The Best Dragon Ball Watch Order Guide to Follow

Dragon Ball is a popular Japanese manga and anime series created by Akira Toriyama. It originally began as a manga in 1984 and later became an anime series that aired from 1986 to 1996. The story follows the adventures of Goku, a Saiyan warrior, as he embarks on a journey to become the strongest martial artist and protect the Earth from various threats.

The series is divided into different story arcs, each featuring powerful villains, epic battles, and character development. Dragon Ball is known for its intense battles, unique characters, and a blend of humor and action. In addition to the original series, Dragon Ball has spawned various spin-offs, movies, and video games, making it a significant part of global pop culture.

The Dragon Ball franchise consists of multiple series, and if you’re new to it, deciding on the correct watch order can be a bit confusing. Here’s the guide to watch Dragon Ball in release order, chronological order and canonical order:

Dragon Ball Watch Guide in Release Order

Here’s how to watch Dragon Ball series in release order:

Dragon Ball (Episodes 1 to 43)
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986)
Dragon Ball (Episodes 44 to 70)
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle (1987)
Dragon Ball (Episodes 71 to 118)
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure (1988)
Dragon Ball (Episodes 119 to 153)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 1 to 11)
Dragon Ball Z: The Dead Zone (1989)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 12 to 39)
Dragon Ball Z: The World’s Strongest (1990)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 40 to 54)
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (1990)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 55 to 63)
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku (1990)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 64 to 81)
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 82 to 99)
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler’s Revenge (1991)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 100 to 130)
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 131 to 143)
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 144 to 175)
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993)
Dragon Ball Z (Episode 176)
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 177 to 189)
Dragon Ball Z Side Story: True Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans Part 1 (1993)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 190 to 192)
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound (1993)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 193 to 197)
Dragon Ball Z Side Story: True Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans Part 2 (1993)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 198 to 220)
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – Second Coming (1994)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 221 to 232)
Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly (1994)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 233 to 258)
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 259 to 270)
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995)
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 271 to 291)
Dragon Ball: The Path to Power (1996)
Dragon Ball GT (Episodes 1 to 41)
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero’s Legacy (1997)
Dragon Ball GT (Episodes 42 to 64)
Dragon Ball: Plan to Eliminate the Super Saiyans (2010)
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)
Dragon Ball Z: Resurection F (2015)
Dragon Ball Super (Episodes 1 to 131)
Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018)
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022)