By Long before Naruto, Bleach, or One Piece ruled the anime and manga scene with wild fights, cliffhanger endings, and power-ups that had fans on edge, there was Dragon Ball Z. Akira Toriyama’s seminal work paved the way for a genre that would soon explode in popularity. Just like Krillin on Namek.
There’s a good chance that you’ve experienced Dragon Ball in one of its several incarnations, anime adaptations, or feature films over the years, but nothing beats sitting down with several volumes of the manga and admiring Toriyama’s incredible artwork. If you’re looking to get started with the series or you want to give someone you know a heck of a great gift, Dragon Ball manga box sets are available for steep discounts at Amazon ahead of Prime Day Round 2.
Dragon Ball: The Complete Box Set – $87.05 ($140)
The first series, simply titled Dragon Ball, follows Son Goku from childhood to adulthood as he makes new friends, tangles with all kinds of enemies, and hunts for the Dragon Balls that can grant any wish, no matter how ridiculous it is. We’re looking at you, Oolong. This box set contains all 16 volumes of the original manga and comes with an exclusive double-sided poster and collector’s booklet featuring fun Dragon Ball trivia and guides, as well as an interview with Toriyama.
Dragon Ball Z: The Complete Box Set – $111.82 ($220)
The second Dragon Ball series, Dragon Ball Z, was notable for its hard shift away from fantasy and into sci-fi. In this series, Goku discovers that he is a member of an almost extinct race of warriors, clashes with Vegeta for the first time, and eventually unlocks the iconic Super Saiyan power-up in a battle against Frieza. From there, Goku and his allies would fight on in the Android, Cell, and Majin Buu story arcs, which you can read through in this meaty collection of 26 manga volumes. Like the box set above, this collection also comes with an an exclusive double-sided poster.
If you’d prefer to gently explore the world of Dragon Ball one volume at a time, then no worries. All the pocket-sized volumes are available at Amazon and you can expect to pay $10 on average per graphic novel. Each one still makes for a fun and quick read, as well as an easy gift for the anime fan in your home. Top tip: Goku’s Super Saiyan transformation takes place in volume 11 of Dragon Ball Z, which you can find below.
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