"Only Goku, Bulma and Kuririn stand between the Red Ribbon Army and the seven Dragon Balls which can grant any wish in the world! Using a submarine loaned by Kame-Sen'nin, the heroic trio explores a pirate's undersea cave in search of the next Dragon Ball, but gun-toting bad guys are on their tail! Now they must face not only perilous pirate traps but the sinister General Blue, a martial artist with powers even Goku doesn't have! Can they escape the cave alive? As the battle continues, Goku and General Blue go to Penguin Village, the home of the weird scientist Dr. Slump and one of the strangest places on Earth!"--Publisher's web site.
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Editions
Toriyama, Akira
VIZ Media (2008)
Collects volumes no. 4-6 from the comic series "Dragon Ball," in which Goku is forced to face off against Kuririn, and other foes, in the "Strongest Under the Heavens" tournament.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
VIZ Media (2009)
A collection of comics featuring the adventures of Son Goku, a young monkey-tailed boy whose life is thrown into chaos by Bulma, whom he agrees to help in her quest to collect the seven powerful Dragon Balls.
Schools: 4
Toriyama, Akira
Viz Communications (2003)
A graphic novel depicting the heroic Goku who joins a girl named Bulma on a quest for the seven Dragon Balls that will allow them one wish from a mighty dragon once they have them all.
Schools: 4
Toriyama, Akira
Viz Communications (2004)
Piccolo gives birth to a young son, vowing to come back in three years and finish off Goku.
Schools: 7
Toriyama, Akira
Viz Communications (2000)
Goku goes to the remote house of the Turtle Hermit to be trained in the martial arts. There he meets the Shaolin monk Kuririn who is also in training and who will even cheat to be the best.
Schools: 1
Jones, Gerard
VIZ Media (2010)
Now that the Dragon Balls have been turned to rocks, Goku has nothing better to do with his time than train with Master Roshi, a decision that pits Goku against an unexpected rival.
Schools: 2
Toriyama, Akira
Viz Media (2007)
Intrigue surrounds the "Strongest-Under-the-Heavens" Martial Arts Tournament as Goku finds something familiar about Tsuru-Sen'nin's trademark move, the "dodon-pa.".
Schools: 4
Toriyama, Akira
Viz Communications (2002)
Intrigue surrounds the "Strongest-Under-the-Heavens" Martial Arts Tournament as Goku finds something familiar about Tsuru-Sen'nin's trademark move, the "dodon-pa.".
Schools: 0
Toriyama, Akira
Viz Communications (2001)
In their search for seven Dragon Balls, Goku and Bulma encounter several obstacles, including the Turtle Hermit, the shapeshifter Oolong, the bandit Yamcha, and the Ox King of Frypan Mountain.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
VIZ Media, LLC (2014)
"Goku and Piccolo finally face each other down in the final match of the Tenka'ichi Bud?kai! Piccolo is ready and willing to unleash all his power to win--something Goku may hesitate to do. Taking down Piccolo will take all of Goku's skill and wits...and courage! But after the tournament is over, life goes on. There will be new enemies to face and even more surprising new allies!"--Back cover.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
VIZ Media, LLC (2013)
Collects the first three volumes of the Dragon Ball series in which sixteen-year-old Bulma, a scientific genius, convinces Son Goku, who has a monkey tail, superhuman strength, and a magic staff, to join her on a quest to locate the magic "Dragon Balls." Legend says that when the seven magic orbs are located in one place, a powerful dragon god appears who will grant one wish.
Schools: 6
Toriyama, Akira
VIZ Media, LLC (2015)
"Gohan and Kuririn struggle to keep the last Dragon Ball from falling into Freeza and Vegeta's possession, but how will they dare against Freeza's Ginyu force--a group of the strongest fighters in the galaxy? If they want to survive, they may have to do the unthinkable and tram up with Vegeta! However, with Goku hurtling toward Namek at top speed, there may be hope... as long as he makes it in time!--Back cover.
Schools: 0
Toriyama, Akira
Viz Media (2005)
Goku's search for the seven Dragon Balls turns even more dangerous when Commander Red sends the Red Ribbon Army's deadliest assassin, Taopaipai, after him.
Schools: 6
Toriyama, Akira
Viz Comics
Schools: 0
Toriyama, Akira
In the Teka'ichi Bud?okai, the martial arts tournament that awards the "Strongest Under the Heavens" title, Son Goku makes it to the finals, but the six other finalists all have their own special moves, and Son Goku wonders if he is prepared for the challenge.
Schools: 4
Toriyama, Akira
"As the Red Ribbon Army closes in on Goku and his friends, Goku must face an array of opponents while preventing all seven Dragon Balls from falling into evil hands. First, there's cruel General Blue, who has a mysterious power up his sleeve. Then, there's master assassin Taopaipai, so strong that Goku's blasts barely faze him. But neither of these opponents compare to the masked challenger Goku faces at Baba Uranai's--he'll give Goku the shock of his life!"--Back cover.
Schools: 6
Toriyama, Akira
In the next Tenka'ichi Bud?okai tournament, Son Goku and his friends face tougher opponents in the contest for the "Strongest Under the Heavens" title, including Chaozu and three-eyed Tenshinhan, deadly disciples of Tsuru-Sen'nin, the Crane Hermit, who happens to be an old rival of Son Goku's teacher Kame-Sen'nin, the Turtle Hermit. The contest between crane-style and turtle-style kung fu may turn deadly after Tsuri-Sen'nin orders his disciples to kill the Kame-Sen'nin disciples.
Schools: 4
Toriyama, Akira
Goku and his friends continue to search for a way to stop Piccolo from finding the Dragon Balls and restoring his health as a prelude to complete world domination. As Piccolo picks them off one by one, Goku and company turn in desperation to a martial arts move so powerful that the last person who used it died--the Maf?-Ba.
Schools: 2
Toriyama, Akira
"Goku and Vegeta face off at last, and both are determined to emerge victorious in this epic fight. And if battling the ruthless Vegeta weren't enough, Son Goku and friends must obtain the wish-granting Dragon Balls in order to resurrect their fallen allies! This search will take them all the way to the planet Namek, where evil Freeza and his minions are slaughtering the Namekians to fulfill Freeza's wish for immortality"--Back cover.
Schools: 1
Jones, Gerard
There is something strange about the deserted town that Bulma and Goku go through on the next part of their journey, but there is a Dragon Ball there, so they forge ahead.
Schools: 0
Jones, Gerard
Master Roshi enters Goku and Krillin in the Strongest Under the Heavens Tournament trials where they are reunited with old friends as they wait to compete against one hundred and thirty-seven other martial artists for one of only eight spots in the tournament.
Schools: 3
Jones, Gerard
Goku faces off against Giran and Giran's moves become more astounding, while Krillin fights Jackie Chun and Jackie leads everyone in a strange sing-along.
Schools: 1
Jones, Gerard
Now that the Dragon Balls have been turned to rocks, Goku has nothing better to do with his time than train with Master Roshi, a decision that pits Goku against an unexpected rival.
Schools: 3
Toriyama, Akira
Goku, the world's strongest martial artist, tries to get the seventh Dragon Ball from the power-hungry Emperor Pilaf.
Schools: 2
Toriyama, Akira
Collects volumes 13 through 16 of "Dragon Ball Z" in which Goku and his friends battle Dr. Gero's androids and Cell, a bio-engineered weapon that has world destruction in mind.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
Recounts the adventures of Son Goku, a boy martial artist with a monkey tail, and his friends as they search for the seven magical Dragon Balls, in a graphic novel that reveals the early days of the heroes of "Dragon Ball Z.".
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
The Dragon Balls gone, Goku goes to the house of Kame-Sen'nin, the Turtle Hermit, to train in the martial arts for the Tenka'ichi Budokai, the tournament for the Strongest Fighter in the World. But will Goku's fellow student, the Shaolin monk Kuririn, allow the two of them to get along as they undergo the strangest training ever?.
Schools: 2
Toriyama, Akira
Goku has made it to the Tenka'ichi Budokai, the world's #1 martial arts tournament, but the competition is stiff. Will Goku be able to defeat Kuririn and the other five finalists to become the champion?.
Schools: 2
Toriyama, Akira
In the final round of the Strongest Under the Heavens tournament, it comes down to Goku and Jackie Chun, the mysterious, powerful old man. After the tournament, Goku continues his quest for the seven Dragon Balls, but the evil Red Ribbon Army wants them too and Goku must stop their plans.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
Bulma meets Goku and together go on a quest to find the seven magic dragon balls, which can make any wish come true.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
Goku discovers that one of the Dragon Balls are missing after he defeats the Red Ribbon Army.
Schools: 2
Toriyama, Akira
"Only Goku, Bulma and Kuririn stand between the Red Ribbon Army and the seven Dragon Balls which can grant any wish in the world! Using a submarine loaned by Kame-Sen'nin, the heroic trio explores a pirate's undersea cave in search of the next Dragon Ball, but gun-toting bad guys are on their tail! Now they must face not only perilous pirate traps but the sinister General Blue, a martial artist with powers even Goku doesn't have! Can they escape the cave alive? As the battle continues, Goku and General Blue go to Penguin Village, the home of the weird scientist Dr. Slump and one of the strangest places on Earth!"--Publisher's web site.
Schools: 2
Toriyama, Akira
When Kuririn is killed by a lizard-like monster, Goku vows revenge and goes in search of the culprit.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
Schools: 2
Toriyama, Akira
In the Strongest Under the Heavens martial arts tournament, Goku, Kuririn, and Tenshinhan face mighty enemies, such as a cyborg assassin, a strange young woman with a grudge against Goku, and a new and improved Piccolo.
Schools: 3
Toriyama, Akira
At the end of the "Strongest Under the Heavens" martial arts tournament, only Goku, Piccolo, and Shen remain. The audience flees for their lives as Goku finds himself fighting alone for control of the world.
Schools: 2
Toriyama, Akira
Intrigue surrounds the "Strongest-Under-the-Heavens" Martial Arts Tournament as Tenshinhan tries to avenge his master, whose brother was killed by Goku.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
When Kuririn is killed by a lizard-like monster, Goku vows revenge and goes in search of the culprit.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
In their search for seven Dragon Balls, Goku and Bulma encounter several obstacles, including the Turtle Hermit, the shapeshifter Oolong, the bandit Yamcha, and the Ox King of Frypan Mountain.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
Gohan, Kuririn, and Bulma must outwit pirates and the Red Ribbon Army in order to retrieve the last of the Dragon Balls, which can grant any wish in the world.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
Baba Uranai, an all-seeing, high-priced witch, offers to tell Goku where the last Dragon Ball is for free if he and his friends can beat five monsters in one-on-one combat.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
Intrigue surrounds the "Strongest-Under-the-Heavens" Martial Arts Tournament as Goku finds something familiar about Tsuru-Sen'nin's trademark move, the "dodon-pa.".
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
Piccolo restores his youth by wishing on the Dragon Balls, then flies to the palace of the King of the World and declares that he is the new King. Tenshinhan and Goku risk death in order to gain skills that will defeat him.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
Kuririn, Goku, Tenshinhan, and Yamcha face formidable enemies during a martial arts tournament that includes Taopaipai, the assassin, who has returned as a cyborg.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
In the final volume of this series, the Strongest Under the Heavens martial arts tournament draws to a close with only Goku, Piccolo, and Shen--the disguised Kami-sama--remaining. But even a god is no match for Piccolo's new powers and Goku is soon fighting alone for ultimate control of the world!.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
After eight months of intense training, Goku enters the "Strongest Under the Heavens" fighting tournament, where he faces off with the mysterious old martial arts master Jackie Chun before continuing on his quest for the seven Dragon balls, fighting the Red Ribbon Army.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
In his quest for the seven Dragon Balls, Goku invades Muscle Tower to fight the Red Ribbon Army and protect Jingle Village, and later reunites with his old friend Bulma in an adventure on a jungle island, where problems arise in the form of General Blue.
Schools: 1
Toriyama, Akira
Goku enters the "Strongest Under the Heavens" fighting tournament and is pitted against his fellow student Kuririn as well as students from around the world.
Schools: 1