Dragon Ball is the legendary martial arts fantasy adventure manga by Akira Toriyama that defined the shonen genre, following Son Goku, a Saiyan warrior raised on Earth with a monkey tail and extraordinary strength, as he embarks on a quest to find the seven mystical Dragon Balls, trains under masters like Master Roshi and King Kai, and defends Earth against increasingly powerful threats from Vegeta, Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu. As Goku grows from a naive child into Earth's greatest defender through intense training and legendary battles alongside friends like Bulma, Krillin, and Piccolo, the narrative explores themes of perseverance, self-improvement, friendship, and never giving up with iconic battles and unforgettable transformations. Blending martial arts, fantasy, comedy, and adventure elements with genre-defining storytelling, the series became a global phenomenon that appeals to fans of classic action manga and continues to influence generations. Also known as Dragon Ball manga, ドラゴンボール, Doragon Bōru, Son Goku, Dragon Ball Z, Super Saiyan, Akira Toriyama classic, and martial arts fantasy epic.