Dragon Ball is one of the most iconic anime and manga franchises in history. Its fighters are instantly recognizable, its attacks have been echoed by generations of fans, and its protagonist, the once strange, tailed boy in the mountains, has become the unofficial mascot of the medium in which he made his name. Akira Toriyama's masterpiece series acted as an immeasurable number of fans' introduction to the world of anime and manga, and will likely continue to do so for years to come.