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  Dragon Ball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The story of Dragon Ball follows the life of Son Goku, a monkey-tailed boy loosely based on the traditional Chinese folk tale Journey to the West (西遊記), from his life and adventures as a child all the way up to being a grandfather.
The titular Dragon Balls are one component of the universe, but are not the focus of most of the plot lines of the title.
The equivalent to Sun Wukong of the original texts is Son Goku in Dragon Ball.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dragon_Ball   (2713 words)

  
 [Dragon Ball]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The setting of Dragon Ball was the "Journey to the West" (Legend of the Monkey King), which was considered one of the greatest Chinese work for all time.
Dragon Ball is mainly a two part series Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. That was followed by Dragon Ball GT.
Not only is he beyond surprised that the series had never lost its tremendous support over the years, but he is also very grateful to the Dragon Ball fans around the world.
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 Dragon Ball
When Dragon Ball came off the drawing platforms of the manga (comic) artists and changed from the successful manga series into a television series in 1985, no one expected it to be such a big hit.
Originally, there was a point in Z that Toriyama wanted to call it quits and wash his hand off the Dragon Ball series, which was right after the Cell saga.
But the dragon interpreted the wish incorrectly and made Goku small by revering his age and turned him back to a little boy, the age when he met Bulma and helped her to collect the dragon balls.
www.clas.ufl.edu /users/jmurphy/JPT3500file/JPT.Projectfile/Jpt/Dbz.html   (2445 words)

  
 Sequential Tart: Atsukamashii Onna - Dragon Ball GT: The Next Generation (vol V/iss 4/April 2001)
Dragon Ball GT continues the story of Goku, who has been magically transformed into a kid, and is forced to search throughout the galaxy with the help of Trunks and his granddaughter Pan to find the Dragon Balls that will restore the planet to order.
The final story arc begins when the Earth Dragon Balls are gathered so that Goku's friends and family can wish for balance to be restored to the Earth, and for all those who died in the battle with Super 17 to return to life.
Dragon Ball GT is a fun and exciting continuation of Dragon Ball that is not to be missed.
www.sequentialtart.com /archive/apr02/ao_0402_5.shtml   (1825 words)

  
 THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Dragon Ball Z
The original Dragon Ball TV series was about the adventures of a young, powerful boy, and his friends as they searched for the elusive seven Dragon Balls, which could grant any wish.
Dragon Ball Z continues the story of his adult years, and of the adventures of his two sons Gohan and Goten.
Needless to say, Dragon Ball Z is NOT the cute, lighthearted romp the original was; for in Z it is revealed Gokuu is a member of a super powerful and ultra violent alien race known as the Saiyajin.
www.themanime.org /viewreview.php?id=245   (582 words)

  
 .::Goku's Dragon Ball Z GT Realm::.
Her original goal to get the Dragon Balls was just to to wish for a boyfriend but this small quest turns in to an amazing journey.
In Dragon Ball Grand Tour, Pan, Trunks, and Goku search for the Dragon Balls in space to fix Goku (he has the body of a kid but he is about 45).
Piccolo is the son of Piccolo Daimoah, the original split of Kami.
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 What is DBZ?
The original series Dragonball, based on the manga of the same name by Toriyama Akira, started about 10 years ago and was an adventure-type show with a little bit of martial arts.
The original premise of the story dealt with the "Dragon Balls," 7 orange spheres with stars in the middle (1 star in one ball, 2 stars in another, 3 stars in...well, you get the point.) When one supposedly gathers all 7 of the balls, the dragon Shenlong appears and grants whoever summoned him a wish.
A young boy, Goku, had one of the balls, and when a girl named Bulma came to find it, he joined her to find the rest and a whole series of adventures were spawned.
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 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
After an explanation of their origins to Son Goku (Dragon Ball) Son Goku, Tien and Krillin, Android 20 single-handedly destroys half of the city.
He also created Android 21, or Cell (Dragon Ball) Cell as he is known in the series.
Gero does not appear in the original Dragon Ball, and was not even credited with the creation of the Red Ribbon Army's robots and Androids, as his character was not conceived at the time.
www.mauspfeil.net /Doctor_Gero.html   (580 words)

  
 Master Roshi's Dragon Ball Domain (Main Page)
Anyway, Dragon Ball Z is a Anime/Manga series which is made up of a group of high powered human like characters, who have a unique ability to create fireball like objects and other magic like things.
It is not as good as the Dragon Ball Z series, one is because there is a different artist drawing the characters to this new series.
New Attractions on Master Roshi Dragon Ball Z Page:This page offers you what is new on my page and a place to tell me what is wrong with my and you can even judge my site by filling out the form on the page.
www.geocities.com /Tokyo/6715/index2.html   (1814 words)

  
 WORTHPLAYING - - All about games !   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Atari is delighted to announce that copies of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 on PlayStation 2 are currently being shipped to retailers across Europe to hit the shelves on November 14th.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 brings even more anarchic fighting power to the PlayStation 2, with cel-shaded character models that are much closer to Akira Toriyama's original cartoon series, immersing players more deeply into the Dragon Ball Z universe than ever before.
There are 29 of the toughest Dragon Ball Z fighters ever created for the Dragon Ball Z sagas, battling in eight destructive arenas to bring you the most explosive fighting experience yet.
www.worthplaying.com /article.php?sid=14288&mode=thread&order=0   (447 words)

  
 THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Dragon Ball
In this world there are seven Dragon Balls which, when all brought together, summon the legendary dragon Shenron (Shen Long), who grants the one who gathered the balls together one wish, and then disappears for a year, scattering the Dragon Balls across the world with him.
Not to be confused with the other two series that followed it, the original Dragon Ball series is often overlooked, as most people call it "kiddy", "light on fighting", and "nothing but fan service".
Unlike in Dragon Ball Z, for example, Goku isn't the omnipowerful one here, nor does he randomly disappear for long stretches of time between sagas: the show IS about him, and he fights many people just as strong, if not stronger, than him.
www.themanime.org /viewreview.php?id=565   (856 words)

  
 Dragon Ball article by P. Duffield
DRAGON BALL Z was immediately followed by a series independent of the comic, DRAGON BALL GT, which ran for 64 episodes, until November 19, 1997.
DRAGON BALL is not a phenomenon limited to Japan and the US, a simple fact to which any of our readers who are from other countries or speak other languages can likely attest.
DRAGON BALL Z Super Saiyajin da Son Goku (DRAGON BALL Z Son Goku Is the Super Saiyan) released 3/9/91 A powerful villain, Slug, comes to Earth in search of the dragon balls.
www.mindspring.com /~theduffields/resume/articles/animerica/dragon_ball.htm   (4601 words)

  
 Dragon Ball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dragon Ball and its successor Dragon Ball Z are both good fellas beat off baddie to save the world type of story.
The Dragon Ball series stopped and a new series call Dragon Ball Z soon followed it.
The original Dragon Ball series was really fun to watch but may be Toriyama has ran out of idea.
the.animearchive.org /dragonball   (191 words)

  
 Dragon Ball No Limits - You'll Love It   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dragon Ball No Limits - You'll Love It splash > layouts > banners, download full episodes and movies, join the oustanding forum, and best of all WIN PRIZES!!">
Roughly 19% on average is cut from every episode from seasons one and two; 53 American shows is the same as 65 of the Japanese version.
There is no Dragon Ball AF or Dragon Ball V. Most rumors of a new series come from fan manga(comics) drawn in Japan, otherwise known as "doujinshi".
www.hostultra.com /~dragonballnl/index10.php?id=dbzfaq.html   (324 words)

  
 Home Theater at Compare Satellite Television :: Dragon Ball Z - The Saiyan Conflict (Boxed Set I - Episodes 1-25)
Comment: The saiyan conflict is the beginning of the dragon ball Z saga which follows the original series Dragon Ball.
Although it is the second series it is not necessary to watch the first series to get this one as some recap happens right away to let you know where things are.
The initial episodes are slightly more like Dragon ball catering to a younger audience but it quickly moves on to good fight scenes and characters being sent to another dimension (Killed).
www.comparesatellite.info /home-theater/B00000ICEY/Dragon_Ball_Z___The_Saiyan_Conflict_Boxed_Set_I___Episodes_1_25.html   (1380 words)

  
 AAW: Dragon Ball Z TV Series Review
Dragon Ball Z is the kind of anime you will either love or hate.
Every character that was in the original Dragon Ball has the same voice actor in Z. The vocal pitch may be changed a little, but the vocal cast is the exact same.
Dragon Ball Z can be summed up like a famous Canadian beer slogan, "Those who like it like it a lot".
animeworld.com /reviews/dbztv.html   (4205 words)

  
 DBZ Uncensored: Take Ten With FUNimation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Originally, I was going to put my comments underneath each answer, but there are many of you who simply want to read the interview without my smart ass remarks getting in the way.
The first "arc" will essentially be the first storyline of the original series, where the basic nemesis of Vegeta is introduced, along with his henchman Nappa, concluding with their big battle.
And as far as Dragon Ball is concerned, if you pay attention to the way they present themselves it's obvious that they simply aren't fans of the show in the otaku sense, which is also very necessary for anyone in their position.
dbzuncensored.dbzoa.net /opinions/taketen.html   (2549 words)

  
 Pojo's Dragon Ball - Gen Fukunaga Interview
Gen Fukunaga is the CEO of FUNimation Productions, the company responsible for the dubbing of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Here I ask him questions regarding the dubbing process, DVD and movie releases, and personal questions that were asked just for relief from the seriousness of the interview.
Dragon Ball Z has been a pleasure to work on and we plan to nuture it as a classic.
In the '90's, it was often compared to Dragon Ball Z in Japan and it was the only action adventure show that ran head-to-head
www.pojo.com /dragonball/geninterview.html   (1078 words)

  
 Dragon Ball Box Set: Saga of Goku   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Within the heart of this fire dwells the Eternal Dragon, a magical beast of limitless power that can be summoned from his fiery lair only when the seven magic Dragon Balls, now scattered over the face of the Earth, are found and brought together.
When the seven magic Dragon Balls are united, the Eternal Dragon will appear before the adventurer who brought them together and grant that person a single wish.
Then, once more the balls will be scattered to the four winds, and the dragon beast will return to his fiery lair until another brave or foolish soul rediscovers the balls and tries to bring them together again.
www.mediacavern.com /vk7484d.html   (283 words)

  
 Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z is a very well know anime and has probably been seen by many of you out there.
The series Dragon Ball Z is the continuation of the original series Dragon Ball.
The main character that each of these series centers around is a young boy, later young man in DBZ, named Goku (kakkorot, Saiyan name), who is quite a renowned martial artist.
www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/ormonde/1213/id25.htm   (191 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Dragon Ball Z - The Saiyan Conflict (Boxed Set I - Episodes 1-25) (2000) : Video   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dragon Ball Z was the follow-up to Akira Toriyama's surprisingly successful Dragon Ball series.
Although his first installment of the classic series was more of an adventure-comedy type series, the Z series pretty much focused entirely on sci-fi martial arts action - which makes the Z series far superior to its superior.
The series has become popular all around the world, and it's no surprise that a box set of the first season was released here in the States.
amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000ICEY?v=glance   (1658 words)

  
 Dragon Ball Arena
We are talking, of course, about the very long series dedicated to the White Mobile Suit by Sunrise that, althought 25 years have passed, still remains a clear memory in the mind of the ones who had the possibility to enjoy the deepness and complexity of the story.
Comparable for many aspects to the first series of 1979, it describes the conflicts among the space colonies and the United Earth Government that is dominating the pacifiest colonies.
In fact, by returning to talk about the original themes, Masashi ikeda has been able to pick the true essence of the original series, joining, with wisdom, the characters profiles (always very deep and quite indefinite) to the frantic action typical of the robot series.
dragonballarena.gamesurf.it /english/media/videos/videos5_gundamwing.php   (1488 words)

  
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Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT are the work of Akira Toriyama, world-renowned mangaka.
The anime of Dragon Ball spans three series (Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT).
The original series features our Hero, Goku, as a kid searching for the magic Dragon Balls, which will grant the user one wish, once a year.
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 Pojo's Anime Site.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dragon Ball GT - Def the worst of the 3 dragon ball series but still got the charm that the other 2 series have in it.
Dragon Ball - The original series is the best with just sum of the things Goku says its hilarious.
And Plots that just make it different everytime so that its not always the same like dragon ball z this is def the best.
www.pojo.com /anime/top10anime/2005/9-13.shtml   (268 words)

  
 Animefringe: Reviews - Dragon Ball: Tournament - Roshi's Request   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
I love the original series about Goku as a kid, but I don't enjoy large portions of Dragon Ball Z because it is so drawn out.
It's nice to see that the original series is being given the credit it is due, and this time in pure uncut form.
The dubbing is pretty straight as well and the original opening and ending theme songs have been dubbed into English using the same pattern as the originals.
www.animefringe.com /magazine/01.07/reviews/2/index.php3   (811 words)

  
 Joey's Anime Arena - Kinless.com
Dragon Ball Collectibles (Not Up Yet) - This will be a short page of all the original Dragon Ball characters that came out back in 1995.
They're all part of the original series, not the Dragon Ball Z or GT series.
I know some of the voice actors were horrible, but to me it was better than constantly reading the subtitles and trying to capture all the visual details that were going on at the same time.
www.kinless.com /anime   (896 words)

  
 Ring Of Energy Dragon Ball Z Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dragon Ball Z is an incredible animated series about a character named Son Goku.
Anyway, the main concept is about these seven balls which of course are called Dragon Balls, and together the balls have the power to summon the wish granting Dragon, Shen-Long.
The series recently ended (that's what I heard from a very reliable source) and this will be the LAST Dragon Ball anime series.
www.roenergy.org /dbz.htm   (357 words)

  
 Rotten Tomatoes Forums
The only story in that series that was ever really that interesting was the original Dragon Ball (which they've recut and redubbed with a worse voice track and worse song.
Dragon Ball Z dragged on much longer then it should have, and everyone really knew it...
The funny thing about Dragon Ball Z is the show was made for adolenscent Japanese boys back in the eighties.
www.rottentomatoes.com /vine/archive/index.php/t-382853   (2834 words)

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