How to Watch Dragon Ball in Order

When it comes to anime, Dragon Ball has been one of the longest-running and most popular anime franchises of all time. First released in 1986, Dragon Ball has a viewership like none other even after four decades.

The franchise has been so successful that it is now available to watch online for people all over the world to enjoy. Dragon Ball was first launched in 1986 in Japan and has since then had numerous spin-offs.

The plethora of series and episodes is so huge that someone who has just come across this gem may find it hard to understand where to begin. Not just the series, the makers have also come up with movies and television specials to keep the fans hooked for life.

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For anyone trying to understand and enjoy Dragon Ball, it is important to understand the chronology of it. We have come up with a simplified version of the order that will help you catch up with the rest before the Dragon Ball Daima is released later this year.

Watch Dragon Ball in Order:

1. Dragon Ball (1986-1989)

IMDb: 8.5 / 10

2. Dragon Ball Z (1989-1996)

IMDb: 8.8 / 10

3. Dragon Ball Kai (2009-2011 & 2014-2015)

IMDb: 8.3 / 10

4. Super Dragon Ball Heroes (2018-Present)

IMDb: 8.3/10

5. Dragon Ball Super (2015-2018)

IMDb: 8.3/10

6. Dragon Ball GT (1996-1997)

IMDb: 6.8/10

7. Dragon Ball Daima (2024)

IMDb: TBA

Akira Toriyama, the anime creator is all set to launch the latest addition to the franchise ‘Dragon Ball Daima’ in October 2024 as announced at the New York Comic Con last year.

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