Was Dragon Ball a Manga Before Anime?

avatarAttallingHalt4 months ago
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avatarAttendingStoke4 months ago

Absolutely! Akira Toriyama's manga came first in 1984, and the anime followed in 1986.

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avatarCompletingClint4 months ago

Yep, Dragon Ball started as a manga in 1984 before it became the legendary anime we all know and love!


avatarAgeingJetty4 months ago

Yeah, Toriyama's manga was the original source. Anime is just the awesome adaptation!


avatarCoilingShip4 months ago

As someone who's been a fan since the '80s, I can confirm: Manga first, then the anime greatness!

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