How to Read the Dragon Ball Manga?
The Ultimate Guide to Reading the Canon Manga Content of Dragon Ball 2025 - 03 - 14
We will show you the most accurate way to read the entire Dragon Ball manga in order, including all the canon content.
In this article, we want to present the ultimate guide to reading the Dragon Ball manga in the correct order while following the canon established by Toriyama, from the beginning of Goku's story to its conclusion. Not all of Dragon Ball's canonical story is found in the original work and its continuation, Super. Some parts must be read in Anime Comics and certain spin-offs.
If we asked you, "How and which Dragon Ball manga collections should you read to understand everything?", most would answer: the original manga by Toriyama and the Super manga by Toyotaro. But... that wouldn't be entirely correct.
That's why we've created this article—to serve as your guide, helping you discover where to find, what to read, and in what order to experience everything canonical related to the story of Goku and his friends.
To follow the story in chronological order, adhere to this sequence:
- Dragon Ball Minus: A special included in the Jaco volume, recounting how Bardock sent Goku to Earth.
- Jaco, the Galactic Patrolman: Chronicles Jaco’s adventures with Bulma’s sister. He is sent to Earth to prevent a newly dispatched Saiyan baby from arriving (spoiler: he does, and it’s Kakarot).
- Dragon Ball (Original), Chapters 1 to 350: From Goku and Bulma’s first meeting to the arrival of Androids 16, 17, and 18.
- Trunks: The Story: A special included in volume 33 of the Japanese edition, detailing Trunks' alternate future up to that point.
- Dragon Ball (Original), Chapters 351 to 517 (Page 10): Concludes the Majin Buu saga, just before the 10-year time skip in the manga.
- DB: Goku and His Friends Return: A manga drawn by Ooishi Naho (Dragon Ball SD author), narrating an adventure shortly after the Majin Buu battle, introducing Vegeta’s brother. (Not published in Spain).
- Dragon Ball Super, Chapters 1 to 4: Covers events up until Sorbet begins searching for the Dragon Balls to revive Frieza.
- Anime Comic DBZ: Resurrection ‘F’: This canonical story is not included in the Super manga.
- Dragon Ball Super, Chapters 5 to 42 (Page 34): Ends with the Tournament of Power, leading into the events of the Broly movie.
- Anime Comic DB Super: Broly: This story is not fully depicted in the manga, requiring reference to this anime comic.
- Dragon Ball Super, Chapters 42 (Page 35) to the end: Continues from the events of Broly through to the manga’s conclusion.
- Dragon Ball (Original), Chapters 517 (Page 11) to 519: Marks the end of the original manga, where Goku departs with Uub.
Some Figures, Games, or Manga We Have Cataloged
Here is a sample of everything you can find on the portal, from Dragon Stars or SH Figuarts figures, Dragon Ball Super, Heroes manga, or the Compendiums, to Sparking Zero and the very first game released on the Game Boy Color.
Super Saiyan Vegeta ‘Awakening Super Saiyan Blood’
Frieza Third Form
Supreme Kai (Mini) -Daima-
Son Gokou 'Event Exclusive Color Edition'
Dragon Ball: The Breakers - Special Edition
Dragon Ball: The Breakers - Special Edition
Dragon Ball: The Breakers – Special Edition was released on the same date as the standard edition in 2022. This edition differs from the regular one in that it includes various cosmetic items that can only be obtained with this edition or the higher-tier ‘Limited’ edition.
Inside that cosmetic pack, you’ll find: a full outfit, a victory pose, and a vehicle skin.
Legendary Pack Set
Legendary Pack Set
Legendary Pack Set (DLCs 11–12) for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 was released in mid-2019, serving as the fourth Season Pass, which included the next two DLCs (11 and 12), the Legendary Pack 1 and 2, bringing many new features and new playable characters from both Dragon Ball Super and DBZ.
Among the included characters are: Toppo, Pikkon, Gogeta, Kale, etc.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 | Special Edition
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 | Special Edition
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Special Edition is one of the most complete bundles of this 2016 game. It includes the base game, the Super Pass (which contains Super Packs 1, 2, 3, 4 and early access to Future Trunks from DB Super), and also the Hero of Justice Pack Set (which includes Justice Packs 1 and 2).
It includes almost all the DLC content released during the 9 years since the game's launch, up to the release of this edition.
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi/Blast
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi/Blast
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi (also known as Ultimate Blast) is the fourth DBZ game released for the Xbox 360, launched at the end of 2011, and was also released for PS3.
This 3D fighting game is a direct continuation of Raging Blast 1, with very unique gameplay — its system works like playing rock-paper-scissors against your opponent to execute, hit, or dodge techniques and attacks.
Its story covers all of DBZ, some 90’s movies, and even content from the beloved Dragon Ball GT.
The game was considered the worst of all, mainly because it drastically changed the gameplay system, but those who played it without expecting a Tenkaichi Budokai style could still enjoy it.
It features both local and online multiplayer modes, allowing battles with friends or online players.
It includes a total of 70 playable characters, including Goku and all his transformations, Piccolo, Trunks, Cell, Broly, Boo, Frieza, Gohan, and more.
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