VIZ is thrilled to announce the first publishing acquisition for the new year! Based on Akira Toriyama’s iconic property, DRAGON BALL: A VISUAL HISTORY is slated to debut Fall 2019.

The hardcover art book is a definitive journey through the artwork of one of the most influential and popular manga series of all time, and features stunning full-color artwork, rarely seen sketches, and exclusive creator commentary! 

Akira Toriyama is internationally renowned for his playful, innovative storytelling and humorous, distinctive art style.  DRAGON BALL was his second series, having burst onto the manga scene with the wildly popular DR. SLUMP. DRAGON BALL has been adapted into anime and games, as well as spun off numerous manga sequels and side stories, the most recent being DRAGON BALL SUPER and DRAGON BALL: THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS YAMCHA! 

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In the epic DRAGON BALL, meet a naive young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets Bulma, a girl who’s on a quest to collect seven “Dragon Balls.” With a magic staff for a weapon and a flying cloud for a ride, Goku sets out on the adventure of a lifetime! The full announcement is here for all the details!