This review covers chapters 326-336 (Volume 12 of the Dragon Ball Z manga)
Goodreads Synopsis
It features Frieza's arrival on Earth, his death by the hands of Future Trunks, and Future Trunks' warning about the Androids.
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29 May 2015
This review covers chapters 326-336 (Volume 12 of the Dragon Ball Z manga)
Goodreads Synopsis
It features Frieza's arrival on Earth, his death by the hands of Future Trunks, and Future Trunks' warning about the Androids.
28 May 2015
Dragon Ball Z: Frieza Saga by Akira Toriyama
This review covers chapters 97-135 (Volumes 9, 10, and 11) of the Dragon Ball Z manga; alternatively it covers volumes 25, 26, and 27 of the Dragon Ball manga.
Goodreads Synopsis
Nearly all of the Frieza Saga takes place on the planet Namek. The main plot is the long-awaited battle between Goku and Frieza, with Krillin, Gohan, Piccolo and Vegeta also taking part.
Dragon Ball Z: Captain Ginyu Saga by Akira Toriyama
This review covers chapters 78-96 (Volumes 7 and 8) of the Dragon Ball Z manga; alternatively it covers volumes 23 and 24 of the Dragon Ball manga.
Goodreads Synopsis
All major action in the Captain Ginyu Saga takes place on the planet Namek. The saga deals mainly with the fight between Goku, Gohan and Krillin against Captain Ginyu.
27 May 2015
Dragon Ball Z: Vegeta Saga by Akira Toriyama
This review will be the exact same as this one just with pictures from the Dragon Ball Z: in Full Colour manga Volumes 1-3. This review covers chapters 1-47 (Volumes 1-4) of the Dragon Ball Z manga; alternatively it covers volumes 17-20 of the Dragon Ball manga.
Goodreads Synopsis
The Vegeta Saga's main plot concerns the arrival of three humanoid aliens, known as "Saiyans", to Earth, looking for Goku first, and the Dragon Balls later. The most powerful of these Saiyans is Vegeta. The saga covers the arrival of the first of these Saiyans, Raditz, and his fight against his brother Goku and Piccolo. It then covers the subsequent training and preparation for the arrival of the other two Saiyans, Nappa and Vegeta. Finally, it covers the fight between the Z Fighters and the two powerful Saiyans, culminating in the climactic battle between Goku and Vegeta.
Dragon Ball Z: Namek Saga by Akira Toriyama
This review covers chapters 48-77 (Volumes 5 and 6) of the Dragon Ball Z manga; alternatively it covers volumes 21 and 22 of the Dragon Ball manga.
Goodreads Synopsis
Its name is derived from the story arc revolving around the homeworld of the creatures on Earth believed to be demons, such as Kami and King Piccolo. It covers the trip and arrival to planet Namek, a fictional planet from the series, of Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan. The saga also covers the battles the Earth warriors and Vegeta face against Zarbon and Dodoria, Frieza's top two henchmen. Nearing the end of the chapter, it covers the arrival of Goku on Namek to aid his allies and the beginning of the fight against the Ginyu Force.
Dragon Ball Z: Vegeta Saga by Akira Toriyama
This review covers chapters 1-47 (Volumes 1-4) of the Dragon Ball Z manga; alternatively it covers volumes 17-20 of the Dragon Ball manga.
Goodreads Synopsis
The Vegeta Saga's main plot concerns the arrival of three humanoid aliens, known as "Saiyans", to Earth, looking for Goku first, and the Dragon Balls later. The most powerful of these Saiyans is Vegeta. The saga covers the arrival of the first of these Saiyans, Raditz, and his fight against his brother Goku and Piccolo. It then covers the subsequent training and preparation for the arrival of the other two Saiyans, Nappa and Vegeta. Finally, it covers the fight between the Z Fighters and the two powerful Saiyans, culminating in the climactic battle between Goku and Vegeta.
Wishlist Wednesday (3): - May 27 2015
Today's Wishlist Wednesday book is also one that has been on my wishlist for a while because I asked for it for my birthday this year so I am hoping I do get it. It is
the Complete Illustrations from the Dragon Ball manga by Akira Toriyama. If you don't know what Dragon Ball (or at least Dragon Ball Z) is, then you missed out on an integral part of a childhood and I highly suggest you take three days to binge watch the original series and the "Z" series, but definitely skip the "GT" series.
the Complete Illustrations from the Dragon Ball manga by Akira Toriyama. If you don't know what Dragon Ball (or at least Dragon Ball Z) is, then you missed out on an integral part of a childhood and I highly suggest you take three days to binge watch the original series and the "Z" series, but definitely skip the "GT" series.
26 May 2015
Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama
Goodreads Synopsis
Meet a naive young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma needs Goku's help (and his super-strength)! So begins the adventure of a lifetime...
This review covers chapters 162-194 (Volumes 14-16) of the Dragon Ball Manga.
Goodreads Synopsis
This saga covers Goku's training with Kami, and the World Martial Arts Tournament against Piccolo Jr., the reincarnation of King Piccolo.
This review covers chapters 135-161 (Volumes 12-14) of the Dragon Ball manga.
Goodreads Synopsis
The King Piccolo saga includes the first death of a major character, Goku's first encounter with the Samurai warrior Yajirobe, the battles of Goku, Tien Shinhan, and Yajirobe against King Piccolo's sons, Goku's quest to find the Ultra Divine Water, his final battle with King Piccolo, and the birth of Piccolo Jr.
25 May 2015
This review covers Chapters 113-134 (Volumes 10 and 11) in the Dragon Ball series.
Goodreads Synopsis
This installment revolves around the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament, a tournament between the best fighters in the world.
Dragon Ball: Fortuneteller Baba Saga by Akira Toriyama
This review covers Chapters 97-112 (Volumes 9 and 10) in the Dragon Ball series.
Goodreads Synopsis
This installment shows us the last stage of Goku's quest to find the seven Dragon Balls, and his training for the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament.
This review covers Chapters 84-96 (Volume 8) in the Dragon Ball series.
Goodreads Synopsis
This installment shows us the epic battles between Goku and Mercenary Tao, Goku's quest for finding the Sacred Water, and the final battle between Goku and the Red Ribbon Army. The character Upa is also introduced.
24 May 2015
This review covers Chapters 70-83 (Volumes 6 and 7) in the Dragon Ball series.
Goodreads Synopsis
This installment finds Goku, Kuririn, and Bulma exploring a pirates' cave, where they encounter a cutlass-swinging robot and a giant octopus. Still more threatening is Commander Blue, who is following them to steal the pirates' Dragon Ball.
This review covers Chapters 54-69 (Volumes 5 and 6) in the Dragon Ball series.
Goodreads Synopsis
The Red Ribbon Army saga follows Goku's search for his treasured Four-Star Dragon Ball (which he believes contains his deceased Grandpa Gohan's spirit) after the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament. However, as he tracks it down, Goku soon comes across an evil military organization, the Red Ribbon Army. The saga covers Goku's first two battles with Colonel Silver and General White before continuing into the General Blue Saga.
Dragon Ball: Tournament Saga by Akira Toriyama
This review covers Chapters 24-54 (Volumes 3, 4, and part of 5) in the Dragon Ball series.
Goodreads Synopsis
Goku visits Kame-sen'nin, the Turtle Hermit, for a course in martial arts. Goku and a second disciple, the arrogant "Shaolin Shorty" Kuririn, survive their regimen of training. Goku and Kuririn are among the eight contestants in the World Fighting Tournament. Kuririn faces Bacterian, but can he fight someone he can't stand the smell of? And Goku's first opponent is right out of a monster movie!
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