Since the original manga debuted in 1984, Dragon Ball has captured the imaginations of people around the world, becoming one of the most successful franchises in history. The franchise has branched into anime, movies, video games, merchandise, and more. Dragon Ball explores the franchise's history, fandom, and global impact. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.