Dragon Ball is a manga written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama. It was originally published in the magazine Shōnen Jump, of the Japanese publisher Shūeisha, between 1984 and 1995.1 2 Its plot describes the adventures of Goku, a Saiyan warrior, whose purpose is to protect the Earth from other beings who want to conquer it and exterminate it. The humanity. As the plot unfolds, he meets other characters who help him in this endeavor. The name of the series comes from some magical spheres that when gathered summon a dragon that grants wishes. On several occasions they are useful both for Goku and his friends as well as for humanity, although they are also constantly sought by some evil beings.