || The Namek arc begins.
|-
| '''25 June 1991''' || The Cell arc begins.
|-
| '''11 May 1993''' || The Majin Boo arc begins.
|-
| '''23 May 1995''' || ''Dragon Ball'' concludes publication.
|-
| '''07 February 1996''' || ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''17 November 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' concludes airing.
|}

===After ''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
|-
| '''04 December 2002''' to '''2 April 2004''' || The [[Dragon Ball Kanzenban]] is released.
|-
| '''05 April 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''30 March 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]'' is released.
|-
| '''13 July 2013''' to '''30 September 2013''' || ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' is serialized.
|-
| '''18 April 2015''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F']]'' is released.
|-
| '''20 June 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' comic begins serialization.
|-
| '''05 July 2015''' || The ''[[Dragon Ball Super]]'' television series begins airing.
|-
| '''14 December 2018''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]'' is released.
|-
| '''11 June 2022''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]'' is released.
|-
| '''01 March 2024''' || Akira Toriyama passes away.
|-
| '''11 October 2024''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daima]]'' begins airing.
|}

==Preface to Timeline Part I==
The first section of this timeline aims to chronicle the real world roots and evolution of some of the major sources of inspiration behind ''Dragon Ball'', as well as many of the mystical and martial concepts employed by Toriyama within the story. This includes things like ''Journey to the West'', the ki-based power system, the frequent commitment to fairness in combat, and more. Below is a brief explanation of the various histories being traced. Further linguistic comparison can be found [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Japanese_%26_Chinese_Glossary_of_Dragon_Ball,_Mystical,_and_Martial_Terminology here].

===Buddhism, Shaolin, and Journey to the West===
''Dragon Ball'' begins life as a parody of the 16th century Chinese novel, ''Journey to the West'', both works' protagonists sharing a name. Said novel is a fictionalized account of a Chinese monk's pilgrimage to India, in search of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism Buddhist] texts. The Shaolin Monastery and related iconography also see use in ''Dragon Ball'', perhaps most notably in the form of [[Kuririn]]. In these ways, the history of Buddhism is part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

Buddhism develops out of India's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedic_period Vedic], Brahamanic, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Arama%E1%B9%87a śramaṇa] traditions around the 6th century BCE, before spreading to China by around 67 CE. In the 5th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batuo Batuo] (or Buddhabhadra) brings [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhyana_in_Buddhism ''dhyāna''] (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chan_Buddhism chán]'' in Chinese and ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Zen zen]'' in Japanese) meditative practice to China, which he integrates with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoism Dàoism] and folk religions. He becomes the first abbot of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Monastery Shaolin Monastery], constructed for him at the order of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the 6th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhidharma Bodhidharma] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazu_Huike Dazu Huike] travel to the monastery where they further develop Batuo's meditative tradition. According to legend, a major Shaolin Monastery (though not necessarily this original one) is destroyed by the Qing government in the 17th or 18th century. This destruction leads to the spread of Shaolin martial arts throughout China, via five fugitive monks who survive its destruction.

In the 5th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gu%E1%B9%87abhadra_(Buddhist_monk) Guṇabhadra] translates the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%E1%B9%85k%C4%81vat%C4%81ra_S%C5%ABtra Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra]'', a text exploring ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogachara yogācāra]'', into Chinese. Bodhidharma is said to have passed a copy of this text down to Huike. By the 7th century, ''yogācāra'' is widespread in China and subject to many conflicting interpretations. A Chinese Buddhist monk named [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xuanzang Xuanzang] embarks on a pilgrimage to India in order to resolve these disputes. He returns with hundreds of untranslated texts. The journey is chronicled in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_of_the_Western_Regions Records of the Western Regions]'', which is given a fantastical embellishment in the form of ''Journey to the West'' in 1592.

In 653, a Japanese monk named [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C5%8Dsh%C5%8D Dōshō] travels to China to study Xuanzang's account of Yogācāra Buddhism, and also learns about Chán Buddhism from a student of Huike. Dōshō returns to Japan and pioneers Zen Buddhism. In this way, Zen Buddhism has traceable common ancestry with the Buddhism of Shaolin and that of ''Journey to the West''.

===Ki & Sen'nin===
''Dragon Ball'''s power system centers around ''ki'' (気). Toriyama explains that strengthening one's ''ki'' is the way to overcome the limits of physical strength.<ref>"No matter how much you train, there are limits to physical strength, and the only way to overcome that is through ''ki''. I think Goku was able to approach the mightiest warriors in the universe through strengthening his ''ki''." https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/</ref> Son Goku and others use ''ki'' to fly through the air, to attack one another with waves or blasts, to detect others, and more. ''Ki'' is a romanization of the Japanese reading of the character 氣. Familiar romanizations of Chinese readings of this character include ''chʻi'' (Wade–Giles) and ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi qì]'' (Hanyu Pinyin). In the real world, ''qì'' refers primarily to breath, air, or gas, but has come to refer to vital energy as well. The practice of circulating, controlling, and cultivating one's ''qì'' is referred to as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong qìgōng]'' (氣功) in Hanyu Pinyin, ''chʻi-kung'' in Wade-Giles, or ''kikō'' in Japanese. <ref group="note">This latter character, 功, can by itself denote many things, including "skill" or "work". It appears commonly as a part of the term 功夫, romanized in Chinese as ''gōngfu'' (Hanyu Pinyin) or ''kung-fu'' (Wade-Giles). In this instance it can still refer generally to a skill, but often refers to one's skill in the martial arts more specifically.</ref> In ''Dragon Ball'', the common run-of-the-mill energy blasts we see are called ''kikōha'' (気功波). Some of the earliest references to ''qì'' come to us in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucianism Confucian] and Dàoist writings, though more prototypical forms of the character appear even earlier. Dàoism also provides us with the concept of the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xian_(Taoism) xiān]'' (仙), or immortal sage. The Japanese reading is ''sen'', as in ''sen'nin'' (仙人). The Daoist sage acquires immortality through many means, including through ''qìgōng'' exercise and internal alchemy or elixirs. In these ways, the history of ''qì'' and ''xiān'' are part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

Around the 9th century BCE, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Ching Yi Jing]'' (aka ''I Ching'', or "Book of Changes"), is compiled. Originally used as a divination manual, the text is foundational for both Confucianism and Dàoism. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius Confucius] lives from BCE 551 to 479, leaving behind records of speeches and conversations with students, compiled in the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analects Analects]''. This text contains one of the earliest descriptions of ''qì'', as a sort of breath and relating to motivational characteristics. In the 4th century BCE, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neiye#Dating Neiye]'' is written, containing one of the oldest descriptions of Dàoist techniques for breath meditation and ''qì'' circulation. By BCE 300 the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_Texts_of_Guodian Guodian Chu Slips]'' are written, which contain the earliest known forms and fragments of the core Dàoist texts, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_Ching Dào Dé Jīng]'' and the the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhuangzi_(book) Zhuang Zi]''. Here, cosmic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang ''yīn'' and ''yáng''] are described as the "greatest of ''qì''", wind is described as the ''qì'' of the Earth, and ''xiān'' are mentioned as an allegory for spiritual immortality. A tomb sealed in BCE 168 contains a chart demonstrating exercises for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daoyin dǎoyǐn]'', a Dàoist precursor to ''qìgōng''.

In the 4th century CE, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ge_Hong Ge Hong] publishes ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baopuzi Master Who Embraces Simplicity]'', a text exploring both Confucian and Dàoist topics. The Dàoist section sees him discuss ''xiān'' in a literal sense, treating immortality as something that can actually be attained through various methods, including ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neidan nèidān]'' (internal alchemy or elixir), meditation, and ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing exercises. The 9th century text, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunlun_Nu The Kunlun Slave]'', depicts a Dàoist sage who uses gravity-defying leaps to rescue his master's lover. In an epilogue set over ten years later, the sage is noted to have not aged a day.

The 17th century sees the writing of numerous ''qìgōng'' texts, including Zining's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yijin_Jing Yijin Jing]''. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huang_Zongxi Huang Zong Xi]'s ''Epitaph for Wang Zhengnan'' is the first to distinguish between Buddhist Shaolin external martial arts (''wàijiā'') and Dàoist internal martial arts (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neijia nèijiā]''), and credits the creation of the latter (in the form of ''tàijí'', aka ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_chi tʻai-chi]'') to the immortal sage [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhang_Sanfeng Zhang Sanfeng], who held public office during [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kublai_Khan Kublai Khan]'s reign in the 13th century. Huang Zong Xi's son publishes the earliest extant text on ''nèijiā''.

Bruce Lee's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-inch_punch one-inch punch] technique, shown off in 1964, demonstrates the real-world destructive capability of ''nèijiā'' and ''qìgōng''. The film ''[https://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=4071&complete_credits=1&display_set=eng Buddha's Palm]'', also from 1964, demonstrates the fictional destructive capability of these same principles and practices, by purportedly providing the first depiction of a "''qì'' blast".<ref>Cool History Bros. ''Origin & Evolution of the Chi Blast - How the Trope Started''. 23 January 2022. Timestamp: 6:25-7:03 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exG63Sqlevs</ref> With this concept formally labeled within ''Dragon Ball'' as a ''kikōha'', and read in Chinese as ''qigongbō'', we can see how the fantastical feats and boundless strength of Son Goku and others are rooted ultimately in ancient breathing exercises. Likewise, to the extent that such exercise and internal elixirs are paths to Dàoist immortality, we also see the roots of the long lives of characters like the [[Turtle Hermit|Muten Roshi]], [[Tao Pai-Pai]], and [[Crane Hermit|Tsuru Sennin]].

===Bushidō & Chivalry===
In ''Dragon Ball'' [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_353 chapter 353], [[Vegeta]] battles [[Artificial Human No. 18|No. 18]] as [[Piccolo]], [[Tenshinhan]], and the others catch up. [[Artificial Human No. 17|No. 17]] remarks that they seem to value ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido bushidō]'' (the way of the warrior), and so warns that if they join the fight to assist Vegeta he will do the same for No. 18. In the real world, ''bushidō'' is traditionally associated with the ethical code of the samurai. This code often involves some combination of sincerity, bravery, martial arts mastery, honor until death, loyalty to one's master, and more. No. 17's invocation of the term seems to refer to connotations of bravery and honor until death, such that it would preclude Vegeta and his allies from ganging up on No. 18.<ref group="note">It is worth noting that No. 17 may be mentioning ''bushidō'' not as precluding everyone from joining the fight, but demanding it.</ref> No. 17, thus, treats fairness in combat as part of ''bushidō''. While not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%8Dy%C5%8D_Gunkan named and codified] until the Edo or Tokugawa period (roughly 1601 - 1868), it likely existed in some form as far back as the Kamakura period (1185 - 1333), drawing upon various influences including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinto Shintoism], Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism. Fairness in combat also appears in ancient China in form of the knightly order of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_occupations#Sh%C3%AC_(%E5%A3%AB) shì]''. These knights are the forebears of both ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youxia yóuxiá]'' (roughly "chivalrous wanderers") and Confucians.<ref>Zhao, Jian. ''Historical Development of the Xia and Its Relationship with Other Social Groups in the Pre-Qin Period''. Journal of Asian History, 2001, Vol. 35, No. 1 (2001), pp. 59-91. (p. 59)</ref> In this way, the history of ''bushidō'' and ''yóuxiá'' are part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

''Bushidō'' is comprised of three characters: 武士道. 武 translates into English variously as "military", "soldier", "warfare", "warrior", "fighting", and "martial arts". It can be romanized as ''bu'' in Japanese and ''wǔ'' in Chinese, appearing in words such as ''wǔshù'' (武術), ''budō'' (武道), and ''budōkai'' (武道会). 士 translates into English variously as "man", "officer", "soldier", "scholar", and more. It can be romanized as ''shì'' in both Japanese and Chinese, appearing in words such as ''senshi'' (戦士) . Finally, 道 translates into English variously as "way", "path", "road", "principle", and more. It can be romanized as ''dō'' in Japanese as well as ''dào'' (Hanyu Pinyin) and ''tao'' (Wide-Giles) in Chinese, appearing rather famously in the name of ''Dàoism''/''Taoism'' as well as its namesake, the ''Dào''/''Tao'', where it refers to the Way of nature itself and/or the ideal way to live one's life. Putting all of this together, we get the rather common translation of ''bushidō'' as "the way of the warrior". By the 17th century, we see ''bushidō'' written and codified by Confucian scholar and samurai retainer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obata_Kagenori Obata Kagenori].

A follower of ''bushidō'' bears resemblance to the ''xiá'' of ancient China. Romanized from the character 俠, the term roughly means "chivalry", "gallant", "knight", "hero", "heroic", or "chivalrous person". The historical ''xiá'' are closely related to the Confucians, as both descend from the same ancient Chinese knightly order. From the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shang_dynasty Shang Dynasty] (beginning around BCE 1600) through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warring_States_period Warring States Period] (ending in BCE 221), ''shì'' (士) refers more specifically to an aristocratic social order of foot-knights who follow a strict code of chivalry. This is exemplified in the BCE 521 exchange between two ''shì'' at the Battle of Zheqiu. One, named Hua Bao, fires an arrow at another fighting on the opposing side, named Gongzi Cheng. Hua Bao's arrow misses, and as he readies a follow-up, Gongzi Cheng insists that it would be unchivalrous to fire again without giving him a chance to shoot one of his own. Hua Bao agrees, lowers his bow, and is unfortunately shot dead by Gongzi Cheng.<ref>Zuo Qiuming. ''Zuo Zhuan''. Late 4th century BCE. https://ctext.org/chun-qiu-zuo-zhuan/zhao-gong</ref> Here, we see ''shì'' demonstrating a fairness in combat not dissimilar to that suggested by No. 17 when invoking ''bushidō''.

During the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_and_Autumn_period Spring and Autumn Period] in China (ranging from BCE 770 to BCE 481), traditional hereditary systems of public service begin to break down, with ''shì'' splitting roughly into two camps: military and civilian. The former develop into a group later known as ''xiá'' or ''yóuxiá'', and the latter develop into scholars (Confucians in particular). The term ''yóu'' is a romanization of the character 遊, which roughly means to "roam" or "wander". Combined with ''xiá'', we get descriptions such as "wandering knight errant", "wandering hero", "chivalrous wanderer", and more. Both the ''yóuxiá'' and the Confucians are known for their moral codes, something that earns them both praise and condemnation from varying sources. In the 3rd century BCE, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalism_(Chinese_philosophy) Legalist] philosopher [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Fei Han Fei] writes disparagingly about both ''yóuxiá'' and the Confucians in the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Feizi Han Feizi]'', as two of five "maggot" or "vermin" social classes from the preceding Spring and Autumn period. The ''yóuxiá'' are criticized for using violence to follow their code, even when it breaks the law. Confucians are criticized for treating legal texts like poetry and literature. In the 1st century BCE, on the other hand, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sima_Qian Sima Qian] writes favorably about ''yóuxiá''<ref>Sima Qian. ''Records of the Grand Historian''. BCE 91. https://ctext.org/wiki.pl?if=gb&res=948371&remap=gb</ref>, describing them as heroes, in biographies that would later act as a template for future fictional tales of heroic martial artists.<ref>Ma, Iris. ''Between Historicity and Fictionality''. Modern Chinese Literature and Culture, SPRING, 2019, Vol. 31, No. 1 (SPRING, 2019), pp. 229-263. (p. 241)</ref> 21st century writers like Liang Qichao effectively describe ancient Chinese heroes, including ''yóuxiá'', as following Chinese ''bushidō''.

Fairness is treated as a martial virtue, even in the face of defeat and death. This is the way of the warrior as described by No. 17. These are the roots of the code of conduct informing the actions of several characters throughout ''Dragon Ball's'' story, including Goku's rejection of [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Earth%27s_God God]'s assistance against Piccolo in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_188 chapter 188], [[Ginyu]]'s rejection of [[Jheese]]'s assistance against Goku in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_284 chapter 284], Goku's rejection of fusion against [[Majin Boo]] in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_509 chapter 509], and more.

===Bukyō & Wǔxiá===
''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia ''Wǔxiá'']'' is a term combining 武 (again, variously meaning "military", "soldier", "warfare", "warrior", "fighting", and "martial arts") with 俠 (again, variously meaning "chivalry", "gallant", "knight", or "chivalrous person"). It can be translated in many ways, including "martial heroes". It denotes a literary and cinematic genre from the early 20th century, which features, among other things, wandering heroes performing fantastical feats of martial arts through a mastery of ''qì'', with a desire for glory as a primary attribute. As both a genre name and a type of person, it can be treated as synonymous with the aforementioned ''yóuxiá''. Other related genres and terms often contain ''xiá'' in the name, attached to other terms. Examples include 侠义 (''xiáyì''), 侠客 (''xiákè''), 仙俠 (''xiānxiá''), 奇俠 (''qixiá''), and more.

The term's coinage emerges out of the turmoil of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the mid-1800's, Western powers begin to exert a significant influence in East Asia. Japan's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakoku policy of relative isolation] ends under the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_of_Kanagawa threat of violence], and China loses the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Opium_War First Opium War] against Britain. Both begin suffering from a string of "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unequal_treaties unequal treaties]", with China entering what many later historians label a "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Century_of_humiliation century of humiliation]". In Japan, one consequence of this is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_Restoration Meiji Restoration], which sees the rapid modernization, industrialization, and Westernization of the nation. By the early 20th century, fruits of this restoration can be seen in the form of military victories against [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Sino-Japanese_War China] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Japanese_War Russia].

Attempts are made within China to follow Japan's path and modernize, but these [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundred_Days'_Reform reform movements] meet resistance and end in failure. One reformist and scholar, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liang_Qichao Liang Qichao], flees to Japan to escape persecution. During his political exile in Japan, he publishes ''China's Bushidō''. The text argues that Japan has become strong enough to contend with Western powers because it has embraced the martial ethos of ''bushidō'', and that China ought to follow suit to rekindle their own slumbering martial spirit. The term ''bukyō'' first appears in a 1902 story about submarine warfare, titled ''Bukyō no Nippon'' (often translated as "Heroic Japan"). Liang Qichao gives this term its Chinese reading of ''wǔxiá'', and applies it to older works and characters, such as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Margin Water Margin]'' and various heroes described as ''xiá'' or ''yóuxiá'', in order to demonstrate the presence of these martial virtues in China's past.<ref>Liu, Petrus. ''Stateless Subjects: Chinese Martial Arts Literature and Postcolonial History''. Cornell East Asia Series, 2012. (p. 48) </ref>

Sima Qian's 1st century BCE biographies of ''yóuxiá'' heroes provide the narrative model for future martial arts fiction. ''The Kunlun Slave'', and other similar tales from the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907), are some of the earliest to feature not only martial heroes, but ones who use a mastery of ''qi'' to perform superhuman feats. The 14th century novel, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Romance of the Three Kingdoms]'', is another antecedent of ''wǔxiá'' literature, purportedly containing detailed descriptions of close-quarters combat emulated by later writers.<ref>Story Teller. ''Wuxia and 9Dragons (1)''. Project AI's 9Dragons Blog, 13 December 2009. https://projectai.wordpress.com/2009/12/13/wuxia-and-9dragons-1/</ref> The aforementioned ''Water Margin'', from the 17th century, is regarded as the first full-length proto-''wǔxiá'' novel.

In 1922, writer and martial artist [https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/xiang_kairan Xiang Kairan] begins simultaneously writing two different novels designed to contrast with one another: the fantastical ''wǔxiá'' story ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan''<ref group="note">This novel's title can be found translated in various different ways, including "Stateless Heroes of Marvels" (Liu, 2012), "Biographies of the Marvelous Knights-Errant in the Jianghu" (Ma, 2019), "Marvellous Gallants of the Rivers and Lakes" ([https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/xiang_kairan Encyclopedia of Science Fiction]), and "The Peculiar Knights-Errant of the Jianghu" ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia#20th_century Wikipedia]). "Jianghu" literally translates to "rivers and lakes", but often carries connotations relating life outside of government or state control, hence Liu's choice of "stateless". </ref> and the grounded kung-fu story ''Jindai Yinxiong Zhuan''.<ref group="note">Liu translates this novel's title as "Modern Heroes of Marvels".</ref> The former, set far in the past, is widely regarded as the first modern ''wǔxiá'' novel<ref>Liu, 2012. (p. 50)</ref> and responsible for kickstarting a "martial arts craze" in cities like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai Shanghai].<ref>Ma, 2019. (p. 229-230)</ref> The latter, set in the present, centers on a fictionalized account of martial artist [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huo_Yuanjia Huo Yuanjia]'s life, and forms the basis of Bruce Lee's films and other similar projects post-World War II. A film adaptation of ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'', titled ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burning_of_the_Red_Lotus_Temple The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple]'', is released in 1928. China's first martial arts feature film, it receives seventeen additional parts (collectively depicting nine out of 160 chapters of the original novel) before being banned. With all parts combined, the now-lost film is considered the longest studio release ever produced, clocking in at over 27 hours in length.<ref>Liu, 2012. (p. 51-52)</ref>

Xiang Kairan's novel and its film adaptation effectively represent the birth of the modern literary and cinematic genre of ''wǔxiá''. Beginning his career in the 1950's, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jin_Yong Jin Yong] is another notable ''wǔxiá'' writer. His works include the ''Condor Heroes'' trilogy, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smiling,_Proud_Wanderer The Smiling, Proud Wanderer]'', and more. In addition to receiving numerous film adaptations, Jin Yong's works are purported to have popularized multiple tropes in the genre, including "complex characters with colorful titles ('Seven Freaks of the South') and fantastical martial arts moves with memorable names ('Nine Darkness Skeleton Claws')".<ref>Wang, Yilin. ''What Speculative Fiction Writers Can Learn from the Origins and Evolution of the Wuxia Genre''. Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, 28 December 2021. </ref> In the 1960's, Liu Canyang writes a ''wǔxiá'' novel titled ''Sky Buddha's Palm'', the film adaptation of which is purported to contain the first "ki blast". The aforementioned destruction of (a) Shaolin Monastery, and it facilitating the spread of Shaolin martial arts via five fugitive monks, is a common plot beat in ''wǔxiá'' stories.

''Wǔxiá'' and its historical antecedents represent a marriage of the various roots explored previously: wandering martial artists, following Buddhist and Dàoist teachings, cultivating superhuman abilities as a result, and using these abilities to perform fantastical and heroic deeds. In these ways, the history (and pre-history) of ''wǔxiá'' (or ''bukyō'') is part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

==Timeline Part I: Mystical & Martial Roots==
The following is a pair of tables arranging the events described above in a combined chronological order.

===BCE 1600's - CE 600's===
This first table features events in India and China, beginning in the Bronze Age and ending in the 7th century. It includes the origins of Buddhism & Dàoism, ''qì'' & ''xiān'', ''shì'' & ''xiá'', the Shaolin Monastery, and the pilgrimage which would inspire Journey to the West.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! India !! China
|-
| ''' BCE 1600''' || || The Shang Dynasty begins, the earliest in Chinese history to feature ''shì'', an aristocratic social order of foot-knights who follow a strict code of chivalry.
|-
| '''BCE 1500''' || Early Vedic Period begins, characterized by a cultural and religious synthesis between Indus Valley and Indo-European peoples. ||
|-
| '''BCE 1000''' || Late Vedic Period begins; sometimes referred to as Brahmanism due to the elevation of the priestly caste of Brahmin. ||
|-
| '''BCE 827''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Xuan_of_Zhou Xuan] becomes king of the Zhou Dynasty. Around this time, the ''Yi Jing'' (also romanized as ''I Ching'', and often translated as ''Book of Changes''), is compiled around this time. Originally used as a divination manual, the text is foundational for both Confucianism and Dàoism.
|-
| ''' BCE 770''' || || The Spring and Autumn Period begins. Around this time, hereditary systems of public service begin breaking down, with ''shì'' splitting into military and civilian camps. These camps will go on to develop into ''yóuxiá'' (knights-errant or wandering heroes) and scholars (Confucians in particular), respectively.
|-
| Before the '''6th Century BCE''' || Developing out of both Brahmanic and non-Vedic traditions, the ''śramaṇa'' movement begins, characterized by wandering ascetic monks. ||
|-
| '''BCE 563''' or '''480''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Buddha Siddhartha Guatama] is born; in life he forges his own ''śramaṇa'' tradition. ||
|-
| '''BCE 551''' || || Confucius is born.
|-
| '''BCE 521''' || || At the Battle of Zheqiu, two ''shì'' named Hua Bao and Gongzi Cheng fight for opposing sides. The former fires an arrow at the latter and misses. Gongzi Chen insists that it would be unchivalrous for Hua Bao to fire twice without giving his opponent to return fire. Hua Bao agrees and lowers his bow, before being shot dead.
|-
| '''BCE 483''' or '''400''' || Siddhartha Guatama passes away; later remembered as the Buddha, his ascetic lifestyle and teachings form the foundations of Buddhism. ||
|-
| '''BCE 479''' || || Confucius passes away. After his death, records of his speeches and conversations with students are compiled into the ''Analects''. The text contains some of the earliest descriptions of ''qì'', as a sort of breath and relating to motivational characteristics.
|-
| '''BCE 475''' || || The Warring States Period begins.
|-
| '''BCE 350''' || || The ''Neiye'' is written around this time. The text is one of the oldest describing Dàoist breath meditation techniques and ''qì'' circulation.
|-
| '''BCE 300''' || || The ''Guodian Chu Slips'' are written by this time. They contain the earliest known form of the ''Dào Dé Jīng'' and fragment of the ''Zhuang Zi'', the two core texts of Dàoism. The latter text presents cosmic ''yīn'' and ''yáng'' as "the greatest of ''qì''" and describes wind as the ''qì'' of the Earth; the text also contains one of the earliest mentions of ''xiān'', as an allegory for spiritual immortality.
|-
| '''BCE 250''' || || Most of the ''Han Feizi'', an anthology of essays attributed to Legalist philosopher Han Fei, is likely written around this time. The text's 20th and 21st chapters are possibly the oldest commentaries on the ''Dào Dé Jīng''. The text's 49th chapter describes five "maggot" or "vermin" social classes from the Spring and Autumn Period, including ''yóuxiá'' as violent law-breakers and Confucians as confusing law with literature.
|-
| '''BCE 168''' || || A relative of Li Cang passes away, and is entombed at Mawangdui. Among the items placed in the tomb are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mawangdui_Silk_Texts silk texts] including the ''Daoyin Tu'', the earliest known physical exercise chart in the world. Demonstrating purely internal methods of preventing disease (as opposed to external methods such as medicine and surgery), these ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing practices are said to be precursors of ''qìgōng''.
|-
| '''BCE 91''' || || Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiji Records of the Grand Historian]'' is published. The text's 124th volume describes the actions of ''yóuxiá'' in a positive light, contrasting with Han Fei's account and providing the narrative model for future martial arts fiction.
|-
| '''CE 67'''
|colspan="2"| According to legend, Indian Buddhist monks, Kasyapa Matanga and Dharmaratna, arrive at the Eastern Han capital of Luoyang. With them they bring the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutra_of_Forty-two_Chapters Sutra of Forty-two Chapters]'', the first Buddhist sutra to be translated into Chinese. Consequently, Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty orders the construction of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Horse_Temple White Horse Temple], the first Buddhist temple in China.
|-
| '''220''' to '''280''' || || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Kingdoms Three Kingdoms Period].
|-
| '''283''' || || Ge Hong is born.
|-
| '''280's''' or '''290's''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Shou Chen Shou]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Records of the Three Kingdoms]'' is written around this time.
|-
| '''317''' or '''318''' || || Ge Hong's ''Master Who Embraces Simplicity'' is written around this time. The text's Dàoist "inner chapters" discuss ''xiān'' in a literal sense, treating immortality as something that can actually be attained through various methods, including ''nèidān'' (internal alchemy), meditation, and ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing exercises.
|-
| '''401''' || || During the Sixteen Kingdoms Period, famed Buddhist monk Kumārajīva is brought to the Qin capital of Chang'an. There, he begins producing high-quality state-sponsored translations of Buddhist texts into Chinese.
|-
| '''443'''
|colspan="2"| In China, Indian Buddhist monk Guṇabhadra provides the earliest extant Chinese translation of the ''Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra''. The text discusses many Mahayana Buddhist topics, including ''yogācāra'', which emphasizes consciousness and meditation.
|-
| '''464''' || || Batuo (also known as Buddhabhadra) arrives in China. A master of ''dhyāna'' (meditation and mental training), he spends the next thirty years integrating and preaching Buddhism, Daoism, and local folk religions.
|-
| '''495''' || || Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty orders the construction of Batuo's Shaolin Monastery. The temple becomes an important center for the study and translation of Buddhist scriptures, with Batuo as its first abbot.
|-
| '''527'''
|colspan="2"|Bodhidharma, the 28th patriarch of Mahayana Buddhism in India, arrives at the Shaolin Monastery. According to legend, he pioneers Chán Buddhism based on the teachings of Batuo and his disciples (''chán'' being the Chinese pronunciation of ''dhyāna'').
|-
| '''528''' || || Buddhist and Daoist scholar Dazu Huike arrives at the Shaolin Monastery to study under Bodhidharma. He later becomes the second Chinese patriarch of Chán Buddhism. Guṇabhadra's translation of the ''Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra'' is said to have been passed down from Bodhidarma to Huike.
|-
| '''627''' or '''629'''
|colspan="2"|''Yogācāra'' teachings are widespread in China by this point, with many rival schools and interpretations. Seeking to resolve these debates through direct study and acquisition of the original texts, Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang embarks on a pilgrimage to India. Among his many exploits, he studies under the monk and ''yogācāra'' expert [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C4%ABlabhadra Śīlabhadra].
|-
| '''645'''
|colspan="2"|Xuanzang returns to China, his pilgrimage complete, bringing with him at least 657 untranslated Buddhist texts.
|-
| '''646''' || || ''Records of the Western Regions'', a text chronicling Xuanzang's pilgrimage, is compiled.
|-
| '''648''' || || Xuanzang translates the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri%E1%B9%83%C5%9Bik%C4%81-vij%C3%B1aptim%C4%81trat%C4%81 Thirty Verses on Manifestation Only]'' into Chinese, a core text of the Yogācāra school. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheng_Weishi_Lun His commentaries] on the text help form the basis of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asian_Yog%C4%81c%C4%81ra East Asian Yogācāra] going forward, known as Wéishí-zōng or Fǎxiàng-zōng in China, and Hossō-shū in Japan.
|-
| '''653''' || || Japanese monk Dōshō travels to China to study under Xuanzang, in particular the latter's account of Yogācāra Buddhism. He is later exposed to Chán Buddhism by a student of Huike. After returning to Japan, he builds a meditation hall at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang%C5%8D-ji Gangō-ji] temple in Nara, in order to facilitate the practice of ''zen'' (the Japanese pronunciation of ''dhyāna'').
|}

===800's - 1955===
This second table features events in China, Japan, and the US, beginning in the 9th century and ending just before Akira Toriyama's birth. It includes the earliest texts featuring martial heroes performing fantastical feats, the publishing of Journey to the West, China and Japan's interactions with European imperialism, as well as ''bushidō'' & ''wǔxiá''.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! China !! Japan !! US
|-
| '''825''' to '''880''' || Lifetime of Pei Xing. He publishes ''The Kunlun Slave'', the tale of a Dàoist sage who uses gravity-defying leaps to rescue his master's lover. In an epilogue set over ten years later, he is noted to have not aged a day. || ||
|-
| '''15 April 1260''' to '''18 February 1294''' || Reign of Kublai Khan of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuan_dynasty Yuan Dynasty]. According to myth, immortal Dàoist sage Zhang Sanfeng is nominated as a candidate to hold public office around this time. || ||
|-
| '''1300's''' || ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' is written around this time, after centuries of both oral and written tales celebrating heroes of the Three Kingdoms Period. An early antecedent of ''wǔxiá'' literature, the text purportedly contains detailed descriptions of close-quarters combat emulated by later writers. || ||
|-
| '''1454''' || || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sengoku_period Sengoku (Warring States) Period] begins. ||
|-
| '''May 1513''' || Portuguese explorer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_%C3%81lvares Jorge Álvares] arrives in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou Guangzhou], beginning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_China%E2%80%93Portugal_relations Sino-Portuguese relations]. || ||
|-
| '''1524''' || Earliest historical reference to ''Water Margin''. The text is often retroactively regarded as the first full-length proto-''wǔxiá'' novel. || ||
|-
| '''1543''' || || Portuguese traders arrive in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanegashima Tanegashima], beginning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan%E2%80%93Portugal_relations Japanese-Portuguese relations]. ||
|-
| '''1592''' || The earliest extant printing of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_to_the_West Journey to the West]'' is published; the text is a fantastical embellishment of ''Records of the Western Regions''. || ||
|-
| '''24 March 1603''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Go-Y%C5%8Dzei Emperor Go-Yōzei] names [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokugawa_Ieyasu Tokugawa Ieyasu] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shogun shogun], beginning the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edo_period Edo Period] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokugawa_shogunate Tokugawa Shogunate]. ||
|-
| '''1616''' || || Confucian scholar and samurai retainer Obata Kagenori's ''Kōyō Gunkan'' is completed by this time. The text contains the earliest written mention of ''bushidō'' (the way of the warrior). ||
|-
| '''1624''' || The ''Yijin Jing'' is likely composed by Dàoist priest, Zining. A manual of ''dǎoyǐn'' and ''qìgōng'' exercises, the text erroneously attributes the founding of Shaolin martial arts to Bodhidharma. ||
|-
| '''1633''' || || Sakoku, isolationist foreign policy, begins, aimed in part at stopping the spread of Christianity by Spanish and Portuguese missionaries. ||
|-
| Between '''1647''' and '''1732''' || According to legend, a major Shaolin Monastery is destroyed by the Qing government. This destruction leads to the spread of Shaolin martial arts throughout China, via five monks. ||
|-
| '''1669''' || Huang Zong Xi's ''Epitaph for Wang Zhengnan'' is published. The text is the first to distinguish between Buddhist Shaolin external martial arts (''wàijiā'') and Dàoist internal martial arts (''nèijiā''), and credits Zhang Sanfeng with the creation of the latter in the form of ''tʻai-chi''. || ||
|-
| '''1676''' || Huang Zong Xi's son, Huang Baijia, compiles the ''Neijia Quanfa'', the earliest extant text on ''nèijiā''. || ||
|-
| '''04 September 1839''' to '''29 August 1842''' || The First Opium War, resulting from the Qing Dynasty's ban on the trade of opium, Britian's most profitable commodity at the time. China is defeated. Among other concessions, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Nanking Treaty of Nanking] sees the city of Hong Kong ceded to the British Empire. This is later regarded by many historians as the first of many "unequal treaties" between China and Western powers, and the beginning of a "century of humiliation" for China. || ||
|-
| '''08 July 1853''' ||
|colspan="2"|American commodore [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_C._Perry Matthew C. Perry] arrives in Japan and through a show of force effectively puts an end to Japan's isolationist foreign policy.
|-
| ''' 31 March 1854''' ||
|colspan="2"|The Convention of Kanagawa is signed under threat of force. The treaty opens the ports of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimoda,_Shizuoka Shimoda] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakodate Hakodate] to American vessels, formally ending Japan's isolationist foreign policy. This is later regarded as the first of many "unequal treaties" between Japan and Western powers.
|-
| '''03 January 1868''' || || The Meiji Restoration begins and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_Japan Empire of Japan] is established. The Tokugawa Shogunate is overthrown and the emperor's practical political power is restored. During this period, Japan experiences rapid industrialization, modernization, and adoption of Western ideas. Among other things, schoolchildren are taught ''bushidō''. ||
|-
|| '''1872''' || || The ''kàbúkí'' dance, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renjishi Renjishi]'' (or "Two Lions"), is first performed. Wigs from this dance later help inspire the design of Son Goku's Super Saiyan 4 transformation.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/1336713603424997377</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 July 1894''' to '''17 April 1895'''
|colspan="2"| The First Sino-Japanese War. Japan defeats China. Among other concessions, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Shimonoseki Treaty of Shimonoseki] sees the island of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan Taiwan] ceded to Japan. ||
|-
| '''11 June 1898''' || In the wake of the country's defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War, and amid increasing foreign intervention, the Hundred Days' Reform begins. An attempt to modernize Chinese institutions, it is initiated by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangxu_Emperor Guangxu Emperor] and led by reformist scholars, including Liang Qichao. ||
|-
| '''21 September 1898'''
|colspan="2"|The Hundred Days' Reform ends in failure. Liang Qichao flees to Japan to escape persecution. ||
|-
| '''1900''' || || Shunrō Oshikawa's ''Kaitō Bōken Kidan: Kaitei Gunkan'' is published. Influenced by the works of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_Verne Jules Verne], the story depicts speculative future submarine warfare (without the use of torpedoes) between Japan and Russia. ||
|-
| '''1902''' || || The first of five sequels to ''Kaitei Gunkan'', Shunrō Oshikawa's ''Bukyō no Nippon'' (or "Heroic Japan") is published. ||
|-
| '''08 February 1904''' || || The Russo-Japanese War begins. ||
|-
| '''1904'''
|colspan="2"| During his political exile in Japan, Liang Qichao's ''China's Bushidō'' is published. The text argues that Japan has become strong enough to contend with Western powers because it has embraced the martial ethos of ''bushidō'', and that China ought to follow suit to rekindle their own slumbering martial spirit. The term ''bukyō'' is lifted from Shunrō Oshikawa's stories, given the Chinese reading of ''wǔxiá'', and applied to older works and characters, such as ''Water Margin'' and various heroes described as ''xiá'', in order to demonstrate the presence of these martial virtues in China's past. ||
|-
| '''05 September 1905''' || || The Russo-Japanese War ends with Japan's victory, demonstrating that an Asian power could defeat a Western power. ||
|-
| '''1922''' || Writer and martial artist Xiang Kairan begins simultaneously writing two different novels designed to contrast with one another: the fantastical wuxia story ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'' and the grounded kung-fu story ''Jindai Yinxiong Zhuan''. The former, set far in the past, is widely regarded as the first modern wǔxiá novel and responsible for kickstarting a "martial arts craze" in cities like Shanghai. || ||
|-
| '''13 May 1928''' || A film adaptation of ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'', titled ''The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple'', is released. China's first martial arts feature film, it receives seventeen additional parts (collectively depicting nine out of 160 chapters of the original novel) before being banned. With all parts combined, the now-lost film is considered the longest studio release ever produced, clocking in at over 27 hours in length. || ||
|-
| '''03 November 1928''' || || Osamu Tezuka is born. ||
|-
| '''15 February 1950''' || || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_Animation_Studios Disney]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(1950_film) Cinderella]'' is released.
|-
| '''April 1951''' || || Osamu Tezuka's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassador_Atom Ambassador Atom]'' begins serialization. ||
|-
| '''03 April 1952''' || || Osamu Tezuka's ''Astro Boy'' begins serialization. Akira Toriyama later cites this as the earliest influence on his drawing comics.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/pafu-september-1980-mangaka-whos-who-akira-toriyama/</ref> ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1954''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa Akira Kurosawa]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Samurai Seven Samurai]'' is released. The character Kikuchiyo's armor in the latter half of the film later inspires the armor worn by Bardock.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> ||
|-
| '''08 February 1955''' || Jin Yong's debut novel ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_and_the_Sword The Book and the Sword]'' begins serialization. He goes on to write several more ''wǔxiá'' novels, purported to have popularized multiple tropes in the genre, including "complex characters with colorful titles ('Seven Freaks of the South') and fantastical martial arts moves with memorable names ('Nine Darkness Skeleton Claws')". || ||
|}

==Timeline Part II: Akira Toriyama==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events and works pertaining to Akira Toriyama's early life and career as a mangaka, before the debut of ''Dragon Ball''. This includes his birth, childhood, formative influences, and earliest works, as well as the serialization of ''Dr. Slump''. Events and works contemporary to Toriyama's early life which fall under "Mystical & Martial Roots" are also included.

===1955 - 1979===
Akira Toriyama is born in Nagoya, Japan in 1955. He has an interest in art from an early age, which persists through his education and into his early career. During his childhood in the 1960's, works such as ''101 Dalmatians'', ''Astro Boy'', ''Gamera'', and ''Ultraman'' prove formative. His earliest manga is a work titled ''The Red Geta'', drawn at the age of 16. His professional manga career begins in his early 20's, with works such as ''Awawa World'', ''Mysterious Rain Jack'', ''Wonder Island 1'' and ''2'', ''Today on Hairai Island'', and ''Gal Detective Tomato''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga
|-
| '''05 April 1955''' || || Akira Toriyama is born on the outskirts of Nagoya, the eldest son of his father, Kunio, and his mother, Shima.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1956''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 1. ||
|-
|| '''July 1956''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsujin_28-go Tetsujin #28]'', one of several comics Akira Toriyama reads as a kid<ref>''"I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST''. ''Men’s Non-No'', January 2014 issue. Japan: Shueisha, 10 December 2013. (pp. 183-187) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive - Men’s Non-No, January 2014 Issue - "I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]</ref>, begins serialization. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1957''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 2. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1958''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 3. From around this age he starts drawing things like steam trains and boats.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1959''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 4. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1960''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 5. For about a year, he attends a neighborhood art class where he is recognized for his art.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 January 1961''' || Disney's ''One Hundred and One Dalmatians'' is released. Toriyama later cites Disney films such as this as influential on his art style.<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>||
|-
| '''05 April 1961''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 6. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1962''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 7. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1962''' || || Akira Toriyama enters a town elementary school on the outskirts of Nagoya. From around this time, he takes an interest in drawing and gets good at copying things like ''Astro Boy''. He receives awards several times in art contests. He serves as class representative every year from second to sixth grade.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1962''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osomatsu-kun Osomatsu-kun]'', one of several comics Akira Toriyama reads as a kid<ref>''"I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST''. ''Men’s Non-No'', January 2014 issue. Japan: Shueisha, 10 December 2013. (pp. 183-187) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive - Men’s Non-No, January 2014 Issue - "I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]</ref>, begins serialization. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1963''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 8. ||
|-
| '''27 February 1964''' || ''Buddha's Palm'' is released. An adaptation of Liu Canyang's novel, ''Sky Buddha's Palm'', the film is purported to be the first onscreen depiction of a "''qìgōng'' wave" (or ''kikōha''). || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1964''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 9. ||
|-
| '''August 1964''' || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach_International_Karate_Championships Long Beach International Karate Championships] are held. Here, Bruce Lee demonstrates the one-inch punch, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fa_jin ''fa jin''] skill that employs focused explosive force. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1965''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 10. ||
|-
| '''27 November 1965''' || ''Gamera, the Giant Monster'', one of Akira Toriyama's formative experiences with ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokusatsu tokusatsu]''<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1966''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 11. ||
|-
| '''17 April 1966''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Barugon Gamera vs. Barugon]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''17 July 1966''' || ''Ultraman'', one of Akira Toriyama's formative experiences with ''tokusatsu''<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, begins airing. || ||
|-
| '''15 March 1967''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Gyaos Gamera vs. Gyaos]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1967''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 12. ||
|-
| '''09 April 1967''' || ''Ultraman'' concludes airing. || ||
|-
| '''20 April 1967''' || Jin Yong's ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'' begins serialization. Like much of Jin Yong's work, the novel goes on to receive numerous live action adaptations. Live action depictions of one of the novel's antagonists, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongfang_Bubai Dongfang Bubai], possibly serve as an inspiration behind Freeza. || ||
|-
| '''12 March 1968''' || Osamu Tezuka's ''Astro Boy'' concludes serialization. || ||
|-
| '''20 March 1968''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Viras Gamera vs. Viras]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1968''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 13. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1968''' || || Akira Toriyama enters a town-run junior high school. He is engrossed in things like comics and giant-monster movies, but this fades as he gets into higher grades. He draws comics with the kids in his class as gags. In order to go on to an art-focused high school, he learns sketching technique from his art teacher.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''02 July 1968''' || ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' begins publication. || ||
|-
| '''21 March 1969''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Guiron Gamera vs. Guiron]'', featuring music composed by [[Shunsuke Kikuchi]], is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1969''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 14. ||
|-
| '''21 March 1970''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Jiger Gamera vs. Jiger]'', featuring music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1970''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 15. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1971''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 16. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1971''' || || Akira Toriyama enters the design program at Aichi Prefectural Okoshi Technical High School, where he joins the manga club. He draws his virgin work, ''The Red Geta'', a six-page parody. In autumn of his junior year, he receives an award for a beautification campaign at the all-Japan high school level, with an entry titled ''Give Us Back Nature''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> || ''The Red Geta''
|-
| '''17 July 1971''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Zigra Gamera vs. Zigra]'', featuring music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, is released. || ||
|-
| '''31 October 1971''' || ''The Big Boss'', starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''22 March 1972''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_Fury Fist of Fury]'', starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1972''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 17. ||
|-
| '''30 December 1972''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_of_the_Dragon The Way of the Dragon]'', starring Bruce Lee and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Norris Chuck Norris], is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1973''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 18. ||
|-
| '''26 July 1973''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enter_the_Dragon Enter the Dragon]'', posthumously starring Bruce Lee, is released. || Toriyama sees ''Enter the Dragon'' "about three times a day", "for about 10 days straight". The film influences him greatly, later motivating him to put the word "dragon" in the title of ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref>||
|-
| '''05 April 1974''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 19. ||
|-
| '''April 1974''' || || At some point this month, Akira Toriyama joins an advertising agency in Nagoya as a designer, where he works for 3 years.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1975''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 20. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1976''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 21. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1977''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 22. Around this time, he begins working part-time drawing illustrations.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 May 1977''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film) Star Wars] is released. || ||
|-
|''' 30 January 1978''' || ||Akira Toriyama's ''Awawa World'' is completed. His first submission for Shueisha's Young Jump Award, a competition for new mangaka.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> || ''Awawa World''
|-
| '''01 March 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_in_the_Eagle%27s_Shadow Snake in the Eagle's Shadow]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan Jackie Chan] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hwang_Jang-lee Hwang Jang-lee], is released. || ||
|-
| '''23 March 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Death Game of Death]'', posthumously starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 23. ||
|-
| '''Summer 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama's ''Mysterious Rain Jack'' is completed. His second submission for Shueisha's Young Jump Award. This ''Star Wars'' parody places in the finals of the competition, and gets the attention of [[Kazuhiko Torishima]], soon to be his first editor. Famous for rejecting Toriyama's ideas, their first year working together would be remembered as "the Era of Rejected Manuscripts", with anywhere between 500<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> and 1000<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref> pages of manuscripts being rejected. || ''Mysterious Rain Jack''
|-
| '''05 October 1978''' || ''Drunken Master'', starring Jackie Chan and Hwang Jang-lee, is released. || ''Drunken Master'' gets Akira Toriyama hooked on kung fu movies, watching the film over 200 times.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> ||
|-
| '''28 November 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama's first manga publication. ''Wonder Island'' is the first of two published works known to have originated from Toriyama's rejected manuscripts.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ''[[Wonder Island]]''
|-
| '''27 December 1978''' || || || ''[[Wonder Island 2]]''
|-
| '''22 March 1979''' || || || ''[[Today on Hairai Island]]''
|-
| '''05 April 1979''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 24. ||
|-
| '''25 May 1979''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(film) Alien]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''20 July 1979''' || || ''Gal Detective Tomato'' is the second of two published works known to have originated from Toriyama's rejected manuscripts.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ''[[Gal Detective Tomato]]''
|}

===1980===
1980 sees the beginning of ''Dr. Slump's'' serialization. It is an instant hit, rapidly topping popularity polls, appearing on the cover of ''Jump'', and its first tankōbon selling out within the first hour of sale.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''05 January 1980'''
|rowspan="2"|''Dr. Slump'' begins serialization.
|| || DS 001 || Arale Is Born!
|-
|| || DS 002 || Hiiiiii~!
|-
| '''14 January 1980''' || ''Dr. Slump'' is voted #1 in the ''Jump'' Popularity poll, in only its second week of serialization.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || || DS 003 || I don't have a…!
|-
| '''22 January 1980''' || || || DS 004 || Dr. Kaijū
|-
| '''29 January 1980''' || || || DS 005 || Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
|-
| '''05 February 1980''' || || || DS 006 || Friends with Mr. Bear!
|-
| '''12 February 1980''' || Dr. Slump appears on the cover of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', in only its sixth week of serialization. || || DS 007 || Arale Is Akane?!
|-
| '''19 February 1980''' || || || DS 008 || The Tiny-Huge Gun!
|-
| '''26 February 1980''' || || || DS 009 || 1980: Looking Towards Tomorrow!
|-
| '''04 March 1980''' || || || DS 010 || The Time Slipper
|-
| '''11 March 1980''' || || || DS 011 || What Kind of Egg is it?
|-
| '''18 March 1980''' || || || DS 012 || Boy?! Girl?!
|-
| '''25 March 1980''' || || || DS 013 || Arale Flies through the Sky!
|-
| '''01 April 1980''' || || || DS 014 || Arale-''chan'' Comes Charging In (Part 1)
|-
| '''05 April 1980''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 25. || ||
|-
| '''08 April 1980''' || || || DS 015 || Arale-''chan'' Comes Charging In (Part 2)
|-
| '''15 April 1980''' || || || DS 016 || Space Invader
|-
| '''22 April 1980''' || || || DS 017 || The Real-Thing Machine
|-
| '''26 April 1980''' || || || DS 018 || ''Kind''-napped?!
|-
| '''02 May 1980''' || || || DS 019 || Teacher Is Coming!
|-
| '''13 May 1980''' || || || DS 020 || The Pompoko Transformation Gun
|-
| '''20 May 1980''' || || || DS 021 || Once Upon a Time at the Beach
|-
| '''21 May 1980''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empire_Strikes_Back The Empire Strikes Back]'' is released. || || ||
|-
| '''27 May 1980''' || || || DS 022 || The Tale of Donbe
|-
| '''03 June 1980''' || || || DS 023 || Panic at the Barbershop (Part 1)
|-
| '''10 June 1980''' || || || DS 024 || Panic at the Barbershop (Part 2)
|-
| '''17 June 1980''' || || || DS 025 || The Great Strawberry-Panties Caper (Part 1)
|-
| '''24 June 1980''' || || || DS 026 || The Great Strawberry-Panties Caper (Part 2)
|-
| '''01 July 1980''' ||
|rowspan="5"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama already wants to stop drawing ''Dr. Slump'', due to the heavy burdern of needing to come up with self-contained comedic stories every week. ''Weekly Jump's'' chief editor later tells Torishima that he and Toriyama can end ''Dr. Slump'' if they can come up with something more interesting and successful, a high bar given its popularity. They restructure their workflow to allow two days each week for work on a new project.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || DS 027 || The Pitter-Patter of Little Demon-Feet
|-
| '''08 July 1980''' || || DS 028 || The Ladycop Terror
|-
| '''15 July 1980''' || || DS 029 || SOS: Earth! (Part 1)
|-
| '''22 July 1980''' || || DS 030 || SOS: Earth! (Part 2)
|-
| '''29 July 1980''' || || DS 031 || Arale's Great Transformation
|-
| '''05 August 1980''' || || || DS 032 || Hello, Wonder Island!
|-
| '''09 August 1980''' || ''Dr. Slump Tankōbon Volume 1'' goes on sale, selling out within an hour.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || || ||
|-
| '''12 August 1980''' || || || DS 033 || Great Demon King Gyaska
|-
| '''19 August 1980''' || || || DS 034 || The Fairy-Tale Machine
|-
| '''26 August 1980''' || || || DS 035 || The Devil's Makeover SPECIAL!!
|-
| '''02 September 1980''' || || || DS 036 || The Terrible Goody-Two-Shoes
|-
| '''09 September 1980''' || || || DS 037 || Our Hero, Suppaman
|-
| '''16 September 1980''' || || || DS 038 || Arale-''chan'''s Errand
|-
| '''23 September 1980''' || || || DS 039 || Bye-Bye, Duper-Power!!
|-
| '''30 September 1980''' || || || DS 040 || The Lovely Middle-Aged Trio
|-
| '''05 October 1980''' || || Akira Toriyama participates in the Toyama leg of the ''Shōnen Jump'' Manga Festival, appearing in front of fans for the first time.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
| '''07 October 1980''' || || || DS 041 || SOS: Penguin Village (Part 1)
|-
| '''14 October 1980''' || || || DS 042 || SOS: Penguin Village (Part 2)
|-
| '''21 October 1980''' || || || DS 043 || Gatchan Goes for a Stroll
|-
| '''28 October 1980''' || || || DS 044 || Whee, Whee, Wildland
|-
| '''04 November 1980''' || || || DS 045 || Sen-''chan'' in Sunny Spirits
|-
| '''11 November 1980''' || || || DS 046 || Sen-''chan'' on Cloud Nine
|-
| '''18 November 1980''' || || || DS 047 || Sen-''chan'''s Surprise
|-
| '''25 November 1980''' || || || DS 048 || A Melancholy Hoyoyo Date Special!!
|-
| '''02 December 1980''' || || || DS 049 || Parzan, King of the Jungle!
|-
| '''09 December 1980''' || || || DS 050 || Suffering Santa Claus
|-
| '''23 December 1980''' || || || DS 051 || The Reader-Appreciation Kick-the-Can Tournament
|}

===1981===
1981 sees the beginning of ''Dr. Slump's'' animated television adaptation, as well as its first movie. Akira Toriyama gets engaged to ''shōjo'' mangaka Nachi Mikami, and begins being influenced by China. Toriyama's one-shots ''Pola & Roid'' and ''Escape'' also release this year.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
| '''05 January 1981''' || || || DS 052 || The Arale-Touchables
|-
| '''13 January 1981''' || || || DS 053 || Battle of the Heart!
|-
| '''20 January 1981''' || || || DS 054 || Monsters' Night
|-
| '''27 January 1981''' || || || DS 055 || The Great Arale-Eye Caper (Part 1)
|-
| '''03 February 1981''' || || || DS 056 || The Great Arale-Eye Caper (Part 2)
|-
| '''10 February 1981''' || || || DS 057 || Kinoko, Cut Loose
|-
| '''17 February 1981''' || || || DS 058 || The Doctor's Weak Point
|-
| '''24 February 1981''' || || || DS 059 || Goodbye, Gatchan!!
|-
| '''03 March 1981''' || || || DS 060 || The Transfer Student from Bigcity Island
|-
| '''10 March 1981''' || || || DS 061 || Even the Author Wants One: The Lazyboy
|-
| '''17 March 1981''' || || || DS 062 || The Shudderman
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''24 March 1981''' ||
|| || DS 063 || Peasuke's First Love
|-
|| || || || ''[[Pola & Roid]]''
|-
|| '''31 March 1981 ''' || || || DS 064 ||Riders at Dawn
|-
| '''05 April 1981''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 26. || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1981''' || || || DS 065 || Kittycat Riding Hood
|-
|| '''08 April 1981''' || ''Dr. Slump'''s animated television adaptation, ''Dr. Slump: Arale-chan'', begins airing. || || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1981''' || || || DS 066 || Silent Night Dream
|-
|| '''21 April 1981''' || || || DS 067 || Dr. Mashirito's Ambition!! (Part 1)
|-
|| '''28 April 1981''' || || || DS 068 || Dr. Mashirito's Ambition!! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''02 May 1981''' || || || DS 069 || Hell's Messenger
|-
|| '''12 May 1981''' || || || DS 070 || Suppaman 2
|-
|| '''19 May 1981''' || || || DS 071 || Yay, Yay, Time Stop
|-
|| '''26 May 1981''' || || || DS 072 || Chivil's Work
|-
|| '''02 June 1981''' || || || DS 073 || Super Sen-''chan'' & co. IN Bigcity Island (Part 1)
|-
|| '''09 June 1981''' || || || DS 074 ||Super Sen-''chan'' & co. IN Bigcity Island (Part 2)
|-
|| '''16 June 1981''' || || || DS 075 ||Kojirō-''chan'' was Waiting (Part 1)
|-
|| '''23 June 1981''' || || || DS 076 || Kojirō-chan was Waiting (Part 2)
|-
|| '''30 June 1981''' || || || DS 077 || A Hubba-Hubba Devil-Gal
|-
|| '''07 July 1981''' || || || DS 078 || My Toilet Paper
|-
|| '''14 July 1981''' || || || DS 079 || Copy-''kun''
|-
|| '''18 July 1981''' || The first ''Dr. Slump'' films, ''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island'', is released. || The first film based off of one Akira Toriyama's works. || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1981''' || || || DS 080 ||Vacuum IN '81
|-
|| '''28 July 1981''' || || || DS 081 ||Goo-Goo Ga-Ga Senbei
|-
|| '''04 August 1981''' || || || DS 082 ||Earth's Biggest Bye-cha! (Part 1)
|-
|| '''11 August 1981''' || || || DS 083 || Earth's Biggest Bye-cha! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''18 August 1981''' || || || DS 084 || Stomping around Penguin Village
|-
|| '''25 August 1981''' || || || DS 085 || The Hoyoyo Cave-Clan
|-
|| '''01 September 1981''' || || || DS 086 || MUSICAL: Cinderella
|-
|| '''08 September 1981''' || || || DS 087 || Poke-Poke, Huff-Huff
|-
|| '''15 September 1981''' || || || DS 088 || Mammoth Midori-''chan'' (Part 1)
|-
|| '''22 September 1981''' || || || DS 089 || Mammoth Midori-''chan'' (Part 2)
|-
|| '''29 September 1981''' || || || DS 090 || The Phantom-Thief Hoyoyo Gang (Part 1)
|-
|| '''06 October 1981''' ||
|rowspan="4"| Akira Toriyama gets engaged to ''shōjo'' mangaka Nachi Mikami, and starts being influenced by China, around this time.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 091 || The Phantom-Thief Hoyoyo Gang (Part 2)
|-
|| '''13 October 1981''' || || DS 092 || I'm Duper-Stwong?!
|-
|| '''20 October 1981''' || || DS 093 || Leave it to AKIKO-''san''
|-
|| '''27 October 1981''' || || DS 094 || The Penguin Grand Prix
|-
|| '''03 November 1981''' || || || DS 095 || The Penguin Grand Prix (Continued)
|-
|| '''10 November 1981''' || || || DS 096 || The Penguin Grand Prix (The Continuation, Continued)
|-
|| '''17 November 1981''' || || || DS 097 || The Penguin Grand Prix (The Continuation of the Continuation, Continued)
|-
|| '''24 November 1981''' || || || DS 098 || Discover the Countryside!
|-
|| '''01 December 1981''' || || || DS 099 || The Super Driver
|-
|| '''08 December 1981''' || || || DS 100 || Our Miniature Home
|-
|| '''14 December 1981''' || || || || ''[[Escape]]''
|-
|| '''22 December 1981''' || || || DS 101 || Penguin Village Wars
|}

===1982===
In 1982, Akira Toriyama's first Chinese characters appear in ''Dr. Slump''. Born from his love of Jackie Chan's ''Drunken Master'', he begins wanting to draw a kung fu comic. He both becomes a household name and gets married. His one-shots ''Mad Matic'' and ''Pink'' also release this year.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1982''' || || || DS 102 || Penguin Village Wars (Part 2)
|-
|| '''12 January 1982''' || || || DS 103 || Penguin Village Wars (Conclusion)
|-
|| '''19 January 1982''' || || || DS 104 || Today is a Truly Joyous DAY
|-
|| '''25 January 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama draws the jacket artwork for manga critic Akira Sakuma's ''Burn On, Fatripper''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''26 January 1982''' || || || DS 105 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 1)
|-
|| '''02 February 1982''' || || || DS 106 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 2)
|-
|| '''09 February 1982''' || || || DS 107 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 3)
|-
|| '''16 February 1982''' || || || DS 108 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 4)
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''23 February 1982''' ||
|| || DS 109 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 5)
|-
|| || || || ''[[Mad Matic]]''
|-
|| '''23 February 1982''' || || || DS 109 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 5)
|-
|| '''02 March 1982''' || || || DS 110 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 6)
|-
|| '''09 March 1982''' || || || DS 111 || The Excitement of Newlywed Life
|-
|| '''16 March 1982''' || || || DS 112 || The Evening Fireworks Show
|-
|| '''23 March 1982''' || || || DS 113 || The Combot
|-
|| '''30 March 1982''' || || || DS 114 || Arale-''chan'''s Missing Something
|-
|| '''05 April 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 27. || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1982''' || || || DS 115 || Happy-Happy High School!!
|-
|| '''13 April 1982''' || || || DS 116 || A Huge Head Has Arrived!!
|-
|| '''20 April 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama's first-ever characters with a Chinese motif, the "Tsun Family", appear in Dr. Slump.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref>|| DS 117 || The Tsun Family Has Arrived
|-
|| '''27 April 1982''' || || || DS 118 || The Norimaki Family and the Tsun Family
|-
|| '''30 April 1982''' || || The Akira Toriyama Preservation Society, his official fanclub, is formed.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 1982''' || || The Ranking of Japan's Wealthiest is announced. Akira Toriyama is in every newspaper.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama and Nachi Mikami get married at the Nagoya Reception House, before honeymooning in Hawaii.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''04 May 1982''' || || || DS 119 || The High School Champion (Part 1)
|-
|| '''11 May 1982''' || || || DS 120 || The High School Champion (Part 2)
|-
|| '''18 May 1982''' || || || DS 121 || The High School Champion (Part 3)
|-
|| '''25 May 1982''' || || || DS 122 || The High School Champion (Part 4)
|-
|| '''01 June 1982''' || || || DS 123 || The High School Champion (Part 5)
|-
|| '''08 June 1982''' || || || DS 124 || The High School Champion (Part 6)
|-
|| '''15 June 1982''' || || || DS 125 || Suppaman and the Terror of Penguin Village
|-
|| '''22 June 1982''' || || || DS 126 || Flying Niko-''chan''
|-
|| '''29 June 1982''' || || || DS 127 || A Haunted Date (Part 1)
|-
|| '''06 July 1982''' || || || DS 128 || A Haunted Date (Part 2)
|-
|| '''10 July 1982''' || The second ''Dr. Slump'' film, ''Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space Adventure'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''13 July 1982''' || || || DS 129 || The Vegetable Gang
|-
|| '''20 July 1982''' || || || DS 130 || The Lens-Men
|-
|| '''21 July 1982''' || An LP for the animated ''Dr. Slump'' goes on sale. Toriyama writes the lyrics for the "N'cha N'cha Song".<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref>|| || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1982''' || || || DS 131 || Grandpa Came Down from the Mountains
|-
|| '''03 August 1982''' || || || DS 132 || Grandpa Went Back Up to the Mountains
|-
|| '''10 August 1982''' || || || DS 133 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 1)
|-
|| '''17 August 1982''' || || || DS 134 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 2)
|-
|| '''23 August 1982''' || In collaboration with [[Akira Sakuma]], ''[[Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' Chapter 1
|-
|| '''24 August 1982''' || || || DS 135 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 3)
|-
|| '''31 August 1982''' || || || DS 136 || Hello, Moon!
|-
|| '''07 September 1982''' || || || DS 137 || Elegant Special: The Red Sandal-Strap
|-
|| '''14 September 1982''' || || || DS 138 || Gatchan | Gatchan
|-
|| '''21 September 1982''' || || || DS 139 || Munch Munch, Crunch Crunch
|-
|| '''28 September 1982''' || || || DS 140 || A Gift from the Ground
|-
|| '''05 October 1982''' || || || DS 141 || Star Light, Star Bright
|-
|| '''12 October 1982''' || || || DS 142 || Farewell, Tsun Family!
|-
|| '''19 October 1982''' || || || DS 143 || Go, Go, Planet Niko-''chan''!
|-
|| '''23 October 1982''' || || || || ''[[Pink]]''
|-
|| '''26 October 1982''' || || || DS 144 || The Niko-''chan'' Family Reunion
|-
|| '''02 November 1982''' || || || DS 145 || The Terrible Secret of the Daaahkon Raaydishes
|-
|| '''09 November 1982''' || || || DS 146 || A Battle of Deadly Greetings!
|-
|| '''16 November 1982''' || || || DS 147 || The Book-Loving Thief
|-
|| '''23 November 1982''' || || || DS 148 || Yakuzas, Welcome!
|-
|| '''30 November 1982''' || || || DS 149 || The Kon-Kon Transformation Helmet
|-
|| '''07 December 1982''' || || Around this time, Toriyama starts wanting to draw a different comic, particularly a ''kung-fu'' one.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref>|| DS 150 || N'cha, Penseal-''kun''!
|-
|| '''14 December 1982''' || || || DS 151 || Yeah, Penseal-''kun''!
|-
|| '''21 December 1982''' || || || DS 152 || A Very Owie Christmas
|}

===1983===
1983 sees Akira Toriyama create two prototypes for a kung fu comic: ''Dragon Boy'' and ''The Adventure of Tongpoo''. His editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, suggests basing the comic off of ''Journey to the West''. He also draws ''Chobit'' and ''Chobit 2''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1983''' || || || DS 153 || The Ultimate Rival Makes His Debut!!
|-
|| '''14 January 1983''' || || || DS 154 || From the Moment Their Eyes First Met…
|-
|| '''25 January 1983''' || || The ''Eureka'' magazine article, "Special Feature: Osamu Tezuka", presents Akira Toriyama's theory of Osamu Tezuka, explaining how he was influenced by Tezuka's work.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || DS 155 || Caught Between Justice and Love…
|-
|| '''01 February 1983''' || || || DS 156 || A Warrior's Respite
|-
|| '''05 February 1983''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zu_Warriors_from_the_Magic_Mountain Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''08 February 1983''' ||
|| || DS 157 || Caramelman No. 5 Appears!
|-
|| || || || ''[[Chobit]]''
|-
|| '''15 February 1983''' || || || DS 158 || The Telepathy of Love (C.M. #4's Dream of Love Series, Part 1)
|-
|| '''22 February 1983''' || || || DS 159 || Run, Love!
|-
|| '''01 March 1983''' ||
|rowspan="6"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama begins thinking up a rough outline for the first part of ''[[Dragon Boy]]''.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 160 || Hurry, Love! (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 2)
|-
|| '''08 March 1983''' || || DS 161 || Heart-Pounding Tonight (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 3)
|-
|| '''13 March 1983''' || The third ''Dr. Slump'' film, ''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Around-the-World Race'', is released. || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1983''' || || DS 162 || It's time for entrance exams! (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 4)
|-
|| '''22 March 1983''' || || DS 163 || Arale-''san'', you're a ……, too??
|-
|| '''29 March 1983''' || || DS 164 || The Road to World Domination
|-
|| '''05 April 1983''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 28. || DS 165 || Caramelman No. 7 Appears!
|-
|| '''12 April 1983''' || || || DS 166 || The Invincible Caramelman No. 7
|-
|| '''19 April 1983''' || || || DS 167 || Mashirito Achieves His Sinister Aims??
|-
|| '''23 April 1983''' || || || || ''[[Chobit 2]]''
|-
|| '''26 April 1983''' || || || DS 168 || A Nightmare! Two Gazillas...
|-
|| '''03 May 1983''' || || || DS 169 || We Combined!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1983''' || || || DS 170 || Three Days Before & Three Days After
|-
|| '''17 May 1983''' || || || DS 171 || Poot-poot-poot! Flying Through the Sky!!
|-
|| '''24 May 1983''' || || || DS 172 || Good Going, Gatchan!!!
|-
|| ''' 25 May 1983''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_of_the_Jedi Return of the Jedi]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''31 May 1983''' || || || DS 173 || Urashima Suppaman
|-
|| '''07 June 1983''' || || || DS 174 || The Younger Brother, Shoppaman, Arrives!
|-
|| '''14 June 1983''' || || || DS 175 || Arrest Him!
|-
|| '''21 June 1983''' || || || DS 176 || The Extreme Shape-Up!
|-
|| '''23 June 1983''' || The first chapter of ''Dragon Boy'', ''Dragon Ball'''s first prototype, is released. || || || ''Dragon Boy – Part One''
|-
|| '''28 June 1983''' || || || DS 177 || Is It Waaah! Time Yet?
|-
|| '''05 July 1983''' || || || DS 178 || Picture-Book Special: A Home for Poo-''kun''
|-
|| '''09 July 1983''' || ''Akira Toriyama's Masterpiece Theatre'' is released. || Akira Toriyama's first short works collection. || ||
|-
|| '''12 July 1983''' || || || DS 179 || Turbo-''kun'' Is Born!!
|-
|| '''19 July 1983''' || || || DS 180 || Who's the E.T.?
|-
|| '''26 July 1983''' || || || DS 181 || Who's Got ESP?
|-
|| '''02 August 1983''' || || || DS 182 || Daddy's an Alien!
|-
|| '''04 August 1983''' || || The Akira Toriyama event "Hoyoyo Carnival" is held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1983''' || || || DS 183 || Terrifying Tag
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|| '''12 August 1983''' || || || DS 184 || Onward, Turbo-''kun''!
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|| '''23 August 1983''' || || || DS 185 || This is All a Dream!!
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|| '''30 August 1983''' || || || DS 186 || SPECIAL: Answering Your Questions
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|| '''06 September 1983''' || || || DS 187 || The Aspirational Restaurant!!
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|| '''13 September 1983''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buronson Buronson] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuo_Hara Tetsuo Hara]'s ''Fist of the North Star'' begins serialization. || || DS 188 || The Heart-Pounding Tea Room
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|| '''20 September 1983''' || || || DS 189 || Sorry to Bother You in the Middle of the Night
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|| '''22 September 1983''' || The second chapter of ''Dragon Boy'', ''Dragon Ball'''s first prototype, is released. || || || ''Dragon Boy – Part Two''
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|| '''27 September 1983''' || || || DS 190 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 1)
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|| '''04 October 1983''' || || || DS 191 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 2)
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|| '''11 October 1983''' || || || DS 192 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 3)
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|| '''18 October 1983''' || || || DS 193 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 4)
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|| '''25 October 1983''' || || || DS 194 || We're Getting Divorced!
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|| '''01 November 1983''' || || || DS 195 || N'cha, King Enma!
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|| '''08 November 1983''' || || || DS 196 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 1)
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|| '''15 November 1983''' || || || DS 197 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 2)
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|| '''22 November 1983''' || || || DS 198 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 3)
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|rowspan="2"| '''29 November 1983'''
|| || || DS 199 || Affirming His Love in the Future…
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|| ''The Adventure of Tongpoo'', ''Dragon Ball'''s second prototype, is released. || || || ''[[The Adventure of Tongpoo]]''
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|| '''06 December 1983''' || || || DS 200 || N'cha, Penguin Village 10 Years from Now!
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|| '''13 December 1983''' || || || DS 201 || A Gift from Mashirito
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|| '''20 December 1983''' || || || DS 202 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 1)
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|| '''21 December 1983''' || || Akira Toriyama pens the illustrations and the lyrics for two songs on voice actress Mami Koyama's album ''Polkadot Magic''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || ||
|}

===1984===
1984 sees the finalization of the concept for Akira Toriyama's kung fu comic, and the conclusion of ''Dr. Slump''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
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|| '''05 January 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama has come up with a concept for his new serial (at this stage intended to be ''Journey to the West''), and begins pushing to conclude ''Dr. Slump'''s serialization.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 203 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 2)
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|| '''13 January 1984''' || || DS 204 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 3)
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|| '''24 January 1984''' || || DS 205 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 4)
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|| '''31 January 1984''' || || DS 206 || Gatchan's True Nature!!
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|| '''07 February 1984''' || || || DS 207 || God Strikes Back!!
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|| '''14 February 1984''' || || || DS 208 || The Laughter of Angels
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|| '''21 February 1984''' || || || DS 209 || Do Your Best, Tanuki-''kun''!
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|| '''23 February 1984''' || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' Chapter 13
|-
|| '''28 February 1984''' || || || DS 210 || Torahachirō's Paddybird
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|| '''06 March 1984''' || || || DS 211 || I'll Take All of 'Em!
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|| '''13 March 1984''' || || || DS 212 || Enter King Kong!
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|| '''20 March 1984''' || ''First of the North Star's'' 26th chapter, the last to be included in its third volume, is released. Kazuhiko Torishima later studies the story up to this point before helping Toriyama restructure ''Dragon Ball's'' story leading into the 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc.<ref>https://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/interviews/akira-toriyama-editor-says-there-is-nothing-to-learn-from-dragon-ball/</ref> || || DS 213 || The T.S.W.
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|| '''27 March 1984''' || || || DS 214 || The Problem With Stopping It Too Much
|-
|| '''03 April 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| During this month, Akira Toriyama's new serial is set to be a ''kung-fu'' story, and he goes on a research trip to China.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> He turns 29 on the 5th. || DS 215 || The Dodonpa of Revenge!!
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|| '''10 April 1984''' || || DS 216 || The Unidentified Flying Object
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|| '''17 April 1984''' || || DS 217 || Youth on the Run (Part 1)
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|| '''24 April 1984''' || || DS 218 || Youth on the Run (Part 2)
|-
|| '''01 May 1984''' ||
|rowspan="5"| During this month, Akira Toriyama finishes the concept for his new serial and submits it to Torishima.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 219 || Youth on the Run (Part 3)
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|| '''08 May 1984''' || || DS 220 || Youth on the Run (Part 4)
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|| '''15 May 1984''' || || DS 221 || Youth on the Run (Part 5)
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|| '''22 May 1984''' || || DS 222 || Youth on the Run (Part 6)
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|| '''29 May 1984''' || || DS 223 || Accidentally High-School Seniors
|-
|| '''05 June 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| During this month, ''Dr. Slump'' is set to end in August.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 224 || Passed!
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|| '''12 June 1984''' || || DS 225 || Youth at Full Throttle!
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|| '''19 June 1984''' || || DS 226 || Return of the Motorbike Kid
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|| '''26 June 1984''' || || DS 227 || A Love Bet on the Asphalt!
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|| '''03 July 1984''' || || || DS 228 || Peace!
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|| '''10 July 1984''' || || || DS 229 || You're Under Arrest!
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|| '''17 July 1984''' || || || DS 230 || The 2nd Penguin Grand Prix: Scene 1
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|| '''24 July 1984''' || || || DS 231 || The 10 Warriors!
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|| '''31 July 1984''' || || || DS 232 || Full Speed Ahead to the Finish!!!
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|| '''07 August 1984''' ||
|rowspan="5"| During this month, Akira Toriyama finishes up rough sketches and completes the first draft for his new serial.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 233 || The Final Hurdle!
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|| '''14 August 1984''' || || DS 234 || Almost to the Goal…
|-
|| '''17 August 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheels_on_Meals Wheels on Meals]'', starring Jackie Chan, is released. || ||
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|| '''21 August 1984''' || || DS 235 || A New Mayor is Born!
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|| '''28 August 1984''' || ''Dr. Slump'' concludes serialization. || DS 236 || A Great Mecha Invention for the Grand Finale!
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|| '''10 September 1984''' || ''First of the North Star Volume 3'' is released. || || ||
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|| '''19 October 1984''' ||''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Service_of_the_Imperial_Court Secret Service of the Imperial Court]'' is released. The film's depiction of 15th century court eunuch [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Zhen_(eunuch) Wang Zhen] is possibly an inspiration behind Freeza.
|rowspan="2"| During this month, Akira Toriyama completes the second draft for his new serial.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || ||
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|| '''26 October 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Terminator The Terminator]'' is released. || ||
|}

==Timeline Part III: ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events pertaining to the serialization of the original Dragon Ball comic from 1994 to 1995, as well as its animated television adaptations, including several films and a direct sequel show. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===1984 & 1985===
1984 sees the beginning of Akira Toriyama's kung fu comic: ''Dragon Ball''. The ''Journey to the West''-inspired road trip story proves less popular than hoped, however. After Torishima looks to the popular ''Fist of the North Star's'' first three volumes for inspiration, ''Dragon Ball'' shifts more towards an emphasis on fighting and Goku's goal of becoming stronger. The result is the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai story arc. As 1985 and the tournament come to a close, Goku sets off on another quest, this time in search of his grandfather's Four Star Dragon Ball.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
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|| '''20 November 1984''' || ''Dragon Ball'' begins serialization. || || DB 001 || Bulma and Son Goku
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|| '''24 November 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung-Fu_Master_(video_game) Spartan X]'' is released in Japanese arcades. The video game, a loose adaptation of both Bruce Lee's film ''Game of Death'' and Jackie Chan's film ''Wheels on Meals'', would go on to inspire the Muscle Tower portion of ''Dragon Ball'''s Red Ribbon Army story arc. || || ||
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|| '''27 November 1984''' || || || DB 002 || No Balls!!
|-
|| '''04 December 1984''' || || || DB 003 || Goku – Running to the Sea
|-
|| '''11 December 1984''' || || || DB 004 || The Turtle Hermit's ''Kinto'un''
|-
|| '''21 December 1984''' || || || DB 005 || Oolong Appears!!
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|| '''04 January 1985''' || || || DB 006 || Oolong vs Son Goku
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|| '''12 January 1985''' || || || DB 007 || Yamcha and Pu'er
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|| '''22 January 1985''' || || || DB 008 || The Fearsome Yamcha!!
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|| '''29 January 1985''' || || || DB 009 || Dragon Balls in Danger!!
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|| '''05 February 1985''' || || || DB 010 || A Grand Robbery Scheme
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|| '''12 February 1985''' || || || DB 011 || The Ox Demon King of Mount Frypan
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|| '''19 February 1985''' || || || DB 012 || In Search of Kame-Sen'nin
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|| '''26 February 1985''' || || || DB 013 || Kame-Sen'nin's Bashō Fan
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|| '''05 March 1985''' || || || DB 014 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kamehameha!!
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|| '''12 March 1985''' || || || DB 015 || The Seven-Star Ball is Found
|-
|| '''19 March 1985''' || || || DB 016 || Rabbit Ears
|-
|| '''26 March 1985''' || || || DB 017 || The Boss's Special Skill
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|| '''02 April 1985''' || || || DB 018 || The Dragon Balls Are Stolen!!
|-
|| '''05 April 1985''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 30. || ||
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|| '''09 April 1985''' || || || DB 019 || At Long Last, the Dragon Appears!
|-
|| '''16 April 1985''' || || || DB 020 || The Wish to Shenlong!!
|-
|| '''23 April 1985''' || || || DB 021 || The Full Moon
|-
|| '''27 April 1985''' || || || DB 022 || Goku's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''04 May 1985''' || || || DB 023 || The Dragon Team Parts Ways
|-
|| '''14 May 1985''' || By this time, with ''Dragon Ball'' ranking low in popularity polls, Kazuhiko Torishima reads the first three volumes of Fist of the North Star for inspiration.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> Toriyama recalls that tournament-like events were popular in ''Dr. Slump''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-akira-toriyama-super-interview/</ref> Consequently, the story's cast is reduced and its structure begins to pivot from a road trip story to a fighting-centric one, where Goku's desire to become stronger is brought to the forefront. The 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai story arc begins. || || DB 024 || The Price of Kame-Sen'nin's Training
|-
|| '''21 May 1985''' || || || DB 025 || A Rival? Arrival!!
|-
|| '''28 May 1985''' || || || DB 026 || The Peculiar Girl
|-
|| '''04 June 1985''' || || || DB 027 || Lunch's Sneeze
|-
|| '''11 June 1985''' || || || DB 028 || The Training Begins!!
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|| '''18 June 1985''' || || || DB 029 || The Search for the Turtle-Marked Stone
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|| '''25 June 1985''' || || || DB 030 || Milk Delivery
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|| '''02 July 1985''' || || || DB 031 || The Kame-sen School's Tough Training
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|| '''09 July 1985''' || || || DB 032 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Begins!!
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|| '''16 July 1985''' || || || DB 033 || The Power of Training!!
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|| '''23 July 1985''' || || || DB 034 || Completely Unrivaled!
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|| '''30 July 1985''' || || || DB 035 || The Match-ups are Decided!!
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|| '''06 August 1985''' || || || DB 036 || The First Match
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|| '''13 August 1985''' || || || DB 037 || The Second Match
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|| '''20 August 1985''' || || || DB 038 || The Third Match
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|| '''27 August 1985''' || || || DB 039 || The Fourth Match
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|| '''03 September 1985''' || || || DB 040 || Goku's Tail
|-
|| '''10 September 1985''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 1]]'' is released. || || DB 041 || Kuririn vs Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''17 September 1985''' || || || DB 042 || A Great Give-and-Take Battle!
|-
|| '''22 September 1985''' || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_Accord Plaza Accord] is signed between Japan, the US, and various European countries, in order to make their currencies more valuable relative to the US dollar. Many later see this as contributing to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_asset_price_bubble Japanese asset price bubble] that exists between 1986 and 1991. || || ||
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|| '''24 September 1985''' || || || DB 043 || The Mysterious Jackie Chun
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|| '''01 October 1985''' || || || DB 044 || Son Goku vs Namu
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|| '''08 October 1985''' || || || DB 045 || A Great Mid-Air Battle!
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|| '''15 October 1985''' || || || DB 046 || The Grand Finals
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|| '''22 October 1985''' || || || DB 047 || The Kamehameha
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|| '''29 October 1985''' || || || DB 048 || Monkey-See, Monkey-Do Son Goku
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|| '''05 November 1985''' || || || DB 049 || Jackie Chun's Counterattack
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|| '''12 November 1985''' || || || DB 050 || Goku's Greatest Pinch!!
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|| '''19 November 1985''' || || || DB 051 || Chaos Reigns at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai
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|| '''26 November 1985''' || || || DB 052 || The Climax Nears!!
|-
|| '''03 December 1985''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masami_Kurumada Masami Kurumada]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Seiya Saint Seiya]'' begins serialization. || || DB 053 || The Climax
|-
|| '''10 December 1985''' || || || DB 054 || Another Adventure!!
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|| '''20 December 1985''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s Red Ribbon Army story arc begins. || || DB 055 || A Red Ribbon
|}

===1986===
Arale makes a guest appearance in ''Dragon Ball'', and Son Goku comes face to face with the world's #1 hitman: Tao Pai Pai. ''Dr. Slump's'' animated television adaptation comes to an end with ''Dragon Ball's'' taking its place. The latter's first video game and film adaptation release this year. Finally, Toriyama also draws the one-shot, ''Mr. Hō''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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|| '''06 January 1986''' || || || DB 056 || The Struggle for the Dragon Ball || ||
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|| '''10 January 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 2]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''14 January 1986''' || The Muscle Tower portion of the Red Ribbon Army story arc begins. The section is loosely based on the video game, ''Spartan X'',<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref> itself a loose adaptation of both Bruce Lee's film ''Game of Death'' and Jackie Chan's film ''Wheels on Meals''. || || DB 057 || Assault on Muscle Tower!! || ||
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|| '''21 January 1986''' || || || DB 058 || The Terror of Muscle Tower || ||
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|| '''28 January 1986''' || || || DB 059 || The Demon on the Third Floor!! || ||
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|| '''04 February 1986''' || || || DB 060 || Ninja Murasaki!! || ||
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|| '''11 February 1986''' || || || DB 061 || Ninja Arts! The 4½ Tatami Flip!! || ||
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|| '''18 February 1986''' || || || DB 062 || Peril! The Art of Division || ||
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|| '''19 February 1986''' || ''Dr. Slump: Arale-chan'' concludes with the airing of its 243rd episode. || || || || ||
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|| '''25 February 1986''' || || || DB 063 || Artificial Human No. 8 ||
|-
|| '''26 February 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s [[Dragon_Ball_(anime)|animated television adaptation]] begins airing. || || || || DB 001 || Bulma and Son Goku
|-
|| '''04 March 1986''' || || || DB 064 || Floor Five: The Hair-Raising Buyon || ||
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|| '''05 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 002 || Alalala–! No Balls!
|-
|| '''11 March 1986''' || || || DB 065 || How to Defeat Buyon || ||
|-
|| '''12 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 003 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kinto-Un
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|| '''18 March 1986''' || || || DB 066 || Muscle Tower's End!! || ||
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|| '''19 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 004 || The Kidnapping Demon, Oolong
|-
|| '''25 March 1986''' || || || DB 067 || To the West... || ||
|-
|| '''26 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 005 || The Strong Villain of the Desert, Yamcha
|-
|| '''01 April 1986''' || || || DB 068 || Bulma's House in West City || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 006 || The Midnight Visitors
|-
|| '''05 April 1986''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 31. || || ||
|-
|| '''08 April 1986''' || || || DB 069 || Bulma and Goku, Part Two || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 007 || Gyūmaō of Mount Frypan
|-
|| '''15 April 1986''' || || || DB 070 || Bulma's Big Blunder!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 008 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kamehameha
|-
|| '''22 April 1986''' || || || DB 071 || Kame House Discovered!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 009 || The Boss Rabbit's Special Skill
|-
|| '''26 April 1986''' || || || DB 072 || General Blue Commences His Assault || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 010 || The Dragon Balls Are Stolen!!
|-
|| '''02 May 1986''' || || || DB 073 || General Blue's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''07 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 011 || Finally, the Dragon Appears!
|-
|| '''13 May 1986''' || || || DB 074 || The Pirates' Trap || ||
|-
|| '''14 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 012 || The Wish to Shenlong
|-
|| '''20 May 1986''' || || || DB 075 || Ambush in the Pirate Harbor || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 013 || Goku's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''27 May 1986''' || ''Dragon Quest'' is released. || || DB 076 || The Treasure is Discovered || ||
|-
|| '''28 May 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 014 || Goku's Rival? Arrival!!
|-
|| '''03 June 1986''' || || || DB 077 || Blue's Shining Eyes || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 015 || The Peculiar Girl, Lunch
|-
|| '''10 June 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 3]]'' is released. || || DB 078 || The Great Escape!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 016 || Training – The Stone Hunt
|-
|| '''17 June 1986''' || || || DB 079 || Get Out, Get Out!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 017 || With Life at Stake! Milk Delivery
|-
|| '''24 June 1986''' || || || DB 080 || The Three Stolen Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''25 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 018 || Kame-sen's Method of Inte~nse Training
|-
|| '''01 July 1986''' || || || DB 081 || Chased to Penguin Village! || ||
|-
|| '''02 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 019 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Begins!
|-
|| '''08 July 1986''' || || || DB 082 || The Broken Dragon Radar || ||
|-
|| '''09 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 020 || Will it Appear?! The Power of Training
|-
|| '''15 July 1986''' || || || DB 083 || The Stolen Dragon Radar || ||
|-
|| '''16 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 021 || Watch Out, Kuririn!
|-
|| '''22 July 1986''' || || || DB 084 || The Father and Son of the Karin Holy Land || ||
|-
|| '''23 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 022 || Yamcha vs Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''29 July 1986''' || Debut of Tao Pai Pai, a hitman purportedly based off of sound effect designer [[Hidenori Arai]].<ref>
KOL: Requiem. ''Let's Talk One Piece With Animator Vincent Chansard (ft @king_recon)''. 08 October 2025. Timestamp: 25:34-26:31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03VDZKm6XFc</ref> <ref group="note">Tao Pai Pai may also be partially based off of a pair of characters played by Hwang Jang-lee: Sheng Kuan from ''Snake in the Eagle's Shadow'' bears a striking visual resemblance, and Thunderleg from ''Drunken Master'' (the kung fu film Toriyama watched countless times, and inspired him to make a kung fu comic) is an assassin hired to kill the protagonist, played by Chan.</ref> || || DB 085 || The Hitman "Tao Pai-pai" || ||
|-
|| '''30 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 023 || He's Here! The Mighty Foe Giran
|-
|| '''05 August 1986''' || || || DB 086 || Tao Pai-pai's Surefire Dodonpa || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 024 || Kuririn's Desperate Offensive-Defensive Battle
|-
|| '''12 August 1986''' || || || DB 087 || Karin Tower || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 025 || Get Up, Goku! The Fearsome Tenkū Pekeji-Ken
|-
|| '''19 August 1986''' || || || DB 088 || Karin-''sama'' of Karin Tower || ||
|-
|| '''20 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 026 || The Final Round!! Kamehameha
|-
|| '''26 August 1986''' || || || DB 089 || The Effects of the Super Holy Water || ||
|-
|| '''27 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 027 || Goku – The Greatest Pinch
|-
|| '''02 September 1986''' || || || DB 090 || Son Goku's Counterattack || ||
|-
|| '''03 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 028 || Clash!! Power vs Power
|-
|| '''09 September 1986''' || || || DB 091 || A Grand Showdown in the Holy Land!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 September 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Red Ribbon Army arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 029 || Another Adventure – The Roaming Lake
|-
|| '''16 September 1986''' || || || DB 092 || The End of Tao Pai-pai || ||
|-
|| '''17 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 030 || Pilaf and the Mysterious Army
|-
|| '''23 September 1986''' || || || DB 093 || Son Goku's Assault || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 031 || Ge-ge! A Fake Goku Appears!!
|-
|| '''27 September 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' first video game, ''Dragon Ball: The Great Unexplored Dragon Region'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1986''' || || || DB 094 || Son Goku's Charge! || ||
|-
|| '''01 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 032 || It Vanished?! The Flying Fortress in the Sky
|-
|| '''07 October 1986''' || || || DB 095 || Commander Red Dies! || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 033 || The Legend of the Dragon
|-
|| '''09 October 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 4]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 1986''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Seiya_(TV_series) Saint Seiya's]'' animated television adaptation begins airing. The shows writer, [[Takao Koyama]], and director, [[Kōzō Morishita]], later help Kazuhiko Torishima reboot ''Dragon Ball's'' own animated television adaptation. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1986''' || || || DB 096 || A Great Victory!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 034 || The Heartless Red Ribbon
|-
|| '''21 October 1986''' || || || DB 097 || The Final Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''22 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 035 || The Girl of the North, Sno
|-
|| '''28 October 1986''' || || || DB 098 || Uranai Baba || ||
|-
|| '''29 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 036 || The Terror of Muscle Tower
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''01 November 1986'''
|| The video game, ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'', is released. Initially conceived as a ''Dragon Ball'' game, its protagonist goes on to serve as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega Sega's]'' mascot before the creation of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(character) Sonic the Hedgehog]''.|| || DB 099 || The Five Warriors || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Mr. Hō]]'' ||
|-
|| '''05 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 037 || Enter Ninja Murasaki
|-
|| '''11 November 1986''' || || || DB 100 || A Great Bloody Battle || ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 038 || Be Afraid!! The Art of Division
|-
|| '''18 November 1986''' || || || DB 101 || The Devil's Toilet || ||
|-
|| '''19 November 1986''' || || || || ''Gourmet & Sports'' || DB 039 || The Mysterious Artificial Human No. 8
|-
|| '''22 November 1986''' || || || DB 102 || Son Goku Steps Up || ||
|-
|| '''26 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 040 || Now What, Goku!! The Hair-Raising Buyon
|-
|| '''27 November 1986''' || The first ''Dragon Ball'' video game for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo Nintendo] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System Famicom], ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Shenron_no_Nazo|Dragon Ball: The Mystery of Shenlong]]'' (aka ''Dragon Power''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1986''' || || || DB 103 || Son Goku The Mighty!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 041 || The End of Muscle Tower
|-
|| '''09 December 1986''' || || || DB 104 || The Akumaito Beam || ||
|-
|| '''10 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 042 || Imminent Danger!! Go for it, Hatchan
|-
|| '''17 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 043 || Bulma's House in West City
|-
|| '''19 December 1986''' || || || DB 105 || The Fifth Man || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' first film is released. || || || || DB M1 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_1|Dragon Ball – The Legend of Shenlong]]''
|-
|| '''24 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 044 || Goku, Friends, and Tons of Danger
|}

===1987===
1987 sees the conclusion of Son Goku's quest for his grandfather's Four Star Ball, as well as the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai. Based off of both the Roman Emperor Nero, and Toriyama's editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, this year also sees the debut of the Demon King Piccolo. One-shots drawn by Toriyama this year include ''Lady Red'', ''Kennosuke-sama'', and ''Sonchoh''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1987''' || || || DB 106 || Mutually Strong Opponents || ||
|-
|| '''07 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 045 || Watch Out! A Mid-Air Trap
|-
|| '''09 January 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 5]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1987''' || || || DB 107 || Goku's Tail || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 046 || Bulma's Big Mistake
|-
|| '''20 January 1987''' || || || DB 108 || Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 047 || Kame House is Discovered!!
|-
|| '''26 January 1987''' || ''Dragon Quest II'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1987''' || || || DB 109 || The Pilaf Gang's Second Attempt || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 048 || General Blue Launches His Attack!!
|-
|| '''03 February 1987''' || || || DB 110 || Pilaf's Great Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 049 || Watch Out, Lunch-''san''
|-
|| '''10 February 1987''' || || || DB 111 || Once Again, Shenlong!!|| ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 050 || The Pirates' Trap
|-
|| '''17 February 1987''' || || || DB 112 || Run, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''18 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 051 || The Ocean Bottom's Guardman
|-
|| '''24 February 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 22nd Budōkai arc begins in the manga. || || DB 113 || The Twenty-Second Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''25 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 052 || Hooray! The Treasure is Discovered
|-
|| '''03 March 1987''' || || || DB 114 || Surviving the Preliminaries || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1987''' || || || || ''[[Lady Red]]'' || DB 053 || Fear the Shining Eyes
|-
|| '''10 March 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 6]]'' is released. || || DB 115 || Surviving the Preliminaries, Part Two || ||
|-
|| '''11 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 054 || Run Away, Run Away!! The Great Escape
|-
|| '''17 March 1987''' || || || DB 116 || Manufactured Match-ups || ||
|-
|| '''18 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 055 || ''N'cha''! Chased to Penguin Village
|-
|| '''23 March 1987''' || || Akira Toriyama's son, Sasuke, is born. || || || ||
|-
|| '''24 March 1987''' || || || DB 117 || Yamcha's Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''25 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 056 || ''Uhohōi''! Arale Boards the Cloud
|-
|| '''31 March 1987''' || || || DB 118 || Yamcha Broken!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1987''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 32. || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1987''' || || || DB 119 || A Full Moon Grudge || ||
|-
|| '''08 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 057 || Showdown! Arale vs Blue
|-
|| '''14 April 1987''' || || || DB 120 || An Unexpected Dodonpa || ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 058 || The Haunted Karin Holy Land
|-
|| '''21 April 1987''' || || || DB 121 || Kuririn's Great Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''22 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 059 || He's Here! The World's Greatest Hitman, "Tao Pai-pai"
|-
|| '''28 April 1987''' || || || DB 122 || Here's Son Goku!!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 060 || The Match!! Kamehameha vs Dodonpa
|-
|| '''02 May 1987''' || || || DB 123 || Evenly Matched!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 061 || Karin-''sama'' of Karin Tower
|-
|| '''08 May 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 7]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 May 1987''' || || || DB 124 || Young Tenshinhan || ||
|-
|| '''13 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 062 || Really?! The Effects of the Super Holy Water
|-
|| '''19 May 1987''' || || || DB 125 || Son Goku vs Kuririn!! || ||
|-
|| '''20 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 063 || Son Goku's Counterattack
|-
|| '''26 May 1987''' || || || DB 126 || Son Goku The Mighty!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 064 || The End of Tao Pai-pai
|-
|| '''02 June 1987''' || || || DB 127 || Kuririn's Strategy, Goku's Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''09 June 1987''' || || || DB 128 || The World's Greatest Super Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 065 || Go, Goku! The Assault Begins
|-
|| '''16 June 1987''' || || || DB 129 || The Haikyū-Ken and Fighting Power || ||
|-
|| '''17 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 066 || The Red Ribbon Army's Desperate Offensive-Defensive
|-
|| '''23 June 1987''' || || || DB 130 || Tenshinhan Feels the Heat! || ||
|-
|| '''24 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 067 || Commander Red Dies!!
|-
|| '''30 June 1987''' || || || DB 131 || Tenshinhan, in Anguish! || ||
|-
|| '''01 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 068 || The Last Dragon Ball
|-
|| '''07 July 1987''' || || || DB 132 || Tsuru-Sen'nin's Curse, the Kikōhō!! || ||
|-
|| '''08 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 069 || Cute, Huh?! Uranai Baba
|-
|| '''10 July 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 8]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 July 1987''' || || || DB 133 || The Pair's Final Tactics!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 070 || Assault! We Are the Five Warriors
|-
|| '''18 July 1987''' || || || || || DB M2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_2|The Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle]]''
|-
|| '''21 July 1987''' || || || DB 134 || The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''22 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 071 || A Great Do-or-Die Bloody Battle
|-
|| '''28 July 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Demon King Piccolo arc begins in the manga. || Born from a desire to give Son Goku a true villain to contend with, Toriyama is inspired by both the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nero Roman Emperor Nero]<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> and his very own editor, Kazuhiko Torishima<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>. The result is the Demon King Piccolo, who debuts in ''Dragon Ball'''s 135th chapter. || DB 135 || Kuririn's Death, and a Terrible Conspiracy || ||
|-
|| '''29 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 072 || Goku Steps Up! The Devil's Toilet
|-
|| '''04 August 1987''' || || || DB 136 || The Terror of Demon King Piccolo! || ||
|-
|| '''05 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 073 || Certain Death from the Akumaito Beam?!
|-
|| '''11 August 1987''' || || || DB 137 || Come Back, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''12 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 074 || A Glimpse at the Mysterious Fifth Man
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''18 August 1987'''
|| || || DB 138 || The Strange Guy With the Ball || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Kennosuke-sama]]'' ||
|-
|| '''19 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 075 || Clash!! The Kindred Formidable Enemy
|-
|| '''25 August 1987''' || || || DB 139 || Yajirobe's Prey || ||
|-
|| '''26 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 076 || The Masked Man's True Identity?!
|-
|| '''01 September 1987''' || || || DB 140 || Tambourine Draws Near! || ||
|-
|| '''02 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 077 || Pilaf's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''08 September 1987''' || || || DB 141 || Son Goku's Explosion!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 078 || Once Again, Shenlong
|-
|| '''10 September 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 9]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 1987''' || || || DB 142 || Demon King Piccolo Descends!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 079 || Kinkaku and Ginkaku's Man-Eating Gourd
|-
|| '''22 September 1987''' || || || DB 143 || Son Goku vs Demon King Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''23 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 080 || A Crucial, Honorable Match! Goku vs Tenlong
|-
|| '''29 September 1987''' || || || DB 144 || Son Goku Completely Defeated!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 081 || Goku Goes to the Demon Realm
|-
|| '''04 October 1987''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamen_Rider_Black Kamen Rider Black]'' begins airing. Goku Black is later named after this.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/925532649925459969</ref> || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 1987''' || || || DB 145 || Muten Rōshi's Resolve || ||
|-
|| '''07 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 082 || The Violent Monster Inoshikachō
|-
|| '''13 October 1987''' || || || DB 146 || Kame-Sen'nin's Final Mafūba!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 083 || Hurry, Goku! The Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''20 October 1987''' || || || DB 147 || Demon King Piccolo's Youth Restored!? || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 22nd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime.|| || || || DB 084 || Aim to Be the World's Greatest Martial Artist!!
|-
|| '''27 October 1987''' || || || DB 148 || Get to Karin Tower!! || ||
|-
|| '''28 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 085 || Obsessed with Winning!! Preliminary Survival
|-
|| '''03 November 1987''' || || || DB 149 || World Domination || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 086 || It's Decided!! The Eight Brave Men
|-
|| '''10 November 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 10]]'' is released. || || DB 150 || Even Karin-''sama'' is Worried || ||
|-
|| '''11 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 087 || Showdown!! Yamcha vs Tenshinhan
|-
|| '''17 November 1987''' || || || DB 151 || The Super God Water!!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 088 || Go, Yamcha! The Dreadful Tenshinhan
|-
|| '''21 November 1987''' || || || DB 152 || Son Goku Finally Departs!!!! || ||
|-
|| '''25 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 089 || Be Afraid!! A Full Moon Grudge
|-
|| '''01 December 1987''' || || || DB 153 || Tenshinhan's Determination!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 090 || ''Nanana''!! What, a Dodonpa?
|-
|| '''08 December 1987''' || || || DB 154 || Tenshinhan's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 091 || A Sudden Turn-Around!! Kuririn's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''16 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 092 || Wai~t! Here's Son Goku!!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''18 December 1987'''
|| || || DB 155 || Son Goku's Counterattack || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Sonchoh]]'' ||
|-
|| '''23 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 093 || Evenly Matched!! Tenshinhan vs Jackie
|-
|| '''30 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 094 || ''Ge-ge-ge''!! The New Tsuru-sen Technique – Taiyō-Ken
|}

===1988===
''Dragon Ball'' sees much change in 1988. As the story further centers on fighting, Toriyama has Goku grow up into a taller character design, one that is easier to draw in combat. The anime's depiction of Goku piercing the Demon King's body convinces Torishima that a new producer is needed to properly adapt the comic. He recruits Takao Koyama and Kōzō Morishita to help reboot the television show. As the Saiyan arc begins, Yū Kondō takes over as Toriyama's editor, and Son Goku dies. Also this year, the one-shot, ''Mamejirō-kun'', is published.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1988''' || || || DB 156 || Angry!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 095 || Fight!! Goku vs Kuririn
|-
|| '''12 January 1988''' || || || DB 157 || An Immortal Showdown!! || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 096 || Can it be, Goku?! Kuririn's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''19 January 1988''' || || || DB 158 || Son Goku's Greatest Crisis!! || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 097 || The Finals!! Who is the World's Greatest Martial Artist?!
|-
|| '''26 January 1988''' || || || DB 159 || A Grand Battle in the Wasteland!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 098 || A Secret Ability – The Haikyū-Ken vs Fighting Power
|-
|| '''02 February 1988''' || || || DB 160 || Son Goku's Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 February 1988''' || || || || || DB 099 || Tenshinhan's Anguish!!
|-
|| '''09 February 1988''' || || || DB 161 || Son Goku Wins!! || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 February 1988'''
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 11]]'' is released. || || ||
|rowspan="2"| DB 100
|rowspan="2"| Life or Death?! A Last Resort
|-
|| ''Dragon Quest III'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''16 February 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 23rd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the manga. || || DB 162 || The Secret of the Nyoi-Bō || ||
|-
|| '''17 February 1988''' || || || || || DB 101 || The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Then…!!
|-
|| '''23 February 1988''' || || || DB 163 || The Temple || ||
|-
|| '''24 February 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Demon King Piccolo arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 102 || Kuririn's Death – A Terrible Conspiracy!!
|-
|| '''01 March 1988''' || || || DB 164 || God Appears || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 103 || The Terror of Demon King Piccolo!!
|-
|| '''08 March 1988''' || || || DB 165 || Shenlong is Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 104 || Come Back to Life, Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''15 March 1988''' || || As the story centers more on fights, Toriyama ages Goku into a taller character design, making it easier to draw him.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref> || DB 166 || Everyone's Reunion || ||
|-
|| '''16 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 105 || The Strange Guy – Enter Yajirobe!!
|-
|| '''19 March 1988''' || || || DB 167 || Troubles at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 106 || The Demonic Beast – Tambourine Draws Near!!
|-
|| '''29 March 1988''' || || || DB 168 || The Eight Winners are Determined!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1988''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 33. || DB 169 || Tenshinhan and Tao Pai-pai || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 107 || Son Goku – An Explosion of Anger!!
|-
|| '''08 April 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 12]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1988''' || || || DB 170 || The Hitman Tao Pai-pai's Struggle || ||
|-
|| '''13 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 108 || Demon King Piccolo Descends!!
|-
|| '''16 April 1988''' || ''Saint Seiya's'' 73rd episode, the last to feature [[Takao Koyama]] and [[Kōzō Morishita]], airs. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''19 April 1988''' || || || DB 171 || Son Goku's Marriage || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 109 || Son Goku vs Demon King Piccolo
|-
|| '''26 April 1988''' || || || DB 172 || Kuririn vs Ma Junior || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 1988''' || || || DB 173 || Kuririn vs Ma Junior: Settling the Score!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 110 || Hang in There! Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1988''' || || || DB 174 || Yamcha vs Shen || ||
|-
|| '''11 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 111 || Kame-Sen'nin's Final Mafūba!!
|-
|| '''17 May 1988''' || || || DB 175 || S–H–E–N || ||
|-
|| '''18 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 112 || Demon King Piccolo's Youth Restored?!
|-
|| '''24 May 1988''' || || || DB 176 || Son Goku vs Tenshinhan || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 113 || King Castle on the Offensive-Defensive!!
|-
|| '''31 May 1988''' || || || DB 177 || Speed || ||
|-
|| '''01 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 114 || Goku's Wish!! Even Karin-''sama'' is Worried
|-
|| '''07 June 1988''' || Exact midpoint of the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc. || Around this time ("probably midway through Ma Junior")<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, Toriyama first begins thinking about the Freeza arc.|| DB 178 || Tenshinhan's Prided Surefire Technique! || ||
|-
|| '''08 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 115 || Get Your Hands On It! The Mysterious Super God Water
|-
|| '''10 June 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 13]]'' is released. || || || | ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1988''' || || || DB 179 || Two Weak Points || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 1988''' || || || DB 180 || Demon King Piccolo vs God || ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 116 || Kame-Sen'nin's Alive?!
|-
|| '''28 June 1988''' || || || DB 181 || God's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 117 || Son Goku Finally Departs!!
|-
|| '''05 July 1988''' || || || DB 182 || The Fated Showdown! Son Goku vs Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''06 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 118 || Tenshinhan's Determination!!
|-
|| '''09 July 1988''' || || || || || DB M3 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_3|A Mystical Great Adventure]]''
|-
|| '''12 July 1988''' || || || DB 183 || A Light Warm-Up || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 1988''' || || || DB 184 || Both Sides Go All-Out || ||
|-
|| '''20 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 119 || Will It Work?! The Legendary Mafūba
|-
|| '''26 July 1988''' || || || DB 185 || The Super Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 120 || Goku – Anger at Full Power!!
|-
|| '''02 August 1988''' || || || DB 186 || Confusion at the Tournament Grounds!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 121 || Son Goku's Greatest Crisis!!
|-
|| '''09 August 1988''' || || || DB 187 || Demon King Piccolo's Super Giant-Form Technique || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 August 1988'''
|| Episode 122 motivates Torishima to find the show a new producer. He recruits Kōzō Morishita and Takao Koyama, both key to the ''Saint Seiya's'' anime's success, to help him reboot ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || || ||
|rowspan="2"| DB 122
|rowspan="2"| The Final Gamble!!
|-
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 14]]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''12 August 1988'''
|rowspan="2"| The video game, ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Daimaō_Fukkatsu|Dragon Ball: The Great Demon King's Revival]]'', is released. || || DB 188 || Son Goku's Match || ||
|-
|| || || ''[[Mamejirō-kun]]''|| ||
|-
|| '''17 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 123 || The Secret of the Nyoi-Bō
|-
|| '''23 August 1988''' || || || DB 189 || The Demon King's Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 124 || The Temple Above the Clouds
|-
|| '''30 August 1988''' || || || DB 190 || Stand Firm, Son Goku!! || ||
|-
|| '''31 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 125 || God Appears!!
|-
|| '''06 September 1988''' || || || DB 191 || The Ten Count || ||
|-
|| '''13 September 1988''' || || || DB 192 || It's All Over!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 126 || Shenlong is Revived!!
|-
|| '''20 September 1988''' || || || DB 193 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai's Climax!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 127 || Faster Than Lightning!!
|-
|| '''27 September 1988''' || || || DB 194 || The Gift of the Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 128 || As Quietly As the Sky
|-
|| '''04 October 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Saiyan arc begins in the manga. Around this time, ''shōjo'' manga editor [[Yū Kondō]] becomes Akira Toriyama's editor, replacing Kazuhiko Torishima.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || || DB 195 || The Mysterious Alien Warrior || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1988''' || || || DB 196 || Kakarrot || ||
|-
|| '''12 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 129 || Time Traveling Goku
|-
|| '''18 October 1988''' || || || DB 197 || Son Goku's Past!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 130 || Goku's Opponent is… Goku?!
|-
|| '''25 October 1988''' || || || DB 198 || A Powerful Enemy in Common || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 131 || Each On His Own Path
|-
|| '''01 November 1988''' || || || DB 199 || Showdown with Raditz || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 1988''' || Kōzō Morishita's first credit on the ''Dragon Ball'' anime. || || || || DB 132 || Hotter Than Magma
|-
|| '''08 November 1988''' || || || DB 200 || An Unprecedented Terror || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 23rd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 133 || The Reunion Before the Storm
|-
|| '''15 November 1988''' || || || DB 201 || Piccolo's Trump Card || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 134 || Troubles at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''22 November 1988''' || || || DB 202 || The Makankōsappō || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 135 || The Eight Chosen People
|-
|| '''29 November 1988''' || || || DB 203 || Son Goku's Last Resort!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 136 || The Hitman Tao Pai-pai's Counterattack
|-
|| '''06 December 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 15]]'' is released. || || DB 204 || Farewell, Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 137 || Son Goku's Marriage
|-
|| '''14 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 138 || The Puzzling Man, Shen
|-
|| '''19 December 1988''' || || || DB 205 || A Fight in the Afterlife!!|| ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 139 || Another Fierce Fight! Goku vs Tenshinhan
|}

===1989===
The battle against Vegeta draws to a close, and Son Gohan departs with Bulma and Kuririn to Piccolo's homeworld where they encounter Freeza. Torishima learns from Morishita that starting a new show would increase their promotional budget. Thus, ''Dragon Ball's'' first animated adaptation ends, and the new show, ''Dragon Ball Z'', begins airing. The show's title is christened by Toriyama with the alphabet's last letter in order to mark the final portion of the story. The one shots, ''Karamaru-kun Nihon-bare'' and ''Rocky'', are also published this year.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1989''' || || || DB 206 || Son Gohan and Demon King Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''11 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 140 || True Strength
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|| '''14 January 1989''' || || || DB 207 || Son Gohan Grieves || ||
|-
|| '''18 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 141 || Four Tenshinhans
|-
|| '''24 January 1989''' || || || DB 208 || An Incident Under the Full Moon || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 142 || Which is Stronger?! God vs Demon King Piccolo
|-
|| '''31 January 1989''' || || || DB 209 || Everyone's Year || ||
|-
|| '''01 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 143 || The Fate of the World at Stake!
|-
|| '''07 February 1989''' || || || DB 210 || The Father and Son's Harsh Training || ||
|-
|| '''08 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 144 || Unleashed! The Ultimate Super Kamehameha
|-
|| '''10 February 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 16]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 February 1989''' || || || DB 211 || Do Your Best with Kaiō-''sama'', Dead Son Goku! || ||
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|| '''15 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 145 || Demon King Piccolo's Super Giant-Form Technique
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|| '''21 February 1989''' || || || DB 212 || The Saiyans Approach!! || ||
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|| '''22 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 146 || Son Goku's Trap
|-
|| '''25 February 1989''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kousoku_Sentai_Turboranger Kousoku Sentai Turboranger]'', the final of Toei's ''Super Sentai'' series to be produced before the introduction of the Ginyu Special Force (or "Tokusentai"), begins airing. || || || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''28 February 1989'''
|| || || DB 213 || The Saiyans Arrive!! || ||
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|| || || || ''[[Karamaru-kun Nihon-bare]]'' ||
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|| '''01 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 147 || Nothing More Can Be Done!!
|-
|| '''07 March 1989''' || || || DB 214 || Vegeta's Game || ||
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|| '''08 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 148 || Hooray! The World's Strongest Man
|-
|| '''14 March 1989''' || || || DB 215 || Yamcha's Premonition || ||
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|| '''15 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 149 || The Wedding Dress In Flames
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|| '''21 March 1989''' || || || DB 216 || Frightened Warriors || ||
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|| '''22 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 150 || The Phantom Fire-Eating Bird
|-
|| '''28 March 1989''' || || || DB 217 || Hurry, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1989''' || || || DB 218 || The Final Kikōhō || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1989''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 34. || || || DB 151 || Thanks to Chi-Chi's Bridal Training
|-
|| '''11 April 1989''' || || || DB 219 || Three Hours || ||
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|| '''12 April 1989''' || || || || || DB 152 || Hurry, Goku! The Mysterious Mountain of the Five Elements
|-
|| '''18 April 1989''' || || || DB 220 || A Faint Light || ||
|-
|| '''19 April 1989''' || By this point in time, Morishita tells Torishima that starting a new show would increase their promotional budget.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> Thus, ''Dragon Ball's'' first animated adaptation ends. || || || || DB 153 || Mount Frypan Burns! An Instant Do-or-Die Journey
|-
|| '''25 April 1989''' || || || DB 221 || The Cornered Mouse Bites the Cat || ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1989''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'', christened by Toriyama with the alphabet's last letter to indicate the final portion of the story, begins airing.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || || || || DBZ 001 || Mini Goku is Just Precious! I'm Gohan
|-
|| '''02 May 1989''' || || || DB 222 || Son Goku Approaches!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 002 || The Strongest Warrior in All of History is Goku's Brother!
|-
|| '''09 May 1989''' || || || DB 223 || Piccolo and Gohan || ||
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|| '''10 May 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 17]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 003 || Alright! This is the Strongest Combo on Earth!
|-
|| '''16 May 1989''' || || || DB 224 || Son Goku's Quiet Anger || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 004 || Piccolo's Trump Card! Gohan is a Crybaby
|-
|| '''23 May 1989''' || || || DB 225 || Nappa, Completely Helpless!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 005 || Goku Dies! There's Only One Chance Left
|-
|| '''30 May 1989''' || || || DB 226 || The Mystery of the Kaiō-Ken || ||
|-
|| '''06 June 1989''' || || || DB 227 || The Emperor Stirs || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 006 || Even Enma-''sama'' is Surprised – A Fight in the Afterlife
|-
|| '''13 June 1989''' || || || DB 228 || One-on-One Combat!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 007 || Dinosaur Survival! Gohan's Difficult Training
|-
|| '''20 June 1989''' || || || DB 229 || A Fateful Super Decisive Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 008 || The Great Transformation on a Moonlit Night! The Secret of Gohan's Power
|-
|| '''27 June 1989''' || || || DB 230 || The Dangerous Three-Fold Kaiō-Ken! || ||
|-
|| '''28 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 009 || Sorry Robot-''san'' – The Tears that Vanished in the Desert
|-
|| '''04 July 1989''' || || || DB 231 || A Fight in the Red Zone! || ||
|-
|| '''05 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 010 || Don't Cry Gohan! His First Fight
|-
|| '''10 July 1989''' ||''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 18]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 July 1989''' || || || DB 232 || The "Moon" || ||
|-
|| '''12 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 011 || The Saiyan, Strongest Warriors in the Universe, Awaken!
|-
|| '''15 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ M1 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_1|Dragon Ball Z]]
|-
|| '''18 July 1989''' || || || DB 233 || Can He Unleash It?! The Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 012 || Catnap on the Serpent Road – Goku Takes a Tumble
|-
|| '''25 July 1989''' || || || DB 234 || What Will Happen?! The Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 013 || Hands Off! Enma-''sama's'' Secret Fruit
|-
|| '''July 1989''' || || || || ''[[Rocky]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''01 August 1989''' || || || DB 235 || Son Goku, At Death's Door!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 014 || Such Sweet Temptation! The Snake Princess's Hospitality
|-
|| '''08 August 1989''' || || || DB 236 || A Meek Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 015 || Escape from Piccolo! Gohan Summons a Storm
|-
|| '''12 August 1989''' || || || DB 237 || Once Again, the Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 016 || Run, Gohan! Longing for Mt. Paozu, Where Chi-Chi is Waiting
|-
|| '''22 August 1989''' || || || DB 238 || The Genki-Dama's Course!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 August 1989''' || || || DB 239 || The Worn-Out Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''30 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 017 || City of No Tomorrow! The Long Road to Victory
|-
|| '''05 September 1989''' || || || DB 240 || A Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 018 || Last Stop on Serpent Road! Are you Kaiō-''sama''?
|-
|| '''12 September 1989''' || || || DB 241 || Son Goku's Request... || ||
|-
|| '''13 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 019 || The Battle with Gravity! Catch Bubbles-''kun''
|-
|| '''19 September 1989''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Namek arc begins in the manga.|| || DB 242 || A Gloomy Closing Scene... || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 020 || The Return of the Saiyan Legend! Goku's Roots
|-
|| '''26 September 1989''' || || || DB 243 || Go For It! The Planet Namek || ||
|-
|| '''27 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 021 || Come Forth, Shenlong! The Saiyans Finally Arrive on Earth
|-
|| '''03 October 1989''' || || || DB 244 || A Spaceship Found!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 October 1989''' || || || DB 245 || Departing for Planet Namek!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 022 || Unbelievable!! Saibaimen, Born from the Soil
|-
|| '''17 October 1989''' || || || DB 246 || Vegeta Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 023 || Yamcha Dies! The Terror of the Saibaimen
|-
|| '''24 October 1989''' || Freeza makes his debut. Conceived of during Japan's asset price bubble, Freeza is the "#1 land shark in the universe".<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>, based on a combination of Toriyama's editor at the time, Yū Kondō<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>, and "a queen or something in some movie".<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref><ref group="note">It isn't known which 'queen' Toriyama is referring to, but it is possible that Toriyama is referring to any number of sadistic eunuch warlord characters from martial arts films. Dongfang Bubai from ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'' fights with piercing red fingertip attacks. Wang Zhen from ''Secret Service of the Imperial Court'' is pale, androgynous, and hides cruelty behind politeness.</ref> || || DB 247 || Dark Clouds Swirl Over Planet Namek || ||
|-
|| '''25 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 024 || Farewell Ten-''san''! Chiaotzu's Suicide Strategy
|-
|| '''27 October 1989''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball 3: Goku's Legend'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''31 October 1989''' || || || DB 248 || The Mysterious Strangers || ||
|-
|| '''01 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 025 || Tenshinhan Cries Out!! This is My Last Kikōhō
|-
|| '''07 November 1989''' || || || DB 249 || Vegeta's Super Power || ||
|-
|| '''08 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 026 || An Intense 3-Hour Delay! The Kinto-Un Bullet-Express
|-
|| '''10 November 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 19]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 1989''' || || || DB 250 || Son Goku Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 1989''' || || || DB 251 || Son Goku's Spaceship || ||
|-
|| '''22 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 027 || Leave it to Me! Gohan's Great Burst of Anger
|-
|| '''28 November 1989''' || || || DB 252 || The Frightened Namekians || ||
|-
|| '''29 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 028 || Ferocity of the Saiyans! God and Piccolo Both Die!
|-
|| '''05 December 1989''' || || || DB 253 || One Village's Battle || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 029 || Father is Awesome! The Ultimate Finishing Technique – Kaiō-Ken
|-
|| '''12 December 1989''' || || || DB 254 || The Namekian Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''13 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 030 || A Hot, Unbounded Battle! Goku vs Vegeta
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''19 December 1989'''
|| || || DB 255 || Son Gohan in a Frenzy!! || ||
|-
|| || || DB 256 || A Deadly Pursuer!! ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 031 || Now, Goku! A Final Technique with Everything on the Line
|-
|}

===1990===
This year, Son Goku arrives on Planet Namek, and the battle against Freeza begins. Toriyama's one-shot ''Wolf'' is published, and ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' begins serialization in ''V-Jump''. Finally, a live action film is produced in Korea.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1990''' || || || DB 257 || Dodoria in Terror || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 January 1990'''
|| ''Akira Toriyama: The World'' is released. || || || ''[[Wolf]]'' || ||
|-
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 20]]'' is released.|| || || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1990''' || || || DB 258 || Danger All Around!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 032 || Battle Power Times Ten!! Vegeta's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''23 January 1990''' || || || DB 259 || The Sixth Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 033 || Don't Die, Father!! This is Gohan's Hidden Strength
|-
|| '''30 January 1990''' || || || DB 260 || One Last Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''31 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 034 || Shoot, Kuririn! The Genki-Dama, Packed with Hope
|-
|| '''06 February 1990''' || || || DB 261 || Kaiō-''sama's'' Freaked Out || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 035 || Cause a Miracle! The Super Saiyan, Son Gohan
|-
|| '''10 February 1990''' || || || DB 262 || Vegeta and Zarbon || ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1990''' || ''Dragon Quest IV'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 February 1990''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Namek arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime. || || || || DBZ 036 || We're Off Into Space! The Planet of Hope is Piccolo's Homeland
|-
|| '''20 February 1990''' || || || DB 263 || Zarbon's Hidden Power || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 037 || The Mysterious Yunzabit! The Search for God's Spaceship
|-
|| '''27 February 1990''' || The [[Ginyu Special Force]] are mentioned for the first time by Freeza. || By this point, Akira Toriyama has watched enough ''Super Sentai'' with his son that he thinks to introduce sentai characters, in the form of the Ginyu Special Force (or "Toku''sentai''").<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>|| DB 264 || The Eldest's House || ||
|-
|| '''28 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 038 || Blast-off for Planet Namek! The Terror Awaiting Gohan and Company
|-
|| '''06 March 1990''' || || || DB 265 || The Seventh Dragon Ball Changes Hands || ||
|-
|| '''07 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 039 || Friends or Foes? Children of the Mysterious Giant Spaceship
|-
|| '''13 March 1990''' || || || DB 266 || Vegeta Laughs, Freeza Fumes || ||
|-
|| '''14 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 040 || Really, for Real? There Lies Namek, Planet of Hope
|-
|| '''15 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ M2 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_2|The World's Strongest Guy]]
|-
|| '''20 March 1990''' || || || DB 267 || A Reunion of Terror || ||
|-
|| '''21 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 041 || Kind-hearted Aliens – There’s the Five-Star Ball Already
|-
|| '''27 March 1990''' || || || DB 268 || Vegeta's Charge! || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 1990''' || || || DB 269 || Gohan and Vegeta's Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 042 || Planet Freeza No. 79 – Vegeta Recovers!!
|-
|| '''05 April 1990''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 35. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 21]]'' is released. || || DB 270 || Premonitions of a Great War || ||
|-
|| '''11 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 043 || The Dragon Balls Are All Here! Piccolo-''san'' Comes Back to Life
|-
|| '''17 April 1990 ''' || || || DB 271 || They're Closing In!! The Ginyu Special-Squad || ||
|-
|| '''18 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 044 || A Tough New Enemy! Emperor of the Universe, Freeza
|-
|| '''24 April 1990''' || || || DB 272 || Make it in Time!! The Seven Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''25 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 045 || Vegeta's Ambition! I am the Greatest Warrior in the Universe!!
|-
|| '''02 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 046 || Goku's Power at Full-Force!! Six Days to the End of the Galaxy
|-
|| '''08 May 1990''' || || || DB 273 || The Terrible Ginyu Special-Squad || ||
|-
|| '''09 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 047 || Surprise Attack!! The Elder's Target was the Scouter
|-
|| '''15 May 1990''' || || || DB 274 || Gurd's Psychic Powers || ||
|-
|| '''16 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 048 || Gohan in Peril! A Pursuing Dodoria Summons Death
|-
|| '''22 May 1990''' || || || DB 275 || Vegeta's Quick Attack!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 049 || Dodoria Dies by Explosion! Vegeta's Fearsome Shockwave
|-
|| '''29 May 1990''' || || || DB 276 || No Hope for Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''30 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 050 || Escape From a Burning Planet!! A Life-or-Death Kamehameha
|-
|| '''05 June 1990''' || || || DB 277 || Freeza Laughs || ||
|-
|| '''06 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 051 || Courage Times One Hundred! The Warriors Gather Under Kaiō
|-
|| '''12 June 1990''' || || || DB 278 || Son Gohan Dies?! || ||
|-
|| '''19 June 1990''' || || || DB 279 || The Mysterious Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''20 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 052 || Listen to Me Goku! Hands Off Freeza
|-
|| '''26 June 1990''' || || || DB 280 || Super Saiyan?! || ||
|-
|| '''27 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 053 || Nothing but Goosebumps! The Handsome Warrior Zarbon's Devilish Transformation
|-
|| '''03 July 1990''' || || || DB 281 || Showdown!! Jheese and Butta || ||
|-
|| '''04 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 054 || Defend the Planet of Hope!! Kuririn's Astonishing Power-Up
|-
|| '''07 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ M3 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_3|A Super Decisive Battle for Earth]]
|-
|| '''10 July 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 22]]'' is released. || || DB 282 || Vegeta's Complex Mind || ||
|-
|| '''17 July 1990''' || || || DB 283 || Captain Ginyu Takes the Field!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 055 || Back from the Brink of Death – The Miracle Man, Vegeta
|-
|| '''24 July 1990''' || || || DB 284 || Captain Ginyu's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 1990''' || || || DB 285 || The Eldest and Co. in Danger|| ||
|-
|| '''01 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 056 || An Enormous Battle Power!! Freeza's Strategy is Shattered
|-
|| '''07 August 1990''' || || || DB 286 || Nail, Warrior of Namek || ||
|-
|| '''08 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 057 || I'm Back to My Old Self Again!! Goku Takes on 100 Times Gravity
|-
|| '''11 August 1990''' || || || DB 287 || The Body Change || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 1990''' || || || DB 288 || Goku or Ginyu?! || ||
|-
|| '''22 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 058 || Freeza's Secret Weapon! The Devilish Ginyu Special-Squad
|-
|| '''28 August 1990''' || || || DB 289 || Ginyu's Painful Miscalculation!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 059 || Bulma, Watch Out!! The Four-Star Ball Falls into Freeza's Hands
|-
|| '''04 September 1990''' || || || DB 290 || Ginyu is Defeated!!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 060 || Charge!! The Kaiō-Ken and Kamehameha of an Indomitable Spirit
|-
|| '''11 September 1990''' || || || DB 291 || An Angry Freeza!!! || ||
|-
|| '''12 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 061 || The Great Battle Approaches! The Ginyu Special-Squad Takes the Stage!!
|-
|| '''18 September 1990''' || || || DB 292 || Come Forth, Genuine Shenlong!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 062 || Goku on Final Approach! Smash through Freeza's Dragnet
|-
|| '''22 September 1990''' || || || DB 293 || Three Wishes || ||
|-
|| '''26 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 063 || Is This Some Super-Magic or Just a Trick?! Mr. Gurd is Angry!
|-
|| '''02 October 1990''' || || || DB 294 || The Last Wish || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 23]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1990''' || || || DB 295 || An Unexpected Super Power-Up || ||
|-
|| '''16 October 1990''' || || || DB 296 || Freeza's Super Transformation!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 October 1990''' || Son Goku's father, [[Bardock]], makes his debut. His armor lacks shoulder guards, in a nod to the armor worn by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshiro_Mifune Toshirō Mifune]'s character in Akira Kurosawa's ''Seven Samurai''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> || || || || DBZ TVS1 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_TV_Special_1|A Final, Solitary Battle - The Father of Z-Warrior Kakarrot, Who Challenged Freeza]]
|-
|| '''23 October 1990''' || || || DB 297 || Gohan in a Frenzy!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 October 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 064 || The Savage Reacoom! The Bad, Strong, and Outrageous Guy
|-
|| '''27 October 1990''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Assault! The Saiyans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 1990''' || || || DB 298 || A Worn-Out Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''31 October 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 065 || Don't Die, Gohan! Goku Finally Touches Down on the Battlefield
|-
|| '''06 November 1990''' || || || DB 299 || A Warrior's Revival || ||
|-
|| '''07 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 066 || Uncommon Strength!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son Goku
|-
|| '''10 November 1990''' || || || DB 300 || Piccolo's Self-Confidence || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 067 || Lightning Balls of Red and Blue! Jheese and Butta Attack Goku
|-
|| '''20 November 1990''' || || || DB 301 || An Endless Escalation!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 068 || At Last, a Direct Confrontation!! Captain Ginyu Takes the Field
|-
|| '''27 November 1990''' || || || DB 302 || Freeza's Second Transformation || ||
|-
|| '''28 November 1990''' || ''[[Savings Soldier Cashman]]'' begins serialization. || || CM 1 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 1 || DBZ 069 || Incredible Force!! Did You See It, Goku's Full Power?
|-
|| '''04 December 1990''' || || || DB 303 || Freeza Makes Doubly Sure!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 December 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 070 || What of the Battle's Outcome?! Freeza's Evil Hand Closes Around the Eldest
|-
|| '''11 December 1990''' || || || DB 304 || Birth of a Super Saiyan and a Super Freeza?! || ||
|-
|| '''12 December 1990''' || The Korean live action film, ''[[Dragon Ball: Fight, Son Goku! Win, Son Goku!]]'', is released. || || || || DBZ 071 || Surprise!! Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''19 December 1990'''
|| || || DB 305 || Freeza?! Or Vegeta?!
|rowspan="2"|DBZ 072
|rowspan="2"| Come Forth, Super Shenlong!! Grant Me My Wish
|-
|| || || DB 306 || Son Goku... Revived!!
|}

===1991===
Goku becomes a Super Saiyan and defeats Freeza. Trunks makes his debut. As ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' wraps up its serialization, the Artificial Humans are awakened and the anime begins the Garlic Jr. story arc. Finally, a live action film is produced in China.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1991''' || || || DB 307 || Kick-Starting the Super Decisive Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 073 || That Ain't Me! Gohan, Don't Lose Your Nerve, Hit Your Father!!
|-
|| '''10 January 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 24]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1991''' || || || DB 308 || Vegeta Dies!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 074 || A Huge Miscalculation!! Ginyu Has Turned into a Frog
|-
|| '''22 January 1991''' || || || DB 309 || Neither Gives an Inch! || ||
|-
|| '''23 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 075 || Thou Who Hast Gathered the Seven Balls... Now Speak Forth the Password!
|-
|| '''29 January 1991''' || || || DB 310 || Searching Each Other Out || ||
|-
|| '''30 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 076 || God Also Returns to Life! Piccolo is Resurrected by Super Shenlong
|-
|| '''05 February 1991''' || || || DB 311 || A Physical Battle || ||
|-
|| '''06 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 077 || Birth of the Mightiest Warrior?! Nail and Piccolo Merge
|-
|| '''09 February 1991''' || || || DB 312 || The Monster Freeza || ||
|-
|| '''13 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 078 || A Nightmare Super-Transformation!! Freeza's Battle Power Reaches One Million
|-
|| '''19 February 1991''' || || || DB 313 || The Twenty-Fold Kaiō-Ken Gamble || ||
|-
|| '''20 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 079 || Is This the End?! A Brutally Transcendent Power Attacks Gohan
|-
|| '''26 February 1991''' || || || DB 314 || Son Goku's Final Decision || ||
|-
|| '''27 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 080 || The Tide Suddenly Turns!! The Warrior Who Came Late – Piccolo
|-
|| '''05 March 1991''' || || || DB 315 || The Last Chance! An Extra-Large Genki-Dama || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 081 || Piccolo's Self-Confidence! I Will Be the One to Defeat Freeza
|-
|| '''08 March 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 25]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1991''' || The first depiction of the [[Super Saiyan]] as a transformation for Son Goku debuts, ten days before it will in the comic and three months before it will in the television show. This depiction is notably different from Toriyama's actual design, with Goku's pupils vanishing and his hair remaining black. || || || || DBZ M4 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_4|Super Saiyan Son Goku]]
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|| '''12 March 1991 ''' || || || DB 316 || The Hatred of the Universe, Pierces Freeza!! || ||
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|| '''13 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 082 || Sally Forth, Goku!! A Furious Freeza's 2nd Transformation
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|| '''19 March 1991 ''' || The Super Saiyan transformation makes its debut in the comic. || Toriyama designs the Super Saiyan transformation to not have filled-in hair, saving his assistant time and making it easy to tell that Goku has become stronger.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/</ref> Goku looks at Freeza with Bruce Lee's paralyzing glare, a moment Toriyama has up until now treated as the story arc's conclusion.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| DB 317 || Life or Death || ||
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|| '''20 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 083 || Fear Me!! Freeza Does Battle With a 3rd Transformation
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|| '''26 March 1991''' || || || DB 318 || The Legendary Super Saiyan || ||
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|| '''27 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 084 || The Death of Dende... Come Forth! Intense, Full-Force Power
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|| '''02 April 1991''' || || || DB 319 || Freeza's First Taste of Humiliation and Despair || ||
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|| '''03 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 085 || The Moment We've Waited For!!! Son Goku is Revived
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|| '''05 April 1991''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 36. || || || ||
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|| '''09 April 1991''' || || || DB 320 || Planet Namek and Hope Disappear || ||
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|| '''10 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 086 || Such Regret...!! The Proud Saiyan, Vegeta Dies
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|| '''16 April 1991''' || || || DB 321 || Freeza's Do-or-Die Full Power || ||
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|| '''17 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 087 || The Curtain Opens on the Super Decisive Battle!! I Am Going to Defeat You
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|| '''23 April 1991''' || || || DB 322 || A Final, Grand Decisive Battle for Both Sides! || ||
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|| '''24 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 088 || The Two Great Superpowers Collide! A Physical Battle Where Both Get Serious!!!
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|| '''27 April 1991''' || || || DB 323 || Two Wishes || ||
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|| '''01 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 089 || Freeza's Terrible Declaration! I Will Defeat You Without Using My Hands
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|| '''08 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 090 || That Ain't No Bluff!! The Audaciously Wonderful Guy, Son Goku
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|| '''14 May 1991''' || || || DB 324 || A Quiet, Fierce Battle || ||
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|| '''15 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 091 || Showdown!! The Embodiment of Flame in a 20-Fold Kaiō-Ken Kamehameha
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|| '''21 May 1991''' || || || DB 325 || Son Goku Calls it Quits || ||
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|| '''22 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 092 || An Extra-Large Genki-Dama – This is the Final Trump Card!!
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|| '''28 May 1991''' || || || DB 326 || An Empty Conclusion || ||
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|| '''29 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 093 || Seize the Chance!! Piccolo's Suicide Support Strike
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|| '''04 June 1991''' || || || DB 327 || The End of It All || ||
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|| '''05 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 094 || The Incredible Destructive Force of the Genki-Dama!! Who Will Survive?!
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|| '''10 June 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 26]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''11 June 1991''' || || || DB 328 || Planet Namek Fades Out || ||
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|| '''12 June 1991''' || The Super Saiyan transformation makes its debut in the television show. || || CM 2 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 2 || DBZ 095 || Transformed At Last!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son Goku
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|| '''18 June 1991''' || || || DB 329 || Goku Won't Be Coming Home || ||
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|| '''19 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 096 || An Explosion of Anger!! Goku, Avenge Everyone's Deaths
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|| '''25 June 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Artificial Humans arc begins in the manga. Trunks makes his debut, possibly based off of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Reese Kyle Reese] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Connor John Connor] from the ''Terminator'' films. || || DB 330 || Freeza and his Father Descend to Earth || ||
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|| '''26 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 097 || The Destruction of Planet Namek?! A Demonic Flash Penetrates the Ground
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|| '''02 July 1991''' || || || DB 331 || The Mysterious Boy || ||
|-
|| '''03 July 1991''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_2:_Judgment_Day Terminator 2: Judgment Day]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 July 1991''' || || || DB 332 || A Second Super Saiyan || ||
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|| '''10 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 098 || I Am Going To Win... Risking Survival, A Final Attack
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|| '''16 July 1991''' || || || DB 333 || Son Goku Comes Home || ||
|-
|| '''17 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 099 || Shenlong, Fly Through Space!! The Time of Namek's Destruction Draws Near
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|| '''20 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ M5 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_5|The Incredible Strongest vs. Strongest]]
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|| '''23 July 1991''' || || || DB 334 || The Boy From the Future || ||
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|| '''24 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 100 || I am Son Goku's Son!! Gohan Returns to the Battlefield
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|| '''30 July 1991''' || || || DB 335 || A Message of Terror || ||
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|| '''31 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 101 || I'm Staying on This Planet!! A Final Wish Toward Victory
|-
|| '''06 August 1991''' || || || DB 336 || A Three Year Gamble || ||
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|| '''07 August 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 27]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 102 || Let's Get It On!! Two Remain on a Vanishing Planet
|-
|| '''10 August 1991''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z II: The Violent God, Freeza!!'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''13 August 1991''' || [[Dr. Gero]] and [[No. 19]] make their debut. || Around this time, Torishima calls Toriyama to complain that the anticipated Artificial Humans are "just a geezer and a fatso". Toriyama then begins planning the introduction of No. 17 and No. 18.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>|| DB 337 || The Super Warriors Assemble || ||
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|| '''14 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 103 || Pathos of Freeza! Once He Starts Shaking He's Unstoppable!!
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|| '''21 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 104 || Goku's Declaration of Victory!! As Freeza Destroys Himself...
|-
|| '''27 August 1991''' || || || DB 338 || The Artificial Humans Head to the City... || ||
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|| '''28 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 105 || Freeza Defeated!! A Single Blast Packed With a Totailty of Rage
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|| '''03 September 1991''' || || || DB 339 || A Close Call for Yamcha!! || ||
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|| '''04 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 106 || Planet Namek's Great Explosion!! Goku Disappears into Space
|-
|| '''10 September 1991''' || || || DB 340 || Son Goku vs The Red Ribbon Army's Grudge || ||
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|| '''11 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 107 || Son Goku Survived – The Z Warriors Are All Resurrected!!
|-
|| '''14 September 1991''' || || || DB 341 || What's Wrong, Son Goku? || ||
|-
|| '''18 September 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball Z's'' Garlic Jr. arc begins.|| || || || DBZ 108 || Terrible Happenings in Heaven!! Garlic Jr. Becomes God?!
|-
|| '''21 September 1991''' || || || DB 342 || Goku, Defeated! || ||
|-
|| '''25 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 109 || Black Mist of Terror...!! Everyone Turns Demonic
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|| '''01 October 1991''' || || || DB 343 || Vegeta Makes His Appearance || ||
|-
|| '''02 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 110 || The Heavens Become the Battlefield!! Piccolo Becomes Devilish Again...
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|| '''08 October 1991''' || || || DB 344 || The Artificial Humans Lose their Cool || ||
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|| '''09 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 111 || A Direct Confrontation with Piccolo!! An Angry Masenkō in the Heavens
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|| '''15 October 1991''' || || || DB 345 || No. 20 Runs Away! || ||
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|| '''16 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 112 || Restore Everyone's Minds!! The Ultra Holy Water Resting in the Temple
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|| '''22 October 1991''' || || || DB 346 || Trunks Returns || ||
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|| '''23 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 113 || It Can't Wait Until Morning!! God Decides on a Suicidal Course of Action
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|| '''29 October 1991''' || || || DB 347 || Trunks' Confusion || ||
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|| '''30 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 114 || A Battle of Extreme Measures!! God Breaks the Covenant
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|| '''02 November 1991''' || || || DB 348 || To the Laboratory...!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 November 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 115 || The Ultra Holy Water Worked!! The World Awakens From its Nightmare
|-
|| '''08 November 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 28]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1991''' || No. 17 and No. 18 make their debut. || Around this time, Torishima calls Toriyama to complain that these new Artificial Humans are "just some brats". Toriyama then begins planning the introduction of Cell.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || DB 349 || No. 17 and No. 18 Are Awakened || ||
|-
|| '''13 November 1991''' ||''Savings Soldier Cashman'' concludes serialization. || || CM 3 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 3 || DBZ 116 || Gohan's Brief Chance for Victory!! Hit the Makyō Planet...
|-
|| '''19 November 1991''' || || || DB 350 || No. 17, No. 18, and... No. 16 || ||
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|| '''20 November 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 117 || You're My Guy... Kuririn – The 101st Proposal
|-
|| '''26 November 1991''' || || || DB 351 || The Mysterious No. 16 || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Artificial Humans arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime.|| || || || DBZ 118 || That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and his Father Strike Back
|-
|| '''03 December 1991''' || || || DB 352 || Vegeta vs No. 18 || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 119 || I Will Defeat Freeza... The Mysterious Boy Awaiting Goku
|-
|| '''10 December 1991''' || || || DB 353 || As You'd Expect of Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''11 December 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 120 || Freeza Halved By a Single Blow!! Another Super Saiyan
|-
|| '''18 December 1991''' || || || DB 354 || The Composed Artificial Humans || DBZ 121 || Heya!! It's Been a While... Son Goku Returns
|-
|| '''1991''' || At some point this year, the Chinese live action film, ''[[New Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shenlong]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|}

===1992===
Cell appears and absorbs No. 17 and No. 18. Fuyuto Takeda replaces Yū Kondō as Akira Toriyama's editor. The Cell Games begin, and ''Dub & Peter-1'' begins serialization.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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|| '''06 January 1992''' || Piccolo flies to [[God's Temple]] intent to rejoin with God, something Tenshinhan notes would deactivate the Dragon Balls.|| || DB 355 || Piccolo's Resolution || ||
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|| '''08 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 122 || My Dad is Vegeta... Confessions of the Mysterious Boy
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|| '''14 January 1992''' || || || DB 356 || God's Conditions|| ||
|-
|| '''15 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 123 || Goku's New Finishing Technique?! Watch This, My Instant Movement
|-
|| '''21 January 1992''' || || || DB 357 || News From Bulma || ||
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|| '''22 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 124 || I Will Overcome... Goku!! The King of the Fighting Saiyan Race
|-
|| '''25 January 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Super Saiya Legend'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1992''' || || || DB 358 || An Evil Premonition || ||
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|| '''29 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 125 || License Mastery? Goku's Newest Trial
|-
|| '''04 February 1992''' || || || DB 359 || God Has Seen It!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 126 || Murderers Who Leave No Trace – Which Ones Are the Artificial Humans?!
|-
|| '''11 February 1992''' || || || DB 360 || The Union of God and the Demon King || ||
|-
|| '''12 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 127 || The Cold-Blooded No. 20's Hideous Atrocities!! Goku's Super Transformation of Anger
|-
|| '''18 February 1992''' || Cell makes his debut. || || DB 361 || The Mysterious Monster, Finally Appears!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 128 || Goku's Double-Shock!! Caught Between Illness and Adversary
|-
|| '''25 February 1992''' || || || DB 362 || A Duel in Ginger Town || ||
|-
|| '''26 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 129 || The Might of Vegeta!! The Blood of a Super Saiyan Awakens
|-
|| '''03 March 1992''' || || || DB 363 || The Monster's Riddle is Solved || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 130 || No. 20's Defiant Smile... The Secret of Doctor Gero
|-
|| '''07 March 1992''' || Dende appears as the Earth's God, seven months before he will in the comic. || || || || DBZ M6 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_6|Clash!! 10,000,000,000 Powerful Warriors]]
|-
|| '''10 March 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 29]]'' is released. || || DB 364 || Cell Laughs || ||
|-
|| '''11 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 131 || A Present More Terrifying Than the Future?! Trunks' Suspicions
|-
|| '''17 March 1992''' || || || DB 365 || Son Goku Awakens || ||
|-
|| '''18 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 132 || Give Chase!! The Search for Doctor Gero's Mysterious Lab
|-
|| '''24 March 1992''' || || || DB 366 || The Saiyans' Training || ||
|-
|| '''25 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 133 || And the Terror Becomes a Reality... No. 17 and No. 18 Awaken!!
|-
|| '''31 March 1992''' || Dragon Ball Chapter 367's title page page notes that Artificial Humans [[No. 13]], [[No. 14]], and [[No 15.]] were close to completion. || || DB 367 || The Reborn Piccolo vs No. 17 || ||
|-
|| '''01 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 134 || Too Late to Do Anything?! The Ultimate Weapons to Kill Goku
|-
|| '''05 April 1992''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 37. || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1992''' || || || DB 368 || Cell Creeps Up || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1992''' || || || DB 369 || The Artificial Humans vs Cell || ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 135 || A Cute Face, and Super Power?! No. 18 Has No Blind Spot
|-
|| '''21 April 1992''' || || || DB 370 || The Reborn Piccolo's Do-or-Die Opposition || ||
|-
|| '''22 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 136 || Nobody Can Stop Them... Is This the End of the Z Warriors?!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''28 April 1992'''
|| || || DB 371 || No. 16 Stirs! || ||
|-
|| || || DB 372 || The Desperate No. 16's Power!! ||
|-
|| '''29 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 137 || Piccolo's Decision!! The Last Measure in His Reserve
|-
|| '''06 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 138 || Walking Weapons of Mass Destruction!! The Artificial Humans Draw Near Goku
|-
|| '''12 May 1992''' || Cell's second form debuts.|| Kondō tells Toriyama that Cell's second form makes him look like a moron, and to hurry and have him reach his perfect form.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || DB 373 || Prevent It! Cell's Perfect Form || ||
|-
|| '''13 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 139 || An Ominous Premonition! Bulma Unveils a Mystery
|-
|| '''19 May 1992''' || || || DB 374 || Goku and Cell's First Confrontation || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 140 || The Discovery of an Evil Egg!! A Terrified Trunks
|-
|| '''26 May 1992''' || || || DB 375 || Vegeta and Trunks Depart!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 141 || To Face an Unprecedented Foe... A Super Namekian is Born!!
|-
|| '''02 June 1992''' || || || DB 376 || Vegeta's Self-Confidence! || ||
|-
|| '''03 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 142 || The Kamehameha?! The Monster Who Possesses Goku's Energy
|-
|| '''09 June 1992''' || || || DB 377 || Son Goku and Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''10 June 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 30]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 143 || A Life Form of Evil and Destruction!! His Name is Artificial Human Cell
|-
|| '''16 June 1992''' || || || DB 378 || Super Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''17 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 144 || Piccolo's Grievous Mistake! Cell Escapes Into the City!
|-
|| '''23 June 1992''' || || || DB 379 || Cell's Perfect Form, Interrupted?! || ||
|-
|| '''24 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 145 || The Secret of Cell's Birth! What Lies Below the Laboratory?!
|-
|| '''30 June 1992''' || || || DB 380 || Run Away, No. 18!! || ||
|-
|| '''01 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 146 || Goku Awakens to Battle! Go Beyond the Super Saiyan!!
|-
|| '''07 July 1992''' || || || DB 381 || Vegeta's Curiosity Saves Cell || ||
|-
|| '''08 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 147 || Hasten Your Training, Saiyans! In the Room of Spirit and Time...
|-
|| '''11 July 1992''' || No. 13, No. 14, and No. 15 make their debut. || || || || DBZ M7 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_7|Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans]]
|-
|| '''14 July 1992''' || Cell's perfect form debuts. Around this time, [[Fuyuto Takeda]] becomes Akira Toriyama's editor, replacing Yū Kondō.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>|| || DB 382 || Perfect Form Completed!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 148 || The Gekiretsu Kodan that Split the Heavens!! Piccolo vs Artificial Human No. 17
|-
|| '''21 July 1992''' || || || DB 383 || The Tables Turn || ||
|-
|| '''22 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 149 || How I Have Waited For this Day!! Cell's Prologue to Perfection
|-
|| '''28 July 1992''' || || || DB 384 || Vegeta's Stubborn Secret Plan || ||
|-
|| '''29 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 150 || The Suicidal Counterattack Proves Ineffective! Piccolo's Flame Burns Out!!
|-
|| '''04 August 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 31]]'' is released. || || DB 385 || Trunks Starts Up || ||
|-
|| '''05 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 151 || One Final Remaining Hope... The Silent Warrior No. 16 Takes Action!!
|-
|| '''07 August 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z III: A Violent Battle With the Artificial Humans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''11 August 1992'''
|| || || DB 386 || Super Trunks Surpasses His Father! || ||
|-
|| || || DB EX || Trunks the Story –A Lone Warrior– ||
|-
|| '''12 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 152 || No. 17 is Swallowed... The Transforming Cell is a Super Gourmet
|-
|| '''19 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 153 || Tomorrow I am Going to Pulverize You!! Goku's Challenge
|-
|| '''25 August 1992''' || || || DB 387 || The Balance of Super Power || ||
|-
|| '''26 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 154 || I'll Finish Everything!! A Reborn Vegeta, Father and Son, Sally Forth
|-
|| '''01 September 1992''' || || || DB 388 || Cell's Idea || ||
|-
|| '''02 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 155 || Suddenly Full-Throttle!! The Radiant Vegeta's Super Power
|-
|| '''08 September 1992''' || || || DB 389 || A Terrifying Message || ||
|-
|| '''09 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 156 || On Your Knees, Cell! I am Super Vegeta!!
|-
|| '''15 September 1992''' || || || DB 390 || Goku and Gohan Come Out || ||
|-
|| '''16 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 157 || Dangerous Pride!! A Challenge to Cell's Perfect Form
|-
|| '''22 September 1992''' || || || DB 391 || A Rest Before the Big Showdown || ||
|-
|| '''23 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 158 || I'm So Distraught!! Kuririn's Handiwork in Destroying No. 18
|-
|| '''27 September 1992''' || ''Dragon Quest V'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''29 September 1992''' || || || DB 392 || The Royal Army's Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 159 || A Shock to the Entire Universe!! Cell, A Spectacular Evolution Toward His Perfect Form
|-
|| '''02 October 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 32]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 1992''' || Dende appears as the Earth's God in the comic proper, seven months after he does in ''Dragon Ball Z'' movie 6.|| || DB 393 || A New God || ||
|-
|| '''13 October 1992''' || || || DB 394 || The Cell Games Begin || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 160 || An Infinite Battle Power!! The Birth of the God of Destruction is Named Cell
|-
|| '''20 October 1992''' || || || DB 395 || The Entire Group Gathers!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 161 || Super Vegeta in Peril!! An Absolutely Perfect Terror Closes In!!
|-
|| '''27 October 1992''' || || || DB 396 || The Cell Game's Dead Weight?! || ||
|-
|| '''28 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 162 || Breaking Through the Boundaries of the Super Saiyan!! Trunks Summons a Storm
|-
|| '''03 November 1992''' || || || DB 397 || Cell vs Son Goku!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 1992''' || ''[[Dub & Peter-1]]'' begins serialization. || || D&P 1 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 1|| DBZ 163 || Save Your Father!! Trunks' Fury, Which Scorches Even the Heavens
|-
|| '''10 November 1992''' || || || DB 398 || Son Goku at Full Power || ||
|-
|| '''11 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 164 || A Future of Despair!! Trunks, the Man Who Lived Through Hell
|-
|| '''17 November 1992''' || || || DB 399 || Showdown at the Highest-Level || ||
|-
|| '''18 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 165 || Super Trunks Has a Weakness!! Cell, A Shocking Bombshell Declaration
|-
|| '''21 November 1992''' || || || DB 400 || Defeat or Death?!|| ||
|-
|| '''25 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 166 || A Final Battle Closes in on Goku!! The Mystery of the New Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''01 December 1992''' || || || DB 401 || A Full Power Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 167 || Ratings 100%!! The Cell Games Call for Death With an Exclusive Live Broadcast
|-
|| '''04 December 1992''' || || || D&P 2 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 2|| ||
|-
|| '''08 December 1992''' || || || DB 402 || Son Goku's Puzzling Behavior || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 168 || Goku and Gohan... The Hero Father and Son's Ultimate Level-Up
|-
|| '''15 December 1992''' || || || DB 403 || The Warrior Who Surpassed Goku || ||
|-
|| '''16 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 169 || Goku's Composure?! Just Rest and Wait for the Cell Games
|-
|| '''22 December 1992''' || || || DB 404 || Take Off! Super Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''26 December 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 33]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''29 December 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: A Fierce Battle at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai'', is released. || || || || ||
|}

===1993===
The Cell Games come to a close with Son Gohan's victory, and the deaths of both Cell and Son Goku. The anime's Afterlife Tournament story arc airs. Toriyama begins what he intends to be ''Dragon Ball's'' final story arc, with Gohan attending high school. ''Dub & Peter-1'' finishes up, while ''Go! Go! Ackman'' begins.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1993''' || || || DB 405 || Will Son Gohan Get Angry? || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 170 || The Relaxation of the Fighters... The Girl, The Lie, and Gohan's Decision
|-
|| '''19 January 1993''' || || || DB 406 || No. 16's Secret Weapon || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 171 || The Hidden Strength!! When Gohan Was a Baby
|-
|| '''26 January 1993''' || || || DB 407 || The Hell of the Cell Juniors || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 172 || Find a New God!! Goku, the Great Instant Movement
|-
|| '''02 February 1993''' || || || DB 408 || Son Gohan Explodes!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 173 || Dende's New Occupation!! The Dragon Balls are Revived
|-
|| '''04 February 1993''' || || || D&P 3 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 3|| ||
|-
|| '''09 February 1993''' || || || DB 409 || Seriousness vs Seriousness || ||
|-
|| '''10 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 174 || Goku's Perplexing Problem?! The Dragon Balls are Taken Back
|-
|| '''16 February 1993''' || || || DB 410 || The Ultimate Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''17 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 175 || Cell's Standing Challenge!! The Opening to the Decisive Battle
|-
|| '''23 February 1993''' || || || DB 411 || Cell, Driven to the Wall || ||
|-
|| '''24 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ TVS2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_TV_Special_2|Defiance in the Face of Despair!! The Remaining Super Warriors – Gohan and Trunks]]''
|-
|| '''02 March 1993''' || || || DB 412 || The End of the Cell Games || ||
|-
|| '''03 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 176 || Wait Just a Minute!! The Great Satan Army Arrives
|-
|| '''06 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ M8 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_8|Burn Up!! A Red-Hot, Raging, Super-Fierce Fight]]''
|-
|| '''09 March 1993''' || || || DB 413 || Son Gohan in Agony || ||
|-
|| '''10 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 177 || Goku's Bout!! The Super-Tense Cell Games
|-
|| '''16 March 1993''' || || || DB 414 || An Unexpected Turning of the Tables || ||
|-
|| '''17 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 178 || A Direct Hit to the Earth!! Cell's Huge Kamehameha
|-
|| '''18 March 1993''' || ''Dub & Peter-1'' concludes serialization. || || D&P 4 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 4|| ||
|-
|| '''20 March 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Super Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1993''' || || || DB 415 || A Message From Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''30 March 1993''' || || || DB 416 || Kamehameha vs Kamehameha: A Final Showdown || ||
|-
|| '''31 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 179 || Lose or Die?! Goku, A Secret Turnabout Plan
|-
|| '''05 April 1993''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 38. || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1993''' || || || DB 417 || The Grand Finale || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 180 || The End of the Desperate Struggle!! Goku Surrenders?!
|-
|| '''13 April 1993''' || || || DB 418 || Farewell, Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 181 || Someone Who Will Succeed the Strongest... His Name is Gohan
|-
|| '''20 April 1993''' || || || DB 419 || One More Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 182 || Get Angry, Gohan – Release the Dormant Power Within
|-
|| '''27 April 1993''' || || || DB 420 || Peace for the Future... || ||
|-
|| '''28 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 183 || Miniature Threats!! The Cell Juniors Attack
|-
|| '''05 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 184 || The Tragedy of No. 16!! Super Gohan's Anger Explodes
|-
|| '''11 May 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Majin Boo arc begins in the manga. Son Gohan is now the story's protagonist.|| Akira Toriyama begins what he intends to be Dragon Ball's final story arc.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| DB 421 || Satan City's High School || ||
|-
|| '''12 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 185 || Anger Exploding Into Power!! The Cell Juniors are Destroyed
|-
|| '''18 May 1993''' || || || DB 422 || Gohan, Very Tired || ||
|-
|| '''19 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 186 || Cell is Knocked Out!! Taken Down With Two Super Punches
|-
|| '''21 May 1993''' ||''[[Go! Go! Ackman]]'' begins serialization. || || GGA 1 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1993''' || || || DB 423 || The Birth of a New Hero!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 187 || Cell's Disaster!! The Destruction of His Perfect Body
|-
|| '''01 June 1993''' || || || DB 424 || Videl Emergency Dispatch!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 188 || Bye-Bye Everyone!! Goku's Last Instant Movement
|-
|| '''04 June 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 34]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''08 June 1993''' || || Around this time, drawing laid back stories about Gohan in high school helps Toriyama realize that his protagonist enjoys studying more than fighting. Although he would have liked to continue the slice-of-life stuff, Toriyama reasons that it is time for a new enemy to appear.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-manga-vol-1-tori-toyo-interview-web-version/</ref>|| DB 425 || Exposed!!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 1993''' || || || DB 426 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''16 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 189 || The Nightmare is Reborn!! An Absolute and Perfect Terror
|-
|| '''21 June 1993''' || || || GGA 2 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1993''' || || || DB 427 || The Special Training Begins!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 190 || From Goku to Gohan... A Father's Spirit is Passed Down
|-
|| '''29 June 1993''' || || || DB 428 || Videl-''san'' Takes Flight || ||
|-
|| '''30 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 191 || The Fight is Over... Thank You, Son Goku
|-
|| '''06 July 1993''' || || || DB 429 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Draws Near || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 192 || I Will Carry On in the Afterlife!! Farewell with a Smile
|-
|| '''10 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ M9 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_9|The Galaxy at the Brink!! The Super Incredible Guy]]
|-
|| '''13 July 1993''' || || || DB 430 || The Dragon Team Gathers!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 193 || A New Day Will Come... Father! I'll Hang in There
|-
|| '''20 July 1993''' || || || DB 431 || The Preliminaries Begin || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1993''' || || || GGA 3 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 3 || DBZ 194 || End it All Again!! I Will Protect the Future
|-
|| '''23 July 1993''' || || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Side-Story:_Plan_to_Eradicate_the_Saiyans_Episode_1|Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans – Part 1]]''
|-
|| '''27 July 1993''' || || || DB 432 || The Two Small Super Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''28 July 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball Z's'' Afterlife Tournament arc begins.|| || || || DBZ 195 || A Great Inspiration!! I'm Ready! The Awesome Guy from the Afterlife
|-
|| '''03 August 1993''' || || || DB 433 || Trunks vs Son Goten || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 August 1993''' || || || DB 434 || Trunks vs Son Goten 2 || ||
|-
|| '''11 August 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 196 || I'm the Best in the Afterlife!! The Great Assembly of Past Heroes
|-
|| '''18 August 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 197 || Wild Enthusiasm on Dai Kaiō's Planet!! Goku Stirs Up a Whirlwind
|-
|| '''21 August 1993''' || || || GGA 4 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 4 || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1993''' || || || DB 435 || The "Boys Division" Winner is Decided! || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''25 August 1993'''
|| || || || ||DBZ 198 ||A Blazing Decision!! Will it be Goku or Paikuhan?!
|-
|| || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Side-Story:_Plan_to_Eradicate_the_Saiyans_Episode_2|Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans – Part 2]]''
|-
|| '''31 August 1993''' || || || DB 436 || Mister Satan's Got Some Guts! || ||
|-
|| '''01 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 199 || Don't Let Victory Escape!! Decided With an Ultra-Fast Kamehameha
|-
|| '''03 September 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 35]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 September 1993''' || || || DB 437 || A Mysterious Pair || ||
|-
|| '''08 September 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Majin Boo arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime.|| || || || DBZ 200 || It's Been 7 Years Since That Event! Starting Today, I'm a High School Student
|-
|| '''14 September 1993''' || || || DB 438 || The Matchups Are Decided! || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 201 || The Champion and Lover of Justice – The Great Saiyaman Appears
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''21 September 1993'''
|| || || DB 439 || Kuririn and Piccolo's Fights || ||
|-
|| || || GGA 5 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 5 ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1993''' || || || DB 440 || Shin's Surprising True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''29 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 202 || Gohan's Confusing First Date?!
|-
|| '''05 October 1993''' || || || DB 441 || Videl is Worn Ragged || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1993''' || || || DB 442 || Gohan Gets Angry!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1993''' || || || DB 443 || The Plan Goes into Motion || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 203 || Gohan, Get Moving Quick! Rescue Videl!!
|-
|| '''21 October 1993''' || || || GGA 6 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 6 || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1993''' || || || DB 444 || Stolen Energy || ||
|-
|| '''27 October 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 204 || A Robbery Case!! The Culprit is Saiyaman?!
|-
|| '''02 November 1993''' || || || DB 445 || A Frightful Mystery || ||
|-
|| '''03 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 205 || Goku's Also Resurrected?! He's Participating in the Tenka'ichi Budōkai!!
|-
|| '''04 November 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 36]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1993''' || || || DB 446 || The Dark Mage Babidi || ||
|-
|| '''10 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 206 || Even Gohan is Surprised! Goten's Explosion of Power
|-
|| '''16 November 1993''' || || || DB 447 || Babidi Knows || ||
|-
|| '''17 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 207 || Ah, I Flew!! Videl's Introduction to Bukūjutsu
|-
|| '''22 November 1993''' || || || GGA 7 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 7 || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1993''' || || || DB 448 || One Must Enter the Tiger's Den... || ||
|-
|| '''24 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 208 || Welcome Back, Goku! The Whole Z Team Assembles!!
|-
|| '''30 November 1993''' || || || DB 449 || The Game || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1993''' || || || DB 450 || Stage Two's Yakon || ||
|-
|| '''08 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 209 || You're in Danger, Saiyaman! Guard Yourself Against a Perfectly Timed Photo?!
|-
|| '''14 December 1993''' || || || DB 451 || The Demon Beast Yakon's Feast || ||
|-
|| '''15 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 210 || No Small Matter!! Little Trunks
|-
|| '''17 December 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend 2'' (aka ''Super Butōden 2''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1993''' || || || DB 452 || Dabra Takes the Stage!! || ||
|-
|| '''22 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 211 || It's My Turn!! Goten's Anxious First Fight
|}

===1994===
Majin Boo is awakened and wipes out humanity, while ''Go! Go! Ackman'' continues its serialization.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1994''' || || || DB 453 || The Fate of the Finals || ||
|-
|| '''12 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 212 || Happiness Times a Million! The Junior Champion is Decided!!
|-
|| '''18 January 1994''' || || || DB 454 || The Winner is Decided!!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 213 || Now What, Satan?! The Greatest Pinch in History
|-
|| '''25 January 1994''' || || || DB 455 || An Evil Heart is Found || ||
|-
|| '''26 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 214 || Event Match-ups Decided!! Let's Hurry and Hold the First Round
|-
|| '''01 February 1994''' || || || DB 456 || The Fated Showdown: Son Goku vs Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''02 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 215 || What's the Matter, Piccolo?! An Unheard-of No-Fight Forfeit
|-
|| '''08 February 1994''' || || || DB 457 || Vegeta's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''09 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 216 || Undyingly Unpleasant?! The Mystery of Spopovitch
|-
|| '''15 February 1994''' || || || DB 458 || Two Deadly Battles || ||
|-
|| '''16 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 217 || A Tragic Videl!! Are You Coming Out, Angry Super Gohan?
|-
|| '''22 February 1994''' || || || DB 459 || Countdown || ||
|-
|| '''23 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 218 || Exposed!! The Saiyaman is Son Gohan
|-
|| '''01 March 1994''' || Majin Boo, based on Fuyuto Takeda, makes his debut.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || || DB 460 || Majin Boo Appears?! || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 219 || A Slithering Conspiracy!! Gohan's Power is Stolen
|-
|| '''08 March 1994''' || || || DB 461 || This is Majin Boo?! || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 220 || The Man Behind the Curtains Appears!! The Evil Mage Babidi
|-
|| '''12 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ M10 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_10|The Dangerous Duo! Super-Warriors Can’t Rest]]''
|-
|| '''15 March 1994''' || || || DB 462 || Majin Boo's Menace || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 221 || The Awaiting Trap!! A Challenge From the Demon Realm
|-
|| '''19 March 1994''' || || || DB 463 || An Overwhelming, Bizarre Power || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 222 || Don't Toy With Me!! Vegeta's Breakthrough First Strike of Fury
|-
|| '''29 March 1994''' || || || DB 464 || Vegeta's Final Deathmatch || ||
|-

|| '''01 April 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Tale of Extreme Bravery'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 37]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1994''' || ||Akira Toriyama turns 39. || DB 465 || Majin Boo Gets Angry || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1994''' || || || DB 466 || The End of the Man Behind the Curtain || ||
|-
|| '''13 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 223 || Goku's Power Wide Open!! Blow Away Yakon
|-
|| '''19 April 1994''' || || || DB 467 || Farewell, Proud Warrior || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 224 || A Great Miscalculation!! Satan vs Three Super Warriors?!
|-
|| '''26 April 1994''' || || || DB 468 || The Nightmare Returns|| ||
|-
|| '''27 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 225 || Such Strong Kids!! No. 18's Close Fight?!
|-
|| '''04 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 226 || A Confrontation With the Demon King! It's Your Turn Gohan!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1994''' || || || DB 469 || A Faint Hope || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1994''' || || || DB 470 || Babidi's Revenge Operation Begins!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 227 || A Wicked Heart is Discovered!! Dabra's Good Idea
|-
|| '''21 May 1994''' || || || GGA 8 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 8 || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1994''' || || || DB 471 || A Time of Tribulation || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 228 || Vegeta, the Prince of Destruction, is Revived!! Intrusion at the Budōkai
|-
|| '''31 May 1994''' || || || DB 472 || The Z Sword || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1994''' || || || DB 473 || Son Goku Contacts Majin Boo! || ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1994''' || || || DB 474 || The Limit!! Super Saiyan 3 || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 229 || A Super Confrontation of Destiny!! The Clash of Goku vs Vegeta
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''21 June 1994'''
|| || || DB 475 || Majin Boo Begins to See His True Worth || ||
|-
|| || || GGA 9 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 9 ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 230 || Just You Wait, Babidi!! Your Aspirations Will Not be Allowed
|-
|| '''28 June 1994''' || || || DB 476 || Son Goku's Remaining Time || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 231 || The Seal is Broken! Out Comes the Vicious Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''05 July 1994''' || || || DB 477 || Son Goku Heads Back || ||
|-
|| '''06 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 232 || I Won't Allow the Revival!! A Kamehameha of Resistance
|-
|| '''09 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ M11 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_11|Super-Warrior Defeat!! I'm the One Who'll Win]]''
|-
|| '''12 July 1994''' || || || DB 478 || Son Gohan's Whereabouts || ||
|-
|| '''13 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 233 || A Straight Line to Despair?! The Grief of Kaiōshin
|-
|| '''19 July 1994''' || || || DB 479 || The Z Sword and Another Kaiōshin || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1994''' || || || GGA 10 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 10 || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1994''' || || || DB 480 || The Fusion is Completed at Last!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 234 || The Terrifying Majin!! Gohan's Approaching Fear of Death
|-
|| '''02 August 1994''' || || || DB 481 || The Earth Army's Ultimate Secret Weapon!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 235 || Gonna Eat'cha!! A Hungry Majin's Supernatural Power
|-
|| '''04 August 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 38]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1994''' || || || DB 482 || Perfected at Last! Super Fusion!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 236 || A Warrior's Resolution!! I Will Dispose of the Majin
|-
|| '''22 August 1994''' ||''Go! Go! Ackman'' concludes serialization. || || GGA 11 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 11 || ||
|-
|| '''23 August 1994''' || || || DB 483 || Majin Boo and Friends || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 237 || For Those Whom He Loves... Vegeta Perishes!!
|-
|| '''30 August 1994''' || || || DB 484 || That Which is Brought Forth by Anger || ||
|-
|| '''31 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 238 || The Nightmare Revisited! Majin Boo has Survived
|-
|| '''06 September 1994''' || || || DB 485 || The Two Majin Boos... And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''07 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 239 || The Struggle of Videl and the Others! Find the Dragon Balls
|-
|| '''13 September 1994''' || || || DB 486 || The Terrible New Majin Boo || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 1994''' || || || DB 487 || The Extinction of Humanity || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 240 || Enormous Hope!! A New Finishing Technique for the Little Squirts
|-
|| '''23 September 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans -Earth Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''27 September 1994''' || || || DB 488 || Trunks and Goten Enter the Room of Spirit and Time || ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 241 || Goten and Trunks – The World's Most Wanted
|-
|| '''29 September 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend 3'' (aka ''Super Butōden 3''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 1994''' || || || DB 489 || Gotenks' Got Confidence!! || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1994''' || || || DB 490 || Gotenks' Got Loads of Confidence!! || ||
|-
|| '''12 October 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 242 || Gohan is Revived – Kaiōshin's Secret Weapon?!
|-
|| '''18 October 1994''' || || || DB 491 || A Surefire Kamikaze Attack! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 243 || It Came Ou~t!! The Legendary Z Sword
|-
|| '''25 October 1994''' || || || DB 492 || The Alternate Dimension is Sealed Off || ||
|-
|| '''01 November 1994''' || || || DB 493 || Escape from the Alternate Dimension || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 244 || West City is Targeted! Stop, Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''08 November 1994''' || || || DB 494 || Do Your Best, Super Gotenks-''kun'' || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 245 || An Astounding, Great Transformation!! Super Saiyan 3
|-
|| '''11 November 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Great Legend of Son Goku'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 November 1994''' || || || DB 495 || He's So Strong!! The Super Fusion || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 246 || Bye-Bye, Babidi!! Majin Boo Rebels
|-
|| '''22 November 1994''' || || || DB 496 || A Desperate Big-Big-Big Pinch!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 247 || Absurdly Awful Looking?! The Special Training Transformation Pose
|-
|| '''29 November 1994''' || || || DB 497 || Son Gohan's Grand Counterattack!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 248 || See You Later, Everybody!! Goku Returns to the Afterlife
|-
|| '''02 December 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 39]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 1994''' || || || DB 498 || Majin Boo's Erratic Behavior || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 249 || Where is Gohan?! Training in the Kaiōshin Realm
|-
|| '''13 December 1994''' || || || DB 499 || A Trap || ||
|-
|| '''14 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 250 || You're Kidding, Right?! The Z Sword is Broken
|-
|| '''16 December 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans -Space Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1994''' || || || DB 500 || A Great Reversal || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 251 || The Birth of a Superhuman Warrior!! His Name is Gotenks
|}

===1995===
Vegetto appears. Majin Boo is defeated with a Genki Dama. Oob debuts and becomes Goku's pupil as ''Dragon Ball'' comes to an end. ''Dragon Ball's'' 42nd and final volume is released, along with the first six ''Daizenshuu'' guidebooks.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1995''' || || || DB 501 || A Savior Appears?! || ||
|-
|| '''11 January 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 252 || The Final Weapon is Engaged?! Satan Will Save the Earth
|-
|| '''13 January 1995''' || || || DB 502 || Is This Gonna Work?! The Potara Fusion! || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 1995''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 503rd chapter ends with Goku and Vegeta fusing into a being named, in the page's margins, "Gogeta". || || DB 503 || Son Goku's Final Fusion!! || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 253 || I've Stopped Killing!! Majin Boo's Good Boy Declaration
|-
|| '''31 January 1995''' || Despite being named "Gogeta" in the margins of the previous chapter, the fused Goku and Vegeta refers to himself as "Vegetto". || || DB 504 || The Fused Fathers are Unbeatable || ||
|-
|| '''01 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 254 || Run Away, Satan!! An Angry Majin Boo Emerges
|-
|| '''07 February 1995''' || || || DB 505 || Vegetto the Instigator || ||
|-
|| '''08 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 255 || Which One Will Win?! A Good and Evil Boo-Boo Confrontation
|-
|| '''14 February 1995''' || || || DB 506 || Goku and Vegeta Inside of Boo || ||
|-
|| '''15 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 256 || A Catastrophe With No Time to Lose!! Earth's Humanity is Exterminated
|-
|| '''21 February 1995''' || || || DB 507 || Boo and Boo Inside of Boo || ||
|-
|| '''22 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 257 || The Special Training is a Success!! You're Finished Now, Majin Boo
|-
|| '''28 February 1995''' || || || DB 508 || The Pure Majin Boo || ||
|-
|| '''01 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 258 || I'm Going Like I Mean It!! A Wide-Open Super Gotenks
|-
|| '''03 March 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 40]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1995''' || In ''Dragon Ball Z's'' 12th film, the fused Goku and Vegeta is referred to as Gogeta.|| || || || DBZ M12 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_12|The Rebirth of Fusion!! Goku and Vegeta]]''
|-
|| '''07 March 1995''' || || || DB 509 || A Match with the Whole Universe at Stake || ||
|-
|| '''08 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 259 || I've Done It!! Boo Successfully Eliminated With Ghosts?!
|-
|| '''11 March 1995''' || ''Chrono Trigger'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 March 1995''' || || || DB 510 || Vegeta and Kakarrot || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 260 || Escape From Another Dimension!! Super Gotenks 3
|-
|| '''21 March 1995''' || || || DB 511 || Vegeta Puts His Life on the Line || ||
|-
|| '''22 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 261 || Going Too Far?! Boo-Boo Volleyball
|-
|| '''24 March 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Legend of Goku -Assault Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 March 1995''' || || || DB 512 || Super Saiyan 3 Vanishes || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1995''' || || || DB 513 || Vegeta's Idea || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1995''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 40. || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 April 1995''' || || || DB 514 || A Message for the Revived People of Earth || ||
|-
|| '''18 April 1995''' || || || DB 515 || Energy Won't Gather for the Genki-Dama || ||
|-
|| '''25 April 1995''' || || || DB 516 || Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 262 || Truly Great!! A Reborn Gohan Returns to Earth
|-
|| '''03 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 263 || Boo is Overwhelmed!! Gohan's Miracle Power
|-
|| '''09 May 1995''' || || || DB 517 || The Grand Finale, And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''16 May 1995''' || || || DB 518 || And So, After 10 Years || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 264 || Has He Done It?! Majin Boo's Great Explosion
|-
|| '''23 May 1995''' || || || DB 519 || Bye-Bye, Dragon World || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 265 || Boo's Worst Foul Play!! Gotenks is Absorbed?!
|-
|| '''31 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 266 || For the Sake of the Entire Universe... Return to Life, Son Goku
|-
|| '''02 June 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 41]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 267 || A One Time Only Miracle... Will the Super Combination With Gohan Come About?
|-
|| '''28 June 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 268 || Merged!! Vegeta's Pride and Goku's Rage
|-
|| '''05 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 269 || Magnificent Power!! Vegetto Surpasses the Ultimate
|-
|| '''12 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 270 || A Fissure Between Dimensions!! Has Boo Snapped?!
|-
|| '''15 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ M13 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_13|Dragon Fist Explosion!! If Goku Won't Do it, Who Will?]]''
|-
|| '''19 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 271 || The Ace Up Boo's Sleeve!! You Become a Hard Candy
|-
|| '''20 June 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 1|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 1: Complete Illustrations]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 272 || A Hero is Lost?! Vegetto is Absorbed
|-
|| '''28 July 1995''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 273 || A Demonic Maze!! What is There Inside Boo's Belly?!
|-
|| '''04 August 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 42]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 2|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 2: Story Guide]]'' are released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 274 || Nightmares or Illusions?! Goku and Gohan's Father-Son Confrontation
|-
|| '''16 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 275 || The Majin's Secret!! Two More Boo's Inside of Boo
|-
|| '''23 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 276 || Where is the Exit?! Escape From a Collapsing Boo
|-
|| '''04 September 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 3|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 3: TV Animation Part 1]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 277 || Earth Disappears!! Boo's Reverse-Transformation of Evil
|-
|| '''13 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 278 || Boo's Assault!! A Conclusion in the Kaiōshin Realm
|-
|| '''20 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 279 || Seize the Future!! A Decisive Battle With the Universe at Stake
|-
|| '''22 September 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Legend of Goku -Awakening Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''26 September 1995''' || Details about ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' are first revealed. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4: World Guide]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''18 October 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 280 || Vegeta Takes Off His Hat!! Goku, You are No. 1
|-
|| '''01 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 281 || Pull Through, Vegeta!! One Life-Threatening Minute
|-
|| '''04 November 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 5|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 5: TV Animation Part 2]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''08 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 282 || Don't You Pick on Satan!! The Original Boo is Revived
|-
|| '''15 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 283 || Vegeta's Secret Plan!! Porunga and the Two Wishes
|-
|| '''17 November 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Shin Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''22 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 284 || A Last Hope!! We'll Make a Huge Genki-Dama
|-
|| '''29 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 285 || Ultra Impressive!! The Genki-Dama From Everyone is Finished
|-
|| '''04 December 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 6|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 6: Movies & TV Specials]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1995''' || ''Dragon Quest VI'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 December 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 286 || Son Goku is the Strongest After All!! Majin Boo is Annihilated
|-
|| '''20 December 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 287 || Peace Returns!! Majin Boo, the Champion of Justice?!
|}

===1996===
The remaining ''Daizenshuu'' guidebooks are released. ''Dragon Ball Z'' reaches its end, while a sequel continuing the story beyond the manga's ending, ''Dragon Ball GT'', begins airing. Akira Toriyama also draws ''Alien Peke'', and begins ''Tokimecha''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''10 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 288 || You're Late, Goku! Everyone Party!!
|-
|| '''17 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 289 || Grandpa Goku! I Am Pan!!
|-
|| '''24 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 290 || I Am Oobb! Now 10 Years Old, the Former Majin?!
|-
|| '''31 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 291 || Even Stronger!! Goku's Dream is Super-Huge
|-
|| '''05 February 1996''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 1996''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' begins airing. The show is an anime-exclusive continuation of ''Dragon Ball Z'' and, in turn, Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' manga. || || || || DBGT 01 || The Mysterious Dragon Balls Appear!! Goku Becomes a Child?!
|-
|| '''14 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 02 || I'm the Star! Pan Blasts Off into Space!!
|-
|| '''21 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 03 || Super Greedy!! The Merchant Planet Imegga
|-
|| '''28 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 04 || Wanted!! Goku's on the Wanted List?!
|-
|| '''04 March 1996''' || || || || || || ''The Path to Ultimate Strength''
|-
|| '''06 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 05 || Finding a Strong Guy!! The Bodyguard Redict
|-
|| '''13 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 06 || It's Going to Hurt?! Goku the Dentist
|-
|| '''20 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 07 || Beloved Honey?! Trunks is Betrothed
|-
|| '''29 March 1996''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1996''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 41. || || || ||
|-
|| '''17 April 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 08 || Even Goku Gets Hit!! Full-Force Whisker Power
|-
|| '''24 April 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 09 || Oh, Crap!! Goku Plunges into a Trap Planet?!
|-
|| '''01 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 10 || Dance Attack?! Bon-Papa!!
|-
|| '''08 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 11 || Lood's Curse?! Pan Turned into a Doll
|-
|| '''15 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 12 || The Oracle of God is Super-Annoying!! Lood Maneuvers
|-
|| '''22 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 13 || This Guy's in Charge?! Mysterious Scientist Mu
|-
|| '''31 May 1996''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Grand Legend of Dragon Ball'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 14 || Get the Rhythm Perfect?! The Strategy to Defeat Lood!!
|-
|| '''12 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 15 || I'm Running Away!! Pan's Desertion?!
|-
|| '''19 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 16 || Machine Planet M2... Giru the Traitor?!
|-
|| '''26 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 17 || It's Up to You, Pan! Operation Rescue Goku!!
|-
|| '''10 July 1996''' || ''Dragon Ball Supplemental Daizenshuu: TV Animation Part 3'' is released. || || || || DBGT 18 || This Wasn't in the Data!! Goku Goes Super All-Out
|-
|| '''17 July 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 19 || Headed for Battle!! The Mightiest Mutant, Rilld
|-
|| '''31 July 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 20 || Astonishing!! A Tidal Wave of Metal Attacks Goku
|-
|| '''02 August 1996''' || The video game, ''Tobal No. 1'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1996''' ||''[[Alien Peke]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Alien Peke'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|| '''14 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 21 || What's This?!! Goku Turned into a Metal Slab
|-
|| '''21 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 22 || Ambitions Exposed!! The Evil Lifeform, Baby
|-
|| '''27 August 1996''' || ''Alien Peke'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Alien Peke'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''28 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 23 || A Hidden Danger?! The Derelict Ship and the Mysterious Boy
|-
|| '''04 September 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 24 || Baby Strikes Back!! Target the Saiyans!!
|-
|| '''16 October 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 25 || This is Terrible!! Baby Appears on Earth
|-
|| '''31 October 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 26 || Gohan and Goten... The Worst Brotherly Quarrel?!
|-
|| '''06 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 27 || Ambition Achieved?! Vegeta is Taken Over
|-
|| '''13 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 28 || Goku Returns... All of Earth is my Enemy?!
|-
|| '''27 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 29 || This is Super Awful?! Super Saiyan 3 is Defeated!!
|-
|| '''04 December 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 30 || Goku is Annihilated?! I'm Dead
|-
|| '''11 December 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 31 || What a Surprise?! Sugoroku Space's Big Collapse
|-
|| '''21 December 1996''' || ''[[Tokimecha]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|}

===1997===
''Dragon Ball GT'' comes to an end. Also this year, Akira Toriyama finishes ''Tokimecha'', draws ''Babul of Demon Village'', and begins ''COWA!''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Animation # !! Animation Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1997''' || || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''08 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 32 || Return Goku!! The Angry Warrior, Oob
|-
|| '''14 January 1997''' || ''Tokimecha'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 3 || ||
|-
|| '''15 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 33 || Take This, Baby! The Reborn Oob's Finishing Beam!!
|-
|| '''22 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 34 || The Transformation Fails?! Goku's Ōzaru Rampage!!
|-
|| '''29 January 1997''' || Super Saiyan 4 makes its debut. The form's hair is based on wigs from the ''Renjishi'' (Two Lions) ''kàbúkí'' dance, and its red eyeliner is based on stage makeup worn by ''kàbúkí'' actors.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/1336713603424997377</ref> || || || || DBGT 35|| The Mightiest!! Goku Becomes Super Saiyan 4!!
|-
|| '''05 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 36|| An Invincible Monster?! The Evil Ōzaru, Baby
|-
|| '''12 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 37|| Incredible!! Baby and Goku's Double Knockout!!
|-
|| '''19 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 38|| With Everyone's Strength... Super Saiyan 4 is Revived
|-
|| '''26 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 39|| This is the End! At Last, Baby's Annihilation
|-
|| '''05 March 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 40|| The Earth Explodes!! Piccolo's Grave Decision
|-
|| '''12 March 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT's'' Super No. 17 arc begins.|| || || || DBGT 41|| The Tenka'ichi Budōkai: Who Will Be Satan's Successor?
|-
|| '''26 March 1997''' || || || || || DBGT TVS1 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_GT_TV_Special|Goku’s Side Story! The Proof of his Courage is the Four-Star Ball]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 1997''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 42. || || || ||
|-
|| '''16 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 42|| Die, Goku!! Strong Enemies are Resurrected from Hell
|-
|| '''23 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 43|| The Demon-Warriors of Hell! Cell & Freeza Are Revived
|-
|| '''25 April 1997''' || The video game, ''Tobal 2'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 April 1997''' || || || || ''[[Babul of Demon Village]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 44|| The Ultimate Artificial Human! The Two No. 17's Unite
|-
|| '''14 May 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 45|| Hurry, Goku!! The Great Escape from Hell
|-
|| '''24 May 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT: Perfect File Vol. 1'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 May 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 46|| Clash!! Super Saiyan 4 vs Super No. 17
|-
|| '''04 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 47|| The Big Reversal! Goku and No. 18's Double-Strike Explosion
|-
|| '''11 June 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT's'' Evil Dragons arc begins.|| || || || DBGT 48|| This is a Surprise! Shenlong Becomes an Enemy?!
|-
|| '''18 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 49|| The Strongest Enemy?! The Fearsome Dragon who Uses Dirty Tricks
|-
|| '''25 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 50|| Saiya Power Bested?! The Electrical Beast, Ū-Shinron
|-
|| '''04 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 51|| Ryū-Shinron! Find the Weakness of the Great Waterspout Attack
|-
|| '''09 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 52|| Look Out, Pan! Chī-Shinron's Backup Plan
|-
|| '''16 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 53|| Pan Vanishes?! A Tearful 10x Kamehameha
|-
|| '''31 July 1997 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Final Bout]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 54|| Power of 6,000 Degrees Celsius! The Warrior of the Sun
|-
|| '''13 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 55|| Bulma Makes Her Move! The Plan to Remodel Vegeta
|-
|| '''20 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 56|| After the Sun, Comes Extreme Cold! The Sibling Dragons of Fire and Ice
|-
|| '''03 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 57|| Overwhelming Strength!! The Dragon that Rules the Evil Dragons
|-
|| '''10 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 58|| The Counterattack Begins!! Surpass Super Saiyan 4
|-
|| '''17 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 59|| Friend or Foe... Ōzaru Vegeta's Great Rampage
|-
|| '''22 October 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 60|| Fusion!! The Ultimate Super Gogeta
|-
|| '''28 October 1997''' || ''[[COWA!]]'' begins serialization. || || COWA 01 || Paifu's Errand|| ||
|-
|| '''29 October 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 61|| I Will Win!! Goku Swallows the Four-Star Ball
|-
|| '''04 November 1997''' || || || COWA 02 || Paifu's Errand || ||
|-
|| '''05 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 62|| Rescue Goku! The Final Ally Appears
|-
|| '''11 November 1997''' || || || COWA 03 || Paifu and Arpon|| ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 63|| The Miraculous Turnaround Victory!! Goku Saves the Galaxy
|-
|| '''19 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 64|| Goodbye, Goku... Until the Day We Meet Again
|-
|}

==Timeline Part IV: After ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a table chronicling major events and works pertaining to the period of relative dormancy between ''Dragon Ball's'' original run and its revival. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===1997 - 2008===
During this period, Akira Toriyama works on many different manga, including ''COWA!'', ''Kajika'', ''Mahimahi the Lungfish'', ''Neko Majin'', ''Hyowtam'', ''Sand Land'', ''Toccio the Angel'', ''This is the Police Station in Front of Dragon Park on Planet Namek'', ''Cross Epoch'', ''Dr. Mashirito: Abale-chan'', and ''Sachie-chan GOOD!!''. Meanwhile, the ''Dragon Ball'' manga receives a "perfect" release in the form of the ''Kanzenban'', while the anime receives its first Japanese home video release in the form of the Dragon Boxes.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''25 November 1997''' || || || COWA 04 || The Monster-Flu
|-
|| '''02 December 1997''' || || || COWA 05 || Setting Out for Horned-Owl Mountain
|-
|| '''17 December 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT: Perfect File Vol. 2'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''22 December 1997''' || || || COWA 06 || Mako Maruyama is Really Scary
|-
|| '''05 January 1998''' || || || COWA 07 || The Trip Proceeds Smoothly
|-
|| '''13 January 1998''' || || || COWA 08 || The Active Volcano Makes His Move
|-
|| '''20 January 1998''' || || || COWA 09 || The Fearsome Forest Monster
|-
|| '''03 February 1998''' || || || COWA 10 || World's-Strongest-Man Makorin's Struggle
|-
|| '''10 February 1998''' || || || COWA 011 || Arrival at the Witch's House
|-
|| '''17 February 1998''' || || || COWA 012 || The Cure is Obtained!
|-
|| '''03 March 1998''' || || || COWA 013 || Do Your Best, Paifu
|-
|| '''10 March 1998''' || ''Cowa!'' concludes serialization. || || COWA 014 || Makorin's Boat
|-
|| '''05 April 1998''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 43. || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 1998''' || ''[[Kajika]]'' begins serialization. || || Kajika 01 || Kajika the Cursed
|-
|| '''14 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 02 || Gibachi's Scheme
|-
|| '''21 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 03 || Kajika and Isaza
|-
|| '''28 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 04 || The Third Man
|-
|| '''04 August 1998''' || || || Kajika 05 || Isaza's Abilities
|-
|| '''11 August 1998 ''' || || || Kajika 06 || Donko's Operation
|-
|| '''25 August 1998''' || || || Kajika 07 || Kajika's Shock
|-
|| '''01 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 08 || Gibachi's Dragon Power
|-
|| '''08 September 1998 ''' || || || Kajika 09 || Will the Curse be Lifted?!
|-
|| '''15 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 10 || The Decisive Battle: Kajika vs. Gibachi
|-
|| '''22 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 11 || Kajika's Doubts
|-
|| '''29 September 1998''' || ''Kajika'' concludes serialization. || || Kajika 12 || Kajika the Kind
|-
|| '''19 December 1998''' || || || || ''[[Mahimahi the Lungfish]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 1999''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 44. || ||
|-
|| '''27 April 1999''' || ''[[Neko Majin]]'' begins serialization.|| || NM 1 || Neko Majin is Here
|-
|| '''10 August 1999''' || || || NM 2 || Neko Majin is Here 2
|-
|| '''10 December 1999''' || || || || ''[[Hyowtam]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 2000''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 45. || ||
|-
|| '''09 May 2000''' ||''[[Sand Land]]'' begins serialization. || || SL 01 || Setting Out
|-
|| '''16 May 2000''' || || || SL 02 || A Gang of Thieves
|-
|| '''23 May 2000''' || || || SL 03 || The Tank
|-
|| '''30 May 2000''' || || || SL 04 || The Flying Tank
|-
|| '''06 June 2000''' || || || SL 05 || Truth in the Darkness
|-
|| '''13 June 2000''' || || || SL 06 || Rao's Good-Luck Charm
|-
|| '''20 June 2000''' || || || SL 07 || Tank Battle
|-
|| '''27 June 2000''' || || || SL 08 || General Shiba vs. General Are
|-
|| '''04 July 2000''' || || || SL 09 || What Was Found in the Sandstorm
|-
|| '''11 July 2000''' || || || SL 10 || The Phantom Lake
|-
|| '''18 July 2000 ''' || || || SL 11 || The Secret of the Water's Source
|-
|| '''25 July 2000''' || || || SL 12 || The Demon Beelzebub
|-
|| '''01 August 2000''' || || || SL 13 || The Outcome of the Deciding Battle
|-
|| '''08 August 2000''' || ''Sand Land'' concludes serialization. || || SL 14 || The River
|-
|| '''26 August 2000''' || ''Dragon Quest VII'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2001''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 46. || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 2001''' || || || NM 3 || Neko Majin Z
|-
|| '''05 April 2002''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 47. || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 2002''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z'' (aka ''Budokai''), is released in Europe before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2002''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kanzenban]]'' Volumes 1 and 2 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''28 December 2002''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 3 and 4 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 2003''' || || || || ''[[Toccio the Angel]]''
|-
|| '''04 February 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 5 and 6 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 7 and 8 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'' DVD Box – ''Dragon Box Z'' Volume 1 is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 9 and 10 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2003''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 48. || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 11 and 12 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 13 and 14 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 July 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 15 and 16 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 17 and 18 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 2003''' || Freeza's son, Kuriza, makes his debut in ''Neko Majin Z'': Chapter 2. || || NM 4 || Neko Majin Z 2
|-
|| '''11 August 2003''' || || || NM 5 || Neko Majin Mike
|-
|| '''04 September 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 19 and 20 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''18 September 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'' DVD Box – ''Dragon Box Z'' Volume 2 is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''03 October 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 21 and 22, plus ''TV Animation Guide: Dragon Ball Z Son Goku Densetsu'', are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 23 and 24 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 2003''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 2'' (aka ''Budokai 2''), is released in Europe before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 25 and 26 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''19 December 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Landmark'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 January 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 27 and 28 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 29 and 30 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 February 2004''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 2'' (aka ''Budokai 2''), is released in Japan. This version contains content cut from previous releases, including a Neko Majin Z exclusive stage in Dragon World and a Kuriza costume for Freeza. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 February 2004''' || Vegeta appears in ''Neko Majin Z''.|| || NM 6|| Neko Majin Z 3
|-
|| '''04 March 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 31 and 32 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 33 and 34 are released.|| Akira Toriyama adds to ''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 519's ending, aiming to further clarify that "Goku’s battles were over, and that a new generation was taking over".<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2004''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 49. || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''02 July 2004''' || ''TV Animation Guide: Dragon Ball Tenka'ichi Densetsu'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball'' DVD Box – Dragon Box is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 2004''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 3'' (aka ''Budokai 3''), is released in North America before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 2004''' || ''Dragon Quest VIII'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 2004''' || Majin Boo appears in ''Neko Majin Z''. || || NM 7 || Neko Majin Z 4
|-
|| '''06 January 2005''' || Son Goku, Pan, and Oob appear in ''Neko Majin Z''.|| || NM 8 || Neko Majin Z 5
|-
|| '''22 March 2005''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sagas]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2005''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 50. || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 2005''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' DVD Box – Dragon Box is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 2005''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking!]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 March 2006''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Tournament'' (aka ''Shin Budokai''), is released in North America before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2006''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 51. || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 2006''' || Dragon Box The Movies is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 2006''' || The video game, ''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 2006''' || || || || ''[[This is the Police Station in Front of Dragon Park on Planet Namek]]''
|-
|| '''05 October 2006''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! NEO]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi 2''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 2006''' || ''Blue Dragon'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''25 December 2006''' || || || || ''[[Cross Epoch]]''
|-
|| '''06 March 2007''' || || || || ''[[Dr. Mashirito: Abale-chan]]''
|-
|| '''20 March 2007''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Tournament 2'' (aka ''Shin Budokai: Another Road''), is released in North America before Japan. Another video game, [[Dragon Ball Online]], is announced.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2007''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 52. || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 2007 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! METEOR]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2008''' || || || || ''[[Sachie-chan GOOD!!]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 2008''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 53. || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 2008''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|}

==Timeline Part V: Revival of ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events pertaining to ''Dragon Ball's'' revival, from the earliest rumblings in the late 00's, to ''Dragon Ball Super'', and more. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===2008 - 2014===
This period sees the beginnings of Dragon Ball's revival. ''Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!!'' sees the series' return to animation. A Hollywood live action film is produced. A refreshed version of ''Dragon Ball Z'', titled ''Dragon Ball Kai'', begins airing. In 2013, ''Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods'' is released, the first ''Dragon Ball'' film to have Toriyama heavily involved in its production. Manga that Toriyama worked on during this time include ''Jiya'', ''Kintoki: Toki of the Golden-Eyed Tribe'', ''Mr. U of Delicious Island'', and ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''.
{| class="wikitable"
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|| '''21 September 2008''' || The Jump Super Anime Tour 2008 begins. || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Heya!_Son_Goku_and_Friends_Return!!|Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!!]]''
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|| '''04 December 2008''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''04 March 2009''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Story Volume'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 March 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Evolution]]'', a live action Hollywood film adaptation of ''Dragon Ball'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''21 March 2009''' || || || ||Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! – First Part || ||
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|| '''03 April 2009''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' begins airing. || Akira Toriyama turns 54.|| || || ||
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|| '''21 April 2009''' || || || ||Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! – Second Part || ||
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|| '''29 April 2009''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Kai: Attack of the Saiyans]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''11 July 2009''' || ''Dragon Quest IX'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''23 July 2009''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: The World's Greatest Adventure'' (aka ''Revenge of King Piccolo''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 November 2009''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 December 2009''' || ''[[Jiya]]'' begins serialization.|| || Jiya 1 || Chapter 1: Journey with an Alien || ||
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|| '''24 December 2009''' || || || Jiya 2 || Chapter 2: Attack of an Alien || ||
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|| '''07 January 2010''' || ''Jiya'' concludes serialization. || || Jiya 3 || Chapter 3: Justice of an Alien || ||
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|| '''04 February 2010''' || ''Dragon Ball Online'', is released exclusively in Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2010''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 55. || || || ||
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|| '''30 September 2010''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: Tag VS'' (aka ''Tenkaichi Tag Team''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 November 2010''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]'', is released in North America before Japan. It contains a remake of 1993's ''Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans''. || || || || || ''Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans''
|-
|| '''15 November 2010''' || || || || ''[[Kintoki: Toki of the Golden-Eyed Tribe]]'' || ||
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|| '''03 February 2011''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Ultimate Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''06 March 2011''' || [[Dragon_Ball_Kai_Episode_95|''Dragon Ball Kai's'' 95th episode]], the last to feature Kenji Yamamoto's musical score, airs. || || || || ||
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|| '''11 March 2011''' || A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_T%C5%8Dhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami 9.0–9.1 undersea earthquake] occurs in the Pacific Ocean, leading to a tsunami which, among other things, causes the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukushima_nuclear_accident Fukushima nuclear accident]. The devastation motivates Akira Toriyama to adjust the script of the upcoming ''Dragon Ball'' film to be positive rather than tragic. <ref name="dvdvision>Interview with [[FLOW]], [[Masako Nozawa]], [[Yūsuke Watanabe]]. DVD & Blu-ray Vision, ''April 2013''. Japan: Hinode Publishing. (pp. 79-81) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dvd-blu-ray-vision-april-2013-battle-of-gods/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: ''DVD & Blu-ray Vision'', April 2013 Issue]</ref> || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2011''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 56. || || || ||
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|| '''21 June 2011''' || [[Naho Ooishi]]'s ''[[Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock]]'' manga begins serialization. || || EOB 1 || Part 1: Bardock... Revived!!|| ||
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|| '''21 July 2011''' || || || EOB 2 || Part 2: Chilled Laughs|| ||
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|| '''20 August 2011''' || ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' concludes serialization. || || EOB 3 || Part 3: The Legendary Super Saiyan || ||
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|| '''25 October 2011''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: Ultimate Blast'' (aka ''Ultimate Tenkaichi''), is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
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|| '''17 December 2011''' || An animated adaptation of ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' airs at [[Jump Festa 2012]]. || || || || || ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock''
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|| '''05 April 2012''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 57. || || || ||
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|| '''10 July 2012''' || A new ''Dragon Ball'' film, later revealed to be Battle of Gods, is announced. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 August 2012''' || ''Dragon Quest X'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 October 2012''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z For Kinect]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 November 2012''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''04 February 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Full Color]]'' Saiyan Arc Volumes 1-3 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''05 February 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 1|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 1: Story & World Guide]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 March 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 2|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 2: Animation Guide Part 1]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''30 March 2013''' || || || || || DBZ M14 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z:_Battle_of_Gods|Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''
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|| '''04 April 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 3|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 3: Animation Guide Part 2]]'' and ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Freeza Arc Volumes 1-5 are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2013''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 58. || || || ||
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|| '''April 2013''' || || || || ''[[Mr. U of Delicious Island]]'' || ||
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|| '''09 May 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4: Dragon Ball Super Encyclopedia]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Chōgashū]]'' are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''13 July 2013''' || ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' begins serialization. || || DB-11 || The Galactic Patrolman Goes to Earth || ||
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|| '''22 July 2013''' || || || DB-10 || The Galactic Patrolman's Discovery || ||
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|| '''29 July 2013''' || || || DB-9 || The Galactic Patrol Spaceship || ||
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|| '''05 August 2013''' || || || DB-8 || The Galactic Patrolman Goes to the Capital || ||
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|| '''12 August 2013''' || || || DB-7 || The Galactic Patrolman's Enforcement || ||
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|| '''26 August 2013''' || || || DB-6 || The Galactic Patrolman and Tights || ||
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|| '''02 September 2013''' || || || DB-5 || The Failure of the Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''09 September 2013''' || || || DB-4 || The Touched Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''14 September 2013''' || || || DB-3 || The Galactic Patrolman on the Move || ||
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|| '''21 September 2013''' || || || DB-2 || The Glory of The Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''30 September 2013''' || ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' concludes serialization. || || DB-1 || Galactic Patrol Mission Accomplished || ||
|-
|| '''23 January 2014''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2014''' || The collected volume of ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' and ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Artificial Human & Cell Arc Volumes 1-3 are released. The former contains a bonus chapter. || || DB- || Dragon Ball Minus || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2014''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 59. || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Kai's'' Majin Boo arc, featuring music composed by [[Norihito Sumitomo]], begins airing. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 May 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Artificial Human & Cell Arc Volumes 4-6 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''04 June 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Majin Boo Arc Volumes 1-3 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''04 July 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Majin Boo Arc Volumes 4-6 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''18 July 2014''' ||A new ''Dragon Ball'' film, later revealed to be Resurrection F, is announced. || || || || ||
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|}

===2015===
''Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F'' is released. ''Dragon Ball Super'' begins both serialization as a comic and airing as a television show.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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|| '''05 February 2015 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''21 February 2015''' || || || RF 1 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 1|| ||
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|| '''20 March 2015''' || || || RF 2 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 2 || ||
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|| '''05 April 2015''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 60. || || || ||
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|| '''18 April 2015''' || || || || || DBZ M15|| ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z:_Resurrection_'F'|Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F']]''
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|| '''21 April 2015''' || || || RF 3 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 3 || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 2015''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Extreme Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''20 June 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga begins serialization. || || DBS 001 || The God of Destruction's Prophetic Dream || ||
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|| '''05 July 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime begins airing. || || || || DBS 001 || Who Will the 100 Million Zenny Peace Reward Go To...?!
|-
|| '''12 July 2015''' || || || || || DBS 002|| Onward to the Promised Resort! Vegeta Goes on a Family Trip?!
|-
|| '''18 July 2015''' || || || DBS 002 || Goku's Defeat || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 2015''' || || || || || DBS 003|| Where Does the Dream Continue?! The Search for Super Saiyan God!
|-
|| '''02 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 004|| Aim for the Dragon Balls?! The Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!
|-
|| '''09 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 005|| The Battle on Kaiō's Planet! Goku vs God of Destruction Beerus
|-
|| '''16 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 006|| Don't Anger the God of Destruction! The Heart Pounding Birthday Party
|-
|| '''21 August 2015''' || || || DBS 003 || Beerus' Wrath || ||
|-
|| '''23 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 007|| How Dare You Hit My Bulma! Vegeta's Furious Mutation?!
|-
|| '''30 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 008|| Goku Steps Up! The Last Chance From Beerus-''sama''?!
|-
|| '''06 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 009|| Sorry About the Wait, Beerus-sama — Finally, Super Saiyan God is Born!
|-
|| '''13 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 010|| Show Me, Goku! The Power of Super Saiyan God!!
|-
|| '''19 September 2015''' || || || DBS 004 || Battle of Gods || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 011|| Let's Keep Going Beerus-''sama''! The Battle of Gods Continues!
|-
|| '''27 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 012|| The Universe Crumbles?! Clash! The God of Destruction vs Super Saiyan God!
|-
|| '''04 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 013|| Goku, Go Surpass Super Saiyan God!
|-
|| '''11 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 014|| This is Every Last Bit of My Power! The Battle of Gods Concludes!
|-
|| '''18 October 2015''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Resurrection F arc begins in the anime. || || || || DBS 015|| Heroic Satan, Cause a Miracle! A Challenge From Outer Space!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2015''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' God of Destruction Champa arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 005 || Beerus and Champa || ||
|-
|| '''25 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 016|| Vegeta Becomes a Pupil?! Take Down Whis!
|-
|| '''01 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 017|| Pan is Born! And Goku Goes Off on a Training Journey?!
|-
|| '''08 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 018|| I've Come Too! Training Begins on Beerus' Planet!
|-
|| '''15 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 019|| Despair Once More! Revival of the Evil Emperor, Freeza!
|-
|| '''21 November 2015''' || || || DBS 006 || Preparations for the Tournament|| ||
|-
|| '''22 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 020|| A Warning From Jaco! Freeza and 1,000 Soldiers are Fast Approaching!
|-
|| '''29 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 021|| The Revenge Begins! The Freeza Army's Malice Strikes Gohan!
|-
|| '''06 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 022|| Change! An Impossible Revival! The Name's Ginyu!!
|-
|| '''13 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 023|| The Earth and Gohan in Dire Peril! Come Quick, Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''19 December 2015''' || || || DBS 007 || Warriors of Universe 6 || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 024|| Clash: Freeza vs Son Goku! This is the Fruit of My Training!
|-
|| '''27 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 025|| An All-Out Battle! The Vengeful Golden Freeza
|}

===2016===
Beerus' twin brother, Champa, debuts in the anime. A martial arts tournament is held between Universe 7 and Universe 6. The Future Trunks arc airs in the anime, and begins in the manga.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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| '''04 January 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Boyhood Arc Volumes 1-4 are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 026|| Amidst the Crisis, a Shot at Victory Appears! Son Goku's Counterattack Begins!
|-
|| '''17 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 027|| The Earth Explodes?! A Climatic Kamehameha
|-
|| '''21 January 2016''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōshishū|30th Anniversary: Dragon Ball Chōshishū –Super History Book–]]'' is released. || || DBS 008 || The Match Begins!|| ||
|-
|| '''24 January 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' God of Destruction Champa arc begins in the anime.|| || || || DBS 028|| The 6th Universe's God of Destruction — His Name's Champa
|-
|| '''31 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 029|| It's Settled: We're Holding a Martial Arts Match!
The Team Captain's Even Stronger Than Goku
|-
|| '''04 February 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Boyhood Arc Volumes 5-8 are released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 030|| Rehearsing for the "Martial Arts Match" — Who Are the Two Remaining Members?!
|-
|| '''14 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 031|| To Lord Zuno! Ask About the Location of the Super Dragon Balls!
|-
|| '''20 February 2016''' || || || DBS 009 || Goku vs Botamo || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 032|| The Matches Begin! Everyone Head to the "Nameless Planet"!
|-
|| '''28 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 033|| Be Surprised, Universe 6! This is Super Saiyan Son Goku!
|-
|| '''04 March 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Demon King Piccolo Arc Volumes 1-4 are released.|| || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 034|| Piccolo vs Frost — Bet Everything on the Makankōsappō!
|-
|| '''19 March 2016''' || || || DBS 010 || Frost's True Colors || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 035|| Turn Anger Into Power! Vegeta's All-Out Battle
|-
|| '''27 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 036|| An Unexpectedly Tough Fight! Vegeta's Explosion of Rage!
|-
|| '''03 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 037|| Don't Forget Your Saiyan Pride! Vegeta vs the Saiyan of Universe 6
|-
|| '''04 April 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 1'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2016''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 61. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 038|| Universe 6's Strongest Warrior! Meet the Assassin Hit!!
|-
|| '''17 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 039|| A Fully-Developed "Time-Skip" Counterattack?! Is It Coming?! Goku's New Technique!
|-
|| '''21 April 2016''' || || || DBS 011 || Vegeta Takes the Stage!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 040|| The Conclusion At Last! Who Will Prevail? Beerus, or Champa?
|-
|| '''01 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 041|| Come Forth, Dragon of the Gods — Grant My Wish, Pretty Peas!
|-
|| '''08 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 042|| A Tumultuous Victory Celebration! Facing Off At Last: Monaka vs Son Goku?!
|-
|| '''09 May 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' "Future Trunks" story arc is announced. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 043|| Goku's "Ki" is Out of Control?! Lots of Trouble Taking Care of Pan
|-
|| '''21 May 2016''' || || || DBS 012 || A Saiyan's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 044|| The Seal of Planet Potaufeu — Secret of the Unleashed "Superhuman Water"!
|-
|| '''29 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 045|| Vegeta Disappears?! The Menace of Copy-Vegeta!
|-
|| '''05 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 046|| Goku vs Copy-Vegeta! Who Will Prevail?!
|-
|| '''12 June 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Future Trunks arc begins in the anime. [[Goku Black]] makes his debut, a "False Goku" inspired by "False Ultraman" and "False Kamen Rider", and named after ''Kamen Rider Black''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-tori-toyo-free-talk-vol-2/</ref>|| || || || DBS 047|| SOS From the Future! A Black New Enemy Appears!!
|-
|| '''19 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 048|| Hope Again!! Trunks Wakes Up in the Present
|-
|| '''21 June 2016''' || || || DBS 013 || The Winning Universe is Decided at Last!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 049|| A Message From the Future — Goku Black Invades!
|-
|| '''03 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 050|| Goku vs Black! The Path to the Sealed Future
|-
|| '''10 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 051|| Feelings That Transcend Time — Trunks and Mai
|-
|| '''17 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 052|| Master and Pupil Reunion — Son Gohan and "Future" Trunks
|-
|| '''21 July 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Future Trunks arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 014 || An SOS From the Future || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 053|| Reveal Black's True Identity!
Now, to the Kaiōshin Realm of Universe 10!
|-
|| '''04 August 2016 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 054|| Inheritor of Saiyan Blood — Trunks' Resolve
|-
|| '''20 August 2016''' || || || DBS 015 || Hope Again!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 055|| Hey, I Wanna Meet Son Goku — A Summons from the Omni-King!
|-
|| '''28 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 056|| Rematch With Goku Black! Introducing Super Saiyan Rosé
|-
|| '''04 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 057|| Advent of the Immortal God, Zamasu
|-
|| '''11 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 058|| Zamasu and Black — The Two's Mystery Deepens
|-
|| '''21 September 2016''' || || || DBS 016 || “Future” Trunks' Past || ||
|-
|| '''25 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 059|| Protect Kaiōshin Gowasu — Destroy Zamasu!
|-
|| '''02 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 060|| Back to the Future — Goku Black's Identity Revealed!!
|-
|| '''09 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 061|| Zamasu's Ambition — Presenting the Terrifying "0 Mortals Plan"
|-
|| '''16 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 062|| I'll Protect the World! Trunks' Angry Super Power Explosion!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2016''' || || || DBS 017 || The Candidate for Next Kaiōshin of Universe 10, Zamasu || ||
|-
|| '''23 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 063|| Don't Defile Saiyan Cells!
The Curtain Rises on Vegeta's Intense Battle!!
|-
|| '''25 October 2016''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 064|| Praise and Adore Him! The Explosive Birth of Merged Zamasu!!
|-
|| '''06 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 065|| Final Judgement?! The Supreme God's Ultimate Power
|-
|| '''13 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 066|| Showdown! The Unyielding Warriors' Miraculous Super Power
|-
|| '''20 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 067|| Fill Your Heart with New Hope!! Farewell, Trunks
|-
|| '''21 November 2016''' || || || DBS 018 || Goku Black's True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 068|| Come Forth, Shenlong! Whose Wish Shall Be Granted?!
|-
|| '''02 December 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 2'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 069|| Goku vs Arale! Earth Ends in a Wacky Battle?!
|-
|| '''11 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 070|| Champa's Challenge! This Time Let's Face Off in Baseball!!
|-
|| '''17 December 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' "Universe Survival" story arc is announced. || || DBS 019 || Another Zamasu || ||
|-
|| '''18 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 071|| Goku Dies! A Hit-Job That Can't Be Refused
|-
|| '''25 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 072|| Can You Counterattack?! An Invisible Assassination Technique!!
|-
|}

===2017===
The Universe Survival arc begins.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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|| '''08 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 073|| Gohan's Disaster!
Great Saiyaman's Unbelievable Movie Adaptation?!
|-
|| '''15 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 074|| For The Sake of Those He Loves!
The Indomitable Great Saiyaman!!
|-
|| '''21 January 2017''' || || || DBS 020|| 0 Mortals Plan || ||
|-
|| '''22 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 075|| Goku and Kuririn — To the Nostalgic Training Place
|-
|| '''29 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 076|| Beat the Fearsome Foes! Kuririn's Fighting Spirit Returns!
|-
|| '''05 February 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Universe Survival arc begins in the anime. Its 77th episode ends with a next episode preview depicting a cloaked figure, presumably Jiren.<ref group="note">The cloaked figure is different in the following episode. Under the cloak is Toppo, the recipient of Jiren's original characterization. Presumably, Toppo inherits a place at the [[Zen Exhibition Match]] alongside this, explaining the change in character design.</ref> || || || || DBS 077|| Let's Do It, Omni-King! The Universe's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament!!
|-
|| '''12 February 2017''' || The cloaked figure from the prior week's next episode preview is different. Under the cloak is [[Toppo]], a talkative hero of justice. || By this point, Toriyama has seen [[Satoru Takami]] and [[Ryōta Nakamura]]'s plans to make [[Jiren]] a talkative character, and supplies them with details regarding his personality and background. Jiren's original characterization is passed onto Toppo.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-official-site-the-artisans-who-made-the-universe-survival-arc/</ref> || || || DBS 078|| The Universes' Gods are Aghast! Losers Will Be Obliterated at the "Tournament of Power"
|-
|| '''19 February 2017''' || || || || || DBS 079|| Universe 9's Kicker Basil vs Universe 7's Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''21 February 2017''' || || || DBS 021 || Last Chance For HOPE|| ||
|-
|| '''26 February 2017''' || || || || || DBS 080|| Awaken Dormant Fighting Spirit! Son Gohan's Battle!!
|-
|| '''05 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 081|| Crusher Bergamo vs Son Goku! Who Has Sky-High Power?!
|-
|| '''19 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 082|| Never Forgive Son Goku! The Warrior of Justice Toppo Intrudes!!
|-
|| '''21 March 2017''' || || || DBS 022 || Zamasu's Final Resort || ||
|-
|| '''26 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 083|| Form the Universe 7 Team! Who Are the Strongest Ten?!
|-
|| '''02 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 084|| Son Goku the Talent Scout — Inviting Kuririn and No. 18
|-
|| '''05 April 2017''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 62. || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 085|| The Universes Get into Gear — Each One's Motive
|-
|| '''16 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 086|| Trading Blows for the First Time! Artificial Human No. 17 vs Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''21 April 2017''' || || || DBS 023 || The Potara's True Worth || ||
|-
|| '''23 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 087|| Hunt the Poachers! Goku and No. 17's Joint Battle!!
|-
|| '''30 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 088|| Gohan and Piccolo: Master and Disciple Train to the Limit!
|-
|| '''07 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 089|| A Mysterious Beauty Appears! The Tenshin-Style Dojo's Mystery?!
|-
|| '''14 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 090|| Facing the Wall that Must be Overcome! Goku vs Gohan
|-
|| '''20 May 2017''' || || || DBS 024 || Son Goku's Evolution|| ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 091|| Which Universe Will Prevail?! The Mightiest Warriors Assemble!!
|-
|| '''28 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 092|| An Emergency Development! We Don't Have Ten Members!!
|-
|| '''02 June 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 3'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 093|| You're the Tenth Warrior! Goku Visits Freeza!!
|-
|| '''11 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 094|| Revival of the Evil Emperor! The Mysterious Awaiting Assassins?!
|-
|| '''18 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 095|| The Wickedest! The Most Evil! Freeza's Rampage!!
|-
|| '''21 June 2017''' || || || DBS 025 || Will It Be Goku!? Or Zamasu!? || ||
|-
|| '''25 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 096|| The Time Has Come! To the World of Void, Where the Universes' Fate Will Be Decided!!
|-
|| '''02 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 097|| Survive! The "Tournament of Power" Begins at Last!!
|-
|| '''09 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 098|| Oh, the Uncertainty! The Universes Despair!!
|-
|| '''16 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 099|| Show It Off! Kuririn's Hidden Strength!!
|-
|| '''21 July 2017''' || || || DBS 026 || The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks || ||
|-
|| '''23 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 100|| Rampage! The Savage Berserker Awakens!!
|-
|| '''28 July 2017''' || ''Dragon Quest XI'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 101|| The Warriors of Justice Close In! Pride Troopers!!
|-
|| '''06 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 102|| The Power of Love Explodes?! Universe 2's Magical Girl Warriors!!
|-
|| '''13 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 103|| Gohan, Be Ruthless! The Showdown with Universe 10!!
|-
|| '''20 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 104|| A Faster-Than-Light Battle Begins! Goku and Hit's Joint Front!!
|-
|| '''21 August 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Universe Survival arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 027 || Training and Everyday Life, and… || ||
|-
|| '''27 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 105|| A Fierce Battle! The Turtle Sage Stakes His Life!!
|-
|| '''03 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 106|| Figure It Out! Death Match Against an Unseen Attacker!!
|-
|| '''17 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 107|| Revenge "F"! A Cunning Trap is Set?!
|-
|| '''21 September 2017''' || || || DBS 028 || The 12 Gods of Destruction || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 108|| Freeza and Frost! Intersecting Evil Intentions?!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''08 October 2017'''
|| || || || || DBS 109|| The Ultimate Enemy Approaches Goku! Now, Let Loose! The Killer Genki-Dama!!
|-
|| || || || || DBS 110|| Son Goku Wakes! New Level of the Awakened!!
|-
|| '''15 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 111|| Extreme Battle of Another Dimension! Hit vs Jiren!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2017''' || || || DBS 029 || The Universe 11 God of Destruction Candidate, Toppo || ||
|-
|| '''22 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 112|| A Saiyan's Vow! Vegeta's Resolve!!
|-
|| '''29 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 113|| With Such Joy! The Fighting-Maniac Saiyans Battle Again!!
|-
|| '''02 November 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 4'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 114|| Ghastly! The Explosive Birth of a New Super Warrior!!
|-
|| '''12 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 115|| Goku vs Kafla! Super Saiyan Blue Defeated?!
|-
|| '''19 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 116|| The Comeback Omen! Ultra Instinct's Great Explosion!!
|-
|| '''21 November 2017''' || || || DBS 030 || The Man Named Jiren || ||
|-
|| '''26 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 117|| A Grand Showdown of Love! The Artificial Humans vs Universe 2!!
|-
|| '''03 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 118|| Accelerating Drama: A Universe Vanishes…
|-
|| '''10 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 119|| Unavoidable?! The Fierce Stealth Attack!!
|-
|| '''16 December 2017''' || || || DBS 031 || Super Warriors Assemble! || ||
|-
|| '''17 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 120|| A Perfect Survival Strategy! Universe 3's Menacing Assassins!!
|-
|| '''24 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 121|| All-Out War! The Ultimate 4-Way Combo vs Universe 7's Total Offensive!!
|-
|}

===2018===
The ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime comes to an end, while the manga continues with the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc. ''Dragon Ball Super: Broly'' is released.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''07 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 122|| Staking His Pride! Vegeta Challenges the Strongest!!
|-
|| '''14 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 123|| Full Body, Spirit, and Power Unleashed! Goku and Vegeta!!
|-
|| '''20 January 2018''' || || || DBS 032 || Super Warriors Assemble! 2 || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 124|| A Stormy, Fierce Attack! Gohan Fights With His Back to the Wall!!
|-
|| '''26 January 2018''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'', is released internationally before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 125|| Majestic! Advent of the God of Destruction, Toppo!!
|-
|| '''04 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 126|| Surpass Even a God! Vegeta's Life-Risking Blow!!
|-
|| '''11 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 127|| A Looming Obstacle! Pinning Hope on a Final Barrier!!
|-
|| '''18 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 128|| With Noble Pride to the End! Vegeta Falls!!
|-
|| '''21 February 2018''' || || || DBS 033 || Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins! || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 5'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 2018''' || || || || || DBS 129|| Transcendent Limits Surpassed! Ultra Instinct Mastered!!
|-
|| '''18 March 2018''' || || || || || DBS 130|| An Unprecedented Super Showdown! The Ultimate Survival Battle!!
|-
|| '''21 March 2018''' || || || DBS 034 || The First Annihilated Universe|| ||
|-
|| '''25 March 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super'' concludes airing. || || || || DBS 131|| A Miraculous Conclusion! Farewell Goku! Until the Day We Meet Again!!
|-
|| '''05 April 2018''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 63. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2018''' || || || DBS 035 || Hit vs Jiren|| ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2018''' || || || DBS 036 || Quirky Competitors || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 6'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2018''' || || || DBS 037 || Awaken, Super Saiyan Kale || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2018''' || || || DBS 038 || Universe 6's Last Resort|| ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2018''' || || || DBS 039 || “Sign” of Son Goku's Awakening || ||
|-
|| ''' 04 September 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 7'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2018''' || || || DBS 040 || Jiren vs Universe 7 || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 2018''' || || || DBS 041 || Ultra Instinct || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2018''' || || || DBS 042 || Battle's End and Aftermath || ||
|-
|| '''14 December2018''' || || || || || DBS M1|| ''[[Dragon_Ball_Super:_Broly|Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]''
|-
|| '''04 December 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 8'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 043 || Galactic Patrol Enlistment!|| ||
|}

===2019 - 2024===
This period sees the release of ''Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero'', the announcement of ''Dragon Ball Daima'', and the ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga's Granolla the Survivor arc. Akira Toriyama passes away on March 1st, 2024.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''21 January 2019''' || || || DBS 044 || Escaped Prisoner Moro || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2019''' || || || DBS 045 || Moro's Magical Power || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2019''' || || || DBS 046 || Planet Namek in Decline || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''04 April 2019'''
|| ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 9'' is released.|| || || || ||
|-
||The video game, ''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]'', is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2019''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 64. || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 2019''' || || || DBS 047 || Stolen Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2019''' || || || DBS 048 || Moro's Wish || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2019''' || || || DBS 049 || Outer Space Battle || ||
|-
|| '''20 July 2019''' || || || DBS 050 || Great Escape || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 2019''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 10'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2019''' || || || DBS 051 || To Each Their Own Plans || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2019''' || || || DBS 052 || Goku and Vegeta's Training || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2019''' || || || DBS 053 || Saganbo's Galactic Bandit Brigade || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2019''' || || || DBS 054 || Gohan vs Seven-Three || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2019''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 11'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2019''' || || || DBS 055 || Merusu's True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''16 January 2020''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2020''' || || || DBS 056 || Warriors of Earth Assemble || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2020''' || || || DBS 057 || Battles Abound || ||
|-
|| '''21 March 2020''' || || || DBS 058 || Son Goku Arrives || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 12'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2020''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 65. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2020''' || || || DBS 059 || Activation! Ultra Instinct "Sign" || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2020''' || || || DBS 060 || Merusu's Miscalculation|| ||
|-
|| '''19 June 2020 ''' || || || DBS 061 || Vegeta Reborn || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2020''' || || || DBS 062 || Edge of Defeat || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 13'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2020''' || || || DBS 063 || Merusu's Resolve || ||
|-
|| '''19 September 2020''' || || || DBS 064 || Son Goku the Galactic Patrolman || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2020''' || || || DBS 065 || Son Goku the Earthling || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2020''' || || || DBS 066 || Moro the Planet-Eater || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 14'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2020''' || || || DBS 067 || The Grand Finale, And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Granolla the Survivor arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 068 || Granolla the Survivor || ||
|-
|| '''20 February 2021''' || || || DBS 069 || The Succession of Planet Cereal || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2021''' || || || DBS 070 || The Greatest Warrior in the Universe || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 15'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2021''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 66. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2021''' || || || DBS 071 || The Heatas' Plan || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2021''' || || || DBS 072 || The Saiyans and Cerealian || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2021''' || || || DBS 073 || Goku vs Granolla || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2021''' || || || DBS 074 || Vegeta vs Granolla|| ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 16'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''19 August 2021''' || || || DBS 075 || A God of Destruction's Power || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2021''' || || || DBS 076 || The Destiny of the Saiyans || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2021''' || || || DBS 077 || Goku's Father Bardock || ||
|-
|| '''20 November 2021''' || || || DBS 078 || Gas' Wish || ||
|-
|| '''03 December 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 17'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2021''' || || || DBS 079 || Gas vs Granolla|| ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2022''' || || || DBS 080 || Gas vs Granolla, Part 2 || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2022''' || || || DBS 081 || Goku's Conflict || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2022''' || || || DBS 082 || Bardock vs Gas || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 18'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2022''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 67. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2022''' || || || DBS 083 || Bardock vs Gas, Part 2 || ||
|-
|| '''20 May 2022''' || || || DBS 084 || The Pride of an Entire Race || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 2022''' || || || || || DBS M2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Super:_Super_Hero|Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]''
|-
|| '''21 June 2022''' || || || DBS 085 || Their Respective Answers || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2022''' || || || DBS 086 || A Full-Power Battle|| ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 19'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 August 2022''' || || || DBS 087 || The Universe's Strongest Appears|| ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Super Hero arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 088 || The Birth of Super Heroes || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 2023''' || || || DBS 089 || A Rival Appears!|| ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2023''' || || || DBS 090 || Showdown with Dr. Hedo || ||
|-
|| '''03 March 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 20'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2023''' || || || DBS 091 || The Red Ribbon Army's Revival!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2023''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 68. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2023''' || || || DBS 092 || New Artificial Humans|| ||
|-
|| '''19 May 2023''' || || || DBS 093 || The Plan to Kidnap Pan || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2023''' || || || DBS 094 || Awaken! Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2023''' || || || DBS 095|| The Strongest Teacher and Disciple || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 21'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2023''' || || || DBS 096 || Saiyamen Join the Fight! || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2023''' || || || DBS 097 || Cell Max Runs Wild || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 2023''' || || || DBS 098 || Gamma 2's Resolve|| ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2023''' || || || DBS 099 || Son Gohan's Ultimate Awakening! || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 22'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2023''' || || || DBS 100 || Burst Forth! Makankōsappō || ||
|-
|| '''19 January 2024''' || || || DBS 101 || Carmine and No. 15|| ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2024''' || || || DBS 102 || Son Goku vs Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''01 March 2024''' || || Akira Toriyama passes away. || || || ||
|}

==Timeline Part VI: After Akira Toriyama==
Below is a table chronicling major events pertaining to ''Dragon Ball's'' continued release and production after the passing of its original creator, Akira Toriyama. This includes the airing of ''Dragon Ball Daima'', the final chapters of ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 24'', and beyond.
===2024 & Beyond===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''21 March 2024''' || || DBS 103 || An Inheritance to the Future || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2024''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 23'' is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 October 2024''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO]]'', is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 01 || Conspiracy
|-
|| '''18 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 02 || Glorio
|-
|| '''25 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 03|| Daima
|-
|| '''01 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 04|| Chatty
|-
|| '''08 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 05|| Panzy
|-
|| '''15 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 06|| Lightning
|-
|| '''22 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 07|| Collar
|-
|| '''29 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 08|| Tamagami
|-
|| '''06 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 09|| Thieves
|-
|| '''13 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 10|| Ocean
|-
|| '''20 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 11|| Legend
|-
|| '''27 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 12|| True Strength
|-
|| '''10 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 13|| Surprise
|-
|| '''17 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 14|| Taboo
|-
|| '''24 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 15|| Third Eye
|-
|| '''31 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 16|| Degesu
|-
|| '''07 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 17|| Gomah
|-
|| '''14 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 18|| Awakening
|-
|| '''20 February 2025''' || || DBS 104 || Birth of Saiyaman X! || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 19|| Betrayal
|-
|| '''28 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 20|| Maximum
|-
|| '''04 April 2025''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 24'' is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 2026''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Beerus]]'' are announced at the Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary “Genkidamatsuri” Event. || || || ||
|}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==See Also==
* [[Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology]]
* [[Akira Toriyama]]
* [[Complete List of Works by Akira Toriyama]]
* [[List of Dr. Slump Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Z Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball GT Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Kai Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Super Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Super Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Daima Episodes]]
* List of [[Console Video Games]]

==External Links==
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/pafu-september-1980-mangaka-whos-who-akira-toriyama/ Mangaka Who’s Who – Akira Toriyama]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/ Akira Toriyama Interview]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ The Making of Dragon Ball]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-akira-toriyama-super-interview/ Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 2nd Round — The Unpredictable Story]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue Past Editors (+ Toriyama) Round-Table Discussion — 2nd Round]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-6-akira-toriyama-super-interview/ Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 6th Round — Origins, and Onward to the Future…]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/ Akira Toriyama × Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/ The Truth About the “Dragon Ball” Manga: “Toriyama Thought of It Like This” Special]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dvd-blu-ray-vision-april-2013-battle-of-gods/ FLOW, Masako Nozawa, Yūsuke Watanabe]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ “I Want to Meet That Person” Special: VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/ Akira Toriyama Interview: Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama]
* [https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/ Forbes: Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest']
* [https://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/interviews/akira-toriyama-editor-says-there-is-nothing-to-learn-from-dragon-ball/ Dao of Dragon Ball: Akira Toriyama's Editor says, "There is Nothing to Learn from Dragon Ball"]
* [http://Dragon%20Ball's%20True%20Genre:%20We%20Need%20to%20Talk%20about%20Wuxia Kanzenshuu Forums - Dragon Ball's True Genre: We Need to Talk about Wuxia]
* [https://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]
* [https://ctext.org/wiki.pl?if=gb&remap=gb Chinese Philosophy Book Electronicization Project]

==References==
{{reflist}}

Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology

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The '''Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology''' is a series of tables cataloging many common terms from Dragon Ball, as well as its [[Real World Timeline|mystical and martial roots]], and comparing the various ways of romanizing them, including Japanese and the two Chinese styles of Hanyu Pinyin and Wade-Giles.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Characters & Items'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 孫悟空 || 孙悟空 || || Sun Wu-kung || Sūn Wùkōng || Son Gokū || || [[Son Goku]]
|-
| 神 || || || shin || shén || shinkami || god || [[Shenlong]], Shen, God, [[Kaioshin]], [[God of Destruction]]
|-
| 龍 || 龙 || 竜 || lung || lóng || ronryū || dragon|| Shenlong, [[Dragon Fist]]; Shōryūken
|-
| 龜 || || 亀 || kuei || guī || kame || turtle|| [[Kame Sennin]], [[Kame House]]
|-
| 烏龍茶 || 乌龙茶 || || wu-lung-cha || wūlóngchá || ūroncha || || [[Oolong]]<ref group="note">'''Hokkien POJ'''o͘-liông-tê</ref>
|-
| 飲茶 || 饮茶 || || yin-cha || yǐnchá || yum cha || || [[Yamcha]]
|-
| 普洱茶 || || || pu-êrh-cha || pǔ'ěrchá || pūarucha || || [[Puer]]
|-
| 燒賣 || 烧卖 || 焼売 || shao-mai || shāomài || shūmai || || [[Shuu]], [[Mai]]
|-
| 桃 || || || tao || táo || momo || peach|| [[Tao Pai Pai]]
|-
| 白 || || || pai || bái || haku || white|| Tao Pai Pai
|-
| 豆 || || || tou || dòu || zu || seed, bean, pea, legume|| Senzu
|-
| 天津飯 || 天津饭 || || tien-chin-fan|| tiānjīnfàn || tèńshíǹhàǹ || || [[Tenshinhan]]
|-
| 餃子 || 饺子 || || chiao-tzŭ || jiǎozi || gyōza || || [[Chaozu]]
|-
| 包子 || || || pao-tzŭ || bāozi || paozu || || [[Grandma Paozu]], [[Mt. Paozu]]
|-
| 杏仁豆腐 || || || hsing-jên tou-fu || xìngrén dòufu || annin dōfu || || [[Annin]]
|-
| 牛頭 || 牛头 || || niu-tou || niútóu || Gozu || Ox-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Gozu]]
|-
| 馬頭 || 马头 || || ma-tou || mǎtóu || Mezu || Horse-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Mezu]]
|-
| 排骨 || || || pai-ku || páigǔ || paigū || || [[Paikuhan]]
|-
| 飯 || || || fan || fàn || han || || [[Son Gohan]], Paikuhan
|-
| 一 || || || i || yī || ichi|| one|| [[One-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Yī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 二 || || || êrh || èr || ni || two|| [[Two-Star Dragon Ball]]
|-
| 兩 || 两 || 両 || liang || liǎng || ryōryan || two||[[Liǎng Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 三 || || || san || sān || san || three|| [[Three-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sān Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 四 || || || ssŭ || sì || shi || four|| [[Four-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sì Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 五 || || || wu || wǔ || go || five|| [[Five-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Wǔ Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 六 || || || liu || liù || roku || six|| [[Six-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Liù Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 七 || || || chi || qī || shichi || seven|| [[Seven-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Qī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 星 || || || hsing || xīng || sei || star, planet, heavenly body|| Four-Star Dragon Ball, Yī Xīng Lóng, [[Planet Namek]]
|-
| 球 || || || chiu || qiú || kyū || ball|| Four-Star Dragon Ball
|-
| 波 || || || po<ref group="note">'''Middle Chinese'''pa</ref> || bō<ref group="note">'''Proto-Sino-Tibetan'''ba</ref> || ha || wave, undulation || [[Kamehameha]], [[Dodonpa]], [[Mafūba]], [[Kikoha]]; Hadoken
|-
| 玉 || || || yü || yù || tamadama || ball, orb, sphere, bullet|| [[Genki Dama]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Mystical & Spiritual'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 道 || || || tao || dào || dō || way, path, road, circuit, track, method, principle; The transcendental basis of nature || budō, [[Tenkaichi Budōkai]], [[Dragon_Ball_Chapter_353|bushidō]], jūdō, kendō
|-
| 陰陽 || 阴阳 || || yin-yang || yīnyáng || in'yō || opposing forces in nature, contrasting things, antitheses ||
|-
| 氣 || 气 || 気 || chi || qì || ki || air, breath, vital energy, life force || [[Ki]], Kikoha, [[Kikoho]], [[Kienzan]], [[genki]], Genki Dama
|-
| 元氣 || 元气 || 元気 || yüan-chi || yuánqì || genki || energy, strength, vigor, vitality || genki, Genki Dama
|-
| 勇氣 || 勇气 || 勇気 || yung-chi || yǒngqì || yūki || courage, nerve, valor || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball yūki]
|-
| 正氣 || 正气 || 正気 || chêng-chi || zhèngqì || shōki || righteousness, moral courage, mettle, sanity, reason, right-mindedness || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball shōki]
|-
| 導引 || 导引 || || tao-yin || dǎoyǐn || || to guide; cognitive body and mind unity exercises to direct and refine qi ||
|-
| 氣功 || 气功 || 気功 || chi-kung || qìgōng || kikō || breathing control, physical exercise, and meditation || Kikoha, Kikoho
|-
| 氣功波|| 气功波||気功波 || chi-kung-po|| qigongbō || kikōha || qigongbō wave; ki blast || Kikoha
|-
| 仙 || || || hsien || xiān || sen || mountain man, immortal|| Kame Sennin, [[Tsuru Sennin]], [[Senzu]]
|-
| 仙人 || || || hsien-jên || xiānrén || sennin || mountain man, immortal, hermit, wizard|| Kame Sennin, Tsuru Sennin
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Martial Arts & Chivalry'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 武 || || || wu || wǔ || bu || military, soldier, warfare, warrior, fighting, martial arts || bushidō, budō, Tenkaichi Budōkai, wǔshù, bukyō, wǔxiá
|-
| 武術 || 武术 || || wu-shu || wǔshù || bujutsu || martial art, martial techniques, Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 士 || || || shih|| shì || shi || man, officer, soldier, scholar; aristocratic foot-knight in ancient China; samurai ||bushidō, [[Z Warriors]]
|-
| 戰士 || 战士 || || chan-shih || zhànshì || senshi || soldier, combatant, warrior, fighter || Z Warriors
|-
|武士 || || || wu-shih || wǔshì ||bushi || warrior, soldier, fighter ||
|-
| 武道 || || || wu-tao || wǔdào || budō || martial arts, martial arts skills, Japanese martial arts, pacifism || Tenkaichi Budōkai
|-
| 武士道 || || || wu-shih-tao || wǔshìdào || bushidō || way of the warrior, samurai ethical code, valuing honor above life ||
|-
| 功夫 || || || kung-fu || gōngfu || kō- || skill, art, workmanship (especially in martial arts), Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 拳 || || || chʻüan || quán || ken ||fist, styles or moves using fists, a suffix in the names of martial art moves || kenpō, [[Jan-Ken]], [[Rōga Fū-Fū Ken]], [[Zanzōken]], [[Taiyō-Ken]], [[Kaiō-Ken]], [[Dragon Fist]]; Fist of the North Star, Hadōken, Shōryūken
|-
| 拳法 || || || chʻüan-fa || quánfǎ || kenpō || martial art, boxing technique ||
|-
| 少林 || || || Shao-lin ||Shàolín || Shōrin|| small forest; a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with the Shaolin Monastery || [[Kuririn]], [[Oorin Temple]]
|-
| 少林寺 || || ||Shao-lin-ssŭ ||Shàolínsì ||Shōrinji ||Shaolin Monastery, Shaolin Temple; Buddhist monastery built for Batuo to teach dhyāna (chán)||
|-
| 禪 || 禅 || || chan || chán || zen || deep meditation, contemplation<ref group="note">ध्यान (dhyāna)</ref> ||
|-
| 外 || || || wai || wài || || outer, external, outside ||
|-
| 外功 || || || wai-kung || wàigōng || || external conditioning exercises, strengthening one's muscles and bones ||
|-
| 外家 || || || wai-chia || wàijiā || || external Chinese martial arts ||
|-
|內|| || ||nei || nèi || nai || inner, internal, inside
|-
| 內功 || || || nei-kung || nèigōng || naikō || internal exercises, breathing, meditation, spiritual disciplines in Taoism and martial arts ||
|-
| 內家 || 内家 || || nei-chia || nèijiā || || internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 內業 || || || nei-yeh || nèiyè || || ''Inward Training'', the oldest Chinese received text describing Daoist breath meditation techniques and qi circulation
|-
| 太極拳 || 太极拳 || || tai-chi-chüan || tàijíquán || taikyokuken || tai chi, a form of internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 修煉 || 修炼 || || hsiu-lien || xiūliàn || || (Daoist) meditation, ascetic practice, cultivation practice ||
|-
| 修行 || || || hsiu-hsing || xiūxíng || shugyō || (Buddhist) ascetic training, cultivation of spiritual virtues, practicing Buddhism or Daoism ||
|-
| 先生 || || || hsien-shêng || xiānshēng || sensei || elder, scholar, teacher, professor, Japanese martial arts teacher ||
|-
| 師父 || 师父 || || shih-fu || shīfu || shifu || teacher, father, master ||
|-
| 俠 || 侠 || || hsia || xiá || kyō || chivalry, chivalrous person, knight-errant ||
|-
| 遊俠 || 游侠 || || yu-hsia || yóuxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous traveler or wanderer; cavalier, ranger, bravado ||
|-
| 武俠 || 武侠 || || wu-hsia || wǔxiá || bukyō || heroic; knight-errant; chivalrous soldier or warrior; genre concerning the adventures of martial artists, typically in Ancient China ||
|-
| 仙俠 || 仙侠 || || hsien-hsia || xiānxiá || || knight errant; chivalrous immortal; genre similar to wuxia with more mythological elements ||
|-
| 劍俠 || 剑侠 || || chien-hsia || jiànxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous swordsman ||
|-
| 俠客 || 侠客 || || hsia-ko || xiákè || || knight-errant; chivalrous guest or visitor; follower of xia ||
|-
| 江湖 || || || chiang-hu || jiānghú || kōko || rivers and lakes, countryside, underworld, home to recluses and hermits; the subculture of the martial arts community ||
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Additional Indian Terms
|-
! '''Sanskrit''' !! '''Indian''' !! '''English Meaning'''
|-
| श्रमण || śramaṇa || ascetic, monk
|-
| ध्यान || dhyāna || meditation, contemplation, thought, reflection, (especially) profound and abstract religious meditation<ref group="note">禪 (chán)</ref>
|}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==External Links==
* [https://www.wiktionary.org/ Wikitionary]

Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology

2026-04-08T22:45:29Z

Zephyr:

{{incomplete}}
The '''Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology''' is a series of tables cataloging many common terms from Dragon Ball, as well as its [[Real World Timeline|mystical and martial roots]], and comparing the various ways of romanizing them, including Japanese and the two Chinese styles of Hanyu Pinyin and Wade-Giles.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Characters & Items'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 孫悟空 || 孙悟空 || || Sun Wu-kung || Sūn Wùkōng || Son Gokū || || [[Son Goku]]
|-
| 神 || || || shin || shén || shinkami || god || [[Shenlong]], Shen, God, [[Kaioshin]], [[God of Destruction]]
|-
| 龍 || 龙 || 竜 || lung || lóng || ronryū || dragon|| Shenlong, [[Dragon Fist]]; Shōryūken
|-
| 龜 || || 亀 || kuei || guī || kame || turtle|| [[Kame Sennin]], [[Kame House]]
|-
| 烏龍茶 || 乌龙茶 || || wu-lung-cha || wūlóngchá || ūroncha || || [[Oolong]]<ref group="note">'''Hokkien POJ'''o͘-liông-tê</ref>
|-
| 飲茶 || 饮茶 || || yin-cha || yǐnchá || yum cha || || [[Yamcha]]
|-
| 普洱茶 || || || pu-êrh-cha || pǔ'ěrchá || pūarucha || || [[Puer]]
|-
| 燒賣 || 烧卖 || 焼売 || shao-mai || shāomài || shūmai || || [[Shuu]], [[Mai]]
|-
| 桃 || || || tao || táo || momo || peach|| [[Tao Pai Pai]]
|-
| 白 || || || pai || bái || haku || white|| Tao Pai Pai
|-
| 豆 || || || tou || dòu || zu || seed, bean, pea, legume|| Senzu
|-
| 天津飯 || 天津饭 || || tien-chin-fan|| tiānjīnfàn || tèńshíǹhàǹ || || [[Tenshinhan]]
|-
| 餃子 || 饺子 || || chiao-tzŭ || jiǎozi || gyōza || || [[Chaozu]]
|-
| 包子 || || || pao-tzŭ || bāozi || paozu || || [[Grandma Paozu]], [[Mt. Paozu]]
|-
| 杏仁豆腐 || || || hsing-jên tou-fu || xìngrén dòufu || annin dōfu || || [[Annin]]
|-
| 牛頭 || 牛头 || || niu-tou || niútóu || Gozu || Ox-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Gozu]]
|-
| 馬頭 || 马头 || || ma-tou || mǎtóu || Mezu || Horse-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Mezu]]
|-
| 排骨 || || || pai-ku || páigǔ || paigū || || [[Paikuhan]]
|-
| 飯 || || || fan || fàn || han || || [[Son Gohan]], Paikuhan
|-
| 一 || || || i || yī || ichi|| one|| [[One-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Yī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 二 || || || êrh || èr || ni || two|| [[Two-Star Dragon Ball]]
|-
| 兩 || 两 || 両 || liang || liǎng || ryōryan || two||[[Liǎng Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 三 || || || san || sān || san || three|| [[Three-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sān Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 四 || || || ssŭ || sì || shi || four|| [[Four-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sì Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 五 || || || wu || wǔ || go || five|| [[Five-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Wǔ Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 六 || || || liu || liù || roku || six|| [[Six-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Liù Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 七 || || || chi || qī || shichi || seven|| [[Seven-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Qī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 星 || || || hsing || xīng || sei || star, planet, heavenly body|| Four-Star Dragon Ball, Yī Xīng Lóng, [[Planet Namek]]
|-
| 球 || || || chiu || qiú || kyū || ball|| Four-Star Dragon Ball
|-
| 波 || || || po<ref group="note">'''Middle Chinese'''pa</ref> || bō<ref group="note">'''Proto-Sino-Tibetan'''ba</ref> || ha || wave, undulation || [[Kamehameha]], [[Dodonpa]], [[Mafūba]], [[Kikoha]]; Hadoken
|-
| 玉 || || || yü || yù || tamadama || ball, orb, sphere, bullet|| [[Genki Dama]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Mystical & Spiritual'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 道 || || || tao || dào || dō || way, path, road, circuit, track, method, principle; The transcendental basis of nature || budō, [[Tenkaichi Budōkai]], [[Dragon_Ball_Chapter_353|bushidō]],
|-
| 陰陽 || 阴阳 || || yin-yang || yīnyáng || in'yō || opposing forces in nature, contrasting things, antitheses ||
|-
| 氣 || 气 || 気 || chi || qì || ki || air, breath, vital energy, life force || [[Ki]], Kikoha, [[Kikoho]], [[Kienzan]], [[genki]], Genki Dama
|-
| 元氣 || 元气 || 元気 || yüan-chi || yuánqì || genki || energy, strength, vigor, vitality || genki, Genki Dama
|-
| 勇氣 || 勇气 || 勇気 || yung-chi || yǒngqì || yūki || courage, nerve, valor || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball yūki]
|-
| 正氣 || 正气 || 正気 || chêng-chi || zhèngqì || shōki || righteousness, moral courage, mettle, sanity, reason, right-mindedness || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball shōki]
|-
| 導引 || 导引 || || tao-yin || dǎoyǐn || || to guide; cognitive body and mind unity exercises to direct and refine qi ||
|-
| 氣功 || 气功 || 気功 || chi-kung || qìgōng || kikō || breathing control, physical exercise, and meditation || Kikoha, Kikoho
|-
| 氣功波|| 气功波||気功波 || chi-kung-po|| qigongbō || kikōha || qigongbō wave; ki blast || Kikoha
|-
| 仙 || || || hsien || xiān || sen || mountain man, immortal|| Kame Sennin, [[Tsuru Sennin]], [[Senzu]]
|-
| 仙人 || || || hsien-jên || xiānrén || sennin || mountain man, immortal, hermit, wizard|| Kame Sennin, Tsuru Sennin
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Martial Arts & Chivalry'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 武 || || || wu || wǔ || bu || military, soldier, warfare, warrior, fighting, martial arts || bushidō, budō, Tenkaichi Budōkai, wǔshù, bukyō, wǔxiá
|-
| 武術 || 武术 || || wu-shu || wǔshù || bujutsu || martial art, martial techniques, Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 士 || || || shih|| shì || shi || man, officer, soldier, scholar; aristocratic foot-knight in ancient China; samurai ||bushidō, [[Z Warriors]]
|-
| 戰士 || 战士 || || chan-shih || zhànshì || senshi || soldier, combatant, warrior, fighter || Z Warriors
|-
|武士 || || || wu-shih || wǔshì ||bushi || warrior, soldier, fighter ||
|-
| 武道 || || || wu-tao || wǔdào || budō || martial arts, martial arts skills, Japanese martial arts, pacifism || Tenkaichi Budōkai
|-
| 武士道 || || || wu-shih-tao || wǔshìdào || bushidō || way of the warrior, samurai ethical code, valuing honor above life ||
|-
| 功夫 || || || kung-fu || gōngfu || kō- || skill, art, workmanship (especially in martial arts), Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 拳 || || || chʻüan || quán || ken ||fist, styles or moves using fists, a suffix in the names of martial art moves || kenpō, [[Jan-Ken]], [[Rōga Fū-Fū Ken]], [[Zanzōken]], [[Taiyō-Ken]], [[Kaiō-Ken]], [[Dragon Fist]]; Fist of the North Star, Hadōken, Shōryūken
|-
| 拳法 || || || chʻüan-fa || quánfǎ || kenpō || martial art, boxing technique ||
|-
| 少林 || || || Shao-lin ||Shàolín || Shōrin|| small forest; a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with the Shaolin Monastery || [[Kuririn]], [[Oorin Temple]]
|-
| 少林寺 || || ||Shao-lin-ssŭ ||Shàolínsì ||Shōrinji ||Shaolin Monastery, Shaolin Temple; Buddhist monastery built for Batuo to teach dhyāna (chán)||
|-
| 禪 || 禅 || || chan || chán || zen || deep meditation, contemplation<ref group="note">ध्यान (dhyāna)</ref> ||
|-
| 外 || || || wai || wài || || outer, external, outside ||
|-
| 外功 || || || wai-kung || wàigōng || || external conditioning exercises, strengthening one's muscles and bones ||
|-
| 外家 || || || wai-chia || wàijiā || || external Chinese martial arts ||
|-
|內|| || ||nei || nèi || nai || inner, internal, inside
|-
| 內功 || || || nei-kung || nèigōng || naikō || internal exercises, breathing, meditation, spiritual disciplines in Taoism and martial arts ||
|-
| 內家 || 内家 || || nei-chia || nèijiā || || internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 內業 || || || nei-yeh || nèiyè || || ''Inward Training'', the oldest Chinese received text describing Daoist breath meditation techniques and qi circulation
|-
| 太極拳 || 太极拳 || || tai-chi-chüan || tàijíquán || taikyokuken || tai chi, a form of internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 修煉 || 修炼 || || hsiu-lien || xiūliàn || || (Daoist) meditation, ascetic practice, cultivation practice ||
|-
| 修行 || || || hsiu-hsing || xiūxíng || shugyō || (Buddhist) ascetic training, cultivation of spiritual virtues, practicing Buddhism or Daoism ||
|-
| 先生 || || || hsien-shêng || xiānshēng || sensei || elder, scholar, teacher, professor, Japanese martial arts teacher ||
|-
| 師父 || 师父 || || shih-fu || shīfu || shifu || teacher, father, master ||
|-
| 俠 || 侠 || || hsia || xiá || kyō || chivalry, chivalrous person, knight-errant ||
|-
| 遊俠 || 游侠 || || yu-hsia || yóuxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous traveler or wanderer; cavalier, ranger, bravado ||
|-
| 武俠 || 武侠 || || wu-hsia || wǔxiá || bukyō || heroic; knight-errant; chivalrous soldier or warrior; genre concerning the adventures of martial artists, typically in Ancient China ||
|-
| 仙俠 || 仙侠 || || hsien-hsia || xiānxiá || || knight errant; chivalrous immortal; genre similar to wuxia with more mythological elements ||
|-
| 劍俠 || 剑侠 || || chien-hsia || jiànxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous swordsman ||
|-
| 俠客 || 侠客 || || hsia-ko || xiákè || || knight-errant; chivalrous guest or visitor; follower of xia ||
|-
| 江湖 || || || chiang-hu || jiānghú || kōko || rivers and lakes, countryside, underworld, home to recluses and hermits; the subculture of the martial arts community ||
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Additional Indian Terms
|-
! '''Sanskrit''' !! '''Indian''' !! '''English Meaning'''
|-
| श्रमण || śramaṇa || ascetic, monk
|-
| ध्यान || dhyāna || meditation, contemplation, thought, reflection, (especially) profound and abstract religious meditation<ref group="note">禪 (chán)</ref>
|}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==External Links==
* [https://www.wiktionary.org/ Wikitionary]

Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology

2026-04-08T22:43:18Z

Zephyr:

{{incomplete}}
The '''Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology''' is a series of tables cataloging many common terms from Dragon Ball, as well as its [[Real World Timeline|mystical and martial roots]], and comparing the various ways of romanizing them, including Japanese and the two Chinese styles of Hanyu Pinyin and Wade-Giles.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Characters & Items'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 孫悟空 || 孙悟空 || || Sun Wu-kung || Sūn Wùkōng || Son Gokū || || [[Son Goku]]
|-
| 神 || || || shin || shén || shinkami || god || [[Shenlong]], Shen, God, [[Kaioshin]], [[God of Destruction]]
|-
| 龍 || 龙 || 竜 || lung || lóng || ronryū || dragon|| Shenlong, [[Dragon Fist]]; Shōryūken
|-
| 龜 || || 亀 || kuei || guī || kame || turtle|| [[Kame Sennin]], [[Kame House]]
|-
| 烏龍茶 || 乌龙茶 || || wu-lung-cha || wūlóngchá || ūroncha || || [[Oolong]]<ref group="note">'''Hokkien POJ'''o͘-liông-tê</ref>
|-
| 飲茶 || 饮茶 || || yin-cha || yǐnchá || yum cha || || [[Yamcha]]
|-
| 普洱茶 || || || pu-êrh-cha || pǔ'ěrchá || pūarucha || || [[Puer]]
|-
| 燒賣 || 烧卖 || 焼売 || shao-mai || shāomài || shūmai || || [[Shuu]], [[Mai]]
|-
| 桃 || || || tao || táo || momo || peach|| [[Tao Pai Pai]]
|-
| 白 || || || pai || bái || haku || white|| Tao Pai Pai
|-
| 豆 || || || tou || dòu || zu || seed, bean, pea, legume|| Senzu
|-
| 天津飯 || 天津饭 || || tien-chin-fan|| tiānjīnfàn || tèńshíǹhàǹ || || [[Tenshinhan]]
|-
| 餃子 || 饺子 || || chiao-tzŭ || jiǎozi || gyōza || || [[Chaozu]]
|-
| 包子 || || || pao-tzŭ || bāozi || paozu || || [[Grandma Paozu]], [[Mt. Paozu]]
|-
| 杏仁豆腐 || || || hsing-jên tou-fu || xìngrén dòufu || annin dōfu || || [[Annin]]
|-
| 牛頭 || 牛头 || || niu-tou || niútóu || Gozu || Ox-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Gozu]]
|-
| 馬頭 || 马头 || || ma-tou || mǎtóu || Mezu || Horse-Head, one of the two guardians of hell|| [[Mezu]]
|-
| 排骨 || || || pai-ku || páigǔ || paigū || || [[Paikuhan]]
|-
| 飯 || || || fan || fàn || han || || [[Son Gohan]], Paikuhan
|-
| 一 || || || i || yī || ichi|| one|| [[One-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Yī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 二 || || || êrh || èr || ni || two|| [[Two-Star Dragon Ball]]
|-
| 兩 || 两 || 両 || liang || liǎng || ryōryan || two||[[Liǎng Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 三 || || || san || sān || san || three|| [[Three-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sān Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 四 || || || ssŭ || sì || shi || four|| [[Four-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Sì Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 五 || || || wu || wǔ || go || five|| [[Five-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Wǔ Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 六 || || || liu || liù || roku || six|| [[Six-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Liù Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 七 || || || chi || qī || shichi || seven|| [[Seven-Star Dragon Ball]], [[Qī Xīng Lóng]]
|-
| 星 || || || hsing || xīng || sei || star, planet, heavenly body|| Four-Star Dragon Ball, Yī Xīng Lóng, [[Planet Namek]]
|-
| 球 || || || chiu || qiú || kyū || ball|| Four-Star Dragon Ball
|-
| 波 || || || po<ref group="note">'''Middle Chinese'''pa</ref> || bō<ref group="note">'''Proto-Sino-Tibetan'''ba</ref> || ha || wave, undulation || [[Kamehameha]], [[Dodonpa]], [[Mafūba]], [[Kikoha]]; Hadoken
|-
| 玉 || || || yü || yù || tamadama || ball, orb, sphere, bullet|| [[Genki Dama]]
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Mystical & Spiritual'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 道 || || || tao || dào || dō || way, path, road, circuit, track, method, principle; The transcendental basis of nature || budō, [[Tenkaichi Budōkai]], [[Dragon_Ball_Chapter_353|bushidō]],
|-
| 陰陽 || 阴阳 || || yin-yang || yīnyáng || in'yō || opposing forces in nature, contrasting things, antitheses ||
|-
| 氣 || 气 || 気 || chi || qì || ki || air, breath, vital energy, life force || [[Ki]], Kikoha, [[Kikoho]], [[Kienzan]], [[Genki]], Genki Dama,
|-
| 元氣 || 元气 || 元気 || yüan-chi || yuánqì || genki || energy, strength, vigor, vitality || genki, Genki Dama
|-
| 勇氣 || 勇气 || 勇気 || yung-chi || yǒngqì || yūki || courage, nerve, valor || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball yūki]
|-
| 正氣 || 正气 || 正気 || chêng-chi || zhèngqì || shōki || righteousness, moral courage, mettle, sanity, reason, right-mindedness || [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball shōki]
|-
| 導引 || 导引 || || tao-yin || dǎoyǐn || || to guide; cognitive body and mind unity exercises to direct and refine qi ||
|-
| 氣功 || 气功 || 気功 || chi-kung || qìgōng || kikō || breathing control, physical exercise, and meditation || Kikoha, Kikoho
|-
| 氣功波|| 气功波||気功波 || chi-kung-po|| qigongbō || kikōha || qigongbō wave; ki blast || Kikoha
|-
| 仙 || || || hsien || xiān || sen || mountain man, immortal|| Kame Sennin, [[Tsuru Sennin]], [[Senzu]]
|-
| 仙人 || || || hsien-jên || xiānrén || sennin || mountain man, immortal, hermit, wizard|| Kame Sennin, Tsuru Sennin
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ '''Martial Arts & Chivalry'''
|-
! '''Traditional Chinese''' !! '''Simplified Chinese''' !! '''Modern Japanese''' !! '''Wade-Giles''' !! '''Hanyu Pinyin''' !! '''Japanese''' !! '''English Meaning''' !! '''Dragon Ball & Beyond'''
|-
| 武 || || || wu || wǔ || bu || military, soldier, warfare, warrior, fighting, martial arts || bushidō, budō, Tenkaichi Budōkai, wǔshù, bukyō, wǔxiá
|-
| 武術 || 武术 || || wu-shu || wǔshù || bujutsu || martial art, martial techniques, Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 士 || || || shih|| shì || shi || man, officer, soldier, scholar; aristocratic foot-knight in ancient China; samurai ||bushidō, [[Z Warriors]]
|-
| 戰士 || 战士 || || chan-shih || zhànshì || senshi || soldier, combatant, warrior, fighter || Z Warriors
|-
|武士 || || || wu-shih || wǔshì ||bushi || warrior, soldier, fighter ||
|-
| 武道 || || || wu-tao || wǔdào || budō || martial arts, martial arts skills, Japanese martial arts, pacifism || Tenkaichi Budōkai
|-
| 武士道 || || || wu-shih-tao || wǔshìdào || bushidō || way of the warrior, samurai ethical code, valuing honor above life ||
|-
| 功夫 || || || kung-fu || gōngfu || kō- || skill, art, workmanship (especially in martial arts), Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 拳 || || || chʻüan || quán || ken ||fist, styles or moves using fists, a suffix in the names of martial art moves || kenpō, [[Jan-Ken]], [[Rōga Fū-Fū Ken]], [[Zanzōken]], [[Taiyō-Ken]], [[Kaiō-Ken]], [[Dragon Fist]]; Fist of the North Star, Hadōken, Shōryūken
|-
| 拳法 || || || chʻüan-fa || quánfǎ || kenpō || martial art, boxing technique ||
|-
| 少林 || || || Shao-lin ||Shàolín || Shōrin|| small forest; a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with the Shaolin Monastery || [[Kuririn]], [[Oorin Temple]]
|-
| 少林寺 || || ||Shao-lin-ssŭ ||Shàolínsì ||Shōrinji ||Shaolin Monastery, Shaolin Temple; Buddhist monastery built for Batuo to teach dhyāna (chán)||
|-
| 禪 || 禅 || || chan || chán || zen || deep meditation, contemplation<ref group="note">ध्यान (dhyāna)</ref> ||
|-
| 外 || || || wai || wài || || outer, external, outside ||
|-
| 外功 || || || wai-kung || wàigōng || || external conditioning exercises, strengthening one's muscles and bones ||
|-
| 外家 || || || wai-chia || wàijiā || || external Chinese martial arts ||
|-
|內|| || ||nei || nèi || nai || inner, internal, inside
|-
| 內功 || || || nei-kung || nèigōng || naikō || internal exercises, breathing, meditation, spiritual disciplines in Taoism and martial arts ||
|-
| 內家 || 内家 || || nei-chia || nèijiā || || internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 內業 || || || nei-yeh || nèiyè || || ''Inward Training'', the oldest Chinese received text describing Daoist breath meditation techniques and qi circulation
|-
| 太極拳 || 太极拳 || || tai-chi-chüan || tàijíquán || taikyokuken || tai chi, a form of internal Chinese martial arts ||
|-
| 修煉 || 修炼 || || hsiu-lien || xiūliàn || || (Daoist) meditation, ascetic practice, cultivation practice ||
|-
| 修行 || || || hsiu-hsing || xiūxíng || shugyō || (Buddhist) ascetic training, cultivation of spiritual virtues, practicing Buddhism or Daoism ||
|-
| 先生 || || || hsien-shêng || xiānshēng || sensei || elder, scholar, teacher, professor, Japanese martial arts teacher ||
|-
| 師父 || 师父 || || shih-fu || shīfu || shifu || teacher, father, master ||
|-
| 俠 || 侠 || || hsia || xiá || kyō || chivalry, chivalrous person, knight-errant ||
|-
| 遊俠 || 游侠 || || yu-hsia || yóuxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous traveler or wanderer; cavalier, ranger, bravado ||
|-
| 武俠 || 武侠 || || wu-hsia || wǔxiá || bukyō || heroic; knight-errant; chivalrous soldier or warrior; genre concerning the adventures of martial artists, typically in Ancient China ||
|-
| 仙俠 || 仙侠 || || hsien-hsia || xiānxiá || || knight errant; chivalrous immortal; genre similar to wuxia with more mythological elements ||
|-
| 劍俠 || 剑侠 || || chien-hsia || jiànxiá || || knight-errant; chivalrous swordsman ||
|-
| 俠客 || 侠客 || || hsia-ko || xiákè || || knight-errant; chivalrous guest or visitor; follower of xia ||
|-
| 江湖 || || || chiang-hu || jiānghú || kōko || rivers and lakes, countryside, underworld, home to recluses and hermits; the subculture of the martial arts community ||
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Additional Indian Terms
|-
! '''Sanskrit''' !! '''Indian''' !! '''English Meaning'''
|-
| श्रमण || śramaṇa || ascetic, monk
|-
| ध्यान || dhyāna || meditation, contemplation, thought, reflection, (especially) profound and abstract religious meditation<ref group="note">禪 (chán)</ref>
|}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==External Links==
* [https://www.wiktionary.org/ Wikitionary]

Dragon Ball References in Other Media

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References to ''Dragon Ball'' appear in various media worldwide, including song lyrics, visual homages in television series and movies, etc.

==Manga==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-videogirlaichp34.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Video Girl Ai - Chapter 34'''
Ai can be seen reading a ''Jump'' issue with ''Dragon Ball'' in chapter 34 of ''Video Girl Ai''. Originally released '''31 July 1990''' in the 1990 No. 34 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Yu-Gi-Oh! - Chapter 1'''
Yugi references ''Dragon Ball'' after explaining that a wish is rewarded to whoever solves his Puzzle in chapter 1 of ''Yu-Gi-Oh!''. Originally released '''17 September 1996''' in the 1996 No. 42 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-narutochp150.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Naruto - Chapter 150'''
A mask with [[Chiaotzu]]'s face can be seen on the wall in chapter 150 of ''Naruto''. Originally released '''TBD''' in the 2003 No. 3-4 double issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-drstone.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dr. Stone - Chapter 60'''
In a splash of references as Senku explains what kind of media had been available in the past, [[Son Goku]] from ''Dragon Ball'' is seen (along with Sun Wukong from ''Journey to the West'' and various other characters). Originally released '''04 June 2018''' in the 2018 No. 27 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]''.
|}

==Anime==

==Music==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-thrice.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Thrice - "T&C"'''
The song "T&C" on Thrice's 1999 debut EP ''First Impressions'' begins with a sample of [[Brian Drummond]]'s [[Vegeta]] performance sourced from FUNimation's original 1996-1998 syndication broadcast dub of the ''Dragon Ball Z'' television series. Lyrics (penned by lead vocalist Dustin Kensrue) in the song's outro include: "So now what do I have to show? / And what price do I have to pay? / But like a Saiyan I won't grow / Unless I'm battered in the fray". The song was later re-recorded and included, sans Drummond voice sample, as the final track on the band's 2000 full-length album ''Identity Crisis''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-ihatemyself.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''I Hate Myself - "This Isn't the Tenka-Ichi-Budokai"'''
The song "This Isn't the Tenka-Ichi-Budokai" on I Hate Myself's 2000 album ''Ten Songs'' consists entirely of the lyrics "And we fought, and we fought hard / You beat me, ripped out my fucking heart / And waiting for death I bleed and bleed and bleed" repeated three times before ending with a "KAMEHAMEHA!"
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-souljaboygoku.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Soulja Boy - "Goku"'''
Soulja Boy released a stand-alone single entitled "Goku" in July 2010<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320201204/https://twitter.com/SouljaBoy/status/19310285799|Website=Twitter|Title=@SouljaBoy|Date=22 July 2010|AccessDate=20 August 2019}}</ref>, in which he uses gendered epithets to state that he believes that his appearance resembles Goku.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-smithgoku.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Jaden Smith - "Goku"'''
Jaden Smith released a stand-alone single entitled "GOKU" in December 2018. In the song's lyrics, Smith laments his declined credit card transactions, that he is in fact "ballin'", and that ayy yeah, ooh ooh ooh ooh, he "feels like Goku" (not to be confused with ''looking'' like Goku). In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9wFQTzRfog the song's official music video], Smith powers up and shoots ''ki'' blasts. Group fitness company Les Mills featured the song in their BODYSTEP™ 116 class release in summer 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.lesmills.com/instructors/instructor-news/new-releases-what-we-love/|Website=Les Mills|Title="WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THE NEW ZEALAND RELEASES"|Date=09 April 2019|AccessDate=20 August 2019}}</ref>
|}

==Television==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-buffyandrew.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Buffy the Vampire Slayer - "Potential" (Season 7, Episode 12)'''
Andrew states: "But I'm reformed. I'm like Vegeta on Dragonball Z. I use to be a pure Saiyan, and now I fight on the side of Goku!" Originally aired '''21 January 2003'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-chickenballz.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy - "Chicken Ball Z" (Season 2, Episode 9B)'''
Mandy enters a tournament in hopes of its $50,000 grand prize. An ancient "Chicken Ball" from shopkeeper Kuan Ti allows her to become a great fighter, which in turn causes her to abandon her dreams of the cash prize and simply aim to become the greatest combatant. It turns out Kuan Ti was Eris in disguise causing chaos. Grim turns Billy into a hero as well, and they fight until the arena is destroyed. Mandy still wants the prize, though. Originally aired '''15 August 2003'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-kidsnextdoor.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Codename: Kids Next Door - "Operation: R.E.P.O.R.T." (Season 2, Episode 9A)'''
A task to retrieve "the goods" is interrupted by the "Devious Villains From the Consortium of Crime." Each sequence follows another KND Sector and their ultimate mission failure, each animated in a different style. It
turns out "the goods" was a pizza. Parodies include "Numbuh 4" (Wallabee) as Goku, Super Saiyan hair, gigantic Super Saiyan 3 hair, the villains taking on variations of Freeza's forms, and claims about needing to use their "full power" to win. Originally aired '''05 December 2003'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-channelchasers.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The Fairly OddParents - "Channel Chasers" (Season 4, Episode 13)'''
TBD. Originally aired '''23 July 2004'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-robotchicken.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Robot Chicken - "Robot Chicken Christmas Special" (Season 2, Episode 3)'''
Three legendary kung-fu masters are on a rampage up at the North Pole (including the little drummer boy, a character who conjures villains by playing his drums). Santa recruits Goku to help battle the villains, but it turns out that the ultimate foe plotting behind the scenes is someone Santa knows all too well. The ''Tenka'ichi Budokai'' is finally complete! Originally aired '''22 December 2005'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-snlkobayashi.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Saturday Night Live - TV Funhouse (Season 32, Episode 5)'''
The animated ''TV Funhouse'' segment tells the story of Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi as he saves the day. Villains set houses on fire and create a flood, so it is up to Kobayashi to rescue the women and children and teach them valuable lessons along the way... about eating hotdogs. [[FUNimation]]'s subtitle style is matched, while some of the [[Faulconer Productions]] replacement score is occasionally intermixed with the footage. The ending theme is a musically-accurate parody of [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 13]]'s original Japanese closing theme complete with some of the same lines (such as "passion" right before the final "Kobayashi!"). Originally aired '''11 November 2006'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-madgodbgo.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''MAD - Linkong / Rainbow Dash & Bernstein (Season 4, Episode 1)'''
TBD. Originally aired '''01 April 2013'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-teentigansgo.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Teen Titans Go! - Starfire the Terrible (Season 1, Episode 29)'''
TBD. Originally aired '''16 October 2013'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-breadbarbershop.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Teen Titans Go! - Starfire the Terrible (Season 1, Episode 25)'''
TBD. Originally aired '''TBD'''.
|}

==Film==

==Video Games==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'''
The relationship between Sonic and Tails is modeled after that of Piccolo and Gohan.<ref>https://x.com/judy_totoya/status/1766089483462865014</ref> Originally released '''21 November 1992'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'''
Sonic's Super Sonic transformation is an homage to Goku's Super Saiyan transformation.<ref>http://sonicjam.wikidot.com/aii2005:dec30</ref><ref>''Sonic The Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Art Book''. Cook & Becker, 2016. ISBN 9082457644. (p. 92)</ref> Originally released '''21 November 1992'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'''
The game's Special Stages take place on small planetoids inspired by Kaiō's planet.<ref>https://shmuplations.com/sonic/</ref> Originally released '''02 February 1994'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sonic Adventure 2'''
In the game's concept art for Shadow, Sonic's darker rival, one bullet point simply says "ベジータ" (Vegeta).<ref>''Sonic The Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Art Book''. Cook & Becker, 2016. ISBN 9082457644. (p. 186)</ref> Originally released '''19 June 2001'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)'''
The game's leaked script compares Silver, a time traveler from the future, to Future Trunks.<ref>https://tcrf.net/Prerelease:Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(2006)#Leaked_Script</ref> Originally released '''14 November 2006'''.
|}

==Other==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-zune.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Microsoft Zune Commercial'''
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMSdRzm8rcc A commercial for Microsoft's Zune], a portable media player, features two little bear-like animals performing the [[fusion dance]] from ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2007/05/28/microsoft-zune-commercial-features-fusion-dance/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Microsoft Zune Commercial Features Fusion Dance"|Date=28 May 2007|AccessDate=23 August 2019}}</ref> The commercial originally ran on American television in May 2007.
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:References list]]

Real-world References in Dragon Ball

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{{incomplete|needs=More examples to add recorded in [[Talk:Real-world_references_in_Dragon_Ball]]}}

While illustrating ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' and other series, [[Akira Toriyama]] occasionally references real-world brands for vehicles, buildings, and other products. These references serve different purposes in the story, but could imply that Renault, Kawasaki, and other companies exist in the universe of Dragon Ball, alongside fictional counterparts like [[Capsule Corporation]] and the [[Red Ribbon Army]]. This page catalogs those references.

''See Also: [[Dr. Slump references in Dragon Ball]]''

==Textual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to directly written out references to real-world products, celebrities, or similar media. It may be written out in English, Japanese, or in another language. The assumption is that the below products may potentially have an in-universe counterpart, even if the reference itself is primarily for humor. For example, [[Pilaf]] has a bookshelf full of ''Jump'' comics. While we know this to be a real-world reference (to ''[[Shonen Jump]]''), it is conceivable that books may exist in the Dragon World that are also titled ''Jump''.

===Chapters 1 through 100===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turbo-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Turbo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The "Turbo" car, in reference to the Renault 5 Turbo, is the first vehicle that [[Bulma]] is shown to drive in the manga. She nearly hits [[Son Goku]] on her way to find the [[dragon balls|4-star dragon ball]]. In real-life, the car was only in limited production primarily for use in rally races.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kawasaki-kr250-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kawasaki KR250'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
The Kawasaki KR250 is a motorcycle that Bulma drives in the manga's second chapter. Like the "Turbo" car in the prior chapter, this is primarily a racing bike. In the universe of Dragon Ball, it is implied to be a Capsule Corp vehicle. [[Lunch]] steals one of these in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-tyrell-corp-chair.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tyrell Corp'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's capsule house contains a chair with "Tyrell Corp" branding. Tyrell Corporation is a fictional company in the 1982 film ''Blade Runner'' directed by Ridley Scott. In the movie, Tyrell Corporation invented "replicants", androids indistinguishable from people. This reference may have been to highlight the science-fiction nature of Bulma and her journey, in contrast to the rural Chinese setting.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pilaf-jump-comics-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Jump (ジャンプ)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 18|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 18]]}}
[[Pilaf|Pilaf's]] bookshelves contain an ample supply of ''Jump'' (ジャンプ ''Janpu'') comics, an overarching brand used within Shueisha. ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' specifically is the publication that featured ''Dragon Ball'' and many of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s other works.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-pinball-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon (Pinball)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 21|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 21]]}}
Pilaf's castle also appears to contain an [https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=3887&picno=3009 Interflip Dragon] pinball machine, first manufactured in 1977. This was likely selected as a play on the manga title, and the resemblance to an actual pinball machine may be a coincidence.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pennzoil-shirt-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Pennzoil'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 23|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 23]]}}
The [[Turtle Hermit]] is depicted as lounging in a Pennzoil shirt when Son Goku arrives at [[Kame House]] to train after defeating Pilaf. [[Senbei Norimaki]] wears a similar shirt in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 82|chapter 82]]. Pennzoil is an American oil and gas company, perhaps best known internationally for sponsoring motorsport events and racing teams.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turtle-hermits-movies.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''The Goonies''''', '''ZZ Top''', '''Tanya Roberts''', '''''Playboy'' Playmates''', and '''Golf Aerobics'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's movie collection is visible as he is preparing for Goku to return with his "date". Visible on the shelf are the film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goonies The Goonies]'' (グーニーズ ''Gūnīzu''), a tape of the rock band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_Top ZZ Top] (ZZトップ ''ZZ Toppu''), a tape labeled for the actress and "Charlie's Angel" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_Roberts Tanya Roberts] (タニア・ロバーツ ''Tania Robātsu''), three volumes of "Playmates" tapes, presumably [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playboy_Playmate ''Playboy'' Playmates] (プレイメイト, ''Pureimeito''), and several aerobics tapes. Tanya Roberts had been on the cover of Japanese ''Playboy'' in November 1982 as part of a promotion for the film ''Beastmaster''. The reference to ZZ Top may have been an indirect play on their hit song ''Tush'' where the protagonist of the song, much like the Turtle Hermit, was "looking for some tush". A tape labeled "aerobic golf" (エアロビゴルフ ''earobi gorufu'') appears to be a reference to a [https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B4%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AD%E3%83%93%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-1-VHS-%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%96%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9/dp/B000064FW7 VHS release in Japan] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Stephenson Jan Stephenson], a golf pro in the 1980s who encouraged the sexualization of the LPGA as a marketing strategy.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-izuzu-rodeo-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Rodeo'''
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Son Goku and [[Kuririn]] see a Rodeo pickup truck while searching for a "hottie" for the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be an Izuzu Rodeo pickup truck manufactured for the Japanese market.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-sturgis-gloves-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sturgis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
[[Lunch]] is wearing a pair of Sturgis racing gloves when Son Goku and Kuririn first encounter her being chased by the police. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgis_Motorcycle_Rally Sturgis Motorcycle Rally] is an annual cycling event held in Sturgis, South Dakota. The Turtle Hermit was previously seen to wear a Sturgis shirt on the cover of [[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]], but did not wear one in the series itself. Another man is seen to wear a Sturgis jacket in the audience of the 21st Tournament in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapters 35]] and [[Dragon Ball Chapter 36|36]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-american-graffiti-picture-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''American Graffiti'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 30|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 30]]}}
The Turtle Hermit has a poster from ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Graffiti American Graffiti]'', a 1973 film by George Lucas. The movie is set in 1962, the date given on the poster. Like many of Toriyama's references, ''American Graffiti'' depicted the "cruising" automobile culture of the 1960s.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-air-fix-plane-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Air Fix'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 32|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 32]]}}
Goku and Kuririn ride in an "Air Fix" plane en route to their first martial arts tournament. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airfix Airfix] is a company that produces scale models of vehicles, especially airplanes. One such model kit may have been used for the design of the plane in this chapter. This design was reused in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 146|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 146]] for several of the planes at [[Basil Airport]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bali-luggage-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Bali]]''' and '''[[Wayan Budhiyasa]]'''
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The Turtle Hermit's luggage when he arrives for the 21st Tournament has a "[[Bali]]" sticker and the name "Wayan" on it. A man elsewhere in the panel has a shirt that reads "Budhiyasa". Bali is a popular tourist region in Indonesia that Toriyama visited prior to working on this chapter. While there, he met and had an enjoyable time with a tour guide, Wayan Budhiyasa, whom he honored with a cameo appearance in the manga.<ref>TODO: Need to cite this from interviews.</ref> Wayan and "Bali" (written on the Tournament wall) both appear again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapter 35]]. The Turtle Hermit used the luggage again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 113|chapter 113]]. A map of Bali appears in the background in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-luma-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''LUMA'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
When Son Goku and Kuririn enter the Tournament grounds for the first time, they pass a man wearing a "LUMA" shirt. In Japan, LUMA is a popular brand of colored ink used in drawing manga. This chapter featured eight limited-color pages.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-hilton-hotel-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hilton'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past a "Hotel Hilton" in [[West City]] while searching for [[Bulma]]. Hilton is an international hotel chain with properties in more than 100 countries, including Japan.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-poster-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]''''' and '''Fuji TV'''
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Goku walks past an advertisement for ''Dragon Ball'' on Fuji TV on Wednesdays at 7 PM. This chapter debuted less than two months after the start of the ''Dragon Ball'' anime on Fuji TV.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fandango-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Fandango'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Teenage Bulma's bedroom includes a poster for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fandango_(1985_film) Fandango]'', a 1985 comedy about college friends going on a final roadtrip. It starred Kevin Costner in his debut, but for Torimaya the real star may have been the blue 1959 Cadillac Series 62 that was at the heart of the film.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-vmx-model-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''VMX12'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Among the clutter in Bulma's bedroom is a model kit for a Yamaha VMX12 motorcycle. Toriyama may have been thinking about the VMX because he included a VMX designation on a Metro West-style motorcycle in Chapter 68.
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===Chapters 101 through 200===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fox-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''FOX'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 126|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 126]]}}
There is a fox in the audience of the 22nd Tournament wearing a "FOX" shirt. It may be a reference to the FOX Network in the United States which had been founded by 20th Century Fox only seven months previous... or it may be just a fox wearing a shirt that says "fox" on it, similar to Bulma and Arale wearing shirts with their own names emblazoned on them.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-farmers-chevrolet-truck.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chevrolet'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 195|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 195]]}}
A farmer drives this Chevrolet pickup truck to [[Raditz|Raditz's]] landing site. Chevrolet is an American automotive brand that produces a wide variety of vehicles for the international market.
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===Chapters 200 through 300===
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|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bubbles'''
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[[North Kaiō|Kaiō's]] pet, [[Bubbles]], is named after [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubbles_(chimpanzee) Michael Jackson's chimpanzee] of the same name.<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="I want to know the characters' name sources!"|Book=20|Page=p. 158}}</ref>
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==Visual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to item, vehicle, and character cameos which appear in ''Dragon Ball'' but which do not have a given or implied name in-universe. For example, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' books appear as the 21st tournament spectators. While Toriyama is making a direct reference to the books' characters, he is not necessarily implying that Dorothy Gale is a character in the Dragon World.

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-gun-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Walther PPK'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The gun that Bulma brings for self defense on her first dragon ball hunt appears to be a Walther PP, a German sidearm used in World War II. She unsuccessfully uses to protect herself from Son Goku.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-peoples-cap-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chinese "People's Cap"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
In the background of one panel, an owl is seen to wear a Chairman Mao cap (人民帽 ''rénmín mào''), also known as a "People's Cap". This background detail may have been intended to evoke a Chinese setting to the early part of the ''Dragon Ball'' story. [[Oolong]] would be seen to wear a similar cap later in the series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-nightgown-1st-armored.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''US Army First Armored Division'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's nightgown from the beginning of the series sports a patch for the First Armored Division of the US Army. This division was created in 1940 for World War II. The exact reason for including this patch is unknown, but Toriyama may have been inspired by a model tank. Tank-related terms were also used for upcoming characters like [[Sherman Priest]], [[Hedge]], [[Hogg]], and [[Lee]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-uzi-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ingram MAC-10''' or '''MAC-11'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 4|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 4]]}}
Bulma shoots Son Goku with a machine pistol after he admits that he removed her underpants, leading to her exposure to the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be either a MAC-10 or MAC-11, designed by Gordon Ingram for the Military Armament Corporation in 1964.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-ultraman-fish.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ultraman'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 6|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 6]]}}
While Bulma and Son Goku are on their first dragon ball hunt, they pass a fish jumping out of the water. This fish has a head shape reminiscent of Ultraman, as well as speaking that character's trademark transformation sound effect: "Shuwatch" (シュワッチ, ''Shuwatchi''). Ultraman is an extremely popular and influential character in Japanese pop culture, first created in 1966. The time limit used for Ultraman's powers were reused by Toriyama for Oolong's transformations. Ultraman is also a favorite of [[Arale]]'s in ''Dr. Slump''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-oolong-as-scooter-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Powell Streamliner''' or '''Fuji Rabbit S-1'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 7|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 7]]}}
After Bulma loses her [[capsules]], she tries to convince Oolong to transform into a vehicle to carry her. He briefly transforms into a scooter very close in design to a Powell Streamliner (or potentially the closely-related Fuji Rabbit S-1). This scooter was used by the United States military during World War II. Although the scooter is not an exact match, Oolong's inability to exactly mimic what he chooses is a recurring aspect of his transformations.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-yamcha-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kurogane Type 95'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha's car that he uses to pursue Oolong's camper van is based on a Kurogane Type 95 (nicknamed "Kurogane 4×4") scout car used by the Japanese in World War II.<ref>TODO: Toriyama specifically cited this in D4. Track down reference.</ref>
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-panzerfaust-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Panzerfaust'''
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Yamcha attacks Oolong's camper van using a ''panzerfaust'' ("tank fist"), an anti-tank weapon used by the German military during World War II. The ordnance is single-shot. The model that Yamcha uses includes original German text on the side, suggesting that Toriyama was working from a model or picture of the device while illustrating.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fiat-arbath-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fiat Abarth 695'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
After destroying [[Oolong]]'s camper van, [[Yamcha]] provides a Fiat Abarth 695 to Bulma and her group so they can continue the hunt for the dragon balls. Yamcha installs a tracking device so he can follow their progress. Although not named in the story, the Fiat Arbath logo can clearly be seen on the front of the car.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Technique-chichi-ultraseven-attack-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Ultraseven'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 11]]}}
When she was first encountered by Son Goku and his friends, [[Chi-Chi]] protected herself with a special helmet. This helmet featured a detachable boomerang that could be thrown to decapitate enemies, plus the ability to fire a laser blast. Both of these features, as well as the pose that Chi-Chi makes when she uses them, are derived from the ''Ultraseven'' series, one of the sequels to ''Ultraman''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-stay-puft-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Stay Puft Marshmallow Man'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
In the qualifying rounds of the 21st tournament, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the 1984 film ''Ghostbusters'' appears as a contestant in one panel. As he did not make the final rounds, he was presumably defeated by another contender.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-miffy-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Miffy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 35]]}}
Several crowd scenes from the 21st tournament audience include a simply-drawn rabbit, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miffy Miffy]. Created in 1955 in the Netherlands by artist Dick Bruna, Miffy was a well-known character in Japan. Mr. Bruna's art style may also have been an influence in similar characters, such as those by Sanrio.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-dorothy-and-oz-team-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Wizard of Oz Characters'': Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 37|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 37]]}}
Beginning in the fight between Yamcha and the disguised Turtle Hermit, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' film make an appearance: Dorothy Gale, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow. These are all characters from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film) 1939 film], however book-only characters appear in other panels. The series was created by L. Frank Baum in 1900.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-scarecrow-with-boom-box.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Oz'' entry in 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 42|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 42]]}}
Continuing with the appearances of ''Oz''-related characters in the 21st tournament crowd scenes, one appearance during the Jackie Chun vs. Kuririn battle depicts the Scarecrow holding a boom-box. This is in reference to Torimaya's assistant [[Matsuyama]]'s entry in the [http://art-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fig12.jpg 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest]. This entry re-imagined Dorthy and the ''Oz'' characters as doing "modern" things such as riding a motorcycle, drinking a Coke, and skateboarding.
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==Anime-only References==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-Urashima_Tarō-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Urashima Tarō'' legend and folksong'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 3|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 3]]}}
After Son Goku rescues [[Turtle]], both [[Bulma]] and the [[Turtle Hermit]] reference the legend of ''Urashima Tarō'', a Japanese folk-story about a man who receives a reward after rescuing a turtle. Bulma wonders if Turtle will give them a ''tamatebako'' (jeweled box) as a reward, just as in that legend. While approaching the shore, the Turtle Hermit sings a few bars of a folksong version of the story, also generally titled as 浦島太郎 (''Urashima Tarō''). This version is a common children's song today and was first published in 1911.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-marilyn-monroe-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Marilyn Monroe in ''The Seven Year Itch'' movie poster'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 43|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 43]]}}
While exploring [[West City]], Goku briefly passes by a storefront with many TV screens. A picture of a blond woman holding down a billowing dress is briefly seen on the screen. This scene pays homage to a sequence in the 1956 film, ''The Seven Year Itch'', where Marilyn Monroe's character holds down a dress in a similar pose while walking over a windy subway grate. The full image was not depicted in the film itself, but was used in the film's poster and advertisements.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-all-japan-motorcross-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''All Japan Motorcross Championship'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
Bulma's room in Capsule Corp includes a poster for the All Japan Motorcross Championship, a popular motorcross racing series in Japan run by MFJ, the Motorcycle Federation of Japan.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-budweiser-and-coke-ads.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Budweiser and Coca-Cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
While exploring West City, Goku passes by advertisements for Budweiser and Coca-Cola. These are iconic American brands and may be intended to suggest that West City is a very "western" city.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-rumble-fish-poster-top.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Rumble Fish'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
When Goku's friends are discussing [[Panput]]'s life as an action movie star, a poster for ''Rumble Fish'' is briefly displayed. This is a real-life 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by S. E. Hinton. Panput appears to be playing the role of "Motorcycle Boy", the protagonist's cool older brother who dies at the conclusion of the film while trying to rescue animals (including a "rumble fish") from a pet store. In the original, Motorcycle Boy drives a Kawasaki GPZ550 motorcycle, rather than the American one shown here. He also does not use a bazooka in the original.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-ramble-fish-poster-bottom.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Iroha'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
The bottom of the ''Rumble Fish'' movie poster (starring [[Panput]]) contains credits in the form of the ''Iroha'' poem, a classical Japanese pangram poem composed prior to 1079 AD. The poem is noteworthy for containing each Japanese phonetic character exactly once. The order of characters in this poem was subsequently adopted as Japanese "alphabetical" order.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-singaraja-billboard.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Singaraja'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
While Goku is being driven around [[Papaya Island]] by [[Panput]]'s manager, they pass a billboard advertising "Singaraja". Singaraja is a town in northern [[Bali]], one of several references to that country in that section of the manga and anime, thanks to a recent vacation taken by [[Akira Toriyama]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ001-raditz-pod-mystical-adventure.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Mystical Adventure!]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 1|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 1]]}}
In the first moments of the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' series, [[Raditz|Raditz's]] [[Saiyan Pod|pod]] flies near a sun emitting solar flares. The sun and flares are an homage to the opening of the recently-completed ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-clock.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Time(x) Clock'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
In [[East City]] just prior to the [[Saiyans]]' arrival, a clock can be seen with a capitalized "TIME" logo. This appears to be a reference to the US-based Timex Corporation which produced clocks with a very similar "TIMEX" logo on the front. First established in 1944, the Timex company was a popular manufacturer of clocks and watches.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-watch.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Timex Watch'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
One of the pedestrians in [[East City]] looks at his watch just prior to the Saiyans attack. The watch depicted says "DALBAT Quartz" as the brand with "Chronometer" separately visible on the watch face. This watch is based on a Timex Quartz Mens K-Cell digital watch from the 1980s, potentially one owned by an animator. Timex digital watches of the period, [https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/timex-cell-vintage-70s-80s-quartz-lcd-695447778 such as this one from an eBay auction], include both branding elements as well as the overall layout of the watch face and buttons.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Einstein''' & '''Archimedes'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 171|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 171]]}}
Chi-Chi suggests both "Einstein" and "Archimedes" as good names for her first son, but he reveals his desire to be named "[[Son Gohan|Gohan]]" instead. Einstein and Archimedes are scholars from the real-world. Einstein (1875-1975) was a scientist best known for his development of the Theory of Relativity. Archimedes (c. 271 - 212 BCE) was a Greek inventor and mathematician who pioneered many branches of study including geometry and an early version of calculus.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bird-shirts.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bird Studio'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 126|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 126]]}}
In the moments before [[Doctor Gero]] attacks, two people on [[Amembo Island]] are seen wearing "Bird" shirts. Bird Studio is the name of Akira Toriyama's production company.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-balloon-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dragon Ball'' TV Special'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
In a self-referential moment, a young girl is carrying a balloon labeled "D.B.SP" ("''Dragon Ball'' Special") with a picture of Son Goku at the beginning of the Trunks TV special. This moment of levity will be shattered soon after as the [[Artificial Humans]] attack and the balloon floats away.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-pepper-town-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dub and Peter 1'' - Pepper Town'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
The first city that the Artificial Humans destroy in the TV special is Pepper Town. This town not only matches the pun-series used by most of the other towns in the Cell arc, but also serves as a reference to Toriyama's brief series ''[[Dub and Peter 1]]'', published only a few months before; Pepper Town serves as the primary setting of this series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-ueda-bag.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Yoshihiro Ueda]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
When the camera pans over the abandoned [[Kame House]], a duffel bag labeled "UEDA" is left on the floor. This is likely a tribute to Yoshihiro Ueda, a director on many episodes of the series including the special where it appeared. He started work on the series with [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]] and continued all the way through to [[Dragon Ball GT Episode 62]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ178-son-goku-cha-la-pose.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball Z'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 178|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 178]]}}
During Son Goku's battle with [[Cell]], he powers up in a specific pose then calls down lightning that explodes into a red aura. This is nearly identical to a sequence in the first ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' anime opening, except that Goku is a [[Super Saiyan]] in the episode version. A second homage is found in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 179|the following episode]] which shows [[Piccolo]] reflected against an explosion just as in the opening.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-yama-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''"Yama"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While passing through [[King Enma]]'s castle on their way to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], Goku meets an ''oni'' named [[Yama]]. Yama is one of three ''oni'' in that episode named for ''Dragon Ball Z'' animators and directors, but it is not certain who he was named for. He may have been named for Akira Toriyama himself; [[Chigusa Yokoyama]], the art director for the episode that he appeared in; or other "Yama" names who worked on ''Dragon Ball Z'' at the time including [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]], [[Masayuki Uchiyama]], [[Masuo Nakayama]], [[Shigeyasu Yamauchi]], or [[Takao Koyama]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-shimoto-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Mitsuo Hashimoto'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Shimoto is one of the background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Shomoto appears to be named for [[Mitsuo Hashimoto]], the director of many episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'', including the episode ([[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|195]]) with this cameo.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-suenaga-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Yūichi Suenaga'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Suenaga is the second background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Suenaga appears to be named for [[Yūichi Suenaga]], a director on several episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'', but also the production manager on the episode where the cameo appeared.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz195-dai-kaio-cadillac.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
On [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], [[Kaiō]] spots a beautiful car and fawns over it. The vehicle resembles a 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, or similar. This car resembles the 1957-era Cadillac that Kaiō lost when his own planet was destroyed.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz199-cola-can.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Coca-cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 199|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 199]]}}
During the [[Afterlife Tournament]], a red and white "cola" cans fly across the stands during [[Paikuhan]]'s [[Hyper Tornado]] technique. Although the full name is not used, the wavy white stripe on a red "cola" can closely resembles the Coca-Cola can design used off and on (with modifications) since 1971.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sega Saturn'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball GT TV Special|''Dragon Ball GT'' TV Special]]}}
[[Son Goku, Jr.]] can be seen playing a video game console vaguely resembling a Sega Saturn (1994-2000).
|}

==Movie-only References==
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kedak-camera-m7.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kedak'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
In the department store in Movie 7, a customer can be seen looking over new cameras while carrying a "Kedak" case. This appears to be a reference to Kodak, a real-world camera company. This is one of several slightly-misspelled English words in the film, but the only that referenced a brand.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-item-z-hat.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon Ball Z'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While a crowd of people are fleeing from the rampage of Nos. 14 and 15, one man can be seen wearing a "Z" hat in the same font as the "Z" in the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' logo.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-nagasaki.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Nagasaki'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While Son Goku is battling Artificial Humans Nos. [[Artificial Human No. 14|14]] and [[Artificial Human No. 15|15]] in an unknown city, a sign can be seen saying "Nagasaki". In real-life, Nagasaki is a city in western Japan, also known for being one of the two cities that were hit by atomic bombs during World War II. As Nagasaki does not exist in the [[Dragon World]], it is unclear what the name on the building was referring to.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-Friendship-Effort-Victory-square.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The "three principles" of ''Jump'': Friendship, Effort, and Victory'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
As Goku and Chi-Chi discuss Goku's rehearsed answers for how they will get Gohan into a prestigious spring seminar, Chi-Chi tells Goku that his three favorite words must be "friendship", "effort", and "victory". These words are also written on a poster in the interview room of the "Most Famous School", although they are only visible in some 4:3 prints of the film; the original theatrical cut and releases based on the 16:9 theatrical ratio crop out this poster. These words serve as the "three principles" of ''[[V-Jump]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-kuririn-singing-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください, ''"Please Give Me Wings"'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
At a cherry blossom party to celebrate the coming of spring, Kuririn sings a karaoke rendition of ''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください or "Please Give Me Wings"), a Japanese folk song by Michio Yamagami, written in 1970. It is a popular song for Japanese artists to cover and is well-known by school children. Kuririn's rendition is considered either amazing or comically bad, depending on the listener.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-turtle-hermit-drunk-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While listening to [[Kuririn]]'s karaoke, the (very drunk) Turtle Hermit shouts out that his former student is the "best in all Japan!" The cherry blossom party he and his friends attended in the film mimic a real-world festival that takes place in Japan in the spring. As "Japan" is not a country in [[Dragon World]]'s [[Earth]], this an anachronistic reference.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-turtle-hermit-mask.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hyottoko mask''' and '''Flag of Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While distracting [[Broli]] on [[New Planet Vegeta]], the [[Turtle Hermit]] performs a comedic dance using a traditional Hyottoko mask to shift between alterations of his facial features. His fan also depicts the flag of Japan, the real-world origin of the Hyottoko mask tradition. The mask's puckered mouth is depicts a man breathing fire through a bamboo pipe, hence the term ''hyottoko'' (ひょっとこ), from "fire" (火 ''hi'') and "man" (男 ''otoko'').
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-tokyo-sports-reporter.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tokyo Sports'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], one of the reporters is seen wearing a patch for "Tokyo Sports". ''Tokyo Sports'' (東京スポーツ ''Tōkyō Supōtsuis'') a Japanese daily sports newspaper founded in 1960. It is known for including glamor shots of attractive women in addition to its traditional sports coverage.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-lots-of-camera.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|Camera Manufacturers: '''Nimolta''', '''Kentax''', '''Mikon''', and '''Olympus'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], many of the cameramen are using cameras with named derived from real-world camera manufacturers. "Nimolta", "Kentax", and "Mikon" are slight misspellings of Minolta, Pentax, and Nikon, all real-world camera brands. "Olympus" is also present but not misspelled. To add some Dragon Ball flavor, another cameraman is using a Capsule Corp-branded camera. These off-brand cameras may be calling back to the "Kedak" camera seen in [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|Movie 7]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-fleur-de-lis.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fleur-de-lis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
After the press conference, Mister Satan is expected to come out of a door with a ''fleur-de-lis'' overhead. Instead, he appears high above on a helicopter. In real life, the symbol represents the French monarchy in heraldry and has come to represent France in general. In this instance, it may be being used to show that Gyōsan Money has "class".
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-hay.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''DB-Z'' hat and "The Super Saiyan" shirt'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Amongst the cheering crowds, several characters can be seen wearing "DB-Z" hats, naturally referencing the show ''Dragon Ball Z''. One of these characters (seen here from the back) also wears a shirt with "The Super Saiyan" written on the front. This character may be an out-of-universe reference to ''Dragon Ball'' fandom as the existence of Saiyans and Super Saiyans was not common knowledge at the time and would not have been put on an in-universe fan's shirt.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-old-maid.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Baba-nuki'' (ババ抜き) / Old Maid'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
While on the Serpentine Road, Son Goku plays Baba-nuki (ババ抜き), or "Old Maid", with [[Bubbles]] and [[Gregory]]. They play with a special deck that includes [[Pilaf]] as the king, [[Mai]] as the queen, and [[Shuu]] as the jack. As a double-pun, the [[Fortuneteller Crone]] is featured as the Joker. In the Japanese version of this game, the Joker is always the "old maid" unlike the American version which often uses a queen. Her name, as well as the Japanese term for the "old maid" uses the word ''baba'' (ババ), making her an especially fitting character to be the "Old Maid" of the game. While it is plausible that egocentric Pilaf could have indeed produced a playing card desk featuring his photos, the presence of the Crone suggests that this is a meta-joke rather than an in-universe one.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-chichen-itza.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chichen Itza'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
On [[Battle Island II]], the four finalists emerge onto a large step pyramid before being transported to their individual competition stages. This step-pyramid closely resembles the Mayan site at Chichen Itza in Yucatán State, Mexico. The film version of the pyramid appears to have one additional level, but the overall architecture and style is the same as the real-world location.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-scarecrow.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Scarecrow at the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
As the crowd flees the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' after the reveal of [[Bojack]]'s henchmen, a straw hat can be seen in the crowd. This is the Scarecrow from the ''Wizard of Oz''. This is a callback to [[Dragon Ball Chapter 42]] and elsewhere were the Scarecrow and other Oz characters were seen in the background of the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-amos-n-andy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Amos 'n' Andy'' Tin Taxi'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a yellow car with two black characters riding in it. This car is a depiction of a 1930s ''Amos 'n' Andy'' wind-up toy, called the "Tin Taxi" by Louis Marx and Company. ''Amos 'n' Andy'' was a comedy radio series from the 1920s through the 1950s depicting two African American men trying to make it in Chicago and New York.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-pooh-bear.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Winnie-the-Pooh'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Another of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a teddy bear with shaggy fur. This particular bear closely resembles a stuffed toy purchased by A.A. Milne for his son, Christopher Robin Milne, when he was a small child. This toy later became the model for Winnie-the-Pooh and is housed in the permanent collection at the New York Public Library.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-charlie-mccarthy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Charlie McCarthy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' battle stage is a ventriloquist's dummy with a top hat and monocle. This is Charlie McCarthy, the "partner" of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Bergen performed with Charlie from 1922 until 1978 including roles on radio, TV, and films.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-michael-jackson-suit-bog.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Michael Jackson'''
{{Table attack|debut=''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''}}
Among the grand prizes stashed for Bulma's Bingo Tournament is a white suit and a single white glove. This outfit is a reference to Michael Jackson's outfit from the 1988 music video for ''Smooth Criminal'', as well as his signature diamond-studded glove.
|}

===Movie 9 Flags===
[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9]] implies the international character of the [[Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai]] by depicting many flags in the entrance area as well as the interior viewing area on [[Battle Island]]. These flags are a mix of real-world flags, invented flags, and remixes of elements of real flags in ways that do not appear in real life. It is not clear what these flags represent in-universe as [[Earth]] is a united country ruled over by a [[King of Earth|king]].

{| style="width: 1000px; text-align: center; border-bottom-style: dotted; border: 1px;"
|colspan="2"|[[Image:M9-exterior-flags.png|x200px|thumb|center|The flags depicted in the outdoor area of Battle Island are stylized and given a pastel tint. Only a few appear to directly depict real-world flags, but real-world elements like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_and_crescent star and crescent], the triangle-and-star of East Timor, and others are used in different contexts.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''1 - 3''': Unknown
* '''4''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guinea flag of Guinea], a country in Africa.
* '''5''': The triangle shape resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guyana flag of Guyana], a country in South America.
* '''6''': The star and crescent symbol is often seen as a symbol of Islam and used by several real-world Islamic countries. This flag most closely resembles a recolor of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_the_Ottoman_Empire flag of the Ottoman Empire].
* '''7''': Sideways version of #4.
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''8''': The triangle and star elements matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_East_Timor Flag of East Timor], but the colors are incorrect.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': Same as #4
* '''12''': A nondescript yellow flag that could be the flag of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruneian_Empire Empire of Brunei], a country in southeast Asia in the 19th century.
* '''13 - 15''': Unknown
|-
|colspan="2"|
----
[[Image:M9-interior-flags1.png|x200px|thumb|center|Most of the flags in the interior of Battle Island are based on of real-world designs. Unlike the outside flags, there is no pastel tint. In a few cases, pennant versions (triangle or swallowtail) are shown instead of their rectangle forms.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''1''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Latvia flag of Latvia], a country in Europe.
* '''2''': Unknown, but the design appears to be distinctive and may be based on something.
* '''3''': A triangle pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Austria flag of Austria], a country in Europe.
* '''4''': A swallowtail pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Luxembourg flag of Luxembourg], a country in Europe.
* '''5''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Somalia flag of Somalia], a country in Africa.
* '''6''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guatemala flag of Guatemala], a country in South America
* '''7''': A flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol from Daoism. This symbol is present on several east Asian flags but none match this depiction.
* '''8''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Liberia flag of Liberia], a country in Africa.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Netherlands flag of the Netherlands], a country in Europe.
* '''12''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Japan flag of Japan], a country in Asia known for fantastic martial-arts/gag manga.
* '''13''': Unknown
* '''14''': An unknown flag, but the closer view (#3 below) shows that the insignia closely matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Brazil southern sky depiction from the flag of Brazil].
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''15''': Unknown
* '''16''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_England flag of England], one of the component countries of the United Kingdom.
* '''17''': Unknown
* '''18''': Same as #12, a flag of Japan. A spectator in the same scene carries a fan also based on the flag of Japan.
* '''19''': Same as #11, a flag of the Netherlands
* '''20''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Bulgaria flag of Bulgaria], a country in Europe.
* '''21''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Switzerland flag of Switzerland], a country in Europe.
* '''22''': Unknown
* '''23''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Finland flag of Finland], a country in Europe.
* '''24''': Same as #3, a flag of Austria.
* '''25''': Unknown
* '''26''': Unknown, but resembling the flag of France, albeit with a thin middle stripe.
|-
|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags2.png|x200px|thumb|center|A close-up view in the Battle Island main building shows many of the same flags from the wider view, but they are not in the same order.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; "|
* '''1''': Same as #8 above; a flag of Liberia.
* '''2''': Unknown
* '''3''': Same as #14 above; an unknown flag with an element taken from the flag of Brazil.
* '''4''': Unknown
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''5''': Same as #7 above; an unknown flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol.
* '''6''': Unknown
* '''7''': Same as #16 above; a flag of England.
* '''8''': Same as #13 above; an unknown flag.
* '''9''': Same as #15 above; an unknown flag.
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:References list]]

Real-world References in Dragon Ball

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While illustrating ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' and other series, [[Akira Toriyama]] occasionally references real-world brands for vehicles, buildings, and other products. These references serve different purposes in the story, but could imply that Renault, Kawasaki, and other companies exist in the universe of Dragon Ball, alongside fictional counterparts like [[Capsule Corporation]] and the [[Red Ribbon Army]]. This page catalogs those references.

''See Also: [[Dr. Slump references in Dragon Ball]]''

==Textual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to directly written out references to real-world products, celebrities, or similar media. It may be written out in English, Japanese, or in another language. The assumption is that the below products may potentially have an in-universe counterpart, even if the reference itself is primarily for humor. For example, [[Pilaf]] has a bookshelf full of ''Jump'' comics. While we know this to be a real-world reference (to ''[[Shonen Jump]]''), it is conceivable that books may exist in the Dragon World that are also titled ''Jump''.

===Chapters 1 through 100===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turbo-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Turbo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The "Turbo" car, in reference to the Renault 5 Turbo, is the first vehicle that [[Bulma]] is shown to drive in the manga. She nearly hits [[Son Goku]] on her way to find the [[dragon balls|4-star dragon ball]]. In real-life, the car was only in limited production primarily for use in rally races.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kawasaki-kr250-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kawasaki KR250'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
The Kawasaki KR250 is a motorcycle that Bulma drives in the manga's second chapter. Like the "Turbo" car in the prior chapter, this is primarily a racing bike. In the universe of Dragon Ball, it is implied to be a Capsule Corp vehicle. [[Lunch]] steals one of these in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-tyrell-corp-chair.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tyrell Corp'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's capsule house contains a chair with "Tyrell Corp" branding. Tyrell Corporation is a fictional company in the 1982 film ''Blade Runner'' directed by Ridley Scott. In the movie, Tyrell Corporation invented "replicants", androids indistinguishable from people. This reference may have been to highlight the science-fiction nature of Bulma and her journey, in contrast to the rural Chinese setting.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pilaf-jump-comics-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Jump (ジャンプ)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 18|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 18]]}}
[[Pilaf|Pilaf's]] bookshelves contain an ample supply of ''Jump'' (ジャンプ ''Janpu'') comics, an overarching brand used within Shueisha. ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' specifically is the publication that featured ''Dragon Ball'' and many of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s other works.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-pinball-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon (Pinball)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 21|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 21]]}}
Pilaf's castle also appears to contain an [https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=3887&picno=3009 Interflip Dragon] pinball machine, first manufactured in 1977. This was likely selected as a play on the manga title, and the resemblance to an actual pinball machine may be a coincidence.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pennzoil-shirt-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Pennzoil'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 23|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 23]]}}
The [[Turtle Hermit]] is depicted as lounging in a Pennzoil shirt when Son Goku arrives at [[Kame House]] to train after defeating Pilaf. [[Senbei Norimaki]] wears a similar shirt in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 82|chapter 82]]. Pennzoil is an American oil and gas company, perhaps best known internationally for sponsoring motorsport events and racing teams.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turtle-hermits-movies.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''The Goonies''''', '''ZZ Top''', '''Tanya Roberts''', '''''Playboy'' Playmates''', and '''Golf Aerobics'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's movie collection is visible as he is preparing for Goku to return with his "date". Visible on the shelf are the film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goonies The Goonies]'' (グーニーズ ''Gūnīzu''), a tape of the rock band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_Top ZZ Top] (ZZトップ ''ZZ Toppu''), a tape labeled for the actress and "Charlie's Angel" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_Roberts Tanya Roberts] (タニア・ロバーツ ''Tania Robātsu''), three volumes of "Playmates" tapes, presumably [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playboy_Playmate ''Playboy'' Playmates] (プレイメイト, ''Pureimeito''), and several aerobics tapes. Tanya Roberts had been on the cover of Japanese ''Playboy'' in November 1982 as part of a promotion for the film ''Beastmaster''. The reference to ZZ Top may have been an indirect play on their hit song ''Tush'' where the protagonist of the song, much like the Turtle Hermit, was "looking for some tush". A tape labeled "aerobic golf" (エアロビゴルフ ''earobi gorufu'') appears to be a reference to a [https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B4%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AD%E3%83%93%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-1-VHS-%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%96%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9/dp/B000064FW7 VHS release in Japan] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Stephenson Jan Stephenson], a golf pro in the 1980s who encouraged the sexualization of the LPGA as a marketing strategy.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-izuzu-rodeo-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Rodeo'''
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Son Goku and [[Kuririn]] see a Rodeo pickup truck while searching for a "hottie" for the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be an Izuzu Rodeo pickup truck manufactured for the Japanese market.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-sturgis-gloves-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sturgis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
[[Lunch]] is wearing a pair of Sturgis racing gloves when Son Goku and Kuririn first encounter her being chased by the police. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgis_Motorcycle_Rally Sturgis Motorcycle Rally] is an annual cycling event held in Sturgis, South Dakota. The Turtle Hermit was previously seen to wear a Sturgis shirt on the cover of [[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]], but did not wear one in the series itself. Another man is seen to wear a Sturgis jacket in the audience of the 21st Tournament in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapters 35]] and [[Dragon Ball Chapter 36|36]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-american-graffiti-picture-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''American Graffiti'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 30|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 30]]}}
The Turtle Hermit has a poster from ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Graffiti American Graffiti]'', a 1973 film by George Lucas. The movie is set in 1962, the date given on the poster. Like many of Toriyama's references, ''American Graffiti'' depicted the "cruising" automobile culture of the 1960s.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-air-fix-plane-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Air Fix'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 32|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 32]]}}
Goku and Kuririn ride in an "Air Fix" plane en route to their first martial arts tournament. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airfix Airfix] is a company that produces scale models of vehicles, especially airplanes. One such model kit may have been used for the design of the plane in this chapter. This design was reused in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 146|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 146]] for several of the planes at [[Basil Airport]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bali-luggage-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Bali]]''' and '''[[Wayan Budhiyasa]]'''
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The Turtle Hermit's luggage when he arrives for the 21st Tournament has a "[[Bali]]" sticker and the name "Wayan" on it. A man elsewhere in the panel has a shirt that reads "Budhiyasa". Bali is a popular tourist region in Indonesia that Toriyama visited prior to working on this chapter. While there, he met and had an enjoyable time with a tour guide, Wayan Budhiyasa, whom he honored with a cameo appearance in the manga.<ref>TODO: Need to cite this from interviews.</ref> Wayan and "Bali" (written on the Tournament wall) both appear again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapter 35]]. The Turtle Hermit used the luggage again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 113|chapter 113]]. A map of Bali appears in the background in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-luma-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''LUMA'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
When Son Goku and Kuririn enter the Tournament grounds for the first time, they pass a man wearing a "LUMA" shirt. In Japan, LUMA is a popular brand of colored ink used in drawing manga. This chapter featured eight limited-color pages.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-hilton-hotel-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hilton'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past a "Hotel Hilton" in [[West City]] while searching for [[Bulma]]. Hilton is an international hotel chain with properties in more than 100 countries, including Japan.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-poster-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]''''' and '''Fuji TV'''
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Goku walks past an advertisement for ''Dragon Ball'' on Fuji TV on Wednesdays at 7 PM. This chapter debuted less than two months after the start of the ''Dragon Ball'' anime on Fuji TV.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fandango-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Fandango'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Teenage Bulma's bedroom includes a poster for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fandango_(1985_film) Fandango]'', a 1985 comedy about college friends going on a final roadtrip. It starred Kevin Costner in his debut, but for Torimaya the real star may have been the blue 1959 Cadillac Series 62 that was at the heart of the film.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-vmx-model-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''VMX12'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Among the clutter in Bulma's bedroom is a model kit for a Yamaha VMX12 motorcycle. Toriyama may have been thinking about the VMX because he included a VMX designation on a Metro West-style motorcycle in Chapter 68.
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===Chapters 101 through 200===
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|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fox-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''FOX'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 126|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 126]]}}
There is a fox in the audience of the 22nd Tournament wearing a "FOX" shirt. It may be a reference to the FOX Network in the United States which had been founded by 20th Century Fox only seven months previous... or it may be just a fox wearing a shirt that says "fox" on it, similar to Bulma and Arale wearing shirts with their own names emblazoned on them.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-farmers-chevrolet-truck.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chevrolet'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 195|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 195]]}}
A farmer drives this Chevrolet pickup truck to [[Raditz|Raditz's]] landing site. Chevrolet is an American automotive brand that produces a wide variety of vehicles for the international market.
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===Chapters 200 through 300===
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|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bubbles'''
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[[Bubbles]] is named after [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubbles_(chimpanzee) Michael Jackson's chimpanzee] of the same name.<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="I want to know the characters' name sources!"|Book=20|Page=p. 158}}</ref>
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==Visual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to item, vehicle, and character cameos which appear in ''Dragon Ball'' but which do not have a given or implied name in-universe. For example, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' books appear as the 21st tournament spectators. While Toriyama is making a direct reference to the books' characters, he is not necessarily implying that Dorothy Gale is a character in the Dragon World.

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|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-gun-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Walther PPK'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The gun that Bulma brings for self defense on her first dragon ball hunt appears to be a Walther PP, a German sidearm used in World War II. She unsuccessfully uses to protect herself from Son Goku.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-peoples-cap-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chinese "People's Cap"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
In the background of one panel, an owl is seen to wear a Chairman Mao cap (人民帽 ''rénmín mào''), also known as a "People's Cap". This background detail may have been intended to evoke a Chinese setting to the early part of the ''Dragon Ball'' story. [[Oolong]] would be seen to wear a similar cap later in the series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-nightgown-1st-armored.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''US Army First Armored Division'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's nightgown from the beginning of the series sports a patch for the First Armored Division of the US Army. This division was created in 1940 for World War II. The exact reason for including this patch is unknown, but Toriyama may have been inspired by a model tank. Tank-related terms were also used for upcoming characters like [[Sherman Priest]], [[Hedge]], [[Hogg]], and [[Lee]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-uzi-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ingram MAC-10''' or '''MAC-11'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 4|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 4]]}}
Bulma shoots Son Goku with a machine pistol after he admits that he removed her underpants, leading to her exposure to the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be either a MAC-10 or MAC-11, designed by Gordon Ingram for the Military Armament Corporation in 1964.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-ultraman-fish.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ultraman'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 6|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 6]]}}
While Bulma and Son Goku are on their first dragon ball hunt, they pass a fish jumping out of the water. This fish has a head shape reminiscent of Ultraman, as well as speaking that character's trademark transformation sound effect: "Shuwatch" (シュワッチ, ''Shuwatchi''). Ultraman is an extremely popular and influential character in Japanese pop culture, first created in 1966. The time limit used for Ultraman's powers were reused by Toriyama for Oolong's transformations. Ultraman is also a favorite of [[Arale]]'s in ''Dr. Slump''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-oolong-as-scooter-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Powell Streamliner''' or '''Fuji Rabbit S-1'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 7|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 7]]}}
After Bulma loses her [[capsules]], she tries to convince Oolong to transform into a vehicle to carry her. He briefly transforms into a scooter very close in design to a Powell Streamliner (or potentially the closely-related Fuji Rabbit S-1). This scooter was used by the United States military during World War II. Although the scooter is not an exact match, Oolong's inability to exactly mimic what he chooses is a recurring aspect of his transformations.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-yamcha-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kurogane Type 95'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha's car that he uses to pursue Oolong's camper van is based on a Kurogane Type 95 (nicknamed "Kurogane 4×4") scout car used by the Japanese in World War II.<ref>TODO: Toriyama specifically cited this in D4. Track down reference.</ref>
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-panzerfaust-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Panzerfaust'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha attacks Oolong's camper van using a ''panzerfaust'' ("tank fist"), an anti-tank weapon used by the German military during World War II. The ordnance is single-shot. The model that Yamcha uses includes original German text on the side, suggesting that Toriyama was working from a model or picture of the device while illustrating.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fiat-arbath-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fiat Abarth 695'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
After destroying [[Oolong]]'s camper van, [[Yamcha]] provides a Fiat Abarth 695 to Bulma and her group so they can continue the hunt for the dragon balls. Yamcha installs a tracking device so he can follow their progress. Although not named in the story, the Fiat Arbath logo can clearly be seen on the front of the car.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Technique-chichi-ultraseven-attack-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Ultraseven'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 11]]}}
When she was first encountered by Son Goku and his friends, [[Chi-Chi]] protected herself with a special helmet. This helmet featured a detachable boomerang that could be thrown to decapitate enemies, plus the ability to fire a laser blast. Both of these features, as well as the pose that Chi-Chi makes when she uses them, are derived from the ''Ultraseven'' series, one of the sequels to ''Ultraman''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-stay-puft-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Stay Puft Marshmallow Man'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
In the qualifying rounds of the 21st tournament, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the 1984 film ''Ghostbusters'' appears as a contestant in one panel. As he did not make the final rounds, he was presumably defeated by another contender.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-miffy-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Miffy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 35]]}}
Several crowd scenes from the 21st tournament audience include a simply-drawn rabbit, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miffy Miffy]. Created in 1955 in the Netherlands by artist Dick Bruna, Miffy was a well-known character in Japan. Mr. Bruna's art style may also have been an influence in similar characters, such as those by Sanrio.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-dorothy-and-oz-team-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Wizard of Oz Characters'': Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 37|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 37]]}}
Beginning in the fight between Yamcha and the disguised Turtle Hermit, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' film make an appearance: Dorothy Gale, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow. These are all characters from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film) 1939 film], however book-only characters appear in other panels. The series was created by L. Frank Baum in 1900.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-scarecrow-with-boom-box.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Oz'' entry in 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 42|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 42]]}}
Continuing with the appearances of ''Oz''-related characters in the 21st tournament crowd scenes, one appearance during the Jackie Chun vs. Kuririn battle depicts the Scarecrow holding a boom-box. This is in reference to Torimaya's assistant [[Matsuyama]]'s entry in the [http://art-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fig12.jpg 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest]. This entry re-imagined Dorthy and the ''Oz'' characters as doing "modern" things such as riding a motorcycle, drinking a Coke, and skateboarding.
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==Anime-only References==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-Urashima_Tarō-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Urashima Tarō'' legend and folksong'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 3|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 3]]}}
After Son Goku rescues [[Turtle]], both [[Bulma]] and the [[Turtle Hermit]] reference the legend of ''Urashima Tarō'', a Japanese folk-story about a man who receives a reward after rescuing a turtle. Bulma wonders if Turtle will give them a ''tamatebako'' (jeweled box) as a reward, just as in that legend. While approaching the shore, the Turtle Hermit sings a few bars of a folksong version of the story, also generally titled as 浦島太郎 (''Urashima Tarō''). This version is a common children's song today and was first published in 1911.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-marilyn-monroe-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Marilyn Monroe in ''The Seven Year Itch'' movie poster'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 43|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 43]]}}
While exploring [[West City]], Goku briefly passes by a storefront with many TV screens. A picture of a blond woman holding down a billowing dress is briefly seen on the screen. This scene pays homage to a sequence in the 1956 film, ''The Seven Year Itch'', where Marilyn Monroe's character holds down a dress in a similar pose while walking over a windy subway grate. The full image was not depicted in the film itself, but was used in the film's poster and advertisements.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-all-japan-motorcross-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''All Japan Motorcross Championship'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
Bulma's room in Capsule Corp includes a poster for the All Japan Motorcross Championship, a popular motorcross racing series in Japan run by MFJ, the Motorcycle Federation of Japan.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-budweiser-and-coke-ads.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Budweiser and Coca-Cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
While exploring West City, Goku passes by advertisements for Budweiser and Coca-Cola. These are iconic American brands and may be intended to suggest that West City is a very "western" city.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-rumble-fish-poster-top.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Rumble Fish'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
When Goku's friends are discussing [[Panput]]'s life as an action movie star, a poster for ''Rumble Fish'' is briefly displayed. This is a real-life 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by S. E. Hinton. Panput appears to be playing the role of "Motorcycle Boy", the protagonist's cool older brother who dies at the conclusion of the film while trying to rescue animals (including a "rumble fish") from a pet store. In the original, Motorcycle Boy drives a Kawasaki GPZ550 motorcycle, rather than the American one shown here. He also does not use a bazooka in the original.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-ramble-fish-poster-bottom.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Iroha'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
The bottom of the ''Rumble Fish'' movie poster (starring [[Panput]]) contains credits in the form of the ''Iroha'' poem, a classical Japanese pangram poem composed prior to 1079 AD. The poem is noteworthy for containing each Japanese phonetic character exactly once. The order of characters in this poem was subsequently adopted as Japanese "alphabetical" order.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-singaraja-billboard.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Singaraja'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
While Goku is being driven around [[Papaya Island]] by [[Panput]]'s manager, they pass a billboard advertising "Singaraja". Singaraja is a town in northern [[Bali]], one of several references to that country in that section of the manga and anime, thanks to a recent vacation taken by [[Akira Toriyama]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ001-raditz-pod-mystical-adventure.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Mystical Adventure!]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 1|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 1]]}}
In the first moments of the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' series, [[Raditz|Raditz's]] [[Saiyan Pod|pod]] flies near a sun emitting solar flares. The sun and flares are an homage to the opening of the recently-completed ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-clock.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Time(x) Clock'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
In [[East City]] just prior to the [[Saiyans]]' arrival, a clock can be seen with a capitalized "TIME" logo. This appears to be a reference to the US-based Timex Corporation which produced clocks with a very similar "TIMEX" logo on the front. First established in 1944, the Timex company was a popular manufacturer of clocks and watches.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-watch.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Timex Watch'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
One of the pedestrians in [[East City]] looks at his watch just prior to the Saiyans attack. The watch depicted says "DALBAT Quartz" as the brand with "Chronometer" separately visible on the watch face. This watch is based on a Timex Quartz Mens K-Cell digital watch from the 1980s, potentially one owned by an animator. Timex digital watches of the period, [https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/timex-cell-vintage-70s-80s-quartz-lcd-695447778 such as this one from an eBay auction], include both branding elements as well as the overall layout of the watch face and buttons.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Einstein''' & '''Archimedes'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 171|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 171]]}}
Chi-Chi suggests both "Einstein" and "Archimedes" as good names for her first son, but he reveals his desire to be named "[[Son Gohan|Gohan]]" instead. Einstein and Archimedes are scholars from the real-world. Einstein (1875-1975) was a scientist best known for his development of the Theory of Relativity. Archimedes (c. 271 - 212 BCE) was a Greek inventor and mathematician who pioneered many branches of study including geometry and an early version of calculus.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bird-shirts.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bird Studio'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 126|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 126]]}}
In the moments before [[Doctor Gero]] attacks, two people on [[Amembo Island]] are seen wearing "Bird" shirts. Bird Studio is the name of Akira Toriyama's production company.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-balloon-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dragon Ball'' TV Special'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
In a self-referential moment, a young girl is carrying a balloon labeled "D.B.SP" ("''Dragon Ball'' Special") with a picture of Son Goku at the beginning of the Trunks TV special. This moment of levity will be shattered soon after as the [[Artificial Humans]] attack and the balloon floats away.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-pepper-town-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dub and Peter 1'' - Pepper Town'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
The first city that the Artificial Humans destroy in the TV special is Pepper Town. This town not only matches the pun-series used by most of the other towns in the Cell arc, but also serves as a reference to Toriyama's brief series ''[[Dub and Peter 1]]'', published only a few months before; Pepper Town serves as the primary setting of this series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-ueda-bag.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Yoshihiro Ueda]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
When the camera pans over the abandoned [[Kame House]], a duffel bag labeled "UEDA" is left on the floor. This is likely a tribute to Yoshihiro Ueda, a director on many episodes of the series including the special where it appeared. He started work on the series with [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]] and continued all the way through to [[Dragon Ball GT Episode 62]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ178-son-goku-cha-la-pose.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball Z'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 178|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 178]]}}
During Son Goku's battle with [[Cell]], he powers up in a specific pose then calls down lightning that explodes into a red aura. This is nearly identical to a sequence in the first ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' anime opening, except that Goku is a [[Super Saiyan]] in the episode version. A second homage is found in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 179|the following episode]] which shows [[Piccolo]] reflected against an explosion just as in the opening.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-yama-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''"Yama"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While passing through [[King Enma]]'s castle on their way to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], Goku meets an ''oni'' named [[Yama]]. Yama is one of three ''oni'' in that episode named for ''Dragon Ball Z'' animators and directors, but it is not certain who he was named for. He may have been named for Akira Toriyama himself; [[Chigusa Yokoyama]], the art director for the episode that he appeared in; or other "Yama" names who worked on ''Dragon Ball Z'' at the time including [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]], [[Masayuki Uchiyama]], [[Masuo Nakayama]], [[Shigeyasu Yamauchi]], or [[Takao Koyama]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-shimoto-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Mitsuo Hashimoto'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Shimoto is one of the background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Shomoto appears to be named for [[Mitsuo Hashimoto]], the director of many episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'', including the episode ([[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|195]]) with this cameo.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-suenaga-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Yūichi Suenaga'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Suenaga is the second background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Suenaga appears to be named for [[Yūichi Suenaga]], a director on several episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'', but also the production manager on the episode where the cameo appeared.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz195-dai-kaio-cadillac.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
On [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], [[Kaiō]] spots a beautiful car and fawns over it. The vehicle resembles a 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, or similar. This car resembles the 1957-era Cadillac that Kaiō lost when his own planet was destroyed.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz199-cola-can.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Coca-cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 199|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 199]]}}
During the [[Afterlife Tournament]], a red and white "cola" cans fly across the stands during [[Paikuhan]]'s [[Hyper Tornado]] technique. Although the full name is not used, the wavy white stripe on a red "cola" can closely resembles the Coca-Cola can design used off and on (with modifications) since 1971.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sega Saturn'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball GT TV Special|''Dragon Ball GT'' TV Special]]}}
[[Son Goku, Jr.]] can be seen playing a video game console vaguely resembling a Sega Saturn (1994-2000).
|}

==Movie-only References==
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kedak-camera-m7.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kedak'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
In the department store in Movie 7, a customer can be seen looking over new cameras while carrying a "Kedak" case. This appears to be a reference to Kodak, a real-world camera company. This is one of several slightly-misspelled English words in the film, but the only that referenced a brand.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-item-z-hat.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon Ball Z'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While a crowd of people are fleeing from the rampage of Nos. 14 and 15, one man can be seen wearing a "Z" hat in the same font as the "Z" in the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' logo.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-nagasaki.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Nagasaki'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While Son Goku is battling Artificial Humans Nos. [[Artificial Human No. 14|14]] and [[Artificial Human No. 15|15]] in an unknown city, a sign can be seen saying "Nagasaki". In real-life, Nagasaki is a city in western Japan, also known for being one of the two cities that were hit by atomic bombs during World War II. As Nagasaki does not exist in the [[Dragon World]], it is unclear what the name on the building was referring to.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-Friendship-Effort-Victory-square.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The "three principles" of ''Jump'': Friendship, Effort, and Victory'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
As Goku and Chi-Chi discuss Goku's rehearsed answers for how they will get Gohan into a prestigious spring seminar, Chi-Chi tells Goku that his three favorite words must be "friendship", "effort", and "victory". These words are also written on a poster in the interview room of the "Most Famous School", although they are only visible in some 4:3 prints of the film; the original theatrical cut and releases based on the 16:9 theatrical ratio crop out this poster. These words serve as the "three principles" of ''[[V-Jump]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-kuririn-singing-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください, ''"Please Give Me Wings"'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
At a cherry blossom party to celebrate the coming of spring, Kuririn sings a karaoke rendition of ''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください or "Please Give Me Wings"), a Japanese folk song by Michio Yamagami, written in 1970. It is a popular song for Japanese artists to cover and is well-known by school children. Kuririn's rendition is considered either amazing or comically bad, depending on the listener.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-turtle-hermit-drunk-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While listening to [[Kuririn]]'s karaoke, the (very drunk) Turtle Hermit shouts out that his former student is the "best in all Japan!" The cherry blossom party he and his friends attended in the film mimic a real-world festival that takes place in Japan in the spring. As "Japan" is not a country in [[Dragon World]]'s [[Earth]], this an anachronistic reference.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-turtle-hermit-mask.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hyottoko mask''' and '''Flag of Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While distracting [[Broli]] on [[New Planet Vegeta]], the [[Turtle Hermit]] performs a comedic dance using a traditional Hyottoko mask to shift between alterations of his facial features. His fan also depicts the flag of Japan, the real-world origin of the Hyottoko mask tradition. The mask's puckered mouth is depicts a man breathing fire through a bamboo pipe, hence the term ''hyottoko'' (ひょっとこ), from "fire" (火 ''hi'') and "man" (男 ''otoko'').
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-tokyo-sports-reporter.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tokyo Sports'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], one of the reporters is seen wearing a patch for "Tokyo Sports". ''Tokyo Sports'' (東京スポーツ ''Tōkyō Supōtsuis'') a Japanese daily sports newspaper founded in 1960. It is known for including glamor shots of attractive women in addition to its traditional sports coverage.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-lots-of-camera.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|Camera Manufacturers: '''Nimolta''', '''Kentax''', '''Mikon''', and '''Olympus'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], many of the cameramen are using cameras with named derived from real-world camera manufacturers. "Nimolta", "Kentax", and "Mikon" are slight misspellings of Minolta, Pentax, and Nikon, all real-world camera brands. "Olympus" is also present but not misspelled. To add some Dragon Ball flavor, another cameraman is using a Capsule Corp-branded camera. These off-brand cameras may be calling back to the "Kedak" camera seen in [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|Movie 7]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-fleur-de-lis.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fleur-de-lis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
After the press conference, Mister Satan is expected to come out of a door with a ''fleur-de-lis'' overhead. Instead, he appears high above on a helicopter. In real life, the symbol represents the French monarchy in heraldry and has come to represent France in general. In this instance, it may be being used to show that Gyōsan Money has "class".
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-hay.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''DB-Z'' hat and "The Super Saiyan" shirt'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Amongst the cheering crowds, several characters can be seen wearing "DB-Z" hats, naturally referencing the show ''Dragon Ball Z''. One of these characters (seen here from the back) also wears a shirt with "The Super Saiyan" written on the front. This character may be an out-of-universe reference to ''Dragon Ball'' fandom as the existence of Saiyans and Super Saiyans was not common knowledge at the time and would not have been put on an in-universe fan's shirt.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-old-maid.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Baba-nuki'' (ババ抜き) / Old Maid'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
While on the Serpentine Road, Son Goku plays Baba-nuki (ババ抜き), or "Old Maid", with [[Bubbles]] and [[Gregory]]. They play with a special deck that includes [[Pilaf]] as the king, [[Mai]] as the queen, and [[Shuu]] as the jack. As a double-pun, the [[Fortuneteller Crone]] is featured as the Joker. In the Japanese version of this game, the Joker is always the "old maid" unlike the American version which often uses a queen. Her name, as well as the Japanese term for the "old maid" uses the word ''baba'' (ババ), making her an especially fitting character to be the "Old Maid" of the game. While it is plausible that egocentric Pilaf could have indeed produced a playing card desk featuring his photos, the presence of the Crone suggests that this is a meta-joke rather than an in-universe one.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-chichen-itza.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chichen Itza'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
On [[Battle Island II]], the four finalists emerge onto a large step pyramid before being transported to their individual competition stages. This step-pyramid closely resembles the Mayan site at Chichen Itza in Yucatán State, Mexico. The film version of the pyramid appears to have one additional level, but the overall architecture and style is the same as the real-world location.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-scarecrow.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Scarecrow at the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
As the crowd flees the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' after the reveal of [[Bojack]]'s henchmen, a straw hat can be seen in the crowd. This is the Scarecrow from the ''Wizard of Oz''. This is a callback to [[Dragon Ball Chapter 42]] and elsewhere were the Scarecrow and other Oz characters were seen in the background of the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-amos-n-andy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Amos 'n' Andy'' Tin Taxi'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a yellow car with two black characters riding in it. This car is a depiction of a 1930s ''Amos 'n' Andy'' wind-up toy, called the "Tin Taxi" by Louis Marx and Company. ''Amos 'n' Andy'' was a comedy radio series from the 1920s through the 1950s depicting two African American men trying to make it in Chicago and New York.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-pooh-bear.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Winnie-the-Pooh'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Another of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a teddy bear with shaggy fur. This particular bear closely resembles a stuffed toy purchased by A.A. Milne for his son, Christopher Robin Milne, when he was a small child. This toy later became the model for Winnie-the-Pooh and is housed in the permanent collection at the New York Public Library.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-charlie-mccarthy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Charlie McCarthy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' battle stage is a ventriloquist's dummy with a top hat and monocle. This is Charlie McCarthy, the "partner" of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Bergen performed with Charlie from 1922 until 1978 including roles on radio, TV, and films.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-michael-jackson-suit-bog.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Michael Jackson'''
{{Table attack|debut=''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''}}
Among the grand prizes stashed for Bulma's Bingo Tournament is a white suit and a single white glove. This outfit is a reference to Michael Jackson's outfit from the 1988 music video for ''Smooth Criminal'', as well as his signature diamond-studded glove.
|}

===Movie 9 Flags===
[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9]] implies the international character of the [[Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai]] by depicting many flags in the entrance area as well as the interior viewing area on [[Battle Island]]. These flags are a mix of real-world flags, invented flags, and remixes of elements of real flags in ways that do not appear in real life. It is not clear what these flags represent in-universe as [[Earth]] is a united country ruled over by a [[King of Earth|king]].

{| style="width: 1000px; text-align: center; border-bottom-style: dotted; border: 1px;"
|colspan="2"|[[Image:M9-exterior-flags.png|x200px|thumb|center|The flags depicted in the outdoor area of Battle Island are stylized and given a pastel tint. Only a few appear to directly depict real-world flags, but real-world elements like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_and_crescent star and crescent], the triangle-and-star of East Timor, and others are used in different contexts.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''1 - 3''': Unknown
* '''4''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guinea flag of Guinea], a country in Africa.
* '''5''': The triangle shape resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guyana flag of Guyana], a country in South America.
* '''6''': The star and crescent symbol is often seen as a symbol of Islam and used by several real-world Islamic countries. This flag most closely resembles a recolor of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_the_Ottoman_Empire flag of the Ottoman Empire].
* '''7''': Sideways version of #4.
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''8''': The triangle and star elements matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_East_Timor Flag of East Timor], but the colors are incorrect.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': Same as #4
* '''12''': A nondescript yellow flag that could be the flag of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruneian_Empire Empire of Brunei], a country in southeast Asia in the 19th century.
* '''13 - 15''': Unknown
|-
|colspan="2"|
----
[[Image:M9-interior-flags1.png|x200px|thumb|center|Most of the flags in the interior of Battle Island are based on of real-world designs. Unlike the outside flags, there is no pastel tint. In a few cases, pennant versions (triangle or swallowtail) are shown instead of their rectangle forms.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''1''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Latvia flag of Latvia], a country in Europe.
* '''2''': Unknown, but the design appears to be distinctive and may be based on something.
* '''3''': A triangle pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Austria flag of Austria], a country in Europe.
* '''4''': A swallowtail pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Luxembourg flag of Luxembourg], a country in Europe.
* '''5''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Somalia flag of Somalia], a country in Africa.
* '''6''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guatemala flag of Guatemala], a country in South America
* '''7''': A flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol from Daoism. This symbol is present on several east Asian flags but none match this depiction.
* '''8''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Liberia flag of Liberia], a country in Africa.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Netherlands flag of the Netherlands], a country in Europe.
* '''12''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Japan flag of Japan], a country in Asia known for fantastic martial-arts/gag manga.
* '''13''': Unknown
* '''14''': An unknown flag, but the closer view (#3 below) shows that the insignia closely matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Brazil southern sky depiction from the flag of Brazil].
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''15''': Unknown
* '''16''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_England flag of England], one of the component countries of the United Kingdom.
* '''17''': Unknown
* '''18''': Same as #12, a flag of Japan. A spectator in the same scene carries a fan also based on the flag of Japan.
* '''19''': Same as #11, a flag of the Netherlands
* '''20''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Bulgaria flag of Bulgaria], a country in Europe.
* '''21''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Switzerland flag of Switzerland], a country in Europe.
* '''22''': Unknown
* '''23''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Finland flag of Finland], a country in Europe.
* '''24''': Same as #3, a flag of Austria.
* '''25''': Unknown
* '''26''': Unknown, but resembling the flag of France, albeit with a thin middle stripe.
|-
|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags2.png|x200px|thumb|center|A close-up view in the Battle Island main building shows many of the same flags from the wider view, but they are not in the same order.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; "|
* '''1''': Same as #8 above; a flag of Liberia.
* '''2''': Unknown
* '''3''': Same as #14 above; an unknown flag with an element taken from the flag of Brazil.
* '''4''': Unknown
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''5''': Same as #7 above; an unknown flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol.
* '''6''': Unknown
* '''7''': Same as #16 above; a flag of England.
* '''8''': Same as #13 above; an unknown flag.
* '''9''': Same as #15 above; an unknown flag.
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:References list]]

Real-world References in Dragon Ball

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Zephyr: /* Chapters 1 through 100 */

{{incomplete|needs=More examples to add recorded in [[Talk:Real-world_references_in_Dragon_Ball]]}}

While illustrating ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' and other series, [[Akira Toriyama]] occasionally references real-world brands for vehicles, buildings, and other products. These references serve different purposes in the story, but could imply that Renault, Kawasaki, and other companies exist in the universe of Dragon Ball, alongside fictional counterparts like [[Capsule Corporation]] and the [[Red Ribbon Army]]. This page catalogs those references.

''See Also: [[Dr. Slump references in Dragon Ball]]''

==Textual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to directly written out references to real-world products, celebrities, or similar media. It may be written out in English, Japanese, or in another language. The assumption is that the below products may potentially have an in-universe counterpart, even if the reference itself is primarily for humor. For example, [[Pilaf]] has a bookshelf full of ''Jump'' comics. While we know this to be a real-world reference (to ''[[Shonen Jump]]''), it is conceivable that books may exist in the Dragon World that are also titled ''Jump''.

===Chapters 1 through 100===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turbo-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Turbo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The "Turbo" car, in reference to the Renault 5 Turbo, is the first vehicle that [[Bulma]] is shown to drive in the manga. She nearly hits [[Son Goku]] on her way to find the [[dragon balls|4-star dragon ball]]. In real-life, the car was only in limited production primarily for use in rally races.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kawasaki-kr250-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kawasaki KR250'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
The Kawasaki KR250 is a motorcycle that Bulma drives in the manga's second chapter. Like the "Turbo" car in the prior chapter, this is primarily a racing bike. In the universe of Dragon Ball, it is implied to be a Capsule Corp vehicle. [[Lunch]] steals one of these in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-tyrell-corp-chair.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tyrell Corp'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's capsule house contains a chair with "Tyrell Corp" branding. Tyrell Corporation is a fictional company in the 1982 film ''Blade Runner'' directed by Ridley Scott. In the movie, Tyrell Corporation invented "replicants", androids indistinguishable from people. This reference may have been to highlight the science-fiction nature of Bulma and her journey, in contrast to the rural Chinese setting.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pilaf-jump-comics-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Jump (ジャンプ)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 18|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 18]]}}
[[Pilaf|Pilaf's]] bookshelves contain an ample supply of ''Jump'' (ジャンプ ''Janpu'') comics, an overarching brand used within Shueisha. ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' specifically is the publication that featured ''Dragon Ball'' and many of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s other works.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-pinball-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon (Pinball)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 21|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 21]]}}
Pilaf's castle also appears to contain an [https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=3887&picno=3009 Interflip Dragon] pinball machine, first manufactured in 1977. This was likely selected as a play on the manga title, and the resemblance to an actual pinball machine may be a coincidence.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pennzoil-shirt-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Pennzoil'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 23|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 23]]}}
The [[Turtle Hermit]] is depicted as lounging in a Pennzoil shirt when Son Goku arrives at [[Kame House]] to train after defeating Pilaf. [[Senbei Norimaki]] wears a similar shirt in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 82|chapter 82]]. Pennzoil is an American oil and gas company, perhaps best known internationally for sponsoring motorsport events and racing teams.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turtle-hermits-movies.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''The Goonies''''', '''ZZ Top''', '''Tanya Roberts''', '''''Playboy'' Playmates''', and '''Golf Aerobics'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's movie collection is visible as he is preparing for Goku to return with his "date". Visible on the shelf are the film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goonies The Goonies]'' (グーニーズ ''Gūnīzu''), a tape of the rock band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_Top ZZ Top] (ZZトップ ''ZZ Toppu''), a tape labeled for the actress and "Charlie's Angel" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_Roberts Tanya Roberts] (タニア・ロバーツ ''Tania Robātsu''), three volumes of "Playmates" tapes, presumably [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playboy_Playmate ''Playboy'' Playmates] (プレイメイト, ''Pureimeito''), and several aerobics tapes. Tanya Roberts had been on the cover of Japanese ''Playboy'' in November 1982 as part of a promotion for the film ''Beastmaster''. The reference to ZZ Top may have been an indirect play on their hit song ''Tush'' where the protagonist of the song, much like the Turtle Hermit, was "looking for some tush". A tape labeled "aerobic golf" (エアロビゴルフ ''earobi gorufu'') appears to be a reference to a [https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B4%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AD%E3%83%93%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-1-VHS-%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%96%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9/dp/B000064FW7 VHS release in Japan] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Stephenson Jan Stephenson], a golf pro in the 1980s who encouraged the sexualization of the LPGA as a marketing strategy.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-izuzu-rodeo-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Rodeo'''
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Son Goku and [[Kuririn]] see a Rodeo pickup truck while searching for a "hottie" for the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be an Izuzu Rodeo pickup truck manufactured for the Japanese market.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-sturgis-gloves-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sturgis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
[[Lunch]] is wearing a pair of Sturgis racing gloves when Son Goku and Kuririn first encounter her being chased by the police. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgis_Motorcycle_Rally Sturgis Motorcycle Rally] is an annual cycling event held in Sturgis, South Dakota. The Turtle Hermit was previously seen to wear a Sturgis shirt on the cover of [[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]], but did not wear one in the series itself. Another man is seen to wear a Sturgis jacket in the audience of the 21st Tournament in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapters 35]] and [[Dragon Ball Chapter 36|36]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-american-graffiti-picture-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''American Graffiti'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 30|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 30]]}}
The Turtle Hermit has a poster from ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Graffiti American Graffiti]'', a 1973 film by George Lucas. The movie is set in 1962, the date given on the poster. Like many of Toriyama's references, ''American Graffiti'' depicted the "cruising" automobile culture of the 1960s.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-air-fix-plane-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Air Fix'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 32|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 32]]}}
Goku and Kuririn ride in an "Air Fix" plane en route to their first martial arts tournament. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airfix Airfix] is a company that produces scale models of vehicles, especially airplanes. One such model kit may have been used for the design of the plane in this chapter. This design was reused in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 146|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 146]] for several of the planes at [[Basil Airport]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bali-luggage-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Bali]]''' and '''[[Wayan Budhiyasa]]'''
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The Turtle Hermit's luggage when he arrives for the 21st Tournament has a "[[Bali]]" sticker and the name "Wayan" on it. A man elsewhere in the panel has a shirt that reads "Budhiyasa". Bali is a popular tourist region in Indonesia that Toriyama visited prior to working on this chapter. While there, he met and had an enjoyable time with a tour guide, Wayan Budhiyasa, whom he honored with a cameo appearance in the manga.<ref>TODO: Need to cite this from interviews.</ref> Wayan and "Bali" (written on the Tournament wall) both appear again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapter 35]]. The Turtle Hermit used the luggage again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 113|chapter 113]]. A map of Bali appears in the background in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-luma-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''LUMA'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
When Son Goku and Kuririn enter the Tournament grounds for the first time, they pass a man wearing a "LUMA" shirt. In Japan, LUMA is a popular brand of colored ink used in drawing manga. This chapter featured eight limited-color pages.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-hilton-hotel-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hilton'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past a "Hotel Hilton" in [[West City]] while searching for [[Bulma]]. Hilton is an international hotel chain with properties in more than 100 countries, including Japan.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-poster-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]''''' and '''Fuji TV'''
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Goku walks past an advertisement for ''Dragon Ball'' on Fuji TV on Wednesdays at 7 PM. This chapter debuted less than two months after the start of the ''Dragon Ball'' anime on Fuji TV.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fandango-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Fandango'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Teenage Bulma's bedroom includes a poster for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fandango_(1985_film) Fandango]'', a 1985 comedy about college friends going on a final roadtrip. It starred Kevin Costner in his debut, but for Torimaya the real star may have been the blue 1959 Cadillac Series 62 that was at the heart of the film.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-vmx-model-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''VMX12'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Among the clutter in Bulma's bedroom is a model kit for a Yamaha VMX12 motorcycle. Toriyama may have been thinking about the VMX because he included a VMX designation on a Metro West-style motorcycle in Chapter 68.
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===Chapters 101 through 200===
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|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fox-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''FOX'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 126|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 126]]}}
There is a fox in the audience of the 22nd Tournament wearing a "FOX" shirt. It may be a reference to the FOX Network in the United States which had been founded by 20th Century Fox only seven months previous... or it may be just a fox wearing a shirt that says "fox" on it, similar to Bulma and Arale wearing shirts with their own names emblazoned on them.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-farmers-chevrolet-truck.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chevrolet'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 195|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 195]]}}
A farmer drives this Chevrolet pickup truck to [[Raditz|Raditz's]] landing site. Chevrolet is an American automotive brand that produces a wide variety of vehicles for the international market.
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==Visual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to item, vehicle, and character cameos which appear in ''Dragon Ball'' but which do not have a given or implied name in-universe. For example, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' books appear as the 21st tournament spectators. While Toriyama is making a direct reference to the books' characters, he is not necessarily implying that Dorothy Gale is a character in the Dragon World.

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|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-gun-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Walther PPK'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The gun that Bulma brings for self defense on her first dragon ball hunt appears to be a Walther PP, a German sidearm used in World War II. She unsuccessfully uses to protect herself from Son Goku.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-peoples-cap-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chinese "People's Cap"'''
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In the background of one panel, an owl is seen to wear a Chairman Mao cap (人民帽 ''rénmín mào''), also known as a "People's Cap". This background detail may have been intended to evoke a Chinese setting to the early part of the ''Dragon Ball'' story. [[Oolong]] would be seen to wear a similar cap later in the series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-nightgown-1st-armored.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''US Army First Armored Division'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's nightgown from the beginning of the series sports a patch for the First Armored Division of the US Army. This division was created in 1940 for World War II. The exact reason for including this patch is unknown, but Toriyama may have been inspired by a model tank. Tank-related terms were also used for upcoming characters like [[Sherman Priest]], [[Hedge]], [[Hogg]], and [[Lee]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-uzi-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ingram MAC-10''' or '''MAC-11'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 4|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 4]]}}
Bulma shoots Son Goku with a machine pistol after he admits that he removed her underpants, leading to her exposure to the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be either a MAC-10 or MAC-11, designed by Gordon Ingram for the Military Armament Corporation in 1964.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-ultraman-fish.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ultraman'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 6|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 6]]}}
While Bulma and Son Goku are on their first dragon ball hunt, they pass a fish jumping out of the water. This fish has a head shape reminiscent of Ultraman, as well as speaking that character's trademark transformation sound effect: "Shuwatch" (シュワッチ, ''Shuwatchi''). Ultraman is an extremely popular and influential character in Japanese pop culture, first created in 1966. The time limit used for Ultraman's powers were reused by Toriyama for Oolong's transformations. Ultraman is also a favorite of [[Arale]]'s in ''Dr. Slump''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-oolong-as-scooter-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Powell Streamliner''' or '''Fuji Rabbit S-1'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 7|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 7]]}}
After Bulma loses her [[capsules]], she tries to convince Oolong to transform into a vehicle to carry her. He briefly transforms into a scooter very close in design to a Powell Streamliner (or potentially the closely-related Fuji Rabbit S-1). This scooter was used by the United States military during World War II. Although the scooter is not an exact match, Oolong's inability to exactly mimic what he chooses is a recurring aspect of his transformations.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-yamcha-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kurogane Type 95'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha's car that he uses to pursue Oolong's camper van is based on a Kurogane Type 95 (nicknamed "Kurogane 4×4") scout car used by the Japanese in World War II.<ref>TODO: Toriyama specifically cited this in D4. Track down reference.</ref>
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-panzerfaust-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Panzerfaust'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha attacks Oolong's camper van using a ''panzerfaust'' ("tank fist"), an anti-tank weapon used by the German military during World War II. The ordnance is single-shot. The model that Yamcha uses includes original German text on the side, suggesting that Toriyama was working from a model or picture of the device while illustrating.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fiat-arbath-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fiat Abarth 695'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
After destroying [[Oolong]]'s camper van, [[Yamcha]] provides a Fiat Abarth 695 to Bulma and her group so they can continue the hunt for the dragon balls. Yamcha installs a tracking device so he can follow their progress. Although not named in the story, the Fiat Arbath logo can clearly be seen on the front of the car.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Technique-chichi-ultraseven-attack-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Ultraseven'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 11]]}}
When she was first encountered by Son Goku and his friends, [[Chi-Chi]] protected herself with a special helmet. This helmet featured a detachable boomerang that could be thrown to decapitate enemies, plus the ability to fire a laser blast. Both of these features, as well as the pose that Chi-Chi makes when she uses them, are derived from the ''Ultraseven'' series, one of the sequels to ''Ultraman''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-stay-puft-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Stay Puft Marshmallow Man'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
In the qualifying rounds of the 21st tournament, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the 1984 film ''Ghostbusters'' appears as a contestant in one panel. As he did not make the final rounds, he was presumably defeated by another contender.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-miffy-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Miffy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 35]]}}
Several crowd scenes from the 21st tournament audience include a simply-drawn rabbit, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miffy Miffy]. Created in 1955 in the Netherlands by artist Dick Bruna, Miffy was a well-known character in Japan. Mr. Bruna's art style may also have been an influence in similar characters, such as those by Sanrio.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-dorothy-and-oz-team-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Wizard of Oz Characters'': Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 37|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 37]]}}
Beginning in the fight between Yamcha and the disguised Turtle Hermit, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' film make an appearance: Dorothy Gale, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow. These are all characters from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film) 1939 film], however book-only characters appear in other panels. The series was created by L. Frank Baum in 1900.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-scarecrow-with-boom-box.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Oz'' entry in 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 42|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 42]]}}
Continuing with the appearances of ''Oz''-related characters in the 21st tournament crowd scenes, one appearance during the Jackie Chun vs. Kuririn battle depicts the Scarecrow holding a boom-box. This is in reference to Torimaya's assistant [[Matsuyama]]'s entry in the [http://art-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fig12.jpg 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest]. This entry re-imagined Dorthy and the ''Oz'' characters as doing "modern" things such as riding a motorcycle, drinking a Coke, and skateboarding.
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==Anime-only References==

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|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-Urashima_Tarō-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Urashima Tarō'' legend and folksong'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 3|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 3]]}}
After Son Goku rescues [[Turtle]], both [[Bulma]] and the [[Turtle Hermit]] reference the legend of ''Urashima Tarō'', a Japanese folk-story about a man who receives a reward after rescuing a turtle. Bulma wonders if Turtle will give them a ''tamatebako'' (jeweled box) as a reward, just as in that legend. While approaching the shore, the Turtle Hermit sings a few bars of a folksong version of the story, also generally titled as 浦島太郎 (''Urashima Tarō''). This version is a common children's song today and was first published in 1911.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-marilyn-monroe-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Marilyn Monroe in ''The Seven Year Itch'' movie poster'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 43|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 43]]}}
While exploring [[West City]], Goku briefly passes by a storefront with many TV screens. A picture of a blond woman holding down a billowing dress is briefly seen on the screen. This scene pays homage to a sequence in the 1956 film, ''The Seven Year Itch'', where Marilyn Monroe's character holds down a dress in a similar pose while walking over a windy subway grate. The full image was not depicted in the film itself, but was used in the film's poster and advertisements.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-all-japan-motorcross-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''All Japan Motorcross Championship'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
Bulma's room in Capsule Corp includes a poster for the All Japan Motorcross Championship, a popular motorcross racing series in Japan run by MFJ, the Motorcycle Federation of Japan.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-budweiser-and-coke-ads.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Budweiser and Coca-Cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
While exploring West City, Goku passes by advertisements for Budweiser and Coca-Cola. These are iconic American brands and may be intended to suggest that West City is a very "western" city.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-rumble-fish-poster-top.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Rumble Fish'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
When Goku's friends are discussing [[Panput]]'s life as an action movie star, a poster for ''Rumble Fish'' is briefly displayed. This is a real-life 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by S. E. Hinton. Panput appears to be playing the role of "Motorcycle Boy", the protagonist's cool older brother who dies at the conclusion of the film while trying to rescue animals (including a "rumble fish") from a pet store. In the original, Motorcycle Boy drives a Kawasaki GPZ550 motorcycle, rather than the American one shown here. He also does not use a bazooka in the original.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-ramble-fish-poster-bottom.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Iroha'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
The bottom of the ''Rumble Fish'' movie poster (starring [[Panput]]) contains credits in the form of the ''Iroha'' poem, a classical Japanese pangram poem composed prior to 1079 AD. The poem is noteworthy for containing each Japanese phonetic character exactly once. The order of characters in this poem was subsequently adopted as Japanese "alphabetical" order.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-singaraja-billboard.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Singaraja'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
While Goku is being driven around [[Papaya Island]] by [[Panput]]'s manager, they pass a billboard advertising "Singaraja". Singaraja is a town in northern [[Bali]], one of several references to that country in that section of the manga and anime, thanks to a recent vacation taken by [[Akira Toriyama]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ001-raditz-pod-mystical-adventure.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Mystical Adventure!]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 1|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 1]]}}
In the first moments of the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' series, [[Raditz|Raditz's]] [[Saiyan Pod|pod]] flies near a sun emitting solar flares. The sun and flares are an homage to the opening of the recently-completed ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-clock.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Time(x) Clock'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
In [[East City]] just prior to the [[Saiyans]]' arrival, a clock can be seen with a capitalized "TIME" logo. This appears to be a reference to the US-based Timex Corporation which produced clocks with a very similar "TIMEX" logo on the front. First established in 1944, the Timex company was a popular manufacturer of clocks and watches.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-watch.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Timex Watch'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
One of the pedestrians in [[East City]] looks at his watch just prior to the Saiyans attack. The watch depicted says "DALBAT Quartz" as the brand with "Chronometer" separately visible on the watch face. This watch is based on a Timex Quartz Mens K-Cell digital watch from the 1980s, potentially one owned by an animator. Timex digital watches of the period, [https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/timex-cell-vintage-70s-80s-quartz-lcd-695447778 such as this one from an eBay auction], include both branding elements as well as the overall layout of the watch face and buttons.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Einstein''' & '''Archimedes'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 171|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 171]]}}
Chi-Chi suggests both "Einstein" and "Archimedes" as good names for her first son, but he reveals his desire to be named "[[Son Gohan|Gohan]]" instead. Einstein and Archimedes are scholars from the real-world. Einstein (1875-1975) was a scientist best known for his development of the Theory of Relativity. Archimedes (c. 271 - 212 BCE) was a Greek inventor and mathematician who pioneered many branches of study including geometry and an early version of calculus.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bird-shirts.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bird Studio'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 126|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 126]]}}
In the moments before [[Doctor Gero]] attacks, two people on [[Amembo Island]] are seen wearing "Bird" shirts. Bird Studio is the name of Akira Toriyama's production company.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-balloon-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dragon Ball'' TV Special'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
In a self-referential moment, a young girl is carrying a balloon labeled "D.B.SP" ("''Dragon Ball'' Special") with a picture of Son Goku at the beginning of the Trunks TV special. This moment of levity will be shattered soon after as the [[Artificial Humans]] attack and the balloon floats away.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-pepper-town-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dub and Peter 1'' - Pepper Town'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
The first city that the Artificial Humans destroy in the TV special is Pepper Town. This town not only matches the pun-series used by most of the other towns in the Cell arc, but also serves as a reference to Toriyama's brief series ''[[Dub and Peter 1]]'', published only a few months before; Pepper Town serves as the primary setting of this series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-ueda-bag.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Yoshihiro Ueda]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
When the camera pans over the abandoned [[Kame House]], a duffel bag labeled "UEDA" is left on the floor. This is likely a tribute to Yoshihiro Ueda, a director on many episodes of the series including the special where it appeared. He started work on the series with [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]] and continued all the way through to [[Dragon Ball GT Episode 62]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ178-son-goku-cha-la-pose.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball Z'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 178|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 178]]}}
During Son Goku's battle with [[Cell]], he powers up in a specific pose then calls down lightning that explodes into a red aura. This is nearly identical to a sequence in the first ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' anime opening, except that Goku is a [[Super Saiyan]] in the episode version. A second homage is found in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 179|the following episode]] which shows [[Piccolo]] reflected against an explosion just as in the opening.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-yama-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''"Yama"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While passing through [[King Enma]]'s castle on their way to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], Goku meets an ''oni'' named [[Yama]]. Yama is one of three ''oni'' in that episode named for ''Dragon Ball Z'' animators and directors, but it is not certain who he was named for. He may have been named for Akira Toriyama himself; [[Chigusa Yokoyama]], the art director for the episode that he appeared in; or other "Yama" names who worked on ''Dragon Ball Z'' at the time including [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]], [[Masayuki Uchiyama]], [[Masuo Nakayama]], [[Shigeyasu Yamauchi]], or [[Takao Koyama]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-shimoto-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Mitsuo Hashimoto'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Shimoto is one of the background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Shomoto appears to be named for [[Mitsuo Hashimoto]], the director of many episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'', including the episode ([[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|195]]) with this cameo.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-suenaga-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Yūichi Suenaga'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Suenaga is the second background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Suenaga appears to be named for [[Yūichi Suenaga]], a director on several episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'', but also the production manager on the episode where the cameo appeared.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz195-dai-kaio-cadillac.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
On [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], [[Kaiō]] spots a beautiful car and fawns over it. The vehicle resembles a 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, or similar. This car resembles the 1957-era Cadillac that Kaiō lost when his own planet was destroyed.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz199-cola-can.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Coca-cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 199|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 199]]}}
During the [[Afterlife Tournament]], a red and white "cola" cans fly across the stands during [[Paikuhan]]'s [[Hyper Tornado]] technique. Although the full name is not used, the wavy white stripe on a red "cola" can closely resembles the Coca-Cola can design used off and on (with modifications) since 1971.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sega Saturn'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball GT TV Special|''Dragon Ball GT'' TV Special]]}}
[[Son Goku, Jr.]] can be seen playing a video game console vaguely resembling a Sega Saturn (1994-2000).
|}

==Movie-only References==
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kedak-camera-m7.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kedak'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
In the department store in Movie 7, a customer can be seen looking over new cameras while carrying a "Kedak" case. This appears to be a reference to Kodak, a real-world camera company. This is one of several slightly-misspelled English words in the film, but the only that referenced a brand.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-item-z-hat.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon Ball Z'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While a crowd of people are fleeing from the rampage of Nos. 14 and 15, one man can be seen wearing a "Z" hat in the same font as the "Z" in the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' logo.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-nagasaki.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Nagasaki'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While Son Goku is battling Artificial Humans Nos. [[Artificial Human No. 14|14]] and [[Artificial Human No. 15|15]] in an unknown city, a sign can be seen saying "Nagasaki". In real-life, Nagasaki is a city in western Japan, also known for being one of the two cities that were hit by atomic bombs during World War II. As Nagasaki does not exist in the [[Dragon World]], it is unclear what the name on the building was referring to.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-Friendship-Effort-Victory-square.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The "three principles" of ''Jump'': Friendship, Effort, and Victory'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
As Goku and Chi-Chi discuss Goku's rehearsed answers for how they will get Gohan into a prestigious spring seminar, Chi-Chi tells Goku that his three favorite words must be "friendship", "effort", and "victory". These words are also written on a poster in the interview room of the "Most Famous School", although they are only visible in some 4:3 prints of the film; the original theatrical cut and releases based on the 16:9 theatrical ratio crop out this poster. These words serve as the "three principles" of ''[[V-Jump]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-kuririn-singing-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください, ''"Please Give Me Wings"'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
At a cherry blossom party to celebrate the coming of spring, Kuririn sings a karaoke rendition of ''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください or "Please Give Me Wings"), a Japanese folk song by Michio Yamagami, written in 1970. It is a popular song for Japanese artists to cover and is well-known by school children. Kuririn's rendition is considered either amazing or comically bad, depending on the listener.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-turtle-hermit-drunk-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While listening to [[Kuririn]]'s karaoke, the (very drunk) Turtle Hermit shouts out that his former student is the "best in all Japan!" The cherry blossom party he and his friends attended in the film mimic a real-world festival that takes place in Japan in the spring. As "Japan" is not a country in [[Dragon World]]'s [[Earth]], this an anachronistic reference.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-turtle-hermit-mask.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hyottoko mask''' and '''Flag of Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While distracting [[Broli]] on [[New Planet Vegeta]], the [[Turtle Hermit]] performs a comedic dance using a traditional Hyottoko mask to shift between alterations of his facial features. His fan also depicts the flag of Japan, the real-world origin of the Hyottoko mask tradition. The mask's puckered mouth is depicts a man breathing fire through a bamboo pipe, hence the term ''hyottoko'' (ひょっとこ), from "fire" (火 ''hi'') and "man" (男 ''otoko'').
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-tokyo-sports-reporter.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tokyo Sports'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], one of the reporters is seen wearing a patch for "Tokyo Sports". ''Tokyo Sports'' (東京スポーツ ''Tōkyō Supōtsuis'') a Japanese daily sports newspaper founded in 1960. It is known for including glamor shots of attractive women in addition to its traditional sports coverage.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-lots-of-camera.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|Camera Manufacturers: '''Nimolta''', '''Kentax''', '''Mikon''', and '''Olympus'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], many of the cameramen are using cameras with named derived from real-world camera manufacturers. "Nimolta", "Kentax", and "Mikon" are slight misspellings of Minolta, Pentax, and Nikon, all real-world camera brands. "Olympus" is also present but not misspelled. To add some Dragon Ball flavor, another cameraman is using a Capsule Corp-branded camera. These off-brand cameras may be calling back to the "Kedak" camera seen in [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|Movie 7]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-fleur-de-lis.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fleur-de-lis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
After the press conference, Mister Satan is expected to come out of a door with a ''fleur-de-lis'' overhead. Instead, he appears high above on a helicopter. In real life, the symbol represents the French monarchy in heraldry and has come to represent France in general. In this instance, it may be being used to show that Gyōsan Money has "class".
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-hay.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''DB-Z'' hat and "The Super Saiyan" shirt'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Amongst the cheering crowds, several characters can be seen wearing "DB-Z" hats, naturally referencing the show ''Dragon Ball Z''. One of these characters (seen here from the back) also wears a shirt with "The Super Saiyan" written on the front. This character may be an out-of-universe reference to ''Dragon Ball'' fandom as the existence of Saiyans and Super Saiyans was not common knowledge at the time and would not have been put on an in-universe fan's shirt.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-old-maid.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Baba-nuki'' (ババ抜き) / Old Maid'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
While on the Serpentine Road, Son Goku plays Baba-nuki (ババ抜き), or "Old Maid", with [[Bubbles]] and [[Gregory]]. They play with a special deck that includes [[Pilaf]] as the king, [[Mai]] as the queen, and [[Shuu]] as the jack. As a double-pun, the [[Fortuneteller Crone]] is featured as the Joker. In the Japanese version of this game, the Joker is always the "old maid" unlike the American version which often uses a queen. Her name, as well as the Japanese term for the "old maid" uses the word ''baba'' (ババ), making her an especially fitting character to be the "Old Maid" of the game. While it is plausible that egocentric Pilaf could have indeed produced a playing card desk featuring his photos, the presence of the Crone suggests that this is a meta-joke rather than an in-universe one.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-chichen-itza.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chichen Itza'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
On [[Battle Island II]], the four finalists emerge onto a large step pyramid before being transported to their individual competition stages. This step-pyramid closely resembles the Mayan site at Chichen Itza in Yucatán State, Mexico. The film version of the pyramid appears to have one additional level, but the overall architecture and style is the same as the real-world location.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-scarecrow.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Scarecrow at the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
As the crowd flees the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' after the reveal of [[Bojack]]'s henchmen, a straw hat can be seen in the crowd. This is the Scarecrow from the ''Wizard of Oz''. This is a callback to [[Dragon Ball Chapter 42]] and elsewhere were the Scarecrow and other Oz characters were seen in the background of the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-amos-n-andy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Amos 'n' Andy'' Tin Taxi'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a yellow car with two black characters riding in it. This car is a depiction of a 1930s ''Amos 'n' Andy'' wind-up toy, called the "Tin Taxi" by Louis Marx and Company. ''Amos 'n' Andy'' was a comedy radio series from the 1920s through the 1950s depicting two African American men trying to make it in Chicago and New York.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-pooh-bear.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Winnie-the-Pooh'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Another of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a teddy bear with shaggy fur. This particular bear closely resembles a stuffed toy purchased by A.A. Milne for his son, Christopher Robin Milne, when he was a small child. This toy later became the model for Winnie-the-Pooh and is housed in the permanent collection at the New York Public Library.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-charlie-mccarthy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Charlie McCarthy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' battle stage is a ventriloquist's dummy with a top hat and monocle. This is Charlie McCarthy, the "partner" of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Bergen performed with Charlie from 1922 until 1978 including roles on radio, TV, and films.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-michael-jackson-suit-bog.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Michael Jackson'''
{{Table attack|debut=''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''}}
Among the grand prizes stashed for Bulma's Bingo Tournament is a white suit and a single white glove. This outfit is a reference to Michael Jackson's outfit from the 1988 music video for ''Smooth Criminal'', as well as his signature diamond-studded glove.
|}

===Movie 9 Flags===
[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9]] implies the international character of the [[Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai]] by depicting many flags in the entrance area as well as the interior viewing area on [[Battle Island]]. These flags are a mix of real-world flags, invented flags, and remixes of elements of real flags in ways that do not appear in real life. It is not clear what these flags represent in-universe as [[Earth]] is a united country ruled over by a [[King of Earth|king]].

{| style="width: 1000px; text-align: center; border-bottom-style: dotted; border: 1px;"
|colspan="2"|[[Image:M9-exterior-flags.png|x200px|thumb|center|The flags depicted in the outdoor area of Battle Island are stylized and given a pastel tint. Only a few appear to directly depict real-world flags, but real-world elements like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_and_crescent star and crescent], the triangle-and-star of East Timor, and others are used in different contexts.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''1 - 3''': Unknown
* '''4''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guinea flag of Guinea], a country in Africa.
* '''5''': The triangle shape resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guyana flag of Guyana], a country in South America.
* '''6''': The star and crescent symbol is often seen as a symbol of Islam and used by several real-world Islamic countries. This flag most closely resembles a recolor of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_the_Ottoman_Empire flag of the Ottoman Empire].
* '''7''': Sideways version of #4.
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''8''': The triangle and star elements matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_East_Timor Flag of East Timor], but the colors are incorrect.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': Same as #4
* '''12''': A nondescript yellow flag that could be the flag of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruneian_Empire Empire of Brunei], a country in southeast Asia in the 19th century.
* '''13 - 15''': Unknown
|-
|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags1.png|x200px|thumb|center|Most of the flags in the interior of Battle Island are based on of real-world designs. Unlike the outside flags, there is no pastel tint. In a few cases, pennant versions (triangle or swallowtail) are shown instead of their rectangle forms.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''1''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Latvia flag of Latvia], a country in Europe.
* '''2''': Unknown, but the design appears to be distinctive and may be based on something.
* '''3''': A triangle pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Austria flag of Austria], a country in Europe.
* '''4''': A swallowtail pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Luxembourg flag of Luxembourg], a country in Europe.
* '''5''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Somalia flag of Somalia], a country in Africa.
* '''6''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guatemala flag of Guatemala], a country in South America
* '''7''': A flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol from Daoism. This symbol is present on several east Asian flags but none match this depiction.
* '''8''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Liberia flag of Liberia], a country in Africa.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Netherlands flag of the Netherlands], a country in Europe.
* '''12''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Japan flag of Japan], a country in Asia known for fantastic martial-arts/gag manga.
* '''13''': Unknown
* '''14''': An unknown flag, but the closer view (#3 below) shows that the insignia closely matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Brazil southern sky depiction from the flag of Brazil].
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''15''': Unknown
* '''16''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_England flag of England], one of the component countries of the United Kingdom.
* '''17''': Unknown
* '''18''': Same as #12, a flag of Japan. A spectator in the same scene carries a fan also based on the flag of Japan.
* '''19''': Same as #11, a flag of the Netherlands
* '''20''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Bulgaria flag of Bulgaria], a country in Europe.
* '''21''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Switzerland flag of Switzerland], a country in Europe.
* '''22''': Unknown
* '''23''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Finland flag of Finland], a country in Europe.
* '''24''': Same as #3, a flag of Austria.
* '''25''': Unknown
* '''26''': Unknown, but resembling the flag of France, albeit with a thin middle stripe.
|-
|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags2.png|x200px|thumb|center|A close-up view in the Battle Island main building shows many of the same flags from the wider view, but they are not in the same order.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; "|
* '''1''': Same as #8 above; a flag of Liberia.
* '''2''': Unknown
* '''3''': Same as #14 above; an unknown flag with an element taken from the flag of Brazil.
* '''4''': Unknown
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* '''5''': Same as #7 above; an unknown flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol.
* '''6''': Unknown
* '''7''': Same as #16 above; a flag of England.
* '''8''': Same as #13 above; an unknown flag.
* '''9''': Same as #15 above; an unknown flag.
|}

==References==
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[[Category:References list]]

Real-world References in Dragon Ball

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While illustrating ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' and other series, [[Akira Toriyama]] occasionally references real-world brands for vehicles, buildings, and other products. These references serve different purposes in the story, but could imply that Renault, Kawasaki, and other companies exist in the universe of Dragon Ball, alongside fictional counterparts like [[Capsule Corporation]] and the [[Red Ribbon Army]]. This page catalogs those references.

''See Also: [[Dr. Slump references in Dragon Ball]]''

==Textual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to directly written out references to real-world products, celebrities, or similar media. It may be written out in English, Japanese, or in another language. The assumption is that the below products may potentially have an in-universe counterpart, even if the reference itself is primarily for humor. For example, [[Pilaf]] has a bookshelf full of ''Jump'' comics. While we know this to be a real-world reference (to ''[[Shonen Jump]]''), it is conceivable that books may exist in the Dragon World that are also titled ''Jump''.

===Chapters 1 through 100===
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turbo-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Turbo'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The "Turbo" car, in reference to the Renault 5 Turbo, is the first vehicle that [[Bulma]] is shown to drive in the manga. She nearly hits [[Son Goku]] on her way to find the [[dragon balls|4-star dragon ball]]. In real-life, the car was only in limited production primarily for use in rally races.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kawasaki-kr250-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kawasaki KR250'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
The Kawasaki KR250 is a motorcycle that Bulma drives in the manga's second chapter. Like the "Turbo" car in the prior chapter, this is primarily a racing bike. In the universe of Dragon Ball, it is implied to be a Capsule Corp vehicle. [[Lunch]] steals one of these in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-tyrell-corp-chair.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tyrell Corp'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's capsule house contains a chair with "Tyrell Corp" branding. Tyrell Corporation is a fictional company in the 1982 film ''Blade Runner'' directed by Ridley Scott. In the movie, Tyrell Corporation invented "replicants", androids indistinguishable from people. This reference may have been to highlight the science-fiction nature of Bulma and her journey, in contrast to the rural Chinese setting.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pilaf-jump-comics-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Jump (ジャンプ)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 18|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 18]]}}
[[Pilaf|Pilaf's]] bookshelves contain an ample supply of ''Jump'' (ジャンプ ''Janpu'') comics, an overarching brand used within Shueisha. ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' specifically is the publication that featured ''Dragon Ball'' and many of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s other works.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-pinball-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon (Pinball)'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 21|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 21]]}}
Pilaf's castle also appears to contain an [https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=3887&picno=3009 Interflip Dragon] pinball machine, first manufactured in 1977. This was likely selected as a play on the manga title, and the resemblance to an actual pinball machine may be a coincidence.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-pennzoil-shirt-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Pennzoil'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 23|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 23]]}}
The [[Turtle Hermit]] is depicted as lounging in a Pennzoil shirt when Son Goku arrives at [[Kame House]] to train after defeating Pilaf. [[Senbei Norimaki]] wears a similar shirt in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 82|chapter 82]]. Pennzoil is an American oil and gas company, perhaps best known internationally for sponsoring motorsport events and racing teams.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-turtle-hermits-movies.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''The Goonies''''', '''ZZ Top''', '''Tanya Roberts''', '''''Playboy'' Playmates''', and '''Golf Aerobics'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]]}}
The Turtle Hermit's movie collection is visible as he is preparing for Goku to return with his "date". Visible on the shelf are the film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goonies The Goonies]'' (グーニーズ ''Gūnīzu''), a tape of the rock band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_Top ZZ Top] (ZZトップ ''ZZ Toppu''), a tape labeled for the actress and "Charlie's Angel" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_Roberts Tanya Roberts] (タニア・ロバーツ ''Tania Robātsu''), three volumes of "Playmates" tapes, presumably [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playboy_Playmate ''Playboy'' Playmates] (プレイメイト, ''Pureimeito''), and several aerobics tapes. Tanya Roberts had been on the cover of Japanese ''Playboy'' in November 1982 as part of a promotion for the film ''Beastmaster''. The reference to ZZ Top may have been an indirect play on their hit song ''Tush'' where the protagonist of the song, much like the Turtle Hermit, was "looking for some tush". A tape labeled "aerobic golf" (エアロビゴルフ ''earobi gorufu'') appears to be a reference to a [https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B4%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AD%E3%83%93%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9-1-VHS-%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%96%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9/dp/B000064FW7 VHS release in Japan] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Stephenson Jan Stephenson], a golf pro in the 1980s who encouraged the sexualization of the LPGA as a marketing strategy.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-izuzu-rodeo-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Rodeo'''
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Son Goku and [[Kuririn]] see a Rodeo pickup truck while searching for a "hottie" for the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be an Izuzu Rodeo pickup truck manufactured for the Japanese market.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-sturgis-gloves-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sturgis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 26|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 26]]}}
[[Lunch]] is wearing a pair of Sturgis racing gloves when Son Goku and Kuririn first encounter her being chased by the police. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgis_Motorcycle_Rally Sturgis Motorcycle Rally] is an annual cycling event held in Sturgis, South Dakota. The Turtle Hermit was previously seen to wear a Sturgis shirt on the cover of [[Dragon Ball Chapter 24|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 24]], but did not wear one in the series itself. Another man is seen to wear a Sturgis jacket in the audience of the 21st Tournament in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapters 35]] and [[Dragon Ball Chapter 36|36]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-american-graffiti-picture-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''American Graffiti'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 30|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 30]]}}
The Turtle Hermit has a poster from ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Graffiti American Graffiti]'', a 1972 film by George Lucas. The movie is set in 1962, the date given on the poster. Like many of Toriyama's references, ''American Graffiti'' depicted the "cruising" automobile culture of the 1960s.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-air-fix-plane-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Air Fix'''
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Goku and Kuririn ride in an "Air Fix" plane en route to their first martial arts tournament. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airfix Airfix] is a company that produces scale models of vehicles, especially airplanes. One such model kit may have been used for the design of the plane in this chapter. This design was reused in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 146|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 146]] for several of the planes at [[Basil Airport]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bali-luggage-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Bali]]''' and '''[[Wayan Budhiyasa]]'''
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The Turtle Hermit's luggage when he arrives for the 21st Tournament has a "[[Bali]]" sticker and the name "Wayan" on it. A man elsewhere in the panel has a shirt that reads "Budhiyasa". Bali is a popular tourist region in Indonesia that Toriyama visited prior to working on this chapter. While there, he met and had an enjoyable time with a tour guide, Wayan Budhiyasa, whom he honored with a cameo appearance in the manga.<ref>TODO: Need to cite this from interviews.</ref> Wayan and "Bali" (written on the Tournament wall) both appear again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|chapter 35]]. The Turtle Hermit used the luggage again in [[Dragon Ball Chapter 113|chapter 113]]. A map of Bali appears in the background in [[Dragon Ball Episode 92]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-luma-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''LUMA'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
When Son Goku and Kuririn enter the Tournament grounds for the first time, they pass a man wearing a "LUMA" shirt. In Japan, LUMA is a popular brand of colored ink used in drawing manga. This chapter featured eight limited-color pages.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-hilton-hotel-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hilton'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 68|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 68]]}}
Goku walks past a "Hotel Hilton" in [[West City]] while searching for [[Bulma]]. Hilton is an international hotel chain with properties in more than 100 countries, including Japan.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-poster-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]''''' and '''Fuji TV'''
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Goku walks past an advertisement for ''Dragon Ball'' on Fuji TV on Wednesdays at 7 PM. This chapter debuted less than two months after the start of the ''Dragon Ball'' anime on Fuji TV.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fandango-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Fandango'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Teenage Bulma's bedroom includes a poster for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fandango_(1985_film) Fandango]'', a 1985 comedy about college friends going on a final roadtrip. It starred Kevin Costner in his debut, but for Torimaya the real star may have been the blue 1959 Cadillac Series 62 that was at the heart of the film.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-vmx-model-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''VMX12'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 69|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 69]]}}
Among the clutter in Bulma's bedroom is a model kit for a Yamaha VMX12 motorcycle. Toriyama may have been thinking about the VMX because he included a VMX designation on a Metro West-style motorcycle in Chapter 68.
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===Chapters 101 through 200===
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|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fox-shirt.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''FOX'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 126|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 126]]}}
There is a fox in the audience of the 22nd Tournament wearing a "FOX" shirt. It may be a reference to the FOX Network in the United States which had been founded by 20th Century Fox only seven months previous... or it may be just a fox wearing a shirt that says "fox" on it, similar to Bulma and Arale wearing shirts with their own names emblazoned on them.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-farmers-chevrolet-truck.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chevrolet'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 195|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 195]]}}
A farmer drives this Chevrolet pickup truck to [[Raditz|Raditz's]] landing site. Chevrolet is an American automotive brand that produces a wide variety of vehicles for the international market.
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==Visual References in the Manga==
The follow list refers to item, vehicle, and character cameos which appear in ''Dragon Ball'' but which do not have a given or implied name in-universe. For example, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' books appear as the 21st tournament spectators. While Toriyama is making a direct reference to the books' characters, he is not necessarily implying that Dorothy Gale is a character in the Dragon World.

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|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-gun-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Walther PPK'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 1|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 1]]}}
The gun that Bulma brings for self defense on her first dragon ball hunt appears to be a Walther PP, a German sidearm used in World War II. She unsuccessfully uses to protect herself from Son Goku.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-peoples-cap-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chinese "People's Cap"'''
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In the background of one panel, an owl is seen to wear a Chairman Mao cap (人民帽 ''rénmín mào''), also known as a "People's Cap". This background detail may have been intended to evoke a Chinese setting to the early part of the ''Dragon Ball'' story. [[Oolong]] would be seen to wear a similar cap later in the series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-nightgown-1st-armored.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''US Army First Armored Division'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 2|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 2]]}}
Bulma's nightgown from the beginning of the series sports a patch for the First Armored Division of the US Army. This division was created in 1940 for World War II. The exact reason for including this patch is unknown, but Toriyama may have been inspired by a model tank. Tank-related terms were also used for upcoming characters like [[Sherman Priest]], [[Hedge]], [[Hogg]], and [[Lee]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bulma-uzi-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ingram MAC-10''' or '''MAC-11'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 4|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 4]]}}
Bulma shoots Son Goku with a machine pistol after he admits that he removed her underpants, leading to her exposure to the Turtle Hermit. This appears to be either a MAC-10 or MAC-11, designed by Gordon Ingram for the Military Armament Corporation in 1964.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-ultraman-fish.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Ultraman'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 6|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 6]]}}
While Bulma and Son Goku are on their first dragon ball hunt, they pass a fish jumping out of the water. This fish has a head shape reminiscent of Ultraman, as well as speaking that character's trademark transformation sound effect: "Shuwatch" (シュワッチ, ''Shuwatchi''). Ultraman is an extremely popular and influential character in Japanese pop culture, first created in 1966. The time limit used for Ultraman's powers were reused by Toriyama for Oolong's transformations. Ultraman is also a favorite of [[Arale]]'s in ''Dr. Slump''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-oolong-as-scooter-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Powell Streamliner''' or '''Fuji Rabbit S-1'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 7|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 7]]}}
After Bulma loses her [[capsules]], she tries to convince Oolong to transform into a vehicle to carry her. He briefly transforms into a scooter very close in design to a Powell Streamliner (or potentially the closely-related Fuji Rabbit S-1). This scooter was used by the United States military during World War II. Although the scooter is not an exact match, Oolong's inability to exactly mimic what he chooses is a recurring aspect of his transformations.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-yamcha-car-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kurogane Type 95'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha's car that he uses to pursue Oolong's camper van is based on a Kurogane Type 95 (nicknamed "Kurogane 4×4") scout car used by the Japanese in World War II.<ref>TODO: Toriyama specifically cited this in D4. Track down reference.</ref>
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-panzerfaust-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Panzerfaust'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
Yamcha attacks Oolong's camper van using a ''panzerfaust'' ("tank fist"), an anti-tank weapon used by the German military during World War II. The ordnance is single-shot. The model that Yamcha uses includes original German text on the side, suggesting that Toriyama was working from a model or picture of the device while illustrating.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-fiat-arbath-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fiat Abarth 695'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 10|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 10]]}}
After destroying [[Oolong]]'s camper van, [[Yamcha]] provides a Fiat Abarth 695 to Bulma and her group so they can continue the hunt for the dragon balls. Yamcha installs a tracking device so he can follow their progress. Although not named in the story, the Fiat Arbath logo can clearly be seen on the front of the car.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Technique-chichi-ultraseven-attack-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Ultraseven'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 11|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 11]]}}
When she was first encountered by Son Goku and his friends, [[Chi-Chi]] protected herself with a special helmet. This helmet featured a detachable boomerang that could be thrown to decapitate enemies, plus the ability to fire a laser blast. Both of these features, as well as the pose that Chi-Chi makes when she uses them, are derived from the ''Ultraseven'' series, one of the sequels to ''Ultraman''.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-stay-puft-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Stay Puft Marshmallow Man'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 33|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 33]]}}
In the qualifying rounds of the 21st tournament, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the 1984 film ''Ghostbusters'' appears as a contestant in one panel. As he did not make the final rounds, he was presumably defeated by another contender.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-miffy-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Miffy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 35|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 35]]}}
Several crowd scenes from the 21st tournament audience include a simply-drawn rabbit, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miffy Miffy]. Created in 1955 in the Netherlands by artist Dick Bruna, Miffy was a well-known character in Japan. Mr. Bruna's art style may also have been an influence in similar characters, such as those by Sanrio.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-dorothy-and-oz-team-manga.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Wizard of Oz Characters'': Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 37|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 37]]}}
Beginning in the fight between Yamcha and the disguised Turtle Hermit, characters from the ''Wizard of Oz'' film make an appearance: Dorothy Gale, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow. These are all characters from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film) 1939 film], however book-only characters appear in other panels. The series was created by L. Frank Baum in 1900.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-scarecrow-with-boom-box.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Oz'' entry in 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Chapter 42|''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 42]]}}
Continuing with the appearances of ''Oz''-related characters in the 21st tournament crowd scenes, one appearance during the Jackie Chun vs. Kuririn battle depicts the Scarecrow holding a boom-box. This is in reference to Torimaya's assistant [[Matsuyama]]'s entry in the [http://art-front.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fig12.jpg 1985 Tamiya Figure Modeling Contest]. This entry re-imagined Dorthy and the ''Oz'' characters as doing "modern" things such as riding a motorcycle, drinking a Coke, and skateboarding.
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==Anime-only References==

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|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-Urashima_Tarō-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Urashima Tarō'' legend and folksong'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 3|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 3]]}}
After Son Goku rescues [[Turtle]], both [[Bulma]] and the [[Turtle Hermit]] reference the legend of ''Urashima Tarō'', a Japanese folk-story about a man who receives a reward after rescuing a turtle. Bulma wonders if Turtle will give them a ''tamatebako'' (jeweled box) as a reward, just as in that legend. While approaching the shore, the Turtle Hermit sings a few bars of a folksong version of the story, also generally titled as 浦島太郎 (''Urashima Tarō''). This version is a common children's song today and was first published in 1911.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-marilyn-monroe-image.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Marilyn Monroe in ''The Seven Year Itch'' movie poster'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 43|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 43]]}}
While exploring [[West City]], Goku briefly passes by a storefront with many TV screens. A picture of a blond woman holding down a billowing dress is briefly seen on the screen. This scene pays homage to a sequence in the 1956 film, ''The Seven Year Itch'', where Marilyn Monroe's character holds down a dress in a similar pose while walking over a windy subway grate. The full image was not depicted in the film itself, but was used in the film's poster and advertisements.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-all-japan-motorcross-poster.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''All Japan Motorcross Championship'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
Bulma's room in Capsule Corp includes a poster for the All Japan Motorcross Championship, a popular motorcross racing series in Japan run by MFJ, the Motorcycle Federation of Japan.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-budweiser-and-coke-ads.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Budweiser and Coca-Cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 44|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 44]]}}
While exploring West City, Goku passes by advertisements for Budweiser and Coca-Cola. These are iconic American brands and may be intended to suggest that West City is a very "western" city.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-rumble-fish-poster-top.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Rumble Fish'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
When Goku's friends are discussing [[Panput]]'s life as an action movie star, a poster for ''Rumble Fish'' is briefly displayed. This is a real-life 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by S. E. Hinton. Panput appears to be playing the role of "Motorcycle Boy", the protagonist's cool older brother who dies at the conclusion of the film while trying to rescue animals (including a "rumble fish") from a pet store. In the original, Motorcycle Boy drives a Kawasaki GPZ550 motorcycle, rather than the American one shown here. He also does not use a bazooka in the original.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-ramble-fish-poster-bottom.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Iroha'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
The bottom of the ''Rumble Fish'' movie poster (starring [[Panput]]) contains credits in the form of the ''Iroha'' poem, a classical Japanese pangram poem composed prior to 1079 AD. The poem is noteworthy for containing each Japanese phonetic character exactly once. The order of characters in this poem was subsequently adopted as Japanese "alphabetical" order.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:item-singaraja-billboard.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Singaraja'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Episode 92|''Dragon Ball'' Episode 92]]}}
While Goku is being driven around [[Papaya Island]] by [[Panput]]'s manager, they pass a billboard advertising "Singaraja". Singaraja is a town in northern [[Bali]], one of several references to that country in that section of the manga and anime, thanks to a recent vacation taken by [[Akira Toriyama]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ001-raditz-pod-mystical-adventure.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[Mystical Adventure!]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 1|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 1]]}}
In the first moments of the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' series, [[Raditz|Raditz's]] [[Saiyan Pod|pod]] flies near a sun emitting solar flares. The sun and flares are an homage to the opening of the recently-completed ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-clock.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Time(x) Clock'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
In [[East City]] just prior to the [[Saiyans]]' arrival, a clock can be seen with a capitalized "TIME" logo. This appears to be a reference to the US-based Timex Corporation which produced clocks with a very similar "TIMEX" logo on the front. First established in 1944, the Timex company was a popular manufacturer of clocks and watches.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ022-timex-watch.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Timex Watch'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 21]]}}
One of the pedestrians in [[East City]] looks at his watch just prior to the Saiyans attack. The watch depicted says "DALBAT Quartz" as the brand with "Chronometer" separately visible on the watch face. This watch is based on a Timex Quartz Mens K-Cell digital watch from the 1980s, potentially one owned by an animator. Timex digital watches of the period, [https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/timex-cell-vintage-70s-80s-quartz-lcd-695447778 such as this one from an eBay auction], include both branding elements as well as the overall layout of the watch face and buttons.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Einstein''' & '''Archimedes'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 171|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 171]]}}
Chi-Chi suggests both "Einstein" and "Archimedes" as good names for her first son, but he reveals his desire to be named "[[Son Gohan|Gohan]]" instead. Einstein and Archimedes are scholars from the real-world. Einstein (1875-1975) was a scientist best known for his development of the Theory of Relativity. Archimedes (c. 271 - 212 BCE) was a Greek inventor and mathematician who pioneered many branches of study including geometry and an early version of calculus.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-bird-shirts.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Bird Studio'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 126|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 126]]}}
In the moments before [[Doctor Gero]] attacks, two people on [[Amembo Island]] are seen wearing "Bird" shirts. Bird Studio is the name of Akira Toriyama's production company.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-dragon-ball-balloon-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dragon Ball'' TV Special'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
In a self-referential moment, a young girl is carrying a balloon labeled "D.B.SP" ("''Dragon Ball'' Special") with a picture of Son Goku at the beginning of the Trunks TV special. This moment of levity will be shattered soon after as the [[Artificial Humans]] attack and the balloon floats away.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Location-pepper-town-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Dub and Peter 1'' - Pepper Town'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
The first city that the Artificial Humans destroy in the TV special is Pepper Town. This town not only matches the pun-series used by most of the other towns in the Cell arc, but also serves as a reference to Toriyama's brief series ''[[Dub and Peter 1]]'', published only a few months before; Pepper Town serves as the primary setting of this series.
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-ueda-bag.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''[[Yoshihiro Ueda]]'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|''Dragon Ball Z'' TV Special 2]]}}
When the camera pans over the abandoned [[Kame House]], a duffel bag labeled "UEDA" is left on the floor. This is likely a tribute to Yoshihiro Ueda, a director on many episodes of the series including the special where it appeared. He started work on the series with [[Dragon Ball Episode 7]] and continued all the way through to [[Dragon Ball GT Episode 62]].
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{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZ178-son-goku-cha-la-pose.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''[[CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA]]'' Opening (''Dragon Ball Z'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 178|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 178]]}}
During Son Goku's battle with [[Cell]], he powers up in a specific pose then calls down lightning that explodes into a red aura. This is nearly identical to a sequence in the first ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' anime opening, except that Goku is a [[Super Saiyan]] in the episode version. A second homage is found in [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 179|the following episode]] which shows [[Piccolo]] reflected against an explosion just as in the opening.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-yama-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''"Yama"'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While passing through [[King Enma]]'s castle on their way to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], Goku meets an ''oni'' named [[Yama]]. Yama is one of three ''oni'' in that episode named for ''Dragon Ball Z'' animators and directors, but it is not certain who he was named for. He may have been named for Akira Toriyama himself; [[Chigusa Yokoyama]], the art director for the episode that he appeared in; or other "Yama" names who worked on ''Dragon Ball Z'' at the time including [[Tadayoshi Yamamuro]], [[Masayuki Uchiyama]], [[Masuo Nakayama]], [[Shigeyasu Yamauchi]], or [[Takao Koyama]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-shimoto-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Mitsuo Hashimoto'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Shimoto is one of the background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Shomoto appears to be named for [[Mitsuo Hashimoto]], the director of many episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'', including the episode ([[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|195]]) with this cameo.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-suenaga-anime.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Yūichi Suenaga'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
While en route to [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]] after the [[Cell Games]], Goku passes through an airport transporting souls to heaven. Suenaga is the second background ''oni'' at the airport and one of three ''oni'' in the episode named for series animators or directors. In this case, Suenaga appears to be named for [[Yūichi Suenaga]], a director on several episodes of ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'', but also the production manager on the episode where the cameo appeared.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz195-dai-kaio-cadillac.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 195|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 195]]}}
On [[Dai Kaiō's Planet]], [[Kaiō]] spots a beautiful car and fawns over it. The vehicle resembles a 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, or similar. This car resembles the 1957-era Cadillac that Kaiō lost when his own planet was destroyed.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:dbz199-cola-can.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Coca-cola'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 199|''Dragon Ball Z'' Episode 199]]}}
During the [[Afterlife Tournament]], a red and white "cola" cans fly across the stands during [[Paikuhan]]'s [[Hyper Tornado]] technique. Although the full name is not used, the wavy white stripe on a red "cola" can closely resembles the Coca-Cola can design used off and on (with modifications) since 1971.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Bio-unknown.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Sega Saturn'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball GT TV Special|''Dragon Ball GT'' TV Special]]}}
[[Son Goku, Jr.]] can be seen playing a video game console vaguely resembling a Sega Saturn (1994-2000).
|}

==Movie-only References==
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-kedak-camera-m7.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Kedak'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
In the department store in Movie 7, a customer can be seen looking over new cameras while carrying a "Kedak" case. This appears to be a reference to Kodak, a real-world camera company. This is one of several slightly-misspelled English words in the film, but the only that referenced a brand.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-item-z-hat.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dragon Ball Z'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While a crowd of people are fleeing from the rampage of Nos. 14 and 15, one man can be seen wearing a "Z" hat in the same font as the "Z" in the ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' logo.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:DBZM7-nagasaki.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Nagasaki'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 7]]}}
While Son Goku is battling Artificial Humans Nos. [[Artificial Human No. 14|14]] and [[Artificial Human No. 15|15]] in an unknown city, a sign can be seen saying "Nagasaki". In real-life, Nagasaki is a city in western Japan, also known for being one of the two cities that were hit by atomic bombs during World War II. As Nagasaki does not exist in the [[Dragon World]], it is unclear what the name on the building was referring to.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-Friendship-Effort-Victory-square.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The "three principles" of ''Jump'': Friendship, Effort, and Victory'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
As Goku and Chi-Chi discuss Goku's rehearsed answers for how they will get Gohan into a prestigious spring seminar, Chi-Chi tells Goku that his three favorite words must be "friendship", "effort", and "victory". These words are also written on a poster in the interview room of the "Most Famous School", although they are only visible in some 4:3 prints of the film; the original theatrical cut and releases based on the 16:9 theatrical ratio crop out this poster. These words serve as the "three principles" of ''[[V-Jump]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-kuririn-singing-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください, ''"Please Give Me Wings"'')'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
At a cherry blossom party to celebrate the coming of spring, Kuririn sings a karaoke rendition of ''Tsubasa o Kudasai'' (翼をください or "Please Give Me Wings"), a Japanese folk song by Michio Yamagami, written in 1970. It is a popular song for Japanese artists to cover and is well-known by school children. Kuririn's rendition is considered either amazing or comically bad, depending on the listener.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Character-turtle-hermit-drunk-movie8.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While listening to [[Kuririn]]'s karaoke, the (very drunk) Turtle Hermit shouts out that his former student is the "best in all Japan!" The cherry blossom party he and his friends attended in the film mimic a real-world festival that takes place in Japan in the spring. As "Japan" is not a country in [[Dragon World]]'s [[Earth]], this an anachronistic reference.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M8-turtle-hermit-mask.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Hyottoko mask''' and '''Flag of Japan'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 8|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 8]]}}
While distracting [[Broli]] on [[New Planet Vegeta]], the [[Turtle Hermit]] performs a comedic dance using a traditional Hyottoko mask to shift between alterations of his facial features. His fan also depicts the flag of Japan, the real-world origin of the Hyottoko mask tradition. The mask's puckered mouth is depicts a man breathing fire through a bamboo pipe, hence the term ''hyottoko'' (ひょっとこ), from "fire" (火 ''hi'') and "man" (男 ''otoko'').
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-tokyo-sports-reporter.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Tokyo Sports'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], one of the reporters is seen wearing a patch for "Tokyo Sports". ''Tokyo Sports'' (東京スポーツ ''Tōkyō Supōtsuis'') a Japanese daily sports newspaper founded in 1960. It is known for including glamor shots of attractive women in addition to its traditional sports coverage.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-lots-of-camera.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|Camera Manufacturers: '''Nimolta''', '''Kentax''', '''Mikon''', and '''Olympus'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
In the press conference with [[Gyōsan Money]], many of the cameramen are using cameras with named derived from real-world camera manufacturers. "Nimolta", "Kentax", and "Mikon" are slight misspellings of Minolta, Pentax, and Nikon, all real-world camera brands. "Olympus" is also present but not misspelled. To add some Dragon Ball flavor, another cameraman is using a Capsule Corp-branded camera. These off-brand cameras may be calling back to the "Kedak" camera seen in [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|Movie 7]].
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-fleur-de-lis.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Fleur-de-lis'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
After the press conference, Mister Satan is expected to come out of a door with a ''fleur-de-lis'' overhead. Instead, he appears high above on a helicopter. In real life, the symbol represents the French monarchy in heraldry and has come to represent France in general. In this instance, it may be being used to show that Gyōsan Money has "class".
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-hay.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''DB-Z'' hat and "The Super Saiyan" shirt'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Amongst the cheering crowds, several characters can be seen wearing "DB-Z" hats, naturally referencing the show ''Dragon Ball Z''. One of these characters (seen here from the back) also wears a shirt with "The Super Saiyan" written on the front. This character may be an out-of-universe reference to ''Dragon Ball'' fandom as the existence of Saiyans and Super Saiyans was not common knowledge at the time and would not have been put on an in-universe fan's shirt.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-old-maid.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Baba-nuki'' (ババ抜き) / Old Maid'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
While on the Serpentine Road, Son Goku plays Baba-nuki (ババ抜き), or "Old Maid", with [[Bubbles]] and [[Gregory]]. They play with a special deck that includes [[Pilaf]] as the king, [[Mai]] as the queen, and [[Shuu]] as the jack. As a double-pun, the [[Fortuneteller Crone]] is featured as the Joker. In the Japanese version of this game, the Joker is always the "old maid" unlike the American version which often uses a queen. Her name, as well as the Japanese term for the "old maid" uses the word ''baba'' (ババ), making her an especially fitting character to be the "Old Maid" of the game. While it is plausible that egocentric Pilaf could have indeed produced a playing card desk featuring his photos, the presence of the Crone suggests that this is a meta-joke rather than an in-universe one.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-dbz-chichen-itza.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Chichen Itza'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
On [[Battle Island II]], the four finalists emerge onto a large step pyramid before being transported to their individual competition stages. This step-pyramid closely resembles the Mayan site at Chichen Itza in Yucatán State, Mexico. The film version of the pyramid appears to have one additional level, but the overall architecture and style is the same as the real-world location.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-scarecrow.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Scarecrow at the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'''''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
As the crowd flees the ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' after the reveal of [[Bojack]]'s henchmen, a straw hat can be seen in the crowd. This is the Scarecrow from the ''Wizard of Oz''. This is a callback to [[Dragon Ball Chapter 42]] and elsewhere were the Scarecrow and other Oz characters were seen in the background of the ''[[Tenka'ichi Budōkai]]''.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-amos-n-andy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''''Amos 'n' Andy'' Tin Taxi'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a yellow car with two black characters riding in it. This car is a depiction of a 1930s ''Amos 'n' Andy'' wind-up toy, called the "Tin Taxi" by Louis Marx and Company. ''Amos 'n' Andy'' was a comedy radio series from the 1920s through the 1950s depicting two African American men trying to make it in Chicago and New York.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-pooh-bear.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Winnie-the-Pooh'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
Another of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' vision is a teddy bear with shaggy fur. This particular bear closely resembles a stuffed toy purchased by A.A. Milne for his son, Christopher Robin Milne, when he was a small child. This toy later became the model for Winnie-the-Pooh and is housed in the permanent collection at the New York Public Library.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:M9-charlie-mccarthy.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Charlie McCarthy'''
{{Table attack|debut=[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9|''Dragon Ball Z'' Movie 9]]}}
One of the toys in Son Gohan's ''Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai'' battle stage is a ventriloquist's dummy with a top hat and monocle. This is Charlie McCarthy, the "partner" of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Bergen performed with Charlie from 1922 until 1978 including roles on radio, TV, and films.
|}

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:Item-michael-jackson-suit-bog.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Michael Jackson'''
{{Table attack|debut=''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''}}
Among the grand prizes stashed for Bulma's Bingo Tournament is a white suit and a single white glove. This outfit is a reference to Michael Jackson's outfit from the 1988 music video for ''Smooth Criminal'', as well as his signature diamond-studded glove.
|}

===Movie 9 Flags===
[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 9]] implies the international character of the [[Tenka'ichi Dai Budō Taikai]] by depicting many flags in the entrance area as well as the interior viewing area on [[Battle Island]]. These flags are a mix of real-world flags, invented flags, and remixes of elements of real flags in ways that do not appear in real life. It is not clear what these flags represent in-universe as [[Earth]] is a united country ruled over by a [[King of Earth|king]].

{| style="width: 1000px; text-align: center; border-bottom-style: dotted; border: 1px;"
|colspan="2"|[[Image:M9-exterior-flags.png|x200px|thumb|center|The flags depicted in the outdoor area of Battle Island are stylized and given a pastel tint. Only a few appear to directly depict real-world flags, but real-world elements like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_and_crescent star and crescent], the triangle-and-star of East Timor, and others are used in different contexts.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 50%"|
* '''1 - 3''': Unknown
* '''4''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guinea flag of Guinea], a country in Africa.
* '''5''': The triangle shape resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guyana flag of Guyana], a country in South America.
* '''6''': The star and crescent symbol is often seen as a symbol of Islam and used by several real-world Islamic countries. This flag most closely resembles a recolor of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_the_Ottoman_Empire flag of the Ottoman Empire].
* '''7''': Sideways version of #4.
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* '''8''': The triangle and star elements matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_East_Timor Flag of East Timor], but the colors are incorrect.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': Same as #4
* '''12''': A nondescript yellow flag that could be the flag of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruneian_Empire Empire of Brunei], a country in southeast Asia in the 19th century.
* '''13 - 15''': Unknown
|-
|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags1.png|x200px|thumb|center|Most of the flags in the interior of Battle Island are based on of real-world designs. Unlike the outside flags, there is no pastel tint. In a few cases, pennant versions (triangle or swallowtail) are shown instead of their rectangle forms.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"|
* '''1''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Latvia flag of Latvia], a country in Europe.
* '''2''': Unknown, but the design appears to be distinctive and may be based on something.
* '''3''': A triangle pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Austria flag of Austria], a country in Europe.
* '''4''': A swallowtail pennant resembling the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Luxembourg flag of Luxembourg], a country in Europe.
* '''5''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Somalia flag of Somalia], a country in Africa.
* '''6''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Guatemala flag of Guatemala], a country in South America
* '''7''': A flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol from Daoism. This symbol is present on several east Asian flags but none match this depiction.
* '''8''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Liberia flag of Liberia], a country in Africa.
* '''9 - 10''': Unknown
* '''11''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Netherlands flag of the Netherlands], a country in Europe.
* '''12''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Japan flag of Japan], a country in Asia known for fantastic martial-arts/gag manga.
* '''13''': Unknown
* '''14''': An unknown flag, but the closer view (#3 below) shows that the insignia closely matches the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Brazil southern sky depiction from the flag of Brazil].
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* '''15''': Unknown
* '''16''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_England flag of England], one of the component countries of the United Kingdom.
* '''17''': Unknown
* '''18''': Same as #12, a flag of Japan. A spectator in the same scene carries a fan also based on the flag of Japan.
* '''19''': Same as #11, a flag of the Netherlands
* '''20''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Bulgaria flag of Bulgaria], a country in Europe.
* '''21''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Switzerland flag of Switzerland], a country in Europe.
* '''22''': Unknown
* '''23''': A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Finland flag of Finland], a country in Europe.
* '''24''': Same as #3, a flag of Austria.
* '''25''': Unknown
* '''26''': Unknown, but resembling the flag of France, albeit with a thin middle stripe.
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|colspan="2"|
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[[Image:M9-interior-flags2.png|x200px|thumb|center|A close-up view in the Battle Island main building shows many of the same flags from the wider view, but they are not in the same order.]]
|-
|style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; "|
* '''1''': Same as #8 above; a flag of Liberia.
* '''2''': Unknown
* '''3''': Same as #14 above; an unknown flag with an element taken from the flag of Brazil.
* '''4''': Unknown
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* '''5''': Same as #7 above; an unknown flag with the ''yin-yang'' symbol.
* '''6''': Unknown
* '''7''': Same as #16 above; a flag of England.
* '''8''': Same as #13 above; an unknown flag.
* '''9''': Same as #15 above; an unknown flag.
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==References==
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[[Category:References list]]

Dragon Ball References in Other Media

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References to ''Dragon Ball'' appear in various media worldwide, including song lyrics, visual homages in television series and movies, etc.

==Manga==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-videogirlaichp34.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Video Girl Ai - Chapter 34'''
Ai can be seen reading a ''Jump'' issue with ''Dragon Ball'' in chapter 34 of ''Video Girl Ai''. Originally released '''31 July 1990''' in the 1990 No. 34 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-yugiohchp1.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Yu-Gi-Oh! - Chapter 1'''
Yugi references ''Dragon Ball'' after explaining that a wish is rewarded to whoever solves his Puzzle in chapter 1 of ''Yu-Gi-Oh!''. Originally released '''17 September 1996''' in the 1996 No. 42 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-narutochp150.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Naruto - Chapter 150'''
A mask with [[Chiaotzu]]'s face can be seen on the wall in chapter 150 of ''Naruto''. Originally released '''TBD''' in the 2003 No. 3-4 double issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-drstone.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Dr. Stone - Chapter 60'''
In a splash of references as Senku explains what kind of media had been available in the past, [[Son Goku]] from ''Dragon Ball'' is seen (along with Sun Wukong from ''Journey to the West'' and various other characters). Originally released '''04 June 2018''' in the 2018 No. 27 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]''.
|}

==Anime==

==Music==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-thrice.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Thrice - "T&C"'''
The song "T&C" on Thrice's 1999 debut EP ''First Impressions'' begins with a sample of [[Brian Drummond]]'s [[Vegeta]] performance sourced from FUNimation's original 1996-1998 syndication broadcast dub of the ''Dragon Ball Z'' television series. Lyrics (penned by lead vocalist Dustin Kensrue) in the song's outro include: "So now what do I have to show? / And what price do I have to pay? / But like a Saiyan I won't grow / Unless I'm battered in the fray". The song was later re-recorded and included, sans Drummond voice sample, as the final track on the band's 2000 full-length album ''Identity Crisis''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-ihatemyself.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''I Hate Myself - "This Isn't the Tenka-Ichi-Budokai"'''
The song "This Isn't the Tenka-Ichi-Budokai" on I Hate Myself's 2000 album ''Ten Songs'' consists entirely of the lyrics "And we fought, and we fought hard / You beat me, ripped out my fucking heart / And waiting for death I bleed and bleed and bleed" repeated three times before ending with a "KAMEHAMEHA!"
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-souljaboygoku.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Soulja Boy - "Goku"'''
Soulja Boy released a stand-alone single entitled "Goku" in July 2010<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320201204/https://twitter.com/SouljaBoy/status/19310285799|Website=Twitter|Title=@SouljaBoy|Date=22 July 2010|AccessDate=20 August 2019}}</ref>, in which he uses gendered epithets to state that he believes that his appearance resembles Goku.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-smithgoku.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Jaden Smith - "Goku"'''
Jaden Smith released a stand-alone single entitled "GOKU" in December 2018. In the song's lyrics, Smith laments his declined credit card transactions, that he is in fact "ballin'", and that ayy yeah, ooh ooh ooh ooh, he "feels like Goku" (not to be confused with ''looking'' like Goku). In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9wFQTzRfog the song's official music video], Smith powers up and shoots ''ki'' blasts. Group fitness company Les Mills featured the song in their BODYSTEP™ 116 class release in summer 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.lesmills.com/instructors/instructor-news/new-releases-what-we-love/|Website=Les Mills|Title="WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THE NEW ZEALAND RELEASES"|Date=09 April 2019|AccessDate=20 August 2019}}</ref>
|}

==Television==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-buffyandrew.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Buffy the Vampire Slayer - "Potential" (Season 7, Episode 12)'''
Andrew states: "But I'm reformed. I'm like Vegeta on Dragonball Z. I use to be a pure Saiyan, and now I fight on the side of Goku!" Originally aired '''21 January 2003'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-chickenballz.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy - "Chicken Ball Z" (Season 2, Episode 9B)'''
Mandy enters a tournament in hopes of its $50,000 grand prize. An ancient "Chicken Ball" from shopkeeper Kuan Ti allows her to become a great fighter, which in turn causes her to abandon her dreams of the cash prize and simply aim to become the greatest combatant. It turns out Kuan Ti was Eris in disguise causing chaos. Grim turns Billy into a hero as well, and they fight until the arena is destroyed. Mandy still wants the prize, though. Originally aired '''15 August 2003'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-kidsnextdoor.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Codename: Kids Next Door - "Operation: R.E.P.O.R.T." (Season 2, Episode 9A)'''
A task to retrieve "the goods" is interrupted by the "Devious Villains From the Consortium of Crime." Each sequence follows another KND Sector and their ultimate mission failure, each animated in a different style. It
turns out "the goods" was a pizza. Parodies include "Numbuh 4" (Wallabee) as Goku, Super Saiyan hair, gigantic Super Saiyan 3 hair, the villains taking on variations of Freeza's forms, and claims about needing to use their "full power" to win. Originally aired '''05 December 2003'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-channelchasers.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''The Fairly OddParents - "Channel Chasers" (Season 4, Episode 13)'''
TBD. Originally aired '''23 July 2004'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-robotchicken.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Robot Chicken - "Robot Chicken Christmas Special" (Season 2, Episode 3)'''
Three legendary kung-fu masters are on a rampage up at the North Pole (including the little drummer boy, a character who conjures villains by playing his drums). Santa recruits Goku to help battle the villains, but it turns out that the ultimate foe plotting behind the scenes is someone Santa knows all too well. The ''Tenka'ichi Budokai'' is finally complete! Originally aired '''22 December 2005'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-snlkobayashi.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Saturday Night Live - TV Funhouse (Season 32, Episode 5)'''
The animated ''TV Funhouse'' segment tells the story of Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi as he saves the day. Villains set houses on fire and create a flood, so it is up to Kobayashi to rescue the women and children and teach them valuable lessons along the way... about eating hotdogs. [[FUNimation]]'s subtitle style is matched, while some of the [[Faulconer Productions]] replacement score is occasionally intermixed with the footage. The ending theme is a musically-accurate parody of [[Dragon Ball Z Movie 13]]'s original Japanese closing theme complete with some of the same lines (such as "passion" right before the final "Kobayashi!"). Originally aired '''11 November 2006'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-madgodbgo.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''MAD - Linkong / Rainbow Dash & Bernstein (Season 4, Episode 1)'''
TBD. Originally aired '''01 April 2013'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-teentigansgo.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Teen Titans Go! - Starfire the Terrible (Season 1, Episode 29)'''
TBD. Originally aired '''16 October 2013'''.
|}
{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-breadbarbershop.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Teen Titans Go! - Starfire the Terrible (Season 1, Episode 25)'''
TBD. Originally aired '''TBD'''.
|}

==Film==

==Other==

{| class="biography"
|valign="top" width="80"|[[File:db-references-media-zune.png|left|80px|link=]]
|valign="top"|'''Microsoft Zune Commercial'''
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMSdRzm8rcc A commercial for Microsoft's Zune], a portable media player, features two little bear-like animals performing the [[fusion dance]] from ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2007/05/28/microsoft-zune-commercial-features-fusion-dance/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Microsoft Zune Commercial Features Fusion Dance"|Date=28 May 2007|AccessDate=23 August 2019}}</ref> The commercial originally ran on American television in May 2007.
|}

==References==
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[[Category:References list]]

Real World Timeline

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Have you ever wanted to trace ''[[Dragon Ball]]'''s conception and narrative evolution? Experience it as part of a long tradition of mystical martial arts tales? Read it as a part of Toriyama's larger body of work? Or just watch the anime and include every film in release order? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this timeline was made for you.

The '''Real World Timeline''' is a chronology of events in the real world that would lead to the creation of the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, as well as the chronology of the development, production, and release of works within and related to it.
==Abridged Timeline==
===Before ''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
|-
| '''1592''' || ''[[Journey to the West]]'' is published.
|-
| '''3 April 1952''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osamu_Tezuka Osamu Tezuka]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Boy Astro Boy]'' begins serialization.
|-
| '''5 April 1955''' || [[Akira Toriyama]] is born.
|-
| '''25 January 1961''' || Disney's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Hundred_and_One_Dalmatians One Hundred and One Dalmatians]'' is released.
|-
| '''27 November 1965''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera,_the_Giant_Monster Gamera, the Giant Monster]'' is released.
|-
| '''17 July 1966''' ||''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraman_(1966_TV_series) Ultraman]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''31 October 1971''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Boss The Big Boss]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee Bruce Lee], is released.
|-
| '''5 October 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drunken_Master Drunken Master]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan Jackie Chan] and Hwang Jang-lee, is released.
|-
| '''28 November 1978''' || Akira Toriyama's professional manga debut: ''[[Wonder Island]]'' is published.
|-
| '''5 January 1980''' || ''[[Dr. Slump]]'' begins serialization.
|-
| '''10 September 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_the_North_Star Fist of the North Star]'' volume 3 is released.
|}

===''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
|-
| '''20 November 1984''' || ''Dragon Ball'' begins publication.
|-
| '''21 May 1985''' || The 21st Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''20 December 1985''' || The Red Ribbon Army arc begins.
|-
| '''26 February 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_(anime) animated television adaptation] begins airing.
|-
| '''24 February 1987''' || The 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''28 July 1987''' || The Piccolo Daimao arc begins.
|-
| '''16 February 1988''' || The 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''4 October 1988''' || The Saiyan arc begins.
|-
| '''26 April 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''19 September 1989''' || The Namek arc begins.
|-
| '''25 June 1991''' || The Cell arc begins.
|-
| '''11 May 1993''' || The Majin Boo arc begins.
|-
| '''23 May 1995''' || ''Dragon Ball'' concludes publication.
|-
| '''7 February 1996''' || ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''17 November 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' concludes airing.
|}

===After ''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
|-
| '''4 December 2002''' to '''2 April 2004''' || The [[Dragon Ball Kanzenban]] is released.
|-
| ''' 5 April 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''30 March 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]'' is released.
|-
| '''13 July 2013''' to '''30 September 2013''' || ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' is serialized.
|-
| '''18 April 2015''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F']]'' is released.
|-
| ''' 20 June 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' comic begins serialization.
|-
| '''5 July 2015''' || The ''[[Dragon Ball Super]]'' television series begins airing.
|-
| ''' 14 December 2018''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]'' is released.
|-
| ''' 11 June 2022''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]'' is released.
|-
| '''1 March 2024''' || Akira Toriyama passes away.
|-
| '''11 October 2024''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daima]]'' begins airing.
|}

==Preface to Timeline Part I==
The first section of this timeline aims to chronicle the real world roots and evolution of some of the major sources of inspiration behind ''Dragon Ball'', as well as many of the mystical and martial concepts employed by Toriyama within the story. This includes things like ''Journey to the West'', the ki-based power system, the frequent commitment to fairness in combat, and more. Below is a brief explanation of the various histories being traced. Further linguistic comparison can be found [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Japanese_%26_Chinese_Glossary_of_Dragon_Ball,_Mystical,_and_Martial_Terminology here].

===Buddhism, Shaolin, and Journey to the West===
''Dragon Ball'' begins life as a parody of the 16th century Chinese novel, ''Journey to the West'', both works' protagonists sharing a name. Said novel is a fictionalized account of a Chinese monk's pilgrimage to India, in search of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism Buddhist] texts. The Shaolin Monastery and related iconography also see use in ''Dragon Ball'', perhaps most notably in the form of [[Kuririn]]. In these ways, the history of Buddhism is part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

Buddhism develops out of India's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedic_period Vedic], Brahamanic, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Arama%E1%B9%87a śramaṇa] traditions around the 6th century BCE, before spreading to China by around 67 CE. In the 5th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batuo Batuo] (or Buddhabhadra) brings [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhyana_in_Buddhism ''dhyāna''] (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chan_Buddhism chán]'' in Chinese and ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Zen zen]'' in Japanese) meditative practice to China, which he integrates with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoism Dàoism] and folk religions. He becomes the first abbot of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Monastery Shaolin Monastery], constructed for him at the order of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the 6th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhidharma Bodhidharma] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazu_Huike Dazu Huike] travel to the monastery where they further develop Batuo's meditative tradition. According to legend, a major Shaolin Monastery (though not necessarily this original one) is destroyed by the Qing government in the 17th or 18th century. This destruction leads to the spread of Shaolin martial arts throughout China, via five fugitive monks who survive its destruction.

In the 5th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gu%E1%B9%87abhadra_(Buddhist_monk) Guṇabhadra] translates the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%E1%B9%85k%C4%81vat%C4%81ra_S%C5%ABtra Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra]'', a text exploring ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogachara yogācāra]'', into Chinese. Bodhidharma is said to have passed a copy of this text down to Huike. By the 7th century, ''yogācāra'' is widespread in China and subject to many conflicting interpretations. A Chinese Buddhist monk named [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xuanzang Xuanzang] embarks on a pilgrimage to India in order to resolve these disputes. He returns with hundreds of untranslated texts. The journey is chronicled in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_of_the_Western_Regions Records of the Western Regions]'', which is given a fantastical embellishment in the form of ''Journey to the West'' in 1592.

In 653, a Japanese monk named [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C5%8Dsh%C5%8D Dōshō] travels to China to study Xuanzang's account of Yogācāra Buddhism, and also learns about Chán Buddhism from a student of Huike. Dōshō returns to Japan and pioneers Zen Buddhism. In this way, Zen Buddhism has traceable common ancestry with the Buddhism of Shaolin and that of ''Journey to the West''.

===Ki & Sen'nin===
''Dragon Ball'''s power system centers around ''ki'' (気). Toriyama explains that strengthening one's ''ki'' is the way to overcome the limits of physical strength.<ref>"No matter how much you train, there are limits to physical strength, and the only way to overcome that is through ''ki''. I think Goku was able to approach the mightiest warriors in the universe through strengthening his ''ki''." https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/</ref> Son Goku and others use ''ki'' to fly through the air, to attack one another with waves or blasts, to detect others, and more. ''Ki'' is a romanization of the Japanese reading of the character 氣. Familiar romanizations of Chinese readings of this character include ''chʻi'' (Wade–Giles) and ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi qì]'' (Hanyu Pinyin). In the real world, ''qì'' refers primarily to breath, air, or gas, but has come to refer to vital energy as well. The practice of circulating, controlling, and cultivating one's ''qì'' is referred to as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong qìgōng]'' (氣功) in Hanyu Pinyin, ''chʻi-kung'' in Wade-Giles, or ''kikō'' in Japanese. <ref group="note">This latter character, 功, can by itself denote many things, including "skill" or "work". It appears commonly as a part of the term 功夫, romanized in Chinese as ''gōngfu'' (Hanyu Pinyin) or ''kung-fu'' (Wade-Giles). In this instance it can still refer generally to a skill, but often refers to one's skill in the martial arts more specifically.</ref> In ''Dragon Ball'', the common run-of-the-mill energy blasts we see are called ''kikōha'' (気功波). Some of the earliest references to ''qì'' come to us in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucianism Confucian] and Dàoist writings, though more prototypical forms of the character appear even earlier. Dàoism also provides us with the concept of the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xian_(Taoism) xiān]'' (仙), or immortal sage. The Japanese reading is ''sen'', as in ''sen'nin'' (仙人). The Daoist sage acquires immortality through many means, including through ''qìgōng'' exercise and internal alchemy or elixirs. In these ways, the history of ''qì'' and ''xiān'' are part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

Around the 9th century BCE, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Ching Yi Jing]'' (aka ''I Ching'', or "Book of Changes"), is compiled. Originally used as a divination manual, the text is foundational for both Confucianism and Dàoism. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius Confucius] lives from BCE 551 to 479, leaving behind records of speeches and conversations with students, compiled in the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analects Analects]''. This text contains one of the earliest descriptions of ''qì'', as a sort of breath and relating to motivational characteristics. In the 4th century BCE, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neiye#Dating Neiye]'' is written, containing one of the oldest descriptions of Dàoist techniques for breath meditation and ''qì'' circulation. By BCE 300 the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_Texts_of_Guodian Guodian Chu Slips]'' are written, which contain the earliest known forms and fragments of the core Dàoist texts, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_Ching Dào Dé Jīng]'' and the the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhuangzi_(book) Zhuang Zi]''. Here, cosmic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang ''yīn'' and ''yáng''] are described as the "greatest of ''qì''", wind is described as the ''qì'' of the Earth, and ''xiān'' are mentioned as an allegory for spiritual immortality. A tomb sealed in BCE 168 contains a chart demonstrating exercises for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daoyin dǎoyǐn]'', a Dàoist precursor to ''qìgōng''.

In the 4th century CE, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ge_Hong Ge Hong] publishes ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baopuzi Master Who Embraces Simplicity]'', a text exploring both Confucian and Dàoist topics. The Dàoist section sees him discuss ''xiān'' in a literal sense, treating immortality as something that can actually be attained through various methods, including ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neidan nèidān]'' (internal alchemy or elixir), meditation, and ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing exercises. The 9th century text, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunlun_Nu The Kunlun Slave]'', depicts a Dàoist sage who uses gravity-defying leaps to rescue his master's lover. In an epilogue set over ten years later, the sage is noted to have not aged a day.

The 17th century sees the writing of numerous ''qìgōng'' texts, including Zining's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yijin_Jing Yijin Jing]''. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huang_Zongxi Huang Zong Xi]'s ''Epitaph for Wang Zhengnan'' is the first to distinguish between Buddhist Shaolin external martial arts (''wàijiā'') and Dàoist internal martial arts (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neijia nèijiā]''), and credits the creation of the latter (in the form of ''tàijí'', aka ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_chi tʻai-chi]'') to the immortal sage [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhang_Sanfeng Zhang Sanfeng], who held public office during [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kublai_Khan Kublai Khan]'s reign in the 13th century. Huang Zong Xi's son publishes the earliest extant text on ''nèijiā''.

Bruce Lee's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-inch_punch one-inch punch] technique, shown off in 1964, demonstrates the real-world destructive capability of ''nèijiā'' and ''qìgōng''. The film ''[https://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=4071&complete_credits=1&display_set=eng Buddha's Palm]'', also from 1964, demonstrates the fictional destructive capability of these same principles and practices, by purportedly providing the first depiction of a "''qì'' blast".<ref>Cool History Bros. ''Origin & Evolution of the Chi Blast - How the Trope Started''. 23 January 2022. Timestamp: 6:25-7:03 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exG63Sqlevs</ref> With this concept formally labeled within ''Dragon Ball'' as a ''kikōha'', and read in Chinese as ''qigongbō'', we can see how the fantastical feats and boundless strength of Son Goku and others are rooted ultimately in ancient breathing exercises. Likewise, to the extent that such exercise and internal elixirs are paths to Dàoist immortality, we also see the roots of the long lives of characters like the [[Turtle Hermit|Muten Roshi]], [[Tao Pai-Pai]], and [[Crane Hermit|Tsuru Sennin]].

===Bushidō & Chivalry===
In ''Dragon Ball'' [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_353 chapter 353], [[Vegeta]] battles [[Artificial Human No. 18|No. 18]] as [[Piccolo]], [[Tenshinhan]], and the others catch up. [[Artificial Human No. 17|No. 17]] remarks that they seem to value ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido bushidō]'' (the way of the warrior), and so warns that if they join the fight to assist Vegeta he will do the same for No. 18. In the real world, ''bushidō'' is traditionally associated with the ethical code of the samurai. This code often involves some combination of sincerity, bravery, martial arts mastery, honor until death, loyalty to one's master, and more. No. 17's invocation of the term seems to refer to connotations of bravery and honor until death, such that it would preclude Vegeta and his allies from ganging up on No. 18.<ref group="note">It is worth noting that No. 17 may be mentioning ''bushidō'' not as precluding everyone from joining the fight, but demanding it.</ref> No. 17, thus, treats fairness in combat as part of ''bushidō''. While not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%8Dy%C5%8D_Gunkan named and codified] until the Edo or Tokugawa period (roughly 1601 - 1868), it likely existed in some form as far back as the Kamakura period (1185 - 1333), drawing upon various influences including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinto Shintoism], Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism. Fairness in combat also appears in ancient China in form of the knightly order of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_occupations#Sh%C3%AC_(%E5%A3%AB) shì]''. These knights are the forebears of both ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youxia yóuxiá]'' (roughly "chivalrous wanderers") and Confucians.<ref>Zhao, Jian. ''Historical Development of the Xia and Its Relationship with Other Social Groups in the Pre-Qin Period''. Journal of Asian History, 2001, Vol. 35, No. 1 (2001), pp. 59-91. (p. 59)</ref> In this way, the history of ''bushidō'' and ''yóuxiá'' are part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

''Bushidō'' is comprised of three characters: 武士道. 武 translates into English variously as "military", "soldier", "warfare", "warrior", "fighting", and "martial arts". It can be romanized as ''bu'' in Japanese and ''wǔ'' in Chinese, appearing in words such as ''wǔshù'' (武術), ''budō'' (武道), and ''budōkai'' (武道会). 士 translates into English variously as "man", "officer", "soldier", "scholar", and more. It can be romanized as ''shì'' in both Japanese and Chinese, appearing in words such as ''senshi'' (戦士) . Finally, 道 translates into English variously as "way", "path", "road", "principle", and more. It can be romanized as ''dō'' in Japanese as well as ''dào'' (Hanyu Pinyin) and ''tao'' (Wide-Giles) in Chinese, appearing rather famously in the name of ''Dàoism''/''Taoism'' as well as its namesake, the ''Dào''/''Tao'', where it refers to the Way of nature itself and/or the ideal way to live one's life. Putting all of this together, we get the rather common translation of ''bushidō'' as "the way of the warrior". By the 17th century, we see ''bushidō'' written and codified by Confucian scholar and samurai retainer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obata_Kagenori Obata Kagenori].

A follower of ''bushidō'' bears resemblance to the ''xiá'' of ancient China. Romanized from the character 俠, the term roughly means "chivalry", "gallant", "knight", "hero", "heroic", or "chivalrous person". The historical ''xiá'' are closely related to the Confucians, as both descend from the same ancient Chinese knightly order. From the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shang_dynasty Shang Dynasty] (beginning around BCE 1600) through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warring_States_period Warring States Period] (ending in BCE 221), ''shì'' (士) refers more specifically to an aristocratic social order of foot-knights who follow a strict code of chivalry. This is exemplified in the BCE 521 exchange between two ''shì'' at the Battle of Zheqiu. One, named Hua Bao, fires an arrow at another fighting on the opposing side, named Gongzi Cheng. Hua Bao's arrow misses, and as he readies a follow-up, Gongzi Cheng insists that it would be unchivalrous to fire again without giving him a chance to shoot one of his own. Hua Bao agrees, lowers his bow, and is unfortunately shot dead by Gongzi Cheng.<ref>Zuo Qiuming. ''Zuo Zhuan''. Late 4th century BCE. https://ctext.org/chun-qiu-zuo-zhuan/zhao-gong</ref> Here, we see ''shì'' demonstrating a fairness in combat not dissimilar to that suggested by No. 17 when invoking ''bushidō''.

During the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_and_Autumn_period Spring and Autumn Period] in China (ranging from BCE 770 to BCE 481), traditional hereditary systems of public service begin to break down, with ''shì'' splitting roughly into two camps: military and civilian. The former develop into a group later known as ''xiá'' or ''yóuxiá'', and the latter develop into scholars (Confucians in particular). The term ''yóu'' is a romanization of the character 遊, which roughly means to "roam" or "wander". Combined with ''xiá'', we get descriptions such as "wandering knight errant", "wandering hero", "chivalrous wanderer", and more. Both the ''yóuxiá'' and the Confucians are known for their moral codes, something that earns them both praise and condemnation from varying sources. In the 3rd century BCE, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalism_(Chinese_philosophy) Legalist] philosopher [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Fei Han Fei] writes disparagingly about both ''yóuxiá'' and the Confucians in the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Feizi Han Feizi]'', as two of five "maggot" or "vermin" social classes from the preceding Spring and Autumn period. The ''yóuxiá'' are criticized for using violence to follow their code, even when it breaks the law. Confucians are criticized for treating legal texts like poetry and literature. In the 1st century BCE, on the other hand, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sima_Qian Sima Qian] writes favorably about ''yóuxiá''<ref>Sima Qian. ''Records of the Grand Historian''. BCE 91. https://ctext.org/wiki.pl?if=gb&res=948371&remap=gb</ref>, describing them as heroes, in biographies that would later act as a template for future fictional tales of heroic martial artists.<ref>Ma, Iris. ''Between Historicity and Fictionality''. Modern Chinese Literature and Culture, SPRING, 2019, Vol. 31, No. 1 (SPRING, 2019), pp. 229-263. (p. 241)</ref> 21st century writers like Liang Qichao effectively describe ancient Chinese heroes, including ''yóuxiá'', as following Chinese ''bushidō''.

Fairness is treated as a martial virtue, even in the face of defeat and death. This is the way of the warrior as described by No. 17. These are the roots of the code of conduct informing the actions of several characters throughout ''Dragon Ball's'' story, including Goku's rejection of [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Earth%27s_God God]'s assistance against Piccolo in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_188 chapter 188], [[Ginyu]]'s rejection of [[Jheese]]'s assistance against Goku in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_284 chapter 284], Goku's rejection of fusion against [[Majin Boo]] in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_509 chapter 509], and more.

===Bukyō & Wǔxiá===
''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia ''Wǔxiá'']'' is a term combining 武 (again, variously meaning "military", "soldier", "warfare", "warrior", "fighting", and "martial arts") with 俠 (again, variously meaning "chivalry", "gallant", "knight", or "chivalrous person"). It can be translated in many ways, including "martial heroes". It denotes a literary and cinematic genre from the early 20th century, which features, among other things, wandering heroes performing fantastical feats of martial arts through a mastery of ''qì'', with a desire for glory as a primary attribute. As both a genre name and a type of person, it can be treated as synonymous with the aforementioned ''yóuxiá''. Other related genres and terms often contain ''xiá'' in the name, attached to other terms. Examples include 侠义 (''xiáyì''), 侠客 (''xiákè''), 仙俠 (''xiānxiá''), 奇俠 (''qixiá''), and more.

The term's coinage emerges out of the turmoil of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the mid-1800's, Western powers begin to exert a significant influence in East Asia. Japan's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakoku policy of relative isolation] ends under the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_of_Kanagawa threat of violence], and China loses the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Opium_War First Opium War] against Britain. Both begin suffering from a string of "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unequal_treaties unequal treaties]", with China entering what many later historians label a "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Century_of_humiliation century of humiliation]". In Japan, one consequence of this is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_Restoration Meiji Restoration], which sees the rapid modernization, industrialization, and Westernization of the nation. By the early 20th century, fruits of this restoration can be seen in the form of military victories against [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Sino-Japanese_War China] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Japanese_War Russia].

Attempts are made within China to follow Japan's path and modernize, but these [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundred_Days'_Reform reform movements] meet resistance and end in failure. One reformist and scholar, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liang_Qichao Liang Qichao], flees to Japan to escape persecution. During his political exile in Japan, he publishes ''China's Bushidō''. The text argues that Japan has become strong enough to contend with Western powers because it has embraced the martial ethos of ''bushidō'', and that China ought to follow suit to rekindle their own slumbering martial spirit. The term ''bukyō'' first appears in a 1902 story about submarine warfare, titled ''Bukyō no Nippon'' (often translated as "Heroic Japan"). Liang Qichao gives this term its Chinese reading of ''wǔxiá'', and applies it to older works and characters, such as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Margin Water Margin]'' and various heroes described as ''xiá'' or ''yóuxiá'', in order to demonstrate the presence of these martial virtues in China's past.<ref>Liu, Petrus. ''Stateless Subjects: Chinese Martial Arts Literature and Postcolonial History''. Cornell East Asia Series, 2012. (p. 48) </ref>

Sima Qian's 1st century BCE biographies of ''yóuxiá'' heroes provide the narrative model for future martial arts fiction. ''The Kunlun Slave'', and other similar tales from the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907), are some of the earliest to feature not only martial heroes, but ones who use a mastery of ''qi'' to perform superhuman feats. The 14th century novel, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Romance of the Three Kingdoms]'', is another antecedent of ''wǔxiá'' literature, purportedly containing detailed descriptions of close-quarters combat emulated by later writers.<ref>Story Teller. ''Wuxia and 9Dragons (1)''. Project AI's 9Dragons Blog, 13 December 2009. https://projectai.wordpress.com/2009/12/13/wuxia-and-9dragons-1/</ref> The aforementioned ''Water Margin'', from the 17th century, is regarded as the first full-length proto-''wǔxiá'' novel.

In 1922, writer and martial artist [https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/xiang_kairan Xiang Kairan] begins simultaneously writing two different novels designed to contrast with one another: the fantastical ''wǔxiá'' story ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan''<ref group="note">This novel's title can be found translated in various different ways, including "Stateless Heroes of Marvels" (Liu, 2012), "Biographies of the Marvelous Knights-Errant in the Jianghu" (Ma, 2019), "Marvellous Gallants of the Rivers and Lakes" ([https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/xiang_kairan Encyclopedia of Science Fiction]), and "The Peculiar Knights-Errant of the Jianghu" ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia#20th_century Wikipedia]). "Jianghu" literally translates to "rivers and lakes", but often carries connotations relating life outside of government or state control, hence Liu's choice of "stateless". </ref> and the grounded kung-fu story ''Jindai Yinxiong Zhuan''.<ref group="note">Liu translates this novel's title as "Modern Heroes of Marvels".</ref> The former, set far in the past, is widely regarded as the first modern ''wǔxiá'' novel<ref>Liu, 2012. (p. 50)</ref> and responsible for kickstarting a "martial arts craze" in cities like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai Shanghai].<ref>Ma, 2019. (p. 229-230)</ref> The latter, set in the present, centers on a fictionalized account of martial artist [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huo_Yuanjia Huo Yuanjia]'s life, and forms the basis of Bruce Lee's films and other similar projects post-World War II. A film adaptation of ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'', titled ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burning_of_the_Red_Lotus_Temple The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple]'', is released in 1928. China's first martial arts feature film, it receives seventeen additional parts (collectively depicting nine out of 160 chapters of the original novel) before being banned. With all parts combined, the now-lost film is considered the longest studio release ever produced, clocking in at over 27 hours in length.<ref>Liu, 2012. (p. 51-52)</ref>

Xiang Kairan's novel and its film adaptation effectively represent the birth of the modern literary and cinematic genre of ''wǔxiá''. Beginning his career in the 1950's, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jin_Yong Jin Yong] is another notable ''wǔxiá'' writer. His works include the ''Condor Heroes'' trilogy, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smiling,_Proud_Wanderer The Smiling, Proud Wanderer]'', and more. In addition to receiving numerous film adaptations, Jin Yong's works are purported to have popularized multiple tropes in the genre, including "complex characters with colorful titles ('Seven Freaks of the South') and fantastical martial arts moves with memorable names ('Nine Darkness Skeleton Claws')".<ref>Wang, Yilin. ''What Speculative Fiction Writers Can Learn from the Origins and Evolution of the Wuxia Genre''. Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, 28 December 2021. </ref> In the 1960's, Liu Canyang writes a ''wǔxiá'' novel titled ''Sky Buddha's Palm'', the film adaptation of which is purported to contain the first "ki blast". The aforementioned destruction of (a) Shaolin Monastery, and it facilitating the spread of Shaolin martial arts via five fugitive monks, is a common plot beat in ''wǔxiá'' stories.

''Wǔxiá'' and its historical antecedents represent a marriage of the various roots explored previously: wandering martial artists, following Buddhist and Dàoist teachings, cultivating superhuman abilities as a result, and using these abilities to perform fantastical and heroic deeds. In these ways, the history (and pre-history) of ''wǔxiá'' (or ''bukyō'') is part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

==Timeline Part I: Mystical & Martial Roots==
The following is a pair of tables arranging the events described above in a combined chronological order.

===BCE 1600's - CE 600's===
This first table features events in India and China, beginning in the Bronze Age and ending in the 7th century. It includes the origins of Buddhism & Dàoism, ''qì'' & ''xiān'', ''shì'' & ''xiá'', the Shaolin Monastery, and the pilgrimage which would inspire Journey to the West.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! India !! China
|-
| ''' BCE 1600''' || || The Shang Dynasty begins, the earliest in Chinese history to feature ''shì'', an aristocratic social order of foot-knights who follow a strict code of chivalry.
|-
| '''BCE 1500''' || Early Vedic Period begins, characterized by a cultural and religious synthesis between Indus Valley and Indo-European peoples. ||
|-
| '''BCE 1000''' || Late Vedic Period begins; sometimes referred to as Brahmanism due to the elevation of the priestly caste of Brahmin. ||
|-
| '''BCE 827''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Xuan_of_Zhou Xuan] becomes king of the Zhou Dynasty. Around this time, the ''Yi Jing'' (also romanized as ''I Ching'', and often translated as ''Book of Changes''), is compiled around this time. Originally used as a divination manual, the text is foundational for both Confucianism and Dàoism.
|-
| ''' BCE 770''' || || The Spring and Autumn Period begins. Around this time, hereditary systems of public service begin breaking down, with ''shì'' splitting into military and civilian camps. These camps will go on to develop into ''yóuxiá'' (knights-errant or wandering heroes) and scholars (Confucians in particular), respectively.
|-
| Before the '''6th Century BCE''' || Developing out of both Brahmanic and non-Vedic traditions, the ''śramaṇa'' movement begins, characterized by wandering ascetic monks. ||
|-
| '''BCE 563''' or '''480''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Buddha Siddhartha Guatama] is born; in life he forges his own ''śramaṇa'' tradition. ||
|-
| '''BCE 551''' || || Confucius is born.
|-
| '''BCE 521''' || || At the Battle of Zheqiu, two ''shì'' named Hua Bao and Gongzi Cheng fight for opposing sides. The former fires an arrow at the latter and misses. Gongzi Chen insists that it would be unchivalrous for Hua Bao to fire twice without giving his opponent to return fire. Hua Bao agrees and lowers his bow, before being shot dead.
|-
| '''BCE 483''' or '''400''' || Siddhartha Guatama passes away; later remembered as the Buddha, his ascetic lifestyle and teachings form the foundations of Buddhism. ||
|-
| '''BCE 479''' || || Confucius passes away. After his death, records of his speeches and conversations with students are compiled into the ''Analects''. The text contains some of the earliest descriptions of ''qì'', as a sort of breath and relating to motivational characteristics.
|-
| '''BCE 475''' || || The Warring States Period begins.
|-
| '''BCE 350''' || || The ''Neiye'' is written around this time. The text is one of the oldest describing Dàoist breath meditation techniques and ''qì'' circulation.
|-
| '''BCE 300''' || || The ''Guodian Chu Slips'' are written by this time. They contain the earliest known form of the ''Dào Dé Jīng'' and fragment of the ''Zhuang Zi'', the two core texts of Dàoism. The latter text presents cosmic ''yīn'' and ''yáng'' as "the greatest of ''qì''" and describes wind as the ''qì'' of the Earth; the text also contains one of the earliest mentions of ''xiān'', as an allegory for spiritual immortality.
|-
| '''BCE 250''' || || Most of the ''Han Feizi'', an anthology of essays attributed to Legalist philosopher Han Fei, is likely written around this time. The text's 20th and 21st chapters are possibly the oldest commentaries on the ''Dào Dé Jīng''. The text's 49th chapter describes five "maggot" or "vermin" social classes from the Spring and Autumn Period, including ''yóuxiá'' as violent law-breakers and Confucians as confusing law with literature.
|-
| '''BCE 168''' || || A relative of Li Cang passes away, and is entombed at Mawangdui. Among the items placed in the tomb are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mawangdui_Silk_Texts silk texts] including the ''Daoyin Tu'', the earliest known physical exercise chart in the world. Demonstrating purely internal methods of preventing disease (as opposed to external methods such as medicine and surgery), these ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing practices are said to be precursors of ''qìgōng''.
|-
| '''BCE 91''' || || Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiji Records of the Grand Historian]'' is published. The text's 124th volume describes the actions of ''yóuxiá'' in a positive light, contrasting with Han Fei's account and providing the narrative model for future martial arts fiction.
|-
| '''CE 67'''
|colspan="2"| According to legend, Indian Buddhist monks, Kasyapa Matanga and Dharmaratna, arrive at the Eastern Han capital of Luoyang. With them they bring the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutra_of_Forty-two_Chapters Sutra of Forty-two Chapters]'', the first Buddhist sutra to be translated into Chinese. Consequently, Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty orders the construction of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Horse_Temple White Horse Temple], the first Buddhist temple in China.
|-
| '''220''' to '''280''' || || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Kingdoms Three Kingdoms Period].
|-
| '''283''' || || Ge Hong is born.
|-
| '''280's''' or '''290's''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Shou Chen Shou]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Records of the Three Kingdoms]'' is written around this time.
|-
| '''317''' or '''318''' || || Ge Hong's ''Master Who Embraces Simplicity'' is written around this time. The text's Dàoist "inner chapters" discuss ''xiān'' in a literal sense, treating immortality as something that can actually be attained through various methods, including ''nèidān'' (internal alchemy), meditation, and ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing exercises.
|-
| '''401''' || || During the Sixteen Kingdoms Period, famed Buddhist monk Kumārajīva is brought to the Qin capital of Chang'an. There, he begins producing high-quality state-sponsored translations of Buddhist texts into Chinese.
|-
| '''443'''
|colspan="2"| In China, Indian Buddhist monk Guṇabhadra provides the earliest extant Chinese translation of the ''Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra''. The text discusses many Mahayana Buddhist topics, including ''yogācāra'', which emphasizes consciousness and meditation.
|-
| '''464''' || || Batuo (also known as Buddhabhadra) arrives in China. A master of ''dhyāna'' (meditation and mental training), he spends the next thirty years integrating and preaching Buddhism, Daoism, and local folk religions.
|-
| '''495''' || || Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty orders the construction of Batuo's Shaolin Monastery. The temple becomes an important center for the study and translation of Buddhist scriptures, with Batuo as its first abbot.
|-
| '''527'''
|colspan="2"|Bodhidharma, the 28th patriarch of Mahayana Buddhism in India, arrives at the Shaolin Monastery. According to legend, he pioneers Chán Buddhism based on the teachings of Batuo and his disciples (''chán'' being the Chinese pronunciation of ''dhyāna'').
|-
| '''528''' || || Buddhist and Daoist scholar Dazu Huike arrives at the Shaolin Monastery to study under Bodhidharma. He later becomes the second Chinese patriarch of Chán Buddhism. Guṇabhadra's translation of the ''Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra'' is said to have been passed down from Bodhidarma to Huike.
|-
| '''627''' or '''629'''
|colspan="2"|''Yogācāra'' teachings are widespread in China by this point, with many rival schools and interpretations. Seeking to resolve these debates through direct study and acquisition of the original texts, Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang embarks on a pilgrimage to India. Among his many exploits, he studies under the monk and ''yogācāra'' expert [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C4%ABlabhadra Śīlabhadra].
|-
| '''645'''
|colspan="2"|Xuanzang returns to China, his pilgrimage complete, bringing with him at least 657 untranslated Buddhist texts.
|-
| '''646''' || || ''Records of the Western Regions'', a text chronicling Xuanzang's pilgrimage, is compiled.
|-
| '''648''' || || Xuanzang translates the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri%E1%B9%83%C5%9Bik%C4%81-vij%C3%B1aptim%C4%81trat%C4%81 Thirty Verses on Manifestation Only]'' into Chinese, a core text of the Yogācāra school. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheng_Weishi_Lun His commentaries] on the text help form the basis of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asian_Yog%C4%81c%C4%81ra East Asian Yogācāra] going forward, known as Wéishí-zōng or Fǎxiàng-zōng in China, and Hossō-shū in Japan.
|-
| '''653''' || || Japanese monk Dōshō travels to China to study under Xuanzang, in particular the latter's account of Yogācāra Buddhism. He is later exposed to Chán Buddhism by a student of Huike. After returning to Japan, he builds a meditation hall at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang%C5%8D-ji Gangō-ji] temple in Nara, in order to facilitate the practice of ''zen'' (the Japanese pronunciation of ''dhyāna'').
|}

===800's - 1955===
This second table features events in China, Japan, and the US, beginning in the 9th century and ending just before Akira Toriyama's birth. It includes the earliest texts featuring martial heroes performing fantastical feats, the publishing of Journey to the West, China and Japan's interactions with European imperialism, as well as ''bushidō'' & ''wǔxiá''.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! China !! Japan !! US
|-
| '''825''' to '''880''' || Lifetime of Pei Xing. He publishes ''The Kunlun Slave'', the tale of a Dàoist sage who uses gravity-defying leaps to rescue his master's lover. In an epilogue set over ten years later, he is noted to have not aged a day. || ||
|-
| '''15 April 1260''' to '''18 February 1294''' || Reign of Kublai Khan of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuan_dynasty Yuan Dynasty]. According to myth, immortal Dàoist sage Zhang Sanfeng is nominated as a candidate to hold public office around this time. || ||
|-
| '''1300's''' || ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' is written around this time, after centuries of both oral and written tales celebrating heroes of the Three Kingdoms Period. An early antecedent of ''wǔxiá'' literature, the text purportedly contains detailed descriptions of close-quarters combat emulated by later writers. || ||
|-
| '''1454''' || || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sengoku_period Sengoku (Warring States) Period] begins. ||
|-
| '''May 1513''' || Portuguese explorer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_%C3%81lvares Jorge Álvares] arrives in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou Guangzhou], beginning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_China%E2%80%93Portugal_relations Sino-Portuguese relations]. || ||
|-
| '''1524''' || Earliest historical reference to ''Water Margin''. The text is often retroactively regarded as the first full-length proto-''wǔxiá'' novel. || ||
|-
| '''1543''' || || Portuguese traders arrive in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanegashima Tanegashima], beginning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan%E2%80%93Portugal_relations Japanese-Portuguese relations]. ||
|-
| '''1592''' || The earliest extant printing of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_to_the_West Journey to the West]'' is published; the text is a fantastical embellishment of ''Records of the Western Regions''. || ||
|-
| '''24 March 1603''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Go-Y%C5%8Dzei Emperor Go-Yōzei] names [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokugawa_Ieyasu Tokugawa Ieyasu] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shogun shogun], beginning the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edo_period Edo Period] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokugawa_shogunate Tokugawa Shogunate]. ||
|-
| '''1616''' || || Confucian scholar and samurai retainer Obata Kagenori's ''Kōyō Gunkan'' is completed by this time. The text contains the earliest written mention of ''bushidō'' (the way of the warrior). ||
|-
| '''1624''' || The ''Yijin Jing'' is likely composed by Dàoist priest, Zining. A manual of ''dǎoyǐn'' and ''qìgōng'' exercises, the text erroneously attributes the founding of Shaolin martial arts to Bodhidharma. ||
|-
| '''1633''' || || Sakoku, isolationist foreign policy, begins, aimed in part at stopping the spread of Christianity by Spanish and Portuguese missionaries. ||
|-
| Between '''1647''' and '''1732''' || According to legend, a major Shaolin Monastery is destroyed by the Qing government. This destruction leads to the spread of Shaolin martial arts throughout China, via five monks. ||
|-
| '''1669''' || Huang Zong Xi's ''Epitaph for Wang Zhengnan'' is published. The text is the first to distinguish between Buddhist Shaolin external martial arts (''wàijiā'') and Dàoist internal martial arts (''nèijiā''), and credits Zhang Sanfeng with the creation of the latter in the form of ''tʻai-chi''. || ||
|-
| '''1676''' || Huang Zong Xi's son, Huang Baijia, compiles the ''Neijia Quanfa'', the earliest extant text on ''nèijiā''. || ||
|-
| '''04 September 1839''' to '''29 August 1842''' || The First Opium War, resulting from the Qing Dynasty's ban on the trade of opium, Britian's most profitable commodity at the time. China is defeated. Among other concessions, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Nanking Treaty of Nanking] sees the city of Hong Kong ceded to the British Empire. This is later regarded by many historians as the first of many "unequal treaties" between China and Western powers, and the beginning of a "century of humiliation" for China. || ||
|-
| '''08 July 1853''' ||
|colspan="2"|American commodore [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_C._Perry Matthew C. Perry] arrives in Japan and through a show of force effectively puts an end to Japan's isolationist foreign policy.
|-
| ''' 31 March 1854''' ||
|colspan="2"|The Convention of Kanagawa is signed under threat of force. The treaty opens the ports of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimoda,_Shizuoka Shimoda] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakodate Hakodate] to American vessels, formally ending Japan's isolationist foreign policy. This is later regarded as the first of many "unequal treaties" between Japan and Western powers.
|-
| '''03 January 1868''' || || The Meiji Restoration begins and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_Japan Empire of Japan] is established. The Tokugawa Shogunate is overthrown and the emperor's practical political power is restored. During this period, Japan experiences rapid industrialization, modernization, and adoption of Western ideas. Among other things, schoolchildren are taught ''bushidō''. ||
|-
|| '''1872''' || || The ''kàbúkí'' dance, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renjishi Renjishi]'' (or "Two Lions"), is first performed. Wigs from this dance later help inspire the design of Son Goku's Super Saiyan 4 transformation.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/1336713603424997377</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 July 1894''' to '''17 April 1895'''
|colspan="2"| The First Sino-Japanese War. Japan defeats China. Among other concessions, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Shimonoseki Treaty of Shimonoseki] sees the island of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan Taiwan] ceded to Japan. ||
|-
| '''11 June 1898''' || In the wake of the country's defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War, and amid increasing foreign intervention, the Hundred Days' Reform begins. An attempt to modernize Chinese institutions, it is initiated by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangxu_Emperor Guangxu Emperor] and led by reformist scholars, including Liang Qichao. ||
|-
| '''21 September 1898'''
|colspan="2"|The Hundred Days' Reform ends in failure. Liang Qichao flees to Japan to escape persecution. ||
|-
| '''1900''' || || Shunrō Oshikawa's ''Kaitō Bōken Kidan: Kaitei Gunkan'' is published. Influenced by the works of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_Verne Jules Verne], the story depicts speculative future submarine warfare (without the use of torpedoes) between Japan and Russia. ||
|-
| '''1902''' || || The first of five sequels to ''Kaitei Gunkan'', Shunrō Oshikawa's ''Bukyō no Nippon'' (or "Heroic Japan") is published. ||
|-
| '''08 February 1904''' || || The Russo-Japanese War begins. ||
|-
| '''1904'''
|colspan="2"| During his political exile in Japan, Liang Qichao's ''China's Bushidō'' is published. The text argues that Japan has become strong enough to contend with Western powers because it has embraced the martial ethos of ''bushidō'', and that China ought to follow suit to rekindle their own slumbering martial spirit. The term ''bukyō'' is lifted from Shunrō Oshikawa's stories, given the Chinese reading of ''wǔxiá'', and applied to older works and characters, such as ''Water Margin'' and various heroes described as ''xiá'', in order to demonstrate the presence of these martial virtues in China's past. ||
|-
| '''05 September 1905''' || || The Russo-Japanese War ends with Japan's victory, demonstrating that an Asian power could defeat a Western power. ||
|-
| '''1922''' || Writer and martial artist Xiang Kairan begins simultaneously writing two different novels designed to contrast with one another: the fantastical wuxia story ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'' and the grounded kung-fu story ''Jindai Yinxiong Zhuan''. The former, set far in the past, is widely regarded as the first modern wǔxiá novel and responsible for kickstarting a "martial arts craze" in cities like Shanghai. || ||
|-
| '''13 May 1928''' || A film adaptation of ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'', titled ''The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple'', is released. China's first martial arts feature film, it receives seventeen additional parts (collectively depicting nine out of 160 chapters of the original novel) before being banned. With all parts combined, the now-lost film is considered the longest studio release ever produced, clocking in at over 27 hours in length. || ||
|-
| '''03 November 1928''' || || Osamu Tezuka is born. ||
|-
| '''15 February 1950''' || || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_Animation_Studios Disney]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(1950_film) Cinderella]'' is released.
|-
| '''April 1951''' || || Osamu Tezuka's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassador_Atom Ambassador Atom]'' begins serialization. ||
|-
| '''03 April 1952''' || || Osamu Tezuka's ''Astro Boy'' begins serialization. Akira Toriyama later cites this as the earliest influence on his drawing comics.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/pafu-september-1980-mangaka-whos-who-akira-toriyama/</ref> ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1954''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa Akira Kurosawa]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Samurai Seven Samurai]'' is released. The character Kikuchiyo's armor in the latter half of the film later inspires the armor worn by Bardock.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> ||
|-
| '''08 February 1955''' || Jin Yong's debut novel ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_and_the_Sword The Book and the Sword]'' begins serialization. He goes on to write several more ''wǔxiá'' novels, purported to have popularized multiple tropes in the genre, including "complex characters with colorful titles ('Seven Freaks of the South') and fantastical martial arts moves with memorable names ('Nine Darkness Skeleton Claws')". || ||
|}

==Timeline Part II: Akira Toriyama==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events and works pertaining to Akira Toriyama's early life and career as a mangaka, before the debut of ''Dragon Ball''. This includes his birth, childhood, formative influences, and earliest works, as well as the serialization of ''Dr. Slump''. Events and works contemporary to Toriyama's early life which fall under "Mystical & Martial Roots" are also included.

===1955 - 1979===
Akira Toriyama is born in Nagoya, Japan in 1955. He has an interest in art from an early age, which persists through his education and into his early career. During his childhood in the 1960's, works such as ''101 Dalmatians'', ''Astro Boy'', ''Gamera'', and ''Ultraman'' prove formative. His earliest manga is a work titled ''The Red Geta'', drawn at the age of 16. His professional manga career begins in his early 20's, with works such as ''Awawa World'', ''Mysterious Rain Jack'', ''Wonder Island 1'' and ''2'', ''Today on Hairai Island'', and ''Gal Detective Tomato''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga
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| '''05 April 1955''' || || Akira Toriyama is born on the outskirts of Nagoya, the eldest son of his father, Kunio, and his mother, Shima.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
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| '''05 April 1956''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 1. ||
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|| '''July 1956''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsujin_28-go Tetsujin #28]'', one of several comics Akira Toriyama reads as a kid<ref>''"I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST''. ''Men’s Non-No'', January 2014 issue. Japan: Shueisha, 10 December 2013. (pp. 183-187) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive - Men’s Non-No, January 2014 Issue - "I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]</ref>, begins serialization. || ||
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| '''05 April 1957''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 2. ||
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| '''05 April 1958''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 3. From around this age he starts drawing things like steam trains and boats.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
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| '''05 April 1959''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 4. ||
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| '''05 April 1960''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 5. For about a year, he attends a neighborhood art class where he is recognized for his art.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
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| '''25 January 1961''' || Disney's ''One Hundred and One Dalmatians'' is released. Toriyama later cites Disney films such as this as influential on his art style.<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>||
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| '''05 April 1961''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 6. ||
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| '''05 April 1962''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 7. ||
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| '''07 April 1962''' || || Akira Toriyama enters a town elementary school on the outskirts of Nagoya. From around this time, he takes an interest in drawing and gets good at copying things like ''Astro Boy''. He receives awards several times in art contests. He serves as class representative every year from second to sixth grade.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
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|| '''15 April 1962''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osomatsu-kun Osomatsu-kun]'', one of several comics Akira Toriyama reads as a kid<ref>''"I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST''. ''Men’s Non-No'', January 2014 issue. Japan: Shueisha, 10 December 2013. (pp. 183-187) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive - Men’s Non-No, January 2014 Issue - "I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]</ref>, begins serialization. || ||
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| '''05 April 1963''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 8. ||
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| '''27 February 1964''' || ''Buddha's Palm'' is released. An adaptation of Liu Canyang's novel, ''Sky Buddha's Palm'', the film is purported to be the first onscreen depiction of a "''qìgōng'' wave" (or ''kikōha''). || ||
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| '''05 April 1964''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 9. ||
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| '''August 1964''' || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach_International_Karate_Championships Long Beach International Karate Championships] are held. Here, Bruce Lee demonstrates the one-inch punch, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fa_jin ''fa jin''] skill that employs focused explosive force. || ||
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| '''05 April 1965''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 10. ||
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| '''27 November 1965''' || ''Gamera, the Giant Monster'', one of Akira Toriyama's formative experiences with ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokusatsu tokusatsu]''<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, is released. || ||
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| '''05 April 1966''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 11. ||
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| '''17 April 1966''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Barugon Gamera vs. Barugon]'' is released. || ||
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| '''17 July 1966''' || ''Ultraman'', one of Akira Toriyama's formative experiences with ''tokusatsu''<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, begins airing. || ||
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| '''15 March 1967''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Gyaos Gamera vs. Gyaos]'' is released. || ||
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| '''05 April 1967''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 12. ||
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| '''09 April 1967''' || ''Ultraman'' concludes airing. || ||
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| '''20 April 1967''' || Jin Yong's ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'' begins serialization. Like much of Jin Yong's work, the novel goes on to receive numerous live action adaptations. Live action depictions of one of the novel's antagonists, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongfang_Bubai Dongfang Bubai], possibly serve as an inspiration behind Freeza. || ||
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| '''12 March 1968''' || Osamu Tezuka's ''Astro Boy'' concludes serialization. || ||
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| '''20 March 1968''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Viras Gamera vs. Viras]'' is released. || ||
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| '''05 April 1968''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 13. ||
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| '''07 April 1968''' || || Akira Toriyama enters a town-run junior high school. He is engrossed in things like comics and giant-monster movies, but this fades as he gets into higher grades. He draws comics with the kids in his class as gags. In order to go on to an art-focused high school, he learns sketching technique from his art teacher.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
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| '''02 July 1968''' || ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' begins publication. || ||
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| '''21 March 1969''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Guiron Gamera vs. Guiron]'', featuring music composed by [[Shunsuke Kikuchi]], is released. || ||
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| '''05 April 1969''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 14. ||
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| '''21 March 1970''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Jiger Gamera vs. Jiger]'', featuring music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, is released. || ||
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| '''05 April 1970''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 15. ||
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| '''05 April 1971''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 16. ||
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| '''07 April 1971''' || || Akira Toriyama enters the design program at Aichi Prefectural Okoshi Technical High School, where he joins the manga club. He draws his virgin work, ''The Red Geta'', a six-page parody. In autumn of his junior year, he receives an award for a beautification campaign at the all-Japan high school level, with an entry titled ''Give Us Back Nature''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> || ''The Red Geta''
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| '''17 July 1971''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Zigra Gamera vs. Zigra]'', featuring music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, is released. || ||
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| '''31 October 1971''' || ''The Big Boss'', starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
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| '''22 March 1972''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_Fury Fist of Fury]'', starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
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| '''05 April 1972''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 17. ||
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| '''30 December 1972''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_of_the_Dragon The Way of the Dragon]'', starring Bruce Lee and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Norris Chuck Norris], is released. || ||
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| '''05 April 1973''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 18. ||
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| '''26 July 1973''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enter_the_Dragon Enter the Dragon]'', posthumously starring Bruce Lee, is released. || Toriyama sees ''Enter the Dragon'' "about three times a day", "for about 10 days straight". The film influences him greatly, later motivating him to put the word "dragon" in the title of ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref>||
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| '''05 April 1974''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 19. ||
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| '''April 1974''' || || At some point this month, Akira Toriyama joins an advertising agency in Nagoya as a designer, where he works for 3 years.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
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| '''05 April 1975''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 20. ||
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| '''05 April 1976''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 21. ||
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| '''05 April 1977''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 22. Around this time, he begins working part-time drawing illustrations.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 May 1977''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film) Star Wars] is released. || ||
|-
|''' 30 January 1978''' || ||Akira Toriyama's ''Awawa World'' is completed. His first submission for Shueisha's Young Jump Award, a competition for new mangaka.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> || ''Awawa World''
|-
| '''01 March 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_in_the_Eagle%27s_Shadow Snake in the Eagle's Shadow]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan Jackie Chan] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hwang_Jang-lee Hwang Jang-lee], is released. || ||
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| '''23 March 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Death Game of Death]'', posthumously starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
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| '''05 April 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 23. ||
|-
| '''Summer 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama's ''Mysterious Rain Jack'' is completed. His second submission for Shueisha's Young Jump Award. This ''Star Wars'' parody places in the finals of the competition, and gets the attention of [[Kazuhiko Torishima]], soon to be his first editor. Famous for rejecting Toriyama's ideas, their first year working together would be remembered as "the Era of Rejected Manuscripts", with anywhere between 500<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> and 1000<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref> pages of manuscripts being rejected. || ''Mysterious Rain Jack''
|-
| '''05 October 1978''' || ''Drunken Master'', starring Jackie Chan and Hwang Jang-lee, is released. || ''Drunken Master'' gets Akira Toriyama hooked on kung fu movies, watching the film over 200 times.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> ||
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| '''28 November 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama's first manga publication. ''Wonder Island'' is the first of two published works known to have originated from Toriyama's rejected manuscripts.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ''[[Wonder Island]]''
|-
| '''27 December 1978''' || || || ''[[Wonder Island 2]]''
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| '''22 March 1979''' || || || ''[[Today on Hairai Island]]''
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| '''05 April 1979''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 24. ||
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| '''25 May 1979''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(film) Alien]'' is released. || ||
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| '''20 July 1979''' || || ''Gal Detective Tomato'' is the second of two published works known to have originated from Toriyama's rejected manuscripts.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ''[[Gal Detective Tomato]]''
|}

===1980===
1980 sees the beginning of ''Dr. Slump's'' serialization. It is an instant hit, rapidly topping popularity polls, appearing on the cover of ''Jump'', and its first tankōbon selling out within the first hour of sale.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''05 January 1980'''
|rowspan="2"|''Dr. Slump'' begins serialization.
|| || DS 001 || Arale Is Born!
|-
|| || DS 002 || Hiiiiii~!
|-
| '''14 January 1980''' || ''Dr. Slump'' is voted #1 in the ''Jump'' Popularity poll, in only its second week of serialization.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || || DS 003 || I don't have a…!
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| '''22 January 1980''' || || || DS 004 || Dr. Kaijū
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| '''29 January 1980''' || || || DS 005 || Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
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| '''05 February 1980''' || || || DS 006 || Friends with Mr. Bear!
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| '''12 February 1980''' || Dr. Slump appears on the cover of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', in only its sixth week of serialization. || || DS 007 || Arale Is Akane?!
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| '''19 February 1980''' || || || DS 008 || The Tiny-Huge Gun!
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| '''26 February 1980''' || || || DS 009 || 1980: Looking Towards Tomorrow!
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| '''04 March 1980''' || || || DS 010 || The Time Slipper
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| '''11 March 1980''' || || || DS 011 || What Kind of Egg is it?
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| '''18 March 1980''' || || || DS 012 || Boy?! Girl?!
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| '''25 March 1980''' || || || DS 013 || Arale Flies through the Sky!
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| '''01 April 1980''' || || || DS 014 || Arale-''chan'' Comes Charging In (Part 1)
|-
| '''05 April 1980''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 25. || ||
|-
| '''08 April 1980''' || || || DS 015 || Arale-''chan'' Comes Charging In (Part 2)
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| '''15 April 1980''' || || || DS 016 || Space Invader
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| '''22 April 1980''' || || || DS 017 || The Real-Thing Machine
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| '''26 April 1980''' || || || DS 018 || ''Kind''-napped?!
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| '''02 May 1980''' || || || DS 019 || Teacher Is Coming!
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| '''13 May 1980''' || || || DS 020 || The Pompoko Transformation Gun
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| '''20 May 1980''' || || || DS 021 || Once Upon a Time at the Beach
|-
| '''21 May 1980''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empire_Strikes_Back The Empire Strikes Back]'' is released. || || ||
|-
| '''27 May 1980''' || || || DS 022 || The Tale of Donbe
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| '''03 June 1980''' || || || DS 023 || Panic at the Barbershop (Part 1)
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| '''10 June 1980''' || || || DS 024 || Panic at the Barbershop (Part 2)
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| '''17 June 1980''' || || || DS 025 || The Great Strawberry-Panties Caper (Part 1)
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| '''24 June 1980''' || || || DS 026 || The Great Strawberry-Panties Caper (Part 2)
|-
| '''01 July 1980''' ||
|rowspan="5"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama already wants to stop drawing ''Dr. Slump'', due to the heavy burdern of needing to come up with self-contained comedic stories every week. ''Weekly Jump's'' chief editor later tells Torishima that he and Toriyama can end ''Dr. Slump'' if they can come up with something more interesting and successful, a high bar given its popularity. They restructure their workflow to allow two days each week for work on a new project.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || DS 027 || The Pitter-Patter of Little Demon-Feet
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| '''08 July 1980''' || || DS 028 || The Ladycop Terror
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| '''15 July 1980''' || || DS 029 || SOS: Earth! (Part 1)
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| '''22 July 1980''' || || DS 030 || SOS: Earth! (Part 2)
|-
| '''29 July 1980''' || || DS 031 || Arale's Great Transformation
|-
| '''05 August 1980''' || || || DS 032 || Hello, Wonder Island!
|-
| '''09 August 1980''' || ''Dr. Slump Tankōbon Volume 1'' goes on sale, selling out within an hour.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || || ||
|-
| '''12 August 1980''' || || || DS 033 || Great Demon King Gyaska
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| '''19 August 1980''' || || || DS 034 || The Fairy-Tale Machine
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| '''26 August 1980''' || || || DS 035 || The Devil's Makeover SPECIAL!!
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| '''02 September 1980''' || || || DS 036 || The Terrible Goody-Two-Shoes
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| '''09 September 1980''' || || || DS 037 || Our Hero, Suppaman
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| '''16 September 1980''' || || || DS 038 || Arale-''chan'''s Errand
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| '''23 September 1980''' || || || DS 039 || Bye-Bye, Duper-Power!!
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| '''30 September 1980''' || || || DS 040 || The Lovely Middle-Aged Trio
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| '''05 October 1980''' || || Akira Toriyama participates in the Toyama leg of the ''Shōnen Jump'' Manga Festival, appearing in front of fans for the first time.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
| '''07 October 1980''' || || || DS 041 || SOS: Penguin Village (Part 1)
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| '''14 October 1980''' || || || DS 042 || SOS: Penguin Village (Part 2)
|-
| '''21 October 1980''' || || || DS 043 || Gatchan Goes for a Stroll
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| '''28 October 1980''' || || || DS 044 || Whee, Whee, Wildland
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| '''04 November 1980''' || || || DS 045 || Sen-''chan'' in Sunny Spirits
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| '''11 November 1980''' || || || DS 046 || Sen-''chan'' on Cloud Nine
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| '''18 November 1980''' || || || DS 047 || Sen-''chan'''s Surprise
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| '''25 November 1980''' || || || DS 048 || A Melancholy Hoyoyo Date Special!!
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| '''02 December 1980''' || || || DS 049 || Parzan, King of the Jungle!
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| '''09 December 1980''' || || || DS 050 || Suffering Santa Claus
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| '''23 December 1980''' || || || DS 051 || The Reader-Appreciation Kick-the-Can Tournament
|}

===1981===
1981 sees the beginning of ''Dr. Slump's'' animated television adaptation, as well as its first movie. Akira Toriyama gets engaged to ''shōjo'' mangaka Nachi Mikami, and begins being influenced by China. Toriyama's one-shots ''Pola & Roid'' and ''Escape'' also release this year.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
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| '''05 January 1981''' || || || DS 052 || The Arale-Touchables
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| '''13 January 1981''' || || || DS 053 || Battle of the Heart!
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| '''20 January 1981''' || || || DS 054 || Monsters' Night
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| '''27 January 1981''' || || || DS 055 || The Great Arale-Eye Caper (Part 1)
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| '''03 February 1981''' || || || DS 056 || The Great Arale-Eye Caper (Part 2)
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| '''10 February 1981''' || || || DS 057 || Kinoko, Cut Loose
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| '''17 February 1981''' || || || DS 058 || The Doctor's Weak Point
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| '''24 February 1981''' || || || DS 059 || Goodbye, Gatchan!!
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| '''03 March 1981''' || || || DS 060 || The Transfer Student from Bigcity Island
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| '''10 March 1981''' || || || DS 061 || Even the Author Wants One: The Lazyboy
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| '''17 March 1981''' || || || DS 062 || The Shudderman
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|rowspan="2"| '''24 March 1981''' ||
|| || DS 063 || Peasuke's First Love
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|| || || || ''[[Pola & Roid]]''
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|| '''31 March 1981 ''' || || || DS 064 ||Riders at Dawn
|-
| '''05 April 1981''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 26. || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1981''' || || || DS 065 || Kittycat Riding Hood
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|| '''08 April 1981''' || ''Dr. Slump'''s animated television adaptation, ''Dr. Slump: Arale-chan'', begins airing. || || ||
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|| '''14 April 1981''' || || || DS 066 || Silent Night Dream
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|| '''21 April 1981''' || || || DS 067 || Dr. Mashirito's Ambition!! (Part 1)
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|| '''28 April 1981''' || || || DS 068 || Dr. Mashirito's Ambition!! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''02 May 1981''' || || || DS 069 || Hell's Messenger
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|| '''12 May 1981''' || || || DS 070 || Suppaman 2
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|| '''19 May 1981''' || || || DS 071 || Yay, Yay, Time Stop
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|| '''26 May 1981''' || || || DS 072 || Chivil's Work
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|| '''02 June 1981''' || || || DS 073 || Super Sen-''chan'' & co. IN Bigcity Island (Part 1)
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|| '''09 June 1981''' || || || DS 074 ||Super Sen-''chan'' & co. IN Bigcity Island (Part 2)
|-
|| '''16 June 1981''' || || || DS 075 ||Kojirō-''chan'' was Waiting (Part 1)
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|| '''23 June 1981''' || || || DS 076 || Kojirō-chan was Waiting (Part 2)
|-
|| '''30 June 1981''' || || || DS 077 || A Hubba-Hubba Devil-Gal
|-
|| '''07 July 1981''' || || || DS 078 || My Toilet Paper
|-
|| '''14 July 1981''' || || || DS 079 || Copy-''kun''
|-
|| '''18 July 1981''' || The first ''Dr. Slump'' films, ''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island'', is released. || The first film based off of one Akira Toriyama's works. || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1981''' || || || DS 080 ||Vacuum IN '81
|-
|| '''28 July 1981''' || || || DS 081 ||Goo-Goo Ga-Ga Senbei
|-
|| '''04 August 1981''' || || || DS 082 ||Earth's Biggest Bye-cha! (Part 1)
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|| '''11 August 1981''' || || || DS 083 || Earth's Biggest Bye-cha! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''18 August 1981''' || || || DS 084 || Stomping around Penguin Village
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|| '''25 August 1981''' || || || DS 085 || The Hoyoyo Cave-Clan
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|| '''01 September 1981''' || || || DS 086 || MUSICAL: Cinderella
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|| '''08 September 1981''' || || || DS 087 || Poke-Poke, Huff-Huff
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|| '''15 September 1981''' || || || DS 088 || Mammoth Midori-''chan'' (Part 1)
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|| '''22 September 1981''' || || || DS 089 || Mammoth Midori-''chan'' (Part 2)
|-
|| '''29 September 1981''' || || || DS 090 || The Phantom-Thief Hoyoyo Gang (Part 1)
|-
|| '''06 October 1981''' ||
|rowspan="4"| Akira Toriyama gets engaged to ''shōjo'' mangaka Nachi Mikami, and starts being influenced by China, around this time.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 091 || The Phantom-Thief Hoyoyo Gang (Part 2)
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|| '''13 October 1981''' || || DS 092 || I'm Duper-Stwong?!
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|| '''20 October 1981''' || || DS 093 || Leave it to AKIKO-''san''
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|| '''27 October 1981''' || || DS 094 || The Penguin Grand Prix
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|| '''03 November 1981''' || || || DS 095 || The Penguin Grand Prix (Continued)
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|| '''10 November 1981''' || || || DS 096 || The Penguin Grand Prix (The Continuation, Continued)
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|| '''17 November 1981''' || || || DS 097 || The Penguin Grand Prix (The Continuation of the Continuation, Continued)
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|| '''24 November 1981''' || || || DS 098 || Discover the Countryside!
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|| '''01 December 1981''' || || || DS 099 || The Super Driver
|-
|| '''08 December 1981''' || || || DS 100 || Our Miniature Home
|-
|| '''14 December 1981''' || || || || ''[[Escape]]''
|-
|| '''22 December 1981''' || || || DS 101 || Penguin Village Wars
|}

===1982===
In 1982, Akira Toriyama's first Chinese characters appear in ''Dr. Slump''. Born from his love of Jackie Chan's ''Drunken Master'', he begins wanting to draw a kung fu comic. He both becomes a household name and gets married. His one-shots ''Mad Matic'' and ''Pink'' also release this year.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
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|| '''05 January 1982''' || || || DS 102 || Penguin Village Wars (Part 2)
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|| '''12 January 1982''' || || || DS 103 || Penguin Village Wars (Conclusion)
|-
|| '''19 January 1982''' || || || DS 104 || Today is a Truly Joyous DAY
|-
|| '''25 January 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama draws the jacket artwork for manga critic Akira Sakuma's ''Burn On, Fatripper''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
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|| '''26 January 1982''' || || || DS 105 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 1)
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|| '''02 February 1982''' || || || DS 106 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 2)
|-
|| '''09 February 1982''' || || || DS 107 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 3)
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|| '''16 February 1982''' || || || DS 108 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 4)
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''23 February 1982''' ||
|| || DS 109 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 5)
|-
|| || || || ''[[Mad Matic]]''
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|| '''23 February 1982''' || || || DS 109 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 5)
|-
|| '''02 March 1982''' || || || DS 110 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 6)
|-
|| '''09 March 1982''' || || || DS 111 || The Excitement of Newlywed Life
|-
|| '''16 March 1982''' || || || DS 112 || The Evening Fireworks Show
|-
|| '''23 March 1982''' || || || DS 113 || The Combot
|-
|| '''30 March 1982''' || || || DS 114 || Arale-''chan'''s Missing Something
|-
|| '''05 April 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 27. || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1982''' || || || DS 115 || Happy-Happy High School!!
|-
|| '''13 April 1982''' || || || DS 116 || A Huge Head Has Arrived!!
|-
|| '''20 April 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama's first-ever characters with a Chinese motif, the "Tsun Family", appear in Dr. Slump.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref>|| DS 117 || The Tsun Family Has Arrived
|-
|| '''27 April 1982''' || || || DS 118 || The Norimaki Family and the Tsun Family
|-
|| '''30 April 1982''' || || The Akira Toriyama Preservation Society, his official fanclub, is formed.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 1982''' || || The Ranking of Japan's Wealthiest is announced. Akira Toriyama is in every newspaper.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama and Nachi Mikami get married at the Nagoya Reception House, before honeymooning in Hawaii.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''04 May 1982''' || || || DS 119 || The High School Champion (Part 1)
|-
|| '''11 May 1982''' || || || DS 120 || The High School Champion (Part 2)
|-
|| '''18 May 1982''' || || || DS 121 || The High School Champion (Part 3)
|-
|| '''25 May 1982''' || || || DS 122 || The High School Champion (Part 4)
|-
|| '''01 June 1982''' || || || DS 123 || The High School Champion (Part 5)
|-
|| '''08 June 1982''' || || || DS 124 || The High School Champion (Part 6)
|-
|| '''15 June 1982''' || || || DS 125 || Suppaman and the Terror of Penguin Village
|-
|| '''22 June 1982''' || || || DS 126 || Flying Niko-''chan''
|-
|| '''29 June 1982''' || || || DS 127 || A Haunted Date (Part 1)
|-
|| '''06 July 1982''' || || || DS 128 || A Haunted Date (Part 2)
|-
|| '''10 July 1982''' || The second ''Dr. Slump'' film, ''Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space Adventure'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''13 July 1982''' || || || DS 129 || The Vegetable Gang
|-
|| '''20 July 1982''' || || || DS 130 || The Lens-Men
|-
|| '''21 July 1982''' || An LP for the animated ''Dr. Slump'' goes on sale. Toriyama writes the lyrics for the "N'cha N'cha Song".<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref>|| || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1982''' || || || DS 131 || Grandpa Came Down from the Mountains
|-
|| '''03 August 1982''' || || || DS 132 || Grandpa Went Back Up to the Mountains
|-
|| '''10 August 1982''' || || || DS 133 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 1)
|-
|| '''17 August 1982''' || || || DS 134 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 2)
|-
|| '''23 August 1982''' || In collaboration with [[Akira Sakuma]], ''[[Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' Chapter 1
|-
|| '''24 August 1982''' || || || DS 135 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 3)
|-
|| '''31 August 1982''' || || || DS 136 || Hello, Moon!
|-
|| '''07 September 1982''' || || || DS 137 || Elegant Special: The Red Sandal-Strap
|-
|| '''14 September 1982''' || || || DS 138 || Gatchan | Gatchan
|-
|| '''21 September 1982''' || || || DS 139 || Munch Munch, Crunch Crunch
|-
|| '''28 September 1982''' || || || DS 140 || A Gift from the Ground
|-
|| '''05 October 1982''' || || || DS 141 || Star Light, Star Bright
|-
|| '''12 October 1982''' || || || DS 142 || Farewell, Tsun Family!
|-
|| '''19 October 1982''' || || || DS 143 || Go, Go, Planet Niko-''chan''!
|-
|| '''23 October 1982''' || || || || ''[[Pink]]''
|-
|| '''26 October 1982''' || || || DS 144 || The Niko-''chan'' Family Reunion
|-
|| '''02 November 1982''' || || || DS 145 || The Terrible Secret of the Daaahkon Raaydishes
|-
|| '''09 November 1982''' || || || DS 146 || A Battle of Deadly Greetings!
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|| '''16 November 1982''' || || || DS 147 || The Book-Loving Thief
|-
|| '''23 November 1982''' || || || DS 148 || Yakuzas, Welcome!
|-
|| '''30 November 1982''' || || || DS 149 || The Kon-Kon Transformation Helmet
|-
|| '''07 December 1982''' || || Around this time, Toriyama starts wanting to draw a different comic, particularly a ''kung-fu'' one.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref>|| DS 150 || N'cha, Penseal-''kun''!
|-
|| '''14 December 1982''' || || || DS 151 || Yeah, Penseal-''kun''!
|-
|| '''21 December 1982''' || || || DS 152 || A Very Owie Christmas
|}

===1983===
1983 sees Akira Toriyama create two prototypes for a kung fu comic: ''Dragon Boy'' and ''The Adventure of Tongpoo''. His editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, suggests basing the comic off of ''Journey to the West''. He also draws ''Chobit'' and ''Chobit 2''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
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|| '''04 January 1983''' || || || DS 153 || The Ultimate Rival Makes His Debut!!
|-
|| '''14 January 1983''' || || || DS 154 || From the Moment Their Eyes First Met…
|-
|| '''25 January 1983''' || || The ''Eureka'' magazine article, "Special Feature: Osamu Tezuka", presents Akira Toriyama's theory of Osamu Tezuka, explaining how he was influenced by Tezuka's work.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || DS 155 || Caught Between Justice and Love…
|-
|| '''01 February 1983''' || || || DS 156 || A Warrior's Respite
|-
|| '''05 February 1983''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zu_Warriors_from_the_Magic_Mountain Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''08 February 1983''' ||
|| || DS 157 || Caramelman No. 5 Appears!
|-
|| || || || ''[[Chobit]]''
|-
|| '''15 February 1983''' || || || DS 158 || The Telepathy of Love (C.M. #4's Dream of Love Series, Part 1)
|-
|| '''22 February 1983''' || || || DS 159 || Run, Love!
|-
|| '''01 March 1983''' ||
|rowspan="6"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama begins thinking up a rough outline for the first part of ''[[Dragon Boy]]''.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 160 || Hurry, Love! (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 2)
|-
|| '''08 March 1983''' || || DS 161 || Heart-Pounding Tonight (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 3)
|-
|| '''13 March 1983''' || The third ''Dr. Slump'' film, ''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Around-the-World Race'', is released. || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1983''' || || DS 162 || It's time for entrance exams! (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 4)
|-
|| '''22 March 1983''' || || DS 163 || Arale-''san'', you're a ……, too??
|-
|| '''29 March 1983''' || || DS 164 || The Road to World Domination
|-
|| '''05 April 1983''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 28. || DS 165 || Caramelman No. 7 Appears!
|-
|| '''12 April 1983''' || || || DS 166 || The Invincible Caramelman No. 7
|-
|| '''19 April 1983''' || || || DS 167 || Mashirito Achieves His Sinister Aims??
|-
|| '''23 April 1983''' || || || || ''[[Chobit 2]]''
|-
|| '''26 April 1983''' || || || DS 168 || A Nightmare! Two Gazillas...
|-
|| '''03 May 1983''' || || || DS 169 || We Combined!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1983''' || || || DS 170 || Three Days Before & Three Days After
|-
|| '''17 May 1983''' || || || DS 171 || Poot-poot-poot! Flying Through the Sky!!
|-
|| '''24 May 1983''' || || || DS 172 || Good Going, Gatchan!!!
|-
|| ''' 25 May 1983''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_of_the_Jedi Return of the Jedi]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''31 May 1983''' || || || DS 173 || Urashima Suppaman
|-
|| '''07 June 1983''' || || || DS 174 || The Younger Brother, Shoppaman, Arrives!
|-
|| '''14 June 1983''' || || || DS 175 || Arrest Him!
|-
|| '''21 June 1983''' || || || DS 176 || The Extreme Shape-Up!
|-
|| '''23 June 1983''' || The first chapter of ''Dragon Boy'', ''Dragon Ball'''s first prototype, is released. || || || ''Dragon Boy – Part One''
|-
|| '''28 June 1983''' || || || DS 177 || Is It Waaah! Time Yet?
|-
|| '''05 July 1983''' || || || DS 178 || Picture-Book Special: A Home for Poo-''kun''
|-
|| '''09 July 1983''' || ''Akira Toriyama's Masterpiece Theatre'' is released. || Akira Toriyama's first short works collection. || ||
|-
|| '''12 July 1983''' || || || DS 179 || Turbo-''kun'' Is Born!!
|-
|| '''19 July 1983''' || || || DS 180 || Who's the E.T.?
|-
|| '''26 July 1983''' || || || DS 181 || Who's Got ESP?
|-
|| '''02 August 1983''' || || || DS 182 || Daddy's an Alien!
|-
|| '''04 August 1983''' || || The Akira Toriyama event "Hoyoyo Carnival" is held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1983''' || || || DS 183 || Terrifying Tag
|-
|| '''12 August 1983''' || || || DS 184 || Onward, Turbo-''kun''!
|-
|| '''23 August 1983''' || || || DS 185 || This is All a Dream!!
|-
|| '''30 August 1983''' || || || DS 186 || SPECIAL: Answering Your Questions
|-
|| '''06 September 1983''' || || || DS 187 || The Aspirational Restaurant!!
|-
|| '''13 September 1983''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buronson Buronson] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuo_Hara Tetsuo Hara]'s ''Fist of the North Star'' begins serialization. || || DS 188 || The Heart-Pounding Tea Room
|-
|| '''20 September 1983''' || || || DS 189 || Sorry to Bother You in the Middle of the Night
|-
|| '''22 September 1983''' || The second chapter of ''Dragon Boy'', ''Dragon Ball'''s first prototype, is released. || || || ''Dragon Boy – Part Two''
|-
|| '''27 September 1983''' || || || DS 190 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 1)
|-
|| '''04 October 1983''' || || || DS 191 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 2)
|-
|| '''11 October 1983''' || || || DS 192 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 3)
|-
|| '''18 October 1983''' || || || DS 193 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 4)
|-
|| '''25 October 1983''' || || || DS 194 || We're Getting Divorced!
|-
|| '''01 November 1983''' || || || DS 195 || N'cha, King Enma!
|-
|| '''08 November 1983''' || || || DS 196 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 1)
|-
|| '''15 November 1983''' || || || DS 197 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 2)
|-
|| '''22 November 1983''' || || || DS 198 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 3)
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''29 November 1983'''
|| || || DS 199 || Affirming His Love in the Future…
|-
|| ''The Adventure of Tongpoo'', ''Dragon Ball'''s second prototype, is released. || || || ''[[The Adventure of Tongpoo]]''
|-
|| '''06 December 1983''' || || || DS 200 || N'cha, Penguin Village 10 Years from Now!
|-
|| '''13 December 1983''' || || || DS 201 || A Gift from Mashirito
|-
|| '''20 December 1983''' || || || DS 202 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 1)
|-
|| '''21 December 1983''' || || Akira Toriyama pens the illustrations and the lyrics for two songs on voice actress Mami Koyama's album ''Polkadot Magic''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || ||
|}

===1984===
1984 sees the finalization of the concept for Akira Toriyama's kung fu comic, and the conclusion of ''Dr. Slump''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama has come up with a concept for his new serial (at this stage intended to be ''Journey to the West''), and begins pushing to conclude ''Dr. Slump'''s serialization.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 203 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''13 January 1984''' || || DS 204 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 3)
|-
|| '''24 January 1984''' || || DS 205 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 4)
|-
|| '''31 January 1984''' || || DS 206 || Gatchan's True Nature!!
|-
|| '''07 February 1984''' || || || DS 207 || God Strikes Back!!
|-
|| '''14 February 1984''' || || || DS 208 || The Laughter of Angels
|-
|| '''21 February 1984''' || || || DS 209 || Do Your Best, Tanuki-''kun''!
|-
|| '''23 February 1984''' || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' Chapter 13
|-
|| '''28 February 1984''' || || || DS 210 || Torahachirō's Paddybird
|-
|| '''06 March 1984''' || || || DS 211 || I'll Take All of 'Em!
|-
|| '''13 March 1984''' || || || DS 212 || Enter King Kong!
|-
|| '''20 March 1984''' || ''First of the North Star's'' 26th chapter, the last to be included in its third volume, is released. Kazuhiko Torishima later studies the story up to this point before helping Toriyama restructure ''Dragon Ball's'' story leading into the 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc.<ref>https://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/interviews/akira-toriyama-editor-says-there-is-nothing-to-learn-from-dragon-ball/</ref> || || DS 213 || The T.S.W.
|-
|| '''27 March 1984''' || || || DS 214 || The Problem With Stopping It Too Much
|-
|| '''03 April 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| During this month, Akira Toriyama's new serial is set to be a ''kung-fu'' story, and he goes on a research trip to China.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> He turns 29 on the 5th. || DS 215 || The Dodonpa of Revenge!!
|-
|| '''10 April 1984''' || || DS 216 || The Unidentified Flying Object
|-
|| '''17 April 1984''' || || DS 217 || Youth on the Run (Part 1)
|-
|| '''24 April 1984''' || || DS 218 || Youth on the Run (Part 2)
|-
|| '''01 May 1984''' ||
|rowspan="5"| During this month, Akira Toriyama finishes the concept for his new serial and submits it to Torishima.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 219 || Youth on the Run (Part 3)
|-
|| '''08 May 1984''' || || DS 220 || Youth on the Run (Part 4)
|-
|| '''15 May 1984''' || || DS 221 || Youth on the Run (Part 5)
|-
|| '''22 May 1984''' || || DS 222 || Youth on the Run (Part 6)
|-
|| '''29 May 1984''' || || DS 223 || Accidentally High-School Seniors
|-
|| '''05 June 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| During this month, ''Dr. Slump'' is set to end in August.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 224 || Passed!
|-
|| '''12 June 1984''' || || DS 225 || Youth at Full Throttle!
|-
|| '''19 June 1984''' || || DS 226 || Return of the Motorbike Kid
|-
|| '''26 June 1984''' || || DS 227 || A Love Bet on the Asphalt!
|-
|| '''03 July 1984''' || || || DS 228 || Peace!
|-
|| '''10 July 1984''' || || || DS 229 || You're Under Arrest!
|-
|| '''17 July 1984''' || || || DS 230 || The 2nd Penguin Grand Prix: Scene 1
|-
|| '''24 July 1984''' || || || DS 231 || The 10 Warriors!
|-
|| '''31 July 1984''' || || || DS 232 || Full Speed Ahead to the Finish!!!
|-
|| '''07 August 1984''' ||
|rowspan="5"| During this month, Akira Toriyama finishes up rough sketches and completes the first draft for his new serial.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 233 || The Final Hurdle!
|-
|| '''14 August 1984''' || || DS 234 || Almost to the Goal…
|-
|| '''17 August 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheels_on_Meals Wheels on Meals]'', starring Jackie Chan, is released. || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 1984''' || || DS 235 || A New Mayor is Born!
|-
|| '''28 August 1984''' || ''Dr. Slump'' concludes serialization. || DS 236 || A Great Mecha Invention for the Grand Finale!
|-
|| '''10 September 1984''' || ''First of the North Star Volume 3'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1984''' ||''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Service_of_the_Imperial_Court Secret Service of the Imperial Court]'' is released. The film's depiction of 15th century court eunuch [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Zhen_(eunuch) Wang Zhen] is possibly an inspiration behind Freeza.
|rowspan="2"| During this month, Akira Toriyama completes the second draft for his new serial.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Terminator The Terminator]'' is released. || ||
|}

==Timeline Part III: ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events pertaining to the serialization of the original Dragon Ball comic from 1994 to 1995, as well as its animated television adaptations, including several films and a direct sequel show. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===1984 & 1985===
1984 sees the beginning of Akira Toriyama's kung fu comic: ''Dragon Ball''. The ''Journey to the West''-inspired road trip story proves less popular than hoped, however. After Torishima looks to the popular ''Fist of the North Star's'' first three volumes for inspiration, ''Dragon Ball'' shifts more towards an emphasis on fighting and Goku's goal of becoming stronger. The result is the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai story arc. As 1985 and the tournament come to a close, Goku sets off on another quest, this time in search of his grandfather's Four Star Dragon Ball.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''20 November 1984''' || ''Dragon Ball'' begins serialization. || || DB 001 || Bulma and Son Goku
|-
|| '''24 November 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung-Fu_Master_(video_game) Spartan X]'' is released in Japanese arcades. The video game, a loose adaptation of both Bruce Lee's film ''Game of Death'' and Jackie Chan's film ''Wheels on Meals'', would go on to inspire the Muscle Tower portion of ''Dragon Ball'''s Red Ribbon Army story arc. || || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 1984''' || || || DB 002 || No Balls!!
|-
|| '''04 December 1984''' || || || DB 003 || Goku – Running to the Sea
|-
|| '''11 December 1984''' || || || DB 004 || The Turtle Hermit's ''Kinto'un''
|-
|| '''21 December 1984''' || || || DB 005 || Oolong Appears!!
|-
|| '''04 January 1985''' || || || DB 006 || Oolong vs Son Goku
|-
|| '''12 January 1985''' || || || DB 007 || Yamcha and Pu'er
|-
|| '''22 January 1985''' || || || DB 008 || The Fearsome Yamcha!!
|-
|| '''29 January 1985''' || || || DB 009 || Dragon Balls in Danger!!
|-
|| '''05 February 1985''' || || || DB 010 || A Grand Robbery Scheme
|-
|| '''12 February 1985''' || || || DB 011 || The Ox Demon King of Mount Frypan
|-
|| '''19 February 1985''' || || || DB 012 || In Search of Kame-Sen'nin
|-
|| '''26 February 1985''' || || || DB 013 || Kame-Sen'nin's Bashō Fan
|-
|| '''05 March 1985''' || || || DB 014 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kamehameha!!
|-
|| '''12 March 1985''' || || || DB 015 || The Seven-Star Ball is Found
|-
|| '''19 March 1985''' || || || DB 016 || Rabbit Ears
|-
|| '''26 March 1985''' || || || DB 017 || The Boss's Special Skill
|-
|| '''02 April 1985''' || || || DB 018 || The Dragon Balls Are Stolen!!
|-
|| '''05 April 1985''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 30. || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 1985''' || || || DB 019 || At Long Last, the Dragon Appears!
|-
|| '''16 April 1985''' || || || DB 020 || The Wish to Shenlong!!
|-
|| '''23 April 1985''' || || || DB 021 || The Full Moon
|-
|| '''27 April 1985''' || || || DB 022 || Goku's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''04 May 1985''' || || || DB 023 || The Dragon Team Parts Ways
|-
|| '''14 May 1985''' || By this time, with ''Dragon Ball'' ranking low in popularity polls, Kazuhiko Torishima reads the first three volumes of Fist of the North Star for inspiration.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> Toriyama recalls that tournament-like events were popular in ''Dr. Slump''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-akira-toriyama-super-interview/</ref> Consequently, the story's cast is reduced and its structure begins to pivot from a road trip story to a fighting-centric one, where Goku's desire to become stronger is brought to the forefront. The 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai story arc begins. || || DB 024 || The Price of Kame-Sen'nin's Training
|-
|| '''21 May 1985''' || || || DB 025 || A Rival? Arrival!!
|-
|| '''28 May 1985''' || || || DB 026 || The Peculiar Girl
|-
|| '''04 June 1985''' || || || DB 027 || Lunch's Sneeze
|-
|| '''11 June 1985''' || || || DB 028 || The Training Begins!!
|-
|| '''18 June 1985''' || || || DB 029 || The Search for the Turtle-Marked Stone
|-
|| '''25 June 1985''' || || || DB 030 || Milk Delivery
|-
|| '''02 July 1985''' || || || DB 031 || The Kame-sen School's Tough Training
|-
|| '''09 July 1985''' || || || DB 032 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Begins!!
|-
|| '''16 July 1985''' || || || DB 033 || The Power of Training!!
|-
|| '''23 July 1985''' || || || DB 034 || Completely Unrivaled!
|-
|| '''30 July 1985''' || || || DB 035 || The Match-ups are Decided!!
|-
|| '''06 August 1985''' || || || DB 036 || The First Match
|-
|| '''13 August 1985''' || || || DB 037 || The Second Match
|-
|| '''20 August 1985''' || || || DB 038 || The Third Match
|-
|| '''27 August 1985''' || || || DB 039 || The Fourth Match
|-
|| '''03 September 1985''' || || || DB 040 || Goku's Tail
|-
|| '''10 September 1985''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 1]]'' is released. || || DB 041 || Kuririn vs Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''17 September 1985''' || || || DB 042 || A Great Give-and-Take Battle!
|-
|| '''22 September 1985''' || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_Accord Plaza Accord] is signed between Japan, the US, and various European countries, in order to make their currencies more valuable relative to the US dollar. Many later see this as contributing to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_asset_price_bubble Japanese asset price bubble] that exists between 1986 and 1991. || || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 1985''' || || || DB 043 || The Mysterious Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''01 October 1985''' || || || DB 044 || Son Goku vs Namu
|-
|| '''08 October 1985''' || || || DB 045 || A Great Mid-Air Battle!
|-
|| '''15 October 1985''' || || || DB 046 || The Grand Finals
|-
|| '''22 October 1985''' || || || DB 047 || The Kamehameha
|-
|| '''29 October 1985''' || || || DB 048 || Monkey-See, Monkey-Do Son Goku
|-
|| '''05 November 1985''' || || || DB 049 || Jackie Chun's Counterattack
|-
|| '''12 November 1985''' || || || DB 050 || Goku's Greatest Pinch!!
|-
|| '''19 November 1985''' || || || DB 051 || Chaos Reigns at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''26 November 1985''' || || || DB 052 || The Climax Nears!!
|-
|| '''03 December 1985''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masami_Kurumada Masami Kurumada]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Seiya Saint Seiya]'' begins serialization. || || DB 053 || The Climax
|-
|| '''10 December 1985''' || || || DB 054 || Another Adventure!!
|-
|| '''20 December 1985''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s Red Ribbon Army story arc begins. || || DB 055 || A Red Ribbon
|}

===1986===
Arale makes a guest appearance in ''Dragon Ball'', and Son Goku comes face to face with the world's #1 hitman: Tao Pai Pai. ''Dr. Slump's'' animated television adaptation comes to an end with ''Dragon Ball's'' taking its place. The latter's first video game and film adaptation release this year. Finally, Toriyama also draws the one-shot, ''Mr. Hō''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''06 January 1986''' || || || DB 056 || The Struggle for the Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''10 January 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 2]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1986''' || The Muscle Tower portion of the Red Ribbon Army story arc begins. The section is loosely based on the video game, ''Spartan X'',<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref> itself a loose adaptation of both Bruce Lee's film ''Game of Death'' and Jackie Chan's film ''Wheels on Meals''. || || DB 057 || Assault on Muscle Tower!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 1986''' || || || DB 058 || The Terror of Muscle Tower || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1986''' || || || DB 059 || The Demon on the Third Floor!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 1986''' || || || DB 060 || Ninja Murasaki!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1986''' || || || DB 061 || Ninja Arts! The 4½ Tatami Flip!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 February 1986''' || || || DB 062 || Peril! The Art of Division || ||
|-
|| '''19 February 1986''' || ''Dr. Slump: Arale-chan'' concludes with the airing of its 243rd episode. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''25 February 1986''' || || || DB 063 || Artificial Human No. 8 ||
|-
|| '''26 February 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s [[Dragon_Ball_(anime)|animated television adaptation]] begins airing. || || || || DB 001 || Bulma and Son Goku
|-
|| '''04 March 1986''' || || || DB 064 || Floor Five: The Hair-Raising Buyon || ||
|-
|| '''05 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 002 || Alalala–! No Balls!
|-
|| '''11 March 1986''' || || || DB 065 || How to Defeat Buyon || ||
|-
|| '''12 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 003 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kinto-Un
|-
|| '''18 March 1986''' || || || DB 066 || Muscle Tower's End!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 004 || The Kidnapping Demon, Oolong
|-
|| '''25 March 1986''' || || || DB 067 || To the West... || ||
|-
|| '''26 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 005 || The Strong Villain of the Desert, Yamcha
|-
|| '''01 April 1986''' || || || DB 068 || Bulma's House in West City || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 006 || The Midnight Visitors
|-
|| '''05 April 1986''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 31. || || ||
|-
|| '''08 April 1986''' || || || DB 069 || Bulma and Goku, Part Two || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 007 || Gyūmaō of Mount Frypan
|-
|| '''15 April 1986''' || || || DB 070 || Bulma's Big Blunder!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 008 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kamehameha
|-
|| '''22 April 1986''' || || || DB 071 || Kame House Discovered!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 009 || The Boss Rabbit's Special Skill
|-
|| '''26 April 1986''' || || || DB 072 || General Blue Commences His Assault || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 010 || The Dragon Balls Are Stolen!!
|-
|| '''02 May 1986''' || || || DB 073 || General Blue's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''07 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 011 || Finally, the Dragon Appears!
|-
|| '''13 May 1986''' || || || DB 074 || The Pirates' Trap || ||
|-
|| '''14 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 012 || The Wish to Shenlong
|-
|| '''20 May 1986''' || || || DB 075 || Ambush in the Pirate Harbor || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 013 || Goku's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''27 May 1986''' || ''Dragon Quest'' is released. || || DB 076 || The Treasure is Discovered || ||
|-
|| '''28 May 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 014 || Goku's Rival? Arrival!!
|-
|| '''03 June 1986''' || || || DB 077 || Blue's Shining Eyes || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 015 || The Peculiar Girl, Lunch
|-
|| '''10 June 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 3]]'' is released. || || DB 078 || The Great Escape!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 016 || Training – The Stone Hunt
|-
|| '''17 June 1986''' || || || DB 079 || Get Out, Get Out!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 017 || With Life at Stake! Milk Delivery
|-
|| '''24 June 1986''' || || || DB 080 || The Three Stolen Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''25 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 018 || Kame-sen's Method of Inte~nse Training
|-
|| '''01 July 1986''' || || || DB 081 || Chased to Penguin Village! || ||
|-
|| '''02 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 019 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Begins!
|-
|| '''08 July 1986''' || || || DB 082 || The Broken Dragon Radar || ||
|-
|| '''09 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 020 || Will it Appear?! The Power of Training
|-
|| '''15 July 1986''' || || || DB 083 || The Stolen Dragon Radar || ||
|-
|| '''16 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 021 || Watch Out, Kuririn!
|-
|| '''22 July 1986''' || || || DB 084 || The Father and Son of the Karin Holy Land || ||
|-
|| '''23 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 022 || Yamcha vs Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''29 July 1986''' || Debut of Tao Pai Pai, a hitman purportedly based off of sound effect designer [[Hidenori Arai]].<ref>
KOL: Requiem. ''Let's Talk One Piece With Animator Vincent Chansard (ft @king_recon)''. 08 October 2025. Timestamp: 25:34-26:31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03VDZKm6XFc</ref> <ref group="note">Tao Pai Pai may also be partially based off of a pair of characters played by Hwang Jang-lee: Sheng Kuan from ''Snake in the Eagle's Shadow'' bears a striking visual resemblance, and Thunderleg from ''Drunken Master'' (the kung fu film Toriyama watched countless times, and inspired him to make a kung fu comic) is an assassin hired to kill the protagonist, played by Chan.</ref> || || DB 085 || The Hitman "Tao Pai-pai" || ||
|-
|| '''30 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 023 || He's Here! The Mighty Foe Giran
|-
|| '''05 August 1986''' || || || DB 086 || Tao Pai-pai's Surefire Dodonpa || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 024 || Kuririn's Desperate Offensive-Defensive Battle
|-
|| '''12 August 1986''' || || || DB 087 || Karin Tower || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 025 || Get Up, Goku! The Fearsome Tenkū Pekeji-Ken
|-
|| '''19 August 1986''' || || || DB 088 || Karin-''sama'' of Karin Tower || ||
|-
|| '''20 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 026 || The Final Round!! Kamehameha
|-
|| '''26 August 1986''' || || || DB 089 || The Effects of the Super Holy Water || ||
|-
|| '''27 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 027 || Goku – The Greatest Pinch
|-
|| '''02 September 1986''' || || || DB 090 || Son Goku's Counterattack || ||
|-
|| '''03 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 028 || Clash!! Power vs Power
|-
|| '''09 September 1986''' || || || DB 091 || A Grand Showdown in the Holy Land!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 September 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Red Ribbon Army arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 029 || Another Adventure – The Roaming Lake
|-
|| '''16 September 1986''' || || || DB 092 || The End of Tao Pai-pai || ||
|-
|| '''17 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 030 || Pilaf and the Mysterious Army
|-
|| '''23 September 1986''' || || || DB 093 || Son Goku's Assault || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 031 || Ge-ge! A Fake Goku Appears!!
|-
|| '''27 September 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' first video game, ''Dragon Ball: The Great Unexplored Dragon Region'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1986''' || || || DB 094 || Son Goku's Charge! || ||
|-
|| '''01 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 032 || It Vanished?! The Flying Fortress in the Sky
|-
|| '''07 October 1986''' || || || DB 095 || Commander Red Dies! || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 033 || The Legend of the Dragon
|-
|| '''09 October 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 4]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 1986''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Seiya_(TV_series) Saint Seiya's]'' animated television adaptation begins airing. The shows writer, [[Takao Koyama]], and director, [[Kōzō Morishita]], later help Kazuhiko Torishima reboot ''Dragon Ball's'' own animated television adaptation. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1986''' || || || DB 096 || A Great Victory!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 034 || The Heartless Red Ribbon
|-
|| '''21 October 1986''' || || || DB 097 || The Final Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''22 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 035 || The Girl of the North, Sno
|-
|| '''28 October 1986''' || || || DB 098 || Uranai Baba || ||
|-
|| '''29 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 036 || The Terror of Muscle Tower
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''01 November 1986'''
|| The video game, ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'', is released. Initially conceived as a ''Dragon Ball'' game, its protagonist goes on to serve as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega Sega's]'' mascot before the creation of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(character) Sonic the Hedgehog]''.|| || DB 099 || The Five Warriors || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Mr. Hō]]'' ||
|-
|| '''05 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 037 || Enter Ninja Murasaki
|-
|| '''11 November 1986''' || || || DB 100 || A Great Bloody Battle || ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 038 || Be Afraid!! The Art of Division
|-
|| '''18 November 1986''' || || || DB 101 || The Devil's Toilet || ||
|-
|| '''19 November 1986''' || || || || ''Gourmet & Sports'' || DB 039 || The Mysterious Artificial Human No. 8
|-
|| '''22 November 1986''' || || || DB 102 || Son Goku Steps Up || ||
|-
|| '''26 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 040 || Now What, Goku!! The Hair-Raising Buyon
|-
|| '''27 November 1986''' || The first ''Dragon Ball'' video game for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo Nintendo] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System Famicom], ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Shenron_no_Nazo|Dragon Ball: The Mystery of Shenlong]]'' (aka ''Dragon Power''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1986''' || || || DB 103 || Son Goku The Mighty!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 041 || The End of Muscle Tower
|-
|| '''09 December 1986''' || || || DB 104 || The Akumaito Beam || ||
|-
|| '''10 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 042 || Imminent Danger!! Go for it, Hatchan
|-
|| '''17 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 043 || Bulma's House in West City
|-
|| '''19 December 1986''' || || || DB 105 || The Fifth Man || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' first film is released. || || || || DB M1 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_1|Dragon Ball – The Legend of Shenlong]]''
|-
|| '''24 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 044 || Goku, Friends, and Tons of Danger
|}

===1987===
1987 sees the conclusion of Son Goku's quest for his grandfather's Four Star Ball, as well as the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai. Based off of both the Roman Emperor Nero, and Toriyama's editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, this year also sees the debut of the Demon King Piccolo. One-shots drawn by Toriyama this year include ''Lady Red'', ''Kennosuke-sama'', and ''Sonchoh''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1987''' || || || DB 106 || Mutually Strong Opponents || ||
|-
|| '''07 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 045 || Watch Out! A Mid-Air Trap
|-
|| '''09 January 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 5]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1987''' || || || DB 107 || Goku's Tail || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 046 || Bulma's Big Mistake
|-
|| '''20 January 1987''' || || || DB 108 || Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 047 || Kame House is Discovered!!
|-
|| '''26 January 1987''' || ''Dragon Quest II'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1987''' || || || DB 109 || The Pilaf Gang's Second Attempt || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 048 || General Blue Launches His Attack!!
|-
|| '''03 February 1987''' || || || DB 110 || Pilaf's Great Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 049 || Watch Out, Lunch-''san''
|-
|| '''10 February 1987''' || || || DB 111 || Once Again, Shenlong!!|| ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 050 || The Pirates' Trap
|-
|| '''17 February 1987''' || || || DB 112 || Run, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''18 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 051 || The Ocean Bottom's Guardman
|-
|| '''24 February 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 22nd Budōkai arc begins in the manga. || || DB 113 || The Twenty-Second Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''25 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 052 || Hooray! The Treasure is Discovered
|-
|| '''03 March 1987''' || || || DB 114 || Surviving the Preliminaries || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1987''' || || || || ''[[Lady Red]]'' || DB 053 || Fear the Shining Eyes
|-
|| '''10 March 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 6]]'' is released. || || DB 115 || Surviving the Preliminaries, Part Two || ||
|-
|| '''11 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 054 || Run Away, Run Away!! The Great Escape
|-
|| '''17 March 1987''' || || || DB 116 || Manufactured Match-ups || ||
|-
|| '''18 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 055 || ''N'cha''! Chased to Penguin Village
|-
|| '''23 March 1987''' || || Akira Toriyama's son, Sasuke, is born. || || || ||
|-
|| '''24 March 1987''' || || || DB 117 || Yamcha's Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''25 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 056 || ''Uhohōi''! Arale Boards the Cloud
|-
|| '''31 March 1987''' || || || DB 118 || Yamcha Broken!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1987''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 32. || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1987''' || || || DB 119 || A Full Moon Grudge || ||
|-
|| '''08 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 057 || Showdown! Arale vs Blue
|-
|| '''14 April 1987''' || || || DB 120 || An Unexpected Dodonpa || ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 058 || The Haunted Karin Holy Land
|-
|| '''21 April 1987''' || || || DB 121 || Kuririn's Great Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''22 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 059 || He's Here! The World's Greatest Hitman, "Tao Pai-pai"
|-
|| '''28 April 1987''' || || || DB 122 || Here's Son Goku!!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 060 || The Match!! Kamehameha vs Dodonpa
|-
|| '''02 May 1987''' || || || DB 123 || Evenly Matched!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 061 || Karin-''sama'' of Karin Tower
|-
|| '''08 May 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 7]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 May 1987''' || || || DB 124 || Young Tenshinhan || ||
|-
|| '''13 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 062 || Really?! The Effects of the Super Holy Water
|-
|| '''19 May 1987''' || || || DB 125 || Son Goku vs Kuririn!! || ||
|-
|| '''20 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 063 || Son Goku's Counterattack
|-
|| '''26 May 1987''' || || || DB 126 || Son Goku The Mighty!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 064 || The End of Tao Pai-pai
|-
|| '''02 June 1987''' || || || DB 127 || Kuririn's Strategy, Goku's Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''09 June 1987''' || || || DB 128 || The World's Greatest Super Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 065 || Go, Goku! The Assault Begins
|-
|| '''16 June 1987''' || || || DB 129 || The Haikyū-Ken and Fighting Power || ||
|-
|| '''17 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 066 || The Red Ribbon Army's Desperate Offensive-Defensive
|-
|| '''23 June 1987''' || || || DB 130 || Tenshinhan Feels the Heat! || ||
|-
|| '''24 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 067 || Commander Red Dies!!
|-
|| '''30 June 1987''' || || || DB 131 || Tenshinhan, in Anguish! || ||
|-
|| '''01 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 068 || The Last Dragon Ball
|-
|| '''07 July 1987''' || || || DB 132 || Tsuru-Sen'nin's Curse, the Kikōhō!! || ||
|-
|| '''08 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 069 || Cute, Huh?! Uranai Baba
|-
|| '''10 July 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 8]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 July 1987''' || || || DB 133 || The Pair's Final Tactics!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 070 || Assault! We Are the Five Warriors
|-
|| '''18 July 1987''' || || || || || DB M2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_2|The Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle]]''
|-
|| '''21 July 1987''' || || || DB 134 || The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''22 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 071 || A Great Do-or-Die Bloody Battle
|-
|| '''28 July 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Demon King Piccolo arc begins in the manga. || Born from a desire to give Son Goku a true villain to contend with, Toriyama is inspired by both the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nero Roman Emperor Nero]<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> and his very own editor, Kazuhiko Torishima<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>. The result is the Demon King Piccolo, who debuts in ''Dragon Ball'''s 135th chapter. || DB 135 || Kuririn's Death, and a Terrible Conspiracy || ||
|-
|| '''29 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 072 || Goku Steps Up! The Devil's Toilet
|-
|| '''04 August 1987''' || || || DB 136 || The Terror of Demon King Piccolo! || ||
|-
|| '''05 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 073 || Certain Death from the Akumaito Beam?!
|-
|| '''11 August 1987''' || || || DB 137 || Come Back, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''12 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 074 || A Glimpse at the Mysterious Fifth Man
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''18 August 1987'''
|| || || DB 138 || The Strange Guy With the Ball || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Kennosuke-sama]]'' ||
|-
|| '''19 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 075 || Clash!! The Kindred Formidable Enemy
|-
|| '''25 August 1987''' || || || DB 139 || Yajirobe's Prey || ||
|-
|| '''26 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 076 || The Masked Man's True Identity?!
|-
|| '''01 September 1987''' || || || DB 140 || Tambourine Draws Near! || ||
|-
|| '''02 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 077 || Pilaf's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''08 September 1987''' || || || DB 141 || Son Goku's Explosion!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 078 || Once Again, Shenlong
|-
|| '''10 September 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 9]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 1987''' || || || DB 142 || Demon King Piccolo Descends!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 079 || Kinkaku and Ginkaku's Man-Eating Gourd
|-
|| '''22 September 1987''' || || || DB 143 || Son Goku vs Demon King Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''23 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 080 || A Crucial, Honorable Match! Goku vs Tenlong
|-
|| '''29 September 1987''' || || || DB 144 || Son Goku Completely Defeated!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 081 || Goku Goes to the Demon Realm
|-
|| '''04 October 1987''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamen_Rider_Black Kamen Rider Black]'' begins airing. Goku Black is later named after this.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/925532649925459969</ref> || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 1987''' || || || DB 145 || Muten Rōshi's Resolve || ||
|-
|| '''07 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 082 || The Violent Monster Inoshikachō
|-
|| '''13 October 1987''' || || || DB 146 || Kame-Sen'nin's Final Mafūba!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 083 || Hurry, Goku! The Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''20 October 1987''' || || || DB 147 || Demon King Piccolo's Youth Restored!? || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 22nd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime.|| || || || DB 084 || Aim to Be the World's Greatest Martial Artist!!
|-
|| '''27 October 1987''' || || || DB 148 || Get to Karin Tower!! || ||
|-
|| '''28 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 085 || Obsessed with Winning!! Preliminary Survival
|-
|| '''03 November 1987''' || || || DB 149 || World Domination || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 086 || It's Decided!! The Eight Brave Men
|-
|| '''10 November 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 10]]'' is released. || || DB 150 || Even Karin-''sama'' is Worried || ||
|-
|| '''11 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 087 || Showdown!! Yamcha vs Tenshinhan
|-
|| '''17 November 1987''' || || || DB 151 || The Super God Water!!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 088 || Go, Yamcha! The Dreadful Tenshinhan
|-
|| '''21 November 1987''' || || || DB 152 || Son Goku Finally Departs!!!! || ||
|-
|| '''25 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 089 || Be Afraid!! A Full Moon Grudge
|-
|| '''01 December 1987''' || || || DB 153 || Tenshinhan's Determination!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 090 || ''Nanana''!! What, a Dodonpa?
|-
|| '''08 December 1987''' || || || DB 154 || Tenshinhan's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 091 || A Sudden Turn-Around!! Kuririn's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''16 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 092 || Wai~t! Here's Son Goku!!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''18 December 1987'''
|| || || DB 155 || Son Goku's Counterattack || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Sonchoh]]'' ||
|-
|| '''23 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 093 || Evenly Matched!! Tenshinhan vs Jackie
|-
|| '''30 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 094 || ''Ge-ge-ge''!! The New Tsuru-sen Technique – Taiyō-Ken
|}

===1988===
''Dragon Ball'' sees much change in 1988. As the story further centers on fighting, Toriyama has Goku grow up into a taller character design, one that is easier to draw in combat. The anime's depiction of Goku piercing the Demon King's body convinces Torishima that a new producer is needed to properly adapt the comic. He recruits Takao Koyama and Kōzō Morishita to help reboot the television show. As the Saiyan arc begins, Yū Kondō takes over as Toriyama's editor, and Son Goku dies. Also this year, the one-shot, ''Mamejirō-kun'', is published.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1988''' || || || DB 156 || Angry!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 095 || Fight!! Goku vs Kuririn
|-
|| '''12 January 1988''' || || || DB 157 || An Immortal Showdown!! || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 096 || Can it be, Goku?! Kuririn's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''19 January 1988''' || || || DB 158 || Son Goku's Greatest Crisis!! || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 097 || The Finals!! Who is the World's Greatest Martial Artist?!
|-
|| '''26 January 1988''' || || || DB 159 || A Grand Battle in the Wasteland!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 098 || A Secret Ability – The Haikyū-Ken vs Fighting Power
|-
|| '''02 February 1988''' || || || DB 160 || Son Goku's Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 February 1988''' || || || || || DB 099 || Tenshinhan's Anguish!!
|-
|| '''09 February 1988''' || || || DB 161 || Son Goku Wins!! || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 February 1988'''
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 11]]'' is released. || || ||
|rowspan="2"| DB 100
|rowspan="2"| Life or Death?! A Last Resort
|-
|| ''Dragon Quest III'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''16 February 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 23rd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the manga. || || DB 162 || The Secret of the Nyoi-Bō || ||
|-
|| '''17 February 1988''' || || || || || DB 101 || The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Then…!!
|-
|| '''23 February 1988''' || || || DB 163 || The Temple || ||
|-
|| '''24 February 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Demon King Piccolo arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 102 || Kuririn's Death – A Terrible Conspiracy!!
|-
|| '''01 March 1988''' || || || DB 164 || God Appears || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 103 || The Terror of Demon King Piccolo!!
|-
|| '''08 March 1988''' || || || DB 165 || Shenlong is Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 104 || Come Back to Life, Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''15 March 1988''' || || As the story centers more on fights, Toriyama ages Goku into a taller character design, making it easier to draw him.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref> || DB 166 || Everyone's Reunion || ||
|-
|| '''16 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 105 || The Strange Guy – Enter Yajirobe!!
|-
|| '''19 March 1988''' || || || DB 167 || Troubles at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 106 || The Demonic Beast – Tambourine Draws Near!!
|-
|| '''29 March 1988''' || || || DB 168 || The Eight Winners are Determined!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1988''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 33. || DB 169 || Tenshinhan and Tao Pai-pai || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 107 || Son Goku – An Explosion of Anger!!
|-
|| '''08 April 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 12]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''12 April 1988''' || || || DB 170 || The Hitman Tao Pai-pai's Struggle || ||
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|| '''13 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 108 || Demon King Piccolo Descends!!
|-
|| '''16 April 1988''' || ''Saint Seiya's'' 73rd episode, the last to feature [[Takao Koyama]] and [[Kōzō Morishita]], airs. || || || || ||
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|| '''19 April 1988''' || || || DB 171 || Son Goku's Marriage || ||
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|| '''20 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 109 || Son Goku vs Demon King Piccolo
|-
|| '''26 April 1988''' || || || DB 172 || Kuririn vs Ma Junior || ||
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|| '''02 May 1988''' || || || DB 173 || Kuririn vs Ma Junior: Settling the Score!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 110 || Hang in There! Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1988''' || || || DB 174 || Yamcha vs Shen || ||
|-
|| '''11 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 111 || Kame-Sen'nin's Final Mafūba!!
|-
|| '''17 May 1988''' || || || DB 175 || S–H–E–N || ||
|-
|| '''18 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 112 || Demon King Piccolo's Youth Restored?!
|-
|| '''24 May 1988''' || || || DB 176 || Son Goku vs Tenshinhan || ||
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|| '''25 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 113 || King Castle on the Offensive-Defensive!!
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|| '''31 May 1988''' || || || DB 177 || Speed || ||
|-
|| '''01 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 114 || Goku's Wish!! Even Karin-''sama'' is Worried
|-
|| '''07 June 1988''' || Exact midpoint of the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc. || Around this time ("probably midway through Ma Junior")<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, Toriyama first begins thinking about the Freeza arc.|| DB 178 || Tenshinhan's Prided Surefire Technique! || ||
|-
|| '''08 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 115 || Get Your Hands On It! The Mysterious Super God Water
|-
|| '''10 June 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 13]]'' is released. || || || | ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1988''' || || || DB 179 || Two Weak Points || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 1988''' || || || DB 180 || Demon King Piccolo vs God || ||
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|| '''22 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 116 || Kame-Sen'nin's Alive?!
|-
|| '''28 June 1988''' || || || DB 181 || God's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 117 || Son Goku Finally Departs!!
|-
|| '''05 July 1988''' || || || DB 182 || The Fated Showdown! Son Goku vs Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''06 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 118 || Tenshinhan's Determination!!
|-
|| '''09 July 1988''' || || || || || DB M3 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_3|A Mystical Great Adventure]]''
|-
|| '''12 July 1988''' || || || DB 183 || A Light Warm-Up || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 1988''' || || || DB 184 || Both Sides Go All-Out || ||
|-
|| '''20 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 119 || Will It Work?! The Legendary Mafūba
|-
|| '''26 July 1988''' || || || DB 185 || The Super Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 120 || Goku – Anger at Full Power!!
|-
|| '''02 August 1988''' || || || DB 186 || Confusion at the Tournament Grounds!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 121 || Son Goku's Greatest Crisis!!
|-
|| '''09 August 1988''' || || || DB 187 || Demon King Piccolo's Super Giant-Form Technique || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 August 1988'''
|| Episode 122 motivates Torishima to find the show a new producer. He recruits Kōzō Morishita and Takao Koyama, both key to the ''Saint Seiya's'' anime's success, to help him reboot ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || || ||
|rowspan="2"| DB 122
|rowspan="2"| The Final Gamble!!
|-
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 14]]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''12 August 1988'''
|rowspan="2"| The video game, ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Daimaō_Fukkatsu|Dragon Ball: The Great Demon King's Revival]]'', is released. || || DB 188 || Son Goku's Match || ||
|-
|| || || ''[[Mamejirō-kun]]''|| ||
|-
|| '''17 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 123 || The Secret of the Nyoi-Bō
|-
|| '''23 August 1988''' || || || DB 189 || The Demon King's Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 124 || The Temple Above the Clouds
|-
|| '''30 August 1988''' || || || DB 190 || Stand Firm, Son Goku!! || ||
|-
|| '''31 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 125 || God Appears!!
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|| '''06 September 1988''' || || || DB 191 || The Ten Count || ||
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|| '''13 September 1988''' || || || DB 192 || It's All Over!! || ||
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|| '''14 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 126 || Shenlong is Revived!!
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|| '''20 September 1988''' || || || DB 193 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai's Climax!! || ||
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|| '''21 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 127 || Faster Than Lightning!!
|-
|| '''27 September 1988''' || || || DB 194 || The Gift of the Dragon Balls || ||
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|| '''28 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 128 || As Quietly As the Sky
|-
|| '''04 October 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Saiyan arc begins in the manga. Around this time, ''shōjo'' manga editor [[Yū Kondō]] becomes Akira Toriyama's editor, replacing Kazuhiko Torishima.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || || DB 195 || The Mysterious Alien Warrior || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1988''' || || || DB 196 || Kakarrot || ||
|-
|| '''12 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 129 || Time Traveling Goku
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|| '''18 October 1988''' || || || DB 197 || Son Goku's Past!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 130 || Goku's Opponent is… Goku?!
|-
|| '''25 October 1988''' || || || DB 198 || A Powerful Enemy in Common || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 131 || Each On His Own Path
|-
|| '''01 November 1988''' || || || DB 199 || Showdown with Raditz || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 1988''' || Kōzō Morishita's first credit on the ''Dragon Ball'' anime. || || || || DB 132 || Hotter Than Magma
|-
|| '''08 November 1988''' || || || DB 200 || An Unprecedented Terror || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 23rd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 133 || The Reunion Before the Storm
|-
|| '''15 November 1988''' || || || DB 201 || Piccolo's Trump Card || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 134 || Troubles at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''22 November 1988''' || || || DB 202 || The Makankōsappō || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 135 || The Eight Chosen People
|-
|| '''29 November 1988''' || || || DB 203 || Son Goku's Last Resort!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 136 || The Hitman Tao Pai-pai's Counterattack
|-
|| '''06 December 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 15]]'' is released. || || DB 204 || Farewell, Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 137 || Son Goku's Marriage
|-
|| '''14 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 138 || The Puzzling Man, Shen
|-
|| '''19 December 1988''' || || || DB 205 || A Fight in the Afterlife!!|| ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 139 || Another Fierce Fight! Goku vs Tenshinhan
|}

===1989===
The battle against Vegeta draws to a close, and Son Gohan departs with Bulma and Kuririn to Piccolo's homeworld where they encounter Freeza. Torishima learns from Morishita that starting a new show would increase their promotional budget. Thus, ''Dragon Ball's'' first animated adaptation ends, and the new show, ''Dragon Ball Z'', begins airing. The show's title is christened by Toriyama with the alphabet's last letter in order to mark the final portion of the story. The one shots, ''Karamaru-kun Nihon-bare'' and ''Rocky'', are also published this year.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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|| '''04 January 1989''' || || || DB 206 || Son Gohan and Demon King Piccolo || ||
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|| '''11 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 140 || True Strength
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|| '''14 January 1989''' || || || DB 207 || Son Gohan Grieves || ||
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|| '''18 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 141 || Four Tenshinhans
|-
|| '''24 January 1989''' || || || DB 208 || An Incident Under the Full Moon || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 142 || Which is Stronger?! God vs Demon King Piccolo
|-
|| '''31 January 1989''' || || || DB 209 || Everyone's Year || ||
|-
|| '''01 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 143 || The Fate of the World at Stake!
|-
|| '''07 February 1989''' || || || DB 210 || The Father and Son's Harsh Training || ||
|-
|| '''08 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 144 || Unleashed! The Ultimate Super Kamehameha
|-
|| '''10 February 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 16]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 February 1989''' || || || DB 211 || Do Your Best with Kaiō-''sama'', Dead Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''15 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 145 || Demon King Piccolo's Super Giant-Form Technique
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|| '''21 February 1989''' || || || DB 212 || The Saiyans Approach!! || ||
|-
|| '''22 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 146 || Son Goku's Trap
|-
|| '''25 February 1989''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kousoku_Sentai_Turboranger Kousoku Sentai Turboranger]'', the final of Toei's ''Super Sentai'' series to be produced before the introduction of the Ginyu Special Force (or "Tokusentai"), begins airing. || || || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''28 February 1989'''
|| || || DB 213 || The Saiyans Arrive!! || ||
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|| || || || ''[[Karamaru-kun Nihon-bare]]'' ||
|-
|| '''01 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 147 || Nothing More Can Be Done!!
|-
|| '''07 March 1989''' || || || DB 214 || Vegeta's Game || ||
|-
|| '''08 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 148 || Hooray! The World's Strongest Man
|-
|| '''14 March 1989''' || || || DB 215 || Yamcha's Premonition || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 149 || The Wedding Dress In Flames
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|| '''21 March 1989''' || || || DB 216 || Frightened Warriors || ||
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|| '''22 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 150 || The Phantom Fire-Eating Bird
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|| '''28 March 1989''' || || || DB 217 || Hurry, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1989''' || || || DB 218 || The Final Kikōhō || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1989''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 34. || || || DB 151 || Thanks to Chi-Chi's Bridal Training
|-
|| '''11 April 1989''' || || || DB 219 || Three Hours || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1989''' || || || || || DB 152 || Hurry, Goku! The Mysterious Mountain of the Five Elements
|-
|| '''18 April 1989''' || || || DB 220 || A Faint Light || ||
|-
|| '''19 April 1989''' || By this point in time, Morishita tells Torishima that starting a new show would increase their promotional budget.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> Thus, ''Dragon Ball's'' first animated adaptation ends. || || || || DB 153 || Mount Frypan Burns! An Instant Do-or-Die Journey
|-
|| '''25 April 1989''' || || || DB 221 || The Cornered Mouse Bites the Cat || ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1989''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'', christened by Toriyama with the alphabet's last letter to indicate the final portion of the story, begins airing.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || || || || DBZ 001 || Mini Goku is Just Precious! I'm Gohan
|-
|| '''02 May 1989''' || || || DB 222 || Son Goku Approaches!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 002 || The Strongest Warrior in All of History is Goku's Brother!
|-
|| '''09 May 1989''' || || || DB 223 || Piccolo and Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''10 May 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 17]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 003 || Alright! This is the Strongest Combo on Earth!
|-
|| '''16 May 1989''' || || || DB 224 || Son Goku's Quiet Anger || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 004 || Piccolo's Trump Card! Gohan is a Crybaby
|-
|| '''23 May 1989''' || || || DB 225 || Nappa, Completely Helpless!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 005 || Goku Dies! There's Only One Chance Left
|-
|| '''30 May 1989''' || || || DB 226 || The Mystery of the Kaiō-Ken || ||
|-
|| '''06 June 1989''' || || || DB 227 || The Emperor Stirs || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 006 || Even Enma-''sama'' is Surprised – A Fight in the Afterlife
|-
|| '''13 June 1989''' || || || DB 228 || One-on-One Combat!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 007 || Dinosaur Survival! Gohan's Difficult Training
|-
|| '''20 June 1989''' || || || DB 229 || A Fateful Super Decisive Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 008 || The Great Transformation on a Moonlit Night! The Secret of Gohan's Power
|-
|| '''27 June 1989''' || || || DB 230 || The Dangerous Three-Fold Kaiō-Ken! || ||
|-
|| '''28 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 009 || Sorry Robot-''san'' – The Tears that Vanished in the Desert
|-
|| '''04 July 1989''' || || || DB 231 || A Fight in the Red Zone! || ||
|-
|| '''05 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 010 || Don't Cry Gohan! His First Fight
|-
|| '''10 July 1989''' ||''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 18]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 July 1989''' || || || DB 232 || The "Moon" || ||
|-
|| '''12 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 011 || The Saiyan, Strongest Warriors in the Universe, Awaken!
|-
|| '''15 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ M1 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_1|Dragon Ball Z]]
|-
|| '''18 July 1989''' || || || DB 233 || Can He Unleash It?! The Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 012 || Catnap on the Serpent Road – Goku Takes a Tumble
|-
|| '''25 July 1989''' || || || DB 234 || What Will Happen?! The Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 013 || Hands Off! Enma-''sama's'' Secret Fruit
|-
|| '''July 1989''' || || || || ''[[Rocky]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''01 August 1989''' || || || DB 235 || Son Goku, At Death's Door!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 014 || Such Sweet Temptation! The Snake Princess's Hospitality
|-
|| '''08 August 1989''' || || || DB 236 || A Meek Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 015 || Escape from Piccolo! Gohan Summons a Storm
|-
|| '''12 August 1989''' || || || DB 237 || Once Again, the Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 016 || Run, Gohan! Longing for Mt. Paozu, Where Chi-Chi is Waiting
|-
|| '''22 August 1989''' || || || DB 238 || The Genki-Dama's Course!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 August 1989''' || || || DB 239 || The Worn-Out Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''30 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 017 || City of No Tomorrow! The Long Road to Victory
|-
|| '''05 September 1989''' || || || DB 240 || A Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 018 || Last Stop on Serpent Road! Are you Kaiō-''sama''?
|-
|| '''12 September 1989''' || || || DB 241 || Son Goku's Request... || ||
|-
|| '''13 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 019 || The Battle with Gravity! Catch Bubbles-''kun''
|-
|| '''19 September 1989''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Namek arc begins in the manga.|| || DB 242 || A Gloomy Closing Scene... || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 020 || The Return of the Saiyan Legend! Goku's Roots
|-
|| '''26 September 1989''' || || || DB 243 || Go For It! The Planet Namek || ||
|-
|| '''27 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 021 || Come Forth, Shenlong! The Saiyans Finally Arrive on Earth
|-
|| '''03 October 1989''' || || || DB 244 || A Spaceship Found!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 October 1989''' || || || DB 245 || Departing for Planet Namek!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 022 || Unbelievable!! Saibaimen, Born from the Soil
|-
|| '''17 October 1989''' || || || DB 246 || Vegeta Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 023 || Yamcha Dies! The Terror of the Saibaimen
|-
|| '''24 October 1989''' || Freeza makes his debut. Conceived of during Japan's asset price bubble, Freeza is the "#1 land shark in the universe".<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>, based on a combination of Toriyama's editor at the time, Yū Kondō<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>, and "a queen or something in some movie".<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref><ref group="note">It isn't known which 'queen' Toriyama is referring to, but it is possible that Toriyama is referring to any number of sadistic eunuch warlord characters from martial arts films. Dongfang Bubai from ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'' fights with piercing red fingertip attacks. Wang Zhen from ''Secret Service of the Imperial Court'' is pale, androgynous, and hides cruelty behind politeness.</ref> || || DB 247 || Dark Clouds Swirl Over Planet Namek || ||
|-
|| '''25 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 024 || Farewell Ten-''san''! Chiaotzu's Suicide Strategy
|-
|| '''27 October 1989''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball 3: Goku's Legend'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''31 October 1989''' || || || DB 248 || The Mysterious Strangers || ||
|-
|| '''01 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 025 || Tenshinhan Cries Out!! This is My Last Kikōhō
|-
|| '''07 November 1989''' || || || DB 249 || Vegeta's Super Power || ||
|-
|| '''08 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 026 || An Intense 3-Hour Delay! The Kinto-Un Bullet-Express
|-
|| '''10 November 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 19]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 1989''' || || || DB 250 || Son Goku Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 1989''' || || || DB 251 || Son Goku's Spaceship || ||
|-
|| '''22 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 027 || Leave it to Me! Gohan's Great Burst of Anger
|-
|| '''28 November 1989''' || || || DB 252 || The Frightened Namekians || ||
|-
|| '''29 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 028 || Ferocity of the Saiyans! God and Piccolo Both Die!
|-
|| '''05 December 1989''' || || || DB 253 || One Village's Battle || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 029 || Father is Awesome! The Ultimate Finishing Technique – Kaiō-Ken
|-
|| '''12 December 1989''' || || || DB 254 || The Namekian Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''13 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 030 || A Hot, Unbounded Battle! Goku vs Vegeta
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''19 December 1989'''
|| || || DB 255 || Son Gohan in a Frenzy!! || ||
|-
|| || || DB 256 || A Deadly Pursuer!! ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 031 || Now, Goku! A Final Technique with Everything on the Line
|-
|}

===1990===
This year, Son Goku arrives on Planet Namek, and the battle against Freeza begins. Toriyama's one-shot ''Wolf'' is published, and ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' begins serialization in ''V-Jump''. Finally, a live action film is produced in Korea.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1990''' || || || DB 257 || Dodoria in Terror || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 January 1990'''
|| ''Akira Toriyama: The World'' is released. || || || ''[[Wolf]]'' || ||
|-
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 20]]'' is released.|| || || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1990''' || || || DB 258 || Danger All Around!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 032 || Battle Power Times Ten!! Vegeta's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''23 January 1990''' || || || DB 259 || The Sixth Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 033 || Don't Die, Father!! This is Gohan's Hidden Strength
|-
|| '''30 January 1990''' || || || DB 260 || One Last Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''31 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 034 || Shoot, Kuririn! The Genki-Dama, Packed with Hope
|-
|| '''06 February 1990''' || || || DB 261 || Kaiō-''sama's'' Freaked Out || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 035 || Cause a Miracle! The Super Saiyan, Son Gohan
|-
|| '''10 February 1990''' || || || DB 262 || Vegeta and Zarbon || ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1990''' || ''Dragon Quest IV'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 February 1990''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Namek arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime. || || || || DBZ 036 || We're Off Into Space! The Planet of Hope is Piccolo's Homeland
|-
|| '''20 February 1990''' || || || DB 263 || Zarbon's Hidden Power || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 037 || The Mysterious Yunzabit! The Search for God's Spaceship
|-
|| '''27 February 1990''' || The [[Ginyu Special Force]] are mentioned for the first time by Freeza. || By this point, Akira Toriyama has watched enough ''Super Sentai'' with his son that he thinks to introduce sentai characters, in the form of the Ginyu Special Force (or "Toku''sentai''").<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>|| DB 264 || The Eldest's House || ||
|-
|| '''28 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 038 || Blast-off for Planet Namek! The Terror Awaiting Gohan and Company
|-
|| '''06 March 1990''' || || || DB 265 || The Seventh Dragon Ball Changes Hands || ||
|-
|| '''07 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 039 || Friends or Foes? Children of the Mysterious Giant Spaceship
|-
|| '''13 March 1990''' || || || DB 266 || Vegeta Laughs, Freeza Fumes || ||
|-
|| '''14 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 040 || Really, for Real? There Lies Namek, Planet of Hope
|-
|| '''15 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ M2 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_2|The World's Strongest Guy]]
|-
|| '''20 March 1990''' || || || DB 267 || A Reunion of Terror || ||
|-
|| '''21 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 041 || Kind-hearted Aliens – There’s the Five-Star Ball Already
|-
|| '''27 March 1990''' || || || DB 268 || Vegeta's Charge! || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 1990''' || || || DB 269 || Gohan and Vegeta's Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 042 || Planet Freeza No. 79 – Vegeta Recovers!!
|-
|| '''05 April 1990''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 35. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 21]]'' is released. || || DB 270 || Premonitions of a Great War || ||
|-
|| '''11 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 043 || The Dragon Balls Are All Here! Piccolo-''san'' Comes Back to Life
|-
|| '''17 April 1990 ''' || || || DB 271 || They're Closing In!! The Ginyu Special-Squad || ||
|-
|| '''18 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 044 || A Tough New Enemy! Emperor of the Universe, Freeza
|-
|| '''24 April 1990''' || || || DB 272 || Make it in Time!! The Seven Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''25 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 045 || Vegeta's Ambition! I am the Greatest Warrior in the Universe!!
|-
|| '''02 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 046 || Goku's Power at Full-Force!! Six Days to the End of the Galaxy
|-
|| '''08 May 1990''' || || || DB 273 || The Terrible Ginyu Special-Squad || ||
|-
|| '''09 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 047 || Surprise Attack!! The Elder's Target was the Scouter
|-
|| '''15 May 1990''' || || || DB 274 || Gurd's Psychic Powers || ||
|-
|| '''16 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 048 || Gohan in Peril! A Pursuing Dodoria Summons Death
|-
|| '''22 May 1990''' || || || DB 275 || Vegeta's Quick Attack!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 049 || Dodoria Dies by Explosion! Vegeta's Fearsome Shockwave
|-
|| '''29 May 1990''' || || || DB 276 || No Hope for Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''30 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 050 || Escape From a Burning Planet!! A Life-or-Death Kamehameha
|-
|| '''05 June 1990''' || || || DB 277 || Freeza Laughs || ||
|-
|| '''06 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 051 || Courage Times One Hundred! The Warriors Gather Under Kaiō
|-
|| '''12 June 1990''' || || || DB 278 || Son Gohan Dies?! || ||
|-
|| '''19 June 1990''' || || || DB 279 || The Mysterious Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''20 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 052 || Listen to Me Goku! Hands Off Freeza
|-
|| '''26 June 1990''' || || || DB 280 || Super Saiyan?! || ||
|-
|| '''27 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 053 || Nothing but Goosebumps! The Handsome Warrior Zarbon's Devilish Transformation
|-
|| '''03 July 1990''' || || || DB 281 || Showdown!! Jheese and Butta || ||
|-
|| '''04 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 054 || Defend the Planet of Hope!! Kuririn's Astonishing Power-Up
|-
|| '''07 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ M3 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_3|A Super Decisive Battle for Earth]]
|-
|| '''10 July 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 22]]'' is released. || || DB 282 || Vegeta's Complex Mind || ||
|-
|| '''17 July 1990''' || || || DB 283 || Captain Ginyu Takes the Field!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 055 || Back from the Brink of Death – The Miracle Man, Vegeta
|-
|| '''24 July 1990''' || || || DB 284 || Captain Ginyu's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 1990''' || || || DB 285 || The Eldest and Co. in Danger|| ||
|-
|| '''01 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 056 || An Enormous Battle Power!! Freeza's Strategy is Shattered
|-
|| '''07 August 1990''' || || || DB 286 || Nail, Warrior of Namek || ||
|-
|| '''08 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 057 || I'm Back to My Old Self Again!! Goku Takes on 100 Times Gravity
|-
|| '''11 August 1990''' || || || DB 287 || The Body Change || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 1990''' || || || DB 288 || Goku or Ginyu?! || ||
|-
|| '''22 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 058 || Freeza's Secret Weapon! The Devilish Ginyu Special-Squad
|-
|| '''28 August 1990''' || || || DB 289 || Ginyu's Painful Miscalculation!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 059 || Bulma, Watch Out!! The Four-Star Ball Falls into Freeza's Hands
|-
|| '''04 September 1990''' || || || DB 290 || Ginyu is Defeated!!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 060 || Charge!! The Kaiō-Ken and Kamehameha of an Indomitable Spirit
|-
|| '''11 September 1990''' || || || DB 291 || An Angry Freeza!!! || ||
|-
|| '''12 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 061 || The Great Battle Approaches! The Ginyu Special-Squad Takes the Stage!!
|-
|| '''18 September 1990''' || || || DB 292 || Come Forth, Genuine Shenlong!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 062 || Goku on Final Approach! Smash through Freeza's Dragnet
|-
|| '''22 September 1990''' || || || DB 293 || Three Wishes || ||
|-
|| '''26 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 063 || Is This Some Super-Magic or Just a Trick?! Mr. Gurd is Angry!
|-
|| '''02 October 1990''' || || || DB 294 || The Last Wish || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 23]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1990''' || || || DB 295 || An Unexpected Super Power-Up || ||
|-
|| '''16 October 1990''' || || || DB 296 || Freeza's Super Transformation!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 October 1990''' || Son Goku's father, [[Bardock]], makes his debut. His armor lacks shoulder guards, in a nod to the armor worn by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshiro_Mifune Toshirō Mifune]'s character in Akira Kurosawa's ''Seven Samurai''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> || || || || DBZ TVS1 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_TV_Special_1|A Final, Solitary Battle - The Father of Z-Warrior Kakarrot, Who Challenged Freeza]]
|-
|| '''23 October 1990''' || || || DB 297 || Gohan in a Frenzy!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 October 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 064 || The Savage Reacoom! The Bad, Strong, and Outrageous Guy
|-
|| '''27 October 1990''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Assault! The Saiyans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 1990''' || || || DB 298 || A Worn-Out Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''31 October 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 065 || Don't Die, Gohan! Goku Finally Touches Down on the Battlefield
|-
|| '''06 November 1990''' || || || DB 299 || A Warrior's Revival || ||
|-
|| '''07 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 066 || Uncommon Strength!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son Goku
|-
|| '''10 November 1990''' || || || DB 300 || Piccolo's Self-Confidence || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 067 || Lightning Balls of Red and Blue! Jheese and Butta Attack Goku
|-
|| '''20 November 1990''' || || || DB 301 || An Endless Escalation!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 068 || At Last, a Direct Confrontation!! Captain Ginyu Takes the Field
|-
|| '''27 November 1990''' || || || DB 302 || Freeza's Second Transformation || ||
|-
|| '''28 November 1990''' || ''[[Savings Soldier Cashman]]'' begins serialization. || || CM 1 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 1 || DBZ 069 || Incredible Force!! Did You See It, Goku's Full Power?
|-
|| '''04 December 1990''' || || || DB 303 || Freeza Makes Doubly Sure!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 December 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 070 || What of the Battle's Outcome?! Freeza's Evil Hand Closes Around the Eldest
|-
|| '''11 December 1990''' || || || DB 304 || Birth of a Super Saiyan and a Super Freeza?! || ||
|-
|| '''12 December 1990''' || The Korean live action film, ''[[Dragon Ball: Fight, Son Goku! Win, Son Goku!]]'', is released. || || || || DBZ 071 || Surprise!! Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''19 December 1990'''
|| || || DB 305 || Freeza?! Or Vegeta?!
|rowspan="2"|DBZ 072
|rowspan="2"| Come Forth, Super Shenlong!! Grant Me My Wish
|-
|| || || DB 306 || Son Goku... Revived!!
|}

===1991===
Goku becomes a Super Saiyan and defeats Freeza. Trunks makes his debut. As ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' wraps up its serialization, the Artificial Humans are awakened and the anime begins the Garlic Jr. story arc. Finally, a live action film is produced in China.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1991''' || || || DB 307 || Kick-Starting the Super Decisive Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 073 || That Ain't Me! Gohan, Don't Lose Your Nerve, Hit Your Father!!
|-
|| '''10 January 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 24]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1991''' || || || DB 308 || Vegeta Dies!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 074 || A Huge Miscalculation!! Ginyu Has Turned into a Frog
|-
|| '''22 January 1991''' || || || DB 309 || Neither Gives an Inch! || ||
|-
|| '''23 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 075 || Thou Who Hast Gathered the Seven Balls... Now Speak Forth the Password!
|-
|| '''29 January 1991''' || || || DB 310 || Searching Each Other Out || ||
|-
|| '''30 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 076 || God Also Returns to Life! Piccolo is Resurrected by Super Shenlong
|-
|| '''05 February 1991''' || || || DB 311 || A Physical Battle || ||
|-
|| '''06 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 077 || Birth of the Mightiest Warrior?! Nail and Piccolo Merge
|-
|| '''09 February 1991''' || || || DB 312 || The Monster Freeza || ||
|-
|| '''13 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 078 || A Nightmare Super-Transformation!! Freeza's Battle Power Reaches One Million
|-
|| '''19 February 1991''' || || || DB 313 || The Twenty-Fold Kaiō-Ken Gamble || ||
|-
|| '''20 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 079 || Is This the End?! A Brutally Transcendent Power Attacks Gohan
|-
|| '''26 February 1991''' || || || DB 314 || Son Goku's Final Decision || ||
|-
|| '''27 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 080 || The Tide Suddenly Turns!! The Warrior Who Came Late – Piccolo
|-
|| '''05 March 1991''' || || || DB 315 || The Last Chance! An Extra-Large Genki-Dama || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 081 || Piccolo's Self-Confidence! I Will Be the One to Defeat Freeza
|-
|| '''08 March 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 25]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1991''' || The first depiction of the [[Super Saiyan]] as a transformation for Son Goku debuts, ten days before it will in the comic and three months before it will in the television show. This depiction is notably different from Toriyama's actual design, with Goku's pupils vanishing and his hair remaining black. || || || || DBZ M4 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_4|Super Saiyan Son Goku]]
|-
|| '''12 March 1991 ''' || || || DB 316 || The Hatred of the Universe, Pierces Freeza!! || ||
|-
|| '''13 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 082 || Sally Forth, Goku!! A Furious Freeza's 2nd Transformation
|-
|| '''19 March 1991 ''' || The Super Saiyan transformation makes its debut in the comic. || Toriyama designs the Super Saiyan transformation to not have filled-in hair, saving his assistant time and making it easy to tell that Goku has become stronger.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/</ref> Goku looks at Freeza with Bruce Lee's paralyzing glare, a moment Toriyama has up until now treated as the story arc's conclusion.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| DB 317 || Life or Death || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 083 || Fear Me!! Freeza Does Battle With a 3rd Transformation
|-
|| '''26 March 1991''' || || || DB 318 || The Legendary Super Saiyan || ||
|-
|| '''27 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 084 || The Death of Dende... Come Forth! Intense, Full-Force Power
|-
|| '''02 April 1991''' || || || DB 319 || Freeza's First Taste of Humiliation and Despair || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 085 || The Moment We've Waited For!!! Son Goku is Revived
|-
|| '''05 April 1991''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 36. || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 1991''' || || || DB 320 || Planet Namek and Hope Disappear || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 086 || Such Regret...!! The Proud Saiyan, Vegeta Dies
|-
|| '''16 April 1991''' || || || DB 321 || Freeza's Do-or-Die Full Power || ||
|-
|| '''17 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 087 || The Curtain Opens on the Super Decisive Battle!! I Am Going to Defeat You
|-
|| '''23 April 1991''' || || || DB 322 || A Final, Grand Decisive Battle for Both Sides! || ||
|-
|| '''24 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 088 || The Two Great Superpowers Collide! A Physical Battle Where Both Get Serious!!!
|-
|| '''27 April 1991''' || || || DB 323 || Two Wishes || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 089 || Freeza's Terrible Declaration! I Will Defeat You Without Using My Hands
|-
|| '''08 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 090 || That Ain't No Bluff!! The Audaciously Wonderful Guy, Son Goku
|-
|| '''14 May 1991''' || || || DB 324 || A Quiet, Fierce Battle || ||
|-
|| '''15 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 091 || Showdown!! The Embodiment of Flame in a 20-Fold Kaiō-Ken Kamehameha
|-
|| '''21 May 1991''' || || || DB 325 || Son Goku Calls it Quits || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 092 || An Extra-Large Genki-Dama – This is the Final Trump Card!!
|-
|| '''28 May 1991''' || || || DB 326 || An Empty Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''29 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 093 || Seize the Chance!! Piccolo's Suicide Support Strike
|-
|| '''04 June 1991''' || || || DB 327 || The End of It All || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 094 || The Incredible Destructive Force of the Genki-Dama!! Who Will Survive?!
|-
|| '''10 June 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 26]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 1991''' || || || DB 328 || Planet Namek Fades Out || ||
|-
|| '''12 June 1991''' || The Super Saiyan transformation makes its debut in the television show. || || CM 2 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 2 || DBZ 095 || Transformed At Last!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son Goku
|-
|| '''18 June 1991''' || || || DB 329 || Goku Won't Be Coming Home || ||
|-
|| '''19 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 096 || An Explosion of Anger!! Goku, Avenge Everyone's Deaths
|-
|| '''25 June 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Artificial Humans arc begins in the manga. Trunks makes his debut, possibly based off of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Reese Kyle Reese] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Connor John Connor] from the ''Terminator'' films. || || DB 330 || Freeza and his Father Descend to Earth || ||
|-
|| '''26 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 097 || The Destruction of Planet Namek?! A Demonic Flash Penetrates the Ground
|-
|| '''02 July 1991''' || || || DB 331 || The Mysterious Boy || ||
|-
|| '''03 July 1991''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_2:_Judgment_Day Terminator 2: Judgment Day]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 July 1991''' || || || DB 332 || A Second Super Saiyan || ||
|-
|| '''10 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 098 || I Am Going To Win... Risking Survival, A Final Attack
|-
|| '''16 July 1991''' || || || DB 333 || Son Goku Comes Home || ||
|-
|| '''17 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 099 || Shenlong, Fly Through Space!! The Time of Namek's Destruction Draws Near
|-
|| '''20 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ M5 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_5|The Incredible Strongest vs. Strongest]]
|-
|| '''23 July 1991''' || || || DB 334 || The Boy From the Future || ||
|-
|| '''24 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 100 || I am Son Goku's Son!! Gohan Returns to the Battlefield
|-
|| '''30 July 1991''' || || || DB 335 || A Message of Terror || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 101 || I'm Staying on This Planet!! A Final Wish Toward Victory
|-
|| '''06 August 1991''' || || || DB 336 || A Three Year Gamble || ||
|-
|| '''07 August 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 27]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 102 || Let's Get It On!! Two Remain on a Vanishing Planet
|-
|| '''10 August 1991''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z II: The Violent God, Freeza!!'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1991''' || [[Dr. Gero]] and [[No. 19]] make their debut. || Around this time, Torishima calls Toriyama to complain that the anticipated Artificial Humans are "just a geezer and a fatso". Toriyama then begins planning the introduction of No. 17 and No. 18.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>|| DB 337 || The Super Warriors Assemble || ||
|-
|| '''14 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 103 || Pathos of Freeza! Once He Starts Shaking He's Unstoppable!!
|-
|| '''21 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 104 || Goku's Declaration of Victory!! As Freeza Destroys Himself...
|-
|| '''27 August 1991''' || || || DB 338 || The Artificial Humans Head to the City... || ||
|-
|| '''28 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 105 || Freeza Defeated!! A Single Blast Packed With a Totailty of Rage
|-
|| '''03 September 1991''' || || || DB 339 || A Close Call for Yamcha!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 106 || Planet Namek's Great Explosion!! Goku Disappears into Space
|-
|| '''10 September 1991''' || || || DB 340 || Son Goku vs The Red Ribbon Army's Grudge || ||
|-
|| '''11 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 107 || Son Goku Survived – The Z Warriors Are All Resurrected!!
|-
|| '''14 September 1991''' || || || DB 341 || What's Wrong, Son Goku? || ||
|-
|| '''18 September 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball Z's'' Garlic Jr. arc begins.|| || || || DBZ 108 || Terrible Happenings in Heaven!! Garlic Jr. Becomes God?!
|-
|| '''21 September 1991''' || || || DB 342 || Goku, Defeated! || ||
|-
|| '''25 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 109 || Black Mist of Terror...!! Everyone Turns Demonic
|-
|| '''01 October 1991''' || || || DB 343 || Vegeta Makes His Appearance || ||
|-
|| '''02 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 110 || The Heavens Become the Battlefield!! Piccolo Becomes Devilish Again...
|-
|| '''08 October 1991''' || || || DB 344 || The Artificial Humans Lose their Cool || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 111 || A Direct Confrontation with Piccolo!! An Angry Masenkō in the Heavens
|-
|| '''15 October 1991''' || || || DB 345 || No. 20 Runs Away! || ||
|-
|| '''16 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 112 || Restore Everyone's Minds!! The Ultra Holy Water Resting in the Temple
|-
|| '''22 October 1991''' || || || DB 346 || Trunks Returns || ||
|-
|| '''23 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 113 || It Can't Wait Until Morning!! God Decides on a Suicidal Course of Action
|-
|| '''29 October 1991''' || || || DB 347 || Trunks' Confusion || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 114 || A Battle of Extreme Measures!! God Breaks the Covenant
|-
|| '''02 November 1991''' || || || DB 348 || To the Laboratory...!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 November 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 115 || The Ultra Holy Water Worked!! The World Awakens From its Nightmare
|-
|| '''08 November 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 28]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1991''' || No. 17 and No. 18 make their debut. || Around this time, Torishima calls Toriyama to complain that these new Artificial Humans are "just some brats". Toriyama then begins planning the introduction of Cell.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || DB 349 || No. 17 and No. 18 Are Awakened || ||
|-
|| '''13 November 1991''' ||''Savings Soldier Cashman'' concludes serialization. || || CM 3 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 3 || DBZ 116 || Gohan's Brief Chance for Victory!! Hit the Makyō Planet...
|-
|| '''19 November 1991''' || || || DB 350 || No. 17, No. 18, and... No. 16 || ||
|-
|| '''20 November 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 117 || You're My Guy... Kuririn – The 101st Proposal
|-
|| '''26 November 1991''' || || || DB 351 || The Mysterious No. 16 || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Artificial Humans arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime.|| || || || DBZ 118 || That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and his Father Strike Back
|-
|| '''03 December 1991''' || || || DB 352 || Vegeta vs No. 18 || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 119 || I Will Defeat Freeza... The Mysterious Boy Awaiting Goku
|-
|| '''10 December 1991''' || || || DB 353 || As You'd Expect of Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''11 December 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 120 || Freeza Halved By a Single Blow!! Another Super Saiyan
|-
|| '''18 December 1991''' || || || DB 354 || The Composed Artificial Humans || DBZ 121 || Heya!! It's Been a While... Son Goku Returns
|-
|| '''1991''' || At some point this year, the Chinese live action film, ''[[New Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shenlong]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|}

===1992===
Cell appears and absorbs No. 17 and No. 18. Fuyuto Takeda replaces Yū Kondō as Akira Toriyama's editor. The Cell Games begin, and ''Dub & Peter-1'' begins serialization.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''06 January 1992''' || Piccolo flies to [[God's Temple]] intent to rejoin with God, something Tenshinhan notes would deactivate the Dragon Balls.|| || DB 355 || Piccolo's Resolution || ||
|-
|| '''08 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 122 || My Dad is Vegeta... Confessions of the Mysterious Boy
|-
|| '''14 January 1992''' || || || DB 356 || God's Conditions|| ||
|-
|| '''15 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 123 || Goku's New Finishing Technique?! Watch This, My Instant Movement
|-
|| '''21 January 1992''' || || || DB 357 || News From Bulma || ||
|-
|| '''22 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 124 || I Will Overcome... Goku!! The King of the Fighting Saiyan Race
|-
|| '''25 January 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Super Saiya Legend'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1992''' || || || DB 358 || An Evil Premonition || ||
|-
|| '''29 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 125 || License Mastery? Goku's Newest Trial
|-
|| '''04 February 1992''' || || || DB 359 || God Has Seen It!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 126 || Murderers Who Leave No Trace – Which Ones Are the Artificial Humans?!
|-
|| '''11 February 1992''' || || || DB 360 || The Union of God and the Demon King || ||
|-
|| '''12 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 127 || The Cold-Blooded No. 20's Hideous Atrocities!! Goku's Super Transformation of Anger
|-
|| '''18 February 1992''' || Cell makes his debut. || || DB 361 || The Mysterious Monster, Finally Appears!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 128 || Goku's Double-Shock!! Caught Between Illness and Adversary
|-
|| '''25 February 1992''' || || || DB 362 || A Duel in Ginger Town || ||
|-
|| '''26 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 129 || The Might of Vegeta!! The Blood of a Super Saiyan Awakens
|-
|| '''03 March 1992''' || || || DB 363 || The Monster's Riddle is Solved || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 130 || No. 20's Defiant Smile... The Secret of Doctor Gero
|-
|| '''07 March 1992''' || Dende appears as the Earth's God, seven months before he will in the comic. || || || || DBZ M6 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_6|Clash!! 10,000,000,000 Powerful Warriors]]
|-
|| '''10 March 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 29]]'' is released. || || DB 364 || Cell Laughs || ||
|-
|| '''11 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 131 || A Present More Terrifying Than the Future?! Trunks' Suspicions
|-
|| '''17 March 1992''' || || || DB 365 || Son Goku Awakens || ||
|-
|| '''18 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 132 || Give Chase!! The Search for Doctor Gero's Mysterious Lab
|-
|| '''24 March 1992''' || || || DB 366 || The Saiyans' Training || ||
|-
|| '''25 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 133 || And the Terror Becomes a Reality... No. 17 and No. 18 Awaken!!
|-
|| '''31 March 1992''' || Dragon Ball Chapter 367's title page page notes that Artificial Humans [[No. 13]], [[No. 14]], and [[No 15.]] were close to completion. || || DB 367 || The Reborn Piccolo vs No. 17 || ||
|-
|| '''01 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 134 || Too Late to Do Anything?! The Ultimate Weapons to Kill Goku
|-
|| '''05 April 1992''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 37. || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1992''' || || || DB 368 || Cell Creeps Up || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1992''' || || || DB 369 || The Artificial Humans vs Cell || ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 135 || A Cute Face, and Super Power?! No. 18 Has No Blind Spot
|-
|| '''21 April 1992''' || || || DB 370 || The Reborn Piccolo's Do-or-Die Opposition || ||
|-
|| '''22 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 136 || Nobody Can Stop Them... Is This the End of the Z Warriors?!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''28 April 1992'''
|| || || DB 371 || No. 16 Stirs! || ||
|-
|| || || DB 372 || The Desperate No. 16's Power!! ||
|-
|| '''29 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 137 || Piccolo's Decision!! The Last Measure in His Reserve
|-
|| '''06 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 138 || Walking Weapons of Mass Destruction!! The Artificial Humans Draw Near Goku
|-
|| '''12 May 1992''' || Cell's second form debuts.|| Kondō tells Toriyama that Cell's second form makes him look like a moron, and to hurry and have him reach his perfect form.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || DB 373 || Prevent It! Cell's Perfect Form || ||
|-
|| '''13 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 139 || An Ominous Premonition! Bulma Unveils a Mystery
|-
|| '''19 May 1992''' || || || DB 374 || Goku and Cell's First Confrontation || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 140 || The Discovery of an Evil Egg!! A Terrified Trunks
|-
|| '''26 May 1992''' || || || DB 375 || Vegeta and Trunks Depart!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 141 || To Face an Unprecedented Foe... A Super Namekian is Born!!
|-
|| '''02 June 1992''' || || || DB 376 || Vegeta's Self-Confidence! || ||
|-
|| '''03 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 142 || The Kamehameha?! The Monster Who Possesses Goku's Energy
|-
|| '''09 June 1992''' || || || DB 377 || Son Goku and Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''10 June 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 30]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 143 || A Life Form of Evil and Destruction!! His Name is Artificial Human Cell
|-
|| '''16 June 1992''' || || || DB 378 || Super Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''17 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 144 || Piccolo's Grievous Mistake! Cell Escapes Into the City!
|-
|| '''23 June 1992''' || || || DB 379 || Cell's Perfect Form, Interrupted?! || ||
|-
|| '''24 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 145 || The Secret of Cell's Birth! What Lies Below the Laboratory?!
|-
|| '''30 June 1992''' || || || DB 380 || Run Away, No. 18!! || ||
|-
|| '''01 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 146 || Goku Awakens to Battle! Go Beyond the Super Saiyan!!
|-
|| '''07 July 1992''' || || || DB 381 || Vegeta's Curiosity Saves Cell || ||
|-
|| '''08 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 147 || Hasten Your Training, Saiyans! In the Room of Spirit and Time...
|-
|| '''11 July 1992''' || No. 13, No. 14, and No. 15 make their debut. || || || || DBZ M7 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_7|Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans]]
|-
|| '''14 July 1992''' || Cell's perfect form debuts. Around this time, [[Fuyuto Takeda]] becomes Akira Toriyama's editor, replacing Yū Kondō.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>|| || DB 382 || Perfect Form Completed!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 148 || The Gekiretsu Kodan that Split the Heavens!! Piccolo vs Artificial Human No. 17
|-
|| '''21 July 1992''' || || || DB 383 || The Tables Turn || ||
|-
|| '''22 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 149 || How I Have Waited For this Day!! Cell's Prologue to Perfection
|-
|| '''28 July 1992''' || || || DB 384 || Vegeta's Stubborn Secret Plan || ||
|-
|| '''29 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 150 || The Suicidal Counterattack Proves Ineffective! Piccolo's Flame Burns Out!!
|-
|| '''04 August 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 31]]'' is released. || || DB 385 || Trunks Starts Up || ||
|-
|| '''05 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 151 || One Final Remaining Hope... The Silent Warrior No. 16 Takes Action!!
|-
|| '''07 August 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z III: A Violent Battle With the Artificial Humans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''11 August 1992'''
|| || || DB 386 || Super Trunks Surpasses His Father! || ||
|-
|| || || DB EX || Trunks the Story –A Lone Warrior– ||
|-
|| '''12 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 152 || No. 17 is Swallowed... The Transforming Cell is a Super Gourmet
|-
|| '''19 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 153 || Tomorrow I am Going to Pulverize You!! Goku's Challenge
|-
|| '''25 August 1992''' || || || DB 387 || The Balance of Super Power || ||
|-
|| '''26 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 154 || I'll Finish Everything!! A Reborn Vegeta, Father and Son, Sally Forth
|-
|| '''01 September 1992''' || || || DB 388 || Cell's Idea || ||
|-
|| '''02 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 155 || Suddenly Full-Throttle!! The Radiant Vegeta's Super Power
|-
|| '''08 September 1992''' || || || DB 389 || A Terrifying Message || ||
|-
|| '''09 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 156 || On Your Knees, Cell! I am Super Vegeta!!
|-
|| '''15 September 1992''' || || || DB 390 || Goku and Gohan Come Out || ||
|-
|| '''16 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 157 || Dangerous Pride!! A Challenge to Cell's Perfect Form
|-
|| '''22 September 1992''' || || || DB 391 || A Rest Before the Big Showdown || ||
|-
|| '''23 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 158 || I'm So Distraught!! Kuririn's Handiwork in Destroying No. 18
|-
|| '''27 September 1992''' || ''Dragon Quest V'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''29 September 1992''' || || || DB 392 || The Royal Army's Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 159 || A Shock to the Entire Universe!! Cell, A Spectacular Evolution Toward His Perfect Form
|-
|| '''02 October 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 32]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 1992''' || Dende appears as the Earth's God in the comic proper, seven months after he does in ''Dragon Ball Z'' movie 6.|| || DB 393 || A New God || ||
|-
|| '''13 October 1992''' || || || DB 394 || The Cell Games Begin || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 160 || An Infinite Battle Power!! The Birth of the God of Destruction is Named Cell
|-
|| '''20 October 1992''' || || || DB 395 || The Entire Group Gathers!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 161 || Super Vegeta in Peril!! An Absolutely Perfect Terror Closes In!!
|-
|| '''27 October 1992''' || || || DB 396 || The Cell Game's Dead Weight?! || ||
|-
|| '''28 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 162 || Breaking Through the Boundaries of the Super Saiyan!! Trunks Summons a Storm
|-
|| '''03 November 1992''' || || || DB 397 || Cell vs Son Goku!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 1992''' || ''[[Dub & Peter-1]]'' begins serialization. || || D&P 1 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 1|| DBZ 163 || Save Your Father!! Trunks' Fury, Which Scorches Even the Heavens
|-
|| '''10 November 1992''' || || || DB 398 || Son Goku at Full Power || ||
|-
|| '''11 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 164 || A Future of Despair!! Trunks, the Man Who Lived Through Hell
|-
|| '''17 November 1992''' || || || DB 399 || Showdown at the Highest-Level || ||
|-
|| '''18 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 165 || Super Trunks Has a Weakness!! Cell, A Shocking Bombshell Declaration
|-
|| '''21 November 1992''' || || || DB 400 || Defeat or Death?!|| ||
|-
|| '''25 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 166 || A Final Battle Closes in on Goku!! The Mystery of the New Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''01 December 1992''' || || || DB 401 || A Full Power Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 167 || Ratings 100%!! The Cell Games Call for Death With an Exclusive Live Broadcast
|-
|| '''04 December 1992''' || || || D&P 2 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 2|| ||
|-
|| '''08 December 1992''' || || || DB 402 || Son Goku's Puzzling Behavior || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 168 || Goku and Gohan... The Hero Father and Son's Ultimate Level-Up
|-
|| '''15 December 1992''' || || || DB 403 || The Warrior Who Surpassed Goku || ||
|-
|| '''16 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 169 || Goku's Composure?! Just Rest and Wait for the Cell Games
|-
|| '''22 December 1992''' || || || DB 404 || Take Off! Super Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''26 December 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 33]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''29 December 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: A Fierce Battle at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai'', is released. || || || || ||
|}

===1993===
The Cell Games come to a close with Son Gohan's victory, and the deaths of both Cell and Son Goku. The anime's Afterlife Tournament story arc airs. Toriyama begins what he intends to be ''Dragon Ball's'' final story arc, with Gohan attending high school. ''Dub & Peter-1'' finishes up, while ''Go! Go! Ackman'' begins.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1993''' || || || DB 405 || Will Son Gohan Get Angry? || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 170 || The Relaxation of the Fighters... The Girl, The Lie, and Gohan's Decision
|-
|| '''19 January 1993''' || || || DB 406 || No. 16's Secret Weapon || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 171 || The Hidden Strength!! When Gohan Was a Baby
|-
|| '''26 January 1993''' || || || DB 407 || The Hell of the Cell Juniors || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 172 || Find a New God!! Goku, the Great Instant Movement
|-
|| '''02 February 1993''' || || || DB 408 || Son Gohan Explodes!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 173 || Dende's New Occupation!! The Dragon Balls are Revived
|-
|| '''04 February 1993''' || || || D&P 3 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 3|| ||
|-
|| '''09 February 1993''' || || || DB 409 || Seriousness vs Seriousness || ||
|-
|| '''10 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 174 || Goku's Perplexing Problem?! The Dragon Balls are Taken Back
|-
|| '''16 February 1993''' || || || DB 410 || The Ultimate Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''17 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 175 || Cell's Standing Challenge!! The Opening to the Decisive Battle
|-
|| '''23 February 1993''' || || || DB 411 || Cell, Driven to the Wall || ||
|-
|| '''24 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ TVS2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_TV_Special_2|Defiance in the Face of Despair!! The Remaining Super Warriors – Gohan and Trunks]]''
|-
|| '''02 March 1993''' || || || DB 412 || The End of the Cell Games || ||
|-
|| '''03 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 176 || Wait Just a Minute!! The Great Satan Army Arrives
|-
|| '''06 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ M8 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_8|Burn Up!! A Red-Hot, Raging, Super-Fierce Fight]]''
|-
|| '''09 March 1993''' || || || DB 413 || Son Gohan in Agony || ||
|-
|| '''10 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 177 || Goku's Bout!! The Super-Tense Cell Games
|-
|| '''16 March 1993''' || || || DB 414 || An Unexpected Turning of the Tables || ||
|-
|| '''17 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 178 || A Direct Hit to the Earth!! Cell's Huge Kamehameha
|-
|| '''18 March 1993''' || ''Dub & Peter-1'' concludes serialization. || || D&P 4 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 4|| ||
|-
|| '''20 March 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Super Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1993''' || || || DB 415 || A Message From Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''30 March 1993''' || || || DB 416 || Kamehameha vs Kamehameha: A Final Showdown || ||
|-
|| '''31 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 179 || Lose or Die?! Goku, A Secret Turnabout Plan
|-
|| '''05 April 1993''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 38. || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1993''' || || || DB 417 || The Grand Finale || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 180 || The End of the Desperate Struggle!! Goku Surrenders?!
|-
|| '''13 April 1993''' || || || DB 418 || Farewell, Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 181 || Someone Who Will Succeed the Strongest... His Name is Gohan
|-
|| '''20 April 1993''' || || || DB 419 || One More Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 182 || Get Angry, Gohan – Release the Dormant Power Within
|-
|| '''27 April 1993''' || || || DB 420 || Peace for the Future... || ||
|-
|| '''28 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 183 || Miniature Threats!! The Cell Juniors Attack
|-
|| '''05 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 184 || The Tragedy of No. 16!! Super Gohan's Anger Explodes
|-
|| '''11 May 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Majin Boo arc begins in the manga. Son Gohan is now the story's protagonist.|| Akira Toriyama begins what he intends to be Dragon Ball's final story arc.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| DB 421 || Satan City's High School || ||
|-
|| '''12 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 185 || Anger Exploding Into Power!! The Cell Juniors are Destroyed
|-
|| '''18 May 1993''' || || || DB 422 || Gohan, Very Tired || ||
|-
|| '''19 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 186 || Cell is Knocked Out!! Taken Down With Two Super Punches
|-
|| '''21 May 1993''' ||''[[Go! Go! Ackman]]'' begins serialization. || || GGA 1 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1993''' || || || DB 423 || The Birth of a New Hero!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 187 || Cell's Disaster!! The Destruction of His Perfect Body
|-
|| '''01 June 1993''' || || || DB 424 || Videl Emergency Dispatch!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 188 || Bye-Bye Everyone!! Goku's Last Instant Movement
|-
|| '''04 June 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 34]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''08 June 1993''' || || Around this time, drawing laid back stories about Gohan in high school helps Toriyama realize that his protagonist enjoys studying more than fighting. Although he would have liked to continue the slice-of-life stuff, Toriyama reasons that it is time for a new enemy to appear.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-manga-vol-1-tori-toyo-interview-web-version/</ref>|| DB 425 || Exposed!!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 1993''' || || || DB 426 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''16 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 189 || The Nightmare is Reborn!! An Absolute and Perfect Terror
|-
|| '''21 June 1993''' || || || GGA 2 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1993''' || || || DB 427 || The Special Training Begins!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 190 || From Goku to Gohan... A Father's Spirit is Passed Down
|-
|| '''29 June 1993''' || || || DB 428 || Videl-''san'' Takes Flight || ||
|-
|| '''30 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 191 || The Fight is Over... Thank You, Son Goku
|-
|| '''06 July 1993''' || || || DB 429 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Draws Near || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 192 || I Will Carry On in the Afterlife!! Farewell with a Smile
|-
|| '''10 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ M9 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_9|The Galaxy at the Brink!! The Super Incredible Guy]]
|-
|| '''13 July 1993''' || || || DB 430 || The Dragon Team Gathers!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 193 || A New Day Will Come... Father! I'll Hang in There
|-
|| '''20 July 1993''' || || || DB 431 || The Preliminaries Begin || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1993''' || || || GGA 3 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 3 || DBZ 194 || End it All Again!! I Will Protect the Future
|-
|| '''23 July 1993''' || || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Side-Story:_Plan_to_Eradicate_the_Saiyans_Episode_1|Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans – Part 1]]''
|-
|| '''27 July 1993''' || || || DB 432 || The Two Small Super Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''28 July 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball Z's'' Afterlife Tournament arc begins.|| || || || DBZ 195 || A Great Inspiration!! I'm Ready! The Awesome Guy from the Afterlife
|-
|| '''03 August 1993''' || || || DB 433 || Trunks vs Son Goten || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 August 1993''' || || || DB 434 || Trunks vs Son Goten 2 || ||
|-
|| '''11 August 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 196 || I'm the Best in the Afterlife!! The Great Assembly of Past Heroes
|-
|| '''18 August 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 197 || Wild Enthusiasm on Dai Kaiō's Planet!! Goku Stirs Up a Whirlwind
|-
|| '''21 August 1993''' || || || GGA 4 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 4 || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1993''' || || || DB 435 || The "Boys Division" Winner is Decided! || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''25 August 1993'''
|| || || || ||DBZ 198 ||A Blazing Decision!! Will it be Goku or Paikuhan?!
|-
|| || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Side-Story:_Plan_to_Eradicate_the_Saiyans_Episode_2|Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans – Part 2]]''
|-
|| '''31 August 1993''' || || || DB 436 || Mister Satan's Got Some Guts! || ||
|-
|| '''01 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 199 || Don't Let Victory Escape!! Decided With an Ultra-Fast Kamehameha
|-
|| '''03 September 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 35]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 September 1993''' || || || DB 437 || A Mysterious Pair || ||
|-
|| '''08 September 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Majin Boo arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime.|| || || || DBZ 200 || It's Been 7 Years Since That Event! Starting Today, I'm a High School Student
|-
|| '''14 September 1993''' || || || DB 438 || The Matchups Are Decided! || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 201 || The Champion and Lover of Justice – The Great Saiyaman Appears
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''21 September 1993'''
|| || || DB 439 || Kuririn and Piccolo's Fights || ||
|-
|| || || GGA 5 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 5 ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1993''' || || || DB 440 || Shin's Surprising True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''29 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 202 || Gohan's Confusing First Date?!
|-
|| '''05 October 1993''' || || || DB 441 || Videl is Worn Ragged || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1993''' || || || DB 442 || Gohan Gets Angry!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1993''' || || || DB 443 || The Plan Goes into Motion || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 203 || Gohan, Get Moving Quick! Rescue Videl!!
|-
|| '''21 October 1993''' || || || GGA 6 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 6 || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1993''' || || || DB 444 || Stolen Energy || ||
|-
|| '''27 October 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 204 || A Robbery Case!! The Culprit is Saiyaman?!
|-
|| '''02 November 1993''' || || || DB 445 || A Frightful Mystery || ||
|-
|| '''03 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 205 || Goku's Also Resurrected?! He's Participating in the Tenka'ichi Budōkai!!
|-
|| '''04 November 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 36]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1993''' || || || DB 446 || The Dark Mage Babidi || ||
|-
|| '''10 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 206 || Even Gohan is Surprised! Goten's Explosion of Power
|-
|| '''16 November 1993''' || || || DB 447 || Babidi Knows || ||
|-
|| '''17 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 207 || Ah, I Flew!! Videl's Introduction to Bukūjutsu
|-
|| '''22 November 1993''' || || || GGA 7 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 7 || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1993''' || || || DB 448 || One Must Enter the Tiger's Den... || ||
|-
|| '''24 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 208 || Welcome Back, Goku! The Whole Z Team Assembles!!
|-
|| '''30 November 1993''' || || || DB 449 || The Game || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1993''' || || || DB 450 || Stage Two's Yakon || ||
|-
|| '''08 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 209 || You're in Danger, Saiyaman! Guard Yourself Against a Perfectly Timed Photo?!
|-
|| '''14 December 1993''' || || || DB 451 || The Demon Beast Yakon's Feast || ||
|-
|| '''15 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 210 || No Small Matter!! Little Trunks
|-
|| '''17 December 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend 2'' (aka ''Super Butōden 2''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1993''' || || || DB 452 || Dabra Takes the Stage!! || ||
|-
|| '''22 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 211 || It's My Turn!! Goten's Anxious First Fight
|}

===1994===
Majin Boo is awakened and wipes out humanity, while ''Go! Go! Ackman'' continues its serialization.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1994''' || || || DB 453 || The Fate of the Finals || ||
|-
|| '''12 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 212 || Happiness Times a Million! The Junior Champion is Decided!!
|-
|| '''18 January 1994''' || || || DB 454 || The Winner is Decided!!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 213 || Now What, Satan?! The Greatest Pinch in History
|-
|| '''25 January 1994''' || || || DB 455 || An Evil Heart is Found || ||
|-
|| '''26 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 214 || Event Match-ups Decided!! Let's Hurry and Hold the First Round
|-
|| '''01 February 1994''' || || || DB 456 || The Fated Showdown: Son Goku vs Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''02 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 215 || What's the Matter, Piccolo?! An Unheard-of No-Fight Forfeit
|-
|| '''08 February 1994''' || || || DB 457 || Vegeta's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''09 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 216 || Undyingly Unpleasant?! The Mystery of Spopovitch
|-
|| '''15 February 1994''' || || || DB 458 || Two Deadly Battles || ||
|-
|| '''16 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 217 || A Tragic Videl!! Are You Coming Out, Angry Super Gohan?
|-
|| '''22 February 1994''' || || || DB 459 || Countdown || ||
|-
|| '''23 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 218 || Exposed!! The Saiyaman is Son Gohan
|-
|| '''01 March 1994''' || Majin Boo, based on Fuyuto Takeda, makes his debut.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || || DB 460 || Majin Boo Appears?! || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 219 || A Slithering Conspiracy!! Gohan's Power is Stolen
|-
|| '''08 March 1994''' || || || DB 461 || This is Majin Boo?! || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 220 || The Man Behind the Curtains Appears!! The Evil Mage Babidi
|-
|| '''12 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ M10 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_10|The Dangerous Duo! Super-Warriors Can’t Rest]]''
|-
|| '''15 March 1994''' || || || DB 462 || Majin Boo's Menace || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 221 || The Awaiting Trap!! A Challenge From the Demon Realm
|-
|| '''19 March 1994''' || || || DB 463 || An Overwhelming, Bizarre Power || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 222 || Don't Toy With Me!! Vegeta's Breakthrough First Strike of Fury
|-
|| '''29 March 1994''' || || || DB 464 || Vegeta's Final Deathmatch || ||
|-

|| '''01 April 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Tale of Extreme Bravery'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 37]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1994''' || ||Akira Toriyama turns 39. || DB 465 || Majin Boo Gets Angry || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1994''' || || || DB 466 || The End of the Man Behind the Curtain || ||
|-
|| '''13 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 223 || Goku's Power Wide Open!! Blow Away Yakon
|-
|| '''19 April 1994''' || || || DB 467 || Farewell, Proud Warrior || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 224 || A Great Miscalculation!! Satan vs Three Super Warriors?!
|-
|| '''26 April 1994''' || || || DB 468 || The Nightmare Returns|| ||
|-
|| '''27 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 225 || Such Strong Kids!! No. 18's Close Fight?!
|-
|| '''04 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 226 || A Confrontation With the Demon King! It's Your Turn Gohan!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1994''' || || || DB 469 || A Faint Hope || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1994''' || || || DB 470 || Babidi's Revenge Operation Begins!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 227 || A Wicked Heart is Discovered!! Dabra's Good Idea
|-
|| '''21 May 1994''' || || || GGA 8 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 8 || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1994''' || || || DB 471 || A Time of Tribulation || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 228 || Vegeta, the Prince of Destruction, is Revived!! Intrusion at the Budōkai
|-
|| '''31 May 1994''' || || || DB 472 || The Z Sword || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1994''' || || || DB 473 || Son Goku Contacts Majin Boo! || ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1994''' || || || DB 474 || The Limit!! Super Saiyan 3 || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 229 || A Super Confrontation of Destiny!! The Clash of Goku vs Vegeta
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''21 June 1994'''
|| || || DB 475 || Majin Boo Begins to See His True Worth || ||
|-
|| || || GGA 9 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 9 ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 230 || Just You Wait, Babidi!! Your Aspirations Will Not be Allowed
|-
|| '''28 June 1994''' || || || DB 476 || Son Goku's Remaining Time || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 231 || The Seal is Broken! Out Comes the Vicious Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''05 July 1994''' || || || DB 477 || Son Goku Heads Back || ||
|-
|| '''06 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 232 || I Won't Allow the Revival!! A Kamehameha of Resistance
|-
|| '''09 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ M11 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_11|Super-Warrior Defeat!! I'm the One Who'll Win]]''
|-
|| '''12 July 1994''' || || || DB 478 || Son Gohan's Whereabouts || ||
|-
|| '''13 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 233 || A Straight Line to Despair?! The Grief of Kaiōshin
|-
|| '''19 July 1994''' || || || DB 479 || The Z Sword and Another Kaiōshin || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1994''' || || || GGA 10 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 10 || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1994''' || || || DB 480 || The Fusion is Completed at Last!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 234 || The Terrifying Majin!! Gohan's Approaching Fear of Death
|-
|| '''02 August 1994''' || || || DB 481 || The Earth Army's Ultimate Secret Weapon!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 235 || Gonna Eat'cha!! A Hungry Majin's Supernatural Power
|-
|| '''04 August 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 38]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1994''' || || || DB 482 || Perfected at Last! Super Fusion!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 236 || A Warrior's Resolution!! I Will Dispose of the Majin
|-
|| '''22 August 1994''' ||''Go! Go! Ackman'' concludes serialization. || || GGA 11 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 11 || ||
|-
|| '''23 August 1994''' || || || DB 483 || Majin Boo and Friends || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 237 || For Those Whom He Loves... Vegeta Perishes!!
|-
|| '''30 August 1994''' || || || DB 484 || That Which is Brought Forth by Anger || ||
|-
|| '''31 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 238 || The Nightmare Revisited! Majin Boo has Survived
|-
|| '''06 September 1994''' || || || DB 485 || The Two Majin Boos... And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''07 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 239 || The Struggle of Videl and the Others! Find the Dragon Balls
|-
|| '''13 September 1994''' || || || DB 486 || The Terrible New Majin Boo || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 1994''' || || || DB 487 || The Extinction of Humanity || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 240 || Enormous Hope!! A New Finishing Technique for the Little Squirts
|-
|| '''23 September 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans -Earth Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''27 September 1994''' || || || DB 488 || Trunks and Goten Enter the Room of Spirit and Time || ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 241 || Goten and Trunks – The World's Most Wanted
|-
|| '''29 September 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend 3'' (aka ''Super Butōden 3''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 1994''' || || || DB 489 || Gotenks' Got Confidence!! || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1994''' || || || DB 490 || Gotenks' Got Loads of Confidence!! || ||
|-
|| '''12 October 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 242 || Gohan is Revived – Kaiōshin's Secret Weapon?!
|-
|| '''18 October 1994''' || || || DB 491 || A Surefire Kamikaze Attack! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 243 || It Came Ou~t!! The Legendary Z Sword
|-
|| '''25 October 1994''' || || || DB 492 || The Alternate Dimension is Sealed Off || ||
|-
|| '''01 November 1994''' || || || DB 493 || Escape from the Alternate Dimension || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 244 || West City is Targeted! Stop, Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''08 November 1994''' || || || DB 494 || Do Your Best, Super Gotenks-''kun'' || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 245 || An Astounding, Great Transformation!! Super Saiyan 3
|-
|| '''11 November 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Great Legend of Son Goku'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 November 1994''' || || || DB 495 || He's So Strong!! The Super Fusion || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 246 || Bye-Bye, Babidi!! Majin Boo Rebels
|-
|| '''22 November 1994''' || || || DB 496 || A Desperate Big-Big-Big Pinch!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 247 || Absurdly Awful Looking?! The Special Training Transformation Pose
|-
|| '''29 November 1994''' || || || DB 497 || Son Gohan's Grand Counterattack!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 248 || See You Later, Everybody!! Goku Returns to the Afterlife
|-
|| '''02 December 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 39]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 1994''' || || || DB 498 || Majin Boo's Erratic Behavior || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 249 || Where is Gohan?! Training in the Kaiōshin Realm
|-
|| '''13 December 1994''' || || || DB 499 || A Trap || ||
|-
|| '''14 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 250 || You're Kidding, Right?! The Z Sword is Broken
|-
|| '''16 December 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans -Space Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1994''' || || || DB 500 || A Great Reversal || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 251 || The Birth of a Superhuman Warrior!! His Name is Gotenks
|}

===1995===
Vegetto appears. Majin Boo is defeated with a Genki Dama. Oob debuts and becomes Goku's pupil as ''Dragon Ball'' comes to an end. ''Dragon Ball's'' 42nd and final volume is released, along with the first six ''Daizenshuu'' guidebooks.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1995''' || || || DB 501 || A Savior Appears?! || ||
|-
|| '''11 January 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 252 || The Final Weapon is Engaged?! Satan Will Save the Earth
|-
|| '''13 January 1995''' || || || DB 502 || Is This Gonna Work?! The Potara Fusion! || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 1995''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 503rd chapter ends with Goku and Vegeta fusing into a being named, in the page's margins, "Gogeta". || || DB 503 || Son Goku's Final Fusion!! || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 253 || I've Stopped Killing!! Majin Boo's Good Boy Declaration
|-
|| '''31 January 1995''' || Despite being named "Gogeta" in the margins of the previous chapter, the fused Goku and Vegeta refers to himself as "Vegetto". || || DB 504 || The Fused Fathers are Unbeatable || ||
|-
|| '''01 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 254 || Run Away, Satan!! An Angry Majin Boo Emerges
|-
|| '''07 February 1995''' || || || DB 505 || Vegetto the Instigator || ||
|-
|| '''08 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 255 || Which One Will Win?! A Good and Evil Boo-Boo Confrontation
|-
|| '''14 February 1995''' || || || DB 506 || Goku and Vegeta Inside of Boo || ||
|-
|| '''15 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 256 || A Catastrophe With No Time to Lose!! Earth's Humanity is Exterminated
|-
|| '''21 February 1995''' || || || DB 507 || Boo and Boo Inside of Boo || ||
|-
|| '''22 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 257 || The Special Training is a Success!! You're Finished Now, Majin Boo
|-
|| '''28 February 1995''' || || || DB 508 || The Pure Majin Boo || ||
|-
|| '''01 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 258 || I'm Going Like I Mean It!! A Wide-Open Super Gotenks
|-
|| '''03 March 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 40]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1995''' || In ''Dragon Ball Z's'' 12th film, the fused Goku and Vegeta is referred to as Gogeta.|| || || || DBZ M12 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_12|The Rebirth of Fusion!! Goku and Vegeta]]''
|-
|| '''07 March 1995''' || || || DB 509 || A Match with the Whole Universe at Stake || ||
|-
|| '''08 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 259 || I've Done It!! Boo Successfully Eliminated With Ghosts?!
|-
|| '''11 March 1995''' || ''Chrono Trigger'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 March 1995''' || || || DB 510 || Vegeta and Kakarrot || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 260 || Escape From Another Dimension!! Super Gotenks 3
|-
|| '''21 March 1995''' || || || DB 511 || Vegeta Puts His Life on the Line || ||
|-
|| '''22 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 261 || Going Too Far?! Boo-Boo Volleyball
|-
|| '''24 March 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Legend of Goku -Assault Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 March 1995''' || || || DB 512 || Super Saiyan 3 Vanishes || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1995''' || || || DB 513 || Vegeta's Idea || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1995''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 40. || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 April 1995''' || || || DB 514 || A Message for the Revived People of Earth || ||
|-
|| '''18 April 1995''' || || || DB 515 || Energy Won't Gather for the Genki-Dama || ||
|-
|| '''25 April 1995''' || || || DB 516 || Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 262 || Truly Great!! A Reborn Gohan Returns to Earth
|-
|| '''03 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 263 || Boo is Overwhelmed!! Gohan's Miracle Power
|-
|| '''09 May 1995''' || || || DB 517 || The Grand Finale, And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''16 May 1995''' || || || DB 518 || And So, After 10 Years || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 264 || Has He Done It?! Majin Boo's Great Explosion
|-
|| '''23 May 1995''' || || || DB 519 || Bye-Bye, Dragon World || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 265 || Boo's Worst Foul Play!! Gotenks is Absorbed?!
|-
|| '''31 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 266 || For the Sake of the Entire Universe... Return to Life, Son Goku
|-
|| '''02 June 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 41]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 267 || A One Time Only Miracle... Will the Super Combination With Gohan Come About?
|-
|| '''28 June 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 268 || Merged!! Vegeta's Pride and Goku's Rage
|-
|| '''05 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 269 || Magnificent Power!! Vegetto Surpasses the Ultimate
|-
|| '''12 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 270 || A Fissure Between Dimensions!! Has Boo Snapped?!
|-
|| '''15 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ M13 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_13|Dragon Fist Explosion!! If Goku Won't Do it, Who Will?]]''
|-
|| '''19 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 271 || The Ace Up Boo's Sleeve!! You Become a Hard Candy
|-
|| '''20 June 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 1|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 1: Complete Illustrations]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 272 || A Hero is Lost?! Vegetto is Absorbed
|-
|| '''28 July 1995''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 273 || A Demonic Maze!! What is There Inside Boo's Belly?!
|-
|| '''04 August 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 42]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 2|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 2: Story Guide]]'' are released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 274 || Nightmares or Illusions?! Goku and Gohan's Father-Son Confrontation
|-
|| '''16 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 275 || The Majin's Secret!! Two More Boo's Inside of Boo
|-
|| '''23 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 276 || Where is the Exit?! Escape From a Collapsing Boo
|-
|| '''04 September 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 3|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 3: TV Animation Part 1]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 277 || Earth Disappears!! Boo's Reverse-Transformation of Evil
|-
|| '''13 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 278 || Boo's Assault!! A Conclusion in the Kaiōshin Realm
|-
|| '''20 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 279 || Seize the Future!! A Decisive Battle With the Universe at Stake
|-
|| '''22 September 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Legend of Goku -Awakening Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''26 September 1995''' || Details about ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' are first revealed. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4: World Guide]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''18 October 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 280 || Vegeta Takes Off His Hat!! Goku, You are No. 1
|-
|| '''01 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 281 || Pull Through, Vegeta!! One Life-Threatening Minute
|-
|| '''04 November 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 5|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 5: TV Animation Part 2]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''08 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 282 || Don't You Pick on Satan!! The Original Boo is Revived
|-
|| '''15 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 283 || Vegeta's Secret Plan!! Porunga and the Two Wishes
|-
|| '''17 November 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Shin Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''22 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 284 || A Last Hope!! We'll Make a Huge Genki-Dama
|-
|| '''29 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 285 || Ultra Impressive!! The Genki-Dama From Everyone is Finished
|-
|| '''04 December 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 6|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 6: Movies & TV Specials]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1995''' || ''Dragon Quest VI'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 December 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 286 || Son Goku is the Strongest After All!! Majin Boo is Annihilated
|-
|| '''20 December 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 287 || Peace Returns!! Majin Boo, the Champion of Justice?!
|}

===1996===
The remaining ''Daizenshuu'' guidebooks are released. ''Dragon Ball Z'' reaches its end, while a sequel continuing the story beyond the manga's ending, ''Dragon Ball GT'', begins airing. Akira Toriyama also draws ''Alien Peke'', and begins ''Tokimecha''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''10 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 288 || You're Late, Goku! Everyone Party!!
|-
|| '''17 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 289 || Grandpa Goku! I Am Pan!!
|-
|| '''24 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 290 || I Am Oobb! Now 10 Years Old, the Former Majin?!
|-
|| '''31 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 291 || Even Stronger!! Goku's Dream is Super-Huge
|-
|| '''05 February 1996''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 1996''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' begins airing. The show is an anime-exclusive continuation of ''Dragon Ball Z'' and, in turn, Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' manga. || || || || DBGT 01 || The Mysterious Dragon Balls Appear!! Goku Becomes a Child?!
|-
|| '''14 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 02 || I'm the Star! Pan Blasts Off into Space!!
|-
|| '''21 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 03 || Super Greedy!! The Merchant Planet Imegga
|-
|| '''28 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 04 || Wanted!! Goku's on the Wanted List?!
|-
|| '''04 March 1996''' || || || || || || ''The Path to Ultimate Strength''
|-
|| '''06 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 05 || Finding a Strong Guy!! The Bodyguard Redict
|-
|| '''13 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 06 || It's Going to Hurt?! Goku the Dentist
|-
|| '''20 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 07 || Beloved Honey?! Trunks is Betrothed
|-
|| '''29 March 1996''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1996''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 41. || || || ||
|-
|| '''17 April 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 08 || Even Goku Gets Hit!! Full-Force Whisker Power
|-
|| '''24 April 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 09 || Oh, Crap!! Goku Plunges into a Trap Planet?!
|-
|| '''01 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 10 || Dance Attack?! Bon-Papa!!
|-
|| '''08 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 11 || Lood's Curse?! Pan Turned into a Doll
|-
|| '''15 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 12 || The Oracle of God is Super-Annoying!! Lood Maneuvers
|-
|| '''22 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 13 || This Guy's in Charge?! Mysterious Scientist Mu
|-
|| '''31 May 1996''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Grand Legend of Dragon Ball'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 14 || Get the Rhythm Perfect?! The Strategy to Defeat Lood!!
|-
|| '''12 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 15 || I'm Running Away!! Pan's Desertion?!
|-
|| '''19 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 16 || Machine Planet M2... Giru the Traitor?!
|-
|| '''26 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 17 || It's Up to You, Pan! Operation Rescue Goku!!
|-
|| '''10 July 1996''' || ''Dragon Ball Supplemental Daizenshuu: TV Animation Part 3'' is released. || || || || DBGT 18 || This Wasn't in the Data!! Goku Goes Super All-Out
|-
|| '''17 July 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 19 || Headed for Battle!! The Mightiest Mutant, Rilld
|-
|| '''31 July 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 20 || Astonishing!! A Tidal Wave of Metal Attacks Goku
|-
|| '''02 August 1996''' || The video game, ''Tobal No. 1'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1996''' ||''[[Alien Peke]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Alien Peke'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|| '''14 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 21 || What's This?!! Goku Turned into a Metal Slab
|-
|| '''21 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 22 || Ambitions Exposed!! The Evil Lifeform, Baby
|-
|| '''27 August 1996''' || ''Alien Peke'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Alien Peke'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''28 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 23 || A Hidden Danger?! The Derelict Ship and the Mysterious Boy
|-
|| '''04 September 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 24 || Baby Strikes Back!! Target the Saiyans!!
|-
|| '''16 October 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 25 || This is Terrible!! Baby Appears on Earth
|-
|| '''31 October 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 26 || Gohan and Goten... The Worst Brotherly Quarrel?!
|-
|| '''06 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 27 || Ambition Achieved?! Vegeta is Taken Over
|-
|| '''13 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 28 || Goku Returns... All of Earth is my Enemy?!
|-
|| '''27 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 29 || This is Super Awful?! Super Saiyan 3 is Defeated!!
|-
|| '''04 December 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 30 || Goku is Annihilated?! I'm Dead
|-
|| '''11 December 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 31 || What a Surprise?! Sugoroku Space's Big Collapse
|-
|| '''21 December 1996''' || ''[[Tokimecha]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|}

===1997===
''Dragon Ball GT'' comes to an end. Also this year, Akira Toriyama finishes ''Tokimecha'', draws ''Babul of Demon Village'', and begins ''COWA!''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Animation # !! Animation Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1997''' || || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''08 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 32 || Return Goku!! The Angry Warrior, Oob
|-
|| '''14 January 1997''' || ''Tokimecha'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 3 || ||
|-
|| '''15 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 33 || Take This, Baby! The Reborn Oob's Finishing Beam!!
|-
|| '''22 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 34 || The Transformation Fails?! Goku's Ōzaru Rampage!!
|-
|| '''29 January 1997''' || Super Saiyan 4 makes its debut. The form's hair is based on wigs from the ''Renjishi'' (Two Lions) ''kàbúkí'' dance, and its red eyeliner is based on stage makeup worn by ''kàbúkí'' actors.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/1336713603424997377</ref> || || || || DBGT 35|| The Mightiest!! Goku Becomes Super Saiyan 4!!
|-
|| '''05 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 36|| An Invincible Monster?! The Evil Ōzaru, Baby
|-
|| '''12 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 37|| Incredible!! Baby and Goku's Double Knockout!!
|-
|| '''19 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 38|| With Everyone's Strength... Super Saiyan 4 is Revived
|-
|| '''26 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 39|| This is the End! At Last, Baby's Annihilation
|-
|| '''05 March 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 40|| The Earth Explodes!! Piccolo's Grave Decision
|-
|| '''12 March 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT's'' Super No. 17 arc begins.|| || || || DBGT 41|| The Tenka'ichi Budōkai: Who Will Be Satan's Successor?
|-
|| '''26 March 1997''' || || || || || DBGT TVS1 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_GT_TV_Special|Goku’s Side Story! The Proof of his Courage is the Four-Star Ball]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 1997''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 42. || || || ||
|-
|| '''16 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 42|| Die, Goku!! Strong Enemies are Resurrected from Hell
|-
|| '''23 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 43|| The Demon-Warriors of Hell! Cell & Freeza Are Revived
|-
|| '''25 April 1997''' || The video game, ''Tobal 2'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 April 1997''' || || || || ''[[Babul of Demon Village]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 44|| The Ultimate Artificial Human! The Two No. 17's Unite
|-
|| '''14 May 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 45|| Hurry, Goku!! The Great Escape from Hell
|-
|| '''24 May 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT: Perfect File Vol. 1'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 May 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 46|| Clash!! Super Saiyan 4 vs Super No. 17
|-
|| '''04 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 47|| The Big Reversal! Goku and No. 18's Double-Strike Explosion
|-
|| '''11 June 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT's'' Evil Dragons arc begins.|| || || || DBGT 48|| This is a Surprise! Shenlong Becomes an Enemy?!
|-
|| '''18 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 49|| The Strongest Enemy?! The Fearsome Dragon who Uses Dirty Tricks
|-
|| '''25 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 50|| Saiya Power Bested?! The Electrical Beast, Ū-Shinron
|-
|| '''04 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 51|| Ryū-Shinron! Find the Weakness of the Great Waterspout Attack
|-
|| '''09 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 52|| Look Out, Pan! Chī-Shinron's Backup Plan
|-
|| '''16 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 53|| Pan Vanishes?! A Tearful 10x Kamehameha
|-
|| '''31 July 1997 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Final Bout]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 54|| Power of 6,000 Degrees Celsius! The Warrior of the Sun
|-
|| '''13 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 55|| Bulma Makes Her Move! The Plan to Remodel Vegeta
|-
|| '''20 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 56|| After the Sun, Comes Extreme Cold! The Sibling Dragons of Fire and Ice
|-
|| '''03 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 57|| Overwhelming Strength!! The Dragon that Rules the Evil Dragons
|-
|| '''10 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 58|| The Counterattack Begins!! Surpass Super Saiyan 4
|-
|| '''17 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 59|| Friend or Foe... Ōzaru Vegeta's Great Rampage
|-
|| '''22 October 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 60|| Fusion!! The Ultimate Super Gogeta
|-
|| '''28 October 1997''' || ''[[COWA!]]'' begins serialization. || || COWA 01 || Paifu's Errand|| ||
|-
|| '''29 October 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 61|| I Will Win!! Goku Swallows the Four-Star Ball
|-
|| '''04 November 1997''' || || || COWA 02 || Paifu's Errand || ||
|-
|| '''05 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 62|| Rescue Goku! The Final Ally Appears
|-
|| '''11 November 1997''' || || || COWA 03 || Paifu and Arpon|| ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 63|| The Miraculous Turnaround Victory!! Goku Saves the Galaxy
|-
|| '''19 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 64|| Goodbye, Goku... Until the Day We Meet Again
|-
|}

==Timeline Part IV: After ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a table chronicling major events and works pertaining to the period of relative dormancy between ''Dragon Ball's'' original run and its revival. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===1997 - 2008===
During this period, Akira Toriyama works on many different manga, including ''COWA!'', ''Kajika'', ''Mahimahi the Lungfish'', ''Neko Majin'', ''Hyowtam'', ''Sand Land'', ''Toccio the Angel'', ''This is the Police Station in Front of Dragon Park on Planet Namek'', ''Cross Epoch'', ''Dr. Mashirito: Abale-chan'', and ''Sachie-chan GOOD!!''. Meanwhile, the ''Dragon Ball'' manga receives a "perfect" release in the form of the ''Kanzenban'', while the anime receives its first Japanese home video release in the form of the Dragon Boxes.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''25 November 1997''' || || || COWA 04 || The Monster-Flu
|-
|| '''02 December 1997''' || || || COWA 05 || Setting Out for Horned-Owl Mountain
|-
|| '''17 December 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT: Perfect File Vol. 2'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''22 December 1997''' || || || COWA 06 || Mako Maruyama is Really Scary
|-
|| '''05 January 1998''' || || || COWA 07 || The Trip Proceeds Smoothly
|-
|| '''13 January 1998''' || || || COWA 08 || The Active Volcano Makes His Move
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|| '''20 January 1998''' || || || COWA 09 || The Fearsome Forest Monster
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|| '''03 February 1998''' || || || COWA 10 || World's-Strongest-Man Makorin's Struggle
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|| '''10 February 1998''' || || || COWA 011 || Arrival at the Witch's House
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|| '''17 February 1998''' || || || COWA 012 || The Cure is Obtained!
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|| '''03 March 1998''' || || || COWA 013 || Do Your Best, Paifu
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|| '''10 March 1998''' || ''Cowa!'' concludes serialization. || || COWA 014 || Makorin's Boat
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|| '''05 April 1998''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 43. || ||
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|| '''07 July 1998''' || ''[[Kajika]]'' begins serialization. || || Kajika 01 || Kajika the Cursed
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|| '''14 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 02 || Gibachi's Scheme
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|| '''21 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 03 || Kajika and Isaza
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|| '''28 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 04 || The Third Man
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|| '''04 August 1998''' || || || Kajika 05 || Isaza's Abilities
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|| '''11 August 1998 ''' || || || Kajika 06 || Donko's Operation
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|| '''25 August 1998''' || || || Kajika 07 || Kajika's Shock
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|| '''01 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 08 || Gibachi's Dragon Power
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|| '''08 September 1998 ''' || || || Kajika 09 || Will the Curse be Lifted?!
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|| '''15 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 10 || The Decisive Battle: Kajika vs. Gibachi
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|| '''22 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 11 || Kajika's Doubts
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|| '''29 September 1998''' || ''Kajika'' concludes serialization. || || Kajika 12 || Kajika the Kind
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|| '''19 December 1998''' || || || || ''[[Mahimahi the Lungfish]]''
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|| '''05 April 1999''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 44. || ||
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|| '''27 April 1999''' || ''[[Neko Majin]]'' begins serialization.|| || NM 1 || Neko Majin is Here
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|| '''10 August 1999''' || || || NM 2 || Neko Majin is Here 2
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|| '''10 December 1999''' || || || || ''[[Hyowtam]]''
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|| '''05 April 2000''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 45. || ||
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|| '''09 May 2000''' ||''[[Sand Land]]'' begins serialization. || || SL 01 || Setting Out
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|| '''16 May 2000''' || || || SL 02 || A Gang of Thieves
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|| '''23 May 2000''' || || || SL 03 || The Tank
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|| '''30 May 2000''' || || || SL 04 || The Flying Tank
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|| '''06 June 2000''' || || || SL 05 || Truth in the Darkness
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|| '''13 June 2000''' || || || SL 06 || Rao's Good-Luck Charm
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|| '''20 June 2000''' || || || SL 07 || Tank Battle
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|| '''27 June 2000''' || || || SL 08 || General Shiba vs. General Are
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|| '''04 July 2000''' || || || SL 09 || What Was Found in the Sandstorm
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|| '''11 July 2000''' || || || SL 10 || The Phantom Lake
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|| '''18 July 2000 ''' || || || SL 11 || The Secret of the Water's Source
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|| '''25 July 2000''' || || || SL 12 || The Demon Beelzebub
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|| '''01 August 2000''' || || || SL 13 || The Outcome of the Deciding Battle
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|| '''08 August 2000''' || ''Sand Land'' concludes serialization. || || SL 14 || The River
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|| '''26 August 2000''' || ''Dragon Quest VII'' is released. || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2001''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 46. || ||
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|| '''02 May 2001''' || || || NM 3 || Neko Majin Z
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|| '''05 April 2002''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 47. || ||
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|| '''02 November 2002''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z'' (aka ''Budokai''), is released in Europe before Japan. || || ||
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|| '''04 December 2002''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kanzenban]]'' Volumes 1 and 2 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''28 December 2002''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 3 and 4 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''24 January 2003''' || || || || ''[[Toccio the Angel]]''
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|| '''04 February 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 5 and 6 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''04 March 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 7 and 8 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''19 March 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'' DVD Box – ''Dragon Box Z'' Volume 1 is released. || || ||
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|| '''04 April 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 9 and 10 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''05 April 2003''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 48. || ||
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|| '''01 May 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 11 and 12 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''04 June 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 13 and 14 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''04 July 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 15 and 16 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''04 August 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 17 and 18 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''06 August 2003''' || Freeza's son, Kuriza, makes his debut in ''Neko Majin Z'': Chapter 2. || || NM 4 || Neko Majin Z 2
|-
|| '''11 August 2003''' || || || NM 5 || Neko Majin Mike
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|| '''04 September 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 19 and 20 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''18 September 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'' DVD Box – ''Dragon Box Z'' Volume 2 is released. || || ||
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|| '''03 October 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 21 and 22, plus ''TV Animation Guide: Dragon Ball Z Son Goku Densetsu'', are released.|| || ||
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|| '''04 November 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 23 and 24 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''14 November 2003''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 2'' (aka ''Budokai 2''), is released in Europe before Japan. || || ||
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|| '''04 December 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 25 and 26 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''19 December 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Landmark'' is released. || || ||
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|| '''05 January 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 27 and 28 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''04 February 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 29 and 30 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''05 February 2004''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 2'' (aka ''Budokai 2''), is released in Japan. This version contains content cut from previous releases, including a Neko Majin Z exclusive stage in Dragon World and a Kuriza costume for Freeza. || || ||
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|| '''06 February 2004''' || Vegeta appears in ''Neko Majin Z''.|| || NM 6|| Neko Majin Z 3
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|| '''04 March 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 31 and 32 are released.|| || ||
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|| '''02 April 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 33 and 34 are released.|| Akira Toriyama adds to ''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 519's ending, aiming to further clarify that "Goku’s battles were over, and that a new generation was taking over".<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| ||
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|| '''05 April 2004''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 49. || ||
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|| '''30 April 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever'' is released. || || ||
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|| '''02 July 2004''' || ''TV Animation Guide: Dragon Ball Tenka'ichi Densetsu'' is released. || || ||
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|| '''07 July 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball'' DVD Box – Dragon Box is released. || || ||
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|| '''16 November 2004''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 3'' (aka ''Budokai 3''), is released in North America before Japan. || || ||
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|| '''27 November 2004''' || ''Dragon Quest VIII'' is released. || || ||
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|| '''06 December 2004''' || Majin Boo appears in ''Neko Majin Z''. || || NM 7 || Neko Majin Z 4
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|| '''06 January 2005''' || Son Goku, Pan, and Oob appear in ''Neko Majin Z''.|| || NM 8 || Neko Majin Z 5
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|| '''22 March 2005''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sagas]]'', is released. || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2005''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 50. || ||
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|| '''15 June 2005''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' DVD Box – Dragon Box is released. || || ||
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|| '''06 October 2005''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking!]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi''), is released. || || ||
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|| '''07 March 2006''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Tournament'' (aka ''Shin Budokai''), is released in North America before Japan. || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2006''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 51. || ||
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|| '''14 April 2006''' || Dragon Box The Movies is released. || || ||
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|| '''29 June 2006''' || The video game, ''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]'', is released. || || ||
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|| '''15 September 2006''' || || || || ''[[This is the Police Station in Front of Dragon Park on Planet Namek]]''
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|| '''05 October 2006''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! NEO]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi 2''), is released. || || ||
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|| '''07 December 2006''' || ''Blue Dragon'' is released. || || ||
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|| '''25 December 2006''' || || || || ''[[Cross Epoch]]''
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|| '''06 March 2007''' || || || || ''[[Dr. Mashirito: Abale-chan]]''
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|| '''20 March 2007''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Tournament 2'' (aka ''Shin Budokai: Another Road''), is released in North America before Japan. Another video game, [[Dragon Ball Online]], is announced.|| || ||
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|| '''05 April 2007''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 52. || ||
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|| '''04 October 2007 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! METEOR]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3''), is released. || || ||
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|| '''02 April 2008''' || || || || ''[[Sachie-chan GOOD!!]]''
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|| '''05 April 2008''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 53. || ||
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|| '''05 June 2008''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]'', is released. || || ||
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|}

==Timeline Part V: Revival of ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events pertaining to ''Dragon Ball's'' revival, from the earliest rumblings in the late 00's, to ''Dragon Ball Super'', and more. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===2008 - 2014===
This period sees the beginnings of Dragon Ball's revival. ''Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!!'' sees the series' return to animation. A Hollywood live action film is produced. A refreshed version of ''Dragon Ball Z'', titled ''Dragon Ball Kai'', begins airing. In 2013, ''Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods'' is released, the first ''Dragon Ball'' film to have Toriyama heavily involved in its production. Manga that Toriyama worked on during this time include ''Jiya'', ''Kintoki: Toki of the Golden-Eyed Tribe'', ''Mr. U of Delicious Island'', and ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Animation # !! Animation Title
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|| '''21 September 2008''' || The Jump Super Anime Tour 2008 begins. || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Heya!_Son_Goku_and_Friends_Return!!|Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!!]]''
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|| '''04 December 2008''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''04 March 2009''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Story Volume'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 March 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Evolution]]'', a live action Hollywood film adaptation of ''Dragon Ball'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''21 March 2009''' || || || ||Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! – First Part || ||
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|| '''03 April 2009''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' begins airing. || Akira Toriyama turns 54.|| || || ||
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|| '''21 April 2009''' || || || ||Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! – Second Part || ||
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|| '''29 April 2009''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Kai: Attack of the Saiyans]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''11 July 2009''' || ''Dragon Quest IX'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''23 July 2009''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: The World's Greatest Adventure'' (aka ''Revenge of King Piccolo''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 November 2009''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 December 2009''' || ''[[Jiya]]'' begins serialization.|| || Jiya 1 || Chapter 1: Journey with an Alien || ||
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|| '''24 December 2009''' || || || Jiya 2 || Chapter 2: Attack of an Alien || ||
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|| '''07 January 2010''' || ''Jiya'' concludes serialization. || || Jiya 3 || Chapter 3: Justice of an Alien || ||
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|| '''04 February 2010''' || ''Dragon Ball Online'', is released exclusively in Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2010''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 55. || || || ||
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|| '''30 September 2010''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: Tag VS'' (aka ''Tenkaichi Tag Team''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 November 2010''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]'', is released in North America before Japan. It contains a remake of 1993's ''Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans''. || || || || || ''Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans''
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|| '''15 November 2010''' || || || || ''[[Kintoki: Toki of the Golden-Eyed Tribe]]'' || ||
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|| '''03 February 2011''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Ultimate Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''06 March 2011''' || [[Dragon_Ball_Kai_Episode_95|''Dragon Ball Kai's'' 95th episode]], the last to feature Kenji Yamamoto's musical score, airs. || || || || ||
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|| '''11 March 2011''' || A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_T%C5%8Dhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami 9.0–9.1 undersea earthquake] occurs in the Pacific Ocean, leading to a tsunami which, among other things, causes the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukushima_nuclear_accident Fukushima nuclear accident]. The devastation motivates Akira Toriyama to adjust the script of the upcoming ''Dragon Ball'' film to be positive rather than tragic. <ref name="dvdvision>Interview with [[FLOW]], [[Masako Nozawa]], [[Yūsuke Watanabe]]. DVD & Blu-ray Vision, ''April 2013''. Japan: Hinode Publishing. (pp. 79-81) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dvd-blu-ray-vision-april-2013-battle-of-gods/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: ''DVD & Blu-ray Vision'', April 2013 Issue]</ref> || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2011''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 56. || || || ||
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|| '''21 June 2011''' || [[Naho Ooishi]]'s ''[[Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock]]'' manga begins serialization. || || EOB 1 || Part 1: Bardock... Revived!!|| ||
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|| '''21 July 2011''' || || || EOB 2 || Part 2: Chilled Laughs|| ||
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|| '''20 August 2011''' || ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' concludes serialization. || || EOB 3 || Part 3: The Legendary Super Saiyan || ||
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|| '''25 October 2011''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: Ultimate Blast'' (aka ''Ultimate Tenkaichi''), is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
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|| '''17 December 2011''' || An animated adaptation of ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' airs at [[Jump Festa 2012]]. || || || || || ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock''
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|| '''05 April 2012''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 57. || || || ||
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|| '''10 July 2012''' || A new ''Dragon Ball'' film, later revealed to be Battle of Gods, is announced. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 August 2012''' || ''Dragon Quest X'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 October 2012''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z For Kinect]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 November 2012''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''04 February 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Full Color]]'' Saiyan Arc Volumes 1-3 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''05 February 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 1|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 1: Story & World Guide]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 March 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 2|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 2: Animation Guide Part 1]]'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''30 March 2013''' || || || || || DBZ M14 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z:_Battle_of_Gods|Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''
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|| '''04 April 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 3|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 3: Animation Guide Part 2]]'' and ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Freeza Arc Volumes 1-5 are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''05 April 2013''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 58. || || || ||
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|| '''April 2013''' || || || || ''[[Mr. U of Delicious Island]]'' || ||
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|| '''09 May 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4: Dragon Ball Super Encyclopedia]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Chōgashū]]'' are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''13 July 2013''' || ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' begins serialization. || || DB-11 || The Galactic Patrolman Goes to Earth || ||
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|| '''22 July 2013''' || || || DB-10 || The Galactic Patrolman's Discovery || ||
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|| '''29 July 2013''' || || || DB-9 || The Galactic Patrol Spaceship || ||
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|| '''05 August 2013''' || || || DB-8 || The Galactic Patrolman Goes to the Capital || ||
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|| '''12 August 2013''' || || || DB-7 || The Galactic Patrolman's Enforcement || ||
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|| '''26 August 2013''' || || || DB-6 || The Galactic Patrolman and Tights || ||
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|| '''02 September 2013''' || || || DB-5 || The Failure of the Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''09 September 2013''' || || || DB-4 || The Touched Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''14 September 2013''' || || || DB-3 || The Galactic Patrolman on the Move || ||
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|| '''21 September 2013''' || || || DB-2 || The Glory of The Galactic Patrolman || ||
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|| '''30 September 2013''' || ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' concludes serialization. || || DB-1 || Galactic Patrol Mission Accomplished || ||
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|| '''23 January 2014''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''04 April 2014''' || The collected volume of ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' and ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Artificial Human & Cell Arc Volumes 1-3 are released. The former contains a bonus chapter. || || DB- || Dragon Ball Minus || ||
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|| '''05 April 2014''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 59. || || || ||
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|| '''06 April 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Kai's'' Majin Boo arc, featuring music composed by [[Norihito Sumitomo]], begins airing. || || || || ||
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|| '''02 May 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Artificial Human & Cell Arc Volumes 4-6 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''04 June 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Majin Boo Arc Volumes 1-3 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''04 July 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Majin Boo Arc Volumes 4-6 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''18 July 2014''' ||A new ''Dragon Ball'' film, later revealed to be Resurrection F, is announced. || || || || ||
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|}

===2015===
''Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F'' is released. ''Dragon Ball Super'' begins both serialization as a comic and airing as a television show.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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|| '''05 February 2015 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE]]'', is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''21 February 2015''' || || || RF 1 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 1|| ||
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|| '''20 March 2015''' || || || RF 2 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 2 || ||
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|| '''05 April 2015''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 60. || || || ||
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|| '''18 April 2015''' || || || || || DBZ M15|| ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z:_Resurrection_'F'|Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F']]''
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|| '''21 April 2015''' || || || RF 3 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 3 || ||
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|| '''11 June 2015''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Extreme Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''20 June 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga begins serialization. || || DBS 001 || The God of Destruction's Prophetic Dream || ||
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|| '''05 July 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime begins airing. || || || || DBS 001 || Who Will the 100 Million Zenny Peace Reward Go To...?!
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|| '''12 July 2015''' || || || || || DBS 002|| Onward to the Promised Resort! Vegeta Goes on a Family Trip?!
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|| '''18 July 2015''' || || || DBS 002 || Goku's Defeat || ||
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|| '''19 July 2015''' || || || || || DBS 003|| Where Does the Dream Continue?! The Search for Super Saiyan God!
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|| '''02 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 004|| Aim for the Dragon Balls?! The Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!
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|| '''09 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 005|| The Battle on Kaiō's Planet! Goku vs God of Destruction Beerus
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|| '''16 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 006|| Don't Anger the God of Destruction! The Heart Pounding Birthday Party
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|| '''21 August 2015''' || || || DBS 003 || Beerus' Wrath || ||
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|| '''23 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 007|| How Dare You Hit My Bulma! Vegeta's Furious Mutation?!
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|| '''30 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 008|| Goku Steps Up! The Last Chance From Beerus-''sama''?!
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|| '''06 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 009|| Sorry About the Wait, Beerus-sama — Finally, Super Saiyan God is Born!
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|| '''13 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 010|| Show Me, Goku! The Power of Super Saiyan God!!
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|| '''19 September 2015''' || || || DBS 004 || Battle of Gods || ||
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|| '''20 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 011|| Let's Keep Going Beerus-''sama''! The Battle of Gods Continues!
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|| '''27 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 012|| The Universe Crumbles?! Clash! The God of Destruction vs Super Saiyan God!
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|| '''04 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 013|| Goku, Go Surpass Super Saiyan God!
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|| '''11 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 014|| This is Every Last Bit of My Power! The Battle of Gods Concludes!
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|| '''18 October 2015''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Resurrection F arc begins in the anime. || || || || DBS 015|| Heroic Satan, Cause a Miracle! A Challenge From Outer Space!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2015''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' God of Destruction Champa arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 005 || Beerus and Champa || ||
|-
|| '''25 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 016|| Vegeta Becomes a Pupil?! Take Down Whis!
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|| '''01 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 017|| Pan is Born! And Goku Goes Off on a Training Journey?!
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|| '''08 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 018|| I've Come Too! Training Begins on Beerus' Planet!
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|| '''15 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 019|| Despair Once More! Revival of the Evil Emperor, Freeza!
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|| '''21 November 2015''' || || || DBS 006 || Preparations for the Tournament|| ||
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|| '''22 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 020|| A Warning From Jaco! Freeza and 1,000 Soldiers are Fast Approaching!
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|| '''29 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 021|| The Revenge Begins! The Freeza Army's Malice Strikes Gohan!
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|| '''06 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 022|| Change! An Impossible Revival! The Name's Ginyu!!
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|| '''13 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 023|| The Earth and Gohan in Dire Peril! Come Quick, Son Goku!!
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|| '''19 December 2015''' || || || DBS 007 || Warriors of Universe 6 || ||
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|| '''20 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 024|| Clash: Freeza vs Son Goku! This is the Fruit of My Training!
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|| '''27 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 025|| An All-Out Battle! The Vengeful Golden Freeza
|}

===2016===
Beerus' twin brother, Champa, debuts in the anime. A martial arts tournament is held between Universe 7 and Universe 6. The Future Trunks arc airs in the anime, and begins in the manga.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
| '''04 January 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Boyhood Arc Volumes 1-4 are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''10 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 026|| Amidst the Crisis, a Shot at Victory Appears! Son Goku's Counterattack Begins!
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|| '''17 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 027|| The Earth Explodes?! A Climatic Kamehameha
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|| '''21 January 2016''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōshishū|30th Anniversary: Dragon Ball Chōshishū –Super History Book–]]'' is released. || || DBS 008 || The Match Begins!|| ||
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|| '''24 January 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' God of Destruction Champa arc begins in the anime.|| || || || DBS 028|| The 6th Universe's God of Destruction — His Name's Champa
|-
|| '''31 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 029|| It's Settled: We're Holding a Martial Arts Match!
The Team Captain's Even Stronger Than Goku
|-
|| '''04 February 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Boyhood Arc Volumes 5-8 are released. || || || || ||
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|| '''07 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 030|| Rehearsing for the "Martial Arts Match" — Who Are the Two Remaining Members?!
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|| '''14 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 031|| To Lord Zuno! Ask About the Location of the Super Dragon Balls!
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|| '''20 February 2016''' || || || DBS 009 || Goku vs Botamo || ||
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|| '''21 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 032|| The Matches Begin! Everyone Head to the "Nameless Planet"!
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|| '''28 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 033|| Be Surprised, Universe 6! This is Super Saiyan Son Goku!
|-
|| '''04 March 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Demon King Piccolo Arc Volumes 1-4 are released.|| || || || ||
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|| '''06 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 034|| Piccolo vs Frost — Bet Everything on the Makankōsappō!
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|| '''19 March 2016''' || || || DBS 010 || Frost's True Colors || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 035|| Turn Anger Into Power! Vegeta's All-Out Battle
|-
|| '''27 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 036|| An Unexpectedly Tough Fight! Vegeta's Explosion of Rage!
|-
|| '''03 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 037|| Don't Forget Your Saiyan Pride! Vegeta vs the Saiyan of Universe 6
|-
|| '''04 April 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 1'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2016''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 61. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 038|| Universe 6's Strongest Warrior! Meet the Assassin Hit!!
|-
|| '''17 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 039|| A Fully-Developed "Time-Skip" Counterattack?! Is It Coming?! Goku's New Technique!
|-
|| '''21 April 2016''' || || || DBS 011 || Vegeta Takes the Stage!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 040|| The Conclusion At Last! Who Will Prevail? Beerus, or Champa?
|-
|| '''01 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 041|| Come Forth, Dragon of the Gods — Grant My Wish, Pretty Peas!
|-
|| '''08 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 042|| A Tumultuous Victory Celebration! Facing Off At Last: Monaka vs Son Goku?!
|-
|| '''09 May 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' "Future Trunks" story arc is announced. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 043|| Goku's "Ki" is Out of Control?! Lots of Trouble Taking Care of Pan
|-
|| '''21 May 2016''' || || || DBS 012 || A Saiyan's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 044|| The Seal of Planet Potaufeu — Secret of the Unleashed "Superhuman Water"!
|-
|| '''29 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 045|| Vegeta Disappears?! The Menace of Copy-Vegeta!
|-
|| '''05 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 046|| Goku vs Copy-Vegeta! Who Will Prevail?!
|-
|| '''12 June 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Future Trunks arc begins in the anime. [[Goku Black]] makes his debut, a "False Goku" inspired by "False Ultraman" and "False Kamen Rider", and named after ''Kamen Rider Black''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-tori-toyo-free-talk-vol-2/</ref>|| || || || DBS 047|| SOS From the Future! A Black New Enemy Appears!!
|-
|| '''19 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 048|| Hope Again!! Trunks Wakes Up in the Present
|-
|| '''21 June 2016''' || || || DBS 013 || The Winning Universe is Decided at Last!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 049|| A Message From the Future — Goku Black Invades!
|-
|| '''03 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 050|| Goku vs Black! The Path to the Sealed Future
|-
|| '''10 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 051|| Feelings That Transcend Time — Trunks and Mai
|-
|| '''17 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 052|| Master and Pupil Reunion — Son Gohan and "Future" Trunks
|-
|| '''21 July 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Future Trunks arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 014 || An SOS From the Future || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 053|| Reveal Black's True Identity!
Now, to the Kaiōshin Realm of Universe 10!
|-
|| '''04 August 2016 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 054|| Inheritor of Saiyan Blood — Trunks' Resolve
|-
|| '''20 August 2016''' || || || DBS 015 || Hope Again!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 055|| Hey, I Wanna Meet Son Goku — A Summons from the Omni-King!
|-
|| '''28 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 056|| Rematch With Goku Black! Introducing Super Saiyan Rosé
|-
|| '''04 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 057|| Advent of the Immortal God, Zamasu
|-
|| '''11 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 058|| Zamasu and Black — The Two's Mystery Deepens
|-
|| '''21 September 2016''' || || || DBS 016 || “Future” Trunks' Past || ||
|-
|| '''25 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 059|| Protect Kaiōshin Gowasu — Destroy Zamasu!
|-
|| '''02 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 060|| Back to the Future — Goku Black's Identity Revealed!!
|-
|| '''09 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 061|| Zamasu's Ambition — Presenting the Terrifying "0 Mortals Plan"
|-
|| '''16 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 062|| I'll Protect the World! Trunks' Angry Super Power Explosion!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2016''' || || || DBS 017 || The Candidate for Next Kaiōshin of Universe 10, Zamasu || ||
|-
|| '''23 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 063|| Don't Defile Saiyan Cells!
The Curtain Rises on Vegeta's Intense Battle!!
|-
|| '''25 October 2016''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 064|| Praise and Adore Him! The Explosive Birth of Merged Zamasu!!
|-
|| '''06 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 065|| Final Judgement?! The Supreme God's Ultimate Power
|-
|| '''13 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 066|| Showdown! The Unyielding Warriors' Miraculous Super Power
|-
|| '''20 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 067|| Fill Your Heart with New Hope!! Farewell, Trunks
|-
|| '''21 November 2016''' || || || DBS 018 || Goku Black's True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 068|| Come Forth, Shenlong! Whose Wish Shall Be Granted?!
|-
|| '''02 December 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 2'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 069|| Goku vs Arale! Earth Ends in a Wacky Battle?!
|-
|| '''11 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 070|| Champa's Challenge! This Time Let's Face Off in Baseball!!
|-
|| '''17 December 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' "Universe Survival" story arc is announced. || || DBS 019 || Another Zamasu || ||
|-
|| '''18 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 071|| Goku Dies! A Hit-Job That Can't Be Refused
|-
|| '''25 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 072|| Can You Counterattack?! An Invisible Assassination Technique!!
|-
|}

===2017===
The Universe Survival arc begins.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''08 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 073|| Gohan's Disaster!
Great Saiyaman's Unbelievable Movie Adaptation?!
|-
|| '''15 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 074|| For The Sake of Those He Loves!
The Indomitable Great Saiyaman!!
|-
|| '''21 January 2017''' || || || DBS 020|| 0 Mortals Plan || ||
|-
|| '''22 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 075|| Goku and Kuririn — To the Nostalgic Training Place
|-
|| '''29 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 076|| Beat the Fearsome Foes! Kuririn's Fighting Spirit Returns!
|-
|| '''05 February 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Universe Survival arc begins in the anime. Its 77th episode ends with a next episode preview depicting a cloaked figure, presumably Jiren.<ref group="note">The cloaked figure is different in the following episode. Under the cloak is Toppo, the recipient of Jiren's original characterization. Presumably, Toppo inherits a place at the [[Zen Exhibition Match]] alongside this, explaining the change in character design.</ref> || || || || DBS 077|| Let's Do It, Omni-King! The Universe's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament!!
|-
|| '''12 February 2017''' || The cloaked figure from the prior week's next episode preview is different. Under the cloak is [[Toppo]], a talkative hero of justice. || By this point, Toriyama has seen [[Satoru Takami]] and [[Ryōta Nakamura]]'s plans to make [[Jiren]] a talkative character, and supplies them with details regarding his personality and background. Jiren's original characterization is passed onto Toppo.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-official-site-the-artisans-who-made-the-universe-survival-arc/</ref> || || || DBS 078|| The Universes' Gods are Aghast! Losers Will Be Obliterated at the "Tournament of Power"
|-
|| '''19 February 2017''' || || || || || DBS 079|| Universe 9's Kicker Basil vs Universe 7's Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''21 February 2017''' || || || DBS 021 || Last Chance For HOPE|| ||
|-
|| '''26 February 2017''' || || || || || DBS 080|| Awaken Dormant Fighting Spirit! Son Gohan's Battle!!
|-
|| '''05 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 081|| Crusher Bergamo vs Son Goku! Who Has Sky-High Power?!
|-
|| '''19 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 082|| Never Forgive Son Goku! The Warrior of Justice Toppo Intrudes!!
|-
|| '''21 March 2017''' || || || DBS 022 || Zamasu's Final Resort || ||
|-
|| '''26 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 083|| Form the Universe 7 Team! Who Are the Strongest Ten?!
|-
|| '''02 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 084|| Son Goku the Talent Scout — Inviting Kuririn and No. 18
|-
|| '''05 April 2017''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 62. || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 085|| The Universes Get into Gear — Each One's Motive
|-
|| '''16 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 086|| Trading Blows for the First Time! Artificial Human No. 17 vs Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''21 April 2017''' || || || DBS 023 || The Potara's True Worth || ||
|-
|| '''23 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 087|| Hunt the Poachers! Goku and No. 17's Joint Battle!!
|-
|| '''30 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 088|| Gohan and Piccolo: Master and Disciple Train to the Limit!
|-
|| '''07 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 089|| A Mysterious Beauty Appears! The Tenshin-Style Dojo's Mystery?!
|-
|| '''14 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 090|| Facing the Wall that Must be Overcome! Goku vs Gohan
|-
|| '''20 May 2017''' || || || DBS 024 || Son Goku's Evolution|| ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 091|| Which Universe Will Prevail?! The Mightiest Warriors Assemble!!
|-
|| '''28 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 092|| An Emergency Development! We Don't Have Ten Members!!
|-
|| '''02 June 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 3'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 093|| You're the Tenth Warrior! Goku Visits Freeza!!
|-
|| '''11 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 094|| Revival of the Evil Emperor! The Mysterious Awaiting Assassins?!
|-
|| '''18 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 095|| The Wickedest! The Most Evil! Freeza's Rampage!!
|-
|| '''21 June 2017''' || || || DBS 025 || Will It Be Goku!? Or Zamasu!? || ||
|-
|| '''25 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 096|| The Time Has Come! To the World of Void, Where the Universes' Fate Will Be Decided!!
|-
|| '''02 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 097|| Survive! The "Tournament of Power" Begins at Last!!
|-
|| '''09 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 098|| Oh, the Uncertainty! The Universes Despair!!
|-
|| '''16 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 099|| Show It Off! Kuririn's Hidden Strength!!
|-
|| '''21 July 2017''' || || || DBS 026 || The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks || ||
|-
|| '''23 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 100|| Rampage! The Savage Berserker Awakens!!
|-
|| '''28 July 2017''' || ''Dragon Quest XI'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 101|| The Warriors of Justice Close In! Pride Troopers!!
|-
|| '''06 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 102|| The Power of Love Explodes?! Universe 2's Magical Girl Warriors!!
|-
|| '''13 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 103|| Gohan, Be Ruthless! The Showdown with Universe 10!!
|-
|| '''20 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 104|| A Faster-Than-Light Battle Begins! Goku and Hit's Joint Front!!
|-
|| '''21 August 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Universe Survival arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 027 || Training and Everyday Life, and… || ||
|-
|| '''27 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 105|| A Fierce Battle! The Turtle Sage Stakes His Life!!
|-
|| '''03 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 106|| Figure It Out! Death Match Against an Unseen Attacker!!
|-
|| '''17 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 107|| Revenge "F"! A Cunning Trap is Set?!
|-
|| '''21 September 2017''' || || || DBS 028 || The 12 Gods of Destruction || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 108|| Freeza and Frost! Intersecting Evil Intentions?!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''08 October 2017'''
|| || || || || DBS 109|| The Ultimate Enemy Approaches Goku! Now, Let Loose! The Killer Genki-Dama!!
|-
|| || || || || DBS 110|| Son Goku Wakes! New Level of the Awakened!!
|-
|| '''15 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 111|| Extreme Battle of Another Dimension! Hit vs Jiren!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2017''' || || || DBS 029 || The Universe 11 God of Destruction Candidate, Toppo || ||
|-
|| '''22 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 112|| A Saiyan's Vow! Vegeta's Resolve!!
|-
|| '''29 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 113|| With Such Joy! The Fighting-Maniac Saiyans Battle Again!!
|-
|| '''02 November 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 4'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 114|| Ghastly! The Explosive Birth of a New Super Warrior!!
|-
|| '''12 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 115|| Goku vs Kafla! Super Saiyan Blue Defeated?!
|-
|| '''19 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 116|| The Comeback Omen! Ultra Instinct's Great Explosion!!
|-
|| '''21 November 2017''' || || || DBS 030 || The Man Named Jiren || ||
|-
|| '''26 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 117|| A Grand Showdown of Love! The Artificial Humans vs Universe 2!!
|-
|| '''03 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 118|| Accelerating Drama: A Universe Vanishes…
|-
|| '''10 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 119|| Unavoidable?! The Fierce Stealth Attack!!
|-
|| '''16 December 2017''' || || || DBS 031 || Super Warriors Assemble! || ||
|-
|| '''17 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 120|| A Perfect Survival Strategy! Universe 3's Menacing Assassins!!
|-
|| '''24 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 121|| All-Out War! The Ultimate 4-Way Combo vs Universe 7's Total Offensive!!
|-
|}

===2018===
The ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime comes to an end, while the manga continues with the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc. ''Dragon Ball Super: Broly'' is released.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''07 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 122|| Staking His Pride! Vegeta Challenges the Strongest!!
|-
|| '''14 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 123|| Full Body, Spirit, and Power Unleashed! Goku and Vegeta!!
|-
|| '''20 January 2018''' || || || DBS 032 || Super Warriors Assemble! 2 || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 124|| A Stormy, Fierce Attack! Gohan Fights With His Back to the Wall!!
|-
|| '''26 January 2018''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'', is released internationally before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 125|| Majestic! Advent of the God of Destruction, Toppo!!
|-
|| '''04 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 126|| Surpass Even a God! Vegeta's Life-Risking Blow!!
|-
|| '''11 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 127|| A Looming Obstacle! Pinning Hope on a Final Barrier!!
|-
|| '''18 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 128|| With Noble Pride to the End! Vegeta Falls!!
|-
|| '''21 February 2018''' || || || DBS 033 || Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins! || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 5'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 2018''' || || || || || DBS 129|| Transcendent Limits Surpassed! Ultra Instinct Mastered!!
|-
|| '''18 March 2018''' || || || || || DBS 130|| An Unprecedented Super Showdown! The Ultimate Survival Battle!!
|-
|| '''21 March 2018''' || || || DBS 034 || The First Annihilated Universe|| ||
|-
|| '''25 March 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super'' concludes airing. || || || || DBS 131|| A Miraculous Conclusion! Farewell Goku! Until the Day We Meet Again!!
|-
|| '''05 April 2018''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 63. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2018''' || || || DBS 035 || Hit vs Jiren|| ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2018''' || || || DBS 036 || Quirky Competitors || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 6'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2018''' || || || DBS 037 || Awaken, Super Saiyan Kale || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2018''' || || || DBS 038 || Universe 6's Last Resort|| ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2018''' || || || DBS 039 || “Sign” of Son Goku's Awakening || ||
|-
|| ''' 04 September 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 7'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2018''' || || || DBS 040 || Jiren vs Universe 7 || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 2018''' || || || DBS 041 || Ultra Instinct || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2018''' || || || DBS 042 || Battle's End and Aftermath || ||
|-
|| '''14 December2018''' || || || || || DBS M1|| ''[[Dragon_Ball_Super:_Broly|Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]''
|-
|| '''04 December 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 8'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 043 || Galactic Patrol Enlistment!|| ||
|}

===2019 - 2024===
This period sees the release of ''Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero'', the announcement of ''Dragon Ball Daima'', and the ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga's Granolla the Survivor arc. Akira Toriyama passes away on March 1st, 2024.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''21 January 2019''' || || || DBS 044 || Escaped Prisoner Moro || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2019''' || || || DBS 045 || Moro's Magical Power || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2019''' || || || DBS 046 || Planet Namek in Decline || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''04 April 2019'''
|| ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 9'' is released.|| || || || ||
|-
||The video game, ''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]'', is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2019''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 64. || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 2019''' || || || DBS 047 || Stolen Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2019''' || || || DBS 048 || Moro's Wish || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2019''' || || || DBS 049 || Outer Space Battle || ||
|-
|| '''20 July 2019''' || || || DBS 050 || Great Escape || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 2019''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 10'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2019''' || || || DBS 051 || To Each Their Own Plans || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2019''' || || || DBS 052 || Goku and Vegeta's Training || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2019''' || || || DBS 053 || Saganbo's Galactic Bandit Brigade || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2019''' || || || DBS 054 || Gohan vs Seven-Three || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2019''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 11'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2019''' || || || DBS 055 || Merusu's True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''16 January 2020''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2020''' || || || DBS 056 || Warriors of Earth Assemble || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2020''' || || || DBS 057 || Battles Abound || ||
|-
|| '''21 March 2020''' || || || DBS 058 || Son Goku Arrives || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 12'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2020''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 65. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2020''' || || || DBS 059 || Activation! Ultra Instinct "Sign" || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2020''' || || || DBS 060 || Merusu's Miscalculation|| ||
|-
|| '''19 June 2020 ''' || || || DBS 061 || Vegeta Reborn || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2020''' || || || DBS 062 || Edge of Defeat || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 13'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2020''' || || || DBS 063 || Merusu's Resolve || ||
|-
|| '''19 September 2020''' || || || DBS 064 || Son Goku the Galactic Patrolman || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2020''' || || || DBS 065 || Son Goku the Earthling || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2020''' || || || DBS 066 || Moro the Planet-Eater || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 14'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2020''' || || || DBS 067 || The Grand Finale, And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Granolla the Survivor arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 068 || Granolla the Survivor || ||
|-
|| '''20 February 2021''' || || || DBS 069 || The Succession of Planet Cereal || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2021''' || || || DBS 070 || The Greatest Warrior in the Universe || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 15'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2021''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 66. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2021''' || || || DBS 071 || The Heatas' Plan || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2021''' || || || DBS 072 || The Saiyans and Cerealian || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2021''' || || || DBS 073 || Goku vs Granolla || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2021''' || || || DBS 074 || Vegeta vs Granolla|| ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 16'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''19 August 2021''' || || || DBS 075 || A God of Destruction's Power || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2021''' || || || DBS 076 || The Destiny of the Saiyans || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2021''' || || || DBS 077 || Goku's Father Bardock || ||
|-
|| '''20 November 2021''' || || || DBS 078 || Gas' Wish || ||
|-
|| '''03 December 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 17'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2021''' || || || DBS 079 || Gas vs Granolla|| ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2022''' || || || DBS 080 || Gas vs Granolla, Part 2 || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2022''' || || || DBS 081 || Goku's Conflict || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2022''' || || || DBS 082 || Bardock vs Gas || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 18'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2022''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 67. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2022''' || || || DBS 083 || Bardock vs Gas, Part 2 || ||
|-
|| '''20 May 2022''' || || || DBS 084 || The Pride of an Entire Race || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 2022''' || || || || || DBS M2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Super:_Super_Hero|Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]''
|-
|| '''21 June 2022''' || || || DBS 085 || Their Respective Answers || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2022''' || || || DBS 086 || A Full-Power Battle|| ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 19'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 August 2022''' || || || DBS 087 || The Universe's Strongest Appears|| ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Super Hero arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 088 || The Birth of Super Heroes || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 2023''' || || || DBS 089 || A Rival Appears!|| ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2023''' || || || DBS 090 || Showdown with Dr. Hedo || ||
|-
|| '''03 March 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 20'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2023''' || || || DBS 091 || The Red Ribbon Army's Revival!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2023''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 68. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2023''' || || || DBS 092 || New Artificial Humans|| ||
|-
|| '''19 May 2023''' || || || DBS 093 || The Plan to Kidnap Pan || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2023''' || || || DBS 094 || Awaken! Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2023''' || || || DBS 095|| The Strongest Teacher and Disciple || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 21'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2023''' || || || DBS 096 || Saiyamen Join the Fight! || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2023''' || || || DBS 097 || Cell Max Runs Wild || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 2023''' || || || DBS 098 || Gamma 2's Resolve|| ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2023''' || || || DBS 099 || Son Gohan's Ultimate Awakening! || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 22'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2023''' || || || DBS 100 || Burst Forth! Makankōsappō || ||
|-
|| '''19 January 2024''' || || || DBS 101 || Carmine and No. 15|| ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2024''' || || || DBS 102 || Son Goku vs Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''01 March 2024''' || || Akira Toriyama passes away. || || || ||
|}

==Timeline Part VI: After Akira Toriyama==
Below is a table chronicling major events pertaining to ''Dragon Ball's'' continued release and production after the passing of its original creator, Akira Toriyama. This includes the airing of ''Dragon Ball Daima'', the final chapters of ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 24'', and beyond.
===2024 & Beyond===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''21 March 2024''' || || DBS 103 || An Inheritance to the Future || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2024''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 23'' is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 October 2024''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO]]'', is released. || || || ||
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|| '''11 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 01 || Conspiracy
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|| '''18 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 02 || Glorio
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|| '''25 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 03|| Daima
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|| '''01 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 04|| Chatty
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|| '''08 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 05|| Panzy
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|| '''15 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 06|| Lightning
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|| '''22 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 07|| Collar
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|| '''29 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 08|| Tamagami
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|| '''06 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 09|| Thieves
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|| '''13 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 10|| Ocean
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|| '''20 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 11|| Legend
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|| '''27 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 12|| True Strength
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|| '''10 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 13|| Surprise
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|| '''17 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 14|| Taboo
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|| '''24 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 15|| Third Eye
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|| '''31 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 16|| Degesu
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|| '''07 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 17|| Gomah
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|| '''14 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 18|| Awakening
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|| '''20 February 2025''' || || DBS 104 || Birth of Saiyaman X! || ||
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|| '''21 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 19|| Betrayal
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|| '''28 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 20|| Maximum
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|| '''04 April 2025''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 24'' is released. || || || ||
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|| '''25 January 2026''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Beerus]]'' are announced at the Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary “Genkidamatsuri” Event. || || || ||
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==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==See Also==
* [[Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology]]
* [[Akira Toriyama]]
* [[Complete List of Works by Akira Toriyama]]
* [[List of Dr. Slump Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Z Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball GT Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Kai Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Super Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Super Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Daima Episodes]]
* List of [[Console Video Games]]

==External Links==
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/pafu-september-1980-mangaka-whos-who-akira-toriyama/ Mangaka Who’s Who – Akira Toriyama]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/ Akira Toriyama Interview]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ The Making of Dragon Ball]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-akira-toriyama-super-interview/ Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 2nd Round — The Unpredictable Story]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue Past Editors (+ Toriyama) Round-Table Discussion — 2nd Round]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-6-akira-toriyama-super-interview/ Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 6th Round — Origins, and Onward to the Future…]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/ Akira Toriyama × Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/ The Truth About the “Dragon Ball” Manga: “Toriyama Thought of It Like This” Special]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dvd-blu-ray-vision-april-2013-battle-of-gods/ FLOW, Masako Nozawa, Yūsuke Watanabe]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ “I Want to Meet That Person” Special: VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/ Akira Toriyama Interview: Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama]
* [https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/ Forbes: Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest']
* [https://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/interviews/akira-toriyama-editor-says-there-is-nothing-to-learn-from-dragon-ball/ Dao of Dragon Ball: Akira Toriyama's Editor says, "There is Nothing to Learn from Dragon Ball"]
* [http://Dragon%20Ball's%20True%20Genre:%20We%20Need%20to%20Talk%20about%20Wuxia Kanzenshuu Forums - Dragon Ball's True Genre: We Need to Talk about Wuxia]
* [https://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]
* [https://ctext.org/wiki.pl?if=gb&remap=gb Chinese Philosophy Book Electronicization Project]

==References==
{{reflist}}

Real World Timeline

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Have you ever wanted to trace ''[[Dragon Ball]]'''s conception and narrative evolution? Experience it as part of a long tradition of mystical martial arts tales? Read it as a part of Toriyama's larger body of work? Or just watch the anime and include every film in release order? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this timeline was made for you.

The '''Real World Timeline''' is a chronology of events in the real world that would lead to the creation of the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, as well as the chronology of the development, production, and release of works within and related to it.
==Abridged Timeline==
===Before ''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
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| '''1592''' || ''[[Journey to the West]]'' is published.
|-
| '''3 April 1952''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osamu_Tezuka Osamu Tezuka]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Boy Astro Boy]'' begins serialization.
|-
| '''5 April 1955''' || [[Akira Toriyama]] is born.
|-
| '''25 January 1961''' || Disney's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Hundred_and_One_Dalmatians One Hundred and One Dalmatians]'' is released.
|-
| '''27 November 1965''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera,_the_Giant_Monster Gamera, the Giant Monster]'' is released.
|-
| '''17 July 1966''' ||''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraman_(1966_TV_series) Ultraman]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''31 October 1971''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Boss The Big Boss]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee Bruce Lee], is released.
|-
| '''5 October 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drunken_Master Drunken Master]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan Jackie Chan] and Hwang Jang-lee, is released.
|-
| '''28 November 1978''' || Akira Toriyama's professional manga debut: ''[[Wonder Island]]'' is published.
|-
| '''5 January 1980''' || ''[[Dr. Slump]]'' begins serialization.
|-
| '''10 September 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_the_North_Star Fist of the North Star]'' volume 3 is released.
|}

===''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
|-
| '''20 November 1984''' || ''Dragon Ball'' begins publication.
|-
| '''21 May 1985''' || The 21st Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''20 December 1985''' || The Red Ribbon Army arc begins.
|-
| '''26 February 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_(anime) animated television adaptation] begins airing.
|-
| '''24 February 1987''' || The 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''28 July 1987''' || The Piccolo Daimao arc begins.
|-
| '''16 February 1988''' || The 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai arc begins.
|-
| '''4 October 1988''' || The Saiyan arc begins.
|-
| '''26 April 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''19 September 1989''' || The Namek arc begins.
|-
| '''25 June 1991''' || The Cell arc begins.
|-
| '''11 May 1993''' || The Majin Boo arc begins.
|-
| '''23 May 1995''' || ''Dragon Ball'' concludes publication.
|-
| '''7 February 1996''' || ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''17 November 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' concludes airing.
|}

===After ''Dragon Ball''===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Event
|-
| '''4 December 2002''' to '''2 April 2004''' || The [[Dragon Ball Kanzenban]] is released.
|-
| ''' 5 April 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' begins airing.
|-
| '''30 March 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]'' is released.
|-
| '''13 July 2013''' to '''30 September 2013''' || ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' is serialized.
|-
| '''18 April 2015''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F']]'' is released.
|-
| ''' 20 June 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' comic begins serialization.
|-
| '''5 July 2015''' || The ''[[Dragon Ball Super]]'' television series begins airing.
|-
| ''' 14 December 2018''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]'' is released.
|-
| ''' 11 June 2022''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]'' is released.
|-
| '''1 March 2024''' || Akira Toriyama passes away.
|-
| '''11 October 2024''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daima]]'' begins airing.
|}

==Preface to Timeline Part I==
The first section of this timeline aims to chronicle the real world roots and evolution of some of the major sources of inspiration behind ''Dragon Ball'', as well as many of the mystical and martial concepts employed by Toriyama within the story. This includes things like ''Journey to the West'', the ki-based power system, the frequent commitment to fairness in combat, and more. Below is a brief explanation of the various histories being traced. Further linguistic comparison can be found [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Japanese_%26_Chinese_Glossary_of_Dragon_Ball,_Mystical,_and_Martial_Terminology here].

===Buddhism, Shaolin, and Journey to the West===
''Dragon Ball'' begins life as a parody of the 16th century Chinese novel, ''Journey to the West'', both works' protagonists sharing a name. Said novel is a fictionalized account of a Chinese monk's pilgrimage to India, in search of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism Buddhist] texts. The Shaolin Monastery and related iconography also see use in ''Dragon Ball'', perhaps most notably in the form of [[Kuririn]]. In these ways, the history of Buddhism is part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

Buddhism develops out of India's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedic_period Vedic], Brahamanic, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Arama%E1%B9%87a śramaṇa] traditions around the 6th century BCE, before spreading to China by around 67 CE. In the 5th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batuo Batuo] (or Buddhabhadra) brings [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhyana_in_Buddhism ''dhyāna''] (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chan_Buddhism chán]'' in Chinese and ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Zen zen]'' in Japanese) meditative practice to China, which he integrates with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoism Dàoism] and folk religions. He becomes the first abbot of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Monastery Shaolin Monastery], constructed for him at the order of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the 6th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhidharma Bodhidharma] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazu_Huike Dazu Huike] travel to the monastery where they further develop Batuo's meditative tradition. According to legend, a major Shaolin Monastery (though not necessarily this original one) is destroyed by the Qing government in the 17th or 18th century. This destruction leads to the spread of Shaolin martial arts throughout China, via five fugitive monks who survive its destruction.

In the 5th century, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gu%E1%B9%87abhadra_(Buddhist_monk) Guṇabhadra] translates the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%E1%B9%85k%C4%81vat%C4%81ra_S%C5%ABtra Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra]'', a text exploring ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogachara yogācāra]'', into Chinese. Bodhidharma is said to have passed a copy of this text down to Huike. By the 7th century, ''yogācāra'' is widespread in China and subject to many conflicting interpretations. A Chinese Buddhist monk named [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xuanzang Xuanzang] embarks on a pilgrimage to India in order to resolve these disputes. He returns with hundreds of untranslated texts. The journey is chronicled in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_of_the_Western_Regions Records of the Western Regions]'', which is given a fantastical embellishment in the form of ''Journey to the West'' in 1592.

In 653, a Japanese monk named [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C5%8Dsh%C5%8D Dōshō] travels to China to study Xuanzang's account of Yogācāra Buddhism, and also learns about Chán Buddhism from a student of Huike. Dōshō returns to Japan and pioneers Zen Buddhism. In this way, Zen Buddhism has traceable common ancestry with the Buddhism of Shaolin and that of ''Journey to the West''.

===Ki & Sen'nin===
''Dragon Ball'''s power system centers around ''ki'' (気). Toriyama explains that strengthening one's ''ki'' is the way to overcome the limits of physical strength.<ref>"No matter how much you train, there are limits to physical strength, and the only way to overcome that is through ''ki''. I think Goku was able to approach the mightiest warriors in the universe through strengthening his ''ki''." https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/</ref> Son Goku and others use ''ki'' to fly through the air, to attack one another with waves or blasts, to detect others, and more. ''Ki'' is a romanization of the Japanese reading of the character 氣. Familiar romanizations of Chinese readings of this character include ''chʻi'' (Wade–Giles) and ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi qì]'' (Hanyu Pinyin). In the real world, ''qì'' refers primarily to breath, air, or gas, but has come to refer to vital energy as well. The practice of circulating, controlling, and cultivating one's ''qì'' is referred to as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong qìgōng]'' (氣功) in Hanyu Pinyin, ''chʻi-kung'' in Wade-Giles, or ''kikō'' in Japanese. <ref group="note">This latter character, 功, can by itself denote many things, including "skill" or "work". It appears commonly as a part of the term 功夫, romanized in Chinese as ''gōngfu'' (Hanyu Pinyin) or ''kung-fu'' (Wade-Giles). In this instance it can still refer generally to a skill, but often refers to one's skill in the martial arts more specifically.</ref> In ''Dragon Ball'', the common run-of-the-mill energy blasts we see are called ''kikōha'' (気功波). Some of the earliest references to ''qì'' come to us in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucianism Confucian] and Dàoist writings, though more prototypical forms of the character appear even earlier. Dàoism also provides us with the concept of the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xian_(Taoism) xiān]'' (仙), or immortal sage. The Japanese reading is ''sen'', as in ''sen'nin'' (仙人). The Daoist sage acquires immortality through many means, including through ''qìgōng'' exercise and internal alchemy or elixirs. In these ways, the history of ''qì'' and ''xiān'' are part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

Around the 9th century BCE, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Ching Yi Jing]'' (aka ''I Ching'', or "Book of Changes"), is compiled. Originally used as a divination manual, the text is foundational for both Confucianism and Dàoism. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius Confucius] lives from BCE 551 to 479, leaving behind records of speeches and conversations with students, compiled in the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analects Analects]''. This text contains one of the earliest descriptions of ''qì'', as a sort of breath and relating to motivational characteristics. In the 4th century BCE, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neiye#Dating Neiye]'' is written, containing one of the oldest descriptions of Dàoist techniques for breath meditation and ''qì'' circulation. By BCE 300 the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_Texts_of_Guodian Guodian Chu Slips]'' are written, which contain the earliest known forms and fragments of the core Dàoist texts, the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_Ching Dào Dé Jīng]'' and the the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhuangzi_(book) Zhuang Zi]''. Here, cosmic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang ''yīn'' and ''yáng''] are described as the "greatest of ''qì''", wind is described as the ''qì'' of the Earth, and ''xiān'' are mentioned as an allegory for spiritual immortality. A tomb sealed in BCE 168 contains a chart demonstrating exercises for ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daoyin dǎoyǐn]'', a Dàoist precursor to ''qìgōng''.

In the 4th century CE, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ge_Hong Ge Hong] publishes ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baopuzi Master Who Embraces Simplicity]'', a text exploring both Confucian and Dàoist topics. The Dàoist section sees him discuss ''xiān'' in a literal sense, treating immortality as something that can actually be attained through various methods, including ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neidan nèidān]'' (internal alchemy or elixir), meditation, and ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing exercises. The 9th century text, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunlun_Nu The Kunlun Slave]'', depicts a Dàoist sage who uses gravity-defying leaps to rescue his master's lover. In an epilogue set over ten years later, the sage is noted to have not aged a day.

The 17th century sees the writing of numerous ''qìgōng'' texts, including Zining's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yijin_Jing Yijin Jing]''. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huang_Zongxi Huang Zong Xi]'s ''Epitaph for Wang Zhengnan'' is the first to distinguish between Buddhist Shaolin external martial arts (''wàijiā'') and Dàoist internal martial arts (''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neijia nèijiā]''), and credits the creation of the latter (in the form of ''tàijí'', aka ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_chi tʻai-chi]'') to the immortal sage [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhang_Sanfeng Zhang Sanfeng], who held public office during [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kublai_Khan Kublai Khan]'s reign in the 13th century. Huang Zong Xi's son publishes the earliest extant text on ''nèijiā''.

Bruce Lee's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-inch_punch one-inch punch] technique, shown off in 1964, demonstrates the real-world destructive capability of ''nèijiā'' and ''qìgōng''. The film ''[https://hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=4071&complete_credits=1&display_set=eng Buddha's Palm]'', also from 1964, demonstrates the fictional destructive capability of these same principles and practices, by purportedly providing the first depiction of a "''qì'' blast".<ref>Cool History Bros. ''Origin & Evolution of the Chi Blast - How the Trope Started''. 23 January 2022. Timestamp: 6:25-7:03 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exG63Sqlevs</ref> With this concept formally labeled within ''Dragon Ball'' as a ''kikōha'', and read in Chinese as ''qigongbō'', we can see how the fantastical feats and boundless strength of Son Goku and others are rooted ultimately in ancient breathing exercises. Likewise, to the extent that such exercise and internal elixirs are paths to Dàoist immortality, we also see the roots of the long lives of characters like the [[Turtle Hermit|Muten Roshi]], [[Tao Pai-Pai]], and [[Crane Hermit|Tsuru Sennin]].

===Bushidō & Chivalry===
In ''Dragon Ball'' [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_353 chapter 353], [[Vegeta]] battles [[Artificial Human No. 18|No. 18]] as [[Piccolo]], [[Tenshinhan]], and the others catch up. [[Artificial Human No. 17|No. 17]] remarks that they seem to value ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido bushidō]'' (the way of the warrior), and so warns that if they join the fight to assist Vegeta he will do the same for No. 18. In the real world, ''bushidō'' is traditionally associated with the ethical code of the samurai. This code often involves some combination of sincerity, bravery, martial arts mastery, honor until death, loyalty to one's master, and more. No. 17's invocation of the term seems to refer to connotations of bravery and honor until death, such that it would preclude Vegeta and his allies from ganging up on No. 18.<ref group="note">It is worth noting that No. 17 may be mentioning ''bushidō'' not as precluding everyone from joining the fight, but demanding it.</ref> No. 17, thus, treats fairness in combat as part of ''bushidō''. While not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%8Dy%C5%8D_Gunkan named and codified] until the Edo or Tokugawa period (roughly 1601 - 1868), it likely existed in some form as far back as the Kamakura period (1185 - 1333), drawing upon various influences including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinto Shintoism], Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism. Fairness in combat also appears in ancient China in form of the knightly order of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_occupations#Sh%C3%AC_(%E5%A3%AB) shì]''. These knights are the forebears of both ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youxia yóuxiá]'' (roughly "chivalrous wanderers") and Confucians.<ref>Zhao, Jian. ''Historical Development of the Xia and Its Relationship with Other Social Groups in the Pre-Qin Period''. Journal of Asian History, 2001, Vol. 35, No. 1 (2001), pp. 59-91. (p. 59)</ref> In this way, the history of ''bushidō'' and ''yóuxiá'' are part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

''Bushidō'' is comprised of three characters: 武士道. 武 translates into English variously as "military", "soldier", "warfare", "warrior", "fighting", and "martial arts". It can be romanized as ''bu'' in Japanese and ''wǔ'' in Chinese, appearing in words such as ''wǔshù'' (武術), ''budō'' (武道), and ''budōkai'' (武道会). 士 translates into English variously as "man", "officer", "soldier", "scholar", and more. It can be romanized as ''shì'' in both Japanese and Chinese, appearing in words such as ''senshi'' (戦士) . Finally, 道 translates into English variously as "way", "path", "road", "principle", and more. It can be romanized as ''dō'' in Japanese as well as ''dào'' (Hanyu Pinyin) and ''tao'' (Wide-Giles) in Chinese, appearing rather famously in the name of ''Dàoism''/''Taoism'' as well as its namesake, the ''Dào''/''Tao'', where it refers to the Way of nature itself and/or the ideal way to live one's life. Putting all of this together, we get the rather common translation of ''bushidō'' as "the way of the warrior". By the 17th century, we see ''bushidō'' written and codified by Confucian scholar and samurai retainer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obata_Kagenori Obata Kagenori].

A follower of ''bushidō'' bears resemblance to the ''xiá'' of ancient China. Romanized from the character 俠, the term roughly means "chivalry", "gallant", "knight", "hero", "heroic", or "chivalrous person". The historical ''xiá'' are closely related to the Confucians, as both descend from the same ancient Chinese knightly order. From the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shang_dynasty Shang Dynasty] (beginning around BCE 1600) through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warring_States_period Warring States Period] (ending in BCE 221), ''shì'' (士) refers more specifically to an aristocratic social order of foot-knights who follow a strict code of chivalry. This is exemplified in the BCE 521 exchange between two ''shì'' at the Battle of Zheqiu. One, named Hua Bao, fires an arrow at another fighting on the opposing side, named Gongzi Cheng. Hua Bao's arrow misses, and as he readies a follow-up, Gongzi Cheng insists that it would be unchivalrous to fire again without giving him a chance to shoot one of his own. Hua Bao agrees, lowers his bow, and is unfortunately shot dead by Gongzi Cheng.<ref>Zuo Qiuming. ''Zuo Zhuan''. Late 4th century BCE. https://ctext.org/chun-qiu-zuo-zhuan/zhao-gong</ref> Here, we see ''shì'' demonstrating a fairness in combat not dissimilar to that suggested by No. 17 when invoking ''bushidō''.

During the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_and_Autumn_period Spring and Autumn Period] in China (ranging from BCE 770 to BCE 481), traditional hereditary systems of public service begin to break down, with ''shì'' splitting roughly into two camps: military and civilian. The former develop into a group later known as ''xiá'' or ''yóuxiá'', and the latter develop into scholars (Confucians in particular). The term ''yóu'' is a romanization of the character 遊, which roughly means to "roam" or "wander". Combined with ''xiá'', we get descriptions such as "wandering knight errant", "wandering hero", "chivalrous wanderer", and more. Both the ''yóuxiá'' and the Confucians are known for their moral codes, something that earns them both praise and condemnation from varying sources. In the 3rd century BCE, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalism_(Chinese_philosophy) Legalist] philosopher [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Fei Han Fei] writes disparagingly about both ''yóuxiá'' and the Confucians in the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Feizi Han Feizi]'', as two of five "maggot" or "vermin" social classes from the preceding Spring and Autumn period. The ''yóuxiá'' are criticized for using violence to follow their code, even when it breaks the law. Confucians are criticized for treating legal texts like poetry and literature. In the 1st century BCE, on the other hand, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sima_Qian Sima Qian] writes favorably about ''yóuxiá''<ref>Sima Qian. ''Records of the Grand Historian''. BCE 91. https://ctext.org/wiki.pl?if=gb&res=948371&remap=gb</ref>, describing them as heroes, in biographies that would later act as a template for future fictional tales of heroic martial artists.<ref>Ma, Iris. ''Between Historicity and Fictionality''. Modern Chinese Literature and Culture, SPRING, 2019, Vol. 31, No. 1 (SPRING, 2019), pp. 229-263. (p. 241)</ref> 21st century writers like Liang Qichao effectively describe ancient Chinese heroes, including ''yóuxiá'', as following Chinese ''bushidō''.

Fairness is treated as a martial virtue, even in the face of defeat and death. This is the way of the warrior as described by No. 17. These are the roots of the code of conduct informing the actions of several characters throughout ''Dragon Ball's'' story, including Goku's rejection of [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Earth%27s_God God]'s assistance against Piccolo in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_188 chapter 188], [[Ginyu]]'s rejection of [[Jheese]]'s assistance against Goku in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_284 chapter 284], Goku's rejection of fusion against [[Majin Boo]] in [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Chapter_509 chapter 509], and more.

===Bukyō & Wǔxiá===
''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia ''Wǔxiá'']'' is a term combining 武 (again, variously meaning "military", "soldier", "warfare", "warrior", "fighting", and "martial arts") with 俠 (again, variously meaning "chivalry", "gallant", "knight", or "chivalrous person"). It can be translated in many ways, including "martial heroes". It denotes a literary and cinematic genre from the early 20th century, which features, among other things, wandering heroes performing fantastical feats of martial arts through a mastery of ''qì'', with a desire for glory as a primary attribute. As both a genre name and a type of person, it can be treated as synonymous with the aforementioned ''yóuxiá''. Other related genres and terms often contain ''xiá'' in the name, attached to other terms. Examples include 侠义 (''xiáyì''), 侠客 (''xiákè''), 仙俠 (''xiānxiá''), 奇俠 (''qixiá''), and more.

The term's coinage emerges out of the turmoil of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the mid-1800's, Western powers begin to exert a significant influence in East Asia. Japan's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakoku policy of relative isolation] ends under the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_of_Kanagawa threat of violence], and China loses the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Opium_War First Opium War] against Britain. Both begin suffering from a string of "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unequal_treaties unequal treaties]", with China entering what many later historians label a "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Century_of_humiliation century of humiliation]". In Japan, one consequence of this is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_Restoration Meiji Restoration], which sees the rapid modernization, industrialization, and Westernization of the nation. By the early 20th century, fruits of this restoration can be seen in the form of military victories against [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Sino-Japanese_War China] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Japanese_War Russia].

Attempts are made within China to follow Japan's path and modernize, but these [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundred_Days'_Reform reform movements] meet resistance and end in failure. One reformist and scholar, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liang_Qichao Liang Qichao], flees to Japan to escape persecution. During his political exile in Japan, he publishes ''China's Bushidō''. The text argues that Japan has become strong enough to contend with Western powers because it has embraced the martial ethos of ''bushidō'', and that China ought to follow suit to rekindle their own slumbering martial spirit. The term ''bukyō'' first appears in a 1902 story about submarine warfare, titled ''Bukyō no Nippon'' (often translated as "Heroic Japan"). Liang Qichao gives this term its Chinese reading of ''wǔxiá'', and applies it to older works and characters, such as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Margin Water Margin]'' and various heroes described as ''xiá'' or ''yóuxiá'', in order to demonstrate the presence of these martial virtues in China's past.<ref>Liu, Petrus. ''Stateless Subjects: Chinese Martial Arts Literature and Postcolonial History''. Cornell East Asia Series, 2012. (p. 48) </ref>

Sima Qian's 1st century BCE biographies of ''yóuxiá'' heroes provide the narrative model for future martial arts fiction. ''The Kunlun Slave'', and other similar tales from the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907), are some of the earliest to feature not only martial heroes, but ones who use a mastery of ''qi'' to perform superhuman feats. The 14th century novel, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Romance of the Three Kingdoms]'', is another antecedent of ''wǔxiá'' literature, purportedly containing detailed descriptions of close-quarters combat emulated by later writers.<ref>Story Teller. ''Wuxia and 9Dragons (1)''. Project AI's 9Dragons Blog, 13 December 2009. https://projectai.wordpress.com/2009/12/13/wuxia-and-9dragons-1/</ref> The aforementioned ''Water Margin'', from the 17th century, is regarded as the first full-length proto-''wǔxiá'' novel.

In 1922, writer and martial artist [https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/xiang_kairan Xiang Kairan] begins simultaneously writing two different novels designed to contrast with one another: the fantastical ''wǔxiá'' story ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan''<ref group="note">This novel's title can be found translated in various different ways, including "Stateless Heroes of Marvels" (Liu, 2012), "Biographies of the Marvelous Knights-Errant in the Jianghu" (Ma, 2019), "Marvellous Gallants of the Rivers and Lakes" ([https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/xiang_kairan Encyclopedia of Science Fiction]), and "The Peculiar Knights-Errant of the Jianghu" ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia#20th_century Wikipedia]). "Jianghu" literally translates to "rivers and lakes", but often carries connotations relating life outside of government or state control, hence Liu's choice of "stateless". </ref> and the grounded kung-fu story ''Jindai Yinxiong Zhuan''.<ref group="note">Liu translates this novel's title as "Modern Heroes of Marvels".</ref> The former, set far in the past, is widely regarded as the first modern ''wǔxiá'' novel<ref>Liu, 2012. (p. 50)</ref> and responsible for kickstarting a "martial arts craze" in cities like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai Shanghai].<ref>Ma, 2019. (p. 229-230)</ref> The latter, set in the present, centers on a fictionalized account of martial artist [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huo_Yuanjia Huo Yuanjia]'s life, and forms the basis of Bruce Lee's films and other similar projects post-World War II. A film adaptation of ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'', titled ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burning_of_the_Red_Lotus_Temple The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple]'', is released in 1928. China's first martial arts feature film, it receives seventeen additional parts (collectively depicting nine out of 160 chapters of the original novel) before being banned. With all parts combined, the now-lost film is considered the longest studio release ever produced, clocking in at over 27 hours in length.<ref>Liu, 2012. (p. 51-52)</ref>

Xiang Kairan's novel and its film adaptation effectively represent the birth of the modern literary and cinematic genre of ''wǔxiá''. Beginning his career in the 1950's, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jin_Yong Jin Yong] is another notable ''wǔxiá'' writer. His works include the ''Condor Heroes'' trilogy, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smiling,_Proud_Wanderer The Smiling, Proud Wanderer]'', and more. In addition to receiving numerous film adaptations, Jin Yong's works are purported to have popularized multiple tropes in the genre, including "complex characters with colorful titles ('Seven Freaks of the South') and fantastical martial arts moves with memorable names ('Nine Darkness Skeleton Claws')".<ref>Wang, Yilin. ''What Speculative Fiction Writers Can Learn from the Origins and Evolution of the Wuxia Genre''. Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, 28 December 2021. </ref> In the 1960's, Liu Canyang writes a ''wǔxiá'' novel titled ''Sky Buddha's Palm'', the film adaptation of which is purported to contain the first "ki blast". The aforementioned destruction of (a) Shaolin Monastery, and it facilitating the spread of Shaolin martial arts via five fugitive monks, is a common plot beat in ''wǔxiá'' stories.

''Wǔxiá'' and its historical antecedents represent a marriage of the various roots explored previously: wandering martial artists, following Buddhist and Dàoist teachings, cultivating superhuman abilities as a result, and using these abilities to perform fantastical and heroic deeds. In these ways, the history (and pre-history) of ''wǔxiá'' (or ''bukyō'') is part of the pre-history of ''Dragon Ball''.

==Timeline Part I: Mystical & Martial Roots==
The following is a pair of tables arranging the events described above in a combined chronological order.

===BCE 1600's - CE 600's===
This first table features events in India and China, beginning in the Bronze Age and ending in the 7th century. It includes the origins of Buddhism & Dàoism, ''qì'' & ''xiān'', ''shì'' & ''xiá'', the Shaolin Monastery, and the pilgrimage which would inspire Journey to the West.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! India !! China
|-
| ''' BCE 1600''' || || The Shang Dynasty begins, the earliest in Chinese history to feature ''shì'', an aristocratic social order of foot-knights who follow a strict code of chivalry.
|-
| '''BCE 1500''' || Early Vedic Period begins, characterized by a cultural and religious synthesis between Indus Valley and Indo-European peoples. ||
|-
| '''BCE 1000''' || Late Vedic Period begins; sometimes referred to as Brahmanism due to the elevation of the priestly caste of Brahmin. ||
|-
| '''BCE 827''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Xuan_of_Zhou Xuan] becomes king of the Zhou Dynasty. Around this time, the ''Yi Jing'' (also romanized as ''I Ching'', and often translated as ''Book of Changes''), is compiled around this time. Originally used as a divination manual, the text is foundational for both Confucianism and Dàoism.
|-
| ''' BCE 770''' || || The Spring and Autumn Period begins. Around this time, hereditary systems of public service begin breaking down, with ''shì'' splitting into military and civilian camps. These camps will go on to develop into ''yóuxiá'' (knights-errant or wandering heroes) and scholars (Confucians in particular), respectively.
|-
| Before the '''6th Century BCE''' || Developing out of both Brahmanic and non-Vedic traditions, the ''śramaṇa'' movement begins, characterized by wandering ascetic monks. ||
|-
| '''BCE 563''' or '''480''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Buddha Siddhartha Guatama] is born; in life he forges his own ''śramaṇa'' tradition. ||
|-
| '''BCE 551''' || || Confucius is born.
|-
| '''BCE 521''' || || At the Battle of Zheqiu, two ''shì'' named Hua Bao and Gongzi Cheng fight for opposing sides. The former fires an arrow at the latter and misses. Gongzi Chen insists that it would be unchivalrous for Hua Bao to fire twice without giving his opponent to return fire. Hua Bao agrees and lowers his bow, before being shot dead.
|-
| '''BCE 483''' or '''400''' || Siddhartha Guatama passes away; later remembered as the Buddha, his ascetic lifestyle and teachings form the foundations of Buddhism. ||
|-
| '''BCE 479''' || || Confucius passes away. After his death, records of his speeches and conversations with students are compiled into the ''Analects''. The text contains some of the earliest descriptions of ''qì'', as a sort of breath and relating to motivational characteristics.
|-
| '''BCE 475''' || || The Warring States Period begins.
|-
| '''BCE 350''' || || The ''Neiye'' is written around this time. The text is one of the oldest describing Dàoist breath meditation techniques and ''qì'' circulation.
|-
| '''BCE 300''' || || The ''Guodian Chu Slips'' are written by this time. They contain the earliest known form of the ''Dào Dé Jīng'' and fragment of the ''Zhuang Zi'', the two core texts of Dàoism. The latter text presents cosmic ''yīn'' and ''yáng'' as "the greatest of ''qì''" and describes wind as the ''qì'' of the Earth; the text also contains one of the earliest mentions of ''xiān'', as an allegory for spiritual immortality.
|-
| '''BCE 250''' || || Most of the ''Han Feizi'', an anthology of essays attributed to Legalist philosopher Han Fei, is likely written around this time. The text's 20th and 21st chapters are possibly the oldest commentaries on the ''Dào Dé Jīng''. The text's 49th chapter describes five "maggot" or "vermin" social classes from the Spring and Autumn Period, including ''yóuxiá'' as violent law-breakers and Confucians as confusing law with literature.
|-
| '''BCE 168''' || || A relative of Li Cang passes away, and is entombed at Mawangdui. Among the items placed in the tomb are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mawangdui_Silk_Texts silk texts] including the ''Daoyin Tu'', the earliest known physical exercise chart in the world. Demonstrating purely internal methods of preventing disease (as opposed to external methods such as medicine and surgery), these ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing practices are said to be precursors of ''qìgōng''.
|-
| '''BCE 91''' || || Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiji Records of the Grand Historian]'' is published. The text's 124th volume describes the actions of ''yóuxiá'' in a positive light, contrasting with Han Fei's account and providing the narrative model for future martial arts fiction.
|-
| '''CE 67'''
|colspan="2"| According to legend, Indian Buddhist monks, Kasyapa Matanga and Dharmaratna, arrive at the Eastern Han capital of Luoyang. With them they bring the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutra_of_Forty-two_Chapters Sutra of Forty-two Chapters]'', the first Buddhist sutra to be translated into Chinese. Consequently, Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty orders the construction of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Horse_Temple White Horse Temple], the first Buddhist temple in China.
|-
| '''220''' to '''280''' || || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Kingdoms Three Kingdoms Period].
|-
| '''283''' || || Ge Hong is born.
|-
| '''280's''' or '''290's''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Shou Chen Shou]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Records of the Three Kingdoms]'' is written around this time.
|-
| '''317''' or '''318''' || || Ge Hong's ''Master Who Embraces Simplicity'' is written around this time. The text's Dàoist "inner chapters" discuss ''xiān'' in a literal sense, treating immortality as something that can actually be attained through various methods, including ''nèidān'' (internal alchemy), meditation, and ''dǎoyǐn'' breathing exercises.
|-
| '''401''' || || During the Sixteen Kingdoms Period, famed Buddhist monk Kumārajīva is brought to the Qin capital of Chang'an. There, he begins producing high-quality state-sponsored translations of Buddhist texts into Chinese.
|-
| '''443'''
|colspan="2"| In China, Indian Buddhist monk Guṇabhadra provides the earliest extant Chinese translation of the ''Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra''. The text discusses many Mahayana Buddhist topics, including ''yogācāra'', which emphasizes consciousness and meditation.
|-
| '''464''' || || Batuo (also known as Buddhabhadra) arrives in China. A master of ''dhyāna'' (meditation and mental training), he spends the next thirty years integrating and preaching Buddhism, Daoism, and local folk religions.
|-
| '''495''' || || Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty orders the construction of Batuo's Shaolin Monastery. The temple becomes an important center for the study and translation of Buddhist scriptures, with Batuo as its first abbot.
|-
| '''527'''
|colspan="2"|Bodhidharma, the 28th patriarch of Mahayana Buddhism in India, arrives at the Shaolin Monastery. According to legend, he pioneers Chán Buddhism based on the teachings of Batuo and his disciples (''chán'' being the Chinese pronunciation of ''dhyāna'').
|-
| '''528''' || || Buddhist and Daoist scholar Dazu Huike arrives at the Shaolin Monastery to study under Bodhidharma. He later becomes the second Chinese patriarch of Chán Buddhism. Guṇabhadra's translation of the ''Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra'' is said to have been passed down from Bodhidarma to Huike.
|-
| '''627''' or '''629'''
|colspan="2"|''Yogācāra'' teachings are widespread in China by this point, with many rival schools and interpretations. Seeking to resolve these debates through direct study and acquisition of the original texts, Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang embarks on a pilgrimage to India. Among his many exploits, he studies under the monk and ''yogācāra'' expert [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C4%ABlabhadra Śīlabhadra].
|-
| '''645'''
|colspan="2"|Xuanzang returns to China, his pilgrimage complete, bringing with him at least 657 untranslated Buddhist texts.
|-
| '''646''' || || ''Records of the Western Regions'', a text chronicling Xuanzang's pilgrimage, is compiled.
|-
| '''648''' || || Xuanzang translates the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri%E1%B9%83%C5%9Bik%C4%81-vij%C3%B1aptim%C4%81trat%C4%81 Thirty Verses on Manifestation Only]'' into Chinese, a core text of the Yogācāra school. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheng_Weishi_Lun His commentaries] on the text help form the basis of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asian_Yog%C4%81c%C4%81ra East Asian Yogācāra] going forward, known as Wéishí-zōng or Fǎxiàng-zōng in China, and Hossō-shū in Japan.
|-
| '''653''' || || Japanese monk Dōshō travels to China to study under Xuanzang, in particular the latter's account of Yogācāra Buddhism. He is later exposed to Chán Buddhism by a student of Huike. After returning to Japan, he builds a meditation hall at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang%C5%8D-ji Gangō-ji] temple in Nara, in order to facilitate the practice of ''zen'' (the Japanese pronunciation of ''dhyāna'').
|}

===800's - 1955===
This second table features events in China, Japan, and the US, beginning in the 9th century and ending just before Akira Toriyama's birth. It includes the earliest texts featuring martial heroes performing fantastical feats, the publishing of Journey to the West, China and Japan's interactions with European imperialism, as well as ''bushidō'' & ''wǔxiá''.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! China !! Japan !! US
|-
| '''825''' to '''880''' || Lifetime of Pei Xing. He publishes ''The Kunlun Slave'', the tale of a Dàoist sage who uses gravity-defying leaps to rescue his master's lover. In an epilogue set over ten years later, he is noted to have not aged a day. || ||
|-
| '''15 April 1260''' to '''18 February 1294''' || Reign of Kublai Khan of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuan_dynasty Yuan Dynasty]. According to myth, immortal Dàoist sage Zhang Sanfeng is nominated as a candidate to hold public office around this time. || ||
|-
| '''1300's''' || ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' is written around this time, after centuries of both oral and written tales celebrating heroes of the Three Kingdoms Period. An early antecedent of ''wǔxiá'' literature, the text purportedly contains detailed descriptions of close-quarters combat emulated by later writers. || ||
|-
| '''1454''' || || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sengoku_period Sengoku (Warring States) Period] begins. ||
|-
| '''May 1513''' || Portuguese explorer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_%C3%81lvares Jorge Álvares] arrives in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou Guangzhou], beginning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_China%E2%80%93Portugal_relations Sino-Portuguese relations]. || ||
|-
| '''1524''' || Earliest historical reference to ''Water Margin''. The text is often retroactively regarded as the first full-length proto-''wǔxiá'' novel. || ||
|-
| '''1543''' || || Portuguese traders arrive in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanegashima Tanegashima], beginning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan%E2%80%93Portugal_relations Japanese-Portuguese relations]. ||
|-
| '''1592''' || The earliest extant printing of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_to_the_West Journey to the West]'' is published; the text is a fantastical embellishment of ''Records of the Western Regions''. || ||
|-
| '''24 March 1603''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Go-Y%C5%8Dzei Emperor Go-Yōzei] names [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokugawa_Ieyasu Tokugawa Ieyasu] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shogun shogun], beginning the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edo_period Edo Period] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokugawa_shogunate Tokugawa Shogunate]. ||
|-
| '''1616''' || || Confucian scholar and samurai retainer Obata Kagenori's ''Kōyō Gunkan'' is completed by this time. The text contains the earliest written mention of ''bushidō'' (the way of the warrior). ||
|-
| '''1624''' || The ''Yijin Jing'' is likely composed by Dàoist priest, Zining. A manual of ''dǎoyǐn'' and ''qìgōng'' exercises, the text erroneously attributes the founding of Shaolin martial arts to Bodhidharma. ||
|-
| '''1633''' || || Sakoku, isolationist foreign policy, begins, aimed in part at stopping the spread of Christianity by Spanish and Portuguese missionaries. ||
|-
| Between '''1647''' and '''1732''' || According to legend, a major Shaolin Monastery is destroyed by the Qing government. This destruction leads to the spread of Shaolin martial arts throughout China, via five monks. ||
|-
| '''1669''' || Huang Zong Xi's ''Epitaph for Wang Zhengnan'' is published. The text is the first to distinguish between Buddhist Shaolin external martial arts (''wàijiā'') and Dàoist internal martial arts (''nèijiā''), and credits Zhang Sanfeng with the creation of the latter in the form of ''tʻai-chi''. || ||
|-
| '''1676''' || Huang Zong Xi's son, Huang Baijia, compiles the ''Neijia Quanfa'', the earliest extant text on ''nèijiā''. || ||
|-
| '''04 September 1839''' to '''29 August 1842''' || The First Opium War, resulting from the Qing Dynasty's ban on the trade of opium, Britian's most profitable commodity at the time. China is defeated. Among other concessions, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Nanking Treaty of Nanking] sees the city of Hong Kong ceded to the British Empire. This is later regarded by many historians as the first of many "unequal treaties" between China and Western powers, and the beginning of a "century of humiliation" for China. || ||
|-
| '''08 July 1853''' ||
|colspan="2"|American commodore [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_C._Perry Matthew C. Perry] arrives in Japan and through a show of force effectively puts an end to Japan's isolationist foreign policy.
|-
| ''' 31 March 1854''' ||
|colspan="2"|The Convention of Kanagawa is signed under threat of force. The treaty opens the ports of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimoda,_Shizuoka Shimoda] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakodate Hakodate] to American vessels, formally ending Japan's isolationist foreign policy. This is later regarded as the first of many "unequal treaties" between Japan and Western powers.
|-
| '''03 January 1868''' || || The Meiji Restoration begins and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_Japan Empire of Japan] is established. The Tokugawa Shogunate is overthrown and the emperor's practical political power is restored. During this period, Japan experiences rapid industrialization, modernization, and adoption of Western ideas. Among other things, schoolchildren are taught ''bushidō''. ||
|-
|| '''1872''' || || The ''kàbúkí'' dance, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renjishi Renjishi]'' (or "Two Lions"), is first performed. Wigs from this dance later help inspire the design of Son Goku's Super Saiyan 4 transformation.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/1336713603424997377</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 July 1894''' to '''17 April 1895'''
|colspan="2"| The First Sino-Japanese War. Japan defeats China. Among other concessions, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Shimonoseki Treaty of Shimonoseki] sees the island of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan Taiwan] ceded to Japan. ||
|-
| '''11 June 1898''' || In the wake of the country's defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War, and amid increasing foreign intervention, the Hundred Days' Reform begins. An attempt to modernize Chinese institutions, it is initiated by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangxu_Emperor Guangxu Emperor] and led by reformist scholars, including Liang Qichao. ||
|-
| '''21 September 1898'''
|colspan="2"|The Hundred Days' Reform ends in failure. Liang Qichao flees to Japan to escape persecution. ||
|-
| '''1900''' || || Shunrō Oshikawa's ''Kaitō Bōken Kidan: Kaitei Gunkan'' is published. Influenced by the works of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_Verne Jules Verne], the story depicts speculative future submarine warfare (without the use of torpedoes) between Japan and Russia. ||
|-
| '''1902''' || || The first of five sequels to ''Kaitei Gunkan'', Shunrō Oshikawa's ''Bukyō no Nippon'' (or "Heroic Japan") is published. ||
|-
| '''08 February 1904''' || || The Russo-Japanese War begins. ||
|-
| '''1904'''
|colspan="2"| During his political exile in Japan, Liang Qichao's ''China's Bushidō'' is published. The text argues that Japan has become strong enough to contend with Western powers because it has embraced the martial ethos of ''bushidō'', and that China ought to follow suit to rekindle their own slumbering martial spirit. The term ''bukyō'' is lifted from Shunrō Oshikawa's stories, given the Chinese reading of ''wǔxiá'', and applied to older works and characters, such as ''Water Margin'' and various heroes described as ''xiá'', in order to demonstrate the presence of these martial virtues in China's past. ||
|-
| '''05 September 1905''' || || The Russo-Japanese War ends with Japan's victory, demonstrating that an Asian power could defeat a Western power. ||
|-
| '''1922''' || Writer and martial artist Xiang Kairan begins simultaneously writing two different novels designed to contrast with one another: the fantastical wuxia story ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'' and the grounded kung-fu story ''Jindai Yinxiong Zhuan''. The former, set far in the past, is widely regarded as the first modern wǔxiá novel and responsible for kickstarting a "martial arts craze" in cities like Shanghai. || ||
|-
| '''13 May 1928''' || A film adaptation of ''Jianghu Qixia Zhuan'', titled ''The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple'', is released. China's first martial arts feature film, it receives seventeen additional parts (collectively depicting nine out of 160 chapters of the original novel) before being banned. With all parts combined, the now-lost film is considered the longest studio release ever produced, clocking in at over 27 hours in length. || ||
|-
| '''03 November 1928''' || || Osamu Tezuka is born. ||
|-
| '''15 February 1950''' || || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_Animation_Studios Disney]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(1950_film) Cinderella]'' is released.
|-
| '''April 1951''' || || Osamu Tezuka's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassador_Atom Ambassador Atom]'' begins serialization. ||
|-
| '''03 April 1952''' || || Osamu Tezuka's ''Astro Boy'' begins serialization. Akira Toriyama later cites this as the earliest influence on his drawing comics.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/pafu-september-1980-mangaka-whos-who-akira-toriyama/</ref> ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1954''' || || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa Akira Kurosawa]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Samurai Seven Samurai]'' is released. The character Kikuchiyo's armor in the latter half of the film later inspires the armor worn by Bardock.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> ||
|-
| '''08 February 1955''' || Jin Yong's debut novel ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_and_the_Sword The Book and the Sword]'' begins serialization. He goes on to write several more ''wǔxiá'' novels, purported to have popularized multiple tropes in the genre, including "complex characters with colorful titles ('Seven Freaks of the South') and fantastical martial arts moves with memorable names ('Nine Darkness Skeleton Claws')". || ||
|}

==Timeline Part II: Akira Toriyama==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events and works pertaining to Akira Toriyama's early life and career as a mangaka, before the debut of ''Dragon Ball''. This includes his birth, childhood, formative influences, and earliest works, as well as the serialization of ''Dr. Slump''. Events and works contemporary to Toriyama's early life which fall under "Mystical & Martial Roots" are also included.

===1955 - 1979===
Akira Toriyama is born in Nagoya, Japan in 1955. He has an interest in art from an early age, which persists through his education and into his early career. During his childhood in the 1960's, works such as ''101 Dalmatians'', ''Astro Boy'', ''Gamera'', and ''Ultraman'' prove formative. His earliest manga is a work titled ''The Red Geta'', drawn at the age of 16. His professional manga career begins in his early 20's, with works such as ''Awawa World'', ''Mysterious Rain Jack'', ''Wonder Island 1'' and ''2'', ''Today on Hairai Island'', and ''Gal Detective Tomato''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga
|-
| '''05 April 1955''' || || Akira Toriyama is born on the outskirts of Nagoya, the eldest son of his father, Kunio, and his mother, Shima.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1956''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 1. ||
|-
|| '''July 1956''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsujin_28-go Tetsujin #28]'', one of several comics Akira Toriyama reads as a kid<ref>''"I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST''. ''Men’s Non-No'', January 2014 issue. Japan: Shueisha, 10 December 2013. (pp. 183-187) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive - Men’s Non-No, January 2014 Issue - "I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]</ref>, begins serialization. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1957''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 2. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1958''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 3. From around this age he starts drawing things like steam trains and boats.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1959''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 4. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1960''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 5. For about a year, he attends a neighborhood art class where he is recognized for his art.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 January 1961''' || Disney's ''One Hundred and One Dalmatians'' is released. Toriyama later cites Disney films such as this as influential on his art style.<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>||
|-
| '''05 April 1961''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 6. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1962''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 7. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1962''' || || Akira Toriyama enters a town elementary school on the outskirts of Nagoya. From around this time, he takes an interest in drawing and gets good at copying things like ''Astro Boy''. He receives awards several times in art contests. He serves as class representative every year from second to sixth grade.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1962''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osomatsu-kun Osomatsu-kun]'', one of several comics Akira Toriyama reads as a kid<ref>''"I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST''. ''Men’s Non-No'', January 2014 issue. Japan: Shueisha, 10 December 2013. (pp. 183-187) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive - Men’s Non-No, January 2014 Issue - "I Want to Meet That Person" Special VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]</ref>, begins serialization. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1963''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 8. ||
|-
| '''27 February 1964''' || ''Buddha's Palm'' is released. An adaptation of Liu Canyang's novel, ''Sky Buddha's Palm'', the film is purported to be the first onscreen depiction of a "''qìgōng'' wave" (or ''kikōha''). || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1964''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 9. ||
|-
| '''August 1964''' || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach_International_Karate_Championships Long Beach International Karate Championships] are held. Here, Bruce Lee demonstrates the one-inch punch, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fa_jin ''fa jin''] skill that employs focused explosive force. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1965''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 10. ||
|-
| '''27 November 1965''' || ''Gamera, the Giant Monster'', one of Akira Toriyama's formative experiences with ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokusatsu tokusatsu]''<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1966''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 11. ||
|-
| '''17 April 1966''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Barugon Gamera vs. Barugon]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''17 July 1966''' || ''Ultraman'', one of Akira Toriyama's formative experiences with ''tokusatsu''<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, begins airing. || ||
|-
| '''15 March 1967''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Gyaos Gamera vs. Gyaos]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1967''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 12. ||
|-
| '''09 April 1967''' || ''Ultraman'' concludes airing. || ||
|-
| '''20 April 1967''' || Jin Yong's ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'' begins serialization. Like much of Jin Yong's work, the novel goes on to receive numerous live action adaptations. Live action depictions of one of the novel's antagonists, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongfang_Bubai Dongfang Bubai], possibly serve as an inspiration behind Freeza. || ||
|-
| '''12 March 1968''' || Osamu Tezuka's ''Astro Boy'' concludes serialization. || ||
|-
| '''20 March 1968''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Viras Gamera vs. Viras]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1968''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 13. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1968''' || || Akira Toriyama enters a town-run junior high school. He is engrossed in things like comics and giant-monster movies, but this fades as he gets into higher grades. He draws comics with the kids in his class as gags. In order to go on to an art-focused high school, he learns sketching technique from his art teacher.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''02 July 1968''' || ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' begins publication. || ||
|-
| '''21 March 1969''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Guiron Gamera vs. Guiron]'', featuring music composed by [[Shunsuke Kikuchi]], is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1969''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 14. ||
|-
| '''21 March 1970''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Jiger Gamera vs. Jiger]'', featuring music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1970''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 15. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1971''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 16. ||
|-
| '''07 April 1971''' || || Akira Toriyama enters the design program at Aichi Prefectural Okoshi Technical High School, where he joins the manga club. He draws his virgin work, ''The Red Geta'', a six-page parody. In autumn of his junior year, he receives an award for a beautification campaign at the all-Japan high school level, with an entry titled ''Give Us Back Nature''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> || ''The Red Geta''
|-
| '''17 July 1971''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamera_vs._Zigra Gamera vs. Zigra]'', featuring music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi, is released. || ||
|-
| '''31 October 1971''' || ''The Big Boss'', starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''22 March 1972''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_Fury Fist of Fury]'', starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1972''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 17. ||
|-
| '''30 December 1972''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_of_the_Dragon The Way of the Dragon]'', starring Bruce Lee and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Norris Chuck Norris], is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1973''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 18. ||
|-
| '''26 July 1973''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enter_the_Dragon Enter the Dragon]'', posthumously starring Bruce Lee, is released. || Toriyama sees ''Enter the Dragon'' "about three times a day", "for about 10 days straight". The film influences him greatly, later motivating him to put the word "dragon" in the title of ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref>||
|-
| '''05 April 1974''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 19. ||
|-
| '''April 1974''' || || At some point this month, Akira Toriyama joins an advertising agency in Nagoya as a designer, where he works for 3 years.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''05 April 1975''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 20. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1976''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 21. ||
|-
| '''05 April 1977''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 22. Around this time, he begins working part-time drawing illustrations.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> ||
|-
| '''25 May 1977''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film) Star Wars] is released. || ||
|-
|''' 30 January 1978''' || ||Akira Toriyama's ''Awawa World'' is completed. His first submission for Shueisha's Young Jump Award, a competition for new mangaka.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> || ''Awawa World''
|-
| '''01 March 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_in_the_Eagle%27s_Shadow Snake in the Eagle's Shadow]'', starring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan Jackie Chan] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hwang_Jang-lee Hwang Jang-lee], is released. || ||
|-
| '''23 March 1978''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Death Game of Death]'', posthumously starring Bruce Lee, is released. || ||
|-
| '''05 April 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 23. ||
|-
| '''Summer 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama's ''Mysterious Rain Jack'' is completed. His second submission for Shueisha's Young Jump Award. This ''Star Wars'' parody places in the finals of the competition, and gets the attention of [[Kazuhiko Torishima]], soon to be his first editor. Famous for rejecting Toriyama's ideas, their first year working together would be remembered as "the Era of Rejected Manuscripts", with anywhere between 500<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 26)</ref> and 1000<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref> pages of manuscripts being rejected. || ''Mysterious Rain Jack''
|-
| '''05 October 1978''' || ''Drunken Master'', starring Jackie Chan and Hwang Jang-lee, is released. || ''Drunken Master'' gets Akira Toriyama hooked on kung fu movies, watching the film over 200 times.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> ||
|-
| '''28 November 1978''' || || Akira Toriyama's first manga publication. ''Wonder Island'' is the first of two published works known to have originated from Toriyama's rejected manuscripts.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ''[[Wonder Island]]''
|-
| '''27 December 1978''' || || || ''[[Wonder Island 2]]''
|-
| '''22 March 1979''' || || || ''[[Today on Hairai Island]]''
|-
| '''05 April 1979''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 24. ||
|-
| '''25 May 1979''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(film) Alien]'' is released. || ||
|-
| '''20 July 1979''' || || ''Gal Detective Tomato'' is the second of two published works known to have originated from Toriyama's rejected manuscripts.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ''[[Gal Detective Tomato]]''
|}

===1980===
1980 sees the beginning of ''Dr. Slump's'' serialization. It is an instant hit, rapidly topping popularity polls, appearing on the cover of ''Jump'', and its first tankōbon selling out within the first hour of sale.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''05 January 1980'''
|rowspan="2"|''Dr. Slump'' begins serialization.
|| || DS 001 || Arale Is Born!
|-
|| || DS 002 || Hiiiiii~!
|-
| '''14 January 1980''' || ''Dr. Slump'' is voted #1 in the ''Jump'' Popularity poll, in only its second week of serialization.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || || DS 003 || I don't have a…!
|-
| '''22 January 1980''' || || || DS 004 || Dr. Kaijū
|-
| '''29 January 1980''' || || || DS 005 || Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
|-
| '''05 February 1980''' || || || DS 006 || Friends with Mr. Bear!
|-
| '''12 February 1980''' || Dr. Slump appears on the cover of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', in only its sixth week of serialization. || || DS 007 || Arale Is Akane?!
|-
| '''19 February 1980''' || || || DS 008 || The Tiny-Huge Gun!
|-
| '''26 February 1980''' || || || DS 009 || 1980: Looking Towards Tomorrow!
|-
| '''04 March 1980''' || || || DS 010 || The Time Slipper
|-
| '''11 March 1980''' || || || DS 011 || What Kind of Egg is it?
|-
| '''18 March 1980''' || || || DS 012 || Boy?! Girl?!
|-
| '''25 March 1980''' || || || DS 013 || Arale Flies through the Sky!
|-
| '''01 April 1980''' || || || DS 014 || Arale-''chan'' Comes Charging In (Part 1)
|-
| '''05 April 1980''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 25. || ||
|-
| '''08 April 1980''' || || || DS 015 || Arale-''chan'' Comes Charging In (Part 2)
|-
| '''15 April 1980''' || || || DS 016 || Space Invader
|-
| '''22 April 1980''' || || || DS 017 || The Real-Thing Machine
|-
| '''26 April 1980''' || || || DS 018 || ''Kind''-napped?!
|-
| '''02 May 1980''' || || || DS 019 || Teacher Is Coming!
|-
| '''13 May 1980''' || || || DS 020 || The Pompoko Transformation Gun
|-
| '''20 May 1980''' || || || DS 021 || Once Upon a Time at the Beach
|-
| '''21 May 1980''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empire_Strikes_Back The Empire Strikes Back]'' is released. || || ||
|-
| '''27 May 1980''' || || || DS 022 || The Tale of Donbe
|-
| '''03 June 1980''' || || || DS 023 || Panic at the Barbershop (Part 1)
|-
| '''10 June 1980''' || || || DS 024 || Panic at the Barbershop (Part 2)
|-
| '''17 June 1980''' || || || DS 025 || The Great Strawberry-Panties Caper (Part 1)
|-
| '''24 June 1980''' || || || DS 026 || The Great Strawberry-Panties Caper (Part 2)
|-
| '''01 July 1980''' ||
|rowspan="5"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama already wants to stop drawing ''Dr. Slump'', due to the heavy burdern of needing to come up with self-contained comedic stories every week. ''Weekly Jump's'' chief editor later tells Torishima that he and Toriyama can end ''Dr. Slump'' if they can come up with something more interesting and successful, a high bar given its popularity. They restructure their workflow to allow two days each week for work on a new project.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || DS 027 || The Pitter-Patter of Little Demon-Feet
|-
| '''08 July 1980''' || || DS 028 || The Ladycop Terror
|-
| '''15 July 1980''' || || DS 029 || SOS: Earth! (Part 1)
|-
| '''22 July 1980''' || || DS 030 || SOS: Earth! (Part 2)
|-
| '''29 July 1980''' || || DS 031 || Arale's Great Transformation
|-
| '''05 August 1980''' || || || DS 032 || Hello, Wonder Island!
|-
| '''09 August 1980''' || ''Dr. Slump Tankōbon Volume 1'' goes on sale, selling out within an hour.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || || ||
|-
| '''12 August 1980''' || || || DS 033 || Great Demon King Gyaska
|-
| '''19 August 1980''' || || || DS 034 || The Fairy-Tale Machine
|-
| '''26 August 1980''' || || || DS 035 || The Devil's Makeover SPECIAL!!
|-
| '''02 September 1980''' || || || DS 036 || The Terrible Goody-Two-Shoes
|-
| '''09 September 1980''' || || || DS 037 || Our Hero, Suppaman
|-
| '''16 September 1980''' || || || DS 038 || Arale-''chan'''s Errand
|-
| '''23 September 1980''' || || || DS 039 || Bye-Bye, Duper-Power!!
|-
| '''30 September 1980''' || || || DS 040 || The Lovely Middle-Aged Trio
|-
| '''05 October 1980''' || || Akira Toriyama participates in the Toyama leg of the ''Shōnen Jump'' Manga Festival, appearing in front of fans for the first time.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
| '''07 October 1980''' || || || DS 041 || SOS: Penguin Village (Part 1)
|-
| '''14 October 1980''' || || || DS 042 || SOS: Penguin Village (Part 2)
|-
| '''21 October 1980''' || || || DS 043 || Gatchan Goes for a Stroll
|-
| '''28 October 1980''' || || || DS 044 || Whee, Whee, Wildland
|-
| '''04 November 1980''' || || || DS 045 || Sen-''chan'' in Sunny Spirits
|-
| '''11 November 1980''' || || || DS 046 || Sen-''chan'' on Cloud Nine
|-
| '''18 November 1980''' || || || DS 047 || Sen-''chan'''s Surprise
|-
| '''25 November 1980''' || || || DS 048 || A Melancholy Hoyoyo Date Special!!
|-
| '''02 December 1980''' || || || DS 049 || Parzan, King of the Jungle!
|-
| '''09 December 1980''' || || || DS 050 || Suffering Santa Claus
|-
| '''23 December 1980''' || || || DS 051 || The Reader-Appreciation Kick-the-Can Tournament
|}

===1981===
1981 sees the beginning of ''Dr. Slump's'' animated television adaptation, as well as its first movie. Akira Toriyama gets engaged to ''shōjo'' mangaka Nachi Mikami, and begins being influenced by China. Toriyama's one-shots ''Pola & Roid'' and ''Escape'' also release this year.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
| '''05 January 1981''' || || || DS 052 || The Arale-Touchables
|-
| '''13 January 1981''' || || || DS 053 || Battle of the Heart!
|-
| '''20 January 1981''' || || || DS 054 || Monsters' Night
|-
| '''27 January 1981''' || || || DS 055 || The Great Arale-Eye Caper (Part 1)
|-
| '''03 February 1981''' || || || DS 056 || The Great Arale-Eye Caper (Part 2)
|-
| '''10 February 1981''' || || || DS 057 || Kinoko, Cut Loose
|-
| '''17 February 1981''' || || || DS 058 || The Doctor's Weak Point
|-
| '''24 February 1981''' || || || DS 059 || Goodbye, Gatchan!!
|-
| '''03 March 1981''' || || || DS 060 || The Transfer Student from Bigcity Island
|-
| '''10 March 1981''' || || || DS 061 || Even the Author Wants One: The Lazyboy
|-
| '''17 March 1981''' || || || DS 062 || The Shudderman
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''24 March 1981''' ||
|| || DS 063 || Peasuke's First Love
|-
|| || || || ''[[Pola & Roid]]''
|-
|| '''31 March 1981 ''' || || || DS 064 ||Riders at Dawn
|-
| '''05 April 1981''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 26. || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1981''' || || || DS 065 || Kittycat Riding Hood
|-
|| '''08 April 1981''' || ''Dr. Slump'''s animated television adaptation, ''Dr. Slump: Arale-chan'', begins airing. || || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1981''' || || || DS 066 || Silent Night Dream
|-
|| '''21 April 1981''' || || || DS 067 || Dr. Mashirito's Ambition!! (Part 1)
|-
|| '''28 April 1981''' || || || DS 068 || Dr. Mashirito's Ambition!! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''02 May 1981''' || || || DS 069 || Hell's Messenger
|-
|| '''12 May 1981''' || || || DS 070 || Suppaman 2
|-
|| '''19 May 1981''' || || || DS 071 || Yay, Yay, Time Stop
|-
|| '''26 May 1981''' || || || DS 072 || Chivil's Work
|-
|| '''02 June 1981''' || || || DS 073 || Super Sen-''chan'' & co. IN Bigcity Island (Part 1)
|-
|| '''09 June 1981''' || || || DS 074 ||Super Sen-''chan'' & co. IN Bigcity Island (Part 2)
|-
|| '''16 June 1981''' || || || DS 075 ||Kojirō-''chan'' was Waiting (Part 1)
|-
|| '''23 June 1981''' || || || DS 076 || Kojirō-chan was Waiting (Part 2)
|-
|| '''30 June 1981''' || || || DS 077 || A Hubba-Hubba Devil-Gal
|-
|| '''07 July 1981''' || || || DS 078 || My Toilet Paper
|-
|| '''14 July 1981''' || || || DS 079 || Copy-''kun''
|-
|| '''18 July 1981''' || The first ''Dr. Slump'' films, ''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island'', is released. || The first film based off of one Akira Toriyama's works. || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1981''' || || || DS 080 ||Vacuum IN '81
|-
|| '''28 July 1981''' || || || DS 081 ||Goo-Goo Ga-Ga Senbei
|-
|| '''04 August 1981''' || || || DS 082 ||Earth's Biggest Bye-cha! (Part 1)
|-
|| '''11 August 1981''' || || || DS 083 || Earth's Biggest Bye-cha! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''18 August 1981''' || || || DS 084 || Stomping around Penguin Village
|-
|| '''25 August 1981''' || || || DS 085 || The Hoyoyo Cave-Clan
|-
|| '''01 September 1981''' || || || DS 086 || MUSICAL: Cinderella
|-
|| '''08 September 1981''' || || || DS 087 || Poke-Poke, Huff-Huff
|-
|| '''15 September 1981''' || || || DS 088 || Mammoth Midori-''chan'' (Part 1)
|-
|| '''22 September 1981''' || || || DS 089 || Mammoth Midori-''chan'' (Part 2)
|-
|| '''29 September 1981''' || || || DS 090 || The Phantom-Thief Hoyoyo Gang (Part 1)
|-
|| '''06 October 1981''' ||
|rowspan="4"| Akira Toriyama gets engaged to ''shōjo'' mangaka Nachi Mikami, and starts being influenced by China, around this time.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 091 || The Phantom-Thief Hoyoyo Gang (Part 2)
|-
|| '''13 October 1981''' || || DS 092 || I'm Duper-Stwong?!
|-
|| '''20 October 1981''' || || DS 093 || Leave it to AKIKO-''san''
|-
|| '''27 October 1981''' || || DS 094 || The Penguin Grand Prix
|-
|| '''03 November 1981''' || || || DS 095 || The Penguin Grand Prix (Continued)
|-
|| '''10 November 1981''' || || || DS 096 || The Penguin Grand Prix (The Continuation, Continued)
|-
|| '''17 November 1981''' || || || DS 097 || The Penguin Grand Prix (The Continuation of the Continuation, Continued)
|-
|| '''24 November 1981''' || || || DS 098 || Discover the Countryside!
|-
|| '''01 December 1981''' || || || DS 099 || The Super Driver
|-
|| '''08 December 1981''' || || || DS 100 || Our Miniature Home
|-
|| '''14 December 1981''' || || || || ''[[Escape]]''
|-
|| '''22 December 1981''' || || || DS 101 || Penguin Village Wars
|}

===1982===
In 1982, Akira Toriyama's first Chinese characters appear in ''Dr. Slump''. Born from his love of Jackie Chan's ''Drunken Master'', he begins wanting to draw a kung fu comic. He both becomes a household name and gets married. His one-shots ''Mad Matic'' and ''Pink'' also release this year.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1982''' || || || DS 102 || Penguin Village Wars (Part 2)
|-
|| '''12 January 1982''' || || || DS 103 || Penguin Village Wars (Conclusion)
|-
|| '''19 January 1982''' || || || DS 104 || Today is a Truly Joyous DAY
|-
|| '''25 January 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama draws the jacket artwork for manga critic Akira Sakuma's ''Burn On, Fatripper''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''26 January 1982''' || || || DS 105 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 1)
|-
|| '''02 February 1982''' || || || DS 106 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 2)
|-
|| '''09 February 1982''' || || || DS 107 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 3)
|-
|| '''16 February 1982''' || || || DS 108 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 4)
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''23 February 1982''' ||
|| || DS 109 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 5)
|-
|| || || || ''[[Mad Matic]]''
|-
|| '''23 February 1982''' || || || DS 109 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 5)
|-
|| '''02 March 1982''' || || || DS 110 || The Crazy Honeymoon (Part 6)
|-
|| '''09 March 1982''' || || || DS 111 || The Excitement of Newlywed Life
|-
|| '''16 March 1982''' || || || DS 112 || The Evening Fireworks Show
|-
|| '''23 March 1982''' || || || DS 113 || The Combot
|-
|| '''30 March 1982''' || || || DS 114 || Arale-''chan'''s Missing Something
|-
|| '''05 April 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 27. || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1982''' || || || DS 115 || Happy-Happy High School!!
|-
|| '''13 April 1982''' || || || DS 116 || A Huge Head Has Arrived!!
|-
|| '''20 April 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama's first-ever characters with a Chinese motif, the "Tsun Family", appear in Dr. Slump.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref>|| DS 117 || The Tsun Family Has Arrived
|-
|| '''27 April 1982''' || || || DS 118 || The Norimaki Family and the Tsun Family
|-
|| '''30 April 1982''' || || The Akira Toriyama Preservation Society, his official fanclub, is formed.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 1982''' || || The Ranking of Japan's Wealthiest is announced. Akira Toriyama is in every newspaper.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 1982''' || || Akira Toriyama and Nachi Mikami get married at the Nagoya Reception House, before honeymooning in Hawaii.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''04 May 1982''' || || || DS 119 || The High School Champion (Part 1)
|-
|| '''11 May 1982''' || || || DS 120 || The High School Champion (Part 2)
|-
|| '''18 May 1982''' || || || DS 121 || The High School Champion (Part 3)
|-
|| '''25 May 1982''' || || || DS 122 || The High School Champion (Part 4)
|-
|| '''01 June 1982''' || || || DS 123 || The High School Champion (Part 5)
|-
|| '''08 June 1982''' || || || DS 124 || The High School Champion (Part 6)
|-
|| '''15 June 1982''' || || || DS 125 || Suppaman and the Terror of Penguin Village
|-
|| '''22 June 1982''' || || || DS 126 || Flying Niko-''chan''
|-
|| '''29 June 1982''' || || || DS 127 || A Haunted Date (Part 1)
|-
|| '''06 July 1982''' || || || DS 128 || A Haunted Date (Part 2)
|-
|| '''10 July 1982''' || The second ''Dr. Slump'' film, ''Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space Adventure'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''13 July 1982''' || || || DS 129 || The Vegetable Gang
|-
|| '''20 July 1982''' || || || DS 130 || The Lens-Men
|-
|| '''21 July 1982''' || An LP for the animated ''Dr. Slump'' goes on sale. Toriyama writes the lyrics for the "N'cha N'cha Song".<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 27)</ref>|| || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1982''' || || || DS 131 || Grandpa Came Down from the Mountains
|-
|| '''03 August 1982''' || || || DS 132 || Grandpa Went Back Up to the Mountains
|-
|| '''10 August 1982''' || || || DS 133 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 1)
|-
|| '''17 August 1982''' || || || DS 134 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 2)
|-
|| '''23 August 1982''' || In collaboration with [[Akira Sakuma]], ''[[Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' Chapter 1
|-
|| '''24 August 1982''' || || || DS 135 || From the Space Casefiles (Part 3)
|-
|| '''31 August 1982''' || || || DS 136 || Hello, Moon!
|-
|| '''07 September 1982''' || || || DS 137 || Elegant Special: The Red Sandal-Strap
|-
|| '''14 September 1982''' || || || DS 138 || Gatchan | Gatchan
|-
|| '''21 September 1982''' || || || DS 139 || Munch Munch, Crunch Crunch
|-
|| '''28 September 1982''' || || || DS 140 || A Gift from the Ground
|-
|| '''05 October 1982''' || || || DS 141 || Star Light, Star Bright
|-
|| '''12 October 1982''' || || || DS 142 || Farewell, Tsun Family!
|-
|| '''19 October 1982''' || || || DS 143 || Go, Go, Planet Niko-''chan''!
|-
|| '''23 October 1982''' || || || || ''[[Pink]]''
|-
|| '''26 October 1982''' || || || DS 144 || The Niko-''chan'' Family Reunion
|-
|| '''02 November 1982''' || || || DS 145 || The Terrible Secret of the Daaahkon Raaydishes
|-
|| '''09 November 1982''' || || || DS 146 || A Battle of Deadly Greetings!
|-
|| '''16 November 1982''' || || || DS 147 || The Book-Loving Thief
|-
|| '''23 November 1982''' || || || DS 148 || Yakuzas, Welcome!
|-
|| '''30 November 1982''' || || || DS 149 || The Kon-Kon Transformation Helmet
|-
|| '''07 December 1982''' || || Around this time, Toriyama starts wanting to draw a different comic, particularly a ''kung-fu'' one.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref>|| DS 150 || N'cha, Penseal-''kun''!
|-
|| '''14 December 1982''' || || || DS 151 || Yeah, Penseal-''kun''!
|-
|| '''21 December 1982''' || || || DS 152 || A Very Owie Christmas
|}

===1983===
1983 sees Akira Toriyama create two prototypes for a kung fu comic: ''Dragon Boy'' and ''The Adventure of Tongpoo''. His editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, suggests basing the comic off of ''Journey to the West''. He also draws ''Chobit'' and ''Chobit 2''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1983''' || || || DS 153 || The Ultimate Rival Makes His Debut!!
|-
|| '''14 January 1983''' || || || DS 154 || From the Moment Their Eyes First Met…
|-
|| '''25 January 1983''' || || The ''Eureka'' magazine article, "Special Feature: Osamu Tezuka", presents Akira Toriyama's theory of Osamu Tezuka, explaining how he was influenced by Tezuka's work.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || DS 155 || Caught Between Justice and Love…
|-
|| '''01 February 1983''' || || || DS 156 || A Warrior's Respite
|-
|| '''05 February 1983''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zu_Warriors_from_the_Magic_Mountain Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''08 February 1983''' ||
|| || DS 157 || Caramelman No. 5 Appears!
|-
|| || || || ''[[Chobit]]''
|-
|| '''15 February 1983''' || || || DS 158 || The Telepathy of Love (C.M. #4's Dream of Love Series, Part 1)
|-
|| '''22 February 1983''' || || || DS 159 || Run, Love!
|-
|| '''01 March 1983''' ||
|rowspan="6"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama begins thinking up a rough outline for the first part of ''[[Dragon Boy]]''.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 160 || Hurry, Love! (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 2)
|-
|| '''08 March 1983''' || || DS 161 || Heart-Pounding Tonight (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 3)
|-
|| '''13 March 1983''' || The third ''Dr. Slump'' film, ''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Around-the-World Race'', is released. || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1983''' || || DS 162 || It's time for entrance exams! (O.M.'s Dream of Love Series, Part 4)
|-
|| '''22 March 1983''' || || DS 163 || Arale-''san'', you're a ……, too??
|-
|| '''29 March 1983''' || || DS 164 || The Road to World Domination
|-
|| '''05 April 1983''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 28. || DS 165 || Caramelman No. 7 Appears!
|-
|| '''12 April 1983''' || || || DS 166 || The Invincible Caramelman No. 7
|-
|| '''19 April 1983''' || || || DS 167 || Mashirito Achieves His Sinister Aims??
|-
|| '''23 April 1983''' || || || || ''[[Chobit 2]]''
|-
|| '''26 April 1983''' || || || DS 168 || A Nightmare! Two Gazillas...
|-
|| '''03 May 1983''' || || || DS 169 || We Combined!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1983''' || || || DS 170 || Three Days Before & Three Days After
|-
|| '''17 May 1983''' || || || DS 171 || Poot-poot-poot! Flying Through the Sky!!
|-
|| '''24 May 1983''' || || || DS 172 || Good Going, Gatchan!!!
|-
|| ''' 25 May 1983''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_of_the_Jedi Return of the Jedi]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''31 May 1983''' || || || DS 173 || Urashima Suppaman
|-
|| '''07 June 1983''' || || || DS 174 || The Younger Brother, Shoppaman, Arrives!
|-
|| '''14 June 1983''' || || || DS 175 || Arrest Him!
|-
|| '''21 June 1983''' || || || DS 176 || The Extreme Shape-Up!
|-
|| '''23 June 1983''' || The first chapter of ''Dragon Boy'', ''Dragon Ball'''s first prototype, is released. || || || ''Dragon Boy – Part One''
|-
|| '''28 June 1983''' || || || DS 177 || Is It Waaah! Time Yet?
|-
|| '''05 July 1983''' || || || DS 178 || Picture-Book Special: A Home for Poo-''kun''
|-
|| '''09 July 1983''' || ''Akira Toriyama's Masterpiece Theatre'' is released. || Akira Toriyama's first short works collection. || ||
|-
|| '''12 July 1983''' || || || DS 179 || Turbo-''kun'' Is Born!!
|-
|| '''19 July 1983''' || || || DS 180 || Who's the E.T.?
|-
|| '''26 July 1983''' || || || DS 181 || Who's Got ESP?
|-
|| '''02 August 1983''' || || || DS 182 || Daddy's an Alien!
|-
|| '''04 August 1983''' || || The Akira Toriyama event "Hoyoyo Carnival" is held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1983''' || || || DS 183 || Terrifying Tag
|-
|| '''12 August 1983''' || || || DS 184 || Onward, Turbo-''kun''!
|-
|| '''23 August 1983''' || || || DS 185 || This is All a Dream!!
|-
|| '''30 August 1983''' || || || DS 186 || SPECIAL: Answering Your Questions
|-
|| '''06 September 1983''' || || || DS 187 || The Aspirational Restaurant!!
|-
|| '''13 September 1983''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buronson Buronson] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuo_Hara Tetsuo Hara]'s ''Fist of the North Star'' begins serialization. || || DS 188 || The Heart-Pounding Tea Room
|-
|| '''20 September 1983''' || || || DS 189 || Sorry to Bother You in the Middle of the Night
|-
|| '''22 September 1983''' || The second chapter of ''Dragon Boy'', ''Dragon Ball'''s first prototype, is released. || || || ''Dragon Boy – Part Two''
|-
|| '''27 September 1983''' || || || DS 190 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 1)
|-
|| '''04 October 1983''' || || || DS 191 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 2)
|-
|| '''11 October 1983''' || || || DS 192 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 3)
|-
|| '''18 October 1983''' || || || DS 193 || The High School Baseball Tournament (Part 4)
|-
|| '''25 October 1983''' || || || DS 194 || We're Getting Divorced!
|-
|| '''01 November 1983''' || || || DS 195 || N'cha, King Enma!
|-
|| '''08 November 1983''' || || || DS 196 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 1)
|-
|| '''15 November 1983''' || || || DS 197 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 2)
|-
|| '''22 November 1983''' || || || DS 198 || The Horrible Fly-Man (Part 3)
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''29 November 1983'''
|| || || DS 199 || Affirming His Love in the Future…
|-
|| ''The Adventure of Tongpoo'', ''Dragon Ball'''s second prototype, is released. || || || ''[[The Adventure of Tongpoo]]''
|-
|| '''06 December 1983''' || || || DS 200 || N'cha, Penguin Village 10 Years from Now!
|-
|| '''13 December 1983''' || || || DS 201 || A Gift from Mashirito
|-
|| '''20 December 1983''' || || || DS 202 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 1)
|-
|| '''21 December 1983''' || || Akira Toriyama pens the illustrations and the lyrics for two songs on voice actress Mami Koyama's album ''Polkadot Magic''.<ref>''Akira Toriyama's Delicious Days''. Comic Box, 1985, No. 11 (1985), pp. 13-29. (p. 28)</ref> || ||
|}

===1984===
1984 sees the finalization of the concept for Akira Toriyama's kung fu comic, and the conclusion of ''Dr. Slump''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| Around this time, Akira Toriyama has come up with a concept for his new serial (at this stage intended to be ''Journey to the West''), and begins pushing to conclude ''Dr. Slump'''s serialization.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 203 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 2)
|-
|| '''13 January 1984''' || || DS 204 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 3)
|-
|| '''24 January 1984''' || || DS 205 || The 'Who's-the-Strongest-in-the-World?' Tournament!! (Part 4)
|-
|| '''31 January 1984''' || || DS 206 || Gatchan's True Nature!!
|-
|| '''07 February 1984''' || || || DS 207 || God Strikes Back!!
|-
|| '''14 February 1984''' || || || DS 208 || The Laughter of Angels
|-
|| '''21 February 1984''' || || || DS 209 || Do Your Best, Tanuki-''kun''!
|-
|| '''23 February 1984''' || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Akira Toriyama's Cruddy Comics Lab'' Chapter 13
|-
|| '''28 February 1984''' || || || DS 210 || Torahachirō's Paddybird
|-
|| '''06 March 1984''' || || || DS 211 || I'll Take All of 'Em!
|-
|| '''13 March 1984''' || || || DS 212 || Enter King Kong!
|-
|| '''20 March 1984''' || ''First of the North Star's'' 26th chapter, the last to be included in its third volume, is released. Kazuhiko Torishima later studies the story up to this point before helping Toriyama restructure ''Dragon Ball's'' story leading into the 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc.<ref>https://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/interviews/akira-toriyama-editor-says-there-is-nothing-to-learn-from-dragon-ball/</ref> || || DS 213 || The T.S.W.
|-
|| '''27 March 1984''' || || || DS 214 || The Problem With Stopping It Too Much
|-
|| '''03 April 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| During this month, Akira Toriyama's new serial is set to be a ''kung-fu'' story, and he goes on a research trip to China.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> He turns 29 on the 5th. || DS 215 || The Dodonpa of Revenge!!
|-
|| '''10 April 1984''' || || DS 216 || The Unidentified Flying Object
|-
|| '''17 April 1984''' || || DS 217 || Youth on the Run (Part 1)
|-
|| '''24 April 1984''' || || DS 218 || Youth on the Run (Part 2)
|-
|| '''01 May 1984''' ||
|rowspan="5"| During this month, Akira Toriyama finishes the concept for his new serial and submits it to Torishima.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 219 || Youth on the Run (Part 3)
|-
|| '''08 May 1984''' || || DS 220 || Youth on the Run (Part 4)
|-
|| '''15 May 1984''' || || DS 221 || Youth on the Run (Part 5)
|-
|| '''22 May 1984''' || || DS 222 || Youth on the Run (Part 6)
|-
|| '''29 May 1984''' || || DS 223 || Accidentally High-School Seniors
|-
|| '''05 June 1984''' ||
|rowspan="4"| During this month, ''Dr. Slump'' is set to end in August.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 224 || Passed!
|-
|| '''12 June 1984''' || || DS 225 || Youth at Full Throttle!
|-
|| '''19 June 1984''' || || DS 226 || Return of the Motorbike Kid
|-
|| '''26 June 1984''' || || DS 227 || A Love Bet on the Asphalt!
|-
|| '''03 July 1984''' || || || DS 228 || Peace!
|-
|| '''10 July 1984''' || || || DS 229 || You're Under Arrest!
|-
|| '''17 July 1984''' || || || DS 230 || The 2nd Penguin Grand Prix: Scene 1
|-
|| '''24 July 1984''' || || || DS 231 || The 10 Warriors!
|-
|| '''31 July 1984''' || || || DS 232 || Full Speed Ahead to the Finish!!!
|-
|| '''07 August 1984''' ||
|rowspan="5"| During this month, Akira Toriyama finishes up rough sketches and completes the first draft for his new serial.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || DS 233 || The Final Hurdle!
|-
|| '''14 August 1984''' || || DS 234 || Almost to the Goal…
|-
|| '''17 August 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheels_on_Meals Wheels on Meals]'', starring Jackie Chan, is released. || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 1984''' || || DS 235 || A New Mayor is Born!
|-
|| '''28 August 1984''' || ''Dr. Slump'' concludes serialization. || DS 236 || A Great Mecha Invention for the Grand Finale!
|-
|| '''10 September 1984''' || ''First of the North Star Volume 3'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1984''' ||''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Service_of_the_Imperial_Court Secret Service of the Imperial Court]'' is released. The film's depiction of 15th century court eunuch [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Zhen_(eunuch) Wang Zhen] is possibly an inspiration behind Freeza.
|rowspan="2"| During this month, Akira Toriyama completes the second draft for his new serial.<ref name="birdlandpress15">Toriyama, Akira. "The Making of Dragon Ball". ''Bird Land Press 15''. November 1984. [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Bird Land Press 15 - "The Making of Dragon Ball"]</ref> || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Terminator The Terminator]'' is released. || ||
|}

==Timeline Part III: ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events pertaining to the serialization of the original Dragon Ball comic from 1994 to 1995, as well as its animated television adaptations, including several films and a direct sequel show. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===1984 & 1985===
1984 sees the beginning of Akira Toriyama's kung fu comic: ''Dragon Ball''. The ''Journey to the West''-inspired road trip story proves less popular than hoped, however. After Torishima looks to the popular ''Fist of the North Star's'' first three volumes for inspiration, ''Dragon Ball'' shifts more towards an emphasis on fighting and Goku's goal of becoming stronger. The result is the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai story arc. As 1985 and the tournament come to a close, Goku sets off on another quest, this time in search of his grandfather's Four Star Dragon Ball.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
|-
|| '''20 November 1984''' || ''Dragon Ball'' begins serialization. || || DB 001 || Bulma and Son Goku
|-
|| '''24 November 1984''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung-Fu_Master_(video_game) Spartan X]'' is released in Japanese arcades. The video game, a loose adaptation of both Bruce Lee's film ''Game of Death'' and Jackie Chan's film ''Wheels on Meals'', would go on to inspire the Muscle Tower portion of ''Dragon Ball'''s Red Ribbon Army story arc. || || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 1984''' || || || DB 002 || No Balls!!
|-
|| '''04 December 1984''' || || || DB 003 || Goku – Running to the Sea
|-
|| '''11 December 1984''' || || || DB 004 || The Turtle Hermit's ''Kinto'un''
|-
|| '''21 December 1984''' || || || DB 005 || Oolong Appears!!
|-
|| '''04 January 1985''' || || || DB 006 || Oolong vs Son Goku
|-
|| '''12 January 1985''' || || || DB 007 || Yamcha and Pu'er
|-
|| '''22 January 1985''' || || || DB 008 || The Fearsome Yamcha!!
|-
|| '''29 January 1985''' || || || DB 009 || Dragon Balls in Danger!!
|-
|| '''05 February 1985''' || || || DB 010 || A Grand Robbery Scheme
|-
|| '''12 February 1985''' || || || DB 011 || The Ox Demon King of Mount Frypan
|-
|| '''19 February 1985''' || || || DB 012 || In Search of Kame-Sen'nin
|-
|| '''26 February 1985''' || || || DB 013 || Kame-Sen'nin's Bashō Fan
|-
|| '''05 March 1985''' || || || DB 014 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kamehameha!!
|-
|| '''12 March 1985''' || || || DB 015 || The Seven-Star Ball is Found
|-
|| '''19 March 1985''' || || || DB 016 || Rabbit Ears
|-
|| '''26 March 1985''' || || || DB 017 || The Boss's Special Skill
|-
|| '''02 April 1985''' || || || DB 018 || The Dragon Balls Are Stolen!!
|-
|| '''05 April 1985''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 30. || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 1985''' || || || DB 019 || At Long Last, the Dragon Appears!
|-
|| '''16 April 1985''' || || || DB 020 || The Wish to Shenlong!!
|-
|| '''23 April 1985''' || || || DB 021 || The Full Moon
|-
|| '''27 April 1985''' || || || DB 022 || Goku's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''04 May 1985''' || || || DB 023 || The Dragon Team Parts Ways
|-
|| '''14 May 1985''' || By this time, with ''Dragon Ball'' ranking low in popularity polls, Kazuhiko Torishima reads the first three volumes of Fist of the North Star for inspiration.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> Toriyama recalls that tournament-like events were popular in ''Dr. Slump''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-akira-toriyama-super-interview/</ref> Consequently, the story's cast is reduced and its structure begins to pivot from a road trip story to a fighting-centric one, where Goku's desire to become stronger is brought to the forefront. The 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai story arc begins. || || DB 024 || The Price of Kame-Sen'nin's Training
|-
|| '''21 May 1985''' || || || DB 025 || A Rival? Arrival!!
|-
|| '''28 May 1985''' || || || DB 026 || The Peculiar Girl
|-
|| '''04 June 1985''' || || || DB 027 || Lunch's Sneeze
|-
|| '''11 June 1985''' || || || DB 028 || The Training Begins!!
|-
|| '''18 June 1985''' || || || DB 029 || The Search for the Turtle-Marked Stone
|-
|| '''25 June 1985''' || || || DB 030 || Milk Delivery
|-
|| '''02 July 1985''' || || || DB 031 || The Kame-sen School's Tough Training
|-
|| '''09 July 1985''' || || || DB 032 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Begins!!
|-
|| '''16 July 1985''' || || || DB 033 || The Power of Training!!
|-
|| '''23 July 1985''' || || || DB 034 || Completely Unrivaled!
|-
|| '''30 July 1985''' || || || DB 035 || The Match-ups are Decided!!
|-
|| '''06 August 1985''' || || || DB 036 || The First Match
|-
|| '''13 August 1985''' || || || DB 037 || The Second Match
|-
|| '''20 August 1985''' || || || DB 038 || The Third Match
|-
|| '''27 August 1985''' || || || DB 039 || The Fourth Match
|-
|| '''03 September 1985''' || || || DB 040 || Goku's Tail
|-
|| '''10 September 1985''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 1]]'' is released. || || DB 041 || Kuririn vs Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''17 September 1985''' || || || DB 042 || A Great Give-and-Take Battle!
|-
|| '''22 September 1985''' || The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_Accord Plaza Accord] is signed between Japan, the US, and various European countries, in order to make their currencies more valuable relative to the US dollar. Many later see this as contributing to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_asset_price_bubble Japanese asset price bubble] that exists between 1986 and 1991. || || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 1985''' || || || DB 043 || The Mysterious Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''01 October 1985''' || || || DB 044 || Son Goku vs Namu
|-
|| '''08 October 1985''' || || || DB 045 || A Great Mid-Air Battle!
|-
|| '''15 October 1985''' || || || DB 046 || The Grand Finals
|-
|| '''22 October 1985''' || || || DB 047 || The Kamehameha
|-
|| '''29 October 1985''' || || || DB 048 || Monkey-See, Monkey-Do Son Goku
|-
|| '''05 November 1985''' || || || DB 049 || Jackie Chun's Counterattack
|-
|| '''12 November 1985''' || || || DB 050 || Goku's Greatest Pinch!!
|-
|| '''19 November 1985''' || || || DB 051 || Chaos Reigns at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''26 November 1985''' || || || DB 052 || The Climax Nears!!
|-
|| '''03 December 1985''' || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masami_Kurumada Masami Kurumada]'s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Seiya Saint Seiya]'' begins serialization. || || DB 053 || The Climax
|-
|| '''10 December 1985''' || || || DB 054 || Another Adventure!!
|-
|| '''20 December 1985''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s Red Ribbon Army story arc begins. || || DB 055 || A Red Ribbon
|}

===1986===
Arale makes a guest appearance in ''Dragon Ball'', and Son Goku comes face to face with the world's #1 hitman: Tao Pai Pai. ''Dr. Slump's'' animated television adaptation comes to an end with ''Dragon Ball's'' taking its place. The latter's first video game and film adaptation release this year. Finally, Toriyama also draws the one-shot, ''Mr. Hō''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''06 January 1986''' || || || DB 056 || The Struggle for the Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''10 January 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 2]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1986''' || The Muscle Tower portion of the Red Ribbon Army story arc begins. The section is loosely based on the video game, ''Spartan X'',<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref> itself a loose adaptation of both Bruce Lee's film ''Game of Death'' and Jackie Chan's film ''Wheels on Meals''. || || DB 057 || Assault on Muscle Tower!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 1986''' || || || DB 058 || The Terror of Muscle Tower || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1986''' || || || DB 059 || The Demon on the Third Floor!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 1986''' || || || DB 060 || Ninja Murasaki!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1986''' || || || DB 061 || Ninja Arts! The 4½ Tatami Flip!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 February 1986''' || || || DB 062 || Peril! The Art of Division || ||
|-
|| '''19 February 1986''' || ''Dr. Slump: Arale-chan'' concludes with the airing of its 243rd episode. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''25 February 1986''' || || || DB 063 || Artificial Human No. 8 ||
|-
|| '''26 February 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball'''s [[Dragon_Ball_(anime)|animated television adaptation]] begins airing. || || || || DB 001 || Bulma and Son Goku
|-
|| '''04 March 1986''' || || || DB 064 || Floor Five: The Hair-Raising Buyon || ||
|-
|| '''05 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 002 || Alalala–! No Balls!
|-
|| '''11 March 1986''' || || || DB 065 || How to Defeat Buyon || ||
|-
|| '''12 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 003 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kinto-Un
|-
|| '''18 March 1986''' || || || DB 066 || Muscle Tower's End!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 004 || The Kidnapping Demon, Oolong
|-
|| '''25 March 1986''' || || || DB 067 || To the West... || ||
|-
|| '''26 March 1986''' || || || || || DB 005 || The Strong Villain of the Desert, Yamcha
|-
|| '''01 April 1986''' || || || DB 068 || Bulma's House in West City || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 006 || The Midnight Visitors
|-
|| '''05 April 1986''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 31. || || ||
|-
|| '''08 April 1986''' || || || DB 069 || Bulma and Goku, Part Two || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 007 || Gyūmaō of Mount Frypan
|-
|| '''15 April 1986''' || || || DB 070 || Bulma's Big Blunder!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 008 || Kame-Sen'nin's Kamehameha
|-
|| '''22 April 1986''' || || || DB 071 || Kame House Discovered!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 009 || The Boss Rabbit's Special Skill
|-
|| '''26 April 1986''' || || || DB 072 || General Blue Commences His Assault || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 1986''' || || || || || DB 010 || The Dragon Balls Are Stolen!!
|-
|| '''02 May 1986''' || || || DB 073 || General Blue's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''07 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 011 || Finally, the Dragon Appears!
|-
|| '''13 May 1986''' || || || DB 074 || The Pirates' Trap || ||
|-
|| '''14 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 012 || The Wish to Shenlong
|-
|| '''20 May 1986''' || || || DB 075 || Ambush in the Pirate Harbor || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 1986''' || || || || || DB 013 || Goku's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''27 May 1986''' || ''Dragon Quest'' is released. || || DB 076 || The Treasure is Discovered || ||
|-
|| '''28 May 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 014 || Goku's Rival? Arrival!!
|-
|| '''03 June 1986''' || || || DB 077 || Blue's Shining Eyes || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 015 || The Peculiar Girl, Lunch
|-
|| '''10 June 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 3]]'' is released. || || DB 078 || The Great Escape!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 016 || Training – The Stone Hunt
|-
|| '''17 June 1986''' || || || DB 079 || Get Out, Get Out!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 017 || With Life at Stake! Milk Delivery
|-
|| '''24 June 1986''' || || || DB 080 || The Three Stolen Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''25 June 1986''' || || || || || DB 018 || Kame-sen's Method of Inte~nse Training
|-
|| '''01 July 1986''' || || || DB 081 || Chased to Penguin Village! || ||
|-
|| '''02 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 019 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Begins!
|-
|| '''08 July 1986''' || || || DB 082 || The Broken Dragon Radar || ||
|-
|| '''09 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 020 || Will it Appear?! The Power of Training
|-
|| '''15 July 1986''' || || || DB 083 || The Stolen Dragon Radar || ||
|-
|| '''16 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 021 || Watch Out, Kuririn!
|-
|| '''22 July 1986''' || || || DB 084 || The Father and Son of the Karin Holy Land || ||
|-
|| '''23 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 022 || Yamcha vs Jackie Chun
|-
|| '''29 July 1986''' || Debut of Tao Pai Pai, a hitman purportedly based off of sound effect designer [[Hidenori Arai]].<ref>
KOL: Requiem. ''Let's Talk One Piece With Animator Vincent Chansard (ft @king_recon)''. 08 October 2025. Timestamp: 25:34-26:31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03VDZKm6XFc</ref> <ref group="note">Tao Pai Pai may also be partially based off of a pair of characters played by Hwang Jang-lee: Sheng Kuan from ''Snake in the Eagle's Shadow'' bears a striking visual resemblance, and Thunderleg from ''Drunken Master'' (the kung fu film Toriyama watched countless times, and inspired him to make a kung fu comic) is an assassin hired to kill the protagonist, played by Chan.</ref> || || DB 085 || The Hitman "Tao Pai-pai" || ||
|-
|| '''30 July 1986''' || || || || || DB 023 || He's Here! The Mighty Foe Giran
|-
|| '''05 August 1986''' || || || DB 086 || Tao Pai-pai's Surefire Dodonpa || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 024 || Kuririn's Desperate Offensive-Defensive Battle
|-
|| '''12 August 1986''' || || || DB 087 || Karin Tower || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 025 || Get Up, Goku! The Fearsome Tenkū Pekeji-Ken
|-
|| '''19 August 1986''' || || || DB 088 || Karin-''sama'' of Karin Tower || ||
|-
|| '''20 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 026 || The Final Round!! Kamehameha
|-
|| '''26 August 1986''' || || || DB 089 || The Effects of the Super Holy Water || ||
|-
|| '''27 August 1986''' || || || || || DB 027 || Goku – The Greatest Pinch
|-
|| '''02 September 1986''' || || || DB 090 || Son Goku's Counterattack || ||
|-
|| '''03 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 028 || Clash!! Power vs Power
|-
|| '''09 September 1986''' || || || DB 091 || A Grand Showdown in the Holy Land!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 September 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Red Ribbon Army arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 029 || Another Adventure – The Roaming Lake
|-
|| '''16 September 1986''' || || || DB 092 || The End of Tao Pai-pai || ||
|-
|| '''17 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 030 || Pilaf and the Mysterious Army
|-
|| '''23 September 1986''' || || || DB 093 || Son Goku's Assault || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 1986''' || || || || || DB 031 || Ge-ge! A Fake Goku Appears!!
|-
|| '''27 September 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' first video game, ''Dragon Ball: The Great Unexplored Dragon Region'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1986''' || || || DB 094 || Son Goku's Charge! || ||
|-
|| '''01 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 032 || It Vanished?! The Flying Fortress in the Sky
|-
|| '''07 October 1986''' || || || DB 095 || Commander Red Dies! || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 033 || The Legend of the Dragon
|-
|| '''09 October 1986''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 4]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 1986''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Seiya_(TV_series) Saint Seiya's]'' animated television adaptation begins airing. The shows writer, [[Takao Koyama]], and director, [[Kōzō Morishita]], later help Kazuhiko Torishima reboot ''Dragon Ball's'' own animated television adaptation. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1986''' || || || DB 096 || A Great Victory!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 034 || The Heartless Red Ribbon
|-
|| '''21 October 1986''' || || || DB 097 || The Final Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''22 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 035 || The Girl of the North, Sno
|-
|| '''28 October 1986''' || || || DB 098 || Uranai Baba || ||
|-
|| '''29 October 1986''' || || || || || DB 036 || The Terror of Muscle Tower
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''01 November 1986'''
|| The video game, ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'', is released. Initially conceived as a ''Dragon Ball'' game, its protagonist goes on to serve as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega Sega's]'' mascot before the creation of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(character) Sonic the Hedgehog]''.|| || DB 099 || The Five Warriors || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Mr. Hō]]'' ||
|-
|| '''05 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 037 || Enter Ninja Murasaki
|-
|| '''11 November 1986''' || || || DB 100 || A Great Bloody Battle || ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 038 || Be Afraid!! The Art of Division
|-
|| '''18 November 1986''' || || || DB 101 || The Devil's Toilet || ||
|-
|| '''19 November 1986''' || || || || ''Gourmet & Sports'' || DB 039 || The Mysterious Artificial Human No. 8
|-
|| '''22 November 1986''' || || || DB 102 || Son Goku Steps Up || ||
|-
|| '''26 November 1986''' || || || || || DB 040 || Now What, Goku!! The Hair-Raising Buyon
|-
|| '''27 November 1986''' || The first ''Dragon Ball'' video game for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo Nintendo] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System Famicom], ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Shenron_no_Nazo|Dragon Ball: The Mystery of Shenlong]]'' (aka ''Dragon Power''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1986''' || || || DB 103 || Son Goku The Mighty!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 041 || The End of Muscle Tower
|-
|| '''09 December 1986''' || || || DB 104 || The Akumaito Beam || ||
|-
|| '''10 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 042 || Imminent Danger!! Go for it, Hatchan
|-
|| '''17 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 043 || Bulma's House in West City
|-
|| '''19 December 1986''' || || || DB 105 || The Fifth Man || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1986''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' first film is released. || || || || DB M1 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_1|Dragon Ball – The Legend of Shenlong]]''
|-
|| '''24 December 1986''' || || || || || DB 044 || Goku, Friends, and Tons of Danger
|}

===1987===
1987 sees the conclusion of Son Goku's quest for his grandfather's Four Star Ball, as well as the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai. Based off of both the Roman Emperor Nero, and Toriyama's editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, this year also sees the debut of the Demon King Piccolo. One-shots drawn by Toriyama this year include ''Lady Red'', ''Kennosuke-sama'', and ''Sonchoh''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1987''' || || || DB 106 || Mutually Strong Opponents || ||
|-
|| '''07 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 045 || Watch Out! A Mid-Air Trap
|-
|| '''09 January 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 5]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1987''' || || || DB 107 || Goku's Tail || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 046 || Bulma's Big Mistake
|-
|| '''20 January 1987''' || || || DB 108 || Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 047 || Kame House is Discovered!!
|-
|| '''26 January 1987''' || ''Dragon Quest II'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1987''' || || || DB 109 || The Pilaf Gang's Second Attempt || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1987''' || || || || || DB 048 || General Blue Launches His Attack!!
|-
|| '''03 February 1987''' || || || DB 110 || Pilaf's Great Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 049 || Watch Out, Lunch-''san''
|-
|| '''10 February 1987''' || || || DB 111 || Once Again, Shenlong!!|| ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 050 || The Pirates' Trap
|-
|| '''17 February 1987''' || || || DB 112 || Run, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''18 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 051 || The Ocean Bottom's Guardman
|-
|| '''24 February 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 22nd Budōkai arc begins in the manga. || || DB 113 || The Twenty-Second Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''25 February 1987''' || || || || || DB 052 || Hooray! The Treasure is Discovered
|-
|| '''03 March 1987''' || || || DB 114 || Surviving the Preliminaries || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1987''' || || || || ''[[Lady Red]]'' || DB 053 || Fear the Shining Eyes
|-
|| '''10 March 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 6]]'' is released. || || DB 115 || Surviving the Preliminaries, Part Two || ||
|-
|| '''11 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 054 || Run Away, Run Away!! The Great Escape
|-
|| '''17 March 1987''' || || || DB 116 || Manufactured Match-ups || ||
|-
|| '''18 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 055 || ''N'cha''! Chased to Penguin Village
|-
|| '''23 March 1987''' || || Akira Toriyama's son, Sasuke, is born. || || || ||
|-
|| '''24 March 1987''' || || || DB 117 || Yamcha's Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''25 March 1987''' || || || || || DB 056 || ''Uhohōi''! Arale Boards the Cloud
|-
|| '''31 March 1987''' || || || DB 118 || Yamcha Broken!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1987''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 32. || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1987''' || || || DB 119 || A Full Moon Grudge || ||
|-
|| '''08 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 057 || Showdown! Arale vs Blue
|-
|| '''14 April 1987''' || || || DB 120 || An Unexpected Dodonpa || ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 058 || The Haunted Karin Holy Land
|-
|| '''21 April 1987''' || || || DB 121 || Kuririn's Great Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''22 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 059 || He's Here! The World's Greatest Hitman, "Tao Pai-pai"
|-
|| '''28 April 1987''' || || || DB 122 || Here's Son Goku!!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 April 1987''' || || || || || DB 060 || The Match!! Kamehameha vs Dodonpa
|-
|| '''02 May 1987''' || || || DB 123 || Evenly Matched!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 061 || Karin-''sama'' of Karin Tower
|-
|| '''08 May 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 7]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 May 1987''' || || || DB 124 || Young Tenshinhan || ||
|-
|| '''13 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 062 || Really?! The Effects of the Super Holy Water
|-
|| '''19 May 1987''' || || || DB 125 || Son Goku vs Kuririn!! || ||
|-
|| '''20 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 063 || Son Goku's Counterattack
|-
|| '''26 May 1987''' || || || DB 126 || Son Goku The Mighty!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 May 1987''' || || || || || DB 064 || The End of Tao Pai-pai
|-
|| '''02 June 1987''' || || || DB 127 || Kuririn's Strategy, Goku's Strategy || ||
|-
|| '''09 June 1987''' || || || DB 128 || The World's Greatest Super Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 065 || Go, Goku! The Assault Begins
|-
|| '''16 June 1987''' || || || DB 129 || The Haikyū-Ken and Fighting Power || ||
|-
|| '''17 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 066 || The Red Ribbon Army's Desperate Offensive-Defensive
|-
|| '''23 June 1987''' || || || DB 130 || Tenshinhan Feels the Heat! || ||
|-
|| '''24 June 1987''' || || || || || DB 067 || Commander Red Dies!!
|-
|| '''30 June 1987''' || || || DB 131 || Tenshinhan, in Anguish! || ||
|-
|| '''01 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 068 || The Last Dragon Ball
|-
|| '''07 July 1987''' || || || DB 132 || Tsuru-Sen'nin's Curse, the Kikōhō!! || ||
|-
|| '''08 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 069 || Cute, Huh?! Uranai Baba
|-
|| '''10 July 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 8]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 July 1987''' || || || DB 133 || The Pair's Final Tactics!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 070 || Assault! We Are the Five Warriors
|-
|| '''18 July 1987''' || || || || || DB M2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_2|The Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle]]''
|-
|| '''21 July 1987''' || || || DB 134 || The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''22 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 071 || A Great Do-or-Die Bloody Battle
|-
|| '''28 July 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Demon King Piccolo arc begins in the manga. || Born from a desire to give Son Goku a true villain to contend with, Toriyama is inspired by both the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nero Roman Emperor Nero]<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> and his very own editor, Kazuhiko Torishima<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>. The result is the Demon King Piccolo, who debuts in ''Dragon Ball'''s 135th chapter. || DB 135 || Kuririn's Death, and a Terrible Conspiracy || ||
|-
|| '''29 July 1987''' || || || || || DB 072 || Goku Steps Up! The Devil's Toilet
|-
|| '''04 August 1987''' || || || DB 136 || The Terror of Demon King Piccolo! || ||
|-
|| '''05 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 073 || Certain Death from the Akumaito Beam?!
|-
|| '''11 August 1987''' || || || DB 137 || Come Back, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''12 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 074 || A Glimpse at the Mysterious Fifth Man
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''18 August 1987'''
|| || || DB 138 || The Strange Guy With the Ball || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Kennosuke-sama]]'' ||
|-
|| '''19 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 075 || Clash!! The Kindred Formidable Enemy
|-
|| '''25 August 1987''' || || || DB 139 || Yajirobe's Prey || ||
|-
|| '''26 August 1987''' || || || || || DB 076 || The Masked Man's True Identity?!
|-
|| '''01 September 1987''' || || || DB 140 || Tambourine Draws Near! || ||
|-
|| '''02 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 077 || Pilaf's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''08 September 1987''' || || || DB 141 || Son Goku's Explosion!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 078 || Once Again, Shenlong
|-
|| '''10 September 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 9]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 1987''' || || || DB 142 || Demon King Piccolo Descends!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 079 || Kinkaku and Ginkaku's Man-Eating Gourd
|-
|| '''22 September 1987''' || || || DB 143 || Son Goku vs Demon King Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''23 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 080 || A Crucial, Honorable Match! Goku vs Tenlong
|-
|| '''29 September 1987''' || || || DB 144 || Son Goku Completely Defeated!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1987''' || || || || || DB 081 || Goku Goes to the Demon Realm
|-
|| '''04 October 1987''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamen_Rider_Black Kamen Rider Black]'' begins airing. Goku Black is later named after this.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/925532649925459969</ref> || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 1987''' || || || DB 145 || Muten Rōshi's Resolve || ||
|-
|| '''07 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 082 || The Violent Monster Inoshikachō
|-
|| '''13 October 1987''' || || || DB 146 || Kame-Sen'nin's Final Mafūba!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 083 || Hurry, Goku! The Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''20 October 1987''' || || || DB 147 || Demon King Piccolo's Youth Restored!? || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 1987''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 22nd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime.|| || || || DB 084 || Aim to Be the World's Greatest Martial Artist!!
|-
|| '''27 October 1987''' || || || DB 148 || Get to Karin Tower!! || ||
|-
|| '''28 October 1987''' || || || || || DB 085 || Obsessed with Winning!! Preliminary Survival
|-
|| '''03 November 1987''' || || || DB 149 || World Domination || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 086 || It's Decided!! The Eight Brave Men
|-
|| '''10 November 1987''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 10]]'' is released. || || DB 150 || Even Karin-''sama'' is Worried || ||
|-
|| '''11 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 087 || Showdown!! Yamcha vs Tenshinhan
|-
|| '''17 November 1987''' || || || DB 151 || The Super God Water!!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 088 || Go, Yamcha! The Dreadful Tenshinhan
|-
|| '''21 November 1987''' || || || DB 152 || Son Goku Finally Departs!!!! || ||
|-
|| '''25 November 1987''' || || || || || DB 089 || Be Afraid!! A Full Moon Grudge
|-
|| '''01 December 1987''' || || || DB 153 || Tenshinhan's Determination!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 090 || ''Nanana''!! What, a Dodonpa?
|-
|| '''08 December 1987''' || || || DB 154 || Tenshinhan's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 091 || A Sudden Turn-Around!! Kuririn's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''16 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 092 || Wai~t! Here's Son Goku!!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''18 December 1987'''
|| || || DB 155 || Son Goku's Counterattack || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Sonchoh]]'' ||
|-
|| '''23 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 093 || Evenly Matched!! Tenshinhan vs Jackie
|-
|| '''30 December 1987''' || || || || || DB 094 || ''Ge-ge-ge''!! The New Tsuru-sen Technique – Taiyō-Ken
|}

===1988===
''Dragon Ball'' sees much change in 1988. As the story further centers on fighting, Toriyama has Goku grow up into a taller character design, one that is easier to draw in combat. The anime's depiction of Goku piercing the Demon King's body convinces Torishima that a new producer is needed to properly adapt the comic. He recruits Takao Koyama and Kōzō Morishita to help reboot the television show. As the Saiyan arc begins, Yū Kondō takes over as Toriyama's editor, and Son Goku dies. Also this year, the one-shot, ''Mamejirō-kun'', is published.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1988''' || || || DB 156 || Angry!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 095 || Fight!! Goku vs Kuririn
|-
|| '''12 January 1988''' || || || DB 157 || An Immortal Showdown!! || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 096 || Can it be, Goku?! Kuririn's Great Strategy
|-
|| '''19 January 1988''' || || || DB 158 || Son Goku's Greatest Crisis!! || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 097 || The Finals!! Who is the World's Greatest Martial Artist?!
|-
|| '''26 January 1988''' || || || DB 159 || A Grand Battle in the Wasteland!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1988''' || || || || || DB 098 || A Secret Ability – The Haikyū-Ken vs Fighting Power
|-
|| '''02 February 1988''' || || || DB 160 || Son Goku's Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 February 1988''' || || || || || DB 099 || Tenshinhan's Anguish!!
|-
|| '''09 February 1988''' || || || DB 161 || Son Goku Wins!! || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 February 1988'''
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 11]]'' is released. || || ||
|rowspan="2"| DB 100
|rowspan="2"| Life or Death?! A Last Resort
|-
|| ''Dragon Quest III'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''16 February 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 23rd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the manga. || || DB 162 || The Secret of the Nyoi-Bō || ||
|-
|| '''17 February 1988''' || || || || || DB 101 || The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Then…!!
|-
|| '''23 February 1988''' || || || DB 163 || The Temple || ||
|-
|| '''24 February 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Demon King Piccolo arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 102 || Kuririn's Death – A Terrible Conspiracy!!
|-
|| '''01 March 1988''' || || || DB 164 || God Appears || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 103 || The Terror of Demon King Piccolo!!
|-
|| '''08 March 1988''' || || || DB 165 || Shenlong is Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 104 || Come Back to Life, Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''15 March 1988''' || || As the story centers more on fights, Toriyama ages Goku into a taller character design, making it easier to draw him.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref> || DB 166 || Everyone's Reunion || ||
|-
|| '''16 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 105 || The Strange Guy – Enter Yajirobe!!
|-
|| '''19 March 1988''' || || || DB 167 || Troubles at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1988''' || || || || || DB 106 || The Demonic Beast – Tambourine Draws Near!!
|-
|| '''29 March 1988''' || || || DB 168 || The Eight Winners are Determined!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1988''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 33. || DB 169 || Tenshinhan and Tao Pai-pai || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 107 || Son Goku – An Explosion of Anger!!
|-
|| '''08 April 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 12]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1988''' || || || DB 170 || The Hitman Tao Pai-pai's Struggle || ||
|-
|| '''13 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 108 || Demon King Piccolo Descends!!
|-
|| '''16 April 1988''' || ''Saint Seiya's'' 73rd episode, the last to feature [[Takao Koyama]] and [[Kōzō Morishita]], airs. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''19 April 1988''' || || || DB 171 || Son Goku's Marriage || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 1988''' || || || || || DB 109 || Son Goku vs Demon King Piccolo
|-
|| '''26 April 1988''' || || || DB 172 || Kuririn vs Ma Junior || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 1988''' || || || DB 173 || Kuririn vs Ma Junior: Settling the Score!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 110 || Hang in There! Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1988''' || || || DB 174 || Yamcha vs Shen || ||
|-
|| '''11 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 111 || Kame-Sen'nin's Final Mafūba!!
|-
|| '''17 May 1988''' || || || DB 175 || S–H–E–N || ||
|-
|| '''18 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 112 || Demon King Piccolo's Youth Restored?!
|-
|| '''24 May 1988''' || || || DB 176 || Son Goku vs Tenshinhan || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1988''' || || || || || DB 113 || King Castle on the Offensive-Defensive!!
|-
|| '''31 May 1988''' || || || DB 177 || Speed || ||
|-
|| '''01 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 114 || Goku's Wish!! Even Karin-''sama'' is Worried
|-
|| '''07 June 1988''' || Exact midpoint of the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc. || Around this time ("probably midway through Ma Junior")<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>, Toriyama first begins thinking about the Freeza arc.|| DB 178 || Tenshinhan's Prided Surefire Technique! || ||
|-
|| '''08 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 115 || Get Your Hands On It! The Mysterious Super God Water
|-
|| '''10 June 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 13]]'' is released. || || || | ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1988''' || || || DB 179 || Two Weak Points || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 1988''' || || || DB 180 || Demon King Piccolo vs God || ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 116 || Kame-Sen'nin's Alive?!
|-
|| '''28 June 1988''' || || || DB 181 || God's Miscalculation || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 1988''' || || || || || DB 117 || Son Goku Finally Departs!!
|-
|| '''05 July 1988''' || || || DB 182 || The Fated Showdown! Son Goku vs Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''06 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 118 || Tenshinhan's Determination!!
|-
|| '''09 July 1988''' || || || || || DB M3 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Movie_3|A Mystical Great Adventure]]''
|-
|| '''12 July 1988''' || || || DB 183 || A Light Warm-Up || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 1988''' || || || DB 184 || Both Sides Go All-Out || ||
|-
|| '''20 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 119 || Will It Work?! The Legendary Mafūba
|-
|| '''26 July 1988''' || || || DB 185 || The Super Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1988''' || || || || || DB 120 || Goku – Anger at Full Power!!
|-
|| '''02 August 1988''' || || || DB 186 || Confusion at the Tournament Grounds!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 121 || Son Goku's Greatest Crisis!!
|-
|| '''09 August 1988''' || || || DB 187 || Demon King Piccolo's Super Giant-Form Technique || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 August 1988'''
|| Episode 122 motivates Torishima to find the show a new producer. He recruits Kōzō Morishita and Takao Koyama, both key to the ''Saint Seiya's'' anime's success, to help him reboot ''Dragon Ball''.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || || ||
|rowspan="2"| DB 122
|rowspan="2"| The Final Gamble!!
|-
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 14]]'' is released. || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''12 August 1988'''
|rowspan="2"| The video game, ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Daimaō_Fukkatsu|Dragon Ball: The Great Demon King's Revival]]'', is released. || || DB 188 || Son Goku's Match || ||
|-
|| || || ''[[Mamejirō-kun]]''|| ||
|-
|| '''17 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 123 || The Secret of the Nyoi-Bō
|-
|| '''23 August 1988''' || || || DB 189 || The Demon King's Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 124 || The Temple Above the Clouds
|-
|| '''30 August 1988''' || || || DB 190 || Stand Firm, Son Goku!! || ||
|-
|| '''31 August 1988''' || || || || || DB 125 || God Appears!!
|-
|| '''06 September 1988''' || || || DB 191 || The Ten Count || ||
|-
|| '''13 September 1988''' || || || DB 192 || It's All Over!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 126 || Shenlong is Revived!!
|-
|| '''20 September 1988''' || || || DB 193 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai's Climax!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 127 || Faster Than Lightning!!
|-
|| '''27 September 1988''' || || || DB 194 || The Gift of the Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1988''' || || || || || DB 128 || As Quietly As the Sky
|-
|| '''04 October 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Saiyan arc begins in the manga. Around this time, ''shōjo'' manga editor [[Yū Kondō]] becomes Akira Toriyama's editor, replacing Kazuhiko Torishima.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || || DB 195 || The Mysterious Alien Warrior || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1988''' || || || DB 196 || Kakarrot || ||
|-
|| '''12 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 129 || Time Traveling Goku
|-
|| '''18 October 1988''' || || || DB 197 || Son Goku's Past!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 130 || Goku's Opponent is… Goku?!
|-
|| '''25 October 1988''' || || || DB 198 || A Powerful Enemy in Common || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1988''' || || || || || DB 131 || Each On His Own Path
|-
|| '''01 November 1988''' || || || DB 199 || Showdown with Raditz || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 1988''' || Kōzō Morishita's first credit on the ''Dragon Ball'' anime. || || || || DB 132 || Hotter Than Magma
|-
|| '''08 November 1988''' || || || DB 200 || An Unprecedented Terror || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1988''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 23rd Tenka’ichi Budōkai arc begins in the anime. || || || || DB 133 || The Reunion Before the Storm
|-
|| '''15 November 1988''' || || || DB 201 || Piccolo's Trump Card || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 134 || Troubles at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''22 November 1988''' || || || DB 202 || The Makankōsappō || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 135 || The Eight Chosen People
|-
|| '''29 November 1988''' || || || DB 203 || Son Goku's Last Resort!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 November 1988''' || || || || || DB 136 || The Hitman Tao Pai-pai's Counterattack
|-
|| '''06 December 1988''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 15]]'' is released. || || DB 204 || Farewell, Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 137 || Son Goku's Marriage
|-
|| '''14 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 138 || The Puzzling Man, Shen
|-
|| '''19 December 1988''' || || || DB 205 || A Fight in the Afterlife!!|| ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1988''' || || || || || DB 139 || Another Fierce Fight! Goku vs Tenshinhan
|}

===1989===
The battle against Vegeta draws to a close, and Son Gohan departs with Bulma and Kuririn to Piccolo's homeworld where they encounter Freeza. Torishima learns from Morishita that starting a new show would increase their promotional budget. Thus, ''Dragon Ball's'' first animated adaptation ends, and the new show, ''Dragon Ball Z'', begins airing. The show's title is christened by Toriyama with the alphabet's last letter in order to mark the final portion of the story. The one shots, ''Karamaru-kun Nihon-bare'' and ''Rocky'', are also published this year.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1989''' || || || DB 206 || Son Gohan and Demon King Piccolo || ||
|-
|| '''11 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 140 || True Strength
|-
|| '''14 January 1989''' || || || DB 207 || Son Gohan Grieves || ||
|-
|| '''18 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 141 || Four Tenshinhans
|-
|| '''24 January 1989''' || || || DB 208 || An Incident Under the Full Moon || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 1989''' || || || || || DB 142 || Which is Stronger?! God vs Demon King Piccolo
|-
|| '''31 January 1989''' || || || DB 209 || Everyone's Year || ||
|-
|| '''01 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 143 || The Fate of the World at Stake!
|-
|| '''07 February 1989''' || || || DB 210 || The Father and Son's Harsh Training || ||
|-
|| '''08 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 144 || Unleashed! The Ultimate Super Kamehameha
|-
|| '''10 February 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 16]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 February 1989''' || || || DB 211 || Do Your Best with Kaiō-''sama'', Dead Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''15 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 145 || Demon King Piccolo's Super Giant-Form Technique
|-
|| '''21 February 1989''' || || || DB 212 || The Saiyans Approach!! || ||
|-
|| '''22 February 1989''' || || || || || DB 146 || Son Goku's Trap
|-
|| '''25 February 1989''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kousoku_Sentai_Turboranger Kousoku Sentai Turboranger]'', the final of Toei's ''Super Sentai'' series to be produced before the introduction of the Ginyu Special Force (or "Tokusentai"), begins airing. || || || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''28 February 1989'''
|| || || DB 213 || The Saiyans Arrive!! || ||
|-
|| || || || ''[[Karamaru-kun Nihon-bare]]'' ||
|-
|| '''01 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 147 || Nothing More Can Be Done!!
|-
|| '''07 March 1989''' || || || DB 214 || Vegeta's Game || ||
|-
|| '''08 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 148 || Hooray! The World's Strongest Man
|-
|| '''14 March 1989''' || || || DB 215 || Yamcha's Premonition || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 149 || The Wedding Dress In Flames
|-
|| '''21 March 1989''' || || || DB 216 || Frightened Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''22 March 1989''' || || || || || DB 150 || The Phantom Fire-Eating Bird
|-
|| '''28 March 1989''' || || || DB 217 || Hurry, Son Goku! || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1989''' || || || DB 218 || The Final Kikōhō || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1989''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 34. || || || DB 151 || Thanks to Chi-Chi's Bridal Training
|-
|| '''11 April 1989''' || || || DB 219 || Three Hours || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1989''' || || || || || DB 152 || Hurry, Goku! The Mysterious Mountain of the Five Elements
|-
|| '''18 April 1989''' || || || DB 220 || A Faint Light || ||
|-
|| '''19 April 1989''' || By this point in time, Morishita tells Torishima that starting a new show would increase their promotional budget.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> Thus, ''Dragon Ball's'' first animated adaptation ends. || || || || DB 153 || Mount Frypan Burns! An Instant Do-or-Die Journey
|-
|| '''25 April 1989''' || || || DB 221 || The Cornered Mouse Bites the Cat || ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1989''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'', christened by Toriyama with the alphabet's last letter to indicate the final portion of the story, begins airing.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/|Website=Forbes|Title="Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest'"|Date=15 October 2016|AccessDate=02 October 2020}}</ref> || || || || DBZ 001 || Mini Goku is Just Precious! I'm Gohan
|-
|| '''02 May 1989''' || || || DB 222 || Son Goku Approaches!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 002 || The Strongest Warrior in All of History is Goku's Brother!
|-
|| '''09 May 1989''' || || || DB 223 || Piccolo and Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''10 May 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 17]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 003 || Alright! This is the Strongest Combo on Earth!
|-
|| '''16 May 1989''' || || || DB 224 || Son Goku's Quiet Anger || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 004 || Piccolo's Trump Card! Gohan is a Crybaby
|-
|| '''23 May 1989''' || || || DB 225 || Nappa, Completely Helpless!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 005 || Goku Dies! There's Only One Chance Left
|-
|| '''30 May 1989''' || || || DB 226 || The Mystery of the Kaiō-Ken || ||
|-
|| '''06 June 1989''' || || || DB 227 || The Emperor Stirs || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 006 || Even Enma-''sama'' is Surprised – A Fight in the Afterlife
|-
|| '''13 June 1989''' || || || DB 228 || One-on-One Combat!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 007 || Dinosaur Survival! Gohan's Difficult Training
|-
|| '''20 June 1989''' || || || DB 229 || A Fateful Super Decisive Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 008 || The Great Transformation on a Moonlit Night! The Secret of Gohan's Power
|-
|| '''27 June 1989''' || || || DB 230 || The Dangerous Three-Fold Kaiō-Ken! || ||
|-
|| '''28 June 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 009 || Sorry Robot-''san'' – The Tears that Vanished in the Desert
|-
|| '''04 July 1989''' || || || DB 231 || A Fight in the Red Zone! || ||
|-
|| '''05 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 010 || Don't Cry Gohan! His First Fight
|-
|| '''10 July 1989''' ||''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 18]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 July 1989''' || || || DB 232 || The "Moon" || ||
|-
|| '''12 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 011 || The Saiyan, Strongest Warriors in the Universe, Awaken!
|-
|| '''15 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ M1 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_1|Dragon Ball Z]]
|-
|| '''18 July 1989''' || || || DB 233 || Can He Unleash It?! The Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 012 || Catnap on the Serpent Road – Goku Takes a Tumble
|-
|| '''25 July 1989''' || || || DB 234 || What Will Happen?! The Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 013 || Hands Off! Enma-''sama's'' Secret Fruit
|-
|| '''July 1989''' || || || || ''[[Rocky]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''01 August 1989''' || || || DB 235 || Son Goku, At Death's Door!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 014 || Such Sweet Temptation! The Snake Princess's Hospitality
|-
|| '''08 August 1989''' || || || DB 236 || A Meek Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 015 || Escape from Piccolo! Gohan Summons a Storm
|-
|| '''12 August 1989''' || || || DB 237 || Once Again, the Genki-Dama!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 016 || Run, Gohan! Longing for Mt. Paozu, Where Chi-Chi is Waiting
|-
|| '''22 August 1989''' || || || DB 238 || The Genki-Dama's Course!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 August 1989''' || || || DB 239 || The Worn-Out Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''30 August 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 017 || City of No Tomorrow! The Long Road to Victory
|-
|| '''05 September 1989''' || || || DB 240 || A Final Gamble!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 018 || Last Stop on Serpent Road! Are you Kaiō-''sama''?
|-
|| '''12 September 1989''' || || || DB 241 || Son Goku's Request... || ||
|-
|| '''13 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 019 || The Battle with Gravity! Catch Bubbles-''kun''
|-
|| '''19 September 1989''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Namek arc begins in the manga.|| || DB 242 || A Gloomy Closing Scene... || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 020 || The Return of the Saiyan Legend! Goku's Roots
|-
|| '''26 September 1989''' || || || DB 243 || Go For It! The Planet Namek || ||
|-
|| '''27 September 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 021 || Come Forth, Shenlong! The Saiyans Finally Arrive on Earth
|-
|| '''03 October 1989''' || || || DB 244 || A Spaceship Found!! || ||
|-
|| '''10 October 1989''' || || || DB 245 || Departing for Planet Namek!! || ||
|-
|| '''11 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 022 || Unbelievable!! Saibaimen, Born from the Soil
|-
|| '''17 October 1989''' || || || DB 246 || Vegeta Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 023 || Yamcha Dies! The Terror of the Saibaimen
|-
|| '''24 October 1989''' || Freeza makes his debut. Conceived of during Japan's asset price bubble, Freeza is the "#1 land shark in the universe".<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>, based on a combination of Toriyama's editor at the time, Yū Kondō<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>, and "a queen or something in some movie".<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref><ref group="note">It isn't known which 'queen' Toriyama is referring to, but it is possible that Toriyama is referring to any number of sadistic eunuch warlord characters from martial arts films. Dongfang Bubai from ''The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'' fights with piercing red fingertip attacks. Wang Zhen from ''Secret Service of the Imperial Court'' is pale, androgynous, and hides cruelty behind politeness.</ref> || || DB 247 || Dark Clouds Swirl Over Planet Namek || ||
|-
|| '''25 October 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 024 || Farewell Ten-''san''! Chiaotzu's Suicide Strategy
|-
|| '''27 October 1989''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball 3: Goku's Legend'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''31 October 1989''' || || || DB 248 || The Mysterious Strangers || ||
|-
|| '''01 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 025 || Tenshinhan Cries Out!! This is My Last Kikōhō
|-
|| '''07 November 1989''' || || || DB 249 || Vegeta's Super Power || ||
|-
|| '''08 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 026 || An Intense 3-Hour Delay! The Kinto-Un Bullet-Express
|-
|| '''10 November 1989''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 19]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 1989''' || || || DB 250 || Son Goku Revived!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 1989''' || || || DB 251 || Son Goku's Spaceship || ||
|-
|| '''22 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 027 || Leave it to Me! Gohan's Great Burst of Anger
|-
|| '''28 November 1989''' || || || DB 252 || The Frightened Namekians || ||
|-
|| '''29 November 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 028 || Ferocity of the Saiyans! God and Piccolo Both Die!
|-
|| '''05 December 1989''' || || || DB 253 || One Village's Battle || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 029 || Father is Awesome! The Ultimate Finishing Technique – Kaiō-Ken
|-
|| '''12 December 1989''' || || || DB 254 || The Namekian Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''13 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 030 || A Hot, Unbounded Battle! Goku vs Vegeta
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''19 December 1989'''
|| || || DB 255 || Son Gohan in a Frenzy!! || ||
|-
|| || || DB 256 || A Deadly Pursuer!! ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1989''' || || || || || DBZ 031 || Now, Goku! A Final Technique with Everything on the Line
|-
|}

===1990===
This year, Son Goku arrives on Planet Namek, and the battle against Freeza begins. Toriyama's one-shot ''Wolf'' is published, and ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' begins serialization in ''V-Jump''. Finally, a live action film is produced in Korea.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1990''' || || || DB 257 || Dodoria in Terror || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''10 January 1990'''
|| ''Akira Toriyama: The World'' is released. || || || ''[[Wolf]]'' || ||
|-
|| ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 20]]'' is released.|| || || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1990''' || || || DB 258 || Danger All Around!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 032 || Battle Power Times Ten!! Vegeta's Great Transformation
|-
|| '''23 January 1990''' || || || DB 259 || The Sixth Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 033 || Don't Die, Father!! This is Gohan's Hidden Strength
|-
|| '''30 January 1990''' || || || DB 260 || One Last Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''31 January 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 034 || Shoot, Kuririn! The Genki-Dama, Packed with Hope
|-
|| '''06 February 1990''' || || || DB 261 || Kaiō-''sama's'' Freaked Out || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 035 || Cause a Miracle! The Super Saiyan, Son Gohan
|-
|| '''10 February 1990''' || || || DB 262 || Vegeta and Zarbon || ||
|-
|| '''11 February 1990''' || ''Dragon Quest IV'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 February 1990''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Namek arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime. || || || || DBZ 036 || We're Off Into Space! The Planet of Hope is Piccolo's Homeland
|-
|| '''20 February 1990''' || || || DB 263 || Zarbon's Hidden Power || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 037 || The Mysterious Yunzabit! The Search for God's Spaceship
|-
|| '''27 February 1990''' || The [[Ginyu Special Force]] are mentioned for the first time by Freeza. || By this point, Akira Toriyama has watched enough ''Super Sentai'' with his son that he thinks to introduce sentai characters, in the form of the Ginyu Special Force (or "Toku''sentai''").<ref>{{Cite guidebook|Title="Akira Toriyama Super Interview"|Book=6|Page=p. 264}}</ref>|| DB 264 || The Eldest's House || ||
|-
|| '''28 February 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 038 || Blast-off for Planet Namek! The Terror Awaiting Gohan and Company
|-
|| '''06 March 1990''' || || || DB 265 || The Seventh Dragon Ball Changes Hands || ||
|-
|| '''07 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 039 || Friends or Foes? Children of the Mysterious Giant Spaceship
|-
|| '''13 March 1990''' || || || DB 266 || Vegeta Laughs, Freeza Fumes || ||
|-
|| '''14 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 040 || Really, for Real? There Lies Namek, Planet of Hope
|-
|| '''15 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ M2 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_2|The World's Strongest Guy]]
|-
|| '''20 March 1990''' || || || DB 267 || A Reunion of Terror || ||
|-
|| '''21 March 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 041 || Kind-hearted Aliens – There’s the Five-Star Ball Already
|-
|| '''27 March 1990''' || || || DB 268 || Vegeta's Charge! || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 1990''' || || || DB 269 || Gohan and Vegeta's Dragon Ball || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 042 || Planet Freeza No. 79 – Vegeta Recovers!!
|-
|| '''05 April 1990''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 35. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 21]]'' is released. || || DB 270 || Premonitions of a Great War || ||
|-
|| '''11 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 043 || The Dragon Balls Are All Here! Piccolo-''san'' Comes Back to Life
|-
|| '''17 April 1990 ''' || || || DB 271 || They're Closing In!! The Ginyu Special-Squad || ||
|-
|| '''18 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 044 || A Tough New Enemy! Emperor of the Universe, Freeza
|-
|| '''24 April 1990''' || || || DB 272 || Make it in Time!! The Seven Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''25 April 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 045 || Vegeta's Ambition! I am the Greatest Warrior in the Universe!!
|-
|| '''02 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 046 || Goku's Power at Full-Force!! Six Days to the End of the Galaxy
|-
|| '''08 May 1990''' || || || DB 273 || The Terrible Ginyu Special-Squad || ||
|-
|| '''09 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 047 || Surprise Attack!! The Elder's Target was the Scouter
|-
|| '''15 May 1990''' || || || DB 274 || Gurd's Psychic Powers || ||
|-
|| '''16 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 048 || Gohan in Peril! A Pursuing Dodoria Summons Death
|-
|| '''22 May 1990''' || || || DB 275 || Vegeta's Quick Attack!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 049 || Dodoria Dies by Explosion! Vegeta's Fearsome Shockwave
|-
|| '''29 May 1990''' || || || DB 276 || No Hope for Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''30 May 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 050 || Escape From a Burning Planet!! A Life-or-Death Kamehameha
|-
|| '''05 June 1990''' || || || DB 277 || Freeza Laughs || ||
|-
|| '''06 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 051 || Courage Times One Hundred! The Warriors Gather Under Kaiō
|-
|| '''12 June 1990''' || || || DB 278 || Son Gohan Dies?! || ||
|-
|| '''19 June 1990''' || || || DB 279 || The Mysterious Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''20 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 052 || Listen to Me Goku! Hands Off Freeza
|-
|| '''26 June 1990''' || || || DB 280 || Super Saiyan?! || ||
|-
|| '''27 June 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 053 || Nothing but Goosebumps! The Handsome Warrior Zarbon's Devilish Transformation
|-
|| '''03 July 1990''' || || || DB 281 || Showdown!! Jheese and Butta || ||
|-
|| '''04 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 054 || Defend the Planet of Hope!! Kuririn's Astonishing Power-Up
|-
|| '''07 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ M3 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_3|A Super Decisive Battle for Earth]]
|-
|| '''10 July 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 22]]'' is released. || || DB 282 || Vegeta's Complex Mind || ||
|-
|| '''17 July 1990''' || || || DB 283 || Captain Ginyu Takes the Field!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 July 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 055 || Back from the Brink of Death – The Miracle Man, Vegeta
|-
|| '''24 July 1990''' || || || DB 284 || Captain Ginyu's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 1990''' || || || DB 285 || The Eldest and Co. in Danger|| ||
|-
|| '''01 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 056 || An Enormous Battle Power!! Freeza's Strategy is Shattered
|-
|| '''07 August 1990''' || || || DB 286 || Nail, Warrior of Namek || ||
|-
|| '''08 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 057 || I'm Back to My Old Self Again!! Goku Takes on 100 Times Gravity
|-
|| '''11 August 1990''' || || || DB 287 || The Body Change || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 1990''' || || || DB 288 || Goku or Ginyu?! || ||
|-
|| '''22 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 058 || Freeza's Secret Weapon! The Devilish Ginyu Special-Squad
|-
|| '''28 August 1990''' || || || DB 289 || Ginyu's Painful Miscalculation!! || ||
|-
|| '''29 August 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 059 || Bulma, Watch Out!! The Four-Star Ball Falls into Freeza's Hands
|-
|| '''04 September 1990''' || || || DB 290 || Ginyu is Defeated!!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 060 || Charge!! The Kaiō-Ken and Kamehameha of an Indomitable Spirit
|-
|| '''11 September 1990''' || || || DB 291 || An Angry Freeza!!! || ||
|-
|| '''12 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 061 || The Great Battle Approaches! The Ginyu Special-Squad Takes the Stage!!
|-
|| '''18 September 1990''' || || || DB 292 || Come Forth, Genuine Shenlong!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 062 || Goku on Final Approach! Smash through Freeza's Dragnet
|-
|| '''22 September 1990''' || || || DB 293 || Three Wishes || ||
|-
|| '''26 September 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 063 || Is This Some Super-Magic or Just a Trick?! Mr. Gurd is Angry!
|-
|| '''02 October 1990''' || || || DB 294 || The Last Wish || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1990''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 23]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1990''' || || || DB 295 || An Unexpected Super Power-Up || ||
|-
|| '''16 October 1990''' || || || DB 296 || Freeza's Super Transformation!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 October 1990''' || Son Goku's father, [[Bardock]], makes his debut. His armor lacks shoulder guards, in a nod to the armor worn by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshiro_Mifune Toshirō Mifune]'s character in Akira Kurosawa's ''Seven Samurai''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/</ref> || || || || DBZ TVS1 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_TV_Special_1|A Final, Solitary Battle - The Father of Z-Warrior Kakarrot, Who Challenged Freeza]]
|-
|| '''23 October 1990''' || || || DB 297 || Gohan in a Frenzy!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 October 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 064 || The Savage Reacoom! The Bad, Strong, and Outrageous Guy
|-
|| '''27 October 1990''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Assault! The Saiyans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 1990''' || || || DB 298 || A Worn-Out Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''31 October 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 065 || Don't Die, Gohan! Goku Finally Touches Down on the Battlefield
|-
|| '''06 November 1990''' || || || DB 299 || A Warrior's Revival || ||
|-
|| '''07 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 066 || Uncommon Strength!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son Goku
|-
|| '''10 November 1990''' || || || DB 300 || Piccolo's Self-Confidence || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 067 || Lightning Balls of Red and Blue! Jheese and Butta Attack Goku
|-
|| '''20 November 1990''' || || || DB 301 || An Endless Escalation!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 068 || At Last, a Direct Confrontation!! Captain Ginyu Takes the Field
|-
|| '''27 November 1990''' || || || DB 302 || Freeza's Second Transformation || ||
|-
|| '''28 November 1990''' || ''[[Savings Soldier Cashman]]'' begins serialization. || || CM 1 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 1 || DBZ 069 || Incredible Force!! Did You See It, Goku's Full Power?
|-
|| '''04 December 1990''' || || || DB 303 || Freeza Makes Doubly Sure!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 December 1990''' || || || || || DBZ 070 || What of the Battle's Outcome?! Freeza's Evil Hand Closes Around the Eldest
|-
|| '''11 December 1990''' || || || DB 304 || Birth of a Super Saiyan and a Super Freeza?! || ||
|-
|| '''12 December 1990''' || The Korean live action film, ''[[Dragon Ball: Fight, Son Goku! Win, Son Goku!]]'', is released. || || || || DBZ 071 || Surprise!! Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''19 December 1990'''
|| || || DB 305 || Freeza?! Or Vegeta?!
|rowspan="2"|DBZ 072
|rowspan="2"| Come Forth, Super Shenlong!! Grant Me My Wish
|-
|| || || DB 306 || Son Goku... Revived!!
|}

===1991===
Goku becomes a Super Saiyan and defeats Freeza. Trunks makes his debut. As ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' wraps up its serialization, the Artificial Humans are awakened and the anime begins the Garlic Jr. story arc. Finally, a live action film is produced in China.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1991''' || || || DB 307 || Kick-Starting the Super Decisive Battle!! || ||
|-
|| '''09 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 073 || That Ain't Me! Gohan, Don't Lose Your Nerve, Hit Your Father!!
|-
|| '''10 January 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 24]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 January 1991''' || || || DB 308 || Vegeta Dies!! || ||
|-
|| '''16 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 074 || A Huge Miscalculation!! Ginyu Has Turned into a Frog
|-
|| '''22 January 1991''' || || || DB 309 || Neither Gives an Inch! || ||
|-
|| '''23 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 075 || Thou Who Hast Gathered the Seven Balls... Now Speak Forth the Password!
|-
|| '''29 January 1991''' || || || DB 310 || Searching Each Other Out || ||
|-
|| '''30 January 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 076 || God Also Returns to Life! Piccolo is Resurrected by Super Shenlong
|-
|| '''05 February 1991''' || || || DB 311 || A Physical Battle || ||
|-
|| '''06 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 077 || Birth of the Mightiest Warrior?! Nail and Piccolo Merge
|-
|| '''09 February 1991''' || || || DB 312 || The Monster Freeza || ||
|-
|| '''13 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 078 || A Nightmare Super-Transformation!! Freeza's Battle Power Reaches One Million
|-
|| '''19 February 1991''' || || || DB 313 || The Twenty-Fold Kaiō-Ken Gamble || ||
|-
|| '''20 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 079 || Is This the End?! A Brutally Transcendent Power Attacks Gohan
|-
|| '''26 February 1991''' || || || DB 314 || Son Goku's Final Decision || ||
|-
|| '''27 February 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 080 || The Tide Suddenly Turns!! The Warrior Who Came Late – Piccolo
|-
|| '''05 March 1991''' || || || DB 315 || The Last Chance! An Extra-Large Genki-Dama || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 081 || Piccolo's Self-Confidence! I Will Be the One to Defeat Freeza
|-
|| '''08 March 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 25]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1991''' || The first depiction of the [[Super Saiyan]] as a transformation for Son Goku debuts, ten days before it will in the comic and three months before it will in the television show. This depiction is notably different from Toriyama's actual design, with Goku's pupils vanishing and his hair remaining black. || || || || DBZ M4 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_4|Super Saiyan Son Goku]]
|-
|| '''12 March 1991 ''' || || || DB 316 || The Hatred of the Universe, Pierces Freeza!! || ||
|-
|| '''13 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 082 || Sally Forth, Goku!! A Furious Freeza's 2nd Transformation
|-
|| '''19 March 1991 ''' || The Super Saiyan transformation makes its debut in the comic. || Toriyama designs the Super Saiyan transformation to not have filled-in hair, saving his assistant time and making it easy to tell that Goku has become stronger.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/</ref> Goku looks at Freeza with Bruce Lee's paralyzing glare, a moment Toriyama has up until now treated as the story arc's conclusion.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| DB 317 || Life or Death || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 083 || Fear Me!! Freeza Does Battle With a 3rd Transformation
|-
|| '''26 March 1991''' || || || DB 318 || The Legendary Super Saiyan || ||
|-
|| '''27 March 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 084 || The Death of Dende... Come Forth! Intense, Full-Force Power
|-
|| '''02 April 1991''' || || || DB 319 || Freeza's First Taste of Humiliation and Despair || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 085 || The Moment We've Waited For!!! Son Goku is Revived
|-
|| '''05 April 1991''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 36. || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 1991''' || || || DB 320 || Planet Namek and Hope Disappear || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 086 || Such Regret...!! The Proud Saiyan, Vegeta Dies
|-
|| '''16 April 1991''' || || || DB 321 || Freeza's Do-or-Die Full Power || ||
|-
|| '''17 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 087 || The Curtain Opens on the Super Decisive Battle!! I Am Going to Defeat You
|-
|| '''23 April 1991''' || || || DB 322 || A Final, Grand Decisive Battle for Both Sides! || ||
|-
|| '''24 April 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 088 || The Two Great Superpowers Collide! A Physical Battle Where Both Get Serious!!!
|-
|| '''27 April 1991''' || || || DB 323 || Two Wishes || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 089 || Freeza's Terrible Declaration! I Will Defeat You Without Using My Hands
|-
|| '''08 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 090 || That Ain't No Bluff!! The Audaciously Wonderful Guy, Son Goku
|-
|| '''14 May 1991''' || || || DB 324 || A Quiet, Fierce Battle || ||
|-
|| '''15 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 091 || Showdown!! The Embodiment of Flame in a 20-Fold Kaiō-Ken Kamehameha
|-
|| '''21 May 1991''' || || || DB 325 || Son Goku Calls it Quits || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 092 || An Extra-Large Genki-Dama – This is the Final Trump Card!!
|-
|| '''28 May 1991''' || || || DB 326 || An Empty Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''29 May 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 093 || Seize the Chance!! Piccolo's Suicide Support Strike
|-
|| '''04 June 1991''' || || || DB 327 || The End of It All || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 094 || The Incredible Destructive Force of the Genki-Dama!! Who Will Survive?!
|-
|| '''10 June 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 26]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 1991''' || || || DB 328 || Planet Namek Fades Out || ||
|-
|| '''12 June 1991''' || The Super Saiyan transformation makes its debut in the television show. || || CM 2 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 2 || DBZ 095 || Transformed At Last!! The Legendary Super Saiyan, Son Goku
|-
|| '''18 June 1991''' || || || DB 329 || Goku Won't Be Coming Home || ||
|-
|| '''19 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 096 || An Explosion of Anger!! Goku, Avenge Everyone's Deaths
|-
|| '''25 June 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Artificial Humans arc begins in the manga. Trunks makes his debut, possibly based off of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Reese Kyle Reese] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Connor John Connor] from the ''Terminator'' films. || || DB 330 || Freeza and his Father Descend to Earth || ||
|-
|| '''26 June 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 097 || The Destruction of Planet Namek?! A Demonic Flash Penetrates the Ground
|-
|| '''02 July 1991''' || || || DB 331 || The Mysterious Boy || ||
|-
|| '''03 July 1991''' || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_2:_Judgment_Day Terminator 2: Judgment Day]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 July 1991''' || || || DB 332 || A Second Super Saiyan || ||
|-
|| '''10 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 098 || I Am Going To Win... Risking Survival, A Final Attack
|-
|| '''16 July 1991''' || || || DB 333 || Son Goku Comes Home || ||
|-
|| '''17 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 099 || Shenlong, Fly Through Space!! The Time of Namek's Destruction Draws Near
|-
|| '''20 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ M5 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_5|The Incredible Strongest vs. Strongest]]
|-
|| '''23 July 1991''' || || || DB 334 || The Boy From the Future || ||
|-
|| '''24 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 100 || I am Son Goku's Son!! Gohan Returns to the Battlefield
|-
|| '''30 July 1991''' || || || DB 335 || A Message of Terror || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 101 || I'm Staying on This Planet!! A Final Wish Toward Victory
|-
|| '''06 August 1991''' || || || DB 336 || A Three Year Gamble || ||
|-
|| '''07 August 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 27]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 102 || Let's Get It On!! Two Remain on a Vanishing Planet
|-
|| '''10 August 1991''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z II: The Violent God, Freeza!!'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1991''' || [[Dr. Gero]] and [[No. 19]] make their debut. || Around this time, Torishima calls Toriyama to complain that the anticipated Artificial Humans are "just a geezer and a fatso". Toriyama then begins planning the introduction of No. 17 and No. 18.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>|| DB 337 || The Super Warriors Assemble || ||
|-
|| '''14 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 103 || Pathos of Freeza! Once He Starts Shaking He's Unstoppable!!
|-
|| '''21 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 104 || Goku's Declaration of Victory!! As Freeza Destroys Himself...
|-
|| '''27 August 1991''' || || || DB 338 || The Artificial Humans Head to the City... || ||
|-
|| '''28 August 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 105 || Freeza Defeated!! A Single Blast Packed With a Totailty of Rage
|-
|| '''03 September 1991''' || || || DB 339 || A Close Call for Yamcha!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 106 || Planet Namek's Great Explosion!! Goku Disappears into Space
|-
|| '''10 September 1991''' || || || DB 340 || Son Goku vs The Red Ribbon Army's Grudge || ||
|-
|| '''11 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 107 || Son Goku Survived – The Z Warriors Are All Resurrected!!
|-
|| '''14 September 1991''' || || || DB 341 || What's Wrong, Son Goku? || ||
|-
|| '''18 September 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball Z's'' Garlic Jr. arc begins.|| || || || DBZ 108 || Terrible Happenings in Heaven!! Garlic Jr. Becomes God?!
|-
|| '''21 September 1991''' || || || DB 342 || Goku, Defeated! || ||
|-
|| '''25 September 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 109 || Black Mist of Terror...!! Everyone Turns Demonic
|-
|| '''01 October 1991''' || || || DB 343 || Vegeta Makes His Appearance || ||
|-
|| '''02 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 110 || The Heavens Become the Battlefield!! Piccolo Becomes Devilish Again...
|-
|| '''08 October 1991''' || || || DB 344 || The Artificial Humans Lose their Cool || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 111 || A Direct Confrontation with Piccolo!! An Angry Masenkō in the Heavens
|-
|| '''15 October 1991''' || || || DB 345 || No. 20 Runs Away! || ||
|-
|| '''16 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 112 || Restore Everyone's Minds!! The Ultra Holy Water Resting in the Temple
|-
|| '''22 October 1991''' || || || DB 346 || Trunks Returns || ||
|-
|| '''23 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 113 || It Can't Wait Until Morning!! God Decides on a Suicidal Course of Action
|-
|| '''29 October 1991''' || || || DB 347 || Trunks' Confusion || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 114 || A Battle of Extreme Measures!! God Breaks the Covenant
|-
|| '''02 November 1991''' || || || DB 348 || To the Laboratory...!! || ||
|-
|| '''06 November 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 115 || The Ultra Holy Water Worked!! The World Awakens From its Nightmare
|-
|| '''08 November 1991''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 28]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''12 November 1991''' || No. 17 and No. 18 make their debut. || Around this time, Torishima calls Toriyama to complain that these new Artificial Humans are "just some brats". Toriyama then begins planning the introduction of Cell.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || DB 349 || No. 17 and No. 18 Are Awakened || ||
|-
|| '''13 November 1991''' ||''Savings Soldier Cashman'' concludes serialization. || || CM 3 || ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' Chapter 3 || DBZ 116 || Gohan's Brief Chance for Victory!! Hit the Makyō Planet...
|-
|| '''19 November 1991''' || || || DB 350 || No. 17, No. 18, and... No. 16 || ||
|-
|| '''20 November 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 117 || You're My Guy... Kuririn – The 101st Proposal
|-
|| '''26 November 1991''' || || || DB 351 || The Mysterious No. 16 || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 1991''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Artificial Humans arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime.|| || || || DBZ 118 || That's Earth, Papa... Freeza and his Father Strike Back
|-
|| '''03 December 1991''' || || || DB 352 || Vegeta vs No. 18 || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 119 || I Will Defeat Freeza... The Mysterious Boy Awaiting Goku
|-
|| '''10 December 1991''' || || || DB 353 || As You'd Expect of Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''11 December 1991''' || || || || || DBZ 120 || Freeza Halved By a Single Blow!! Another Super Saiyan
|-
|| '''18 December 1991''' || || || DB 354 || The Composed Artificial Humans || DBZ 121 || Heya!! It's Been a While... Son Goku Returns
|-
|| '''1991''' || At some point this year, the Chinese live action film, ''[[New Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shenlong]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|}

===1992===
Cell appears and absorbs No. 17 and No. 18. Fuyuto Takeda replaces Yū Kondō as Akira Toriyama's editor. The Cell Games begin, and ''Dub & Peter-1'' begins serialization.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''06 January 1992''' || Piccolo flies to [[God's Temple]] intent to rejoin with God, something Tenshinhan notes would deactivate the Dragon Balls.|| || DB 355 || Piccolo's Resolution || ||
|-
|| '''08 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 122 || My Dad is Vegeta... Confessions of the Mysterious Boy
|-
|| '''14 January 1992''' || || || DB 356 || God's Conditions|| ||
|-
|| '''15 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 123 || Goku's New Finishing Technique?! Watch This, My Instant Movement
|-
|| '''21 January 1992''' || || || DB 357 || News From Bulma || ||
|-
|| '''22 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 124 || I Will Overcome... Goku!! The King of the Fighting Saiyan Race
|-
|| '''25 January 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Super Saiya Legend'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 1992''' || || || DB 358 || An Evil Premonition || ||
|-
|| '''29 January 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 125 || License Mastery? Goku's Newest Trial
|-
|| '''04 February 1992''' || || || DB 359 || God Has Seen It!! || ||
|-
|| '''05 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 126 || Murderers Who Leave No Trace – Which Ones Are the Artificial Humans?!
|-
|| '''11 February 1992''' || || || DB 360 || The Union of God and the Demon King || ||
|-
|| '''12 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 127 || The Cold-Blooded No. 20's Hideous Atrocities!! Goku's Super Transformation of Anger
|-
|| '''18 February 1992''' || Cell makes his debut. || || DB 361 || The Mysterious Monster, Finally Appears!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 128 || Goku's Double-Shock!! Caught Between Illness and Adversary
|-
|| '''25 February 1992''' || || || DB 362 || A Duel in Ginger Town || ||
|-
|| '''26 February 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 129 || The Might of Vegeta!! The Blood of a Super Saiyan Awakens
|-
|| '''03 March 1992''' || || || DB 363 || The Monster's Riddle is Solved || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 130 || No. 20's Defiant Smile... The Secret of Doctor Gero
|-
|| '''07 March 1992''' || Dende appears as the Earth's God, seven months before he will in the comic. || || || || DBZ M6 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_6|Clash!! 10,000,000,000 Powerful Warriors]]
|-
|| '''10 March 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 29]]'' is released. || || DB 364 || Cell Laughs || ||
|-
|| '''11 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 131 || A Present More Terrifying Than the Future?! Trunks' Suspicions
|-
|| '''17 March 1992''' || || || DB 365 || Son Goku Awakens || ||
|-
|| '''18 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 132 || Give Chase!! The Search for Doctor Gero's Mysterious Lab
|-
|| '''24 March 1992''' || || || DB 366 || The Saiyans' Training || ||
|-
|| '''25 March 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 133 || And the Terror Becomes a Reality... No. 17 and No. 18 Awaken!!
|-
|| '''31 March 1992''' || Dragon Ball Chapter 367's title page page notes that Artificial Humans [[No. 13]], [[No. 14]], and [[No 15.]] were close to completion. || || DB 367 || The Reborn Piccolo vs No. 17 || ||
|-
|| '''01 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 134 || Too Late to Do Anything?! The Ultimate Weapons to Kill Goku
|-
|| '''05 April 1992''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 37. || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1992''' || || || DB 368 || Cell Creeps Up || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1992''' || || || DB 369 || The Artificial Humans vs Cell || ||
|-
|| '''15 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 135 || A Cute Face, and Super Power?! No. 18 Has No Blind Spot
|-
|| '''21 April 1992''' || || || DB 370 || The Reborn Piccolo's Do-or-Die Opposition || ||
|-
|| '''22 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 136 || Nobody Can Stop Them... Is This the End of the Z Warriors?!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''28 April 1992'''
|| || || DB 371 || No. 16 Stirs! || ||
|-
|| || || DB 372 || The Desperate No. 16's Power!! ||
|-
|| '''29 April 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 137 || Piccolo's Decision!! The Last Measure in His Reserve
|-
|| '''06 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 138 || Walking Weapons of Mass Destruction!! The Artificial Humans Draw Near Goku
|-
|| '''12 May 1992''' || Cell's second form debuts.|| Kondō tells Toriyama that Cell's second form makes him look like a moron, and to hurry and have him reach his perfect form.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || DB 373 || Prevent It! Cell's Perfect Form || ||
|-
|| '''13 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 139 || An Ominous Premonition! Bulma Unveils a Mystery
|-
|| '''19 May 1992''' || || || DB 374 || Goku and Cell's First Confrontation || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 140 || The Discovery of an Evil Egg!! A Terrified Trunks
|-
|| '''26 May 1992''' || || || DB 375 || Vegeta and Trunks Depart!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 May 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 141 || To Face an Unprecedented Foe... A Super Namekian is Born!!
|-
|| '''02 June 1992''' || || || DB 376 || Vegeta's Self-Confidence! || ||
|-
|| '''03 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 142 || The Kamehameha?! The Monster Who Possesses Goku's Energy
|-
|| '''09 June 1992''' || || || DB 377 || Son Goku and Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''10 June 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 30]]'' is released. || || || || DBZ 143 || A Life Form of Evil and Destruction!! His Name is Artificial Human Cell
|-
|| '''16 June 1992''' || || || DB 378 || Super Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''17 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 144 || Piccolo's Grievous Mistake! Cell Escapes Into the City!
|-
|| '''23 June 1992''' || || || DB 379 || Cell's Perfect Form, Interrupted?! || ||
|-
|| '''24 June 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 145 || The Secret of Cell's Birth! What Lies Below the Laboratory?!
|-
|| '''30 June 1992''' || || || DB 380 || Run Away, No. 18!! || ||
|-
|| '''01 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 146 || Goku Awakens to Battle! Go Beyond the Super Saiyan!!
|-
|| '''07 July 1992''' || || || DB 381 || Vegeta's Curiosity Saves Cell || ||
|-
|| '''08 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 147 || Hasten Your Training, Saiyans! In the Room of Spirit and Time...
|-
|| '''11 July 1992''' || No. 13, No. 14, and No. 15 make their debut. || || || || DBZ M7 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_7|Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans]]
|-
|| '''14 July 1992''' || Cell's perfect form debuts. Around this time, [[Fuyuto Takeda]] becomes Akira Toriyama's editor, replacing Yū Kondō.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref>|| || DB 382 || Perfect Form Completed!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 148 || The Gekiretsu Kodan that Split the Heavens!! Piccolo vs Artificial Human No. 17
|-
|| '''21 July 1992''' || || || DB 383 || The Tables Turn || ||
|-
|| '''22 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 149 || How I Have Waited For this Day!! Cell's Prologue to Perfection
|-
|| '''28 July 1992''' || || || DB 384 || Vegeta's Stubborn Secret Plan || ||
|-
|| '''29 July 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 150 || The Suicidal Counterattack Proves Ineffective! Piccolo's Flame Burns Out!!
|-
|| '''04 August 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 31]]'' is released. || || DB 385 || Trunks Starts Up || ||
|-
|| '''05 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 151 || One Final Remaining Hope... The Silent Warrior No. 16 Takes Action!!
|-
|| '''07 August 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z III: A Violent Battle With the Artificial Humans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''11 August 1992'''
|| || || DB 386 || Super Trunks Surpasses His Father! || ||
|-
|| || || DB EX || Trunks the Story –A Lone Warrior– ||
|-
|| '''12 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 152 || No. 17 is Swallowed... The Transforming Cell is a Super Gourmet
|-
|| '''19 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 153 || Tomorrow I am Going to Pulverize You!! Goku's Challenge
|-
|| '''25 August 1992''' || || || DB 387 || The Balance of Super Power || ||
|-
|| '''26 August 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 154 || I'll Finish Everything!! A Reborn Vegeta, Father and Son, Sally Forth
|-
|| '''01 September 1992''' || || || DB 388 || Cell's Idea || ||
|-
|| '''02 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 155 || Suddenly Full-Throttle!! The Radiant Vegeta's Super Power
|-
|| '''08 September 1992''' || || || DB 389 || A Terrifying Message || ||
|-
|| '''09 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 156 || On Your Knees, Cell! I am Super Vegeta!!
|-
|| '''15 September 1992''' || || || DB 390 || Goku and Gohan Come Out || ||
|-
|| '''16 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 157 || Dangerous Pride!! A Challenge to Cell's Perfect Form
|-
|| '''22 September 1992''' || || || DB 391 || A Rest Before the Big Showdown || ||
|-
|| '''23 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 158 || I'm So Distraught!! Kuririn's Handiwork in Destroying No. 18
|-
|| '''27 September 1992''' || ''Dragon Quest V'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''29 September 1992''' || || || DB 392 || The Royal Army's Resistance || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 159 || A Shock to the Entire Universe!! Cell, A Spectacular Evolution Toward His Perfect Form
|-
|| '''02 October 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 32]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 1992''' || Dende appears as the Earth's God in the comic proper, seven months after he does in ''Dragon Ball Z'' movie 6.|| || DB 393 || A New God || ||
|-
|| '''13 October 1992''' || || || DB 394 || The Cell Games Begin || ||
|-
|| '''14 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 160 || An Infinite Battle Power!! The Birth of the God of Destruction is Named Cell
|-
|| '''20 October 1992''' || || || DB 395 || The Entire Group Gathers!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 161 || Super Vegeta in Peril!! An Absolutely Perfect Terror Closes In!!
|-
|| '''27 October 1992''' || || || DB 396 || The Cell Game's Dead Weight?! || ||
|-
|| '''28 October 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 162 || Breaking Through the Boundaries of the Super Saiyan!! Trunks Summons a Storm
|-
|| '''03 November 1992''' || || || DB 397 || Cell vs Son Goku!! || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 1992''' || ''[[Dub & Peter-1]]'' begins serialization. || || D&P 1 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 1|| DBZ 163 || Save Your Father!! Trunks' Fury, Which Scorches Even the Heavens
|-
|| '''10 November 1992''' || || || DB 398 || Son Goku at Full Power || ||
|-
|| '''11 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 164 || A Future of Despair!! Trunks, the Man Who Lived Through Hell
|-
|| '''17 November 1992''' || || || DB 399 || Showdown at the Highest-Level || ||
|-
|| '''18 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 165 || Super Trunks Has a Weakness!! Cell, A Shocking Bombshell Declaration
|-
|| '''21 November 1992''' || || || DB 400 || Defeat or Death?!|| ||
|-
|| '''25 November 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 166 || A Final Battle Closes in on Goku!! The Mystery of the New Tenka'ichi Budōkai
|-
|| '''01 December 1992''' || || || DB 401 || A Full Power Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''02 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 167 || Ratings 100%!! The Cell Games Call for Death With an Exclusive Live Broadcast
|-
|| '''04 December 1992''' || || || D&P 2 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 2|| ||
|-
|| '''08 December 1992''' || || || DB 402 || Son Goku's Puzzling Behavior || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 168 || Goku and Gohan... The Hero Father and Son's Ultimate Level-Up
|-
|| '''15 December 1992''' || || || DB 403 || The Warrior Who Surpassed Goku || ||
|-
|| '''16 December 1992''' || || || || || DBZ 169 || Goku's Composure?! Just Rest and Wait for the Cell Games
|-
|| '''22 December 1992''' || || || DB 404 || Take Off! Super Son Gohan || ||
|-
|| '''26 December 1992''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 33]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''29 December 1992''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: A Fierce Battle at the Tenka'ichi Budōkai'', is released. || || || || ||
|}

===1993===
The Cell Games come to a close with Son Gohan's victory, and the deaths of both Cell and Son Goku. The anime's Afterlife Tournament story arc airs. Toriyama begins what he intends to be ''Dragon Ball's'' final story arc, with Gohan attending high school. ''Dub & Peter-1'' finishes up, while ''Go! Go! Ackman'' begins.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1993''' || || || DB 405 || Will Son Gohan Get Angry? || ||
|-
|| '''13 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 170 || The Relaxation of the Fighters... The Girl, The Lie, and Gohan's Decision
|-
|| '''19 January 1993''' || || || DB 406 || No. 16's Secret Weapon || ||
|-
|| '''20 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 171 || The Hidden Strength!! When Gohan Was a Baby
|-
|| '''26 January 1993''' || || || DB 407 || The Hell of the Cell Juniors || ||
|-
|| '''27 January 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 172 || Find a New God!! Goku, the Great Instant Movement
|-
|| '''02 February 1993''' || || || DB 408 || Son Gohan Explodes!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 173 || Dende's New Occupation!! The Dragon Balls are Revived
|-
|| '''04 February 1993''' || || || D&P 3 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 3|| ||
|-
|| '''09 February 1993''' || || || DB 409 || Seriousness vs Seriousness || ||
|-
|| '''10 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 174 || Goku's Perplexing Problem?! The Dragon Balls are Taken Back
|-
|| '''16 February 1993''' || || || DB 410 || The Ultimate Kamehameha || ||
|-
|| '''17 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 175 || Cell's Standing Challenge!! The Opening to the Decisive Battle
|-
|| '''23 February 1993''' || || || DB 411 || Cell, Driven to the Wall || ||
|-
|| '''24 February 1993''' || || || || || DBZ TVS2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_TV_Special_2|Defiance in the Face of Despair!! The Remaining Super Warriors – Gohan and Trunks]]''
|-
|| '''02 March 1993''' || || || DB 412 || The End of the Cell Games || ||
|-
|| '''03 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 176 || Wait Just a Minute!! The Great Satan Army Arrives
|-
|| '''06 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ M8 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_8|Burn Up!! A Red-Hot, Raging, Super-Fierce Fight]]''
|-
|| '''09 March 1993''' || || || DB 413 || Son Gohan in Agony || ||
|-
|| '''10 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 177 || Goku's Bout!! The Super-Tense Cell Games
|-
|| '''16 March 1993''' || || || DB 414 || An Unexpected Turning of the Tables || ||
|-
|| '''17 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 178 || A Direct Hit to the Earth!! Cell's Huge Kamehameha
|-
|| '''18 March 1993''' || ''Dub & Peter-1'' concludes serialization. || || D&P 4 || ''Dub & Peter-1'' Chapter 4|| ||
|-
|| '''20 March 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Super Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1993''' || || || DB 415 || A Message From Son Goku || ||
|-
|| '''30 March 1993''' || || || DB 416 || Kamehameha vs Kamehameha: A Final Showdown || ||
|-
|| '''31 March 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 179 || Lose or Die?! Goku, A Secret Turnabout Plan
|-
|| '''05 April 1993''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 38. || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 1993''' || || || DB 417 || The Grand Finale || ||
|-
|| '''07 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 180 || The End of the Desperate Struggle!! Goku Surrenders?!
|-
|| '''13 April 1993''' || || || DB 418 || Farewell, Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 181 || Someone Who Will Succeed the Strongest... His Name is Gohan
|-
|| '''20 April 1993''' || || || DB 419 || One More Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 182 || Get Angry, Gohan – Release the Dormant Power Within
|-
|| '''27 April 1993''' || || || DB 420 || Peace for the Future... || ||
|-
|| '''28 April 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 183 || Miniature Threats!! The Cell Juniors Attack
|-
|| '''05 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 184 || The Tragedy of No. 16!! Super Gohan's Anger Explodes
|-
|| '''11 May 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Majin Boo arc begins in the manga. Son Gohan is now the story's protagonist.|| Akira Toriyama begins what he intends to be Dragon Ball's final story arc.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| DB 421 || Satan City's High School || ||
|-
|| '''12 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 185 || Anger Exploding Into Power!! The Cell Juniors are Destroyed
|-
|| '''18 May 1993''' || || || DB 422 || Gohan, Very Tired || ||
|-
|| '''19 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 186 || Cell is Knocked Out!! Taken Down With Two Super Punches
|-
|| '''21 May 1993''' ||''[[Go! Go! Ackman]]'' begins serialization. || || GGA 1 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1993''' || || || DB 423 || The Birth of a New Hero!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 May 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 187 || Cell's Disaster!! The Destruction of His Perfect Body
|-
|| '''01 June 1993''' || || || DB 424 || Videl Emergency Dispatch!! || ||
|-
|| '''02 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 188 || Bye-Bye Everyone!! Goku's Last Instant Movement
|-
|| '''04 June 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 34]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''08 June 1993''' || || Around this time, drawing laid back stories about Gohan in high school helps Toriyama realize that his protagonist enjoys studying more than fighting. Although he would have liked to continue the slice-of-life stuff, Toriyama reasons that it is time for a new enemy to appear.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-manga-vol-1-tori-toyo-interview-web-version/</ref>|| DB 425 || Exposed!!! || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 1993''' || || || DB 426 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai || ||
|-
|| '''16 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 189 || The Nightmare is Reborn!! An Absolute and Perfect Terror
|-
|| '''21 June 1993''' || || || GGA 2 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''22 June 1993''' || || || DB 427 || The Special Training Begins!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 190 || From Goku to Gohan... A Father's Spirit is Passed Down
|-
|| '''29 June 1993''' || || || DB 428 || Videl-''san'' Takes Flight || ||
|-
|| '''30 June 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 191 || The Fight is Over... Thank You, Son Goku
|-
|| '''06 July 1993''' || || || DB 429 || The Tenka'ichi Budōkai Draws Near || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 192 || I Will Carry On in the Afterlife!! Farewell with a Smile
|-
|| '''10 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ M9 || [[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_9|The Galaxy at the Brink!! The Super Incredible Guy]]
|-
|| '''13 July 1993''' || || || DB 430 || The Dragon Team Gathers!! || ||
|-
|| '''14 July 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 193 || A New Day Will Come... Father! I'll Hang in There
|-
|| '''20 July 1993''' || || || DB 431 || The Preliminaries Begin || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1993''' || || || GGA 3 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 3 || DBZ 194 || End it All Again!! I Will Protect the Future
|-
|| '''23 July 1993''' || || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Side-Story:_Plan_to_Eradicate_the_Saiyans_Episode_1|Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans – Part 1]]''
|-
|| '''27 July 1993''' || || || DB 432 || The Two Small Super Warriors || ||
|-
|| '''28 July 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball Z's'' Afterlife Tournament arc begins.|| || || || DBZ 195 || A Great Inspiration!! I'm Ready! The Awesome Guy from the Afterlife
|-
|| '''03 August 1993''' || || || DB 433 || Trunks vs Son Goten || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 August 1993''' || || || DB 434 || Trunks vs Son Goten 2 || ||
|-
|| '''11 August 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 196 || I'm the Best in the Afterlife!! The Great Assembly of Past Heroes
|-
|| '''18 August 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 197 || Wild Enthusiasm on Dai Kaiō's Planet!! Goku Stirs Up a Whirlwind
|-
|| '''21 August 1993''' || || || GGA 4 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 4 || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1993''' || || || DB 435 || The "Boys Division" Winner is Decided! || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''25 August 1993'''
|| || || || ||DBZ 198 ||A Blazing Decision!! Will it be Goku or Paikuhan?!
|-
|| || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Side-Story:_Plan_to_Eradicate_the_Saiyans_Episode_2|Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans – Part 2]]''
|-
|| '''31 August 1993''' || || || DB 436 || Mister Satan's Got Some Guts! || ||
|-
|| '''01 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 199 || Don't Let Victory Escape!! Decided With an Ultra-Fast Kamehameha
|-
|| '''03 September 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 35]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 September 1993''' || || || DB 437 || A Mysterious Pair || ||
|-
|| '''08 September 1993''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' Majin Boo arc begins in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime.|| || || || DBZ 200 || It's Been 7 Years Since That Event! Starting Today, I'm a High School Student
|-
|| '''14 September 1993''' || || || DB 438 || The Matchups Are Decided! || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 201 || The Champion and Lover of Justice – The Great Saiyaman Appears
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''21 September 1993'''
|| || || DB 439 || Kuririn and Piccolo's Fights || ||
|-
|| || || GGA 5 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 5 ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1993''' || || || DB 440 || Shin's Surprising True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''29 September 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 202 || Gohan's Confusing First Date?!
|-
|| '''05 October 1993''' || || || DB 441 || Videl is Worn Ragged || ||
|-
|| '''09 October 1993''' || || || DB 442 || Gohan Gets Angry!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1993''' || || || DB 443 || The Plan Goes into Motion || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 203 || Gohan, Get Moving Quick! Rescue Videl!!
|-
|| '''21 October 1993''' || || || GGA 6 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 6 || ||
|-
|| '''26 October 1993''' || || || DB 444 || Stolen Energy || ||
|-
|| '''27 October 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 204 || A Robbery Case!! The Culprit is Saiyaman?!
|-
|| '''02 November 1993''' || || || DB 445 || A Frightful Mystery || ||
|-
|| '''03 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 205 || Goku's Also Resurrected?! He's Participating in the Tenka'ichi Budōkai!!
|-
|| '''04 November 1993''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 36]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1993''' || || || DB 446 || The Dark Mage Babidi || ||
|-
|| '''10 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 206 || Even Gohan is Surprised! Goten's Explosion of Power
|-
|| '''16 November 1993''' || || || DB 447 || Babidi Knows || ||
|-
|| '''17 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 207 || Ah, I Flew!! Videl's Introduction to Bukūjutsu
|-
|| '''22 November 1993''' || || || GGA 7 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 7 || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1993''' || || || DB 448 || One Must Enter the Tiger's Den... || ||
|-
|| '''24 November 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 208 || Welcome Back, Goku! The Whole Z Team Assembles!!
|-
|| '''30 November 1993''' || || || DB 449 || The Game || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1993''' || || || DB 450 || Stage Two's Yakon || ||
|-
|| '''08 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 209 || You're in Danger, Saiyaman! Guard Yourself Against a Perfectly Timed Photo?!
|-
|| '''14 December 1993''' || || || DB 451 || The Demon Beast Yakon's Feast || ||
|-
|| '''15 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 210 || No Small Matter!! Little Trunks
|-
|| '''17 December 1993''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend 2'' (aka ''Super Butōden 2''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1993''' || || || DB 452 || Dabra Takes the Stage!! || ||
|-
|| '''22 December 1993''' || || || || || DBZ 211 || It's My Turn!! Goten's Anxious First Fight
|}

===1994===
Majin Boo is awakened and wipes out humanity, while ''Go! Go! Ackman'' continues its serialization.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1994''' || || || DB 453 || The Fate of the Finals || ||
|-
|| '''12 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 212 || Happiness Times a Million! The Junior Champion is Decided!!
|-
|| '''18 January 1994''' || || || DB 454 || The Winner is Decided!!! || ||
|-
|| '''19 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 213 || Now What, Satan?! The Greatest Pinch in History
|-
|| '''25 January 1994''' || || || DB 455 || An Evil Heart is Found || ||
|-
|| '''26 January 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 214 || Event Match-ups Decided!! Let's Hurry and Hold the First Round
|-
|| '''01 February 1994''' || || || DB 456 || The Fated Showdown: Son Goku vs Vegeta || ||
|-
|| '''02 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 215 || What's the Matter, Piccolo?! An Unheard-of No-Fight Forfeit
|-
|| '''08 February 1994''' || || || DB 457 || Vegeta's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''09 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 216 || Undyingly Unpleasant?! The Mystery of Spopovitch
|-
|| '''15 February 1994''' || || || DB 458 || Two Deadly Battles || ||
|-
|| '''16 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 217 || A Tragic Videl!! Are You Coming Out, Angry Super Gohan?
|-
|| '''22 February 1994''' || || || DB 459 || Countdown || ||
|-
|| '''23 February 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 218 || Exposed!! The Saiyaman is Son Gohan
|-
|| '''01 March 1994''' || Majin Boo, based on Fuyuto Takeda, makes his debut.<ref name="daiz2comment">{{Cite guidebook|Title="Shenlong Times - 2nd Issue"|Book=6|Page=Insert Pamphlet}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue]</ref> || || DB 460 || Majin Boo Appears?! || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 219 || A Slithering Conspiracy!! Gohan's Power is Stolen
|-
|| '''08 March 1994''' || || || DB 461 || This is Majin Boo?! || ||
|-
|| '''09 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 220 || The Man Behind the Curtains Appears!! The Evil Mage Babidi
|-
|| '''12 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ M10 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_10|The Dangerous Duo! Super-Warriors Can’t Rest]]''
|-
|| '''15 March 1994''' || || || DB 462 || Majin Boo's Menace || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 221 || The Awaiting Trap!! A Challenge From the Demon Realm
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|| '''19 March 1994''' || || || DB 463 || An Overwhelming, Bizarre Power || ||
|-
|| '''23 March 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 222 || Don't Toy With Me!! Vegeta's Breakthrough First Strike of Fury
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|| '''29 March 1994''' || || || DB 464 || Vegeta's Final Deathmatch || ||
|-

|| '''01 April 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Tale of Extreme Bravery'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 37]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1994''' || ||Akira Toriyama turns 39. || DB 465 || Majin Boo Gets Angry || ||
|-
|| '''12 April 1994''' || || || DB 466 || The End of the Man Behind the Curtain || ||
|-
|| '''13 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 223 || Goku's Power Wide Open!! Blow Away Yakon
|-
|| '''19 April 1994''' || || || DB 467 || Farewell, Proud Warrior || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 224 || A Great Miscalculation!! Satan vs Three Super Warriors?!
|-
|| '''26 April 1994''' || || || DB 468 || The Nightmare Returns|| ||
|-
|| '''27 April 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 225 || Such Strong Kids!! No. 18's Close Fight?!
|-
|| '''04 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 226 || A Confrontation With the Demon King! It's Your Turn Gohan!!
|-
|| '''10 May 1994''' || || || DB 469 || A Faint Hope || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1994''' || || || DB 470 || Babidi's Revenge Operation Begins!! || ||
|-
|| '''18 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 227 || A Wicked Heart is Discovered!! Dabra's Good Idea
|-
|| '''21 May 1994''' || || || GGA 8 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 8 || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1994''' || || || DB 471 || A Time of Tribulation || ||
|-
|| '''25 May 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 228 || Vegeta, the Prince of Destruction, is Revived!! Intrusion at the Budōkai
|-
|| '''31 May 1994''' || || || DB 472 || The Z Sword || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1994''' || || || DB 473 || Son Goku Contacts Majin Boo! || ||
|-
|| '''14 June 1994''' || || || DB 474 || The Limit!! Super Saiyan 3 || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 229 || A Super Confrontation of Destiny!! The Clash of Goku vs Vegeta
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''21 June 1994'''
|| || || DB 475 || Majin Boo Begins to See His True Worth || ||
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|| || || GGA 9 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 9 ||
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|| '''22 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 230 || Just You Wait, Babidi!! Your Aspirations Will Not be Allowed
|-
|| '''28 June 1994''' || || || DB 476 || Son Goku's Remaining Time || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 231 || The Seal is Broken! Out Comes the Vicious Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''05 July 1994''' || || || DB 477 || Son Goku Heads Back || ||
|-
|| '''06 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 232 || I Won't Allow the Revival!! A Kamehameha of Resistance
|-
|| '''09 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ M11 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_11|Super-Warrior Defeat!! I'm the One Who'll Win]]''
|-
|| '''12 July 1994''' || || || DB 478 || Son Gohan's Whereabouts || ||
|-
|| '''13 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 233 || A Straight Line to Despair?! The Grief of Kaiōshin
|-
|| '''19 July 1994''' || || || DB 479 || The Z Sword and Another Kaiōshin || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 1994''' || || || GGA 10 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 10 || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1994''' || || || DB 480 || The Fusion is Completed at Last!! || ||
|-
|| '''27 July 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 234 || The Terrifying Majin!! Gohan's Approaching Fear of Death
|-
|| '''02 August 1994''' || || || DB 481 || The Earth Army's Ultimate Secret Weapon!! || ||
|-
|| '''03 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 235 || Gonna Eat'cha!! A Hungry Majin's Supernatural Power
|-
|| '''04 August 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 38]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1994''' || || || DB 482 || Perfected at Last! Super Fusion!! || ||
|-
|| '''17 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 236 || A Warrior's Resolution!! I Will Dispose of the Majin
|-
|| '''22 August 1994''' ||''Go! Go! Ackman'' concludes serialization. || || GGA 11 || ''Go! Go! Ackman'' Chapter 11 || ||
|-
|| '''23 August 1994''' || || || DB 483 || Majin Boo and Friends || ||
|-
|| '''24 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 237 || For Those Whom He Loves... Vegeta Perishes!!
|-
|| '''30 August 1994''' || || || DB 484 || That Which is Brought Forth by Anger || ||
|-
|| '''31 August 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 238 || The Nightmare Revisited! Majin Boo has Survived
|-
|| '''06 September 1994''' || || || DB 485 || The Two Majin Boos... And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''07 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 239 || The Struggle of Videl and the Others! Find the Dragon Balls
|-
|| '''13 September 1994''' || || || DB 486 || The Terrible New Majin Boo || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 1994''' || || || DB 487 || The Extinction of Humanity || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 240 || Enormous Hope!! A New Finishing Technique for the Little Squirts
|-
|| '''23 September 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans -Earth Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''27 September 1994''' || || || DB 488 || Trunks and Goten Enter the Room of Spirit and Time || ||
|-
|| '''28 September 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 241 || Goten and Trunks – The World's Most Wanted
|-
|| '''29 September 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Martial Arts Legend 3'' (aka ''Super Butōden 3''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 1994''' || || || DB 489 || Gotenks' Got Confidence!! || ||
|-
|| '''08 October 1994''' || || || DB 490 || Gotenks' Got Loads of Confidence!! || ||
|-
|| '''12 October 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 242 || Gohan is Revived – Kaiōshin's Secret Weapon?!
|-
|| '''18 October 1994''' || || || DB 491 || A Surefire Kamikaze Attack! || ||
|-
|| '''19 October 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 243 || It Came Ou~t!! The Legendary Z Sword
|-
|| '''25 October 1994''' || || || DB 492 || The Alternate Dimension is Sealed Off || ||
|-
|| '''01 November 1994''' || || || DB 493 || Escape from the Alternate Dimension || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 244 || West City is Targeted! Stop, Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''08 November 1994''' || || || DB 494 || Do Your Best, Super Gotenks-''kun'' || ||
|-
|| '''09 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 245 || An Astounding, Great Transformation!! Super Saiyan 3
|-
|| '''11 November 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Great Legend of Son Goku'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 November 1994''' || || || DB 495 || He's So Strong!! The Super Fusion || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 246 || Bye-Bye, Babidi!! Majin Boo Rebels
|-
|| '''22 November 1994''' || || || DB 496 || A Desperate Big-Big-Big Pinch!! || ||
|-
|| '''23 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 247 || Absurdly Awful Looking?! The Special Training Transformation Pose
|-
|| '''29 November 1994''' || || || DB 497 || Son Gohan's Grand Counterattack!! || ||
|-
|| '''30 November 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 248 || See You Later, Everybody!! Goku Returns to the Afterlife
|-
|| '''02 December 1994''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 39]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 1994''' || || || DB 498 || Majin Boo's Erratic Behavior || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 249 || Where is Gohan?! Training in the Kaiōshin Realm
|-
|| '''13 December 1994''' || || || DB 499 || A Trap || ||
|-
|| '''14 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 250 || You're Kidding, Right?! The Z Sword is Broken
|-
|| '''16 December 1994''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans -Space Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 1994''' || || || DB 500 || A Great Reversal || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 1994''' || || || || || DBZ 251 || The Birth of a Superhuman Warrior!! His Name is Gotenks
|}

===1995===
Vegetto appears. Majin Boo is defeated with a Genki Dama. Oob debuts and becomes Goku's pupil as ''Dragon Ball'' comes to an end. ''Dragon Ball's'' 42nd and final volume is released, along with the first six ''Daizenshuu'' guidebooks.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 January 1995''' || || || DB 501 || A Savior Appears?! || ||
|-
|| '''11 January 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 252 || The Final Weapon is Engaged?! Satan Will Save the Earth
|-
|| '''13 January 1995''' || || || DB 502 || Is This Gonna Work?! The Potara Fusion! || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 1995''' || ''Dragon Ball's'' 503rd chapter ends with Goku and Vegeta fusing into a being named, in the page's margins, "Gogeta". || || DB 503 || Son Goku's Final Fusion!! || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 253 || I've Stopped Killing!! Majin Boo's Good Boy Declaration
|-
|| '''31 January 1995''' || Despite being named "Gogeta" in the margins of the previous chapter, the fused Goku and Vegeta refers to himself as "Vegetto". || || DB 504 || The Fused Fathers are Unbeatable || ||
|-
|| '''01 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 254 || Run Away, Satan!! An Angry Majin Boo Emerges
|-
|| '''07 February 1995''' || || || DB 505 || Vegetto the Instigator || ||
|-
|| '''08 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 255 || Which One Will Win?! A Good and Evil Boo-Boo Confrontation
|-
|| '''14 February 1995''' || || || DB 506 || Goku and Vegeta Inside of Boo || ||
|-
|| '''15 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 256 || A Catastrophe With No Time to Lose!! Earth's Humanity is Exterminated
|-
|| '''21 February 1995''' || || || DB 507 || Boo and Boo Inside of Boo || ||
|-
|| '''22 February 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 257 || The Special Training is a Success!! You're Finished Now, Majin Boo
|-
|| '''28 February 1995''' || || || DB 508 || The Pure Majin Boo || ||
|-
|| '''01 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 258 || I'm Going Like I Mean It!! A Wide-Open Super Gotenks
|-
|| '''03 March 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 40]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 1995''' || In ''Dragon Ball Z's'' 12th film, the fused Goku and Vegeta is referred to as Gogeta.|| || || || DBZ M12 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_12|The Rebirth of Fusion!! Goku and Vegeta]]''
|-
|| '''07 March 1995''' || || || DB 509 || A Match with the Whole Universe at Stake || ||
|-
|| '''08 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 259 || I've Done It!! Boo Successfully Eliminated With Ghosts?!
|-
|| '''11 March 1995''' || ''Chrono Trigger'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''14 March 1995''' || || || DB 510 || Vegeta and Kakarrot || ||
|-
|| '''15 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 260 || Escape From Another Dimension!! Super Gotenks 3
|-
|| '''21 March 1995''' || || || DB 511 || Vegeta Puts His Life on the Line || ||
|-
|| '''22 March 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 261 || Going Too Far?! Boo-Boo Volleyball
|-
|| '''24 March 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Legend of Goku -Assault Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 March 1995''' || || || DB 512 || Super Saiyan 3 Vanishes || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 1995''' || || || DB 513 || Vegeta's Idea || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1995''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 40. || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 April 1995''' || || || DB 514 || A Message for the Revived People of Earth || ||
|-
|| '''18 April 1995''' || || || DB 515 || Energy Won't Gather for the Genki-Dama || ||
|-
|| '''25 April 1995''' || || || DB 516 || Conclusion || ||
|-
|| '''26 April 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 262 || Truly Great!! A Reborn Gohan Returns to Earth
|-
|| '''03 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 263 || Boo is Overwhelmed!! Gohan's Miracle Power
|-
|| '''09 May 1995''' || || || DB 517 || The Grand Finale, And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''16 May 1995''' || || || DB 518 || And So, After 10 Years || ||
|-
|| '''17 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 264 || Has He Done It?! Majin Boo's Great Explosion
|-
|| '''23 May 1995''' || || || DB 519 || Bye-Bye, Dragon World || ||
|-
|| '''24 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 265 || Boo's Worst Foul Play!! Gotenks is Absorbed?!
|-
|| '''31 May 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 266 || For the Sake of the Entire Universe... Return to Life, Son Goku
|-
|| '''02 June 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 41]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 June 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 267 || A One Time Only Miracle... Will the Super Combination With Gohan Come About?
|-
|| '''28 June 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 268 || Merged!! Vegeta's Pride and Goku's Rage
|-
|| '''05 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 269 || Magnificent Power!! Vegetto Surpasses the Ultimate
|-
|| '''12 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 270 || A Fissure Between Dimensions!! Has Boo Snapped?!
|-
|| '''15 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ M13 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z_Movie_13|Dragon Fist Explosion!! If Goku Won't Do it, Who Will?]]''
|-
|| '''19 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 271 || The Ace Up Boo's Sleeve!! You Become a Hard Candy
|-
|| '''20 June 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 1|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 1: Complete Illustrations]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''26 July 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 272 || A Hero is Lost?! Vegetto is Absorbed
|-
|| '''28 July 1995''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 273 || A Demonic Maze!! What is There Inside Boo's Belly?!
|-
|| '''04 August 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Tankōbon Volume 42]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 2|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 2: Story Guide]]'' are released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 274 || Nightmares or Illusions?! Goku and Gohan's Father-Son Confrontation
|-
|| '''16 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 275 || The Majin's Secret!! Two More Boo's Inside of Boo
|-
|| '''23 August 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 276 || Where is the Exit?! Escape From a Collapsing Boo
|-
|| '''04 September 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 3|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 3: TV Animation Part 1]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 277 || Earth Disappears!! Boo's Reverse-Transformation of Evil
|-
|| '''13 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 278 || Boo's Assault!! A Conclusion in the Kaiōshin Realm
|-
|| '''20 September 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 279 || Seize the Future!! A Decisive Battle With the Universe at Stake
|-
|| '''22 September 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Super Legend of Goku -Awakening Chapter-'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''26 September 1995''' || Details about ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' are first revealed. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 4: World Guide]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''18 October 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 280 || Vegeta Takes Off His Hat!! Goku, You are No. 1
|-
|| '''01 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 281 || Pull Through, Vegeta!! One Life-Threatening Minute
|-
|| '''04 November 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 5|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 5: TV Animation Part 2]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''08 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 282 || Don't You Pick on Satan!! The Original Boo is Revived
|-
|| '''15 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 283 || Vegeta's Secret Plan!! Porunga and the Two Wishes
|-
|| '''17 November 1995''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Shin Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''22 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 284 || A Last Hope!! We'll Make a Huge Genki-Dama
|-
|| '''29 November 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 285 || Ultra Impressive!! The Genki-Dama From Everyone is Finished
|-
|| '''04 December 1995''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 6|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 6: Movies & TV Specials]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 December 1995''' || ''Dragon Quest VI'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 December 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 286 || Son Goku is the Strongest After All!! Majin Boo is Annihilated
|-
|| '''20 December 1995''' || || || || || DBZ 287 || Peace Returns!! Majin Boo, the Champion of Justice?!
|}

===1996===
The remaining ''Daizenshuu'' guidebooks are released. ''Dragon Ball Z'' reaches its end, while a sequel continuing the story beyond the manga's ending, ''Dragon Ball GT'', begins airing. Akira Toriyama also draws ''Alien Peke'', and begins ''Tokimecha''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''10 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 288 || You're Late, Goku! Everyone Party!!
|-
|| '''17 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 289 || Grandpa Goku! I Am Pan!!
|-
|| '''24 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 290 || I Am Oobb! Now 10 Years Old, the Former Majin?!
|-
|| '''31 January 1996''' || || || || || DBZ 291 || Even Stronger!! Goku's Dream is Super-Huge
|-
|| '''05 February 1996''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7|Dragon Ball Daizenshuu 7: Dragon Ball Large Encyclopedia]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 1996''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' begins airing. The show is an anime-exclusive continuation of ''Dragon Ball Z'' and, in turn, Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' manga. || || || || DBGT 01 || The Mysterious Dragon Balls Appear!! Goku Becomes a Child?!
|-
|| '''14 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 02 || I'm the Star! Pan Blasts Off into Space!!
|-
|| '''21 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 03 || Super Greedy!! The Merchant Planet Imegga
|-
|| '''28 February 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 04 || Wanted!! Goku's on the Wanted List?!
|-
|| '''04 March 1996''' || || || || || || ''The Path to Ultimate Strength''
|-
|| '''06 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 05 || Finding a Strong Guy!! The Bodyguard Redict
|-
|| '''13 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 06 || It's Going to Hurt?! Goku the Dentist
|-
|| '''20 March 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 07 || Beloved Honey?! Trunks is Betrothed
|-
|| '''29 March 1996''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 1996''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 41. || || || ||
|-
|| '''17 April 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 08 || Even Goku Gets Hit!! Full-Force Whisker Power
|-
|| '''24 April 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 09 || Oh, Crap!! Goku Plunges into a Trap Planet?!
|-
|| '''01 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 10 || Dance Attack?! Bon-Papa!!
|-
|| '''08 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 11 || Lood's Curse?! Pan Turned into a Doll
|-
|| '''15 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 12 || The Oracle of God is Super-Annoying!! Lood Maneuvers
|-
|| '''22 May 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 13 || This Guy's in Charge?! Mysterious Scientist Mu
|-
|| '''31 May 1996''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The Grand Legend of Dragon Ball'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 14 || Get the Rhythm Perfect?! The Strategy to Defeat Lood!!
|-
|| '''12 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 15 || I'm Running Away!! Pan's Desertion?!
|-
|| '''19 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 16 || Machine Planet M2... Giru the Traitor?!
|-
|| '''26 June 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 17 || It's Up to You, Pan! Operation Rescue Goku!!
|-
|| '''10 July 1996''' || ''Dragon Ball Supplemental Daizenshuu: TV Animation Part 3'' is released. || || || || DBGT 18 || This Wasn't in the Data!! Goku Goes Super All-Out
|-
|| '''17 July 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 19 || Headed for Battle!! The Mightiest Mutant, Rilld
|-
|| '''31 July 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 20 || Astonishing!! A Tidal Wave of Metal Attacks Goku
|-
|| '''02 August 1996''' || The video game, ''Tobal No. 1'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 August 1996''' ||''[[Alien Peke]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Alien Peke'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|| '''14 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 21 || What's This?!! Goku Turned into a Metal Slab
|-
|| '''21 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 22 || Ambitions Exposed!! The Evil Lifeform, Baby
|-
|| '''27 August 1996''' || ''Alien Peke'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Alien Peke'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''28 August 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 23 || A Hidden Danger?! The Derelict Ship and the Mysterious Boy
|-
|| '''04 September 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 24 || Baby Strikes Back!! Target the Saiyans!!
|-
|| '''16 October 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 25 || This is Terrible!! Baby Appears on Earth
|-
|| '''31 October 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 26 || Gohan and Goten... The Worst Brotherly Quarrel?!
|-
|| '''06 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 27 || Ambition Achieved?! Vegeta is Taken Over
|-
|| '''13 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 28 || Goku Returns... All of Earth is my Enemy?!
|-
|| '''27 November 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 29 || This is Super Awful?! Super Saiyan 3 is Defeated!!
|-
|| '''04 December 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 30 || Goku is Annihilated?! I'm Dead
|-
|| '''11 December 1996''' || || || || || DBGT 31 || What a Surprise?! Sugoroku Space's Big Collapse
|-
|| '''21 December 1996''' || ''[[Tokimecha]]'' begins serialization. || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 1 || ||
|-
|}

===1997===
''Dragon Ball GT'' comes to an end. Also this year, Akira Toriyama finishes ''Tokimecha'', draws ''Babul of Demon Village'', and begins ''COWA!''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Animation # !! Animation Title
|-
|| '''04 January 1997''' || || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''08 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 32 || Return Goku!! The Angry Warrior, Oob
|-
|| '''14 January 1997''' || ''Tokimecha'' concludes serialization. || || || ''Tokimecha'' Chapter 3 || ||
|-
|| '''15 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 33 || Take This, Baby! The Reborn Oob's Finishing Beam!!
|-
|| '''22 January 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 34 || The Transformation Fails?! Goku's Ōzaru Rampage!!
|-
|| '''29 January 1997''' || Super Saiyan 4 makes its debut. The form's hair is based on wigs from the ''Renjishi'' (Two Lions) ''kàbúkí'' dance, and its red eyeliner is based on stage makeup worn by ''kàbúkí'' actors.<ref>https://x.com/Herms98/status/1336713603424997377</ref> || || || || DBGT 35|| The Mightiest!! Goku Becomes Super Saiyan 4!!
|-
|| '''05 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 36|| An Invincible Monster?! The Evil Ōzaru, Baby
|-
|| '''12 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 37|| Incredible!! Baby and Goku's Double Knockout!!
|-
|| '''19 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 38|| With Everyone's Strength... Super Saiyan 4 is Revived
|-
|| '''26 February 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 39|| This is the End! At Last, Baby's Annihilation
|-
|| '''05 March 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 40|| The Earth Explodes!! Piccolo's Grave Decision
|-
|| '''12 March 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT's'' Super No. 17 arc begins.|| || || || DBGT 41|| The Tenka'ichi Budōkai: Who Will Be Satan's Successor?
|-
|| '''05 April 1997''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 42. || || || ||
|-
|| '''16 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 42|| Die, Goku!! Strong Enemies are Resurrected from Hell
|-
|| '''23 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 43|| The Demon-Warriors of Hell! Cell & Freeza Are Revived
|-
|| '''25 April 1997''' || The video game, ''Tobal 2'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 April 1997''' || || || || ''[[Babul of Demon Village]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 44|| The Ultimate Artificial Human! The Two No. 17's Unite
|-
|| '''14 May 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 45|| Hurry, Goku!! The Great Escape from Hell
|-
|| '''24 May 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT: Perfect File Vol. 1'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 May 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 46|| Clash!! Super Saiyan 4 vs Super No. 17
|-
|| '''04 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 47|| The Big Reversal! Goku and No. 18's Double-Strike Explosion
|-
|| '''11 June 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT's'' Evil Dragons arc begins.|| || || || DBGT 48|| This is a Surprise! Shenlong Becomes an Enemy?!
|-
|| '''18 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 49|| The Strongest Enemy?! The Fearsome Dragon who Uses Dirty Tricks
|-
|| '''25 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 50|| Saiya Power Bested?! The Electrical Beast, Ū-Shinron
|-
|| '''04 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 51|| Ryū-Shinron! Find the Weakness of the Great Waterspout Attack
|-
|| '''09 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 52|| Look Out, Pan! Chī-Shinron's Backup Plan
|-
|| '''16 June 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 53|| Pan Vanishes?! A Tearful 10x Kamehameha
|-
|| '''31 July 1997 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Final Bout]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 54|| Power of 6,000 Degrees Celsius! The Warrior of the Sun
|-
|| '''13 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 55|| Bulma Makes Her Move! The Plan to Remodel Vegeta
|-
|| '''20 August 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 56|| After the Sun, Comes Extreme Cold! The Sibling Dragons of Fire and Ice
|-
|| '''03 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 57|| Overwhelming Strength!! The Dragon that Rules the Evil Dragons
|-
|| '''10 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 58|| The Counterattack Begins!! Surpass Super Saiyan 4
|-
|| '''17 September 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 59|| Friend or Foe... Ōzaru Vegeta's Great Rampage
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|| '''22 October 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 60|| Fusion!! The Ultimate Super Gogeta
|-
|| '''28 October 1997''' || ''[[COWA!]]'' begins serialization. || || COWA 01 || Paifu's Errand|| ||
|-
|| '''29 October 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 61|| I Will Win!! Goku Swallows the Four-Star Ball
|-
|| '''04 November 1997''' || || || COWA 02 || Paifu's Errand || ||
|-
|| '''05 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 62|| Rescue Goku! The Final Ally Appears
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|| '''11 November 1997''' || || || COWA 03 || Paifu and Arpon|| ||
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|| '''12 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 63|| The Miraculous Turnaround Victory!! Goku Saves the Galaxy
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|| '''19 November 1997''' || || || || || DBGT 64|| Goodbye, Goku... Until the Day We Meet Again
|-
|}

==Timeline Part IV: After ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a table chronicling major events and works pertaining to the period of relative dormancy between ''Dragon Ball's'' original run and its revival. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===1997 - 2008===
During this period, Akira Toriyama works on many different manga, including ''COWA!'', ''Kajika'', ''Mahimahi the Lungfish'', ''Neko Majin'', ''Hyowtam'', ''Sand Land'', ''Toccio the Angel'', ''This is the Police Station in Front of Dragon Park on Planet Namek'', ''Cross Epoch'', ''Dr. Mashirito: Abale-chan'', and ''Sachie-chan GOOD!!''. Meanwhile, the ''Dragon Ball'' manga receives a "perfect" release in the form of the ''Kanzenban'', while the anime receives its first Japanese home video release in the form of the Dragon Boxes.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title
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|| '''25 November 1997''' || || || COWA 04 || The Monster-Flu
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|| '''02 December 1997''' || || || COWA 05 || Setting Out for Horned-Owl Mountain
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|| '''17 December 1997''' || ''Dragon Ball GT: Perfect File Vol. 2'' is released. || || ||
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|| '''22 December 1997''' || || || COWA 06 || Mako Maruyama is Really Scary
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|| '''05 January 1998''' || || || COWA 07 || The Trip Proceeds Smoothly
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|| '''13 January 1998''' || || || COWA 08 || The Active Volcano Makes His Move
|-
|| '''20 January 1998''' || || || COWA 09 || The Fearsome Forest Monster
|-
|| '''03 February 1998''' || || || COWA 10 || World's-Strongest-Man Makorin's Struggle
|-
|| '''10 February 1998''' || || || COWA 011 || Arrival at the Witch's House
|-
|| '''17 February 1998''' || || || COWA 012 || The Cure is Obtained!
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|| '''03 March 1998''' || || || COWA 013 || Do Your Best, Paifu
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|| '''10 March 1998''' || ''Cowa!'' concludes serialization. || || COWA 014 || Makorin's Boat
|-
|| '''05 April 1998''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 43. || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 1998''' || ''[[Kajika]]'' begins serialization. || || Kajika 01 || Kajika the Cursed
|-
|| '''14 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 02 || Gibachi's Scheme
|-
|| '''21 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 03 || Kajika and Isaza
|-
|| '''28 July 1998''' || || || Kajika 04 || The Third Man
|-
|| '''04 August 1998''' || || || Kajika 05 || Isaza's Abilities
|-
|| '''11 August 1998 ''' || || || Kajika 06 || Donko's Operation
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|| '''25 August 1998''' || || || Kajika 07 || Kajika's Shock
|-
|| '''01 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 08 || Gibachi's Dragon Power
|-
|| '''08 September 1998 ''' || || || Kajika 09 || Will the Curse be Lifted?!
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|| '''15 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 10 || The Decisive Battle: Kajika vs. Gibachi
|-
|| '''22 September 1998''' || || || Kajika 11 || Kajika's Doubts
|-
|| '''29 September 1998''' || ''Kajika'' concludes serialization. || || Kajika 12 || Kajika the Kind
|-
|| '''19 December 1998''' || || || || ''[[Mahimahi the Lungfish]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 1999''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 44. || ||
|-
|| '''27 April 1999''' || ''[[Neko Majin]]'' begins serialization.|| || NM 1 || Neko Majin is Here
|-
|| '''10 August 1999''' || || || NM 2 || Neko Majin is Here 2
|-
|| '''10 December 1999''' || || || || ''[[Hyowtam]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 2000''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 45. || ||
|-
|| '''09 May 2000''' ||''[[Sand Land]]'' begins serialization. || || SL 01 || Setting Out
|-
|| '''16 May 2000''' || || || SL 02 || A Gang of Thieves
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|| '''23 May 2000''' || || || SL 03 || The Tank
|-
|| '''30 May 2000''' || || || SL 04 || The Flying Tank
|-
|| '''06 June 2000''' || || || SL 05 || Truth in the Darkness
|-
|| '''13 June 2000''' || || || SL 06 || Rao's Good-Luck Charm
|-
|| '''20 June 2000''' || || || SL 07 || Tank Battle
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|| '''27 June 2000''' || || || SL 08 || General Shiba vs. General Are
|-
|| '''04 July 2000''' || || || SL 09 || What Was Found in the Sandstorm
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|| '''11 July 2000''' || || || SL 10 || The Phantom Lake
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|| '''18 July 2000 ''' || || || SL 11 || The Secret of the Water's Source
|-
|| '''25 July 2000''' || || || SL 12 || The Demon Beelzebub
|-
|| '''01 August 2000''' || || || SL 13 || The Outcome of the Deciding Battle
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|| '''08 August 2000''' || ''Sand Land'' concludes serialization. || || SL 14 || The River
|-
|| '''26 August 2000''' || ''Dragon Quest VII'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2001''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 46. || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 2001''' || || || NM 3 || Neko Majin Z
|-
|| '''05 April 2002''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 47. || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 2002''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z'' (aka ''Budokai''), is released in Europe before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2002''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kanzenban]]'' Volumes 1 and 2 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''28 December 2002''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 3 and 4 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''24 January 2003''' || || || || ''[[Toccio the Angel]]''
|-
|| '''04 February 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 5 and 6 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 7 and 8 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'' DVD Box – ''Dragon Box Z'' Volume 1 is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 9 and 10 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2003''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 48. || ||
|-
|| '''01 May 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 11 and 12 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 13 and 14 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 July 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 15 and 16 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 17 and 18 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''06 August 2003''' || Freeza's son, Kuriza, makes his debut in ''Neko Majin Z'': Chapter 2. || || NM 4 || Neko Majin Z 2
|-
|| '''11 August 2003''' || || || NM 5 || Neko Majin Mike
|-
|| '''04 September 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 19 and 20 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''18 September 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Z'' DVD Box – ''Dragon Box Z'' Volume 2 is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''03 October 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 21 and 22, plus ''TV Animation Guide: Dragon Ball Z Son Goku Densetsu'', are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 November 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 23 and 24 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''14 November 2003''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 2'' (aka ''Budokai 2''), is released in Europe before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 25 and 26 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''19 December 2003''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Landmark'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 January 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 27 and 28 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 29 and 30 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 February 2004''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 2'' (aka ''Budokai 2''), is released in Japan. This version contains content cut from previous releases, including a Neko Majin Z exclusive stage in Dragon World and a Kuriza costume for Freeza. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 February 2004''' || Vegeta appears in ''Neko Majin Z''.|| || NM 6|| Neko Majin Z 3
|-
|| '''04 March 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 31 and 32 are released.|| || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban'' Volumes 33 and 34 are released.|| Akira Toriyama adds to ''Dragon Ball'' Chapter 519's ending, aiming to further clarify that "Goku’s battles were over, and that a new generation was taking over".<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/</ref>|| ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2004''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 49. || ||
|-
|| '''30 April 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball Kanzenban Official Guide: Dragon Ball Forever'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''02 July 2004''' || ''TV Animation Guide: Dragon Ball Tenka'ichi Densetsu'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 July 2004''' || ''Dragon Ball'' DVD Box – Dragon Box is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''16 November 2004''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z 3'' (aka ''Budokai 3''), is released in North America before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 2004''' || ''Dragon Quest VIII'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 December 2004''' || Majin Boo appears in ''Neko Majin Z''. || || NM 7 || Neko Majin Z 4
|-
|| '''06 January 2005''' || Son Goku, Pan, and Oob appear in ''Neko Majin Z''.|| || NM 8 || Neko Majin Z 5
|-
|| '''22 March 2005''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sagas]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2005''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 50. || ||
|-
|| '''15 June 2005''' || ''Dragon Ball GT'' DVD Box – Dragon Box is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''06 October 2005''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking!]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 March 2006''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Tournament'' (aka ''Shin Budokai''), is released in North America before Japan. || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2006''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 51. || ||
|-
|| '''14 April 2006''' || Dragon Box The Movies is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''29 June 2006''' || The video game, ''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''15 September 2006''' || || || || ''[[This is the Police Station in Front of Dragon Park on Planet Namek]]''
|-
|| '''05 October 2006''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! NEO]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi 2''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''07 December 2006''' || ''Blue Dragon'' is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''25 December 2006''' || || || || ''[[Cross Epoch]]''
|-
|| '''06 March 2007''' || || || || ''[[Dr. Mashirito: Abale-chan]]''
|-
|| '''20 March 2007''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: The True Martial Arts Tournament 2'' (aka ''Shin Budokai: Another Road''), is released in North America before Japan. Another video game, [[Dragon Ball Online]], is announced.|| || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2007''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 52. || ||
|-
|| '''04 October 2007 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! METEOR]]'' (aka ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3''), is released. || || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2008''' || || || || ''[[Sachie-chan GOOD!!]]''
|-
|| '''05 April 2008''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 53. || ||
|-
|| '''05 June 2008''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]'', is released. || || ||
|-
|}

==Timeline Part V: Revival of ''Dragon Ball''==
Below is a series of tables chronicling major events pertaining to ''Dragon Ball's'' revival, from the earliest rumblings in the late 00's, to ''Dragon Ball Super'', and more. Other major events and works that prove influential down the line are also included.
===2008 - 2014===
This period sees the beginnings of Dragon Ball's revival. ''Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!!'' sees the series' return to animation. A Hollywood live action film is produced. A refreshed version of ''Dragon Ball Z'', titled ''Dragon Ball Kai'', begins airing. In 2013, ''Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods'' is released, the first ''Dragon Ball'' film to have Toriyama heavily involved in its production. Manga that Toriyama worked on during this time include ''Jiya'', ''Kintoki: Toki of the Golden-Eyed Tribe'', ''Mr. U of Delicious Island'', and ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Animation # !! Animation Title
|-
|| '''21 September 2008''' || The Jump Super Anime Tour 2008 begins. || || || || || ''[[Dragon_Ball:_Heya!_Son_Goku_and_Friends_Return!!|Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!!]]''
|-
|| '''04 December 2008''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 2009''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Story Volume'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 March 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Evolution]]'', a live action Hollywood film adaptation of ''Dragon Ball'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 March 2009''' || || || ||Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! – First Part || ||
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|| '''03 April 2009''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2009''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Kai]]'' begins airing. || Akira Toriyama turns 54.|| || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2009''' || || || ||Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! – Second Part || ||
|-
|| '''29 April 2009''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Kai: Attack of the Saiyans]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 July 2009''' || ''Dragon Quest IX'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''23 July 2009''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: The World's Greatest Adventure'' (aka ''Revenge of King Piccolo''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 November 2009''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 December 2009''' || ''[[Jiya]]'' begins serialization.|| || Jiya 1 || Chapter 1: Journey with an Alien || ||
|-
|| '''24 December 2009''' || || || Jiya 2 || Chapter 2: Attack of an Alien || ||
|-
|| '''07 January 2010''' || ''Jiya'' concludes serialization. || || Jiya 3 || Chapter 3: Justice of an Alien || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 2010''' || ''Dragon Ball Online'', is released exclusively in Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2010''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 55. || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 2010''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: Tag VS'' (aka ''Tenkaichi Tag Team''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 2010''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]'', is released in North America before Japan. It contains a remake of 1993's ''Dragon Ball Z Side-Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans''. || || || || || ''Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans''
|-
|| '''15 November 2010''' || || || || ''[[Kintoki: Toki of the Golden-Eyed Tribe]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''03 February 2011''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Ultimate Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 2011''' || [[Dragon_Ball_Kai_Episode_95|''Dragon Ball Kai's'' 95th episode]], the last to feature Kenji Yamamoto's musical score, airs. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''11 March 2011''' || A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_T%C5%8Dhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami 9.0–9.1 undersea earthquake] occurs in the Pacific Ocean, leading to a tsunami which, among other things, causes the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukushima_nuclear_accident Fukushima nuclear accident]. The devastation motivates Akira Toriyama to adjust the script of the upcoming ''Dragon Ball'' film to be positive rather than tragic. <ref name="dvdvision>Interview with [[FLOW]], [[Masako Nozawa]], [[Yūsuke Watanabe]]. DVD & Blu-ray Vision, ''April 2013''. Japan: Hinode Publishing. (pp. 79-81) [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dvd-blu-ray-vision-april-2013-battle-of-gods/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: ''DVD & Blu-ray Vision'', April 2013 Issue]</ref> || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2011''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 56. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2011''' || [[Naho Ooishi]]'s ''[[Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock]]'' manga begins serialization. || || EOB 1 || Part 1: Bardock... Revived!!|| ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2011''' || || || EOB 2 || Part 2: Chilled Laughs|| ||
|-
|| '''20 August 2011''' || ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' concludes serialization. || || EOB 3 || Part 3: The Legendary Super Saiyan || ||
|-
|| '''25 October 2011''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball: Ultimate Blast'' (aka ''Ultimate Tenkaichi''), is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''17 December 2011''' || An animated adaptation of ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock'' airs at [[Jump Festa 2012]]. || || || || || ''Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock''
|-
|| '''05 April 2012''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 57. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 July 2012''' || A new ''Dragon Ball'' film, later revealed to be Battle of Gods, is announced. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 2012''' || ''Dragon Quest X'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 October 2012''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z For Kinect]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 November 2012''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 February 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Full Color]]'' Saiyan Arc Volumes 1-3 are released.|| || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 February 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 1|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 1: Story & World Guide]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 March 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 2|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 2: Animation Guide Part 1]]'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 March 2013''' || || || || || DBZ M14 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z:_Battle_of_Gods|Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]''
|-
|| '''04 April 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 3|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 3: Animation Guide Part 2]]'' and ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Freeza Arc Volumes 1-5 are released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2013''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 58. || || || ||
|-
|| '''April 2013''' || || || || ''[[Mr. U of Delicious Island]]'' || ||
|-
|| '''09 May 2013''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4|Dragon Ball Chōzenshū 4: Dragon Ball Super Encyclopedia]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Chōgashū]]'' are released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''13 July 2013''' || ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' begins serialization. || || DB-11 || The Galactic Patrolman Goes to Earth || ||
|-
|| '''22 July 2013''' || || || DB-10 || The Galactic Patrolman's Discovery || ||
|-
|| '''29 July 2013''' || || || DB-9 || The Galactic Patrol Spaceship || ||
|-
|| '''05 August 2013''' || || || DB-8 || The Galactic Patrolman Goes to the Capital || ||
|-
|| '''12 August 2013''' || || || DB-7 || The Galactic Patrolman's Enforcement || ||
|-
|| '''26 August 2013''' || || || DB-6 || The Galactic Patrolman and Tights || ||
|-
|| '''02 September 2013''' || || || DB-5 || The Failure of the Galactic Patrolman || ||
|-
|| '''09 September 2013''' || || || DB-4 || The Touched Galactic Patrolman || ||
|-
|| '''14 September 2013''' || || || DB-3 || The Galactic Patrolman on the Move || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2013''' || || || DB-2 || The Glory of The Galactic Patrolman || ||
|-
|| '''30 September 2013''' || ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' concludes serialization. || || DB-1 || Galactic Patrol Mission Accomplished || ||
|-
|| '''23 January 2014''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2014''' || The collected volume of ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' and ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Artificial Human & Cell Arc Volumes 1-3 are released. The former contains a bonus chapter. || || DB- || Dragon Ball Minus || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2014''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 59. || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 April 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Kai's'' Majin Boo arc, featuring music composed by [[Norihito Sumitomo]], begins airing. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''02 May 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Artificial Human & Cell Arc Volumes 4-6 are released.|| || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Majin Boo Arc Volumes 1-3 are released.|| || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 July 2014''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Majin Boo Arc Volumes 4-6 are released.|| || || || ||
|-
|| '''18 July 2014''' ||A new ''Dragon Ball'' film, later revealed to be Resurrection F, is announced. || || || || ||
|-
|}

===2015===
''Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F'' is released. ''Dragon Ball Super'' begins both serialization as a comic and airing as a television show.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''05 February 2015 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2015''' || || || RF 1 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 1|| ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2015''' || || || RF 2 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 2 || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2015''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 60. || || || ||
|-
|| '''18 April 2015''' || || || || || DBZ M15|| ''[[Dragon_Ball_Z:_Resurrection_'F'|Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F']]''
|-
|| '''21 April 2015''' || || || RF 3 || Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' – Chapter 3 || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 2015''' || The video game, ''Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Martial Arts Legend'' (aka ''Extreme Butōden''), is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 June 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga begins serialization. || || DBS 001 || The God of Destruction's Prophetic Dream || ||
|-
|| '''05 July 2015''' || The ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime begins airing. || || || || DBS 001 || Who Will the 100 Million Zenny Peace Reward Go To...?!
|-
|| '''12 July 2015''' || || || || || DBS 002|| Onward to the Promised Resort! Vegeta Goes on a Family Trip?!
|-
|| '''18 July 2015''' || || || DBS 002 || Goku's Defeat || ||
|-
|| '''19 July 2015''' || || || || || DBS 003|| Where Does the Dream Continue?! The Search for Super Saiyan God!
|-
|| '''02 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 004|| Aim for the Dragon Balls?! The Pilaf Gang's Great Strategy!
|-
|| '''09 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 005|| The Battle on Kaiō's Planet! Goku vs God of Destruction Beerus
|-
|| '''16 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 006|| Don't Anger the God of Destruction! The Heart Pounding Birthday Party
|-
|| '''21 August 2015''' || || || DBS 003 || Beerus' Wrath || ||
|-
|| '''23 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 007|| How Dare You Hit My Bulma! Vegeta's Furious Mutation?!
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|| '''30 August 2015''' || || || || || DBS 008|| Goku Steps Up! The Last Chance From Beerus-''sama''?!
|-
|| '''06 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 009|| Sorry About the Wait, Beerus-sama — Finally, Super Saiyan God is Born!
|-
|| '''13 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 010|| Show Me, Goku! The Power of Super Saiyan God!!
|-
|| '''19 September 2015''' || || || DBS 004 || Battle of Gods || ||
|-
|| '''20 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 011|| Let's Keep Going Beerus-''sama''! The Battle of Gods Continues!
|-
|| '''27 September 2015''' || || || || || DBS 012|| The Universe Crumbles?! Clash! The God of Destruction vs Super Saiyan God!
|-
|| '''04 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 013|| Goku, Go Surpass Super Saiyan God!
|-
|| '''11 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 014|| This is Every Last Bit of My Power! The Battle of Gods Concludes!
|-
|| '''18 October 2015''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Resurrection F arc begins in the anime. || || || || DBS 015|| Heroic Satan, Cause a Miracle! A Challenge From Outer Space!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2015''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' God of Destruction Champa arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 005 || Beerus and Champa || ||
|-
|| '''25 October 2015''' || || || || || DBS 016|| Vegeta Becomes a Pupil?! Take Down Whis!
|-
|| '''01 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 017|| Pan is Born! And Goku Goes Off on a Training Journey?!
|-
|| '''08 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 018|| I've Come Too! Training Begins on Beerus' Planet!
|-
|| '''15 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 019|| Despair Once More! Revival of the Evil Emperor, Freeza!
|-
|| '''21 November 2015''' || || || DBS 006 || Preparations for the Tournament|| ||
|-
|| '''22 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 020|| A Warning From Jaco! Freeza and 1,000 Soldiers are Fast Approaching!
|-
|| '''29 November 2015''' || || || || || DBS 021|| The Revenge Begins! The Freeza Army's Malice Strikes Gohan!
|-
|| '''06 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 022|| Change! An Impossible Revival! The Name's Ginyu!!
|-
|| '''13 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 023|| The Earth and Gohan in Dire Peril! Come Quick, Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''19 December 2015''' || || || DBS 007 || Warriors of Universe 6 || ||
|-
|| '''20 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 024|| Clash: Freeza vs Son Goku! This is the Fruit of My Training!
|-
|| '''27 December 2015''' || || || || || DBS 025|| An All-Out Battle! The Vengeful Golden Freeza
|}

===2016===
Beerus' twin brother, Champa, debuts in the anime. A martial arts tournament is held between Universe 7 and Universe 6. The Future Trunks arc airs in the anime, and begins in the manga.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
| '''04 January 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Boyhood Arc Volumes 1-4 are released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 026|| Amidst the Crisis, a Shot at Victory Appears! Son Goku's Counterattack Begins!
|-
|| '''17 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 027|| The Earth Explodes?! A Climatic Kamehameha
|-
|| '''21 January 2016''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Chōshishū|30th Anniversary: Dragon Ball Chōshishū –Super History Book–]]'' is released. || || DBS 008 || The Match Begins!|| ||
|-
|| '''24 January 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' God of Destruction Champa arc begins in the anime.|| || || || DBS 028|| The 6th Universe's God of Destruction — His Name's Champa
|-
|| '''31 January 2016''' || || || || || DBS 029|| It's Settled: We're Holding a Martial Arts Match!
The Team Captain's Even Stronger Than Goku
|-
|| '''04 February 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Boyhood Arc Volumes 5-8 are released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 030|| Rehearsing for the "Martial Arts Match" — Who Are the Two Remaining Members?!
|-
|| '''14 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 031|| To Lord Zuno! Ask About the Location of the Super Dragon Balls!
|-
|| '''20 February 2016''' || || || DBS 009 || Goku vs Botamo || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 032|| The Matches Begin! Everyone Head to the "Nameless Planet"!
|-
|| '''28 February 2016''' || || || || || DBS 033|| Be Surprised, Universe 6! This is Super Saiyan Son Goku!
|-
|| '''04 March 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Full Color'' Demon King Piccolo Arc Volumes 1-4 are released.|| || || || ||
|-
|| '''06 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 034|| Piccolo vs Frost — Bet Everything on the Makankōsappō!
|-
|| '''19 March 2016''' || || || DBS 010 || Frost's True Colors || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 035|| Turn Anger Into Power! Vegeta's All-Out Battle
|-
|| '''27 March 2016''' || || || || || DBS 036|| An Unexpectedly Tough Fight! Vegeta's Explosion of Rage!
|-
|| '''03 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 037|| Don't Forget Your Saiyan Pride! Vegeta vs the Saiyan of Universe 6
|-
|| '''04 April 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 1'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2016''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 61. || || || ||
|-
|| '''10 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 038|| Universe 6's Strongest Warrior! Meet the Assassin Hit!!
|-
|| '''17 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 039|| A Fully-Developed "Time-Skip" Counterattack?! Is It Coming?! Goku's New Technique!
|-
|| '''21 April 2016''' || || || DBS 011 || Vegeta Takes the Stage!! || ||
|-
|| '''24 April 2016''' || || || || || DBS 040|| The Conclusion At Last! Who Will Prevail? Beerus, or Champa?
|-
|| '''01 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 041|| Come Forth, Dragon of the Gods — Grant My Wish, Pretty Peas!
|-
|| '''08 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 042|| A Tumultuous Victory Celebration! Facing Off At Last: Monaka vs Son Goku?!
|-
|| '''09 May 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' "Future Trunks" story arc is announced. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''15 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 043|| Goku's "Ki" is Out of Control?! Lots of Trouble Taking Care of Pan
|-
|| '''21 May 2016''' || || || DBS 012 || A Saiyan's Pride || ||
|-
|| '''22 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 044|| The Seal of Planet Potaufeu — Secret of the Unleashed "Superhuman Water"!
|-
|| '''29 May 2016''' || || || || || DBS 045|| Vegeta Disappears?! The Menace of Copy-Vegeta!
|-
|| '''05 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 046|| Goku vs Copy-Vegeta! Who Will Prevail?!
|-
|| '''12 June 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Future Trunks arc begins in the anime. [[Goku Black]] makes his debut, a "False Goku" inspired by "False Ultraman" and "False Kamen Rider", and named after ''Kamen Rider Black''.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-tori-toyo-free-talk-vol-2/</ref>|| || || || DBS 047|| SOS From the Future! A Black New Enemy Appears!!
|-
|| '''19 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 048|| Hope Again!! Trunks Wakes Up in the Present
|-
|| '''21 June 2016''' || || || DBS 013 || The Winning Universe is Decided at Last!! || ||
|-
|| '''26 June 2016''' || || || || || DBS 049|| A Message From the Future — Goku Black Invades!
|-
|| '''03 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 050|| Goku vs Black! The Path to the Sealed Future
|-
|| '''10 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 051|| Feelings That Transcend Time — Trunks and Mai
|-
|| '''17 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 052|| Master and Pupil Reunion — Son Gohan and "Future" Trunks
|-
|| '''21 July 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Future Trunks arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 014 || An SOS From the Future || ||
|-
|| '''31 July 2016''' || || || || || DBS 053|| Reveal Black's True Identity!
Now, to the Kaiōshin Realm of Universe 10!
|-
|| '''04 August 2016 ''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''07 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 054|| Inheritor of Saiyan Blood — Trunks' Resolve
|-
|| '''20 August 2016''' || || || DBS 015 || Hope Again!! || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 055|| Hey, I Wanna Meet Son Goku — A Summons from the Omni-King!
|-
|| '''28 August 2016''' || || || || || DBS 056|| Rematch With Goku Black! Introducing Super Saiyan Rosé
|-
|| '''04 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 057|| Advent of the Immortal God, Zamasu
|-
|| '''11 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 058|| Zamasu and Black — The Two's Mystery Deepens
|-
|| '''21 September 2016''' || || || DBS 016 || “Future” Trunks' Past || ||
|-
|| '''25 September 2016''' || || || || || DBS 059|| Protect Kaiōshin Gowasu — Destroy Zamasu!
|-
|| '''02 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 060|| Back to the Future — Goku Black's Identity Revealed!!
|-
|| '''09 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 061|| Zamasu's Ambition — Presenting the Terrifying "0 Mortals Plan"
|-
|| '''16 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 062|| I'll Protect the World! Trunks' Angry Super Power Explosion!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2016''' || || || DBS 017 || The Candidate for Next Kaiōshin of Universe 10, Zamasu || ||
|-
|| '''23 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 063|| Don't Defile Saiyan Cells!
The Curtain Rises on Vegeta's Intense Battle!!
|-
|| '''25 October 2016''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2]]'', is released in North America before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 October 2016''' || || || || || DBS 064|| Praise and Adore Him! The Explosive Birth of Merged Zamasu!!
|-
|| '''06 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 065|| Final Judgement?! The Supreme God's Ultimate Power
|-
|| '''13 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 066|| Showdown! The Unyielding Warriors' Miraculous Super Power
|-
|| '''20 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 067|| Fill Your Heart with New Hope!! Farewell, Trunks
|-
|| '''21 November 2016''' || || || DBS 018 || Goku Black's True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''27 November 2016''' || || || || || DBS 068|| Come Forth, Shenlong! Whose Wish Shall Be Granted?!
|-
|| '''02 December 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 2'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 069|| Goku vs Arale! Earth Ends in a Wacky Battle?!
|-
|| '''11 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 070|| Champa's Challenge! This Time Let's Face Off in Baseball!!
|-
|| '''17 December 2016''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' "Universe Survival" story arc is announced. || || DBS 019 || Another Zamasu || ||
|-
|| '''18 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 071|| Goku Dies! A Hit-Job That Can't Be Refused
|-
|| '''25 December 2016''' || || || || || DBS 072|| Can You Counterattack?! An Invisible Assassination Technique!!
|-
|}

===2017===
The Universe Survival arc begins.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''08 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 073|| Gohan's Disaster!
Great Saiyaman's Unbelievable Movie Adaptation?!
|-
|| '''15 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 074|| For The Sake of Those He Loves!
The Indomitable Great Saiyaman!!
|-
|| '''21 January 2017''' || || || DBS 020|| 0 Mortals Plan || ||
|-
|| '''22 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 075|| Goku and Kuririn — To the Nostalgic Training Place
|-
|| '''29 January 2017''' || || || || || DBS 076|| Beat the Fearsome Foes! Kuririn's Fighting Spirit Returns!
|-
|| '''05 February 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Universe Survival arc begins in the anime. Its 77th episode ends with a next episode preview depicting a cloaked figure, presumably Jiren.<ref group="note">The cloaked figure is different in the following episode. Under the cloak is Toppo, the recipient of Jiren's original characterization. Presumably, Toppo inherits a place at the [[Zen Exhibition Match]] alongside this, explaining the change in character design.</ref> || || || || DBS 077|| Let's Do It, Omni-King! The Universe's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament!!
|-
|| '''12 February 2017''' || The cloaked figure from the prior week's next episode preview is different. Under the cloak is [[Toppo]], a talkative hero of justice. || By this point, Toriyama has seen [[Satoru Takami]] and [[Ryōta Nakamura]]'s plans to make [[Jiren]] a talkative character, and supplies them with details regarding his personality and background. Jiren's original characterization is passed onto Toppo.<ref>https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-official-site-the-artisans-who-made-the-universe-survival-arc/</ref> || || || DBS 078|| The Universes' Gods are Aghast! Losers Will Be Obliterated at the "Tournament of Power"
|-
|| '''19 February 2017''' || || || || || DBS 079|| Universe 9's Kicker Basil vs Universe 7's Majin Boo!!
|-
|| '''21 February 2017''' || || || DBS 021 || Last Chance For HOPE|| ||
|-
|| '''26 February 2017''' || || || || || DBS 080|| Awaken Dormant Fighting Spirit! Son Gohan's Battle!!
|-
|| '''05 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 081|| Crusher Bergamo vs Son Goku! Who Has Sky-High Power?!
|-
|| '''19 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 082|| Never Forgive Son Goku! The Warrior of Justice Toppo Intrudes!!
|-
|| '''21 March 2017''' || || || DBS 022 || Zamasu's Final Resort || ||
|-
|| '''26 March 2017''' || || || || || DBS 083|| Form the Universe 7 Team! Who Are the Strongest Ten?!
|-
|| '''02 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 084|| Son Goku the Talent Scout — Inviting Kuririn and No. 18
|-
|| '''05 April 2017''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 62. || || || ||
|-
|| '''09 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 085|| The Universes Get into Gear — Each One's Motive
|-
|| '''16 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 086|| Trading Blows for the First Time! Artificial Human No. 17 vs Son Goku!!
|-
|| '''21 April 2017''' || || || DBS 023 || The Potara's True Worth || ||
|-
|| '''23 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 087|| Hunt the Poachers! Goku and No. 17's Joint Battle!!
|-
|| '''30 April 2017''' || || || || || DBS 088|| Gohan and Piccolo: Master and Disciple Train to the Limit!
|-
|| '''07 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 089|| A Mysterious Beauty Appears! The Tenshin-Style Dojo's Mystery?!
|-
|| '''14 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 090|| Facing the Wall that Must be Overcome! Goku vs Gohan
|-
|| '''20 May 2017''' || || || DBS 024 || Son Goku's Evolution|| ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 091|| Which Universe Will Prevail?! The Mightiest Warriors Assemble!!
|-
|| '''28 May 2017''' || || || || || DBS 092|| An Emergency Development! We Don't Have Ten Members!!
|-
|| '''02 June 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 3'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 093|| You're the Tenth Warrior! Goku Visits Freeza!!
|-
|| '''11 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 094|| Revival of the Evil Emperor! The Mysterious Awaiting Assassins?!
|-
|| '''18 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 095|| The Wickedest! The Most Evil! Freeza's Rampage!!
|-
|| '''21 June 2017''' || || || DBS 025 || Will It Be Goku!? Or Zamasu!? || ||
|-
|| '''25 June 2017''' || || || || || DBS 096|| The Time Has Come! To the World of Void, Where the Universes' Fate Will Be Decided!!
|-
|| '''02 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 097|| Survive! The "Tournament of Power" Begins at Last!!
|-
|| '''09 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 098|| Oh, the Uncertainty! The Universes Despair!!
|-
|| '''16 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 099|| Show It Off! Kuririn's Hidden Strength!!
|-
|| '''21 July 2017''' || || || DBS 026 || The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks || ||
|-
|| '''23 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 100|| Rampage! The Savage Berserker Awakens!!
|-
|| '''28 July 2017''' || ''Dragon Quest XI'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''30 July 2017''' || || || || || DBS 101|| The Warriors of Justice Close In! Pride Troopers!!
|-
|| '''06 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 102|| The Power of Love Explodes?! Universe 2's Magical Girl Warriors!!
|-
|| '''13 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 103|| Gohan, Be Ruthless! The Showdown with Universe 10!!
|-
|| '''20 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 104|| A Faster-Than-Light Battle Begins! Goku and Hit's Joint Front!!
|-
|| '''21 August 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Universe Survival arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 027 || Training and Everyday Life, and… || ||
|-
|| '''27 August 2017''' || || || || || DBS 105|| A Fierce Battle! The Turtle Sage Stakes His Life!!
|-
|| '''03 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 106|| Figure It Out! Death Match Against an Unseen Attacker!!
|-
|| '''17 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 107|| Revenge "F"! A Cunning Trap is Set?!
|-
|| '''21 September 2017''' || || || DBS 028 || The 12 Gods of Destruction || ||
|-
|| '''24 September 2017''' || || || || || DBS 108|| Freeza and Frost! Intersecting Evil Intentions?!
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''08 October 2017'''
|| || || || || DBS 109|| The Ultimate Enemy Approaches Goku! Now, Let Loose! The Killer Genki-Dama!!
|-
|| || || || || DBS 110|| Son Goku Wakes! New Level of the Awakened!!
|-
|| '''15 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 111|| Extreme Battle of Another Dimension! Hit vs Jiren!!
|-
|| '''21 October 2017''' || || || DBS 029 || The Universe 11 God of Destruction Candidate, Toppo || ||
|-
|| '''22 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 112|| A Saiyan's Vow! Vegeta's Resolve!!
|-
|| '''29 October 2017''' || || || || || DBS 113|| With Such Joy! The Fighting-Maniac Saiyans Battle Again!!
|-
|| '''02 November 2017''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 4'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 114|| Ghastly! The Explosive Birth of a New Super Warrior!!
|-
|| '''12 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 115|| Goku vs Kafla! Super Saiyan Blue Defeated?!
|-
|| '''19 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 116|| The Comeback Omen! Ultra Instinct's Great Explosion!!
|-
|| '''21 November 2017''' || || || DBS 030 || The Man Named Jiren || ||
|-
|| '''26 November 2017''' || || || || || DBS 117|| A Grand Showdown of Love! The Artificial Humans vs Universe 2!!
|-
|| '''03 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 118|| Accelerating Drama: A Universe Vanishes…
|-
|| '''10 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 119|| Unavoidable?! The Fierce Stealth Attack!!
|-
|| '''16 December 2017''' || || || DBS 031 || Super Warriors Assemble! || ||
|-
|| '''17 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 120|| A Perfect Survival Strategy! Universe 3's Menacing Assassins!!
|-
|| '''24 December 2017''' || || || || || DBS 121|| All-Out War! The Ultimate 4-Way Combo vs Universe 7's Total Offensive!!
|-
|}

===2018===
The ''Dragon Ball Super'' anime comes to an end, while the manga continues with the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc. ''Dragon Ball Super: Broly'' is released.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''07 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 122|| Staking His Pride! Vegeta Challenges the Strongest!!
|-
|| '''14 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 123|| Full Body, Spirit, and Power Unleashed! Goku and Vegeta!!
|-
|| '''20 January 2018''' || || || DBS 032 || Super Warriors Assemble! 2 || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 124|| A Stormy, Fierce Attack! Gohan Fights With His Back to the Wall!!
|-
|| '''26 January 2018''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]'', is released internationally before Japan. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''28 January 2018''' || || || || || DBS 125|| Majestic! Advent of the God of Destruction, Toppo!!
|-
|| '''04 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 126|| Surpass Even a God! Vegeta's Life-Risking Blow!!
|-
|| '''11 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 127|| A Looming Obstacle! Pinning Hope on a Final Barrier!!
|-
|| '''18 February 2018''' || || || || || DBS 128|| With Noble Pride to the End! Vegeta Falls!!
|-
|| '''21 February 2018''' || || || DBS 033 || Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins! || ||
|-
|| '''02 March 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 5'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''04 March 2018''' || || || || || DBS 129|| Transcendent Limits Surpassed! Ultra Instinct Mastered!!
|-
|| '''18 March 2018''' || || || || || DBS 130|| An Unprecedented Super Showdown! The Ultimate Survival Battle!!
|-
|| '''21 March 2018''' || || || DBS 034 || The First Annihilated Universe|| ||
|-
|| '''25 March 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super'' concludes airing. || || || || DBS 131|| A Miraculous Conclusion! Farewell Goku! Until the Day We Meet Again!!
|-
|| '''05 April 2018''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 63. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2018''' || || || DBS 035 || Hit vs Jiren|| ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2018''' || || || DBS 036 || Quirky Competitors || ||
|-
|| '''04 June 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 6'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2018''' || || || DBS 037 || Awaken, Super Saiyan Kale || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2018''' || || || DBS 038 || Universe 6's Last Resort|| ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2018''' || || || DBS 039 || “Sign” of Son Goku's Awakening || ||
|-
|| ''' 04 September 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 7'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2018''' || || || DBS 040 || Jiren vs Universe 7 || ||
|-
|| '''20 October 2018''' || || || DBS 041 || Ultra Instinct || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2018''' || || || DBS 042 || Battle's End and Aftermath || ||
|-
|| '''14 December2018''' || || || || || DBS M1|| ''[[Dragon_Ball_Super:_Broly|Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]''
|-
|| '''04 December 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 8'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2018''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 043 || Galactic Patrol Enlistment!|| ||
|}

===2019 - 2024===
This period sees the release of ''Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero'', the announcement of ''Dragon Ball Daima'', and the ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga's Granolla the Survivor arc. Akira Toriyama passes away on March 1st, 2024.
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Akira Toriyama !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
|-
|| '''21 January 2019''' || || || DBS 044 || Escaped Prisoner Moro || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2019''' || || || DBS 045 || Moro's Magical Power || ||
|-
|| '''20 March 2019''' || || || DBS 046 || Planet Namek in Decline || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| '''04 April 2019'''
|| ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 9'' is released.|| || || || ||
|-
||The video game, ''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]'', is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2019''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 64. || || || ||
|-
|| '''20 April 2019''' || || || DBS 047 || Stolen Dragon Balls || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2019''' || || || DBS 048 || Moro's Wish || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2019''' || || || DBS 049 || Outer Space Battle || ||
|-
|| '''20 July 2019''' || || || DBS 050 || Great Escape || ||
|-
|| '''02 August 2019''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 10'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2019''' || || || DBS 051 || To Each Their Own Plans || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2019''' || || || DBS 052 || Goku and Vegeta's Training || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2019''' || || || DBS 053 || Saganbo's Galactic Bandit Brigade || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2019''' || || || DBS 054 || Gohan vs Seven-Three || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2019''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 11'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2019''' || || || DBS 055 || Merusu's True Identity || ||
|-
|| '''16 January 2020''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot]]'', is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2020''' || || || DBS 056 || Warriors of Earth Assemble || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2020''' || || || DBS 057 || Battles Abound || ||
|-
|| '''21 March 2020''' || || || DBS 058 || Son Goku Arrives || ||
|-
|| '''03 April 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 12'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2020''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 65. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2020''' || || || DBS 059 || Activation! Ultra Instinct "Sign" || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2020''' || || || DBS 060 || Merusu's Miscalculation|| ||
|-
|| '''19 June 2020 ''' || || || DBS 061 || Vegeta Reborn || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2020''' || || || DBS 062 || Edge of Defeat || ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 13'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 August 2020''' || || || DBS 063 || Merusu's Resolve || ||
|-
|| '''19 September 2020''' || || || DBS 064 || Son Goku the Galactic Patrolman || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2020''' || || || DBS 065 || Son Goku the Earthling || ||
|-
|| '''21 November 2020''' || || || DBS 066 || Moro the Planet-Eater || ||
|-
|| '''04 December 2020''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 14'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2020''' || || || DBS 067 || The Grand Finale, And Then... || ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Granolla the Survivor arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 068 || Granolla the Survivor || ||
|-
|| '''20 February 2021''' || || || DBS 069 || The Succession of Planet Cereal || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2021''' || || || DBS 070 || The Greatest Warrior in the Universe || ||
|-
|| '''02 April 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 15'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2021''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 66. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2021''' || || || DBS 071 || The Heatas' Plan || ||
|-
|| '''21 May 2021''' || || || DBS 072 || The Saiyans and Cerealian || ||
|-
|| '''21 June 2021''' || || || DBS 073 || Goku vs Granolla || ||
|-
|| '''21 July 2021''' || || || DBS 074 || Vegeta vs Granolla|| ||
|-
|| '''04 August 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 16'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''19 August 2021''' || || || DBS 075 || A God of Destruction's Power || ||
|-
|| '''21 September 2021''' || || || DBS 076 || The Destiny of the Saiyans || ||
|-
|| '''21 October 2021''' || || || DBS 077 || Goku's Father Bardock || ||
|-
|| '''20 November 2021''' || || || DBS 078 || Gas' Wish || ||
|-
|| '''03 December 2021''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 17'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 December 2021''' || || || DBS 079 || Gas vs Granolla|| ||
|-
|| '''21 January 2022''' || || || DBS 080 || Gas vs Granolla, Part 2 || ||
|-
|| '''21 February 2022''' || || || DBS 081 || Goku's Conflict || ||
|-
|| '''19 March 2022''' || || || DBS 082 || Bardock vs Gas || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 18'' is released. || || || || ||
|-
|| '''05 April 2022''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 67. || || || ||
|-
|| '''21 April 2022''' || || || DBS 083 || Bardock vs Gas, Part 2 || ||
|-
|| '''20 May 2022''' || || || DBS 084 || The Pride of an Entire Race || ||
|-
|| '''11 June 2022''' || || || || || DBS M2 || ''[[Dragon_Ball_Super:_Super_Hero|Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]''
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|| '''21 June 2022''' || || || DBS 085 || Their Respective Answers || ||
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|| '''21 July 2022''' || || || DBS 086 || A Full-Power Battle|| ||
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|| '''04 August 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 19'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''20 August 2022''' || || || DBS 087 || The Universe's Strongest Appears|| ||
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|| '''21 December 2022''' || ''Dragon Ball Super's'' Super Hero arc begins in the manga. || || DBS 088 || The Birth of Super Heroes || ||
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|| '''20 January 2023''' || || || DBS 089 || A Rival Appears!|| ||
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|| '''21 February 2023''' || || || DBS 090 || Showdown with Dr. Hedo || ||
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|| '''03 March 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 20'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''20 March 2023''' || || || DBS 091 || The Red Ribbon Army's Revival!! || ||
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|| '''05 April 2023''' || || Akira Toriyama turns 68. || || || ||
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|| '''21 April 2023''' || || || DBS 092 || New Artificial Humans|| ||
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|| '''19 May 2023''' || || || DBS 093 || The Plan to Kidnap Pan || ||
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|| '''21 June 2023''' || || || DBS 094 || Awaken! Son Gohan || ||
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|| '''21 July 2023''' || || || DBS 095|| The Strongest Teacher and Disciple || ||
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|| '''04 August 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 21'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''21 August 2023''' || || || DBS 096 || Saiyamen Join the Fight! || ||
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|| '''21 September 2023''' || || || DBS 097 || Cell Max Runs Wild || ||
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|| '''20 October 2023''' || || || DBS 098 || Gamma 2's Resolve|| ||
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|| '''21 November 2023''' || || || DBS 099 || Son Gohan's Ultimate Awakening! || ||
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|| '''04 December 2023''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 22'' is released. || || || || ||
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|| '''21 December 2023''' || || || DBS 100 || Burst Forth! Makankōsappō || ||
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|| '''19 January 2024''' || || || DBS 101 || Carmine and No. 15|| ||
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|| '''21 February 2024''' || || || DBS 102 || Son Goku vs Son Gohan || ||
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|| '''01 March 2024''' || || Akira Toriyama passes away. || || || ||
|}

==Timeline Part VI: After Akira Toriyama==
Below is a table chronicling major events pertaining to ''Dragon Ball's'' continued release and production after the passing of its original creator, Akira Toriyama. This includes the airing of ''Dragon Ball Daima'', the final chapters of ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 24'', and beyond.
===2024 & Beyond===
{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! General !! Manga # !! Manga Title !! Anime # !! Anime Title
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|| '''21 March 2024''' || || DBS 103 || An Inheritance to the Future || ||
|-
|| '''04 April 2024''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 23'' is released. || || || ||
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|| '''10 October 2024''' || The video game, ''[[Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO]]'', is released. || || || ||
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|| '''11 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 01 || Conspiracy
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|| '''18 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 02 || Glorio
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|| '''25 October 2024''' || || || || DBD 03|| Daima
|-
|| '''01 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 04|| Chatty
|-
|| '''08 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 05|| Panzy
|-
|| '''15 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 06|| Lightning
|-
|| '''22 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 07|| Collar
|-
|| '''29 November 2024''' || || || || DBD 08|| Tamagami
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|| '''06 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 09|| Thieves
|-
|| '''13 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 10|| Ocean
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|| '''20 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 11|| Legend
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|| '''27 December 2024''' || || || || DBD 12|| True Strength
|-
|| '''10 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 13|| Surprise
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|| '''17 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 14|| Taboo
|-
|| '''24 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 15|| Third Eye
|-
|| '''31 January 2025''' || || || || DBD 16|| Degesu
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|| '''07 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 17|| Gomah
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|| '''14 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 18|| Awakening
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|| '''20 February 2025''' || || DBS 104 || Birth of Saiyaman X! || ||
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|| '''21 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 19|| Betrayal
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|| '''28 February 2025''' || || || || DBD 20|| Maximum
|-
|| '''04 April 2025''' || ''Dragon Ball Super Tankōbon Volume 24'' is released. || || || ||
|-
|| '''25 January 2026''' || ''[[Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Beerus]]'' are announced at the Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary “Genkidamatsuri” Event. || || || ||
|}

==Notes==
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==See Also==
* [[Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology]]
* [[Akira Toriyama]]
* [[Complete List of Works by Akira Toriyama]]
* [[List of Dr. Slump Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Z Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball GT Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Kai Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Super Chapters]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Super Episodes]]
* [[List of Dragon Ball Daima Episodes]]
* List of [[Console Video Games]]

==External Links==
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/pafu-september-1980-mangaka-whos-who-akira-toriyama/ Mangaka Who’s Who – Akira Toriyama]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/monthly-starlog-1980-11-akira-toriyama-interview/ Akira Toriyama Interview]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/bird-land-press-making-of-dragon-ball/ The Making of Dragon Ball]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-akira-toriyama-super-interview/ Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 2nd Round — The Unpredictable Story]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-2-shenlong-times/ Shenlong Times — 2nd Issue Past Editors (+ Toriyama) Round-Table Discussion — 2nd Round]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/daizenshuu-6-akira-toriyama-super-interview/ Akira Toriyama Super Interview: 6th Round — Origins, and Onward to the Future…]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/son-goku-densetsu-toriyama-x-nakatsuru/ Akira Toriyama × Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-story-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/ The Truth About the “Dragon Ball” Manga: “Toriyama Thought of It Like This” Special]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dvd-blu-ray-vision-april-2013-battle-of-gods/ FLOW, Masako Nozawa, Yūsuke Watanabe]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/mens-non-no-akira-toriyama-interview/ “I Want to Meet That Person” Special: VOL. 25 / AKIRA TORIYAMA / MANGA ARTIST]
* [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-history-book-akira-toriyama-interview/ Akira Toriyama Interview: Dragon Ball and Akira Toriyama]
* [https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/10/15/kazuhiko-torishima-on-shaping-the-success-of-dragon-ball-and-the-origins-of-dragon-quest/ Forbes: Kazuhiko Torishima On Shaping The Success Of 'Dragon Ball' And The Origins Of 'Dragon Quest']
* [https://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/interviews/akira-toriyama-editor-says-there-is-nothing-to-learn-from-dragon-ball/ Dao of Dragon Ball: Akira Toriyama's Editor says, "There is Nothing to Learn from Dragon Ball"]
* [http://Dragon%20Ball's%20True%20Genre:%20We%20Need%20to%20Talk%20about%20Wuxia Kanzenshuu Forums - Dragon Ball's True Genre: We Need to Talk about Wuxia]
* [https://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]
* [https://ctext.org/wiki.pl?if=gb&remap=gb Chinese Philosophy Book Electronicization Project]

==References==
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