All Dragon Ball Series And Movies In Order
Okay, Dragon Ball. We all know it. We all probably love it (even if we pretend we don't). But let's be real, the order can be a little...chaotic. So, I'm here to guide you through this legendary anime saga, one screaming Saiyan at a time.
Dragon Ball: The OG
First up, the original Dragon Ball. Think Kung Fu kid Goku meets silly adventures. Forget planet-busting power levels; this is about finding the Dragon Balls and general goofiness.
It starts with Emperor Pilaf Saga. Then it continues with Tournament Saga, Red Ribbon Army Saga, Fortuneteller Baba Saga, Tien Shinhan Saga, and concludes with King Piccolo Saga. Yes, there are a lot of sagas.
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Don't sleep on this part! It sets up EVERYTHING. And honestly? It's way funnier than people give it credit for.
Dragon Ball Movies (Sort Of)
Now things get tricky! The movies don't always fit neatly into the timeline. Treat them like fun side quests. Think "What If?" scenarios.
First up: Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies. It's fun, but not canon. Next: Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle. More non-canon fun!
Then we have Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure. Goku becomes a ninja? Sure, why not! Basically, watch these for the nostalgia and don't overthink it.
Dragon Ball Z: The Power-Up!
Ah, Dragon Ball Z. This is where things get serious. And shouty. So very, very shouty.
First we have Saiyan Saga, where Vegeta arrives. The Frieza Saga, which includes Namek and Goku's first Super Saiyan transformation. Iconic!
Then it's Garlic Jr. Saga, which is skippable. Then Androids Saga, featuring Cell! And finally, the Majin Buu Saga. Honestly? DBZ peaked early. Fight me.
Dragon Ball Z Movies (More Side Quests!)
More movies! Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone. Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest. Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might. Seriously, who comes up with these titles?
Then: Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug. Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge. Dragon Ball Z: Return of Cooler. The Android 13 movie is where things get weird.
We then have Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan. Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound. Dragon Ball Z: Broly – Second Coming. Seriously, another Broly movie? And finally, Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly. Okay, they are milking Broly.
And let's not forget Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn. Plus, Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon. Some are cool; some are...less so. Your mileage may vary.
Dragon Ball GT: The...Controversial One
Okay, let's address the elephant in the room: Dragon Ball GT. Many fans pretend it doesn't exist. I won't lie, it's flawed. But hey, Super Saiyan 4 looks cool!
It starts with Black Star Dragon Ball Saga. Then it is followed by Baby Saga, Super 17 Saga, and Shadow Dragons Saga. The ending is actually pretty good though.
Dragon Ball GT Movie
There's one GT movie: Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy. It's...fine. Just don't expect too much.
Dragon Ball Super: The Revival
Dragon Ball Super brought the franchise back! More gods, more universes, more transformations! Prepare for the power creep.
We start with the Battle of Gods Saga and Resurrection 'F' Saga, which are retellings of the movies (but better!). Then we have Universe 6 Saga, Goku Black Saga, and Universe Survival Saga.
The Broly Movie is amazing and pretty much erased the old Broly movies from our collective memory. The animation is gorgeous.
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Then, we have Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. This one focuses on Gohan and Piccolo. It's also fully CGI and some people hate that. I think it looks great!
So there you have it! A (relatively) simple guide to the Dragon Ball universe. Now go forth and rewatch it all! (Or at least the bits you like.)
And remember: It's all about the journey, not the destination. Even if that journey involves a lot of screaming and powering up.
