Here are the few frequently asked question.
The Dragon Ball Super anime and manga diverge significantly. Only the manga (starting from Moro arc) is fully written with Toriyama's direct plot involvement and considered the true continuation of the original manga.
| Publication | Chapters | Arcs Covered | |-------------|----------|---------------| | Dragon Ball (1984–1995) | 519 | Emperor Pilaf → Tournament → King Piccolo → Piccolo Jr. | | Dragon Ball Z (anime title) | Same 519 | Saiyan → Frieza → Cell → Buu |
Adding another layer of complexity are the films Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods and Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ . These movies were written by Toriyama and are considered canon events.
Reading the canon manga offers a different experience than the anime. The pacing is tighter, the "filler" episodes are non-existent, and Toriyama’s legendary panel layout and sense of motion are best preserved on the page. For fans looking for the purest version of Goku's journey, the manga is the only way to go.