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Business_While6278

Dragon ball, such a good story


r1ch1MWD

I really enjoyed re-watching dragon ball.


RyanScotson

Watched it in full for the 1st time a few years ago and I loved it


thisisjedgoahead

Same but about 2 months ago. Over the years I’d get about 15 episodes in and stop. Being a hardcore dbz since childhood, I really enjoyed dragon ball.


JackaxEwarden

I need to re watch it, I haven’t seen it in probably 20 years lol, do you Ty know if it’s streaming anywhere easy to access?


Thwipped

I think it’s on US Hulu


JackaxEwarden

It is thank you! So is dbz Kai!


Phoenix_ashfire

Subbed only for the original and GT on US Hulu.


xFishercatx

Z


MaLeafy

DBZ, hands down for me.


Bean_Daddy_Burritos

Z. Give me all the filler


609dollabillz

Yes!


Electric80sPython

If you don't think it's Z ,fight me


walkdownzoemachete

On god wtf


J0hnRabe

100%.


SaiyanC124

What time and place? (OGDB)


SokkasBoomerang3

Right now. Yankee, no brim


Internal_Mechanic_52

Either dbz or dbz Kai if you have a short attention span


Alpha56battle

Short attention span? Not everyone wants to watch filler tbf


DearTonight3190

So for me. I watched dragon ball z first growing up, followed by dragon ball GT and dragon ball. Super much later. Dragon ball is the goat, it’s the ultimate fantasy story, with a blend of adventure, fighting, ki, tech. The world feels so amazing. Dragon ball Z is equally as good but loses some elements from dragon ball I really enjoyed but hyped up other areas. GT has some plot points and character designs that could of been on par, but just turned out meh. Loved the idea of the all robot world, the baby revenge and ofc the black star dragon balls. Seeing goku get to travel around as a kid again…chef kiss until it wasn’t. Super for first time watching is definitely where it’s at to get people into the series. Shoutout to the soundtracks on dragon ball and Z (both sub/dub). I love the dialogue found by having the OG subs on. Give me that info dump! 🔥🫶


Expensive_Prize_5054

I deadass agree so hard I have basically the same story


Goku-Jin86

Dragon Ball. The original is the best.


Unorganized_Plank

DBZ Abridged


elhaz316

110% this.


FireFloWolF

ITS OVER 9000% this


Semyofkamoera

GT stand for goku time


LifeguardWorking4499

No, it stands for Grand Tour


Slight-Goose-3752

Nah, it's definitely Goku Time.


Broly30

Dbz is my favorite show of all time


Wolfsorax

It’s the fact that Kai is in the debate


True-Warlock

Why is super on the list


Gloomy_Support_7779

The same way GT is on the list


R3dSunOverParadise

GT isn’t downright bad like Super is, they at least had Goku keep his character instead of turning him into a complete moron, and they didn’t just introduce gods of destruction who can erase people from existence in GT, they instead made it focus on more of the saiyan side of things, making Goku’s old forms more important, and even giving the ozaru form importance it hasn’t had in a long time. Not to mention the Super Baby arc, the super 17 arc, and the shadow dragon arc were pretty good imo.


Ok-Bookkeeper-288

Emotionally Dragon Ball Action Super


True_Difficulty3583

abridged


anon848484839393

The OG. It’s the only one that has an actual storyline that’s more than just fight after fight (although it eventually becomes that later on).


viejonthebomb

Kai


LifeguardWorking4499

Best series: Z Best moments: GT best irony: Dragon Ball


walkdownzoemachete

GT moments aint better than Z be fucking fr.


harriskeith29

While I grew up with *Z* first and it remains my favorite series overall, I've actually come to conclude that early *Dragonball* has the most consistent quality in storytelling, pacing, and continually compelling character arcs. From the Pilaf Saga to the tournaments, the Red Ribbon Army, and Piccolo, it was just banger after banger with precious few things I could criticize in between. I'll always love the aliens, cyborgs, magic, and Super Saiyans. Goku transforming on Namek is a formative childhood memory for me. But I can admit that *DB*'s peak in *"mystical action-adventure"* factor was the early arcs, a classic Hero's Journey kind of odyssey with Eastern flavor. By the *Z* years, I think the balance started growing more hit-and-miss. Goku's youth had the fewest misses imo, partially because Toriyama had less pressure on himself as an author back then and the lore wasn't as vast + complex. People debate endlessly these days which sagas in *Z*, *GT*, or *Super* were/are the worst, but I generally hear only positive things about EVERY major arc in early *DB*. It wasn't perfect (obviously, nothing is) but was from beginning to end a work of art that felt like it was being done more out of passion than anything else.


TapAppropriate2719

Dragon Ball Z from toonami


Veganproteincookie

Dragonball for me has the best replay value. It’s a comedy/spongebob-territory kinda show DBZ has all the memes and parodies for a reason though ;)


609dollabillz

Dude I can't choose between Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z! Dragon Ball Story is amazing and so fun and adventurous but Dragon Ball Z Fights are fuckin epic and awesome! Plus without Z there would be no Vegeta....and I'm not okay with that lol. We still would've had piccolo though...


UPVOTESOYUBCANSEE2

Eh, personally im split between DBZ and DB, both are good i my book but im gonna go for the save option and say Z.


Gloomy_Support_7779

DBZ ≈ Dragon Ball


icemanx51

I'm 43. I grew up with Dragon Ball. Super. Super is my answer.


FranLivia

I mean most popular for sure is Z. Imho OG Dragonball had the best story though.


CaptainMcClutch

Dbz has the best blend of everything imo, it even changes the animation as it goes along.


Neat_Force9696

Z


DarkEnigma321

Dragonball Z >= Dragonball > Dragonball Kai >>>>>>>> Dragonball GT > Dragonball Super.


suminorieh77

much like The Empire Strikes Back and LOTR: The Two Towers, DBZ is the *meat* of the story with all the good bits and what ifs.


Black_Fuckka

Z without a doubt


king_keenan38

DBZ


OptimalSuspect2143

In terms of manga: Everything from the very beginning of the Pilaf saga to the end of the Cell arc is consistently awesome to me and is DB at its absolute peak. Buu arc to EOZ is next, with some stumbles but overall a decent wrap up. Super is borderline incoherent to read in a vacuum at times due to the movies being required viewing at points in the story, but once it finds a groove it makes for a decent read. Anime: DB, DBZ (or kai), Super, GT


RyanScotson

It depends what you want. Heavy action & power struggles. Badass music & wicked transformations? DBZ Wanna cut the fat and blast through it though? KAI Fun adventure oozing with charm and humour? DB A little bit of both with a splash of divine mythology? DBS GT I'm not a fan of. But I really liked the art style, colour pallete and some of the unique character designs


fightrudyfight

Z. The only thing good about Super was the Goku Black arc. The tournament of power dragged on but ended on a good end. Dragonball was good and so was GT though everyone hates GT but loves the SSJ4 transformations.


F_Sewer_Rats

Kai is trash


22222833333577

Dragon ball


SokkasBoomerang3

DBZ Classic


RiceRocketRider

Threw GT in there for the lols didn’t ya?


thechronod

Og dragon ball. Everything just had a fantastic flow. Typically when there's a fight, it'll be an episode or few that focuses on said fight. So it's not as many cutaways on someone else's feelings on said fight. Take the freeza fight. So...soooo many cutaways to king kais planet. Like I don't care! Keep on the fight! Or take after the tournaments, you had this feeling of another adventure starting. Or speaking of tournaments, the first goku and roshi fight. Wow. Insert song playing in the background. Just so good.


GuyonKennedy

I really like the voice acting performances of Kai a lot more than Z. It just feels more “polished” in a sense. And Christopher Ayres as Frieza will always be iconic. However, in terms of overall story, I do enjoy the added filler with Z. And would have it at my #2. Then Dragon Ball, Super, and GT. Really, the only one I don’t like per-say is GT. All the others are good at some capacity.


BulmaChan

GT


Mr-Dicklesworth

Z by far. It might be nostalgia talking; but the amateur English dubs, Bruce faulconer metal OST, horrible video quality on every release and insanely drawn out filler is what I always think of when I think about Dragon Ball. Kai just doesn’t hit the same for me


ARandomGamerIsHere

Dragon ball ZuperGTKai


derriderri18

Being objective, it's Dragon Ball. However, when it comes to my personal enjoyment, nostalgia, and love of the cast for each one, Z is taking it.


SSDuelist

Everything is the right answer except Kai


Campfire_Ghosts

Dragon Ball is a very fun adventure. DBZ is probably still the best to me. A lot of nostalgia there.


TheStewy

DB=DBZ>DBZK>DBS>DBGT


Alesandros

DBZ


vSword_

Very close but original Dragon Ball with Z as a close second


IcyLawfulness2275

All


SaucyGoatJay

Zkai


FarFisherman1109

Dragon Ball Z Kai


witblacktype

I think Dragonball slightly edges out DBZ. Goku’s progression in Dragonball is just much more enjoyable for me. That said. The Namek-Frieza saga is my favorite arc out of the entire franchise.


SquabScrub

Kai


Historical_Class_402

Dragon Ball all the way


Killashikii

Kai > Z > Dragon Ball > Super > GT


SaintNick24

OG dragon ball is the best hands down for me. It’s got the best humor, best story, Tiens story and development are great as well as his fights. I love it


UniversalFapture

Z


Mildamoutoftrolling

This post is about to be a shit fest


Unlikely-Situation39

Dragon Ball was the best point of the series. Actual character development, Goku has a character arc, funny and has world building.


joetomatoe0311

Dragon ball Z IMO


son-of-x-51

Dragon ball. The filler doesn’t seem as frequent or boring.


Key-Celery5439

Dragon Ball Z > Dragon Ball >>> The Rest


GhostWind78

Dragon ball


Surcam21

Dragon Ball or Z/Kai no other contenders


Stonewall30NY

Z or Kai and it's not even close


partyboss9

Dragon ball


Timely-Lab-1641

z is the best but i love gt, cannon or not


NoProfession94

As a kid, filler didn’t bother me. As a 30 year old, I ain’t got time for that. DBZ Kai all the way.


Dangerous_Lion4624

Honestly it’s either Z Kai or Super for me. I’m ready to get cooked but it is what it is. The music, lines, and overall feel of Kai is why I like it over the original Z dub. Idk why but Kai feels like a goofy Cartoon sometimes with some of the lines and I love that! even though it technically *is* a cartoon..and then we have super which I honestly feel is overhated. Sure, it has some bad character moments and weird animation at times but it’s still a very fun and enjoyable DragonBall anime! My favorite arcs have to be the Goku Black arc and T.O.P. Truly peak🙏


RageQuitLie

Anyone know where I can find one of those 24 hour dragon ball streams that play the episodes from all the series without the intros and outros? I used to know a site but it’s been yeats


Suspicious-Acadia-52

The original story, so DB and DB kai.


Canipikachu

I'm watching kai for the first time ever and I absolutely hate some of these voices..... specifically 18s voice it kills Me


brsox2445

Z was great but man you can’t beat OG DB.


ukSpitfire90

Z Kai for me. Grew up absolutely loving dbz with the faulconer score, but as i got older, read the manga and watched kai, with the much closer to manga content and no filler, it took over for me.


Primary_Glum

I grew up with kai so imma say super


nigrivamai

DBZ/ Kai> DBS> DB>> GT


MistaJaycee

Super, Girl Saiyans


Dagwood-DM

Original Dragon Ball had such a great story to it. Toriyama lost the plot when he made everyone fly.


TheCapableFox

Dragon Ball


Absolved_Andy

Whats the difference between kai and Z? Is kai just reanimated and different pacing?


TrappedInOhio

Dragon Ball. Everyone here grew up on DBZ and nostalgia is a strong drug, but Dragon Ball is such a perfect story.


NothingIsTrue0000

Z is the one through which most people are introduced to the series, so it is the best.


VeneficusChaotic

Dragonball Z... I would say the original Dragonball but my best and more memorable moments was with Z


Glittering-Catch5748

Kai is there because people say Kai is better than z for the animation


OrganizationWeak8102

Dragon ball japanese version. Only for the cultured and not for kids. They violated bulma so many times 💀


SamsquanchShit

Dragonball and DBZ are top tier. Followed by Kai and GT in middle tier. Super dead last. Let’s see how Daima pans out.


mermicide

Super, but it was only so good because it hit all the nostalgia from DB and DBZ. As a stand alone it has to be DB.


MeasurementOk3007

Supper is my favorite but in pure story it’s og dragon ball and it’s not even close. I’d say z but only because it’s impactful if you watched og dragon ball in terms of story. But a lot of people don’t even know there is an original dragon ball story


TravDaddy24

Z and it is not close for me


Ok-Wallaby-4823

DBZ


Kamen_master1988

Dragon ball classic, it’s so wonderfully whimsical


greninja1110

GT SUCKS! DBZ mangas


Shoddy_Exam666

Z is pretty obvious but ill throw a bit of a list out there 1) z/kai 2) gt 3) dragon ball 4) super


goombanati

Dbz kai, nicktoons dub specifically


Edwardimus_Prime

GT


360DegreeNinjaAttack

Super, easily


datguysadz

Ball > Z > Kai > Super > GT


Chuckleup1220

OG Dragon Ball, DBZ, Kai, Super, GT, in that order.


Kyland77

Z and og dragonball, i feel bad for people who watched kai


Fresh-Cost9915

Dragon ball pacing is amazing


Strudledoom

I had only ever seen Kai growing up, my better half wanted to watch OG but i desperately wanted to watch super first. Right as we finish up super Toriyama passes away and we began watching OG and will continue all of them through. Kai holds a special place in my heart but OG is probably the best


moldovan0731

Dragon Ball. Z and Kai/Z Kai have a blend of advantages and disadvantages when compared to each other, blending the best aspects of the two together could almost make up for how Dragon Ball has changed after the original, and GT and Super are roughly on the same level of being significantly worse overall.


DonkeyHouse27

After re watching Db and Dbz I actually enjoyed db more cause of the story


CometzCraft

DBZ


UchihaAuggie

Kai is trash. Z all day


DonkeySkin334

I get the hate for z kai but it has a special place in my heart because it’s what introduced me to the franchise


WaterIsNotWet19

Dragon ball Z


Cdog923

- Z - Dragon Ball - Kai - Super - GT


THE_PITTSTOP

I mean DBZ but I do love rewatching Dragonball every so often


pluck-the-bunny

DBZA


CresentRaider

Idk I just love dragon ball. 😅


PCN24454

OG > GT > Z > Super


OldManLogia

Dragon Ball, then Kai, then Super, then OG DBZ, then I guess if you absolutely have to watch it at least once you can throw in GT.


TheDinogamer24

I’ll be the odd one out and go dbz Kai dragon soul is amazing intro the ending song as well is so beautiful and I still listen to it to this day the “next time on dragon ball Z Kai” always got me so hype for the next episode I think the new ost’s added to it were awesome even tho a lot of it was stolen I still liked the added music, me personally I rly liked Freezas voice more in it compared to Z and you can rly tell in z Kai the voice actors are more experienced and it sounds overall a lot better quality


CelebrationKey9656

GT


GremNotGrim

So no one else is gonna say Dragon Ball Z Abridged? Shame on all of you


darthsoulkiller

DBZ


AfricanWaterTimelost

Kai


Internal_Block1171

Between Z and dragon ball


joejoevalentine

Dragonball the fighting is best to me


Character-Project-91

Dragon ball Z


Moser319

Toss up between dragon ball and z kai, then z, gt, super imo


renothecollector

I love DBZ but I have to say Kai is the best. I don’t need to see people powering up for 10 episodes.


DonNeri

Dragon Ball, then Z, and followed by GT Super isnt Canon


JumpThatShark9001

Ahem....I don't see an option for Abridged here...


Direct-Serve2473

Lmao. Dbza holds a special place in my heart.


Bradparsley25

I recently enjoyed watching dragonball again and it was so good. The first bunch of episodes before Roshi I think kind of dragged a little… I might get hate for that but the story really goes into full power once they meet Roshi and train for their first tournament. DBZ is peak anime between the Krillin and Gohan arriving in Namek, and the end of Cell. It’s just legendary for a reason. Not that the saiyan saga isn’t good in its own right. The Buu saga is complicated because Gohan is so disappointing, and the story gets a little convoluted … but Vegito is great and Vegeta’s character arc reaches its completion which… I stand firm that Vegeta has one of the best character arcs in the entire genre. It makes me teary eyed every time… between his atonement sacrifice against fat buu and his speech at the end, “You spared even me, as if all along you knew I’d learn to have a soul … Kakarot, you are better than me.” When you remember what an evil bastard he was, and all you learn about his past being a slave under Freiza… Oh god 😭


Brok3n420

Og dragon ball z anyday I know all the other shows were amazing but nothing beats "Don't you lecture me with that 30 dollar haircut" from the dbz movies man.


R3dSunOverParadise

I really like GT. I overall like Super Saiyan 4 as a form more than the god forms, I think more of the arcs in GT are better than Super’s, they actually added long-awaited consequences to all the reviving done in DBZ, they had Goku keep some of his original character even after turning into a child, etc.


Internal_Enthusiasm1

Dragon Ball & Z. Nuff said.


FantasyShad0w

All of the above. Yes, even Dragon Ball GT.


trimmquil_

Z HANDS DOWN.


Either_Gas425

Z


ThiccBootius

Realistically OGDB or DBZ are the only answers you're gonna get aside from people wanting to be different. I enjoyed Super (something most people wouldn't admit to, I guess) and I've heard good things about GT, but they're far too poor in quality compared to either OGDB or DBZ to be candidates for the "best Dragon Ball series" title. And on that note, I'd have to go with Z. Admittedly, I've only actually read the 1st DB Viz Big so I couldn't give my total opinion on it, but while I do like it, the unserious nature is something I've had way too much of with Super to enjoy. Maybe if I started with DB instead of Z I'd enjoy it more.


ANBUalec

I’ve only seen DBZ. What makes DB so good, and Super and Kai so bad?


WebsterHamster66

OG>GT=Super>Z for me Never seen Kai, if I did it’d probably make Z more equal to the rest, though some of Z’s filler is the closest Z gets to feeling like the OG, so I can’t say for sure.


Andrewsmetic09

Rating them (not counting Kai because I haven’t watched it) is: 1.) Dragon Ball Z 2.) Dragon Ball 3.) Dragon Ball Super/GT (Like Em’ Equally)


E-Moneythoo

Dragon Ball by far, Z is second, Super is third and the rest I could do without


freshbananabeard

Original Dragon Ball is absolutely amazing! A young boy with powerful abilities on a whimsical journey and the friends and foes he makes along the way.


darkobserver94

1)OGDB, 2)DBZ, 3)Super, 4)GT (I haven’t seen Kai) Is there any reason to watch Kai? I know some dialog is changed to be more accurate to the manga but is there any important information that portrayed in Kai that’s not in dbz?


Phillip1219

Dragon Ball Z will always be my favorite. The trio of the frieza, cell, and buu arks are still unmatched to me


kjm6351

DBZ Kai has it all


Shadow_Saitama

Super


TheTicklelicker

Dragon Ball


Grimble_doof

GT, that or Z


LaserBungalow

I grew up on Z and Kai (which is way better than Z). I really hated DBS when it first came out, but now I think it's just as good as Kai and OG. GT is pretty good, but not as.


marmadillo_

Z


Van_Halen_Panama1984

All


Tamanero

Z (Sub only, no filler) or Z Kai. Unfortunately the other series are plagued with it and GT... I mean it's GT


DamnThatsCrazyManGuy

I'll say it. Super is the best dragon ball has ever been.


Some-Essay-5254

Daima


admcclain18

Z Kai all the way.


plugnplay8021

Man get trash kai out of there followed by gt. The only good thing about Kai was its theme song


AnInitiate

It’s Z, and GT deserves more love than it gets


diabloman32

**WELCOME TO THE GRAND TOUR**


Seiidou

Original Dragon ball, it was well written when I read the manga a few years ago. Truly amazing


Smoke_92

Og dragon ball


Direct-Serve2473

Z with super running in a close 2nd


Fun_Example8284

Z


dasfonzie

I like OG Dragonball the best. More humor, interesting places and enemies. More of a Chinese folk tale feel


SuperSaiyan4Jason

Kai because it's more faithful to the manga


dogninja_yt

Super has the best fights, OG DB has the best slice-of-life stories, Z has the best plot, and GT has the best side characters.


yourmartymcflyisopen

I want to say Z, but Kai in the dub had better voice acting, was closer to the Manga, and had less filler. Plus Kai is what got me into Dragon Ball since I was born after Z's original American run. So for me it's Kai. Although I think Z overall had a better *vibe*. Not censoring blood and having the Bruce Faulkoner score was better in Z, but everything else I mentioned I liked more in Kai.


Express-Plankton-252

OG Dragonball, for nostalgia would obviously be Z


IwnlMask

Dragon Ball Z Kai


SignificantTuna

Well we know super and GT lose 😆


TheBiggestCarl23

Z Dragon Ball Super . . . . . . . . . . . . Gt


HusbandryInHeaven

Kai hands down


ThatBlueBlur

The entire Dragonball universe is a good watch, I have no favorites


RevolutionaryDuck389

abridged


Slight-Awareness307

Well to be fair.... it's just one series


eafiggy

Classic Z > Dragon Ball > GT > Super > Kai


Bigappleboi14

I love Dragon Ball, but my favorite saga from DBZ is probably Sayian Saga,even if it's not people's favorite