Japan's manga powerhouse 'Dragon Ball' turns 40

TOKYO — 'Dragon Ball' fans on Wednesday celebrated 40 years of the globally beloved Japanese manga, anime and video game franchise, just months after creator Akira Toriyama's unexpected death.

TOKYO — 'Dragon Ball' fans on Wednesday celebrated 40 years of the globally beloved Japanese manga, anime and video game franchise, just months after creator Akira Toriyama's unexpected death.The original 'Dragon Ball' manga was first serialized on November 20, 1984, featuring a boy named Son Goku who collects magical balls containing dragons to help protect the Earth.

AFP PHOTO'Dragon Ball Z,' an adaptation of the later part of the manga, took the series' popularity to even greater heights.Films, video games and other spin-offs followed as the franchise grew into a global phenomenon.'Happy birthday to Goku and all his friends. And eternal farewell to Akira Toriyama,' anime fan account Catsuka said on its X page, which boasts more than 230,000 followers.

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