Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama

Akira Toriyama (Japanese: 鳥山 明, Hepburn: Toriyama Akira, April 5, 1955 – March 1, 2024) was a Japanese manga artist and character designer. He first achieved mainstream recognition for creating his highly successful manga series Dr. Slump, before going on to create Dragon Ball (his most famous work) and acting as a character designer for several popular video games such as the Dragon Quest series, Chrono Trigger, and Blue Dragon. Toriyama is regarded as one of the authors who changed the history of manga, as his works are highly influential and popular, particularly Dragon Ball, which many manga artists cite as a source of inspiration. He earned the 1981 Shogakukan Manga Award for best shōnen manga with Dr. Slump, and it went on to sell over 35 million copies in Japan. It was adapted into a successful anime series, with a second anime created in 1997, 13 years after the manga ended. His next series, Dragon Ball, would become one of the most popular and successful manga in the world. Having sold 260 million copies worldwide, it is one of the best-selling manga series of all time and is considered to be one of the main reasons for the period when manga circulation was at its highest in the mid-1980s and mid-1990s. Overseas, Dragon Ball's anime adaptations have been more successful than the manga and are credited with boosting anime's popularity in the Western world. In 2019, Toriyama was decorated a Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to the arts.

  • Popularity : 11.981
  • Known For : Writing
  • Birthday : 1955-04-05
  • Place of Birth : Aichi, Japan
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Akira Toriyama Movies

  • 1985
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    Godzilla 1985

    Godzilla 1985

    6.718 1985 HD

    Originally released in Japan as "The Return of Godzilla" in 1984, this is the heavily re-edited, re-titled "Godzilla 1985". Adding in new footage...

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  • 2016
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    Dragon Quest - 30th Anniversary NHK Special

    Dragon Quest - 30th Anniversary NHK Special

    10 2016 HD

    This documentary special, featuring interviews with main Dragon Quest creators Yuji Horii, Koichi Nakamura, Akira Toriyama, and Koichi Sugiyama,...

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  • 1984
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    The Return of Godzilla

    The Return of Godzilla

    7.158 1984 HD

    After a fishing boat is attacked, the sole surviving crew member realizes it is none other than a resurrected Godzilla. However, efforts to bring the...

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  • 2015
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    Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'

    Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'

    6.844 2015 HD

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  • 1991
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    Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

    Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

    7 1991 HD

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  • 1989
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    Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

    Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

    6.743 1989 HD

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  • 2022
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    Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

    Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

    7.899 2022 HD

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  • 2022
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    Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

    Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

    7.899 2022 HD

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  • 1990
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    Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

    Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

    6.527 1990 HD

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  • 1992
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    Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler

    Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler

    6.458 1992 HD

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  • 1993
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    Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

    Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

    7.136 1993 HD

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  • 1988
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    Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

    Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

    1 1988 HD

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  • 2010
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    Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans

    Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans

    7.1 2010 HD

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  • 1994
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    Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation

    Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation

    4 1994 HD

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  • 1981
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    Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island

    Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island

    6.7 1981 HD

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  • 1991
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    Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins

    Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins

    4 1991 HD

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  • 1996
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    Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures

    Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures

    7 1996 HD

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  • 1990
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    Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku

    Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku

    4.9 1990 HD

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  • 1997
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    Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy

    Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy

    6.739 1997 HD

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  • 2023
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    Sand Land

    Sand Land

    8.6 2023 HD

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  • 1988
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    Dragon Ball: Goku's Traffic Safety

    Dragon Ball: Goku's Traffic Safety

    6.2 1988 HD

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  • 1990
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    Kennosuke-sama

    Kennosuke-sama

    4 1990 HD

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  • 1999
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    Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang

    Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang

    4 1999 HD

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  • 1988
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    Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

    Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

    6.7 1988 HD

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  • 1986
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    Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

    Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

    6.8 1986 HD

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  • 2009
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    Dragonball Evolution

    Dragonball Evolution

    2.892 2009 HD

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  • 1987
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    Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle

    Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle

    6.6 1987 HD

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  • 2017
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    Dragon Quest X: The Miracles of the Adventurers

    Dragon Quest X: The Miracles of the Adventurers

    1 2017 HD

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  • 1990
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    Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit

    Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit

    3.8 1990 HD

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  • 1997
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    Saving Soldier Cashman

    Saving Soldier Cashman

    4.8 1997 HD

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  • 2016
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    Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ - Future Trunks Special Edition

    Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ - Future Trunks Special Edition

    1 2016 HD

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  • 1994
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    Go! Go! Ackman

    Go! Go! Ackman

    5.5 1994 HD

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  • 2022
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    Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

    Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

    7.899 2022 HD

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  • 2013
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    Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!

    Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!

    7.3 2013 HD

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  • 1992
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    Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

    Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

    6.855 1992 HD

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  • 1993
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    Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan

    Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan

    7.2 1993 HD

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  • 1994
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    Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

    Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

    6.743 1994 HD

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  • 1994
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    Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly

    Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly

    5.741 1994 HD

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  • 1995
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    Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

    Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

    7.289 1995 HD

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  • 1991
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    Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

    Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

    6.459 1991 HD

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  • 1990
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    Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might

    Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might

    6.5 1990 HD

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  • 2013
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    Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

    Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

    6.79 2013 HD

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  • 1998
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    Dr. Slump: Robot Showdown! Dr. Mashirito Appears / A Kiin Win! Penguin Grand Prix

    Dr. Slump: Robot Showdown! Dr. Mashirito Appears / A Kiin Win! Penguin Grand Prix

    1 1998 HD

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  • 1996
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    Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

    Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

    7.4 1996 HD

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  • 1983
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    Crusher Joe

    Crusher Joe

    6.8 1983 HD

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  • 1982
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    Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

    Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

    6.1 1982 HD

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  • 2018
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    Dragon Ball Super: Broly

    Dragon Ball Super: Broly

    7.895 2018 HD

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  • 1984
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    Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle

    Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle

    6 1984 HD

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  • 1985
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    Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis

    Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis

    6 1985 HD

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  • 1990
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    Kennosuke-sama

    Kennosuke-sama

    4 1990 HD

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  • 2018
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    Dragon Ball Super: Broly

    Dragon Ball Super: Broly

    7.895 2018 HD

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  • 2018
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    Dragon Ball Super: Broly

    Dragon Ball Super: Broly

    7.895 2018 HD

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  • 2017
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    Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budokai

    Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budokai

    7.1 2017 HD

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  • 2008
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    Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!

    Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!

    6.379 2008 HD

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  • 1993
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    Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks

    Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks

    7.6 1993 HD

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  • 2011
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    Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

    Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

    6.941 2011 HD

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  • 1988
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    Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island

    Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island

    6.3 1988 HD

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  • 1988
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    Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island

    Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island

    6.3 1988 HD

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  • 1988
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    Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island

    Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island

    6.3 1988 HD

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  • 1988
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    Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island

    Kosuke and Rikimaru: Dragon of Konpei Island

    6.3 1988 HD

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  • 1994
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    Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...

    Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...

    6.2 1994 HD

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  • 2007
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    Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan

    Dr. Slump: Dr. Mashirito and Abale-chan

    4.3 2007 HD

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  • 2000
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    The World of Dragon Ball Z

    The World of Dragon Ball Z

    7.756 2000 HD

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  • 1993
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    Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

    Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

    6.591 1993 HD

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  • 2024
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    Dragon Ball DAIMA

    Dragon Ball DAIMA

    8 2024 HD

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  • 2024
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    Dragon Ball DAIMA

    Dragon Ball DAIMA

    8 2024 HD

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  • 1995
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    Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

    Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

    7.5 1995 HD

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  • 1970
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    8.3 1970 HD

    The adventures of Earth's martial arts defender, Son Goku, continue with a new family and the revelation of his alien origins. Now Goku and his...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E153

    8.251 1970 HD

    Long ago in the mountains, a fighting master known as Son Gohan discovered a strange boy whom he named Son Goku. Gohan raised him and trained Goku in...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E242

    8 1970 HD

    Follows the humorous adventures of the little girl robot Arale Norimaki, her creator Senbei Norimaki, and the other residents of the bizarre Penguin...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E12

    7.9 1970 HD

    A terrible and mysterious enemy attacks the small village of Shu and his friend Kluke. The great warrior Zola, followed by Jiro, will help them...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E43

    5.8 1970 HD

    In the Ariahan village, on her 15th birthday, Tiala receives a red jewel from the elder Yogi. The jewel is the key to awaken the Great Dragon, whose...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E64

    7.688 1970 HD

    Ten years have passed since Goku left his friends and family to hone his skills. But Goku soon finds himself helpless against the mystical power of...

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  • 1970
    imgS6 E26

    7.5 1970 HD

    Rejoin Goku and his friends in a series of cosmic battles! Toei has redubbed, recut, and cleaned up the animation of the original 1989 animated...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E6

    8.2 1970 HD

    Mysteriously transformed into mini versions of themselves, Goku and his friends travel to the Demon Realm to uncover the truth and find a cure.

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    8.1 1970 HD

    Sand Land is a mysterious world where demons and humans eke out an existence in a barren desert wasteland. In hopes of replenishing their water...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E6

    8.2 1970 HD

    Mysteriously transformed into mini versions of themselves, Goku and his friends travel to the Demon Realm to uncover the truth and find a cure.

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  • 1970
    imgS9 E38

    8.3 1970 HD

    The adventures of Earth's martial arts defender, Son Goku, continue with a new family and the revelation of his alien origins. Now Goku and his...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E74

    8 1970 HD

    The Dr. Slump remake, simply titled Dr. Slump, is the second anime adaption which is an alternate retelling of the original Dr. Slump manga. This...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E153

    8.251 1970 HD

    Long ago in the mountains, a fighting master known as Son Gohan discovered a strange boy whom he named Son Goku. Gohan raised him and trained Goku in...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    8.1 1970 HD

    Sand Land is a mysterious world where demons and humans eke out an existence in a barren desert wasteland. In hopes of replenishing their water...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E50

    8 1970 HD

    Gulliver is a mischievous wizard who had to stay locked up in the Yudo school of magic. At the time he decided to escape and return to his land. But...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E24

    8.466 1970 HD

    37-year-old corporate worker Mikami Satoru is stabbed by a random killer, and is reborn to an alternate world. But he turns out to be reborn a slime!...

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  • 1970
    imgS6 E6

    7.562 1970 HD

    Trunks returns from the future to train with Goku and Vegeta. However, it disappears without warning. Then the mysterious Fu bursts in, telling them...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E6

    8.2 1970 HD

    Mysteriously transformed into mini versions of themselves, Goku and his friends travel to the Demon Realm to uncover the truth and find a cure.

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E242

    8 1970 HD

    Follows the humorous adventures of the little girl robot Arale Norimaki, her creator Senbei Norimaki, and the other residents of the bizarre Penguin...

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  • 1970
    imgS9 E38

    8.3 1970 HD

    The adventures of Earth's martial arts defender, Son Goku, continue with a new family and the revelation of his alien origins. Now Goku and his...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E74

    8 1970 HD

    The Dr. Slump remake, simply titled Dr. Slump, is the second anime adaption which is an alternate retelling of the original Dr. Slump manga. This...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E64

    7.688 1970 HD

    Ten years have passed since Goku left his friends and family to hone his skills. But Goku soon finds himself helpless against the mystical power of...

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