#dragon ball 40th

[dragon-ball-meta]

Today, 40 years ago, a silly little comic premiered that Akira Toriyama, who had become a full-time mangaka on a whim, just so happened to whip up, also on a whim. He fully expected it would end after the first arc if it wasn't canceled before that. Little did he realize that he was about to change the world. Happy 40th to the series that changed lives and influenced pop culture for generations to come.

[artisofthandy]

Dragon Ball is now 40 years old everyone! Released on November 20th 1984! Dragon Ball for those who don’t know (SOMEHOW) is a legendary, influential and iconic action-adventure, science fantasy dramedy manga series that spawned several anime series and movie from the original series to Dragon Ball Z (arguably just as awesome and well known as the original) to Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Super! It’s the story of a young extraterrestrial martial artist with a big appetite and a monkey tail by the name of Son Goku who ventures across the world for the Dragon Balls (7 mythical spherical objects with numbered stars that grant the user 1 free wish by the Dragon Lord/God (I can’t remember his name sorry :( ) then the series takes further into introducing many legendary characters from Bulma, Krillin, Master Roshi, Vegeta, Raditz, Piccolo, Chi-Chi, Android 18, Gohan, Trunks, Yamcha, Tien, Goten, Beerus, Whis, Majinn Buu, Mr Satan and many many more! This series not only became a global sensation, phenomenon and a worldwide success thanks to the series’ amazing and well known action and fight sequences, growing of age and abilities and just many amazing moments but became many inspiration for many shows, manga, video games, anime and much more to come (eg. One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, MHA, OK KO, Steven Universe, etc!).

If only Akira Toriyama was here to see this, he would’ve been immensely and unbelievably proud of what his series, no, one of his masterpieces grow into such a beautiful, inspiring and amazing story that everyone knows and loves worldwide, rest in peace to one of the GOATs of anime and manga. (1955 - 2024). Thank you for so much Toriyama sensei.

Happy 40th Anniversary Dragon Ball! And thank you, not only for the awesome memories, scenes, fights, actions, quotes, music, moments and much more, but for being with us since the 1980s. We love you dearly and we wish you and your team an incredible 40th birthday. Kamehameha!

[goichimonji-official]

Maybe i'm a lil late, but... HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY!

[ronnieartistry]

"Did you guys know that a terrible monster comes out when the moon is full?"

Had to celebrate Dragon Ball's 40 year anniversary with my favorite thing, of course. 🐵🌕✨

[chaoschaoschaosart]

DRAGON BALL 40th Anniversary:

Bloomers🩲

&

The Monkey King🐒

[galexibrain]

Dragon Ball 40th anniversary event!!!

SO

I had an idea.

A few weeks ago I yelled into the void that I'd like to do a little event for the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball's first chapter in November 2024.

And I thought ... y'all ... could we pull it off and do a "redraw" of the very first chapter? All of us together? Everyone participating draws lots and gets assigned one page of chapter one to redraw, and once all is done we have the entire first chapter with diverse styles and all?

Idk, I imagine an "no rules" thing (aside from "no AI sludge"). Like ppl teaming up (lineart, coloring), sharing workload etc., tracing for those not so confident about their art skills, digital, tradtional ... literally anything goes.

Would anyone be interested?

Reblogs appreciated!

Also ideas for other stuff welcome! (Also I'm really bad at organizing smth like that jhjhfjhdfjdjdfjf)

Should we do smth like this?

Input? 🥺

[kaos-mass]

Some of my favorite characters from DB, DBZ, GT, and Super.

[vertigoartgore]

Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball turns 40 today. Feel old yet ?

Weekly Shonen Jump 1984 No. 51 Dragon Ball: Tale 1 Full-color Page Draft

Released on November 20th, 1984.

"On this day, November 20th, we celebrate the start of Dragon Ball's serialization ! For this special anniversary, we're bringing you an illustration to be treasured: the very first page of the series ! With its stunning watercolor-style background, and the instantly recognizable, powerful and energetic Goku in the foreground, this is an exciting piece to behold indeed! "

*Release dates and other information listed refer to Japanese releases.

[esovsa]

HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY TO MY CHILDHOOD ANIME

And RIP it’s creator AKIRA TORIYAMA

[frenksdrawings]

Nam vs Ranfan (Dragon Ball Classic)

[mikyapixie]

Goku will receive a new balloon for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024 in honor of the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball!!🐉🐉🐉

[dragon-ball-meta]

Official English Dub Premiere Trailer for Dragon Ball Daima. Will be an in-theater event on November 10th, 11th, and 12th in the U.S., so no simuldub, but it will be close behind. And you MAY hear a familiar voice... 👀

[deepfriedjunction]

The intergalactic tyrant

[along-came-sonic]

What if Sun Wukong from Lego Monkie Kid was Goku in Dragon Ball?

Mystical Adventure cover (Journey To The West edition)

Based on this

[ya-kiri]

HAPPY 40TH TO DRAGON BALL!!!

[chaoschaoschaosart]

DRAGON BALL 40th Anniversary:

🌎Saiyan Raised on Earth!🌏