Editing Dragon Ball

'''''Dragon Ball''''' is both a franchise about the life of Son Goku one of the strongest fighters on Earth that started as a manga in 1984 and adapted into anime.  The property as it continued in ''Dragon Ball Z'' went from being a comedy and action into a more sci-fi/action.

The stories are generally done by the franchise artist [[Akira Toriyama]] who even though not involved with the story of ''Dragon Ball GT'' provided the character designs.

==References to the {{Main Series}} series==
*[[Puff-Puff]] originates from Chapter 5 of ''Dragon Ball''.
*A pterodactyl strongly resembling a [[Terrordactyl]] appears in the manga, where it kidnaps Bulma to eat her, but Goku saves the day and kills it.
*The [[Archdemon]] makes a cameo in the Tenshinhan/Tien Shinhan saga of ''Dragon Ball''.  It tries to enter the Tenkaichi Budokai but is defeated at the preliminaries.

==References from the {{Main Series}} series==
*The splitting of Malroth into good and bad halves in {{Builders 2}} is reminiscent of the characters Kami and Piccolo. The two were originally an unnamed being whose expelled inner darkness manifested as a violent doppelganger.
*[[Baramos]]' design bears a slight similarity to the character Piano, one of Demon King Piccolo's henchmen.
*[[Xenlon]] from the remakes of {{III}} is likely a tribute to the Dragon God [http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Shenron Shenron].  Not only do they (Along with [[Ethereal serpent]], [[Boreal serpent]] and [[Infernal serpent]]) look extremely similar (the only differences being say Shenron's glowing red eyes and Xenlon's purple accents), they also grant wishes. In addition, the kanji for Shenron's name is 神龍 (meaning "god dragon"), which can be read as "''shen long''" in Mandarin Chinese (which, when the Chinese reading is said aloud by a Japanese person, becomes "シェンロン ''Shenron''" - the same as his name in ''Dragon Ball''), whereas it is read as "しんりゅう ''shinryū''" in Japanese, the same as Xenlon's name in the Japanese version of {{Main Series}}.
*[[Jackanape]], [[Whackanape]] and [[Smackanape]] bear a striking similarity to the Oozaru transformations.
*{{Parry}}'s hair style is the same as Son Gohan in his super saiyan form. [[Akira Toriyama]] was in the middle of drawing the Cell saga of the manga when {{V}} was developed and released, and likely used the cameo as a hint towards the lad's capability.
*{{Conkerer R}}'s last default name, Marron is shared by the daughter of Kuririn/Krillen.
*[[Carver]] bears a strong resemblance to the Southern Daikaioshin/South Kai. Appropriately, said character is the physically strongest of his group.
*The [[Demonrider]]'s outfit bears a resemblance to that of Emperor Pilaf's henchman Shu.
*[[Grody Gumpdrops]] is very similar in appearance to Majin Buu. The two have rotund, amorphous bodies with antenna-like structures on top of their heads and possess a variety of different magical powers. His name evokes gumdrops, a type of candy which [[Grody Gumpdrops]]'s body somewhat resembles, similar to how Majin Buu's body is similar to chewing gum.
*In the {{PS2}} version of {{VIII}}, when The {{Hero 8}}'s [[Tension]] is maxed, his appearance changes drastically. His bandana flies off and his hair spikes up, making him resemble Super Saiyan Son Goku. This little feature was added to the Western release of the game, as a shoutout to fans of ''DB''
*[[Morrie]]'s appearance is loosely based on [[Akira Toriyama]]'s own Mr. Satan/Hercule character from the famous ''Dragon Ball'' series.
*Many hairstyles available for character customization in {{IX}} pay homage to prior character designs created by [[Akira Toriyama]]:
**One of the available hairstyles for the male {{Hero 9}} is identical that of the {{Hero 6}} of {{Dragon Quest VI}}, and to Super Saiyan 2 Gohan's.
**Another hairstyle for a male is a mohawk similar to that of [[Carver]] from {{Dragon Quest VI}}, or of Android 16 or Uub.
*[[Nelgel]]'s (From {{X}}) humanoid appearance is similar to [[Orgodemir]]'s, as well as Whis from the revival of ''DB'' other characters designed by [[Akira Toriyama]], like [http://chrono.wikia.com/wiki/Magus Magus] from ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrono_Trigger Chrono Trigger]''
*[[Nadraga]]'s (From {{X}}) design is a combination of [[Rhapthorne]] (From {{VIII}}) and Cell.
*The stock art of the male {{Elf}} in {{X}} greatly resembles the Eastern Kaioshin (Supreme Kai), with only the clothing and hair being different.
*The {{Luminary}} has the same hairstyle as Android 17, as well as a similar physique.

==Shared casts between ''Dragon Quest'' and ''Dragon Ball'' productions==
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===Japanese===
*[[Shin Aomori]] - Major Metallitron, Kibito, Mighty Mask, Hirudegarn, Naturon Shenron and King Vegeta's Majordomo
*[[Chafurin]] - Maloja the Shaman, Zoonama and Haze Shenron
*[[Shigeru Chiba]] - Emperor Pilaf, Garlic Jr., Nicky and Grandpa Gohan (''Kai'')
*[[Tesshō Genda]] - Shu, General White, Bojack and Janemba
*[[Banjō Ginga]] - Bora and King Vegeta
*[[Daisuke Gōri]] - Turtle, Ox-King, King Yemma, King Cold and Mr. Satan
*[[Megumi Han]] - Time Patroller (''Xenoverse'')
*[[Masato Hirano]] - Man-Wolf, Piano and Neiz
*[[Aya Hisakawa]] - 2nd VA of Bulma Briefs
*[[Hideyuki Hori]] - Captain Ginyû
*[[Yukitoshi Hori]] - Sansho, Dodoria, Medamatcha, Android 19, North Supreme Kai and Bon Para
*[[Ryō Horikawa]] - Vegeta, Vegito, Gogeta, Charmy Yamada and Vegeta Jr
*[[Mitsuaki Hoshino]] - Galbi
*[[Marina Inoue]] - Aeos and Mysterious Guide
*[[Hiroshi Iwasaki]] - Dr. Lychee (''Raging Blast'') and Master Shen (''Kakarot'')
*[[Akira Kamiya]] - Garlic Jr. (''Dead Zone'')
*[[Yukimasa Kishino]] - Kishime, Burter, Mercenary Tao, Jimmy Firecracker (''Z'') and World Tournament Announcer (''GT'')
*[[Mariko Kouda]] - Kyawei
*[[Mami Koyama]] - Lunch and Arale Norimaki
*[[Takehito Koyasu]] - Hearts (''Super Dragon Ball Heroes'')
*[[Hikaru Midorikawa]] - Android 16, Tien Shinhan and Pikkon
*[[Shin'ichirô Miki]] - Zamasu
*[[Nana Mizuki]] - Cheelai
*[[Ichirō Nagai]] - Korin and Master Shin
*[[Shoko Nakagawa]] - Oracle Fish
*[[Daiki Nakamura]] - Bun
*[[Keiichi Nanba]] - Zenshin and Angila
*[[Masako Nozawa]] - Son Goku, Son Gohan, Son Goten, Bardock, Gotenks, Vegito and Gogeta
*[[Shinji Ogawa]] - Master Chin and Dr. Lychee
*[[Ryūzaburō Ōtomo]] - Dabura, as well as taking over the role of King Yemma, Ox King and Shenron (''Kai'')
*[[Ryūji Saikachi]] - Jingle Village Chief, Grand Kai and Grand Supreme Kai
*[[Masaharu Satō]] - Staff Officer Black, Lakasei, Goz, Dore, Shenron (''Z''), Grand Elder Guru, Mustard, King Cold, King Vegeta Master Roshi and Olibu
*[[Hidekatsu Shibata]] - King Chappa, Syn and Omega Shenron
*[[Kōzō Shioya]] - Borgos, Guldo, Vodka, Majin Buu, Good Buu and Super Buu
*[[Kaneto Shiozawa]] - Nam, Sky Dragon  and Eis Shenron
*[[Kazunari Tanaka]] - Caroni, Chapuchi, Tapkar, Maraikoh, Roundworm, Don Para, Kado and Referee
*[[Naoki Tatsuta]] - Oolong and 2nd voice of King Kai
*[[Yumi Tōma]] - Rom
*[[Kenji Utsumi]] - Lord Slug, Commander Red, Master Mutaito and the original voice of Shenron and Senbei Norimaki
*[[Norio Wakamoto]] - Cell
*[[Kappei Yamaguchi]] - (''Super Dragon Ball Heroes'')
*[[Kazuhiro Yamaji]] - Hit
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===English===
*[[Don Brown]] - Shenron and Kibito (Ocean Group Dub of ''DBZ'')
*[[Steve Blum]] - Goku (''Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout'')
*[[Garry Chalk]] - King Gurumes (Ocean  Group Dub of ''Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies'')
*[[Paul Dobson]] - Korin, Dr. Briefs, Zarbon, Dodoria, Nicky, Dr. Kochin, Kishime and Amond (Ocean Group Dub of ''DBZ'')
*[[Michael Donovan]] - Master Roshi and Grandpa Gohan (Ocean Group Dub of ''Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies'')
*[[Brian Drummond]] - Vegeta, Yajirobe, Pikkon and Yamu (Ocean Group Dub of ''DBZ'') and Duplicate Vegeta
*[[Yuri Lowenthal]] - Goku (''Dragon Ball Evolution The Game'')
*[[Scott McNeil]] - Piccolo (Ocean Group Dub of ''DBZ'' and ''DBZ Kai'')
*[[Richard Newman]] - Oolong, Captain Ginyu and King Furry (Ocean Group Dub of ''DBZ'')
*[[Zeno Robinson]] - Gamma 2 (''Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero'')
*[[Dale Wilson]] - Kami, Cell and Olibu (Ocean Group Dub of ''DBZ'')
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==Trivia==
*[[Prince Kameha]] from {{DQM2}} and the ''DB'' fighting move Kamehameha share the same namesake who is the real-life 19th century [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamehameha_I King Kamehameha].

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Dragon Ball archdemon cameo.jpg|A panel from Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' series with Yamcha, Krillin, Goku and a cameo by an [[Archdemon]].
Ss2 Parry.png|{{Parry}} and Son Gohan.
Dragon callback.jpg|''Dragon Quest - Dragon Ball'' similar poses in the {{VI}} guidebook.
Dragon callback Z.jpg|Said guidebook was illustrated by staff from Toei aniamtion, the studio responsible for the ''Dragon Ball'' anime.
DQ DB Toriyama.png|[[Carver]] defending the {{Party 6}} similar to Piccolo defending Gohan in ''Dragon Ball Z''.
</gallery></center>

==External link==
*[[Wikipedia:Dragon Ball|Dragon Ball]] on Wikipedia
*[[Wikipedia:Dragon Ball Z|Dragon Ball Z]] on Wikipedia
*[https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0088509/ Dragon Ball] at [[wikipedia:IMDb|IMDb]]
*[https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0214341/ Dragon Ball Z] at [[wikipedia:IMDb|IMDb]]

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